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Game 4: Cross Roads
(12:06:23)
(PC)Alec):
Ready! 
(12:06:40)
(GM)(Prysus):
There's not a cloud in the sky over the school grounds. The bell chimes to
signal the start of the school day. In the front of the class the teacher says,
"Okay class. We're going to begin today with ..." He holds a book open in one
hand, and as he looks at it writes on the blackboard with the other hand.
Alec stares at the window. Outside a mother bird holds a wriggling worm in her
beak. Three little baby birds chirp excitedly. The parent is taking care of its
children.
There's a flashback to the night before. Towering over Alec is a powerful demon,
Alec's father. As he looks down at his son he says, "Eldritch is my servant. I
asked him to train you in my absence. But you squander the powers I have
provided you. No more." As his hand touches Alec's head he feels his power
drained from his body.
(12:06:48)
(GM)(Prysus):
The teacher continues to talk. All the students' heads are looking down into
their text book, including Alec's. As the teacher talks though, Alec continues
to think about the events that have followed since last night.
This morning at the breakfast table, Eldritch continued to read his paper. As
Alec ate his breakfast Eldritch suddenly announces, "You need to become more
self-reliant. Starting today, no more rides to or from school. I bought a bike
for you. You can use that from now on."
Outside, near the front doors to the school, there is a bike rack with various
bikes sitting and waiting. Alec hears his name whispered by a student next to
him. When he looks, he sees the teacher standing in front of his desk, "So Alec,
maybe you can tell the class the answer."
(12:06:50) (GM)(Prysus): As Alec looks at the teacher the bell rings in the background. Students start to gather their things. The teacher adjusts his glasses as he says, "You always did have the devil's luck." He starts to head back to the front of the class as he continues, "All right class. Please gather your things. Your gym teacher is waiting."
(12:06:53) (GM)(Prysus): ((Done for now.))
(12:12:18) (PC)Alec): *smirks at the luck comment, but is too thoughtful to reply as he heads to the gym teacher, shouldering his pack. He goes to the gym and changes into the gym clothes. Until now he had never really compared his strength to the others, he had been focused on not using his strength, but he starts to doubt and wonder if he's stronger than those around him still. Something he had always taken for granted has now become a question.
(12:14:16)
(GM)(Prysus):
And today in gym, they'll be playing baseball.
(12:16:19) (PC)Alec): *puts on a cap and idily wonders what team he'll be on.*
(12:17:48) (GM)(Prysus): Typing ...
(12:30:04)
(GM)(Prysus):
Teams are randomly selected. Three of them are actually on the school baseball
team. One of those three is Mason, star pitcher and a pretty good hitter from
what he's heard, not that Alec has ever been to a game. Eldritch always said
that human extracurricular activities were a waste of time. Due to how much
stronger he was, Eldritch always made a point to instruct Alec to avoid such
things, especially after some incident in kindergarten.
There's a flashback (in an anime those would be extra cartoony child-like
drawings). Chibi-Alec stands there, and there is a little kid crying. Yelling is
the school coach. As he yells at Alec, May suddenly shows up. Fire burs all
around her, and even the scary yelling coach suddenly looks scared and backs
off. Then May gives Alec a hug, and there are little hearts that rise up into
the air with a big smile on Alec's face. In the background Eldritch sighs and
puts a hand on his head as a giant teardrop forms behind him.
(12:30:06)
(GM)(Prysus):
In the present the team talks. He hears one of the three school team players
ask, "And what are we going to do about Alec? He never plays. Why is he even
here today?"
Mason says, "I don't know. Let's just put him far out in the field."
The third says, "Ha, good call. With you pitching, no one'll ever get a hit."
Mason responds, "Right."
Emerging from their huddle. Mason calls out to Alec, "Hey, see that fence way
over there. We need you to watch out over there. If a ball comes, we'll be
counting on you. It's really important, okay."
(12:30:12) (GM)(Prysus): ((Done.))
(12:32:54) (PC)Alec): "Okay, whatever you say," *smirks in a carefree attitude as he strolls over to the spot by the fense, and waits patiently for a ball. Leans against the fence with his arms crossed, his eyes targetted on the ball and tracking it with an inhuman attention.*
(12:36:59) (GM)(Prysus): And okay.
(12:37:03) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (1,1)=2.
(12:37:05) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (3,2)=5.
