[19:16:06] <[Multi]_Kateb> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [19:16:12] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[PREVIOUSLY: Shizuka got into a fight with Rozlin during their dance lesson, causing it to terminate prematurely. Meanwhile, Mahoumi and River had gone to the baths under pretext of naval simulation, but then River decided to just have a bath, which led to much bonding between the two. After attempting to diffuse the tension between Shizuka and Rozlin, Kateb suggested that they join the other two in the baths, a [19:16:12] <[Multi]_Kateb> suggestion that was subsequently heeded. This is where we find ourselves today, immediately after Mahoumi had fired some magical bullets from a model ship at Rozlin (who managed to dodge) and Shizuka (who was not so lucky).]] [19:24:33] <[BS]_Mahoumi> 6[02:25] * [BS]_Mahoumi probably a little too comfortable after having her talk with Jade, and hoping to join in with Shizuka and Rozlin's playing after being singled out; didn't think this through too well. [19:24:33] <[BS]_Mahoumi> [02:25] * [BS]_Mahoumi sweeps her arm out infront of her dramatically as a gust of wind picks up her hair and causes her skirt to flutter [19:24:33] <[BS]_Mahoumi> 01[02:25] <[BS]_Mahoumi> Fire at will~! [19:24:33] <[BS]_Mahoumi> [02:26] * @[twi]_Rozlin looks over at Mahoumi curiously [19:24:33] <[BS]_Mahoumi> [02:27] * [BS]_Mahoumi sets off a chain of tiny magic explosions on the lateral side of the ship; causing the water to ripple and the tiny wooden boat to rock with the recoil as a trio of motes of energy fly across the pool at Shizuka and Rozlin [19:25:00] * [twi]_Rozlin blinks in surprise and dives out of the way into the water [19:25:09] * [Seth]_Shizuka eeps as the bullet fly past her causing her to dive back into the water [19:27:02] * [twi]_Rozlin comes up out of the water a moment later, taking a deep breath [19:27:02] * [BS]_Mahoumi just barely starts to laugh at Rozlin and Shizuka's panic, before her eyes widen and her hands fly to her mouth as the tiny glowing projectiles make contact with the edge of the pool . . . and blow several golf ball sized cunks out of the solid stone [19:27:17] <[twi]_Rozlin> b-be careful with that thing! [19:27:48] * [Co]_River is thoroughly amused by this turn of events [19:28:36] <[BS]_Mahoumi> O-oh my-! S-sorry! [19:29:24] * [Seth]_Shizuka pops back out from under the surface staring at the damage done to the pool [19:29:33] * [twi]_Rozlin sighs and dives back into the water, reaching for the towel she dropped in her haste [19:29:51] <[Seth]_Shizuka> ... [19:30:40] * [twi]_Rozlin comes back up and notices Shizuka "What are you staring at? [19:30:40] * [BS]_Mahoumi hides her face behind her hands; beet red from what can be seen [19:30:49] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Mahoumi, what exactly were you trying to do? That right there looked very much like an assasination attempt. [19:31:32] * [Co]_River is laughing quite energetically at the poolside [19:31:39] <[twi]_Rozlin> Oh come on, she couldn't have meant something like that [19:31:47] <[BS]_Mahoumi> N-no! I-it's nothing like that! I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean . . . I didn't . . I-I [19:32:43] <[Seth]_Shizuka> how could she not have meant something like that! That's solid rock righ there, what do you think would have happened if it hit one of us instead?! [19:33:13] <[twi]_Rozlin> !statroll aff [19:33:13] 12Rozlin rolled a 1: 1 x [3 aff] = 3 [19:33:45] * [twi]_Rozlin hmphs and swims over to try to comfort Mahoumi, it doesn't look very convincing though, as though she's just trying to dodge Shizuka [19:35:15] <[Seth]_Shizuka> !statroll wll [19:35:16] 12Shizuka rolled