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On Fame and Fortune Part 1

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At 6'2" and of lean build, he isn't very imposing, but the blade at his hip and the bow on his back, not to mention his almost permanent scowl, show this fox is not to be trifled with. His face bears no scars, and any that might be on his body are hidden underneath a white cotton shirt and a deep brown leather jacket. His worn work pants, held up by a belt emblazoned with the emblem of the Viramarga, speak of his occupation as a handyman, and his leather boots are equally scarred. His eyes are the color of Peridot (a light green gemstone), and he appears to talk very little.
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At 6'2" and of lean build, he isn't very imposing, but the blade at his hip and the bow on his back, not to mention his almost permanent scowl, show this fox is not to be trifled with. His face bears no scars, and any that might be on his body are hidden underneath a white cotton shirt and a deep brown leather jacket. His worn work pants, held up by a belt emblazoned with the emblem of the Viramarga, speak of his occupation as a handyman, and his leather boots are equally scarred. His eyes are the color of peridot (a light green gemstone), and he appears to talk very little.
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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stining everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.

Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Excpet the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.
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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stinging everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.

Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Except the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.
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The violence escalates quickly. Punches fly and fur rises in hackles as screams fill the air and accusations are hurled. Brunoise has elected to hop down from his stool and get in close to Ari, figuring the guard will not attack him so long as he himself makes no sign of agression. The Duck follows him, seeking to get in his face and continue his tirade.
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The violence escalates quickly. Punches fly and fur rises in hackles as screams fill the air and accusations are hurled. Brunoise has elected to hop down from his stool and get in close to Ari, figuring the guard will not attack him so long as he himself makes no sign of aggression. The Duck follows him, seeking to get in his face and continue his tirade.
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Ari goes and finds a bucket, tying a line to it and tossing it overboard. He lets it fill, and tries to drag it a little before yoinking it up, hoping to get some sandy water. He brings the contents of the bucket over toward the table, and starts pouring it over the area. Hopefully, it's got enough sand to work well, but there is water.
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Ari goes and finds a bucket, tying a line to it and tossing it overboard. He lets it fill, and tries to drag it a little before yanking it up, hoping to get some sandy water. He brings the contents of the bucket over toward the table, and starts pouring it over the area. Hopefully, it's got enough sand to work well, but there is water.
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Kultasilma snarls as the fire starts to spread. "I said SAND. Water does not put out this kind of fire..." She refocuses, trying to containt the fire as it starts to spread on top of the water.
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Kultasilma snarls as the fire starts to spread. "I said SAND. Water does not put out this kind of fire..." She refocuses, trying to contain the fire as it starts to spread on top of the water.
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Ari arrives in the boiler room. He searches around frantically for sand. What he finds instead is a hose that can run water from the sea in a disaster situation. "Damn it..." The lion starts running back out of there, heading back to the main room. "Smother, smother..." He looks around...

Ari goes and grabs a random blanket, and goes over to try to snuff out the fire! The blanket catches fire in Ari's paws, and he yelps, running away from it, and scooting away from the thing, "It didn't wooooork!"
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Ari arrives in the boiler room. He searches around frantically for sand. What he finds instead is a hose that can run water from the sea in a disaster situation. "Damn it..." The lion starts running back out of there, heading back to the main room. "Smother, smother..." He looks around... Ari goes and grabs a random blanket, and goes over to try to snuff out the fire! The blanket catches fire in Ari's paws, and he yelps, running away from it, and scooting away from the thing, "It didn't wooooork!"
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Ari stands next to Raziel, and looks at the fire. "Nope." o.o The lion looks over at Raziel, "I even tried smothering it, and it didn't work! We probably just need to get goin!" The lion starts running off the ship, heading toward the life boat. It ain't worth it!
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Ari stands next to Raziel, and looks at the fire. "Nope." o.o The lion looks over at Raziel, "I even tried smothering it, and it didn't work! We probably just need to get goin'!" The lion starts running off the ship, heading toward the life boat. It ain't worth it!
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Raziel scoffs. "I can't even take a lousy maintainence job on a high-class boat without things errupting into madness. I'm an engineer by trade, you see. Saving the day is only a part time occupation." He chuckles to himself, apparently at some personal joke. "Speaking of which...I should probably make sure this boat makes it back to shore. I have no idea how many of the engine crew decided to jump ship as well."
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Raziel scoffs. "I can't even take a lousy maintenance job on a high-class boat without things erupting into madness. I'm an engineer by trade, you see. Saving the day is only a part time occupation." He chuckles to himself, apparently at some personal joke. "Speaking of which...I should probably make sure this boat makes it back to shore. I have no idea how many of the engine crew decided to jump ship as well."
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Raziel waves as the bear departs. Before he takes his own leave, he digs into his coat pockets, and gingerly removes a small notepad and writing utensil. He flips through a few pages, before reaching the intended list. On it, he writes 'FIRE RESISTANT GLOVES' in large letters, before replacing the notepad, and making his way to the engine room.
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Raziel waves as the bear departs. Before he takes his own leave, he digs into his coat pockets, and gingerly removes a small notepad and writing utensil. He flips through a few pages, before reaching the intended list. On it, he writes 'FIRE RESISTANT GLOVES' in large letters, before replacing the notepad, and making his way to the engine room.
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Anchored out in the open water is a large steamship. Several smaller boats are ferrying travelers back and forth to it almost constantly. On the deck of it you can make out a number of figures carousing about, and a low din drifts across the water with the smoke it's churning out.
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Anchored out in the open water is a large steamship. Several smaller boats are ferrying travelers back and forth to it almost constantly. On the deck of it you can make out a number of figures carousing about, and a low din drifts across the water with the smoke it's churning out.
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This steamship is massive, being easily over two hundred feet in length, with four decks above the water, and another three below. The construction is mostly wood, painted a bright, garish red, and decorated with golden scrollwork and other embellishments. Decadence is the style of the day here, and even the lower sort of folk that have come seeking their own fortunes are trying to act the part.

There is a large open space towards the bow of the boat, providing a grand view of the Sea of Rocana. Directly behind it is the main gaming room, where the smoke is thick, the drinks are watery, and morals are shed as quickly as a single hand of blackjack. Rabbit Pasu in skimpy black outfits walk around with trays of drinks and tobacco, smiling and winking at the patrons, enticing them to empty all the Vira out of their pockets and leave it at the tables. At the rear of the room, a group of the Bunnies perform a dance routine; the kind that has lots of high kicks and wiggling.
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This steamship is massive, being easily over two hundred feet in length, with four decks above the water, and another three below. The construction is mostly wood, painted a bright, garish red, and decorated with golden scrollwork and other embellishments. Decadence is the style of the day here, and even the lower sort of folk that have come seeking their own fortunes are trying to act the part.

There is a large open space towards the bow of the boat, providing a grand view of the Sea of Rocana. Directly behind it is the main gaming room, where the smoke is thick, the drinks are watery, and morals are shed as quickly as a single hand of blackjack. Rabbit Pasu in skimpy black outfits walk around with trays of drinks and tobacco, smiling and winking at the patrons, enticing them to empty all the Vira out of their pockets and leave it at the tables. At the rear of the room, a group of the Bunnies perform a dance routine; the kind that has lots of high kicks and wiggling.
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Standing at each table is a human or Pasu wearing a white shirt, red vest, and black bow tie. There are card games, dice games, and even two roulette tables. However you prefer to be fleeced by the House, there is something for you.
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Standing at each table is a human or Pasu wearing a white shirt, red vest, and black bow tie. There are card games, dice games, and even two roulette tables. However you prefer to be fleeced by the House, there is something for you.
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Dressed to arouse, these bright and bubbly Pasu glide along between the patrons offering a drink or a smoke, batting their eyelashes and flashing wide smiles while coyly fending off gropes. Up on stage is another group of them wearing black lace garters and sheer white blouses. They turn and twirl about, kicking high and spinning around to the delight of their onlookers.
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Dressed to arouse, these bright and bubbly Pasu glide along between the patrons offering a drink or a smoke, batting their eyelashes and flashing wide smiles while coyly fending off gropes. Up on stage is another group of them wearing black lace garters and sheer white blouses. They turn and twirl about, kicking high and spinning around to the delight of their onlookers.
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A gargantuan Wolf Pasu stands off to the side of the main floor, his fierce eyes surveying the whole scene. He?s dressed in an understated grey suit of clothes, with his black fur poking out around the cuffs and collar. The fur atop his head is slicked back with oil, and a large scar runs vertically across his left eye. He makes no effort to hide the revolvers holstered to his belt. Clearly, you were meant to see them.
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A gargantuan Wolf Pasu stands off to the side of the main floor, his fierce eyes surveying the whole scene. He?s dressed in an understated grey suit of clothes, with his black fur poking out around the cuffs and collar. The fur atop his head is slicked back with oil, and a large scar runs vertically across his left eye. He makes no effort to hide the revolvers holstered to his belt. Clearly, you were meant to see them.
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Kultasilma stands a little over six feet tall and probably masses 250 pounds of muscle. She's not that big for an Arctos bear, but compared to most of the civilized denizens of Loka, she's quite impressive. Her skin is dark where it shows, but her fur is pure white, and her close-cropped head-fur is silver-blonde. Her eyes are a vivid gold.

She wears the symbol-decorated skirt of a tribal shaman, along with a necklace and matching bracelets of bone beads. The necklace pendant is a pair of saber-fangs from some Whitemarch predator. Her left ear is pierced, and an elaborate feathered earring dangles from the piercing. In colder weather, she'll wear boots, a parka, and sometimes even leggings, but normally her only concession to civilized styles is a halter-top to keep her modesty up to the level preferred by the city-dwellers.

