Chance: Look back at Affinity.

DMaster: She is in a half smile, half shock. Looking down you can see right down her shirt, and you sigh, knowing this has to end. Her eyes meet yours and she stands up from the couch.
AFF: Ummm, OK. Didn’t think this The whole way through (quietly)
She smirks, leans into you and then gives you a couple kisses on your cheek.

Chance: Put my arm around her and smile while she does that.
Chan: I’ll tell my Mom not to say anything, she is quiet to begin with. (quietly)

DMaster: She grabs your face and you two make out for another 5 minutes.
AFF: Damn, what I wouldn’t do to you right now… (quietly)
She walks to the door, opens it and glances behind her. She smacks her butt and closes the door softly.

Chance: Chan: tease! (quietly)
Walk to my Mothers door, knock on it.

DMaster: MOM: (muffled) Come in…
You walk in and your mother is leaning against the wall in bed, covers on most of her body. She glances over to you, worry in her eyes.
MOM: The… Princess. Really?

Chance: Shrug my shoulders.
Chan: The heart wants what the heart wants.
Sit on the edge of the bed.

DMaster: MOM: I don’t know what to say. Except… STOP. Please. She is the Princess.
You barely remember your Mom talking so forcefully before.
MOM: It’s one thing, exploring caves and such, getting in trouble with Helynne, but this, this could get you sent to the dungeons for a very long time, maybe banished or worse yet, executed.

Chance: Shake my head
Chan: Don’t over exaggerate Mom. We are just having a little fun.

DMaster: She pulls the sheets tighter and looks forward.

Chance: Thinking to myself, I better say something, or else she is going to worry or slip and say something.
Chan: OK, Mom. I will stop. I am sorry, you are right.

DMaster: She nods and looks at you pleadingly.
MOM: OK. I just don’t know what I would do if you were caught and jailed or worse.

Chance: Look serious and then look down.
Chan: She is going to be very busy from here on out so I doubt we will have time to do anything anyways. Yeah. I know. Maybe it’s time for me to start thinking, before, doing, huh?

DMaster: She chuckles a bit and nods her head. She seemed satisfied with that answer.

Chance: Lean over give her a kiss on the cheek
Chan: Night Mom, sleep good.

DMaster: She smiles and then stretches back out into bed.

Chance: Close the door, head to bed. Deal with what came up so I can go to sleep. Fall asleep afterwards.

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Next Day

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DMaster: You wake up, its just barely light out. Probably around 6:00 AM

Chance: I have the later shift so I am going to get ready and try and make it out of the apartment before the awkwardness of mom is there.

DMaster: You clean up, change and head down. Its just before 7:00am and it is quiet, very very quiet. Ferra is there and glances up to you with a fright.
FER: Jebus Chance, what are you doing up so early?

Chance: Chan: I couldn’t sleep, I am going for a run, then work out with Morty, then head back for my shift.

DMaster: She nods her head.
FER: Didn’t need your itinerary but OK! Have fun.
She goes back to working. You go running for about an hour, then stop by Morty’s. Looks like he had a brutal night.
MOR: Chance my boy, yeah I am little under the weather today.

Chance: Chan: Ahhh it’s ok I forgot my sword anyways. Just thought I’d come over and visit.

DMaster: He smiles, opens his little wooden chest, grabs some fruit juice, pours you both a glass and you two sit and chat for a few hours. It ends with him talking about some of his fights, the moves he taught you and how beneficial they are.
MOR: I know it took awhile for you to get some of them, and they are very advanced, but they can be a life saver.

Chance: Nod my head and listen intently.

DMaster: After a while you realize it is getting late in the morning and you should head back. You thank Morty, who looks back into his Cabana which is making noise… you don’t ask.

Chance: Detour for a moment, take off my shirt and run into the water and swim. Better than trying to bathe, thinking to myself.

DMaster: You head back to the Inn, wet hair and all. The bottom floor is somewhat busy with a Knight, a few guards and a visiting what seems to be an emissary. She is talking with Britney who is giving her quite a look. Not a good one mind you.
BRIT: OK. I will try and make this work.
She is shaking her head as the girl leaves.

Chance: Walk over to Britney, see whats up.
Chan: What’s up?

DMaster: She looks up at you and frowns
BRIT: Just another Royal wanting to have a party. They are going to do it at the Pavilion but they are ill prepared for it, no they are not prepared at all.
She slaps the desk and stands up straight, showing off her nice little breasts that jiggle a little. Remember, teenager!
BRIT: Apparently, I am ready for anything.

