Shrike - Kawasaki's House
What appears to be a one-room house has been entirely converted into a
giant kitchen. Cupboards line the back wall, filled with what appears to be
an assortment of cookware and various ingredients. A kitchen counter runs
across the length of the room, a disorderly array of cutlery on it. The
aroma of something boiling - maybe soup - fills the area.

(] Exits: east [)
An exceptionally shiny butcher knife lies unattended here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
Gatts is resting here.
Lenai is here.
Dusk is here.
Chef Kawasaki races around his kitchen, preparing food.

Lenai waves goodbye to Chef Kawasaki.

Lenai says ' Hiiiii'

Chef Kawasaki says 'Hello, hello! You've come back for seconds?'

Dusk glances over his notepad, jotting down gods know what.

Lenai says ' I haven't been here before! But I'll take all their seconds~'

Kolem says 'I'll have two whole roast chickens and a slice of white toast.'

Chef Kawasaki nods.

Kolem says 'That, or a sandwich.'

Chef Kawasaki says 'It just so happens I have something already prepared!'

Kolem says 'Hmm?'

Lenai says ' How about an inverse sandwich? Two slices of chicken with a slice of bread inside~'

Chef Kawasaki trots over to a big pot on a stove.

Chef Kawasaki says 'There's plenty of chicken cooking in here. It's for an exquisite, superb soup!'

Chef Kawasaki grabs a ladle and starts stirring the contents of the pot.

Lenai tugs on Kolem's shell.

Chef Kawasaki thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Kolem says 'Mm?'

Chef Kawasaki says 'My ladle. It's caught on something.'

Kolem looks over at Lenai.

Chef Kawasaki tugs at his ladle, trying to get it out of the pot.

Lenai waves happily.

The ladle tugs back! It drops into the pot.

Lenai says ' Need help, Chef?'

Chef Kawasaki screams loudly!

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Slowly, something red rises out of the pot.

Kolem says '...what ingredient is that?'

Dusk says 'Looks...exotic!'

Lenai says ' I'm hungry.'

Chef Kawasaki says 'I... uh... yes, it is... secret ingredient?'

Suddenly, the fliptop robot Eddie hops out of the soup pot.

Chef Kawasaki screams loudly!

Lenai looks at Eddie.

Dusk says 'Oh, look that delivery service! I am simply impressed!'

Eddie drinks soup from a ladle.

Lenai says ' ...'

Dusk says 'A meal well served, my good Chef.'

Lenai bites Eddie.

Lenai says ' ...Aww'

Lenai says ' He's not food.'

Eddie shakes his head vigorously.

Lenai pokes Eddie in the ribs.

Eddie hops up and down a few times, then flips his top.

Lenai gasps in astonishment.

A holograph of Dr. Light is projected from Eddie.

Dusk blinks in utter disbelief.

Dusk says 'Well, there goes my appetite.'

Kolem says 'Hi, uh--uh.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Good afternoon!'

Lenai says ' Hello!'

Kolem blinks.

Kolem says '..you've got a carrot on your foot.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Oh, goodness me!'

A holograph of Dr. Light shakes his holographic foot.

Lenai giggles.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Is it gone?'

Kolem says 'I think you got it, yeah.'

Lenai picks up the carrot.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Phew. How embarrassing.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Now, then!'

A holograph of Dr. Light turns to Lenai.

Lenai waves happily.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'For that information you requested.'

Lenai nods.

Kolem says 'Right.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'I did some digging in my reference library, and I found an entry on one Doctor Leo in my Encyclopedia Robotica.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Well, no! Actually, I should rephrase. The entry's not on him so much as it is on a "Leo's Lemma."'

Lenai says ' Lemma?'

Kolem says 'Leo's Lemma?'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Yes, yes. Like a lemon, but mathematical.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'A lemma is a proven mathematical proposition.'

Dusk draws a picture of a lemon on his notepad, followed by various basic equations.
A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Let me just quote the encyclopedia's entry.'

Lenai has lost her link.
Lenai makes her way back to this world.

A holograph of Dr. Light clears his throat and holds up a dripping-wet book.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'In cosmology, Leo's lemma is a result which states the set of conditions under which the union of two continuous spacetimes yields another continuous spacetime.'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'The lemma is implicit in the theory of piecewise worldlines, and it underpins the engineering behind several of the more dangerous and consequently esteemed reactors in robotics.'

Kolem blinks slowly.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'James Leo and his son Alexander Moti-Leo proved several important theorems in cosmology. They are outside the scope of this book. For further reading, consult the Wolfram Mathematical Compendium.'

A holograph of Dr. Light closes the encyclopedia.

Lenai says ' Hm...'

Dusk says 'So basically, two space time continuums got together and had a baby?'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'It sounds like that, doesn't it? But I'm not a mathematician.'

Lenai says ' Sounds like we need two things!'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Or a cosmologist, for that matter!'

Lenai says ' That book, and someone who can understand it.'

Kolem says '...hmm...'

Dusk says 'Oh. I thought you were going to say two space-time continuums and some lovely music.'

A holograph of Dr. Light looks over his shoulder and says a few inaudible words to somebody outside the holographic projection.

Lenai glares at Dusk.

Lenai sighs.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Hold on. Albert wants to talk for a minute.'

Lenai smacks her face down into her palms.

Dusk says 'Oh joy.'

Lenai says ' Wooooohooooo...'

A holograph of Dr. Wily suddenly appears.

Dusk grabs a menu from the table and holds it in front of Kolem's face.

Lenai pouts.

A holograph of Dr. Wily sneers in contempt.

Dusk says 'Why hello, my good Doctor!'

