And again, an old *friend* pays a visit to the group… and it is a good thing that Jaheira and Theo made up before this visit…
Those that think that Jaheira acted too disrespectfully during this encounter, should think about how much she has suffered since FAI… I even begin to think that her reaction was too calm.
Rush Of Blood To The Head, part 6.13.
Despite our best efforts to leave as soon as possible, it takes us almost the whole day to get ready for the travel back to Esmeltaran – only in the late afternoon we all stand in the lobby, prepared for the long road ahead of us. The delay has been partly the fault of Jaheira and me, though…
Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved. Eventually, I was forced to make a promise never to act in such way again – a promise that I seriously intend to keep.
After such spilling of emotions, we of course once again ended up in the bed, but it was only to be expected… well, it did put us both into a much better mood, which was clearly worth the slight delay in our plans.
Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to.
When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing. He looked rather concerned about me using the Bhaal powers and I am not sure if he believed me when I explained him that it was the first and only time I plan to use them. Frankly, I didn’t care much about what he thinks and did not bother to try and convince him… Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own.
In the end, Imoen and Viconia had caused the longest delay to our plans, as they were hard to persuade to leave their room. And when they did leave it to join us eventually, Imoen looked very giddy indeed and Viconia was extremely thankful for the visor of her helm, covering her face and not allowing us to see her blushing… I am absolutely sure that she was blushing heavily.
The reactions of the others were mixed, to say the least… Edwin and Nalia had been totally indifferent, which I wrote off to their nescience. The disapproval on Keldorn’s face was unmistakable and it obviously took him a great effort to contain it inside. Jaheira did scowl a little, but refrained from saying anything – though I am sure that she fixed Imoen with one of those ‘we will have a serious talk about this’ looks. Myself, I could only feel joy that my little sister has found a tiny bit of happiness… gods, I haven’t seen her smiling like this since… well, Candlekeep…
With these thoughts, I head over to the barkeep who has prepared our bill. As he turns the greasy parchment over to me, I notice that the initial sum that we agreed upon has increased five times and the barkeep cringes as I fix him with an icy glare. I pass the parchment over to Jaheira, already laughing inwardly, guessing her reaction.
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
“Err… umm… maybe I got the numbers wrong… well, can’t blame an old man…” the barkeep takes back the parchment with shaking hands and hurriedly makes corrections to the bill before handing it back to me. I nod, confirming my agreement and open my pouch to pay up – while it still is twice the initial price, Jaheira did destroy some valuable things…
Having sorted out this particular problem, we turn to leave the inn, but once we are outside we don’t get far, before someone confronts us… again.
“Hello, young lady. Might I have a word or two?” a distinctively oily voice addresses us, Jaheira, to be exact, as I turn to see some kind of a wizard, wearing a very familiar looking pointy hat.
“Should I know of you?” Jaheira addresses the man, “you look startlingly familiar… I believe I have met you amongst the Harpers.”
“Perhaps… perhaps we have met. We traveled in much the same circles, though not at the same time,” the old man continues to speak in riddles, strangely reminding me of someone very annoying, “Terminsel is the...ahh....name, and I should like to ask ye a question.”
“What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?” Jaheira asks, clearing all doubts about our guest, “We are too busy to engage in your games of anagrams… not all of us have time for such nonsense.”
“Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting.
“Ah, I see… you are very confrontational, my child… just as I feared,” Elminster looks at Jaheira as if judging her and that makes me rather angry, “we have a reason to be concerned, Jaheira, that your guidance of the Child has not been according to the standards and beliefs of Those Who Harp. My question is – do you think you have done enough to prevent the Child from becoming the incarnation of murder and evil that he is bound to embrace? Have you always followed the code and beliefs of the Harpers?”
Jaheira stares at the ground for prolonged moments before replying and when she does answer, her voice is weary, “I have always followed and guided Theodur because of my heart, not because of what the damned Code says, Elminster. I admit that I have been following my heart, instead of the beliefs of the Harpers… for I believe that it will be my love that will guide Theodur through these troubled times, not some kind of written code of ideals. I… I have lost so much… so many friends because of my connection to the Harpers and with every death a small piece of my faith to our ideals died. Perhaps… perhaps it is time to think about myself… about what I want and need, instead of trying to mend the world.”
