Chance and Khamyra just found Valentine tied up, Chance takes out the gag…
VAL: CHANCE LOOK OUT!

Battle is written out, turn base will return afterwards

Khamyra must of sensed something because as Valentine called out, Khamyra was already in motion, throws some sort of dust in the air and writes a symbol as she speaks a word the Quarter Elf had no idea what it meant.

The world feels like it has been put on hold. The CHampion remembers and it is similar to what Finster did but not as complete.

Chance is turning around where Valentine was looking. The dust is just suspended in mid air, the symbol Khamyra drew slowly fading.

The Champion seems to be moving a bit faster than the rest of the world around him.

He then notices Khamyra looking at him, her mouth starting to move. She is moving even faster, must be because she cast the spell.

Khamyra saying slowly, “Neck – Lace!” Her voice low and weird, because it is slowed down.

Chance in the heat of battle grabs his necklace, rips it off and it goes flying.

The next attack he swings his sword around full circle, using the corner of his eye to see what was coming. With the slowness of time, precision was obtainable. He rips through an Odius, his neck and jugular. Something about these creatures that he doesn’t like and always seem to kill with ease.

Khamyra only has one attack and it was the spell, but because time slowed down and she can move faster in it, she is afforded the opportunity to tumbles beside you avoiding another thugs slash.

Time all of a sudden speeds up. Everything rushes in and it is momentarily disorientating.

The Odius goes crashing into some hay bails grabbing for his neck and blood pouring out.

The 2nd thug was to far to his right, out of Chances sight for him to really notice and took the newly crowned Champion by surprise. In Chances mid transformation he sinks his long sword deep into his gut and a dagger is plunged into his shoulder. The force of this pins him against a hay bale driving the sword all the way threw to the hilt. Pain sears across his body, but is quickly dissipating as he finishes transforming.

There is one more person in the back of this basement in darker robes who throws a dagger at Khamyra and just misses her.

The Warlock grabs Chances hand, and he can feel her power. More power surges through you than you are used to, your transformation is complete.

He sees the person in the back with the hood, their eyes reflect the Champions glow and they instantly drops their weapons and falls to one knee.

Khamyra lets go of the Champions hand and unsheathes her short sword.

With all the distractions, Valentine is now breaking free of the ropes.

With all that power coursing through him, everything starts to go blurry and turns dark, like a large room with only one candle to light it all. Things crackling around Chance, anger welling up.

He can remember flashes of images; dropping his sword, a thug meeting his fist a few times, a sharp pain of the sword and dagger, something wriggling in Chances hand.

The Champion is in a dark fuzzy place, he is furious, and he has never been this mad in all his life. He can feel the power almost overwhelming him.

Things get quieter, and then he hears “Come back Chance, come back…”

He feels electricity on his cheek. The Champion is starting to see clearer, anger starts to subside. A hand caresses his neck, more electricity. Things are much clearer, and then realizes he is holding a thug by his throat, he is gagging for breath with an already bloody face.

Khamyra is practically hugging him, her body against his, hand caressing his neck, her cheek on his cheek and she is talking in the Champions ear. The power going from her to him through your cheeks, pretty much winging it.

“Come back Chance, come back to me,” she instinctively says, sweat and perfume wafting into the tall quarter elfs nose.

Chance snaps out of it, everything rushes into his mind, and he regains control again.

He drops the thug roughly to the floor, who then grabs for his throat trying to catch his breath.

With a small evil smile, rubs her hand on his cheek, and says quietly in his ear, “Heal yourself Champion.”

She pulls the sword out of his gut. Blood spurts out, he could feel a twinge and some pain.

Chance had to maneuver his hand around the Onyx Elf, but he waves his hand over the wound and it heals but still hurts.

The two are entwined in a very close intimate position.

She drops the sword to the ground, pulls back her head, still hugging him and looks up into her Champions eyes, “You alright?”

Sweat rolling down his face and body, still disorientated, he nods.

Valentine is free of her restraints and took the dagger in the young Black Ward members shoulder and pulled it out. He barely even realized it.

She uses it across the struggling Odius’s throat, making the gaping wound even larger and finishes it with a dagger through his eye socket. The creature falls lifeless to the floor.

The Master Assassin grabs the Odius’s assassin blade and heads for one of the thugs against the wall who is cowering.

Khamyra glances over, releases Chance and runs to intercept her, “No. Absolutely not.”

Valentine who has her arm pulled back by Khamyra turns to give her a wild look, “What? and Who the hell are you?”

Shaking her head, the Onyx elf continues, “Someone who doesn’t believe in killing unarmed people.”

Khamyra takes the opportunity to get in between Valentine and the thug.

“They held me captive, tortured me and attacked you. They are a threat and…” Valentine stops walking and has to take a step back.

“I Agree, but you should only kill to defend yourself, slicing his throat in his condition is below you.” Khamyra puts a hand to Valentines chest.

Valentine looks with bewilderment, swats her hand away with some force and stares at her, eyes enraged. The Assassin drops the blade, then goes around Khamyra, pushing her out of the way, grabbing the thug who she turns around and plants him face first on the ground.

Meanwhile the other thug is pretty much cowering in the corner looking at this glowing man of great power and speed, blood still trickling down his face and coughing.

The person in a hooded robe is still on one knee.

The basement is stifling right now, sweat beading on the Champions forehead, a little hard to breath.

Khamyra walks to the thug and points him over to where Valentine is. He slowly limps over never removing his gaze from this creature in the barn with him.

Then the Warlock glances back at the Champion now drenched in sweat and points at the person that is on one knee.

Frustrated with the heat and situation, Valentine glances over to Chance, “Chance… Or whatever the fuck you are now, throw me some of that rope.”

The Quarter Elf Throws Valentine the rope and then walks over to the person on one knee, “Rise.”

The person looks up and its a beautiful woman, she stands, “M’Lord.”

Valentine is finishing tying the thugs up, giving them extra punches and jabs.

Khamyra found Chances necklace and walks to him, quietly and secretly places it in his hand as she walked past him.

He instantly starts to turn back, the power drains from him. The Champ is feeling tired and his stomach hurts where the sword went through. He looks down and he actually has a bloody scar, where nothing was supposed to be.

The Black Ward Assassin trying to drag a guy to the ladder, “Chance, quit screwing around and get…”

Khamyra gives her a look, finger to her lips, interrupting her, “Quiet.”

Valentine looks at her with anger, “excuse me? Who the fuck do you think you are!?”

Khamyra turns and the two of them meet face to face, “you will show the Champion respect, Anemone.”

The two of them are nose to nose squaring off. Valentine’s eyes bulging, shoves her violently, “You NEVER call me that name, NEVER, or you will regret it.”

“Regret it? Just like slitting someones throat eh? Like I was that defenseless man over there,” the Onyx elf pauses for dramatic effect, “Thats real heroic.”

The two just stare at each other, pretty much daring each other to make a move. Valentine just seething with anger.

“I’m an assassin, it is what I do… and if it’s the throat of someone like them then,” there should be no question, “once a thug, always a thug!”

Turn Based Starts Here

DMaster: Khamyra turns her attention to the woman

Chance: Chan: and just who are you?
looking at her

DMaster: She goes to kneel again.
NOV: My name is Novalee

Chance: Chan: no kneeling to me please get up
Pull her hood back.
Chan: What clan are you from?

DMaster: She stands up.
NOV: Lazziar M’Lord.
VAL: Chance, come on, let’s get these thugs out of here.
Its very warm down there, stifling.

Chance: Chan: yes let’s at least get out of here it is a bit too warm for my liking.

DMaster: Valentine is going up the ladder rope first. The thugs are moving away from you. Khamyra giggles a little seeing that.

Chance: look at the thugs.

DMaster: NOV: (looking at Khamyra) You…. you are the mage?
Khamyra sighes.
KHA: I am a Warlock, pretty one… a Warlock. But yes… the only one in Legon… for now (smirks).
She always puffs out her chest a bit when she says that.

Chance: shake my head and smirk.

DMaster: You hear Valentine from above.
VAL: Sometime today!!!

