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Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
"Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies" is possibly one of the most unappetizing names for a cookie I have ever heard. They sound like the dessert that would go with a dinner of liver and onions served with prune juice. But the name is very deceptive – they should in fact be called creamy butter cookies with a hint of cinnamon sprinkled with colorful sugar. But that also would not be a great name for a cookie. However, they would go wonderfully with just about anything – they are pretty basic in flavor such that they could easily complement a variety of desserts with more powerful elements.
Regardless, when I was roped into a promise to bake cookies for my students (we were playing a game, I said the winner would get a prize, then they decided they should all be winners in my eyes), I had to turn to my trusty cookie press to find a suitable recipe. This cookie press has made an appearance before, when I made chocolate shortbread cookies for my students on Valentine's Day and butter cookies for Pickett Christmas last year. I love it because the recipes yield TONS of cookies (and when you have 150 students, you need TONS of cookies) and you can easily make something for any occasion, since it comes with all sorts of cool shape options. But enough free advertising for OXO.
I ended up doubling the recipe because I have more students than I did last year, and got about 175-200 cookies out of it (I figured my teacher friends wouldn't mind some leftovers). But halving it will yield about 8 dozen cookies according to the original.
First, cube the butter and cream it together with the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. In case you're wondering, this is what 4 sticks of butter cubed looks like. I promise there is some cream cheese underneath.
Add the sugar and egg whites and beat until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and beat to incorporate. The dough should be pretty smooth at this point.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
Add gradually to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. For me, a considerable amount of flour ended up on the counter instead of in the bowl. Also, I began to fear for my stand mixer because the dough was pretty thick, so you should probably switch to the dough hook at this point instead of the paddle. I switched to a wooden spoon because I'm overprotective of my little yellow mixer.
Fill the cookie press and press cookies onto ungreased baking sheets and sprinkle with sugar. I used leaves because it was the most Fall shape I had, and red sugar because A&P's baking decorations are anemic at best, but you could get pretty creative with this step if you felt so inclined.
Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow to cool on cookie sheet about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further. Store in an airtight container.
Pro Tip: if you're making TONS of cookies, like I did, you might find that the cookies don't stick readily to a cookie sheet that has already been baked on. I found that if you wipe it down with a paper towel to absorb some of the grease and then waited until the tray was cooled to room temperature, you have better luck. This makes the process take a little longer, but it's wicked frustrating to try to press a cookie onto a warm baking sheet and not have it release properly, so it's worth it.
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cold
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and cubed butter with the paddle attachment.
- Add the sugar and egg yolks, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract to incorporate.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, using the dough hook to beat until well blended.
- Fill cookie press fit with desired disk. Press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet and decorate as desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.


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Welcome to OpenRPG version 1.7.6...
(1507) TaliesinNYC: Git: "Rynn.. you about
done? I'm kind of tired of stinking of two weeks in stowage."
** Joroch looks to Aggy as she finishes getting ready. "You said you lost
your weapon Aggy, do you have a back-up?" **
** Agatha picks up her broadsword. "I've got plenty." **
** Rynn casts invisibility upon her self and walks out from behind the screen
carrying her belongings, her old clothing drying off the invisible form while
water drips from nothing, "Have at it boys." **
Joroch: "Just checking."
** Joroch notes the floating clothes, but once he realizes what is happening,
he turns back to his gear, making sure everything is packed well. "Go
ahead Git." **
** Git goes to take a bath, little concern of modest as he strips most of his
clothes on the way behind the screen. "By the way... I may need to take
some time off to pull that little job for Shayla, if her help seems
promising." **
** Agatha raises an eyebrow. "Hmph. Practical magic. That's a first."
Git: :the slosh of water and a relaxed sigh elicit from behind the screen:
Git: "For all we know she may be tied in with whoever got us and our
belongings shipped here. Her presence on the ship was a bit convenient."
Joroch: "Not to mention that she managed to sneak off the same place we
were let go free."
Git: "No.. she actually told me to meet her here."
Git: "Though you're right. We were obviously allowed to leave."
** Rynn starts putting on her new clothes, an almost comical sight while
invisible. **
Joroch: "Yes. You might have been able to sneak off on your own, but I
have trouble believing that I would have slipped by unnoticed."
Git: "Like I said before we even started marching to the coast, this is a
set up. It's just a question of who is setting us up."
** Rynn cancels the invisiblility once dressed, "So who is meeting with
who, where when?" **
Joroch: "And if that woman did actually want us free in this town, why
would she want Najardac to not know about it?"
Git: "Because we may be getting used by one Councilor against
Joroch: "And this is why you have one guy in charge." he mutters.
** Rynn gets all her items into the right pockets of her new outfit, and then
puts on the pointy hat. **
Git: "Sure... then you just have to worry about who's trying to depose
that one guy."
Joroch: "As long as he is a fair and powerful enough ruler - no one
Git: "Except the greedy and ambitious people who want his position."
** Git sloshes a bit in the water, getting the grime scrubbed off. **
Joroch: "That's what the Blades are for," he says with a smile.
"To deal with fools like that."
Rynn: "If it starts getting cold it takes but a simple spell to warm it
back up." :to Git:
Git: "Yeah, that's a lovely fantasy. Thanks, Rynn.. I could use a bit of a
temp raise."
** Rynn waves her hand in the air and speaks a syllable, the tempurature rising
without her even turning around. **
Git: "Aahhh.. the wonders of the arcane. I gotta learn some of that one
** Joroch takes his whetstone and works on cleaning his longsword, and the
second longsword Git bought, as he waits for Git to finish. **
** Rynn pulls out the blood-red gemstone given to her by the madwoman and
stares into it, "I can't even remember what I was told to do with
this." **
** Git eventually gets out, cleaned up and humming along the tune Rynn was
playing earlier. Not particularly bashful, he strolls out from the screen nude
and drying himsefl as he moves to get dressed. "I'm still a bit worried
about Kha's corpse though. I admit." **
Git: "I mean... what would that witch want with his body?"
** Rynn looks up and then quickly back down wide eyed. **
** Joroch moves to clean himself as soon as Git leaves the washroom, taking
some basic clothes with him to change into afterwards - not as free with
himself as Git is. **
** Joroch just concentrates on getting the majority of the filth off, not worrying
about being squeeky clean. Thus, he spends less time in the bath than any of
the others. When he finishes, he dries himself off some and puts on his
leggings and breeches that he brought with him, leaving his dirty rags in a
corner, out of the way for now. **
** Git gets into his new clothes, oblivious to Rynn's discomfort, as he redons
his armor and checks his weapons, **
** Rynn looks up about halfway to see if Git is decent, relaxing once he is. **
Git: "So.. everyone ready for dinner?"
Rynn: "Yes, I haven't had a good meal in who knows how long."
** Agatha is already out the door. **
** Joroch walks out of the screened off area after cleaning and drying.
"Will be in a second." He returns to where he left his items and
collects a shirt to put on, along with a pair of boots that Git bought. He
works his dagger into the boot, meaning to kave it with him if needed. **
Joroch: "Ok, let's go eat."
Git: "Right then.. Let the night begin." :heads out and downstairs
** Rynn checks herself in the mirror first, deciding that she actually doesn't
look that bad in the hat and takes it with her downstairs once Joroch is ready,
hesitant to leave anyone alone. **
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(1510) Zane: Ok, I want to make one
adjustment to the end of the session, if I may. Originally - Joroch did not
fully gear up before dinner, but since everyone else is doing so - he will as
(1507) DM: (ok)
** (1510) Joroch joins Git downstairs just a few
minutes after he left, will his armor and sword back in their rightful places.
