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Gothicum
24-05-2003, 23:46
Nahdoa falls on top of Rikanth, bot lose balance and hit they ground.
OOC:er...is nahdoa heavy?
Gothicum
24-05-2003, 23:49
OOC: Not really think 170 lbs
Rikanth says "oof!" and attempts to slide out from under Nahdoa, but cannot budge himself.
Gothicum
24-05-2003, 23:53
Nahdoa presses his halberd across Rikanth's chest, trying to press every last breath out of rikanth:
"Do ya yield, DO YA YIELD!"
A man in A Tux walks in. He speeks, "Greetings, I am The High Lord of the Democratic States of Gutenburg, Jo Gutenburg." He then walks to the stands and takes a seat.
OOC:what is the staff of the halbred made out of?
Gothicum
24-05-2003, 23:59
OOC:a light alloy of silver and stronger metals
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 00:00
Nathicana sat forward expectantly, eyes riveted on Rikanth struggling to push off his opponent.
OOC: any chance a sharp katana could slice it?
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:02
OOC: nope, sorry, it would take more like a full struck blow from a claymore before actually breaking.
OOC: and i left the claymore. bargh.
Rikanth looks like he is about to answer, but instead aims a kick up at Nahdoa, sliding backwards away from the halbred when he is distracted.
OOC again: tell me if this is unacceptable
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:05
Nahdoa tries to scuffle up and reach for his halberd
Rikanth stands back in a fighting stance, letting Nahdoa get his halbred.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:10
Nahdoa pick up his halberd, breathly deeply
"Honourable, but foolish"
Nahdoa charged Rikanth
OOC: Back, am I! The AniMatrix is great!
IC:
Jaime, walked over to Nathicana and sat down beside her. "Very well fought, milady." he whispered in her ear. "Did you find someone to mend your wounds?"
Rikanth slices his Katana out, clanging with Nahdoa's halbred, and using it to turn the attack and throw him off balance. Rikanth then performs another sweeping trip kick.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:14
Not falling for another sweep trick, Nahdoa jumps over Rikanths leg and plants the back of the halberd in a bonecrushing blow on Rkinaths thigh
Alek came back from the medical station, having watched all the fights. He knew he would never be as good a fighter as the people here, and especially not as good as Jaime. The man had beaten him without blinking an eye, and with only several attacks. Then again, he did have an extra 15 years of experience...
Alek sat down in the stands, sighing and watching the show, somewaht dejected.
Rikanth feels his thigh shatter, and collapses on the ground. he attempts to lash out with his swords from his lying position.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:19
Nahdoa blocks the lash with the pole of his halberd and kicks the sword out of Rikanths hand.
Placing the blade of the halberd over Rikanths throat
"Do you yield?"
RIkanth manages to grunt out "Aye", then sighs deeply.
imported_Pantera
25-05-2003, 00:21
OOC: Oh my god... That's alot of stuff I gotta wade through... Sorry If I left you guys hanging. I've been horribly ill the past few days.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:21
Nahdoa throws his halberd to the ground and helps Rikanth up supporting him to a seat.
"You fought well, warrior"
OOC: sorry about the hound losing his spot in the competition
Rikanth suddenly notices the horrible pain in his thigh. He groans.
OOC: Thats 'k
IC: Charon squints, examining Rikanth, "That has got to reeeealy hurt"
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:23
OOC: Damn, and I just took your place to fight, if it's allright, Nahdoa'll step back and let your hound fight
Jaime walks over to Rikanth. "Nice fight. You're good." He bends down and looks at his thigh, then winces. "Ouch, that's gotta hurt. Youd better see an acolyte soon."
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 00:25
OOC: Sorry - was afk. Welcome back!
IC:
Nathicana shook her head. Honor, while admirable, did not always win fights.
Nodding, and smiling to Jaime. "Feel free to take a look ... don't think it's too bad."
She applauded the fighters, wincing in sympathy for Rikanth.
Rikanth says to Nahdoa "well fought........" He winces. "I must learn not tp be predictable....not using the same move over again..."
Charon strides over to Rikanth also, and proceeds to call for an acolyte.
Rikanth turns to Jaime and thanks him for the compliment.
OOC:i'm too slow, yet again. edited out last sentence
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:27
Zaek dispatches an Acolyte to Rikanth
OOC: Two choices, Nahdoa steps back and Pantera fills in or Nahdoa steps back and we have our finals between Dread Lady and Jaime In the first case we'll resort to a three-way dance to decide the nr 1 contendor.
"A good fight nontheless" Charon remarks, "and well fought."
OOC: crud, im late for this one....
