The Nexus

Forest Lia can't help but giggle at this. "I don't know what I was expecting, but I'll take it. No, I'd rather not go to any afterlife if I can help it." She closes her eyes, looking more exhausted than ever. "Since leaving the depths, I have to rely on myself for rejuvenation instea...

Forest Lia nods; she's finally getting it now. "I've heard of souls being restless, it didn't occur to me that you'd be helping them move on, in a way. A mutually beneficial relationship." She still doesn't know what the weapon is for, but her curiosity is sated for now. And she has some ...

Dancing Fox Inn Lia casts a last glance back at Mist and shrugs. For what it's worth, she has very little idea what they're doing either. Taking the Colonel's hand, she clambers up behind him on the horse, holding onto his waist to keep steady. She's still quite awkward in the saddle, but she's get...

Dancing Fox Inn That's a lot of foxes. Hyphaelia is impressed. She'd probably be even more impressed if she knew exactly what a fox was. When the dead are mentioned, she gets a weird look for a second. Maybe she's hungry? The moment passes by quickly. She gives a little bow to Mist, somewhat disapp...

Dancing Fox Inn There's a lot of terms being thrown around that Lia doesn't know- like what a phone is, or the Herd, or the Reaper. She's learning to suppress her curiosity and go with the flow however, because truly understanding everything here would take a very long time. She watches the Colonel...

Lia heaves a sigh. Its not surprising that Sandels is once again dodging her questions, but it is exasperating. Putting on a smile again, she nods at Mist. "Well, I've never prayed before, so we'll both be trying something new. I guess it'll be a test of your godly capabilities, and our faith.&...

Hyphaelia listens to the others, letting the rainwater drip down her face. There's something incredibly comforting about a good downpour, and she can feel it rejuvenating her. It might be time for a molt soon. But ever practical and curious, she quickly begins to ask more questions. "Mist, can ...

Dancing Fox Inn "Methods...mmm..." Lia mutters, her mind whirring. She's determined to get to the bottom of this. She does raise an eyebrow as Mist calls a satyr mom. Adoption, or magic? It would be rude to ask, so she won't. She follows the two out and listens to the weather god's music....

Dancing Fox Inn Lia considers for a moment, then brightens up, clapping her hands together suddenly. "I think this is a translation issue! Or an issue of terms? Sandels, by "birthing words of water" are you just talking about summoning water?" She thinks for a moment. "Oh, ...

"Don Quixote, yeah. It was pretty light reading, I don't blame you for not getting hooked." Hyphaelia seems a little chagrined by the request for money. "Oh yeah, currency is used here right? I'll pass then, I have nothing." It's not hyperbole; even the clothes on her back are h...

Beach Strange things wash up on beaches sometimes. Sunken treasure, risen to the surface; the carcasses of unidentifiable seabeasts; flotsam and jetsam of all varieties. Some people even make a living harvesting the things that the ocean spits out. Today, any beachgoers might see that something a l...

Dancing Fox Inn Lia shrugs, blinking as if confused by the question. "I read a lot . It was one of the only things to do back in Autumn. I just thought it was interesting worldbuilding that humans could remove parts of themselves, it didn't occur to me it was real!" This raises a lot of q...

Dancing Fox Inn Lia raises an eyebrow as she listens to her companion talk. She doesn't say it, but the chance of finding a spirit willing to be forged into something seems slim at best. Not that she's an expert in any way. She shrugs at Mist. "If it helps, I actually have no idea what most of...

Dancing Fox Inn Completely oblivious to the rising tension, Lia prattles on, peering up at the snowy owl with obvious interest. "Nice to meet you, lord Mist! Those titles are very impressive. This place seems really nice, I like the decor, very spacious." She absently walks further into t...

The Dancing Fox is a nice change after the grim Arkham street. Hyphaelia also appreciates the spaciousness; although she's not particularly large, her mushroom cap is essentially a huge hat she can never take off. Bumping it into things is both embarrassing and painful. She nods pleasantly at the ce...

