[20:08] [Day: Tuesday, Time: Unknown] [20:08] *** Kirby is now known as Kaene [20:10] ( PING? ) [20:10] ( Eh? ) [20:10] ( PONG! ) [20:10] ( What's the setting? ) [20:10] [After recieving their punishments, Kaene led the MC back to the waiting room. As it turns out, Norii had just woken from being KO, and knowing Dom wouldn't let her leave without being judged, Kaene started leading Norii to the courtroom. And for whatever reason, Calvin and Shigeru tagged along] [20:10] [Session Start] [20:10] Uh... wha...? [20:11] What's going on? [20:11] * Shigeru taps his walking stick in front of him. He is, oddly enough, not wearing his glasses. "You're going to be judged, like the rest of us." [20:11] * Calvin signs, [20:12] ( Your screwed sister. ) [20:12] (Not as screwed as me!) [20:12] ( True. ) [20:12] ...judged? Wha'for? [20:12] ( Sore wa... ) [20:12] * Kaene leads the group through Heaven. It looks like a standard office building, except made out of white clouds. Entirely. [20:12] * Shigeru shrugs. "Sins." [20:12] Breaking into that guy's appartment, among other things. [20:13] * Norii ponders her... *ahem* collection. [20:13] ( She's gonna get turned into a tentacle demon for a week? ) [20:13] * Kaene shrugs. "I'd have just let the mortal police handle it, personally. But Dom does love his job." [20:13] ( Wai! ) [20:14] ( Nah. She'll turn into a guy. ) [20:14] For... breaking into Naka-sensei's apartment? I don't get it. [20:15] * Kaene looks, by the way, younger than anyone in MC. She's dressed in black with a dark green mantle, and white shoulder-length hair. She'd be bishonen if she was male. Oh yeah, and she has a giant key, twice her size. [20:15] Where are we, anyway? [20:15] Well, it's not just that... That's just the most immediate concern. You know, because Tom found you. [20:15] * Calvin scows. [20:15] ( scowls, even. ) [20:16] Heaven, of course. One of them, anyhow. [20:16] We're dead? [20:16] No. [20:16] If you were, everything wouldn't look so freaky. [20:16] Well, at least not as much... [20:16] *** Calculus is on IRC [20:17] ...well, I suppose that's a good thing. [20:17] * Shigeru sighs in frustration and reaches out with his mind. Just tracing, to feel who's there. [20:17] *** Calculus has left IRC [20:17] ( Says you. Now hurry and go get judged. ) [20:17] * Kaene leads the group back to the courtroom, where inside Dom sits in his judge's chair. Flaming sword in one hand, scales in the other, completely covered with a red-brown robe. [20:17] Neat sword. [20:18] ( Is he cute? ) [20:18] ( You can't tell. He's completely covered by the robe. ) [20:18] ( His face is just a pool of darkness ) [20:18] * Shigeru continues tapping his way forward, to the puffy clouds from last time, and takes a seat. [20:19] Yo, Dommie, here's the other one. [20:19] *** KirbyII is now known as Dom [20:19] ( then I suppose I don't hit on him. ) [20:19] (It's probably a bad idea, anyway.) [20:19] ( Hit on Dom! ) [20:19] Ah, the final sin- er, suspect. [20:20] * Shigeru shakes his head at that. [20:20] ... [20:20] [Everyone make a soul roll +3] [20:20] 2d6+3 [20:20] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6+3) and gets 6. [20:20] 2d6+3 [20:20] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Norii (2d6+3) and gets 8. [20:20] 2d6+3 [20:20] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6+3) and gets 5, "That's a critical success, don't think this means I like you." [20:21] *** Calculus is on IRC [20:21] *** Calculus has left IRC [20:21] [Calvin is totally unaffected by Dom's preseance. So's Shigeru, probably because he can't see Dom. Norii, however, is rather intimidated] [20:21] 2d6+3 [20:21] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (2d6+3) and gets 5, "That's a critical success, don't think this means I like you." [20:21] ( Made it! ) [20:21] ( Oh yeah, he's 12 feet tall. :P ) [20:21] (... so NOW, he starts dishing out crit successes? ) [20:21] ( ... You did that just to torment me. You evil bastard! ) [20:21] ( I still say Dicesuke is broken. ) [20:21] ( ;_; ) [20:22] [Eoi manages to keep from falling off the edge of the world] [20:22] * Shigeru concentrates on Calvin. ~Hey, I'm opening a link so we can talk, as far as that goes. Anything different from last time?~ [20:22] ( Same here... ) [20:22] ( Eoi couldn't even be there. ) [20:22] ( Brett: You said everyone. ) [20:22] (Ha. It's not like Dom can do much worse than he threatened to do last time. :P) [20:22] O_o [20:22] * Dom pulls out a long scroll, looks it over, and nods. [20:22] ( How would you like to be a female sumo wrestler, Shig? :P ) [20:22] (He'd think he deserves it! ^^) [20:23] * Calvin [THINKS] at Shigeru. ~Out of my head, Mindtwister. Don't think that being in heaven will save you.~ [20:23] Norii Sugiyama, step forward. [20:23] * Norii timidly moves a couple of inches ahead. [20:23] * Shigeru stares straight ahead. ~Nothing can save me. But have it your way.~ [20:24] ( Well damn, now I have to think of another one of these things @__@ ) [20:24] ( ...what have you been doing all week? ) [20:24] Norii Sugiyama, you are charged with... A lot of things. How do you plead? [20:25] ( Read the last log @_@ ) [20:25] (Har.) [20:25] ( And all week I was planning for the bit that comes AFTER you get judged ) [20:25] I can hardly say, without knowing what exactly I am charged with. [20:26] ( ... ) [20:26] ( Norii, don't upset the happy fun Demonic-looking Angel. ) [20:26] I am sure I have done things wrong, just as I am sure that mostly I have tried to do the right thing. [20:27] Shall I begin with a list, then? [20:27] * Norii nods, frightened. [20:28] * Dom begins citing various sins, major or minor, that Norii might have committed throughout her life, including breaking into the apartment. [20:29] I ask again, how do you plead? [20:30] Did I do these things? Yes, so I suppose I am guilty. I wish I could understand why you consider some of them to be sins. [20:31] Definitions of what a sin is is not my department. [20:31] I think Joe's in charge of that one. [20:32] * Dom looks at the scroll again. "Where shall I begin?" [20:32] * Norii would insult the judge-guy about now for lack of depth, were she not so intimidated. [20:32] *** Kimiko has quit IRC (Ping timeout ) [20:33] ( Just like the rest of MC :) ) [20:33] *** Kimiko has joined #BESM [20:33] *** Daisuke sets mode: +o Kimiko [20:34] I suppose first I shall ask you about your ability to astrally project yourself. [20:34] ( I wish I hadn't missed that role. I have a nice impassioned speech I could give about punishment without reason. ) [20:34] ( Heh ) [20:34] ( roll ) [20:34] ( Dom'd fight it, you can be sure :P ) [20:36] * Norii is waiting for the question. [20:36] You've been using your ability for some time now to "get ahead" of normal mortals, correct? [20:36] I have been using the ability to make money, yes. [20:37] *** NovaNotHere has quit IRC (Quit: ) [20:37] ( ... How? ) [20:37] ( There are ways ) [20:37] * Shigeru raises an eyebrow, but doesn't react beyond that. [20:37] (There are always ways.) [20:37] Why do you believe you should use it in such a manner? [20:38] After all, not everyone is born with such a gift. [20:39] I guess I never thought about it. I want money, and it is a tool that I use for that purpose. Just like I use it to study, and search for my missing friends, and many other things. [20:39] ( Blargh. Where is everyone? X.x ) [20:39] ( I'm here ) [20:39] (Sitting. On a puffy cloud.) [20:39] ( I mean the people who aren't :P ) [20:39] ( I'm right here. ) [20:39] ( It's not their scene? ) [20:39] (Oh, Yu's eating. :P) [20:39] ( We're just waiting for this to finish. ) [20:40] ( I'm sitting here bored. ) [20:41] * Dom nods, looks at the scroll, and continues. "You have a rather largel collection of... disturbing videos. Why? [20:41] * Norii blushes. [20:41] *** Demtoa has joined #BESM [20:41] Um... [20:41] *** Daisuke sets mode: +o Demtoa [20:41] I find them entertaining. I suppose that is weird, or strange... [20:42] *** Kimiko has quit IRC (Ping timeout ) [20:42] If I really wanted to analyze myself, I would say that I'm compensating for my lack of real courage in sexual situations. [20:43] O_O [20:43] ( Oh. I thought it was snuff videos ) [20:43] * Calvin turns red. [20:43] ( Dem: your name is misspelled. ) [20:43] Very well. Now, about the apartment... [20:43] * Shigeru blinks. Then blinks again. "The hell?" he murmurs. [20:43] ( No, it's basic naughty tentacles. ) [20:43] *** Demtoa is now known as Demota [20:43] Explain your justification to me. [20:44] * Norii shrugs. [20:44] Is that your answer? [20:44] It was Nakamura-sensei's apartment, and he had gone missing at a very critical moment. [20:45] I had begun to distrust him. I know he wasn't telling us everything he knew. [20:46] * Shigeru bows his head, tracing his fingers over Nakamura's laptop case. [20:46] So, yes, I very much wanted to find him, or find some information that could help us, or what he was hiding. [20:46] I see... [20:46] Things had become so bad, that I was willing to do things that were illegal and dangerous. [20:47] I don't know Miyu very well, but I wanted, more than anything, to help her. [20:47] ( Damn. Already an hour gone. ) [20:47] And I suppose I got caught up in the adventure of it too. [20:47] *** YuBGon is now known as Yu-Mei [20:48] I see. [20:48] *** Yu-Mei is now known as Chelsea [20:48] * Dom holds the scale up. "My judgement is this:" [20:49] ( The scale is a judgement? ) [20:49] ( I can't lift that!!! ) [20:50] While your actions are distasteful and your intrests... disturbing, you are not guilty of any serious crime, and as such I shall leave you without punishment. But I want you to think about what you did. [20:50] ( @_@ ) [20:51] ( ... Wow. Norii got off lucky. ) [20:51] * Shigeru smiles and stands. [20:51] (She also didn't do anything particularly nasty. :P) [20:51] Yes, sir. May I ask a theological question? [20:51] ( ... So we spent an hour letting Norii get off innocent. Well damn. *snaps his fingers* ) [20:51] You may, but it may not be in my place to answer it. [20:51] ( Calvin didn't either. Unless running away counts ) [20:52] ( Hitting a cop with a crowbar counts, Dem. ) [20:52] ( I