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#1 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 12:53 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game…

 

Rush Of Blood To The Head, part 6.14.

The inns of Amnwater are once again filled with the caravan merchants and it takes a lot of effort from us to locate an inn that would have five free rooms… Luckily ‘The Lake Spirits’ is a huge mansion, old stone and wood building with excellent bathing facilities – exactly what we all require after almost a full day of non-stop walking. As on our way to Athkatla, there are no major interruptions from bandits and the like, but we are well aware that the last stint of the road to Esmeltaran will be a lot more dangerous.

As I am wallowing in the soft and comfortable bed in our room, eagerly awaiting Jaheira’s return from the bathing chambers, a knock on the door startles me – it is unexpected, as Jaheira would not have bothered with knocking, caring little for my modesty. I yell for whoever the disturber is, to enter and am quite surprised to see that it is Keldorn, but he doesn’t even manage to utter a single word as Jaheira returns and bumps into him as he still stands at the door, indecisive…

“What can I do for you, Keldorn?” I pull my tired limbs together and rise to sit in the bed.

“I wish to speak with you lad… and the matter is serious enough to…” he glances at Jaheira and I know what he means, as does Jaheira – and the scowl that appears on her face tells exactly what she thinks about all this.

“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement.

“Very well,” Keldorn replies. He remains standing in the middle of the room, waiting for Jaheira to cross the room and perch on the side of the bed, “Theodur… while I am still convinced that you and fair lady Jaheira are just and reputable persons, your choice of our traveling companions is concerning me… I am talking about the Drow and the Thayan.”

“Choice of companions is Theodur’s responsibility as a leader,” Jaheira answers for me and hearing her call me a leader is startlingly pleasant indeed, “it is not in your rights to question his decision.”

“I am not questioning his decision, as you chose to put it, Lady Jaheira,” Keldorn replies, “I am merely looking to establish his motives… after all, I may have been retired from the order, yet it was my report that convinced Prelate Vessalen that Theodur is not a threat to society… I would carry a part of the blame, if my report was to prove faulty…”

“Well… thank you for the vote of confidence, Keldorn… do you detect a big, bad aura of evil surrounding me or what? Have any of my actions been of evil intent?” I smile ironically.

“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response.

“Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply.

“Still, I must bring up the issue of the companions,” Keldorn says as the smile from his face disappears, “Nalia and your sister Imoen are capable mages – I am sure this group would function much better without a person that holds an allegiance to an evil group of corrupt wizards. I am speaking about young Edwin.”

“Not that this has any relevance to the matter, but perhaps you will feel a bit more calm knowing that Edwin is a renegade Red Wizard,” I snort, “but even if he was an active member of that group or any other, I would not cast him out because of that… we have known each other for so long, more than a year. For all his shortcomings, he is not a bad person and is one that I would call a friend. Edwin stays, Keldorn – get used to it.”

“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.

“And before you can even make a point about Viconia, I want you to know that it is pointless. She stays as well, regardless of your concerns, for the same reasons as Eddie… she is a friend,” I add and Keldorn’s face expression becomes rather grim.

“Apparently she is more than a friend to your sister, lad,” he remarks, “surely, you at least have some objections to that matter? A Child of Bhaal under influence of a cleric of an evil deity? That is very unreasonable for you to allow that, Theodur…”

I feel that Jaheira is watching me with an unmasked interest for I had previously refused to discuss the relationship of Imoen and Viconia with her. I gather that it would be unwise to burst out in anger, all though that is exactly what I want to do…

“What rights do I have to disallow that, Keldorn? You may think that Viconia’s plan is to shape Imoen as a tool to realize her evil plans… well, I don’t. I know Viconia that much better than you, to know that she really cares for my sister… and I will not interfere – and I seriously suggest you to stay out of it. Where feelings of two people are concerned, others have no rights to meddle in,” I feel that my voice has risen a few levels, but even if I have managed to offend Keldorn, the expression on his face remains calm as ever. However, the wide smile on Jaheira’s face relieves my heart greatly.

“Considering that you will leave the party tomorrow, your interest seems rather peculiar,” she inserts in a slightly mocking tone.

“That was another reason I came here to talk, Lady Jaheira,” Keldorn explains politely, “Nalia expressed her wish to continue adventuring with your group, at least until this… Jon Irenicus has been defeated. I feel a certain responsibility towards the young lady and hope to persuade her to abandon the career of adventuring. I have already offered her alternatives – I called off the sale of my estate in Athkatla and offered it to her. She has refused to use my ‘gifts of charity’, as she childishly named my gesture.”

“To tell you the truth, Keldorn, while Nalia is a pleasant companion, she is not crucial to the group… I would feel better if she would stay out of this business, it certainly isn’t pretty…” I say and Jaheira supports me with a nod of her head.

“I hope that I can convince her of that, before something unfortunate happens,” Keldorn sighs, “so if you would allow me to accompany you further, I would help you to defeat this fiendish creature called Irenicus… I think that recovering your soul will help to resist the evil taint inside you and for all that is righteous - there is no more worthy task than that.”