Jaime walks back to Nathicana. "Here, let me see." He leans over and looks at her shoulder. "Hmm, not too bad. Give it a few minutes, it'll get better." He laid a hand on her shoulder. "I think I won't declare any more fights, just wait for people to challenge me.
Rikanth asks the acolyte how bad the injury is.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:33
"It'll heal, just give it plenty of rest"
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 00:33
She worked her arm in circles, not wanting any stiffness to creep in, and waited for the decision.
"He ok?" she nodded to Rikanth. "That looked ... painful."
OOC: does the aclyte apply any splints/plasters/casts to the wound?
Rikanth looks over at Nathicana and says "nah, it'll get better...eventually." He winces again, obviously attempting to hide the pain.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 00:38
OOC: just something small to speed up recovery, bodies heal better by nature then by magic
"Yeah, he'll be fine. I believe it's just a broken leg, nothing more. I wonder who we'll be facing next." He suddenly wrinkled his brow. He was having a dream ... but he was awake. He, if he looked up enough, could see a vision ... but he could also see the real world. Anyone watching his eyes would have seen his eyes roll back into his head.
But this dream was different. He was watching Nathicana, and she was in the arena. She was facing someone, but he couldn't see who. Then he saw, to his horror, that that someone was swinging a knife towards her neck, adn she didn't see it coming...
And it was gone. He hoped with all his might that it would not come to pass.
Rikanth looks over at Jaime's rolled back eyes and says "you all right Jaime?"
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 00:41
She smiled at Rikanth. "Well fought. But next time ... don't let 'em up." she shot him a sly wink.
"As for you, boy ... " she nudged Jaime in the side gently.
OOC: i'm saying it's his left leg.
Rikanth sits back to watch the other competitors.
Jaime starts, as he comes back to reality. "Wh-What?" he asks Nathicana and Rikanth. "What were you saying?"
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 00:48
OOC: Well, regardless of the verdict ... I'm afraid I'll have to log off here very shortly. Getting glares. *chuckles* Shan't be back til tomorrow afternoon. Option to Gothicum, or SilverCities to rp Nathi for a fight still open as far as I'm concerned - all in good fun, regardless of outcome for me. (In fact, shouldn't bloody well win if I'm not going to be here, plain and simple.) Hope I can see a decision before I have to leave. :)
IC:
"Whether now or later, Jaime ... I will have the opportunity to face you." she murmured, somewhat oblivious as she watched the crowd, until Rikanth said something.
"Something wrong?" she looks to him, concerned.
"erm, i was asking why your eyes were rolled back into your head."
"erm, i was asking why your eyes were rolled back into your head."
"Wh-What? They were?" Jaime asks. "And Nathicana, I believe we will face each other ... someday."
Rikanth says "Er, yes, you just stopped talking and your eyes rolled back into your head."
Jaime looks puzzled. "Hmm, that's strange. Did anyone see why?"
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 00:54
"Another dream?" she asked quietly.
"Another dream?" she asked quietly.
He swallowed, and murmured, "Erm ... yes ..." so that only she would hear.
Charon eyes Jaime, but shrugs nonchalantily (sp?
Dread Lady Nathicana
25-05-2003, 01:02
"It's nothing." she assured those around them, giving Jaime's hand a reasuring squeeze.
OOC: And with that, I'm outies ... good luck, have fun, and I hope to see y'all later. *waves* It's Lake Time!
Jaime whispered to her, "I don't want to say anythign here ... Just ... Watch your back out there..."
OOC: See ya tomorrow, Nathi
SilverCities
25-05-2003, 01:03
OOC BYE!
Goth went to bed... and im going to make an early night of it.. sigh.. we should pick this up tomorow... Cheers!
Charon walks off to his room, wishing everyone a good night.
OOC: g'night, guys.
Charon walks off to his room, wishing everyone a good night.
OOC: g'night, guys.
He must have a werid internal clock :shock: ! It's the middle of the day!
OOC: from an Aim Conversation, directly quoted. "He needs to brood."
Above statement about Charon.
Rikanth says "er..is the competition suspended until tomorrow or something?"
Rikanth says "er..is the competition suspended until tomorrow or something?"
OOC: IRL it probably will be, 'cause I think we may be having semi-finals between Jaime and Nathicana, and Nathi's gone offline.
Rikanth sighs and leans back in his chair, happy that the pain in his leg is slowly ebbing away.
Rikanth suddenly gets an idea. "Can a servant get me some shots of wolvesblood?"
Rikanth suddenly gets an idea. "Can a servant get me some shots of wolvesblood?"
Jaime winks at him. "Planning to get yourself drunk and try fighting again?" He laughs. "I'm just kidding."