Chance: Chan: Novalee I want to speak with you when we get up top.

DMaster: KHA: That Anemone is awful bossy.
Novalee bows to you and walk to the rope ladder. Khamyra is grabbing the thugs and forcing them up top.

Chance: Chan: Novalee you and Khamyra go next

DMaster: Khamyra grabbed the Assassin blade looked it over before heading up top. The two of them head up, climbing the wobbly ladder.

Chance: I put my necklace back on, blast it, the clasp is broke. Must of happened when I ripped it off.
I will hold it in my hand. Just grand thinking to myself, grab my sword, climb up the ladder.

Chance: look at Novalee as I pop out of the trap door

DMaster: She is standing at the large doorway to the barn. Valentine is already 50 yards away with the two thugs walking to the northern gates.

Chance: Chan: Novalee I have questions and I want the answers now.

DMaster: She nods.

Chance: Chan: why did you grab Valentine?

DMaster: NOV: M’Lord?
Khamyra is wiping down the assassin blade, and looks at it oddly.
KHA: She might not know who Valentine is.

Chance: Chan: It was the woman who was just with us. I mean what was accomplished by tying her up and all that?

DMaster: NOV: She knows the location of the artifact (pauses a moment fidgeting) We were going to try and extract the information but we were too close to the City. We holed up here until it was to be nightfall.
Khamyra’s eye bulge.
KHA: WHattt?!!
Khamyra looks out to Valentine who is closer to the gate than to you. You see some guards run out to meet her.

Chance: ‘This artifact, someone better start talking, what the hell is it?’ I think to myself. sigh a bit.
Chan: I am a bit disappointed Novalee with how this was handled.

DMaster: She looks down and steps back a bit.
NOV: M’Lord?

Chance: Chan: You never and I mean never touch one of my friends again am I clear?

DMaster: Khamyra rolls her eyes and walks over to you and whispers in your ear.
KHA: How the hell is she going to know who is your friend or not?
She shakes her head.

Chance: smirk a bit.

DMaster: NOV: Yes. Of Course M’Lord.

Chance: Chan: well I guess she didn’t.

DMaster: Khamyra grabs Novalee and brings her behind one of the barn walls. You hear them talking.
KHA: Are we talking about the same artifact. THAT one? You know…
NOV: Yes, Mage, or I mean Warlock, the heart.

Chance: Look confused.
Chan: okay the heart?

DMaster: Khamyra slaps her leg and curses, turns around.
NOV: Yes M’Lord, the Heart of Finster.
KHA: We are never going to get it now. (shakes her head)
Khamyra glances out and pulls herself farther into the barn.
KHA: Oh great, just great…
She looks at you and points out to the northern gate. Valentine is walking back, you can see the anger on her face from 150 yards. She was probably expecting you to follow and you didn’t. Khamyra grabs your hand and pulls you over. A little power surges from her to you.
KHA: We will catch up later.
She turns and walks for the smaller door in the barn on the northern end. She stops and looks back. Pausing for a moment before she speaks.
KHA: Chance. (your eyes meet) I think Finster made a perfect choice.
She smiles and then jogs off through the door. Novalee is just standing there.

Chance: stop and look at Novalee.

DMaster: She bows again, she is very intimidated by you and well, you are like a God to her.

Chance: walk over to her.
Chan: Novalee please quit doing that people here are not going to like it.

DMaster: She bows again.
NOV: Yes M’Lord.

Chance: Roll my eyes and laugh a little, shaking head.

DMaster: You hear from a short distance.
VAL: CHANCE! GODDAMMIT
Footsteps getting closer trudging through the high grass.

Chance: Chan: I think Novalee you might wanna make yourself scarce

DMaster: She just stands there, looks up to you. Valentine walks up to you.
VAL: Oh my god Chance, if you didn’t just rescue me I would have your ass in a sling. This is an ORDER, lets go, and bring your prisoners. Wait where is that dark elf bitch who is slinging magic?
Valentine looks around curious, but still angry.

Chance: Chan: Gone, she helped save you, she wasn’t a prisoner.
look down and sigh a bit, grab Novalee’s arm
Chan: come on

DMaster: VAL: Uh Chance, casting spells is a pretty serious .offense.
You see 4 guards jogging over, probably to get the scene squared away and investigate.

Chance: Chan: I apologize, I thought since she helped she could…

DMaster: Valentine interrupts you, very annoyed.
VAL: Save your breath Chance.
she grabs your arm and you two head to the North gate.
VAL: How the hell did you find me?

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: Khamyra did with my help of course. It’s a long story.

DMaster: VAL: We have a long walk, tell me (mumbles) So her name is Khamyra, nice, I’ll remember that.

Chance: Chan: Well I was getting back from my shower and I opened my door and… (tells her the story)

DMaster: VAL: I watched that bitch cast a spell right in front of me, Chance that is extremely dangerous and illegal.
She grumbles and shakes her head.
VAL: fuck, I’ll have to say the onyx elf bitch escaped. This is going to be one hell of a report. More fiction than fact. I will have to falsify my report, otherwise you will get arrested. I hate doing that…

Chance: Chan: Dammit, I don’t want to get arrested again.

DMaster: VAL: What again? What are… you know what never mind, don’t want to know. SO keep your mouth shut about the magic business.

Chance: Chan: it already is.

DMaster: She glances over to your little blonde friend.
VAL: Might want to tell your fan girl there the same thing.

Chance: Chan: I am way ahead of you.
look over at Novalee.

DMaster: She is walking quietly, head down, hood still up.

Chance: Chan: Novalee this is very important do not mention about the mage, err I mean Warlock ok?

DMaster: She nods.
NOV: Of course M’Lord

Chance: Chan: and quit calling me M’lord.

DMaster: NOV: Yes M’Lord.
Valentine starts to laugh

Chance: Chan: laugh it up (smirking).

DMaster: You reach the northern gate, two guards walk up.
VAL: Take the prisoner.
They grab her and walk her off.

Chance: Chan: (quietly) so you want to tell me what’s going on Valentine?

DMaster: She glances at you, annoyed and angry.
VAL: No. Let’s go

Chance: Chan: fine sorry didn’t mean to pry.

DMaster: you two walk down a few streets, to the compound and inside. The compound has only a handful of people.

Chance: quietly walking with Valentine holding the necklace in my hand

DMaster: You can hear talking as you get closer to the Captains door which is open. You glance in to see Captain Harlow, Killian and Bastian standing around Captains desk, each holding parchments and maps. The three of them are talking,
KIL: I don’t know which way she would of went.
BAS: I can get some agents to sweep the southern gate area and…
Valentine walks in the room interrupting Bastian.
VAL: You get one day off a week and this is how you spend it?
She smirks and chuckles.

Chance: kinda of cough a little.

DMaster: The three of them look over in surprise
KIL: Son of a bitch, Valentine!
Harlow has her arms open a bit a look of WTF on her face, Bastian flings a map in the air and leans forward on the desk

Chance: Let Valentine take the lead on this

DMaster: She walks farther in and Harlow goes over and hugs her
Harlow notices you in the door way
HAR: Chance?!

Chance: just smile a bit

DMaster: Killian leans over to see you, Bastian glances over and smiles.

Chance: walk in the office.

DMaster: HAR: What the hell happened, we were going over a sweep formation to look for you!
VAL: I will fill you all in tomorrow. Lets call a department meeting in the AM.
Harlow looks at Killian and Bastian and back to Valentine.
HAR: Ok. As long as you are ok, you look a little roughed up and (looks at you) chance… you are even bleeding.
Bastians eyes widen at that comment and looks over to you.

Chance: Chan: I am fine Captain.
looking down at myself

DMaster: Your stomach is healed for the most part, your shoulder is still trickling blood. Bastian walks to you.
BAS: Cap, if you dont mind, ill get Chance squared away.
She nods and watches as Killian and Valentine hug.
BAS: Welcome back Val!
VAL: Thanks Bast.

Chance: quietly walk with Bastian. waiting till we are out of ear shot of the Captain’s office

DMaster: You two walk out of the office and to his lab
BAS: Do I even want to ask? (laughs a bit)

Chance: Chan: I am not sure you do Bastian.
smiling.
Chan: but we got a slight problem.
show him the necklace.
Chan: can you fix the clasp Bastian?

