The Nold

IC(Moeru): Upon hearing that the fight is over, I allow my body to slip back into a relaxed stance. Wait. Why is everyone straightening up and bowing and such to the woman dressed as a dragon? I look closer. Oh, . I mean, oh, . "Commodore Ayiwah, I didn't recognize you," I say, bowing politely myself. "How are you doing?"

IC(Moeru): Finally, I see four people talking about where the sound of the slap was. Making my way to them, I ask, "I heard a slap. Whatever's going on here, I want in." Despite realizing how strange that must sound, I decide to just let them point that out if they want to.

IC(Moeru): Suddenly, I hear the sound of a loud slap nearby, followed by shouting. A fight. I want in. As quick as my legs will carry me(and get me through the crowd), I make my way towards the sound.

IC(Moeru): It takes only a moment to spot all sorts of controversial costumes; the Daikura twins, a Rora and consort; the Fursic Toroshu and First Son, the sky and sea themselves, almost solid white and black. I'm unsure whether to laugh, applaud, or worry, so instead I just smile and decide to go find some company. OOC: Moeru still open for interaction.

I already posted a really vague explanation, but thanks anyway.

OOC: I have returned. IC(Moeru): A party. This, this is just what we've needed. A nice break from the monotony of day-to-day life. Rida really should have come, but she decided to stay back on Iki to avoid being social. Lots of people, therefore, would be appalled that I, her brother and bodyguard, have decided to go, but it's not like she's the Rora. Few, if any, people would have any reason to harm her, so I figured going out for one night wouldn't be an issue. Getting a costume was far from simple, but every clan uses Mamoru's crystal for something, and thus members of just about every clan pass through our markets. By striking some deals, I managed to get rather well-made costume, resembling a dark brown wolf. This'll be fun. It's been awhile since the last party I went to, let alone one hosted by the Chojo herself. "Moeru, brother of the Toroshu of Clan Mamoru." Smiling slightly, I stride into the room. Yep, this looks promising. OOC: Moeru open for interaction. Also, you can use your imagination on specifically what the costume looks like. I didn't have any clear idea myself.

Thanks. I guess I should start working on that then.

So, about the party. I've been wanting to get some of my Dasaka characters back into activity for a while now, so would it be too late to get a couple of costumes and get over there? Also, if not, where would be the ideal places to obtain said costumes?

IC(Ignitus)(on board the Inika): I shift my weight from my right leg to my left, my still-bandaged knee getting a little sore and tired. I need to get it back in shape. "While you're doing that, I think I'll take a walk around the ship, see if I can get my knee a bit stronger."

IC(Ignitus)(on board the Inika): I shrug. "Guess it is."

I guess that's what I'll have to do.

IC(Ignitus)(on board the Inika): I decide to let myself forget about my dream for a while and smile. "Y'know, I used to like rain as a kid. Pretty sure I'm over that now."

There's this little button in the formatting toolbox on the top of your posting screen and that button looks like a chain with a little green plus sign. Select a piece of text, click the button, and add your hyperlink.It's not there, but I bet that's just because I'm on mobile. Now, if I could just get money for a full-sized computer, I'll be one step closer to world domination - I mean, hyperlinking. Yeah, those are really easy to get mixed up. You heard nothing.

"Is an evil man born evil?" http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/11189-bzprpg-ga-wahi/?p=678209 If I could just find time to learn how to make a hyperlink work properly.