Rikanth says "nope, just planning to get drunk, then i won't feel very much anymore." he chuckles.
Jaime turns to him, writing on a piece of paper. "Here, try singing this quietly and slowly. It helps."
He hands him a piece of paper, on which is written:
"Hayai Karahai Lorethilei,
Hayai Karahai Lerenilas
Arak Kanaio Lerithai
Relero Karaki Yamathai
Herekei Karakai Lorethei
Vel nos Heanor Lerethen Kai,"
Rikanth says "Is this some form of magic?" He shrugs and reads the piece of paper softly to himself.
"Hayai Karahai Lorethilei,
Hayai Karahai Lerenilas
Arak Kanaio Lerithai
Relero Karaki Yamathai
Herekei Karakai Lorethei
Vel nos Heanor Lerethen Kai,"
"Hey, thanks Jaime, that does help!" he says while grinning.
Jaime grins, "Told you. It makes you feel better, and all the people around you. No-one knows why it works. It's an old Karaki prayer, written in Old Haraki. Thus, no-one knows what it means."
Rikanth says "ah." "hmm..i'm probably gonna need to get some rest soon... but not yet. Erm, could i have some wolvesblood, i'm a might thirsty."
Rikanth gets two shots of wolvesblood from a passing waiter. HE bangs them both on a random nearby object three times and downs them both. He looks very slightly tipsy.
Rikanth yawns and says "good night everyone, i'm gonna go grab some rest" He walks away, only barely limping, back to his room. As usual he is being followed by his four bodyguards. When he arrives at his room he slumps over into his bed and immediatley falls asleep.
OOC:going to bed. good night everyone.
Your are warmly invited to the festivities to celebrate the return of peace to Gothicum and to raise funds for the replantation of parts of our forest at the Coil of Lacuna in Gothicum
There will be a banquet of roast boar and deer as well as many exotic fruits. There will be a tour in the study areas of ou mages as well as an open arena contest for non-missile weapons, the victor of this contest will have the honour of battling High Chancellor Zaek Invictus
Zaek reviewed the message
"Good, send this to all friendly leaders. I want this to be big, we need to lift our people's morale.
I'll bring the fruitcake!
[quote="Illirassque"
I'll bring the fruitcake![/quote]
if you plan to join us it is best that you pretend that your character was already part of the crowd. if you need to be updated, just let me know and i'll TM you the details.
Charon walks down early from his room and strolls over to the bar. "One glass of wolvesblood, please." Proceeding to bang it three times on a table and down it, he waits for the others to wake.
Rikanth wakes up, repeats the prayer on the paper Jaime gave him, and walks down to the bar. He yawns and says "good morning Charon."
"good morning, Rikanth" Charon responds wistfully.
Rikanth gets a glass of ice water and heads over to the arena to wish everyone else a good morning.
Charon gets up and follows Rikanth out.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 14:58
Nahdoa takes his place back next to Zaek
"Good fight soldier"
"Thank you, M'Lord"
"Next time try not to break any bones, will ya?"
"Aye, sir"
Jaime gets up from his seat and walks over to Zaek. "Excuse me, Zaek?" he says, "Do you know who will be fighting who next?"
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 16:16
"Nahdoa has decided to pull back, so it will be you and Nathanica*
A smile appears
"Be sure to keep it a fight..."
He raised his eyebrows. "Oh."
He stood up. "Great. Just great."
He set his jaw and muttered, "Keep it a fight, eh? Just what did you mean by that?"
SilverCities
25-05-2003, 17:15
OOC: Welcome back!
OOC: Welcome back. Looks at back pages *Whoo, this thread went far!*
OOC: thank you. yep, it has
IC: Charon turns to Rikanth, "I forgot to ask this morning....is your leg feeling better?"
OOC: and all we need to wait for is Nathicana...
Rikanth settles down in a seat in the arena, wating for then next match to begin.
Rikanth turns to Charon. "Eh, it;'s feeling a bit better on its own, but thit haraki prayer Jaime gave me really kills the pain."
Jaime nods his head at Rikanth. "No problem."
He's still musing about the fact that he'll end up fighitng Nathicana.
Charon looks at Jaime; "Prayer?"
Jaime nods his head. "Yeah, an ancient Karaki prayer, written in Old Haraki. Nobody understands it anymore, because no-one knows the language, but it helps injuries and wounds of the heart and soul. It calms the person, and it helps calm all other people around. Nobody knows why, it just does."
"I can give you a copy if you want?" Jaime says.
"Why not?" Charon replies.