Lenai says ' I'm sorry Doctor Wily... I got out of hand. You were just attacking them, so I got defensive.'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'I just wanted to let you know. You're all famous!'

Dusk says 'It..truly is a pleasure to see you again.'

Lenai says ' Famous? Yaaaay~'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'I just got off the other line with the Shrike PD, and you're practically celebrities over there.'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'Cheers to all of you, Shrike's most wanted fugitives!'

A holograph of Dr. Wily provides some mock applause.

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Dusk says 'Does this mean we get tons of fangirls?'

Kolem says 'Wait. What?'

Lenai pouts.

Lenai says ' Time to get on the lamb and get that book Light talked about!'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'Fangirls, I'm sure! They can write you letters during your prison sentence.'

Lenai thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Dusk says 'Excellent! What a thoughtful message.'

Dusk says 'So uh, about that SnakeMan...'

Lenai says ' Dr. Light, any other information for us?'

Kolem blinks, slowly...

Kolem says 'Oh, Doctor Wily! You card!'

Lenai blinks at Kolem in confusion.

The holograph turns to static and reverts to Dr. Light.

Lenai whispers in Kolem's ear, "Pretty sure he's serious."

Kolem doesn't let his expression flicker. He doesn't dare.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Yes, yes. One more thing. That mathematical compendium is out of print.'

Lenai snaps her fingers.

Lenai says ' Do you have any idea where we might find one?'

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'A library, I suppose? I'm afraid I'm not going to be too helpful here.'

Kolem says 'Mm. Thank you very much for your help, Doctor Light.'

Dusk says 'My guess would be the great library in Viorar.'

Dusk says 'Oh, Dr. Light?'

Kolem nods in agreement to Dusk.

Dusk says 'Could you tell Dr. Wily that..Kolem says 'Hi'?'

Dusk grins evilly.

A holograph of Dr. Light says 'Sure! Just a second.'

Lenai says ' And that he left him a present in his lab?'

Kolem says 'Now, um, no need to bother the good doctor with--'

A holograph of Dr. Light turns to static and reverts to Dr. Wily.

Lenai says ' A /good/ present'

Kolem says '....ooh boy.'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'Oh, the tortoise! I forgot to say hello.'

Kolem says 'That saucer... that was...'

Kolem says '...AMAZING!'

Lenai says ' I think it's time to run to Viorar, don't you?'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'Just like everything I make!'

Kolem says 'So sleek! So elegant! The curves were such a natural, pleasing, smooth design!'

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'Just as amazing as that bomb I made.'

Kolem says '..Er, bomb?'

Lenai says ' ...'

A holograph of Dr. Wily nods.

A holograph of Dr. Wily says 'What, you didn't know? The bomb I planted inside your robot right there!'

Kolem says '...Oh. Oh, dear. Oh dear.'

Lenai says ' Kolem'

Eddie shivers and his eyes grow wide.

Lenai says ' Viorar'

Lenai says ' NOW'

Dusk says 'Oh Doc. You card!'

Kolem says 'Ri-RIGHT--'

Kolem says 'Mister Kawasaki, you might want to--'

A holograph of Dr. Wily grins and pulls out a remote control.

Kolem grabs for Lenai, and Dusk, and Imbibobot, then realizes he's out of hands.

Lenai grabs the Imbibobot

Dusk says 'We'll talk again about the Snake Man soon!'

Dusk waves happily.

Lenai says ' Time to run!'

You say 'It is? I hardly realized.'

Kolem says '...See you later, Doc!'

Dusk shouts 'Preferrably before the prison sentence!'

You now follow Lenai.

Lenai says ' Lead the way, Kolem'

Lenai waves goodbye to Eddie.

A holograph of Dr. Wily pounds the remote control.

Kolem takes off, and stories about tortoises and their respective running abilities are obviously slander.

Lenai leaves east.
You follow Lenai.

Shrike - Kohryuu Avenue
The small size of Shrike has resulted in an interesting blend of areas
within the city. Homes are to the north and west, with the commercial
downtown to the east, and small factories to the south. The area near this
end of Kohryuu Avenue is well-developed, excepting a dirt path through a lot
full of trees, to the north.

(] Exits: north east west [)
A young man wearing a tie wanders about the city.

Kolem says 'Crud. Crud. Crud. Crud. '

Dusk says 'Well now. That was certainly an...explosive revelation.'

Dusk grins evilly.

A whole lot of chicken-scented smoke wafts out of Kawasaki's house.

Lenai says ' I think we should get out of here before the Chef or police catch us.'

A holograph of Dr. Wily shouts 'What do you mean it isn't waterproof?!?!'

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Kolem looks to the sky, and frowns. Two options: The Airship, or the ferries.

Lenai laughs.

Lenai looks at the sky.

A young man leaves north.

Kolem says 'Okay, we've got two ways out of town. Air, or sea. Choose wisely, guys!'

Kolem says '..also quickly.'

Lenai says ' Air!'

Kolem says 'Right! Airship it is.'

Lenai runs around in circles with her arms out, making airplane noises.

Lenai leaves north.
You follow Lenai.

Shrike - Airship Platform
A wide platform of polished wood is here, rising high above the manicured
grass and shrubs. There are stairs for climbing it and space for a sizeable
airship to dock. A small round ticket booth stands next to them, bearing an
important-looking sign. A squat clocktower can be seen to the west, gears
turning at an odd angle.

(] Exits: west [)
A uniformed airship concierge is sitting at the booth.
The airship platform stands here, no ship in dock.

Gatts leans against the wall here silently.

Dusk mutters to himself, "Well, -I- could go through the Rift of the Damned, but I guess another road trip won't hurt..."

