Sorana

I don't really care about how many posts I have. I'm here because of you guys (and girls). You're great, all of you!!!

I have a question regarding PCs and NPCs. I mean I know the difference, but I might need an NPC, who I would prefer to not be controlled by somebody else. Is it better to set her as a full character, who I rarely use?

You okay? If you’re finding this stressful we could always reschedule. Althea looked to Devaan walk towards the kitchen and stood up herself. She hesitated for a second, then threw her arms around Max and pulled herself close. I'm sorry. No need to reschedule. I just had a hard day, that's all. She whispered. I indirectly killed a child, because I was stupid, I could have saved him, if I'd taken some time and looked at the facts, but I felt rushed and I hurried, and I forgot something. And then the whole thing with our army. And then there's my former self who jumped into the mix and I'm disgusted by the way I was, what I thought of people. With a sigh she leaned her head against his chest. Just hold me for a second, and then we should stop having a conversation our guest can't follow? @I think I am here.

Mike continued to stare at his hands, looking at his fingers, then he joined the others. "Do you have a plan? We should need one, I think."

Amara hastily followed him through the crowd. People were bumping into her, jostling her from left to right. One stumbled straight into her and she had a hard time to keep her balance, when her pinnate swayed a bit. She'd never seen so many people at the same place. So many were carrying some kind of illness, from a hurting tooth, to something serious like an inflamation. Groaning she pressed a hand against her head. She'd made it a habit to look everybody over, so that she could do something before it got bad, but right now she tried to shut it out, to not look at everybody closely. Stumbling behind Jürgen she was glad that he pushed some of the crowd away, offered her a possibility to move more easily. @Steel Inquisitive @Chasmfiend#1

"I can do it." Marianne smiled friendly. Maybe the old lady would be more comfortable with a woman.

Relieved Althea smiled at Max. Thanks. You're the best. She answered and then listened to the conversation. Max was enjoying himself and that made her happy. She loved it when he was joking, when he relaxed. "I didn't feel talented at all." She remarked a bit too late, but continued to smile, relaxing slowly. "I only need someone to cut some onions and tomatoes. And I don't want to end up alone in the kitchen, so maybe just keep me company?" She answered and only then realized the other part of what Max had told. Lost a child? She closed her eyes for a moment, remembered that bloody heap in Shadesmar. Her smile froze and she stared at the table, pushed the memory away. It left her alone, but slowly, leaving her feeling sick. @I think I am here. @Nohadon

Althea nodded. "Yes, we introduced each other. But thanks." She thought about what they had in their fringe for a moment and then proposed. "I could cook something. A bit improvised and nothing complicated, I wanted to go to the supermarket, but work called. Would you two mind to help?" Devaan had offered, so hopefully he wouldn't mind her asking. She paused when she remembered something else and reached out for Max. Did you per chance clean the bathroom upstairs? I left it in a mess and - let's not show him that room please? There's blood everywhere. He could use the guest's toilet down here? @Nohadon @I think I am here.

Althea opened their door and stepped inside. She heard voices, but for a moment she simply closed the door and leaned against it, closed her eyes. The day had been hard, to say the least. Taking a few minutes to calm down, she then opened her eyes again and took off her shoes, before walking over to greet Max and Devaan. A soft smile touched her lips when she saw Max, and she longed to simply go over, sit down on his lap, rest her head on his shoulder and stay in his arms for the rest of the evening, but instead she simply touched his shoulder in greeting, carefully hiding the rest of her emotions. "Welcome." She greeted Devaan warmly with a friendly, but somehow distached smile. She still wasn't sure how to behave around him, what he expected, what Max expected, and so she kept her mask, coloured it friendly and hoped she wasn't too far off. "Did you think about what you want to eat?" @I think I am here. @Nohadon

Althea nodded curtly at Lusk and then stepped aside. The conversation between Lusk and the Jackal was obviously finished, and not to the Jackal's satisfaction. Well, it couldn't be helped right now. She suppressed a sigh and then sent a message to Zokora. Now that Wes wasn't alone anymore, she would step aside. Lusk was more than able to represent them here, and it was his job. She had probably already overstepped some boundaries, when adressing those assembled here, but she had to admit she had a hard time to care right now. Still it wouldn't hurt to have her assistant here to observe and to listen. Turning around she left the building and made sure to keep her steps firm and selfconfident.

Amara nodded. "I'm fine. Just didn't expect this." She hesitated. "Maybe hurry to the census to get out of the open?" @Chasmfiend#1 @Steel Inquisitive @Vargo Seldon

@Darth Sir Woodrack Groot

Mike nodded. Strong, he needed to be strong. Bella had asked after him, when she woke up earlier. He could be strong, he could be loyal to her? Hesitating he stared at his hands, waited to see what the others would decide.

