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FSURobbie
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Lairosiel wrote:
haha oh yay, let's do so ^^


Oh you wait, I'm going to sweep you off your feet next turn...

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:55 pm
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ifihadahifi
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Joined: 15 Jul 2008
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Location: Camarillo, CA

 		Sweet Mother, how do I get into these messes?

So my apologies for the lack of communication, but I am back on track and ready to update you to my last view days of activity. Mostly just two things which Negativeview was kind enough to keep you posted on while I was out. Speaking of which, I love the idea of laser teeth.

So here's what happened when I tried to be cool and feed the bat:

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Immediately feeling pity for the poor animal, you pick up the honeydew and walk slowly toward it. All of your focus is on the little bat that sits, trembling, against the bricks.

You make soft clicking sounds with your mouth to calm it as you kneel down, the honeydew in your outstretched hands. The bat's tiny nose wiggles.

The closer you come, the more agitated the animal seems, and yet it doesn't fly away. You are able to come right up to it and stroke its coarse, black fur.

Trying to calm the worried little thing down, you pat its back, its head, its tiny nose…

OUCH!

It bit you!

No, it didn't just bite you; it's sucking your blood.

You jerk your finger away and look at the bat. It has grown plump again, and it shakes its wings as if reveling in the joy. This bat is full. Then you realize: it's a vegetarian, but it's still a vampire. Blood will always be its first choice, though it will never kill its victims.

Come to think of it, you're rather hungry, yourself. A good honeydew – or a drop of blood – would really hit the spot.


So not wanting to be some evil vampire man, I tried to eat the melon. I like melon, I figured it was a safe route to go. But no, this is instead what happened:

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You grab the honeydew and sink your new teeth into its rough exterior. It is a simple feed. Within a second you are sucking on its honeydewy goodness. Really, honeydew is the best fruit around, without question. It is sweet and cool, and it quenches your thirst.

Well, for a moment.

Once the honeydew has wilted to nothing, you toss it aside and head for the plump little bat, which has fallen asleep on the roof. You pick it up, and it coos peacefully in your hands. You have collected the lost pet. Now all you need to do is deliver it to the Governor.

You turn to look for a way into the mansion from here. There is a chimney stack, and there are probably windows just below the roof.

Suddenly, your stomach growls. Not like usual – this is the growling of a starving stomach.

You need something.

Something soon.

And not just anything… you need human blood. Now.

In fact, your stomach tells you that, if you don't get human blood now, you may not make it.

There is a rustling in the tree nearby.

As a vampire, you find that you have incredible speed and an ability to move silently. The round bat stays curled up in your hand as you locate a very nervous traveler sitting in a tree, whittling down the end of a branch. You lick your lips.


So yes, it would seem that I have been given the option of attempting combat with my tree friend. I have, however, decided to attempt the non-violent road of diplomacy. Here is my response, which I am sure Negativeview will get some version of in the next move.

My move for today:
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Doh! Something tells me that the traveller in the tree intends to give me the business end of that stick he is sharpening. Still, I cannot bring myself to feed on a potentially innocent person, creepy tree stalker or not. I will instead turn to the traveller in the tree, with my bat friend in hand and explain my situation.

"Before you go all Van Helsing on me, let me explain. The Governor has hired me to find his lost pet, this little vegetarian vampire bat that I hold before you. Funny thing is the little guy bit me and now I seem to be the newest blood relative of Dr. Acula, if you will. Funny word play aside, I need to get the bat returned to the Governor, but my tummy is rumbling for some human blood. I know this is an odd request, but do you think you might be able to spare a bit of your own blood. Maybe prick your finger with that stick that you were planning to bury in my ribcage and let me have a snack. I understand if you would rather not help me feed, but I urge you to let me go about my business as I am on official business for the Governor, and murder is murder, my friend!"


Its your move, Fearless Vampire Hunter. Just promise me if you make a necklace out of my fangs that you will at least attempt to return the bat to the Governor. Do it for the little guy!

PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:07 pm
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Caffiend
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 		So im covering this so you have the choice to look at it or not
Lairo , i think im near you ^^ , Please forgive me but you might need to move first , lol. otherwise i cant really decide what to do.


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Silently, you sneak into the room and crawl toward the door on the right. As you grab the handle, the young man sniffles and looks around. You remain absolutely still, blending into the floor. Soon, the ghost resumes his crying, and you are safe to turn the handle.

You move as quickly as possible. As soon as it is clear that the door is unlocked, you dash inside and close the door behind you. You look around. This is clearly a laundry room. There is a wash basin to your right, a sink on the wall behind you, and an overfilled basket of clothes and linens across from you. There is one chair in the middle of the room. Above the wash basin is a cabinet.

There is another door to your left.

Suddenly, a young woman appears in the room! She looks confused, and she wears a crown of yellow gold with sparkling quartz on her head. You stand against the door through which you entered, blending in completely. She does not see you.


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SEE!!! I told you, always burn all the books.
PLAYED: RabbitBlack TV2 || PLAYING:TV3 i hope
You will never catch Me!!! ^_^ I still have that stealth camo
Long awaiting : Rachels Walk

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WolfHawk
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 		Gak! Long weekend!!

Got this:
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While you were distracted, several things happened, and you now find yourself on the ground with your two friends, another traveler, and a man sleeping in the dirt with a crown on his head.


Ok, maybe I fainted when we took to the air. Have to think on that.

Gotta go read why the poor king is asleep on the ground!!

Oh, and FIY though it's a little too late:
MercenaryMuffin wrote:
There is a tug at your pants, and you reach down to see what's pulling. It's your tiny companion, hanging on for dear life! You pull the traveler up and suddenly realize your thumb is squishing … her … chest.

Blushing with apologies, you put her in a more comfortable position. She is pointing at the words branded into the dragon's skin. What do they mean?



I didn't have a lot of time on this one so here is my response:
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Blinking I peer blearily around to see Muff, the other guy, and a dude on the ground wearing a crown! Where'd my dragon friend go? What the heck happened? How'd I get here??

I kick Muff's toe to get their attention. Muff squats down beside me.

"What'd I miss? We have a king and queen? Where'd the dragon go? Why is the king sleeping??

I pick up a handy stick and poke at the sleeping king's arm.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:05 pm
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Caffiend
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Joined: 31 Oct 2008
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Location: Rockford, Illinois

 		My next move is....
Lairo dont look at me ....
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I count my blessings with every heart pounding second for the gift of this stealth suit.. Bless you divine overlord of this village for seeing fit to grant me the upgraded suit that blends so well... I watch her with intent eyes, as i also see my situation, the door behind me is a no go, and that leavesonly one way out, the door to my left, but how to got about getting there without her being alerted...
After a moment i have it. First i need to stay as far away from her as i can while also getting near that door, so , i slowly creep unto the corner that is between my entry and my hopeful exit... But now i must watch this women, Somehow she looks familiar, perhaps from another time and place I cannot recall... backing into the corner silently, crouched, I watch her, I know how these visitors do, if im correct she will check that cabinet for anything useful , and then move on... With anyluck i can just stay still and not be caught

On a side note, i will move in a stealthy manner in order to best keep this womans eyes off me as best I can, or if she does come over to that corner, i will move too, slow enough to keep from being seen I hope.
Also if the basin is on that corner can i crouch under it for added stealth..?
I play the waiting game , cus honestly I hated the idea of having to knock this poor young lady out, and im not sure if that counts as being seen, best not take a chance I figure..

L



Lairo congrats , on being queen.. you deserve it for all your hard work in the laundry....
_________________
SEE!!! I told you, always burn all the books.
PLAYED: RabbitBlack TV2 || PLAYING:TV3 i hope
You will never catch Me!!! ^_^ I still have that stealth camo
Long awaiting : Rachels Walk

PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:50 am
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negativeview
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 		Ouch!