(1507) TaliesinNYC: You head downstairs to
dinner. Shayla is waiting at the bar. She seems positively ravishing, compared
to hours before.
(1507) Shayla: "Well, well. Much better
than before."
** (1512) Git heads down to grab seat at the bar, and
have some dinner. Grabbing a seat beside Shayla, with a grin, he comments
gladly, "Well, you certainly clean up nicely." while he himself is
back in more metropolitan attire, along with fancier weapons and gear. **
(1507) Shayla: "If you should do well on
this little 'assignment', we should talk further." (winks)
(1512) Git: "If you didn't already
admit to having a bit of burning crotch, I do declare I'd be all over
you." :waggles his brow in accent to the jest:
(1511) Dj Gilcrease has sent you a tree node...
** (1510) Joroch joins Git, an eyebrow raising
slightly at Shayla's new appearance, but lets it pass and takes a seat on the
other side of Git. **
(1507) Shayla: "I'll have to take you up on
that sometime." (winks)
(1507) Shayla: "So, why don't you tell me a
little bit about yourselves? And don't worry about dinner. It's on me."
(1510) Joroch: "You mean you don't know
everything already?"
(1507) Shayla: "Well, not about you. Other
than that you look competent enough, more than those sad sacks aboard that
** (1512) Git is grins, "The hospitality neve
ends with you, does it? Alright... as you've already deduced I am a Raven, and
my friends and I are enemies to the Nione Council. Unfortunately, we are under
their watchful eye thus far, without reprieve. We seek escape from their eyes a
moment, so we may plan retalliation against them. As for our compotence..
well... you will have to wait and see, no?" **
(1510) Joroch: "Apparently not
competent enough to avoid being on that ship in the first place." he
(1507) Shayla: "Well, you're alive, aren't
you? You're here, aren't you? So take comfort in that."
** (1510) Joroch merely shrugs in response, focusing
instead on his meal. **
(1507) Shayla: "As for my hospitality.
Let's just say that Mordus believes in treating his future employees
(1512) Git: (Mordus who we were supposed to
steal the seal from?)
(1507) DM: (yes)
(1512) Git: "Mordus..? So, we are to
steal from him as a form of interview?"
(1507) Shayla: "Precisely. Very
(1507) Shayla: "If you can make it inside
his stronghold and come out alive, you're hired. If not, well, then so much for
(1512) Git: "Interesting. This is
sounding fun already. How about the rules of the game? How much information are
you allowed to give us?"
(1507) Shayla: "You'll probably want help.
You'll need it."
(1507) Shayla: "Not the layout of his
manse. Nor his grounds. I can answer some questions if you like, but I can't
give you all the answers."
** (1507) Shayla smiles. **
(1507) Shayla: "Your friend, the meathead,
will probably want to join you."
(1512) Git: "Which one?"
** (1507) Shayla smiles at Joroch sweetly. **
** (1510) Joroch glances to Shayla, but then just
sighs. **
(1512) Git: "Alright.. how long do we
have to retrieve the seal?"
(1507) Shayla: "Three days and three
(1512) Git: "Who has access to the
(1510) Joroch: "What about what forces
he has? Can we be told that?"
(1507) Shayla: "Very few people. Perhaps
less than one hand's worth."
(1507) Shayla: "His personal bodyguard, a
few creatures as well as what lies inside his manse."
(1507) Shayla: "Oh, you'll also need to
deal with a few 'prentices who've been told to look out for visitors to the
(1512) Git: "Is it kept under special
locks or wards?"
** (1507) Shayla giggles. **
(1510) Joroch: "Does it matter how they
are dealt with?"
(1507) Shayla: "It'll be obvious, if you
manage to figure it out."
(1507) Shayla: "Feel free to use as much or
as little force as you need to."
(1512) Git: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+9]
=> [1,9] = (10)
** (1510) Joroch nods. **
** (1510) Joroch looks to Git, "Do you already
know where this manse is located?" **
(1512) Git: :shakes his head:
(1507) Shayla: Well yes. It's in the Tenderloin.
(1507) Shayla: It's also the most expansive
piece of property in the district and the only walled property.
(1510) Joroch: (( oh - of course. ))
(1507) Shayla: "You won't have too much
difficulty locating it."
(1512) Git: :to shayla: "Where is the
Manse? How long has your guild controlled it? Who controlled it before them, if
anyone? And have they modified the place since the previous owner?"
(1507) Shayla: "My my, you're inquisitive. It's
a few hours' walk from here, near the edge of the city wall. We've controlled
it for the past ten or so years, through hook and crook. The previous owner was
a foe of the Nine."
(1512) Git: "That Foe no more?"
(1507) Shayla: "They'd have been a fool not
(1507) Shayla: "He was laid low when he
wasn't looking. We'll not make that mistake."
(1512) Git: "Good thinking."
:nods: "Does your guild have its own carpenters, trapmakers and
spellweavers? Or do you contract outsiders for that work?"
(1507) Shayla: "We work with members of the
guilds of the city, that is, when they're not being forced to work for
** (1507) Shayla regards you with a hint of reproach.
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "Understood. By
the way, how many members are there in your guild?"
(1507) DM: A young man dressed in dark leathers
slips lithely through the crowd at the bar as if they weren't there.
(1512) Git: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+8]
=> [10,8] = (18)
(1512) Git: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+8]
=> [20,8] = (28)
(1510) Joroch: Spot: [1d20+12] => [19,12] = (31)
** (1510) Joroch keeps an eye on the man as he eats,
letting Git focus on Shayla. **
(1507) Shayla: "Enough to cause the lords
of this city some pain if we tried."
(1511) Ghost from Ravens Past: "You let
me get close enough to bumb into you my friend, you are slacking or I am
getting better!"
(1510) Joroch: (( I take it that was the
young man? ))
(1510) Joroch: (( and who was the comment
directed at? ))
** (1512) Git gives the man a glance, and a
semi-understanding grin, a hand idle checking if his purse is still there,
while the other settles for a dagger hidden under his clothes. **
(1511) Ghost from Ravens Past: (( ya, he
bumped into Git ))
(1512) Git: :grins, replying: "What can
I say? With time we falter, and there is always room for surprises."
(1507) DM: ("Enough to cause the
lords" was directed to Git in response to his question.)
(1512) Git: (yeah.. but he got distracted.)
** (1510) Joroch scans the rest of the room,
wondering if there is anyone that doesn't know Git. **
(1511) Ghost from Ravens Past: "That
there is my friend," ** glances at
Shayla, the Joroch ** "Interesting
company you keep these days. Why in High Hell are you in this shit hole?"
(1511) Ghost from Ravens Past: (( *then ))
(1512) Git: "Couldn't I ask the same of
you?" :questions with a smile:
whispering to Zane, apparently not
(1511) Ghost from Ravens Past: "Aye,"
** smirks **
"Sorry about the body and all, but you know how it is, when one persona is
at it's end it is best to make sure it is verifiably dead before creating a new
one and moving on."
** (1512) Git maintains an affable manner, in spite
of his buried wariness, "Oh, of course. It must have been quite the ordeal
for you. I know I was put out. You owe me five crowns for your funerary
flowers, by the by." **
** (1511) Ghost from Ravens Past laughs and pulls up
a chair "Cant stay long as I got
buisness to attend, just spotted you when I came in for a quick drink and
figured I would say hello to an old friend." **
(1512) Git: "Well, Hello to you to."