“Are you sure that Lady Maria will not mind, milord Keldorn?” Jaheira asks sweetly and I almost feel that she is being too sarcastic… Keldorn only chuckles at her comment, however.

“I will always appreciate help from a formidable warrior such as you, Keldorn. But I must insist that you learn to get along with my friends, despite what you might think of them. We are on a very important mission and the group has to function as a well-oiled mechanism,” I add.

“I understand, lad. And you will hear no further complaints from me,” Keldorn nods, “I have expressed my opinion and there is no need for me to repeat it. Unless I am being provoked, I will not raise this issue any further.”

Keldorn gives a slight bow before turning around and leaving the room. I slowly lean back into the pillows and Jaheira crawls over to sit beside me, looking positively enchanting, having refreshed herself after the long travels of the day… how can she walk for a whole day in that heavy plate mail, remains a mystery to me, with her lithe build, that is somewhat of a phenomenon… of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…

“I am… proud of you,” she speaks, smiling, and her words shock me, but in a pleasant way, “about what and how you said it to Keldorn. At long last your efforts in diplomacy do not make me go red in the face… it took some time, but you have learned in the end.”

“Well… I had a good teacher… in everything…” I snigger as one of my hands land on her thigh and slowly slide across her smooth, tanned skin.

“Is that so? I see that you have also learned to give credit where credit is due,” she laughs before bending down to kiss me softly, but as I reach out to hold her close, she leans back nimbly avoiding my grasp.

“Do you think we will have no further problems with Keldorn?” she asks, now fully serious.

“Unless Viconia or Edwin do something really stupid, there should be no problems… though I can only see problems with Eddie, he just loves to tease the old man. Viconia… has been unusually calm during the last few days…” I reach out to clasp my hands around her waist and pull her closer.

“I have noticed the same. This brings me to the topic that I think we can no longer avoid…” I know what will follow next and I see only one way to make her forget about Imoen and Viconia… ever so gently I kiss her neck and then slowly undo her shirt and direct my kisses downwards at the same time as my hands continue to glide over her thighs, but Jaheira continues to speak… “Theo, dearest, I am being serious here… mmmmph… oh… wha… what was I talking about… mmmh… never mind that…”

However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…

#2 Guest_Edgar_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 01:54 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game…


I thought he came across pretty well. Compared to most paladins, he's fairly liberal, after all.

“I wish to speak with you lad… and the matter is serious enough to…” he glances at Jaheira and I know what he means, as does Jaheira – and the scowl that appears on her face tells exactly what she thinks about all this.



There's no better way to ensure that Jaheira hears something than to hint that she shouldn't be listening!

“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement.


Still got one or two things to tell her about, Theo...

“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response.


Yes...demonstrative. That about sums her up... :twisted:

“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


Eddie is rather more of a sympathetic character in this, I rather like him.

“To tell you the truth, Keldorn, while Nalia is a pleasant companion, she is not crucial to the group… I would feel better if she would stay out of this business, it certainly isn’t pretty…” I say and Jaheira supports me with a nod of her head.


And this has nothing to do with that fact that Nalia would take them to seven members? Insidious are the ways of the Rule Of Six...

of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…



Well, quite. Nobody would dare call them weak. Especially if they were in earshot...

“I am… proud of you,” she speaks, smiling, and her words shock me, but in a pleasant way, “about what and how you said it to Keldorn. At long last your efforts in diplomacy do not make me go red in the face… it took some time, but you have learned in the end.”


It did take a while didn't it?

“I have noticed the same. This brings me to the topic that I think we can no longer avoid…” I know what will follow next and I see only one way to make her forget about Imoen and Viconia… ever so gently I kiss her neck and then slowly undo her shirt and direct my kisses downwards at the same time as my hands continue to glide over her thighs, but Jaheira continues to speak… “Theo, dearest, I am being serious here… mmmmph… oh… wha… what was I talking about… mmmh… never mind that…”


Looks like he certainly did have a good teacher... :shock:

However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Oh dear. Rampaging drow alert. I wonder if she'll even remark on the fact that she's caught them 'in the middle of things', as it were?

Great chapter!

#3 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 02:29 PM

[quote][quote]This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game… [/quote]
I thought he came across pretty well. Compared to most paladins, he's fairly liberal, after all.
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Yes, that's the impression I get, too.

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“I wish to speak with you lad… and the matter is serious enough to…” he glances at Jaheira and I know what he means, as does Jaheira – and the scowl that appears on her face tells exactly what she thinks about all this.[/quote]
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There's no better way to ensure that Jaheira hears something than to hint that she shouldn't be listening!
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Exactly! :D

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“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement. [/quote]
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Still got one or two things to tell her about, Theo...
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Yep. It's coming up, but not that soon...

