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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 20, 2013, 01:21:19 AM »

Well, she and the boy really were quite chummy with the hand-holding, Sir Bonesington noticed. It was almost cute, even. He couldn't resist smiling a little at it before she actually did answer his question.

"My name is Valda Becker, and I am human," she says with a hint of a smile for Bonesington. I am also a goddess; it is a long story"

He let his jaw hang open for a bit. Then forced himself to close it.

Well, that sure explained a lot! That odd feel she gave off, her requiring mana so bad, the sheer power that she had emanated for those few seconds there... it all made sense now. Why she appeared to be an ordinary human, yet all those factors that did not match were there. Whatever kind of goddess or god-like being she actually was, she had probably been sealed in a human body and had most of her power taken away at the time. Obviously, her human existence couldn't simply sustain such power easily, so she burned through it quicker than a mage spamming showy spells just by being there. And if her slightly power drunk expression was any indication, it had probably been a while since she had any power whatsoever at her disposal. Thaaaaat was...

A little understandable, honestly.

The lich did his best not to sound surprised (and he honestly wasn't that much, given how much she already felt like some sort of high level spirit or old god), and bowed lightly with a overly grand gesture of his arm.

"I think that explanation shall be satisfactory for now. I thank you for the honesty. A pleasure to make your acquaintance then, miss Valda."

In light of the recent revelation, he mentally thanked the heavens or whatever other omnipotent force overseeing them for Zahar really not being here.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 20, 2013, 12:19:46 AM »

Sir Bonesington sighed in relief and stopped channeling cold. Seems he wasn't going to need that frost armor after all. Still...

It was a little annoying to hear the boy talk about his conjured potion like that! How rude of him it was. Honestly, who was he being taken for? He wouldn't do something underhanded like making it have side effects! Well, not when he was counting on the assistance of the one drinking it, anyways.

And then his spirit went and burned the blunt Bonesington was very seriously considering having. Ah, damn it.

"I'll have you know there was nothing strange about that mana potion. It wasn't its fault that the miss there was getting so fired up!" he said, sounding mildly insulted. He crossed his arms, looking between her and the boy, and continued, remarkably more casual sounding.

"Speaking of which, I must say that reaction was rather curious. And I am reminded I haven't been properly introduced to you two, yeeeess? So, how about you take this opportunity to do so, and you explain exactly what you are, miss? Humor me a little please, I think I deserve it after that passing fright."

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 19, 2013, 10:32:21 PM »

Sir Bonesington calmly raised a finger to punctuate his words as he tilted over the boy, still giving him vision of the woman while he lowered his head to her eye level.

"Yes, listen to him, it's probably a good idea if we all just cool off a little, here."

As he spoke, he began to focus cold over himself to form his Frost Armor, while simultaneously spreading it and ice around the lady as an added measure to stop her heat from spreading and rising. The boy seemed to have his own resources, as he sensed his spirit halt the spread of power from the woman, which reassured the lich.

Because honestly, a possible extremely powerful sealed... something, that kind of felt like an Old God, except of fire instead of madness, was not who he was expecting to ask a favor of today when he approached her and the boy's table. Nor was it something he was planning on meeting today. Or ever, really. So having at least another powerful individual apart from himself to rely on if push came to shove, which he would honestly rather not happen, was good.

His only other reassurance in this situation was that Zahar had not been dragged here with him, because he would have gone bonkers the moment her presence expanded like it did.

And that most likely she hadn't quite gotten enough power from that mana potion to be able to do anything truly devastating, and she was likely going to burn through whatever power it had given her pretty soon, judging from the rate she was consuming mana at, if she didn't explode first.

Truly, it was only at times like this he regretted he hadn't insisted on learning Drain Mana from his warlock acquaintances.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 19, 2013, 09:52:03 PM »

Sir Bonesington attentively watched the woman's composure restore itself and then finally reach for the offered potion. Something about her hesitance and how suspiciously desperate she seemed to be for a source of mana was bothering him, now that she was taking his final offer.

A shudder went up his frozen spine as she opened the potion and began gulping it down in slow, measured gulps until the bottle was all but empty despite the hint of bitterness in her expression.

Even it did not seem to have any immediate effect, and she frowned at the remaining drop in the flask. Bonesington's own skeletal face contorted at her complaint. He decided it was time to voice his own questions about her before continuing.

Then heat suddenly welled up around her, and Bonesington stretched back, instinctively focusing frost along his body. He gulped at the glass bottle shattering in her hand, and her absolute lack of reaction to the injuries it had caused.

And as the air began to shimmer with the heat, her expression twisted familiarly, she ran her tongue over her lips and she grinned, Sir Bonesington only had enough wit to react by voicing his most honest thoughts on what was happening.

"Oh dear."

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 19, 2013, 07:23:06 PM »

He's a lich. He has that icy, deep, evil boss voice. So blue glow and bold. ^C^

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 19, 2013, 06:56:10 PM »

No one said Bonesington was that quick on the uptake. Also, how long do you think it's been since he's seen an adventurer? His loot has all been gathering dust for god knows how long!

