Brigantes Castle - The Witch's Wart
Plush black carpet cushions the entirety of this lounge from wall to
wall. Standing majestically atop a circular arrangement of ebony pedestals
are a multitude of voluptuous female statuettes. Each is wrought in the
likeness of a female magician, and each is labelled with a certain kind of
drink. One witch statuette tips a fizzy pink drink from her cauldron;
another witch produces a magical stream of alcohol from her wand. A
prominent sorceress statue has been placed in the center of the room, draped
with pink ribbons and black cloth. Similar ribbons have been used to hang
blazing jack-o-lanterns from the gothic ceiling, casting a soft glow across
the comfortable room.

(] Exits: east [)
Retroludus is here.
Keeryu is here.
Kolem is here.
Lenai is here.
Gatts is here.

Retroludus yawns.
Keeryu holds a cocktail glass with a little umbrella in his hand.
Retroludus thinks, 'Hmmmm.'
Keeryu sits on the plush pumpkin and rests.

Kolem has stuffed all his maps and research materials... somewhere, and turns to stare at the group.

Retroludus yawns.

Keeryu says 'Kolem where did the prophet go just now... Can we assume hes ALONE in Viorar knowing his alcoholic tendencies...'

Gatts says 'I don't think we can assume anything with that thing. '

Kolem gacks, and hopes their finger doesn't hurt too much. "I'm afraid that might well be the case. ...I suppose this is as good a time as any to clear some things up."

Kolem says 'Anything unusual, cat-bot?'

Lenai says ' ...I have a name.'

Lenai pouts.

Keeryu says 'What IS your name anyway..'

Lenai says ' Lenai. Anyway...'

Gatts says 'The fact that he can teleport at all is surprising enough..if he actually ended up in Viorar then I'll eat her hat. Figuratively of course. '

Lenai knocks on the wall where the Imbibobot touched, listening.

Lenai shrugs helplessly.

Kolem says ' ...Given the names that got dropped, and the story bits we've heard from him so far, I wouldn't be surprised if he IS in Viorar. We should go.'

Gatts shrugs helplessly.

Gatts says 'You're the boss.'

Keeryu stands up.

Retroludus yawns.

Kolem says ' I don't like the idea of leaving that crazy sorceress here in town without a word, but it can't be helped.'

Kolem opens the door.

Kolem gets a hardened bowl of bread filled with cream and mushroom crepes.

Knock knock! The wall knocks back.

Retroludus says ' Who?'

Kolem says ' --'

Kolem says ' What was that?'

Lenai says ' ...'

Keeryu says 'Well then what's the real story here... Wait crazy sorceress?'

Kolem divides a hardened bowl of bread filled with cream and mushroom crepes into two smaller portions.

Lenai knocks on the wall again.

Kolem eats half of a hardened bowl of bread filled with cream and mushroom crepes.

Kolem eats half of a hardened bowl of bread filled with cream and mushroom crepes.

Gatts raises an eyebrow.

Keeryu says 'Now that the robot isn't around, and no one seems to need to keep up a charade.'

Kolem says ' ...all right. You may as well know what you're getting yourself into.'

The wall knocks back, very quietly, practically a whisper of a knock.

Lenai says ' ...Hello, wall.'

Gatts stares at the wall intently.

Kolem pauses, and stares, suddenly feeling uneasy.

Retroludus says ' ...Why is she talking to a wall?'

Gatts says '...I wonder what would happen...if I...'

Lenai licks the wall.

Keeryu blinks at Lenai a little and then shakes his head, and walks up to the wall.

Gatts Gatts pulls his hand back into a fist and sends it into the wall, hitting it with a resounding THUD.

Keeryu says '"In't that peculiar...'

Whoops! Lenai's tongue gets stuck to the wall like an ice-cold pole.

Lenai says ' Koooleeeeh, heeep meeeeeh'

Lenai is having trouble talking without a tounge.

Kolem blinks, and snaps out of it. "The fact of the matter is that our 'prophet' is a several hund--"

Kolem pauses.

Keeryu buys a shot of Triforce of Power whisky.

Kolem says ' Eegh.'

Keeryu gives a shot of Triforce of Power whisky to Lenai.

Kolem says ' Yeah, pour that over it.'

Boing-fwip! Gatts's fist bounces off the wall as if it were rubber!

Keeryu says 'Try using that to get it unstuck? it'll at least help the irritation? '

Lenai drinks whisky from a shot of Triforce of Power whisky.
Empty, a shot of Triforce of Power whisky magically recycles itself into thin air.

Keeryu says 'Now then this walls odd isn't it...'

Kolem says ' ...Given that someone just disappeared through it, my threshold for "odd" is in the dust.'

Keeryu raises his fist to the wall and starts to gently tap on it then taps a little harder. Tack tacka tack tack... tack tack.

Gatts says 'Hrm, well whatever magic pulled him through, seems there's still some lingering. '

The whisky releases Lenai's tongue from the wall.

Lenai says ' Sooooone get mah tooong ooh thii thiing'

Lenai says ' Oh'

Lenai says ' Phew'

Tack tacka tack tack... tack... zoop!

Lenai thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Keeryu thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Keeryu is sucked through the wall!

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(] Exits: west [)


Viorar - Tavern: Mischievous Spirit
The western ocean can be viewed at this area of the tavern. There are
more lamps attached to the walls around here, but these contain a brighter,
whiter light. A distorted cubic stand lies at the corner here, holding up a
dull maroon cloth covering over cases of various alchoholic beverages. Next
to this tent area is a neon sign glowing: Mischievous Spirit. The stairs
leading down to the patio area and exit lie to the east.

(] Exits: east [)
Foldable metal tables have been set up here.
[!] The request board is standing here, posted with RP notices.
Imbibobot is here.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.
Sitting beneath the maroon canopy, a figure of colorful puzzle pieces hands out drinks.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.