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“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response. [/quote]
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Yes...demonstrative. That about sums her up... :shock:
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Hehe, true. But at least with Jaheira you know where you stand... more or less. :wink:

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“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that. [/quote]
Eddie is rather more of a sympathetic character in this, I rather like him.
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I write him as I see him in the game - to me he doesn't come off as very evil, rather than as someone badly trying to convince others of his Evilness and ruthlesness... and failing miserably, while trying so. :roll:

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“To tell you the truth, Keldorn, while Nalia is a pleasant companion, she is not crucial to the group… I would feel better if she would stay out of this business, it certainly isn’t pretty…” I say and Jaheira supports me with a nod of her head. [/quote]
And this has nothing to do with that fact that Nalia would take them to seven members? Insidious are the ways of the Rule Of Six...
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No, not so much because of that. I will eventually again have seven people through ToB, but the party will undergo changes of personal in the meantime. My problem is that the larger the party, the harder for me is to develop the characters as well as I could - the number that I am most comfortable is would be a party of five.

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of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…[/quote]
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Well, quite. Nobody would dare call them weak. Especially if they were in earshot...[/quote]

Exactly! :)

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“I am… proud of you,” she speaks, smiling, and her words shock me, but in a pleasant way, “about what and how you said it to Keldorn. At long last your efforts in diplomacy do not make me go red in the face… it took some time, but you have learned in the end.”[/quote]
It did take a while didn't it?
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Yes... :shock:

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“I have noticed the same. This brings me to the topic that I think we can no longer avoid…” I know what will follow next and I see only one way to make her forget about Imoen and Viconia… ever so gently I kiss her neck and then slowly undo her shirt and direct my kisses downwards at the same time as my hands continue to glide over her thighs, but Jaheira continues to speak… “Theo, dearest, I am being serious here… mmmmph… oh… wha… what was I talking about… mmmh… never mind that…” [/quote]
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Looks like he certainly did have a good teacher... :D
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:twisted: He knows how to distract her...

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However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…[/quote]
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Oh dear. Rampaging drow alert. I wonder if she'll even remark on the fact that she's caught them 'in the middle of things', as it were?
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The chance is a slim one, but you will find out soon!

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Great chapter![/quote]

Thanks for commenting! :)

#4 Guest_IronDragon_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 07:02 PM

[quote] This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game… [/quote] Isn’t it amazing how forceful these characters can be?
[quote] “Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement. [/quote] and I bet Keldorn picked up on that little white lie too. All couples have secrets and after being married as long as he has he would know that little fact.

[quote] “Choice of companions is Theodur’s responsibility as a leader,” Jaheira answers for me and hearing her call me a leader is startlingly pleasant indeed, “it is not in your rights to question his decision.” [/quoe] Intersting that immediately after abdocating all responsibilities as “leader” Jaheira immediately sets abtou making a rule that you can’t question the “leader.”

[quote] “I am not questioning his decision, as you chose to put it, Lady Jaheira,” Keldorn replies, “I am merely looking to establish his motives… after all, I may have been retired from the order, yet it was my report that convinced Prelate Vessalen that Theodur is not a threat to society… I would carry a part of the blame, if my report was to prove faulty…” [/quote] I legitimate concern.

[quote] “Well… thank you for the vote of confidence, Keldorn… do you detect a big, bad aura of evil surrounding me or what? Have any of my actions been of evil intent?” I smile ironically. [/quote] Careful what you ask, you may not like the answer you get. Some of Theo’s inactions could be interpreted as less than good.

[quote] “Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response. [/quote] I wonder….

[quote] “Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply. [/quote] I wouldn’t be so fast to smile Keldorn. Theo has a history of coming up with creative justifications for ignoring his promises. (no offense Theo)

[quote] “To tell you the truth, Keldorn, while Nalia is a pleasant companion, she is not crucial to the group… I would feel better if she would stay out of this business, it certainly isn’t pretty…” I say and Jaheira supports me with a nod of her head. [/quote] it is never wise to slap away a helping hand.

[quote] “Do you think we will have no further problems with Keldorn?” she asks, now fully serious.

“Unless Viconia or Edwin do something really stupid, there should be no problems… [/quote] Wondering if Edwin or Viconia will do or say something insulting is sort of like wondering if the sun will rise tomorrow.

Keldorn did not come off badly here, but I am not certain I can say the same for Jaheira.

#5 Guest_Yazston_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 07:26 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me.


I liked this chapter! :)

The inns of Amnwater are once again filled with the caravan merchants and it takes a lot of effort from us to locate an inn that would have five free rooms…


They would save a lot of money if they'd just rent two or three rooms.. but five? lol Don't want to repeat myself, but they 'should' be adults! :twisted:

“I wish to speak with you lad… and the matter is serious enough to…” he glances at Jaheira and I know what he means, as does Jaheira – and the scowl that appears on her face tells exactly what she thinks about all this.


lol Keldorn couldn't make her leave the room.. :D

“Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply.


But there might be.. things that would force him to use the powers, right?
What would Jae say then? Or Keldorn?

“Nalia and your sister Imoen are capable mages – I am sure this group would function much better without a person that holds an allegiance to an evil group of corrupt wizards.


Hmm... Well, if someone's to go, it'd most probably be Nalia.