OOC: *wakes up from months-long inactivity* Whoa, hey, this is still here. I should probably post something. IC(Ignitus)(on board the Inika): Is a man born evil, or is he made that way? I see four men before me, each clad in the heroic-looking armor of a legionnaire, gleaming and silver. Three are standard soldiers with a spear and shield each, the fourth an officer with a sheathed shortsword and a torch. They approach the door of a humble home, despite having simply passed many like it on their path. Two of the soldiers stand on either side of the door, so that they are facing each other, and the third stands behind the officer as he knocks on the door. The door is answered by a man, slightly above middle-age, in gray and orange armor. "We've paid our taxes for the month," he says. "You can move on to the next house, boys. Unless you're stopping for a drink, in which case I'd be happy to -" "This is the home of Ignitus, is it not?" the officer interrupts. Somewhat taken aback, the man responds. "Yes, it is, but why -" Before he even has a chance to finish his sentence, the soldiers next to the door thrust their spears forward. One buries itself into the man's shoulder, and the other slices his jugular. The man falls to his knees, clutching his throat. "By decree of our great Emperor, the death of Ausar has been ordered. Pray now, that your punishment in Infernus may be less severe." After waiting a few seconds, during which the man continues to bleed, the officer speaks again. "Your time is up." He raises his sword, and when he lets it fall, the man's head falls as well. Suddenly, my view shifts to inside the house, where a young man, the son of the man the soldiers have executed, grabs his father's sword upon hearing their words, a blade named Vulcan. Clad in crimson and scarlet armor, with a scarlet Hau, the son rushes outside. Seeing his father's corpse, the son goes into a mad rage. He follows the soldiers, and takes them by surprise. Before any of them have realized they are being followed, the officer finds the tip of a sword sticking out of his chest. The son quickly kicks the officer in the back, causing him to fall off the sword and onto his own. Fueled by a mad rage, the son decapitates a soldier with a swift blow to the back of the neck. The two remaining soldier turn to face him. The first, the son drives into the wall of a house, chops off his right hand, and pins him to the wall with Vulcan in a matter of seconds. Leaving his own sword in the wall and the soldier, he pulls the officer's shorter blade out of his stomach and advances upon the final soldier. Quickly, the son slices the shaft of his spear in half, grabs the point, and buries it into the soldier's stomach. Ignoring multiple punches to the face, the son stabs into his stomach, over and over again, until he is too weak to fight back. The son then turns back to the soldier pinned to the wall. "Who are you?" The soldier asks him. "Listen to me very closely," the son replies, "I want you to go back to the Emperor, and tell him that your officer killed Ausar's father. Tell him, though, that executing him for his failure won't be necessary; Ausar has taken care of that for him. Tell him not to bother sending any more soldiers after me, though; I'll be somewhere where he can't find me. Don't worry, though. He can rest assured that I'll come to him soon enough. Tell him that he's next." I wake up trembling with anger. After several minutes, I rise from my hammock to go above deck. The sky is finally clear; the storm has passed. Perhaps the next thing we encounter won't be such a problem.

Heeeeeeey I'm back. So, is it safe to assume I missed nothing involving my characters?

Not that this will affect much given my recent lack of activity, but I'll be leaving town tomorrow and won't get back until Friday. So... yeah.

3/5 Heeeey, I think I seen you around here before.

Maybe, but as I mentioned in my last post I'll be a little bit tied up until at least Monday.

So that makes, what, a quarter of the crew NPCs for the time being? We should really get active again, by the way. I'm a bit tied up for the next week because of a debate, a research paper, and some other scattered stuff; then I've got a trip to DC the week after next, but next week should be more or less free. Also, someone in Kentoku besides me actually metioned Clan Mamoru. I feel so happy now.

Life is a cruel mistress indeed. Good luck with your stuff. We'll do our best. Speaking of the Inika, we need to pull ourselves out of this inactivity. I'll get a post up as soon as I can, but I've got SATs, an English paper, and a debate for the next couple of weeks, so getting an opportunity to do so may be tricky. See ya then. Again, good luck with your exams and all the other stuff.

If I can just get a chance to write a post in Kentoku before the Paero game starts, I'll be set for two events for a couple of my characters. If not, maybe I can still make the party later.

On an unrelated note, when's the whole First Son Paero game gonna finally happen? Also, can someone please explain to me how exactly one plays Paero?

Been thinking over the whole teaser thing, and I can't decide if the staff is just screwing with us or screwing with us by making us think they're screwing with us. I just don't know.