:waits for his "old friend" to put his hands visibly on the counter,
as a sign of trust, before following suit. then nodding to Shayla, he asks:
"You two know each other, by chance?"
(1507) Shayla: "He's an up and comer in our
** (1507) Shayla seems faintly amused by the
exchange. **
(1507) Shayla: "I wasn't aware you had your
own admiration society here in Kern."
(1511) Telin: "So since Aragit here is
being rude, Names Telin." ** looks to
Shayla ** "Aye, I plans on replacing
her in a few more weeks. Aint that right love?"
(1512) Git: "I'm sure he is."
:keeps his eyes, and a grin turned to the stranger: "Any other old friends
from Tolmara around these parts?"
(1507) Shayla: "We'll have to see about
that." (giggles)
** (1511) Telin shakes his head "Not that I seen, but I might be able to dig a few
up if you want." **
(1512) Git: "Oh, really? maybe we could
have a big reunion party? Cocktails and steaks over tales of looting?"
(1511) Telin: "Actualy, now that I
think about it I had heard rumor of Shylo Slick when I first got her, but rumor
says he went to the desert and aint been seen since."
(1512) Git: :nods: "Yeah, heard that
(1511) Telin: "Oh I dont think I could
gather up enough for a full party, though if you want to throw one I will be
sure to stop by."
(1512) Git: "Well, maybe when I get
more "old friends" together. I seem to have a shortage
(1511) Telin: "Ahh well, do contact me
when you are ready to throw the party." **
looks directly at Gits purse **
** (1507) Shayla eats sparingly while listening to
your conversation. **
(1512) Git: "I'll try to find you, if
aren't otherwise disposed."
(1511) Telin: "Sorry I didnt get your
name my firend",** pats Joroch on the
sholder as he stands up ** "But I realy
must be off, guild buisness and all."
** (1510) Joroch simply nods to Telin in response. **
** (1511) Telin blows a Kiss at Shayla as he is
leaving "Do treat them well my dear, or
you'll never hear the end of it." **
** (1512) Git gives Telin a departing nod, offering
simply, "Do, take care of yourself." **
(1511) Telin: "Always do my
friend." ** glides back though the crowd
** (1512) Git watches Talin leave, from the corner of
his eye, before turning back to Shayla, "You have some interesting
friends." **
** (1510) Joroch chuckles at the irony of Git's
comment. **
(1512) Git: "Is you have manyof his
(1507) Shayla: "I try."
** (1507) Shayla sips a bit from her chalice.
"So, you were discussing the manse?" **
(1507) Shayla: "We have a few here and
there. And soon, perhaps you."
(1507) Shayla: "It's been a slow war of
attrition these past few years though. Our best man yet, Arasthalion, was
captured not that long ago by one of the Nine. The last I heard, he was in a
castle to the northeast."
** (1507) Shayla sighs a little. "Still, the
road goes ever on." **
(1512) Git: "That is troubling"
:sips his wine, before returning to the matter at hand: "Is your guild
being targeted by the Nine for some specific reason?"
(1507) Shayla: "Oh, I can think of a few
reasons. We're a persistent thorn in their side."
(1512) Git: "Good to hear. Good for our
cause anyway."
(1507) Shayla: "Before the rise of the Nine
Council, we were a significant player in Kernin politics. One of the
guildmasters claims descent from a Grand Duke."
(1512) Git: "How Noble. Stripped of his
lands and title?"
(1507) Shayla: "Killed or more likely sold
into slavery."
(1507) Shayla: "We haven't seen him in over
a decade."
(1512) Git: "What was his name?"
(1507) Shayla: "Feodor."
(1507) Shayla: "The city is a hotbed of
intrigue, and possibly suitable for people like yourselves. That is, if you
aren't killed by the scum and villany that live in the streets."
(1512) Git: "Sounds like my kind of
(1507) Shayla: "Is it? You'll fit right in
(1512) Git: "By the way.. this
Arasthalion you mentioned.. he wouldn't happen to be a scrawny green elven
fellow, would he?"
(1507) Shayla: "I do know one thing though.
Whomever's running the show up top has tipped the population of Highport
(1507) Shayla: "There's more orcs and
orckin here than you can shake a stick at. Makes me uneasy, it does."
** (1507) Shayla seems taken aback. "You saw
him?" **
(1512) Git: :nods: "Freed him from a
place called Caer Thorne a short while back actually. Not sure where he is at
the moment though. Perhaps on his way back here."
(1510) Joroch: "Orcs make you uneasy?
And I thought nothing would be able to shake you."
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "With the boat
ride, we may have beaten him back."
(1507) Shayla: "Well! You might have promise
after all."
(1507) Shayla: "These aren't normal
** (1512) Git gives a full smile, "Trust me, I'm
full of promises. And almost half of em are true." **
(1507) Shayla: "They're not brutish louts
like common greenskins. These are more intelligent and apt to stick a knife in
your back as follow orders in a regiment."
(1510) Joroch: "Yeah, sounds about
right to me."
(1512) Git: "Do you know who be giving
those orders?"
(1507) Shayla: "I don't know. Could be one
of the Council. There's always been a rumor that one of the Nine lives in the
city but we've never uncovered who it is exactly."
(1512) Git: "Guess we'll reserve that
as game number two then." :continues eating his food, idly glancing the
mirror on the inside of his guantlet once in a while, keeping watch behind:
(1507) Shayla: "Oh, and by the way, I hope
that you've managed to buy some healing potions and poultices. Priests are
difficult to come by in Highport."
(1507) Shayla: "By decree of the Nine
Council, all of the temples were vacated and sacked. That was some time ago
(1507) Shayla: "The temple district is a
shadow of its former self." (sadly)
(1512) Git: :swallows: "Unfortunately,
we're short changed at the moment, having just gotten off the poor boat and
(1507) Shayla: "Well perhaps when you do
manage to get the seal, you'll be able to enrich yourselves."
(1512) Git: "One can only hope."
(1507) Shayla: "I don't hope. I know."
(1512) Git: "Even better for you
(1507) Shayla: ""You'll have to prove
me wrong."
(1507) Shayla: "I'm not often wrong."
** (1512) Git shrugs, standing from his seat,
"I'll try not to make this one of those times. Now, would you mind
entertaining my friend, Joroch, a moment, while I see to some private business
in the outhouse?" :turns and walks away, patting Joroch on the shoulder:
"Ya seem like you could use the company." **
(1510) Joroch: "Thanks," he
mutters as he finishes his meal that he had been working on.
** (1510) Joroch looks to Shayla as Git leaves.
"You seem to have him convinced, but can you provide me with any real
reason we should attempt to pass your master's test and start working for
him?" **
** (1512) Git heads outside, to a more private spot,
to delve the note from his purse for a read, keeping his eyes and ears pinned
for approachers. **
(1507) Shayla: "I can't."
(1507) Shayla: "But I know what we can
offer you, having seen you in action and heard of your prowess."
(1510) Joroch: "And just when did you
see me in action?"
(1507) Shayla: "And...well, I know what you
could do for us. But it's premature to talk about that."
(1507) Shayla: "Let's just say I'm a good
judge of character." (winks and smiles slyly)
** (1510) Joroch looks at her passively, obviously
not content with her answer. "So, you want to help us so we can help you.
Seems like an even trade, although it seems quite odd to test a group that you
claim to have seen in action and heard about the prowress of." **
(1507) Shayla: "I need to be sure of you
before I present my case to Mordus."