“No, Elminster,” she shakes her head resolutely, before putting her arm around my shoulder, “I can follow Harper beliefs no more… I am through with your kin. I do not have any regrets, but it is time for me to move on.”
“Your pin, Jaheira,” Elminster says abruptly and Jaheira hands him the small silvery object, not before giving it a long last look.
“I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…”
“Hey! I will not simply stand here and listen to you hurling insults at Jaheira! She has done more for me, than any of your blasted kin, and she did not do it because she was a Harper, but because she loves me. You have no right to judge her, old coot!” I explode in anger.
“Be assured, youngster, that Harpers will keep an eye on you… but from now on we will keep watching the both of you,” Elminster adds.
“I will not tolerate any of your spies in my presence, Elminster, I warn you,” luckily Jaheira holds me tightly embraced or I would have probably done something stupid and suicidal.
“Tsk, tsk… still as confrontational as before… not a good sign. You would both do well to find your way back to the road of balance,” Elminster continues to moralize.
“The only way I want to find is how to connect my sword to your guts, you fossil!” I snarl and Elminster only shakes his head and looks at us with a sad expression on his face before magically teleporting away, probably to meddle in affairs of others.
“That was a most inappropriate manner to address someone as venerable as Elminster himself,” Keldorn points out, but the only reply is a loud hiss from Edwin as he breaks away from the two women holding him.
“You… you, fools! I almost had him there! It was a perfect setting, how… how could you ruin such an opportunity,” Edwin is incensed and for a second there I feel sorry that Imoen and Viconia had restricted him from carrying out his threats… though it would have probably ended up lethally for us all.
“Because not all of us have a death wish, Edwin,” Viconia only smirks in response.
“Are you absolutely sure?” I ask Jaheira who still has that thoughtful expression on her face, “I hope it is what you wanted, not simply because of me or…”
“I am sure… but it will take some time until it sinks in… I have given up on a very big part of my life this day, Theodur,” she looks at me, “do not make me regret my decision, beloved.”
“I promise that you will not be sorry for it, Jaheira,” I smile at her, “your allegiance to the Harpers never bothered me in the slightest, for I fully trusted your judgment. But I hoped that you would one day leave them… not for me. For yourself.”
“Aww… come Vic, don’t you feel inspired?” Imoen whispers quietly, seeing Jaheira and I kissing passionately.
“I think that visor of my helm has stuck…” Viconia snarls, but then adds quietly, “Look, little one… this really isn’t the place…”
After a few pleasant moments, we can resume our travels – the road first leads us to some of the local merchants where we all witness Jaheira’s excellent skills in haggling. Soon enough our pouches are filled with coins to the extent that we almost have no place in which to stuck the gold. I just hope that the small fortune that we carry, won’t attract too many highway muggers as our road once again leads us to Esmeltaran.
Rush Of Blood To The Head, part 6.13.
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Posted 06 November 2003 - 08:43 AM
Good chapter
Thanks!
I wonder how the developers of the game managed to turn interesting D&D characters into such twits all the time.
Yeah... kinda weird that all seemed to happen with the *good* characters and organizations like Drizzt, Elmo, Harpers, paladunces and their Lawful Stuuupid order. Hmm, I think most of the Bio designers are of Evil alignment.
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Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved. Eventually, I was forced to make a promise never to act in such way again – a promise that I seriously intend to keep.
I hope he does - it will hurt Jaheira a lot if he breaks his promise after she's made it so clear to him how she feels.
After such spilling of emotions, we of course once again ended up in the bed, but it was only to be expected… well, it did put us both into a much better mood, which was clearly worth the slight delay in our plans.
Clearly.
Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to.
Nor travelling with a depressed and stressed out ranger, for that matter.
When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing.
LOL! Ah well. He'd have to wear his armour for travelling anyway.
The reactions of the others were mixed, to say the least… Edwin and Nalia had been totally indifferent, which I wrote off to their nescience. The disapproval on Keldorn’s face was unmistakable and it obviously took him a great effort to contain it inside. Jaheira did scowl a little, but refrained from saying anything – though I am sure that she fixed Imoen with one of those ‘we will have a serious talk about this’ looks. Myself, I could only feel joy that my little sister has found a tiny bit of happiness… gods, I haven’t seen her smiling like this since… well, Candlekeep…
Aw...that's very sweet of Theo.
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
Well...you did smash up your room, Jaheira. And you're kind of harrassing him right now, really...
