Life of a Raven
by the Raven
Unnatural darkness that obscures even heat, Father and brothers leaping from their seat, An unexpected and overwhelming attack, Many dead before they can even react.
Sister and I were young enough for them to mold, And smart enough to listen to what we were told, Settling into our new life of slavery, Sister calling it some weird kind of bravery.
Sold now to the great House D██████, Whom we're all expected to revere. Learning many secrets that should be hidden, And doing so much that's strictly forbidden.
Yet still we somehow manage to impress, Sister released to train as a priestess, While I'm instructed to study the arcane, Striving to drive my mentor insane.
With the future looking so much better, I figured, why not be a trend setter? And so the quest began for Bardic glory, Though sister, I'm sure, hoped it was a story.
While up on the surface to begin my quest, Another attack laid House D██████ to rest. Many were slain, among them my sibling, That personal blow so nearly crippling.
Lost and drifting and down on my luck, Then out of nowhere a savior: d'V██████. Strong, beautiful, one of the royalty, to her I swore unwavering loyalty.
At long last a bardic trainer was found, And again it was to the surface I'm bound. Then it seems "Raven" is to be my name, As I ventured forth to seek my own fame.
So many things on the surface I've learned, But for the utter darkness I have yearned. From En'Thromii to fae, and from human to Satyr, There are so many songs and stories to hear
But tragedy again came to pass, And my matron was no more a lass, For me, the third time's a charm, how to keep another matron from harm?
Never is it mine to question the Goddess, Merely should I do my best to impress, For She cares, in her way, with clarity, and so now I swear to A██████
Right about now the story should end, But so much more is just around the bend. Be it more of the good or more of the strife, All of it together amounts to my life.
Thursday, 16 August 2012
Monday, 9 July 2012
The Dream
[22:26] Human Ranger: bites her bottom lip, the curiosity just killing her, and his nearness making her own thoughts fuzzy. "why are you in celume, (Raven)?"
[22:27] The Raven: opens his mouth, then closes it. Finally he takes a deep breath... "promise not to laugh?"
[22:28] Human Ranger: glances back up at him, a puzzled look washing over her face "I won't laugh"
[22:30] The Raven: shifts from foot to foot and seems uncomfortable. Finally he speaks quietly, "I had a dream... it was very vivid. One of those dreams where you're not sure you're asleep or awake. I was in the Underdark and, if you've never seen the beauty of the Underdark this might be hard to grasp... but my heart ached at the gloriousness. I knew at that moment just how homesick I've become since coming to the surface..."
[22:31] Human Ranger: nods listening
[22:31] The Raven: In the dream I was on my knees and chanting, I knew I chanted to my goddess because I could feel the agony of her wrath pulsing through my body. But I sang on. And on. And then I doubled over, the pain had shifted, become a force of change, not just a means to torment me.
[22:32] Human Ranger: frowns a little
[22:33] The Raven: I literally felt my bones... shift. My flesh warp. I sort of.. turned in on myself. And then, of all things, I sprouted... feathers. Black as my skin and glistening. After a moment I realized that I had become a Raven.
[22:34] Human Ranger: blinks "like your name...but what does all that mean and what does it have to do with Celume?"
[22:35] The Raven: Ah, well in my dream I tried to fly... and I couldn't. I was a raven in appearance only. Larger than the natural bird, and awkward. I asked around and the shapeshifters I spoke to all said they had to learn about the element relating to their chosen form before they could act freely as that animal. So, here I am... seeking to learn about air.
I Dreams of Flight
I lie awake at night,
the darkness of eternity
surrounds to block my sight
She calls me to come to Her
To my knees I fall
calling out Her glorious name
at the pain I find I stall
She calls me to pray to Her
Screaming as my bones shift
my body doubled over in agony
fighting so my mind does not drift
she calls me to bleed for Her
my flesh tears asunder
bursting into a cloud of feathers
I lay there and wonder
what She calls me to do for Her
Through beady new eyes I sight
With a protruding beak I sing
Ruffling feathers as dark as night
She calls me to fly for Her
I lie awake in darkness
reliving the vision granted me
surely I'm consumed by madness
She calls me to come to Her
[22:27] The Raven: opens his mouth, then closes it. Finally he takes a deep breath... "promise not to laugh?"
[22:28] Human Ranger: glances back up at him, a puzzled look washing over her face "I won't laugh"
[22:30] The Raven: shifts from foot to foot and seems uncomfortable. Finally he speaks quietly, "I had a dream... it was very vivid. One of those dreams where you're not sure you're asleep or awake. I was in the Underdark and, if you've never seen the beauty of the Underdark this might be hard to grasp... but my heart ached at the gloriousness. I knew at that moment just how homesick I've become since coming to the surface..."