Her left shoulder sports a blue-stained scar in the shape of a vortex, her right shoulder a red-stained scar shaped as a flame, and a downward-pointing triangle is centered on her navel.
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Kultasilma stands a little over six feet tall and probably masses 250 pounds of muscle. She's not that big for an Arctos bear, but compared to most of the civilized denizens of Loka, she's quite impressive. Her skin is dark where it shows, but her fur is pure white, and her close-cropped head-fur is silver-blonde. Her eyes are a vivid gold.

She wears the symbol-decorated skirt of a tribal shaman, along with a necklace and matching bracelets of bone beads. The necklace pendant is a pair of saber-fangs from some Whitemarch predator. Her left ear is pierced, and an elaborate feathered earring dangles from the piercing. In colder weather, she'll wear boots, a parka, and sometimes even leggings, but normally her only concession to civilized styles is a halter-top to keep her modesty up to the level preferred by the city-dwellers.

Her left shoulder sports a blue-stained scar in the shape of a vortex, her right shoulder a red-stained scar shaped as a flame, and a downward-pointing triangle is centered on her navel.
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At 6'2" and of lean build, he isn't very imposing, but the blade at his hip and the bow on his back, not to mention his almost permanent scowl, show this fox is not to be trifled with. His face bears no scars, and any that might be on his body are hidden underneath a white cotton shirt and a deep brown leather jacket. His worn work pants, held up by a belt emblazoned with the emblem of the Viramarga, speak of his occupation as a handyman, and his leather boots are equally scarred. His eyes are the color of Peridot (a light green gemstone), and he appears to talk very little.
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At 6'2" and of lean build, he isn't very imposing, but the blade at his hip and the bow on his back, not to mention his almost permanent scowl, show this fox is not to be trifled with. His face bears no scars, and any that might be on his body are hidden underneath a white cotton shirt and a deep brown leather jacket. His worn work pants, held up by a belt emblazoned with the emblem of the Viramarga, speak of his occupation as a handyman, and his leather boots are equally scarred. His eyes are the color of Peridot (a light green gemstone), and he appears to talk very little.
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Shtora is a large brown-tabby domestic cat. Or perhaps judging by his general mien, "alley cat". He's perhaps about six-and-half feet tall, though in truth it's a little hard to judge, as he has a rather crouching digitigrade stance that tends to somewhat reduce that, and emphasizes his general bulk, which is also considerable. He has a decidedly well-muscled form, which is further enhanced by his thick fur, with long guard hairs. His overall look is a familiar one to those acquainted with the Macon clan of the Muon area. He's dressed in a short, loose-fitting brown leather jacket, invariably open in front, and an equally roomy pair of three-quarter length dark blue trousers. His large hindpaws are bare, and it's clear from their structure that all four paws have long retractile claws.
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Shtora is a large brown-tabby domestic cat. Or perhaps judging by his general mien, "alley cat". He's perhaps about six-and-half feet tall, though in truth it's a little hard to judge, as he has a rather crouching digitigrade stance that tends to somewhat reduce that, and emphasizes his general bulk, which is also considerable. He has a decidedly well-muscled form, which is further enhanced by his thick fur, with long guard hairs. His overall look is a familiar one to those acquainted with the Macon clan of the Muon area. He's dressed in a short, loose-fitting brown leather jacket, invariably open in front, and an equally roomy pair of three-quarter length dark blue trousers. His large hindpaws are bare, and it's clear from their structure that all four paws have long retractile claws.
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A male White Tiger of above average height, around 6'8". He is not particularly muscular, possessing a middling build, though his size alone confers that he is by no means weak. Both his dress and mannerisms suggest a utilitarian attitude, though his pale blue eyes are alert and inquisitive. He wears a black cloth overcoat, hanging from his shoulders to halfway down his digitigrade legs, above his unadorned footpaws. The coat itself is devoid of the common urban filigree, no doubt produced somewhere near the wastes; though slightly beaten, it is still in good repair. The grey shirt below is smudged with grease in places, which seems odd considering the pristine white of his striped fur. His tan pants have a number of external pockets, filled with an array of screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and other tools, along with a few less discernible devices. A small metal disk gleams on his right wrist, held in place by a black leather belt. Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a silver pocket watch - complete with hinged cover but lacking a chain - which has been adapted to fit on the notched strap.

His stripe pattern is more or less
average; unique of course, and perhaps a bit darker than normal for a White Tiger, but otherwise ordinary. His nose and the pads of his hands and feet are all black, an uncommon trait, but nothing monumental. A lithe, flexible tail swishes back and forth from between the flaps of his long coat, idly flicking at the end. His retractable, feline claws are kept extremely sharp, though weather this is from constant use or done simply as a precaution is impossible to tell. His fur is thick and fairly long, suggesting a familiarity with colder climates. The blue of his eyes is so pale that in some lights they seem to shift to grey, though they are always scanning and observing, genuinely interested in the world nearby.

A large caliber rifle is slung over his
shoulder, at first glance a kind of repeating rifle, but with obvious modifications. It has a much thicker profile than a standard rifle, with a tubular magazine running parallel to, but slightly offset from the barrel. The stock and grip appear to be a rather high quality of wood, but don't precisely match, signifying that they are likely scavenged from different places. Along the gun's receiver rest a number of interwoven brass tanks, pipes, and gears, which connect the rifle's lever action to a small flywheel, reminiscent of those used in locomotives. A rod links the flywheel and a strange sliding mechanism, which is presumably responsible for chambering the next round.
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A male White Tiger of above average height, around 6'8". He is not particularly muscular, possessing a middling build, though his size alone confers that he is by no means weak. Both his dress and mannerisms suggest a utilitarian attitude, though his pale blue eyes are alert and inquisitive. He wears a black cloth overcoat, hanging from his shoulders to halfway down his digitigrade legs, above his unadorned footpaws. The coat itself is devoid of the common urban filigree, no doubt produced somewhere near the wastes; though slightly beaten, it is still in good repair. The grey shirt below is smudged with grease in places, which seems odd considering the pristine white of his striped fur. His tan pants have a number of external pockets, filled with an array of screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and other tools, along with a few less discernible devices. A small metal disk gleams on his right wrist, held in place by a black leather belt. Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a silver pocket watch - complete with hinged cover but lacking a chain - which has been adapted to fit on the notched strap.

His stripe pattern is more or less
average; unique of course, and perhaps a bit darker than normal for a White Tiger, but otherwise ordinary. His nose and the pads of his hands and feet are all black, an uncommon trait, but nothing monumental. A lithe, flexible tail swishes back and forth from between the flaps of his long coat, idly flicking at the end. His retractable, feline claws are kept extremely sharp, though weather this is from constant use or done simply as a precaution is impossible to tell. His fur is thick and fairly long, suggesting a familiarity with colder climates. The blue of his eyes is so pale that in some lights they seem to shift to grey, though they are always scanning and observing, genuinely interested in the world nearby.

A large caliber rifle is slung over his
shoulder, at first glance a kind of repeating rifle, but with obvious modifications. It has a much thicker profile than a standard rifle, with a tubular magazine running parallel to, but slightly offset from the barrel. The stock and grip appear to be a rather high quality of wood, but don't precisely match, signifying that they are likely scavenged from different places. Along the gun's receiver rest a number of interwoven brass tanks, pipes, and gears, which connect the rifle's lever action to a small flywheel, reminiscent of those used in locomotives. A rod links the flywheel and a strange sliding mechanism, which is presumably responsible for chambering the next round.
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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stining everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.

Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Excpet the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.
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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stining everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.

Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Excpet the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.
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The dealer nods at Brunoise and deals him into a hand of five card draw after he tosses a chip into the center of the table. At his left is wily looking Coyote dressed in leather, and to his right is a squat Duck, who wears a thin canvas vest and trousers. Brunoise picks up his cards and studies them a moment before laying them back on the green felt of the table top. His eyes meet the Coyote to the left, and the two take a moment to size each other up.

In the back of the room, the Pit Boss stares at Brunoise, and the little light on his shoulder that continues to flicker. He doesn't like it, so he motions to one of the guards, Ari, to keep a close eye on the Frog. The dealers eyes note him briefly before refocusing on the players at the table.
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The dealer nods at Brunoise and deals him into a hand of five card draw after he tosses a chip into the center of the table. At his left is wily looking Coyote dressed in leather, and to his right is a squat Duck, who wears a thin canvas vest and trousers. Brunoise picks up his cards and studies them a moment before laying them back on the green felt of the table top. His eyes meet the Coyote to the left, and the two take a moment to size each other up.

In the back of the room, the Pit Boss stares at Brunoise, and the little light on his shoulder that continues to flicker. He doesn't like it, so he motions to one of the guards, Ari, to keep a close eye on the Frog. The dealers eyes note him briefly before refocusing on the players at the table.
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The dealer nods to Eric, indicating that he may be dealt in on the next hand if he wishes. The Duck checks, and the dealer looks to Brunoise for his play.

Brunoise considers for a moment, eyes flicking back and forth between the two other players, and then tosses a chip into the pile, croaking, "Raise, fifty vira." Having placed his bet, he looks only at the dealer, not allowing the other two to get a good look at his face. On his shoulder, The Peste begins to blink and goes to take off, but Brunoise covers him with his hand and forces him back down. He then glances to Ari out of the corner of his eye, wondering if the Lion saw that little display.
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The dealer nods to Eric, indicating that he may be dealt in on the next hand if he wishes. The Duck checks, and the dealer looks to Brunoise for his play.