(1516) Stormcrow (enter): 23:17
(1507) Shayla: "He doesn't know about
** (1507) Shayla seems about to tell you something
but thinks better of it. **
** (1512) Git stops a passerby on the street, to ask,
"Excuse me, do you know where this address is?" :flashing the note:
(1510) Joroch: "So, you don't believe
what you've heard - or you plan to put us in a more difficult situation than
you saw us in." Joroch nods as he makes the conclusion.
(1507) Passersby: "That's on Carter
Street." (gives Git directions)
(1510) Joroch: "And you believe he
would still take us on after stealing from hmi and likely killing a number of
his apprentices?"
(1507) Shayla: "It shouldn't be difficult
for you to resolve. There are certain factors in your favor."
(1510) Joroch: "The Nine."
(1507) Shayla: "Apprentices aren't
difficult to get." (shrugs)
(1512) Git: "Thank you, friend."
:gives the sumaritan a nod, and heads back inside, heading back to the bar.:
(1507) Shayla: "They'll be out for blood so
it's a fair trade."
(1507) Shayla: "And you're not stealing
from him so much as proving yourselves."
(1510) Joroch: "So you claim. And we
are left with hoping you are right about his feelings about it all."
** (1507) Shayla looks at you with deadly
seriousness. "If you can survive Mordus' manse, you can delve into the
stronghold of the Nine." **
** (1512) Git retakes his seat, musing, "Does
that mean his abode is so well guarded, or the Nine is so lax?" **
(1507) Shayla: "Besides, Dame Gold spoke
well of you."
** (1510) Joroch simply nods, his face still
completely passive, just taking the information in. **
(1507) Shayla: "It could mean both."
(1507) Shayla: "I didn't see you come in.
You're good."
** (1507) Shayla looks askance at Joroch and
continues eating. **
(1512) Git: "Hmph.. if that's true,
you're rustier than I am." :picks up his wine glass, hesitating a moment,
to ask: "Are we allowed to meet Mordus, before the test?"
(1507) Shayla: "Hm. Well, I suppose that
could be arranged."
(1507) Shayla: "Perhaps later
(1512) Git: "Splendid. I'd like to know
in advance what kind of man I seek employment from. We do have an appointment
tonight, but I think we can make it later."
(1512) Git: (what time did the letter we got
with our gear say to meet?)
(1507) DM: (moonrise)
(1507) DM: (midnight in OOC terms)
(1512) Git: "The other appointment that
is. Shall head to your guild after our meal?"
(1507) Shayla: "Not here though. Too
dangerous. Meet us behind the Great Library on the Street of the Thinkers at
(1507) DM: (9 pm in OOC terms)
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "As you
** (1507) Shayla nods. "Any more
questions?" **
(1510) Joroch: "Not that you would
answer." (matter-of-factly)
(1512) Git: :shakes his head: "No, I
think this will do for now."
(1512) Git: "You have been absolutely
lovely hostess. We'll be sure to do our best to repay your kindness."
(1507) Shayla: "You haven't asked the right
questions." (coyly)
(1507) Shayla: "I hope so."
(1512) Git: "Because I'm not sure I can
trust the answers." :winks:
(1507) Shayla: "That's three royals you owe
(1512) Git: :grins: "Don't worry. I'm
good for it."
** (1510) Joroch watches the exchange between the
two, not even bothering to try to understand the hidden undertones to it all.
(1507) Shayla: "Well, I won't keep you. See
you in a few hours. Remember, the Great Library."
(1512) Git: ".. at sunebb."
** (1507) Shayla pats Joroch gently on the shoulder
and flounces out. **
** (1512) Git sips his wine, then asks Jaroch,
"Should we harass the others to join the meeting?" **
(1510) Joroch: "I might as well share
the headache such a meetng will give with them, so yes."
(1516) Stormcrow (exit): 23:39
(1510) Joroch: (( or - we can chase away a
lurker. ))
(1512) Git: "Wrong!" :corrects
with a slap to Joroch's back: "Never show all your members when dealing
with thieves. The more they know, the more they can prepare."
(1510) Joroch: "I knew it was going to
give me a headache."
(1512) Git: "Oh, we haven't even started
yet. Unfortunately, this night is only going to get more confusing, so strap in
(1510) Joroch: "I'll just let you do
the talking, and I'll keep eyes out for ambushes. That way, I'll have at least
a basic comprehension of what I am dealing with."
(1512) Git: "If it makes you feel
better." ;shrugs, as he finishes his meal, and stands from his seat:
"But you'll never see them coming."
** (1512) Git moves off, greeting a few strangers
down the bar. (ff?) **
(1510) Joroch: "Maybe not, but I won't see
them coming if I'm trying to follow the conversations that you two have either.
And this way, I might get lucky."
(1510) Joroch: (( sure. ))
(1512) Git: (git will do a quick gather info
between now and the meeting, mostly confirming Shayla's identity and the base
knowledge of the guild with the locals, and, if he can, will try to find what
rumors he can about their practices, their Nine problems, and the traps of
creatures in the manse)
(1512) Git: Gather Information Skill Check:
[1d20+9] => [1,9] = (10)
(1512) Git: (GAH!)
(1512) Git: (never fail to fail)
(1510) Joroch: (( your second one already
tonight - and we've only been doing RP... ))
(1507) DM: (hmmmm, must be a full moon tonight)
(1512) Git: (yeah.. I'm special like that..
not good special.. corky Special)
(1507) DM: (you can take 10)
(1512) Git: (do I have time?)
(1507) DM: (not really, but you can try.)
(1512) Git: (was gonna do that the next day
anyway, but if I can do it tonight, sure)
(1507) DM: (if you walk fast, you can probably
make it to the Library in time)
(1512) Git: (someone just say something?)
(1507) DM: (yes, that was me)
(1512) Git: (The City of Gold! ... an eight
inch tall model)
(1512) Git: (any idea where they are moving
(1510) Joroch: (( Mmmm... rat meat. ))
(1512) Git: (Orcish wererat sewer nation!
Get your rabies shots today!)
whispering to Saisix, Teamspeak is a voicechat
recognition software. we're testing a program out so part of tonight's session
was done by speaking instead of typing.
whispering to Lunauc, you're not really sure.
some people say that the orcs are being moved from deep inland in Kern, some
overland from the Northern Fhaard, and others from Hyboras. a few people think
it could be from one of the temples. too many conflicting sources of
(1510) Joroch: (( bio break ))
(1512) Git: (guess when the info portion is
complete, we're off to the library, yes?)
(1507) DM: ((yes))
(1507) DM: ((the reason why I spoke instead of
typed it was to save time))
(1507) DM: ((I can send an e-mail later tonight
that summarizes what you gathered if you like))
(1512) Git: (appreciated, I'll probably
forgot things not in writing, after tonight)
(1507) DM: (well just remember orcish wererat
kebabs and you'll get the gist of it. :) )
(1507) DM: So a few hours later, you're behind
the Great Library.
** (1510) Joroch keep his eyes peeled, watching the
shadows as past he can, trying to keep on guard for any hostility. **
(1507) DM: The Library is a huge structure,
sprawling out onto the street. It is three stories high in most places, only
two in others. At first glance, the building seems run-down and an eyesore.
Upon closer examination, it is apparent that long ago it was a great structure.
** (1512) Git takes his time on the walk up, watching
for observers, as they go. **
(1507) DM: Most of the people who enter are
members of the gentry and nobility. However a few patrons are clearly members
of the lower classes.
(1512) Git: (too bad. Morti would love it..
if he weren't baindead now)
(1507) DM: After a while, Shayla comes into
view. A hefty man in dark leathers stands off to the side.
