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Post by Shehrazad on Aug 10, 2008 14:15:00 GMT 1
When Kasiya and Kamut return to where they had left the others earlier, they find that they have disappeared, with no sign of where they might have gone.
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Post by Kamut on Aug 10, 2008 14:34:36 GMT 1
Returning to the physical world in his man form, Kamut looked around for any sign of... well... he wont admit it but he looks around for signs of violence as the easiest sign of their lost comrades. There isn't any though, so he just stays alert for smaller details that could give a hint while airing his thoughts. "Wherever they've gone, I imagine they will come back soon enough. But of course you would know them better." He is far from sure of his imaginings, but he isn't about to prejudge those that might become his packmates.
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Post by Kasiya on Aug 11, 2008 23:48:10 GMT 1
Alas, this Theurge is not nearly so diplomatic. Snorting air through flared nostrils does well enough as an expression of dissent as well for a short black man as it does for a Wolf.
"Two Fenrir and a Bone Gnawer, all Ahroun."
He blinks.
"They won't be back until they've broken a lot of man-things and made a lot of noise. Humans are stupid. Do you think we could walk in and look around?"
Of course, by 'Stupid', he means 'Unobservant', but it's a genuine syntax error on his part, and his manner on this side of the Gauntlet is much more deferential. He's not in his element here, surrounded by the noise and bustle of a city.
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Post by Kamut on Aug 12, 2008 23:45:14 GMT 1
"I do not believe either of the Get are full-moons. They are a martial tribe. I am sure Anna will find her place with them." Kamut keeps his tone as even as his words, not expressing any particular attitude to a 'martial' tribe. Though Kasiya doesn't seem the type to talk about any disrespectful indiscretions - or talk about anything really unless he's pressed into it - Kamut is not about to give anyone further reason to single him out for chastisement.
"We could walk in. I don't think I would hold out any hope of getting further. Not without some degree of deception." He leaves it to the Strider to decide on a means of deception.
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Post by Kasiya on Aug 14, 2008 19:52:52 GMT 1
Kasiya nods his head, mindful that he'd spoken without thought, fixed an image of Vasara in his mind as an Ahroun just because he was warlike and outright assumed the other Fenrir from her inclinations. She was the only really unstable one. Vasara had responsibility to calm him and Saxon was the image of a seasoned veteran.
"Humans deliver things to humans all the time. Will they notice two more?"
He wants in. Two quiet souls could achieve a lot while others kicked a hornets nest. He was planning for the worst, but lacking the knowlege and experience to find a good way in.
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Post by Kamut on Aug 15, 2008 0:07:32 GMT 1
"Such a large company will normally expect a veneer of respectability. Even if we stumble across a real delivery that we can hijack they probably wouldn't let us far into the building." Kamut glances around the area again, being sure no-one was edging too close to them to overhear the conversation. They might not understand the content, but they could glean it involves breaking and entering. When he was sure, he arches his head back and looks up at the top of the building.
"Perhaps something else. Do you think we could climb up the building in the Umbra, then step across and enter from the roof? In doing so we would avoid entering the heart of the infestation. Alternately we could seek out a service entrance, but I am not skilled in opening locks so my only means of entry would be brute force. Some of the Glass Walkers could undoubtedly convince the lock to open."
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Post by Kasiya on Aug 15, 2008 19:19:48 GMT 1
The Lupus is oblivious to Kamut's keen observances. He just doesn't think that way.
"I climb well enough."
There isn't a whole lot of confidence in his voice, but he wouldn't claim the ability if he didn't have it. There is more certainty as he continues. A little.
"In the Penumbra we may find allies to help with the ascent."
There's a plan brewing in Kasiya's mind, involving the Spiders and a simple Rite he knows. The way Theurges go to war. A little information can be a dangerous thing.
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Post by Kamut on Aug 19, 2008 0:06:43 GMT 1
Kamut nods in acknowledgement. "Yes, it could be quite dangerous, I'm certainly no mountain climber myself, but the merits of the war-form should give us a chance." Kasiya receives a glance as he mentions allies, as Kamut has his doubts about whether any spirits would provide direct assistance without expecting something in return. The cost of their plan is rising by the idea. "Just to be sure, do you think it would be possible to check they are in this building and haven't gone somewhere completely different?
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Post by Kasiya on Aug 26, 2008 21:46:21 GMT 1
"Let's try your way first."
He's reasonably confident that with time he could persuade some of the local Pattern Spiders that he was defending their construction from the servants of the Wyrm, but it would take time. Time they maybe don't have.
"I can try the Rite once more, but better in the Penumbra. Less humans to wonder what we're doing."
He moves to a spot they haven't stepped through and Reaches again. This is more Umbra-jumping than is really sensible, but they had to be careful.
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Post by Kamut on Aug 28, 2008 22:37:24 GMT 1
"Of course." Kamut nods, then follows Kasiya's lead to somewhere secluded and then through to the Umbra again. Once there, he resumes his usual role of standing guard in his breed form.
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Post by Kasiya on Aug 29, 2008 23:50:45 GMT 1
Sighing briefly, he gets the feeling this won't be the last time he carries out the Rite today. He was being used like a compass and had a feeling the spirits would have their due from him. The sacred rites of the Garou Nation were not power tools.
Chanting quietly and making the familiar sinuous movements , Kasiya once more Quests through his stone, this time for Vasara, Fostern of the Fenrir.
The thought occurs to him that if Kamut had been paying attention and had even a passing knowlege of Ritual lore he would be able to carry out the Rite himself with only a little guidance. That was, of course so long as his tribal totem wasn't offended by the use of a rite in the Strider forms. Some were more pragmatic than others.
((Rite of the Questing Stone. Again.))
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Post by Shehrazad on Aug 29, 2008 23:55:46 GMT 1
The pair made it across the gauntlet with the usual ease for their breeds, then settled in in an apropriate spot so Kasiya could perform the ritual. It seemed whatever mistake he'd made the first time was not about to repeat itself, as he completed the ritual comfortably and receives confirmation that Vasara is in fact inside the same building Jan is reportedly inside, and from what he can tell, somewhere near the third or second floor.
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Post by Kamut on Aug 30, 2008 0:06:12 GMT 1
Kamut is, sadly, more concerned with paying attention to the surroundings and making sure no-one is creeping up on Kasiya to bind him into the pattern web while he's busy. He glances occasionally to observe his progress, but really can't say for certain whether what he sees is just part of the ritual in progress or an end result.
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Post by Kasiya on Sept 5, 2008 21:38:44 GMT 1
"They are all in the same Den of the humans." "Thankyou brother spirits for guiding my hunt again and again. I honour the pact between our people and will not shirk my duty in Gaia's protection."
He tucks away the stone and string into a pocket. It would possibly come in useful later but until then he would need his hands free. He stretches his muscles out, meagre as they are.
"Let's Climb."
Of course he realises that he had no right to command Kamut. This wasn't like before when he had been tasked with leadership. Gaia be praised, Vasara-Rhya had that onerous duty today. But Kamut had suggested the climb, he was merely agreeing. He had a feeling that the two of them might take advantage of the ruckus the others would cause to get the job done while they had their fun.
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Post by Shehrazad on Sept 10, 2008 18:24:28 GMT 1
Although both Kasiya and Kamut are enthusiastic to climb up the building and join the search, a good look at the building tells them that spiders aren't their only problem. The building is fairly new, and its Umbral representation appears unfinished. Although they might make it to the second floor, they will never make it all the way to the roof, since it still doesn't exist.
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