Brunoise considers for a moment, eyes flicking back and forth between the two other players, and then tosses a chip into the pile, croaking, "Raise, fifty vira." Having placed his bet, he looks only at the dealer, not allowing the other two to get a good look at his face. On his shoulder, The Peste begins to blink and goes to take off, but Brunoise covers him with his hand and forces him back down. He then glances to Ari out of the corner of his eye, wondering if the Lion saw that little display.
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The dealer nods to Eric, saying' "Of course sir, I will deal you in after this hand is finished." The Coyote sees Brunoise's bid, but does not raise again, as does the Duck. The first round of bidding now finished, the dealer asks each player how many cards they wish. The Duck takes two, the Coyote two, and Brunoise takes three.

In the back of the room, the Pit Boss makes a subtle, but visible, jerking motion with his thumb for Ari to get the Frog out off the boat. He even begins to circle the room himself, clearing wanting to be nearby when the ejection happens. He crosses deftly behind one of the roulette wheels and makes his way down the starboard side.

Brunoise gets his cards and studies them a moment before laying them back down. The Peste has not gone unnoticed, and both the Coyote and the Duck do not seem to keen about the little brass insect. When Eric taps Brunoise and points a thumb back, he sees the Lion eyeing him closely. Fortunately, his poker face is good enough to not appear rattled by this turn of events, and he confidently raises another fifty vira after the Duck checks again.
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The dealer nods to Eric, saying' "Of course sir, I will deal you in after this hand is finished." The Coyote sees Brunoise's bid, but does not raise again, as does the Duck. The first round of bidding now finished, the dealer asks each player how many cards they wish. The Duck takes two, the Coyote two, and Brunoise takes three.

In the back of the room, the Pit Boss makes a subtle, but visible, jerking motion with his thumb for Ari to get the Frog out off the boat. He even begins to circle the room himself, clearing wanting to be nearby when the ejection happens. He crosses deftly behind one of the roulette wheels and makes his way down the starboard side.

Brunoise gets his cards and studies them a moment before laying them back down. The Peste has not gone unnoticed, and both the Coyote and the Duck do not seem to keen about the little brass insect. When Eric taps Brunoise and points a thumb back, he sees the Lion eyeing him closely. Fortunately, his poker face is good enough to not appear rattled by this turn of events, and he confidently raises another fifty vira after the Duck checks again.
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The Coyote folds, but the Duck sees the bet and calls. They throw their cards on the table, and Brunoise's two pair of Kings and Fours is the high hand. He smirks and croaks out a chuckle, reaching into the center of the table when the Lion guard taps him on the shoulder and asks Brunoise to go with him.

The Duck stands up and points to the little light, quacking, "I knew it! Yer using that little thing to cheat! It was spying on my cards and giving ya signals! Cheat! Yer a no good CHEAT!

At the screaming of the word "Cheat" by the Duck, the whole room ignites in a series of shouts. The Pit Boss snarls angrily, not wanting things to escalate, but very worried they will. A Wolf on the far side of the room at a blackjack table punches the Cat sitting next to him in the gut. The Feline doubles over, trying to mew in pain but only wheezing out strained air.

The violence escalates quickly. Punches fly and fur rises in hackles as screams fill the air and accusations are hurled. Brunoise has elected to hop down from his stool and get in close to Ari, figuring the guard will not attack him so long as he himself makes no sign of agression. The Duck follows him, seeking to get in his face and continue his tirade.
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The Coyote folds, but the Duck sees the bet and calls. They throw their cards on the table, and Brunoise's two pair of Kings and Fours is the high hand. He smirks and croaks out a chuckle, reaching into the center of the table when the Lion guard taps him on the shoulder and asks Brunoise to go with him.

The Duck stands up and points to the little light, quacking, "I knew it! Yer using that little thing to cheat! It was spying on my cards and giving ya signals! Cheat! Yer a no good CHEAT!

At the screaming of the word "Cheat" by the Duck, the whole room ignites in a series of shouts. The Pit Boss snarls angrily, not wanting things to escalate, but very worried they will. A Wolf on the far side of the room at a blackjack table punches the Cat sitting next to him in the gut. The Feline doubles over, trying to mew in pain but only wheezing out strained air.

The violence escalates quickly. Punches fly and fur rises in hackles as screams fill the air and accusations are hurled. Brunoise has elected to hop down from his stool and get in close to Ari, figuring the guard will not attack him so long as he himself makes no sign of agression. The Duck follows him, seeking to get in his face and continue his tirade.
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The Peste has taken off from Brunoise's shoulder at this point, although it still maintains a close proximity to him. Brunoise himself seems fine with going along with Ari, not particularly wanting to get drawn into a brawl. Nevertheless, he keeps his hands by his revolvers, hoping it doesn't come to bullets, but wanting to be ready if it does.

Virtually the whole room is embroiled in violence now. The guards do their best to subdue the rowdiest of the brawlers, but their efforts are not overly effective. The Pit Boss is now striding through the center, knocking folk over left and right, trying to make it to the entryway.
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The Peste has taken off from Brunoise's shoulder at this point, although it still maintains a close proximity to him. Brunoise himself seems fine with going along with Ari, not particularly wanting to get drawn into a brawl. Nevertheless, he keeps his hands by his revolvers, hoping it doesn't come to bullets, but wanting to be ready if it does.

Virtually the whole room is embroiled in violence now. The guards do their best to subdue the rowdiest of the brawlers, but their efforts are not overly effective. The Pit Boss is now striding through the center, knocking folk over left and right, trying to make it to the entryway.
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Brunoise's eyes brighten as he sees Kultasilma. He croaks out a chuckle and says, "It no be m'fault! I be a victim 'o' circumstance I do. I was no cheatin'. It no be my fault these folks no be likin' The Peste. I didn't hit no one, that fool Duck took a swing at me he did!"
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Brunoise's eyes brighten as he sees Kultasilma. He croaks out a chuckle and says, "It no be m'fault! I be a victim 'o' circumstance I do. I was no cheatin'. It no be my fault these folks no be likin' The Peste. I didn't hit no one, that fool Duck took a swing at me he did!"
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Inside the gambling hall, the fray has calmed a little as a few of the more boisterous combatants have been laid out by the security staff. The Pit Boss nods to himself, reasonably satisfied that at least there were no deaths. Not that he personally minded killing, but it was bad for business. A few groups still went at it with each other, but no weapons had been drawn so far, so it seemed that no one was willing to up the ante to that level.

Brunoise bristles as Ari escorts him towards one of the ferry boats. "I told ya, it no be my fault! O'course, seein' how things be goin 'ere, I think I be ready to get offn' this 'ere ship."

From within the gambling den, a new cry breaks out. "Fire!" It seems one of the lanterns hanging on the walls was over turned, spraying burning oil across a card table, and igniting it in seconds.
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Inside the gambling hall, the fray has calmed a little as a few of the more boisterous combatants have been laid out by the security staff. The Pit Boss nods to himself, reasonably satisfied that at least there were no deaths. Not that he personally minded killing, but it was bad for business. A few groups still went at it with each other, but no weapons had been drawn so far, so it seemed that no one was willing to up the ante to that level.

Brunoise bristles as Ari escorts him towards one of the ferry boats. "I told ya, it no be my fault! O'course, seein' how things be goin 'ere, I think I be ready to get offn' this 'ere ship."

From within the gambling den, a new cry breaks out. "Fire!" It seems one of the lanterns hanging on the walls was over turned, spraying burning oil across a card table, and igniting it in seconds.
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Brunoise seizes the opportunity for freedom, but not wanting to go away empty handed he scurries over along the port side of the ship and crouches below a window into the main room. He sneaks a peek, and seeing the chaos continue to build, waves The Peste in to scout for some loose money. The little insect makes a quick sweep of the room, unobserved in the melee, and returns to Brunoise, who nods at the firefly and hops through the window. He crouches low and waits for the brass bug to show him where to go.
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Brunoise seizes the opportunity for freedom, but not wanting to go away empty handed he scurries over along the port side of the ship and crouches below a window into the main room. He sneaks a peek, and seeing the chaos continue to build, waves The Peste in to scout for some loose money. The little insect makes a quick sweep of the room, unobserved in the melee, and returns to Brunoise, who nods at the firefly and hops through the window. He crouches low and waits for the brass bug to show him where to go.
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Brunoise follows The Peste around, weaving amidst the confusion and picking up as many stray chips as he can. It's not likely he'll be able to cash them in any time soon, but he can always come back. He stuffs his pockets with them, and even finds a few stray vira. Across the room, he sees a group of Pasu attempting to put out the fire. The Lion from earlier throws water on it, sending it onto the walls and curtains.

The Pit Boss growls at Ari, then turns to all of them, pointing at Kultasilma, "This one's in charge of putting the fire out. I'm going to check on the cage and make sure no one is robbing us blind while were distracted." He storms off, pistols drawn, but not cocked.
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Brunoise follows The Peste around, weaving amidst the confusion and picking up as many stray chips as he can. It's not likely he'll be able to cash them in any time soon, but he can always come back. He stuffs his pockets with them, and even finds a few stray vira. Across the room, he sees a group of Pasu attempting to put out the fire. The Lion from earlier throws water on it, sending it onto the walls and curtains.

