The Nexus

Chateau Interview Atya waves a hand dismissively at the idea of repayment. "You don't owe me anything. The moment the last slaver is wiped out of Skyside, that'll be payment enough for me." She stares into nothing for a second, her lips curving in a faint smile as she imagines that happy ...

Run Rabbit Run "Uh..." Harley holds up his hands in a reassuring gesture, "I'm not asking for anything. Totally voluntary. You just seem like you could use someone to talk to and stuff, that's all." Despite the fact that holding a conversation with someone who spouts nonsense ha...

Aiko's Bad Day Bloodplunder Residence Darko is happy to provide Koko some emotional support as the spell is cast. He can't help but watch with interest as Lathalelle weaves their magic. It's always fascinating to see how other magicians work, especially the way they do so intentionally. Anytime Dar...

Paternity Problems "Aww, such pretty names!" Atya exclaims. Her face is starting to hurt with all this smiling. "Nice to meet all of you, I'm Atya. We're friends of your mom, yes we are!" She considers sticking to her fake name, but it's not like the kids will remember it either...

Not a Date "Sounds good to me," says Darko blearily, leaning against Bismuth. This shouldn't be very difficult for her, since he's quite a lightweight. In short order, the darkness of the under Theatre is left behind. The stage lights are almost blinding in comparison, and Darko squints a...

Chateau Xilo Simon has no problem with any minion activities, since they're mostly stuff he'd already be doing in a relationship. Boss is a pretty cute pet name after all. Rowan's question earns a sigh from Atya. She's debated explaining this, since it's... a lot, especially when she's only just st...

Outdoor Movie Place "They sure are," agrees Darko, eyes glued to the screen. He doesn't have the same trouble with morality that Koko seems to- being raised by eldritch entities that are beyond or outside of the concepts of good and evil tends to give you a more gray view on that kind of ...

Dorms Darko places the mask on his face, and then stands still for a moment. Then he lets out an uncharacteristic giggle and leans forward, hugging himself for a moment before silently whirling around to face the window and padding over towards it. Before he makes it, he seems to realize that Asami...

Hunting "So you do bleed!" crows Nathair triumphantly upon seeing the wound on Hiep's arm, "I was almost getting worried." He watches, eyes narrowed as Hiep throws the log. The heavy length of wood flies through the air, smashing into the drones one after another. Rather than cr...

Paternity Problems "Well, luckily my bad side likes you just as much. Maybe even more," says Atya with a wink. Of course, she's quite convinced that if either of them gets tired of the other, it'll be Reinholdt and not her. But there's no need to worry about that today. Not when there are...

For Whom the Bell Gnolls Octavia swings her spear in a wide arc to keep the gnolls at bay, deflecting a couple bone javelins as she does so. However, one of them gets through, bouncing off her leg and leaving a gash behind. Her body is going to need some serious repairs when this is through. But it...

Chateau Interview Atya is quite elf passing for a half elf, but it's really not about the appearance for her. After all, she's never met her father, so her interaction with full blooded elves has been very limited indeed. She feels a lot more connected to someone like Nasrin- being in the inbetween...

Hunting Nathair laughs in exhilaration as Hiep meets his charge, colliding full force with drill against fist. The warrior woman rivals him in raw strength, so rather than trying to force the drill through, he allows it to skid off to the side, hopefully scraping some flesh from her in the process....

Chateau Xilo Simon, as usual, is more than happy to receive a hug for any reason, stretching up to nuzzle Rowan's chin. "Accidentally did to... come on, even if I had known this would be the result I still would have done it, you know that," he scoffs. But it's clear that he's grateful th...

Run Rabbit Run Harley ducks, raising his arms automatically to shield himself from the falling leaves and twigs. Then he reflects how silly it is to use his arms to protect his face, since it's already covered by an indestructible mask. Old habits die hard. His mind races as he tries to make sense ...