Chance: Raise my eyebrows, tilt my head, open my mouth

DMaster: She slowly realizes what she said. Corine’s eyebrows raise and she smirks. Makes you wonder what Corine knows…

Chance: Chan:Ready. For Anything?
Smirk and shrug my shoulders.

DMaster: Britney has a smile growing on her face, she gives you a playful scolding look.

Chance: Chan: Whatever you need Brit, just let me go change and I’ll be back down.
Start to walk away, then stop, look at her.
Chan: And I mean, anything

DMaster: She gives you this warm playful smile.
BRIT: I got it hornball, now go get ready (quietly)
You head up, get ready and head back down. She is waiting at the door for you, the push cart in front.
BRIT: Well let’s get…
She pushes the cart forward, she looks back at you eyes big, goofy smile.
BRIT: Rolling… ha! Get it?

Chance: Raise my eyebrows, give her a big fake smile.
Chan: Yeah… yeah, Got it. I think
Get the pushcart.
Chan: Here, let me, before you make another bad joke.

DMaster: She playfully leans into you and mumbles something about good humor being lost on you. The day flys by as you get the pavilion area ready for this event. You don’t even know what it is for. It is about 5:00PM and Britney looks around and over to you.
BRIT: You are going to be my go-between man.
Then gives you a scolding look and a smile.
BRIT: Not that kind of go in… you know what I mean.
She looks around again, somewhat satisfied with the pavilion. Walks up to you, body pressed fully against yours, looks you in the eyes. The sweat and perfume mix and it’s intoxicating.
BRIT: You will be rewarded, I promise.
She then slips away, giving you a little pat on the ass. She grabs a towel as she leaves.

Chance: Get my flopper under control and head back to the Inn.

DMaster: You get there and Britney is talking with a older woman, dressed in Royal clothing. You sneak past hoping you don’t have to bow or anything. You make it up to your room, and your Mom is dressed very nicely.
MOM: Oh, your home, good. Britney did not give me any clothes for you, not sure why.

Chance: Chan: I am just going to be the in between man, or something. Anything they need from the Inn or elsewhere I am running for.
Chan: You look great Mom.

DMaster: She nods her head, smiles. Then she stops for a moment, its quiet.
MOM: Chance, I just want you to be careful with the Princess OK? It can be a lot of fun, but…

Chance: Nod my head
Chan: Yes. Playing with fire. Thought a lot about it and you are right.
Hate lying to my Mom but I can’t risk it.

DMaster: She smiles a bit, gets ready and heads out the door. You grab a bite to eat and head back down. Britney is talking with Ferra, and she sees you.
BRIT: First delivery, get this wine over to the pavilion.
She hands you a basket of 10 or so wine bottles.

Chance: Head on over to the pavilion, drop them off.

DMaster: Corine is there, she waves you over. She grabs the basket, then hands you a few empty ones and off you go. By 6:30 PM the party is beginning. On your journey back and forth you pass by The King, the Princess and her ladies. Surrounded by guards, she didn’t even see you pass. Makes you wonder, she has this fantastical royal life and you are, just a.. cabana boy. By 8:00PM the party is in full swing, Horderves, drinks, napkins, plates all delivered. You are regretting running this morning, you have done enough for 3 days now. You are standing by the entrance looking out, trying to keep an eye out for Corine, or Britney and of course the Princess. You get a poke in the back.

Chance: Jump a little, look behind me.

DMaster: It’s Birgetta, she grabs your hand and pulls you a ways from the party.
BIR: Hey, I heard you got interrupted last night, huh?

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: Yeah, Mom apparently has ears of a hawk.
Chuckle a bit.

DMaster: She frowns, looks you in the eyes.
BIR: I can’t tell you how important it is that this “thing” you and the princess have, needs to be quiet.

Chance: Feeling like screaming ‘I don’t give a shit about everyone else’ I will give her a soft smile and a nod.
Chan: My mom would never say a word, and…
Looking across the pavilion, seeing the Princess with some important people talking.
Chan: I don’t think Affinity will have much time for me anyways.

DMaster: Birgetta’s eyes grow big.
BIR: Affinity, really. Affinity.

Chance: Look down at her oddly, nod my head.

DMaster: BIR: Chance! It’s M’Lady, your Grace or the Princess to you. Best you mind that before you get in trouble.

Chance: Eyes grow big
Chan: Damn, yes you are right
Sigh loudly.

DMaster: She puts her hand on your arm.
BIR: I am not sure we can stop her, so I am asking you to be careful, very very careful
Birgetta says ominously as she walks back into the Pavilion. The party continues and it eventually disperses. There was other royalty there, that you did not notice, but was barely able to see anyways.