The Pit Boss growls at Ari, then turns to all of them, pointing at Kultasilma, "This one's in charge of putting the fire out. I'm going to check on the cage and make sure no one is robbing us blind while were distracted." He storms off, pistols drawn, but not cocked.
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As the fire spreads afresh, licking the ceiling of the room and scorching the walls, Brunoise feels it is high time he made his escape after all. He looks over to The Peste who blinks his agreement, and the pair snake back to the window through the overturned furniture and hop out. Just off the port side is a small escape boat. Brunoise hops in, releases the rigging, and drops into the water, where he grabs the oars and starts rowing towards one of the ferry boats. Once far enough away from the Fama y Fortuna, he sends The Peste out to blink his S.O.S. signal and flagon down the ferry. It wasn't the night he had hoped for, but it wasn't a total loss either.
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As the fire spreads afresh, licking the ceiling of the room and scorching the walls, Brunoise feels it is high time he made his escape after all. He looks over to The Peste who blinks his agreement, and the pair snake back to the window through the overturned furniture and hop out. Just off the port side is a small escape boat. Brunoise hops in, releases the rigging, and drops into the water, where he grabs the oars and starts rowing towards one of the ferry boats. Once far enough away from the Fama y Fortuna, he sends The Peste out to blink his S.O.S. signal and flagon down the ferry. It wasn't the night he had hoped for, but it wasn't a total loss either.
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Fama y Fortuna

Anchored out in the open water is a large steamship. Several smaller boats are ferrying travelers back and forth to it almost constantly. On the deck of it you can make out a number of figures carousing about, and a low din drifts across the water with the smoke it's churning out.
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Eric

At 6'2" and of lean build, he isn't very imposing, but the blade at his hip and the bow on his back, not to mention his almost permanent scowl, show this fox is not to be trifled with. His face bears no scars, and any that might be on his body are hidden underneath a white cotton shirt and a deep brown leather jacket. His worn work pants, held up by a belt emblazoned with the emblem of the Viramarga, speak of his occupation as a handyman, and his leather boots are equally scarred. His eyes are the color of Peridot (a light green gemstone), and he appears to talk very little.


Shtora

Shtora is a large brown-tabby domestic cat. Or perhaps judging by his general mien, "alley cat". He's perhaps about six-and-half feet tall, though in truth it's a little hard to judge, as he has a rather crouching digitigrade stance that tends to somewhat reduce that, and emphasizes his general bulk, which is also considerable. He has a decidedly well-muscled form, which is further enhanced by his thick fur, with long guard hairs. His overall look is a familiar one to those acquainted with the Macon clan of the Muon area. He's dressed in a short, loose-fitting brown leather jacket, invariably open in front, and an equally roomy pair of three-quarter length dark blue trousers. His large hindpaws are bare, and it's clear from their structure that all four paws have long retractile claws.

Raziel

A male White Tiger of above average height, around 6'8". He is not particularly muscular, possessing a middling build, though his size alone confers that he is by no means weak. Both his dress and mannerisms suggest a utilitarian attitude, though his pale blue eyes are alert and inquisitive. He wears a black cloth overcoat, hanging from his shoulders to halfway down his digitigrade legs, above his unadorned footpaws. The coat itself is devoid of the common urban filigree, no doubt produced somewhere near the wastes; though slightly beaten, it is still in good repair. The grey shirt below is smudged with grease in places, which seems odd considering the pristine white of his striped fur. His tan pants have a number of external pockets, filled with an array of screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and other tools, along with a few less discernible devices. A small metal disk gleams on his right wrist, held in place by a black leather belt. Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a silver pocket watch - complete with hinged cover but lacking a chain - which has been adapted to fit on the notched strap.

His stripe pattern is more or less average; unique of course, and perhaps a bit darker than normal for a White Tiger, but otherwise ordinary. His nose and the pads of his hands and feet are all black, an uncommon trait, but nothing monumental. A lithe, flexible tail swishes back and forth from between the flaps of his long coat, idly flicking at the end. His retractable, feline claws are kept extremely sharp, though weather this is from constant use or done simply as a precaution is impossible to tell. His fur is thick and fairly long, suggesting a familiarity with colder climates. The blue of his eyes is so pale that in some lights they seem to shift to grey, though they are always scanning and observing, genuinely interested in the world nearby.

A large caliber rifle is slung over his shoulder, at first glance a kind of repeating rifle, but with obvious modifications. It has a much thicker profile than a standard rifle, with a tubular magazine running parallel to, but slightly offset from the barrel. The stock and grip appear to be a rather high quality of wood, but don't precisely match, signifying that they are likely scavenged from different places. Along the gun's receiver rest a number of interwoven brass tanks, pipes, and gears, which connect the rifle's lever action to a small flywheel, reminiscent of those used in locomotives. A rod links the flywheel and a strange sliding mechanism, which is presumably responsible for chambering the next round.

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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stining everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.

Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Excpet the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.

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This steamship is massive, being easily over two hundred feet in length,

with
four decks above the water, and another three below. The construction is

mostly
wood, painted a bright, garish red, and decorated with golden

scrollwork
and other embellishments. Decadence is the style of the day here,

and
even the lower sort of folk that have come seeking their own fortunes are

trying
to act the part.

There is a large open space towards the bow of the boat, providing a grand

view
of the Sea of Rocana. Directly behind it is the main gaming room, where

the
smoke is thick, the drinks are watery, and morals are shed as quickly as a

single
hand of blackjack. Rabbit Pasu in skimpy black outfits walk around

with
trays of drinks and tobacco, smiling and winking at the patrons, enticing

them
to empty all the Vira out of their pockets and leave it at the tables.

At
the rear of the room, a group of the Bunnies perform a dance routine; the

kind
that has lots of high kicks and wiggling.

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This steamship is massive, being easily over two hundred feet in length, with four decks above the water, and another three below. The construction is mostly wood, painted a bright, garish red, and decorated with golden scrollwork and other embellishments. Decadence is the style of the day here, and even the lower sort of folk that have come seeking their own fortunes are trying to act the part.

There is a large open space towards the bow of the boat, providing a grand view of the Sea of Rocana. Directly behind it is the main gaming room, where the smoke is thick, the drinks are watery, and morals are shed as quickly as a single hand of blackjack. Rabbit Pasu in skimpy black outfits walk around with trays of drinks and tobacco, smiling and winking at the patrons, enticing them to empty all the Vira out of their pockets and leave it at the tables. At the rear of the room, a group of the Bunnies perform a dance routine; the kind that has lots of high kicks and wiggling.

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Standing at each table is a human or Pasu wearing a white shirt, red vest, and black bow tie. There are card games, dice games, and even two roulette tables. However you prefer to be fleeced by the House, there is something for you.

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BUNNIES

Dressed to arouse, these bright and bubbly Pasu glide along between the patrons offering a drink or a smoke, batting their eyelashes and flashing wide smiles while coyly fending off gropes. Up on stage is another group of them wearing black lace garters and sheer white blouses. They turn and twirl about, kicking high and spinning around to the delight of their onlookers.

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Obvious Exits: (O) Out

Contents:

Kee'rana

Tanaki

Shtora

Ari

Eric

Brunoise

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Dressed to arouse, these bright and bubbly Pasu glide along between
the

patrons offering a drink or a smoke, batting their eyelashes and flashing wide

smiles while coyly fending off gropes. Up on stage is another group of them

wearing black lace garters and sheer white blouses. They turn
and twirl

about, kicking high and spinning around to the delight of their onlookers
.





Standing at each table is a human or Pasu wearing a white shirt, red vest
,

and black bow tie. There are card games, dice games, and even two roulette

tables. However you prefer to be fleeced by the House, there is something for

you.





A gargantuan Wolf Pasu stands off to
the side of the main floor, his fierce

eyes surveying the whole scene. He?s dressed in an understated grey suit of

clothes, with his black fur poking out around the cuffs and collar. The fur

atop his head is slicked back with oil, and a large scar runs vertically

across

his left eye. He makes no effort to hide the revolvers holstered to his belt.



Clearly, you were meant to see them
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A gargantuan Wolf Pasu stands off to the side of the main floor, his fierce eyes surveying the whole scene. He?s dressed in an understated grey suit of clothes, with his black fur poking out around the cuffs and collar. The fur atop his head is slicked back with oil, and a large scar runs vertically across his left eye. He makes no effort to hide the revolvers holstered to his belt. Clearly, you were meant to see them.

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Kultasilma

Kultasilma stands a little over six feet tall and probably masses 250 pounds of muscle. She's not that big for an Arctos bear, but compared to most of
the civilized denizens of Loka, she's quite impressive. Her skin is dark where it shows, but her fur is pure white, and her close-cropped head-fur is silver-blonde. Her eyes are a vivid gold.

She wears the symbol-decorated skirt of a tribal shaman, along with a necklace and matching bracelets of bone beads. The necklace pendant is a pair of saber-fangs from some Whitemarch predator
. Her left ear is pierced, and an elaborate feathered earring dangles from the piercing. In colder weather, she'll wear boots, a parka, and sometimes even leggings, but normally her only concession to civilized styles is a halter-top to keep her modesty up to the level preferred by the city-dwellers.

Her left shoulder sports a blue-stained scar in the shape of a vortex, her right shoulder a red-stained scar shaped as a flame, and a downward-pointing triangle is centered on her navel.

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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stining everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.

Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Excpet the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.
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[OOC] Brunoise says, "sorry it tooke me so long to respond Kee'rana, yes you are welcome to join :)"

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Eric had been doing fairly well at the blackjack table, though lees because of his card counting and more because of luck. He finishes off another hand, roughly doubling his original cash, then moves on towards the poker table where Brunoise was.

[OOC] Eric says, "*less"
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Eric had been doing fairly well at the blackjack table, though less because of his card counting and more because of luck. He finishes off another hand, roughly doubling his original cash, then moves on towards the poker table where Brunoise was.
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[OOC] Brunoise says, "just FYI, anyone else who wants to jump in can feel free to, I can write you into what the NPC's are doing easily :)"
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[OOC] Eric says, "Just doing short poses until I figure out where I fit better."

