The Community RPG [Part 4] -

Havoc · #**241** 09-12-2005, 10:23 AM

Charger slowly got up and tapped off his clothes. He whiped away the little bit of blood still near his nose and licked it off his paw.

"Fine... Screw Drakko."

Kaira had a small grin, tho trying not to show it.

"I can't realy blame him for hitting you tho..."

Charger looked down on her, looking at her with disbelief.

"Hey, on who's side are you anyway?!"

She stood closer and rubber herself past his leg.

'Yours ofcourse, you know that.'

Charger sighed and looked at Blaze.

'Alright, you said we had to find our sister. Lets get to it?'

Dave · #**242** 09-12-2005, 08:46 PM

Blaze faltered.
"Yeah, about that ... well, I as I told you before, I haven't much idea where to start searching. As for what I do know, she's living in this city somewhere. I don't know much about what she does for a living - if anything - but I'm sure if we ask around, someone could tell us. I mean, if there was a tiger-human hybrid working in town somewhere, don't you think someone would know it?"
And suddenly, from behind them: "Hey! You! Get back to the train before the boss finds out you've left!"
Blaze wasn't sure this was directed at him, but turned towards the voice anyway. It belonged to a small, bald man with a comically large moustache and large eyes. He wore a circus-leader's type uniform, and held a cane with a diamond tip.
But Blaze saw the man was rushing over to Charger. "Yes, you! I don't know how you got away, but Fisher isn't going to be happy when he hears about this. So let's go, Streak."
Blaze snarled - a behavior very uncommon for him. "You're mistaken, Tiny. Take a ...." Then Blaze realized that the man had mistaken Charger for their sister.
"Charger, I think this guy knows where to find Streak."

---

Roland nodded and continued on. The signs were becoming more and more apparent. He nearly stepped in a fresh pile of scat that could only belong to a horse. More branches were twisted out of the way as the forest grew denser. All these trees suggested to Roland that there was a water source nearby.
And sure enough, within a few minutes, he heard the telltale sounds of a running river.
"With any luck, we'll see your horse has stopped at the river for a drink."

Gretin · #**243** 09-13-2005, 02:18 AM

Silvia followed Roland until they got to the river, then walked past and looked up and down it.

Silvia:"Well, I'd say you're right, however, it looks like he's already finished."

She looked around for a few moments, then held up her hand.

Silvia:"Wait, I think I see something over there... yes, I'm sure of it."

She turned back to face Roland.

Silvia:"You had better stay here; I think my horse will trust me more than you, as a stranger."

With that, she turned and started walking in the direction she had seen, or thought she had seen, the horse, untying the rope from around her waist as she walked. As she got closer, she could make out the shape of the horse's head in the shadow, then she stepped on a branch making a loud crack.
The horse's head shot up, but Silvia quickly started talking softly to it and looking in her direction it apparently recognized her and let out a nicker and started trotting her way.
She stopped walking and passed the rope into her right hand, grabbing out the carrot she had found earlier in her left. As the horse drew nearer she started walking slowly towards it, still talking softly, until she was right in front of it's head. Then, holding out the hand with the carrot for the horse to take, she swiftly put the rope from her right hand around it's neck and tied a knot.
She shot a relieved look in Roland's direction.

Silvia:"Okay, I've got him now."

Splat · #**244** 09-13-2005, 01:13 PM

ooc: At last! Huzzah!

Pseok continued flying over the forest. Vaguely he could here the noise of running water. As he came closer he heard a quiet shout, "Okay, I've got him now." He wasn't sure but it sounded like the girl from last night. He flew towards the soun and found Roland standing at the edge of a river.

Pseok: "Hey, having fun Roland? In case you haven't noticed you've wasted most of the morning. Ready to move on? I was hoping to get there today and I would certainly like to try."

Gretin · #**245** 09-13-2005, 09:39 PM

As Pseok landed, the horse started pulling backwards and trying to get away (even though Pseok would have been a good 50 or so meters away), but Silvia stood fast and held the rope, and managed to calm it with her voice.
When it finally stood still she turned back to Roland and Pseok.

Silvia:"Hold on a minute, while I'm grateful for your assistance in finding my horse, I still want to know why you suddenly changed your mind back there. People don't suddenly snap from being hostile to friendly without a good reason."