I am speaking about young Edwin.”


lol Oh really? :wink:

“And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


:roll: That made me laugh! And I could easily imagine Jaheira laughing at her own joke.. :shock:

“Apparently she is more than a friend to your sister, lad,” he remarks, “surely, you at least have some objections to that matter? A Child of Bhaal under influence of a cleric of an evil deity?”


Hmm.. I think it is the other way around. It's a cleric of an evil deity under influence of a Child of Bhaal! :shock:

“That is very unreasonable for you to allow that, Theodur…”


Uh.. Sounds a bit weird. Maybe you should change the first 'that' into an 'it' or something..?

Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…


lol Especially Jaheira.. Nope, not the frail flowers! :D

“Do you think we will have no further problems with Keldorn?” she asks, now fully serious.


I think you won't.. but then again, no one knows what the future holds.

However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Oh no.. :)


As I said, I liked this chapter!

#6 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 07:34 PM

[quote][quote] This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game… [/quote] Isn’t it amazing how forceful these characters can be?[/quote]

Oh yes. Incredibly demanding.

[quote] “Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement. [/quote] and I bet Keldorn picked up on that little white lie too. All couples have secrets and after being married as long as he has he would know that little fact.
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He probably picked it up, yes. No doubt that Nalia's mention of Khalid's recent demise, is making Keldorn very observant here.

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[quote] “Choice of companions is Theodur’s responsibility as a leader,” Jaheira answers for me and hearing her call me a leader is startlingly pleasant indeed, “it is not in your rights to question his decision.” [/quote] Intersting that immediately after abdocating all responsibilities as “leader” Jaheira immediately sets abtou making a rule that you can’t question the “leader.”
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Yeah, I thought it was quite a duplicity from Jaheira... nothing serious, but still...

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[quote] “I am not questioning his decision, as you chose to put it, Lady Jaheira,” Keldorn replies, “I am merely looking to establish his motives… after all, I may have been retired from the order, yet it was my report that convinced Prelate Vessalen that Theodur is not a threat to society… I would carry a part of the blame, if my report was to prove faulty…” [/quote] I legitimate concern.
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Yes, I agree.

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[quote] “Well… thank you for the vote of confidence, Keldorn… do you detect a big, bad aura of evil surrounding me or what? Have any of my actions been of evil intent?” I smile ironically. [/quote] Careful what you ask, you may not like the answer you get. Some of Theo’s inactions could be interpreted as less than good.
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True, but he is quite certain that Keldorn doesn't know about those... and he has behaved good for a while.

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[quote] “Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response. [/quote] I wonder….
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I think that Jaheira will watch this aspect very carefully.

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[quote] “Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply. [/quote] I wouldn’t be so fast to smile Keldorn. Theo has a history of coming up with creative justifications for ignoring his promises. (no offense Theo)
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A legitimate concern. :twisted:

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[quote] “To tell you the truth, Keldorn, while Nalia is a pleasant companion, she is not crucial to the group… I would feel better if she would stay out of this business, it certainly isn’t pretty…” I say and Jaheira supports me with a nod of her head. [/quote] it is never wise to slap away a helping hand.
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No, but Nalia is too inexperienced to go against Irenicus... still, there are ways in which she can help.

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“Unless Viconia or Edwin do something really stupid, there should be no problems… [/quote] Wondering if Edwin or Viconia will do or say something insulting is sort of like wondering if the sun will rise tomorrow.
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You won't be proven wrong... :shock:

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Keldorn did not come off badly here, but I am not certain I can say the same for Jaheira.[/quote]

Good, I hoped that I could make Keldorn's case seem reasonable.

As for Jaheira - she was quite offensive at times, in her attempts to *protect* Theo. But this is understandable, now that she has chosen to stand by Theo, as imperfect as he is, she will defend him.

#7 Guest_Bjorn_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 07:41 PM

“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement.


:roll: It doesn't have to be that way, Theo. You should tell her the truth.

“Very well,” Keldorn replies. He remains standing in the middle of the room, waiting for Jaheira to cross the room and perch on the side of the bed, “Theodur… while I am still convinced that you and fair lady Jaheira are just and reputable persons, your choice of our traveling companions is concerning me… I am talking about the Drow and the Thayan.”


:shock: Well, Keldorn, they've been travelling with Theo for a lot longer than you have. And anyway, nobody said you had to come along - if anyone's going to leave, you're the obvious choice.

“Choice of companions is Theodur’s responsibility as a leader,” Jaheira answers for me and hearing her call me a leader is startlingly pleasant indeed, “it is not in your rights to question his decision.”


Heh, I still wouldn't try ordering her about if I were you, Theo. :twisted:

“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response.


What happened between Theo and Jaheira is none of your business, Keldorn. Just speak your piece if you must, and then go away and leave them alone.

“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


Yep, Eddie's cute. :shock:

“And before you can even make a point about Viconia, I want you to know that it is pointless. She stays as well, regardless of your concerns, for the same reasons as Eddie… she is a friend,” I add and Keldorn’s face expression becomes rather grim.