Jaheira stares at the ground for prolonged moments before replying and when she does answer, her voice is weary, “I have always followed and guided Theodur because of my heart, not because of what the damned Code says, Elminster. I admit that I have been following my heart, instead of the beliefs of the Harpers… for I believe that it will be my love that will guide Theodur through these troubled times, not some kind of written code of ideals. I… I have lost so much… so many friends because of my connection to the Harpers and with every death a small piece of my faith to our ideals died. Perhaps… perhaps it is time to think about myself… about what I want and need, instead of trying to mend the world.”
Aw...she definitely deserves some happiness, after everything she's been through. That speech really encapsulated her character, and showed how she's changed during this story.
Nice chapter
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Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved. Eventually, I was forced to make a promise never to act in such way again – a promise that I seriously intend to keep.
I hope he does - it will hurt Jaheira a lot if he breaks his promise after she's made it so clear to him how she feels.
I think he realizes that now.
After such spilling of emotions, we of course once again ended up in the bed, but it was only to be expected… well, it did put us both into a much better mood, which was clearly worth the slight delay in our plans.
Clearly.
But of course.
Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to.
Nor travelling with a depressed and stressed out ranger, for that matter.
Hehe, true... of course, Theo doesn't have the tendency to snap at people like Jaheira can...
When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing.
LOL! Ah well. He'd have to wear his armour for travelling anyway.
He probably had to take it off and then put it back on again, once they were ready to travel again... quite tiresome business.
The reactions of the others were mixed, to say the least… Edwin and Nalia had been totally indifferent, which I wrote off to their nescience. The disapproval on Keldorn’s face was unmistakable and it obviously took him a great effort to contain it inside. Jaheira did scowl a little, but refrained from saying anything – though I am sure that she fixed Imoen with one of those ‘we will have a serious talk about this’ looks. Myself, I could only feel joy that my little sister has found a tiny bit of happiness… gods, I haven’t seen her smiling like this since… well, Candlekeep…
Aw...that's very sweet of Theo.
Yes, you can sort of understand why he would not object to this, given his own experiences in the past... and that's probably why Jaheira isn't commenting on it, either.
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
Well...you did smash up your room, Jaheira. And you're kind of harrassing him right now, really...
I don't think she sees it quite that way...
Jaheira stares at the ground for prolonged moments before replying and when she does answer, her voice is weary, “I have always followed and guided Theodur because of my heart, not because of what the damned Code says, Elminster. I admit that I have been following my heart, instead of the beliefs of the Harpers… for I believe that it will be my love that will guide Theodur through these troubled times, not some kind of written code of ideals. I… I have lost so much… so many friends because of my connection to the Harpers and with every death a small piece of my faith to our ideals died. Perhaps… perhaps it is time to think about myself… about what I want and need, instead of trying to mend the world.”
Aw...she definitely deserves some happiness, after everything she's been through. That speech really encapsulated her character, and showed how she's changed during this story.
Yay, I'm glad it felt in character! I just think that she has outgrown the Harpers and doesn't need their guidance anymore... and all her ties to them are cut off, as well. She'll be fine without them.
Nice chapter
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[quote] Those that think that Jaheira acted too disrespectfully during this encounter, should think about how much she has suffered since FAI… I even begin to think that her reaction was too calm. [/quote] If anything I think she shows a great deal of self restraint.
[quote] Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved. Eventually, I was forced to make a promise never to act in such way again – a promise that I seriously intend to keep. [/quote] Regretting his past behaviors. Willing to make positive changes for the sake of others. Resisting temptation. Is Theo undergoing an alignment shift?
[quote] Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to. [/quote] I wonder if Cernd gets moody like that.
[quote] When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing. He looked rather concerned about me using the Bhaal powers and I am not sure if he believed me when I explained him that it was the first and only time I plan to use them. Frankly, I didn’t care much about what he thinks and did not bother to try and convince him… Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own. [/quote] Keldorn was probably less concerned about his armor than about Theo’s wellness of being.
[quote] The reactions of the others were mixed, to say the least… Edwin and Nalia had been totally indifferent, which I wrote off to their nescience. [/quote] it is not often I have to trot to a dictionary to look up a word. I may not be able to spell them, and I may have occasional issues with using them correctly but I am rarely stumped by their meanings. I will admit I was ignorant (or in the dark) about the meaning of nescience.
