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Post by Coriolis on Apr 19, 2012 20:10:52 GMT
*"Low and gentle my Mother taught me, this is how we dance. Low and gentle my father taught me, this is how we dance. Silent feet with a destiny to meet, in the darkness and shadows amongst the gloom.
The slighted work of the wronged..."*
*He could see the door still very slightly ajar. The shadows of a person crouched down almost as if praying. An appropriate scene some may think. It was time to test if the gods were listening.*
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Post by Leytan on Apr 27, 2012 23:31:29 GMT
*Leytan had rolled his eyes upon hearing what was going on where Isabel was. He had turned to Aaron and shrugged appolageticaly and quickly darted away to try and find Isabel and company*
*He had however not got very far mabey only a few corridoors away before an odd sickly sensation had started to overwhelm him. It was like a cross between a bad hangover and sea sickness.*
*His movment slowed and he slumped against a neer by wall as his sence of balance deserted him.*
"Urrk."
*He wretched trying to fight the feeling of nausher that now wash over him*
"I must have got the strenth of the mixture to wine wrong."
*He said his words slurring. His hands found the hip flask from whish he had already taken two swings that day. He flipped the top and took a wiff and very neerly vomited as a result.*
"Note to self lower mixture to 5% sapp and incress the ammount of wines and spices."
*He looked ahead but all he could see was a blurr of colours*
"I've overdosed again...."
*He manged to slurre before his body slumped downwards to the floor. He wasn't out cold but he was unbale to react fully to the world around him...at least untill the effects of what ever it was he had been drinking had worn off.*
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Post by Daenary's Shar on May 13, 2012 20:00:46 GMT
Aaron remained perched by the side of the bed as he observed the female's recovery further. Colour returned to the white cheeks and finally the blue hue to her lips bagen to fade away, He could see now that icicles had began to melt within the strands of the dark hair , they would soon soak the pillow beneath her head but he dared not yet move her any more than he deemed essential.
After a mere minute more he rose to his feet and moved away from the still form. His gaze discreetly nearing the door before he turned away from it. He moved towards the second bed and settled himself upon the edge of it. Waiting for the moment the door opened either with a calm push or a crazed throw.
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Post by Coriolis on May 17, 2012 20:24:26 GMT
* He got neither. Just the slightest "clink!" that would ensure the cold room door never locked again. The door creaking slowly open as if under it's own power.*
*Silence...*
*Then a quarterstaff flew out of the ether like a blunt tipped Javelin. It's intended destination about an inch behind Aarons throat.*
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Post by Young Grimwold on Jun 16, 2012 13:05:25 GMT
[ModNote: Another month passes silently among the Winterian snowdrifts... The Fire & Ice stories on Surrounds have always felt like something of a closed set; but if it's only an NPC reaction that is needed to get this thread moving again, then I will gladly post one. Just let me know. I would be willing too to post on behalf of Lady Mercury, who has far exceeded her own timeframe for returning to the forum. I would also point out that there are still participants in this thread who will not reply to polite messages from me. That is not a situation with which I am at ease, to put it mildly.]
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Post by Daenary's Shar on Jun 16, 2012 20:05:18 GMT
((OOC: I was politely waiting for others to post first, Lady Mercury and Leytan before posting again as Aaron and had informed Coriolis as such as I did not wish to leave them behind but seen as it looks as though the absense is going to be longer on both parts than they planned I shall continue posting as Aaron. In regards to posting as Lady Mercury that I do not mind personally, though dislike it having to be done to get things flowing.))
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Post by Daenary's Shar on Jun 16, 2012 20:17:24 GMT
* He got neither. Just the slightest "clink!" that would ensure the cold room door never locked again. The door creaking slowly open as if under it's own power.* *Silence...* *Then a quarterstaff flew out of the ether like a blunt tipped Javelin. It's intended destination about an inch behind Aarons throat.*
Aaron
*Despite Aaron's age, displayed clearly by the salt and pepper hair and the lines thad decorated his eyes, his reaction may have been surprisingly fast. He seemingly for a moment may have been caught by the point. His body being seemingly flung back and his eyes closed albeit briefly.
One leg kicked out in the estimated direction of the attacking figure as he slid from the bed with surprising ease.