a 5: 5 x [2 wll] = 10 [19:35:32] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I-I was just t-trying to . . . I'm sorry! [19:35:44] <[Seth]_Shizuka> You were trying to do what?! [19:36:26] * [Seth]_Shizuka swims over to Mahoumi [19:36:41] <[twi]_Rozlin> ... [19:36:44] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Trying to get rid of me? [19:36:53] * [twi]_Rozlin just stares at Shizuka, shaking a bit [19:37:54] <[BS]_Mahoumi> N-no! I would never . . . i-it was an accident! [19:40:18] <[twi]_Rozlin> Y-yea, come on, she couldn't have... [19:40:39] <[Seth]_Shizuka> So you accidently aimed your ship right at us and accidently used magic to make the cannons real and accidently loaded them with possibly fatal ammo? [19:41:30] <[Seth]_Shizuka> That is a lot of accidents [19:41:30] <[twi]_Rozlin> urk... [19:44:04] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I-I didn't mean for them to- i-it was just supposed to be for play! [19:44:18] <[BS]_Mahoumi> Th-they weren't . . . I-I didn't on purpose! [19:44:23] <[BS]_Mahoumi> It was supposed to be a joke! [19:46:36] <[Seth]_Shizuka> How wonderful of you to make light of our lives like that. [19:48:00] <[BS]_Mahoumi> Th-that's not what I- [19:48:20] <[twi]_Rozlin> c-come on Shizuka, you've said enough [19:48:25] <[Seth]_Shizuka> How stupid do you think I am?! Magic has unintended results not unintended spells! [19:49:07] * [BS]_Mahoumi swiftly turns around and runs back inside [19:49:16] <[twi]_Rozlin> ah, Mahoumi! [19:49:58] <[Co]_River> Tut tut, you're so loud, Shizuka. [19:50:10] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Hmph, it was a mistake for me to even be here in the first place. [19:50:33] * [twi]_Rozlin frowns at Shizuka and steps up out of the bath, going back to change into her dress [19:50:55] * [Seth]_Shizuka climbs out of the bath and changes back into her regular clothes [19:51:36] * [Co]_River enjoys having the entire pool to herself [19:52:10] * [twi]_Rozlin heads back down the ladder and goes to Mahoumi's door, knocking [19:55:23] * [Seth]_Shizuka heads up to Kateb's office, pushing her way past all the guards and servants [19:55:33] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Kateb! Open up! [19:55:47] * [Seth]_Shizuka starts pounding her fist on the door [19:56:11] <[twi]_Rozlin> Mahoumi? are you in there? [19:57:59] * [Multi]_Kateb slowly opens the door, looking cross. [19:58:05] * [Co]_River gets out of the water to go dry off and change before descending that infuriating ladder [19:58:21] <[twi]_Rozlin> hmm... [19:58:26] * [twi]_Rozlin has a concerned look on her face [19:58:37] <[Multi]_Kateb> Really, Shizuka, can't this wait? I'm entertaining some very important guests right now. [20:01:42] <[Seth]_Shizuka> No it can not wait! You almost lost two of your prized princesses just now [20:02:06] * [Multi]_Kateb gets a bit more serious at this. [20:02:11] <[Multi]_Kateb> How? Waht do you mean? [20:02:49] * [Co]_River is braiding her hair on the way to where Shizuka is making a ruckus [20:04:02] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Mahoumi nearly killed me and Rozlin just now [20:04:27] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[There's a moment of silence from Kateb.]] [20:04:40] * [Co]_River comes up behind Shizuka [20:04:42] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[He stares at Shizuka.]] [20:04:48] <[Multi]_Kateb> What? [20:04:56] <[Multi]_Kateb> Mahoumi. [20:05:03] <[Multi]_Kateb> Nearly killed you. [20:05:33] * [Multi]_Kateb trurns to the inside of his office. "Excuse me a moment, I'll be right with you." [20:06:09] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[He closes the door and addresses Shizuka, looking up and