Chance: I will look for Britney.

DMaster: The Princess is leaving, finally catches your eye and she smiles real big, gives you a wink.

Chance: Smile and give her a subtle wink back. Now I am getting paranoid.

DMaster: Britney heads over, she looks fantastic, in a summer dress, hair up and face flushed. One too many mulled wines most likely.
BRI: Hey Chance, Help secure the place up. We can clean this tomorrow, no use doing it in the middle of the night. Help yourself to the food that is left, please do, otherwise we will throw it out.
She walks past, touching your arm and off she goes. You are starving.

Chance: Help Corine lock the place down, eat food as I do.

DMaster: Corine nods in approval and you head back to the Inn. It’s a wonderful night again, and you are pretty damn tired from all the activities. Wondering if you will get a knock on the door tonight.

Chance: Chuckle to myself.

DMaster: You get to the Inn and as you head up the stairs to the second floor you hear a muffled scream of some sort, coming down the hall you are coming up to.

Chance: I will look down the hall, go check it out.

DMaster: Getting to the 2nd floor you see the guard in front of the Kings room is on the floor. You see a guard laying on the ground in front of the Princesses door as well

Chance: I am going to approach slowly. Check the guard laying on the floor, outside the door first.

DMaster: You see a slice of blood splatter against the far wall. He is not moving, you are figuring he is dead. Blood all underneath and around the guard. you hear sounds coming from in the room. The guards sword is lying next to him.

Chance: I know I heard screaming, but I gotta be cool about this. I will grab his sword. Try to enter the princesses room quietly, holding the sword tightly in my hand.

 

DMaster: The door is slightly ajar, and it slowly swings open to the scene. It is dark but the moon light shines through. You can see Erikka on the floor close to the wall, and what seems to be blood around her. In the far corner you see who you assume is Birgetta crumbled in the corner, flung over a chest.

Chance: Keep moving into the room carefully.

DMaster: In the center of the room is a large cloaked figure, it’s back to you. It is looking at the Princess who is backed up against the wall, eyes bulging and she is obviously scared. She is moving back up against the wall, she is holding her waist. The figure is making a weird purring ticking sound and is inching towards the Princess

Chance: Chan: I don’t think so, back away from the pretty blonde girl

DMaster: The figure stops and slowly turns your way. Under the cloak you can make out what appears to be his face, eyes are a reddish color, skin seems to be scale like and dark. You see what appears to be horns coming off the head.

DMaster: He holds a medium size assassins style sword, it looks squiggled, but you recognize it from your time with Morty

Chance: Chan: Might as well pick on someone your own size.
Start moving closer to the figure

Battle Written Out

Chance has a momentary wave of regret, seeing this creatures face or what he could see of it. But realizes it was the right thing to do as he watches the Princess try to make it to the lantern.

In the corner of his eye he watches the Princess slip and fall hard to the ground in a thud. “Uhhh ohhh uurggg” she lets out without being able to stop. She is dragging herself along the floor, trying to pull her self closer and up the wall.

The creatures comes close, its weird purring and ticking noise apparent. He lunges forward with a twist of the blade, and Chance recognizes the move. ‘The assassins prick’ I think Morty said.

With his new knowledge from the retired captain, and his skill with the sword, it only took a half second for chance to step a little to one side, rip the sword up, over the hilt and disarm the creature. It’s eyes instantly grow huge as to say “WTF.”

In his surprise, Chance brings his sword back down, digging in real deep to the creatures shoulder hitting bone, blood splattering all over. This made the creature let out a quiet pitched yelp and he goes to one knee. As it reaches for a dagger Chance then rips out the sword and again slashes down, but the other side, deep, almost carving half its shoulder off. It drops the dagger and stumbles backwards.

Knowing it is not doing well, it plans an escape, ram the guy, turn and run for the window. It races for Chance and the agile quarter elf side steps most of it, but getting a bit of a bloody shoulder none the less, sending him to the wall with a thud. Chance retaliates with hitting the pommel of the sword on the head of the creature, but he didn’t know it was well protected bouncing off it without even making it flinch.

Seeing its chance, it turns and starts for the window, only to have this warm, painful feeling wash over it. The sword Chance had in his hand was now buried square in it’s back. The force that Chance hit him sent the creature face planting the floor, and chance following suit, almost flipping him. The sword is driven through the creature well into the floor.

Just then Chance hears Britney yelling “Jeramiah, guards!!” and then again “Guards! guards!”

