Gideon Ryder (Aug 23, 2011 11:58:39 PM)
Your life and limb, Excellency.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 23, 2011 11:59:27 PM)
*She curls her tail around a tree limb for added security, watching Gideon and Killadore talk*

Eugene Gibson (Aug 23, 2011 11:59:29 PM)
*He straightened up his voile, frowning at the loss of his jacket. His eyes on the slumbering sidhe.* He speaks the truth, Excellency.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 23, 2011 11:59:49 PM)
*She opened her eyes slowly. They were fully black, no whites to be seen anymore* There is little left for me to lose. You are here, speak.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 12:00:44 AM)
Nibbling on his lip.. remaining quiet. Not quite sure what was going on still.. he kept thinking that if the public libraries were like this, kids would so never go home.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:02:51 AM)
Duke Galan has sent an emissary to nose around the place, and your once-ally Count Rosetto is here as well. Supposedly each is here to inquire to your well-being. I'm sure you can divine the truth of the matter. I am interested to know how much of you is left that is worth saving, after your last attempt on our lives.

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:03:39 AM)
*The cap just watched in silence, trying to understand the thought process of Sidhe*

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:04:34 AM)
There is little left. They want answers. They seek power. I could have drawn from the fire. Could have fed myself. But now death is inevitable.

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:06:37 AM)
Is that what you wish, Excellency? To simply die and fade? I'd much rather save that which is left than just walk away.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:06:53 AM)
For all that you have done to your old court, for all that you have attempted to do to -us-, we have not killed you. What death is this that will claim you over our right to do so?

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:09:01 AM)
The secret I hold should not be spoken. Not to you. Not to your baron. Not to Marie-Elise. And especially not to Galan.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:10:41 AM)
Or else you'll.. you know... *She frowns* The kittie cats want a special drink - I think an old recipe of yours, or at least one with ingredients you know...

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:12:22 AM)
If you write it instead and we seal it, would that suffice, Excellency? Once written, it can be dispatched in the balefire.

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:12:25 AM)
So in the end you gon' fuck us, jus' like ya did ta ya own court. Man, you ain't worth da glamour it take ta keep dem lips flappin' no how*He shook his head and continued to mutter to himself*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:12:55 AM)
Speaking the secret will kill her..it's part of the curse here. *looking back to the Countess* So don't speak it. Can you tell me how to enter Spirit Hall instead?

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:13:25 AM)
No. Shared with anyone is death. Death for me, death for you. *She leaned forward, clarity pouring through the madness* DO NOT GO TO SPIRIT HALL!

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:13:50 AM)
You will unleash the greatest war the kithain have ever seen. *she collapsed back against the tree*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:14:16 AM)
Bad juju. *A sigh* We should just leave th'status quo, huh?

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:14:31 AM)
*takes a half-step back at that reaction, he hadn't expected it*

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 12:14:45 AM)
He shifted a little, green eyes glancing between them all.. not even half keeping up with what was going on, a deep frown on his face.

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:15:18 AM)
Ain't dat some shit*The amused look on his face said he didn't consider that so bad an idea*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:15:54 AM)
If someone doesn't go there and unravel this mess, war will come regardless. Too many are moving toward the same ends.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:16:39 AM)
Then you have work. Much work. I cannot leave this place.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:17:19 AM)
Then give what help you -can-.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:17:32 AM)
Prove that you still deserve the title they'll carve your headstone with.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:17:53 AM)
What help do you need here? I mean, your nightmares are very entertaining and everythin', but you might like some better dreams...

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:17:55 AM)
*He looked at Gideon, then back at Killadore.* How can we seal this passage then so you cannot be brought out, Excellency?

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:18:37 AM)
I can let you go in peace. You can let me die in peace. To seal? Destroy the mirrors. or tapestries if they went back to thier old way. You will no longer have access to this realm and neither will anyone else.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:18:41 AM)
weave new ones

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:20:38 AM)
*she shakes her head* How can you want to die? How can we just -let- you die? How does that help?

