Session Start: Wed Jan 23 20:02:58 2002 ==Session Start== >> Feray and Nathan are enjoying a game of cards in the common room when the door bursts open and a familiar figure stands there, rain pouring down on her and dripping from her old, rusty armor, lightning flashing behind her. Ferrrraaayyyyyy! * Feray blinks and looks up from her cards in shock. O_o "Mom?" * Triun hobbles over to Feray's table, glaring at her, though she spares a lusty wink and grin for Nathan. * Nathan blinkblinks Rough night? Feray! We need to have a little talk.... * Feray sweatdrops and puts her cards down (face down so Nate can't cheat.) ^^; Rough night. Yes. You might say that. ¬_¬ Can't you see I'm busy taking this poor boy's money? ^^; Uh...shall I vamoose? Yes, yes, all in good time. We need to discuss your plans, daughter! I was under the impression that I might convince you to come home with me...but the way your friends are talking, it sounds as if you have other plans...? *Accusatory glare* Oh, you can stay if you like, cutie. I just have to talk some sense into this wayward girl. ^^; * Feray sweatdrops and looks to Nate before looking to her mother. Well...uh... See, I'm on this quest! * Nathan slides a 'uh oh' glance at Feray And, uh, I can't go home yet. Because I have things to do. ^^; A quest...? *Skeptical look* What kind of quest? You know I believe causes are important, Feray, but this sounds /dangerous!/ * Feray blinks a little. Of course it's dangerous! Hell, getting out of bed is dangerous if you do it wrong! ^^;; * Triun looks on the verge of saying something in response to that, but changes her mind at the last minute. "But what if something /happened/ to you, and this time I couldn't /find/ you? Now don't make me have your friends Nathan and Dylan carry you back onto Miss Lily's ship to go home with me! * Nathan sets his cards face down and listens for a bit * Feray stills for a moment and there is a rare flicker of unrestrained anger across her face. . o O (This won't end well) * Triun crosses her arms stubbornly, a remonstrative look on her face. I'm old enough to buy weapons, I'm old enough to take care of myself, mother. You can't force me to go back. But Ferayyy! ^^; In your condition, you can NOT be traipsing all over the world! If you were anyone else I might agree, but you need to be looked after! ... ... ... * Feray narrows her eyes! * Nathan raises an eyebrow, so that it nearly leaves his face You can't spit that in my face! I'm doing just FINE on my own! I don't need you to lord over me, damnit! Condition? Is this the invisible 5-ton elephant again? Don't you talk like that to your mother, Feray! *Shaking a finger* * Triun sweatdrops at Nathan. "You might say that." * Feray glances at Nate and bites her lip for a moment. .... * Feray stands and eyes Triun, putting her hands on her hips. "And don't tell me how to talk. You're the one barging in here like I'm some halfwit!" Who else is going to knock some sense into you, I'd like to know? You're a smart girl, Feray, but this time I'm not letting you run off! Oh yeah, like you can stop me?! And who says I can't? *Brandishes her axe* ... O_o Whoa! * Feray takes a step back before regaining her composure, narrowing her eyes. You wouldn't /dare./ I've heard of motherly instinct, but I think you just hung a left somewhere Triun o_O Nate's right! Don't be a fool! Oh, wouldn't I? Let me tell you something about motherhood, Nathan...I'd do a great deal to keep my daughter from going off and getting herself killed. Now if you're going to be stubborn about this, Feray, should we take it outside? Or can we come to an agreement? ... the only agreement here is that I'm not going back home. I'm staying here, where I'm needed and where I'll be perfectly fine. ... * Triun goes almost nose to nose with Feray, the weight of her old armor threatening to topple her. "Then I'm afraid I have no choice but to save you from yourself!" She grabs Feray's arm and starts trying to drag her toward the door. O_o Hold it Triun stops, glancing back at Nathan questioningly. Explain Now * Feray tugs hard at the hold on her arm, wincing slightly. If you;re taking Feray away from us, I want to know WHY And no more pussyfooting around the issue anymore. I want the truth. All of it ...Explain what, dearie? The er...elephant, as you called it? *She glances at Feray* ... ... ... Precisely * Triun lets go of Feray's arm and stands there with her arms folded. "Well, Feray, it's your business whether to tell him or not." * Feray scowls at Triun. "Oh sure...when the bigger problems come along, you lose all your gusto and back off. Figures, mom. A minute ago you were ready to punch my lights out!" * Feray goes quiet and turns to eye Nathan for a few moments. * Triun gets huffy. "I could have just told him for you! But I thought you'd like some say!" I had an accident where I got hurt. Pretty bad. She blames herself. And...? And so she's determined not to let me get hurt again, whether