And since you're still more of an acquaintance than a friend, Keldorn, you'd be well advised to leave it there if you want to keep on travelling with Theo.

“What rights do I have to disallow that, Keldorn? You may think that Viconia’s plan is to shape Imoen as a tool to realize her evil plans… well, I don’t. I know Viconia that much better than you, to know that she really cares for my sister… and I will not interfere – and I seriously suggest you to stay out of it. Where feelings of two people are concerned, others have no rights to meddle in,” I feel that my voice has risen a few levels, but even if I have managed to offend Keldorn, the expression on his face remains calm as ever. However, the wide smile on Jaheira’s face relieves my heart greatly.


Aw...well said, Theo.

“That was another reason I came here to talk, Lady Jaheira,” Keldorn explains politely, “Nalia expressed her wish to continue adventuring with your group, at least until this… Jon Irenicus has been defeated. I feel a certain responsibility towards the young lady and hope to persuade her to abandon the career of adventuring. I have already offered her alternatives – I called off the sale of my estate in Athkatla and offered it to her. She has refused to use my ‘gifts of charity’, as she childishly named my gesture.”


Good for Nalia. If she knows what she wants then she should stick to it and not let Keldorn persuade her otherwise.

“Are you sure that Lady Maria will not mind, milord Keldorn?” Jaheira asks sweetly and I almost feel that she is being too sarcastic…


LOL!

“I understand, lad. And you will hear no further complaints from me,” Keldorn nods, “I have expressed my opinion and there is no need for me to repeat it. Unless I am being provoked, I will not raise this issue any further.”


Glad to see that he can be reasonable, at least.

Keldorn gives a slight bow before turning around and leaving the room. I slowly lean back into the pillows and Jaheira crawls over to sit beside me, looking positively enchanting, having refreshed herself after the long travels of the day… how can she walk for a whole day in that heavy plate mail, remains a mystery to me, with her lithe build, that is somewhat of a phenomenon… of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…


Nope! :wink:

“I am… proud of you,” she speaks, smiling, and her words shock me, but in a pleasant way, “about what and how you said it to Keldorn. At long last your efforts in diplomacy do not make me go red in the face… it took some time, but you have learned in the end.”


He's certainly getting better - but I wouldn't rely too heavily on his diplomatic abilities just yet, Jaheira. Although he does seem to have matured a bit lately.

“I have noticed the same. This brings me to the topic that I think we can no longer avoid…” I know what will follow next and I see only one way to make her forget about Imoen and Viconia… ever so gently I kiss her neck and then slowly undo her shirt and direct my kisses downwards at the same time as my hands continue to glide over her thighs, but Jaheira continues to speak… “Theo, dearest, I am being serious here… mmmmph… oh… wha… what was I talking about… mmmh… never mind that…”


Aww! I loved this paragraph - very sweet scene. :)

However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Uh oh...

Great chapter :) . It was nice to see keldorn's character explored a bit.

#8 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 07:45 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me.


I liked this chapter! :D


Thanks! :)


The inns of Amnwater are once again filled with the caravan merchants and it takes a lot of effort from us to locate an inn that would have five free rooms…


They would save a lot of money if they'd just rent two or three rooms.. but five? lol Don't want to repeat myself, but they 'should' be adults! :shock:


Hehe... but now we have two couples who need seperate rooms... and we can't have Edwin, Keldorn and Nalia sharing a room, now can we? And Edwin and Keldorn is a... very bad combination?


“I wish to speak with you lad… and the matter is serious enough to…” he glances at Jaheira and I know what he means, as does Jaheira – and the scowl that appears on her face tells exactly what she thinks about all this.


lol Keldorn couldn't make her leave the room.. :D


No, and he is too polite to try. :D


“Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply.


But there might be.. things that would force him to use the powers, right?
What would Jae say then? Or Keldorn?


Depends on the circumstances... what if he uses it to save them from certain death?


“Nalia and your sister Imoen are capable mages – I am sure this group would function much better without a person that holds an allegiance to an evil group of corrupt wizards.


Hmm... Well, if someone's to go, it'd most probably be Nalia.


No worries, Theo won't make someone leave. Besides, if Nalia leaves, that means that Keldorn leaves as well.


I am speaking about young Edwin.”


lol Oh really? :)


Couldn't guess, eh? :)


“And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


:D That made me laugh! And I could easily imagine Jaheira laughing at her own joke.. :shock:


Hehe... that's one of Jaheira's good BG1 lines... she has a sense of humor, I think... somewhere... deep down... there must be! :wink:


“Apparently she is more than a friend to your sister, lad,” he remarks, “surely, you at least have some objections to that matter? A Child of Bhaal under influence of a cleric of an evil deity?”


Hmm.. I think it is the other way around. It's a cleric of an evil deity under influence of a Child of Bhaal! :roll:


Keldorn: By Torm, I refuse to believe that! :twisted:


“That is very unreasonable for you to allow that, Theodur…”


Uh.. Sounds a bit weird. Maybe you should change the first 'that' into an 'it' or something..?