[quote] The disapproval on Keldorn’s face was unmistakable and it obviously took him a great effort to contain it inside. [/quote] Interesting reaction. After all he spent most of his life living around other men, men how dress sharply, parade around on horses, wave colorful flags around, use Gloria Gaines “I Will Survive” as a theme song. Very interesting indeed.
[quote]With these thoughts, I head over to the barkeep who has prepared our bill. As he turns the greasy parchment over to me, I notice that the initial sum that we agreed upon has increased five times and the barkeep cringes as I fix him with an icy glare. I pass the parchment over to Jaheira, already laughing inwardly, guessing her reaction. [/quote] gotta admire the inn keepers courage.
[quote] “Hello, young lady. Might I have a word or two?” a distinctively oily voice addresses us, Jaheira, to be exact, as I turn to see some kind of a wizard, wearing a very familiar looking pointy hat. [/qutoe] I hated that hat in BG1.
[quote] “Should I know of you?” Jaheira addresses the man, “you look startlingly familiar… I believe I have met you amongst the Harpers.” [/quote] he is wearing a name tag: “Hello my name is…Alphonse”
[quote] “What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?” Jaheira asks, clearing all doubts about our guest, “We are too busy to engage in your games of anagrams… not all of us have time for such nonsense.” [/quote] Thank you for saying it Jaheira, that was long overdue
[quote] “Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting. [/quote] No! Please don’t stop him!. Chances are at least one of the two will either get singed or turned into a squirrel. It is a no loose situation.
[quote] “I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…” [/quote] explain to me again just why anyone would like this guy.
[quote] After a few pleasant moments, we can resume our travels – the road first leads us to some of the local merchants where we all witness Jaheira’s excellent skills in haggling. Soon enough our pouches are filled with coins to the extent that we almost have no place in which to stuck the gold. I just hope that the small fortune that we carry, won’t attract too many highway muggers as our road once again leads us to Esmeltaran. [/quote] Who would be foolish enough to attack this group?
[quote] Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved. Eventually, I was forced to make a promise never to act in such way again – a promise that I seriously intend to keep. [/quote] Regretting his past behaviors. Willing to make positive changes for the sake of others. Resisting temptation. Is Theo undergoing an alignment shift?
[quote] Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to. [/quote] I wonder if Cernd gets moody like that.
[quote] When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing. He looked rather concerned about me using the Bhaal powers and I am not sure if he believed me when I explained him that it was the first and only time I plan to use them. Frankly, I didn’t care much about what he thinks and did not bother to try and convince him… Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own. [/quote] Keldorn was probably less concerned about his armor than about Theo’s wellness of being.
[quote] The reactions of the others were mixed, to say the least… Edwin and Nalia had been totally indifferent, which I wrote off to their nescience. [/quote] it is not often I have to trot to a dictionary to look up a word. I may not be able to spell them, and I may have occasional issues with using them correctly but I am rarely stumped by their meanings. I will admit I was ignorant (or in the dark) about the meaning of nescience.
[quote] The disapproval on Keldorn’s face was unmistakable and it obviously took him a great effort to contain it inside. [/quote] Interesting reaction. After all he spent most of his life living around other men, men how dress sharply, parade around on horses, wave colorful flags around, use Gloria Gaines “I Will Survive” as a theme song. Very interesting indeed.
[quote]With these thoughts, I head over to the barkeep who has prepared our bill. As he turns the greasy parchment over to me, I notice that the initial sum that we agreed upon has increased five times and the barkeep cringes as I fix him with an icy glare. I pass the parchment over to Jaheira, already laughing inwardly, guessing her reaction. [/quote] gotta admire the inn keepers courage.
[quote] “Hello, young lady. Might I have a word or two?” a distinctively oily voice addresses us, Jaheira, to be exact, as I turn to see some kind of a wizard, wearing a very familiar looking pointy hat. [/qutoe] I hated that hat in BG1.
[quote] “Should I know of you?” Jaheira addresses the man, “you look startlingly familiar… I believe I have met you amongst the Harpers.” [/quote] he is wearing a name tag: “Hello my name is…Alphonse”
[quote] “What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?” Jaheira asks, clearing all doubts about our guest, “We are too busy to engage in your games of anagrams… not all of us have time for such nonsense.” [/quote] Thank you for saying it Jaheira, that was long overdue
[quote] “Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting. [/quote] No! Please don’t stop him!. Chances are at least one of the two will either get singed or turned into a squirrel. It is a no loose situation.
