The Harem Tent

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 3:46 pm

A pang of guilt gnawed at Loner's heart. How could she begrudge her knight an occasional pint with his buddies? *sigh*...And how could she suspect that his loyalty was in question for quaffing said pint with said buddies?? *sigh*

However...

her guilt turned to rage as he continued his explanation. Certain accusations, at least, were true. Under the influence of some potent drug, potion, or spell, he had been led to do some dastardly things, for which she wondered if she could forgive him...even though she knew in her mind that such behavior had been against his will.

Her grip tightened on her trusty old quarterstaff. She nearly wanted to kill him...or at least beat on him very badly. She definitely wanted to kill whoever was responsible. Amazingly, the pain in her injured shoulder vanished...but the pounding in her head only intensified...

Loner turned to Lady Dragonwench and Lady Georgi, and said: "My rage is such that I can barely see...I must leave this room."

Then she left the tent and commenced practicing with the staff...

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dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:00 pm

Dragon Wench eyed Anomen suspiciously and reminded him that he had yet to finish his sordid tale.
Swallowing hard, he picked up a glass of clear water (spiked with more elixir of sobriety)and shuddered. He spoke of the Bar Wench Pandora, and shielding himself against possible attack, revealed that she had tied him to her four-poster bed frame with silken elven cord, and then proceeded to coerce him into unspeakable acts. Oddly, he vaguely recollected that during this ordeal he had seen Waverly lurking in the shadows, grinning fiendishly.........

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Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:07 pm

Up to this point, Lady Georgi had listened in steely silence. At the mention of Waverly's involvement, she jumped up.
"It was him! I knew it...

Ok, we tried the diplomatic approach yesterday, so when we find that b*stard, I suggest we take heed from our mistakes - kill first, ask questions later."

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scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:08 pm

Loner continued her training outside, able to hear Anomen's voice all the while...

Suddenly, she burst violently into the tent.

"Did I hear a name? Pandora? Was that the name I heard??..."

She looked at the others. "I'm going to the Copper Coronet right now. I shall not be stopped. I shall strangle that...that...harlot with said elven cord!!!!"

Then she left the Tent in a cloud of unholy wrath and fury...

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dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:12 pm

Dragon Wench, thinking that reinforcements might be necessary quickly followed Loner to the Copper Coronet. Upon entering, a scene of complete chaos met her eyes.....

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:19 pm

"Bernard. I need to find a...wench who answers to the name of Pandora."

Bernard eyed Loner with no small amount of trepidation. She indeed cut an intimidating figure, what with the battle-stained staff in her hand, the longsword at her side, the dark bandage wrapped around her head, and the hell-light gleaming in her eyes.

"I'll not have trouble in this establishment, Lady --"

"I am Loner of the Dark Flame, and I --"

"Are you now! Well whaddya know! A --"

"Bernard. I will kill anyone who stands in my way this night. Tell me where this Pandora can be found."

Bernard remained silent. Loner, ignoring the protests flung after her by Bernard, as well as the encouragements/catcalls/etc. flung by the rest of the guests, flew up the stairs and commenced her search...

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Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:22 pm

Georgi pushed her way through the crowd and, using all her force, dragged Loner away from the bleeding bar wench on the floor. Apparently Loner had decided that her quarterstaff was more reliable than elven rope, and Pandora was close to death.

"Loner! Get a hold of yourself! This whore was only doing what she was paid to do! We must find the mastermind behind this scheming!"

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:22 pm

Darkpoet comes out of his haze, feeling better, he puts his fighting clothes. Puts his sword over his shoulder, and opens the door, right into Loner. *THUMP* He grabbed Loner. He held her tightly, as she struggled.

"Mistress Loner, get a hold of yourself, I don't want you to go away to prison. You mean to much to me."

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scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:29 pm

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"aaaahhhh...Darkpoet...that's my injured shoulder. I think it's opened up again...What are you -- oh yes, Bernard told us...I'm glad to see you're not dead...I appreciate your sentiment, Darkpoet, but you can't understand. My heart is shattered..."

Loner, blind with rage (and pain

), finds herself staring right into the familiar face of Lady Georgi.

"Wha -- Georgi? Why do you stop me?...I know the mastermind, as you say, must also be found...but the thought that this...yeechh...that this has...I cannot bear the thought of her living..."

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dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:31 pm

Dragon Wench, noticed the nearly dead bar whore on the floor. Acting against her first impulse to throttle the pathetic creature, she instead gave her a healing potion and persuaded her to reveal her employer. Pandora looked vacuously at her suroundings, thickly muttered Wwwway....., and then blacked out.

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:33 pm

Georgi glanced down at the quivering body on the floor.
"Come on, Loner, she's learnt her lesson. Besides, this isn't about her..."

scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:36 pm

*breaks down weeping*

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:36 pm

"Besides Waverly was not behind, me getting poisoned. That's how Runt, won his battles. WOW, nice outfits. Come on Loner, I'll take you home and give you a nice bath."

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scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:41 pm

(Loner pulls herself together)

"Not yet Darkpoet, maybe later. Right now I must collect what is left of my mind and join my Harem sisters in finding this rascal. After he is dealt with, I may retire to the wild for a time, to contemplate my life...Let us go.

"Uhh...where are we going now?..."

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:43 pm

"I suppose you don't need me now, Mistress?"
Darkpoet pulls out his sword.
"Bernard, who is your champion? I'm feeling better now, I need to kill someone."

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Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:46 pm

"Not so fast, Darkpoet... You seem to know a lot about what Anomen has been up to... It is you who brings him home, after all... I suggest you tell us what you know. This matter must be concluded swiftly."

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:50 pm

Dragon Wench looked at Loner and Georgi. The grimness of their expressions matched her own anger. Well sisters, she said, "What should we do now?"

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:53 pm

Look Georgi in the eyes.
"Mistress, a messenger comes to the tent, tells me that bonehe....m m master Anomen, needs assistance. I come here, pick up his drunk carcu.....pick up the indisposed master. And bring him home, then I clean the vomit off him. Is there anything else? I just noticed something, you have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen."

Darkpoet couldn't believe he said that.
"Er....I'm sorry, is there anything else?"

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scully1 · Post by **scully1** » Tue May 22, 2001 4:57 pm

"*sigh*...it seems we are at a dead end. We don't have enough evidence to confront Waverly...perhaps now would be a good time for me to go to the wilds, as I said. My soul is grievously wounded. I simply cannot return to the Tent while he is there. I must contemplate my place in the world. I hope you find what you seek, but in truth, even killing the one responsible would not ease my rage. I hope I may hear from you all, now and again...tell...tell Gwalchmai and the others I said goodbye..."

(leaves)

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Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Tue May 22, 2001 5:04 pm

For a few moments, everybod stood stupefied. Regaining her senses, Georgi rushed out of the Copper Coronet, but Loner was nowhere to be seen. She sank to her knees in despair.