Bzprpg - Kumu Islets

[shadow pridak money gang]

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"Actually, I assumed that somewhere along the line, I was sorely concussed and the events of the last sixteen hours have been some kind of sick illusion. Then I remembered that imaginary Salamander's Revenge couldn't possibly taste quite so bloody terrible and I just decided to enjoy the moment while it lasted."-Teezy

[Franco]

IC: Naara's hands withdrew completely now. She stood at her full height."Good enough," She said drily, before flopping back onto her bed and closing her eyes. When the toa opened them again, they were staring at her ceiling."I think that conversation was enough for one evening. I don't mind if you stay or go, but I'll sleep soon."

[shadow pridak money gang]

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)​"Fair enough," came the slightly murmured reply; the shadows of the corner did not move or bend, and the phantom that used them for cover merely began to twirl a single widget absently around his fingers. "Good night."Dorian didn't even seem to breath throughout the rest of the night. Only the widget moved, sliding fluidly between his fingers as if greased with oil.-Teezy

[25K Now!]

IC: [Fragarach]"Urgle blurgle."

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:Agni, who had looked coldly back to where the mansion was still burning and heard but not acknowledged Mef's compliment suddenly turned around when Valria asked him directly. He shook his head slightly to get back in the present and nodded. "I'm fine. Maybe a few bruises, nothing more." He looked over, down on the unconscious form of Telric at Mef's feet. "Mef, if that sack of dirt wakes up and tries anything, you have official guard-permission to bolt his knees to the ground." he said, walking over to Valria, looking at her, then at Riwha. "How is she? Is she...?" he asked softly.

[Franco]

IC: Naara's eyes blinked open to meet sunlight. She sat up and stretched languidly."I don't presume you've left."

[shadow pridak money gang]

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)No answer. Naara's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her half-open eyelids began to scan the corner where Dorian had sat the previous night. No revealing smirk, no twitch of movement, not even the slightest glint of his jacket--The elementalist's eyes caught sight of Dorian's discarded jacket, laid softly across the floor, and as she opened her mouth to call his name, Dorian walked out of the bathroom in a pair of tight black denim pants, slip-on canvas shoes, and a towel wrapped around his bare shoulders."Room service came about twenty minutes ago," he said. "I never saw you eat before, so I didn't know what you wanted. I hope you like one of everything."-Teezy

[Franco]

IC: Naara looked over the vast array of food. Meats, vegetables, dairy, starches, and even some confectionaries sat in various trays at the end of her bed. Each one was a decent portion in terms of size, not small nor large.She examined a particular crescent roll. It was a light golden brown and had a slightly flaky shell.Picking the roll up, she bit in. It was a decent starch. At the least it was better than the alcohol of the Final Problem."Not bad," She said with a light smirk, before finishing the roll and continuing the process.

[shadow pridak money gang]

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)Dorian plucked a brownie from the table and sampled it, shrugging and finishing it off in two more bites."Shame they can't brew as well as they can cook," he said. "I need to find a shirt..."-Teezy

[a goose]

OOC: Going along with your time-skip. Also, this may not be a good post to read while you eat your dinner.IC: XylakXylak's eyes opened slowly to greet the new day. He looked around his room. Not much decoration. Mainly because he'd torn it all down.He climbed out of the bed and stretched himself. There was a small mirror. He looked at it, taking a second to admire himself, before glancing over his room once again. Something wasn't right...He could hear a faint buzzing. As he approached the source — the room's closet — a revolting stench filled his nostrils. He paused for a moment, wondering if it was really a good idea to open it. He stepped to the side, and pulled the door back sharply, grimacing as he observed what fell out. The dead Matoran's face was contorted to the point where he was hardly recognisable, and he looked like his limbs had been ripped off and then forced back on in the wrong places.The armour on its chest didn't fit quite right, and Xylak pulled it back, revealing an open hole. Disgusted, he replaced the armour.When he turned back to the closet, he saw a note stuck to the back of it:'I heard you like riddles...'OOC: Yay for gruesome death.I hope I didn't go too far here, but let's face it — it's not quite as bad as making iron spikes in his blood. Well, actually, it might just be a little worse. But it's not quite as bad as it was before now. I actually changed it, here.