Dave · #**246** 09-13-2005, 10:03 PM

Roland simply looked at her.
"At first I thought you were a threat. Then, I didn't. But don't think me a fool. I never dropped my guard around you. If I had felt threatened again, you would have known."

Splat · #**247** 09-14-2005, 06:15 AM

"But don't think me a fool"
Pseok's thoughts: Too late.
Pseok: "Great, now if it's ok with you I'd like to drag you love birds apart and get on with my dr- life."

It was going to be a looong trip.

Gretin · #**248** 09-14-2005, 09:13 PM

Silvia gave Pseok a dirty look then said, "Very well, I'll take my leave."
She turned and started leading the horse back the way she had come.
There was something familiar about this part of the woods, but she couldn't quite place it... No matter, first priority was getting back to the camp.

Havoc · #**249** 09-15-2005, 01:25 AM

Charger looked down on the man. The guy just reached his waist, Charger could use him as a chair if he wanted to. Amused by this thought he grinned down on the little man.

'Your mistaking me for someone els, pal,' he said a bit amused. 'But you can help us out. We are looking for Streak, actualy. Could you show us to her?'

Meanwhile Kaira had snuck up on the little guy, her nose had cought onto a scent she liked a lit. The scent of meat. Nozy as any tiger is, she was sniffing the backpocket of the tiny man. He probably had a sandwhich there or something... but what moron would put a sandwhich in their backpocket.
She took another sniff. Yup, deffinatly meat. She licked her whiskers...

the brew master · #**250** 09-19-2005, 02:01 PM

Drakko looked around nervously then back to Art.

Drakko:"Ok Art you do your part of the plan and i'll stay here with Kix and Krisha until your ready and then i'll do my part of the plain"

Dave · #**251** 09-19-2005, 08:00 PM

Art's face was blank.
"Didn't you say you would call the receptionist out and distract him so I could go in? What happened to your plan?"
---
The short man blinked hard, then swallowed.
Egads! he thought. More tiger people! This show is going to be phenomenal!
He realized something sniffing at his backside, and spun upon it. But, it would be unwise for him to show any anger just then. This tiger (or tigress, the Circus Man new little about tigers) was likely being guarded by the two large tiger people.
He appeared to warm up, and was much friendlier. "Yes, of course, I'm sorry for the confusion. If you folks would kindly follow me...."
Blaze, now placated, shrugged. He looked to Charger. "What do you think?"
---
Roland watched them go. It was a shame ... he would have liked to have her along. Another gunslinger might be nice.
But it had to be her decision.
He turned back upon the Eagle. "I caught that. If you are still under the impression that you are dreaming, then I will not require your assistance. I will not have any person or eagle who might take careless risks because he thinks he's dreaming."
Roland gave the eagle no time to consider. He turned and walked off.

the brew master · #**252** 09-19-2005, 11:24 PM

Drakko looked at Art.

Drakko:"JUST GO GODDAMMIT! i'll call him out when your in there and then you'll have more time."

Havoc · #**253** 09-20-2005, 03:45 AM

Charger waited till the man was walking a bit infront of them and chuckled.

'I think he thinks we are stupid,' he reacted with a grin. 'But lets play along, shall we? We can always shred people up later.'

He followed to short man, with Kaira walking next to him.

Dave · #**254** 09-20-2005, 07:52 AM

Art shrugged. "Sure."
He abruptly turned and marched into the hotel.
The lobby was big and looked quite high-class. Obscenely large potted plants lined the walls, standing at regular intervals. Reproductions of famous artworks were displayed on many available wall spaces. False colums appeared to be "supporting" the ceiling.
But Art's attention was on the reception desk. A young, slender man stood behind the desk, dressed in a lavish purple suit. He was talking on the phone, and by the sounds of it, he was arguing with someone.
Art pretended to take much interest in the artwork ... when a thought occurred to him. If there were security cameras in here, wouldn't they be suspicious of a guy who came in, stood around, and then began posing as a clerk? (ooc: possible foreshadowing?)
Whatever. Art decided it would be easier to trust Drakko than to go back out and question him.

Splat · #**255** 09-20-2005, 08:02 AM

Pseok flies after Roland: "Oi, I never said I was gonna be careless. None of what happened yesterday made any sense, and as far as I'm concerned you could be as much part of my imagination as anything else, but I said I'd take you and I will. Right now I have nothing better to do."