[quote] “I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…” [/quote] explain to me again just why anyone would like this guy.
[quote] After a few pleasant moments, we can resume our travels – the road first leads us to some of the local merchants where we all witness Jaheira’s excellent skills in haggling. Soon enough our pouches are filled with coins to the extent that we almost have no place in which to stuck the gold. I just hope that the small fortune that we carry, won’t attract too many highway muggers as our road once again leads us to Esmeltaran. [/quote] Who would be foolish enough to attack this group?
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If anything I think she shows a great deal of self restraint.Those that think that Jaheira acted too disrespectfully during this encounter, should think about how much she has suffered since FAI… I even begin to think that her reaction was too calm.
Yeah... I couldn't quite bribe her into attacking Elminster... that stubborn woman.
Regretting his past behaviors. Willing to make positive changes for the sake of others. Resisting temptation. Is Theo undergoing an alignment shift?Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved. Eventually, I was forced to make a promise never to act in such way again – a promise that I seriously intend to keep.
Hehe... I don't pay much thought to that... he was supposed to be a LG starting out from Candlekeep... but by the end of BG1 he was no longer *good*. I think he is slowly creeping back towards being *good* again.
I wonder if Cernd gets moody like that.Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to.
Blergh! Better not think about that! Keldorn was probably less concerned about his armor than about Theo’s wellness of being.When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing. He looked rather concerned about me using the Bhaal powers and I am not sure if he believed me when I explained him that it was the first and only time I plan to use them. Frankly, I didn’t care much about what he thinks and did not bother to try and convince him… Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own.
Who knows...
it is not often I have to trot to a dictionary to look up a word. I may not be able to spell them, and I may have occasional issues with using them correctly but I am rarely stumped by their meanings. I will admit I was ignorant (or in the dark) about the meaning of nescience.The reactions of the others were mixed, to say the least… Edwin and Nalia had been totally indifferent, which I wrote off to their nescience.
Heh, I am unaware of whether it is an oft used word in English... I guess it's not, then - I've used it before too.
Interesting reaction. After all he spent most of his life living around other men, men how dress sharply, parade around on horses, wave colorful flags around, use Gloria Gaines “I Will Survive” as a theme song. Very interesting indeed.The disapproval on Keldorn’s face was unmistakable and it obviously took him a great effort to contain it inside.
I think it's not the lesbian bit he's concerned about. It's the combination of things, with Viconia being a drow and a priestess of Shar (though, she isn't exaclty acting like a Sharran), and Imoen being a potentially dangerous Bhaalspawn...
gotta admire the inn keepers courage.With these thoughts, I head over to the barkeep who has prepared our bill. As he turns the greasy parchment over to me, I notice that the initial sum that we agreed upon has increased five times and the barkeep cringes as I fix him with an icy glare. I pass the parchment over to Jaheira, already laughing inwardly, guessing her reaction.
Or love for the coins...
I hated that hat in BG1.“Hello, young lady. Might I have a word or two?” a distinctively oily voice addresses us, Jaheira, to be exact, as I turn to see some kind of a wizard, wearing a very familiar looking pointy hat.
Edwin: No self-respecting wizard would ever consider to wear something as abominable and despicable as THAT!
he is wearing a name tag: “Hello my name is…Alphonse”“Should I know of you?” Jaheira addresses the man, “you look startlingly familiar… I believe I have met you amongst the Harpers.”
MUAHAHA!
Say, that was really good! Thank you for saying it Jaheira, that was long overdue“What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?” Jaheira asks, clearing all doubts about our guest, “We are too busy to engage in your games of anagrams… not all of us have time for such nonsense.”
Oh, yes... I can't believe someone as wise and intelligent as Jaheira would not crack such an easy anagram in seconds...
No! Please don’t stop him!. Chances are at least one of the two will either get singed or turned into a squirrel. It is a no loose situation.“Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting.
You'll have to wait some time... shall we say, Edwin's dispute with Elminster will be settled...
explain to me again just why anyone would like this guy.“I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…”
I don't know. They say, he's likeable in the original books.