Keeryu says 'The....FUCKKK?!'

*** MEANWHILE, BACK IN BRIGANTES ***

Brigantes Castle - The Witch's Wart
Plush black carpet cushions the entirety of this lounge from wall to
wall. Standing majestically atop a circular arrangement of ebony pedestals
are a multitude of voluptuous female statuettes. Each is wrought in the
likeness of a female magician, and each is labelled with a certain kind of
drink. One witch statuette tips a fizzy pink drink from her cauldron;
another witch produces a magical stream of alcohol from her wand. A
prominent sorceress statue has been placed in the center of the room, draped
with pink ribbons and black cloth. Similar ribbons have been used to hang
blazing jack-o-lanterns from the gothic ceiling, casting a soft glow across
the comfortable room.

(] Exits: east [)
Retroludus is here.
Kolem is here.
Lenai is here.
Gatts is here.

Lenai buys a shot of Triforce of Power whisky.

Kolem says ' ...Ohh, bugger.'

Lenai pours the whisky on the wall.

Kolem frowns.

Gatts says 'Oh please don't say its a waste of whisky.'

Kolem fumbles through his pack. There were some things no practical adventurer ever went without.

Retroludus walks over to the wall.

Kolem says ' ...Hey, Lenai. Step back.'

Gatts leans against the mysterious wall.

Kolem says ' I need a favor.'

Retroludus says ' Where did that person just go?'

Kolem pulls a coil of Rope--one of the most useful tools in existence--from his pack, and offers one end to Lenai.

Kolem says ' Hang onto this. I'm going to try to go through.'

Lenai takes one end of the rope, standing sturdy.

Retroludus says ' People don't just disapear...'

Kolem pulls a coil of Rope--one of the most useful tools in existence--from his pack, and offers one end to Lenai.

Lenai takes one end of the rope, standing sturdy.

Retroludus blinks in utter disbelief.

Retroludus sits down on the ground.

Retroludus boggles in complete incomprehension.

Kolem takes the other end, winding it around one arm and clutching it in his claws, and nervously approaches the wall where the disappearance took place....

Retroludus drinks a long swig of rum.

Kolem takes the other end, winding it around one arm and clutching it in his claws, and nervously approaches the wall where the disappearance took place....

Retroludus drinks a long swig of rum.

Kolem taps the wall.

Kolem says ' ...let's see here--'

Tap!

Kolem says ' ..Huh. Nothing.'

Lenai says ' Tap taptaptap tap... Tap tap!'

Kolem raps on it gently.

Lenai says ' Meeeooowwww'

Rap rappa rap rap FOOM

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

The rope goes taut!

Lenai says ' I sure hope this rope doesn't drag me in too-'

You say ' AAAHHH!'

Lenai holds onto the rope very tightly.

Kolem stares around, slowly.

Lenai holds onto the rope very tightly.

Kolem stares around, slowly.

The rope starts getting pulled into the wall.

Lenai doesn't let go.

Kolem tries to get his bearings...

Suddenly, the rope shoots into the wall, taking Lenai with it!

Gatts says '...Huh. '

Gatts raps his hand on the wall behind him.

Gatts says 'Can I come too?'

*** MEANWHILE, IN VIORAR ***

Viorar - Tavern: Mischievous Spirit
The western ocean can be viewed at this area of the tavern. There are
more lamps attached to the walls around here, but these contain a brighter,
whiter light. A distorted cubic stand lies at the corner here, holding up a
dull maroon cloth covering over cases of various alchoholic beverages. Next
to this tent area is a neon sign glowing: Mischievous Spirit. The stairs
leading down to the patio area and exit lie to the east.

(] Exits: east [)
Foldable metal tables have been set up here.
[!] The request board is standing here, posted with RP notices.
Imbibobot is here.
Keeryu is here.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.
Sitting beneath the maroon canopy, a figure of colorful puzzle pieces hands out drinks.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.

You say 'Are you broke? I can assist.'

You give a can of generic beer to Keeryu.

Keeryu says 'I...think my brain just kind of snapped like a rubber banddddd...'

Keeryu drinks whisky from a cocktail glass with a little umbrella.

Keeryu drinks beer from a can of generic beer.
Empty, a can of generic beer magically recycles itself into thin air.

You say 'I do not understand. You have not even had a drink yet.'

You say 'It should take several more before the comforting snap.'

Keeryu says 'What...the hell WAS that..Well I guess everyone else is jsut gonna haft to take a while to get here hehehe..'

You say 'What are you talking about?'

Keeryu says 'Where did I come into this room from Imbi? The front door?..'

Kolem has arrived from the east.

Kolem says ' wh--what--'

You drink beer from a can of generic beer.
Empty, a can of generic beer magically recycles itself into thin air.

Keeryu says 'Yea im asking the same question kolem... THE FUCK...was that...'

Kolem wobbles in, disoriented, and checks his arm.

Lenai has arrived from the east.

Keeryu buys a shot of 1000 Needles tequila.

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Gatts has arrived from the east.

Lenai says ' What... WHAT'

Kolem says ' ...Did it happen to you...?'

Keeryu drinks tequila from a shot of 1000 Needles tequila.
Empty, a shot of 1000 Needles tequila magically recycles itself into thin air.

Gatts says 'Well, that was..interesting.'

Kolem clutches at his head, wobbling.

Keeryu says 'Yea...thats nuts.'

You say 'I was not watching you. I assume you entered via the door?'

Kolem says ' ...He..llo... Prophet.'

Kolem says ' ...That was not a very familiar road.'
Keeryu says 'Y...yea must have...that was odd...'

You say 'Not through the door. Past the door. By opening it.'

Kolem looks at the bartender, wavering, before--
Lenai says ' My braiiin'

Kolem buys a piece of jerky.