Chance looks around. The Princess is half up the wall, blood marks all across it. She never made it to the lantern. Erikka lays motionless on the floor a few feet from the princess, and Birgetta still flung across a chest in the corner. Affinity turns to see the assassin lifeless, and her eyes get big. They look up and they match yours. She slowly smiles as she is shaking. She just turns and plops down heavy to the ground, leaning against the wall.

That’s when she saw Erikka.

Turn Based Begins Here

Chance: I will try to pull the sword out of the assassin

DMaster: it is buried so far down it went through the wood too, it is stuck in the creature steady. You hear someone behind you

Chance: turn and look

DMaster: It is Britney with the King behind her. The Princess is now over Erikka, holding her, blood in her hands, actually blood everywhere.
AFF: Help… help… HELP!
She is looking over Erikka frantically, Britney yells down the hallway
BRIT: Get the clerics! Get Saundra!!!!! NOW!!!
You see Birgetta in the corner crumpled up and the King is yelling for guards too

Chance: I will let go of the sword since it’s not going anywhere and turn and go check on Birgetta, see if she has a pulse.

DMaster: She is stirring a little, it does not look like she is bleeding. Birgetta stirring a bit, shakes her head.
BIR: Chance… what the fuck… is going on…
She is putting her hand to the back of her head

Chance: Chance: careful Birgetta you got a knock on you head from a would be assassin

DMaster: You quickly turn back to the Princess. Affinity screaming at the top of her lungs
AFF: SOMEONE GET HELP! She is DYINGGG!!!!!
The Princess starts to cry, tears falling down her cheek. Britney runs over to her grabbing a towel and putting it on the wound trying to get the blood to stop. The King walks over removes the sword with a big yank, puts it on the bed and turns the creature over. The Princess falls back with Erikka against the wall, balling and hysterical. You notice there is a lot of blood on the princess, maybe too much for just Erikka. Britney is trying to keep her calm.
BRI: Honey, we have clerics coming, it is going to be ok
The Inn Owner putting her hand on the Princesses shoulder

Chance: I will go over and help Britney and the princess by putting pressure on Erikka’s wound

DMaster: Birgetta leans up and looks over still dazed
BIR: Erikka!!! Princess!
She pushes the chest out of the way and runs over to them. You see the King so taken aback by the creature and what it looks like that he stumbles backwards
KING: By Animax’s fire, what the hell is that?!
BRIT: Looks over and eyes bulge. I… I don’t believe it.
She says quietly almost hiss like
BRIT: It’s an Odious…
She looks at you and hands you a drenched towel. She keeps pressure on Erikka’s wound.

Chance: Take the towel, fling it across the room where it won’t get in the way.

DMaster: The King gets up and takes the cloak off the head and two big horns are apparent, skin is almost the color of an onyx elf, scale like skin.

Chance: Chan: what the hell is this?

DMaster: Britney is shaking her head
BRIT: I believe they are what you would call a hex-birth or something, I never saw one until we did reconnaissance on…
KING: (interrupting) Oh, hell. Devon the Dark.
Britney looks at the King nodding her head. She starts to grind her teeth and whispers
BRIT: Finster…
The King grabs a medallion off the creature and it is identical to the one you found in the compound. He dangles it for all to see and looks at you.

Chance: Chan: you don’t think it’s possible do you

DMaster: Saundra and two monks come ripping into the room

Chance: Get out of their way & turn my gaze toward the princess

DMaster: Britney gets out of their way. They fall to their knees and start chanting… a bright glow comes from Saundra’s hands. She is shaking uncontrollably, blood across her clothes, eyes are focused on Erikka, tears flowing. Her face starting to turn white
SAU: Come on girl, you can live, Animax wants you ALIVE!
A lot going on here. The Princess is holding Erikka’s head and she is leaning up against the wall. Saundra is on one knee, head down shaking… with a bright glow illuminating the room. Two monks behind her are chanting. The king is leaning against the door frame looking like a train hit him and Britney sitting on the bed staring at the medallion and then back to Erikka. You notice when the Princess lets Erikka’s head down there is blood all over Affinity… Way more than just Erikka’s.

Chance: I am going to go check on the Princess

DMaster: The Princess is trembling almost uncontrollable. sweat rolling down her face, eyes as wide as they will go and her skin turning pale. She looks up at you… like a deer in the headlights, shaking and trying to ask you about Erikka.

Chance: Chan: They are working on her, did you get… I think we should be taking a look at Affinity, we need help here!
Wave them over

DMaster: blood starts to drip from her mouth…
AFF: It’s so cold…
Eyes start to roll to the back of her head. Saundra looks up, eyes bulge out of her head

Chance: I grab a hold of the princess and keep her from falling over completely.