Gatts he follows the rabble that just arrived with a leer.

Dusk says 'I wonder if we can get front row seats if we tell them we're famous?'

Kolem shakes his head vigorously at dusk.

Lenai says ' I think we should become stow-aways!'

Lenai looks around for Cargo to hide in.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Stow-aways? No, we can't have any of that!'

Lenai says ' Can I have a job, then?'

Kolem says 'I think.. um, I think descretion is the art of valor, guys. Pardon me!'

A Red Rose Agency concierge looks the group over.

Lenai says ' I could be a maid!'

Kolem says 'When is the next airship coming through?'

Gatts says 'Oh, I wouldn't worry about that, you won't be leaving.'

Kolem looks at Gatts.

Kolem says '...Pardon?'

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Oh, you know how it is. You can hear Beatrix yelling from damn near a mile away.'

Gatts says 'You'll be coming with me, now.'

Kolem says 'She does have some lungs'

Kolem says 'on her, she does!'

Keeryu has arrived from the west.

Lenai coughs loudly.

Dusk says 'Oh, look, Drinkman! It looks like someone wants to become a member of the faith!'

Kolem says '...'

You say 'We are coming with you? I was not aware.'

Dusk says 'Shall we prepare the baptism ceremony?'

You say 'Where are we going to?'

Lenai says ' Imbi, we're not going with him.'

Gatts draws his sword from his shoulder scabbard.

You say 'Oh, we are not? Sometimes I do lose track.'

Gatts says 'Oh, I beg to differ, I'm collecting the reward on your capture whether you like it or not. '

Lenai pulls out her Gatling-buster and aims it at Gatts.

Lenai says ' Put the sword down... Pretty please?'

Dusk says 'My, news travels quick.'

Kolem says '...Oh, for pity's sake. A bounty hunter?'

Kolem says 'I, um, would rather not have any trouble.'

Gatts says 'Well...'

In the distance, the airship is rapidly coming into view.
Gatts sheathes sword.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Cover your ears. Hear comes loud mouth!'

The wind kicks up as the airship pulls into the station.
Captain Beatrix shouts 'The Red Rose is now docked in Shrike. All aboard!'

Dusk winces. Ouch!

Gatts says 'Its not like I want to take all of you on by myself. '

Gatts says 'But I have to get paid somehow, if you know what I mean.'

Kolem says 'Oh! That's our flight. Time to go, guys!'

Lenai says ' But we didn't bu... Um.'

Gatts rushes forward and grabs Kolem by the arm, twisting it behind his back.

Lenai says ' About that job I said I'd take, can I have it?'

Lenai rears back and slaps Gatts cruelly for his stupidity, sending him sprawling to the floor.

Captain Beatrix shouts 'We're off to Gold City and warmer skies!'
The shadow of an airship briefly passes over you.

Kolem says 'Wait--'

Lenai screams loudly!

Lenai glares at Gatts.

Lenai grins evilly.

Dusk sighs.

Gatts says 'I guess its the ferry or the jailcells then?'

Dusk says 'I really don't like breaking a sweat.'

Kolem says 'YOU!'

Kolem says 'How much is our reward?'

Gatts says '50 silver! '

Kolem says 'Assuming we're the peole you're after.'

Gatts says 'And I'll not take a penny less!'

Kolem says '..What? That's it?'

Kolem flashes a stack of obviously-gold coins.

Gatts says 'Its the highest warrant in the last 20 years! '

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Lenai gives Gatts some coins.

Gatts stares at the sudden windfall in shock.

Dusk blinks in utter disbelief.

Gatts says 'Hey! You guys are rich!'

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Lenai smacks her face down into her palms.

Kolem says '..I'm not sure if I should be relieved or insulted.'

Lenai says ' I'm insulted'

Gatts releases Kolem.

Dusk says 'As long as we're still famous, right?'

Kolem says '...good gods.'

Lenai says ' ...We're the ones who got away from Wily's grasp, of course we are.'

Kolem says '..Listen, yojimbo, what's your name?'

Gatts says 'Hey, sorry about all that. Business you know? Hey how about you hire me along with you? I mean, I'm sure you guys don't want to get your hands dirty next time someone like me comes along right? '

> nod dusk
You nod in agreement with it.

Lenai smacks her face down into her palms.

You give a bottle of musou wine to Gatts.

Lenai looks at Gatts.

You say 'Cheers.'

You drink white wine from a bottle of musou wine.

Lenai sighs.

Kolem leans closer to Lenai.

Gatts says 'I'm called Gatts. '

Kolem says '"I don't think we're getting rid of this one."'

Lenai says ' Sure, that extra 50 was for the, um, hiring I guess. Now get us on this airship for free.'

Dusk says 'Excellent, a Templar to the Faith! Well picked, Prophet.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Just one second, you guys are the puppy-kickers that have been all over the news?'

Kolem says '...they're saying we kicked PUPPIES?!'

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'I... I'm shocked! And outraged! I thought you were a band!'

Kolem says 'I never!'

Lenai says ' I never kicked a puppy in my life!'

Gatts says 'Yeah, I was meaning to ask you about that. What kind of dicks kick puppies? '

Lenai says ' ..Actually, we are a band!'

Lenai says ' Right Kolem?'

Lenai says ' Really good entertainment?'

Kolem says 'I'll have you know that I've never kicked a puppy in my life. You can't trust the media these days.'

Lenai says ' A RAVE on Airships everywhere?'

Dusk says 'Of course we're a band. And you know our name?'

Dusk says '"We kick Puppies!"'

Lenai winks at Kolem.

Kolem smacks Dusk upside the head.