noting River's presence as well.]] [20:06:15] <[Multi]_Kateb> Tell me what happened. [20:07:25] <[Seth]_Shizuka> I was in the bath trying to at least tolerate the others like you suggested. When out of the blue, unprovoked, Mahoumi fires a cannon at me and Rozlin that barely missed us and blew out several large holes in your tub [20:07:41] <[Multi]_Kateb> A canon. [20:08:00] <[Multi]_Kateb> This is not the right place to discuss this matter. Into the annex, both of you. [20:08:23] <[Co]_River> You need to replace that ladder, by the way. [20:08:35] * [Multi]_Kateb hastily and unceremoneously herd the two into the annex, sitting them down across from himself. "We'll deal wit hthe ladder later." [20:09:04] <[Multi]_Kateb> Now, tell me. Where did our dear Mahoumi get a canon? What do you /mean/, anyway, a canon? [20:11:33] <[Seth]_Shizuka> those model ships that I assume were for her lessons [20:11:58] * [Multi]_Kateb looks at Jade. [20:12:09] <[Multi]_Kateb> You mean they had /functioning/ canons? [20:12:18] <[Seth]_Shizuka> She enchanted them to fire small cannonballs at us, they barely missed us and smashed through the tub wall [20:12:30] <[Co]_River> Something like that happened. [20:13:00] <[Multi]_Kateb> Did she do this without provocation? Do you have any idea why she would've done such a thing? [20:13:50] <[Co]_River> She was having fun with naval lessons, what else would it be? [20:14:19] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Apparently by using live targets [20:14:23] <[Co]_River> The added realism was spectacular. [20:14:56] <[Multi]_Kateb> Okay, okay, back up. Tell me what happened before she actually fired the canons. What led up to it? [20:16:02] <[Seth]_Shizuka> I have no idea, I was playing with Rozlin when I heard something about fire and those things flew right in front of my face [20:16:20] <[Multi]_Kateb> River, what do you remember? [20:20:28] <[Co]_River> Well... The other two were splashing about. Mahoumi asked me what armaments the real versions of the vessels would have, and then decided to fire off a replica broadside. [20:20:55] <[Multi]_Kateb> And she said nothing? She simply fired without warning? [20:22:51] <[Co]_River> Nope, I was close so I didn't need any warning. [20:23:46] * [twi]_Rozlin knocks on Mahoumi's door again [20:25:41] <[Multi]_Kateb> Hmm. [20:25:45] <[Multi]_Kateb> You stay here. [20:25:59] * [Multi]_Kateb gets up and goes to talk to a guard. He then comes back. [20:26:02] * [twi]_Rozlin frowns and walks off, looking for Mahoumi [20:26:12] <[twi]_Rozlin> !statroll lck [20:26:12] 12Rozlin rolled a 2: 2 x [2 lck] = 4 [20:26:52] <[Multi]_Kateb> River, you do not seem to think that Mahoumi was trying to kill Shizuka and Rozlin, or at the very least, you do not seem very concerned about it. Would you cae to elaborate your sentiments? [20:26:55] <[Multi]_Kateb> *care [20:27:25] * [twi]_Rozlin ends up wandering in the library for a while, not encountering Mahoumi if she's even in there [20:28:36] <[Co]_River> It was most impressive. The effects were nearly perfectly replicated, and if she's capable of doing that, I don't think she would have failed if she were out for blood. [20:29:04] <[Co]_River> Shizuka is here in one piece, I think there was no harm done. [20:29:29] <[Multi]_Kateb> That's an important point to consider. [20:29:47] <[Seth]_Shizuka> She was also still aiming at us with deadly force [20:29:50] <[Seth]_Shizuka> intentional or not [20:29:59] <[Multi]_Kateb> Another important point. [20:30:08] <[Multi]_Kateb> This matter must be settled, one way or another. [20:30:18] <[Co]_River> That ladder must be settled [20:30:33] <[Multi]_Kateb> And for that, we need to speak with the other party most intimately