[22:31] Human Ranger: nods listening
[22:31] The Raven: In the dream I was on my knees and chanting, I knew I chanted to my goddess because I could feel the agony of her wrath pulsing through my body. But I sang on. And on. And then I doubled over, the pain had shifted, become a force of change, not just a means to torment me.
[22:32] Human Ranger: frowns a little
[22:33] The Raven: I literally felt my bones... shift. My flesh warp. I sort of.. turned in on myself. And then, of all things, I sprouted... feathers. Black as my skin and glistening. After a moment I realized that I had become a Raven.
[22:34] Human Ranger: blinks "like your name...but what does all that mean and what does it have to do with Celume?"
[22:35] The Raven: Ah, well in my dream I tried to fly... and I couldn't. I was a raven in appearance only. Larger than the natural bird, and awkward. I asked around and the shapeshifters I spoke to all said they had to learn about the element relating to their chosen form before they could act freely as that animal. So, here I am... seeking to learn about air.
I Dreams of Flight
I lie awake at night,
the darkness of eternity
surrounds to block my sight
She calls me to come to Her
To my knees I fall
calling out Her glorious name
at the pain I find I stall
She calls me to pray to Her
Screaming as my bones shift
my body doubled over in agony
fighting so my mind does not drift
she calls me to bleed for Her
my flesh tears asunder
bursting into a cloud of feathers
I lay there and wonder
what She calls me to do for Her
Through beady new eyes I sight
With a protruding beak I sing
Ruffling feathers as dark as night
She calls me to fly for Her
I lie awake in darkness
reliving the vision granted me
surely I'm consumed by madness
She calls me to come to Her
Away with the Ranger
[2012/07/08 23:54] The Raven climbs up on the table, almost face planting in the process and strikes a pose
[2012/07/08 23:55] The Raven:
Roadkilled Pig he called it
turned out Bunny liked it too
the Roadkilled Pig Tavern wit
was too much for me or you
I stand here on a table
reciting a poem (at least trying)
I'm surprised I'm even able
It sure as hell beats spying!
[2012/07/08 23:56] The Pretty Elf looks at the drunk standing atop the table and wonders what hes going to do next.... "Oooohh more tavern acrobatics! ".. she can't help but laugh.
[2012/07/08 23:57] The Human Ranger snickers as Raven begins to recite and then claps excitedly "bravo!" she leans over to Hops and nods enthusiastically "he is very very good!"
[2012/07/08 23:58] Hops claps for The Raven too, bracing his weight as The Human Ranger lean over, watching her with a critical eye. He chuckles, brining the excitement back into his tone, " Yes! Very talented. The Raven is a great bard! "
[2012/07/08 23:58] The Raven: a JOURNEYMAN Bard!! Let's not forget my promotion!!
[2012/07/08 23:59] The Strange Girl makes for the entrance now that it is no longer 'blocked' by revelers yet to settle.
[2012/07/08 23:59] The Pretty Elf worried about her safety...keeps an eye on The Strange Girl...
[2012/07/08 23:59] The Strange Girl comes to an abrupt stop when she sees him out by the fountain.
[2012/07/08 23:59] The Strange Girl "H... him."
[2012/07/09 00:00] The Human Ranger of course begins to fall into Hops as she leans but jerks herself back and knocks into the bar on the other side. This brings another round of laughter and clapping at Raven's promotion "congratulations! I think....this calls for anudder drink"
[2012/07/09 00:00] The Raven: Who? Point me at him ussta Jallil, I shall smite him asunder for causing you such a fright!
[2012/07/09 00:00] The Raven clumsily tries to draw his sword, only getting it part way out of the scabbard
[2012/07/09 00:01] The Strange Girl is barely aware of the man next to her, but responds when his words at last make it through her growing anger and pain. "My Lord... no... I'm... my business requires him alive."
[2012/07/09 00:02] The Raven: ah-HAH! This is good, I'm not so good at killing right now. I will go and capture him for you. Wait here.
[2012/07/09 00:03] Hops watches The Human Ranger tilt from one side to the other, drawing his hands up in an attempt to rest them on her shoulders, wanting to help steady her on her feet, " Human Ranger! I think you've had enough... "
[2012/07/09 00:03] The Strange Girl trembles and seeths. She opens her right hand then, half prying it open with the fingers of her left, tears on her face as she does.
