Gang Initiation [7/29]

[22:03] Artemis Task says, "So..."
[22:03] Artemis Task says, "Just so I make sure I have this right."
[22:03] Artemis Task says, "I get no torch or light source. And have to find you both down in the sewers?..."
[22:03] Artemis Task asks, "In the -entire- sewer?"
[22:03] Reiko Viveiros exclaims, "Mhm!"
[22:03] Stavros says, "Mhm! Use ya blessin's ta see in tha dark."
[22:03] Stavros says, "We won't hide in any houses nor leave tha sewers."
[22:03] Artemis Task says, "I..."
[22:04] Artemis scratches her cheek with a claw.
(Artemis Task)
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[22:04] Artemis Task says, "Very well."
[22:04] Stavros asks, "... What were ya expectin'? That ya had ta kill someone?"
[22:04] Artemis Task says, "I did not know what to expect, honestly."
[22:04] Reiko Viveiros says, "Ew, that would be messy."
[22:04] Artemis Task says, "Let's see this done then."
[22:04] Stavros chuckles.
(Stavros)
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[22:04] Artemis Task says, "You are already having me run through the sewers."
[22:04] Artemis Task says, "That is messy."
[22:04] Stavros says, "I'm cruel, Arty, but I ain't that evil."
[22:04] Reiko Viveiros says, "Sewers are cleaner than a corpse."
[22:05] Artemis Task says, "I am not sure I agree with that."
[22:05] Stavros says, "Oh ya will be /fiiiiine/. I'll brew ya up a perfume of ya choice... C'mon, c'mon."
[22:09] Strolling on down into the sewers the Razuka seems far too vitalized with each step. This was his home. From the rivers of sewage to the few roaches and frogs that lingered before their path. Spinning on his heels he'd address the Task once more as they made way towards the clearing.

"So! Jus' ta restate tha rules... No torches or any light sources of any sorts. Ya can use ya blood's blessin's if ya wish-- That's tha true intention of this rite. We're makin' sure that ya can remain stalwart in ya search."

"Already know ya ain't like it down here. So let's see how well ya do, mh?" Flashing a warm smile he'd usher Reiko over to his side. One hand would lay palm-flat atop their head should she follow.

"Ya give us three minutes ta hide then ya come searchin'. Undastood Arty?.. As I said, once we're done here I'll brew ya some perfume."
(Stavros)
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[22:10] As Stavros is emboldened with each step, Artemis grows nauseous. Her sensitive nose is assaulted with all the stenches the sewers have to offer. And there are a lot.

"Y-yes. My blessings. Of course," she repeats, holding back bile. There's a little in her mouth even now. Oh god.

In order to stay in line with their rules she takes her torch and snuffs it in the dirt.

"Three minutes. Then the game begins. I understand. You will have your time to hide."
(Artemis Task)
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[22:13] With a gentle shake of his head he'd begin scrounging about his pack. Sure, the man was cruel... But she might as well have something to keep her going. Retrieving a singular cacao bean he'd fork it over.

"If it does get ta ya jus' take a sniff of that. Y'know... If ya weak."

Lips peels into a knowing smirk as he knows just what button he pressed. Whether she took it or not didn't matter to him!

"Eitha way! Rei, ready?.." Upon their affirmation he'd begin the countdown...
(Stavros)
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[22:15] Reiko Viveiros says, "That I am! I got a good place in mind."
[22:15] {Item} You picked up Cacao. Dropped by Stavros..
[22:15] Reiko giggles in Kitsune.
(Reiko Viveiros)
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[22:15] Stavros says, "Yeh? Good-- Remember, no houses."
[22:15] Artemis Task says, "...Go on now. You are wasting your three minutes."
[22:15] Stavros exclaims, "Alright!"
[22:28] Stavros waves, sipping his tea.
(Stavros)
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[22:29] It is hard to rely on one's sense of smell when the sewers are so pervasive with foul, unfamiliar air. So, instead, Artemis fumbles through the dark.

And she does that. For a while. All until a very soggy, wild-haired Hyene emerges. Eyes a-glow she has finally found one of them.

And he's sipping tea no less.

She does not appear at all happy. Much like the Razuka, she also reeks of all the underground tunnels have to offer.
(Artemis Task)
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[22:32] A light chuckle rolls out of the Razuka's lips. Setting his cup back down onto the table he'd bring his hands together in a singular clap.

"Good job! I'll follow ya 'round 'n' see where ya find Rei... Think I know where she is." Giving a light shrug of his shoulders he'd close the gap with measured steps.

Her happiness would be fine in time.

"So did'ja find Rei..? Shoulda asked that first.- What kinda perfume ya thinkin' by tha way?"
(Stavros)
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[22:35] The Hyene finds no joy or pleasure in his chatter. She's too preoccupied with the fact that she is the most filthy she has ever been in her life.