Pseok might not have been the most intelligent bird in the sky, but he wasn't going to break his word. He could feel a prickle of anger in the back of his neck and changed his tune rather quickly.
Pseok: "Look Roland, I don't gnereally trust humans anyway, all others I've met have generally been on the bad side, but so far you have made no attempt to kill me or capture me and I'm greatful. I just don't trust a person who starts following me for no reason. I thought she might be after you. So do you wanna go to Los Santos or not, cus it's a pretty long way by foot. I've seen a lot of these mountains, they're not the nicest part of the world."

Havoc · #**256** 09-25-2005, 03:21 AM

I'm taking a guess that we are waiting for Dave, but is there absolutely no-one who can reply in the meantime? O.o

T-nex · #**257** 09-25-2005, 03:55 AM

Not me... I guess we'll have to wait for TBM too

Splat · #**258** 09-25-2005, 08:24 AM

Oh Davey, you came and we needed you to post, but then you went away...

on closer inspection to Dante's oddysee, I have realised you hate the name Davey, sorry. But I've started reading it, now you have to post!

Dave · #**259** 09-25-2005, 01:20 PM

Yeah, yeah, okay. I didn't realize we were waiting for me here. My bad.
And yes! I've drawn Splatty to the Dark Side... mua ha haa.
---
Roland considered the Eagle's statement briefly.
After what seemed to be a while, he nodded. "Okay. If you don't mind, I'd like to get back on our way."
---
The short Circus Man led the two tiger men and the tiger down the sidewalk. Luckily, in such a big city as this, no one was particularly fazed at this sight as Charger, Blaze, and Kaira moved along.
The Circus Man cleared his throat and spoke. "So, how long do you folks plan to be in town? If you're looking for work, I might be able to help you find something."

Havoc · #**260** 09-25-2005, 02:06 PM

OOC: Would also be helpfull if you posted something with Blaze and the bald guy :S

Splat · #**261** 09-26-2005, 12:17 PM

ooc: Huzzah! Actually I'm usually called Splatty by the fans of my fics (it's only happened twice, but still) so I register it as a compliment! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHSHAEDGASDH!!!

Pseok crouched down to let the gunslinger climb on his back.
Pseok: "Ok, put your arms round my neck this time and you might stay on a little better without ripping my feathers out. Alright, hold on to your bits."
Without giving Roland much time to get comfortable, Pseok took off and flew northwest (or whatever direction it is, i can't remember any more).

Gretin · #**262** 09-27-2005, 02:29 AM

Silvia arrived back at her camp and went to one of the packs still there. That was a bad idea, she thought, leaving the packs here in plain sight. She reached in one of them and picked out a spare halter, which she then proceeded to put on the horse. She led the horse to a nearby tree and tied it there, making sure she kept it within sight this time. Then she started making preparations for food; she had missed out on her meal the night before what with the eagle spooking her horse and everything.

Havoc · #**263** 10-02-2005, 03:46 AM

Charger eye'd Blaze in an anoyed way, then spoke to the small man.

'We plan on staying as short as possible,' he said with a grudge. 'And the only thing you can help us find is Streak.'

Splat · #**264** 10-03-2005, 01:17 PM

Pseok found the wind had moved behind him and was stronger the higher he went, so going as high as he could without getting in the clouds (above there would be less wind, and if he went inside he'd get soaked) he flew owards towards his destination.
Pseok: "Hey, we're making good time. If we keep up we might get there earlier than I thought." He paused and added, "Get some sleep if you want, I won't let you fall off."

ooc: Sorry for the short post, I just really wanna get on with this now.

Dave · #**265** 10-03-2005, 04:18 PM

Roland nodded. It had been a long and sleepless night. Perhaps he would catch a few winks.
---
The Bald Man looked terrified, but in reality, he was a little amused. When they reached the circus, what these freaks wanted wouldn't much matter.
What he said aloud was, "Yes, well, fine. No need to get nasty, old chap."
Blaze glanced at him, not quite sure what to think of him.
---
Art still stood in the lobby, trying not to attract attention. He was waiting for Drakko to do his part and draw out the current receptionist.

the brew master · #**266** 10-04-2005, 12:21 AM

Drakko walks over to the side of the hotel where theres a large metal box on the wall that says "Warning: Do not Remove".

Drakko:"Too late for that."