(12:39:45) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (5,6)=11.
(12:39:46) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (2,2)=4.
(12:46:12) (GM)(Prysus): Mason appears really on his game today. Strike! Strike! Strike! Kids swing, but the ball zips right passed them making them all look so slow in comparison. In a quick game this is going quickly. The two teams switch sides, and this time Alec's team is up to bat. But once again, he's getting passed by so everyone else can get a chance. Even though he's here, it's like he's not, with Mason and the others cutting him out of the play. After a few more switchs, Alec finds he's standing far out in the field against the fence. It's been quiet all day as Mason throws nothing but strikes. This is meant to be just a game for fun, but he seems to be taking it very serious, as if playing to win and win definitively. As Mason throws another pitch the student's swing connects. The bat meets ball, CRACK!! Alec watches as the ball flies high in the air. That was a really good hit. Even as the ball soars towards the edge of the field the ball is still a good 20 feet over the fence.
(12:47:29) (PC)Alec): *leaps up to the top of the fence, then uses it as a springboard, attempting to leap up and catch the ball.*
(12:49:03)
(GM)(Prysus):
Roll 2D6. 
(12:49:12) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (5,1)=6.
(12:50:14)
(GM)(Prysus):
((For note: Was based on Body/Sports skill. ))
(12:51:12) (PC)Alec): ( / 8 )
(12:53:08)
(GM)(Prysus):
Alec leaps up onto the fence, then springboards into the air and catches the
ball high over the ground with a relatively easy jump. As Alec hangs a good 25
feet in the air all the other kids in the class just stare. 
(12:54:19)
(PC)Alec):
*lands nimbly on his feet, and looks at Mason.* "Now what do I do that I've
caught it?" 
(12:55:15) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (1,5)=6.
(12:57:31) (GM)(Prysus): The entire field stays silent for a time, just staring. Mason regains his wits about him by the time Alec lands on the ground again. "Uh ... that was the last out. Just throw it towards the mound and get ready to bat." He still sounds a little dumbfounded, shocked.
(12:58:36) (PC)Alec): "Alright!" *tosses it with an easy underhanded lob, aiming it at the mound.*
(13:00:38)
(PC)Alec):
*trotts over to the box where his team is due to bat, acting cool and relaxed,
intending to lounge on the bench and pretend it doesn't bother him that the
other kids don't want him to play.* oO(Why are they staring at me? That's so
creepy. 
)
(13:01:49) (GM)(Prysus): As the ball comes at him Mason catches the ball with his mitt. The two teams are switching positions on the field. Students run passed him. All of them move about thinking with single minded motion. Mason takes off his mitt and shakes it, as if sore. Then heads off the field with the others.
(13:04:51) (GM)(Prysus): Alec sits on the bench. The gym teacher talks aloud as he looks at his clipboard, "Okay, who hasn't batted yet?" As he flips a paper something seems to catch his attention, "Alec, you're up."
(13:05:01)
(GM)(Prysus):
((Teacher's really do that. ))
(13:05:10)
(PC)Alec):
(Yes. )
(13:07:10) (PC)Alec): *picks up a bat, trying to act cool even though he's a little enthusiastic. Holds it over his shoulder with the same causual pose as if it was his sword, and once he's at the plate holds it like he would a sword, at his side like samurai might hold a blade about to strike an opponent and cut it in half.*
(13:11:15)
(GM)(Prysus):
Alec can hear one of the school team players say, "Look at the way he's holding
the bat. What a dork."
Though Mason is oddly quiet as he watches, as if lost in thought and just not
sure about something, waiting to see what happens next, waiting to see if what
just happened was some fluke of luck, or if there's something more to this.
Right now he's not sure, but he is watching intently to find out.
(13:12:03) (PC)Alec): *focuses on the ball with all his intention, intending to hit it as hard as possible.*
(13:12:22) (GM)(Prysus): And okay Alec. Time for some contested rolls!
(13:12:23) (GM)(Prysus): ((With minimal difficulty admittedly.))
(13:12:30) (GM)(Prysus): Pitch ...
(13:12:32) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (1,6)=7.
(13:12:39) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (6,2)=8.