[2012/07/09 00:04] The Human Ranger feels Hop's hands come down on her shoulders and stops just before trying to order again "oh yes...and I'm all out of *hiccup* money" she turns and pouts at him like a chubby cheeked child "where did Raven go?"
[2012/07/09 00:06] Hops lifts his hands away, though he watches her still, tilting his head as if that would help The Human Ranger with her balance, " He went outside. "
[2012/07/09 00:07] The Human Ranger: "lets go then!" speaking a bit too loudly. She would try to grab up one of his hands and pull him towards the door and outside. Somehow she would manage to get out there without falling on her face again.
[2012/07/09 00:09] The Raven is too drunk to understand that so just crosses his arms and stares at the other male, his mask hiding two thirds of his expression
[2012/07/09 00:11] The Human Ranger stops at the top of the stairs and sits down, scooting from one step to the next on her ass till she is all the way down then stands back up wavering "I wonder what they're all doin over there" she would continue to get closer her eyes finally settling on The Demon "hey i know that guy...he's the one that like to sneak into ladies' windows!"
[2012/07/09 00:13] Hops follows Bunny across the way to stop behind her again, gasping at her words, " Sneaking into ladies windows?! Does he steal their clothes? "
[2012/07/09 00:14] The Demon Dude glanced to The Human Ranger. "In all fairness...I thought it was a man's room."
[2012/07/09 00:14] The Human Ranger's nose twitches "I don't know, maybe he wears them! < Some Blue Chick > wouldn't have liked some man in her panties I think" she turns to look back at The Demon strangely "you like to wear other men's panties?"
[2012/07/09 00:21] The Human Ranger was clearly drunk by her slurred speech and the way she waved back and forth from toe to heel and side to side. she turns around to hops and simply says "whatever it is he likes to do he shouldnt be sneaking into people's bedrooms" then whirls back around nearly
[2012/07/09 00:25] The Raven backs up almost right into The Human Ranger, utterly lost while listening to the two ( The Strange Girl & The Demon )
[2012/07/09 00:31] The Human Ranger starts laughing and squeezes his butt "squishy" she comments
[2012/07/09 00:31] The Raven gasps indignantly, "I've buns of steel!"
[2012/07/09 00:31] The Demon "...Molten steel it appears."
[2012/07/09 00:32] The Human Ranger shakes her head "nay, they're quite soft really, nice and smackable!" leaning up on her toes to emphasize the last word near his ear
[2012/07/09 00:32] The Raven: Oh... oh... okay... I'm neutral in the war or any conflicts between the lands... but that shit just ain't cool. Draw your weapon, sir, we fight for the honor of my ass.
[2012/07/09 00:33] The Raven tries to sound impressive even while The Human Ranger makes sultry whisper noises in his ear
[2012/07/09 00:33] The Demon laughs quietly before pointing at The Human Ranger. "I will not fight, but I elect her as my Champion to fight in my stead."
[2012/07/09 00:34] The Human Ranger looks around Raven at The Demon then asks "did he insult your ass?"
[2012/07/09 00:35] The Raven hollars, "the honor of my ass must be satisfied!" He then rounds on The Human Ranger, wrapping his arms around her, "but the rest of me is appeased with a Human Ranger-champion. Come, Hops, let us away with her and do naughty things."
[2012/07/09 00:36] The Human Ranger was about ready to draw her bow and arrest The Demon for ass insulting and panty raiding...but then was caught up in Raven's embrace
[2012/07/09 00:37] Hops loses the silent composure, grinning at Seth, as he clasps his hands together, "Oh, lets! What a grand idea , Raven. "
[2012/07/09 00:37] The Raven bends at the waist and attempts to sling Bunny over his shoulder, staggering and quiet easy to unbalance
[2012/07/09 00:38] The Human Ranger lands with an 'ooomph' over his shoulder, eyes a bit wide before she bursts into giggles "you better not drop me!"
[2012/07/09 00:39] The Raven: I may just yet drop you, but I promise to be really sad if I do. Where to, Hops!? We need not a soft bed to do naughty things to The Human Ranger... perhaps a quiet place though, so no one rescues her
The Wayward Raven
[23:16] The Raven slams
a fist to the table and loudly orders another ale, following the order with a
belch. "Hops! I like this place. I think I shall write poem about it.
What's it called again?"
[23:21] Hops blinks
slowly, then jumps as if startled, in a delayed fashion. He stares up at the
ceiling, then sharply to the side, " Who said that? Did you say that?