involved, who, whit any luck-- [20:30:43] * [Multi]_Kateb is interrupted by a knock at the door. [20:31:22] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[Upon opening the door, it is revealed to be the guard Kateb spoke to earlier. They have a breif conversation, and Kateb seems t osend hi maway with new orders.]] [20:31:41] <[Multi]_Kateb> With any luck, she'll be here before /too/ terribly long. [20:32:33] <[Multi]_Kateb> ((I'll find Mahoumi eventually, I've got guards looking for her the Palace over, but I'm gonna roll luck to see how long and hard the search is.)) [20:32:34] <[Co]_River> Do we really need to get together to discuss the ludicrous use of a ladder? [20:32:51] <[Multi]_Kateb> !statroll luck [20:32:51] 12Kateb rolled a 4: 4 x [2 luck] = 8 [20:34:10] <[Multi]_Kateb> Ladder? What? [20:34:45] <[Co]_River> That ladder to get up to the roof. Who thought ladders were acceptable for home use? [20:34:58] <[Multi]_Kateb> Oh, ah-- I did. [20:35:08] <[Multi]_Kateb> I suppose, now that you mention it... [20:35:17] <[Multi]_Kateb> That was a rather careless descision on my part. [20:35:40] <[Multi]_Kateb> When drawing up the plans, I didn't really consider ease-of-access for others. [20:36:18] * [Co]_River gives Kateb a disapproving look. [20:36:20] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[It doesn't take long before a guard checks the chapel.]] [20:37:04] <[Multi]_Kateb> Like I said, they were originalyl intended for my personal use. I have no problem with using a ladder to get to a bath. I've had to go through worse. [20:37:39] <[Multi]_Kateb> But you're right, the ladder will have to go. [20:38:03] <[Multi]_Kateb> Though building a staircase for it will take some time. [20:38:15] <[Co]_River> Well if you weren't expecting to have us here, why not just send us home? [20:38:40] * [twi]_Rozlin continues to wander the library cluelessly [20:39:32] <[Seth]_Shizuka> If Mahoumi is not properly punished, I will make my way home [20:39:58] <[Multi]_Kateb> Shizuka, this matter is not yet settled. [20:40:18] <[Multi]_Kateb> I somewhat doubt that she was really trying to kill you, but I need to talk to her first. [20:40:42] <[Multi]_Kateb> And /any/ use of lethal force in the Palace is cause for alarm. [20:40:54] <[Multi]_Kateb> It is true that she will probably be censured in some way. [20:41:05] * [BS]_Mahoumi isn't exactly difficult to find; kneeling before the statue of Iva, muttering rapidly under her breath [20:42:00] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[The guard approches Mahoumi and kneels before her. He says, officiously, "The Master summons you to him at once."]] [20:43:19] <[Co]_River> Bah, that again. If you really care so much, she was pretty repentant afterwards. There is no risk of death or dismemberment. [20:43:44] <[Multi]_Kateb> For her? It seems doubtful, yes. [20:44:42] * [BS]_Mahoumi stops all of a sudden, staring at the tiles between her knees [20:45:08] <[BS]_Mahoumi> . . . r-right now? [20:45:29] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: My orders are to bring you to him without delay. [20:46:07] * [BS]_Mahoumi takes a deep breath to compose herself, before standing back up [20:48:03] <[BS]_Mahoumi> . . . okay [20:49:09] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[The guard nods. Then, he turns around and begins to lead her upstairs. When tey reach the annex, the guard knocks on the door.]] [20:49:51] * [Multi]_Kateb answers the door, ushering both the guard and Mahoumi inside. [20:50:04] * [twi]_Rozlin starts to walk back upstairs, wondering if Mahoumi had returned there while she was searching [20:50:14] <[Multi]_Kateb> You two, stay here. Mahoumi, come with me. [20:50:32] * [BS]_Mahoumi