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:22:06 AM)
No one knows what happens when you are lost in the dream. I might live. I might die. I might fade. I miight return to arcadia.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:22:43 AM)
Your madness is poisoning the hold, Countess. To leave you lingering here endangers others.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:22:56 AM)
But... *She looks over at the two Gwydion, biting on her lower lip*

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:22:57 AM)
I hope one a my Kith makes a meal out ya ass, wherever ya end up.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:24:12 AM)
Well, then you have a choice. Kill me now, while you still can, or run.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 12:24:45 AM)
He looked down, brow still furrowed, not really understanding.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:25:35 AM)
We've cleaned up the pathway here, for the time being. Run from what, Excellency?

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:26:07 AM)
this madness will spread, and Galan will come and there will be war. and that war will rnd this city and this hold.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:26:14 AM)
Do you want us t'kill you? That totally makes sense with all th'work you did t'stay alive in Narnia...

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:27:03 AM)
I be glad ta finish ya off, even if it is what ya want. Gon' have us a war either way, huh? May as well get ta enjoy myself fo' it get here.

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:27:05 AM)
*He took a deep breath and let it out, watching her.* I fear he will come regardless, Excellency. Rosetto means to bring you to justice, even if it kills you to do so. My guess is his career hinges on this.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:27:36 AM)
(Landry, not Rosetto)

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:27:46 AM)
(yes, that one! *fixes!*)

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:28:10 AM)
( ;-) )Count Landry *a thin chuckle* has his own problems. I am sure he is a pawn in this

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:28:28 AM)
Then you have it in your power to do one Right, before you vanish, Countess. Explain to Counts Rosetto and Landry, that this is your choice. Buy us time against Galan's greed.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:29:40 AM)
then you will have to bring them here. I will try not to dream in the meanwhile. But I am hungry.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:30:57 AM)
You need a cookie? *She fishes through her things, looking for a piece of dross*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:31:00 AM)
((Is there time to bring them now or do you want to do so another day?))

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:31:59 AM)
(I can, but I can not go past 1am - that is an hour and 1/2)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:32:14 AM)
*putting a hand on Emma's as she searches her bag* Feeding her is likely as unwise as feeding the creature upstairs would have been. *softly to the pooka*

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:32:17 AM)
Never gon' get me no elf meat*Imani turned and started back the way they'd come. No food to be had meant the cap was done here for the time being*(Night folks!)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:32:26 AM)
((Night Imani))

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:32:28 AM)
(nini)

Imani Shields (Aug 24, 2011 12:32:49 AM)
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Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:34:02 AM)
*She frowns* But... she can leave here any time she wishes, and she's obviously doing so well...

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:37:21 AM)
Go and get them, Aleron. You're more verbose than I to persuade them to come. I'll stay here with her in the mean time.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:37:58 AM)
*They were within a short trod hop away. The trod being on the second floor of heart of fire. beata would open it for whoever went*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:40:03 AM)
*Then Aleron will go and get the Counts!*

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:40:55 AM)
(everyone ok with the dramatic 'time passes, Aleron gets important people, we drink beer to pass the time, and we all regroup' whoosh?)

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:41:06 AM)
(aok here!

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:42:29 AM)
((sure thing))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:42:42 AM)
((Woot!))

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:43:11 AM)
*and... counts arrived!*

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:44:12 AM)
*Landry was quiet looking, Gwydion, well kept, handsome and serious. Rosetto was eiluned, perky and upbeat, with a vaguely goth style fashion. Both were subdued while ebtering, Rosetto's eyes widened* Esmenia, what has become of you?

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:44:27 AM)
*returns with said Counts, has cautioned them on what they will see at least*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:45:00 AM)
*Emma hangs back, given the sheer aount of sidhe going on right now...*

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:45:47 AM)
I am dying. *she said quietly* And this is just.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 12:46:57 AM)
He hangs with Emma, simply watching the proceedings quietly.

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:46:59 AM)
*He bowed to the Counts as they arrived, moving to let them talk to Killadore.*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:47:35 AM)
*She rubs the back of her neck, shaking her head* This isn't... *A frown* This isn't -fair-.