(1510) Joroch: "Letting such a
structure fall into this shape tells us enough about the ruler of this
(1512) Git: "Illiterate?" :chances
Joroch's suggestion, before noting Shayla, and accompaniment.:
** (1512) Git offers a friendly wave, showing his
hands discretely unarmed, as he approaches. "Good evening." He stops
about ten paces away. **
(1510) Joroch: "Possibly" he
offers, ending his musings at the appearance of Shayla.
** (1510) Joroch remains just behind Git, but to the
street side of him slightly, allowing him a wider view. **
(1512) Git: :observably at ease, the ready
(defensive stance), he offers a slight bow: "I am Git, and this is my
associate, joroch. It is a pleasure."
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "Evening."
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "Shayla
has mentioned that you are gifted and talented."
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "At the very least,
I'm arrogant and boastful."
(1512) Git: "Besides, I make it a point
to travel with talented folks, to make me look good along with them, ya
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "Indeed."
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "Is there
a purpose to this visitation?"
(1512) Git: "A bit. For the most part,
I wanted to meet the man who seemed so interested in employring us. It would
not do to apply to a job I ended up disagreeing with after all."
(1512) Git: "I hear you have been
having quite a bit of Council trouble. Shayla could not say, but perhaps you
can offer more insight to how you perturb them so?"
** (1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand looks around. **
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "This is
not a good place to discuss such matters. The walls...have ears."
(1512) Git: "You too, huh?" :nods
in understanding: "Alright then, perhaps you could at least explain how
you came to know of our rag tag group then?"
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "You
didn't mention that I was to come here for an interrogation." (sourly, to
(1507) Shayla: "They're well worth the time
though. I have my sources, Mordus."
(1507) Mordus of the Empty Hand: "Are
** (1507) Mordus looks at Git with extreme
skepticism. **
(1507) Mordus: "A skinny runt of a whelp
and an unwashed drunk? This is the best you've come up with?"
(1510) Joroch: (( hey - Joroch washed up,
and he's not currently drunk. ))
** (1512) Git keeps up his glib tongue and careless
grin, "I'm sorry to discourage you. If you prefer, we can leave you to be
flushed out by orcs and council slaves all on your own." **
(1512) Git: "It's simply that from my
own perspective, your invitation is a bit too convenient to be true. Thus all
the questioning. A man of your own secrecy understands, I'm sure."
(1507) Mordus: "No, but I need proof more
than words."
(1507) Mordus: "What do you want then?
Forgive me, but I prefer to get to the point."
(1512) Git: "Now we're seeing eye to
eye. The question becomes then, how does either one of us sate the needs of the
(1507) Mordus: "Indeed. You could do a
great deal for us, I imagine. And we in turn."
(1512) Git: "Are meeting is no
coincidence, I'm sure. And I do not only mean your Shayla's fixing. Our journey
to this place to meet you seems to have been plotted a while back. And for what
purpose is what nags at me."
** (1507) Mordus shrugs. "I have no idea what
you're talking about." **
(1512) Git: "Then it is little matter,
I suppose."
(1512) Git: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+9]
=> [15,9] = (24)
(1507) Mordus: "Our meeting is entirely
Shayla's doing. She has heard of your -- talents -- from others."
(1512) Git: "But from where? From Who?
How did she know me on that boat to invite us here?"
** (1510) Joroch casts a glance in Shayla's direction,
while still keeping watch for others that might try to intrude in the
conversation. **
(1512) Git: "How did we end up on that
particular boat for that matter?"
(1507) Shayla: "Happenstance?"
(1507) DM: The street is a little deserted,
though some drunken orcs are on the far end of the road.
** (1512) Git gives Shayla a glance, pausing a
moment, before snickering **
(1512) Git: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+9]
=> [14,9] = (23)
** (1511) Old nervouse servent turns down and the
streed, looking Nervously about and makes his way toward the group **
(1507) Shayla: "What's that saying again?
She's always repeating it."
(1512) Git: "No Fate but what you're
** (1507) Shayla thinks a moment. "I can't
remember though it's on the tip of my tongue." **
(1507) Shayla: "That's it!"
(1512) Git: "She..?"
(1507) Shayla: "Well, I think it's a she.
Or he. Whomever it is is adept at hiding her or his face."
** (1510) Joroch watches the figure that seems to be
approaching the group, intent on interrupting the man's path if he does
continue to where they are talking. **
** (1511) Old nervouse servent goes and stands
infront of Joroch, his head bowed **
** (1512) Git glances back to the strange servant,
looking to Mordus, to see if he should be wary. "Perhaps we'll meet...
it.. later." **
(1507) DM: A nervous old servant hurries up to
Joroch's side, oblivious of his surroundings. He doesn't see where he is until
a second later.
** (1507) Mordus steps back into the shadows as the
old man approaches. **
(1510) Joroch: "Keep moving, you don't
want to be here." Joroch tells the servent, directing him away.
** (1511) Old nervouse servent is in clean clothing
well pressed clothing, though clearly ageing as he has more ear hair then hair
on his head **
** (1512) Git looks the old man over carefully,
minding what he does, and what he may conceal. **
(1512) Git: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+8]
=> [14,8] = (22)
(1518) No Name (enter): 00:41
(1511) Old nervouse servent: "Excuse me
master, I do wish to be here." ** keeping
his head bowed deeply ** "I was send
with a letter for you."
(1518) No Name (exit): 00:41
(1518) No Name (enter): 00:41
** (1511) Old nervouse servent holds out a note and
looks up "I have one for you as well
Lady Shayla" **
** (1507) Shayla glances at the tableau unfolding in
front of you and whispers something to Mordus who in turn stands still,
observing but ready to bolt at a moment's notice. **
(1510) Joroch: "Then deliver it
and..." Joroch pauses mid-sentence and he peers closely at the servant for
a moment.
(1510) Joroch: "Who are these from? And
who are you?"
(1507) Shayla: "I?" (seems mystified)
** (1507) Shayla takes the paper warily, and steals a
glance from it. "Who...?" **
** (1512) Git takes a stap off to the side, resting
his back against the building, as he observes the messenger's deed. **
** (1510) Joroch takes the note from the servant, not
taking his eyes off the figure. **
(1511) Old nervouse servent: "They are
from my master, My name is Juni, master."
(1507) Shayla: "Well, Juni, tell your
master that we'll be along to see him. Go now."
** (1511) Juni nods holding out his hand for a moment
** (1507) Shayla seems clearly uncomfortable but the
moment passes. **
(1510) Joroch: "Juni? Why does..."
Joroch's eyes fly
open suddenly. At Shayla's proclomation, Joroch nods. "Yes, come along -
let's get you off these streets." Joroch starts to lead Juni back down the
street a ways.
(1507) Mordus: "A friend of yours?"
(to Shayla)
(1511) Juni: "Thank you Master, so you
do remember me? I wasnt sure you would since I am just a body servent."
(1507) Shayla: "Just a contact from a villa
on the River District."
** (1511) Juni heads off with Joroch **
** (1507) Shayla watches Joroch's and Juni's backs
before continuing further as she lets out a sigh of relief. **
(1507) Mordus: "We'll need to talk when we
get back. I don't like speaking out in the open to strangers, and I don't like
being seen." (to Shayla, severely)
** (1507) Shayla nods, a bit contrite. **
** (1507) Mordus turns to you (Git). **
(1510) Joroch: "I did not at first, but
aye. What are you doing down here?" Joroch replies once they have moved
off enough to be out of earshot so that Git can continue with his questioning,
hoping that the man will be safe enough on his own for a few minutes.