[public] Annemarie exclaims, "Shoot me an invite, Brunoise!"
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Kultasilma has arrived.


[public] Annemarie says, "Again, please. My connection decided to burp. Aargh."

Annemarie has arrived.

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Annemarie goes In Character.

[OOC] Ari thought there was more-- like what Brunoise's reaction to his tapping was XD

[OOC] Annemarie asks, "Thankee! Don't wait up for me on the pose order, I'm spectating for now. What's happened so far?"

[OOC] Shtora meows, "Maybe we have Brunout. :) Purrhaps we should go fairly freeform, especially with regard to 'NPC' reaction?"

[OOC] Shtora purrs, "'recall' is a good thing. :)"
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Kultasilma stands a little over six feet tall and probably masses 250 pounds

of muscle. She's not that big for an Arctos bear, but compared to most of the

civilized denizens of Loka, she's quite impressive. Her skin is dark where it

shows, but her fur is pure white, and her close-cropped head-fur is

silver-blonde. Her eyes are a vivid gold.

She wears the symbol-decorated skirt of a tribal shaman, along with a necklace

and matching bracelets of bone beads. The necklace pendant is a pair of

saber-fangs from some Whitemarch predator. Her left ear is pierced, and an

elaborate feathered earring dangles from the piercing. In colder weather,

she'll wear boots, a parka, and sometimes even leggings, but normally her only

concession to civilized styles is a halter-top to keep her modesty up to the

level preferred by the city-dwellers.

Her left shoulder sports a blue-stained scar in the shape of a vortex, her

right shoulder a red-stained scar shaped as a flame, and a downward-pointing

triangle is centered on her navel.



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[OOC] Annemarie asks, "What's happening so far? Why'd the brawl break out?"

[OOC] Brunoise says, "to catch everyone up, Brunoise was accused of using The Peste to cheat, just as the Pit Boss ordered him ejected for it anyway. The result was the screaming of "Cheat!" in the gambling den of the ship, which in turn led to a riot."

[OOC] Brunoise says, "so at this point the only NPC I'm going to continue to narrate is the Pit Boss"

[OOC] Brunoise says, "and everyone is free to see where they fit in :)"
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[OOC] Annemarie says, "Hooboy. Well, this is going to be fun."
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[OOC] Brunoise says, "I was waiting for others to post before going again... but I'll start working on something now"
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[OOC] Brunoise says, "anyone else going? I'm happy to keep posting, but I want to give folks a chance to be in this..."

[OOC] Ari guesses not!

[OOC] Tanaki says, "Sorry, I just can't feel out a place to put myself in the scene."

[OOC] Brunoise asks, "alright, shall we just start wrapping this up then?"

[OOC] Eric is rather occupied at the moment...

[OOC] Ari was waiting for an environmental pose

[OOC] Ari can pose now if one isn't comin'

[OOC] Brunoise says, "go ahead, and I'll start working on something"
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Ari waves his arms around, "There's sand in there! Where the hell am I supposed to get sand in the middle of a boat?" The lion starts looking around for something, and then blinks, seeing Raziel, "You sir! help me look for sand!"

Ari
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[OOC] Ari knows! But Ari doesn't. :)

[OOC] Ari ers, his player knows.

[OOC] Kultasilma issa fire mage. So she knows about fire. :)

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[OOC] Shtora purrs, "Fire mage, but not an oil mage. :)"

[OOC] Brunoise says, "I'm gonna have to be going soon, so I'm gonna write myself out of the scene, but feel free to keep going as long as you want :)"
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[OOC] Raziel says, "See you later, Brunoise."

[OOC] Brunoise says, "yep, my pleasure! don't forget to applaud your fellow players or myself :)"

[OOC] Brunoise exclaims, "and thank you all for the good fun!"

[OOC] Ari waves.

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[OOC] Eric is too tired to pose an exit... bye...

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Ari goes and grabs a random blanket, and goes over to try to snuff out the fire!

Tanaki has disconnected.

Brunoise has arrived.

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[OOC] Ari guesses he'll pose the fire, then
!

The blanket catches fire in Ari's paws, and he yelps, running away from it, and scooting away from the thing,
"It didn't wooooork!"

The kitchen has plenty of those things! Go grab one.

[OOC] Raziel is still writing.

[OOC] Ari nodnods :)

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[OOC] Kultasilma says, "And on that note, bedtime here."

[OOC] Raziel exclaims, "Very well. See you later!"

ooc Thank you all for the show. I hope to join in this plot tomorrow.

[OOC] Bansi says, "Thank you all for
the show. I hope to join in this plot tomorrow."


[OOC] Kultasilma says, "Crazy frog... :)"

[OOC] Kultasilma asks
, "Is there an installment tomorrow? If so, when?"

Raziel waves as the bear departs
. Before he takes his own leave, he digs into his coat pockets, and gingerly removes a small notepad and writing utensil. He flips through a few pages, before reaching the intended list. On it, he writes 'FIRE RESISTANT GLOVES' in large letters, before replacing the notepad, and making his way to the engine room.

[OOC] Raziel says, "Now it's over. :)"

ooc Whenever someone shows up I assume. Brunoise said earlier that he'd wait and see what to do tomorrow.

[OOC] Bansi says, "Whenever someone shows up I assume. Brunoise said earlier that he'd wait and see what to do tomorrow."

[OOC] Kultasilma asks, "Evening, or afternoon?"

[OOC] Bansi says, "I'll be in for longer in the evening."

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Bansi asks, "What kind of opportunities will there be to participate in it after tonight?"

Brunoise shrugs. "sort of depends on how/where it goes"

Brunoise says, "I really just have a starting point, and a plot stimulus"

Brunoise says, "and a wrench to throw in if it stalls"

Brunoise says, "other than that, just want to see what develops"

<Verbatim end: Bansi>

Kultasilma says, "Well, we got the fire out at least."

Kultasilma exclaims, "G'night!"

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[OOC] Bansi waves

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Kee'rana is a five foot eleven inch Ghost Bat, with light gray back fur
and white chest fur. Her head is just the right size for her skinny body, with
two very large ears and a leaf shaped nose with a little leaf horn pointing up
towards the sky. She has very pretty dark honey colored eyes, and a wide
playful smile shows across her face. She has white hair no longer than the
bottom of her head, sticking out in odd directions, though looking like she
spiked it that way. Her body is slim, with no curves and a modestly small
chest. Her wings are very thin, making them almost translucent, more of an
opaque white color. She has three fingers used to manipulate things, while the
other two are used to support her wings for flight.Her clothing is quite
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Name----------------Stat--Sex---------Species---------------------------------
Kultasilma[4m idle] IC Female Bear
Keesha[5m idle] IC Female Bat
Tanaki[10m idle] IC Male Canis Lupus
Shtora[4m idle] IC Male Cat
Ari[4m idle] IC Male Lion
Faolan[12m idle] Male Wolf
Brunoise[2m idle] IC Male Common Frog
Golden_Hawk[idle] Male Canine
Eric[6m idle] IC Male Red Fox
Tora OOC Male Cat
Alek[idle] IC Male Snow Leopard
Amjad[4m idle] IC Male Side-Striped Jackal
Annemarie[4m idle] OOC Female Red fox
Bansi IC Male Otter
Kelketek IC Male Urnj Fox
Telia[idle] IC Female Blue-Tongued Skink
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Annemarie is a rather strapping example of a Pasu female. The six foot tall
vixen's fur hides a body that's used to hard work and punishment. While she is
shapely, possessing a womanly hourglass figure, it's rounded out with stocky
muscle and an absence of fat. Her muscles don't bulge, but her arms, shoulders
and abdomen are all well defined. Wide hips and a well-formed, modest chest
mark her as distinctly feminine. Her eyes regard the world with a strange
intensity, even if she is doing nothing in particular.

She's dressed plainly and unassumingly, in a red tunic, black trousers and
leather boots. To those that are keenly eyed, the tunic covers metal plates
that offer a modicum of protection from a wayward stab. At her side is her
longsword. It's of simple construction, but extends far past her, nearly
achieving greatsword lengths, and it's elongated handle marks it as a
'hand-and-a-half'. She's almost never without it. Those with keen eyes might
be able to note the holsters for her small flintlock pistol (complete with
three charges) and fighting knife, sewn into each side of her tunic and
carried somewhat nonchalantly on the inside of the garment, just against her
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MEETME: Raziel would like to join you. Please respond with
MEETME: "msummon Raziel" or "meet Raziel" to bring them here,
MEETME: or "mdecline Raziel" turn down the request.
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NAME___________IC/OOC_IDLE_AREA_______________LOCATION________________________
Tanaki IC 13m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Annemarie IC 1h Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Kultasilma IC 5m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Bansi IC 0s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Raziel IC 48s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Shtora IC 12m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Ari IC 8s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Alek IC 9m OOC Realm Nexus
Amjad IC 8m OOC Realm Nexus
Telia IC 1d OOC Realm Nexus
Kelketek IC 24s OOC Realm Nexus
Dee 14m OOC Realm Nexus
Tora OOC 1h OOC Realm Nexus
Golden_Hawk 3h OOC Realm Nexus
Keesha IC 1h Plains of Bhuma Acre - Coliseum Plaza
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NAME___________IC/OOC_IDLE_AREA_______________LOCATION________________________
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Bansi IC 0s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Raziel IC 2m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Shtora IC 40m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Rascal 1m OOC Realm Character Generation Room
Alek IC 30m OOC Realm Nexus
Telia IC 1d OOC Realm Nexus
Tora OOC 28m OOC Realm Nexus
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[OOC] Raziel says, "Goodnight."
Kultasilma has disconnected.
[OOC] Raziel says, ""Despite my IC suggestions otherwise, I really do enjoy it when everything falls apart. :)
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The air is thick with acrid tobacco smoke in the main gambling room. It hangs in a low pall, stining everyone's eyes, although most of the folks here don't particularly notice. It's just after sunset, and the party on the Fama y Fortuna is in full swing. Human and Pasu alike are carousing amongst one another, squandering their hard, and possibly ill-gotten, Vira at the tables. The house is raking it in.
Brunoise meanders about the room, a small light flickering on his shoulder intermittently. No one really seems to take notice of it. Excpet the Pit Boss. He sees everything. The little Frog hops up on a stool at a poker table and sets his chips down. "Deal me in," he croaks out, and then flags one of the Bunnies down for a drink.
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Aboard the Fama y Fortuna