I keep weird hours. I thought that I could sleep a little, then wake up and formulate my move. At worst, I thought, I would miss a turn and be able to make it up. For some reason, the fact that I had a vampire in my face didn't really make me realize how stupid missing a move would be.

So I just woke up, about 11 minutes past then usual move time (though it's often been a few hours later) and I have this in my email:

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Too afraid to listen or do anything at all, you freeze in your place. The next thing you know, there is a bat hanging from your hand, and you are very, very hungry.


So... now what? I'm hungry. Sad And there are no more melons or peoples around. I'm gonna die.
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Played: Justice Forsaken, DC, Transition Village 2
BTSing: Secrets!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:11 am
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MercenaryMuffin
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

 		So apparently between my last email and the current date, the King has awoken in the church. Not sure what mail to send to the TV PM, I guess I'll just wait for something to happen tomorrow.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:32 am
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Lairosiel
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Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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Location: Berlin/Passau

 		ah, so caffied, you're the failure in the system hah

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You are wearing a crown with a sparkling beauty unmatched in anything you have ever seen before. It is made of yellow gold and glistens with the pink light of quartz stones. You marvel at this for a few minutes before one of the stones wiggles! Then, out of the rosey quartz pops a small note.
Your King will meet you in the Grand Ballroom for your festival dance no later than this Wednesday. Please head there now.
You have not yet found the golden thimble, but there doesn't seem to be time for that right now.
There is something else. The longer you hold this crown in your hands or wear it on your head, the more confident you feel that… this room is not safe. Something is wrong in here.


xD

pleeas~se don't hurt me, I'm the Queen hah
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:46 am
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negativeview
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 		I am beginning to think that the PMs don't like me playing things safe all the time. Fine then.

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I snap out of it suddenly and weigh my options. Still human enough to realize the moral implications, I decide that I will die before turning anyone into a vampire against their will. I hand Ifi the stakes to do with as he pleases and to hopefully confuse him enough to give myself time to act. I then grip the vampire bat to prevent its escape, back up a little in the tree and survey the side of the mansion.

If I see a window or other entrance way, I leap for it, smashing through the window if necessary to get inside. Otherwise I leap for the ground and begin looking for the closest doorway.

Hopefully I will not die and will be able to find the governor and he will be willing and able to return me to my natural form. I am comforted by tales of people respawning the last time the living visited this village, and I hope that I would respawn human, though I have come to terms with dying as long as I don't give up first.


Let's see if I die.
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Played: Justice Forsaken, DC, Transition Village 2
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:35 am
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Caffiend
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 		Taking your job very seriously and proving to have Ninja-esque skills, you creep through the room. Your eyes never leave the young woman as you make your way to the basin and crouch down low.

She pulls the crown off of her head and examines it carefully. It seems to please her. Then, to your surprise and hers, a tiny letter falls out of the rose quartz on her crown! You watch as she reads it, but you do not know what it says.

Perhaps she will open the door for you, and you can sneak out as she moves on.
_________________
SEE!!! I told you, always burn all the books.
PLAYED: RabbitBlack TV2 || PLAYING:TV3 i hope
You will never catch Me!!! ^_^ I still have that stealth camo
Long awaiting : Rachels Walk

PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:54 am
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Greystone
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 		Hello iSnowblind
Order a drink. I am not a trained bartender so I will tend to over pour. LOL

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I know just how valuable life beads are. I just don't know where they come from. I can not figure out why such valuable life beads are just left lying around. I take the life bead and place it in my pocket.

Now I look over the two items left with curiosity. I think about trying to decide over a drink but remember I am standing guard over the two spirits. I better not drink while on duty.


TV response

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It is odd that so many life beads, which hold incredible importance in Transition Village, are left lying around. You puzzle over this for several minutes until you could really use a drink. It wouldn't be out of the question, would it? After all, you've been told to stand behind a bar. The spirits appear to be safely stowed in their bottles. Maybe you should. Maybe you shouldn't.