With the door opened and the magics not long waned from Rhiannon's system, the return of such affected her within moments. She began to gasp for breath, small shallow gulps, indicating that she could not breath properly. Icy pain ripped through her and even though she was unconscious a small,painfilled feline mewl came from her raw throat. Sounding all the worse for the gruffy tone that seemed to be woven through the cry. *
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Post by Young Grimwold on Jun 20, 2012 17:59:41 GMT
[ModNote: Welcome back. ((OOC: I was politely waiting for others to post first ... before posting again as Aaron and had informed Coriolis as such I had no idea of that: no one had told me. Some on this forum don't seem to have a problem keeping me informed, but with others I am less certain. I cannot be everyone's cup of tea (which wouldn't be hygienic for a start), and all I can say as a general point to all members is that if you find yourself uncomfortable communicating with me then maybe participating on a website which I oversee is not the right thing for you. Nor is it ideal for me. As I said in an email to a number of members at the beginning of the year (to which only one replied), I deserve to be in the loop, however pompous that may sound. ((OOC: I was politely waiting for others to post first, Lady Mercury and Leytan ... as I did not wish to leave them behind but seen as it looks as though the absense is going to be longer on both parts than they planned I shall continue posting as Aaron. I don't know how much politeness Leytan is owed, and I'm not aware of any particular plan behind his current absence. Although he didn't announce it, I notice that he has made an edit to his most recent post that has essentially put the character out of action until he reactivates himself. As for Lady M, under the circumstances, I'm confident that she will understand if the plot moves forward without her input. My primary concern here is Coriolis: my whole involvement in this thread stems from wanting to see him provided with RP opportunity. As his friend, I'm sure you appreciate that too. In regards to posting as Lady Mercury that I do not mind personally, though dislike it having to be done to get things flowing.)) I wouldn't claim that it's ideal. But before now, several members have been happy for me to take charge of their characters in their absences, including Lady M (for another of her characters), and it has been a success on each occasion. If proves unnecessary, so much the better, but I will leave the idea on the table. Thank you for the Aaron (and Midnight) post.]
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Post by Daenary's Shar on Jun 23, 2012 13:40:13 GMT
[ModNote: Welcome back. ((OOC: I was politely waiting for others to post first ... before posting again as Aaron and had informed Coriolis as such I had no idea of that: no one had told me. Some on this forum don't seem to have a problem keeping me informed, but with others I am less certain. I cannot be everyone's cup of tea (which wouldn't be hygienic for a start), and all I can say as a general point to all members is that if you find yourself uncomfortable communicating with me then maybe participating on a website which I oversee is not the right thing for you. Nor is it ideal for me. As I said in an email to a number of members at the beginning of the year (to which only one replied), I deserve to be in the loop, however pompous that may sound. I don't know how much politeness Leytan is owed, and I'm not aware of any particular plan behind his current absence. Although he didn't announce it, I notice that he has made an edit to his most recent post that has essentially put the character out of action until he reactivates himself. As for Lady M, under the circumstances, I'm confident that she will understand if the plot moves forward without her input. My primary concern here is Coriolis: my whole involvement in this thread stems from wanting to see him provided with RP opportunity. As his friend, I'm sure you appreciate that too. In regards to posting as Lady Mercury that I do not mind personally, though dislike it having to be done to get things flowing.)) I wouldn't claim that it's ideal. But before now, several members have been happy for me to take charge of their characters in their absences, including Lady M (for another of her characters), and it has been a success on each occasion. If proves unnecessary, so much the better, but I will leave the idea on the table. Thank you for the Aaron (and Midnight) post.] ((OOC: Thank you for the welcome back.)) I shall take this point by point and hopefully it shall be clear if a little out of order. In regards to any e-mail sent, if one was sent to myself then I have not received it and I am sorry that , that has not been received. I would suggest perhaps as a idea seen as some do not check their emails daily. If there is various forms of contacting them that you have at hand (the messages here, face book etc) that any thing may be sent that way. Especially if you are aware they are more frequently on those websites. Hopefully that would cover a missed email or one that as often happens fades into the internet ether. The way I keep others in the loop is one I am used to and may take time to change but I shall take your words into consideration. If that habit is too hard to break then perhaps for myself, yourself and others here it would be best I moved on. In regards to Leytan I am not sure what is wrong there. I have tried various ways of contacting him including text messages and received nothing in return. Last I had heard June was going to be when he felt he was going to be able to return to the forums and start roleplaying again. For Lady Mercury that decision comes down to you in the end. I will go with what ever decision you make upon that. Though hopefully we will not have to come to such and Lady Mercury shall return shortly. Oh I can appreciate that certainly though we are both stuck in the same predicament at the moment. We had started off with five players and that has seemingly dwindled down to two. Now the two can not carry on the story alone (especially with the planning that has gone into the story and what was to come.) . He is not the only one left waiting for movement from others. Like yourself though I can not make them reply to messages sent, or nudges to post here. I can only apologize for taking my time for my characters, not others and as said (to my knowledge) Coriolis was fine with waiting for a post to the story, unless he expressed a problem he had not with myself. If that was the case then there (like yourself) little I can do without being told. You are welcome in regards to the post. Edited to add: Update to Leytan's absense. surrounds.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=out&thread=301&page=11
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Post by Young Grimwold on Jul 19, 2012 17:30:58 GMT
[ModNote: So, neither Leytan nor Lady Mercury has returned as anticipated, and neither has replied to my more recent messages, nor sent me any messages proactively for some time. I don't want to keep chasing members under these circumstances, nor take control of their characters. It's an upsetting situation, frankly.