" He asks, eyes wide behind the blindfold, " Oh! It's called... The
Wayward Raven Roadhouse. "
[23:21] The Raven gets
up on the table and strikes a majestic pose, weaving slightly from all the
drink he's consumed. With a hand dramatically extended, fingers poised as if
gripping a ball of flame, or a skull, he begins to recite a rythmic poem:
[23:21] The Raven:
Down by the Wayward
Raven
while sitting by the sea
I think I've found a haven
but that could just be me
The Wayward Raven Roadhouse
it's like it was made for me
but surely not for such a louse
That could just never be.
[23:23] The Raven takes
a clumsy bow and goes to step off the table a moment later opening his eyes to
stare up at the ceiling, "Hops!? Why are those shelves empty?"
[23:27] The Raven glares
over his shoulder at the Wayward Raven Roadhouse, "they didn't have to
throw us out! I was jes fine... an how was I suppose to know that wadn't no
bathroom?"
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Hops Scrapbook!
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| The Human Ranger! ( Who had cookies...) |
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| The Human Ranger again! |
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| Hops, The Human Ranger, Nightmare & The Raven! |
Would You Like Pixie Legs With That?
[2012/06/30 20:22] The Human Ranger waits til the females leave then hops down off the roof to look at those remaining. she would address the prince "not of Uhre?" asking about those that just left
[2012/06/30 20:23] Nightmare grins at The Raven, and looks up at The Human Ranger, "No not ours, we have people like The Raven training in these parts, and we're not about to jepodize that."
[2012/06/30 20:24] The Raven clears his throat, "uh, your Grace... the surfacers have taken to calling me the Raven during my trading excusions."
[2012/06/30 20:24] The Human Ranger looks pointedly at The Raven "training for what? are you the one that seeks (the awesome) for instruction?"
[2012/06/30 20:25] The Raven ignores the human as he's addressing a prince of his realm
[2012/06/30 20:25] Hops counts the cobblestones under his boots, blinking his eyes repeatedly
[2012/06/30 20:26] Nightmare Chuckles, and adresses The Raven, "The Raven? thats an odd name for a bard, have your song already brought a famine amongts your fellow bards?" he pokes a little fun at The Raven, than ask, "How are they treating you?"
[2012/06/30 20:27] The Human Ranger clicks her tongue "my my...another drow that is rude to females" she steps closer to him with a smile "is it because I lack your ebony skintone?"
[2012/06/30 20:28] Hops 's brows knit together as the female's boots come into view,obscuring part of his view of the cobblestones he's counting down the row. He cants his head to the side slowly, trying to see past her legs.
[2012/06/30 20:28] The Raven clenches his jaw as the Prince still holds his attention, he remains focused on the higher standing drow Prince, "they do, your grace. The name I think has more to do with my trade and curiosity than my song." He points at the human, "do you wish me to answer her questions?"
[2012/06/30 20:29] Nightmare Shrugs at that, "Answer or not, as you see fit, your (awesome) now, so your wit is probably a beteer weapons them most swords."
[2012/06/30 20:30] The Raven chuckles, "well they hardly hand out a bag of wits at the gates of the college or I'm sure more of (drow city) would be lined up there." He turns to the human, "yes, I'm that drow. Pardon my rudeness, ussta Jallil, this drow is a Prince and it does not suit me to ignore royalty for one of the rangers of another royal."
[2012/06/30 20:30] Nightmare nods head to Hops, remembering hm from that one time in (Drow city), "Good to see you again." he says softly to him
[2012/06/30 20:32] Hops looks up from the stones, turning to nod his head to Nightmare, " Do you fare well today?"
[2012/06/30 20:32] The Human Ranger 's nose twitches "well you're standing in front of ranger hall, the prince has little power here" arches her brow and looks between them, eyes finally falling on Hops and his counting "what is wrong with that one? a large child perhaps?"
[2012/06/30 20:33] The Raven lifts his chin at him, "he is MY Prince, my lady... and his power is exerted over me regardless of where I stand." He looks at Hops, "this is Hops, he's... touched."
[2012/06/30 20:33] Nightmare nods to Hops, "Well enough, i had seen that (Some lady) got home safely here, and decided to poke around the forest over there for herbs." he points to sentinel dreams
[2012/06/30 20:34] The Human Ranger waves her hand dismissively at his explanation then steps closer, blue eyes locked on the 'touched' one "he is adorable....would you like a cookie Hops?" she pulls one out of her pack and offers it to him
[2012/06/30 20:35] The Raven holds out a hand to keep the human from getting too close to Hops, "uh,... I wouldn't do that if I were you."