Dusk says 'Haven't you ever heard our hit single, "One night in Boston Terrier"?'

Lenai says ' I'm sure any Airship would pay us lots to be on it.'

Gatts says 'I don't know, they showed the kicked puppies on the news'

Kolem says 'Uh... huh.'

Gatts says 'They were pretty bruised up.'

Gatts says 'Are you sure you didn't kick them? '

Lenai says ' We'll play on this one just for free passage to Viorar, though!'

Kolem looks at Gatts, as if he's gone off the deep end.

Kolem says 'Naturally.'

You say 'I am not sure. Did I kick a puppy?'

Lenai says ' No you didn't.'

You say 'I believe I could have kicked a puppy.'

Lenai says ' You're our drunken vocalist!'

Dusk says 'I thought he was our drumset.'

Lenai says ' That too.'

Kolem says 'I was watching you the whole time you were passed out, Imby. Don't worry.'

Gatts says 'I'm just saying, they were pretty convincing. But whatever, you're paying me so I guess I'll believe you. '

Kolem says 'I won't let those HORRIBLE papparazi slander you like this.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Lenai says ' People will give the police anything to make money off us bands, you know.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'You're all making my head hurt!'

Lenai winks at a Red Rose Agency concierge.

Gatts grabs the concierge by the shirt.

Lenai says ' You look like you know a lot about your job.'

Lenai rears back and slaps Gatts cruelly for his stupidity, sending him sprawling to the floor.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Well, I don't care. Either way, I'm --- ack!'

Gatts says 'They SAID they didn't kick the puppies, isn't that good enough for you?! '

Lenai says ' He's a bit rough'

Lenai says ' He's our...Body guard'

Kolem leans over to the concierge, and whispers softly. "Poor guy's struggling with serious addiction. Just ask him about alcoholism."

Lenai says ' Likes to put on a show to get paid'

Lenai glares at Gatts.

Kolem says 'Imby?'

Lenai says ' RIGHT?'

Gatts says 'So how about you let us on, before they upgrade to kicking airport concierge.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'I... just... wanted... autograph!'

Kolem says 'Tell us about Alcoholism.'

Lenai looks at a Red Rose Agency concierge.

Gatts drops the concierge.

Lenai says ' Of course!'

Lenai says ' A paper, please?'

Dusk says 'Oh, yes. Give me a second.'

Keeryu walks in from the west, guitar slung on back with a map in hand.

Dusk sifts through his evil notepad, trying to find a blank page.

Kolem says 'Now, now, Yoj--Gatts--'

A Red Rose Agency concierge gasps for breath, one hand on the ground.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'I... guess I have a lot of these?'

Lenai hugs a Red Rose Agency concierge.

Dusk thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge gives a Red Rose boarding ticket to Lenai.

Lenai says ' I'm sorry, Ma'am.'

Kolem says 'Dreadfully sorry.'

Lenai says ' These are rather small.. We may need one each!'

Dusk says 'I have one page small enough for our autographs, but I'm afraid it also details plans of a mathematical lemon.'

Dusk says 'Will that do?'

Lenai says ' No.'

Lenai says ' We need that paper.'

Kolem says 'Oh, for pity's sake.'

Gatts looks at a bottle of musou wine in his inventory.

Kolem reaches over, and taps twice on the counter.

In the distance, the airship is rapidly coming into view.

Kolem says 'Tap, Tap--'

Lenai scoots up near Kolem.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Fine, fine. But I want a photo too!'

Gatts says 'Hey, this is good stuff. '

Lenai nods.

Kolem steps back, as a piece of parchment pops onto it.

Gatts drinks white wine from a bottle of musou wine.

Lenai says ' Yes, a photo. Do you have a camera?'

Kolem says '..Poof.'

Dusk says 'Oh fine, I'll do it on the doodle of me standing victoriously over the corpse of the Mana Goddess.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge gives a Red Rose boarding ticket to Gatts.

A Red Rose Agency concierge gives a Red Rose boarding ticket to Kolem.

The wind kicks up as the airship pulls into the station.

A Red Rose Agency concierge gives you a Red Rose boarding ticket.

Kolem says 'Here we go!'

Gatts puts the bottle away for later.

A Red Rose Agency concierge gives a Red Rose boarding ticket to Dusk.

Kolem gives a Red Rose boarding ticket to a Red Rose Agency concierge.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'That sounds like a beautiful scene!'

Dusk says 'Oh I assure you, it will be.'

Dusk grins evilly.

A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Oh, you must be their guitarist!'

Dusk says 'Er, I mean, once I submit my picture to a professional.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge gives a Red Rose boarding ticket to Keeryu.

Dusk blinks in utter disbelief.

Lenai says ' Alright everyone, um, stand in our signiture pose! Imbi, you're the puppy'

Keeryu looks up from map and takes the ticket with a blank look.

You sit down.

You say 'Does this require to be kicked?'

Lenai pretends to kick the Imbibobot.

Kolem groans.

Lenai says ' Just pretending.'

A Red Rose Agency concierge snaps a photo.

Gatts poses as a part of the team because shit just got real.

Dusk raises his foot, "What? Oh, yes. Pretending."

Lenai says ' Ah, yes, and good lady, please tell people about this slander imposed upon our band!'

Kolem says 'As your publicist, I still say this is really not the best pose--so many miscommunications--'

Lenai says ' It's dreadfully hard to get business with all this bad publicity.'

Gatts gives the concierge a threatening look that implies "or else".

Kolem sighs.

Kolem says 'But the band took off, and we're committed to it, now.'

Lenai pats Kolem on its back.

Kolem says 'Truly, the life of the high roller is a hard one...'