DMaster: You two make it to his area, and he grabs the necklace
BAS: Oh yeah, no problem.
You feel power surge once it is out of your hands, He walks it over to his desk

Chance: Chan: It barely even hurts

DMaster: BAS: Sooo what adventure did you go on now that I will be jealous of?

Chance: I will heal my shoulder

DMaster: It doesn’t heal

Chance: ‘oh shit!’ I think to myself.
Chan: Bastian this isn’t healing.

DMaster: You hear a snap as he fixed the necklace and looked over
BAS: Huh? I made the clasp detachable on a tug, so you shouldnt have problems again.

Chance: Chan: my shoulder I tried healing it

DMaster: He walks over and hands you the necklace. He looks at your shirt that has a hole in the stomach area, torn shoulder and is drenched in your blood.
BAS: Take off the shirt.
its in shambles

Chance: take off the shirt, what’s left of it.

DMaster: He takes the necklace from you, puts it on the table.

Chance: looking at him with a bit of concern in my eyes.

DMaster: BAS: Try healing yourself again.

Chance: I will try again and heal.

DMaster: nothing, it looks like it wants to but it doesn’t.

Chance: Chan: it’s not working, something isn’t right Bastian.
looking at him.

DMaster: He twitches and taps his finger against his lips. He walks over grabs a dagger and walks back.
BAS: Sorry.
cuts your arm.

Chance: Chan: oh not again.

DMaster: BAS: Heal it.

Chance: try healing it.

DMaster: He grabs a towel from a table a few feet away. It heals right up like it always did before. He wipes the blood and it looks as though it never happened.

Chance: Chan: maybe I better explain to you what happened, that might help.

DMaster: He nods and walks over to some of his books and notes.

Chance: Chan: We were in rescuing Valentine and this Odius was behind us… (tell him the tale)

DMaster: His eyes light up.
BAS: SO when the guy put his sword through you, you were in transition to the Champion form?

Chance: Chan: I was in mid transformation.

DMaster: BAS: Wow… ok I guess we found one of your weaknesses

Chance: Chan: Awesome and I thought a tight ass and perfume was my weakness.
smiling

DMaster: BAS: Hmmph, you and me both. (looks at some notes, writes it down) Damage during transition can’t be healed… at least by you.
Bastian walks over to a cupboard, opens it grabs a vial and walks back over.

Chance: Wrinkle my nose.
Chan: just a sip right? if that’s what I think it is.

DMaster: He nods.
BAS: lay down on the table.

Chance: Take a sip, lay down on the table and wait for Bastian to what he needs to do.

DMaster: You took a sip, its wicked. He pours a little on your stomach and the shoulder.
HAR: What the hell is going on in here now?
Harlow walks into the Lab.
BAS: Healing Chance Cap.

Chance: Chan: (cough) could you at least make this stuff taste better Bastian.

DMaster: He giggles.
BAS: You should of tasted it before!
Harlow cringes at the thought and nods her head.
BAS: Ok, well at least the wound congealed.
HAR: Is he going to be ok?
BAS: Physically yes.
Smirks and Harlow chuckles.
HAR: Read my mind.

Chance: Chan: define okay Captain(smirking)

DMaster: HAR: Guys after this go home, Gideon is taking night watch. Bastian 8am meeting OK? Chance be in office 8am and get me the report on what happened today.

Chance: Sitting up suddenly.
Chan: what time is it? Now I mean.
looking at Bastian and Captain Harlow.

DMaster: It’s about 3pm.

Chance: takes a deep breath and smiles.
Chan: sorry I just had to ask cause I promised someone I would take them out to dinner.

DMaster: BAS: Ok, get off the table, I dont want putting a stain in it.

Chance: sit up and stretch.

DMaster: He walks over to his cupboard and puts the vial back and closes the door. Harlow looks at the wad of cloth siting on the table.
HAR: Damage already done Bast.

Chance: Chan: thank you Bastian.

DMaster: Harlow turns and starts walking out
HAR: Behave you two…
She walks out of the lab.
HAR: Oh Mina, what are you doing here?

Chance: my ears perk up when I hear that.

DMaster: MIN: I was looking for you hopefully, I… ummm is that Chance?
HAR: Yes it is, what did you need?
MIN: I am looking for some thread, I can’t find it anywhere and it must be in Cybils desk
HAR: Ok, ill unlock it.
Harlow heads to her office, Mina walks in.
BAS: Come on in, enjoy the fun!
Bastian eyes that wad of blood soaked nastiness on his table.

Chance: smirking.

DMaster: Concern on her face.
MIN: Chance are you ok?
She grabs the shirt and sees it is still wet with your blood.
MIN: Ewww.
Bastian laughs and throws her the towel he had.

Chance: start laughing.
Chan: I am fine Mina, did you need that thread to make Ara’s dress?

DMaster: MIN: This shirt says otherwise and your shoulder… and (walks further in) your stomach, OMG Chance, did a sword go through you completely?
Bastian eyes light up and turns you around.
BAS: Son of a bitch, it did.
MIN: Yes, I am almost done with her dress… her eyes big looking at you standing in front of you now.

Chance: looking down at my stomach

DMaster: Bastian closes a few books and puts them away
MIN: Should I bother finishing the dress?
Looking at you with raised eyebrows.

Chance: Chan: yes finish the dress please.
smiling

DMaster: BAS: Can you make me one too?
He curtsies, Mina shakes her head and giggles.

Chance: smacks forehead and laughs.

DMaster: MIN: I couldn’t stitch a miracle to make you look good in a dress
He playfully frowns
BAS: I will take my leave

Chance: Chan: hey Bastian why don’t you come to the Duke’s Den tonight

DMaster: He is walking out
BAS: Oh no, got plans, but thanks!

Chance: Chan: your plans? what with a book? (smirking)

DMaster: From outside the lab you hear
BAS: Heard that!

Chance: bust out laughing

DMaster: Mina grabs the towel and wraps it around your stomach, to cover the wound

Chance: look down to see how bad the stomach looks

DMaster: well it is covered now, but it was a nasty scar, kind of like when you cut yourself, maybe a day later, Shoulder is worse but its no longer bleeding.
MIN: Maybe you should go to the temple to get healed?

Chance: Laugh out loud, and cover my mouth.
Chan: ummm no Mina, I will be fine just don’t tell Ara I don’t want her to worry.

DMaster: MIN: Yeah… No. No chance of that happening… hmmm pun intended (giggles)
HAR: Mina, where are you?

Chance: shaking head

DMaster: MIN: Gotta go.
She heads to the main floor and Harlow is waiting by Cybils desk

Chance: Chan: yes get.
smirking, get up off the table. Put the necklace back on. Think its time I leave the compound and head to my room
quietly walk out of the lab and leave the compound

DMaster: You head into the streets, its fairly busy. You are shirtless with a towel wrapped around your stomach and wound on your shoulder. People are looking at you a bit

Chance: just ignore the looks I am gonna get as I head back to the castle.

DMaster: The guards almost stop you but then recognize you. You make it to your room with no one bothering you, its about 3:30 PM.

Chance: hmmm look at myself thinking maybe I should clean up a bit, take a bath and change clothes. put clothes and towel in my basket.

DMaster: ok you get yourself presentable.
its 430. Knock on your door.

Chance: go answer my door.

DMaster: Ara stands there in a plain outfit, hair up. Eyes big with concern.
ARA: Chance! Are you ok?
She looks you up and down.

Chance: Sigh.
Chan: darn it I told Mina not to tell you, I didn’t want you to worry.

DMaster: ARA: Shes my best friend, of course she is going to tell me.
She lifts your shirt a bit to take a look. She cringes.
ARA: Can’t you heal that?
She pushes you into the room and closes the door.

Chance: Chan: just consider a scar that makes me more me, something to remind me NOT to run into a sword.
giving her a slight smile.

DMaster: ARA: I would think you didn’t need a reminder for that.
She leans in and kisses you.