Jaime pulls out a piece of paper, and writes on it:
"Hayai Karahai Lorethilei,
Hayai Karahai Lerenilas
Arak Kanaio Lerithai
Relero Karaki Yamathai
Herekei Karakai Lorethei
Vel nos Heanor Lerethen Kai,"
"There's a little bit more, but it just gets longer and confusing. I think there's only a few people in Haraki who know it."
Charon takes the copy. "Ah. Thank you."
OOC: brb
Jaime nods, "No problem."
OOC: back
IC: Charon nods, "Thanks again."
Jaime laughs, "Stop, you're embarrassing me!"
OOC: oops, sorry.
IC: Charon nods again and looks out to see the next match, slightly embarrased.
Jaime turns to him, "If you're looking for the next match, you've got a wait. It's me against Nathicana. We're waiting for her to show up, and the winner willfight Zaek."
He turns back and groans.
OOC: It's true :lol: !
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 18:05
Zaek sits back, planning to watch the next match very carefully...the winner will be his opponent.
He takes Rothana's hand and entwines his fingers with hers, gently rubbing the back of her thumb with his.
Charon arches his fingers and leans forward slightly, awaiting the start of what could be the most interesting match so far.
Jaime sits back, shaking his head. That tactics he had used on Alek wouldn't work on Nathicana. The dodges may, but he may have to take the offensive. Then again, maybe not. He would have to see how she moved.
Charon weighed the options quietly to himself. "Perhaps Nathicana will differ from her last fight, and will conserve her energy until Jaime is exausted? or will she fight like her last, a rage of whirling might? If she does, Jaime will have to be both fast and strong." Charon smiled. "When Nathicana shows up, this will be.....well,...interesting is the only word for it."
Jaime turns to them. "If I start getting tired, it will have been a long fight. I can only remember one time when I get tired, and that was while I was fighting fifty enemies after an op went bad. I ran out of ammo for my pistol, and started fighting hand-to-hand. By the time I had been fighting for half an hour, I was exhausted. That's when my backup arrived ... with twenty friendly soldiers."
He laughs in reminiscence. "The four bullets to the chest and excesive quantity of knife and hand wounds were pretty serious. I was in the hospital for four months. The entire agency was amazed that I could keep fighting with all that."
Rikanth eyebrows fly up so fast it looks liek they are going to shoot off of his forhead and through the roof. "FIFTY enemies? four bullet wounds? knife and other wounds? wha...wow...."
Peace? Did you say Peace? :lol:
HA! Peace what is that?
There will never be peace while man rules this planet :!: It is in mans instinct to kill and destroy to better himself. As humans we all want power and will go to any lengths to get it!
So we at Demonic Gangsters feel that your 'Peace' rally is nothing more than propaganda. THERE WILL NEVER BE PEACE :!: :!:
OOC: Screw you!!!
IC: Charon turns to Jaime and Rikanth, his jaw open. He quickly regains his composure and says; "Uh.... same as Rikanth...."
OOC: Screw you!!!
IC: Charon turns to Jaime and Rikanth, his jaw open. He quickly regains his composure and says; "Uh.... same as Rikanth...."
OOC: oops, accidentally posted twice....
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 18:50
OOC: Gothici aren't human, they're elvish (kinda)
Daeva runs down, hoping to still catch some of the fighting.
OOC: you know what's annoying, nations that come to your region and threaten to mass delete your nations if you don't help go to war and defeat a region that booted them out. then we pw protect the region, and they find some way to find the password, and come back with another nation. grrr. stupid elementary school children with nothing better to do then throw around empty threats.
OOC: yep. happens to us all the time.
Alek spins, hearing Daeva come running. A broad grin spreads acorss his face, as he rises to greet her. "Daeva!" he shouts.
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Jaime grins at Rikanth and Charon's comments. "Yeah, that's exacctly what the director of intelligence said, coming to visit me a few days later. The ironic part was that when I started fighting with my gun, there were seventy enemies. By the time I ran out of ammo there were fifty, and by the time my backup showed up that number had halved itself. However, I was fighting a lot weaker then, and I probably would've died in a few minutes."
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 19:21
"Alek" She takes his hands into her, a concerned look in her face
I got to tell him the truth, how can i lie to him
His brow furrows with concern. "What's wrong?" he asks, taking her hands.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 19:24
Daeva guides him to a quiet corner and looks down at the ground for a while.
"Now or never
She looks up at him, a tear welling up in her eye while she explains what the PM told her about his back and why she fainted yesterday.
"Now you know..."
He reached over, and wiped the tear from her cheek. "Hey, I ... That's ... Thank you for telling me."
He looks ashamed, and looks down, "Why didn't he tell me?"