Lenai whispers to Kolem, "Have any instruments?"

Kolem looks at Banjo's Backpack in its inventory.

Kolem gets Charango of the Wind Dragoon from Banjo's Backpack.

Kolem gets Conch of the Flies from Banjo's Backpack.

Dusk gets Ortena of Light from a floating disc.

Kolem gets Panpipes of the Great Fairy from Banjo's Backpack.

Kolem says 'Naturally, these are only replicas. Naturally.'

You give a Red Rose boarding ticket to a Red Rose Agency concierge.
A Red Rose Agency concierge says 'Ah! Thank you very much, and welcome aboard, Imbibobot.'
A Red Rose Agency concierge shows you up the platform and onto the deck of the Red Rose.

Red Rose - Main Deck
A beautiful deck of shining, slick wood supports the massive column that
is the mast. A silver net is fastened around it, allowing one to climb up
to the crow's nest, or further to the gigantic propellers. Red-painted
rails protect the sides of the deck as the ship soars through the open air,
above even the clouds. Twin sets of stairs are to the east, bridging the
short rise to the aft deck.

(] Exits: east west up [)

The ship's propellers sputter to life as the captain begins to pull away.

Kolem says '...whew.'

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

Lenai says ' Do you have any conventional instruments?'

Keeryu is deposited in the room.

Kolem looks at Banjo's Backpack in its inventory.

Kolem looks at a large battered suitcase in its inventory.

Kolem rummages around...

Kolem looks at a trick or treat baggie in its inventory.

Gatts sits leaned up against the side of the ship, dozing.

The bells chime out a somber tune as the airship departs the mountain village.

Keeryu says 'Alright... I'm not as dumb as the concierge but the free ticket was nice...'

Kolem says '..Sorry. I typically only carry the legendary stuff that--'

Keeryu crosses his arms slowly.

Kolem says 'Um... *replicas*... that catches my eye.'

Lenai says ' Hmmm..'

Keeryu says 'What's going on.. I was following you nimrods from Kawasaki's. I've been casing that place for a week...'

Lenai says ' We'll have to make due...'

Kolem says '...'

A pack of Howlers cries to the airship as it passes over the Frosty Forest on its way to Todo.
Lenai says ' ...'

Lenai looks at Keeryu.

Kolem says 'Please tell me someone didn't just say they followed us, and called us nimrods.'

Lenai says ' He did.'

Gatts opens an eye to stare at Keeryu.

Dusk scratches its head in confusion.

Guardia - Airship Platform
Leafless, icy trees surround the smooth wooden platform which stands high
above this clearing. The snow banks beneath sparkle with the prismatic
blues and pinks of enchantment. Next to the northern path, there is a
little gazebo-like booth and a sign.

(] Exits: north [)
A walrus is meandering about town for no particular reason.
Dusk is here.
Gatts is here.
Lenai is here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
Keeryu is here.
A uniformed airship concierge is sitting at the booth.
The Red Rose, a beautiful royal airship, is docked at the platform.
A fairy is bobbing around, selling airship tickets.

Lenai smacks her face down into her palms.

Keeryu whistles appreciatively.

Dusk says 'I think we took a wrong turn!'

Gatts says 'Where are we headed anyway? '

Keeryu lights a flashlight and holds it.

You say 'That is a question I, too, would like answered.'

Lenai says ' ...Well, I doubt we can pull that trick twice. Time to walk? CAN we walk to viorar from here?'

You say 'Archduke, I have been patient.'

Kolem looks up to the sky, for a moment...

Kolem says '...We're currently in the winter villiage of Todo, far to the north of Guardia proper.'

Gatts says '....Viorar? '

You say 'I do not see how our recent pilgrimages have contributed to our search for the promised land.'

Gatts says 'If you wanted to go to Viorar..why..why not just take the ferry? '

Lenai says ' Imbi, imbi, imbi'

Keeryu says '...'

Lenai says ' Obviously, in order to reach it, we must go in odd directions!'

Dusk says 'The gods works in mysterious ways?'

Lenai says ' It would all make sense if you were drunk!'

Gatts says 'Well, you could walk if you want, but it's going to take about a week to get there from here. '

Lenai says ' Someone get him something to drink.'

Gatts says 'And not exactly a safe journey quite frankly. '

You say 'Is the implication that I am sober?'

Lenai says ' You are far too sober, yes.'

You drink white wine from a bottle of musou wine.
Empty, a bottle of musou wine magically recycles itself into thin air.

You drink white wine from a bottle of musou wine.
Empty, a bottle of musou wine magically recycles itself into thin air.

Kolem says 'This frozen wasteland... '

Kolem says 'My Lord prophet, this land...'

Kolem spins, and poses dramatically.

Kolem says 'HAS NO ALCOHOL.'

Dusk gasps in astonishment.

Keeryu says 'So your looking to go to Viorar... I haven't had a cent since I got here that I didn't haft to steal.'

Keeryu rubs his fingers together.

Lenai whispers to Kolem, "I really think we should get off to Viorar after you finish humoring this fellow...

You say 'No alcohol? This is precisely the problem.'

You say 'What are we doing here?'

Lenai says ' But... We must'

Lenai says ' Bring it to them'

Lenai says ' Show them the...'

Lenai says ' Ways?'

Kolem says 'You see, my Lord, we are here to--YES! You understand!'

Lenai looks at Kolem with a confused face.

Kolem says 'These poor people have never felt the touch of your way in their life!'

Kolem says 'To spread your ways--this is part of why the journey is important, lord, and not the destination. Although'

Dusk says 'Look at how they wallow in the cold, their teeth extending to the earth, begging for the light!'