(1507) Mordus: "So, what do you want?"
(1507) Mordus: "There are things that we
can...discuss, but this place is not safe." (looks not at Git but at the
drunken orcs down the street)
(1511) Juni: "One Master is much the
same as another. though I do not get paied nearly as well here. I was captured
while delivering a latter for your old Master. Some time after you had
** (1512) Git looks back to Mordus, now speaking
business. "We need funding, information and a way to aid, if you are
capable of giving what we wish, we will jump your hoops and join under your
flag. AS long as we are all on the same page in stopping the Nine, all should
work out well enough." **
(1511) Juni: (( *letter ))
(1512) Git: :glances to the Orcs Mordus
seems worried over: "So, what do you know about their movement in the
(1507) Mordus: "Done, done and done. In
return, IF you prove yourselves, we will tell you what we can. There is much to
do here, and where it may lead, none know for certain."
** (1507) Mordus steps further into the shadows.
"Come." **
(1507) DM: His tone brooks no argument.
(1510) Joroch: "Some time? Has it
really been that long?" Joroch thinks for a moment before shaking himself
out and returning his attention to Juni. "I am pleased that you have
survived, many would not. By what name does your new Master go?"
** (1512) Git nods, and follows into the dark, though
carfeful to stay on guard and keep 5' between himself and others. **
(1507) Mordus: "We think they are being
moved from somewhere in Kern to Highport, either on the slave ships or by
magickal means."
(1512) Git: "I heard something about a
temple involvement, do you know which?"
(1507) Mordus: "Though there might be truth
to the rumor that they're coming from deep within one of the temples of the
(1507) Mordus: "It could be the temple of
Issa, the temple of Kos, or the temple of Taarth. One of those three. People
have seen lights and strange noises emerging from deep within."
(1507) Mordus: "Though the temple of Taarth
is probably it, since it's the largest of the three. It was for many years, the
temple that held the place of honor in Highport, before the rise of the Nine
(1512) Git: "Alright, and is there any
truth to the wererat involvement in this?"
** (1507) Mordus shrugs and spreads his hands.
"Who can say?" **
(1507) Mordus: "Perhaps those are the words
of raving lunatics. Though there does seem to be an increase in vermin
(1512) Git: "Hmph.. this is a fun city
you got going. I wonder if next month they unleash a plague and bet on survivors."
(1511) Juni: "Countess Kronia, is my
current Master. Though I must be truthfull to you, the letter came from
another, who I cannot tell you."
** (1507) Mordus says nothing in response. **
(1510) Joroch: "Not allowed, or do not
(1512) Git: "Don't suppose you have any
hints on the member of the Nine supposedly residing in tow?"
(1512) Git: (town even)
(1507) Mordus: "I have heard that Lady
Kronia might be involved, but she is relatively minor in the scheme of things.
We dare not touch her even though she encroaches on our...trade
(1512) Git: "Ah, well. Guess we'll have
to stress the small stuff another time. For now, I just wanted to get a feel
for you and your situation. Thank you, for your time."
** (1511) Juni shrugs and looks around nervously "Both, I get the letters from a different
intermediary every time, and I am sure each gets their instructions from
someone else. But I do know that the one who does the directing works with
those two you were talking to, and belives him or herself above them
both." **
(1510) Joroch: "Very well, I appreciate
the information. I cannot say when it will happen, but if you desire, I can
work to find a way to get you back home."
(1507) Mordus: "No. A surer bet would be
Uroz the moneylender."
(1512) Git: "Hm..?"
(1507) Mordus: "You asked who of the Nine
was involved in the city. It is well known that Uroz maintains a palatial home
here in the River District, yet he is hardly ever seen. Why is that?"
(1512) Git: "I don't know. I haven't
met him... yet."
(1507) Mordus: "If he were a member of the
Council, it is a likely bet that he is somewhere else in the city, doing what
deeds are best done in darkness."
(1507) Mordus: "I hear footsteps. This
meeting never took place. You have not seen us."
(1512) Git: "Seen who?"
(1507) DM: The fat man turns quickly with a
speed that belies his size and in a flash, is gone.
(1507) Shayla: "I'll be in for it, for
certain." (mutters)
(1512) Git: :turns back to Shayla, lingering
in the shadows a moment, listening for the footsteps which send Mordus running,
"Oh, I don't know. Just flash that pretty smile and bat your lashes.
Things should be aliright."
** (1507) Shayla looks up at you (Git). "The trial
begins tomorrow at dawnfast. You must have the seal in three days, before
moonrise of the third day." **
(1507) DM: (6 am in OOC terms)
(1511) Juni: "I thank you Master, I
really must be returing to the Countess, and you should return to your friends."
(1512) Git: :nods: "Alright. And what
does it take to get you to get it for me?" :asks with a smile:
(1510) Joroch: "Very well. Take care,
this is a strange nation."
(1511) Juni: "That it is, which is why
I server two Masters here."
** (1510) Joroch turns back to where he left Git and
the others, frowning when he sees that they are no longer there. **
(1507) Shayla: "Mmmm, not on your
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "What? We need the
seal? You need us to prove ourselves to save your rep. Seemed a fair deal. And
saved me a bit of time as well."
** (1512) Git moves up to peek round the corner,
waving to Joroch. **
(1511) Juni: (( AFK for a smoke ))
** (1510) Joroch moves up to Git as he waves. **
(1512) Git: :asks Joroch: "Good news
from a secret admirer?"
(1510) Joroch: "What? Oh, haven't even
looked yet." Joroch looks the letter over for any seal or sign of sender
before opening it.
(1512) Git: :back to Shayla: "Will you
be running off into the night now too? Or did you wish to share our company a
while longer, perhaps find out if your notes match?"
(1507) Shayla: "I could come with you. Both
of you in fact." (winks)
(1512) Git: :rolls his eyes, speaking
rhetorically: "Oh, and I wonder where we'll be off to."
(1511) Juni: (( back ))
(1507) Shayla: "Your bedroom?"
(1512) Git: "Not if he's coming
along." :nods to Joroch:
(1507) Shayla: "I've never had an elf
before." (smirks)
(1510) Joroch: "You can have all of him
you can handle."
(1507) Shayla: "Fancy that."
(1512) Git: :grins: "Madam, I barely
know you, yet. Besides.. I'm afraid I have matters to attend to tonight."
(1507) Shayla: "Well, I can come along
whereever you want to go but I do need to get back to Mordus before he gets
(1507) Shayla: "Madam? Hm. You do have
potential." (winks)
** (1512) Git gives a wink in return, and bends to
kiss Shayla's hand, insisting, "We have only dim deeds to finish this
night, best you take your leave and meet me on a brighter evening." **
(1507) Shayla: "You know, I REALLY have
never had an elf before. Even a kiss."
** (1507) Shayla sighs, then slips away. **
** (1510) Joroch appears more than ready to go, so he
turns and moves a couple steps off to give the pair privacy. **
(1512) Git: :watching her turn away, asks:
"How about breakfast?"
(1507) DM: ((Ooooo, Git got to flirt tonight.
Yeah baby!))
(1512) Git: (too bad I know she has an std,
and we're in pre-condom eras.. and no clerics around in this city..)
(1510) Joroch: (( you just did that so he
would rate the session highly, didn't you? :-P ))
(1507) DM: ((you know me all too well LOL))
(1512) Git: (hehehe)
(1507) DM: (so where to now?)