Drakko rips the box off the wall and throws it away then walks over to the phone booth and dials the hotel.

Ring ring

Receptionist:"Hello?"

Drakko:"Hi..this is Charles...Magee i was sent by Mario Vincenzo..do you mind if we have a chat outside in the alley?"

Receptionist:"Theres no problem is there?"

Drakko:"Of course not."

Receptionist:"Oh good i'll be right out"

Drakko hangs up and sees a man in a white suit with black dress pants come round the corner.

Drakko:"Sorry bout this."

Drakko knocks the man out and drags him behind a couple of bins further in the alley Drakko walks back to the metal box and rips of all the cords leading to a black out in the hotel giving Art a 10 minute window before back up power is on.

Dave · #**267** 10-04-2005, 09:42 AM

Art watched as the receptionist answered a ringing telephone.
Hello? ... There's no problem, is there? ... Oh, well, good. I'll be right out.
And without a word, the man hangs up the phone, straigtens his tie, and steps out from behind the desk. He strolls out the front doors without a glance back. Not a very responsible receptionist.
Art moved quickly. He had to find a closet where they would keep uniforms.
Eventually, he stumbled into a room marked, naturally, Employees Only. Art noticed a neatly pressed suit similar to the one the receptionist wore hanging on the wall.
"Bingo."
Art reached for it when suddenly - thanks to Drakko, likely - the power cut.
No matter.
Art quickly stripped off his own coat and tie, and slipped on the uniform jacket and bow tie. After a moments consideration, he stepped out of his shoes and changed his pants with the uniform. Best to complete the illusion.
Now dressed, he figured he had maybe five minutes until the power came back on. If he was lucky.
Time to sneak back to the desk and find that room key.
At the station, there was a little light pouring in from the front of the hotel, but the electricity wasn't back on.
So he started looking for the keys. They weren't, as he expected, on a wall behind him. So he checked drawers.
Most of them were locked ... but from sheer dumb luck, he found the room keys in an unlocked drawer.
There were envelopes lined up, as if it was a small filing cabinet. Art figured that the mafia guy would be on the top floor, likely in a penthouse suite. And that key would likely be in the back of the drawer.
He checked ... and there it was. Room 1219. Top floor, last envelope.
Art would have to hope that was it.
About then the lights kicked back on.

Havoc · #**268** 10-04-2005, 02:44 PM

Charger and co followed the bald man to whereever they were going. Charger grumbled at being called old, not to mention chap, but kept himself from pounding the guy into the ground. They needed his help afterall.

'Charger...' Kaira whisperd. 'Are you sure about this? I don't trust this guy.'

Charger grinned.

'Neither do I,' he noticed.

Come on... a circus guy? Everyone knew you couldn't trust people like that. He even doubted if Streak worked there by her own free will. Surely they would try to enslave Charger, Blaze and Kaira as well. He let out a loud laugh at the thought of jumping hoops and being worked with a whip. He corrected himself quikely tho and cleared his throat. He bend over to Blaze.

'Let's stay on our toes...' he whisperd. 'I have no intention of having a job as a circus act...'

Dave · #**269** 10-04-2005, 03:37 PM

Blaze snorted. "Neither do I. Never liked the Circus, myself."
The Circus man led the troop to a modestly sized convertible.
"Folks, I think we can move along a bit faster if we ride. Everybody in."
And without another word he hopped over the driver's side door and into the driver's seat.
Blaze glanced at Charger, then opened the front passenger door and sat down. Let Charger sit with his lady-friend.

the brew master · #**270** 10-04-2005, 04:37 PM

Drakko quickly placed the metal box over the torn wires and walked around the corner and then into the hotel...he then walked over to the receptionist desk where Art was now standing.

Drakko:"Hello...receptionist,i'd like the penthouse suite and make sure there are two keys as i have a freind coming by later tonight.Oh and these fools here don't really care whos a hotel employe here and even if they do ask just tell them your a transfer form the Treasurey Casino...the place closed down not too long ago so they can't ring up them up and ask about you.Anyway i've got a date with 6 inches of piano wire and a ugly bold guy"

with that said Drakko took the keys and entered the elevator,in there was a man in a black suit,most likely one of Vladimirs.

Black suit guy:"Do i know you from somewhere?"
Drakko:"No..that must of been my brother...Charles..Magee."

Drakko pushed the top level button and waited for the elevator doors to close.