(13:12:48)
(PC)Alec):
( / 8, it's a small ball 
)
(13:25:24)
(GM)(Prysus):
The pitcher throws the ball towards the plate. The ball moves so slowly. Now a
fireball shot from the maw of a Inferno Beast, that's fast. Alec swings his bat
and connects as readily as his sword would connect with the head of a demon.
Everyone's heads whip around as the ball zooms with an amazing speed. Faster
than almost any can follow the ball is gone, somewhere off in the horizon.
There's a twinkle in the sky where the ball disappeared.
The teacher watches. Somehow still acting as if it's an every day occurrence the
teachers says, "Okay, that's it for the day. You can head to the locker room and
get dressed."
Mason watches and thinks, What the Hell is he?
Scene for fun: Some kids play baseball in a field for fun. Higher up in the sky
there's a twinkle. A baseball descends from the sky with a burning fast speed.
The baseball smashes through the window of a house. An angry man screams out the
window, "Hey you damn kids!" All the kids stop playing baseball and look. 
!
(13:26:32)
(PC)Alec):
(LOL! That's hilarious! )
(13:27:14) (PC)Alec): "Eh? Okay." *puts the bat away, and heads to the lockerroom, strolling casually.* oO(Was I bad? I thought I did okay...)
(13:27:26)
(PC)Alec):
oO(It's really creepy that everyone is staring at me still. )
(13:35:27) (GM)(Prysus): Everyone gets dressed in the locker room (Note: No nudity. We're just talking about things like guys putting a shirt on, maybe lacing up some shoes, etc.). No one really talks to Alec. That's nothing new, but now he can hear whispers as people look at him. As Alec gets ready he notices someone standing near him. It's Mason. Mason is a kid about Alec's height and build. His hair is brown, his hair is very short on the side. The top is a little longer, but not much with his longest hair in the front as it spikes up a little bit.
(13:38:15) (PC)Alec): *blinks a little, and turns his usual aloof smirk into a tentative smile at Mason, though is guarded in case it's a feint and prelude to an attack.*
(13:38:35) (GM)(Prysus): Alec, 2D6.
(13:38:43) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (5,3)=8.
(13:38:43) (GM)(Prysus): Body, Awareness.
(13:39:19) (PC)Alec): (no awareness, just body)
(13:39:22) (PC)Alec): (of / 7 )
(13:40:14)
(GM)(Prysus):
What if I ... nope, same thing. Okay.
(13:41:00) (GM)(Prysus): ((I had considered Mind plus Military Sciences: Tactics, but that still puts you at 7.))
(13:44:12) (GM)(Prysus): Alec looks at Mason, trying to stay alert. He doesn't say anything yet. It looks like he's trying to figure something out.
(13:44:58) (PC)Alec): "What's up?" *casually*
(13:49:24) (GM)(Prysus): Mason, "I'm just trying to figure you out. You're not ... what you did out there isn't normal. Even pros couldn't do half that stuff." His voice isn't a shout, but soft. Not a whisper, but like he's really just too confused or lost causing his general volume to be more hushed than normal.
(13:49:56) (PC)Alec): "You think I was... good?"
(13:54:28)
(GM)(Prysus):
Mason, "Yea, I guess you could say that. It was impressive. ALmost ... inhuman. "
(13:55:57)
(PC)Alec):
"Almost. 
Well,
thanks, Mason. I guess I'll see you around. "
*is slightly heartwarmed by something he choses to take as a compliment, and
heads off to his next class.*
(13:58:04) (GM)(Prysus): Did you have any other plans for school?
(13:59:01)
(PC)Alec):
no. But after school, he'll go to the icecream parlor and get a sundae while he
does his homework.
(13:59:15) (GM)(Prysus): Before that ...
(14:10:36)
(GM)(Prysus):
The school's bell chimes sound in the background. Students exit the building and
Alec gets his back. In the tree over the school grounds the birds continue to
chirp. Various groups walk along together. Mason exits talking with the other
two kids from the class and his team. There is a momentary look at Alec, but
only a second's glance. Alec overhears a couple other kids talking, "Did you
hear Martin's latest story? He said as he was going home last night he got
attacked by some monster."
The other kid he's talking to responds, "Yeah right. Monsters aren't real, and
this is Martin we're talking about. He's always coming up with crazy
stories. Remember his tale of what he did over summer break?"
The first kid laughs, "Yeah, that was a good one."
Up ahead Alec sees kids continuing to leave school grounds. He sees one of the
kids getting picked up by their mom.