Who would be foolish enough to attack this group?After a few pleasant moments, we can resume our travels – the road first leads us to some of the local merchants where we all witness Jaheira’s excellent skills in haggling. Soon enough our pouches are filled with coins to the extent that we almost have no place in which to stuck the gold. I just hope that the small fortune that we carry, won’t attract too many highway muggers as our road once again leads us to Esmeltaran.
And yet - someone always tries!
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After such spilling of emotions, we of course once again ended up in the bed, but it was only to be expected… well, it did put us both into a much better mood, which was clearly worth the slight delay in our plans.
Hmmm, I don't know. The style here is somewhat inhibited and evasive - very different from Theo's usual passion. Unless the reason comes clearly out, I think it seems strange.
When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing.
LOL!
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
That should impress anyone.
“What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?” Jaheira asks, clearing all doubts about our guest, “We are too busy to engage in your games of anagrams… not all of us have time for such nonsense.”
Three cheers
“Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting.
Well done Im!“Tsk, tsk… still as confrontational as before… not a good sign. You would both do well to find your way back to the road of balance,” Elminster continues to moralize.
Annoying!
“The only way I want to find is how to connect my sword to your guts, you fossil!” I snarl and Elminster only shakes his head and looks at us with a sad expression on his face before magically teleporting away, probably to meddle in affairs of others.
*groan* You know, Theo, the old coot *is* annoying but he also is Mystra's playboy and can weave a mean spell...
I like it that Jaheira left the stupid Harpers. It also suits the story - their love is such a curse that feels like a blessing that it burns everything in its wake.
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After such spilling of emotions, we of course once again ended up in the bed, but it was only to be expected… well, it did put us both into a much better mood, which was clearly worth the slight delay in our plans.
Hmmm, I don't know. The style here is somewhat inhibited and evasive - very different from Theo's usual passion. Unless the reason comes clearly out, I think it seems strange.
I think you are right. The reason, I think is that here it comes as a reflection, written in past tense - in other cases, with the present tense, I can bring out Theo's emotions as they are in that particular moment. I'll see if I can rephrase it.
When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing.
LOL!
Hehe... from what little I know of armors, full plate really is a bother to equip...
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
That should impress anyone.
And convince everyone that Jaheira couldn't possibly commit those crimes she is being accused of!
“What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?” Jaheira asks, clearing all doubts about our guest, “We are too busy to engage in your games of anagrams… not all of us have time for such nonsense.”
Three cheers
Isn't it the truth, though?
“Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting.
Yeah... I wouldn't want Eddie to take on Elmo... yet!
“Tsk, tsk… still as confrontational as before… not a good sign. You would both do well to find your way back to the road of balance,” Elminster continues to moralize.
Annoying!
I *really* hate Elminster's/Shadowdale branch of the Harpers. They are those annoying, passive meddlers.
“The only way I want to find is how to connect my sword to your guts, you fossil!” I snarl and Elminster only shakes his head and looks at us with a sad expression on his face before magically teleporting away, probably to meddle in affairs of others.
*groan* You know, Theo, the old coot *is* annoying but he also is Mystra's playboy and can weave a mean spell...
Yep, it's a good thing that Theo didn't try anything funny...
I like it that Jaheira left the stupid Harpers. It also suits the story - their love is such a curse that feels like a blessing that it burns everything in its wake.
Yep. I also tend to think that the in-game Jaheira would eventually outgrow the Harpers. I can't imagine the post-ToB Jaheira sitting in a stuffy old Harper council, especially when her own phylosophy often seems to contradict with the ways the Harpers act - I just don't see her as the quiet meddling type.
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When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing. He looked rather concerned about me using the Bhaal powers and I am not sure if he believed me when I explained him that it was the first and only time I plan to use them. Frankly, I didn’t care much about what he thinks and did not bother to try and convince him… Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own.
In the end, Imoen and Viconia had caused the longest delay to our plans, as they were hard to persuade to leave their room. And when they did leave it to join us eventually, Imoen looked very giddy indeed and Viconia was extremely thankful for the visor of her helm, covering her face and not allowing us to see her blushing… I am absolutely sure that she was blushing heavily.
*giggle* Awww, very cute.
Laska : *growls*
Laska's Imoen : Ignore her. She always gets protective.
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
Laska : YEAH! You call THAT damage and harrassment? Want me to show you what REAL damage and harrassment looks like?
“I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…”
Laska : Come on, let's jump him.
Vierna : Between the three of us, we can take him!
Aribeth : Shave his beard!