This steamship is massive, being easily over two hundred feet in length,
with four decks above the water, and another three below. The construction is
mostly wood, painted a bright, garish red, and decorated with golden
scrollwork and other embellishments. Decadence is the style of the day here,
and even the lower sort of folk that have come seeking their own fortunes are
trying to act the part.
There is a large open space towards the bow of the boat, providing a grand
view of the Sea of Rocana. Directly behind it is the main gaming room, where
the smoke is thick, the drinks are watery, and morals are shed as quickly as a
single hand of blackjack. Rabbit Pasu in skimpy black outfits walk around
with trays of drinks and tobacco, smiling and winking at the patrons, enticing
them to empty all the Vira out of their pockets and leave it at the tables.
At the rear of the room, a group of the Bunnies perform a dance routine; the
kind that has lots of high kicks and wiggling.
Obvious Features:
BUNNIES
GAMING TABLES
PIT BOSS

Obvious Exits: (O) Out
Contents:
Kee'rana
Tanaki
Shtora
Ari
Eric
Brunoise
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Dressed to arouse, these bright and bubbly Pasu glide along between the
patrons offering a drink or a smoke, batting their eyelashes and flashing wide
smiles while coyly fending off gropes. Up on stage is another group of them
wearing black lace garters and sheer white blouses. They turn and twirl
about, kicking high and spinning around to the delight of their onlookers.


Standing at each table is a human or Pasu wearing a white shirt, red vest,
and black bow tie. There are card games, dice games, and even two roulette
tables. However you prefer to be fleeced by the House, there is something for
you.


A gargantuan Wolf Pasu stands off to the side of the main floor, his fierce
eyes surveying the whole scene. He?s dressed in an understated grey suit of
clothes, with his black fur poking out around the cuffs and collar. The fur
atop his head is slicked back with oil, and a large scar runs vertically
across
his left eye. He makes no effort to hide the revolvers holstered to his belt.

Clearly, you were meant to see them.

Ari watches the people around the dealers table. The lion picks at his claws with a knife, watching the group, and looking occasionally at the pit boss. He's working security on the Fama y Fortuna, and he doesn't want any trouble.
[OOC] Brunoise says, "sorry it tooke me so long to respond Kee'rana, yes you are welcome to join :)"
## Tanaki has gone Idle.
The dealer nods at Brunoise and deals him into a hand of five card draw after he tosses a chip into the center of the table. At his left is wily looking Coyote dressed in leather, and to his right is a squat Duck, who wears a thin canvas vest and trousers. Brunoise picks up his cards and studies them a moment before laying them back on the green felt of the table top. His eyes meet the Coyote to the left, and the two take a moment to size each other up.
In the back of the room, the Pit Boss stares at Brunoise, and the little light on his shoulder that continues to flicker. He doesn't like it, so he motions to one of the guards, Ari, to keep a close eye on the Frog. The dealers eyes note him briefly before refocusing on the players at the table.
Eric had been doing fairly well at the blackjack table, though lees because of his card counting and more because of luck. He finishes off another hand, roughly doubling his original cash, then moves on towards the poker table where Brunoise was.
[OOC] Eric says, "*less"
Ari walks over closer to the frog, eyeing him. He squints a little, thinking he sees something on the frog's shoulder, but doesn't say anything just yet. He keeps watch, ears swiveling toward his target of observation.
Kee'rana has disconnected.
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Kee'rana is a five foot eleven inch Ghost Bat, with light gray back fur
and white chest fur. Her head is just the right size for her skinny body, with
two very large ears and a leaf shaped nose with a little leaf horn pointing up
towards the sky. She has very pretty dark honey colored eyes, and a wide
playful smile shows across her face. She has white hair no longer than the
bottom of her head, sticking out in odd directions, though looking like she
spiked it that way. Her body is slim, with no curves and a modestly small
chest. Her wings are very thin, making them almost translucent, more of an
opaque white color. She has three fingers used to manipulate things, while the
other two are used to support her wings for flight.Her clothing is quite
simple, wearing white cotton slacks and a white woolen poncho with a hood.

The dealer nods to Eric, indicating that he may be dealt in on the next hand if he wishes. The Duck checks, and the dealer looks to Brunoise for his play.
Brunoise considers for a moment, eyes flicking back and forth between the two other players, and then tosses a chip into the pile, croaking, "Raise, fifty vira." Having placed his bet, he looks only at the dealer, not allowing the other two to get a good look at his face. On his shoulder, The Peste begins to blink and goes to take off, but Brunoise covers him with his hand and forces him back down. He then glances to Ari out of the corner of his eye, wondering if the Lion saw that little display.
Ari saw it, and looks to the pit boss, flicking his eyes back and forth between him and the frog as if to ask permission to take the fellow aside. He knows he's up to something, but he doesn't want to ruin the boss's hospitality.
Eric sits down next to Brunoise and signals the dealer to deal him in, then casually taps the frog and pokes a thumb backward.
The dealer nods to Eric, saying' "Of course sir, I will deal you in after this hand is finished." The Coyote sees Brunoise's bid, but does not raise again, as does the Duck. The first round of bidding now finished, the dealer asks each player how many cards they wish. The Duck takes two, the Coyote two, and Brunoise takes three.
In the back of the room, the Pit Boss makes a subtle, but visible, jerking motion with his thumb for Ari to get the Frog out off the boat. He even begins to circle the room himself, clearing wanting to be nearby when the ejection happens. He crosses deftly behind one of the roulette wheels and makes his way down the starboard side.
Brunoise gets his cards and studies them a moment before laying them back down. The Peste has not gone unnoticed, and both the Coyote and the Duck do not seem to keen about the little brass insect. When Eric taps Brunoise and points a thumb back, he sees the Lion eyeing him closely. Fortunately, his poker face is good enough to not appear rattled by this turn of events, and he confidently raises another fifty vira after the Duck checks again.
[OOC] Brunoise says, "just FYI, anyone else who wants to jump in can feel free to, I can write you into what the NPC's are doing easily :)"
Ari walks over to behind Brunoise, and taps his shoulder. The one with the blinking light, "I'm going to need you to come with me, sir." His voice is quite firm.
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Eric watches the lion out of the corner of his eye, preparing to intervene if necessary.
[OOC] Eric says, "Just doing short poses until I figure out where I fit better."
[public] Annemarie exclaims, "Shoot me an invite, Brunoise!"
The Coyote folds, but the Duck sees the bet and calls. They throw their cards on the table, and Brunoise's two pair of Kings and Fours is the high hand. He smirks and croaks out a chuckle, reaching into the center of the table when the Lion guard taps him on the shoulder and asks Brunoise to go with him.
The Duck stands up and points to the little light, quacking, "I knew it! Yer using that little thing to cheat! It was spying on my cards and giving ya signals! Cheat! Yer a no good CHEAT!
At the screaming of the word "Cheat" by the Duck, the whole room ignites in a series of shouts. The Pit Boss snarls angrily, not wanting things to escalate, but very worried they will. A Wolf on the far side of the room at a blackjack table punches the Cat sitting next to him in the gut. The Feline doubles over, trying to mew in pain but only wheezing out strained air.
Kultasilma has arrived.
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Name----------------Stat--Sex---------Species---------------------------------
Kultasilma[4m idle] IC Female Bear
Keesha[5m idle] IC Female Bat
Tanaki[10m idle] IC Male Canis Lupus
Shtora[4m idle] IC Male Cat
Ari[4m idle] IC Male Lion
Faolan[12m idle] Male Wolf
Brunoise[2m idle] IC Male Common Frog
Golden_Hawk[idle] Male Canine
Eric[6m idle] IC Male Red Fox
Tora OOC Male Cat
Alek[idle] IC Male Snow Leopard
Amjad[4m idle] IC Male Side-Striped Jackal
Annemarie[4m idle] OOC Female Red fox
Bansi IC Male Otter
Kelketek IC Male Urnj Fox
Telia[idle] IC Female Blue-Tongued Skink
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[public] Annemarie says, "Again, please. My connection decided to burp. Aargh."
Annemarie has arrived.
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[OOC] Ari thought there was more-- like what Brunoise's reaction to his tapping was XD
[OOC] Annemarie asks, "Thankee! Don't wait up for me on the pose order, I'm spectating for now. What's happened so far?"
[OOC] Shtora meows, "Maybe we have Brunout. :) Purrhaps we should go fairly freeform, especially with regard to 'NPC' reaction?"
[OOC] Shtora purrs, "'recall' is a good thing. :)"
The violence escalates quickly. Punches fly and fur rises in hackles as screams fill the air and accusations are hurled. Brunoise has elected to hop down from his stool and get in close to Ari, figuring the guard will not attack him so long as he himself makes no sign of agression. The Duck follows him, seeking to get in his face and continue his tirade.
[OOC] Brunoise says, "I'm good with that :) I'm just trying to keep things moving when I don't see anyone post. Any/everyone is free to take over NPC's as they see fit"
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Kultasilma stands a little over six feet tall and probably masses 250 pounds
of muscle. She's not that big for an Arctos bear, but compared to most of the
civilized denizens of Loka, she's quite impressive. Her skin is dark where it
shows, but her fur is pure white, and her close-cropped head-fur is
silver-blonde. Her eyes are a vivid gold.
She wears the symbol-decorated skirt of a tribal shaman, along with a necklace
and matching bracelets of bone beads. The necklace pendant is a pair of
saber-fangs from some Whitemarch predator. Her left ear is pierced, and an
elaborate feathered earring dangles from the piercing. In colder weather,
she'll wear boots, a parka, and sometimes even leggings, but normally her only
concession to civilized styles is a halter-top to keep her modesty up to the
level preferred by the city-dwellers.
Her left shoulder sports a blue-stained scar in the shape of a vortex, her
right shoulder a red-stained scar shaped as a flame, and a downward-pointing
triangle is centered on her navel.