He looks back up at her, "If you want to ... I would understand ..."
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 19:27
"He only wanted to protect you Alek. And I still want to be with you"
Daeva grabbed him tight in her arms and laid her head on his chest.
He grabbed her, hugging her. "Thank you ... for telling me ..." he said.
"But, he also said it could be nothing ... didn't he?"
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 19:30
"yes... yes... hed did"
He smiles at her, "Then we can still hope for the best, can't we?"
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 19:32
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
"Yes, we should" she laid her head on his chest again
He smiles and kissed her on the cheek. "Then pick yourself up. There's always hope."
He smiles at her warmly.
Charon notices the couple and smiles. "I wonder what there talking about. oh well." he muses.
Jaime laughs. "Who knows. I'm not them, so I certainly don't."
"yep." Charon replies. Suddenly, his cell phone rings. He opens the phone and listens. "Threats?" he says, "What do wyou mean, 'threats'!?....uh huh.....yah.....oh crap.....okay...ill talk later. until then raise the national security level to blue. yes, blue. alright. 'bye." Charon replaces the phone to his pocket, a concerned look on his face.
Jaime looks at him, "What was that about?"
Charon looks at him. "it was about my nation recieving threats of war...."
Jaime raises his eyebrows. "From who?"
Rikanth walks over To Charon "Is this another one of those idiots trying to get our region? If they declare war on you, my military is behind you."
"its not just from one nation" Charon replies, "but there is a ringleader. Its a nation called Gres, and its gaining support. Apparently Gres and its supporters are attacking Delegates." Charon sighs concernedly. "This is not good...."
OOC: I mean it guys. this is really happening.
Rikanth looks concerned. He pulls out his matrix-like cell phone and calls someone. "Yes General Rifrim, this is Rikanth. Call a draft and organize the military. GobbledyGornmk is being threatened. By some nation called Grws, they're organizing hte rejected realms to take over all regions that have rejected someone. yes. goodbye." He hangs up the phone.
Charon looks at Rikanth. "Good idea, but wait until they fire first. always remember that, its the moral way to start a war."
SilverCities
25-05-2003, 20:45
OOC: Gres Has tried to stir up stuff in our region too but we shot him down resoundingly... it can be done!
A man in a Miltary Outfit bursts into the Stadium. "I'm Ryan Halthandz of the SuperPower of Ryan," he says, "I must speak to Zaek." He glances at Charon and Rikanth. "I am from the same Region as Charon and Rikanth and I speak of a matter of not regional importance, but of the sucurity of NationStates, the 'New Earth'."
OOC: Please listen Zaek.
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 20:50
Zaek saw the commotion at the other end of the arena. He stood up and kissed Rothana
"I'll be right back"
He walked around the arena to the group of men
"Is there a problem gentlemen, is something not to your satisfaction?"
"Yes Zaek," Ryan replies. "While searching through Rejected Who Want Payback because they sent a terrorist nation, Everything and All, as a scout into our region. I discovered that a large region, The Rejected Realms, has a plan for World Conquest. The Ringleader, Gres, plans to conquer the regions that kicked out all 21O nations in The Rejected Realms. He is already planning and must be stopped at all costs, or a new era of Hitler will rise again..."
Gothicum
25-05-2003, 21:05
"And what do you expect me to do about it? Gothicum is safe between the mountain ridges, and I do not plan on wasting Gothicae lives"
"Think on that. I will be right back." Ryan strides away out the stadium doors.
Jaime turns to the two men he's chatting with - Rikanth and Charon. "You guys know who that was?" he asks.
Charon nods. "Yes. hes the leader of what was the military district of a large nation in my region. hes...welll.....a Radical in the views of the military."
"actually, hes not really a radical at alll." Charon adds, "He just is strict."
"hmm ... I haven't heard of him around. Newly appointed?" Jaime asks.
Jaime nods. "That woudl explain it."
"yes." Charon replies.
OOC: Sorry, i was away
Jaime smiles. "I wonder when Nathicana will be available to fight..."
"I dont know. ah well, shes probably got her own agenda." Charon agrees.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 01:49
"How about now?" she asked with a grin.
"Ah!" Charon turns toward Nathicana, "Hello. Uh....your up. best get a move on."
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 01:56
OOC: Sorry, folks - just checking back on what I'd missed. *grin* So ... waiting on me? Sillies ... *chuckles* Let me know when it's time to get going on it.
IC: Nathicana looked over Jaime, taking measure of him again, remembering his earlier fight. "Two katanas again, yes? Think I'll be sticking to sword and shield again myself."
She nodded and smiled in greeting to Charon & Rikanth, extending a hand to the former.
