True Neutral
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Roleplay posts: 25
Physical Description: I'm the OOC face of several characters.
Registered: Jun 8, 2016 8:23:19 GMT -8
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Post by True Neutral on Jun 23, 2016 4:39:52 GMT -8
There is a village, a small bump-in-the-road settlement, between the city-state of Isra and the now fallen White City. This place was dying already but the loss of Aaedan is the final nail in its coffin. Soon, there will be no travelers on the road. Soon, there will be no reason for this place to even exist. In the town's last tavern the few remaining locals are drinking with—even fighting with—Isran soldiers on their way home. The town's only church, however, sits abandoned some distance away. A light evening rain coats the cobblestone streets and fills puddles in the cracks and depressions. Light reflects from lanterns and the occasional window to give a small shine to the gloom. Doobie, a small kobold wizard, stands on the steps of the old wooden church, raindrops falling into a nearby puddle, gently splashing him. He has his reasons for being here, the least of which not being the unnatural pull of another Stand user. Yet that pull leads him to this town, to this old church. He can feel the presence of a Stand inside. Inside, a young woman has taken refuge from the rain and from the demons that haunt her. She is lost and very far from home.
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 23, 2016 8:16:00 GMT -8
Doobie had traveled to this location for suspicion that a villain could take advantage of refugees, abduct and kill them. He stood on the steps of the church moving with caution. If there was an enemy stand, he needed to see them first, if they aren't aware of his presence already. The 4'5" kobold creeps up the steps and opens the door of the church. Standing outside still for a few seconds Doobie decides to go inside. It was a good shelter from the rain, though some probably still leaked through the roof of the old building. As Doobie walked through the church he'd observe the religious imagery around (statues, murals, stainglass). Someone was in here though and he couldn't forget that. He would not call until he saw them first.
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 23, 2016 8:38:26 GMT -8
There are only a few pews left in the old church. Many are missing and a few even lie shattered. Dan Feng sits on one of the remaining, up near the chancel and altar. Her back is to the main entrance and she doesn't notice anyone coming in.
Her attention is paid to her prayers. This place of worship isn't what she's used to. But even strange foreign gods might listen to her if she speaks to them earnestly enough. So she continues to softly murmur her pleas for help and her thanks for being allowed to make it this far. To overhear her exact words, someone would have to be very near.
Unless startled or otherwise interrupted, the woman will continue to do this for some time.
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 23, 2016 10:23:01 GMT -8
Doobie sees the girl ahead. He slowly walks down the aisle, trying not to draw attention while he gets into striking range of his Stand. He was withing 10 meters of the praying woman and would listen and wait for her prayer to finish.
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Lu Dan Feng
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Roleplay posts: 32
Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 24, 2016 3:11:37 GMT -8
From his position behind her, Doobie can't quite tell with certainty how old the woman in the pew is. But her voice sounds awfully young. Yet, it isn't a child's voice. A human teenager, perhaps? He sees that this teen's hair and clothes are dry. She's been in the church—away from the rain—for a while.
As the kobold sneaks up behind her he's able to make out some of what she says. "...know I've been unfaithful. I know I deserve my exile, my illness, all of it. Your punishments upon me are just. I beg only for the strength to endure and overcome them."
Dan Feng's speaking to local gods so she speaks with the local tongue, though it is somewhat accented. She is confident that they'd understand her even if she spoke in her own language, but why risk it?
She continues to pray with her head bowed. She hasn't noticed anyone else in the church with her.
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 24, 2016 7:54:48 GMT -8
Doobie is now close enough and listens to the girl. He decides to speak up. "Hello. Sorry I was listening in, what is your illness?'
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 24, 2016 8:32:44 GMT -8
Dan Feng jumps up from the pew, startled at the interruption. Behind her, a ghostly outline of a door appears in the church wall. She faces the kobold and slowly stumbles away towards the wall, towards the door.
"Stay back," she says in her accented voice, taking yet another step away from Doobie. The ghostly door behind her solidifies. It looks real, now, and very much out of place. Though built from wood, it isn't rotten like the rest of the place.
"Don't come any closer."
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 24, 2016 8:46:23 GMT -8
Doobie is startled by her own reaction and tries to calm her down. "Peace! I'm not here to harm!"
Doobie sees the door appear, was this a Stand? He stood still and obeyed her wishes. "My name is Doobie du-Shoobie. I'm a sage and Stand Master, I'm just looking for clues on someone. They stole an Atlatl and Dart with magical powers and are using it on people to create powers in them. Have you encountered this person?"
Doobie would allow his own Starman to appear behind himself so that Dan Feng could see it.
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 24, 2016 9:10:00 GMT -8
With every other word the little lizard says, Dan Feng takes another step back towards the door. The door, seemingly by itself, opens just a crack. It is very bright on the other side and a sliver of light reaches through, illuminating the church around them. The place looks even dirtier now that they can see it better.
"A sage and Master? You sneak up on me!" She's nearly standing in front of the door, now. It is difficult for Doobie to see her face, silhouetted as it is by the light behind her. The light from the door... it spills about her in a nimbus of bright white in the otherwise dark church.
When Starman appears, Dan Feng looks up at him and yelps. "Both of you stay back!" She now stands directly in front of the mysterious door, her hand reaching back to touch it. Perhaps to even open it further.