(14:13:33) (PC)Alec): *looks to see where Martin is.*
(14:15:48) ChatBot: Raiden enters the channel.
(14:16:47) (GM)(Prysus): ((Sorry, had an in real life distraction. Returned.))
(14:17:11)
(PC)Alec):
(wb )
(14:17:13) (GM)(Prysus): Alec, roll a D6 (for luck, high is good).
(14:17:17) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 1d6 and gets (4)=4.
(14:18:10) (GM)(Prysus): He sees Martin already off the school grounds walking home, alone.
(14:19:52) (PC)Alec): *walks his bike alongside Martin.* "Hey. Martin, right?"
(14:22:48) (GM)(Prysus): Martin is a kid a little older than Alec and a bit bigger, though always kind of an awkward kid that few take seriously. He's always coming up with one story or another. If everything he said was true he'd have to be rich, famous, and perfect at everything. Anyone who's had contact with the kid can tell that's just not him. Martin, "Huh? Yeah."
(14:24:18) (PC)Alec): "You said you got attacked last night? I'm kind of curious about that."
(14:26:52) (GM)(Prysus): Martin, "Why? You probably just want to laugh at me."
(14:27:34) (PC)Alec): "Me? Have you ever seen me laugh?" *smirks, then turns deadly serious.* "No. I want to hear because I might be the one person at this school who would believe you, depending on what i hear."
(14:27:39) (PC)Alec): "I've been attacked too."
(14:35:43)
(GM)(Prysus):
((Note: In an anime, you'd see a little balloon over Martin's head as he
talks.)) Martin, "Well, I was headed home from my girlfriend's house." (Him and
some other kids playing D&D). "It was kind of late, but you know, no big deal."
(Martin looking around really scared.) "I thought I heard something, so I just
went to check it out. When I did, I saw this monster." *He looks a little
scared, even now. Then he puffs up his chest trying to act big.* "But, you know,
I wasn't scared. It
lunged at me, but I was too fast for it." (An image of a Feeder looks and hisses
at him, and he runs scared and crying.) "I dodged out of the way. I'd have
probably given it a good beating, but you know, I saw some other people nearby
and didn't want to get them hurt in the fight." (Him in his bed hiding under his
blanket.)
(14:36:39) (PC)Alec): "About what time and where?"
(14:38:58) (GM)(Prysus): A time and place can be given. Though I have no physical addresses for you at the moment.
(14:40:58)
(PC)Alec):
(that's fine. )
*goes to the ice cream parlor, thoughtfully, getting a sundae and finishing up
his homework.*
(14:42:50) (GM)(Prysus): And no problem Alec.
(14:43:21)
(GM)(Prysus):
Any plans or actions while at the ice cream parlor? I mean role-playing homework
is no fun, so I figure that part can get fast forwarded in general. 
(14:45:31)
(PC)Alec):
you can fast forward
(14:47:23)
(GM)(Prysus):
((Well, I'll say I'm moving at your pace. No
strict plans at the moment. After you go home and are finished with your
homework you'll have to deal with Eldritch, but when you go home and/or if you
do anything else before then is up to you. I have no set plans or anything.
(14:47:51) (PC)Alec): will go home, though is a little late.
(14:48:26) (PC)Alec): *saunters in non-chalant*
(14:49:07) (GM)(Prysus): BRB
(14:52:04)
(GM)(Prysus):
When Alec enters May looks at him, "There you are? You're late. What happened?
Did you get lost? I should've been there to pick you up, shouldn't I have? Oh,
how could I have abandoned my little boy." "I
know, I'll make it up to you. I know Eldritch doesn't like it, but how about
some ice cream? I got some at the store just for you."
(14:52:40)
(PC)Alec):
(14:53:01)
(PC)Alec):
"Er... thanks, May!" *gives her a big hug.* "But really, I was just finishing my
homework first while I was out. "
(14:53:27) (PC)Alec): "I was talking to Martin, a kid at school, and it sounded like he saw a feeder last night."
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(14:59:28) (GM)(Prysus): May, "Hmm ... that could mean there's a second nest. I'll make sure Eldritch knows. You shouldn't have to worry about that right now. You can just relax and have your ice cream cream. I'm sure you had a rough day." *She actually sounds a little concerned, knowing what he just went through last night.*
(15:04:00) ChatBot: Raiden has been logged out (Timeout).