"Oh, good point!" Free information sounds ideal.

Lia nods and follows him towards the inn, casting a glance back at the horse as she does. She'd suggest tying it up, but it seems like the kind of beast that does whatever it wants. Shrugging, she heads inside.

On the road to Skullfort It's been quite a journey, and Hyphaelia is tired. The gray skinned girl with the dark purple mushroom cap shakes her hair out of her eyes. She still isn't even sure what it is they're even doing, but its difficult to wrestle explanations from her dour companion at the best...

Gray misty weather is perfect for the mushroom girl. She follows Sandels down to the water's edge before wandering off a little ways away while he busies himself with washing. Stepping just into the murky water, she closes her eyes, temporarily rooting herself and drinking deeply. The salty brine ma...

[Arkham Street] "Oh. That explains a lot, actually. Wow, I didn't know humans were that inefficient," remarks Hyphaelia. She looks down at her own self grown dress, brown and tattered. She should probably molt and get a new one soon. At the mention of her mom being special, she snorts. &q...

[Arkham Street] Hyphaelia follows him, albeit a little warily. She wants to trust that he won't turn on her in an alley, but he hasn't been the most reassuring companion so far, and the discussion of killing isn't helping. But still, she can't help but be intrigued. There's something undeniably thr...

[Arkham Street] Lia is far too freaked out to notice any social niceties as she skitters away from the manor. She's just glad to get away with her life, regardless of the actual level of danger (or lack thereof). When Sandels appears behind her she nearly jumps out of her skin, whirling around and ...

[Arkham Street Manor] Well, it's a relief the man isn't going to attack her at least. But still, Hyphaelia feels a little saddened at this turn of events, and more than a little angry at herself. Getting embroiled in some charlatan's dispute was not what she had intended to happen. "Best of lu...

[Arkham Street Manor] Hyphaelia stares up at the wild haired man, noting his weaponry. She's very familiar with how dangerous swords can be, and begins to back up warily- bumping right into the horse. She nearly yelps in surprise, but manages to compose herself. "Sandels is- he'll explain-&quo...

[Arkham Street Manor] There's no reason not to believe that whoever owns the mansion is paranoid enough to put up traps. Hyphaelia steps smartly away from the door, hopefully out of range of...pendulums or arrows or whatever people guard their houses with in these parts. When the voice calls out, s...

[Arkham Street Manor] Considering how little she knows of other cultures, the name doesn't strike her as particularly odd. It does seem out of place for someone who lives in such a crumbling abode, however. "Why am I knocking? Don't tell me you're using me to spring a trap or something," ...

[Arkham Street Manor] The ride has been none too pleasant for the mushroom girl. She feels more at home with her feet on the ground, not bouncing along atop some ungainly metallic animal. So despite the gloominess of the street, she practically leaps off in eagerness to be done, staggering as she r...

Even a normal horse would make the mushroom girl leery, let alone a huge hellish one with fiery eyes. If it eats grass, it might eat fungi as well. Hopefully she won't have to find out. "Usually? I love the confidence," she says, with just a tinge of sarcasm. At least Sandels seems to know...

The mushroom girl attempts to lift the armor, but settles for dragging it behind her. She's stronger than she looks, but metal is heavy. "It's not like I have anything better to do. Menial labor seems like just the sort of thing that would disappoint my mother, so it seems like a good use of my...

The mushroom girl narrows her eyes. She doesn't like when people don't take her seriously, in fact that's the reason she's here in the first place. It also hasn't escaped her attention that this whole interaction has been a bit one sided. Sandels has been less than forthcoming, and hasn't returned h...

The mushroom girl has the decency to look suitably chastened by Kyrie's swat. Not knowing about humans isn't an excuse to give in to her thirst for knowledge at every opportunity. The man's story gives her more pause. Emotions are not something she has a lot of experience in reading, being more used...