it means carting me off to home where she can keep me under lock and key or sticking around and staying glued to my side. ... * Nathan turns to Triun Before you decide whether or not to haul anyone off, can I tell you something? * Triun raises an eyebrow at Nathan. "Yes, go ahead..." * Feray rubs her tattooed arm and glares at her mother. There was once a child, who happened upon a cocoon, and the newly hatched butterfly inside was struggling to escape The child decided to help the little butterfly, and broke open the cocoon for it What the chid didn't know, was that in order for the butterfly's wings to form, it had to struggle against the cocoon to force fuild into its wings Without the struggle, its wings were shriveled and useless * Triun looks skeptical as she listens Unable to fly, the butterfly soon died * Feray sweatdrops at Nate's symbolic story. Now, take a guess at the point I'm trying to make * Triun frowns. "I see your point, but there are other reasons why it's dangerous for Feray to go off on her own. What if breaking free of the cocoon could kill the butterfly? Feray doesn't know everything and she can't always decide which risks are too much for her to handle!" . o O (Did he just compare me to a butterfly? ^^;) .... How do you know that? * Feray crosses her arms and seethes slowly. Experience, Nathan. A lifetime of living with an impulsive daughter...and also the fact that I was just like her at that age. She can learn from MY mistakes! Theoretically (m) Yeah, I can learn not to be an anal old woman. She can learn from her own mistakes too * Triun glares at them both. Tell me, when you made your mistakes, did you make them alone? No, because she bloody well dragged me along with her. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. *Glares at Feray* There's your difference Triun. None of us are dragging her on this quest. She's choosing to make it. And we're making it with her * Triun seems to think carefully in silence for a long time. Well, Feray, how about we compromise. I'll make you a deal... ....I'm listening. If you can best me in a fair, even fight... *Shaking her finger at her daughter* I'll agree that you're able to take care of yourself, or at least that you deserve the chance to prove it. If not, we will speak to your friends and Lily, and if any of them thinks you shouldn't go, you won't. .... * Feray looks annoyed. "Fine. Fine. I'm really tired suddenly, let's just get this done." Fine. *Triun strides toward the door, huffily adjusting her axe.* ... * Feray sighs and turns to eye Nate. "Hey, you tried, hon. Sorry...but this is kinda the only way I think she'll back off." I understand If I get wounded, gonna kiss it better? ^_- This is often how my people solve disputes too Only if you ask nicely ^_- * Feray draws her daggers and adopts a more careless look, winking at Nate and heading out after Triun. "Come be my cheerleader, if you want. There's perks!" Cool ^_^ * Erellisae can be seen as they go outside, casting Howl spells at the air. o_O .... ^^; ..? * Feray sweatdrops at Erel but heads to stand in front of Triun, rain spattering her face and hair and she slicks it back from her eyes. Right. I'm ready. Bring it on. * Nathan stands by to watch * Triun readies her axe. "Well then, let's see how much you've improved since you left home!" Don't hold back Feray! >> A Triun appears! :D Battle begin! * Feray twirls her daggers and rakes her eyes over Triun's body. "I don't plan to, sailor!" >> Triun's declaration. Charges toward Feray, swinging her axe! * Feray narrows her eyes and braces herself... >> Feray's declaration. * Feray lunges forward as well, heading straight into Triun, daggers whirling! . o O (Oh yeah, this won't end well...) >> Triun attacks...first hit misses, second, 7 damage! >> Feray's action! * Feray grunts, the axe clipping her across the side with a loud slap and she reaches out with the knives, driving them across Triun's collarbone! >> Feray hits! 11 damage...10 damage! * Feray skids to a stop behind Triun, rubbing the reddened gash across her side, but grins widely. "Got you better than you got me, mom. Wanna call this off now?" >> Triun's declaration. Prepares a special move. Not on your life! Been too long since I got to fight for any reason! 'Sides, I'll best you yet! *Grins* >> Feray's declaration * Feray draws a dagger back, leaning towards Triun... "Looks like you're my prey this time." >> Triun executes Axe Whirl, swinging her axe at Feray...its weight drags her around in a full circle! Deals 29 damage. Ugh, this thing's heavy! O_o >> Feray's action. * Feray grunts and some of her cheery goodnature fades, a gash across her shoulder to her left collarbone. She squares her shoulders and leaps into the air, doing two flips and diving down towards Triun, knives first! >> Feray executes Blood Letting! Deals 38 damage. * Triun grunts, but she looks approvingly at her daughter. "Right, get ready for the comeback!" She hefts her axe again. * Feray has no witty reply, clenching her daggers with white knuckles. >> Triun's declaration...prepares another attack. >> Feray's declaration * Feray grinds her teeth and raises her daggers, rushing towards Triun! >> Triun attacks. 