(15:06:26) (PC)Alec): "I could take one, or two." *confidently.* "In gym, my classmates told me I was really strong!"
(15:07:37) (GM)(Prysus): She's presents a bowl of ice cream, hot fudge, some whip cream, and a cherry on top.
(15:08:04)
(GM)(Prysus):
((Yes, another sundae. ))
(15:08:47)
(PC)Alec):
"Yum! Thanks may! "
oO( 
)
(15:09:25) (GM)(Prysus): Alec, roll 2D6 (Body).
(15:10:26) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (4,5)=9.
(15:10:43) (GM)(Prysus): Typing ...
(15:11:23)
(PC)Alec):
*turns an ugly shade of green.*
(15:14:36)
(GM)(Prysus):
Alec covers his mouth and runs off. May calls out, "Honey, are you okay?"
In the background you can hear Alec being sick. May smiles. That'll teach him
to spoil his appetite. 
Eldritch, "And you call me sadistic." 
(15:16:08) (PC)Alec): *brushes his teeth after being sick, and looks at Eldritch.* "oh! Hi, Eldritch." *tells him about the feeder Martin mentioned.*
(15:19:51) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "I'll handle the situation later. You still have a lot more studying and training before you're ready for field work again."
(15:20:26)
(PC)Alec):
"Even one Feeder? "
(15:23:00) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "In the field anything can happen. You're not ready."
(15:23:24) (PC)Alec): "Alright." *sighs.* "So, what are we studying today?"
(15:28:07) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "We're starting over again. Back to the beginning until I feel confident you know the information." It took years of boring lectures and basic combat training before Eldritch let Alec go into the field the first time. Now he's saying they're starting over.
(15:28:49) (PC)Alec): *grimaces.* oO(Okay, I guess I'll just have to work my way back up again. What a drag.)
(15:32:28) (GM)(Prysus): A lot of what Eldritch teaches deals with various demon types, ways to recognize them apart from each other, classifications, habitats, patterns, mentalities (why they do what they do), strengths, types of attacks, and weaknesses (and nearly every demon has at least one weakness).
(15:35:35) (PC)Alec): *listens this time, now that he's weak enough that he might actually have to learn the weakness instead of relying on brute strength.*
(15:45:46) (GM)(Prysus): After the lectures there is some basic combat training using swords, and teaching techniques to utilize the sword to take advantage of some of those weaknesses. While some elements are a particular weakness such as silver or the sun (such as with Feeders), others only have a weakness such as piercing between two bones to hit something inside, or a spot covered in armor that's not easily reached by common attacks. Though brute force can typically pierce that armor, there are quick and finesse techniques that can make it much easier able to be performed by anyone with the skill (even a human).
(15:47:51) (PC)Alec): "Do I have any big weaknesses that I have to worry about protecting?"
(15:52:06) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "The most powerful demons such as your father have no weaknesses. Your demon half inherited that strength. Still ..."
(15:52:42) (PC)Alec): *listens intently.*
(15:53:09) (GM)(Prysus): And he actually stopped speaking there.
(15:53:25) (PC)Alec): "Still..?" *prompts him to continue.*
(15:53:29) (GM)(Prysus): ((I meant to include that he did stop, not finish the thought. I forgot.))
(15:56:02) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "You are not a full demon. Your human half does breed weakness. Until you can learn to do away with your human emotions and connections, they will be your weakness."
(15:57:11) (PC)Alec): @_@ "Weakness? But isn't that a strength? I mean, isn't that May's strength?"
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(16:03:30) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "No. I'll grant that May is strong for a human, perhaps even stronger than you, but her emotions can cause her to act irrationally. I have seen strong humans throw their lives away when they could have won to protect someone weaker than them. In a combat situations you must know how to keep a leveled head or give all your power to your enemy."
(16:04:13) (PC)Alec): "Oh. Is that why you never show any emotions?"
(16:08:47) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "I am a demon. We don't have emotions the same as humans. A human who can cast off their emotions and personal connections comes closer to being a demon, and in doing so stronger than any human."
(16:10:39) (PC)Alec): *doesn't quite believe him, but keeps his mouth shut, silently shaking his head in disagreement.*
(16:11:06)
(GM)(Prysus):
((And if it isn't clear yet, Eldritch clearly doesn't care much for humans and
thinks demons are better. ))
(16:11:55) ChatBot: Rebel enters the channel.