"Nathicana D'Aquisto - pleasure to meet you."
Charon returns the shake. "The pleasure is mine. Name's Charon Hades."
Jaime's heart skips a beat as he realizes that he's about to fight Nathicana. However, he's decided his strategy. He looks over at her and take a deep breath, calming himself. He leans over to her. "Whatever you do, whoever you're fighting ... Watch yourself."
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 02:19
She nodded to Jaime. "I thought you knew by now - I always watch my back. What you should be concerned about boy, is watching yourself out there." Her eyes made it clear that no quarter would be given.
She turned her head back to Charon and smiled pleasantly. "Charon - your nation would be ...?" she trailed off expectantly.
"Gobbledygornmk," Jaime tells her. "And ... it's not that ... It's ... I had another dream ... About you ... in the arena ..."
"Its an acronym of the co-founders." Charon replies.
Rikanth whispers in Nathicana's ear "his father, who founded the nation, was a little er...crazy."
Charon hears the comment, and winks.
OOC: My dads not really crazy, i just needed a reason.
OOC meaning your real life dad, right? since i know he isn't crazy.
OOC: yah. hes more sane then i am.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 02:29
She smiled and nodded in understanding. "As if I have any place to talk ... after all, my nation sports my name." she chuckled.
"As for that other, Jaime ... I have no more fear of that than I did earlier. You know what I mean." she gave him a steady look. "I expect that you will put up an excellent fight boy, but know this. I plan to walk off this field to face Zaek." Pausing, she let her words sink in. "Perhaps I'll make it up to you ... later." she whispered, grinning impishly for just a moment.
OOC: sorry about any delays - being plagued by the lag beast something awful.
OOC: well, ya kinda have to be in his proffession. i'll stop cluttering the thread with OOC comments.
OOC: :roll: I hate the lag beast. It hates me, I tell you, IT HATES ME!!!!
IC:
Jaime nodded. "Just watch your back." he said. "For me."
He turned to Zaek. "I believe we're ready now."
OOC: hehe. it hates me too.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 02:41
She decided not to push the issue with him - it obviously had him concerned. Nodding, and smiling in a reassuring way, she worked her swordarm in circles, stretching it out and wincing slightly.
"So, gentleman ... any wagers?" she arched a brow and tilted her head in a challenging manner.
Rikanth says "uhhh.....I'm not going to place wagers, staying neutral..."
Jaime shook his head. "I'm not placing any."
Alek shouted from a short ways away, "I'll put 50 Haraki Dollars on Jaime!"
Charon nods, "agreed. i might place one during the match, if i may, depending on the proceedings..."
OOC: Haraki, how long does that prayer last?
Charon looks toward Alek; "Actually, Alek, heres a deal. If Nathicana wins, you pay me the fifty. If Jaime wins, i pay you and Jaime fifty....each." Charon looks toward Jaime and winks. "Good luck, man."
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 02:51
She actually tossed her head back and laughed at the exchanges. "Rikanth, dear, do you really think I'd hold it against you if you bet against me? You'll find in manners of politics and other things, neutrality is often a harder path to take than making a choice of sides."
She called over to Alek "I admire your faith in your comrade, young man. I'll meet that with the Dominion equivalent that I will be the victor, if you're willing." Looking around to the others, "and I offer the same to you." she grinned confidently.
OOC: Haraki, how long does that prayer last?
Until the person starts feeling anxious again!
J/K. Usually about as long as the person keeps believeing it, and remembering, in the back of the mind, that it was said. Usually about 2-4 hours.
Okay, back IC:
Alek looks over at both of them. "You're on."
Jaime laughs. "Good to see at least someone has faith in me!"
Rikanth remembers the pain in his thingh, whips out the piece of paper, recites,
"Hayai Karahai Lorethilei,
Hayai Karahai Lerenilas
Arak Kanaio Lerithai
Relero Karaki Yamathai
Herekei Karakai Lorethei
Vel nos Heanor Lerethen Kai"
and feels better.
Rikanth says "naah, I still won't bet. i spent quite a but on that sword. which i managed to forget to get back from zaek last night before i went to bed. oops." Rikanth walks over and retrieves the Legacy of kings from where he left it with Zaek. Then Rikanth decides, "hmmmm...i bet....hmmm....i'll flip a coin! er...anyone got a coin? all i have is credit chips."
Jaime hands him a quarter.
SilverCities
26-05-2003, 03:00
OOC: Goth is sleepin.. he wil be on in a few hrs tho i bet...
Should we start without him? I've gotta go in an hour :cry: .