8 damage...8 damage! >> Feray's action. * Feray winces, staggering back from her rush slightly. She wavers before leaping forward again, lashing out with her daggers! >> First attack misses! ^^; Second attack...11 damage! Triun goes down. ...h....hah! ... * Triun falls on her butt, her head spinning as her daughter catches her hard on the side of her head with the flat of a dagger. She blinks, then struggles to her feet, slipping in the mud. Um...well...well done, Feray! *Tries to replace her axe in its holder across her back and drops it* Are you satisfied? * Feray straightens but staggers a bit, sheathing her daggers. She takes a deep breath and straightens up again. "Thank you. Need some help?" * Triun grins sheepishly and spreads her hands wide. "Guess I have to be, huh? We made a deal after all. No Feray, your little old mother can handle herself. But let's go inside and get something warm to eat, huh?" * Nathan goes to help both combatants if necesary * Triun is apparently more than happy to take Nathan's arm. ^_^ * Feray blinks at Nate in amusement, half surprised her mother is giving in so easily. She shrugs a little. "Ah...food? Sure, I guess...." All right, everyone inside * Triun hobbles into the inn, blithely ignoring the stares at her mud-spattered armor. Nice attachment you've got there, sailor. Goes with your eyes. ^^; Heh ^_^ * Feray follows in after Nate and Triun, chuckling to herself tiredly. ^^; * Triun, once settled at the table, orders a hot ale for herself. * Nathan sits down as well after making sure Feray gets settled as well * Feray slumps into a chair herself, wincing slightly but smiling wryly at Nate's attentiveness. "Alright...now...we're agreed that I can go off and do what I need to do, mom?" Yes, we're agreed. *Sighs* On one final condition! Well, actually, two. First of all... * Feray rubs her forehead tiredly. "Here we go." ^^; Promise that you'll write home when you get a chance, just to let me know you're okay. ^^; Whenever you find a post box or something. And another thing.... *Whispers in Feray's ear* I'd really feel better if you told someone the /whole/ story, dear, just in case anything happens. .... ^^;; * Feray sweatdrops and clears her throat. "The letter thing is no problem, mom. Nate'll make sure I write home, won't you, big boy?" Of course ^_^ * Triun nods. "Right then, we're agreed!" She downs her ale, then stands. "I'm going to head back to Lily's ship, dear. Be sure to say good bye before you leave!" Wait a second! Eh? * Feray rummages through her pack before drawing out a dog earred, ale smelling envelope with a dopey little smiley sketched on it. She hands it to Triun. "I wrote this but never sent it. Uh, Mitsuo helped too." * Nathan smiles a bit * Triun takes the letter, then blinks. She scans it over quickly, then chuckles loudly, and slaps Feray hard on the back. "That's my girl! Now, don't have too much fun!" * Feray oofs a little but grins. "Thanks, mom. Get some rest. I'll pop by before we leave." * Triun shoulders her axe and hobbles out of the bar, after blowing a kiss at Nathan and waving to Feray. * Feray sweatdrops and looks slowly towards Nate. ^^; Well, that was partly enlightening Sorry. My mom is a bit of a nutcase. ^^; Its OK, I'm just glad you both survived it * Feray waves a hand and then leans over the table slightly, noticing the cards still there from before. She reaches out and lifts one of Nate's hidden cards, playfully peeking. "Don't worry, I'm gonna be sore tomorrow but I'll still be full of pep." * Nathan grins at Feray's not-quite-hidden antics * Feray nonchalantly sits back and winks. "So, wanna play where we left off? I'm feeling lucky." ^_- * Nathan flips his cards fully over onto the table In actuality, I think we can safely call you the winner tonight ;) * Nathan stands up again Now, I think it would be an excellent idea, for you to turn in for the evening * Feray raises an eyebrow up at Nate but stands as well, wincing slightly at the pull of her muscles. "Alright, alright....you gonna tuck me in too? Don't answer that." ;) Only if you ask nicely ^_- * Nathan helps Feray towards the rooms, "All right, up you go." * Feray chuckles and leans into Nate's helping hands. "Ah....sometimes it really bites to be the winner. But then again, when you're always the winner, you get used to it." ^^ Feray and Nathan head to their respective rooms as the storm begins to abate a little outside. Triun hobbles back to the ship as the rain pounds down, and the sailing village prepares to sleep. ==Session End== *** GMAmy changes topic to 'Grandia: New Horizons | Chapter 14.1: Feray and Triun | Location: Sarsen Inn, late evening, June 25 | Lude End' Session Close: Wed Jan 23 21:37:52 2002