Lenai says ' Or'

Kolem divides a piece of jerky into two smaller portions.

Lenai says ' Processing unit'

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

Kolem says ' ...Food's still solid.'

Gatts looks all around.

Kolem drinks water from the kitchen sink.

Keeryu shakes his head and pats Lenai on the back.

Kolem says ' Water still quenches thirst. Right. Not dead, right.'

Keeryu says 'Trust me I know the feeling i don't know if I'm washing or hanging out...'

Kolem dusts himself off.

Gatts says 'Brigantes to Viorar, record time I believe. '

Kolem fumbles his way to a barstool, sits down, and taps the counter.

Lenai sits down on the ground.

Lenai starts having a very enclosed mental breakdown.

Kolem says ' ...I'll take three peices of jerky. I'm starving, suddenly.'

Kolem buys a piece of jerky.
Kolem buys a piece of jerky.
Kolem buys a piece of jerky.

Kolem divides a piece of jerky into two smaller portions.

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

Kolem says ' ..Prophet, I... could not see this tavern, from where we were.'

Kolem says ' I suspect I'm...'

Kolem pauses, looking for the right word.

Gatts says 'This from the man who said his threshold for odd was, what? In the dust? '

You say 'You could not see it?'

Kolem says ' I'm not able to see many things you can.'

Kolem shakes its head.

Kolem divides a piece of jerky into two smaller portions.

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

Kolem eats half of a piece of jerky.

*** MEANWHILE, BACK IN BRIGANTES ***

Brigantes Castle - The Witch's Wart
Plush black carpet cushions the entirety of this lounge from wall to
wall. Standing majestically atop a circular arrangement of ebony pedestals
are a multitude of voluptuous female statuettes. Each is wrought in the
likeness of a female magician, and each is labelled with a certain kind of
drink. One witch statuette tips a fizzy pink drink from her cauldron;
another witch produces a magical stream of alcohol from her wand. A
prominent sorceress statue has been placed in the center of the room, draped
with pink ribbons and black cloth. Similar ribbons have been used to hang
blazing jack-o-lanterns from the gothic ceiling, casting a soft glow across
the comfortable room.

(] Exits: east [)
Retroludus is here.

Retroludus shrugs helplessly.

Retroludus says ' I suppose I'm stuck here then.'

Retroludus buys a skeletal bottle of Vampire Vodka.

Retroludus yawns.

Retroludus thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Retroludus raps the wall again.

Retroludus says ' Stupid wall.'

There is a booming echo. STUPID WALL!

Retroludus kicks the wall.

Retroludus says ' ...'

Retroludus says ' Uhm'

Retroludus says ' ...Right! I must be so drunk I'm delusional. Again.'

Your foot appears to have gotten stuck halfway through the wall.

Retroludus says ' Walls can't echo-'

Retroludus says ' ...'

Retroludus attempts to enter the wall.

*** MEANWHILE, BACK IN VIORAR ***

Viorar - Tavern: Mischievous Spirit
The western ocean can be viewed at this area of the tavern. There are
more lamps attached to the walls around here, but these contain a brighter,
whiter light. A distorted cubic stand lies at the corner here, holding up a
dull maroon cloth covering over cases of various alchoholic beverages. Next
to this tent area is a neon sign glowing: Mischievous Spirit. The stairs
leading down to the patio area and exit lie to the east.

(] Exits: east [)
Foldable metal tables have been set up here.
[!] The request board is standing here, posted with RP notices.
Gatts is here.
Lenai is sitting here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
Keeryu is here.
Imbibobot is here.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.
Sitting beneath the maroon canopy, a figure of colorful puzzle pieces hands out drinks.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.

Retroludus has arrived from the east.

Retroludus stumbles into the room, utterly boggled.

Kolem turns to look, as someone is heard approaching, and silently offers them some jerky.

Kolem gives a piece of jerky to Retroludus.

Retroludus eats a piece of jerky.

Retroludus drinks vodka from a skeletal bottle of Vampire Vodka.

You say 'Is your vision okay?'

Retroludus says ' ...'

Imbibobot waves a hand in front of Kolem's face.

Retroludus says ' Whose?'

Kolem says ' I can see you, and this Tavern, that we're in, and everyone here.'

Kolem says ' ...what do you see?'

Gatts says 'Better question would be, do you really want to know?'

Retroludus sits down at a folding metal table.

You say 'I see a lot of lamps. Several tables. Several alcoholics. A teddy bear.'

You say 'There are many things to see here.'

You buy a glass of white wine for 210 silver.
Lenai says ' Teddy bear?'

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

Gatts says 'More normal than I expected'

Gatts points at the Dudbear accusingly.

Keeryu rubs his head, eyes closing before he looks around and sits down at a table as well, ad wastes no time in ordering a metric ton of alcohol.

You buy a glass of white wine for 210 silver.

Imbibobot peers into the bottom of his glass.

Gatts says 'Oh, here we go'

You say 'I see a small white pond in here.'

Gatts says 'This oughta be good.'

Gatts sits down at a folding metal table.

Retroludus sighs.

The Dudbear points at Gatts accusingly.

Lenai says ' ...'

Lenai looks at the Dudbear.

The Dudbear backs away, slowly.

Lenai says ' ...Hi there'

Gatts stares angrily at the dudbear.

Gatts scowls angrily at the Dudbear.

The Dudbear says 'Gak!'

The Dudbear cowers in the corner from claustrophobia.

Lenai says ' Nooo, it's okay little bear.'

Lenai walks over and pets the bear.

Gatts says 'Duba Duda Dubba Dud!'

The Dudbear looks at Gatts.

Lenai says ' Ignore him, he's just being mean.'

The Dudbear says 'Duda gugu? Duba dadda da bub? Dub duba.'

Lenai says ' Can you talk?'

Lenai says ' ...I can't understand that.'

Lenai pouts.

