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Post by redcoat on Nov 24, 2023 22:45:23 GMT -5
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Post by opius on Nov 25, 2023 11:25:17 GMT -5
Jinn clapped the back of his neck and looked about, not quite hemming and hawing but clearly not entirely content. "Well I'm trying to get my ducks in a row, yannow? It's been a busy morning an' I got more in me than punchin' ghosts- I wanna see what else can get done before it's too dark to get around."
He looked skyward again. "This weather, those goons, Amrik- I can't help but shake the feelin' that if I stop movin' the other boot's gonna drop. I wanna make the most of my time I guess- do a thing or make plans to do a thing."
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Post by Kyt on Nov 29, 2023 1:55:46 GMT -5
Rey was just finishing wiping up when she heard voices again. She heaved a sigh under her breath, ready to steel herself to deal with the talkative others again. But the voices stayed near the front, and she perked up curiously as Crystal started talking.
Right, the sister. Rey held a mix of curiosity and wariness at the possibility of another Crystal running around. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to find a good hideaway corner as her spot...after they were done talking.
Jinn was so eager to get things done with. Rey wanted them done too, but this whole situation was treacherous. There was a thieves guild involved, which didn't spell anything good, if she'd learned anything in her life.
Well, if anything, she was going to have to make sure this bunch didn't blunder themselves into a dark alley stabbing. Only 'cause they'd be after her next for association, of course.
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Post by uberwulfx on Nov 29, 2023 9:27:49 GMT -5
"Aww, man." Crystal reached up and patted Jinn's shoulder. "I'll make sure to let you know when I'm heading over, in case you want to come with me. You kind of have to remember that I'm a but used to dealing with ghouls and monsters, so I'll be alright enough if I go alone, but if the boots gonna drop, I'll be happy with you or Rey in step with me."
That said, she knew Raziel would much appreciate not being stuck beside Jinn. Even now, Crystal had subtly shifted so beefcake and blade had a body buffer between.
"But as I said, she's safe, and is used to me being gone for periods at a time. I don't wager that a few hours or one more night isn't going to change things. If you're antsy, why not see if Cerys needs help cooking, or go claim and clean a room?"
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Post by Ancelas on Nov 29, 2023 20:39:11 GMT -5
It took a surprisingly long time for Victor to return, the sounds of locks turning announcing his presence before he opened the door. He was red-faced and out of breath, as though he had exerting himself unusually hard.
"Sorry," he huffed, holding up an axe. "I left it... upstairs. Had to run up a few flights. The edge is sharp... should do the trick. I'll check my pantry to see... what I can bring to the dinner. I'll catch up with you all soon."
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Post by CautionCat on Dec 1, 2023 14:33:03 GMT -5
Vincent was soaked, and left out there for some time. When Victor finally returned, he raised his brows at the explanation.
"Oh...Kay.." He blinked a little, and took the axe from him.
"You keep your axe, upstairs? A few flights?" He glanced at the building to judge how tall it was.
"You are a strange man, Victor. But the kids trust you, so..." He raised his brows, and shrugged. "Thank you. You should be glad I enjoy the rain." He nodded his head, and went to head back to the manor. "See you in a bit!"
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Post by redcoat on Dec 3, 2023 8:53:41 GMT -5
Passing again, safe to assume Cerys is just cleaning until someone gets in range to talk/interact with her
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Post by opius on Dec 3, 2023 20:09:59 GMT -5
Jinn nodded and rubbed his nose, breaking eye contact for a moment as if to think and chew on the information. He nodded after a few seconds, "Yeah. Alright, yeah that makes sense. Keep me posted- I'm feelin' like stretchin' my legs, but iunno- maybe just cleanin a room will do me good."
He looked back to her and nodded one more time before making his way back inside. Once there he broke off from Crystal and called out to the kitchen.
"Yo ma, Nick says he might have somethin' to bring but it ain't gonna be for a bit. You need a second set of hands in there?"
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Post by Kyt on Dec 5, 2023 16:14:36 GMT -5
Rey shook her head. That girl was going to get herself killed.
With the conversation over, and not much more to wipe down, Rey took the opportunity to slink off and start searching to claim a room.
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Post by uberwulfx on Dec 6, 2023 10:14:54 GMT -5
Crystal gave Jinn a smile, watching him shift his attentions. She was worried after him, but not particularly for him-- he was a big guy and survived this long without her fretting about him, so she wouldn't start now.
Ah, there you are, introspection.
Standing there near the doorway, the gravity of the last few days started to settle in once more. A cult of blood, a sickness in the city, assassins, orphans, the specter of a hag, and a house haunted no longer-- it all washed through her, draining her energy and making her shoulders sag. Just a few hours and she could collapse, she just had to keep enough energy to make it through dinner.
"...Huh."
In the wake of the energy drain, Crystal felt an incredible wave of... something that made her heartbeat start to race, and her feel flush. She touched her cheek, spreading the moisture that was making her eyes blurry.
"Huh? Wh-what's going on..."
Crystal past Jinn, to and up the stairs. A few seconds later, a fitfully sobbing Crystal placed her back to a slammed door in whichever empty room she could find first.
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Post by Ancelas on Dec 6, 2023 11:23:25 GMT -5
"Ah... ha..." Victor trailed off as Vincent turned to head back to the manor, a brief guilty expression flickering over his face before he shut the door.
The children were fetching food for the feast, the Lucky Hand was cooking and tidying up a formerly haunted mansion that now belonged to them with thoughts turning toward their recent harrowing experience, and their neighbor had begun digging into his pantry to find food to contribute to the meal. It was as good an outcome as anyone could hope for on such a dreary, rain-soaked day.
And that was when the screaming began in the street beyond the manor.
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Post by CautionCat on Dec 9, 2023 11:40:28 GMT -5
Vincent was bringing in wood when the screaming started. He only paused for a moment, before moving to investigate what the commotion was about.
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Post by redcoat on Dec 11, 2023 17:14:41 GMT -5
Cerys looked up at Jinn with a smile. "Always- could you help-" but the request was cut off at the sound of the scream.
It seemed that they weren't done for the day.
Tossing the wet rag back onto the counter, she'd curse in Elvish as she sprinted towards the commotion.
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Post by opius on Dec 11, 2023 18:14:57 GMT -5
Jinn had his work face on, half-grinning and ready to throw down in the fight against domestic dereliction. When the scream was heard and Cerys threw the rag he just lowered his head and sighed. He knew it was too nice of a day out not to have more crap to deal with.
"Fuckin' hell." He chased after Cerys, lagging behind only to grab his pack along the way.
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Post by Kyt on Dec 14, 2023 4:22:59 GMT -5
Crystal ran by before Rey could go much anywhere, leaving the dragonborn confused and blinking at her form. Rey had just barely started up the stairs after her when the scream rang out.
"An' of course they ain't gonna let a scream go unanswered." She grumbled and growled. Torn between going outside after the others and checking on Crystal, she quickly heaved a sigh and went up to find the other girl.
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