(16:12:04) ChatBot: Rebel leaves the channel.
(16:14:44) (GM)(Prysus): And anything else?
(16:15:18)
(PC)Alec):
( none that I can think of at the moment. )
(16:16:03) (GM)(Prysus): Okay, fast forwarding a bit.
(16:22:41)
(GM)(Prysus):
Alec is in his room, lights off. May and Eldritch sent him to bed early, but now
would normally be the time when he's going out with Eldritch to hunt some
demons. Alone in the darkness of his room he can hear May's voice, "Where are
you going?"
Eldritch responds, "If there's a second nest of Feeders, then I need to find out
and deal with it."
May, "Why don't you take Alec with you?"
Eldritch, "No."
May, "Why not? He can use you showing some faith in him."
Eldritch, "He's not ready. He's relied on his father's power so long he doesn't
know the first thing about fighting a demon for real."
(16:23:40) (PC)Alec): *find he can't sleep, restlessly. Listens to them talking about him, sitting in the dark.*
(16:29:03)
(GM)(Prysus):
May, "You're worried about him, aren't you?"
Eldritch, "Don't be absurd. I'm a demon."
May, "You're scared that if he goes out there he'll get hurt, and you don't know
what you'd do. I know, because I worry about him too. Every time you two go out
there I've worried. But I know him. He's strong. What he needs right now isn't
your protection. It's just you having faith in him."
Eldritch, "If he gets hurt, his father will take out his punishment on me. Self
preservation and loyalty to my master, that is my only concern. He doesn't come
with me again until I feel he's ready."
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(16:33:25) (PC)Alec): oO(I'm not going to get another chance in a long time, am I? Should I sneak out and try to prove myself on my own?)
(16:36:17)
(GM)(Prysus):
May, "And when will that be? How can you ever feel confident in him again unless
you give him a chance?"
There is a pause. Then Eldritch says, "I don't know." Another pause and then,
"I'm going out." The sound of the door closes.
(16:37:04) (PC)Alec): *looks at the window.* "If he's not going to take me... then maybe I need to prove myself on my own. If Marten can outrun a feeder, then so can I!"
(16:42:12)
(GM)(Prysus):
And done for now (depending on what you do). Though I know it was talked about
before, so I want to clarify this isn't trying to railroad you into a decision.
This is simply the progression of the current situation. However you respond I
will adapt.
(16:46:08) (PC)Alec): *waits for a few minutes to let Eldritch get a headstart, then writes an address down next to his bedside, fluffs his pillows under the covers to make it look like he's asleep, and sneaks out.*
(16:47:45) (GM)(Prysus): Okay.
(16:48:30) (PC)Alec): *heads to where Marten saw the feeder, alert, relying on his other senses now that he can't rely on his father's so much.*
(16:49:19) (GM)(Prysus): Roll 2D6.
(16:49:29) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (5,3)=8.
(16:50:42) (PC)Alec): ( / 8 if it's stealth)
(16:51:23) (GM)(Prysus): ((Haha! I had forgotten about that, but had actually granted you that one as an auto-success.))
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(16:56:28) (GM)(Prysus): Alec heads to the area to the area. He walks down the street trying to look around. The cool night air hits him, and for the first time Alec feels a little cold. He's never felt cold before, not before his father took away his power. As he walks he hears, "You're out awfully late for someone so young. Are you lost? Do you need some help little boy?" The one speaking is an older woman, maybe someone's grandma.
(16:58:04)
(PC)Alec):
*looks at the older woman.* oO(I can't even tell if she's a feeder or not!)
"Maybe I am lost. "
(17:01:16) (GM)(Prysus): Grandma, "Do you need me to walk you home? Or call someone for you?"
(17:01:47) (PC)Alec): "Um... okay."
(17:03:07) (PC)Alec): "Is home that way?" *randomly starts walking down the alley.* oO(Is she a feeder? Or a human? I can't tell!)
(17:04:03) (GM)(Prysus): Grandma, "You shouldn't walk off alone like that little boy. Here, take my hand." *She holds out her hand to him.*
(17:04:52)
(PC)Alec):
"How do I know you don't have cooties?"