[2012/06/30 20:35] Hops looks around when Nightmare points, but from where he stands, he sees nothing. He blinks once, canting his head to the side as he stares side long at Nightmare a moment. Then sharply turns his head towards the human when she gets closer, " Cookie? What's a cookie? " Staring down at the thing she offers, peering at it as he leans forward," What is it?! " He asks, voice still soft, but his tone growing more excited.
[2012/06/30 20:36] The Raven sighs as Hops starts to get excited and just steps around the other male to the Prince, urging Nightmare to step back
[2012/06/30 20:36] The Human Ranger sidesteps The Raven's hand and again offers the cookie "it is a sweet treat of sorts, my favorite and I hardly ever share with anyone...take it.."
[2012/06/30 20:37] Nightmare catches The Ravens hand signal and moves back next to him
[2012/06/30 20:38] Hops stares at the cookie in her hand, lowering his face to look at it more closely before lifting his head to look up at the human, then back down at the cookie again. He draws his hands together, twining his fingers as he holds them slightly to the side before whispering, " What goes into it? Pixies?! "
[2012/06/30 20:39] The Raven uses his hands to make some complicated gestures to Nightmare
[2012/06/30 20:39] The Human Ranger shakes her head, the human clearly fascinated by this one...unusual considering him to be drow "nay, no pixies...lots of sugar, dried grapes, honey, flour, etc. etc. Have you really never had a cookie before?"
[2012/06/30 20:40] Nightmare nods understanding to The Raven's finger talk.
[2012/06/30 20:41] Hops slowly tilts his head again, obviously staring up at the human's face through the blindfold. He watches in silence, before turning his face as if to give the other two drow a sidelong glance, lifting hand to shield his mouth as he unsuccessfully whispers to the human without lowering his voice, " I am not given treats. I get beatings! " Widening his eyes behind the blindfold, brows raising just over the edge of the cloth before he quickly snakes the cookie away from the female, clasping it to his chest, " Thank you for the cookie. I give you a treat too and we eat together, ok? You promise? "
[2012/06/30 20:43] The Raven nudges the Prince with an elbow, pressing his lips together to try not to grin, signing once again
[2012/06/30 20:43] The Human Ranger looks shocked at what he said and forces herself to refrain from sneering at the other two nearby. she shakes her head and smiles warmly at him "very well, we can both share then"
[2012/06/30 20:45] Hops nods excitedly once she agrees, still clasping the cookie delicately in one hand while he reaches into his pocket with the other, drawing out a small dried, jerky looking thing. Upon closer inspection, one would be able to tell that it were a dried pixie leg. He holds it out towards the human gleefully, waiting for her to take it from him. " These are my favorite! Now we can both have treats! "
[2012/06/30 20:45] Nightmare nods to The Raven, schooling his expression to one of utter boerdom.
[2012/06/30 20:47] The Human Ranger giggles lightly at his mannerisms and excitement "how very sweet of you Hops" without giving the piece of jerky too much of a look she takes a small bite, starts to chew and then waves her hand forward urging him to try the cookie as well "quite good, hmm some kind of special seasoning in this"
[2012/06/30 20:48] The Raven can't help it, he bursts into laughter
[2012/06/30 20:49] Hops eagerly nibbles the cookie while the human chews on the pixie jerky, nodding his head as he savors the sweet treat. " Yes! Very special seasonings as you can only find them in the fairy forests. " He points ecstatically towards the cookie with his other hand before dusting some crumbs from his mouth, " Very good treat! "
[2012/06/30 20:49] Nightmare snickers at first, which turns into chuckling, and then soft laughters.
[2012/06/30 20:51] The Human Ranger looks oddly over at the other two as she finishes off the jerky in two more bites. the crunching of the tiny bone could be heard as she chewed which she thought was strange for jerky to have bones but shrugged it off. wiping hands off on her skirt she reaches back into her pouch and pulls out a few more cookies to hand them to Hops then looks over at the others "not a hair on his head better be touched for this" narrowing her eyes
[2012/06/30 20:52] The Raven speaks through laughter, "I assure you, ussta Jallil, neither of us will be beating him."
[2012/06/30 20:53] Nightmare contunues to snort in laughter, "ohh....i ...won;t...hurt...him....for......that..." he geats out between laghing snorts
[2012/06/30 20:55] Hops takes the cookies, eyes widening again as he lets out a soft squealing sound that trails off into silence gradually. He tucks the cookies away, hoarding them quickly to put into the pouch at his back. The half-eaten cookie goes into storage too and he reaches out in an attempt to clasp the female's hand with both of his own. " Thank you! You're so kind. What is your name? "
[2012/06/30 20:56] The Human Ranger 's nose twitches "what the hell is wrong with both of you?" watching as they continued through bales of laughter and picking the bits of stuck meat from between her teeth with her nails, the other hand swept up in the drow's grasp "my name is Bunny" smiling over at him
[2012/06/30 20:57] The Raven shakes his head, "nothing... nothing... just... have you ever had pixie legs before?"