The Dudbear waits for Gatts's response.

Retroludus drinks vodka from a skeletal bottle of Vampire Vodka.

Gatts says 'Duba dada Dud. '

Lenai says ' Are you actually understanding it, or just making stuff up?'

Gatts says 'You can't speak Dudbear? It's a very simple language.'

The Dudbear says 'GAK! GAK! Dud.'

The Dudbear gives some smoked salmon to Gatts.

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Gatts says '...Though I have no idea why he's giving me food.'

The Dudbear salutes Gatts.

Lenai says ' Why would I know?'

Gatts says 'Bub?'

Retroludus says ' ...Dud dud dudda dub dud gugu dug bo beebug.'

Retroludus says ' Or something.'

Retroludus shrugs helplessly.

The Dudbear peers at Retroludus quizzically.

Retroludus says ' ...Booga booga boo.'

Retroludus stands up.

Gatts laughs.

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

The minighost licks the Dudbear.

The Dudbear scowls angrily at Retroludus.

The Dudbear recoils from the minighost.

Retroludus says ' Dub dub dudda dud'

Retroludus says ' Dudddd gugugugugguuguguguguuguuuu'

The Dudbear shrieks hysterically!

The Dudbear bursts into tears.

The Dudbear leaves east.

Retroludus takes a long swig of Rum, and is obviously drunk out of her mind.

Gatts says 'Jeeze, finally.'

Lenai stands up.

Lenai leaves east.

*** FOLLOWING LENAI ***

Viorar - Bright Moon Alley: Tavern Patio
This brightly lit noisy outdoors area is a tavern - the patio runs
alongside the street while a set of stairs leads west toward the rest of the
bar. This bottom section here contains many tables, and few circular
windows line along the walls, serving only as little containers for purple
lamplights. A waterway runs along the southern edge of the tavern here,
through a gutter leading under the wooden tavern patio.

(] Exits: north west se [)
Foldable metal tables have been set up here.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.
Lenai is here.

Lenai pets the Dudbear.

You say ' Uhhh... Dud dud?'

The Dudbear doesn't appear to recognize you.

You blink in utter disbelief.

You sigh.

The Dudbear shrugs helplessly.

*** BACK IN THE VIORAR TAVERN ***

Viorar - Tavern: Mischievous Spirit
The western ocean can be viewed at this area of the tavern. There are
more lamps attached to the walls around here, but these contain a brighter,
whiter light. A distorted cubic stand lies at the corner here, holding up a
dull maroon cloth covering over cases of various alchoholic beverages. Next
to this tent area is a neon sign glowing: Mischievous Spirit. The stairs
leading down to the patio area and exit lie to the east.

(] Exits: east [)
Foldable metal tables have been set up here.
[!] The request board is standing here, posted with RP notices.
Gatts is here.
Retroludus is sitting here.
(Pink Aura) Kolem is here.
Keeryu is here.
Imbibobot is here.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.
Sitting beneath the maroon canopy, a figure of colorful puzzle pieces hands out drinks.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.

Gatts says 'Don't know why, but they just drive me crazy sometimes.'

Retroludus says ' Probably because you have no idea what it's saying.'

Gatts says 'Well I thought I did...'

Gatts scratches his head.

Gatts looks at some smoked salmon in his inventory.

Lenai has arrived from the east.

Gatts says 'But...salmon.'

Lenai rears back and slaps Retroludus cruelly for her stupidity, sending her sprawling to the floor.

Lenai says ' You made it sad and run away!'

Retroludus raises her hand spastically as if to slap an unseen annoyance.

Retroludus says ' IF I COULD *HIC* SEE YOU I'D SLAP YOU BACK!'

Retroludus drinks a lot more rum.

Gatts says 'It's funnier if you know what he was actually saying.'

Keeryu says 'I could use a good slap.. Damn I'm still dizzy.'

Gatts says 'it was EXTREMELY racist....specist? It was offensive.'

Retroludus says ' ..Did you just call me a he?'

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

Gatts says 'Ow, jeeze sorry, its not like you dress the part.'

Gatts looks at Retroludus.

Retroludus points at her breasts.

Retroludus says ' I guess I'm not the only blind one.'

Kolem wobbles, then straightens up.

Retroludus snickers softly.

Kolem says ' Right.'

Lenai shivers.

Kolem says ' Right, right... I... see the tables, and the lamps, and the teddy bear...'

Lenai says ' So... Library, right?'

Kolem says ' White pond?'

Gatts says 'Forgive me if I find it hard to see shapes in black wrappings in VIORAR'

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

Kolem drinks water from the kitchen sink.

You say 'There was a white pond. It is gone now.'

Kolem says ' ...'

Kolem says ' I see.'

You buy a glass of white wine for 210 silver.

You say 'Actually, it appears there are quite a few.'

Kolem says ' Ah, the wine.'

Kolem says ' Prophet, I and Lenai are going to go to the libr--'

Lenai pokes Kolem in the ribs.

Kolem startles.

Lenai tugs on Kolem's shell.

Kolem says ' Er, right, to... Research God.'

Lenai says ' Let's just go already before I freak out any more about what just happened.'

Kolem says ' If you intend to leave, Prophet, please let us know.'

Kolem pushes to his feet and nods.

You say 'Freaking out? Is there a manner that you can freak in?'

Retroludus says ' Of course.'

Kolem says ' Internal catastrophic breakdown.'

You say 'It sounds like you need vitamins.'

Lenai says ' I need books.'

Gatts says 'Please don't offer her alcohol...'

Lenai says ' To the library!'

You say 'You need books? Your diet is very strange.'

You shrug.

Lenai says ' ...I don't know where the library is, you lead me.'

Keeryu says 'Ye..yea the library. Maybe we wont fall into any blackholes halfway there.'

Kolem wobbles a little on his feet, but sighs.

Kolem says ' All right.'