nods apologetically; squeezing her hands together [20:51:15] * [Multi]_Kateb says, hushed, to the guard, "Do not let these two out of the room before I get back." The guard nods, claps his hand over his heart, and stands at attention in front of the door. [20:51:35] * [Co]_River puts her hands behind her head and leans back to wait this out [20:51:43] <[Multi]_Kateb> This, way, Mahoumi. [20:52:00] * [BS]_Mahoumi follows [20:52:01] * [Multi]_Kateb takes her out the back door, towards the baths. [20:52:07] <[Multi]_Kateb> Up we go... [20:52:13] * [Multi]_Kateb starts climbing first. [20:53:21] * [BS]_Mahoumi pauses for a moment infront of the ladder, before climbing up it manually [20:54:06] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[At the top, Kateb walks into the main bathing area before turning to face Mahoumi.]] [20:54:06] * [twi]_Rozlin comes back up just in time to not see the two. she knocks at Mahoumi's door again before deciding to just rest in her own room [20:54:28] * [Seth]_Shizuka storms over to a chair and sits down [20:54:39] <[Multi]_Kateb> Mahoumi, Shizuka has informed me that you jsut tried to kill her and Rozlin. Would you like to explain what happened? [20:55:06] <[Multi]_Kateb> !statroll aff [20:55:07] 12Kateb rolled a 2: 2 x [3 aff] = 6 [20:55:24] * [Multi]_Kateb is keeping his face passionless, but the effort that takes is visible. [20:56:16] <[Multi]_Kateb> ((Actually)) [20:56:21] <[Multi]_Kateb> !roll d6 [20:56:22] 12[Multi]_Kateb rolled a d6 : 3 [20:56:30] <[Multi]_Kateb> ((3 stress to Kateb)) [20:56:30] <[BS]_Mahoumi> N-no! I didn't! I already told them it was an accident! I-I didn't mean for . . . we were just playing around and- [20:56:53] <[Multi]_Kateb> Please, just tell me what happened. Act it out, if you like. [20:56:55] * [BS]_Mahoumi is slowly going red again as the whole scene repeats itself [20:57:09] * [Multi]_Kateb motions to the baths behind him. [20:58:48] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I-I was just . . . J-jade and I were up here with the boats and . . . w-were were talking about navies and stuff and then . . . Rozlin and Shizuka came up the ladder . . . [20:59:05] * [BS]_Mahoumi walks over to where she was standing by the edge of the bath; pointing across to the other side where the blast marks are [20:59:24] * [Multi]_Kateb follows along, nodding. [20:59:29] <[BS]_Mahoumi> A-and . . . th-they were splashing each other and having fun and I . . . [20:59:38] * [BS]_Mahoumi stares down at her feet [20:59:45] <[BS]_Mahoumi> And . . . and I can't swim so I . . . [21:00:28] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I wanted to join in but I couldn't get in the water so . . . I thought I'd make the boat . . . you know . . . to show what I knew about it . . . [21:01:00] * [BS]_Mahoumi looks back up at Kateb with a pleading, tearing eyed gaze [21:01:07] * [Multi]_Kateb nods again. [21:01:09] <[Multi]_Kateb> I see. [21:01:17] <[Multi]_Kateb> That sounds about right. [21:01:18] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I didn't mean for it to do that! I was trying to make it small! It wasn't supposed to . . . [21:01:24] <[BS]_Mahoumi> !statroll aff [21:01:24] 12Mahoumi rolled a 2: 2 x [5 aff] = 10 [21:01:52] * [Multi]_Kateb sighs. [21:01:56] <[Multi]_Kateb> I understand. [21:03:03] <[Multi]_Kateb> At any rate, those are some considerable blast marks. You do understand that, if Rozlin and Shizuka hadn't been so quick to react, they really might have been seriously injured, maybe even to the point of death. [21:03:18] <[Multi]_Kateb> That can't be taken lightly. [21:04:05] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I didn't know! I thought they'd at least . . . [21:05:18] <[Multi]_Kateb> ...Well, they're not hurt, that's very important. [21:05:31] <[Multi]_Kateb> But this is a very sticky situation. [21:06:05] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I didn't think . . . a little thing like that . . . [21:06:22] * [Multi]_Kateb raises an eyebrow. [21:06:39] <[Multi]_Kateb> Mahoumi, have you taken a look at the marks your bullets left? [21:07:24] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I know Shizuka at least can use magic! [21:07:52] <[Multi]_Kateb> That's not realyl the issue here. [21:07:58] <[Multi]_Kateb> You can all use magic, I know that for a fact. [21:08:24] <[Multi]_Kateb> If you had just done some sort of light show, the situation would be different. [21:08:31] * [BS]_Mahoumi stares back down at the floor again; this time a little angrily [21:08:39] <[Multi]_Kateb> But Mahoumi, look at these. [21:08:45] <[BS]_Mahoumi> That's what I was trying to do! [21:08:55] * [Multi]_Kateb sighs. [21:08:59] <[BS]_Mahoumi> . . . not having any protection at all . . . idiot . . . [21:09:08] <[Multi]_Kateb> Then, again, that's a different situation. [21:09:27] <[Multi]_Kateb> Are you really incapable of producing magic less harmless than this? [21:11:12] <[BS]_Mahoumi> N-no! I can do all sorts of magic! [21:11:44] <[BS]_Mahoumi> But either way you look at it, even fireworks are explosions! [21:12:20] * [Multi]_Kateb is rubbing his face. [21:12:38] <[Multi]_Kateb> I'm sorry, Mahoumi, I'm just a bit confused right now. [21:13:11] <[Multi]_Kateb> I know you weren't trying to kill Shizuka and Rozlin, but there needs to be some sort of consequence for this. [21:13:37] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I already said I was sorry! [21:14:07] <[Multi]_Kateb> If I know anything, I know that word about this is going to spread somehow, and I can't afford an international incedent like this. No one can. [21:14:46] <[Multi]_Kateb> Also, Shizuka is calling for your head, and I don't think I'll be able to placate her so easily. [21:15:38] <[BS]_Mahoumi> Of course not . . . [21:16:19] <[Multi]_Kateb> I understand that you're sorry, Mahoumi, but I think it's important to underscore that incidents such as this one cannot be allowed within the Palace, and especially not between the Prime Daughters. [21:16:54] <[Multi]_Kateb> I know that you are innocent of any charge of assassination, failed or otherwise, but... [21:17:47] <[Multi]_Kateb> More than anything, I need to send a message. [21:18:48] * [BS]_Mahoumi lets out a shaky sigh [21:20:20] <[Multi]_Kateb> Becuase you didn't really try to kill them, I'll be lenient. [21:20:50] <[Multi]_Kateb> I don't really know what to do to you right now. I also have some guests waiting for me downstairs that I can't ignore much longer. [21:21:05] <[BS]_Mahoumi> SOrry . . . [21:21:28] <[Multi]_Kateb> But damn! I can't go past Shizuka without some semblance of retribution. [21:21:32] <[Multi]_Kateb> Tactical error... [21:21:47] * [Multi]_Kateb gazes heavenward. [21:22:18] <[Multi]_Kateb> It seems like the easiest solution would be to simply let Shizuka flog you, but that wouldn't work. You don't really deserve that, anyway. [21:22:48] * [BS]_Mahoumi shudders [21:23:14] <[Multi]_Kateb> That would give Oyashima too much leverage, anyways. [21:23:46] <[Multi]_Kateb> And I can't order you to have extra lessons with Shizuka, because that would be a punishent for her, too. [21:24:08] * [Multi]_Kateb adds, hastily, [21:24:24] <[Multi]_Kateb> But of course I hope that they end up not really being a punishment. That's not the point. [21:24:31] <[BS]_Mahoumi> . . . [21:24:51] <[Multi]_Kateb> Mahoumi, do you know how to cook? [21:25:55] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[Meanwhile, downstairs, something