Annemarie is a rather strapping example of a Pasu female. The six foot tall
vixen's fur hides a body that's used to hard work and punishment. While she is
shapely, possessing a womanly hourglass figure, it's rounded out with stocky
muscle and an absence of fat. Her muscles don't bulge, but her arms, shoulders
and abdomen are all well defined. Wide hips and a well-formed, modest chest
mark her as distinctly feminine. Her eyes regard the world with a strange
intensity, even if she is doing nothing in particular.

She's dressed plainly and unassumingly, in a red tunic, black trousers and
leather boots. To those that are keenly eyed, the tunic covers metal plates
that offer a modicum of protection from a wayward stab. At her side is her
longsword. It's of simple construction, but extends far past her, nearly
achieving greatsword lengths, and it's elongated handle marks it as a
'hand-and-a-half'. She's almost never without it. Those with keen eyes might
be able to note the holsters for her small flintlock pistol (complete with
three charges) and fighting knife, sewn into each side of her tunic and
carried somewhat nonchalantly on the inside of the garment, just against her
hips.

Ari, in fact, does not attack the frog. He does, however, try to lead him out of the main room and onto the deck, and doesn't allow him to collect those chips. Not that he'd be allowed to cash them anyway. Best to get the frog out of the fray, since everyone seems intent on fighting over him.
Eric stops the duck with a quick leg sweep, then cautiously follows the frog and the lion out.
Kultasilma arrives at the door to the casino just as the trio are leaving, and grumbles at the incipient riot. "Am not even supposed to be on duty yet. What has happened?"
The bear looks at the frog. "Brunoise! What has happened this time? You did not be pushing any Ancient machines, I hope?"
The Peste has taken off from Brunoise's shoulder at this point, although it still maintains a close proximity to him. Brunoise himself seems fine with going along with Ari, not particularly wanting to get drawn into a brawl. Nevertheless, he keeps his hands by his revolvers, hoping it doesn't come to bullets, but wanting to be ready if it does.
Virtually the whole room is embroiled in violence now. The guards do their best to subdue the rowdiest of the brawlers, but their efforts are not overly effective. The Pit Boss is now striding through the center, knocking folk over left and right, trying to make it to the entryway.
Ari grunts, looking at Kultasilma, "You know this guy? He just got everyone all up in a brawl! I'm gettin' him off the boat before everyone kills each other. Though since they seem to be fighting just as fine now that we're out of there, I'm not sure how much more good it'll do!"
[OOC] Annemarie asks, "What's happening so far? Why'd the brawl break out?"
[OOC] Brunoise says, "to catch everyone up, Brunoise was accused of using The Peste to cheat, just as the Pit Boss ordered him ejected for it anyway. The result was the screaming of "Cheat!" in the gambling den of the ship, which in turn led to a riot."
[OOC] Brunoise says, "so at this point the only NPC I'm going to continue to narrate is the Pit Boss"
[OOC] Brunoise says, "and everyone is free to see where they fit in :)"
Kultasilma mutters something that sounds pungent, and heads into the room, aiming to assist the pit boss if he needs it. She sticks to backhanding anyone who throws a punch in her direction, but the air crackles ominously around her as she wades into the fray.
Brunoise's eyes brighten as he sees Kultasilma. He croaks out a chuckle and says, "It no be m'fault! I be a victim 'o' circumstance I do. I was no cheatin'. It no be my fault these folks no be likin' The Peste. I didn't hit no one, that fool Duck took a swing at me he did!"
[OOC] Annemarie says, "Hooboy. Well, this is going to be fun."
Ari looks at the frog, "Cheatin' or not, I need you to get off this boat. And I suggest you never return. If you somehow get back on here, you'd better not be taking a mechanical device capable of cheating for you, whether or not it is!" He gestures toward the little boat here used to ferry people back and forth, "Come on, let's get going."
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Tanaki has connected.
Eric follows the frog the rest of the way, knowing he can't do much for him. He follows to make sure no more problems arise on the way out.
Inside the gambling hall, the fray has calmed a little as a few of the more boisterous combatants have been laid out by the security staff. The Pit Boss nods to himself, reasonably satisfied that at least there were no deaths. Not that he personally minded killing, but it was bad for business. A few groups still went at it with each other, but no weapons had been drawn so far, so it seemed that no one was willing to up the ante to that level.
Brunoise bristles as Ari escorts him towards one of the ferry boats. "I told ya, it no be my fault! O'course, seein' how things be goin 'ere, I think I be ready to get offn' this 'ere ship."
From within the gambling den, a new cry breaks out. "Fire!" It seems one of the lanterns hanging on the walls was over turned, spraying burning oil across a card table, and igniting it in seconds.
MEETME: Raziel would like to join you. Please respond with
MEETME: "msummon Raziel" or "meet Raziel" to bring them here,
MEETME: or "mdecline Raziel" turn down the request.
msummon raziel
Raziel has arrived.
Ari frowns, turning around, "You have got to be kidding me." The lion looks around, trying to find something with which to put out the flames. "Wait here..." The lion starts cursing under his breath. He needs to get the frog out of here, but if there's no boat, he doesn't get paid!
[OOC] Brunoise says, "hehehehehehe, this is where the real fun begins :P"
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Tanaki has connected.
[OOC] Ari meows at folks?
Raziel strolls down the walkway, searching for someone who can give him a coherent explanation of what all the commotion is about. He had been sleeping in one of the holds until recently, when a pair of panicked workers exclaming things about a 'cheater' and a 'brawl' had woken him. Up ahead, he sees a lion and a frog, and tries to wave them down, moments before the shouts of 'Fire! begin to arise. His shoulders sag, and he chuckles mirthlessly. "Why can't anything ever be simple?"
[OOC] Brunoise says, "I was waiting for others to post before going again... but I'll start working on something now"
Brunoise seizes the opportunity for freedom, but not wanting to go away empty handed he scurries over along the port side of the ship and crouches below a window into the main room. He sneaks a peek, and seeing the chaos continue to build, waves The Peste in to scout for some loose money. The little insect makes a quick sweep of the room, unobserved in the melee, and returns to Brunoise, who nods at the firefly and hops through the window. He crouches low and waits for the brass bug to show him where to go.
Kultasilma swears under her breath, then bellows "OUT OF MY WAY!" as she runs toward the begining of the fire. Her eyes glow as she casts a brief spell, and the blazing lantern subsides, burning slowly where the oil spilled and no longer trying to spread. "Get... sand..."
[OOC] Brunoise says, "anyone else going? I'm happy to keep posting, but I want to give folks a chance to be in this..."
[OOC] Ari guesses not!
[OOC] Tanaki says, "Sorry, I just can't feel out a place to put myself in the scene."
[OOC] Brunoise asks, "alright, shall we just start wrapping this up then?"
[OOC] Eric is rather occupied at the moment...
[OOC] Ari was waiting for an environmental pose
[OOC] Ari can pose now if one isn't comin'
[OOC] Brunoise says, "go ahead, and I'll start working on something"
Ari goes and finds a bucket, tying a line to it and tossing it overboard. He lets it fill, and tries to drag it a little before yoinking it up, hoping to get some sandy water. He brings the contents of the bucket over toward the table, and starts pouring it over the area. Hopefully, it's got enough sand to work well, but there is water.
Raziel watches the frog disappear through a window while the lion's back is turned, only adding to his confusion. As the lion finds and fills a bucket, he continues walking forward, somewhat more hurriedly now, toward the entryway to the gambling room, the apparent epicenter of the chaos. "Can someone please explain what's going on?!"
Kultasilma snarls as the fire starts to spread. "I said SAND. Water does not put out this kind of fire..." She refocuses, trying to containt the fire as it starts to spread on top of the water.
Ari waves his arms around, "There's sand in there! Where the hell am I supposed to get sand in the middle of a boat?" The lion starts looking around for something, and then blinks, seeing Raziel, "You sir! help me look for sand!"
Ari gives no explination.
[OOC] Brunoise says, "+1 Kultasilma for knowing water will only spread an oil fire :)"
The red tattoo on the bear's right shoulder is starting to glow. "Smother it with something. Not water."
[OOC] Ari knows! But Ari doesn't. :)
[OOC] Ari ers, his player knows.
[OOC] Kultasilma issa fire mage. So she knows about fire. :)
Tanaki has disconnected.
Brunoise follows The Peste around, weaving amidst the confusion and picking up as many stray chips as he can. It's not likely he'll be able to cash them in any time soon, but he can always come back. He stuffs his pockets with them, and even finds a few stray vira. Across the room, he sees a group of Pasu attempting to put out the fire. The Lion from earlier throws water on it, sending it onto the walls and curtains.
The Pit Boss growls at Ari, then turns to all of them, pointing at Kultasilma, "This one's in charge of putting the fire out. I'm going to check on the cage and make sure no one is robbing us blind while were distracted." He storms off, pistols drawn, but not cocked.