[Hanako Herupa]

IC: (Valria)Valria looked at Agni, and put the taller Toa down, so she could whisper so Riwha couldn't hear."Riwha was one of the people on my team. You could basically call her the peacemaker of our group. She was fun though and exceedingly friendly, and she was so sweet, so gentle when she needed to be, but she would fight to protect her friends and the weak if anyone threatened them and seeing her like this..."Valria took a deep breath, before moving towards the frail Toa of Magnetism, who seemed to be just milling about as the group took their break. It would be another trek across the island but she needed to get these now freed slaves somewhere safe and the Kumu Islets were the last place they should be. She looked at female Toa's weary yet gentle clear blue eyes, peering out from her Matatu."H-Hello Riwha..." Valria said, the Toa of Magnetism turned to her with a questioning look. She could have never hoped for another person on her team to still be alive. Yet here she was, another."Hello! How was it that you knew my name? Ah no matter, it's nice to meet you and what is your name." The Toa replied cheerily.Valria's face was vacant for a few seconds...she bit her lip and tried to bite back tears. She didn't remember, maybe it had been so long she forgot."Do you remember me, Valria? Does that ring a bell?""No, no it doesn't but it is a beautiful name nonetheless. I cannot thank you and your friends enough for what you did for us." Riwha replied with a smile. and then placed her hand out to do the fist bump that all Toa knew. Instead Valria gripped the Toa in a hug. At first the Toa of Magnetism was surprised, but then she patted the back of the Toa of Gravity."I'm sorry.""Sorry for what? There's nothing to be sorry for." Riwha said soothingly. Riwha was wrong there was everything to sorry for: for being weak, for not taking her and Selaria's place, for being lucky. She could have done something, she thought she could make things better, find answers and close this chapter. It hurt though, every last bit of it and no she saw a friend, who could no longer recognize her, as if she was wiped entirely from Riwha's mind."Thank you...we'll get you and the others somewhere safe." She said. Valria took a few more breaths before letting go and giving Riwha some space. She walked up to Agni."Can we go now? I want to leave. I don't ever want to see this place again."OOC: If we want to timeskip to the Xa-Koro port and straight to Ta-Koro.

[Mef Man]

IC(Mef)

Mef looked away from Valria and her friend upon hearing the conversation. Her old friend didn't even remember her name; let alone her face.Poor Val...The Toa of Earth leans forward to pick up the unconscious Toa. He violently throws him over his shoulder; a smile coming from Mef's face as he heard the air escape from the wicked Toa's lungs."I agree; let's get the Karz out of here. I think a nice shower, decent food, and a warm bed will do us all good and we need to get everyone to a better place than here," Mef points out. "Well, except for this guy; this place suits him," he adds while patting the Toa on his shoulder.-Mef Man

[a goose]

IC: Nikarra & XylakNikarra muttered something that sounded suspiciously like 'Saosin', and rolled over in her bed. She was still fast asleep — although she wouldn't be for much longer."Morning." As soon as she heard the words, Nikarra was facing the person who had spoken them, her knife at his throat."Xylak?" Nikarra looked a little shocked, although she didn't withdraw the knife."The one and only. Could you, uh..." The knife was pulled away, and Nikarra sat up against the back of the bed, pulling the quilt up to cover herself and looking at Xylak."What are you doing in here?" Nikarra wasn't entirely sure whether or not she was still dreaming — everything seemed kind of unreal, the way things often do when one is half-awake."Visiting you." Xylak replied."You never do anything without an ulterior motive." Nikarra snarled. "Why are you here?""I found a corpse in my wardrobe." Xylak explained."And what?" An awkward silence. "Wait... you think I put it there?""There are three people here who know me well and can kill. One of those people is Rated Plank, the other is you. And I'm doubtful — to say the least — of whether or not my brother would be able to torture someone before killing them.""He's done it before." Nikarra pointed out."Not like this he hasn't..."

[Black Six]

I guess I need to remind everyone that things should be kept BZPower-appropriate at all times. Posts that contain content not suitable for BZPower will be deleted.

[a goose]

OOC: Thankyou, B6. I was wondering when that would be deleted myself, although I was too tired to report it at the time. :PIC: Xylak & NikarraA few moments later, Nikarra was leaning over Xylak's 'present'. "I agree. Even Reichenbach couldn't do something this sick."Nikarra remembered something. There was a conversation happening nearby her... something about iron spikes in blood. "But I know a few people who could.""I don't think you do." Xylak growled. "I will solve this myself, thankyou very much.""I thought you hated riddles."Xylak gestured at the note. "And that is exactly why I plan to solve this myself. Well, to be honest, I already have, but the point remains.""And what's the answer?""I'm afraid I can't tell you that."

[25K Now!]

IC: [Fragarach]"Oh man, my head."