happens: the guard starts to speak.]] [21:26:05] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: excuse me, milady... [21:29:27] <[Multi]_Kateb> Or better yet, to sew? [21:29:53] * [Seth]_Shizuka glares at the guard [21:29:59] <[Seth]_Shizuka> What? [21:30:38] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: Ah, excuse me, I didn't mean to trouble you, your highness, but the other, ah... [21:32:25] <[Seth]_Shizuka> The other what? [21:33:59] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[The guard looks at River.]] [21:43:20] <[Co]_River> Hm? What is it? [21:44:11] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: would--your highness truly be... Jade River? [21:45:37] <[Co]_River> I am, what of it? [21:46:06] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[The guard puts his hand over hsi heart and bows deeply.]] [21:46:17] <[Multi]_Kateb> My leige, it is an honor to speak with you. [21:46:34] <[Multi]_Kateb> I merely wished to confirm my suspicions. [21:47:24] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[The guard raises his helmet a bit, letting his pointed ears show.]] [21:48:18] <[Seth]_Shizuka> hmph [21:48:38] <[Co]_River> Well then. How many other /people/ come through here regularly, if I am no exception. [21:48:39] * [Seth]_Shizuka scowls and goes back to staring at the roof wiating for Kateb [21:50:55] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: There are relatively few other guards from our homeland, but we're all familiar with each other's company. There's also the ambassadorial squad and some military personel. Sometimes, messengers or diplomats bearing news come by. [21:52:38] <[Co]_River> Were you issued foreign weapons to replace yours? [21:54:02] <[Multi]_Kateb> All the guards are trained to use a variety of weapons from all the provinces. This allows for higher versatility in the field. [21:54:12] <[Multi]_Kateb> [[Said the guard.]] [21:54:38] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: Many of our homeland's weapons have been adopted as well. [21:55:06] <[Co]_River> Designs are one thing, but are they authentic? [21:57:13] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: I'm somehwhat uncertain of our weapons' origin. All weapons are Coalition issue, but I believe that the Master either imports all weapons from their province of origin or has the ir production overseen and approved by artisans from the provinces of origin. [21:57:48] <[Multi]_Kateb> guard: At the very least, I can't detect any difference, myself, besides perhaps an altered coat of arms. [22:00:29] <[Co]_River> Hm. Still unreliable. [22:04:28] <[BS]_Mahoumi> Y-yeah . . . [22:05:25] <[Multi]_Kateb> In that case, I it will be your responsibility to repair Shizuka's dress. I beleive she said it got damaged during her dance lesson with Rozlin today. [22:06:23] <[BS]_Mahoumi> But wont she just get angry if I don't do it perfectly? [22:06:42] <[Multi]_Kateb> I think that that's the point. [22:07:19] <[Multi]_Kateb> I hope that this will underscore the message that you need to be careful around the Palace while giving Shizuka the satisfaction she desires. [22:07:59] <[BS]_Mahoumi> But she's just going to get even more upset! [22:08:48] <[Multi]_Kateb> It certainly will seem that way, but really, she just wants to show you that she's the boss. [22:09:02] <[BS]_Mahoumi> Nnnh . . . . [22:09:08] <[BS]_Mahoumi> F-fine [22:09:52] <[Multi]_Kateb> If this punishment becomes too protracted or painful, it can be terminated. The Palace has capable seamsters. [22:10:20] <[Multi]_Kateb> But very well, back downstairs. There is yet business I have to deal with. [22:11:08] <[Multi]_Kateb> Ladies