Chance: kiss her back.

DMaster: ARA: Are you sure we are good for tonight? Mina is only a few stitches away from finishing.

Chance: Chan: yes we are I wouldn’t miss this for anything

DMaster: She gives you a soft hug to make sure she doesn’t hurt you

Chance: hug her back

DMaster: ARA: See you in a bit

Chance: Chan: see you soon hon

DMaster: She opens the door, leaves and closes it

Chance: walk over to my drawer and grab my money pouch and put it on my belt. Go up to the garden and take a walk to kill time

DMaster: OK, you see a few people. Obyren, Jeanalise and Brim… or I mean Princess Azatina are by the pond talking. It looks like Obyren is recounting a tale and the two girls are listening. Obyren and Jenni and close, almost rubbing shoulders.

Chance: walk over to them.

DMaster: Obyren looks up
OBY: Oh, are you talking to me now? (Smirks)
Azatina smiles and waves, Jenni does the same.

Chance: smile.
Chan: hey Obyren M’lady and Jenni.
bow to Azatina.
Chan: I didn’t want to interrupt.

DMaster: AZA: But you did (playfully)
Jenni smiles

Chance: Chan: I guess I did (smiling)I figured I would come over and say Hi before I go out for the night. Going to the Duke’s Den tonight to see Karson play

DMaster: The two girls look at each and laugh.
OBY: Oh yeah? Let me know how that works out…
He says with a laugh in his voice and a raised eyebrow.
JEN: Speaking of that, we have to get going.
Obyren takes Jenni’s arm and the three walk off after they say goodbye.

Chance: Say goodbye too.
‘That was odd, why did they laugh? Do I have a booger in my nose?
smiling to myself. Quietly head back the way I came and leave the garden and head to Ara’s.

DMaster: After a few minutes of walking. You get there, knock on the door, Mina lets you in.
MIN: You feeling ok there shish-kabob?

Chance: Chan: I am fine and thanks by the way.
Frown at her.

DMaster: She shrugs her shoulders.
MIN: Ara will be out in a minute, it might be one of my best works and it was done so quickly.
She smiles and looks proud.

Chance: Chan: I am sure anything you do looks good.
Go take a seat in the living room as I wait.

DMaster: Mina walks into her room and you hear them talking
can’t really make it out.

Chance: fidget a little as I am waiting, not gonna get nosy will just patiently wait… tap my foot a bit as I am waiting

DMaster: Ara walks out.

Chance: eyes light up when I see her and smile.

DMaster: ARA: I loovveee you Mina.
Ara twirls, the dress whirls around and you see a bare ass cheek. Mina tilts her head and smiles. She then looks at her best friend with an odd look.
MIN: Put some underwear on girl.
Ara’s eyes get big.
ARA: You can see?
She runs into her room.

Chance: Look disappointed.

DMaster: MIN: Sorry, easy access is out tonight (giggles)

Chance: Chan: well we wouldn’t want that (smirking) oh wait, I would! (laugh)

DMaster: She walks back out, slightly blushing.
ARA: Ready to go?

Chance: Chan: you look amazing Ara(smiling)

DMaster: Ara blushes a bit more and smiles, leans up and gives you a kiss. Mina walks back into the Living room
MIN: Behave you two…

Chance: Chan: yes Mom(smirking)
Kiss Ara back

DMaster: ARA: Thank you Meeeennaaa!
MIN: Anything for my step-bitch!
Ara giggles.

Chance: Chan: shall we
take her hand in mine as we walk

DMaster: You two leave and head to Fycon bros. You get there, get your reservation and get seated

Chance: Chan: I know I already said you look amazing Ara but just wow, Mina does some good work

DMaster: She tilts her head, looks cute and smiles.
ARA: you look good considering… You were a, what did Mina call you… a shish-kabob (playfully smiles) I have to ask, I probably know the answer but, what happened?

Chance: Chan: you know I can’t tell you Ara Black Ward stuff
sighs a bit

DMaster: She nods
ARA: I know, had to ask

Chance: Chan: it’s okay Ara I understand that but tonight is not about that tonight is about us
smile at her

DMaster: The waiter comes over, you two order. He comes back with two glasses of mulled wine (its what you ordered)

Chance: slowly sip on my wine.

DMaster: You glance up and see a familiar face. Talia was walking by and looks.
TAL: Chance!
She comes over with a smile on her face.

Chance: Chan: Hey Talia.
smile at her

DMaster: ARA: Hi Talia.
TAL: Ara, good… to see you, you look amazing.
ARA: You are looking good too girl.
TAL: Come on Chance, come say hi real quick.
She beckons you farther into the restaurant.

Chance: smile even more when Talia says that.
Chan: excuse me for a minute.

DMaster: Ara nods as she takes a sip of wine.

Chance: walk with Talia.

DMaster: PLU: Oh Chance!
He stands up

Chance: Chan: Hey Plugr extend my hand.

DMaster: A woman who you remember is Plugrs wife and Talia’s Mother, She whips her head around, gets up and practically knocks you over with a hug. Talia has a big smile on her face.

Chance: Chan: Hello Victoria a pleasure to see you… or get hugged by you (laugh a little)

DMaster: She hugs you for an extended time, you can hear her softly cry.
PLU: Hon, I think he might want to breath sometime today.
She steps back wipes her eyes.

Chance: Chan: it’s quite ok.
smiling

DMaster: VIC: I… we… I…
PLU: She says Thanks.
She gives him a playful sharp look.

Chance: Chan: no need to say anything(smirking)

DMaster: Everyone the restaurant is kind of looking, but not annoyed. Talia looks around.
TAL: Yeah this guy (points at you) saved my dad!

Chance: Shake my head smirking.

DMaster: Plugr rolls his eyes and smiles, Some people clap. Ara is leaning back looking over.

Chance: Chan: Talia must you really (smiling) Miss you.

DMaster: Talia nods and winks.
TAL: Mom, you better watch it, I think Chances girlfriend might get jealous.
Victoria laughs as she wipes her nose a bit.
VIC: Thank you Chance, I… we…

Chance: take her hand and smile.
Chan: it’s the least I could do.
smile at Plugr.
Chan: couldn’t have anything happen to the big lug (smirking)

DMaster: He smiles. Talia gives you a quick hug, you shake Plugrs hand and head back to Ara

Chance: Chan: sorry about that

DMaster: ARA: What did I miss, and who was hugging you for like a year, should I be Jealous
saying this jokingly

Chance: Chan: no you shouldn’t be jealous that was Talia’s mom
smiling
Chan: just wanted to thank me

DMaster: ARA: ahhh ok
The waiter comes over and has a bottle of champagne in his hands

Chance: Chan: It better not be…
look at the bottle for a minute

DMaster: WAITER: Courtesy of the Stotz family
Ara’s eyes grow big and she covers her mouth to stop from laughing out loud.

Chance: Chan: oh why me.
look over and wave, trying not to show the distaste for this swill

DMaster: Plugr raises his glass to you.

Chance: Chan: is this the big thing around here? Do they not have any other kind of Champagne?

DMaster: The waiter looks at you.
ARA: Apparently not.
She takes a glass and the waiter pours her a glass and a glass for you.
ARA: Drink up hon!
She has this teasing look on her face, tilts her head, She drinks it down.

Chance: Chan: shush you (smirking)
drink it down and go back to sipping my wine to get the taste out of my mouth

DMaster: you two have a good rest of the meal. The Waiter mentioned the bill has been taken care of.
ARA: I need to go out to eat with you all the time (laughs)

Chance: Chan: I need to go out to eat all the time(laughing)If this is what is gonna happen, minus the champagne of course

DMaster: The Stotz family stops by and says goodbye and thanks again,

Chance: thank them for the champagne and paying for dinner.

DMaster: you two finish up and you still give the waiter 2 GP tip

Chance: smile at the waiter as I give them the tip

DMaster: He smiles big, its a good tip, you two walk out and head for the dukes den. The sun is on its way down, yet another beautiful day – 60s and fluffy clouds no wind

Chance: holding Ara’s hand as we walk towards the den

DMaster: You get to the Den, There is a few people waiting to get in. you wait in line, have some idle chit chatter with Ara.
GUA: uhhhh.
He looks at Ara.
GUA: Your name?
Ara looks befuddled that he is asking her name.