(1512) Git: (was asking her to meet for
breakfast, btw, for some further questions.)
(1510) Joroch: (( we got another meeting,
don't we? ))
(1512) Git: :to Joroch: "So.. what's
the letter about?"
(1510) Joroch: "It's an address, sent
by someone that works with your friends back there. Someone that keeps their
identity, and gender apparently, well hidden."
(1512) Git: "Can I see the
** (1510) Joroch hands the letter to Git so he can
see. **
(1512) Git: (familiar address?)
(1507) DM: (same warehouse)
(1507) DM: (the one on Carter Street)
** (1512) Git gives a light chuckle, and hands back
the paper, "Demanding lil prick, ain't he?" **
(1512) Git: "You got quill and
** (1510) Joroch takes the note and puts it away.
With a look at Git he asks, "Do I look like I carry those things
around?" **
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "I usually do.
Guess we can make a stop at a shop or an inn before the next meeting."
(1510) Joroch: "This late? Will any
still be open?"
(1512) Git: (note for future: music,
probably going to interfere with the teamspeak.)
(1512) Git: :shrugs: "Inns will be. I
just need to right a quick note."
(1510) Joroch: (( not if you run two computers like some of
us do. :-P ))
(1512) Git: (la di da)
(1512) Git: (was planning to reply to DJ
with a note on a rock through the window of his warehouse ;p)
(1507) DM: (oh I bet that'll go over well)
(1510) Joroch: "Then I guess we head
back to our inn?"
(1512) Git: "If it's on the way. Or we
can just pop in any place with a ready ledger book along the way."
(1511) Dj Gilcrease: (( it's actualy about
what I was expecting, though I was expecting him to plan some type of counter
ambush, but with only three players and 1 not yet introed to the group that
wouldnt work ))
(1510) Joroch: "You know what you're
looking for and where we are going - lead the way."
(1512) Git: (well, figure, either he wants
us to go inside to meet him, or he is planning to intercept us outside the
warehouse for something, so..)
(1512) Git: (yeah, so best I can do is
reschedule his meeting, under git's terms)
(1512) Git: (Wanna FF through it, just gonna
stop in someplace, write a note, tie it to a rock and have Joroch, with the
stronger arm, heave it through a window. probably scheduled to be at the square
outside our inn in the morning , or something.)
(1512) Git: (?)
(1510) Joroch: (( works for me. Joroch
wouldn't mind a little vandalism in the sake of safety. ))
(1512) Git: (if we really wanted to drag it
out, both could keep trying to control the meeting terms until they both settle
on a "safe ground". But I don't think you wanna wait that long for an
intor, Dj. No?)
(1512) Git: (intro even)
(1507) DM: (heh)
(1510) Joroch: (( of course - they might
send another bag of goodies with the next note of a meeting time... ))
(1511) Dj Gilcrease: (( just play it out for
a bit ))
(1507) DM: (okay to FF through it)
(1507) DM: (okay then)
(1511) Dj Gilcrease: (( can ff to the part
where they have writen the note and are making their way to the warehouse ))
(1512) Git: (ok.)
(1511) Familiar Voice:
as you turn the last corner on your aproch to the
warehouse you hear a Familiar Voice coming from the shadows
** (1510) Joroch approaches the warehouse, the note
tied around a rock in his right hand. He twists the rock a little, finding the
best grip on it for the toss. **
** (1512) Git leads for the most open path, as they
head for the warehouse, someplace with few hiding places, and no concern for
vagrants about. **
(1511) Familiar Voice: "There wont be
anyone in the warehouse."
** (1511) Ajaiyah steps out of the shadows "I must appologize for my rather obvious interuption
of your meeting with Mordus, but Shayla was about to give away my surprise. She
is quite skilled, though a little over ambitious to please." ** looks around ** "So
where are the rest of your companions, Kha? the tall lanky one who thought
himself a cleric of Fate. and Agatha? The one with the large Axe." **
** (1510) Joroch grips the rock tight, turning his
head toward the voice - ready to throw it as a weapon instead of as a messenger
if needed. **
** (1512) Git sighs, looking the woman over. (spot to
ID if she's a fake) **
(1512) Git: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+8]
=> [5,8] = (13)
(1510) Joroch: "You interrupted the
meeting? If you wanted that done, why not do it yourself?"
(1512) Git: (we considered close friends of
intimate for bonus?)
(1511) Ajaiyah: "Because I wished to
surpise Your friend here. Joroch, I was not sure you would recognize Draous
Metellus' body servent, but I hoped you would."
(1511) Ajaiyah: "You do not look pleased
to see me Git. Was the friend I send you from your past not as close a friend
as I had hoped?"
(1510) Joroch: "I did not at first, as
I did not expect anyone from my home here, much less an old man. So, who are
you - since you seem to have history with the others."
** (1512) Git forces a smile, to reply, "Lets
just say.. it was a surprise." **
(1512) Git: (when was the last time we met
Ajaiyah? before Joroch?)
(1511) Ajaiyah: "My name is Ajaiyah, I
met your traveling companions in my desert homeland of Zayal. Git here I knew a
little better then the others."
(1510) Joroch: (( WAYYY before Joroch. :-)
(1510) Joroch: "Yes, he seems to have
that effect."
(1512) Git: (yeah, which is why I wonder the
connnection with the servant and all)
(1511) Ajaiyah: (( yes, it was before Joroch,
and she poofed into Basht. Dont remember the exact details of why though ))
(1507) DM: ((you were still with the Everlasting
I believe))
(1512) Git: "So, Ajaiyah, what brings
you to a place like Highport, and with so many odd contacts, at that?"
(1511) Ajaiyah: (( no we "freed"
her from slavery in Heathwatch, though that was likly just Basht imitating her,
I would have to reread the logs to remember ))
(1512) Git: (Not sure. the who's who game
gets confusing whenever Basht is around)
(1510) Joroch: (( well - Heli likes her. ))
(1510) Joroch: (( that's about all that any
of my characters know of Basht ))
(1511) Ajaiyah: "If you remember back in
Zayal I told you I wished to see the world. I ended up here as it is a very
interesting part of the world. As for the contacts, I had to do quite a bit of
digging when I learned you were in the area and would likly end up here. I
wanted to provide you a warm welcome and aid you, so I made sure Shayla would
get you introduced to Mordus and figured while you are in the city I can use my
contacts here to aid you either directly with skilled personal, or indirectly
with information."
(1512) Git: "Well, you sure work
fast." :eyes her with interest: "Wish we had taken you along to begin
with, we'd have overthrown the whole council by now."
(1512) Git: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+9]
=> [5,9] = (14)
(1510) Joroch: (( haven't you learned yet
not to roll tonight? ))
(1512) Git: "So, how did you find out
we were headed for highport? We didn't exactly come by the most planned
(1512) Git: (I never learn)
(1511) Ajaiyah: "I have my contacts
within the Council. Your description was being spread around quietly. It didnt
take me long to figure out they intended to capture you for some pourpose or
(1512) Git: "And you even knew we were
going to end up in Highport, those are some contacts. I wonder if you're
responsible for retrieving our gear as well."
(1511) Ajaiyah: "And once Dame Gold
showed up here in the city, it was obvious they were intent on bringing you
here as well."
(1512) Git: "Oh? Dame Gold is
here?" :asks as he looks about for other familiar faces, lurking about:
(1510) Joroch: "So, the Council wants
us in this city?"