clubbed one of the cops. ) [20:52] ( Ah ) [20:52] I... [20:52] I guess the basic issue is... [20:52] * Kaene yawns and twirls her gigantic key around a bit. [20:53] * Norii is too frightened/relieved to formulate the sentence properly. [20:53] Never mind, sir. I'm sorry. [20:53] Very well. [20:53] Kaene, escort them back to their world. [20:54] Yeah yeah. [20:54] * Kaene turns towards the MC. "Shall we?" [20:54] * Calvin nods. [20:54] * Shigeru shrugs. "Someone lead me out?" [20:54] * Norii looks confused, but takes Shiggy's hand. [20:54] (Loudest thought, Norii.) [20:55] * Shigeru smiles slightly. "I'm completely blind. It's my punishment." [20:55] * Kaene leads everyone out. [20:55] * Norii blinkblinks, and tries not to faint. [20:56] * Calvin says nothing as he leaves. As usual. [20:56] * Shigeru holds onto her hand steadily, tapping the walking stick in front of him. "It should be much worse, so don't feel sorry for me." [20:56] *** Tris-chan has joined #besm [20:56] Hiiii! [20:56] Eh. It's only for a week. You got off lucky. [20:57] *** Daisuke sets mode: +o Tris-chan [20:57] * Shigeru snickers. [20:57] ( Did we already start? ) [20:57] Exactly. Should be much worse. [20:57] *** Tris-chan is now known as Vicki [20:57] (Yes, but get into character. :P) [20:57] ( Yeah. Was doing Norii's judgement. ) [20:57] ( Pausing for Calvin's sake ) [20:58] *** Calvin has quit IRC (Quit: SWScript v3.0 has arrived. The Force is strong with this one... http://www.outer-rim.net/swscript/ ) [20:58] ( Are you ever going to show up before 10 EST? ) [20:58] ( I thought that was when we were starting! ) [20:59] *** Dicesuke has quit IRC (Quit: this is a bot's life ) [20:59] ( Was supposed to be 8:30 ) [20:59] ( O_o ) [20:59] ( But my roommate held me up, so we started at 9 ) [20:59] ( Only needed Norii for the first 1/2 anyhow. ) [20:59] ( Nobody tells me these things.... ) [20:59] ( I did :P ) [20:59] (Sometimes, Vicki, you need to look at the channel topic.) [20:59] ( It was in the topic bar, too. ) [20:59] ( Did not ^^ ) [20:59] ( Halloween Mystery Club Special, Vicki. ^_^; ) [20:59] ( YOu asked about it yesterday ) [21:00] *** Dom is now known as Kirby [21:00] ( Dangit. I wanna get to this stuff I got planned. Get back here, Calvin! X.x ) [21:00] ( Look, I'm sorry. Jeez. ) [21:01] *** Darkheart has joined #besm [21:01] ( (I'm not mad or anything, I just wonder if we can make these things work better. ) [21:02] ( Calvin's got 4 minutes. ) [21:02] *** NinjaDebugger has joined #BESM [21:02] ( ... Blah ) [21:02] *** NinjaDebugger is now known as Calvin [21:02] [Unpause] [21:02] ( Sorry, _really_ needed to reboot. ) [21:03] *** Daisuke sets mode: +o Calvin [21:03] * Kaene leads the group back to the waiting room, where Chelsea and Vicki are. [21:03] ( Dice will be back in a minute. It was only 2 minutes, please forgive me. ;_; ) [21:03] ( And Hikaru, but he doesn't need to be mentioned. ) [21:03] I'm....human. I'm HUMAN! [21:03] I don't WANNA be human! [21:03] * Shigeru almost jumps. "Oh. Hi, Vicki." [21:04] * Chelsea looks up. "How'd it go?" [21:04] ( Lookit poor Eoi. He's over -----> Here wondering where the hell you people are. ) [21:04] Eh. It coulda been worse. Ya know, it's not all that often he does this "once a week" thing. [21:04] * Vicki stares off into space mumbling "I'm human....I'm human...." [21:04] Anyhow, ready to go back? [21:04] *** Dicesuke has joined #BESM [21:04] * Shigeru smiles bitterly. "It's just delaying what's gonna happen eventually, Kaene. Not that I'm complaining." [21:04] Sure. [21:05] I take it the judge-guy really did a number on you guys? [21:05] * Chelsea shrugs. "Sure." [21:05] Eh, well, ya never know. [21:05] * Chelsea stands. "You could say that, Norii." [21:05] *** Darkheart is now known as DH-FPAing [21:05] ( Oh yeah. A GM DID use something I casually mentioned. ^^: ) [21:05] Sometimes you can be surprised by what life throws at you. I mean, look at me, I got a job in Heaven. [21:05] Anyhow... [21:05] . [21:06] * Kaene takes the giant key and "unlocks" a big dark portal in the center of the room. "In ya go!" [21:06] ( Off to hel.. I mean Earth. Yes, that's right.. ) [21:06] ...I have to be human for a week...;_; [21:06] You'll see me in a week or so. [21:06] * Calvin squeezes Vicki's shoulder. [21:06] Deal, Vicki. [21:07] * Chelsea walks through the portal. [21:07] I can think of a lot worse. *looks at Shigeru* [21:07] * Calvin steps through. [21:07] * Shigeru nods in Kaene's general direction. "Sure." [21:07] * Vicki steps through the portal. [21:07] * Norii pulls Shigeru along. [21:07] * Shigeru is pulled along! [21:07] Later. [21:08] [The portal deposits you in the MC room. According to the clock, it's 7:50] [21:08] ... [21:08] ( How much time passed? ) [21:08] * Shigeru taps the floor. "No clouds." [21:08] ( AM? ) [21:08] ( PM ) [21:08] ( roll a d6, Eoi ) [21:09] *** Kaene is now known as Kirby2 [21:09] d6 [21:09] We're at the club room. [21:09] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (d6) and gets 1. [21:09] Really? Nice of them. [21:10] [Kimiko walks in at 7:54.] [21:10] * Shigeru leans his walking stick against his side and checks the laptop cases with his free hand. He grabs Nakamura's and moves it off of his shoulder. [21:10] ... [21:10] * Chelsea turns around and embraces Shigeru tightly. "Thanks, Shig." [21:10] Kimiko [21:10] Before I forget, can someone else take care of looking through this thing? I would, but... well. [21:10] ... [21:10] *** Demota is now known as Kimiko [21:10] ( Damn thingy. ) [21:10] Hi guys. [21:11] What's up? [21:11] I'll take it, Shiggy. [21:11] * Eoi waves. [21:11] * Kimiko walks in. Or something. [21:11] * Shigeru blinks. (Loudest thought, Chelsea?) [21:11] Sure. I'll he.. never mind. [21:11] ( Demota. ) [21:11] ( You talkies. I walkies. ) [21:11] So, what did you guys do all day? [21:11] ( Dem is Kimiko? ) [21:11] ...... [21:11] ( Yeah. Gives him something to do for a bit. ) [21:11] * Calvin signs, [21:11] Well, we almost killed some people and went to heaven and got punished for it. [21:11] * Shigeru snickers and hands the laptop to Norii. [21:12] ... I do not know how to interpret that. [21:12] ( RIght. Right. Sorry. ) [21:12] Literally, Eoi, literally. [21:12] Hi guys! [21:12] Ah. Sounds like you had some er.. fun then. [21:12] * Shigeru laughs quietly. "Welcome, Chelsea. I think." [21:12] * Calvin signs, [21:12] * Shigeru doesn't have his glasses on. [21:12] ~Thanks for deciding not to let yourself be killed by that celestial prick.~ [21:13] * Chelsea looks at Calvin. "I lost my magic. And my cash." [21:13] Well. That sucks. [21:13] I'm a girl and I've got a vampire in my head. [21:13] Could be worse. [21:13] I'm still trying to figure out which of those is more annoying. [21:13] Well.. is the punishment permanent? [21:13] * Calvin signs, <...no.> [21:13] * Shigeru shakes his head. [21:13] Not all of it. [21:14] Well. There is a plus. [21:14] How long ya cursed for? [21:14] A week, is it? [21:14] Just a week. I think my cash is the only thing permanently taken. But I can get more, so it's not so bad. [21:14] Geez. Just a week? [21:14] * Shigeru chuckles. "Yeah. Though I'm *supposed* to be permanently dead." [21:14] ( Nah. Just dead for a week :P ) [21:14] That's not too bad at all. Well, I hope you guys had a fun time in heaven. Have any luck finding Mr. Nakamura? [21:15] ( Ghost! ) [21:15] ... [21:15] Funny thing about that, Eoi. [21:15] * Norii looks over at Vicki. "See, it could be worse. You could have little miss vampire in your head permanently." [21:15] ... Don't tell me you almost killed Mr. Nakamura. [21:15] * Eoi gives Norii a look of pure anguish. [21:15] Please don't say that. [21:15] No, but I almost killed someone who was living in what was supposed to be Nakamura's apartment. [21:16] It's CREEPY having someone in my head. And I'm sick of being a girl. [21:16] What *did* happen after that woman clocked me? [21:16] Well, why did you do that? [21:16] Hey! [21:16] * Kimiko makes Eoi fall down [21:16] Because he shot me point blank with a shotgun. I was kinda' put out by that. [21:16] The police showed. And then an angel showed. *shrugs* [21:16] ... [21:16] * Eoi stands back up. [21:16] ( I though Kimiko promised NOT TO DO THAT. ) [21:16] You okay? [21:17] So, the police are working with angels now. [21:17] I mean, I can't say I was too surprised to wake up in heaven... but this way? I mean, what the hell? [21:17] Fair enough. [21:17] ( ... well, Bret totld me to do somthing. ^^; ) [21:17] Yeah. [21:17] ( Couldn't think of anything ) [21:17] She *point* has gotten a bit more playful as of late. It's getting me angry. [21:17] [The phone rings] [21:17] Well...maybe when we go back to heaven you can get her out. [21:18] * Eoi answers the phone. [21:18] Hello? [21:18] That had better be Nakamura. [21:18] ( It's Dom. He decided to give you guys a few more punishments. ) [21:19] Yes? [21:19] ( You may eat nothing but CHEESE for the next week. ) [21:19] ( NOOOOOOOOOOOO! ) [21:19] ( Behold the power of cheese. ) [21:19] * Shigeru sighs and squeezes Norii's hand. ~Do you still want to have that talk?~ he thinks to her. [21:19] (Wai! CHEESE!) [21:19] Alright... [21:19] ( Do it, and Dicesuke gives nothing but crits out for as long as the punishment lasts. Behold the power of cheese. ) [21:20] ... [21:20] Maybe. I didn't really find anything I could use, and you're not in any shape to hack. But we could talk. [21:20] * Eoi hangs up the phone. [21:20] Well. That was a fun cryptic phone call. [21:21] This person says they have something we want. We have something they want. [21:21] * Shigeru nods. ~I *can* hack. It'd just be tricky. Can't do it by myself.~ [21:21] Weird... [21:21] * Chelsea looks over to Norii and Shigeru and raises an eyebrow. [21:21] We have to meet them tomorrow on Ganryu island. 