[2012/06/30 20:57] Hops holds the female's hand between his as the two drow laugh, turning his head to blink at them before looking back towards her. " (Human Ranger)! Like the meat? " Looking her over, then glancing pointedly at her head, " Why do your people name you after meat? "
[2012/06/30 20:58] Nightmare turns around to The Raven, clasping his shoulder for support as he howls in silent laughter...
[2012/06/30 21:00] The Human Ranger giggles "more after the living creature. was a name given by my uncles because i reminded them of the creature" she slowly turns to look at the other two "pixie legs? of course not!" then her face begins to pale a little as she starts to realize. "no, no, no...that wasn't..." turning a light shade of palish green now "oh gods please tell me it wasn't.."
[2012/06/30 21:01] The Raven almost collapses, leaning heavily on the Prince, "HAHA... yes, yes it was."
[2012/06/30 21:02] Hops turns his attention back to Bunny, blinking at her when she starts to look sick. He steps in a little closer then, speaking in a quiet voice, " Are you alright (Human Ranger)? You look like you're sick! We need to find you a cleric! " Grasping her hand still, looking from side to side, " We need to notify your Uncles! Where are they? What are their names? What do they look like? " His last few words picking up speed as he speaks, the pitch higher as he whips his head from side to side, looking about them as if the men would magically appear, his hair lashing through the air behind him as he turns to and fro.
[2012/06/30 21:03] Nightmare finally gathers himself up, looking at hops and then The Raven, speaking in drow.
[2012/06/30 21:04] Nightmare: Classic. Absolutely vithin classic.
[2012/06/30 21:04] The Human Ranger looks absolutely horrified and as if she would vomit. quickly grabbing her flask of whiskey she takes a swig, swishes it in her mouth, gargles with it loudly and then spits it out to the side...which happened to be in Nightmare and The Raven's direction. She takes a few gulps of the liquid, the warm fire burning her throat nicely and making her feel cleansed....she was determined not to vomit in front of them.
[2012/06/30 21:05] The Raven backs up quickly but not quickly enough, hissing in frustration when he gets a mixture of whiskey and human saliva on his sandals
[2012/06/30 21:06] Hops blinks rapidly when she spits the whiskey towards the drow, leaning sideways towards her as he says, " I do not think they like to be showered with spit. " Watching The Raven storm off, he skitters a little closer to the female, "I think he will give beatings! "
[2012/06/30 21:07] The Raven growls, his mouth contorted into a sneer of rage under the demonic mask. "Watch yourself, human." He storms off behind Nightmare toward the brewers area.
[2012/06/30 20:23] Nightmare grins at The Raven, and looks up at The Human Ranger, "No not ours, we have people like The Raven training in these parts, and we're not about to jepodize that."
[2012/06/30 20:24] The Raven clears his throat, "uh, your Grace... the surfacers have taken to calling me the Raven during my trading excusions."
[2012/06/30 20:24] The Human Ranger looks pointedly at The Raven "training for what? are you the one that seeks (the awesome) for instruction?"
[2012/06/30 20:25] The Raven ignores the human as he's addressing a prince of his realm
[2012/06/30 20:25] Hops counts the cobblestones under his boots, blinking his eyes repeatedly
[2012/06/30 20:26] Nightmare Chuckles, and adresses The Raven, "The Raven? thats an odd name for a bard, have your song already brought a famine amongts your fellow bards?" he pokes a little fun at The Raven, than ask, "How are they treating you?"
[2012/06/30 20:27] The Human Ranger clicks her tongue "my my...another drow that is rude to females" she steps closer to him with a smile "is it because I lack your ebony skintone?"
[2012/06/30 20:28] Hops 's brows knit together as the female's boots come into view,obscuring part of his view of the cobblestones he's counting down the row. He cants his head to the side slowly, trying to see past her legs.
[2012/06/30 20:28] The Raven clenches his jaw as the Prince still holds his attention, he remains focused on the higher standing drow Prince, "they do, your grace. The name I think has more to do with my trade and curiosity than my song." He points at the human, "do you wish me to answer her questions?"
[2012/06/30 20:29] Nightmare Shrugs at that, "Answer or not, as you see fit, your (awesome) now, so your wit is probably a beteer weapons them most swords."