Tanaki has connected.
[OOC] Shtora purrs, "Fire mage, but not an oil mage. :)"
[OOC] Brunoise says, "I'm gonna have to be going soon, so I'm gonna write myself out of the scene, but feel free to keep going as long as you want :)"
Raziel blinks. "Sand? It's a passenger boat! Why would we be carrying sand?" He pauses for a moment, as if considering something. "I suppose there may be some in the boiler room for fire control, or perhaps some being used as ballast...I can't be sure."
[OOC] Brunoise says, "and if anyone wants to take the Pit Boss back over, go for it"
Ari points to Raziel, "Yes! That might be!" The lion begins to run toward the boiler room, looking for something like that. Best lead he's gotten so far, really.
[OOC] Ari exclaims, "Thanks, Brunoise!"
As the fire spreads afresh, licking the ceiling of the room and scorching the walls, Brunoise feels it is high time he made his escape after all. He looks over to The Peste who blinks his agreement, and the pair snake back to the window through the overturned furniture and hop out. Just off the port side is a small escape boat. Brunoise hops in, releases the rigging, and drops into the water, where he grabs the oars and starts rowing towards one of the ferry boats. Once far enough away from the Fama y Fortuna, he sends The Peste out to blink his S.O.S. signal and flagon down the ferry. It wasn't the night he had hoped for, but it wasn't a total loss either.
[OOC] Raziel says, "See you later, Brunoise."
[OOC] Brunoise says, "yep, my pleasure! don't forget to applaud your fellow players or myself :)"
[OOC] Brunoise exclaims, "and thank you all for the good fun!"
[OOC] Ari waves.
Brunoise has left.
[OOC] Eric is too tired to pose an exit... bye...
Eric has disconnected.
Kultasilma refocuses the spell, drawing the fires back down towards herself, keeping them from spreading. "Now get something to smother them. I can't hold them forever."
Raziel stands in the doorway for a moment more, still thinking. If there is, in fact, no sand in the boiler room, and water is not an option, the only other alternative is to smother the fires. The tiger dashes off to the kitchen, searching for a large bowl or pan; anything capable of encapsulating the fire.
findall
NAME___________IC/OOC_IDLE_AREA_______________LOCATION________________________
Tanaki IC 13m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Annemarie IC 1h Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Kultasilma IC 5m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Bansi IC 0s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Raziel IC 48s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Shtora IC 12m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Ari IC 8s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Alek IC 9m OOC Realm Nexus
Amjad IC 8m OOC Realm Nexus
Telia IC 1d OOC Realm Nexus
Kelketek IC 24s OOC Realm Nexus
Dee 14m OOC Realm Nexus
Tora OOC 1h OOC Realm Nexus
Golden_Hawk 3h OOC Realm Nexus
Keesha IC 1h Plains of Bhuma Acre - Coliseum Plaza
Ari arrives in the boiler room. He searches around frantically for sand. What he finds instead is a hose that can run water from the sea in a disaster situation. "Damn it..." The lion starts running back out of there, heading back to the main room. "Smother, smother..." He looks around...
WO> Ari proves he has a mind stat at a value of: 1
Ari goes and grabs a random blanket, and goes over to try to snuff out the fire!
Tanaki has disconnected.
Brunoise has arrived.
Brunoise is automagically swept home.
[OOC] Ari guesses he'll pose the fire, then!
The blanket catches fire in Ari's paws, and he yelps, running away from it, and scooting away from the thing, "It didn't wooooork!"
The kitchen has plenty of those things! Go grab one.
[OOC] Raziel is still writing.
[OOC] Ari nodnods :)
Annemarie has disconnected.
Raziel rummages through the kitchen looking for a suitable piece of kitchenware. After a few minutes, he finds what he's looking for; a large baking tray, about four feet wide and three across, and a good six inches deep. Not perfect, but it should work. Before he leaves, he grabs a handful of kitchen towels and wraps them around each of his paws, providing a moderate amount of protection from what is about to become a very hot piece of metal. Upon arriving in the gambling room, and seeing the newly ignited blanket, he decides to make that his first target. He drops the tray on top of it and presses down, (hopefully) removing the air from the equation. "I take it you didn't find any sand!"
Ari stands next to Raziel, and looks at the fire. "Nope." o.o The lion looks over at Raziel, "I even tried smothering it, and it didn't work! We probably just need to get goin!" The lion starts running off the ship, heading toward the life boat. It ain't worth it!
Kultasilma pulls the fire into one small, if hotter, patch as the tiger returns. With the air cut off, the remaining patch of flame dies out quickly and she relaxes. "Whoof. Thank you."
Ari is already on the boat by this point, the pit boss shouting at him. He just keeeeeeeps paddlin. o.o
That'll look good onna resume'. :)
Raziel continues holding the tray down as it grows ever hotter...though eventually, the speed at which the heat increases slows down, then levels out. "I wouldn't go jumping off the boat yet...nevermind." The tiger gingerly removes the baking tray, revealing the blackened and smoldering, yet extinguished, remains of the blanket. He removes the towels from his hands, tossing them onto the tray on the floor. He looks at the bear, and nods. "No problem. I'm slightly singed, but I'll live."
Kultasilma lets the energy bleed back out slowly, and the scar fades as she does. She nods to the tiger. "Truth. I am glad someone could act with sense. Most of them were too busy trying to grab coins to help - or even to run. Warmlanders..." She shakes her head in disgust. "They would not survive even a season on the Marches." She gives the tiger an appraising look. "Kultasilma,"
Raziel absentmindedly rubs his hands on his coat, before extending one in greeting. They really /do/ hurt, but they're not truly burnt, and the pain isn't substantial enough for him to ignore courtesy. "Pleased to meet you. I'm Raziel."
Kultasilma takes the offered hand, seeming oddly bemused at having to look -up- to meet the liger's eyes. "I greet thee in peace."
Raziel does his best not to wince as the bear takes his hand, and smiles at the rather uncommon greeting. At the conclusion of the introduction, the tiger takes his first real look around the room, noting the overturned tables, scattered cards, and what appear to be a few unconscious individuals with noticeable bruises sprawled here and there. "Now can someone explain to me what /happened/ in here?"
Kultasilma grunts. "Someone apparently started a brawl by accusing another of cheating. And then a lamp fell over in the fight. I ran into that crazy frog on my way here. Would not surprise me if he had something to do with it."
[OOC] Ari poofs!
Ari has disconnected.
Raziel scoffs. "I can't even take a lousy maintainence job on a high-class boat without things errupting into madness. I'm an engineer by trade, you see. Saving the day is only a part time occupation." He chuckles to himself, apparently at some personal joke. "Speaking of which...I should probably make sure this boat makes it back to shore. I have no idea how many of the engine crew decided to jump ship as well."
Kultasilma nods. "T'would be a good thing, true. You do your job, I will do mine. When we get back to shore, we should have a meal together, perhaps?" She grins and waves as she heads back to the Cage to see where the pit boss wants her.
[OOC] Kultasilma says, "And on that note, bedtime here."
[OOC] Raziel exclaims, "Very well. See you later!"
ooc Thank you all for the show. I hope to join in this plot tomorrow.
[OOC] Bansi says, "Thank you all for the show. I hope to join in this plot tomorrow."
findall
NAME___________IC/OOC_IDLE_AREA_______________LOCATION________________________
Kultasilma IC 3m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Bansi IC 0s Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Raziel IC 2m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Shtora IC 40m Loka Aboard the Fama y Fortuna
Rascal 1m OOC Realm Character Generation Room
Alek IC 30m OOC Realm Nexus
Telia IC 1d OOC Realm Nexus
Tora OOC 28m OOC Realm Nexus
Golden_Hawk 5h OOC Realm Nexus
[OOC] Kultasilma says, "Crazy frog... :)"
[OOC] Kultasilma asks, "Is there an installment tomorrow? If so, when?"
Raziel waves as the bear departs. Before he takes his own leave, he digs into his coat pockets, and gingerly removes a small notepad and writing utensil. He flips through a few pages, before reaching the intended list. On it, he writes 'FIRE RESISTANT GLOVES' in large letters, before replacing the notepad, and making his way to the engine room.
[OOC] Raziel says, "Now it's over. :)"
ooc Whenever someone shows up I assume. Brunoise said earlier that he'd wait and see what to do tomorrow.
[OOC] Bansi says, "Whenever someone shows up I assume. Brunoise said earlier that he'd wait and see what to do tomorrow."
[OOC] Kultasilma asks, "Evening, or afternoon?"
[OOC] Bansi says, "I'll be in for longer in the evening."
<Verbatim start: Bansi>
Bansi asks, "What kind of opportunities will there be to participate in it after tonight?"
Brunoise shrugs. "sort of depends on how/where it goes"
Brunoise says, "I really just have a starting point, and a plot stimulus"
Brunoise says, "and a wrench to throw in if it stalls"
Brunoise says, "other than that, just want to see what develops"
<Verbatim end: Bansi>
Kultasilma says, "Well, we got the fire out at least."
Kultasilma exclaims, "G'night!"
ooc :waves
[OOC] Bansi waves
[OOC] Raziel says, "Goodnight."
Kultasilma has disconnected.
[OOC] Raziel says, ""Despite my IC suggestions otherwise, I really do enjoy it when everything falls apart. :)

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