"Hey, are you the barman?"

You nearly jump out of your skin with surprise. There is another traveler standing across the bar from you, wearing a friendly smile.


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FSURobbie
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 		Here I come my queen!

T.V.'s reply to yesterdays turn:
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Something pokes your arm, and you begin to wake up. At first, you see the façade of the church from where you lie, and you think you are still on the pew. It is a lovely view: all the stained glass, and the steeple.
You check your hand. Yes, the grain of dirt is still there, still warm and fluttering a little with happiness.
Everything here is so nice. You're going to place the dirt on the altar and get out of…
Wait… where are you? You aren't on the pew of the church – or even inside the building at all! Somehow, as you slept, you managed to get out to the lawn, and there are people standing around you. Your hat feels about ten times heavier than before.
A tiny voice beside you pipes up to a person who has squatted down. "Wha'd I miss? We have a king and queen? Where'd the dragon go? Why is the king sleeping??"
"Hello, I'm Kyle!" says your companion from earlier to the newcomers. No one seems to know why this king person is sleeping.
You stand up, and everyone gasps. Wanting answers, you touch the top of your head. WHAT? This isn't your usual hat! You pull it off your head for a better look. It is shaped just like your hat, but it is made of gold: bright, yellow gold, decorated with at least ten shining garnets. It's really rather stately.
Suddenly you realize that you must be the sleeping king they meant. But before you can ask questions, one of the garnets shoots out a tiny note. You read it out loud:
"Please meet your Queen in the Grand Ballroom for your royal festival dance no later than this Wednesday. Speak the bolded word out loud to be transported."
Below this paragraph is the word VAERI.



My turn for today:
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"Whoa.", I stammer looking at my shining golden fedora. Looking around at the crowd I blush and nod to each of them in turn, not really sure what to do or say. The desire to be out of this group, out of this area, out of this situation overcomes me.

By instinct I put the crown on my head, only noticing as an afterthought the change in weight as I tilt it forward. Looking down at my little dust ball, I laugh nervously and clutch it tightly before looking up again and clearing my throat.

"Um, 'VAERI...'", I say out loud, clutching the tiny glowing ball to my chest.


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iSnowblind
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 		Hehe, that's ok, I usually over pour as well.

TV:
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Deciding that this can't be too difficult a mission, you enter the Grand Ballroom and walk over to the person standing at the bar. He appears to be staring at a few items – and some of the liquor – with interest.
You decide to initiate conversation, since he is so lost in thought. "Hey, are you the barman?"


I've not got a lot of time to reply, so:
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The man seems startled at my appearance. "Sorry if I surprised you. Could I get a drink?", I ask. "Non-alcoholic preferably, but I'm not sure what they have around here." While waiting for him to recover, I take a look at what he was staring at.


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kwool
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 		Okay, I have no idea what this "bolded word" is... I have none of them in my e-mail...

TV said:

You introduce yourself to the other travelers and wait for them to say hello. Instead, the tiny one just pokes the sleeping professor and then cries up to her friend, "Wha'd I miss? We have a king and queen? Where'd the dragon go? Why is the king sleeping??"

Just then, the professor stands up. You gasp. He looks a little confused, and then he touches his crown. With an angry jerk, he yanks it off his head for a look. The reality of his position seems to dawn on him.

Before he can ask questions, though, one of the garnets shoots out a tiny note. He reads it out loud:

"Please meet your Queen in the Grand Ballroom for your royal festival dance no later than this Wednesday. Speak the bolded word out loud to be transported."

He stops there and looks at you, dumbfounded.

You hold the soap pot in your hands, still lacking soil from the graveyard.

Any hints before I respond? I can't find a single bolded word in any of the e-mails that I've received.

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negativeview
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 		He didn't read the bolded word out loud, so you didn't hear it. It's in FSURobbie's email that he posted tow posts back.
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