"Men Who Fight Like Knights" | Kashi, Jade, Guiscard, Sanctified
In the Forests of the Three Corners, Night of Game 3
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019
Back at camp, the three worms lie wrapped around a spit over a fire. The camp is alarmed at the story, but soon relaxes when everything appears to be okay. Guiscard goes to report the incident with Donindor. When Donindor leaves the tent, Guiscard gestures for Kashi and Jade to enter.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Steps inside, helping Kashi if she needs it. “What's going on?”
little song07/24/2019 Limps in and sits down something with an r. “He died. And Demitri.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “He leans against a wood table, with paper and a quill pen. I should say first that I am relieved you two were not more seriously hurt.” “I was angry when I heard you left, along with Dr. Beakerson. But you had good intentions, we are in need of supplies.”
little song07/24/2019 “Sorry.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Smiles a little. “I'm pretty glad I'm not dead, too.” “And...yes, I had fish, but I must've dropped it.”
little song07/24/2019 “I thought we were a big enough group. It’s my fault. If I hadn’t panicked we would have been alright.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Panicked?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “It's not your fault. Could've happened to any of us.”
little song07/24/2019 “They were the same people that attacked me before. I don’t know. I just got scared and started running. I left the others. It’s my fault.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Silent nod. “Tell me more about them, your assailants. Both of you.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 About to argue that it wasn't Kashi's fault, but decides that now isn't the time. “Right. Well, they were very skilled fighters. I wouldn't have been able to fight them on my own. It was a close fight even with all of us.”
little song07/24/2019 “They were... they called me a heathen. One was from Vachelous. Had the accent. Not the other.” “They called Guisucard a traitor and wanted to kill him.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Listening, making mental notes. Skilled fighter; Vachelous; called you a heathen? Me?...A traitor? Really?
little song07/24/2019 “There are more too.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “How many more?”
little song07/24/2019 “They called Jade a heathen too.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Smiles wryly. “First time that's ever happened to me.”
little song07/24/2019 “Me too.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Remembers the attack on their camp during their journey to Three Corners, and...the pirate who said he killed Nichole.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Any idea who they were, Guiscard?”
little song07/24/2019 “There were 8 the first time I saw them. But there could be more.” “I think their leader is named Dimitri.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Did you see him? This Dimitri. Was he a tall man, bald, vicious scar on his right face?”
little song07/24/2019 “I saw that guy. Yes. Before we met up again.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Glances at K and then back to G, but doesn't say anything.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Turns around, leaning against the table. He now looks very concerned. To himself. “Three men, two whom I met at Middlemarch, then a third, all three following us all the way here...why?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Sits down and props her feet up on another chair, waiting until he'd thought things through.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Turns slowly back.
little song07/24/2019 “Watching…” “They are watching you specifically Guiscard.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Whoever these briggands are…” Stares at the sky, trying to conceal his emotions. “Whatever their doing, they are the men who I fought the night Nichole died.” “That is my theory...every group showed the same tactics: Ambush, but done with professional swordmanship. Common thugs don't fight so well.”
little song07/24/2019 “Then assassins?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Frowns, thinking.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “I don't care what they are, I care about their objective. What is it they would want with me? They call me traitor and you heathen...it--” A look of realization. “No! No I refuse to believe that!” Bangs the table. “There is not enough evidence.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Are...you okay? What's wrong?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Leans in, more intense. “Is there any other details you remember, were they carrying anything that stood out, what type of weapons did they have, did they say anything else, anything, anything at all!?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Ah... trying to think One I killed was named Regus or something. Later, they called you a blasphemer…” “The one named Regus had a...gun-type apparatus?”
little song07/24/2019 “And they fought like the knights do. Not like the Akito or Deto.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Fought like knights” is the key phrase. His eyes glue to Kashi when she says this. Leans back again.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Well...?”
little song07/24/2019 “There are lots of knights. Every other kingdom seems to do that. But it is connected to you.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 A little concerned.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “It is a theory, but these men may very well be Vachelian knights, or...have some type of background that matches that. But they were not all from Vachelous, which, I can only think of one Order that would include that many ethnic groups, and be riddled with the attitude of outsiders being blasphemers.”
little song07/24/2019 “Your Order doesn’t like you?” Matching his stare.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “There has been...division in the Order for some time now. There has not been a time in our history when our brotherhood was more opposed. I do have some enemies, but I dared not think they would do anything this drastic, I still refuse to believe it.” Rubs his face and stares at the sky, his eyes pleading to be wrong.
little song07/24/2019 “Okay... still... we should maybe... take them out?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “I...don't exactly know what's going on but...it's going to be okay. We're all ready to fight them with you, if it comes to that. We've got your back.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Outburst of laughter. “Sorry, I am sorry...such a brave statement, so sure.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Shrugs.