Oboyo arrives from the east, placing his spear on his back and showing obvious frustration.

Gatts says 'Thousands of people live their lives every day without falling into black holes.'

Gatts says 'I'm sure you can manage a few blocks.'

Oboyo says 'Damn that Florence, I could have sworn I felt his presence here.'

Kolem salutes you.

Retroludus says ' Florence? *HIC*'

Kolem leaves east.
Lenai leaves east.
Keeryu leaves east.

Retroludus chugs some vodka.

Gatts stands up.

Gatts leaves east.

Oboyo glances around at the patrons, pondering if they could be of use.

Viorar - Tavern: Mischievous Spirit
The western ocean can be viewed at this area of the tavern. There are
more lamps attached to the walls around here, but these contain a brighter,
whiter light. A distorted cubic stand lies at the corner here, holding up a
dull maroon cloth covering over cases of various alchoholic beverages. Next
to this tent area is a neon sign glowing: Mischievous Spirit. The stairs
leading down to the patio area and exit lie to the east.

(] Exits: east [)
Foldable metal tables have been set up here.
[!] The request board is standing here, posted with RP notices.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.
Oboyo is here.
(Charmed) A very small ghost flits around, scaring other very small things.
Retroludus is here.
Sitting beneath the maroon canopy, a figure of colorful puzzle pieces hands out drinks.
A stitched up Dudbear wanders back and forth here.

Oboyo sits down at a folding metal table.

You say 'Florence? Who is Florence?'

You give a can of generic beer to Oboyo.

Retroludus says ' Florence...Florence...'

Oboyo says 'Excuse me, ladies, gentlemen, and..robot.'

Retroludus chugs more vodka.

Oboyo says 'I was wondering if anyone might have had an encounter with someone I'm looking for.'

Oboyo stares at the beer.

Oboyo says 'A thoughtful gift! But I'm afraid I need to stay alert.'

Oboyo says 'I felt the presence of someone I've been hunting for a very long time in this area.'

Retroludus sets her arm on Oboyo's shoulder, nearly falling.

Retroludus says ' Live a little, drink!'

Retroludus chugs some spicy rum.

You say 'Hunting. I was not aware they sold Florence permits.'

Oboyo says 'On a normal day, gladly.'

Retroludus says ' Who needs a permit to kill things?'

Oboyo says 'Oh, my dear robot, I -am- the Florence permit.'

Retroludus falls to the floor, giggling.

Retroludus says ' Just go and kill and slaughteerrr~~~'

Oboyo says 'But I'm getting off topic. Maybe one of you have seen him. He fears alcohol yet he is drawn to it.'

You say 'This would be the appropriate place.'

Oboyo says 'How to explain this..'

Retroludus says ' Perhaps that robot knows!'

You say 'It sounds as though he should be in orbit of the tavern.'

Oboyo groans loudly.

You say 'Unable to approach, unable to withdraw.'

You say 'Is Florence a celestial body?'

Retroludus says ' Does he glow like a star?'

Oboyo says 'Florence..is demonic entity.'

Oboyo says 'In fact, I'm not even sure whether or not it is a 'he'.'

Retroludus says ' Come, sit by us, let's all talk about this silly star demon!'

Oboyo says ''He' takes possession of those with strong spiritual ties.'

Retroludus says ' And his name is Florence? How droll.'

Oboyo says 'I know.'

Oboyo says 'Imagine the centuries of frustration.'

Retroludus says ' I bet he was teased into anger and became one of great power because of it'

Oboyo says 'Going from body to body, male to female, living in absolute uncertainty with only one thing that is absolute.'

You say 'He takes possession?'

Imbibobot shivers.

Oboyo says 'That being the name 'Florence'.'

Oboyo nods in agreement with you.

You say 'That is disconcerting. I wonder if I am Florence.'

Retroludus utters the words, 'gotnyh'.

Oboyo chuckles politely.

Retroludus says ' Doubtful!'

Retroludus says ' You drink too much'

Oboyo says 'Relax, my good robot.'

Oboyo says 'He can only possess the living, and those with strong spiritual ties. Furthermore, he remains bonded with that soul until it passes.'

Oboyo says 'And even then, he needs time to build his strength before he is capable of bonding with another.'

You Hmmmm out loud.

Retroludus gets up on her legs, walking around in a zig-zag over to where she hears the Imbibobot, plopping back on the ground.

You say 'This sounds like a dilemma. It sounds like murder is called for.'

Oboyo grins evilly.

Oboyo says 'You are correct! You sure are one smart little robot!'

Retroludus says ' But...'

Oboyo says 'But what did he do to deserve this, you may be wondering.'

Retroludus says ' If he is just seperated when the soul passes, killing the vessel will only make him pass to another body.'

Retroludus chugs some vodka and some rum at the same time.

Oboyo says 'Ah, yes. That is unfortunate for the vessel. Unfortunately, until a method can be conceived, that's the only way to slow him down.'

Oboyo says 'You see..'

Oboyo says 'He believes that his hosts are capable of leading him to their God.'

Retroludus says ' Which one?'

Oboyo says 'Whichever one they believe in! Florence believes that if he can find a god, he can take their powers for himself.'

Retroludus yawns.

Oboyo says 'I realize this may difficult to take in, but I assure you..'

Oboyo says 'Iam..erm..well I lost count, but I am the latest in a line of an order of Holy Knights that pursue this demon.'

Retroludus says ' I'm sure he's nowhere near here. Drink and have fun!'

You say 'Ah. I understand. You are a Belmont.'

Oboyo says 'I have been shown how to sense his presence, and it is my divine duty to find him and stop him.'

Retroludus says ' Let us sing a shanty soooong, weeee~'

Retroludus says ' Ooh, are you a belmont?'

Oboyo says 'Except his presence in Viorar was very brief..it's strange.'