Chance: Get his attention.
Chan: she is with me

DMaster: The guard kind of ignores you.
ARA: Uhhh Ara Thelena.
The guard smirks at you and nods playfully. He looks over the parchment in his hand.
GUA: I don’t see your name here.
Ara looks up to you looking like WTF?

Chance: ‘He did say Starlay’ thinking to myself.
Chan: How about Chance Axion?

DMaster: He gives you an odd look and chuckles a bit, Glances at the parchment, his eyes light up.
GUA: I’ll be damned, there you are.
Laughs a bit. The other guard shrugs his shoulder with a laugh as well.

Chance: Look at them with a bit of contempt.
Chan: The lady is my date for the evening, is there a problem?

DMaster: The other guard looks over.
GUA: Uhhh this is Princess Affinity’s Bachelorette party.
Ara’s face lights up, mouth big cups it and busts out laughing. They chuckle.
GUA: Head on if you are good to… go. Animax save you.
Ara tugs on your shirt.
ARA: Did you know this?
In between her laughs

Chance: Chan: ummmm no I didn’t Ara.
shaking my head.
Chan: sorry Ara Karson didn’t say anything about this.
blushing a bit.

DMaster: The bar is half full… 95% women. You see the divider of the bar open and it is like 3 times as big. Karson is at the far corner setting up chatting with Erikka.
ARA: Well you were on the list, that would explain why they looked at you funny.
Still giggling. A beautiful older woman approaches you and you recognize that face anywhere.
BRI: Uhhh Chance…
Big smile on her face, walks up to the both of you.

Chance: looking a bit confused.
Chan: oh hey Britney.

DMaster: Ara sees Britney and kind of looks away.
BRI: Hi… Ara is it.
Ara doesn’t really look at her, forces a smile and nods. Britney gets that look, like when she has a bad conversation with a visitor in her Inn.

Chance: Chan: I think I need to go talk to Karson.

DMaster: BRI: Ara, lets go get a drink shall we?
She reaches out and grabs her hand, Ara reluctantly takes it and they walk to the long bar.

Chance: shaking my head, thinking I am so in over my head tonight. Make a quick bee line for Karson.

DMaster: He looks up and sees you.
KAR: Chance!
Erikka looks and busts out laughing.

Chance: Give Erikka a playful evil eye.
Chan: Karson you could have told me about this.

DMaster: Before Karson could say anything.
ERI: He didn’t know until last night.
He looks at you innocently and shakes your hand in the meantime.

Chance: shake his hand.
Chan: and here I brought Ara.
smirking.

DMaster: Erikka looks behind you and her eyes light up a little
You get a hug from behind.
AFF: Yeah you made it!
Erikka is giving the Princess the “stop” motion.
Karson is taken back by how friendly the Princess is, Erikka then gives him the same sign.

Chance: Chan: Hello M’lady.
smile a bit, shaking my head a bit

DMaster: Affinity looks at Erikka.
AFF: What?
ERI: Ummm so where is Ara?
Erikka looking directly at you. Affinity then starts looking around, Karson looks at you with an eyebrow raised
.
Chance: Chan: Karson didn’t tell me this was a bachelorette party, I brought Ara, she was with Britney last I saw.

DMaster: The Princess shrugs, she is almost leaning into you.
AFF: Oh well… it is a Bachelorette party, so the more the merrier right?
She grabs a mug off a table and slugs it down.

Chance: eyes get wide as she does, and bust out laughing.
Chan: So its bottoms up all night M’Lady

DMaster: She smiles and sits on the edge of the stage. Karson motions you over to a quieter spot.

Chance: walk over to him.

DMaster: Erikka gives him a behave look.

Chance: Chan: Karson seriously… a warning would have been nice.

DMaster: KAR: Chance I didn’t know until last night and well, me and Erikka were like ya know, so I kind of forgot.

Chance: Chan: Ok, I can forgive sex amnesia, but nothing else.

DMaster: He looks at you odd and then he realizes and laughs. You glance behind you and there is a table filled with mugs of ale and shots. He grabs two shots, hands you one

Chance: Chan: good idea.

DMaster: KAR: To… a night to remember.
he raises the shot glass.

Chance: Chan: oh I am sure of it.
smirking, raise the glass with him.

DMaster: Britney and Ara are walking over to you.

Chance: Chan: hopefully I make it out alive(smirking)

DMaster: ARA: What the hell Chance? Starting without us?
Britney smiles.
Ara grabs two shots and hands one to Britney.
BRI: Bottoms up!
Everyone downs the shot.

Chance: Chan: so I guess in the words of Karson here is to a night to remember.

DMaster: Britney gives you a look and smiles.
They all cheer a little.

Chance: grab another shot.

DMaster: Karson smiles at you and walks back over to his equipment
The other 3 band members, a weird long instrument (bass), some drums and some metal pieces that make noise (piano)
just trying to get it in place.
KAR: Let’s start this up!
A good amount of women head to the stage, the area is really big, so it easily fits them all.
ERI: Play my favorite honey!
They start playing, He has a gruffy voice (like now) A wave of women make their way to the stage area you see Erikka mouthing the words, and starts jumping and dancing around. The princess is with her, Birgetta finally made her way to the stage

Chance: is Ara and Britney still with me?

DMaster: Yes they are watching, Ara is bopping around a bit. The music is real good. You walk Karson and he is like a different person on the stage, he is really good.

Chance: grab another shot, and down it quick.

DMaster: Ara does the same then grabs your hand and drags you into the dancing area.

Chance: try not to look like a fool as I dance with her.

DMaster: you do OK, but lets say you won’t be doing any ballet anytime soon. You are a 6’1 in the sea of 5’5″ and shorter (for the most part) you stick out like a sore thumb. Looking over to the door you see Cassie come in. She is dressed to the nines.

Chance: ‘SHIT!’ try to stay focused and look away.

DMaster: you finally stop, you and Ara make you way out of the mass
She wipes her brow.
ARA: Whoa.
there is a waiter that stops by and offers drinks.

Chance: Chan: sorry again Ara I had no idea about this.

DMaster: ARA: Oh my god I am loving it!
She grabs two mugs and hands you one, She starts drinking. she is still bopping around to the music. She looks adorable in the dress and hopping around.

Chance: Chan: I am glad you are.
Smile at her, take a slug of Ale.
Chan: Ohhhh the good stuff!

DMaster: Its Dukes blend your favorite. She has her hand around you, you stop from wincing, but the wounds still hurt.

Chance: Chan: So what did you and Britney talk about?

DMaster: You see Affinity and Cassie meet up close to the stage, they hug and smile.
ARA: Oh nothing, she wanted to introduce herself to me, Said that she practically raised you with your mom.

Chance: Chan: yes she did, got to see me grow from a boy into a man
‘Got to see me grow in so many other ways too’ smirking to myself.

DMaster: ARA: (shakes her head) I don’t think you’ve quite made it yet (giggles)

Chance: Chan: hey cut a guy a break.
Laugh and take another slug.

DMaster: She grabs your hand after you take a slug and drags you back on the dance floor. The music is playing, your dancing, you make your way to where Affinity, Erikka and Birgetta are. They grab you and Ara and you all start dancing together. Cassie, who was kind of pinned against the wall talking with a woman, sees you and her eyes grow big. Gives you a what the hell are you doing here look.

Chance: Shrug my shoulders.
Chan: Free Beer!
smirk as I look over at her.

DMaster: You get your ass grabbed… by who you don’t know.

Chance: just going with it, not caring at this point.

DMaster: The music stops for a bit.
KAR: (loud) Ok we have to start up the raffles.
Ok you get to the table, it is already filled with women who give you a weird look. Ara following close behind, They are announcing games, prizes and such.

Chance: Grab another mug of ale.

DMaster: She heads to another table filled with drinks and some food, she grabs a shot and hands you one. She glugs it down. The raffles are almost done. Cassie makes her way to you.