Gatts notes this conversation with some entertainment.

You Hmmmm out loud.

Gatts says 'You people are nuts, aren't you? '

You say 'I must be in error. If so many of my fellow flock believe there is a mission for us here, then so there must be.'
Keeryu says 'I think they've went thoroughly off the deep end... and I Still want bloody answers.'

Kolem says 'See here, this person seeks answers, as well!'

Kolem says 'Offer them YOURS.'

> look
Guardia - Airship Platform
Leafless, icy trees surround the smooth wooden platform which stands high
above this clearing. The snow banks beneath sparkle with the prismatic
blues and pinks of enchantment. Next to the northern path, there is a
little gazebo-like booth and a sign.

(] Exits: north [)
Retroludus is here.
Dusk is here.
Gatts is here.
Lenai is here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
Keeryu is here.
A uniformed airship concierge is sitting at the booth.
The airship platform stands here, no ship in dock.
A fairy is bobbing around, selling airship tickets.

Retroludus blinks in utter disbelief.

Keeryu glares at Kolem.

Retroludus says ' Answers?'

Retroludus drinks rum from a bottle of Captain Morgan's private stock.

> peer keeryu
You peer at him quizzically.

> look keeryu
Ken is a tall human male possesing a fair skin, and vibrant eyes of a sunset hue. Possessed of a tone figurre, and a strong body born of harsh training, and a hard life, some scars of which can still be
seen on his back, marks he tries to keep hidden most often under the red scale coat he wears that trails down to the backs of his knees, and
barring them in mock irritation, but thats just part of his charm...
an array of weapons he wears and makes no effort to hide, much like he makes no effort to hide his apparent vampirism, flashing a fang to tease, or
barring them when angered...
Keeryu is in perfect condition.

Keeryu is using:
a flashlight
a soft suede cowboy hat
a gray horn, attached to the mid-forehead
a small silver pendant, bearing a green leaf stone
an Amulet
an ugly orange and purple jacket
a suede jacket, worn over a white shirt
a Hagger guard
a pair of oversized clown gloves
a blue belt from the Jinx Dojo
a set of lengthy trousers, finely tailored from alligator skin, padded with suede
a pair of leather soccer cleats
Kawasaki's butcher knife
a thin-bladed skinning knife


Keeryu looks at Retroludus.

Retroludus cannot look at anyone, for she is blind.

Keeryu says 'And what interesting company...'

Lenai pokes Retroludus in the ribs.

Retroludus jumps back.

You say 'Answers. Yes, we are searching for answers always.'

You say 'You do not happen to have any, do you?'

Retroludus says ' What just touched me?'

Kolem says '...Yes.'

> look retrolud
Here stands a Hylian, obviously Female. Her skin is light
grey, and her eyes are covered with a helmet, made from the skull of a
Sheegoth. Her face never turns toward yours, but she always seems to
know where you are, and what you're doing. If you were to see her face, her
eyes would be pure white; blind, empty, and cold as the death she surrounds
herself in. Around her torso are black wrappings, covering all but her
stomach, and on her legs are a pair of torn, black leather pants.
Retroludus is in perfect condition.

Retroludus is using:
a steepled witch hat
a pair of diamond-encrusted designer sunglasses
a small silver pendant, bearing a green leaf stone
a small silver pendant, bearing a green leaf stone
a beautiful silk cape, resonating with Diadora's Song
(Glowing) a tiger-striped bikini
a hexagonal bracelet carved from mithril
a set of thick, red garnet bangles that glisten intermittenly
a pair of elbow-length opera gloves, lovingly sewn with lunar thread
(Glowing) a cheesey gold ring inset with a blingin' diamond
(Glowing) a cheesey gold ring inset with a blingin' diamond
(Glowing) a bellybutton ring, with dangling dice
a pair of padded patchwork pants
(Humming) Turbo Trainers
(Glowing) (Humming) an oversized golden syringe
the Lens of Truth
a holiday ornament

Retroludus utters the words, 'leccircaragnilt'.
Retroludus draws a minighost into reality.

Retroludus says ' Ghost, are there any robots around here?'

The minighost says 'Yes... I see one....'

Retroludus sighs.

Retroludus drinks rum from a bottle of Captain Morgan's private stock.

Retroludus says ' uhUgH'

Kolem says 'As for how we, um, found our way here, sir...'

Retroludus sits down on the ground.

Kolem says '...We suspect there is a clue to your path in the great library of Viorar. Unfortunately... we were forced to leave Shrike rather abruptly.'

Keeryu eyes them all suspiciously, paying extra attention to the litch.

Keeryu says 'Path?...'

Retroludus stands up.

Retroludus puts her arm around Keeryu's shoulder, drinking some rum.

Retroludus says ' YooOo hOoo yo HOooaOooooo'

Keeryu jumps away and slides a hand into his coat.

Keeryu says 'Ack my god don't you get a little tipsy quick...'

Retroludus chuckles politely.

Kolem says '...primarily because the police mistook us for puppy kicking monsters, and we had to leave. In a hurry.'

Retroludus says ' I was drunk already~'

Lenai looks at Retroludus.

Lenai sighs.

Gatts says 'Alcohol seems to be the theme rather than the exception with this band. '

Gatts says 'Speaking of which'

Gatts drinks white wine from a bottle of musou wine.
Empty, a bottle of musou wine magically recycles itself into thin air.

Kolem says 'I meant to take us to Viorar, my lord, where we've been given a lead, but...'

Gatts says 'Need to warm myself up a little, rather cold isn't it? '

Kolem says '...we were wailaid, it seems.'