first... [22:19:39] * [BS]_Mahoumi slowly walks past Kateb without looking directly at him, before heading down the ladder once more [22:21:31] * [Multi]_Kateb follows, leading her inside and closing the door behind him. Once in the annex, he makes a motion to the guard, who then leaves after bowing again, somewhat towards River. [22:23:57] <[Co]_River> So, when is work going to start on that ladder? [22:24:12] <[Multi]_Kateb> Later, River, later. [22:24:53] <[Multi]_Kateb> As for the matter at hand, I have come to a decision. [22:25:45] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Well? [22:26:08] <[Multi]_Kateb> Shizuka, I do not believe that Mahoumi was actually trying to kill you and Rozlin. I believe that she was trying to join in the fun that you and Rozlin were having, simply trying to mix things up a bit. [22:27:27] <[Seth]_Shizuka> By blowing our heads off [22:27:42] <[Multi]_Kateb> As I say, that was not her intention. [22:28:13] <[Multi]_Kateb> However, it is true that, to my observation, she did so in a manner that may well have ended that way, or at least something similar to it. [22:28:35] <[Multi]_Kateb> As a result, I am placing Mahoumi in charge of reparing the dress of yours that was damaged today. [22:29:33] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Can you even sew? [22:29:43] * [Seth]_Shizuka asks while glaring at Mahoumi [22:29:47] * [BS]_Mahoumi simply stares at her own feet [22:31:03] <[Multi]_Kateb> Rest assured, Shizuka, it shall be repaired to your satisfaction. She has told me that she can, and she can receive additional instruction from Palace staff, if need be. [22:31:19] <[Multi]_Kateb> Are there any remaining questions? [22:31:29] <[Multi]_Kateb> Not about the ladder, I'll consider that later. [22:33:15] * [Co]_River huffs [22:34:13] <[Multi]_Kateb> None? [22:34:39] <[Seth]_Shizuka> ... [22:34:44] <[Seth]_Shizuka> If its not up to my standard [22:34:57] <[Seth]_Shizuka> I hold the right to request as many times as needed [22:35:07] * [Multi]_Kateb nods. [22:35:30] <[Multi]_Kateb> You must specify the problem and what must be done to correct it. [22:36:12] * [BS]_Mahoumi looks away [22:36:15] <[Multi]_Kateb> If that's it, I must be going. I've left my guests waiting long enough, and this is imperative business. [22:36:38] * [Multi]_Kateb leaves the annex and retreats to his business with the unnamed guests [22:37:33] <[Seth]_Shizuka> hmph [22:37:48] <[Co]_River> That ladder better be replaced in two days. [22:39:13] * [Co]_River goes over and puts an arm around Mahoumi's shoulders [22:39:30] <[Co]_River> Next time, I'll teach you how to swim. [22:39:59] * [BS]_Mahoumi flinches [22:40:16] <[BS]_Mahoumi> D-don't . . . [22:42:24] <[Co]_River> Hm? You should learn. [22:43:49] * [BS]_Mahoumi twists away from River [22:43:57] <[BS]_Mahoumi> I-I meant d-don't do that [22:46:40] <[Co]_River> Oho, ok. [22:46:54] * [BS]_Mahoumi blushes [22:46:56] <[BS]_Mahoumi> P-please [22:47:14] * [Co]_River smirks lightly [22:47:26] <[Co]_River> Well then, I'll go retrieve the ships [22:47:35] <[Seth]_Shizuka> She doesn't have time to learn anyways [22:47:44] <[Seth]_Shizuka> you have a dress to fix Mahoumi [22:47:53] * [Co]_River departs for the bath again [22:51:20] * [Co]_River climbs the ladder and dries off the models before returning them to the bag and climbing back down [22:53:55] <[Seth]_Shizuka> Go gather whatever you need to sew, I'll go get the dress [22:54:55] * [BS]_Mahoumi sighs with a defeated slump of her shoulders [22:54:57] <[BS]_Mahoumi> . . . okay [22:57:13] * [Co]_River returns to her room to put the models back, fondly regarding them as she does so [23:00:09] <[Multi]_Kateb> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~