Chance: grab mine and slowly glug it down.

DMaster: CAS: Chance, what the hell are you doing here?
ARA: Dancing terribly!
She laughs, Cassie smirks and chuckles.

Chance: Chan: I was invited by Karson.
shaking head.
Chan: he didn’t know till it was too late, so here I am (laughing)

DMaster: CAS: Ara, I need to speak with your boy here for a minute
She has a look of concern on her face.

Chance: ‘Here comes the end of the fun’ thinking to myself, sigh a bit

DMaster: Ara smiles and nods and then bows like she forgot
she spills some of her ale.
ARA: Oops?
Cassie smiles and giggles.

Chance: Chan: it’s okay Ara, I will be right back

DMaster: You two walk to the front area where the more dignified people are. Queen Hylora and Princess Amara are sitting at a table in the far corner. Amara looks like she wants to go in and dance, The Queen is appalled. Cassie glances over and chuckles a bit.

Chance: Chan: sorry Cassie if I had known what this was, do you think I would really be here…

DMaster: She interrupts you.
CAS: No Chance, You are bleeding.
She moves your shirt to the side.

Chance: look down.

DMaster: She pulls you even further to the corner, closer to the Queen and Princess.
CAS: No your shoulder… wait your stomach too? Oh (sigh) I don’t want to know.
She waves a waiter over and grabs his towel to dab the blood.

Chance: Chan: just grand what we don’t need right now.

DMaster: She shakes her head, you feel warm in your shoulder,
She then looks around and opens your shirt.
CAS: This has to look so bad.
She starts laughing.
CAS: Wait, why can’t you heal? (pauses and rolls her eyes) Again, never mind.

Chance: Letting her do her thing.
Chan: Shouldn’t I buy you a drink or dinner before we get to this stage?
smiling

DMaster: She has this goofy smile and shakes her head
Chan: Chance… (laughs)
Your stomach feels warm, You look and they are nothing more than a light scar. She is working on your shirt, but its dark so it’s not a big deal.

Chance: Chan: Thank You Cassie, someone has to lookout for me.

DMaster: CAS: I feel like your mom (shakes her head with a playful look)
Amara who was watching you two the entire time. Stands up and walks over.
AMA: Ummm Cassie, what are you doing?
She has an inquisitive look on her face.
CAS: I needed to heal him, he got in a scuffle before getting here.
She smiles laughing a little, looks at Amara.
CAS: Why don’t you go in and dance some, they will start up…
Cassie stops when she hears your name being called from the other area. She looks at you.

Chance: Raise my eyebrow.
look at her
Chan: I guess I better go see (smirking)

DMaster: She shoves you playful
CAS: God, tonight is not going to end well…
you hear her mumble

Chance: shoot a look at her, as I head back in

DMaster: Ara pops her head in and sees you. She grabs your hand and walks you to the stage.
KAR: Hey buddy.
Big smile on his face looking innocent. Tons of women with their eyes on you, they are all looking at you and not with the purest of intentions
KAR: You are going to kill me.
Everyone laughs.

Chance: Chan: ummm Karson what are you getting me into

DMaster: Ara stands there, proud
AFF: CLOTHES FOR MONEY!!!
The girls start chanting.

Chance: Chan: uhhh what is clothes for Money?
mouth goes to an evil grin

DMaster: KAR: What do you say buddy, you will strip for money? Maybe?
ARA: Yeah He will do it!
The crowd cheers
Ara is tipsy

Chance: Look at Ara with a furried brow
Chan: I will? I mean it is a little late to say no now.
shoot Karson a look.

DMaster: KAR: Alright when we do the raffles, the last one will be for Chances Knickers.
they all laugh and cheer.
KAR: Let’s kick this back into gear!
The band starts up again, Ara takes you down the stage and hugs you.
ARA: Weeeeeee.

Chance: Chan: You are getting a kick out of this (look around) I need a drink.

DMaster: She smiles, and she is bouncing aroud to the music
her head bopping all over. She lets go of your hand and Birgetta grabs her and pulls her into the frey.

Chance: Stand at a table, drink some ale.

DMaster: Without warning, you get a hug from behind.

Chance: look back.

DMaster: Talia steps back with a goofy smile.
TAL: What the HELL are you doing here (laughing)

Chance: Chan: Bait and switch my dear sis. Had no idea this was a woman frenzy, Karson had no clue what it was for

DMaster: She is bouncing around to the music, She is laughing
TAL: ahhh why the hell not.
Talia grabs a mug and sips carefully.
TAL: ohhh the good stuff.
she glugs it down.

Chance: Chan: You might want to advert your eyes in a bit, I got suckered into Clothes for Money

DMaster: Her eyes grow real big, almost spits out her drink
TAL: You are the entertainment? Oh this I have to see!
She is laughing.
Ara comes bouncing over.
ARA: Talia!
Ara gives Talia a big hug.
TAL: Hey Ara… we just saw each other and you are… very happy.
She is bouncing around, big smile on her face, She slugs down another shot.
TAL: Wow, this Karson guy… Erikka was not wrong, he is damn good.

Chance: Chan: he really is.
take another sip of my ale

DMaster: Ara drains half a mug and grabs talia and they head into the frey. After a half hour or so, Princess Azatina and Jennalise walk in and over to you.
AZA: I’ll be damned, You got in

Chance: Playfully pull my collar and wipe down my hair

DMaster: JEN: Obyren will never believe it (laughs)
Amara comes around and gathers them and takes them to a quieter place.

DMaster: The music stops and Erikka and Birgetta talk to Karson real Quick. He is sweating something fierce, shirt is drenched
KAR: Ok… everyone. This song is for the Princess, her Mom and her Ladies. (saying louder) Written by our very own Erikka!
She blushes and smiles as every one claps. The “frey” dissipates and you are now surrounded by women drinking. Karson starts up the song. The girls all hug each other on the dance floor. Cassie comes out and joins

Chance: smile as I watch as I keep sipping on my ale

DMaster: You start to see the tears start, Cassie puts her head to her daughters as they have a few tears. Each one is hugging and talking to each other, tears and laughs.

You realize just how much your life has changed in such a short time, The people in your life now, the things you do, the things you have been through, the people you now care for…

DMaster: ARA: This is so sweet.
Ara pops up and puts her arm around you

Chance: smile and put my arm around her

DMaster: Affinity is in tears and her ladies are hugging her.
Cassie backs up and looks at her daughter, tears streaming with a big smile on her face. The song finishes.
KAR: Ok raffle winners!
Ara is drinking a muga and is leaning into you. They are going over the other raffles, all the money going to charity. They don’t need the money. Ara loses her balance. She is tipsy you can tell, rosy cheeks and glossy eyes

Chance: Hold her a bit tighter, smirk at that

DMaster: KAR: Ok… women, clear the floor
He looks at you

Chance: Give him a death stare. Hand Ara my money pouch so it doesn’t get lost.
Chan: guess I am up.
walk to the floor.

DMaster: She claps and looks all happy, Cheers and whistles
KAR: Ok… I might not make it out of here alive!
Everyone laughs.

Chance: and then look back at all the women with a puppy dog look, like don’t tear me into pieces please, and smile.

DMaster: Cassie is playfully arguing with Affinity
Cassie walks on to the floor, much to Affinity’s (fun) protest. Hands you some gloves
CAS: Please tell me you are wearing underwear.
The crowd giggles and laughs.

Chance: Grab the gloves, looks around the crowd and shrug
Chan: maybe I am and maybe I am not
Put the gloves on.

DMaster: Cassie literally laughs out loud and shakes her head
You put on the gloves
KAR: OK! Let’s start the bidding!
The women put money in a mug, and the one who puts the most gets to take off that article of clothing. A few women you have never seen before win the gloves. They fling it across the room.
KAR: Ok… now for his shirt! Highest bidder gets to take it off for him!