Lenai says ' And being here must be important!'
Keeryu says 'And then the concierge mistook me for the guitarist in your little band scheme... Crafty aren't you. It's a long way to Viorar..'

Kolem says '..And so, I consider this divine intervention! Yes!'

Kolem turns to the new person, and...

Imbibobot points at Retroludus accusingly.

Retroludus says ' What are you lot blabbering about?'

Retroludus takes another swig of rum, almost falling backward.

Kolem says 'This is Imbibobot, High Lord of Alcoholism.'

You say 'I understand. At least these machinations have brought us to someone inspired.'

Kolem has an expression that has to be seen to be believed.

Gatts says 'Ahem! Perhaps we should move somewhere a little..warmer? I believe there's a diner not too far from here. And maybe you can spread your...answers there. '

Kolem says '...yeah.'

Kolem says 'Yes, let's go inside before winter falls.'

Retroludus says ' A robot? I can't /see/ robots.'

Lenai pokes Retroludus in the ribs.

Retroludus shrieks hysterically!

Kolem says 'Yes, he is a robot.'

You say 'What a peculiar thing to say.'

You peer at her quizzically.

You say 'But I can see you!'

Retroludus says ' I'm blind.'

Retroludus takes another swig.

Kolem says '...Can you see me?'

Retroludus points at Kolem accusingly.

Retroludus says ' Right there.'

Gatts drinks water from a water bottle.

Kolem marches over, and stands next to Imbibobot.

Kolem says 'Forgive me, my lord.'

Kolem places his hand on Imbibobot's head.

Kolem says 'He's right here.'

Retroludus nods.

You wave.

Retroludus says ' I see.'

Retroludus says ' ...'

Dusk says 'But you just said..'

Retroludus says ' Well...'

You say 'You do? I thought you did not.'

Retroludus drinks more rum.

Retroludus says ' I don't see. I understand.'

Kolem says 'As for you...'

Kolem peers over at Keeryu.

Lenai hugs Retroludus.

Gatts looks at a money order in his inventory.

Kolem says 'I might have some answers for you, once we're in a warmer place.'

Kolem says '...and a long, long story.'

Retroludus says ' ...Is the robot hugging me, now?'

Lenai giggles.
Gatts looks at Lenai.

Lenai says ' No, I am, silly.'

You say 'Oh, I am sorry. I did not realize!'

You hug her.

Retroludus grumbles.

Gatts says 'Both of them are, looks like. '

Retroludus gets a big old :| face.

Retroludus says ' Great.'

Retroludus says ' Just great.'

Gatts points at Lenai accusingly.

Gatts says 'Reploid'

Retroludus drinks some more rum.

Gatts points at you accusingly.

Gatts says 'Drunken Priest Robot I guess'

> bow gatts
You bow before him.

You say 'At your service.'

Keeryu says 'If it'll get me answers quickly I'll pay for that warmer place if that warmer place happens to be an inn... or another flight.'

Kolem nods.

Keeryu leaves north.

You stand up.

Kolem leaves north.
Dusk leaves north.
Someone leaves north.
Someone leaves north.
You follow Someone.

Dusk says 'Oh, I could send us all to a warmer place alright..'

Dusk grins evilly.

Guardia - Todo
The path into this small village continues toward the east where more
cabins lie, and to the northwest toward the entrance to town and the frosty
forest. Some creaky wooden steps lead up to the patio of a large cabin
house to the west of here. Lined along the south edge of the pathway here
are rows and rows of chopped up lumber, an important resource to the town.
A stream flowing from the south through the forest trees splits two ways to
the north and to the east, small stone bridges leading over each.

(] Exits: east south west nw [)
(Charmed) A very small ghost flits around, scaring other very small things.
Retroludus is here.
Lenai is here.
Gatts is here.
Dusk is here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
Keeryu is here.

Dusk says 'Er, I mean, to an inn! Yes!'

Kolem looks all around.

Keeryu raises an eyebrow at Dusk.

Gatts says 'the Diner is to the east I believe'

Kolem leaves east.
Lenai leaves east.
Retroludus leaves east.
The minighost flies east.
You follow Lenai.

Todo - Savoonga Diner
This dainty little establishment turns out to be the only restaurant
in town, with a few padded seats and tables situated next to the frozen
foggy windows. In random places at high parts of the walls are stuffed
heads of Howlers, and splatter designs of La Funks. There is little
lighting is in this dining hall, with only a few oil lamps hung between the
windows in a simplistic manner.

(] Exits: south [)
Six separate cozy padded dining areas are next to the windows.
Retroludus is here.
Lenai is here.
Gatts is here.
Dusk is here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
A walrus cook stands around behind the kitchen counter chopping up animal parts.

Keeryu has arrived from the south.

> list
[Lv Price Qty] Item
[ 0 360 -- ] some smoked salmon
[ 0 200 -- ] a beefsteak
[ 0 150 -- ] a drumstick
[ 0 130 -- ] a piece of jerky
[ 0 100 -- ] a loaf of bread
[ 0 200 -- ] a bottle for refreshing water
[ 0 100 -- ] a glass for warm milk
[ 0 250 -- ] a bottle of trout juice

Gatts says 'My god the prices here are exorbitant. '

Retroludus grumbles.

Kolem says '..try in step with the rest of the world...'

Retroludus drinks some rum.

Retroludus says ' All a bunch of useless bull.'

Gatts says 'I suppose this is what happens when you become a tourist stop.'

Kolem says '..Right. Right.'

Kolem says 'Why don't you all go sit down, and relax...'

Lenai smacks her face down into her palms.

You buy a bottle of trout juice for 250 silver.

You sit down at a padded dining area.