D'oh! Yes, it sounds baaad!


Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…


lol Especially Jaheira.. Nope, not the frail flowers! :)


We like our women tough and strong, not whiny!


“Do you think we will have no further problems with Keldorn?” she asks, now fully serious.


I think you won't.. but then again, no one knows what the future holds.


Nothing too dramatical... there won't be any actual fighting amongst party members going on, in this tale.


However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Oh no.. :D


Theo: DRAT! Should have locked the door!

As I said, I liked this chapter!


Thanks, once again! :(

#9 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 08:10 PM


“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement.


:( It doesn't have to be that way, Theo. You should tell her the truth.


Yes. But he won't for a while yet. It might please you to know that I have written it now, finally... but it happens some time after the defeat of Irenicus.

Initially, I planned it to come out in the encounter with Wraith Gorion and Khalid... ugh... that would have hurt, wouldn't it? :shock: Then I realized that Theo has absolutely no reason not to tell her before that... so it will happen soon.


“Very well,” Keldorn replies. He remains standing in the middle of the room, waiting for Jaheira to cross the room and perch on the side of the bed, “Theodur… while I am still convinced that you and fair lady Jaheira are just and reputable persons, your choice of our traveling companions is concerning me… I am talking about the Drow and the Thayan.”


:roll: Well, Keldorn, they've been travelling with Theo for a lot longer than you have. And anyway, nobody said you had to come along - if anyone's going to leave, you're the obvious choice.


Naturally, Keldorn is under the impression that Viconia and Edwin are somehow influencing and manipulating Theo, in order to stay with him. :)


“Choice of companions is Theodur’s responsibility as a leader,” Jaheira answers for me and hearing her call me a leader is startlingly pleasant indeed, “it is not in your rights to question his decision.”


Heh, I still wouldn't try ordering her about if I were you, Theo. :wink:


Uhuh... besides, we know that Theo sometimes is not the *real* leader of the party...


“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response.


What happened between Theo and Jaheira is none of your business, Keldorn. Just speak your piece if you must, and then go away and leave them alone.


The consequences of playing with Bhaal's powers can affect many... but what goes on between Theo and Jae is indeed, not his business.


“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


Yep, Eddie's cute. :)


You can't stay with him for a year and not notice that. :D


“And before you can even make a point about Viconia, I want you to know that it is pointless. She stays as well, regardless of your concerns, for the same reasons as Eddie… she is a friend,” I add and Keldorn’s face expression becomes rather grim.


And since you're still more of an acquaintance than a friend, Keldorn, you'd be well advised to leave it there if you want to keep on travelling with Theo.


He has formed the wrong impressions of Viconia and Edwin, and of their intentions... of course, the behavior of those two, hasn't helped.


“What rights do I have to disallow that, Keldorn? You may think that Viconia’s plan is to shape Imoen as a tool to realize her evil plans… well, I don’t. I know Viconia that much better than you, to know that she really cares for my sister… and I will not interfere – and I seriously suggest you to stay out of it. Where feelings of two people are concerned, others have no rights to meddle in,” I feel that my voice has risen a few levels, but even if I have managed to offend Keldorn, the expression on his face remains calm as ever. However, the wide smile on Jaheira’s face relieves my heart greatly.


Aw...well said, Theo.


He just understands Im and Vicky... :D


“That was another reason I came here to talk, Lady Jaheira,” Keldorn explains politely, “Nalia expressed her wish to continue adventuring with your group, at least until this… Jon Irenicus has been defeated. I feel a certain responsibility towards the young lady and hope to persuade her to abandon the career of adventuring. I have already offered her alternatives – I called off the sale of my estate in Athkatla and offered it to her. She has refused to use my ‘gifts of charity’, as she childishly named my gesture.”


Good for Nalia. If she knows what she wants then she should stick to it and not let Keldorn persuade her otherwise.


True, but one wonders, will Nalia want to remain in adventuring, after Suldanessellar?


“Are you sure that Lady Maria will not mind, milord Keldorn?” Jaheira asks sweetly and I almost feel that she is being too sarcastic…


LOL!


Evil Jaheira! :twisted:


“I understand, lad. And you will hear no further complaints from me,” Keldorn nods, “I have expressed my opinion and there is no need for me to repeat it. Unless I am being provoked, I will not raise this issue any further.”


Glad to see that he can be reasonable, at least.


I wouldn't stand him, if he couldn't be reasonable...


Keldorn gives a slight bow before turning around and leaving the room. I slowly lean back into the pillows and Jaheira crawls over to sit beside me, looking positively enchanting, having refreshed herself after the long travels of the day… how can she walk for a whole day in that heavy plate mail, remains a mystery to me, with her lithe build, that is somewhat of a phenomenon… of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…


Nope! :D


Calling them frail flowers would probably earn said person a bruise under the eye. :)


“I am… proud of you,” she speaks, smiling, and her words shock me, but in a pleasant way, “about what and how you said it to Keldorn. At long last your efforts in diplomacy do not make me go red in the face… it took some time, but you have learned in the end.”


