Esper Shift: The RPG, Part II

[Cleric of Hell's Brigade]

"A little nervous." She admitted to him as she casually moved a strand of hair from in front of her face. "I didn't realize we'd be sharing the trip with mercenaries."

Edan nodded.

"Yeah, it is kind of odd when you think about what their profession is. Still, if we were attacked for any reason, at least we can assume they know how to fight. Less people to worry about then."

[Ghost]

OOC: Why did the royal guard all look like Daili?

OOC: They didn't. I originally used that picture for Keno, the guy in charge of guarding the twins.

I never actually showed you guys a picture of Daili, nor did I ever describe what he looks like. This was deliberate, to emphasize his role as the kind of faceless guy who sticks to the background but then turns out to be important. Even I don't have a good mental image of him.

BTC:
Laughter bubbled out of Dryden, and he slapped his knee as if to emphasise his amusement, "will the group here be following once we depart, or will their mission take them elsewhere?"

"They are to serve under me as my support," Viir said, "so you will be enjoying our company at least until we reach Tanisa. After that, I guess it depends on wether our paths will differ from yours or not. You are not officially a part of my mission, after all, but we do search for the same things."

[Captain England]

"I suppose."

I grinned.

"We've been sent to a diferent place and time. We have magical weapons and powers. Some monsters have tried to kill us and some people have died in the process. Tell me this isn't your average working week?"

Now I wasn't completly sure, but from her reply it was possible she thought this was all another simulation. Maybe it wouldn't be so crazy after all. Maybe it would even make sense.

"Or maybe the Matrix still has you huh Trinity?"

Yeah. I'll admit it. I've seen movies. Just don't tell anyone. It'd ruin my reputation.

"I wouldn't blame you," she said. "I'm not sure I've advanced all that much in my psychic skills."

OOC. Probably because you missed a few upgrade posts IRL (+2 Physical, +4 Esper Points).

IC.

"Well you've still got me beat. I don't think mine even exist".

It was true. It's not like there was anything physical or tangible to prove anything about my so called ability. Just. Just sometimes. No. No. It's not real. It isn't. Don't even think about it. Don't. Look at her. Don't think about it. Talk to her. She's cute. Keep talking to her.

"Maybe you just need some practise? I know Brett keeps going on about making more of those arm constructs. Galena is leaning new abilities every week. And Tabitha's getting even better at keeping people away from her".

Hell. Where did that come from? Change the subject fast Marlowe. Ask the girl some questions or something.

"Anyway I'd guess your ability will just increase with time. It's to do with altering things isn't it? Must be fun. How long have you had it for? In fact why don't you just tell me a little bit about yourself and we can maybe get to know each other a little better huh? I think that'd be nice"

Paying attention. Asking her to talk about herself. Saying things are nice.

If this doesn't work I really will ask for my money back.

[Tami]

Edan nodded.

"Yeah, it is kind of odd when you think about what their profession is. Still, if we were attacked for any reason, at least we can assume they know how to fight. Less people to worry about then."

"You think we'll really be attacked? I hope not. I'm already starting to enjoy this voyage." Galena smiled.

[Yun Lao]

"It means you're all 'what is that supposed to mean?'," Dryden said, burning Noburo with the glare of a Queen's Guard drill sargeant as he quoted him, then leaned back and tilted his head to the side as his tone shifted to polite inquiry, "when you're trying to say 'what is that supposed to mean?'."

spoilers:

...what?

end of spoilers

"...what?"

Noburo had no clue on what Dryden meant, none the less how to respond. In order to counter this sudden rush of confusion, he simply turned away from the other, staring down at the water in silence.

[FalconX2000]

OOC: They didn't. I originally used that picture for Keno, the guy in charge of guarding the twins.

I never actually showed you guys a picture of Daili, nor did I ever describe what he looks like. This was deliberate, to emphasize his role as the kind of faceless guy who sticks to the background but then turns out to be important. Even I don't have a good mental image of him.



"They are to serve under me as my support," Viir said, "so you will be enjoying our company at least until we reach Tanisa. After that, I guess it depends on wether our paths will differ from yours or not. You are not officially a part of my mission, after all, but we do search for the same things."

"And what precisely is your mission?"

[Ghost]

"And what precisely is your mission?"

"To find the source of the haku, of course," Viir said. "And, if possible, investigate what has become of our dear Princess Marisol. You were at the meeting two days ago, you should know that."

[Guy1]

While Brett trained, one of the Pilgrims was watching her, thoughtfully chewing on a long, slender tobacco pipe.

"Mind your edge alignment," he commented. "Those orikan weapons are sure sharp as hell, but that won't help you if the blade just bounces off a Rowan helmet 'cause you botched your cut."