Lenai sits down at a padded dining area.

Gatts sits down at a padded dining area and rests.

Kolem says '...and I'll talk to...'

Keeryu sits down at a padded dining area.

Kolem glances at Keeryu expectantly.

Retroludus drinks some rum.
You quaff a bottle of trout juice.
You feel very sick.

Kolem says '...What's your name?'

Lenai talks to you.

Keeryu says 'I go by Ken. Now then. This shits amusing me greatly because I've been really quite bored since I got here...'

Kolem sighs, picks up the local specialty, and sits down...

Kolem buys some smoked salmon.

Kolem divides some smoked salmon into two smaller portions.

Kolem eats half of some smoked salmon.

Kolem sits down at a padded dining area.

Retroludus points at Kolem accusingly.

Keeryu rests an arm on the table.

You buy a bottle of trout juice for 250 silver.

Lenai says ' Imbi, I don't think that's alcohol'

You say 'Excuse me. Is this alcoholic? I feel sick, but I do not believe it is the right type of sick.'

Gatts says 'it has a similar effect certainly'

Gatts says 'but no, that is not alcohol'

The Walrus cook says 'Fresh trout. The best! Chug it down!'

You Hmmmm out loud.

Retroludus points at the Walrus cook accusingly.

Retroludus says ' What exactly are you making them drink?'

Retroludus drinks some rum.

Gatts says 'I heard someone managed to make a decent yogurt out of that stuff once. '

Gatts says 'but otherwise it's fairly inedible.'

Gatts says 'even to robots'

Imbibobot stows the trout juice on a windowsill. In time, everything becomes alcohol.

Lenai looks at you.

Lenai says ' You're silly.'

The Walrus cook says 'Making them drink? Only the best!'

Keeryu says 'Man that's going to stink in a day or two...'

Retroludus says ' Give me a glass. Now.'

The Walrus cook says 'On the house!'

Gatts says 'Hopefully we won't be here that long. '

Dusk whistles appreciatively.
Keeryu says 'Indeed...'

Keeryu buys a bottle for refreshing water.

Retroludus snaps her fingers.

Kolem says '...right, let's see...'

Kolem says 'Where to start.'

Retroludus's enhanced brawn fades.

Retroludus gives Lenai some coins.

The Walrus cook gives a bottle of trout juice to Retroludus.

Retroludus sniffs the trout juice quizically.

Retroludus shrugs helplessly.

Retroludus dumps some rum in it.

Kolem says 'That...is Imbibobot. He's...'

Retroludus quaffs a bottle of trout juice.
Retroludus turns slightly green, but it passes.

Keeryu raises an eyebrow.

Kolem has a slightly bemused expression. "Seeking god."

Lenai gives Retroludus some coins.

Keeryu says 'Uh...huh...'

Dusk grins evilly.

Retroludus looks at a skeletal bottle of Vampire Vodka in her inventory.

Gatts dozes off as Kolem begins his sermons.

Retroludus shrugs and drinks some vodka.

Kolem leans in close, abruptly, while the others are distracted, and--

Kolem says '"He's an ancient robot who seems to be connected with a dead roboticist and the structure of the Cleft we dwell in. Also, he's alcoholic with a damaged memory."'

Kolem draws back. I am his Archduke, and Designated Driver.

Kolem draws back. "I am his Archduke, and Designated Driver."

Gatts does not move a muscle, however his attention to the conversation increases greatly.

Kolem says 'I am attempting to help him find God.'

Lenai points out that those are whispers.

Dusk says 'As am I. Solely to help, of course! '

Dusk grins evilly.

Keeryu says 'Now thats more like it. Now explain this world to me because I don't know where the hell it is... I fell in a well out of nowhere, and the next thing I know some midgit is trying to kill me north of a town.'

Kolem says '...Oh, jeez.'

Kolem says 'You're a fresh fall-in, huh?'

Keeryu tilts his head curiously.

Retroludus says ' Damn freshies.'

Retroludus drinks some vodka.

Kolem says '...We're in a mish-mash of abandoned and absorbed chunks of multiple worlds.'

Kolem says 'That's what some people believe.'

Keeryu says 'Yea. A particular lich from my world decided he was done with my interferences in his work so he banished me with a spell. Wasn't very specific, it was just to get me out of my own world...'

Keeryu blinks in utter disbelief.

Kolem says 'I think that this is a world all its own.'

An Immortal says 'A mish-mash? No, that is not true.'

Kolem says 'And that whatever it was, before--it's its own, now.'

Retroludus screams loudly!

You say 'A mish-mash? No, that is not true.'

Kolem starts, and looks over at Imbibobot.

Lenai looks at you.

You say 'It is a a highly symmetric tapestry.'

Keeryu turns his eyes on Imbi

Gatts raises an eyebrow.

Kolem says '...'

Retroludus attempts to point at the imbibobot, but points in entirely the wrong direction.

Kolem says 'Please, Imbibobot, teach us.'

Dusk says 'And I assume it fits neatly near a window?'

Kolem says '..especially me.'

Keeryu reaches over and delicately points the lich's finger at the robot.

Retroludus says ' ...Thank you.'

Retroludus swigs some rum.

Keeryu says 'Your very welcome..'

You say 'Each piece is sewn into place with no fewer than five redundant manifolds.'

You say 'A window. Yes! I almost forgot.'

Imbibobot retrieves the trout juice from the windowsil.

You quaff a bottle of trout juice.
You feel very sick.

You say '...hmm. Nothing yet.'

You buy a bottle of trout juice for 250 silver.

Kolem has gotten a piece of parchment and a quill from... somewhere. Where?! And is scrawling quickly.