He's certainly getting better - but I wouldn't rely too heavily on his diplomatic abilities just yet, Jaheira. Although he does seem to have matured a bit lately.


Yes, I certainly would be much more at ease when Jaheira handles the conversations...


“I have noticed the same. This brings me to the topic that I think we can no longer avoid…” I know what will follow next and I see only one way to make her forget about Imoen and Viconia… ever so gently I kiss her neck and then slowly undo her shirt and direct my kisses downwards at the same time as my hands continue to glide over her thighs, but Jaheira continues to speak… “Theo, dearest, I am being serious here… mmmmph… oh… wha… what was I talking about… mmmh… never mind that…”


Aww! I loved this paragraph - very sweet scene. :D


Thanks, I liked it too... particularly the mental images I am getting... :D :shock:


However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Uh oh...


Viconia has probably drawn her own wrong conclusions about Keldorn's visit. :)

Great chapter :D . It was nice to see keldorn's character explored a bit.


Yes, I thought so - especially, since he won't be around for ToB, I wanted to give him more airtime.

Thanks for commenting! :D

#10 Guest_Dark-Mage_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 09:50 PM

Good chapter Theodur :twisted:

#11 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 08 November 2003 - 10:31 PM

Good chapter Theodur :twisted:


Thanks! :shock:

#12 Laufey

Posted 09 November 2003 - 07:45 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game…


Nah, I think you managed fine. It's natural that he would have concerns about a Red Wizard and a drow, but the outright unprovoked attack of the game never seemed believable to me.


“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response.


I should say so. It would mean pissing Jaheira off. :lol:


“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


And he's cute too. :)


“What rights do I have to disallow that, Keldorn? You may think that Viconia’s plan is to shape Imoen as a tool to realize her evil plans… well, I don’t. I know Viconia that much better than you, to know that she really cares for my sister… and I will not interfere – and I seriously suggest you to stay out of it. Where feelings of two people are concerned, others have no rights to meddle in,” I feel that my voice has risen a few levels, but even if I have managed to offend Keldorn, the expression on his face remains calm as ever. However, the wide smile on Jaheira’s face relieves my heart greatly.


*sigh* If only all people were as understanding as Theo is...he's completely right of course.


Keldorn gives a slight bow before turning around and leaving the room. I slowly lean back into the pillows and Jaheira crawls over to sit beside me, looking positively enchanting, having refreshed herself after the long travels of the day… how can she walk for a whole day in that heavy plate mail, remains a mystery to me, with her lithe build, that is somewhat of a phenomenon… of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…


Who wants to be a frail flower anyway? :)


However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Ooops...now what?
Rogues do it from behind.

#13 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 09 November 2003 - 08:10 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game…


Nah, I think you managed fine. It's natural that he would have concerns about a Red Wizard and a drow, but the outright unprovoked attack of the game never seemed believable to me.


Agreed. My Keldorn will be suspicious and cautious, but not homicidal.


“Not as such… I am deeply concerned about your approach towards solving the problem with that vampire, but I believe that Lady Jaheira has already expressed her disapproval in a very… demonstrative kind of way so I believe that you have understood what consequences toying with powers of Bhaal might bring,” Keldorn looks meaningfully at Jaheira, who just frowns in response.


I should say so. It would mean pissing Jaheira off. :lol:


Can't have that, can we? :D


“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


And he's cute too. :)


Jaheira will have some difficulty in admitting that. :D


“What rights do I have to disallow that, Keldorn? You may think that Viconia’s plan is to shape Imoen as a tool to realize her evil plans… well, I don’t. I know Viconia that much better than you, to know that she really cares for my sister… and I will not interfere – and I seriously suggest you to stay out of it. Where feelings of two people are concerned, others have no rights to meddle in,” I feel that my voice has risen a few levels, but even if I have managed to offend Keldorn, the expression on his face remains calm as ever. However, the wide smile on Jaheira’s face relieves my heart greatly.


*sigh* If only all people were as understanding as Theo is...he's completely right of course.


Yep... I think that Keldorn might eventually understand, too. :D


Keldorn gives a slight bow before turning around and leaving the room. I slowly lean back into the pillows and Jaheira crawls over to sit beside me, looking positively enchanting, having refreshed herself after the long travels of the day… how can she walk for a whole day in that heavy plate mail, remains a mystery to me, with her lithe build, that is somewhat of a phenomenon… of course Viconia does exactly the same, though her armor is slightly lighter than Jaheira’s, to be honest. Not exactly the frail flowers of the weaker sex, those two, not by a longshot…


Who wants to be a frail flower anyway? :)


Abduh-males want their women to be that way...


However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Ooops...now what?


Vic, drawing the wrong conclusions from Keldorn's visit...

#14 Guest_Winter_Bloom_*

Posted 10 November 2003 - 12:52 AM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game…


Oh yes, sometimes when one character wants to talk, you can't shut them up.