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:Agni nodded and took a deep breath. "I agree. Let's get out of here." he said, walking over to Riwha. "I am sorry, but introduction are not my forte, so, uhm...my name is Agni, I'm with the Ta-koro guard. My friend over there is called Mef." He indicated the Toa of earth holding Telric. "We're both friends of Valria. Now, we want to take you and the others to somewhere safe, so just stay close to us and we'll make our way back to the harbour."Riwha seemed to understand, even if she didn't know him or Mef and apparently couldn't recognize Valria either. Once they had gathered everybody they could the now rather large group began their track back to the more inhabited areas of the Kumu-Islets. Without having to fear being spotted by Telric they could use the wider path leading away from the mansion.While they moved, Agni let Mef take the lead for a moment, while falling back to Valria, who walked behind the group. The Toa of fire looked down at her with a small reassuring smile. "Do not worry Valria," he said softly so only she could hear, "I am sure Riwha will remember you eventually. Sometimes when we're faced with more than we can cope, our minds protect themselves. I have seen it before...remember when we first met? I know they are terrible memories, but you had the strength to go back and face them. In time and with care, I am sure Riwha will be able to do the same. Especially with your help."The continued their trek, spending their time on more pleasant topics of conversation, exchanging stories of their better moments. Agni and Mef took turns to carry Telric, who was still unconscious. For all the disdain he harboured for him, Agni could relate to that. He would not have wanted to switch positions with him; and perhaps Telric's subconscious had come to the same conclusion and decided to keep the evil Toa checked out for a while longer. As the the night came to an end and the sun rose over the peaks of Ihu, they finally returned to the harbour of Xa-Koro.Agni handed Telric back to Mef. "So friends, where to now?"

[a goose]

IC: Xylak & NikarraThere was a knock on Xylak's door, and he went to answer it. A Vortixx stood, holding a letter. "We seek freedom.""The day we receive it will be the day we seek to be free from it." The letter was handed over, and Xylak read over it, before ripping it into as many pieces as possible and throwing them into the room's fire. Before Nikarra got a chance to speak, Xylak turned back to her. "How would you like some breakfast?"- - -There was a small restaurant for the people staying in rooms at the casino. It wasn't anything very fancy, and the food was alright. Nikarra ate surprisingly little, and Xylak only slightly more. "What's wrong? Did the corpse unnerve you?""No, it's not that." Nikarra sighed."Oh, right. Then there's no point talking to you. Goodbye!" Xylak moved to get up, but Nikarra grabbed his arm."What did that Vortixx want?" Nikarra asked."Nothing. Could you let go now?" Nikarra released Xylak's arm, and he grabbed his staff, before walking out. "Good luck!"The moment he got out of Nikarra's earshot, he looked back. "You'll need it."

[Mef Man]

IC(Mef)

"Well," Mef replies with a small grunt as the weight of Telric goes back on his shoulder. "I say we go skiing in the mountains of Ko-Koro after we get everyone to safety somewhere." The Toa of Earth shrugs, a small smile on his face. "Or something like that. We need a vacation."-Mef Man

[Hanako Herupa]

IC: (Valria)Valria found it difficult to believe that, Riwha had looked truly gone, and maybe it was for the better, maybe she would know more peace than Valria ever would. During their walk she gave him a quick hug and then blushed lightly afterward. She really looked up to him and as much as she should have denied it, especially with Mef around, she felt an attraction to him. She didn't know how he reacted to that, but hoped for favorable results.However when Agni and Mef traded places during their trip she became more sullen when Agni wasn't around.Now they were in the harbor of Xa-Koro and they were going to be charting a ship back to the mainland."Well Ga-Koro would be a good first stop at least, at least so these people could get healing and food. Do you think we should head back to Ta-Koro after that and leave Telric at a prison there?" Valria said, directly addressing Agni.

[Mef Man]

IC(Mef)

What the Karz? What did I do to Valria?Mef had seen Valria's feelings toward him change as she took up with Agni instead. What was her deal? Almost kissing him before then completely ignoring him now? The Toa of Earth was dying for a chance to talk to the Toa in private...-Mef Man

[a goose]

IC: Incommodo, Ian & CommodumIncommodo and the others arrived outside The Final Problem."How'd we get here so quickly?" Ian asked."You have yet to learn the brilliant power of time-skips." Commodum sighed.

[otter]

IC-Naut:Naut annoyedly held everybody except himself to the ground with Gravity, so that none of them could move."Why. Do. We. Keep. Traveling."

[a goose]

IC: Incommodo/Commodum"FOR GREAT JUSTICE!"

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:Agni, tired from the march and his display of power earlier, nodded, not noticing the look on Mef's face. "I'd say that is the most direct route we can take." he agreed, with a slight smile in Valria's direction. "I can organize us a large enough ferry as well, so we can bring everybody over at once."