8:00 A.M. [21:21] Cripes. What do we have left? [21:21] * Shigeru doesn't notice, for some reason. :P [21:21] ... [21:21] I'm guessing one of us. [21:21] * Calvin signs, [21:21] Ganryu Island? [21:22] Unless someone has a magical item they forgot to tell us about. [21:22] * Eoi nods. [21:22] ( Which is where...? ) [21:22] ( Somewhere in Japan :P ) [21:22] ( Sore wa.... Ask the GM. ) [21:22] Well. Should we go? [21:22] ( I'm gonna say... Not far from Tokyo. You can get there in an hour or two. ) [21:23] ( Japan's smaller than CA, after all. ) [21:23] There was nothing beyond that? [21:23] * Chelsea shrugs. "Sure, why not. Not like things could get much worse from here." [21:23] ( Heh ) [21:23] We all have some kind of curse, but Norii over there. Mine isn't so bad, but each of you guys got weakened a bit. [21:23] Nope. [21:23] That's pretty much the whole conversation word-for-word. [21:23] ( Hikaru didn't! :P ) [21:23] It sounded like just one guy.. [21:23] * Shigeru frowns slightly. "Damn. There's no caller ID on that phone, is there?" [21:24] This is probably a bad thing by the way. If this isn't some kind of trap, I'll eat a cheese pizza. [21:24] * Calvin walks out the door and dashes off to the dorms. [21:24] Cal? [21:24] ( 'Course not ^_^ ) [21:24] Kimiko: You know better then any of us that one guy could beat the crap out of all of us at full strength. [21:24] What's he doin'? [21:24] He's going to get his stuff. [21:24] *** Yonjuuni has joined #besm [21:24] (Curse you!) [21:24] Hm.. true [21:24] Personally, I say go for it. [21:24] (Hey, Hikaru, we're in the main MC room. :P) [21:24] Didn't you say something weird happaned the last time you guys went out for pizza? [21:24] ( Hey Yon ) [21:24] *** Yonjuuni is now known as Hikaru [21:24] (Sorry I'm late. ) [21:25] ... You happened last time we went for Pizza. [21:25] * Eoi would glare at Kimiko, but that is difficult to do. [21:25] (He could cross his eyes. ^_^) [21:25] ( Heh ) [21:25] * Hikaru peeks his head into the room. [21:25] At this point, I'd say we don't have much to lose. But I think we need to make a backup copy of Nakamura's data, just in case that's what this guy is after. [21:25] Uh... hi. [21:25] Anyway, this guy could be the key to finding Miyu. [21:25] Or Nakamura. [21:25] Hm? Oh. Right. WHatever [21:25] So, I say we go for it. [21:26] * Chelsea nods. "Sounds good to me." [21:26] * Calvin runs back in, carrying his practice blade. [21:26] ( They came from Heaven, Hikaru :P ) [21:26] ( You're probably with them. ) [21:26] ( ...oh. Oops. ) [21:26] * Shigeru nods. "You know the passwords, yeah Norii? I can copy it onto my computer, if we don't mind ripping apart his security system." [21:26] Right. [21:27] ( If I'm supposed to have known what happened, can someone fill me in a bit in /msg? ) [21:27] ( Was he with us last Friday? ) [21:27] Err. Shig. Can you see to do that? [21:27] No. But I can use someone else to see. If they don't mind, anyway. [21:28] C'mon, then. [21:28] Anyway. While you guys do that, Everyone who's going should get ready. We have to be there by 8:00 A.M. [21:28] * Norii grabs Shigeru's hand. [21:28] ... [21:28] When are we going to meet? [21:28] * Chelsea frowns. [21:28] I'd say we meet there around.. 6. [21:28] (Loudest thought, Norii. ^^;) [21:28] There, or here? [21:29] There. [21:29] We need some time to check for traps.. and being early never hurt anyone. [21:29] ~Norii is realizing she doesn't know if she still has her gun on her or not.~ [21:29] Makes sense to me. [21:29] * Norii suddenly pats herself down. [21:30] ( You have only what you brought from the apartment ) [21:30] ( which means what? ) [21:30] ( Chelsea has a dagger. I believe that's it. ) [21:31] Aw, fuck! [21:31] (Norii should have her gun, if she had it when she went to the apartment.) [21:31] ( She didn't. :P ) [21:31] ( I had it drawn, tho. ) [21:31] (Yes. ^^;;) [21:31] ( I had the pistol with me, and drawn. I deliberately didn't use it, but I surely had it on me. ) [21:32] Why the cursing Norii? [21:32] ( Hm. Thought you didn't. ) [21:32] ( Ok, you got it, then. Hardly matters. ) [21:32] Oh! Never mind. [21:32] ( Um, just so I know, who's going to this meeting? ) [21:32] ( Everyone. ) [21:32] ( Who wants to go. ) [21:32] ( Oh. ) [21:32] * Norii pulls her pistol out. "Thought I had lost this." [21:32] Ah. [21:33] So, we'll meet at Ganryu Island at 6 tommorow? [21:33] Sounds like a plan. [21:33] * Hikaru nods. [21:33] ...I need more sleep. But yeah. For sure. [21:33] ( Shall I sliptime, or do you guys wanna do anything before then? ) [21:33] I'm going to need someone to be my eyes for this, unless you don't want me tagging along. [21:33] ( Sliptime is WAI! ) [21:33] ( sliptime. ) [21:33] Don't you worry Shi. We'll watch out for you. [21:33] ( Shiggy and I are off copying Nakamura's system. ) [21:34] ( Anyone making any preparations? ) [21:34] ( Noted. ) [21:34] (Yup. Naka's computer to Shig's computer. Can we just assume that we did that? :P) [21:34] ( Yeah. ) [21:34] ( I just wanna know what you're doing before you get there. ) [21:34] * Shigeru smiles slightly. "Thanks, Eoi." [21:34] * Norii already has her usual kit with her, but she takes it anyway. [21:35] (Norii and Shig *might* have that talk while they're copying. Depends on what you want, GM sir.) [21:35] ( Nah. ) [21:35] You're going to need help tomorrow morning, Shigeru. Want me to sleep on you couch? [21:35] ( Chelsea would prolly go back, get her sword, and load up on throwing knives. And since we have like twelve hours, she might get some sleep, too. :P) [21:35] ( Calvin needs sword, badly! ) [21:35] ( Cal's got his practice blade. ) [21:35] * Shigeru laughs. "You've never seen my room. I don't have a couch." He considers. "Don't have a made second bed, either." [21:35] ( Nine. And yeah, sleep, as possible. ) [21:35] * Kimiko sleeps in Eoi's head. z.z [21:36] ... Why is Kimiko reminding me of Miyu all of a sudden. [21:36] I have a bedroll I can bring. I'll stay with Shig. [21:36] * Eoi shakes his head and goes to get ready. [21:36] * Calvin signs, [21:36] That'll work. [21:36] ( I'm gonna sliptime now. ) [21:36] ( done. ) [21:36] * Shigeru nods, completely missing what Calvin said. "Yeah. Thanks, Chelsea." [21:37] (Wheee!) [21:37] [Day: Wednsday. Time: 6:00 AM] [21:37] No prob. [21:37] [You are all standing on the beach of Ganryu island. It's a very small island. You got here via ferry boat.] [21:37] [It is deserted, so far] [21:37] * Hikaru yawns. [21:37] * Eoi pulls out a Naginata and waits. [21:37] * Norii unpacks some breakfast. [21:37] * Shigeru mutters irritably. "Damn dreams." [21:38] So folks. Ready for a brisk, refreshing hike? [21:38] Ehn. You're in charge of this body. [21:38] * Chelsea yawns. "No kidding." [21:38] * Calvin shoulders his backpack. [21:38] * Eoi smiles broadly, being a morning kind of person. [21:38] * Hikaru stretches. [21:38] * Calvin is turning into a goth, with pale skin and big black circles under his eyes. [21:39] ... [21:39] So, let's be off then! [21:39] Nice look, Cal ^_^ [21:39] * Shigeru rubs at his eyes. "Still, three hours. Not that bad." [21:39] ... [21:39] Geez. What's with Cal? [21:39] * Calvin just sorta looks at Vicki, with bloodshot eyes. [21:39] It looks like he didn't sleep well. [21:39] * Hikaru notices Vicki, then looks away. [21:39] * Chelsea shakes her head. "I don't know how you can live on that little sleep, Shig." [21:39] Who does? Let's get going. [21:40] Don't worry Calvin. I'm sure you'll sleep better once we get Miyu back! [21:40] He misses Miyu. [21:40] Oh. [21:40] * Calvin signs, [21:40] Let's go, huh? [21:40] ... those two a couple or somethign? [21:40] * Calvin signs, [21:40] * Eoi begins marching, humming some bastardized version of "o/~ Hi, ho, hi, ho It's off to work we go.. o/~ [21:40] ( Go where? It's a very small island. ) [21:40] * Shigeru shakes his head. "Don't have much choice, Chelsea." [21:40] ( I donno. To the middle I guess. ) [21:40] ( This guy didn't give us a meeting place. ((_^; ) [21:41] (Who's yanking me along? ^_^) [21:41] ( It's smaller than Gilligan's island :P ) [21:41] * Chelsea helps Shig along. [21:41] ( It'll be easier to find each other. ) [21:41] ( Gilligan's Island was HUGE! ) [21:41] ( Not really. ) [21:41] I mean, there's all sorts of very small islands. [21:41] ( Plus it had coconuts that could be used as radios. ) [21:41] ( ) [21:41] ( anyhow, you could probably walk across it in 5 minutes if there weren't any trees in the way. ) [21:42] * Calvin takes the lead, straining his senses to detect anybody else on the island. [21:42] ( Ah. ) [21:42] The Norii finishes eating, and follows along. [21:42] * Hikaru looks around cautiously, finally awake enough to get paranoid. [21:42] ...You know, I really feel useless.. [21:42] ( bleah ) [21:42] * Vicki follows closely after Hikaru. [21:43] * Shigeru snorts at that, but walks along. [21:43] [Calvin senses nothing] [21:43] * Hikaru follows after everyone, still darting nervous glances around. [21:43] [Neither does Eoi] [21:44] * Norii looks around for ianything interesting. [21:44] [The island is mostly forest in the center, surrounded by the beach.] [21:44] Well. This is a nice place. [21:44] * Chelsea looks around, enjoying the scenery a bit. [21:44] Keep an eye out for a trap. [21:44] ...Remind me to retire here. Nice place. Good beach. [21:44] * Hikaru nods at Eoi's statement. [21:44] * Shigeru just taps his walking stick on the ground, trying to avoid roots and tree stumps and other things that can be quite annoying. [21:44] It'd be GREAT for an oceanfront condo. [21:44] If it doesn't explode during the course of the day, I'll remind you. Actually, I'll be long in my grave by then, you being a kitsune and all. [21:45] Probably. [21:45] You know, unless some happy monster kills you first. [21:46] Anyway. I wonder who this person is, and what he or she wants. [21:46] ...You're kind of pessimistic, aren't you. [21:46] * Calvin signs, [21:46] You can't really blame him, though, can you? None of us are here for our health. [21:46] ( BRB. I need a sweater. ) [21:46] * Chelsea steers Shig along. o/~ [21:46] * Calvin signs, [21:47] ...I guess that means we're all gonna live forever then, huh? ^^ [21:47] ( Wanna bet? :P ) [21:47] [MC scowers the island for traps, and finds nothing.] [21:47] Not really. I'm in a cheery mood today. [21:47] * Hikaru watches Calvin's signing, and makes a mental note to start studying that. [21:47] ( No. ) [21:48] ( I don't take sucker bets. ) [21:48] * Shigeru laughs, long and hard. "Thanks, Vicki. I needed that." [21:48] [Two