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:48:18 AM)
Can she be saved? *Rosetto asked of those present, while Landry went to speak with Killadore*

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 12:50:34 AM)
*He pursed his lips, watching Landry carefully as he shook his head to Rosetto subtly.*

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:51:44 AM)
*Landry drifted down after an extended conversation* We have a problem.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:51:47 AM)
*answers Rosetto quietly* Her nightmares create dangers in the hold above. And her madness endangers even more kithain, she tells us it is spreading. Her secret will kill her if she speaks it, as will her departure from this realm. If you have an idea, we're all listening. *turning his attention to Landry*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:51:51 AM)
This isn't -fair-. *She makes a frustrated noise*

Esmenia Killadore (Aug 24, 2011 12:51:53 AM)
(This user is now known as Stefan Landry)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:52:04 AM)
We have severall, Excellency.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:53:18 AM)
Galan is driven. Killadore is guilty of what he accuses her of, and yet confesses it. Something I did not expect.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:53:50 AM)
She wants to die. We can grant that, which would cleanse your hold. But then Galan will seek retribution - openly or underhandedly.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 12:54:51 AM)
His brow deeply furrowed.. he agreed with Emma.. this wasn't fair.. or right.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:55:03 AM)
*nods lightly* Retribution, even if it is your own hand which deals her deathblow, in pursuit of Duke Galan's justice?

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:55:27 AM)
Especially if it is my hand.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:55:37 AM)
it just depends on where his strike is aimed

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:55:54 AM)
How is killing her justice? *She frowns* Does it bring back what was lost? Does it strengthen th'dreaming?

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:56:07 AM)
Her bedlam is incurable.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:56:37 AM)
It is in its deepest stages. Soon she will start to endlessly dream and spawn all manner of dark chimera until she is consumed by the dreaming in a cataclysm

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:57:22 AM)
But... *She frowns* But sidhe don't.... they... you know?

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:57:32 AM)
No, Emma. We don't.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 12:57:55 AM)
This isn't -fair-.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 12:58:14 AM)
*looking to the pooka* But it is so.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:58:38 AM)
To kill her now gives her some hope of returning to arcadia, however slim. To let her suffer she may lose any chance she has.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 12:58:46 AM)
Will continued to gnaw his lip.. completely out of his depth. His green eyes turned to the countess in her tree again.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 12:59:48 AM)
*she looked peaceful, as if asleep.*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:00:16 AM)
*Her ears droop* But... *She looks from the men over to Killadore*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:01:07 AM)
Emma, she's gone mad. There is something inside her that does -not- wish the rest of the world to go down in flames with her. She would have us honor that choice.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:02:24 AM)
A bit of a twitch at the conversation.. he looked around the grove wishing he could just walk away, but.. he felt utterly lost at the moment.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:02:44 AM)
She's sick.... not... I m-mean, she did some things, but she's.... *She folds her arms around her torso, looking upset but struggling to string together a coherant argument*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:04:01 AM)
Have you ever seen bedlam progress? *Rosetto asked in a calm tone*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:04:13 AM)
*She shakes her head*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:04:28 AM)
*leans down and kisses the top of Emma's head, looking to the other sidhe present* I'll need a sharp blade. *quietly*

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:04:51 AM)
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William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:04:53 AM)
"I believe Emma is trying to say she is not evil. ...." Quietly.

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:05:19 AM)
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Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:05:24 AM)
(wb!)

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:05:28 AM)
(ty)

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:05:54 AM)
*She hides her face in her hands*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:05:55 AM)
She isn't truely evil. But with bedlam, there is a point of no return. And she has gone past that.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:06:22 AM)
We are not tied to mortal flesh. Her death is her only hope of life, before bedlam destroys her soul.

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:06:39 AM)
The kinian took a step closer to Emma, and put one hand on the pooka's shoulder for a soft squeeze..

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:06:44 AM)
*Rosetto offered gideon a very sharp, thin longsword*

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:07:15 AM)
There is a chance she can return. Or she'll go Home. *He said, eyes darkening at the sight of the sword.*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:07:33 AM)
*nods his thanks, swallowing lightly and keeping his silence before heading up the tree*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:10:49 AM)
*he could climb face to face with Killadore. She was still, but she murmured* I hope for your sake your aim is true. Otherwise this madness inside of me might not like it.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:11:20 AM)
*finding his voice by the time he reaches the top of the tree, he addresses the Countess* I have no wish to do this. I never did. I wish you swiftly home to Arcadia. *quietly*

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:11:32 AM)
*Bly balled his fists and kept them rigid as his posture, watching Gideon.*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:11:45 AM)
I never did, either.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:12:05 AM)
(kk, Gideon it is dex/melee dif 4 for a coup de grace. You need at least 3 succ for a clean kill)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:12:38 AM)
((Spending Willpower..more than one if it's possible. >_< He doesn't want her to suffer.))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:13:31 AM)
((3 sux))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:13:54 AM)
*raises the blade in both hands and aims true*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:14:11 AM)
No, don't..... *She murmurs* Please, please don't...