Retroludus slides herself really close to Oboyo.

Oboyo says 'I'm not sure. What is a Belmont?'

Retroludus utters the words, 'dytiroty'.
The minighost turns bright red.

The minighost mutters '3...'

The minighost murmurs '2...'

The minighost whispers '1...'

Oboyo says 'I must apologize, I spent much of my life sheltered. I mean, it was a glorious shelter, we got to drink and practice swordplay together.'

The minighost suddenly bursts into flames!

Retroludus says ' Welllllll~ I believe they're vampire hunters *HIC*'

Oboyo says 'A..um..yes..Iam something of a 'Belmont' then.'

Oboyo says 'At any rate, we've gone horribly off topic.'

Retroludus says ' Topic?'

You say 'I understand your concern. I will keep eyes alert for this Florentine.'

Oboyo says 'Florence is currently occupying a scholar. The nerdy, notepad wielding, glasses wearing type. He was here in Viorar recently, but disappeared after the police raided this joint.'

You say 'Is there a way we can contact you if we find him?'

Retroludus says ' I can't see, descriptions don't help~'

Oboyo says 'He's always one step ahead..'

Oboyo mutters distractedly.

Oboyo says 'Oh! My apologies, man. I couldn't see that you..I mean, I see now..I mean..'

Retroludus says ' I can tell where you are, I just can't see your face.'

Retroludus lifts her hand up and sets it on the side of Oboyo's face.

Oboyo says 'Well then, I need to get back to watching the potential exits of the town. He's here somewhere..I feel it.'

Retroludus says ' Aw, you have to go so soon?'

Oboyo says 'If either of you think you may have found him..just tell that old Matango detective. He knows how to find me.'

Oboyo nods.

Oboyo says ''Tis my divine duty. Florence MUST be stopped at all costs!'

Oboyo bows deeply.

Oboyo says 'May we meet again..and drink next time.'

Oboyo thanks you heartily.

Imbibobot starts to offer Oboyo a beer, but thinks better of it.

You buy a can of generic beer for 200 silver.

You drink beer from a can of generic beer.
Empty, a can of generic beer magically recycles itself into thin air.

Retroludus says ' Hey, robot, where are you?'

You say 'I am here.'

You say 'Oh. Yes. Sorry, I am rude. Vision.'

Retroludus attempts to follow the Imbibobot's voice.

You say 'I am here, which is next to there. Over there.'

You say 'No, I think that is no better.'

Imbibobot walks over to stand by the manager.

You say 'Can you see this puzzle piece fellow? I am standing next to him.'

Retroludus walks over to the puzzle piece figure.

Retroludus feels around for the imbibobot, and touches him.

The Manager says 'I'll pretend I didn't hear that.'

Retroludus buys a shot of 1000 Needles tequila.

Retroludus drinks tequila from a shot of 1000 Needles tequila.
Empty, a shot of 1000 Needles tequila magically recycles itself into thin air.

Retroludus says ' Much better.'

You say 'Congratulations! You found me.'

Imbibobot is genuinely pleased.

Retroludus says ' Yes, yes I have. Now, tell me your story while I am genuinly interested.'

You say 'Proselytizing is my duty. I would be delighted.'

Retroludus sits down on the ground.

Retroludus says ' Cool.'

Retroludus drinks some rum.

Imbibobot proceeds to tell the story of Alcoholism, its God, its Pilgrimages, and its need to find Bucks for Booze.

*** MEANWHILE, WHAT ARE KOLEM AND LENAI UP TO? ***

Moonlight City, Viorar - Fountain
Placed in the center of the city known as Viorar is a large fountain
that serves as the crossroads of the various city alleys. A faint breeze
shuttles in the salty scent of the western ocean, which seams with the
earthy cologne of the eastern mountains. To the south is the medical
center, indicated by a large white cross. A small path leads over a dense
lawn into a dojo to the west, while a bright light shines from within a
brick house directly east. To the north is yet another building, though
much larger in size and tree-shaped, with many towers screwing out of the
sides of the upper levels.

(] Exits: [north] [east] [south] [west] ne nw se sw [)
A small sign has been posted here.
The Fountain of Viorar is centered here spewing purified water.
A few brown smooth wooden benches are stretched out here.
Kolem is here.
Lenai is here.

You say ' ..Yeah. No interdimensional beings so far.'

You open the door.

Viorar - Etansel Library: Entrance
This main hallway of the great library is huge, with the ceiling three
stories high. The hallway is very empty, saving room for large shiny
triangular columns, and a large golden statue erected on a obsidian platform
at the back north end of the wall. The marble floor, whose tiles are laid
out in a simple square pattern, is extremely well polished and reflects
everything in the room, including the dim yellow glow given off by all the
lamps. The hallway stretches to the west and to the east.

(] Exits: east south west [)
A librarian stands around in the lobby, waiting to assist visitors.

You say ' ..Here we are...'

Kolem looks dazed.

Lenai pokes Vincent in the ribs.

Gatts slaps Kolem hard on the shell.

Lenai says ' Sir, do you have any, um...'

Gatts says 'Hey man, gotta snap out of it sometime. '

You say ' ...sorry, sorry. Right.'

Lenai says ' Math encyclopaedia? I guess?'

Lenai says ' What did we need again?'

Gatts says 'Just pretend you drank too much and imagined the whole thing. It's probably not too far from the truth anyway.'

You say ' Pardon me, sir. We're looking for a book by Doctor Leo. It's out of print, and very old.'

You say ' I believe it's a book of advanced cosmic mathematical principles.'

You say ' ...probably having to do with space and time.'

Gatts says 'It could also have something to do with liquor. '

Gatts says '...Just saying.'

Vincent says 'Haha. Is that a riddle? Everything has to do with space and time.'

You say ' Fair enough!'

Vincent says 'I'm kidding, of course. Is this reference material?'