DMaster: SAU: (eyes bulge) BY ANIMAX!!!
The Princess falls sideways into your arms, eyes closing, she gurgles blood dripping out of her mouth, as she says
AFF: save… Erikka…

Chance: Chan: someone help Now!!!!!!!

DMaster: Saundra moves towards you and the two monks grab Erikka and lay her flat. The two monks line up behind Saundra and start what seems a ritual. Saundra moves Affinities shirt to see a huge hole in the shirt… and blood practically pouring out. She didn’t say anything, she wanted Erikka to be saved.
SAU: Lay her down chance NOW

Chance: Chan: Aye
I will carefully lay her down

DMaster: Britney gets up and cups her mouth over her hand stumbling back some. The King comes over eyes bulging, tears starting to flow.
JER: My Princess… no.

Chance: I kneel besides the Princess near her head stroking her hair
Chan: This is not your time (quietly)

DMaster: Saundra looks towards the wall goes into a trance like state, the symbol glows a deep gold… sand like substance is poured over Affinity, the room turns a deep hazy golden yellow. The Monks continue to chant, and a great breeze rips through the room. Her eyes are blank as she starts to sweat, shake, bright yellow veins form on her hands, arms and even her face. You can feel the power coursing through her, it is amazing… it makes you warm and comfortable and you feel safe. The Princesses body is shuddering and shaking. After about a minute of this, Saundra stops her ritual and collapses on the floor. The Princess is still just laying on the floor, motionless.

Chance: Chan: The world still needs you Princess (quietly)

DMaster: You notice blood in Saundra’s hand, it was the medallion of Animax cutting into her palms, she was holding it so tight.

Chance: I refuse to move from the princesses side for the moment

DMaster: You hear a groan come from Erikka on the floor as both Monks are on one knee obviously exhausted

Chance: just keep looking around the room

DMaster: Britney leans down and moves the Princesses head slowly towards her, tears trickling down her cheek.
BRIT: Come on Princess, it’s not your time, it’s not, your, time.
The King bends to one knee, obviously in prayer, he too has tears falling. The Monks attend to Saundra. Birgetta is squatting about 10 feet away, hand over her mouth, tears down her cheek, just shaking her head. Then you see Affinities head move slightly.
AFF: owww
Britney looks at her and starts to laugh a little, tears still running down her face.

Chance: Chan: Thank Animax, you are okay your grace

DMaster: Birgetta is over Erikka crying and trying to clean her wound, the two monks have Saundra on the bed, and they sit on the ground obviously drained. The Princess looks around the room the best she can
AFF: Is… Erikka… ok?
She says softly

Chance: continuing to stroke her hair smiling
Chan: Yes, she is…

DMaster: She gets this big smile. She looks around for a second more, sees your face and a look of love washes over her face, her eyes start to well up. Affinity reaches for your face, caresses it for a moment. She then drops her hand, closes her eyes. Looks like she is breathing fine, as color comes back into her cheeks. The King’s eyes are wide as he stands up. You hear him say something about Animax and he owes him one. The King sits next to Saundra, stroking her hair. She wakes up and is a bit dazed.
KIN: You my dear, were amazing… thank you… thank you…
Saundra pats the King on his hand
SAU: You should thank Animax.

Chance: while the princesses eyes are closed I will go to the window and see if there are any signs like a rope or anything

DMaster: The window is open, you don’t see a rope but you do see what look like big thick daggers sticking out from the outside of the building wall leading up to the window. you see 10 guards under and around the window area on the ground, some yelling and its pretty chaotic.

Chance: Chan: Britney, take a look here

DMaster: She puts the symbol down on the bed and walks over in-between the two girls who are getting tended to by the monks. Looks out and then down.
BRIT: So that’s how he got in…

Chance: Chan: I am surprised no one heard him. Must have done it while the party was going on, reduced guard coverage.

DMaster: BRIT: (rubbing chin) yeah good point

Chance: Chan: it only makes sense to me, we had to split the guard presence between Inn and Pavilion. So, do you think they have a hand in this
I will point at the Medallion of Finster

DMaster: Britney nods her head looking about the room
BRIT: I mean we have enemies, we will always have them, but at this point who else would it be… (sighs)
The room is a disaster, blood everywhere, across the walls, a dead creature face up in the middle and two girls on the ground that are recovering. You have a blood splatter across your face, and half your body has someone elses blood on it.
BRIT: (looks at you) Chance, get your mother, tell her to prepare the third floor for someone to sleep in… I have already sent for word for Corine and Ferra.