little song07/24/2019 “Yep. And I’ve already taken two bullets.” “It’s fine though…”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “And you would take many, many more.”
little song07/24/2019 “You’re all stuck with me now.” “I can’t go back.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Wry smile.
little song07/24/2019 “This is better than that anyhow.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “And so it seems you will be stuck for a while yet, welcome back.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “So...why do you have enemies?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “I will only tell this much. Our leader is not a man of honor. But others have grown impatient in finding solutions to the Pale problem and think this man without honor will get the job done.”
little song07/24/2019 “Are you such a one?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Head sags. “I care not how it is done. Only I wish that those around me are not taken by Pale.”
little song07/24/2019 Stands and starts to leave.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Before you leave…”
little song07/24/2019 Waits leaning against a tent pole.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “I will not have anyone wandering from camp. Whatever we do now must be done as a unit. No one goes without I or Donindor's say so.”
little song07/24/2019 “Yes Guiscard-Sama.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Wonders what the word means, but says nothing.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Gets to her feet as well.
little song07/24/2019 Leaves to her own bed roll.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Jade, hold up.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Pauses. “Yep?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Shuffles, uncomfortable. “I apologise they called you heathen. But it begs the question from me. Do you believe?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Slight smile. “No need to apologize. ...Ah...believe in what?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Rubs hair. “E-Elyon! Creator the world, that sort of thing.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Well...I guess...I'm not sure anymore...I used to.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “What drove you away? Too many hypocrites? My country is atop of yours, so imagine we had something to do with that.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “No, nothing like that...It's actually more of a recent thing. See, well, my people are the ones who tell others about Elyon - in our culture we call him by a different name but he's the same, I believe. Anyway, my people taught me many things about him and about how we're supposed to act...we aren't supposed to get involved in the business of what everyone else is doing. We aren't supposed to fight unless directly provoked...things like that. Long story short, I got lost in a storm, landed here and then found out there was all this fighting happening. I wanted to jump in but...I wasn't allowed to. Finally, I decided it wasn't worth standing by and watching others just...die so....now I don't know what to believe about everything they taught me. “I figure I'm here and I'll do everything in my power to defend the people around me but outside of that I don't know what to believe."
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Rubs chin. “No one in my camp seems to know what they believe…”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 “...Maybe that's for a reason.” Shrugs slightly.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Ignores comment, thinking, “Make no mistake, there is an Elyon…” Looks down, as though examining himself. “A tradition does not override a truth.” Looks to the sky. “What I am trying to say is, whatever the case, I've come to believe you are each here to assist as His soldiers. If nothing, believe that He has reason for you.”
little song07/25/2019 Walks out of the tent and tiredly sits down by the fire.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Observes.
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Jade: Sighs. “...I don't know, Guiscard... I guess I hope so but how do I tell what's right and wrong? How do I know what I'm supposed to do?”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Guiscard, talking to Jade: Rubs chin again. “What is the moral obligation you feel? Help others correct?”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Jade: “I suppose so.”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 “I am not the foremost example of compassion, but I...I would tell you the evidence of your belief is in your actions. Let me divert and say how grateful I am for you protecting Mademoiselle Kashi. You showed courage, and I think Elyon believes in you, so if you want to be part of His quest, this journey we have been on, it would be time for you to begin trusting Him with your life.”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Doubtful. “Thank you...for your advice but...I can't even trust myself let alone someone I've never seen before. Why do you believe?”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Throws hand up. “I will not hear "I do not trust myself." I trusted you to carry out a stealth mission to destroy the Bloodhammer airship, you were faithful, when you had a chance to return home back in Middlemarch, instead you came, and brought my good Dr. Beakerson. You know what is right, do not deceive yourself. Be brave, and act on it! That is what I believe in, faithfulness, and Elyon is a God of faithfulness who admires courageous souls like yours. He has use for those who are willing to sacrifice.” Stares hard, then looks away. “Uhh! Sorry, I just cannot bear the scent of doubt.”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Looks down for a few seconds before looking up again. “You're a very loyal person. Perhaps too loyal, I don't know yet...Thank you for your words. Truly. They mean more to me than you can know...I'll be thinking about it.” Smiles with a tinge of sadness.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 “I would add...Mademoiselle...that belief in Elyon is not merely a matter of religion. To believe in Him is to accept that you have value beyond your most egregious flaws. “Ponder that will you? I-I can…” Rubs face. “I can answer if you have more questions.”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 “I will think about it. I'm too tired to think straight right now but maybe in the morning I'll have more questions.”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 “Very well.” Nods. Turns to his work.
Dark Matter07/25/2019 “Thank you for talking to me…” Turns and exits the tent.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 In his thoughts, I have two so-called "heathens" in my camp. Perhaps more...Thanks Elyon, for helping me see they are lost children...thanks, Nichole.