Ryan walks in but instead of bringing news he takes a seat next to Gutenburg and they begin whispering to eachother.
"Ok, heads is Nathicana, Tails is Jaime." Rikanth flips the coin. "Tails. alright then, 165 credits on Jaime. (50 U.S. Dollars)" Rikanth hands the quarter back to Jaime.
OOC: actually flipped a coin
"Thanks," Jaime says, taking the quarter back. "Milady, shall we?"
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:09
OOC: What do you think, Silver? Should we give it a shot tonight, or shall we wait til tomorrow? Still sorry y'all waited for me earlier *sheepish grin* Trip up to the lake and all ... family stuff ... you know how it goes. ;)
OOC: ugh..family stuff. boy do i know how that goes. especially the little cousins taking over your ps2 and fighting over who gets to play. bargh.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:13
OOC: actually, around here it's fighting for time with my daughter and husband. *chuckles* Especially now he's got the first two .hack games.
OOC: Only fighting that happened around here was my mom finding me still up at 6:15AM and forcing me to go to bed :roll: . Geez....
OOC: hmmmm, i dunno about tonight......Goth might not appreceate it i fwe do......then mebbe he wont mind at all.....hmmmm
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:23
OOC: *looks sheepish, kicking at a pebble with one foot* Sorry 'bout that 6:15am thing ... this game can be rather addictive at times, neh?
As for the fighting ... It's not my thread, and wouldn't presume to make that call myself. *shrugs & smiles* Ah, the joy of different timezones. *pokes SilverCities* Any thoughts?
a cloaked figure stands in the corner, watching the proceedings
SilverCities
26-05-2003, 03:27
OOC:as far as im concerened i dont think he would mind at all.. Hell i say go for it.. smiles
Have fun! :D
Jaime nods towards the arena. "Shall we, milady?"
Charon nods. "Go at em, you two."
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:31
OOC: Ok, but if he does get mad, direct him to Silver. *impish grin*
IC: Face going deadly serious, she gives a curt bow to Jaime, eyes never leaving his, and says "By all means." and stalks onto the field.
He walks out into the arena, and states, "For the record. Twin katanas."
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:36
"Longsword and shield, center round." she stated, then made a flourishing bow to Zaek & Rothana. Turning sharply, she touched her blade to her forehead and bowed to Jaime, fixing him with an intense gaze.
Jaime nodded his head, never taking his eyes off her face. "Your move," he says.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:41
She smiled, though it never reached her eyes. "Thinking you'll trick me into giving something away, boy?" she taunted, bouncing ever so slightly on the balls of her feet.
Foregoing the shieldbashing and bravado of the first match, she reserved her energy, slowly starting to circle him counter-clockwise in a careful cross-step. "Don't tell me you're afraid to strike?"
He smiles. "Now why would I do that?", slowly circling with her.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:44
"As well as you think you know me, you don't know me enough." she continued to circle, watching him carefully for the slightest twitch, the slightest telegraphed move, remembering his form and style from his first match.
"I think, boy ... that deep inside, you're more afraid than you'll admit."
Still circling, he smiled. "And I think that you should just attack. I'm not afraid."
Charon arched his fingers, "First intimidation, then strike like lightning" he remarked to himself.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:48
"What, and end this all too quickly?" she grinned. "Where, would the fun be in that?"
As she circled, she inched her way foreward, ever so slowly, closing the distance between them, but staying just out of his reach.
"Or are you falling back on the old 'ladies first' standard?" she chuckled softly. "How passe."
He grinned, backing away slowly. "No, I just believe that you should be the one to strike first. For ... my own reasons."
OOC: Please, I have to go in 10 minutes or so!
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:52
Without warning, she launched herself forward, punching out with her shield high to block his vision, and possibly get a shot to the face, while swinging low with her sword.
*thoughtfullly studying every move. murmurs something to herself and vanishes*
He leapt backwards, still taking a cut to the knee. "Not bad," he says. He waits for her next attack.
OOC feh, mother forcing me to bed earlier than i have gone to sleep this year. g'night, Rikanth will just be unresponsive in the stands. i will deal with bet money tomorrow.
OOC feh, mother forcing me to bed earlier than i have gone to sleep this year. g'night, Rikanth will just be unresponsive in the stands. i will deal with bet money tomorrow.
OOC: G'Night, bye.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 03:58
"Likewise. And yet, first blood." She moved in, barely pausing, protecting her side with her shield and bringing her sword back around in a high cut from the left, swinging down diagonally, then punching it back to bring the sword in at his torso from the right with lightning speed.
OOC: g'night!