[2012/06/30 20:30] The Raven chuckles, "well they hardly hand out a bag of wits at the gates of the college or I'm sure more of (drow city) would be lined up there." He turns to the human, "yes, I'm that drow. Pardon my rudeness, ussta Jallil, this drow is a Prince and it does not suit me to ignore royalty for one of the rangers of another royal."
[2012/06/30 20:30] Nightmare nods head to Hops, remembering hm from that one time in (Drow city), "Good to see you again." he says softly to him
[2012/06/30 20:32] Hops looks up from the stones, turning to nod his head to Nightmare, " Do you fare well today?"
[2012/06/30 20:32] The Human Ranger 's nose twitches "well you're standing in front of ranger hall, the prince has little power here" arches her brow and looks between them, eyes finally falling on Hops and his counting "what is wrong with that one? a large child perhaps?"
[2012/06/30 20:33] The Raven lifts his chin at him, "he is MY Prince, my lady... and his power is exerted over me regardless of where I stand." He looks at Hops, "this is Hops, he's... touched."
[2012/06/30 20:33] Nightmare nods to Hops, "Well enough, i had seen that (Some lady) got home safely here, and decided to poke around the forest over there for herbs." he points to sentinel dreams
[2012/06/30 20:34] The Human Ranger waves her hand dismissively at his explanation then steps closer, blue eyes locked on the 'touched' one "he is adorable....would you like a cookie Hops?" she pulls one out of her pack and offers it to him
[2012/06/30 20:35] The Raven holds out a hand to keep the human from getting too close to Hops, "uh,... I wouldn't do that if I were you."
[2012/06/30 20:35] Hops looks around when Nightmare points, but from where he stands, he sees nothing. He blinks once, canting his head to the side as he stares side long at Nightmare a moment. Then sharply turns his head towards the human when she gets closer, " Cookie? What's a cookie? " Staring down at the thing she offers, peering at it as he leans forward," What is it?! " He asks, voice still soft, but his tone growing more excited.
[2012/06/30 20:36] The Raven sighs as Hops starts to get excited and just steps around the other male to the Prince, urging Nightmare to step back
[2012/06/30 20:36] The Human Ranger sidesteps The Raven's hand and again offers the cookie "it is a sweet treat of sorts, my favorite and I hardly ever share with anyone...take it.."
[2012/06/30 20:37] Nightmare catches The Ravens hand signal and moves back next to him
[2012/06/30 20:38] Hops stares at the cookie in her hand, lowering his face to look at it more closely before lifting his head to look up at the human, then back down at the cookie again. He draws his hands together, twining his fingers as he holds them slightly to the side before whispering, " What goes into it? Pixies?! "
[2012/06/30 20:39] The Raven uses his hands to make some complicated gestures to Nightmare
[2012/06/30 20:39] The Human Ranger shakes her head, the human clearly fascinated by this one...unusual considering him to be drow "nay, no pixies...lots of sugar, dried grapes, honey, flour, etc. etc. Have you really never had a cookie before?"
[2012/06/30 20:40] Nightmare nods understanding to The Raven's finger talk.
[2012/06/30 20:41] Hops slowly tilts his head again, obviously staring up at the human's face through the blindfold. He watches in silence, before turning his face as if to give the other two drow a sidelong glance, lifting hand to shield his mouth as he unsuccessfully whispers to the human without lowering his voice, " I am not given treats. I get beatings! " Widening his eyes behind the blindfold, brows raising just over the edge of the cloth before he quickly snakes the cookie away from the female, clasping it to his chest, " Thank you for the cookie. I give you a treat too and we eat together, ok? You promise? "
[2012/06/30 20:43] The Raven nudges the Prince with an elbow, pressing his lips together to try not to grin, signing once again
[2012/06/30 20:43] The Human Ranger looks shocked at what he said and forces herself to refrain from sneering at the other two nearby. she shakes her head and smiles warmly at him "very well, we can both share then"
[2012/06/30 20:45] Hops nods excitedly once she agrees, still clasping the cookie delicately in one hand while he reaches into his pocket with the other, drawing out a small dried, jerky looking thing. Upon closer inspection, one would be able to tell that it were a dried pixie leg. He holds it out towards the human gleefully, waiting for her to take it from him. " These are my favorite! Now we can both have treats! "
[2012/06/30 20:45] Nightmare nods to The Raven, schooling his expression to one of utter boerdom.