Chance: Chan: come on ladies I know you wanna see more
do a little dance, teasing them all

DMaster: TAL: You might want Bastian to check you out for possession, unless that is you trying to dance!
Everyone laughs and claps.
KAR: We have … CASSIE? as the highest bidder? Anyone want…
He stops and looks, Britney swankily walks over and drops 5 PP in to the mug.
KAR: Ok we definitely have a winner (smiles raises eyebrow)
She walks over to you and walks around you tracing your shoulder with her hand. The crowd is yelling and cheering.

Chance: Look at her innocent.

DMaster: She is laughing and giggling, she leans in and whispers in your ear.
BRI: If only…
she unbuttons your shirt and then rips it off. Buttons are still in place. The crowd erupts

Chance: flex a little as she rips it off, if I can’t dance at least all this new strength can pay off.

DMaster: she smacks your ass.
BRI: Down boy!.
and walks off laughing.
KAR: The moment we have all waited for, and I am not looking forward to.
They playfully boo him.

Chance: Playfully cover my nipples looking innocent.

DMaster: KAR: Let it begin!
They had to get another mug, and ANOTHER mug.

Chance: Try dancing again

DMaster: Princess walks across the floor, everyone kind of gets quiet.
Amara looks around.
AMA: Do not stop on my account, I am just going to win this one for our soon to be Queen.
She drops a bag of Platinum on the table.
KAR: We have a winner… Princess Amara! Or I should say Princess Affinity!

Chance: stop as she walks onto the floor.
DMaster: Amara is clapping, smiles and looks at Affinity. The two embrace.
AMA: It is her last night of freedom is it not?
The crowd cheers.
KAR: That’s a lot of money, awesome!
Affinity walks on the floor, Talia grabs a chair and puts it in the middle of the floor she has a shit eating grin on her face.

Chance: Give Talia a look, chuckle to myself

DMaster: Affinity walks up to you and sees your necklace and smiles
she is walking a bit crooked, glossy eyes too…she is tipsy.

Chance: smirking to myself, take Affinity’s hand and lead her over to the chair.

DMaster: She plops down and grabs your belt and releases it.

Chance: Try and do a dance, putting on a show.

DMaster: Erikka and Birgetta run out to the floor and yank your pants down. They burst out laughing and run back. You are in your underwear.

Chance: Walk, dance around the chair.

DMaster: She is red faced and laughing. OK everyone is hooting and hollering, as you dance she smacks your ass.

Chance: start dancing on her lap.

DMaster: You finish and everyone claps. You are getting about 10 fuck-me eyes in the crowd.
KAR: We will start back up in a few with a special guest!

Chance: take a bow and thank the crowd.

DMaster: KAR: Chance get over here, and get dressed, I’m tired of looking at your half naked ass.
Everyone applauds. Ara is holding your clothes.

Chance: Chan: actual Karson that was fun.

DMaster: Ara has a big smile, and she is red faced.
ARA: Nice one… didn’t know you could move like that.
Laughs and hiccups.
KAR: Yes, I had to call the Monks because they thought he needed healing.
Ara bursts out laughing.

Chance: Chan: well maybe I should be the entertainment more often (laughing)
Get dressed.

DMaster: He walks over to you. with three mugs brimming with money and a small sack of coins.
KAR: Seriously this has to be 100 platinum.

DMaster: Ara is drinking some ale, once you are done she hands you a mug

Chance: take a slug of ale trying to cool down

DMaster: yeah you are a bit sweaty
KAR: So the next act is going to be interesting, Birgetta used to sing a song that is a pub favorite I guess? Except working on the song, it is not exactly for mixed company. So glad the Queen left already.
KAR: I’ll be back, I have to play the lute.
he runs to the stage.

Chance: smirking a bit

DMaster: KAR: Birgetta?
Everyone looks. She looks NERVOUS, She downs a shot.
BIR: Ok, I havent song this sang in a while err I mean… oh hell fine, lets just do this.
You get to sit, Ara sits on your lap, Karson starts playing.
Affinity jumps up almost falls over.
AFF: YESHH!
She actually sounds really good, a perfect song for Birgetta. Erikka and Affinity sing along with the song, a few others are too. Even Princess Amara in the back is smirking, it must be an old Vermeer pub song. A waiter stops and gives you a shot and tells you to wait for the end.
KAR: OK everyone has their shot?

Chance: hold mine up.

DMaster: KAR: Here’s to US!!!! Here’s to the Princess and hell here’s to the man who stripped down naked!
Everyone laughs and slugs it back.

Chance: chuckle a bit and down mine.

DMaster: KAR: Thank you everyone, now its more talented and much better looking Lizzy!
A woman gets on stage and they start playing with the same band. Karson walks over and Erikka hugs him and they twirl laughing. Birgetta has a bunch of women around her congratulating her with the song. Affinity is talking with Amara, laughing. You go dancing again with Ara and the “frey.” Affinity finds her way to you, and she tries to keep Ara away and is grinding up on you.

Chance: ‘Ahh shit’ safely tap her shoulders to the beat of the music.

DMaster: Suddenly Affinity stands straight up and looks around and catches sight of her mom, giving her a scolding look. She turns to you, eyes glossy, smirks and pulls away from you a bit.

Chance: keep dancing.

DMaster: She is dancing with you, and Birgetta joins in and so does Erikka, Birgetta pulls you down to her level.
BIR: Don’t drink anymore tonight ok?

Chance: Nod and look at her odd.
Chan: okay fine Mom (smiling)

DMaster: She hips bumps you and keeps dancing, Amara is actually in the frey – dancing away

Chance: keep dancing and keep thoughts focused

DMaster: While dancing, you find yourself by the wall and a table, you sit on a stool. Ara finds her way over to you.

Chance: sit down and take a breather

DMaster: ARA: (laughs) I losht you in there
Birgetta finds her way to the both of you, hands you and Ara a shot.

Chance: Look at Birgetta with an odd WTF look

DMaster: She winks and nods. Birgetta raises the glass
BIR: To Chances well shaped butt!
Ara laughs and slugs it down

Chance: Hesitate and kind of look at Birgetta

DMaster: She nods as she takes the shot
BIR: Chance come on, take the shot

Chance: Chan: Sure, this can’t get anymore confusing.

DMaster: BIR: Wanna bet?
ARA: You besht not be pushhying out on me

Chance: smiling and down the shot

DMaster: You almost choke, It was water and you were expecting spirits.

Chance: smirking and then wink at Birgetta

DMaster: Birgetta looks at you and winks, she goes dancing into the frey. Ara is drunk, flat out drunk, She is bopping around

Chance: Chan: are you having a good time Ara?

DMaster: She is dancing around
ARA: ohh myy goosshhh yesshhhh
she gets dizzy and ends up falling into your lap, she is laughing

Chance: Chan: hon I think you better sit down for a minute(chuckling)

DMaster: She nods a little giggling, She suddenly looks real tired

Chance: Chan: hon do you want to go home?
looking over to her

DMaster: She shakes her head
ARA: I gotta pee

Chance: Chan: okay I will be right here.
tapping my foot to the music.

DMaster: she hops off the stool and stumbles through the dance floor. You are getting eyed up like a piece of delicious steak. Karson comes over with Erikka.

Chance: Chan: I take back what I said Karson, just don’t think I am doing that all the time(grinning)

DMaster: KAR: Well, I don’t think the Princess is going to get married again, so no worries man!
He is leaning against the table, he looks exhausted
ERI: So Chance, you are done drinking for the night right?

Chance: Chan: yes I am

DMaster: Karson looks at you and winks

Chance: Chan: I have had my limit for the night

DMaster: KAR: Oh I highly doubt that…
before he could finish the sentence Erikka elbows him in the gut.
KAR: ooofffff.
Cassie is heading your way, Erikka sees her and they bolt into the frey.
CAS: Chance!
She looks odd at the couple disappearing into the crowd.

Chance: walk over to Cassie, meet her halfway.
Chan: So how did we do with the raffle?

DMaster: CAS: Amazing, we will hold the money for you until you can get it tomorrow. Umm your little girlfriend is passed out at the bar
thumbing you the direction.

Chance: Chan: oh gheez, suppose I should get her home

DMaster: She nods her head.