HIFEOUSLY long hours pass] [21:48] ( and hideously long, too. ) [21:48] * Chelsea yawns some more. [21:48] Wow. Those two hours were hideously long. [21:49] You said it. [21:49] * Shigeru sits on the beach, doodling bad stick figures in the sand. Really bad, since he can't see what he's doing. "Yup." [21:49] Hm... [21:49] Well, if I'm cured, I probably won't live to see Vicki retire either. [21:49] Hifeously long, even. [21:49] * Calvin signs, [21:49] * Chelsea sits on the beach as well, doodling famous masterpieces in the sand. [21:49] * Hikaru fiddles with a stick. [21:49] ... and yes, those two hours were hideously long. [21:49] * Kimiko makes Eoi yawn for emphasis [21:50] Stop that. [21:50] [At 8:00 AM, they return to the beach to find a small boat settled next to theirs. Two men stand next to it. One is in his late fourties and balding, wearing dark glasses and a black trenchcoat, arms folded. The other is a handsome man in his mid-twenties with long hair, wearing a hakama and carrying a katana at his side] [21:50] *** Kirby2 is now known as OldGuy [21:50] * Eoi looks at them and waves. [21:50] *** Kirby is now known as YoungGuy [21:50] Hello there. Are you the ones who called us? [21:50] ... [21:51] * Norii stands relaxed and ready. [21:51] ( He's me! ) [21:51] ( o/~ I'm gonna liiive forever! I'm gonna learn how to fly! o/~) [21:51] * Shigeru scrambles to his feet. "What's going on?" [21:51] You are... The Mystery Club? [21:51] * Hikaru looks up and narrows his eyes at the newcomers. [21:51] Yes sir. [21:51] ... [21:51] * Eoi stares at them. [21:51] ... [21:51] * Chelsea ruffles Shigeru's hair. "Look alive Shig. We have guests." [21:51] Who are you. [21:51] And what do you want. [21:51] (Loudest thought, Chel.) [21:51] ~They're here, Shigeru.~ [21:51] * Calvin watches the men warily, and his hand twitches toward his sword. [21:51] ~wanna borrow my eyes?~ [21:51] ... [21:52] * Eoi clutches his Naginata nervously. [21:52] * OldGuy smirks. "What I want? That's why we're here, right?" [21:52] * Shigeru bites the inside of his lip and nods. Chelsea: ~Yeah. I'll be in and out real quick.~ [21:52] As I said over the phone, we each have something the other wants. [21:52] ~Go ahead.~ [21:52] That's nice. What? [21:52] What exactly, are these things? [21:52] * Shigeru concentrates, seeing through Chelsea's eyes. [21:52] ... [21:53] A few days ago, you lost a comrade, right? [21:53] I can tell you where she is. [21:53] ... l.. Miyu. [21:53] You know where Miyu is? [21:53] ( DAMN, THAT WAS A LONG LAG. >_< ) [21:53] ( Damned lag... ) [21:53] I do. [21:53] ...that would be useful. [21:53] * Shigeru nods. "Interesting." He stops and concentrates on the men instead, trying to get their thoughts and emotions. [21:53] And what do YOU want? [21:53] ... And whaat do we have to do? [21:53] ... [21:53] ~Shigeru!~ [21:53] * Chelsea hums. [21:53] * OldGuy grins at that, and points at Vicki. "My dear, what I want is you." [21:53] Her? [21:54] * Calvin signs, [21:54] What?! [21:54] That's right. [21:54] * Shigeru jerks his head in the direction of that thought. ~Wha?~ [21:54] ... Mind telling us why? [21:54] * Hikaru springs to his feet. [21:54] ~Can you read where they think she is?~ [21:54] Everyone. Might as well tell you. These guys feel very very wrong. [21:54] ~I'll give it a try.~ [21:54] ~Without them knowing, anyway?~ [21:54] Because she is my child. And because I have a use for her. [21:54] ... [21:54] Vicki? [21:54] Uh-oh. [21:54] ...your...child? [21:54] ... [21:54] ~If I'm not blocked, I'm pretty sure it's without their knowledge. One sec. And catch me if I start screaming.~ [21:55] * Shigeru frowns slightly and concentrates on the men. Thoughts/emotions? [21:55] * Hikaru turns and looks at Vicki. "This...is your father?" [21:55] ( .... gah. 3 pages of lag. >_< ) [21:55] * Chelsea licks her lips. [21:55] ~If it's too dangerous, don't. I don't want to lose another friend.~ [21:55] ... I don't think Vicki can help you right now anyway. Sorry. [21:55] ( Vicki? ) [21:56] ( You there or not? ) [21:56] * Shigeru blinks and thinks to the Mystery Club. ~Too strong. Only way for me to see anything from them is through force, and if they can stop me normally...~ [21:57] ( ... ) [21:57] ( Typing, maybe? ) [21:57] ( Well shit. ) [21:59] (Um. May be pinging out.) [22:00] ... [22:00] * Eoi nods. [22:00] * Chelsea nods. "Right." [22:00] * Hikaru glares at the old man. [22:00] ... [22:00] I... [22:00] ~It's okay, Shig.~ [22:00] I....you can't be my father. [22:00] There's no WAY you're my father. [22:00] My father...ran off with some woman. He's not old either. [22:00] ( "No...that's not true! That's impossible!" ) [22:00] * Calvin signs, [22:00] You might try asking your mother who I was. [22:00] ( He's not that old. In his mid fourties :P ) [22:00] (Vicki... I am your father.) [22:00] I DID. [22:00] Then she lies. [22:00] My father is young and ran off with a woman at his work! [22:00] * OldGuy shrugs. "It does not matter." [22:00] * Chelsea rests her arm on Shig's shoulder casually. ~How you holding up, Shig?~ [22:00] Whoever you are... she doesn't want anything to do with you. Right? [22:00] Amusing that she'd try to hide the truth from you. [22:00] But as I said, it does not matter. [22:00] Sorry folks. We'd love to get the hint about Miyu, but Vicki doesn't want to go with you, and you almost reek of evil. [22:00] Information or no, you can have Vicki over your dead body. [22:00] ( ... ) [22:00] ( sign that... ) [22:00] ( CALVIN! You talked! ) [22:00] ( He speaks! ) [22:00] ( ;_; ) [22:00] * OldGuy gives a dry chuckle. [22:00] ( !!! ) [22:00] I thought you'd say that. Which is why I have a proposition. [22:00] (He is HEALED!) [22:00] ... What's the proposition? [22:00] ( There's nothing there to heal, Chel... it's a genetic defect. ) [22:00] ( It's a miracle! ) [22:00] ( Don't do it, Ard! We need you! ;_; ) [22:00] (I'm kidding. :P) [22:00] ( Ard! Fight! Don't let Ping get you! ) [22:00] (Don't leave us, Ard!) [22:00] * Eoi stares at the man, waiting for the details. [22:00] * OldGuy gestures to the man at his side. "This is Kojiro Sasaki." [22:01] ( Fight, Ard! For everlasting connection! ) [22:01] *** YoungGuy is now known as Kojiro [22:01] In 1612 he fought a memorable duel. [22:01] * Vicki looks very subdued. [22:01] (Aww, hell, that was a two minute ping. @_@) [22:01] ... [22:01] (Urk.) [22:01] * Calvin signs, <_THE_ Kojiro?> [22:01] ...wait, he's THAT Kojiro? [22:01] ( Heh. ) [22:01] ( Is the other Musashi Miyamoto? ) [22:01] ... THAT Kojiro? [22:02] * Chelsea raises an eyebrow. [22:02] His opponent was Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi killed Kojiro in a single blow with a wooden sword. [22:02] (.... wow. That was serious ) [22:02] ( Ouch. ) [22:02] ( That hasta hurt. ) [22:02] ( Yeah. ) [22:02] ....Okay, so if he's dead, why is he in front of us? [22:02] ... So what is this guy? A ghost? A reincarnation? [22:02] Funny. That doesn't sound like the sort of thing you get up and walk away from. [22:03] Since that time, Kojiro's spirit has been restless. He is known as little more than "Musashi's rival", and his death was considered... pathetic, by many a warrior. [22:04] * Shigeru 's eyes widen, and he thinks to the Mystery Club. ~The guy, the older looking one, is awfully confident. He *really* wants something... I bet it's Vicki. The younger one... he just wants to get this over with. Doesn't seem very comfortable at all.~ [22:04] *** Calculus is on IRC [22:04] ( YES! YES! Go D'Backs! ) [22:04] * Eoi looks at the Old Guy. [22:04] I brought him back so that he might be able to prove his skill to the world. [22:04] ( Pathetic? No kidding. He got a blue haired floof named after him. :P ) [22:04] So.. you returned him to life. [22:04] *** Daisuke has quit IRC (Local kill by Calculus (ghost) ) [22:04] Not quite. [22:04] ( ...! ) [22:04] .... [22:04] ( Daisuke! ) [22:05] Is that all? [22:05] *** Daisuke has joined #BESM [22:05] ( Calculus finally killed him! ) [22:05] He only wants to prove himself? [22:05] ...what does THAT have to do with anything? [22:05] ... [22:05] I think I know. [22:05] * Calvin signs, [22:05] Calvin's got it. [22:06] What? [22:06] * Eoi looks at the Old Man. [22:06] *sigh* [22:06] * Chelsea is still leaning on Shig. ~So. I take it he doesn't feel like he wants to prove himself?~ [22:06] How many. [22:06] Got what? [22:06] * OldGuy nods. "He wants to duel warriors. The Mystery Club seemed the easiest was to allow him to attain his goal without causing a ruckus." [22:06] All of us at once.. or one at a time? [22:06] * Shigeru smirks. ~Maybe he just doesn't like the idea.~ [22:06] ....Uh-huh. And who is it you want to fight him? [22:06] One on one. A duel. [22:06] *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Daisuke [22:06] ~Dunno. Smells rotten to me. Shucks, I wonder why?~ [22:06] ... [22:07] With whom?