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[AdorableAnarchist]

*snorts her tea*



You naughty thing!



*tries to figure out how to explain the fact she's chuckling while billing...will put it down to it actually being an evil chuckle and getting to hunt people down for their paperwork and rain on their shiney day*

[jenovan]

LOL, sounds like as good an excuse as any! 

[jenovan]

Whew! *pats new update* That was... difficult. But good to get done. I think.

[jenovan]

And the story rolls on!

Modifié par jenovan, 26 janvier 2010 - 02:10 .

[AdorableAnarchist]

Worth the wait! I'm loving your portrayal of Zev.... I require more. Don't make me lurk like some lurky thing. LOL

[Creature 1]

Dangit, they found a chessboard that wasn't in use. . . 

[jenovan]

Thanks, AA!   I know what's going to happen next, but I'm not entirely sure how to approach it.. that may slow me down. XD;;


@Creature: (oh man, we need a rofl icon so badly )  I could just see that conversation now...

A: Did you learn chess among the Crows, or...?
Z: Oh, yes, it was a good skill to have, for getting close to targets and all of that.
A: That must have been a nice break in your training..
Z: It was considerably more entertaining when all the chessboards were occupied...
A: ???

Modifié par jenovan, 26 janvier 2010 - 05:30 .

[Creature 1]

Let me help move the story along: 

Suddenly, there was an urgent knocking at the door.  Zevran glided into position next to the door, ready to leap upon anyone seeking to force their way inside.  Alessar stood, his hand on the hilt of his dagger.  {Editor's note:  Or sword, if preferred.}  "Who's there?" he asked loudly.

"It's me!  Open up, it's important!"  It was Alistair's voice. 

Alessar opened the door and Alistair rushed in, Wynn fast on his heels.  "What's going on?" asked Alessar.

"I have been challenged to a match!  Wynn shall be my second.  It is a matter of honor, I must accept!"  Alistair looked quite grave.  "If I should fail--no, it does not bear saying.  Wish me luck!" 

"But who has challenged you?" Alessar asked, with some confusion. 

"I have no time to spare!  The contest is one with which I am unfamiliar--I must beg leave to take your chess set." 

"A battle of chess?" Alessar asked incredulously.

"Indeed!  Maker favor me!" Alistair said fervently.  Alessar watched speeclessly as he seized the small table and carried it out of the room.  Wynn snatched up a few fallen chessmen and hurried after him, closing the door behind them.

"So," said Zevran, pouring a glass of wine.  "I suppose we must find other ways of amusing ourselves." 

Alessar crossed to a desk standing against the wall and sketched a crosshatching on a piece of loose blotting paper.  "Tic-tac-toe?" he asked, offering the quill to Zevran.  {Editor's note:  No!  Strike that!}

Modifié par Creature 1, 27 janvier 2010 - 12:18 .

[jenovan]

Bahahaha, oh god. XD I'm trying to decide if Alessar would actually try something like that -- if not from true obtuseness, then just to rattle Zevran's chain. ;D



I considered having Zev (jokingly...?) suggest strip-chess. Tru fax.

[AdorableAnarchist]

Strip chess is, somehow, classier than, say, strip Twister.....



Just saying.

[jenovan]

lol! But of course ... the stripping game of choice for the nobility. *points up* I hope someone told Alistair the rules.

Alessar: Strip... chess?

Zevran: Mm. The rules are very straightforward: every time one of your pieces is captured, you must remove an article of clothing.

A: .... Can I go put my armor on, then?

Z: Don't you have confidence in your skills?

A: It's your skills I'm more concerned about...

Z: ... Are we still talking of chess? *grins*

[Creature 1]

Of course! That's probably why he was so anxious!

[jenovan]

I don't know if I should be worried that this is all making so much sense! ;D

[Creature 1]

If I had been aware of this, I would have had him leave the chessboard. Sigh!

[jenovan]

XD I decided strip chess really isn't very feasible.. you'd be out of clothes pretty fast. Or maybe that'd be the reason for the suggestion in the first place... hmm...

[jenovan]

  Update warily posted.
(How do I keep losing track of days...)

[AdorableAnarchist]

Very delicately and gently written. I loved it. You really captured the emotions and nerves of the moments.



Bravo!



And now, MOAR!

[jenovan]

Thanks, AA!   I was definitely watching my figurative footing writing this part..  I'm glad it turned out more or less okay. XD;

I'm glad that bit's over with, though.  On to adventure and danger and Really Exciting Things!



Now Alessar can claim he's finally licked a lamppost!   No, no, no, I can't say that...

[AdorableAnarchist]

Hmm, he's definitely stared the one-eyed basilisk down......

[Creature 1]

I figured Zevran would totally bail too. Would he have stayed if not for Alessar's faux pas? I think the Crows sleep alone when possible. If a Crow goes to bed with a mark, usually the goal is to kill them swiftly and get away. And sleeping with a fellow Crow is perhaps being over-trusting. And an outsider, who can trust them? If they don't slit your throat they might just walk off with your purse.

[jenovan]

Creature 1 wrote...

I figured Zevran would totally bail
too. Would he have stayed if not for Alessar's faux pas? I think the
Crows sleep alone when possible. If a Crow goes to bed with a mark,
usually the goal is to kill them swiftly and get away. And sleeping
with a fellow Crow is perhaps being over-trusting. And an outsider, who
can trust them? If they don't slit your throat they might just walk off
with your purse.

Hmm, typing on my phone is an adventure! XD 

I think at this stage, Zevran would have left, yes -- although he probably would have waited until Alessar fell asleep.  Staying until morning seems far too familiar and comfortable and cozy.  But things just got far too awkward...

(Hehe... point definitely taken about smart sleeping habits! "Habit" probably being the operative word... I don't think *anyone* in the company would suspect Alessar of that kind of post-tumble mischief... ;D)

Modifié par jenovan, 29 janvier 2010 - 12:56 .

[jenovan]

AdorableAnarchist wrote...
Hmm, he's definitely stared the one-eyed basilisk down......

Pffft, hahahaha, oh dear, I'm unfortunately now reminded of the "female" prostitutes in the Pearl...    (I was so glad not to be drinking something when I ran into that gem of dialogue...  )

Modifié par jenovan, 29 janvier 2010 - 12:54 .

[Creature 1]

jenovan wrote...
I think at this stage, Zevran would have left, yes -- although he probably would have waited until Alessar fell asleep.  Staying until morning seems far too familiar and comfortable and cozy.  But things just got far too awkward...

(Hehe... point definitely taken about smart sleeping habits! "Habit" probably being the operative word... I don't think *anyone* in the company would suspect Alessar of that kind of post-tumble mischief... ;D)

Actually in my story Zevran left because it got awkward too--Zevran answered a question with an anecdote similar to his nymph reference and Blair called him on it.  See you tomorrow! 

[jenovan]

Creature 1 wrote...
Actually in my story Zevran left because it got awkward too--Zevran answered a question with an anecdote similar to his nymph reference and Blair called him on it.  See you tomorrow! 

Ahh, Zevran and his cute, but sad, evasions.   
And just when are we going to get to see this story, eh? XD

[Creature 1]

jenovan wrote...
Ahh, Zevran and his cute, but sad, evasions.   
And just when are we going to get to see this story, eh? XD

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