Amara jumped in surprise when something flew at them, only to realize, there had been no danger at all. While she tried to grasp, that he had just snatched an arrow out of the air, a second one flew at Mutig and got stick in his fur. "Are you hurt?" She asked and stared at the arrow, to see if he was bleeding. Only then did she realize, that maybe she was a possible target as well and looked around, tried to find the one shooting the arrows. All around her people glowed softly, that man over tvere, she would need to find him, she could help him. But he was gone before she could see his face. @Chasmfiend#1 @Steel Inquisitive @Vargo Seldon

*hugs* I agree with Silva. As long as you take a look at your actions, and question what you do, you have control over what ideas you really execute, and what stays in your imagination.

"What kind of job?" Mike asked and then looked at the sheets of paper Bella was holding in her hands. He paled slightly. GB hideouts, the Canton. Taking a swig from his bottle he covered his face, tried hard to sort his thoughts. What should he do? Tell Bella that he wasn't sure if he could do it? He had sworn an oath to her, to follow her, but it wasn't the only oath. Stepping back he, to give others a chance to look at the sheets he felt sick when a part of his stomach changed, his left arm, his foot, his ear. With a groan he pushed them all back, fox and squid and all the others, pressed a hand against his forehead. Stupid changes, stupid, stupid changes.

@Steel Inquisitive @Chasmfiend#1

Take your time! I can only check on mobile now and then, but I will! It's alright. I realized I end up with a different situation than many others most of the time.

Althea nodded. Lusk's words were more direct than those she would have chosen, but that didn't mean they were wrong. "It's not us throwing you in prison. It's the government. And we don't control that one." She smiled coldly at him. "Which you should know. So the question is more, what do you really want." Stepping back she nodded at Lusk. "You are the representing us, not me. It is fitting that you take over. I will address the other representatives though, afterwards they are yours as well." Looking at the Jackal she added. "He has the same authority than me to strike a bargain, even more so given the place and the time. So don't worry about that." @Darth Sir Woodrack Groot @I think I am here. ========================= Althea straightened her cloths, nade sure her hair was falling smoothly over her shoulders. She walked back to the main chamber, looked at those attending this meeting. Lighter greys mixed with darker greys, their faces looked like taken from a black and white painting. She knew it was her sunglases, her world usually looked grey and not colourful, but here, right now, she felt like it would have been easier without them. She took a deep breath and stepped forward, into the open space. She vividly remembered how it had felt to be about ten years younger, to be her powerhungry self again, proud with almost no line she would cross. Lusk had brought her back, if only for a few minutes and she made sure to keep her face impassive, when she looked around and up at those attending the meeting. She had come a long way since then, taking steps into a direction she'd never expected. "I suspect most of you know who I am, but still. My name is Althea Tenira and I am the Righthand of the Ghostbloods, acting leader as long as our leader is absent." She started, careful to keep her voice even, her face betraying nothing of what she felt right now. Emotions were dangerous, they were always used against you. "I am here, because of the current situation. The army that attacked the church was ours, as are the those you currently hold prisoner." Another breath, give them time to think about your words. "I can't answer the question how the army ended up under command of the Waiter, although I would like to stress, that he is no member of our organization." "Regarding your prisoners. I will gladly order them to cooperate with you. It is almost as important for us to find out what happened than it is for you. In general we will cooperate with you in that matter." Another breath, stay in control. "Apart from that, if you have any questions, I will answer them, as long as I am able to keep my oaths. Otherwise, Lusk will stay here until that matter is solved, you can always direct your questions at him." @Blessing of Potency @kenod @everybody else

Lizanne nodded. A physicist, whatever that was. It sounded threatening, so she nodded a second time. Maybe it was some kind of code? Pondering she looked the woman over a second time. "I'm Lizanne." She told her, as she didn't think she had been when she had introduced herself. After a short pause she added, mostly because that was what you did. "Nice to meet you."

================= "I guess you will take over? I'm only here as Zokora told me the Underling was on his own." She looked at Lusk for a moment, tried to guess what he was thinking. "It's a mess." She added quietly. "The least we did was loose control of our army, plus everything else that gets uncovered. The responsibility for this lies with us, one way or the other. A whole army, Lusk. Do you need some support?" Max told her Devaan was home and she silently replied. I invited him over for dinner. Before I learned of this mess. I'll try to come as soon as possible. @I think I am here.

=============== Althea nodded at Lusk, greeted him shortly. "Are you informed what's going on?" She asked and then looked at the Jackal. "You know that I can't guarantee this." She said neutrally. "I appreciate your offer, but the decision what will to you is the governments, and while we can't dictate it's decision. If you were paid, you're a mercenary, so I would be willing to offer support, but no guarantee." @I think I am here. @Darth Sir Woodrack Groot

*takes Oathstone* Or until you change ranks again Hmm now what should I have you do for me...

I take it

"Lizanne. Nice to meet you, too." She hesitated for a moment, quickly grabbing something else to eat, not caring what it was. "Why are here, what do you contribute to the expedition?"