Chance: walk over to Ara

DMaster: It’s almost 11. She has her head in the crook of her arm, leaning on the bar sitting in a stool

Chance: shake her a bit to see if she is completely passed out

DMaster: She groggily looks up
ARA: CHansssh!
She stumbles and you catch her before she heads to the floor

Chance: Chan: come on hon let’s get you home

DMaster: You are still getting eyed up, they are either giving Ara a dirty look or drooling over you

Chance: check to make sure Ara still has my money pouch
Chan: come on hon let’s get you home

DMaster: She does, its hanging on her belt.
Talia walks over before you leave, grin on her face seeing Ara practically passed out.
TAL: Is she alright?
There are a few other women stumbling around.

Chance: Chan: a bit too much to drink I am afraid
Shrug my shoulders.
Chan: She’s a lightweight.

DMaster: Talia giggles and gives you a little hug.

Chance: Chan: Hope you liked the show (smirk)

DMaster: She shakes her head
TAL: Just get her home you slut!

Chance: Smile and shake my head.
Chan: hon are you okay to walk?

DMaster: She is leaning against you stumbling…
ARA: Yeah I’ll make ish home fine chanshhhiee

Chance: put my arm around her and walk her home

DMaster: ok its about 11, stars are out, the air feels nice. Helps Ara too, she is walking better. You get to her house.
ARA: (giggles) You weresh nakey hehehehehh.
Stumbles a bit recovers.
She lifts her hand up, key in hand.

Chance: make sure she can get the key in the door, watching her as she tries, try not to laugh

DMaster: She drops the key.
ARA: Oh shitskies.
Stumbles around

Chance: Chan: let me help Hon.

DMaster: The door opens.
MIN: Wow… Keep it up, people in the Castle are going to hear you.
Mina laughs quietly.

Chance: Chan: I am the one being quiet.
Pick up the key and hand it to Mina.

DMaster: She grabs the key.
MIN: Ohhh she had a good time then huh?
Big smile on her face

Chance: Smile back at her nodding.
Chan: I would say so, she had a blast.

DMaster: You two get her to her room.
MIN: I got this Chance

Chance: Chan: can you get my money pouch for me

DMaster: ARA: Chansh when didshoe grow long red hairsh?
MIN: Bitch Im not Chance (laughs real hard)
She wriggles it off of her and hands it to you

Chance: put it back on my belt

DMaster: MIN: Give your girl a kiss goodnight
Ara is sprawled on the bed

Chance: give Ara a kiss on her cheek
Chan: get some sleep Hon

DMaster: You think she is snoring, Mina looks at you oddly
MIN: Is she asleep? Already?

Chance: Chan: She literally danced the entire night (smile) she was adorable
quietly walk out of her room

DMaster: MIN: Night Chance thanks for taking care of my girl for me

Chance: Chan: night Mina
quietly leave Ara’s house and head back towards the castle

DMaster: You get intercepted by two men in cloaks, hoods over their face. It scared you a bit
MAN: Chance?

Chance: Grab for my necklace
Chan: that would be me
looking at them cautiously

DMaster: MAN: Follow me.
They are in hoods

Chance: follow them

DMaster: They wind around a street or two and they drop you off at a door, a back door of an Inn.
MAN: Head inside, room number 3A.
They walk off.

Chance: quietly walk in and head head up to room number 3A

DMaster: it’s a staircase, you go up a few flights of stairs and you are now standing in front of 3a

Chance: knock on the door.

DMaster: A soft “come in”

Chance: Catching my breath as I flop next to her

DMaster: She sprawls across the bed

Chance: Chan: that was amazing
look over to her

DMaster: As she catches her breath she is staring straight up. Tears started to stream down the side of her face. She is slowly shaking her head, eyes closing.

Chance: touch her face, wiping the tears from her face

DMaster: AFF: I can’t believe it, this is it, my life… it’s over.
she closes her eyes tighter and she starts to cry. Puts her hands to her face.

Chance: reach over and pull her close to me

DMaster: She welcomes it, buries herself into your chest and cries

Chance: Just quietly lay there letting her cry as I hold her

DMaster: After about ten minutes she finally stops. Sniffling, she leans up and wipes her face. She gets up, walks over to the wash basin, splashes her face

Chance: just watch her, playing with my necklace

DMaster: She grabs her clothes and starts to get dressed. The room is uncannily quiet. Just the sound of her sniffling and her putting on clothes.

Chance: Sit on the edge of the bed, reaching for my pants. Look over to her.
Chan: you know I would climb every mountain and swim every ocean to just see you

DMaster: She is buttoning up her shirt and she stops, looks over to you. Her green eyes staring right into you.
AFF: Chance…
Tears start to form again, her head drops, and she starts to ball, puts her head in her hands

Chance: walk over to her, wrap my arms around her

DMaster: You two meet in the middle, she balls for a minute in your arms. Your eyes start to well up too. A few tears stream down your face.

Chance: Chan: I will always be here for you no matter what

DMaster: AFF: I know, that I am sure. But this is it… the last time I will feel love, the last time I will be in your arms… please… make it stop. Make time stop.
She cries a bit more. She holds her head as though the night’s drinking is catching up with her.

Chance: Try to stop crying.
Chan: well Affinity just keep this little piece of us in the back of your head

DMaster: She looks up, sees you crying and she almost loses it again.
AFF: No Chance, I will keep it in my heart, it might be the only thing left in there.

Chance: That phrase she just uttered, whoa.
Chan: Oh Affinity… hon.

DMaster: In Between her cries, she stops long enough. She looks up to you, her green eyes filled with tears
AFF: Chance… I am sorry that I brought you into all this. (she pauses, closes her eyes, tears stream down) I never thought I’d fall for anyone so hard. You deserve better than this mess. You deserve better than me…
She touches your necklaces and she shakes her head and pushes away, turns to the door and she pauses. You can’t help it, tears falling, just waiting, the moment standing still.

Chance: Chan: Affinity…

DMaster: She turns back to you, looks at you, and leans in.
AFF: Chance
Looks at the necklace, then back at your eyes.
AFF: I love you.
she puts her finger to your lips, then replaces her finger with her lips.

Chance: Shake my head a bit as we kiss, I can’t believe she said the words that I have felt for her since the second I saw her.

DMaster: She backs off, takes one last look, time stops… or you wish it did. She slowly turns and walks out the door, head down crying.

Chance: Chan: I love you too Affinity.
Look down and let the tears flow.

DMaster: The words you say almost had an echo in the room. You glance up when you hear the door open a little, she looks in, tears streaming, she throws the door open and runs into your arms and you two practically slam into each other. Your lips intertwine, like electricity through your body, it was a few seconds, but you could have lived a lifetime in this kiss. The warmth of her lips, the saltiness of both your tears.

Chance: kiss her with all that is in my heart.

DMaster: She steps back, head down, like she couldn’t bear to see you again. She turns and runs out the door. Memories flood your thoughts.

She walks into the Inn, glances your way. The second you saw those green eyes, you were taken. The time she was watching you on the beach with Morty. You opened the door and she was standing there asking about shimmer bay. She turned and looked at you in the bay, naked, wet and with those gorgeous eyes. The first kiss with both moons high and the bay shimmering. When she sprinted back into the Inn soaking wet and gave me that damn kiss that shook my soul. When she called me her champion… and now that last kiss… I had “the time of my life…”

DMaster: It was too much. You sit on the edge of the bed and ball. Knowing all your expectations, desires and love for this woman just ended right here in this room. An empty feeling washes over you, a feeling of despair.

Chance: Wipe my eyes as I finish getting dressed.

DMaster: You look around the room, looks like a demon dog slept in the bed, it smells of her, booze and sex.

Chance: Splash my face with water. Stand at the basin, letting the water drip off my face. ‘What the hell just happened?’ I think to myself.

DMaster: You look out the window and you figure it’s about 2:30.

Chance: Finish getting dressed, walk out, close the door. Head towards the castle.

DMaster: As you walk out the door of the Inn, something catches. your eye

Chance: look to see what catches my eye.

DMaster: Cassie is leaning against the wall just outside the door, needless to say she doesn’t look happy.
CAS: You just can’t say no, can you.