\ [22:07] * Shigeru nods. [22:07] ... I'll fight if you want. [22:07] * Calvin signs, [22:07] The rules are simple. If even one of you can defeat Kojiro, I shall tell you where to find your comrade. But if you lose, I'm taking my daughter with me. [22:07] * Calvin signs, [22:07] But.. [22:07] Calvin is right. [22:07] I'm NOT your daughter, you old geezer! [22:07] * Calvin signs, [22:08] * Eoi looks at Calvin. "It's my duty to fight this guy. He's a restless spirit." [22:08] You don't have any proof or anything, old man! [22:08] Vicki: ... Is this ok with you? [22:08] The duel shall last until one duelist either wields or falls. The duel is not necessarily to the death, but accidents may well happen. [22:08] * Hikaru looks steamed. "You're not betting Vicki-san on anything!" [22:08] * Shigeru stares straight ahead. "Vicki's choice." [22:08] ( -w +y ) [22:08] * Chelsea hums. [22:08] Hikaru: So you'd Calvin lose the women he loves? [22:08] ( +let ) [22:08] Give me proof that I'm your kid, and I'll do it. [22:08] * Calvin signs, [22:09] It's up to Vicki. [22:09] If you say so. [22:09] Why should we trust him? Vicki says he's not her father, and you say he's evil! [22:09] * OldGuy tosses a locket at Vicki. [22:09] I can't do much, either way. Up to you, Vick. [22:09] * Vicki blinks. [22:09] The hell is this? [22:09] * Eoi looks at Calvin. "... I'd feel it's my duty.." [22:09] * Vicki opens the locket and looks in. [22:09] * Eoi looks over at Vicki. [22:09] * Calvin signs, [22:09] Arguing with Calvin, Eoi? [22:10] [Inside the locket is a pic of the man and Vicki's mother. Albiet much younger.] [22:10] * Calvin signs, [22:10] .... [22:10] ... He wants to fight. I think it's my duty. [22:10] Mom... [22:10] If one of you fails, another may challenge Kojiro. [22:10] Only one of you needs to win. [22:10] * Vicki closes the locket with a sigh. [22:10] I can't fight, myself. An angel made me human for a week. [22:10] * Shigeru tilts his head to the sky. "What kind of duel?" [22:10] ( Geez. I feel bad for Kojiro ) [22:11] ( A DDR duel! ) [22:11] ( ... say. Is this island the same one Kojiro lost the duel on? ) [22:11] (Mwahaha!) [22:11] ( Yes, I do believe it is. ) [22:11] It does not matter. You may use any resources at your disposal. However, you may not have assistance. [22:11] I... see. [22:11] ....I.. [22:11] I agree to the wager. [22:11] Understood. [22:11] * Eoi looks at Vicki. [22:12] ( Anyone have judge opponent? ) [22:12] ... Alright. She's agreed... [22:12] * Shigeru 'looks' in Kojiro's general direction. "Do *you* want to do this?" [22:12] ( I wish. ) [22:12] ( I wish. Dammit Ninja. ) [22:12] (Even if I did, I couldn't use it. ;P) [22:12] I shall defeat any warrior who accepts my challenge. [22:12] * Calvin steps forward. [22:13] * Shigeru sighs and sits on the ground, holding his head in his hands. [22:13] Good luck, Calvin. [22:13] * Calvin goes into a ready stance, sword undrawn. [22:13] You accept my challenge, then? [22:13] ... Calvin.. Next time, something like this happens, I'm doing it. Good luck. [22:13] * Calvin makes a 'bring it' gesture. [22:13] Go kick his ass Calvin! [22:13] Kick his ass, Cal. [22:13] * Calvin has taken off his glasses, too. [22:13] * Shigeru murmurs, "Do it, Calvin." [22:13] Please win, Calvin-san. [22:13] Don't worry Hikaru. Calvin'll win. [22:13] ( Do keep in mind this is potentially dangerous. :P ) [22:13] (No. Really?) [22:13] ~You can watch through my eyes if you want, Shig. This oughta' be good.~ [22:14] ( You MIGHT die if you happen to go below -20 HP ) [22:14] ( Yeah, I know. ) [22:14] I'd... rather not, Chelsea. Thanks anyway. Just let me know what happens. [22:14] Sure. [22:14] * Vicki wobbles a bit and falls to the ground, still staring at the locket. Opening and closing it. [22:14] ( Just letting ya know, so you don't think I won't kill anyone. Not that you ever shouldn't anyhow. ) [22:14] * Eoi leans on his Naginata and watches the battle with interest. [22:14] Then let us begin. [22:14] * Kojiro said that X.x [22:15] Hey Calvin. Show this Legendary Swordsman who's boss. [22:15] ( Initiative ) [22:15] d6+7 [22:15] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (d6+7) and gets 10. [22:15] * Hikaru looks at Vicki sadly. [22:15] d6+7 [22:15] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (d6+7) and gets 13. [22:15] ( ... I hope this guy is built to do just a one on one duel... ) [22:15] ( Hm. Forgot I did the rolls for NPCs hidden. Oh well :P ) [22:15] ( He's built on 35 CP. ) [22:15] ( I think for this, you should make an exception. ^_^ ) [22:15] ( This is much more personal, for me, at least. ) [22:15] ( Since most of you have defects, that's less than the lot of ya. ) [22:16] ( Ok, I'll do 'em in channel. ) [22:16] ( Might I just opine once more that all rolls ought to be hidden? ) [22:16] ( I'm still debating on whether to do that or not. ) [22:16] ( Just this once, though, I'll bring them in the open. ) [22:16] ( I know I'm in the minority in this group on that issue. ) [22:17] ( Actually, I do that in SMF^2. ) [22:17] * Eoi looks back at Vicki. "Don't worry. You've got me and Calvin, and probably the others. This guy is toast." [22:17] (Never particularly cared, personally. :P) [22:17] ( I don't mind either way ) [22:17] ( Guys, less debating more fighting. ) [22:17] ( I can't stay forever. ) [22:17] * Kojiro draws his blade. "Behold the sword I used in the duel against Musashi, a sword forged by Nagamitsu of Bizen! [22:17] ... [22:17] * Hikaru looks at Eoi. "If you both lose, I'm next." [22:17] And behold my Tsubame-gaeshi style! [22:17] * Kojiro is on Calvin in an instant, slashing at his shoulder. [22:18] 2d6-7 [22:18] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets 5, a CRITICAL FAILURE!!! "God hates you, and so do I." [22:18] * Eoi grins at Hikaru. "Good to hear. This guy IS a legendary swordsman after all." [22:18] ( .... wow. @_@ ) [22:18] ( ... ) [22:18] ( Well. :P ) [22:18] (Go legendary swordsman!) [22:18] ( A legendary Swordsman who crti-failed. ) [22:18] (...BEHOLD! as I CRITICALLY FAIL! 6_~) [22:18] ( So do I take my counterattack anyway? ) [22:18] ( That's always a good thing. ) [22:18] * Kojiro foolishly trips on his way :P [22:18] ( No ) [22:18] ( Calvin is going to smush this guy. Darn. ) [22:18] (That must be how he lost to Musashi. ::nods::) [22:18] ( Go Dicesuke! I take back most of the nasty things I ever said about you! ) [22:18] (Smooth, Kojiro-kun.) [22:18] ( Wanna bet? :P ) [22:18] @_@ [22:18] * Eoi laughs. [22:19] * Hikaru just STARES. [22:19] ( He's still broken. ) [22:19] Wow. I'm very impressed Kojiro. [22:19] [Calvin's turn] [22:19] * Calvin whips his sword out of its sheathe, showing no mercy for one who would hold information about Miyu from him. [22:19] 2d6-5 [22:19] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets 5. [22:19] Gosh. That was ...craptacular! [22:19] Wha? [22:19] * Kojiro rolls on the ground to avoid the attack [22:19] 2d6-2 [22:19] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-2) and gets 3. [22:19] Kojiro tripped, Shig. [22:19] * Shigeru snickers. [22:20] [Kojiro succeeds. His turn] [22:20] I wonder if the mighty Kojiro learned from the Mighty Dan Hibiki.. Tripping, and now rolling. [22:20] Well, he hasn't been alive very long. He probably isn't used to having a physical body again. [22:20] [Me rises swiftly, slashing as he does.] [22:20] 2d6-7 [22:20] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets -2. [22:20] 2d6-5 [22:20] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets -3, "That's a critical success, don't think this means I like you." [22:20] ( Hit, duh :P ) [22:20] Hush vampire-girl. Let us taunt the happy fun Swordsman. [22:20] ( ... ) [22:20] ( Go Calvin! ) [22:20] ( Dude... ) [22:20] ( Calvin's kicking ASS! ) [22:20] ( Wow. Dicesuke wants you guys to win. ) [22:20] ( Critical on my counterattack... ) [22:21] He was second only to Musashi... [22:21] ( This is kinda disappointing. I was hoping for a chance ((_^; ) [22:21] ( Dicesuke is overcriting AGAIN. ) [22:21] Don't forget that. He was the second most powerful. [22:21] ( As a regular crit, Brett? Do I get the d6? ) [22:21] [Is only 2x damage, though] [22:21] You havn't seen Calvin in battle enough then. [22:21] [Due to being a counter] [22:21] ( Okay. ) [22:21] * Eoi points at Calvin's attack. [22:21] Lookit that. That HAD to hurt. [22:21] Go Calvin! [22:21] Hm... [22:21] * Calvin whips his sword around, cutting into Kojiro's sword arm as he attacks. [22:22] Yeah! [22:22] * Chelsea cheers. "Yeah! Go, Cal!" [22:22] ( Oi, I'm not gonna call the turns. ) [22:22] ( There's only 2 of us ) [22:22] * Calvin controls his momentum, spinning around for another cut in an instant. [22:22] 2d6-5 [22:22] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets -1. [22:22] * Kojiro smirks. [22:22] Maybe Kojiro could go onto the professionals. Low chance of accidental death there, and he could show his skill. [22:22] You sure you don't wanna see this, Shiggy? [22:22] 2d6-4 [22:22] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-4) and gets 0. [22:22] He's doing well, right? I'm not gonna jynx him. [22:22] ( are we on advanced, or normal? ) [22:23] You must be kidding Kimiko. [22:23] Heh. Yeah, he's doing well. [22:23] * Shigeru nods, a smile on his face. "Good." [22:23] ( I was using normal ) [22:23] ( Okay. ) [22:23] ( Would you rather advanced? ) [22:23] Hm? [22:23] ( Actually, advanced is better. ) [22:24] ( Being a duel and all ) [22:24] ( Yeah... ) [22:24] ( Okay. ) [22:24] ( So I hit that time, I _think_ ) [22:24] ( With normal, everything boils down to criticals ) [22:24] (Hey, if it's good enough for BESMfighters...) [22:24] ( Nope. Barely made it. ) [22:24] ( Eh? He's got a DCV of 7? ) [22:24] ( 6 ) [22:24] ( Then he made it by one less than I did. ) [22:25] ( Your ACV is 5, dude ) [22:25] ( er... fuck. My math is insufficient. ) [22:25] * Kojiro expertly parries the attack, then brings the weapon around in a circle at Calvin's wooden blade. [22:25] 2d6-6 [22:25] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-6) and gets 2. [22:25] ( ... geez. Cal's got crap for CV. @_@ ) [22:25] ( Er, Brett, my blade isn't wooden... ) [22:26] ( Fine. Practice. Whatever :P ) [22:26] 2d6-5 [22:26] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets 4. [22:26] * Kojiro succeeds in disarming Calvin, damaging his weapon [22:26] Calvin! [22:26] (Ouch.) [22:26] Uhm. Damn. [22:26] Damn! [22:26] ... Damn. [22:26] You lost. Yield. [22:26] You any good with a rapier, Cal? [22:26] ( I just wanna know how he's got +7 to init and a DCV of 6. ) [22:26] * Shigeru winces. "Calvin? Is he okay?" [22:27] ( Eh? ) [22:27] He lost his sword, Shig. [22:27] ( My bad. That should be +8 ) [22:27] Aww, hell. [22:27] ( Speed. ) [22:27] .... ick. [22:27] Calvin.. [22:27] ( Waht's left of my weapon? ) [22:27] ... well, he's not the famous Kojiro for nothing. [22:27] ( Half the blade ) [22:27] Shut UP Kimiko. [22:27] * Calvin attacks with what's left of the blade. [22:28] ( You're not holding it. ) [22:28] CALVIN! [22:28] ( Actually, make a body roll ) [22:28] 2d6 [22:28] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6) and gets 10. [22:28] * Chelsea licks her lips. [22:28] ( -2 bonus. Or was it +2 penalty? ) [22:28] ( Hm. Doesn't matter :P ) [22:28] ( You lose your grip on the blade. ) [22:28] * Vicki looks up. "Oh god...how..." [22:28] * Calvin goes for what's left of his blade. [22:28] ( Does it fly and hit Kojiro? ) [22:29] ( No ) [22:29] ... Calvin. [22:29] * Kojiro dashes