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Takes a deep breath once she's outside, troubled.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Looks to the campfire, I am not done tonight am I?
To be continued...
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Steps inside, helping Kashi if she needs it. “What's going on?”
little song07/24/2019 Limps in and sits down something with an r. “He died. And Demitri.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “He leans against a wood table, with paper and a quill pen. I should say first that I am relieved you two were not more seriously hurt.” “I was angry when I heard you left, along with Dr. Beakerson. But you had good intentions, we are in need of supplies.”
little song07/24/2019 “Sorry.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Smiles a little. “I'm pretty glad I'm not dead, too.” “And...yes, I had fish, but I must've dropped it.”
little song07/24/2019 “I thought we were a big enough group. It’s my fault. If I hadn’t panicked we would have been alright.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Panicked?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “It's not your fault. Could've happened to any of us.”
little song07/24/2019 “They were the same people that attacked me before. I don’t know. I just got scared and started running. I left the others. It’s my fault.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Silent nod. “Tell me more about them, your assailants. Both of you.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 About to argue that it wasn't Kashi's fault, but decides that now isn't the time. “Right. Well, they were very skilled fighters. I wouldn't have been able to fight them on my own. It was a close fight even with all of us.”
little song07/24/2019 “They were... they called me a heathen. One was from Vachelous. Had the accent. Not the other.” “They called Guisucard a traitor and wanted to kill him.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Listening, making mental notes. Skilled fighter; Vachelous; called you a heathen? Me?...A traitor? Really?
little song07/24/2019 “There are more too.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “How many more?”
little song07/24/2019 “They called Jade a heathen too.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Smiles wryly. “First time that's ever happened to me.”
little song07/24/2019 “Me too.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Remembers the attack on their camp during their journey to Three Corners, and...the pirate who said he killed Nichole.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Any idea who they were, Guiscard?”
little song07/24/2019 “There were 8 the first time I saw them. But there could be more.” “I think their leader is named Dimitri.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Did you see him? This Dimitri. Was he a tall man, bald, vicious scar on his right face?”
little song07/24/2019 “I saw that guy. Yes. Before we met up again.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Glances at K and then back to G, but doesn't say anything.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Turns around, leaning against the table. He now looks very concerned. To himself. “Three men, two whom I met at Middlemarch, then a third, all three following us all the way here...why?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Sits down and props her feet up on another chair, waiting until he'd thought things through.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Turns slowly back.
little song07/24/2019 “Watching…” “They are watching you specifically Guiscard.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Whoever these briggands are…” Stares at the sky, trying to conceal his emotions. “Whatever their doing, they are the men who I fought the night Nichole died.” “That is my theory...every group showed the same tactics: Ambush, but done with professional swordmanship. Common thugs don't fight so well.”
little song07/24/2019 “Then assassins?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Frowns, thinking.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “I don't care what they are, I care about their objective. What is it they would want with me? They call me traitor and you heathen...it--” A look of realization. “No! No I refuse to believe that!” Bangs the table. “There is not enough evidence.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Are...you okay? What's wrong?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Leans in, more intense. “Is there any other details you remember, were they carrying anything that stood out, what type of weapons did they have, did they say anything else, anything, anything at all!?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Ah... trying to think One I killed was named Regus or something. Later, they called you a blasphemer…” “The one named Regus had a...gun-type apparatus?”
little song07/24/2019 “And they fought like the knights do. Not like the Akito or Deto.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Fought like knights” is the key phrase. His eyes glue to Kashi when she says this. Leans back again.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Well...?”
little song07/24/2019 “There are lots of knights. Every other kingdom seems to do that. But it is connected to you.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 A little concerned.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “It is a theory, but these men may very well be Vachelian knights, or...have some type of background that matches that. But they were not all from Vachelous, which, I can only think of one Order that would include that many ethnic groups, and be riddled with the attitude of outsiders being blasphemers.”
little song07/24/2019 “Your Order doesn’t like you?” Matching his stare.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “There has been...division in the Order for some time now. There has not been a time in our history when our brotherhood was more opposed. I do have some enemies, but I dared not think they would do anything this drastic, I still refuse to believe it.” Rubs his face and stares at the sky, his eyes pleading to be wrong.
little song07/24/2019 “Okay... still... we should maybe... take them out?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “I...don't exactly know what's going on but...it's going to be okay. We're all ready to fight them with you, if it comes to that. We've got your back.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Outburst of laughter. “Sorry, I am sorry...such a brave statement, so sure.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Shrugs.
little song07/24/2019 “Yep. And I’ve already taken two bullets.” “It’s fine though…”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “And you would take many, many more.”
little song07/24/2019 “You’re all stuck with me now.” “I can’t go back.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Wry smile.
little song07/24/2019 “This is better than that anyhow.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “And so it seems you will be stuck for a while yet, welcome back.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “So...why do you have enemies?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “I will only tell this much. Our leader is not a man of honor. But others have grown impatient in finding solutions to the Pale problem and think this man without honor will get the job done.”
little song07/24/2019 “Are you such a one?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Head sags. “I care not how it is done. Only I wish that those around me are not taken by Pale.”
little song07/24/2019 Stands and starts to leave.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Before you leave…”
little song07/24/2019 Waits leaning against a tent pole.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “I will not have anyone wandering from camp. Whatever we do now must be done as a unit. No one goes without I or Donindor's say so.”
little song07/24/2019 “Yes Guiscard-Sama.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Wonders what the word means, but says nothing.