[2012/06/30 20:47] The Human Ranger giggles lightly at his mannerisms and excitement "how very sweet of you Hops" without giving the piece of jerky too much of a look she takes a small bite, starts to chew and then waves her hand forward urging him to try the cookie as well "quite good, hmm some kind of special seasoning in this"
[2012/06/30 20:48] The Raven can't help it, he bursts into laughter
[2012/06/30 20:49] Hops eagerly nibbles the cookie while the human chews on the pixie jerky, nodding his head as he savors the sweet treat. " Yes! Very special seasonings as you can only find them in the fairy forests. " He points ecstatically towards the cookie with his other hand before dusting some crumbs from his mouth, " Very good treat! "
[2012/06/30 20:49] Nightmare snickers at first, which turns into chuckling, and then soft laughters.
[2012/06/30 20:51] The Human Ranger looks oddly over at the other two as she finishes off the jerky in two more bites. the crunching of the tiny bone could be heard as she chewed which she thought was strange for jerky to have bones but shrugged it off. wiping hands off on her skirt she reaches back into her pouch and pulls out a few more cookies to hand them to Hops then looks over at the others "not a hair on his head better be touched for this" narrowing her eyes
[2012/06/30 20:52] The Raven speaks through laughter, "I assure you, ussta Jallil, neither of us will be beating him."
[2012/06/30 20:53] Nightmare contunues to snort in laughter, "ohh....i ...won;t...hurt...him....for......that..." he geats out between laghing snorts
[2012/06/30 20:55] Hops takes the cookies, eyes widening again as he lets out a soft squealing sound that trails off into silence gradually. He tucks the cookies away, hoarding them quickly to put into the pouch at his back. The half-eaten cookie goes into storage too and he reaches out in an attempt to clasp the female's hand with both of his own. " Thank you! You're so kind. What is your name? "
[2012/06/30 20:56] The Human Ranger 's nose twitches "what the hell is wrong with both of you?" watching as they continued through bales of laughter and picking the bits of stuck meat from between her teeth with her nails, the other hand swept up in the drow's grasp "my name is Bunny" smiling over at him
[2012/06/30 20:57] The Raven shakes his head, "nothing... nothing... just... have you ever had pixie legs before?"
[2012/06/30 20:57] Hops holds the female's hand between his as the two drow laugh, turning his head to blink at them before looking back towards her. " (Human Ranger)! Like the meat? " Looking her over, then glancing pointedly at her head, " Why do your people name you after meat? "
[2012/06/30 20:58] Nightmare turns around to The Raven, clasping his shoulder for support as he howls in silent laughter...
[2012/06/30 21:00] The Human Ranger giggles "more after the living creature. was a name given by my uncles because i reminded them of the creature" she slowly turns to look at the other two "pixie legs? of course not!" then her face begins to pale a little as she starts to realize. "no, no, no...that wasn't..." turning a light shade of palish green now "oh gods please tell me it wasn't.."
[2012/06/30 21:01] The Raven almost collapses, leaning heavily on the Prince, "HAHA... yes, yes it was."
[2012/06/30 21:02] Hops turns his attention back to Bunny, blinking at her when she starts to look sick. He steps in a little closer then, speaking in a quiet voice, " Are you alright (Human Ranger)? You look like you're sick! We need to find you a cleric! " Grasping her hand still, looking from side to side, " We need to notify your Uncles! Where are they? What are their names? What do they look like? " His last few words picking up speed as he speaks, the pitch higher as he whips his head from side to side, looking about them as if the men would magically appear, his hair lashing through the air behind him as he turns to and fro.
[2012/06/30 21:03] Nightmare finally gathers himself up, looking at hops and then The Raven, speaking in drow.
[2012/06/30 21:04] Nightmare: Classic. Absolutely vithin classic.
[2012/06/30 21:04] The Human Ranger looks absolutely horrified and as if she would vomit. quickly grabbing her flask of whiskey she takes a swig, swishes it in her mouth, gargles with it loudly and then spits it out to the side...which happened to be in Nightmare and The Raven's direction. She takes a few gulps of the liquid, the warm fire burning her throat nicely and making her feel cleansed....she was determined not to vomit in front of them.
[2012/06/30 21:05] The Raven backs up quickly but not quickly enough, hissing in frustration when he gets a mixture of whiskey and human saliva on his sandals
[2012/06/30 21:06] Hops blinks rapidly when she spits the whiskey towards the drow, leaning sideways towards her as he says, " I do not think they like to be showered with spit. " Watching The Raven storm off, he skitters a little closer to the female, "I think he will give beatings! "
[2012/06/30 21:07] The Raven growls, his mouth contorted into a sneer of rage under the demonic mask. "Watch yourself, human." He storms off behind Nightmare toward the brewers area.
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