You nod.

Lenai says ' Very important!'

You say ' I'd estimate the age of publication at least one hundred years ago. More likely closer to two or three hundred.'

Vincent says 'Hmm. Just a moment.'

Vincent opens a drawer and starts flipping through the card catalogue.

Kolem leans on the counter, and debates asking if the next issue of Myth And Legend is in yet, then decides against it.

Vincent says 'Leo? Jason Leo?'

You say ' Er, that sounds right...'

Lenai says ' I think so!'

Gatts says 'Could be.'

Vincent says '"Romance on the Prairie?" "Romance on the Mountaintop?"'

Vincent says 'He seems to have quite a few titles. They all sound roughly the same.'

You say ' ...That doesn't sound quite so right.'

Lenai says ' How many books can we each check out?'

Gatts says 'I'd be more surprised if it did.'

You say ' Are there any other Leos?'

You say ' We're not looking for that sort of book. Was it... the Galactica Principalia? It had a very ostentatious title, I remember that much...'

Vincent says 'Ah, yes, yes. That makes sense. I should have figured you weren't here for steamy dime novels.'

Your body shivers in uncontrollable revulsion.

You say ' Absolutely not.'

Lenai says ' Steamy? Mmm...'

Lenai says ' Like...Steamed broccoli?'

You say ' ...'

You say ' Not exactly, Cat-b--I mean, Lenai.'

You cough.

Vincent says 'It sounds like you're looking for an encyclopedia. None of the encyclopedias here are authored or edited by a Leo.'

Kolem frowns.

You say ' That's not good.'

Vincent says 'However! I am a librarian.'

Vincent salutes smartly.

Vincent says 'It is my duty to assist in any research projects.'

Lenai says ' Perhaps we should find something to lead us to his son?'

Vincent says 'What is it that you want to learn about?'

You say ' That's an idea.'

Vincent says 'I see, I see.'

Vincent says 'Sounds like you're looking for geneaological reference material. A family tree.'

Lenai says ' We need one for a Doctor Leo, and what was his son's name... hmm...'

Vincent waits patiently.

Lenai says ' His son's name started with M, I think!'

You say ' Was it.. Malcom?'

You say ' ...Miles?'

Kolem frowns.

You say ' So much has been going on, I've had a hard time keeping track.'

Kolem looks over at Lenai, hesitant.

Lenai says ' Mon...Monter... Monti.. Montili... Montilioooo.. No idea.'

You say ' --Monotoli!'

You say ' Like Geraldo Monotoli, that's it.'

You say ' I remember now.'

Vincent says 'Monotoli? Well, that makes it easy. Rich types like him keep full records of their family history.'

Lenai says ' ...Monotoli Leo?'

Gatts says 'Leo Monotoli, wouldn't it be?'

Lenai says ' Sounds silly.'

Lenai says ' But I thought Dr. Leo's last name was Leo..'

Gatts shrugs helplessly.
Vincent says 'Dr. Leo Leo?'

Lenai says ' No no, um...'

Lenai says ' James Leo?'

You say ' I think you might be on to something.'

Gatts says 'Better than Mario Mario. '

Lenai says ' I wish I had a phone so I could call Dr. Light and ask!'

Kolem> You say ' ...'

Kolem passes something to Lenai.

You get a pink plastic Hello Kitty cellphone from a large battered suitcase.

You give a pink plastic Hello Kitty cellphone to Lenai.

Vincent clears his throat.

Lenai says ' ...'

Gatts says 'So you had that the whole time?'

You say ' ...I got it used, all right?'

Vincent says 'Excuse me. There will be no phone conversations in the library.'

Lenai dials 411 and attempts to ask them to connect her to Dr. Light.

You say ' Oh, oh. Right.'

Lenai leaves south.
You follow Lenai.

Moonlight City, Viorar - Fountain
Placed in the center of the city known as Viorar is a large fountain
that serves as the crossroads of the various city alleys. A faint breeze
shuttles in the salty scent of the western ocean, which seams with the
earthy cologne of the eastern mountains. To the south is the medical
center, indicated by a large white cross. A small path leads over a dense
lawn into a dojo to the west, while a bright light shines from within a
brick house directly east. To the north is yet another building, though
much larger in size and tree-shaped, with many towers screwing out of the
sides of the upper levels.

(] Exits: north [east] [south] [west] ne nw se sw [)
A small sign has been posted here.
The Fountain of Viorar is centered here spewing purified water.
A few brown smooth wooden benches are stretched out here.
Lenai the Newbie is here.
Keeryu has arrived from the north.
Gatts has arrived from the north.

Lenai says ' You guys wait inside.'

You nod.

Kolem leaves north.
Keeryu leaves north.
Gatts leaves north.

The voice of a robotic greeter says 'Welcome to Wily Laboratories!'

Lenai says into the phone, 'Hello! May I speak to Dr. Light please?'

The voice of a robotic greeter says 'One moment please.'

Lenai hums like a bee with a chest cold.

Lenai blinks, and says into the phone, '...H-hello?'

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'Hello. This is Thomas Light speaking.'

You hear something shattering in the background.

Lenai says into the phone, 'Oh! Dr. Light! I needed to ask something... Um, what was that?'

Lenai says into the phone, 'Nevermind.. Um, do you remember Dr. Leo's first name, and his son's full name?'

Dusk has arrived from the sw.

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'Hohoho! No, not at all!'

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'That is why I wrote it down, of course! I'll be right back.'

Lenai says into the phone, '...Thank you!'

Dusk appears seemingly from no where, a shadowy aura quickly dissipating behind him. He quickly changes to his 'innocent' expression.

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'Hello, hello? Are you still there?'

Lenai says into the phone, 'Yes! Yes I am!'

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'Dr. James Leo. That's the one!'

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'His son, as I have written here, is Alexander Nali... no, Moti. Moti-Leo.'