Oh, certainly there has been a thrill to this hunt. It is offset by her current state. One would think as the kin of a scavenger it would be less of an ordeal. Alas, it is not so.

"No. I'm going to now."

The sooner she can hunt down the little fox the better. Sewage or no, a Task rises to the occasion.
(Artemis Task)
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[22:35] Stavros says, "Well go on, go on... I'm followin'."
[22:45] Artemis Task says, "She...is very well hidden."
[22:45] Stavros says, "Mmm... Only two spots ya ain't check yet."
[22:46] Artemis Task says, "--"
[22:46] Stavros exclaims, "!"
[22:47] Reiko Viveiros exclaims, "Hi-hi!"
[22:49] The Hyene and the found Razuka descend into the spike pit. There's now a heady mix of sewage water, sweat, grime and...corpse?

Artemis' fragile constitution can't take it any longer. She spies the Kitsune, then turns her head to immediately evacuate her stomach.

She's found the last hider. But at what cost?...
(Artemis Task)
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[22:49] Artemis Task says, "Hrrrk..."
[22:50] Reiko coats her feet in water magic and literally hops on the spikes over to the group.
(Reiko Viveiros)
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[22:51] Stavros can only wince as Artemis empties her stomach. What more did he expect from the sheltered Hyene..? A sentimental hand is cast forth to gently pat the poor girl's back.

"Well... Ya did it. C'mon we'll get'cha outta here 'n' ta one of my labs ta make ya perfume. Welcome ta tha Mischief Arty."

Taking a step on back towards the stairs he'd hold a warm smile towards Reiko. "Good job on hidin' by tha way!~ Knew ya would make a good hider." Shifting those sienna beads he'd chime his last query to the Task.

"Now-- My actual home in here or my hideaway?"
(Stavros)
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[22:53] She has victory alright, but after just horking up all her dinner it feels decidedly hollow. Not to mention the state of her clothes, her skin. Artemis is coated in filth.

For now, this fact does wonders in taking her ego down a few pegs.

"Wherever. Just...out of this smell. Please."
(Artemis Task)
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[22:54] Reiko takes her water magic and proceeds to clean Artemis as they walk, if allowed of couse.
(Reiko Viveiros)
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[22:55] Reiko Viveiros exclaims, "Hi-hi Olivia!"
[22:55] Olivia Docro exclaims, "Hello hello!"
[22:55] Stavros asks, "Alright-- Take a seat, I'll see if I can't figure out a perfume or somethin'...- Preferences Arty?"
[22:55] Reiko Viveiros says, "Its been awhile since I seen my jar holding, fellow Kitsune."
[22:56] Olivia performs a particularly dramatic stage bow.
(Olivia Docro)
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[22:56] Olivia Docro says, "I've been busy, actually! Studying. So my father stops calling me a disappointment."
[22:56] Reiko mimics the bow given with a one of her own bows.
(Reiko Viveiros)
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[22:57] Reiko Viveiros says, "Walter is callin' ya' a what? Ya' ain't though, ya' actually are really clever."
[22:57] Olivia Docro says, "I think he's disappointed that I don't like swords."
[22:57] Artemis trails in behind Stavros, whom has thankfully been cleaning off most of the sewer muck. She still looks terribly dispirited. And damp
(Artemis Task)
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[22:57] Reiko Viveiros says, "Yea, sorry about my hiding spot."
[22:58] Reiko Viveiros exclaims, "I was questioning on using a cover of. . . well, nevermind. Ya' found me!"
[22:58] Artemis Task says, "...Let's. Not speak of it."
[22:59] Olivia Docro asks, "What were you all doing down in the sewers, anyway?"
[22:59] Reiko Viveiros exclaims, "The rite-rite, not the left-left. Arty is a part of the gang now!"
[23:00] Reiko claps a few times.
(Reiko Viveiros)
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[23:00] Artemis Task says, "..."
[23:00] Artemis Task says, "I did not ask for this."
[23:00] Reiko Viveiros asks, "Which part? The sewer part?"
[23:00] Olivia Docro says, "Ohhhohoho, you don't /ask/ for the gang. The gang isn't a choice. It's fate."
[23:01] Olivia Docro says, "You cannot refuse the call."
[23:01] A low hum is held in the Razuka's throat as he begins rifling through his supplies. There was a fair amount of extracts he could use, so he'd just set them down upon the worktable. Continuing to rifle through the contents of the nearby crate he'd chime.

"Jus' doin' a rite for Arty here. She's joinin' tha Mischief-- Figure s'good for her ta experience this side of tha world. My side of tha world...-- Ours."

Letting a light laugh escapes him he'd peek over his shoulder. A light frown dots his expression as he looks the Hyene over. "If ya need somethin' ta snack on grab an apple- Lot of ya. Jus' make sure ta take it easy Arty... Think I got wata 'round here if ya need it."

"Still though. What kinda perfume ya want?"
(Stavros)