after Calvin, slashing as the latter moves to pick up the weapon [22:29] 2d6-7 [22:29] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets -1. [22:29] CALVIN! [22:29] * Calvin goes for the sword as Kojiro slashes. [22:29] 2d6 [22:29] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6) and gets 6. [22:29] * Hikaru stares, openmouthed. [22:29] ( Shit. ) [22:29] * Brett slaps Hikaru around a bit with a large trout [22:29] ... he's still going... [22:29] ( Dammit! ) [22:30] ( Ignore that :P ) [22:30] ( /me counterattacks with a red snapper. ) [22:30] [The world seems to move in slow motion as the blade opens a nasty gash in Calvin's side] [22:30] CALVIN! [22:30] Dammit. Stop, Cal! [22:31] Yield. [22:31] Calvin... God dammit STOP THIS! He doesn't have a weapon! [22:31] * Chelsea issues a stunning string of invective. [22:31] Stop fighting! [22:31] Is this what Miyu would want? [22:31] * Chelsea draws. "Hey, Calvin! I'm willing to throw you my sword! Just gimme a sign that you want it!" [22:31] Do you yield? [22:31] * Calvin glares at Kojiro, and goes for the remains of his sword again. [22:32] CALVIN NO! [22:32] [Calvin gets it.] [22:32] Miyu's going to be soooooooooo pissed... [22:32] * Hikaru holds his breath. [22:32] Then so be it. [22:32] Calvin.. Please.. Don't die. [22:32] * Kojiro slashes at Calvin once more [22:32] 2d6-7 [22:32] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets -4. [22:32] 2d6-5 [22:32] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets 0. [22:32] * Shigeru hugs his arms and stares in the direction of the fight. [22:32] ( I think I won :P ) [22:32] ( Um, yeah. ) [22:33] * Eoi glares at Kojiro. [22:33] * Kojiro cuts another nasty gash in Calvin's leg. [22:33] ( I still don't understand the attraction of this "advanced" system, when it so obviously favors the maxed-out NPC's that we always fight. ) [22:34] ( That's the point. ) [22:34] ( He's legendary for a reason :P ) [22:34] ( What, to lose? ) [22:34] * Calvin does what he does best, and attacks again. [22:34] Calvin... [22:34] ( The advanced system makes things go by faster ) [22:34] 2d6-5 [22:34] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets -2. [22:34] ( And built on fewer points the the rest of you. He's just geared on attacks. ) [22:34] 2d6-4 [22:34] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-4) and gets 5. [22:34] Calvin, please. I'd rather you lose than die. [22:34] I'd rather go with him. [22:34] * Chelsea frowns, tight-lipped. [22:34] ( Faster is not better. ) [22:34] Calvin, if you die.. Who's gonna explain it to Miyu? [22:34] ( I know ) [22:35] * Kojiro attempts to parry the blow, but can't quite get there in time. [22:35] * Calvin slams the remains of his sword into Kojiro. [22:35] WOO! [22:35] Nicely done. But now it's over. [22:35] 2d6-7 [22:35] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets -1. [22:35] * Hikaru pumps his fist. "Yes!" [22:35] 2d6-5 [22:35] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Calvin (2d6-5) and gets 0. [22:36] * Eoi stares at the fight.. [22:36] * Kojiro expertly twists around Calvin's counter, landing a blow in Calvin's right side. Calvin goes down, unmoving. [22:36] CALVIN! [22:36] ... is he... [22:36] * Eoi runs over to Calvin and kneels, checking for a pulse. [22:36] * Norii runs up and tries first aid. [22:36] Dammit Calvin.. Don't die.. [22:37] Bloody hell. [22:37] ..C...Calvin... [22:37] * Vicki stands. [22:37] * Eoi stands up and glares bloody hell at Kojiro. [22:37] If you are truly my father..... [22:37] You.. [22:37] * Shigeru 's eyes widen. "Calvin? Is he...?" [22:38] You BASTARD. [22:38] It was an honorable duel. And he'll live. [22:38] Don't let anyone else be hurt. I'll go with you if you tell us where Miyu is... [22:38] I didn't hit anything vital. [22:38] Vicki.. [22:38] Oh? [22:38] ... Thank you for sparing his life. [22:38] I don't think Kojiro would be satisfied with that. [22:38] Vicki.. This guy. [22:38] Please don't go with him. He's evil. [22:38] He.. he may be your father.. but the evil radiates off of him like a foul smell. [22:38] * Shigeru takes a deep, shuddering breath. "Don't go with him, Vicki. I sensed no love from him." [22:38] I dunno, Shig. He's a mess, but he might pull through. [22:38] Vicki-san... [22:38] * Vicki ignores the others and stares at her father. "This isn't ABOUT Kojiro. You and I both know that." [22:39] * Shigeru breaths a sigh of relief. "Good. I went through too much shit to get him to live." [22:39] True enough. [22:39] (*kicks the Typo Demon*) [22:39] * Chelsea nods. [22:39] But I expect Kojiro to win in the end anyhow. [22:39] * Eoi faces Kojiro. [22:39] You don't give a rat's ass about anyone but yourself. You proved that when you left mom and I. [22:39] Vicki. Don't go with this guy.. please. [22:39] * Kojiro appraises Eoi. "Are you next?" [22:39] So that's my deal. Take it or leave it. [22:39] Eoi. You wanna fight this guy next? [22:39] That's very true. [22:39] * Eoi looks back at Kojiro. [22:39] ... Kojiro... what do you do after this? [22:40] I keep fighting. [22:40] ...If Eoi fails, I'll go with you. As long as you FIRST tell us where Miyu is. [22:40] I fight until my name far surpasses Musashi. [22:40] This battle is mine. I may lose, but I'd rather lose then let the forces of evil win. [22:40] Crazy. This is all crazy. [22:40] Perhaps. [22:40] ANd you're going to do that by following that old guy? [22:40] * Eoi gets into a ready stance. [22:40] * Kojiro does as well. [22:40] Kimiko.. if I die, know that I am sorry we couldn't cure you. [22:40] d6+8 [22:40] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (d6+8) and gets 10. [22:40] ... eh?! @_@ [22:41] @_@ [22:41] Guys, if I die, tell my grandfather goodbye. [22:41] d6+7 [22:41] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (d6+7) and gets 10. [22:41] Father, if you could call Kojiro, you can send him back. You aren't that stupid. [22:41] Even I know that much. [22:41] * Chelsea leans on Shig again. ~You know, he did say any kind of duel.~ [22:41] * Shigeru runs his fingers through his hair. "No, Vicki," he says quietly. "If Eoi fails, I'll try. I'm already damned anyway." [22:41] * Shigeru nods. ~I know. It was the first thing I asked.~ [22:41] ( Why did Kojiro's ACV go up? ) [22:41] ( because Brett mis-added it earlier. ) [22:41] I can. [22:41] Do you really think this freaky old guy wants to see you become famous? @_@ [22:41] * Chelsea nods. ~Right. Hopefully Eoi'll take care of this guy.~ [22:41] But I don't intend to. [22:41] * Vicki turns to face the others. "No, no no, no. I don't want anyone else to get hurt." [22:42] * Kojiro waits for Eoi's move. [22:42] ( So er.. who first Brett? ) [22:42] ( Same time. ) [22:42] ( Yeah. ) [22:42] * Eoi slashes at Kojiro. [22:42] But...Vicki-san! We don't want YOU to get hurt! [22:42] 2d6-5 [22:42] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (2d6-5) and gets 2. [22:42] * OldGuy grins [22:42] ( Advanced rules still? ) [22:42] ( All events basically happen simultaneously, though rolled separately ) [22:42] *** Sidhe has joined #BESM [22:42] * Shigeru shudders. "Vicki. Parents like that... just don't go. You don't want to go." [22:42] ( Please, no... ) [22:42] * Kojiro attempts to parry. [22:42] He won't hurt me. He needs me, for a while. [22:43] 2d6-4 [22:43] *** Sidhe has left #BESM [22:43] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-4) and gets 5. [22:43] I don't work well when hurt. [22:43] * Kojiro fails to react in time to defend against Eoi. [22:43] And what happens when he's through with you? [22:43] "For a while" being the operative part of the phrase. [22:43] Vicki, wait for Eoi. [22:43] Ghf. Well done. [22:43] Thanks. [22:43] Now for my turn [22:44] * Eoi glups nervously. [22:44] * Kojiro strikes swiftly, coming in with a low vertical slash aimed at Eoi's abdomen. [22:44] 2d6-7 [22:44] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets 3. [22:44] 2d6-3 [22:44] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (2d6-3) and gets 4. [22:44] ( Is it still advanced rules Brett? ) [22:44] ( Yeah. ) [22:44] ( Oy. This is gonna hurt ((_^; ) [22:44] ( Else You'd have missed the last. ) [22:45] Ow! That hurt, dammit! [22:45] * Kojiro cleaves a good chunk out of Eoi/Kimiko [22:45] GAH! [22:45] * Hikaru sucks in a deep breath. [22:45] ( Stupid fugging rules. ) [22:45] * Kojiro strikes swiftly in attempt to surprise Eoi. [22:45] ( Shit! ) [22:45] 2d6-7 [22:45] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets 3. [22:45] 2d6-3 [22:45] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (2d6-3) and gets 2. [22:45] ( Well. I get hit again. This is gonna hurt. ) [22:46] * Kimiko starts swearing. [22:46] * Kojiro succeeds, rapping the blow on Eoi's leg. [22:46] Gah. [22:46] Gh... [22:46] * Eoi growls and launches at blow at Kojiro's head. [22:46] * Shigeru shivers again and tangles his fingers in his hair. "Don't lose, Eoi, don't lose." [22:46] 2d6-4 [22:46] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (2d6-4) and gets 8, a CRITICAL FAILURE!!! "God hates you, and so do I." [22:46] ( I mean, they totally render DCV's meaningless. ) [22:46] ( ... ) [22:46] ( Well SHIT! ) [22:46] ( ... ) [22:46] (...) [22:46] ( Damn Dicebot. ) [22:47] ( Fudge it! Fudge it! ) [22:47] ( Hmm... ) [22:47] ( DAMMIT. >_< ) [22:47] ( No :P ) [22:47] ( Meanie. :P ) [22:47] .... [22:47] * Kojiro ducks low and swings upwards, catching Eoi by surprise and putting him off balance (+4 penalty to next defense) [22:47] Father, stop this!! [22:48] * Hikaru watches in horror. [22:48] * Kojiro then strikes [22:48] Grk! [22:48] 2d6-7 [22:48] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets -3. [22:48] ( Geez. +4... ) [22:48] It will stop when one of them yields or can no longer move. [22:48] Please....please father... [22:48] 2d6+1 [22:48] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Eoi (2d6+1) and gets 6. [22:48] ( Oh, come ON. How come Kojiro never got a penalty for his crit fail? ) [22:48] ( He did ) [22:48] ( Because Kojiro is the GMs. Lucky bastard. ) [22:48] ( He managed to make his roll. ) [22:49] ( All he did was not succeed ) [22:49] ( He made his next defense roll. When he was on the ground. ) [22:49] ( Enough, people. ) [22:49] ( Yup.