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 24, 2016 9:25:50 GMT -8
"Please! Ack! Don't be startled, this is my Stand, Starman! He protects me. I'm sorry for sneaking up on you I wanted to investigate you without interrupting your prayer!" Doobie backs up and dispels Starman. "I've encountered many others like me and they weren't friendly, I have to be cautious who I approach now. Please, if you mean no ill will, neither do I. I was drawn here by the invisible thread that connects us Stand Users, I don't know if you know what I'm talking about... I apologize."
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 24, 2016 9:43:23 GMT -8
She has no idea what the kobold was talking about. Stands and atlatls? It's nonsense to her. But she couldn't deny that there is something connecting her to the little creature. She hadn't realized it until now, but she is feeling drawn to him. It isn't natural.
But the door behind her. That's not natural, either. Everything is strange, now. It has been since... Well, since then. Why shouldn't she accept a sneaky kobold "sage and Master?" Maybe this, too, is part of her punishment.
When Starman disappears, Dan Feng pulls her hand away from the door. But she does not step away from it. "I don't mean to cause any harm. I never did." She pauses, briefly, after saying that. Then she continues, "and I don't understand what you're saying, either. Explain yourself. But don't come any closer."
The young woman, a silhouette in the light, stands before Doobie. She's tense and ready to dart away at the sight of any more sudden surprises.
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 24, 2016 9:55:30 GMT -8
"Have you been struck lately with something sharp and gone unconscious as a result?" Doobie asks the girl. "I have many answers, but I also have questions. If you would converse with me, I can exchange answers for our questions."
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 24, 2016 10:03:52 GMT -8
How did this little thing know about what happened? How much does he know? How long had he been following her? These questions and more race through the young woman's mind as she stands at her door's threshold.
"You want to talk," she asks. "I was hurt, yes. But how is none of your business. Now you answer. Why are you in here sneaking up on me?"
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 24, 2016 12:41:54 GMT -8
"I came to this area searching for an villain. Once I was in front of this church I felt a spiritual presence much like my own. I needed to find out your nature before confronting you, that is why I snuck up on you." Doobie answered Dan Feng.
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 24, 2016 15:48:31 GMT -8
"You came looking for a villain and you found me. Is that it? Are you after me? Why?" She moves her hand back, placing it on the door. She doesn't push, doesn't open it. Not yet. She still wants to hear what the kobold has to say. For the life of her, she doesn't know why. But with safety inches behind her, she can afford to entertain the creature a little longer.
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Doobie du Shoobie
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The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 24, 2016 19:22:19 GMT -8
"You don't seem to be a villain, so no. If you are friendly I would like to help you, other people like you and me are drawn to eachother like magnets, you never know who it will be or what they will be like. I've run into a lot of people who wanted to harm me, but I've met some who are friends. It's dangerous to go around alone, I almost died recently, but was saved by my ally. I'm on a quest to stop people from getting hurt, you shouldn't fear me." Doobie explains himself further. "I'm looking for friends who have powers like me, so that we can band together and help each other. May I ask your name?"
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 25, 2016 2:29:27 GMT -8
"Which is it? You're on a quest to find a villain or you're looking stop people getting hurt?" She doesn't move away from the door, doesn't let her guard down. But Dan Feng is willing to hear the lizard explain himself.
"I'm not a villain. I don't want to hurt you or anyone else ever again. And you're too late to keep me from being hurt, aren't you? So what do you want from me?"
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Doobie du Shoobie
Dedicated
The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 25, 2016 13:59:13 GMT -8
"Heh?" Doobie was a little confused, "Well, both of course! Ah, well if you could at least give me a description of who I'm looking for, did you see the person that struck you?"
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Lu Dan Feng
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Registered: Jun 23, 2016 4:21:06 GMT -8
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Post by Lu Dan Feng on Jun 26, 2016 2:54:59 GMT -8
"Yes, of course I saw who hurt me. Alright? I answered your question, now you answer mine. That's the agreement, right? Can you fix what he did to me?"
Dan Feng doesn't trust Doobie all that much at the moment but she hasn't had any other offers of help. Most people can't even see what is happening to her. If the little thing really is a Master and sage then maybe he could help her. He hadn't made any aggressive moves since sneaking up on her, either.
Though, there is that friend of his. Disappeared right in front of her. With the magics some people know, that disappeared friend could be lurking invisible in the shadows, waiting to pounce. She was hurt before, stabbed right in the chest by someone she trusted. She isn't about to let her guard down in front of some sneaky stranger.
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Doobie du Shoobie
Dedicated
The Premier Stand Master!
Roleplay posts: 397
Age: 18
Physical Description: He's a Kobold with green scales and long hair that has recently turned platinum colour.
Clothes and Equipment: Blue Mage Robes with gold trim and the Heroes Guild cape draped over one shoulder.
Allegiances: Heroes Guild, Jun of the Celadine
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: May 28, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -8
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Post by Doobie du Shoobie on Jun 26, 2016 11:11:31 GMT -8
"I... well I was expecting more of a description, but very well I'll do as you say." Doobie is a little annoyed but he wants to gain this woman's trust. "I am capable of minor healing but that doesn't help against your affliction. Once you are granted a Stand, it cannot be removed from you without killing you. I am a teacher though and can help with mastering the Stand. Stand by the way is what we call these things that follow us. The solution is to control and master it, not try to get rid of it. I'm curious about what your Stand is actually, what is that door, is it the Stand itself or is it merely a power of it?"
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