Comes with being a raid boss level character in Hillsbrad I guess.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 19, 2013, 06:41:21 PM »

Sir Bonesington was entertained. He wasn't sure if it was because of the old man's absolutely nonsensical nonsense, the fact that one of the boy's spirits was messing with him, or that it was quite comical to see this superficially very serious woman look so flustered about something, even if she was still somewhat frightening.

Whatever the case, he was in good spirits and offered his answer on the current matter with a joyous ring to his voice.

"Well, if you say you don't need any of the gear... that's fine. The mana potion is absolutely innocuous though, unless you're allergic to condensed, liquified mana, so go ahead and see if that helps you any." he said, casting a look at the woman.

The boy's evaluation of the necklace had spurred his interest a little, too. He certainly reminded him of an adventurer in some way. The old man, on the other hand, felt kind of nostalgic. Good, wacky memories of some of his adventures through time and space fondly coursed through his mind.

"Maybe your gnomes were abducted by a foul wizard that seeks to animate them in a mad scheme to obtain the most fearsome army the world has ever known? Truly, one would have to be vile to steal innocent lawn gnomes like that." he offered, with a pat on the man's shoulder.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 19, 2013, 04:07:11 AM »

Don't you just love the way characters can play off one another like this? xD

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 19, 2013, 03:58:52 AM »

Sir Bonesington was almost certain she was going to take the first offer.

But then he started elaborating on the properties of that one random trinket and she pounced on it harder than a gold digger pounces on a nouveau riche playboy. That was certainly an unexpected reaction!

He pretended to ignore her complete burst and loss of composure as she tried on the necklace and her expression shifted wildly between ravenous hunger, grim determination, disappointed confusion and cold outrage. While she was doing her little show of expressions, he finished his little speech of the possibilities.

Though she apparently hadn't been playing any attention whatsoever to the last part, as her attention was fully on the necklace that she then took off, hung between their faces, and demanded answers about.

Her question was honestly a little confusing, and her insistence on the matter a weeny bit intimidating.

"Humm, it's supposed to work... just by wearing it... I don't think it's soulbound to anyone, so it shooouuullllld work for you? Are you sure you're not one of those people with absolutely no magic potential?" he asked, as much as he doubted it himself.

Maybe they could try out to make sure. He held out his hand and conjured a flask holding a blue liquid. Then he offered it to her.

"Here, this is a mana potion. Let's confirm it's the trinket and not you."

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 19, 2013, 02:32:08 AM »

Ow. That sucks Names.

Hope ya get better soon.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 19, 2013, 02:28:21 AM »

While it was a distraction from the horror that lurked in their midst, and that may possibly cost her if it decided to focus its attention on her fully, this was still an opportunity worth grasping. A brief and almost audibly sharp shine came from the corner of Valda's glasses, and she sat back in her chair with legs neatly crossed.

"And what specific manner of compensation are you offering us for this service, Mr. Bonesington?"

Sir Bonesington allowed himself to smirk a little at how fast she had switched gears. It appeared, however, that he had fished quite a greedy one. Or would it be more appropriate to say she was practical? That adaptability and capacity to consider and argue the possible benefits immediately after a chance presented itself was also admirable, after all. Well, either way was fine by him, these types could be fun too.

Even though her sudden seriousness was a little scary.

"Let's see...." he hummed to himself as he sat back in his chair and searched under his clothing. After some rustling, he found what he was looking for.

And out of apparently nowhere it could've possibly fit, he produced a solid gold ingot that he dropped on the table with a 'thunk'.

"This probably isn't considered currency around here, and even if it were, I very much doubt they'd have change for it. I could simply leave it here as a collateral, but then I'd be left entirely penniless, and that isn't a very good idea. Who knows when I'd need it! Hooooowever, you seem like a trustworthy sort, so I could leave it to you to turn into money for me and then keep a part for your troubles. Oooooooor..."

Bonesington shuffled his hands inside his clothes again before pulling away with a bunch of metal objects that clunked down on the table. The pile of objects, among them rings, necklaces, bracers, trinkets, chains, etc, almost seemed like a veritable collection of scrap metal. Or it would, if it wasn't for the intricate designs and obvious magical glow coming from some of them.

He proceeded to make his best tv commercial salesman impression.

"I have all this potentially useful and pretty dungeon loot that could be yours, today! Yes indeed! Like, say, this.... erm," Bonesington's bony fingers grasped a jeweled necklace off of the table and he cast a scrutinizing look at it, after the which he continued excitedly, explaining its function, "This Red-Flight-Blessed Ruby Chain! Increases your health by a percentage, and grants health regeneration, mana regeneration, cooldown reduction, and performance increase!"

...

"Truly I have never seen a more complete adventurer quintessential item! And that's not all there is! There are items for mages, paladins, rogues - but not hunters. Damn hunters already get everything, they don't need more gear from me."