\ ) [22:49] * Kojiro slices into Eoi/Kimikom, creating a huge gash. [22:49] GRK.... [22:49] Eoi! [22:50] Geez. If you want fame so much... [22:50] G.. [22:50] Ever heard of a thing called Sports Television? X.x [22:50] *** DH-FPAing is now known as Darkheart [22:50] * Vicki cries out as the tears start to fall. "Damnit father, make them stop it!!!" [22:50] Eoi! Give up! [22:50] B.. but then He'll win. And they'll take Vicki. [22:50] They shall decide. [22:50] You can just show off all you want, in front of millions of people, and you don't have to follow that smelly old geezer around! [22:50] I'll fight him! [22:51] I.. [22:51] Yield, one of you! Please...Kojiro, have you no respect for human life? [22:51] Hundreds of possible opponents, adoring fans.... [22:51] * Shigeru tightens his grip on his walking stick. [22:51] Were you not once a human yourself? [22:51] Oh yeah. That too. Nobody dies unless it's a really rare accident [22:51] I have the utmost respect for such a thing. [22:51] But I do not do this to show off. [22:52] * Shigeru sighs. "He has respect. That's why he didn't kill Calvin." [22:52] The only way to prove one's skill is through true battle. [22:52] * Eoi sighs. [22:52] Don't you want fame? [22:52] Yeah, you do it for fame. Big difference. [22:52] I AM better than Musashi. That's all that matters. [22:52] If you wish your name to be known, why fight us? [22:52] We are no one! [22:52] On TV, everyone sees your name! [22:52] You do not understand the concept. [22:52] * Eoi tries his best to get back into a battle stance, but it looks sloppy and weak. "I.. don't think I can beat this guy.." [22:53] ( TV IS YOUR FRIEND! ) [22:53] Explain it to us, then. [22:53] I do not merely seek fame. I also wish to prove my own ability to myself. [22:53] Beccause this is reaaaally starting to hurt... [22:53] No, we don't. And you don't understand who you're helping. [22:53] And I wish to challenge strong opponents. [22:53] You're damn right I don't! [22:53] It makes no difference who I work for. As long as I can fight. [22:53] Those guys up there in the big circuits know a lot more about swords than we do. [22:53] * Shigeru gets to his feet and wobbles slightly, using his walking stick for balance. [22:54] Enough of this. [22:54] There, you can live off your fighting talent. [22:54] * Kojiro turns to Eoi. "Do you yield?" [22:54] ... I can't. [22:54] @_@ [22:54] * Eoi faces Kojiro. [22:54] Eoi... [22:54] ...Kojiro, we are not strong opponents. [22:54] ah, geez. Here it comes... [22:54] Kimiko, let Eoi get a word in. [22:54] But If I surrender, evil will win dammit. [22:54] Fine, fine. [22:54] * Shigeru nods. "Don't get killed, Eoi." [22:54] These guys radiate evil. I can't let them win. I just.. can.. [22:54] * Eoi stares into space for a moment. [22:54] My father is using you for his own ends...this is hardly a challenge for one like you! [22:55] ( TV IS YOUR FRIEND! ) [22:55] (*thwaps Kimiko* Down! :P) [22:55] ... I yield. [22:55] ( Fine. x.x ) [22:55] ... [22:55] .... next one, I guess. [22:55] Then do we have a deal, Father? [22:55] * Eoi walks over to a nearby tree and leans against it. [22:55] * Shigeru closes his eyes. "Shit." [22:55] I'll fight you. I can't let you take Vicki away. [22:56] ( Geez. Why is Kojiro just ignoring everythign I say? x.x ) [22:56] Are there no other challengers? [22:56] * Hikaru steps up. [22:56] H. Hikaru.. [22:56] Hikaru. If Hikaru fails, then... [22:56] ( Because you're just blabbering, and to him what your saying has no meaning. ) [22:56] * Eoi looks down at the ground and sighs.. [22:56] ( blegh. x.x ) [22:56] * Eoi sits back, leans against the tree and passes out. [22:56] ( Because he's busy with lotsa other people :P ) [22:56] * Hikaru shifts into his youkai form. [22:56] ( I try to come up with another solution, and it's ignored... ) [22:56] ( Damn. I got my ass KICKED! ) [22:56] If Hikaru fails, then I'll go. Unless you really wanna try your hand, Shig. [22:57] * Kojiro slashes his sword at his side, sending blood onto the sand. [22:57] I- only if there's no one else. [22:57] ( s'long all. I gotta go. ) [22:57] ( Well, at least damage done to Kojiro is carrying over between fights ) [22:57] ( Seeya. ) [22:57] * Shigeru shudders. "I... don't want to dig my grave deeper than I have to." [22:57] *** Eoi has quit IRC (Quit: ) [22:57] (LAter, A... denied.) [22:57] ( You're not in a very strong position here, Dem. And frankly, the idea wasn't a serious one. ) [22:58] ( Blegh. x.x ) [22:58] * Kojiro eyes Hikaru's form. "Are you next?" [22:58] * Kimiko is just kinda lying there now. [22:58] If you won't back down, I'll fight you. We can't lose. [22:58] * Kojiro nods and brings his weapon up. [22:58] d6+8 [22:58] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (d6+8) and gets 9. [22:58] ....If this continues, Father, I break all agreements with you. [22:58] d6+7 [22:58] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (d6+7) and gets 8. [22:58] * OldGuy laughs at that. [22:59] My dear, you're assuming you have a choice. [22:59] I always have a choice. [22:59] * Kojiro wastes no time, charging aggressively at Hikaru. [22:59] 2d6-7 [22:59] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets 2. [22:59] If it comes down to it...I'll kill myself. [22:59] 2d6-2 [22:59] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (2d6-2) and gets 1. [22:59] You don't have the power to do that. [23:00] ( Did Eoi do any damage to him at all? ) [23:00] Vicki, don't be overdramatic. You don't know what he wants, yet. [23:00] What power do I need? Only a knife, that's all. [23:00] ( Yon: You wanna use basic rules or advanced? ) [23:00] If humanity means so little, I would rather die than go with him. [23:00] ( I'll give you the choice :P ) [23:00] ( Oh, so he gets a choice, now? ) [23:00] (Basic, please. ) [23:01] ( K ) [23:01] [Hikaru defends] [23:01] * Hikaru dodges out of the way. [23:01] * OldGuy grins widely at that last comment. [23:01] * Hikaru growls and swipes his claws horizontally, sending green energy blades at Kojiro. [23:01] 2d6 [23:01] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (2d6) and gets 6. [23:02] * Kojiro seems surprised, but reacts quickly. [23:02] 2d6 [23:02] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 7. [23:02] * Kojiro is struck with the blasts. [23:02] ( .... finally. @_@ ) [23:02] * Hikaru grins nastily. [23:02] ( I'm just hoping Kojiro is willing to listen to reason after the fight. x.x ) [23:02] H...Hadn't been ready for that. [23:02] Heh. [23:03] * Kojiro rushes quickly, thrusting at Hikaru [23:03] 2d6-7 [23:03] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets -2. [23:03] 2d6-2 [23:03] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (2d6-2) and gets 7. [23:03] * Kojiro catches Hikaru in the gut. [23:03] * Hikaru snarls as he's hit. [23:04] * Hikaru slashes at Kojiro with both hands. [23:04] 2d6-2 [23:04] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (2d6-2) and gets 7. [23:04] * Kojiro deftly attempts to parry. [23:04] 2d6-4 [23:04] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-4) and gets 3. [23:05] * Kojiro succeeds, wheeling his blade around to strike Hikaru's leg. [23:05] 2d6-7 [23:05] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6-7) and gets 0. [23:05] 2d6-2 [23:05] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (2d6-2) and gets 5. [23:05] Guh! [23:05] * Kojiro again manages to Strike Hikaru. [23:05] Jesus.... [23:05] Stop it! [23:06] They're not dead. [23:06] Yet. [23:06] * Hikaru fires off another volley of energy blades. [23:06] 2d6 [23:06] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Hikaru (2d6) and gets 9. [23:06] [The volley moves past Kojiro, missing.] [23:06] Cute, very cute. [23:06] Damn. I...I yield. Bastard. [23:07] ( Must AFK for a bit. ) [23:07] * Shigeru hisses through his teeth. [23:07] No more...please...stop... [23:07] Very well. Well fought. [23:07] You wanna go, Shig? [23:07] * Kojiro isn't looking all that great either, btw. [23:07] If not, I'll take a shot at it. [23:08] * Shigeru closes his eyes. "I... yes. I'll go. On my own terms." He opens them and steps towards Kojiro. [23:08] * Norii evaluates her chances. [23:08] You? [23:08] Kojiro. You say you value human life. Do you value honor as well? [23:08] Be careful, Shig. [23:08] You can't even see. [23:08] I...I'm sorry, Vicki-san. I'm not tough enough to protect you. [23:08] * Shigeru smiles. "I'm unarmed as well." [23:09] * Vicki breaks down. "Please...please stop it..." [23:09] I do value honor. [23:09] Good. So do I. [23:09] But I do not wish to fight a blind, unarmed man. [23:09] Or are you a spell caster? [23:09] * Shigeru keeps his chin raised, and his eyes are perfectly clear. "No." [23:10] I'm a psychic. [23:10] I see. I've never had the pleasure of encountering one face to face. [23:10] But still, you are blind, and forgive me, but you don't look particularly strong. [23:11] * Shigeru snorts. "It's not much of a pleasure." [23:11] Contest of the wills, Kojiro... [23:11] I do not think you will be much of a match for me. [23:11] [Kimiko does not say, for she is KO with Eoi :P [23:11] ] [23:11] (..... I thought Eoi was just lying down to rest a bit. -_- ) [23:11] * Shigeru waves vaguely. "I'm not. Vicki's 'father"," he spits out the word, "said that we may challenge you to a duel of any sort. Is this true?" [23:12] * Norii moves over to try to help Eoi as she can. [23:12] (.... oh. never mind. x.x ) [23:12] ( Blargh. I hate being dependent on another player ) [23:12] ( I thought he wasn't out, too. ) [23:12] He said you may use any method, if I recall correctly. Do you intend to use a gun, mayhaps? I've no problem with that. I've fought gunsmen before. [23:12] (Get used to it. I'm working on that. :P) [23:13] ( He is; he had to go. ) [23:13] ( He "slipped into unconsciousness" ) [23:13] ( Why doesn't he just say "lies there and doesn't say anything". x.x ) [23:13] * Shigeru stabs his walking stick into the sand. "Mental combat. Your mind, so you can attack as well." [23:13] ( Bleagh. Now I'm stuck unable to do anything for the rest of the session ) [23:13] * Kojiro looks intrigued. "I-I've never fought such a