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:14:50 AM)
Emma got a hug about then.. since she seemed to need one.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:15:00 AM)
*buries the borrowed sword in her heart to stop it cleanly*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:15:15 AM)
(only one is possible.) *He drove the sword through her chest, through her heart and straight up. She gave a slight gasp and then slumped. Blood ran from her wound, down her body and down the tree, and as it dropped to the ground, small yellow flowers started to grow. The fog slowly faded as her body faded*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:15:55 AM)
*She hides her face against William, her shoulders shaking*

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:16:04 AM)
*He bowed his head and said a silent prayer to the Dreaming to send her home to Arcadia.*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:17:18 AM)
It is done *Landry spoke in grave tones* I will convey this to Galan and take responsibility. But I warn you to take care. the Cypress guard should not exist and yet it stalks your streets. *it was all he said, he gave a slight nod to indicate that he was leaving*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:17:49 AM)
*he draws the blade free once he's sure she's passed beyond feeling the pain of it's removal* Count Landry.. I need to speak with you, if I may.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:18:12 AM)
quickly. Time draws dear.

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:18:44 AM)
*Her body faded, carrying into the dreaming. A fresh smell was carried on the breeze, of magnolia and honeysuckle*

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:19:02 AM)
He whispers to her.. "Can we get out of here now?"

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:19:04 AM)
*cleans the blade before returning it to Rosetto, hands clenched as he makes his way to Landry to speak quietly*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:20:30 AM)
*She bobs her head* I'm so.... I'm so glad that's how you'll get t'know us. *She pulls away, dragging the back of her hand across her nose. Her tone is defeated*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:20:49 AM)
*As the fog cleared completely, a set of shining white stairs led into the heart of the tree, upwards to the freehold*

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:21:53 AM)
Another squeeze and a whisper.

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:22:36 AM)
*He took another breath and let it go, taking another look around.* Life anew. One can only hope. *He murmered and waved for Emmaline and Will to start heading back.*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:23:02 AM)
*She bobs her head, and takes William by the hand... tugging him gently towards the stairs*

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:23:51 AM)
She hardly needed to tug, following her. Hoping things would get less insane within the next few hours.

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:25:13 AM)
*She swallows, trying to shake her mood off* You wanna go get some ice cream? I bet midnight ice cream is better than regular ice cream....

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:25:25 AM)
*he passed Gideon something small, nodded and slipped out*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:25:56 AM)
(kk, I will be on for a little bit yet, but this is pretty much wrapped up. Are there any questions/comments/concerns for tonight?)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:26:26 AM)
((Thank you for the scene!))

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:26:29 AM)
(I'm good. ^.^ Only IC confusion.)

Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:27:05 AM)
(Thanks for the scene, Jamie. The tapestries reflect the spring now, right?)

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:27:29 AM)
(I will try to write up a recap tomorrow and get it posted IC) (yes, the taprestries now reflect spring and very quickly move to summer, reflecting a vibrant, chimerical version of the current season)

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:28:39 AM)
*Rosetto longered, picking some of the flowers and taking them with him before murmuring some soft words and bidding them a sad farewell*

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:28:59 AM)
((Can I PM pester you about something else?))

William Warin (Aug 24, 2011 1:29:21 AM)
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Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:29:32 AM)
*remains where he stands for a bit, away from the others before following them up to the hold*

Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:29:54 AM)
(yes, you may)

Emmaline Dupre (Aug 24, 2011 1:29:58 AM)
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Stefan Landry (Aug 24, 2011 1:31:07 AM)
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Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:31:45 AM)
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Eugene Gibson (Aug 24, 2011 1:31:45 AM)
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