The lich smiled widely, then turned his expression to a completely unamused one.

"Just don't ask why I have all of this on me. It's for an eventuality."

He wiped the collection of items to the side. Stupid global Azeroth monster obligations.
Bonesington forced his expression to brighten again, and continued.

"And I guess I could conjure a few useful potions for you." as he spoke, his palm shined with magic, and a second or two later there was a flask with a lively, bubbly red liquid. Bonesington grabbed it with his fingers close to claws and shook it around a little. "That can come in handy, right? I can only produce a few per day, but I can make all sort of stuff - within reason, of course."

With a flip of his wrist, the red potion vanished in a little puff, and he leaned forward grabbing the table, approaching his face to the woman's.

"Well? Is any of these options satisfactory?" he asked, looking her in the eyes.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 19, 2013, 01:22:12 AM »

If we're familiar with the universe somewhat, even if not with the character, we can judge her relatively to her setting based on her stats.

I mean, like so: Fate's stats on his sheet are still more or less appropriate for the Servant Stats scale, but they're also reflective of his standing within the universe. Whereas if I'd stat'ed like, say, Jack Rakan, he'd definitely have at least an A+ in Strength and higher values in Agility and Speed.

Still, yeah, I get that it can be confusing when comparing characters from different settings, but what we're gonna do? We've all gotta compromise a little.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects- The RP

« on: December 19, 2013, 01:02:55 AM »

Luka pretended that Undine hadn't just spoken out loud, because that would be silly. He was the one who screwed up, not her. She was supposed to be the competent one, dammit!

"...oops."

"Uh... do we need to worry about that mad guy?" he whispered to Valda. "I mean, he seems a bit... unstable." Horrible poker face, as usual, even if technically he hadn't said anything. In fact, he was growing increasingly worried about the whole thing. Too many unknowns, too many strange people, and no way to do anything other than sit still and hope none of them wanted him dead or wearing tea cozies as hats.

"...maybe the Gnomeys wandered off on their own or something..." A faint voice blew in front the draft outside, sounding slightly muffled, as if the speaker was buried under a few feet of dirt.

"Sylph, not you too!"

"That's what you get for being meanies!"

Oh, there we go. Sir Bonesington noted with satisfaction that his theory was correct. The boy did have more spirits after all! Was it an air one this time? Interesting. He wondered exactly how many elementals he had around him... though judging from his reaction, this didn't seem like a usual occurrence. Maybe they were being feisty for being in a new place? Curioser and Curioser...

And now more strange voices, which had only begun with the presence of the maddened one. She whispered back to Luka, "I believe his madness may be.. contagious. Perhaps we should take our goods and flee, when an opening presents itself?"

It irked her that she was considering a retreat due to the presence of a human, but in her current state she was no more likely to survive an encounter with it than if she confronted the skeletal mage sitting at their table. Still, if worse came to worst, well, she had the taser.

He shook his bonehead out of his musings at the murmuring going on between his possible benefactors. It seemed like they were becoming a bit guarded about this whole thing. Not good, he had let the matter derail far too much! Focus, Bonesington! Assert yourself.

The lich produced an entirely unnecessary throat-clearing cough before he spoke again.

"Back on topic. I had a little favor I would like to ask the two of you, you recall." He sharpened his tone and continued, "Of course, I will offer compensation. This shan't simply be a friendly gesture on your part. Otherwise, it would be poor of me to so bother two people I have yet barely had the pleasure of making acquaintances with."

Feeling like he had gotten their attention, he continued in equally grave voice.

"It is a very simple matter, really."

Sir Bonesington rested his elbows on the table and joined his hands as a platform, right under where his nose would be. His monocle shined ominously.

"While I am endowed with great power, intellect, and wit, as well as a variety of useful artifacts, in this modern world, I am currently lacking in what I require to solve my situation with a modicum of class and minimum losses. I have one alternative to the possible consequences of being unable to cope with it, and it is not one I am willing to take at this time. And as such -"

He looked the boy in the eyes and then the woman, decisively -

"Would you... pay for my croissant?"

And his voice lost all pretense of tension as he somewhat embarrassingly voiced his request.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 19, 2013, 12:24:04 AM »

You just want Fate and Luka to have a fight/match so we can spam all sorts of different techniques at each other.

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Cross Effects 1.0 Archive / Re: Cross Effects - Sign Up, Discussion Page

« on: December 18, 2013, 11:54:23 PM »

Those are some really good points, actually.

I admit to also being guilty of some of my sheets having stats others don't, like Anub'Zahar's, for the which I thought "well, he doesn't have magic, but his endurance is relevant to his character so let's put that in instead". But you're right in that it's a little disorganized.

Having a scale would also kinda prevent wanking by virtue of common sense I think. Because as of right now, we have human characters (magi, granted, but STILL) strong, fast or agile enough to match Servants, and other similiar.... oddities.