(1511) Ajaiyah: "She is in the city. I
have yet to locate her though." ** frowns
(1512) Git: "But you were able to pin
point the exact boat we would take to highport to have Shayla waiting, before
we even knew we were going to be captured? Those contacts are a bit picky,
** (1511) Ajaiyah laughs "I have had contacts on every incoming boat for the
past five days, and have contacts on boats for the next three looking for
you." **
(1512) Git: "Thorough... and expensive,
unless they all work out of kindness."
(1512) Git: "Did you retrieve our
(1522) Saisix (enter): 02:25
(1511) Ajaiyah: "They arnt free, but
they arnt expensive either." ** shakes
her head ** "That I cannot take credit
for, it was aquired before I was able to."
(1512) Git: "By who?"
** (1510) Joroch keeps his eyes watching the streets
- figuring that there will be so few out at this hour, anyone he does see
should not be there. **
(1511) Ajaiyah: "I dont know, it
happened to quickly, and too recently to launch a proper investigation. Though
I suspect you will find out at your meeting later tonight."
(1512) Git: :raises a brow: "You even
know about that meeting, huh? Certainly are well informed. I know we haven't
told anyone about it yet."
(1511) Ajaiyah: "You told Shayla, she
told me on her way to setup your meeting with Mordus"
(1512) Git: "No.. I told her we had a
meeting, which by the letters we recieved could have been this meeting."
(1507) DM: (going to stop a bit early tonight
because it seems that one of the lurkers wants in on the game)
(1507) DM: (so I thought it might be best to do
the interview)
(1510) Joroch: (( k ))
(1511) Ajaiyah: "Well she knew it wasnt
this meeting as she knew about this meeting beforehand."
(1512) Git: "I mentioned nothing of the
mysterious return of our belongings, or the invitation we received."
(1512) Git: "She can read minds
(1511) Ajaiyah: "No, but I can make
connections Git. You have a meeting tonight later then the one I planed, and
you are asking if I was the one who aquired your equipment. Not a large leap to
guess that the meeting was in connection with the return."
(1512) Git: "But Shayla, who you claim
told you of it, did not know that."
(1512) Git: "For that matter, I did not
say anything to you of a meeting beyond this one."
(1511) Ajaiyah: "She knew you had a
meeting at midnight, which is all you told her. She knew I planed my meeting
earlier, was hoping you would come before you went to speak with Mordus, but my
first hint didnt work. Had you failed to head this way afterthe second I would
havetaken more direct mesures to get you here."
(1512) Git: "I said nothing of a
midnight meeting."
(1510) Joroch: (( he did say the group had
another engagement later in the evening, one that could be moved to accomodate
the meet with Mordus. ))
(1512) Git: (sorry if I'm being an annoying
ass, but.. it would be OOC to accept this overly convenient scenario)
(1510) Joroch: (( and since we knew no one
else in town and had virtually no money - what kind of engagemtn could we have
planned? ))
(1507) DM: (no, I know you're not. =P )
(1507) DM: (and even Shayla knows you're not.)
(1511) Ajaiyah: (( sorry my confusion, you
didnt specify midnight, but she still would have known it wasnt the meeting
Telin was there to setup ))
(1512) Git: (but shayla knew she and joroch
both got letters, and git likely got the same from Telin, thus, that is the
only later meeting implied. No one said anything about a "midnight
meeting" or that it pertained to our gear returns.)
(1507) DM: (I can edit the log, let's just move
(1512) Git: (ok)
(1507) DM: (I don't want to take sides in this,
except that Lunauc's pov is logical)
(1507) DM: (so I'll just strike the parts where
Ajaiyah mentions tonight's later meeting)
(1512) Git: (no prob.)
(1507) DM: (I think we should stop here because
there's no way I can run the 2nd meeting and still be awake for the interview)
Attempting to DISABLE moderation in the current
Server Administrator-> This channel is now unmoderated
(1507) DM: rate this session please (not you
Saisix or John)
(1512) Git: (that's fine)
(1522) Saisix: who what now?
(1512) Git: hmm..9/10, a lot of roleplay and
the fun fun spy stuff I enjoy.


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- Sanjha Chulha is a famous restaurant in Kolkata
- The eatery has brought Food ATM to feed the city's underprivileged
- An open refrigerator has been installed outside their restaurant and anyone with leftover food can donate it there
Kolkata, August 20, 2017: Thanks to Kolkata's famous eatery called Sanjha Chulha, the city has got its very first food ATM to feed the underprivileged and hungry.
Outside their restaurant, Sanjha Chulha has installed a refrigerator. This is an open refrigerator that can be used by anyone who wants to help the starved by donating leftover food. The refrigerator was inaugurated on 15th August 2017. Additional to this kind gesture, the restaurant generously donated meal packages to underprivileged children.
Also Read: Americans Are Believed To Throw Away One-Third of The Available Food. How Then Are They Dealing With It? Read On To Know What Is Happening at The Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
The 'Right to food' is a basic human right, yet it is a leading global menace. The third-world nations have the world's hungriest people who don't have regular access to a full meal.
The Government makes sure that food, a basic necessity of life, is provided to its people. India, also, is doing everything in its capacity to sincerely do so.
Sanjha Chulha's open refrigerator comes as a result of a broader initiative called 'Hunger Free Kolkata'. To track the storage levels of the refrigerator, a camera has been installed as well.
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11. Police Week: Celebrated the week of May 15th. Yesterday is week to recognize our law enforcement. These men and women stand guard and protect men and women of nation. This is also some time that the flag is flown at half-staff.
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Dieticians and Nutritionists have long studied the connection between what we eat and how it affects us physically. Although most of the widely spread studies are usually centered on foods to avoid such as processed meats, sugary drinks and refined carbs like white bread and pasta, other studies are proving which food can naturally elevate your mood.
For example, a study that was done at Binghampton University in New York connected specific foods with positive effects. Black-eyed peas are legumes that are very high in folate, the vitamin B needed in the production of your neurotransmitters associated with motivation and pleasure. Having an imbalance or low level of folate can result in mood fluctuations, but can also affect concentration and result in poor memory. Liver and asparagus are also good sources of folate as are raw beets.
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If you are having anger issues, foods that contain the amino acid tryptophan seem to be helpful. The journal, Biological Psychiatry, had a recent article that explained a study in which the volunteers who had consumed a drink with tryptophan in it had better communication in the sections of the brain that control anger responses than the participants who had a drink without it. Tryptophan can be found in almonds, cheese, turkey and other high protein foods. These foods are also helpful in boosting your levels of serotonin which is also a mood stabilizer.
Many people who have trouble sleeping at night find that they wake up and are very cranky in the morning. According to a study that was published in the American Journal of Therapeutics in 2017, a simple food cure for this is tart cherry juice. The tart cherry juice has both the hormone melatonin and tryptophan which are two of the primary compounds that help regulate sleep. Adults in the study that drank two glasses of the juice twice a day for two weeks reported that they had slept on average over an additional 80 minutes per night.
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If you find that you have been anxious and you need to calm your mind, green tea is an easy solution. Green tea is high in polyphenols which is an antioxidant that helps protect the brain from things called free radicals. As we age, more free radical collect in the area of the brain, so our need for antioxidants also naturally increases. Accumulation of free radicals is now being associated with increased development of tension, hopelessness, and sadness. Green tea also contains another amino acid called L-theanine which has been proven to produce a calming effect.
So whenever you find yourself in a bad mood, whether it be anger or sadness, be sure that there are foods out there that can help what is ailing you. Just make sure to do a little research first because what most people consider to be comfort foods are not that good for you. Usually, they are high in sugar or carbs and will most likely have the exact opposite effect of making you feel better.