You hear something suddenly explode!

Lenai says into the phone, 'What was that?! Are you OK?'

The voice of Dr. Thomas Light says 'Oops! Gotta go! It's lunchtime!'

Dr. Light hangs up.

Lenai opens the door.

Lenai leaves north.

Viorar - Etansel Library: Entrance
This main hallway of the great library is huge, with the ceiling three
stories high. The hallway is very empty, saving room for large shiny
triangular columns, and a large golden statue erected on a obsidian platform
at the back north end of the wall. The marble floor, whose tiles are laid
out in a simple square pattern, is extremely well polished and reflects
everything in the room, including the dim yellow glow given off by all the
lamps. The hallway stretches to the west and to the east.

(] Exits: east south west [)
Keeryu is here.
Gatts is here.
Kolem is here.
A librarian stands around in the lobby, waiting to assist visitors.

Lenai gives you a pink plastic Hello Kitty cellphone.

You say ' Any luck?'

Lenai says ' James Leo and Moti-Leo'

Kolem says ' Ah, good...'

Lenai says ' Any help, Mr. Librarian?'

Vincent is waist-deep in a fold-out family tree of the Monotoli family.

You say ' Moti-Leo?'

You say ' ...Oh, dear. I'm so sorry...'

Gatts snickers softly.

Vincent says 'Moti-Leo? *The* Moti?'

You say ' It's very possible.'

Lenai says ' ..Maybe!'

Gatts says 'I doubt it.'

Vincent says 'Sheesh. The Motis aren't related to the Monotolis!'

Lenai THWAPS Gatts for being a moron.

Vincent crams the fold-out family tree into a drawer.

Vincent pulls an equally large family tree out of another drawer.

Dusk winces. Ouch!

Lenai blinks in utter disbelief.

Lenai says ' This is a rather silly looking tree.'

Gatts says 'Hey, who's the one who said it was PROBABLY Jason Leo, or Montooli Leo, or Leo Monotoli, I'm just saying we haven't had any luck yet'

Lenai says ' Why is it so flat?'

Lenai looks at it.

You say ' ...A family tree is a genalogical record. I guess reploids and robots might not be familiar with the concepts involved.'

You say ' ...these two, for instance, are his parents...'

Lenai says ' ...Oh! ..Then why isn't it digital?'

You say ' Hard copy is an art.'

Lenai says ' And apperantly quite large.'

Vincent says 'Everybody who's anybody knows that Constance Moti was one of the founders of Viorar.'

You say ' Oh? I didn't know that. Please, inform us!'

Kolem doesn't look insulted at all! Not even a little bit.

Lenai says ' I guess I'm nobody who's somebody then!'

Gatts says 'I knew that. '

Vincent says 'You can see her right here!'

Lenai says ' Viorar must be very young!'

Vincent points down towards near the root of the family tree.

Kolem traces to the name very carefully with a rounded talon. It was important to treat reference materials carefully.

Vincent says 'Aha, Moti-Leo? Right here. I found him!'

Lenai says ' Hooray!'

Vincent says 'You see, this is why I am a librarian. This is why I get the big bucks and all the prestige.'

You say ' Remarkable! That's just the person we need to know about.'

Lenai says ' And his father, too.'

Vincent says 'Constance Moti had three children. It looks like her daughter Agnes Moti married this Leo fellow you're talking about.'

Vincent says 'And there's little Moti-Leo branching off from them. Hmm. Looks like they only had one kid.'

Lenai says ' So... How long ago was this?'

Lenai says ' What's their kid's name?'

Vincent says 'Constance entered the Cleft in the year 51.'

Kolem hrms.

Dusk says 'That's pretty old.'

Vincent says 'Their son? Alexander! But you already told me that.'
Lenai says ' ..I did?'

Vincent taps his head a few times.

Vincent says 'Oh, no, I suppose you didn't. All this book dust! It gets into my brain.'

You say ' These people... do you have any of their work on hand here at the Library?'

Vincent says 'Anyway, it looks like the Moti-Leo family got pruned off the family tree quite a while back.'

Vincent says 'But, as you know, the Moti family continues increasing their family fortune to this day!'

Kolem pulls out what looks like a scroll and quill, and scribbles something, looking at the family tree thoughtfully.

Vincent says 'I can check the catalogue again, but I doubt I'll find what you're looking for.'

You say ' No? ...drat. Well, that can't be helped. Can you tell us why?'

Lenai says ' Well... I guess our next step is to work backword up the family tree? Maybe a descendant owns a copy of the book?'

Dusk thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Gatts says 'If its a descendant then..wouldn't we just go to Mr. Moti's shop? '

Dusk says 'Keep in mind that this library wasn't founded until the Year 150.'

You say ' That's tru--AACK!'

Dusk says 'And Constance entered the Cleft in the year 51.'

Vincent points at Dusk accusingly.

Vincent says 'We have a historian on our hands!'

Lenai says ' Because the Leo-Moti's were seperated... Maybe we should go ask Moti?'

You nod.

You say ' That sounds like a logical next step.'

Dusk pretends to act innocent, "Oh, you give me too much credit! I come here often for religious research.

Kolem is keeping a nervous eye on Dusk.

Dusk says 'At times I just pick up a book and--'

Dusk pauses.

Dusk says '-He's-here.'

Kolem says ' ...He?'

Gatts boggles in complete incomprehension of Dusk's actions.

Dusk keeps silent, pondering how to use the situation to his advantage.

Kolem says ' Hello, again.'

Lenai says ' You mean the librarian?'

Lenai points at Vincent accusingly.

Kolem says ' ...Did you take the 'road' here from Brigantes, too?'

Dusk says 'Indeed.'

Dusk says 'Truly mysterious.'

You say ' Bit of a trip. Anyway...'

Gatts says 'Better than going through Loftarasa.'