As I am wallowing in the soft and comfortable bed in our room, eagerly awaiting Jaheira’s return from the bathing chambers, a knock on the door startles me – it is unexpected, as Jaheira would not have bothered with knocking, caring little for my modesty. I yell for whoever the disturber is, to enter and am quite surprised to see that it is Keldorn, but he doesn’t even manage to utter a single word as Jaheira returns and bumps into him as he still stands at the door, indecisive…


Keldorn wanted to speak to him, hmm?

Is Theo naked right now, or is he clothed? ;)

“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement.


*cough* I wouldn't say there are no secrets left...

“Well… thank you for the vote of confidence, Keldorn… do you detect a big, bad aura of evil surrounding me or what? Have any of my actions been of evil intent?” I smile ironically.


He hasn't seen all that Theo has done, has he?

“Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply.


Bet he finds a way to justify breaking that promise.

“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


Eddie is kinda cute in his arrogance. :evil:

“What rights do I have to disallow that, Keldorn? You may think that Viconia’s plan is to shape Imoen as a tool to realize her evil plans… well, I don’t. I know Viconia that much better than you, to know that she really cares for my sister… and I will not interfere – and I seriously suggest you to stay out of it. Where feelings of two people are concerned, others have no rights to meddle in,” I feel that my voice has risen a few levels, but even if I have managed to offend Keldorn, the expression on his face remains calm as ever. However, the wide smile on Jaheira’s face relieves my heart greatly.


“Considering that you will leave the party tomorrow, your interest seems rather peculiar,” she inserts in a slightly mocking tone.


Heh, heh...

“Unless Viconia or Edwin do something really stupid, there should be no problems… though I can only see problems with Eddie, he just loves to tease the old man. Viconia… has been unusually calm during the last few days…” I reach out to clasp my hands around her waist and pull her closer.


I don't think Vickie will do anything stupid. Eddie on the other hand... :mrgreen:

However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Uh-oh, what's this all about?

#15 Guest_Theodur_*

Posted 10 November 2003 - 03:23 PM

This is one of those unplanned chapters – they sometimes just occur to me. Keldorn wanted to speak out his concerns and I just couldn’t make him shut up. I hope I didn’t make him too unlikable with this meddling – but at least he goes about it much more politely than he does with Viconia in the game…


Oh yes, sometimes when one character wants to talk, you can't shut them up.


Unless said character is meek and you can easily intimidate him... which Keldorn is not.


As I am wallowing in the soft and comfortable bed in our room, eagerly awaiting Jaheira’s return from the bathing chambers, a knock on the door startles me – it is unexpected, as Jaheira would not have bothered with knocking, caring little for my modesty. I yell for whoever the disturber is, to enter and am quite surprised to see that it is Keldorn, but he doesn’t even manage to utter a single word as Jaheira returns and bumps into him as he still stands at the door, indecisive…


Keldorn wanted to speak to him, hmm?


Is Theo naked right now, or is he clothed? :)


Clothed!!! I swear! :D


“Speak your concern freely, Keldorn… Jaheira will stay – there are no secrets between the two of us,” I reply… and I could swear that the expression in Jaheira’s eyes changed for a moment, though I wonder if that was somehow connected to my less than truthful statement.


*cough* I wouldn't say there are no secrets left...


You are correct of course.


“Well… thank you for the vote of confidence, Keldorn… do you detect a big, bad aura of evil surrounding me or what? Have any of my actions been of evil intent?” I smile ironically.


He hasn't seen all that Theo has done, has he?


That's why Theo asks so freely. :)


“Not that I feel obliged to give an account to you, Keldorn, but I have made a promise never to use the powers of Bhaal again and I intend to keep it,” Keldorn’s brief smile indicates that he is satisfied at my reply.


Bet he finds a way to justify breaking that promise.


Wait and see. :) (Hmm, I like using this line, too! :))


“I agree with Theodur, it would be unwise to make any changes to the group now that we have grown used to each other… and Edwin has helped Imoen to become a formidable mage. And I must admit that while I sometimes have an urge to whack him on the head, he is also… amusing in a ‘what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you’ kind of way…” Jaheira snickers at her own joke and I can only roll my eyes at that.


Eddie is kinda cute in his arrogance. :)


I doubt that Jaheira would ever say 'cute'. :)


“Considering that you will leave the party tomorrow, your interest seems rather peculiar,” she inserts in a slightly mocking tone.


Heh, heh...


:D


“Unless Viconia or Edwin do something really stupid, there should be no problems… though I can only see problems with Eddie, he just loves to tease the old man. Viconia… has been unusually calm during the last few days…” I reach out to clasp my hands around her waist and pull her closer.


I don't think Vickie will do anything stupid. Eddie on the other hand... :)


You haven't seen my notes, have you?


However, just before things get really interesting, the door to our room is yanked wide open in the most brutal fashion and we recoil from each other to look at the unwanted intruder… only to see a very furious looking drow female standing at the doorstep…


Uh-oh, what's this all about?


Someone's been drawing the wrong conclusions... explanation coming right up. :D




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