That said, I still have a duty and a desire to provide roleplay for active members. So if any of this thread's active members wish me to at any time, I will come up with a way to transplant your character to an active thread elsewhere on Surrounds. It might be contrived (my ideas have been called 'cop-outish' on this forum in the past, somewhat ungratefully), and will of course leave loose ends behind, but would at least give your character something to do.
Other than that, I intend to leave this thread alone now. I'm sorry I couldn't stop the rot from setting in.]
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Post by Lady Mercury on Jul 26, 2012 16:28:28 GMT
(OOC: I'm back, and I'm really sorry it's taken so long for me to come back I'm pretty much back full time now, with the exception of the end of August, when I'm attending Frightfest ) *Unaware of what was happening at the bottom of the stairs, Lady Mercury steadied herself as the nausea slowly passed.* "I hate warping," she muttered to herself, "It's hard to make sure all the vital organs are back in the right place..." *As she stood upright, she felt the connection between herself and Leytan sever as he collapsed, his last thoughts before he fell came through, "I've overdosed again....". This sent a sharp wave of pain crashing through her, causing her to cry out his name and double up in pain* "Leytan?! What the hell have you done!" She gasped, all thoughts of stealth banished from her mind as she rocked forward slightly to try to ease the shock of the severance*
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Post by Leytan on Aug 1, 2012 23:21:32 GMT
(OOC: Major appolagise for the long absance caotic times at work due to staffing issues ment that my June & July were taken up with work matters (re paperwork ect) that I would not have had to deal with normaly. I should be back now semi reguly till last two weeks of August..and then I'm not sure depends on what Hours I go back to at work, my employment is kind of up in the air at the moment.)
*Leytan could feel his mental conection with Lady Mercury sever his mind...the part that was still able to comprehend what was happning forut to restablish it*
"I'm sor...Sorr....sorry Isabel....I'v.....I.....the habbit came back."
*he said mentaly before the waves of confusion and blackness washed over him again. when it pased again he sent anothe rmental mesaage unware if any were getting through.*
"I'm....the north passageway.....help...me."
*The waves hit him again only this time more server and fully and he again slipped into the semi comatosed sate unable to interact or react to the world around him or to think clearly*
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Post by Lady Mercury on Aug 18, 2012 16:44:00 GMT
*Lady Mercury grimaced in pain as parts of Leytan's words came through the interrupted mind link. Wincing, she broke the link, then took a moment to steady herself, then glanced down the stairs to the cold room they had recent;y vacated*
"Right, north passageway via a room where I'm next to useless" she muttered to herself. "Here's hoping there's someone who can point me in the right direction after this!"
*With that, Lady Mercury moved rapidly down the stairs to where she presumed Coriolis and Midnight were, stopping dead at the sight that greeted her when she got there*
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Post by Leytan on Aug 19, 2012 13:00:43 GMT
*Leytan was slumped against the wall of the corridoor. unable to move and only just bearly still concious. He looked up, a great effot to just raise his head a few inches. His eyes were flickering between being dull & lifeless and an un-natural brightness. He smiled weakly at Lady Mercury and then his head flee forward and he slumped even further to the ground.*
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Post by Coriolis on Sept 10, 2012 17:35:03 GMT
*Inside the cold room itself there "stood" a whirling mass of conflicts. A white Tiger moulded around a stooped man made of glass one second and random chunks of flesh the next.*
*Coriolis moved uncharacteristically slowly. His steps measured, his eyes never resting on a single spot, searching every nook and cranny they could fall upon. His own voice screaming in his head to just grab hold of his step-sister and once again run for the hills as they had done barely a few minutes before. Kaylo, his old mentor, yelling at him from beyond the grave to work as he was trained. Care, attention, vigilance, readiness...*
*A cerebral "Mexican standoff" as the precious seconds ticked down...*
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