(17:06:21) (GM)(Prysus): *She gives an old woman laugh.* "I'm much too old to have cooties. That's only something you need to worry about with girl's your age."
(17:08:13) (PC)Alec): "Okay..." *takes her hand, reluctantly.*
(17:08:32) (GM)(Prysus): *The old woman takes his hand and walks with him down the alley.* "Now tell me, do you know your address?"
(17:08:38) (PC)Alec): oO(I can't even tell if she's a feeder or a human by smell, old people always smell bad.)
(17:08:51) (PC)Alec): *gives Martin's address.*
(17:09:33) (GM)(Prysus): ((That's just evil.))
(17:09:47) (GM)(Prysus): Alec, 2D6.
(17:09:54) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (1,1)=2.
(17:18:20) (GM)(Prysus): Alec holds her hands. Even her skin is all soft and wrinkly like an old woman. The grandma responds, "Are you sure that's your address little boy?" He can feel the skin of her hand start to slip away, but it's not her hand. Her hand still has a good grip, a little too good for a sweet old lady. The skin's just slipping away as it's cast off. She's positioned in a way that would make it hard to see her, yet he doesn't need to see her to know what's happening. "Are you sure?" Even her voice is changing. "You're so full of energy, I think you're home should be in my belly!" Her human facade is now cast fully away. ((Transforming was her action. Since he successfully rolled his perception, that doesn't count as a surprise attack and that makes it his move.))
(17:19:56) (PC)Alec): *pulls his sword out of his sheath and slashes it into her belly.*
(17:21:00) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (2,1)=3.
(17:21:06)
(PC)Alec):
( Sweet. )
(17:21:23) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (5,4)=9.
(17:23:41) (GM)(Prysus): Damage?
(17:23:48) (PC)Alec): (51)
(17:25:59) (GM)(Prysus): ((One moment.))
(17:30:14) (GM)(Prysus): His sword slashes. The blade cuts into belly and clean through the other side. In just one motion he cut it clean in half. Still standing is the lower half as it turns into black ash. Slowly the body fades away and is taken away in the wind. Once its gone, he sees the top half still moving and scurrying away out of the alley, using its arms to quickly pull itself away.
(17:32:20) (PC)Alec): *goes after the crawling end to dispatch and destroy it.*
(17:32:35)
(PC)Alec):
(for a second I thought it was its turn, and realized it couldn't really attack. )
)
(17:32:38) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (5,2)=7.
(17:35:11)
(GM)(Prysus):
Before you can attack though, let's do a speed check.
(17:35:24) (GM)(Prysus): Body stat, plus Speed bonus (per level).
(17:35:28) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (3,4)=7.
(17:36:55)
(GM)(Prysus):
((We can include that above roll as your check if you'd like. ))
(17:37:16) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (6,3)=9.
(17:37:59)
(PC)Alec):
( / 
(17:38:23)
(GM)(Prysus):
Don't worry. If you missed it by 1, you still missed it by less than it did.
(17:38:31) (GM)(Prysus): But still ...
(17:45:08) (GM)(Prysus): The Feeder scurries away. Even though it's just using its two arms to pull itself, it's surprisingly fast, like a little bug scurrying around. Alec pursues it. When he catches up he's able to plunge its sword deep into its body. As its body turns to ash the Feeder still takes continues trying to crawl away. The body starts to fade away and trails its way up from the severed midsection to the head. Even with the head gone one of the arms still tries to flee until it's gone as well. Before it died it looks like the Feeder was trying to retreat into that old building.
(17:47:53) (PC)Alec): *is panting, and looks at the old building.* oO(I can't see on my own. Is that where its nest is? I can take one... maybe two... but even my sword is weaker. No way I can go and check... that would be way too dangerous.)
(17:48:34) (PC)Alec): oO(Or would it?) *tries to use his ears to listen for more feeders, and his eyes to watch, but doesn't go in the building. Looks to see if any feeders come out.*
(17:49:08) (PC)Alec): (and will find a spot to hide/conceal himself)
(17:49:20) (GM)(Prysus): One moment ...
(17:55:11) (GM)(Prysus): As Alec considers he sees a Feeder burst through the front door. The Feeder is in true form and appears to be running at full speed, charging. There's the blare of a gunshot. He sees as the Feeder turns to ash. When it fades away he sees a man standing on the other side. This man is dressed in all black, including the black dress shirt and tie. The only sign of color is the red trench coat which blows in the wind. In one of his hands he holds a black gun as he walks down the stairs. His long black hair flows around him.