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Gets to her feet as well.
little song07/24/2019 Leaves to her own bed roll.
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “Jade, hold up.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Pauses. “Yep?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Shuffles, uncomfortable. “I apologise they called you heathen. But it begs the question from me. Do you believe?”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 Slight smile. “No need to apologize. ...Ah...believe in what?”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Rubs hair. “E-Elyon! Creator the world, that sort of thing.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “Well...I guess...I'm not sure anymore...I used to.”
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 “What drove you away? Too many hypocrites? My country is atop of yours, so imagine we had something to do with that.”
Dark Matter07/24/2019 “No, nothing like that...It's actually more of a recent thing. See, well, my people are the ones who tell others about Elyon - in our culture we call him by a different name but he's the same, I believe. Anyway, my people taught me many things about him and about how we're supposed to act...we aren't supposed to get involved in the business of what everyone else is doing. We aren't supposed to fight unless directly provoked...things like that. Long story short, I got lost in a storm, landed here and then found out there was all this fighting happening. I wanted to jump in but...I wasn't allowed to. Finally, I decided it wasn't worth standing by and watching others just...die so....now I don't know what to believe about everything they taught me. “I figure I'm here and I'll do everything in my power to defend the people around me but outside of that I don't know what to believe."
Yankee Samarai07/24/2019 Rubs chin. “No one in my camp seems to know what they believe…”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 “...Maybe that's for a reason.” Shrugs slightly.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Ignores comment, thinking, “Make no mistake, there is an Elyon…” Looks down, as though examining himself. “A tradition does not override a truth.” Looks to the sky. “What I am trying to say is, whatever the case, I've come to believe you are each here to assist as His soldiers. If nothing, believe that He has reason for you.”
little song07/25/2019 Walks out of the tent and tiredly sits down by the fire.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Observes.
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Jade: Sighs. “...I don't know, Guiscard... I guess I hope so but how do I tell what's right and wrong? How do I know what I'm supposed to do?”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Guiscard, talking to Jade: Rubs chin again. “What is the moral obligation you feel? Help others correct?”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Jade: “I suppose so.”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 “I am not the foremost example of compassion, but I...I would tell you the evidence of your belief is in your actions. Let me divert and say how grateful I am for you protecting Mademoiselle Kashi. You showed courage, and I think Elyon believes in you, so if you want to be part of His quest, this journey we have been on, it would be time for you to begin trusting Him with your life.”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Doubtful. “Thank you...for your advice but...I can't even trust myself let alone someone I've never seen before. Why do you believe?”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Throws hand up. “I will not hear "I do not trust myself." I trusted you to carry out a stealth mission to destroy the Bloodhammer airship, you were faithful, when you had a chance to return home back in Middlemarch, instead you came, and brought my good Dr. Beakerson. You know what is right, do not deceive yourself. Be brave, and act on it! That is what I believe in, faithfulness, and Elyon is a God of faithfulness who admires courageous souls like yours. He has use for those who are willing to sacrifice.” Stares hard, then looks away. “Uhh! Sorry, I just cannot bear the scent of doubt.”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Looks down for a few seconds before looking up again. “You're a very loyal person. Perhaps too loyal, I don't know yet...Thank you for your words. Truly. They mean more to me than you can know...I'll be thinking about it.” Smiles with a tinge of sadness.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 “I would add...Mademoiselle...that belief in Elyon is not merely a matter of religion. To believe in Him is to accept that you have value beyond your most egregious flaws. “Ponder that will you? I-I can…” Rubs face. “I can answer if you have more questions.”
Dark Matter07/25/2019 “I will think about it. I'm too tired to think straight right now but maybe in the morning I'll have more questions.”
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 “Very well.” Nods. Turns to his work.
Dark Matter07/25/2019 “Thank you for talking to me…” Turns and exits the tent.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 In his thoughts, I have two so-called "heathens" in my camp. Perhaps more...Thanks Elyon, for helping me see they are lost children...thanks, Nichole.
Dark Matter07/25/2019 Takes a deep breath once she's outside, troubled.
Yankee Samarai07/25/2019 Looks to the campfire, I am not done tonight am I?
To be continued...
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