Sep 18, 2019 12:22 pm
Iko looks genuinely alarmed, not a comforting feature on his usually serene face. "What's happening, Wei? Is someone speaking to you through the ring?"
Chapter 2: Birdsong in Hollow Valley
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Sep 18, 2019 5:10 pm
By now this spectacle has stolen Feng's attention from her nearly finished food. It's never a good thing when Iko loses his composure, especially now that she notices Wei has excused himself to examine a strange ring. "Wei, what did you do?"
Sep 19, 2019 9:50 pm
With an almost child like expression Wei shakes his head. "Nothing...much."
Taking the ring off of his finger, Wei hands it over to Iko. "Here you can talk to the spirits"
Taking the ring off of his finger, Wei hands it over to Iko. "Here you can talk to the spirits"
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Sep 20, 2019 12:13 am
"No one should be speaking with the spirits." He says, attempting to simply take the ring without putting it on.
Sep 20, 2019 12:32 am
Iko finds his hand empty. Bewildered, both men find the ring back on Wei's finger.
The voices echo in Wei's head, "We told you, you must put the ring on his finger. But don't do it, we don't like The Downtrodden! And we don't like your other friend, either. She's got her own angry spirit. No, we like you. If you promise to keep us, we'll tell you a valuable secret right now."
The voices echo in Wei's head, "We told you, you must put the ring on his finger. But don't do it, we don't like The Downtrodden! And we don't like your other friend, either. She's got her own angry spirit. No, we like you. If you promise to keep us, we'll tell you a valuable secret right now."
Sep 20, 2019 4:44 pm
"Wei, you have to be more specific." At this point Feng has gotten on her feet to see what all the fuss is about, quite curious at this talk of spirits.
Sep 20, 2019 5:24 pm
Wei slowly relaxes as he hears the plea from the spirit. Motioning for Iko to wait, Wei tries to communicate with the spirit. *Okay, if your secret is worth it, I'll keep you.*
Sep 20, 2019 6:36 pm
"Someone in this room has a hidden past that intertwines with yours, son of Zhang." the spirits chortle.
"Hmmm...someone's about to knock on your door. Two someones! One of them is known to you. The other knows the disciple of the Mountain."
At that, the spirits fall silent, and there is indeed a knock at the door.
"Hmmm...someone's about to knock on your door. Two someones! One of them is known to you. The other knows the disciple of the Mountain."
At that, the spirits fall silent, and there is indeed a knock at the door.
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Sep 21, 2019 7:29 am
Wu Meng was distracted on the other side of the room, checking on Mei's well-being, but came closer again on hearing all this talk about Wei's ring and spirits.
Sep 22, 2019 6:24 am
Mimi:
How do you feel being in the city - this city, in particular? How is Orengi coping? The botanist, Sikeo, said something in passing to you when you signed the members' log downstairs...something odd about foraging for fungus in the woods. But that's not what you came for. Another scrap of news seems more relevant to your mission: it seems the possessed woman you've come to seek out is here, and has been contracted to hunt down a killer beast. You know of Jimseung, of course - the trapper who captures exotic creatures and sells them on the black market. Taking that despicable man down would be a happy bonus!
Kalam:
How many years has it been since you last saw Wu Meng, when you faced him on Guangming Peak? What went through your mind when you heard about the murderous treachery that later occurred there? How about when Shifu Qian sent you here? How do you feel now, knowing that Wu Meng is behind this door?
How do you feel being in the city - this city, in particular? How is Orengi coping? The botanist, Sikeo, said something in passing to you when you signed the members' log downstairs...something odd about foraging for fungus in the woods. But that's not what you came for. Another scrap of news seems more relevant to your mission: it seems the possessed woman you've come to seek out is here, and has been contracted to hunt down a killer beast. You know of Jimseung, of course - the trapper who captures exotic creatures and sells them on the black market. Taking that despicable man down would be a happy bonus!
Kalam:
How many years has it been since you last saw Wu Meng, when you faced him on Guangming Peak? What went through your mind when you heard about the murderous treachery that later occurred there? How about when Shifu Qian sent you here? How do you feel now, knowing that Wu Meng is behind this door?
Sep 22, 2019 8:13 am
When Mimi first came to the city, the sights, sounds, and general busyness surprised her and made her anxious, especially Orengi. She spent her time in the borders first, to study the ways of the people. It was during this time that she met with Zhang Wei. After that, she grew more accustomed with wandering in the city, being careful of possible thieves, con man, or perverts that might approach her. She and Orengi stick close to each other all the while, with Mimi reassuring Orengi while he keeps an eye out for her surroundings.