Chance: Chan: yes, I will see to it

DMaster: Britney goes and kneels by the princess stroking her hair, Saundra is by the Princesses side asking her questions. Erikka is sitting up and Birgetta is holding her, both are balling uncontrollably.

Chance: run upstairs to the apartment. Rip open the door head inside.
Chan: Mom, Mom!

DMaster: You hear rustling in her room, like she is getting out of bed. She opens her door.
MOM: Chance what is it?
She see’s you and her heart leaps in her throat.

Chance: Chan: you need to prepare the third floor for some to sleep in. There is an incident this night, long story…

DMaster: She walks over to you and looks over your clothes.
MOM: Oh my god, son. Are you ok?

Chance: Smile at her
Chan: With a little help from Morty, yes I am perfectly fine, just a little dirty.

DMaster: MOM:ok, ok, As long as you are ok.
She goes back in her room, closes the door and you hear her getting dressed

Chance: run back downstairs

DMaster: getting to the second floor, the place is mobbed with guards from what you see on the bottom floor. Helynne is at the top of the stairs talking to Britney.

Chance: Chan: Mom is up and getting dressed she will get the third floor ready. what can I do to help Britney

DMaster: BRIT: (smiling) Ok, thanks Chance… umm
She is looking at Helynne
BRIT: Helynne wants to talk with you,
HEL: Chance, come to the bottom floor with me please

Chance: go to the bottom floor with Helynne

DMaster: Helynne takes you to the corner of the lounge and she looks at you intently and shakes her head a bit
HEL: One day I want to strangle the life out of you, the next I want to hug the stuffing out of you. You can amaze sometimes. I couldn’t even imagine if you weren’t there…
She pauses, takes a deep breath
HEL: Now, just tell me what happened

Chance: I will tell her what happened, and the window with the daggers. I will also talk about the idea of it breaking in during the party at the pavilion.

DMaster: HEL: (nodding her head) Those training sessions with Morty sure come in handy huh?
She is smiling softly

Chance: Chan: I am glad I paid attention to what Morty had to teach.
Scrunch my nose.
Chan: although I almost had to puke before killing it… that was one ugly looking thing

DMaster: Helynne pulls you close
HEL: This has to stay within the walls of this Inn.
She looks around and speaks softly.
HEL: My gut tells me there is more to this story, we set up good security here, the escape route didn’t work, the window was “unlocked”…
She is looking around with an angry face
HEL: No one noticed this large creature climbing the wall?
The Captain looks down scratching her head
HEL: something isn’t making sense

Chance: Chan: any idea of who it could be (whispering)

DMaster: Helynne kind of shakes her head and looks over to the stairway as Valario heads towards her

Chance: Chan: Helynne I want to help anyway I can

DMaster: HEL: (whispering) We will talk later ok? Good job Chance.
She is looking at you

Chance: Chan: Thank you, okay sounds good
I will head back to the second floor and see if I can find Britney

DMaster: Calisara stops you before you can get to the hallway
CAL: I’m sorry chance they are staging the crime scene, no one in for a while

Chance: Chan: that’s fine, I just wish I could help more

DMaster: Her eyes widen, looking surprised
CAL: More? Chance… you have done more than any man I know of would of done.

Chance: Chan: I don’t know about that
Look down a little
Chan: I seen someone going toward the princess and took advantage of the element of surprise is all… I…

DMaster: CAL: …and modest to boot. You did amazing tonight.
Calisara smiles and motions for guards to watch the staircase

Chance: Chan: Calisara, if anyone needs me I will be on the ground floor

DMaster: She nods and walks down the hall

Chance: I turn around and go find a chair to relax in and let everything sink in. Better yet I will go outside and see if I can get an idea of what time it is.

DMaster: The moons are out and you figure it is about 3:00 AM

Chance: lean up against the wall and look at the moons for a bit

DMaster: You see guards go in and out for about an hour. Now more are leaving than coming and things are calming down

Chance: Go back inside and find a chair and wait for things to calm down even more. Keep looking toward the stairs

 
DMaster: DM: The stairs? Really, the… ok yeah.
You see Britney, the King and Helynne walk down the stairs. They are all talking with each other.

Chance: Get up out the chair, walk over and bow

DMaster: The King looks at you for an awkward moment as people talk to him, he didn’t listen to them. He then strides towards you and hugs you fiercely.
KING: I can’t begin to thank you… You… saved her, saved the ladies and quite possibly the lineage of our Royals.
He takes a step back. The King stutters a bit, eyes tearing up a little
KING: I…I…
Britney has a big smile on her face, she looks proud.