duel before. [23:13] I would not know where to begin. [23:14] * Shigeru considers. [23:14] * OldGuy is watching all of this with great interest, just so you know he's still there :P [23:15] I'll outline it for you, then. We will be in your mind, or a manifestation of it. Attacking... should be much like it is in physical reality, but it's done through willpower, not strength or speed. [23:15] You tire quickly, though. It's a balancing act. I'm sure you're aware of these kinds of things. [23:15] *** Darkheart has quit IRC (Quit: This is what fear tastes like. ) [23:16] * Kojiro nods. "I am aware of a sort of metaphore, yes." [23:16] * Shigeru smiles slightly. "It should be instinctual, for the most part." [23:16] * Shigeru pauses and thinks. [23:17] I see. [23:17] The rules for your physical combat apply. First to yield loses. Additionally, first to withdraw loses. [23:17] And... [23:17] ( He can't withdraw from his own mind. :P ) [23:17] * Shigeru takes a deep breath. "Should one of us destroy the mental manifestation of the other... that means a mind has been broken." [23:18] (Shig said that more for himself. :P) [23:18] ( Kinda figured ^_^ ) [23:18] ( You can withdraw, but it takes a roll ) [23:18] ( No, you can expell the invader ) [23:18] ( Yeah, that's what I meant... ^^; ) [23:18] ( can't withdraw from your own mind :P ) [23:18] I see. So it's as serious as a physical fight, then. [23:18] ( Withdrawing from mind combat. Either way, results same ) [23:19] If... if that happens, you *must* not tamper anything, and withdraw immediately. [23:19] (Tamper with anything, bleh. ;P) [23:19] * Kojiro nods. [23:19] Very well. [23:19] Doing so will change the person on a fundamental level, essentially killing them. [23:20] * Kojiro sheathes his blade. "Very well, I accept your challenge, and give you my word not to tamper with anything, should I win." [23:20] It's a malicious and deliberate act, and you will lose all honor if you do so, as well as... any respect you have for yourself. If I am right. [23:21] * Shigeru nods. "I give my word as well." [23:21] Very well. [23:21] * Kojiro closes his eyes. "When you are ready." [23:21] ( And me without my book. Doh! ) [23:21] * Shigeru focuses on Kojiro. "Ready." [23:21] (Hang on, I got it.) [23:22] ( Everything applies, except criticals drain double energy. ) [23:22] ( Back. ) [23:22] (Attacking costs five energy a pop. You must roll equal or lower to your mind stat.) [23:22] *whispered* C'mon, Shigeru. [23:22] (Withdrawing, for you, would cost ten energy, and is a pain in the butt. I say just saying you yield works. :P) [23:22] * Hikaru sits on the sand, looking dejected. [23:22] (Damage is mind plus soul, in energy.) [23:23] ( How does mind shield factor in? ) [23:23] * Chelsea smiles. "Take 'im down, Shiggy." [23:23] ( Adds +2 per level ) [23:23] ( +2 for defense, anyway ) [23:23] ( +2 to what? :P ) [23:23] (It factors in when you're withdrawing, and you're not the initiator.) [23:23] ( There are no defenses :P ) [23:23] (.... adds +2 to mind/soul stat thingy ) [23:23] ( +2 to either your mind or soul, your choice. ) [23:23] ( Yeah. ) [23:23] (It also factors in when you're trying to block people from reading your mind casually. :P) [23:24] ( Ah ) [23:24] (But not attacking, sorry.) [23:25] d6+8 [23:25] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (d6+8) and gets 11. [23:25] d6+6 [23:25] ( "GET ON WITH IT!" ) [23:25] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (d6+6) and gets 8. [23:25] ( This normal initiative, or is it d6+mind? ) [23:25] (It never says. ^^;) [23:25] ( Normal. ) [23:26] ( Heh ) [23:26] * Kojiro looks even MORE attractive in his mind. The surroundings appear to be a dojo, with no apparent doors. Kojiro is dressed as he was in the human world, wielding the same blade. [23:27] ~Fascinating. I suppose I shall begin~ [23:27] * Shigeru looks around. He doesn't look any different, but he doesn't have his walking stick, and glasses are perched on his nose. [23:27] * Kojiro rushes at Shigeru's manifestation slashing with the blade [23:27] 2d6 [23:27] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 8. [23:27] ( Miss ) [23:27] * Shigeru just stands and watches Kojiro rush towards him. He gestures. [23:28] 2d6 [23:28] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 11. [23:28] ~Much more difficult to fight in here... I shall have to be cautious~ [23:28] ( no action ) [23:28] * Shigeru raises an eyebrow, and points at Kojiro. ~It is.~ [23:28] 2d6 [23:28] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 11. [23:28] (Dicesuke, stop that!) [23:29] ( Geez. Why is Dicesuke such an ass? ) [23:29] ( Be good, Dicesuke. ) [23:29] (Because I love you, Dem. ) [23:29] * Kojiro runs in for another strike, trying to figure out how to operate in this realm [23:29] 2d6 [23:29] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 8. [23:29] ( Miss ) [23:30] * Shigeru watches the strike go by him, but still doesn't move away. [23:30] 2d6 [23:30] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 6. [23:30] (Yay! Ahem.) [23:31] * Kojiro reels from the blow, then tries something completely different, and sends a shockwave along the ground towards Shigeru. [23:31] 2d6 [23:31] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 7. [23:31] ( Miss :P ) [23:31] * Shigeru just concentrates. [23:31] 2d6 [23:31] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 8. [23:32] * Kojiro strikes again, seemingly unable to hit Shigeru. [23:32] 2d6 [23:32] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 4. [23:32] * Kojiro does hit that time, though :P [23:32] * Shigeru winces. [23:33] * Shigeru points his palm towards Kojiro, and a wave of energy flies forward. [23:33] 2d6 [23:33] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 5. [23:33] ( /me waves little Shigeru flags. ) [23:34] ( Wai ) [23:34] ( We finally find something we have a chance at ) [23:34] ( I've got about 45 minutes left here, max. ) [23:34] (Go, Shiggy, Go!) [23:34] (Dangit, I shoulda read the rules for mental combat *before* I made this character. Oh well, it's more fun this way. ^_^) [23:34] * Kojiro reels from the blow, the thinks for a minute, and tries the same thing. [23:34] 2d6 [23:34] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 4. [23:34] ( Hit! :P ) [23:34] (No joke. :P) [23:34] * Shigeru hisses and glares at Kojiro. [23:34] 2d6 [23:34] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 8. [23:35] ( C'mon, Dicesuke! Give Kojiro the old crit fail! ) [23:35] 2d6 [23:35] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Kojiro (2d6) and gets 8. [23:35] (Yeah, we wish. ^_~) [23:35] ( That'll do. ) [23:36] * Kojiro realizes imitating Shigeru probably isn't a great idea. [23:36] ( That'll do, pig. That'll do ) [23:36] * Shigeru gestures at Kojiro. [23:36] ( /me throttles Kimiko. ) [23:36] 2d6 [23:36] * Dicesuke throws the bones for Shigeru (2d6) and gets 2, "That's a critical success, don't think this means I like you." [23:36] (Was th- ooh. *_*) [23:36] ( Gwah! ) [23:36] ( Whew. ) [23:36] (... wow ) [23:36] ( Good diceboy! ) [23:36] * Kojiro halts, a blank look on his face. [23:37] ( o/~ Don't touch, Dice boy.. o/~ ) [23:37] * Shigeru stares at Kojiro for a bit, shudders, and withdraws. [23:37] * Shigeru collapses to his knees (physical realm). [23:37] * Kojiro falls to his hands and knees, gasping. [23:37] That was magnicifient. Well fought. [23:37] Shigeru! [23:37] * Shigeru grasps his walking stick. "Thank... thank you. For trusting me." [23:38] * Hikaru looks up from his contemplation of the ground. [23:38] * Chelsea runs up next to Shigeru. "You okay?" [23:38] Indeed that was. [23:38] Did...did he win? [23:38] * Shigeru nods and swallows, his throat dry. "I'm okay. Kojiro's okay, too." [23:38] ( Have I regained conciousness and the ability to talk, yet? ;_; ) [23:38] Lies are for the weak. [23:38] ( No ) [23:38] ( Damn ) [23:38] ( Unless Atom comes back :P ) [23:38] Here, Shig, lemme help you up. [23:38] * Kojiro draws his sword, using it to push himself up. [23:38] ( I feel sorry for Kojiro. Wanna suggest the path of a TV super sports star! ) [23:39] Ah... thanks, Chelsea. [23:39] * Chelsea helps Shig to his feet. [23:39] ( He doesn't want that, Kimiko. ) [23:39] That was a match unlike any I've ever fought before. You have my gratitude. [23:39] * Shigeru wobbles slightly, then leans on his walking stick. [23:40] So. [23:40] *** Calculus has left IRC [23:40] Gratitude? I... never thought anyone would be saying something like that for what I did. [23:40] ( That's the only way to gain fame in tihs world, and get your name out ) [23:40] But you're welcome, I guess. [23:40] * Chelsea grins. [23:40] * Norii turns to face the old guy. [23:40] ( He's already famous :P ) [23:40] Where is Miyu? [23:40] * OldGuy nods to Kojiro, who returns to his side. [23:40] A deal is a deal. [23:40] ( Yeah, for losing. :P ) [23:41] ( Yeah, but he didn't seem to happy ) [23:41] You'll find her on an island in the south. [23:41] ( I feel sorry for him. ;_; ) [23:41] How far? [23:41] ...does this island have a name? [23:41] ( Yeah, being killed with an oar is embarressing. Especially if you're a master. ) [23:41] Smorfilia. [23:41] ( Yeah. ^_^; ) [23:41] ... [23:41] I don't suppose you can give us longitude and latitude for that? [23:41] * Shigeru facepalms. [23:41] ...a name we would recognize? [23:41] Although I believe the humans have a different name for it. [23:43] My geography is not all that great, but it's about 100 miles south of Okinawa [23:43] * Chelsea hums. [23:43] And now I shall take my leave. Vicki, my dear, I shall return for you later. [23:43] Well, that's something to work with... [23:43] * OldGuy boards the boat, waits for Kojiro, and then departs. [23:44] * Hikaru sighs in relief. [23:44] ( Well, at least Kojiro didn't die. I'd like to see him get a happy ending thingy ) [23:44] ( Okina-Daito-Jima? ) [23:44] ( Um, Dem? ) [23:44] ( He IS dead :P ) [23:45] ( I meant again ) [23:45] ( More dead. ) [23:45] ( Deader. ) [23:45] ( Anyhow, shall I end? ) [23:45] ( Or maybe Miyako-Jima? ) [23:45] ( Sure. ) [23:46] ( Fine with me. ) [23:46] ( Sure, I guess. ) [23:46] (Yup.) [23:46] ( Alright. ) [23:46] [Session End]