[a goose]

IC: Chromia [The Final Problem]Chromia sat back in her seat, putting her legs up on the table. She was drinking something that looked like coffee - although, with The Final Problem's drinks, you could never really tell.Out of the corner of her eye, she watched Xylak leave. She took note of it, and sipped the drink again, before pouring it out on to the table.At around the same time, she noticed someone approaching her - a male Toa. Not again. "Hey there.""Hello." She smiled. These people disgusted her. Even now she had thought up 54 different ways of killing him."What's your name?" He sat down facing her. Not only was he trying to talk to her, he was stupid and trying to talk to her. At least killing the smart ones was fun."You don't really need to know." She sat a small pen down, facing up, on the table. She walked around behind the person, and slammed his head down into it, before pulling it back. He had a few broken teeth, but nothing more. Dissapointing. "I would much prefer if you left me alone."He nodded, looking like a scared animal, and stood up, before walking backwards, hitting the wall before moving his hand along it until he found the door handle and ran out. And good riddance.She sat back down, and looked at the startled waitor nearby, before holding up her cup. "Top-up, please?"

[Wotz]

IC: Zongu"Recap on recent events please?"

[a goose]

IC: Incommodo"We were in Ko-Wahi, then we went to Onu-Koro and found out that the people we were looking for were in Xa-Koro so we time-skipped and got here." Incommodo explained, again with the startling speed he used when talking to Zongu, before taking a long breath in.

[Mef Man]

IC(Mef)

Mef continued to simply walk toward the docks; ready to get off the Mata-Nui forsaken Islets."Whatever we do, let's just do it and get the Karz out of here. I'm hating this place more and more with each passing second."-Mef Man

[Wotz]

IC: Zongu"Mhm."Zongu took most of it in, in simplified form, but had a fairly blank expression.

[a goose]

IC: Incommodo"Penguin-man go on road-trip with crazy people." Incommodo said, slowly.

[Wotz]

IC: Zongu"'Man'? What is this 'man' you speak of?"

[a goose]

IC: Incommodo"You."

[Hanako Herupa]

IC: (Valria)Valria lit up when Agni gave her that small smile. So maybe things weren't going to be so bad. As long as Agni was around things would probably get better. He hadn't failed her now. Mef however disappeared and although she didn't exactly wish him any ill will his absence, made her question her earlier attraction. Mef had also killed during their assault on the Villa and she was afraid of what she would do if she started. She hadn't even noticed when the Toa of Earth stormed by."So how soon will we be able to leave, Agni?" She replied, a gentle smile on her face when she looked to him.OOC: Lead the way VF.

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:Agni didn't reply for a moment, watching as Mef stomped by, obviously upset; and Agni's experience as a guard told him it wasn't because of Xa-Koro's rustic appeal. "Uhm,.." he started, looking at Valria, picking up his train of thought, "..yeah, I will have to talk to the harbour-master. Guard authority still counts for something and I should get a large enough boat to get us across, though I doubt I'll get a discount. I'll be right back."The Toa of fire turned around and walked to the first row of buildings behind the pier and disappeared into one of them, that looked more like a run-down fishery-business than an office. OOC: Chance for Mef to have a small chat with Val or Agni.

[Mef Man]

OOC: I think Mef's past the point of wanting to talk right now. Now he needs to shoot someone.

IC(Mef)

Mef walked toward the piers; throwing the Toa on his shoulders onto the dock before taking a seat next to the body. He takes out his crossbow and cleans it as he begins to think over the recent events.So I leave then come back only to fine Valria all lovey-dovey on Agni? And I'm left to help save our lives and carry this cool dude? Some time I'm having. I'm so glad I decided to come.Mef slams his hand onto the pier in frustration before bringing it back up to clean the crossbow more.-Mef Man

[shadow pridak money gang]

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)After several hours and various different conversations and hobbies to try and pass the time, Dorian finally sat on the couch and turned to look at Naara, who was laying on the bed face down, staring at him. Dorian began to get an idea in his head, and he suddenly smiled - not smirked - and walked over to his bag, withdrawing an acoustic guitar of the highest craftsmanship."You know how to play?" he asked.-Teezy

[Franco]

IC: Naara raised an eyebrow. "No."

[shadow pridak money gang]

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)This, obviously, was the answer Dorian wanted to hear. His smile - not a smirk - widened a bit, and he began to play a quiet, dark melody; the acoustics hummed throughout the room, creating a small beat in the chests of the two Toa as it carried out towards the edges of the room and then bounced back in."Would you like to learn?"-Teezy

[Franco]

IC: Naara sat up in her typical position with arms folded and legs crossed. The part of him that had said to be a musician clearly wasn't faking it...This was definitely a facet of Dorian that she wanted to explore."Yeah," She said with another shrug.