"Edge Alignment? Hmmm, come on, I could swear I learned this at the intitute....." She looked at her sword then closed her eyes and listened as she swung it again. She could here a whoosh. "Mmmm" Brett looked at the sword again and fixed how she was holding it. She swung again. She could hear a high pitched whistling sound, like taut string held in the wind. "Oh yeah, that's more like it." Brett started again, her swings more focused now. "Thanks Mister!"

[Radical]

I grinned.

"We've been sent to a diferent place and time. We have magical weapons and powers. Some monsters have tried to kill us and some people have died in the process. Tell me this isn't your average working week?"

Now I wasn't completly sure, but from her reply it was possible she thought this was all another simulation. Maybe it wouldn't be so crazy after all. Maybe it would even make sense.

"Or maybe the Matrix still has you huh Trinity?"

Yeah. I'll admit it. I've seen movies. Just don't tell anyone. It'd ruin my reputation.

"Huh?" Alkhemi asked. She wasn't a movie person.

OOC: I thought we started from some fantasy Earth like Pokemon or One Piece, where they don't even have movies.

OOC. Probably because you missed a few upgrade posts IRL (+2 Physical, +4 Esper Points).


IC.

"Well you've still got me beat. I don't think mine even exist".

It was true. It's not like there was anything physical or tangible to prove anything about my so called ability. Just. Just sometimes. No. No. It's not real. It isn't. Don't even think about it. Don't. Look at her. Don't think about it. Talk to her. She's cute. Keep talking to her.

"Maybe you just need some practise? I know Brett keeps going on about making more of those arm constructs. Galena is leaning new abilities every week. And Tabitha's getting even better at keeping people away from her".

OOC: Oh, OK.

IC: "I'll talk to one of them, then," said Alkhemi. "Which one do you recommend?"

Hell. Where did that come from? Change the subject fast Marlowe. Ask the girl some questions or something.

"Anyway I'd guess your ability will just increase with time. It's to do with altering things isn't it? Must be fun. How long have you had it for? In fact why don't you just tell me a little bit about yourself and we can maybe get to know each other a little better huh? I think that'd be nice"

Paying attention. Asking her to talk about herself. Saying things are nice.

If this doesn't work I really will ask for my money back.

"I can mold stuff into new shapes by moving the molecules around," Alkhemi explained. "However, I can't actually alter the atomic composition; for example, I can't turn lead into gold, the fact that my name sounds like 'alchemy' notwithstanding." She smiled at this bit of self-deprecation.

[FalconX2000]

"To find the source of the haku, of course," Viir said. "And, if possible, investigate what has become of our dear Princess Marisol. You were at the meeting two days ago, you should know that."

Dryden shrugged, "I only knew that as our mission. For that I understand the use of the pilgrims, but what else are you bringing to bear? I hardly imagine overseeing a single squad of them to be an optimal use of your time. You're too well known and too valuable to operate as an incognito agent. Will a battalion be awaiting you in Tanisa?"

[Eternal Torment]

Walking back to the deck, Tabitha started practicing again. Eyes forward, watch the enemy carefully, don't let it land a clean strike.... Her fists and feet would take care of the rest.

And if I can beat them with that, then I will certainly triumph if I used my power.

[Ptrvc]

Joseph stopped put away the chunk of flint, finished with his work for now.

He took out his whip and began to practice with it.

Because of the danger associated with lashing out with an orikan whip, he could only really aim in one direction, sending the end of the whip to crack out above the river with each lash.

[Boukinator]

Walking back to the deck, Tabitha started practicing again. Eyes forward, watch the enemy carefully, don't let it land a clean strike.... Her fists and feet would take care of the rest.

And if I can beat them with that, then I will certainly triumph if I used my power.

Demian still seated on his barrel looked over to Tabitha shadowboxing and smirked before he said

"Ya know Tabitha, if you keep working so hard you're gonna make me look lazy in front of our new friends."

[Eternal Torment]

Demian still seated on his barrel looked over to Tabitha shadowboxing and smirked before he said

"Ya know Tabitha, if you keep working so hard you're gonna make me look lazy in front of our new friends."

"I'd enjoy seeing your humiliation. Those who don't actively work towards having what it takes to succeed and lack a good reason for it should trampled by those who do put in the effort." Tabitha continued to punch at her imaginary opponent.

[Boukinator]

"I'd enjoy seeing your humiliation. Those who don't actively work towards having what it takes to succeed and lack a good reason for it should trampled by those who do put in the effort." Tabitha continued to punch at her imaginary opponent.

Demian got off of his barrel and began walking towards Tabitha.

"Well you know Tabitha, all of this punching into the air thing is a real buzz kill. It harshens my mellow ya know."

Keeping a respectable distance from Tabitha, Demian yawns and sits down again.

"All work and no play makes jack a dull boy and all that"