He dodges the swing from the left, and brings one katana around to block the other. His second katana dashes out with lightning speed, straight at her stomach. As he does so, he says, "First blood isn't as important as last blood."
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:04
She shifts her shield slightly to block and twists her body away from the oncoming blade, sucking in a quick breath with a hiss, while stepping forward in an attempt to tangle his right leg with her left. She tries popping the hilt of her blade into his face with a quick punch, knowing she doesn't have the distance or the momentum for a decent swing.
As she steps forward, he swings his right leg down and around, hoping to cause her to collapse. He then dives backward to avoid going down with her if she falls.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:06
She looses her lower three fingers on her sword, hoping to catch the front of his shirt as his foot sweeps hers.
He swings his katana around, slicing off the piece of the shirt she grabbed, and dives backwards.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:09
Cursing vehemently, she throws what weight she can into the fall, tucking and rolling to the side, and coming into a defensive crouch.
He swings his katana down as she rolls, hoping she'll roll right into it (You can't see very well while you're rolling)
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:11
She catches the blade in the back of her thigh, wincing in pain though refusing to cry out, clearly favoring it as she staggers to her feet.
"Perhaps you'll save me from a messy trial yet, boy." she grimmaces in pain.
He backs off a little. "Come on, what's your next move?" he asks her casually and easygoing.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:17
"Were this a lethal match, it'd be to take your head for a trophy, insolent dog." she growled.
"Enough play." She moved forward again quickly, sweeping her shield at him from the left, then suddenly punching it straight up at him while slicing low once again.
He spins around her shield, avoiding the sword but taking a hit from the edge of the shield to his side. It staggers him a tiny bit, but he slices in very fast with bth swords at her unprotected side.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:24
Pushing off from him with her shield she tries to spin and block with her sword ... realizing that whatever the outcome, she'll be in a very awkward position.
I believe that would block one sword...
The other, quick as a flash, darts and hovers beside her neck, severl milimetres away from her neck. He draws his other katana back in case she tries anything. "Yield?" he says.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:30
Breathing heavily she pauses, weighing her options, anger surging through her.
"Never." she hisses, throwing her neck away from the blade as quickly as she can, bringing her sword up to hopefully stave it off, and trying for another roll away from him over her shield, praying the other blade didn't make it's mark this time, knowing if it did ...
It did. The sword darts in at her, and then he backs off once more. "I could have killed you just then. Had this been a fight to the detah I woudl have."
He closes again, attacking lightning fast with both swords.
OOC: HAVE TO GO REALLY SOON!
Ryan watches the cloaked figure in the corner then walks toward her. "My name is Ryan Halthandz, King of The SuperPower of Ryan. Who are You?" he asks inquisitively.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:36
Bleeding heavily, she blocks and parries as best she can, taking several more minor clips as her defense deteriorates.
Glaring at him with undisguised fury, she slips as her leg finally gives, landing back hard with her shield up, and sword arm keeping her from going down entirely.
"And so it ends." she pants, nodding in acknowledgement.
He nods down at her, then says "Well fought." and reaches down to help her up and out of the stadium.
OOC: Going now!
OOC: Have to go to sleep. G'bye
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:38
She takes his hand, and leans on him for support as they leave the field.
"Well fought, boy." she whispered. "Now if you don't mind, I think I need an acolyte. My room, please?"
OOC: Ciao! *waves*
Ryan watches the cloaked figure in the corner then walks toward her. "My name is Ryan Halthandz, King of The SuperPower of Ryan. Who are You?" he asks inquisitively.
thats classified information. but you can call me elizabeth.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:46
Nathicana makes a note of the two unknown figures as she exits the field, thinking to inquire about them later.
Dread Lady Nathicana
26-05-2003, 04:57
OOC: aaaaand seeing as how things seem to have ground to a halt here ... think I'll be calling it a night as well. Addict that I am, have some live rpg to mix with as well. *grin* Ciao - a domani! *waves*
SilverCities
26-05-2003, 04:59
OOC: NIGHT! I should go to bed soon.. have an early day of it tomorrow.. but cant sleep yet.... sigh i will be scarce the next couple of days but Goth can take over for me if need be... Cheers!
OOC: hmmm..... first one up again.
IC: Charon walks into the bar and requests an ice water. After he recieves it, he walks over to a window and thoughtfully observes the rising sun.
OOC: actually i was up first, I just didn't post anything yet, and BTW isn't the sun rising right now?
OOC: yes, thats the point.
also requests ice water and joins him
IC: Charon hears soft footsteps behind him. he turns around, and quickly recognizes who she is. "Elizabeth... is that you?"
"So, um...." Charon responds, "When did you get here?"
"just last night... during a swordfight"