In general, she learns to be wary of the people and their vices in the city after spending weeks in the new country.
In general, she learns to be wary of the people and their vices in the city after spending weeks in the new country.
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Sep 23, 2019 12:50 pm
It's been five years since our match. I went back into training after.
I felt it was a betrayal of everything we were taught and that the culprit needed to be stopped but Shifu Qian's instructions were to meet Wu Meng and to be sure he and what he carried were kept safe.
I wasn't surprised that Shifu Qian sent me, given the history, but I was surprised that he sent me to be a protector and not to seek justice.
I feel like seeing a lost brother again after so long, awkward but happy. Though he doesn't really show it in his face.
I felt it was a betrayal of everything we were taught and that the culprit needed to be stopped but Shifu Qian's instructions were to meet Wu Meng and to be sure he and what he carried were kept safe.
I wasn't surprised that Shifu Qian sent me, given the history, but I was surprised that he sent me to be a protector and not to seek justice.
I feel like seeing a lost brother again after so long, awkward but happy. Though he doesn't really show it in his face.
Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
"Who might be looking for us?" Meng wondered. As the others were wrapped up over the matter of the ring, the monk reached for the door and opened it.
Kalam Makhir! Disciple of the Sky! Wu Meng's face displayed both genuine surprise and pleasure at seeing a fellow disciple, albeit one following the precepts of another one of the Eight Masters. He grasped Kalam's hand and arm in a gesture of warm friendship. "What brings you here?" Noticing the warrior woman beside him, "Forgive me, greetings to my lady. Please, both of you, come in."
Kalam Makhir! Disciple of the Sky! Wu Meng's face displayed both genuine surprise and pleasure at seeing a fellow disciple, albeit one following the precepts of another one of the Eight Masters. He grasped Kalam's hand and arm in a gesture of warm friendship. "What brings you here?" Noticing the warrior woman beside him, "Forgive me, greetings to my lady. Please, both of you, come in."
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Sep 23, 2019 2:42 pm
Curiosity gets the better of Wei as he listens to the spirit. Who's past is intertwined with mine?
As there is indeed a knock on the door, Wei turns to Iko and motions that he's okay. "I'm fine, the spirits say they can help with my situation. If it ever becomes problematic, I'll take the ring off and we can get rid of it."
As there is indeed a knock on the door, Wei turns to Iko and motions that he's okay. "I'm fine, the spirits say they can help with my situation. If it ever becomes problematic, I'll take the ring off and we can get rid of it."
Sep 23, 2019 2:44 pm
Iko looks to the door as it opens, then back to Wei. "This conversation is not over. If there is a problem, you tell me immediately." he warns.
Sep 23, 2019 4:49 pm
"Wu Meng, you are a hard man to find lately." There is a grin on Kalam's face. "It's good to see you brother." He returns the arm shake while bowing his head slightly. "It's been a number of years. Last I saw you was on Guangming Peak."
Kalam's face sombers "We've heard of what befell Shifu Gen. I am sorry brother." Kalam bows his head again, in respect for the fallen master.
Kalam's face sombers "We've heard of what befell Shifu Gen. I am sorry brother." Kalam bows his head again, in respect for the fallen master.
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Sep 23, 2019 6:56 pm
Mimi nonchalantly nodded in thanks to Wu Meng as she enters the room. She sheepishly looks around the place, pretending to not be paying attention to the patrons as she quickly scans their faces. A fox wanders in with her, walking against her legs.
OOC:
Should I make a roll? Are animals allowed in the Inn?Last edited September 23, 2019 7:58 pm
Sep 23, 2019 8:30 pm
The inn caters to the Explorer's Guild, and so is accustomed to animal companions and other wild types. The Guildmaster himself normally keeps a couple of mastiffs in his suite, but they are not here at the moment.
Mimi and Wei recognize each other.
Mimi and Wei recognize each other.
Sep 24, 2019 2:31 am
A look of pain and sadness crossed the monk's usual serene countenance. "I am the last disciple of the mountain." He said poignantly. "I seek to uncover the truth behind the betrayal." Realising that his self-reflective tone made him an inconsiderate host, his mood recovered outwardly. "But come, sit down, tell me why you're here, more so, why you've left your sanctuary. To look for me?"
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