The city of the lake

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"There is a cacophony. Of thoughts and ideals. I can't pick them out, but they are discordant. It makes my head ache."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

AJ was confused. “Are you telling me you’re a storming radiant?”

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"No. I just sense things."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

“Well, that’s not normal. Any idea what that could be?”

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"The people here are dissonant. That's the only way I know how to describe it."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

“Girl, speak uneducated  for a minute.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Sam stared into his drink. It wasn't alcoholic; even a half-handerfle didn't react too good to something like that.
He wished that he could drink something that would make him forget, as he had heard alcohol did. Forget his mistakes. Forget his failures.
It was his own fault that he'd wound up here, friendless, homeless, and soon to be cashless. That just made it worse.
He sighed, and looked up across the bar. It was pretty packed here today; things weren’t going too well in the city. Not that they ever did, here, but today was worse than usual.
He caught a few dirty glances from the tavern-goers. That was only to be expected; handerfles weren’t exactly the most popular folk. At least none of them had tried to attack him yet. That didn’t happen often, thankfully, but when it did it never ended well.
His eyes fell on a couple in one of the corners. They were deep in discussion over something. He was too far away to hear what they were saying, but something about the woman had caught his attention. He frowned, trying to think just what it was that she reminded him of.
Suddenly, a force crashed into his mind. He gasped, sliding off his chair onto the floor. The room spun as something rummaged through his mind, searching for something…
And then it was over. He stood back up, drained. What had that been?

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought chuckled. "Nothing fits together. The voices sing different harmonies; everyone wants something different, intents grate against one another. As a Shard, I would be able to pick out each one, sense their desires, their motivations. But now it all comes at once. Wrapped in an uncomfortable feeling."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

3 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Sam stared into his drink. It wasn't alcoholic; even a half-handerfle didn't react too good to something like that.
He wished that he could drink something that would make him forget, as he had heard alcohol did. Forget his mistakes. Forget his failures.
It was his own fault that he'd wound up here, friendless, homeless, and soon to be cashless. That just made it worse.
He sighed, and looked up across the bar. It was pretty packed here today; things weren’t going too well in the city. Not that they ever did, here, but today was worse than usual.
He caught a few dirty glances from the tavern-goers. That was only to be expected; handerfles weren’t exactly the most popular folk. At least none of them had tried to attack him yet. That didn’t happen often, thankfully, but when it did it never ended well.
His eyes fell on a couple in one of the corners. They were deep in discussion over something. He was too far away to hear what they were saying, but something about the woman had caught his attention. He frowned, trying to think just what it was that she reminded him of.
Suddenly, a force crashed into his mind. He gasped, sliding off his chair onto the floor. The room spun as something rummaged through his mind, searching for something…
And then it was over. He stood back up, drained. What had that been?

AJ looked over as a man tumbled to the ground. “Hey? Hey? You allright? Had one too many drinks?”

Edited March 4, 2019 by beantheboy12

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

3 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Sam stared into his drink. It wasn't alcoholic; even a half-handerfle didn't react too good to something like that.
He wished that he could drink something that would make him forget, as he had heard alcohol did. Forget his mistakes. Forget his failures.
It was his own fault that he'd wound up here, friendless, homeless, and soon to be cashless. That just made it worse.
He sighed, and looked up across the bar. It was pretty packed here today; things weren’t going too well in the city. Not that they ever did, here, but today was worse than usual.
He caught a few dirty glances from the tavern-goers. That was only to be expected; handerfles weren’t exactly the most popular folk. At least none of them had tried to attack him yet. That didn’t happen often, thankfully, but when it did it never ended well.
His eyes fell on a couple in one of the corners. They were deep in discussion over something. He was too far away to hear what they were saying, but something about the woman had caught his attention. He frowned, trying to think just what it was that she reminded him of.
Suddenly, a force crashed into his mind. He gasped, sliding off his chair onto the floor. The room spun as something rummaged through his mind, searching for something…
And then it was over. He stood back up, drained. What had that been?

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YASS! Handerfles! TLT!

 

[beantheboy12 he/him]

2 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said:

Thought chuckled. "Nothing fits together. The voices sing different harmonies; everyone wants something different, intents grate against one another. As a Shard, I would be able to pick out each one, sense their desires, their motivations. But now it all comes at once. Wrapped in an uncomfortable feeling."

“Ah, probably just the void of your investiture. We need to get you investiture other than those medallions.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Sam shook his head. "I... can't drink. It was something else. When I looked at your companion..."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"I agree." 

Edit: Ninjaed... 

Edited March 4, 2019 by Shard of Thought

[beantheboy12 he/him]

1 minute ago, xinoehp512 said:

Sam shook his head. "I... can't drink. It was something else. When I looked at your companion..."

“What? She too pretty for you?” AJ asked with a smirk.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought blushed, but cocked her head in consideration of the newcomer.

[beantheboy12 he/him]

AJ looked at him. “But seriously, what happened?”

@xinoehp512

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Sam let out an amused hiss. "I'm sure you find her pleasing enough, but I hope you realize why my tastes would not be the same." His face turned serious. "No, it was something else. Something was looking for your companion. Something powerful."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought paled slightly.

[beantheboy12 he/him]

AJ frowned. “I thought I was the one of us that was being chased.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Sam shook his head. "Whatever deeds you have done, this power does not seek you for them. Something you should be glad indeed for, as I know of only one man who could search my soul in such a manner."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"If you're speaking of Calamity, then I wouldn't fear. He already took what he wanted from me."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Sam shook his head again. "No. Not Calamity."

He leaned in closer and looked around furtively. "Have you ever heard the name Tom Joebob?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

Sam shook his head again. "No. Not Calamity."

He leaned in closer and looked around furtively. "Have you ever heard the name Tom Joebob?"

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 YASS!

Thought frowned. "I'm afraid not. I'm not exactly from here."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

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Tom what?

AJ leaned back curious 

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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Tom Joebob is the one who creates all the weird creatures you see in TLT. He's a mad scientist.