“You… you, fools! I almost had him there! It was a perfect setting, how… how could you ruin such an opportunity,” Edwin is incensed and for a second there I feel sorry that Imoen and Viconia had restricted him from carrying out his threats… though it would have probably ended up lethally for us all.
“Because not all of us have a death wish, Edwin,” Viconia only smirks in response.
Nah, they could have taken him.
“I think that visor of my helm has stuck…” Viconia snarls, but then adds quietly, “Look, little one… this really isn’t the place…”
I get the feeling Imoen is ready to jump Viconia.
After a few pleasant moments, we can resume our travels – the road first leads us to some of the local merchants where we all witness Jaheira’s excellent skills in haggling. Soon enough our pouches are filled with coins to the extent that we almost have no place in which to stuck the gold. I just hope that the small fortune that we carry, won’t attract too many highway muggers as our road once again leads us to Esmeltaran.
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In the end, Imoen and Viconia had caused the longest delay to our plans, as they were hard to persuade to leave their room. And when they did leave it to join us eventually, Imoen looked very giddy indeed and Viconia was extremely thankful for the visor of her helm, covering her face and not allowing us to see her blushing… I am absolutely sure that she was blushing heavily.
*giggle* Awww, very cute.
Laska : *growls*
Laska's Imoen : Ignore her. She always gets protective.
Theo: oh, well... no Laska in sight around here... have fun, Immy!
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
Laska : YEAH! You call THAT damage and harrassment? Want me to show you what REAL damage and harrassment looks like?
Yeah... Jaheira's pretty tame when compared with an angry Laska...
“I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…”
Laska : Come on, let's jump him.
Vierna : Between the three of us, we can take him!
Aribeth : Shave his beard!
Theo: Let's level up a bit more, before that, alright?
“Because not all of us have a death wish, Edwin,” Viconia only smirks in response.
Nah, they could have taken him.
Ah, I'm saving him for one special epilogue.
“I think that visor of my helm has stuck…” Viconia snarls, but then adds quietly, “Look, little one… this really isn’t the place…”
I get the feeling Imoen is ready to jump Viconia.
She's one eager beaver.
After a few pleasant moments, we can resume our travels – the road first leads us to some of the local merchants where we all witness Jaheira’s excellent skills in haggling. Soon enough our pouches are filled with coins to the extent that we almost have no place in which to stuck the gold. I just hope that the small fortune that we carry, won’t attract too many highway muggers as our road once again leads us to Esmeltaran.
Great stuff,
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and it is a good thing that Jaheira and Theo made up before this visit…
Yay!
Those that think that Jaheira acted too disrespectfully during this encounter, should think about how much she has suffered since FAI… I even begin to think that her reaction was too calm.
Didn't think she acted too disrespectfully.. Elminsta was the disrespectful one. And he's blind!
Most of the Harpers are blind!Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved.
Awww... Jae is so cute when she's angry/worried.
Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to.
Yep! Jaheira is very, very nice when she's.. well, not being frustrated and irate.
(You use the word 'happy' twice in the paragraph.
I think you should change the other one..?)When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing.
Poor Keldorn..
Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own.
Well, Theo didn't do it on his own..
There was a god helping him.In the end, Imoen and Viconia had caused the longest delay to our plans, as they were hard to persuade to leave their room.
So, in a way.. Theo and Jaheira didn't delay their departure!
I am absolutely sure that she was blushing heavily.
Aww...
Viccy is getting softer! – though I am sure that she fixed Imoen with one of those ‘we will have a serious talk about this’ looks. Myself, I could only feel joy that my little sister has found a tiny bit of happiness… gods, I haven’t seen her smiling like this since… well, Candlekeep…
Oh no.. I hope Jae won't be mean to Immy! I mean, now that Imoen is so happy, it'd be a pity if Jae ruined that..
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
Well, you did damage the property and.. but, okay.. that's too much!
“Terminsel is the...ahh....name, and I should like to ask ye a question.”
“What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?”
lol Elminster isn't as clever as he thinks he is..
“Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting.
Shut up, Eddie!
He's a 29th-level Chos.. blah, blah, blah... and he can beat you easily.. *yawn*“My question is – do you think you have done enough to prevent the Child from becoming the incarnation of murder and evil that he is bound to embrace? Have you always followed the code and beliefs of the Harpers?”