[Dorms] "Yeah, they live in the shadow world. Was Carl Jung a Persona-user?" Asami asks innocently. Smiling at Darko, Asami mimics his restfulness, falling into one of the power naps she's known for. Darko doesn't manage to answer the question before falling asleep. Which is just as well,...

[Hunting] Dammit, that usually works. Whoever this guy is, he means business. Instead of risking another direct clash, Hiep retreats, leaping back to get some distance and figure out her next move. Once, there was a maiden... ...whose shadow fled from her. She chased it over fire and stone. When sh...

Aiko's Bad Day Bloodplunder Residence "Ahh... yeah, my Wizards are a little unusual. I don't think it's a good idea to get them too involved in this," says Darko quickly, smiling politely at George. He doesn't want to go into the details right now, but the Aiko situation seems pretty deli...

Outdoor Movie Place Darko bears the intense grip without reaction- which isn't easy. He'll be a stress ball if needed. He nods sympathetically to Koko's explanation. "Yeah... I get that. And I agree with you and your mum. I can't really imagine being cruel to someone, even if they deserve it.&...

Chateau Interview Atya gives her a sympathetic smile. "You certainly don't need to apologize for that. Or for anything, truly." An elf not knowing Elvish makes her heart ache- maybe she can provide her some lessons. But of course, one step at a time. "So, I realize I haven't actually...

Paternity Problems Atya sticks her tongue out at Reinholdt's smirk. "I don't mean anytime soon, dummy. Maybe one day, if I'm able to cure myself and you stay on my good side that long." She leans her head on his shoulder, partially to hide her own blush. Of course, Reinholdt is significan...

Chateau Interview The Chateau Xilo has been busy as of late. Ever since Atya's ill-planned but daring New Year's raid on the Skyside Slaver's Guild, she's been busy helping the escapees figure out what to do with their newfound freedom. While most have moved on, heading back to their own homes or p...

Chateau Xilo Atya slowly nods as Rowan talks. He's right that the most effective lies are the ones that aren't even really lies, just a simple twist or omission of the truth. This plan is sounding like it could definitely work. "I can provide the portal technology, courtesy of my ex. As for yo...

[Run Rabbit Run] There's not an immediate response. The shadow simply continues to stand over him limply, before jolting slightly and standing upright again. "...Ooouagh." The hidden figure moans. "Been trapped... trapped for so long..." She whispers, as though expecting someone...

Hunting Hiep's grapple is successful, and she sends one Nathair flying into the other with little effort. In fact, he's strangely light for someone made of metal due to the way his density adjusts when he makes more or less bodies. But rather than sending them tumbling away, the thrown Nathair is s...

Not a Date Darko nods at Bismuth's plan- not that he has enough time to debate it. With his back to her, he spits back into the potion, replaces the cork- Just as Bismuth is shaking up her own potion- And the Burrower is careening down the hall after their, infantile screeching reverberating as its...

Aiko's Bad Day Bloodplunder Residence Darko smiles as the retired adventurers introduce themselves, his nervousness ebbing a bit. Despite their fearsome appearance, these guys seem nice. And after all, the Wizards look pretty scary too if you don't know them, so he can't judge. "It's very nice...

Outdoor Movie Place Darko is similarly drawn into the movie. It's certainly not following the path he's expected, and he appreciates when a narrative is less than straightforward. But how are the heroes going to escape this new twist? Well, he's betting that Inigo will be involved somehow, due to t...

Paternity Problems Atya blinks at Reinoldt's issue with the plan. Well, he's not wrong, and it really goes to show how much he cares considering how good he is at lying. She glances up at the sun, enjoying the light on her eyes for a few moments as she considers it. "It's lying, sure. But pare...

Run Rabbit Run Oh geez. Whatever this lady is planning with that green whatever it is, it can't be good. Harley understands revenge well. Well enough to know that innocents are often caught in the crossfire. And there's something going on with the way he can't see her, her lack of energy, the horns...