Chance: Chan: Your Majesty, a handshake would have worked (smiling)

DMaster: He looks at you, gets a big smile and laughs. Britney and Helynne both giggle.
KING: You don’t know the ramifications of what you have done, you have saved… the Kingdom
He said in a matter of fact sound

Chance: Chan: I was just doing what needed to be done.

DMaster: KING: Much more than that, I want to talk to you later ok?
The King is distracted by Valario who is beckoning him to go outside with Helynne, most likely to talk

Chance: Chan: And we shall, M’Lord.
Look at Britney
Chan: Britney, I got a feeling there is more to come

DMaster: Britney shakes her head and puts a finger to her lips.
The King nods in agreement, squeezes your arm a bit and then walks over to Valario and Helynne

DMaster: Britney looks exhausted and is having a hard time paying attention

Chance: Chan: I know this is your Inn Britney but do you want me to take charge so you can go get some sleep

DMaster: You see Corina and Ferra at the desk going over things

Chance: Chan: between me, Corina and Ferra we can handle it, go get some rest

DMaster: She looks around and surprisingly nods, grabs your hand, kisses your cheek.
BRIT: Good job today.
squeezes your hand and heads for her door.

Chance: go upstairs and see if my mom is getting the third floor ready

DMaster: You can hear the King in a angry tone speaking with Helynne and Valario. As you look over, they are getting one hell of a tongue lashing. You head to the 3rd floor. The third floor has guards galore, two at every door, monks in the hallways. Calisara comes over to you.
CAL: I know you just want to help, but this floor is off limits for now
Smiles with a funny kind of smirk
CAL: Everyone is recovering and sleeping

Chance: Chan: sorry I was just making sure the floor was being prepared per Britney’s orders
turn around and walk back down the stairs

DMaster: Corina meets you on the stairs.
COR: Why don’t you go to bed, not much left to do we have a million and two guards here now

Chance: Chan: not sure if I can sleep but I will try thank you. If you need me don’t hesitate to ask. no need in bothering Britney, let her rest
I will head upstairs to my apartment and go get cleaned up. I am sure I have blood on me

DMaster: Your mom is in the kitchen, with a cup of tea looking out the window

Chance: Chan: Sorry about earlier mom it was just chaos earlier. I didn’t mean to be yelling as much as I was

DMaster: MOM: It’s understandable… I cant believe someone would attack the princess

Chance: Chance: I can mom. if they would have succeeded think of the chaos that would ensue

DMaster: MOM: Is this some warlord that wants her dead? or what?

Chance: Chance: I am not sure, I did hear two names, I have never heard before mentioned. I am just glad Morty was a good teacher for me to go toe to toe with that thing

DMaster: She takes a sip of tea, then almost spits it out. Your mom stands up, chair flying back, wide eyed looking at you.
MOM: Thing? Wait, you mean, you helped fight it off? You were involved?

Chance: Nod my head
Chan: Yeah, I killed it. I couldn’t let anything happen to the Princess and her ladies.
looking down at my clothes, shrugging my shoulders.

DMaster: they are filthy with dried blood and dirt. Your mom is still standing there eyes wide.
MOM: I just thought this Morty stuff was to keep you occupied, a hobby. I never thought you’d…

Chance: Chan: Use it? Yeah. Came in real handy too.

DMaster: Your mom finally stops staring, shakes her head
MOM: My son, saved the Princess. Wow.
She is stunned.
MOM: all this happening in quiet Summer Isles

Chance: Chan: we can talk more after I get cleaned up,I look terrible

DMaster: She looks back at you, sees that you are exhausted.
MOM: No hon, just go to bed, you look so tired. I am sure it will be a big day tomorrow
Says this with a bit of sorrow in her voice. she just continues to look out the window and starts to drink her tea again.

Chance: Chan: okay mom thank you
Heading toward the bathroom, clean up, realize how wiped I am and go lay on my bed.

DMaster: You fall asleep right away, being exhausted

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Next Day

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DMaster: You wake up, you feel sore… but pretty good. light is shining through the window

Chance: go to window look outside, open it up to get a breath of the air

DMaster: its a beautiful day, looks to be roughly noon

Chance: unwrap the towel I had on and get some clothes on and fix my hair up

DMaster: You get ready

Chance: close my window and lock it before I leave my room. I will open my door and head to the kitchen, grab grub and drink.