No! She's helping him slaughter all the people they meet.. What do you think she's doing?! Theo hasn't done anything wrong!
“I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…”
*grooaan* Bugger off, you blind old fool..
“I think that visor of my helm has stuck…” Viconia snarls, but then adds quietly, “Look, little one… this really isn’t the place…”
What are they gonna do?A Great Epiisoodee!
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and it is a good thing that Jaheira and Theo made up before this visit…
Yay!
I think it's much more fun when they are together...
Those that think that Jaheira acted too disrespectfully during this encounter, should think about how much she has suffered since FAI… I even begin to think that her reaction was too calm.
Didn't think she acted too disrespectfully.. Elminsta was the disrespectful one. And he's blind!
Hear, hear! I think so too!
Her forgiveness came as a pleasant surprise, I expected it eventually, but it happened very quickly and suddenly… in the end, I had to listen to a half-an-hour long scolding, which I admit was very much deserved.
Awww... Jae is so cute when she's angry/worried.
LOL! Oh, yes!
Our friends were very happy to see us descending the stairs together and chatting happily – most of their relief was probably because of seeing Jaheira in a good mood, as traveling with a frustrated and irate druid was not something that anyone would look forward to.
Yep! Jaheira is very, very nice when she's.. well, not being frustrated and irate.
(You use the word 'happy' twice in the paragraph.
You are so damn right... on both accounts!
When I first told Keldorn this morning that Bodhi has already been killed, he didn’t take it very well. Since he had already donned his full plate, I could easily understand his discontent for going through such bother for nothing.
Poor Keldorn..
Nalia, on the other hand, was extremely relieved for the news and didn’t even inquire about how exactly was I able to defeat the whole batch of vampires on my own.
Well, Theo didn't do it on his own..
Yep, and a dead god to be exact - and those are the worst kind!
In the end, Imoen and Viconia had caused the longest delay to our plans, as they were hard to persuade to leave their room.
So, in a way.. Theo and Jaheira didn't delay their departure!
Theo: Yep, it wasn't our fault!
I am absolutely sure that she was blushing heavily.
Aww...
That's the Imoen-effect...
– though I am sure that she fixed Imoen with one of those ‘we will have a serious talk about this’ looks. Myself, I could only feel joy that my little sister has found a tiny bit of happiness… gods, I haven’t seen her smiling like this since… well, Candlekeep…
Oh no.. I hope Jae won't be mean to Immy! I mean, now that Imoen is so happy, it'd be a pity if Jae ruined that..
She won't be mean... but there are a few things she wants to be sure of, so she will talk with imoen... you'll see what comes out of this, very soon.
“Damage of the property? Bodily harassment of the staff?” Jaheira flares up in righteous fury as she quickly scans over the parchment, “This is outrageous, and we are not paying for any of this! This is blatant cheating, you are a fraud!”
Well, you did damage the property and.. but, okay.. that's too much!
Hehe, she also almost strangled him, so the man has a point...
“What is the reason for your visit, Elminster?”
lol Elminster isn't as clever as he thinks he is..
I can't believe that Jae would not recognize him...
“Ah, I will recognize that pointy hat anywhere! You shall suf-” luckily Edwin does not get to finish his words as Imoen quickly gags him by pressing her palm against his mouth and Viconia nimbly jumps behind him and holds Edwin’s hands behind his back, preventing him from spell casting.
Shut up, Eddie!
Eddie is now snarling in anger, and muttering something about the end of ToB...
“My question is – do you think you have done enough to prevent the Child from becoming the incarnation of murder and evil that he is bound to embrace? Have you always followed the code and beliefs of the Harpers?”
No! She's helping him slaughter all the people they meet.. What do you think she's doing?! Theo hasn't done anything wrong!
Well... I wouldn't say 'anything'... but everyone makes mistakes and he feels bad for all of them.
“I am disappointed with you, child,” Elminster speaks admonitory, “we, Harpers, put such high hopes on you, hoping that you would lead him down the road of the balance… you have not only failed him, but you have failed yourself and all of us. But such things happen and I suppose could only be expected…”
*grooaan* Bugger off, you blind old fool..
Jaheira is far better off without friends like *him*.
“I think that visor of my helm has stuck…” Viconia snarls, but then adds quietly, “Look, little one… this really isn’t the place…”
Ah, Immy just wanted a few smoochies!
A Great Epiisoodee!
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