DMaster: Your mom just got done making tea and she gives you a hug before she heads out the door

Chance: eat quickly, once outside the apartment, lock the door and head downstairs to the ground floor

DMaster: You see Valario on the third floor, leaning up against the wall. Saundra is down the hall outside a door.

Chance: Take a look as I walk down the stairs making sure everything looks and feels right

DMaster: It is for the most part, two guards to each door and at the end of the hallways. Your mom is on the second floor mopping up blood. go to the ground floor then and see who is on duty at the desk.

DMaster: A bunch of guards posted everywhere and Ferra is sitting at the desk

Chance: Chan: Hello Ferra

DMaster: She looks up, she looks tired
FER: Oh good morning Chance
she looks behind you and points

Chance: Chan: and a good morning to you as well
turn around and look

DMaster: Ferellus is walking towards you…
Ferellus is looking around, wide eyed.
FER: I just came to visit, why is this place packed with guards and… knights!?
Calasario walks over to you two

Chance: Chan: Ferellus, now isn’t really a good time to talk about things

DMaster: The female knight is standing in between you two
CAL: Sorry. For now, no visitors or mention of things in the past.
Nods towards you agreeing with what you said to him.

Chance: Chan: I am glad you came to visit, maybe we can chat later

DMaster: Ferellus looks confused but nods to you and walks out looking a little hurt.
Calasario looks at you
CAL: I am sorry, I keep telling you to do things, but we are under strict guidelines to not say anything.

Chance: Chan: I wasn’t going to tell him what happened and I fully understand the situation. Actually I didn’t know he was coming for a visit… Can I get to work now?

DMaster: CAL: I am not sure what you can do right now… might as well come back later this afternoon. Britney will take over soon, it might be a long day go get something to eat or something

Chance: Chan: fine, wont argue
head back up the stairs toward my apartment and head to the ice chest make a sandwich to hold me over

DMaster: You eat

Chance: and then leave my apartment and lock it up. head back down to the ground floor.

DMaster: You see if Ferra is still there. Your mom is on the bottom floor, sweeping and cleaning. A few guards here and there. Britney is at the desk, looks like Ferra has gone home

Chance: Chan: Britney, I am going to take a walk down to the beach for a little bit

DMaster: BRIT: Ok, be back soon

Chance: Chance: I wont be gone too long
I will head down to the beach and see if Morty is there

DMaster: The beach has no visitors, so it’s empty. There are a few guards patrolling. Morty is at his spot, drinking all ready

Chance: Chan: drinking already Morty?

DMaster: MOR: Oh chance my boy! (gulp) I didn’t think you were showing today. already? It’s 1:30PM

Chance: Chan: and here I was looking to get alittle training in… well I am full of surprises, oh I can see why you are a few drinks in

DMaster: MOR: I am sorry my boy I am already a few drinks in…
You see an older, attractive woman walking towards you two.
NIX: Oh Chance
Walking over to you in a skimpy bikini
NIX: how are you?

Chance: Chan: I am fine Nixxy how are you on this fine day

DMaster: NIX: Not too bad
She comes over to you and traces the outline of your arm with her finger. Morty slugs down his drink and rolls his eyes

Chance: Chance: umm I didn’t know you were visiting, but I cant stay long have to get back to the Inn to work
kinda trying to move more towards Morty

DMaster: Nixxy takes a sip out of her exotic drink
NIX: I am jealous you and Morty live here… maybe I should move here

Chance: Chance: I don’t know about that

DMaster: She starts to walk away to a chair on the beach
NIX: it would be so nice… (trailing off)

Chance: Chan: Now I need a drink after that
Chuckle a little.

DMaster: MORT: You… have no idea…

Chance: Chan: I am sure I do. drink a few for me too, I better get back to the Inn

DMaster: Morty looks over to you as he fills up his glass
MOR: Ok bud, see you soon

Chance: turn and head back toward the Inn, shaking head as I walk away. walk back to the Inn, taking the fresh air in

DMaster: When you enter you see guards, Britney at the desk and Birgetta at a bar table

Chance: walk over to Britney

DMaster: Birgetta whirls around sees you. Her eyes light up, sprints over to you and hugs you fiercely, it almost knocks you over

Chance: Chan: easy there, Birgetta

DMaster: She is shaking a little, eyes welling up
BIR: Thank you, thank you, thank you

Chance: Chan: Your Most Welcome, I couldnt let anything happen to any of you.

DMaster: Birgetta gives you a kiss on the cheek
BIR: If you weren’t there, we would be… (gulp), dead.

Chance: Chan: well I am glad I was there. I would miss all your beautiful faces.