(17:56:13)
(PC)Alec):
*eyes go wide.* oO(Is this one of the really tough humans that Eldritch was
talking about? )
(17:59:09) (PC)Alec): *watches the strange man, and moves to follow him, but doesn't get too close.*
(17:59:26) (GM)(Prysus): The man walks across the front lawn. Behind him the building is starting to burn, flames can be seen through the windows. With the house burning down he heads in the direction of Alec. Closer now, Alec can see a cross shaped tattoo over his left eye.
(18:00:12) (PC)Alec): *stands up, figuring that the man can see or sense him, but has his weapon lowered.* "Hello," *calmly.*
(18:01:34) (GM)(Prysus): Typing ...
(18:06:41)
(GM)(Prysus):
The man continues to walk towards Alec. He lifts his gun towards Alec as he
says, "I sure hope you're a lot more fun than those demons were."
Scene for fun: A Feeder moves slowly away. It looks weak, too weak to even run
or crawl away. The Feeder turns over, "Okay ... I'll talk."
Eldritch stands over it with sword in hand. "Good. Now tell me where your nest
is." :-|
Elsewhere, May knocks on Alec's door and peaks inside. "Alec, honey, I want to
talk to you about what's going on." She takes a step in, "Alec?" Her tone
indicates she already suspects something isn't right. She walks in, then pulls
back the covers.
(18:08:27)
(PC)Alec):
*blinks, then looks sad.* "Not really. I can barely take one Feeder. If you can
take out a whole nest on your own, you're a lot stronger than I am. "
(18:08:45) (PC)Alec): oO(Not as strong as I used to be, though. And not as strong as my father.)
(18:16:27) (GM)(Prysus): The hunter smiles. "Hey, I recognize this feeling. I sensed you the other night. Man you were really cutting loose. Now come on!" *He fires a shot that hits the wall next to Alec. Then another on the other side.* "I hate killing demons who barely put up a fight, but that doesn't mean I won't." *He aims at Alec.*
(18:20:56) (PC)Alec): "You must be mistaken. I'm not a full demon. Maybe you sensed someone else? Heh, I'm not even strong enough to sense you."
(18:22:12) (PC)Alec): *has his sword lowered, and is braced to move*
(18:26:07)
(GM)(Prysus):
"You're plenty strong kid. I can feel the power deep inside you. It gives me
chills." *The
way he talks makes it sound more like a game to him.* "Still ... you are a demon
and you had your chance." *BANG!*
(18:26:12) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (3,1)=4.
(18:26:38) (PC)Alec): *attempts to parry the bullet with his blade.*
(18:26:41) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (2,2)=4.
(18:26:49) (GM)(Prysus): Oh my ...
(18:26:57) (GM)(Prysus): I actually need to know your DCV for that one.
(18:27:28) (PC)Alec): "Well... you're half right." ( / 7 )
(18:31:28)
(GM)(Prysus):
Alec gets his blade up, but just enough to deflect the blast. Chink! The bullet
bounces off the blade of Alec's sword and into his shoulder instead of dead
center. ((5 Damage.))
The hunter lifts his gun, pointing it towards the air and away from Alec. "Heh.
So I see ..."
(18:32:35) (GM)(Prysus): Alec can feel the shot inside his body. Weird power coming out of it, as if trying to destroy his very essence and yet ineffective.
(18:33:07) (PC)Alec): "Ow..." oO(I can't even shield myself.) "What the hell is that?"
(18:36:09) (GM)(Prysus): The hunter puts the gun away inside the coat.* "I caught a shinigami and trained it how to destroy demonic energies. If you were a full demon that would've ripped your body apart. Hard to imagine a dirty mutt like you would have that much power."
(18:36:36)
(PC)Alec):
"I'm not dirty, I bathe every night. "
(18:46:19) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (1,3)=4.
(18:46:21) ChatBot: (GM)(Prysus) rolls 2d6 and gets (4,4)=8.
(18:49:31) (GM)(Prysus): The hunter draws something from his sleeve. Extending out are a series of serrated blades that's a cross between double sided sword and a polearm. "Being a half-breed won't save you. You're very existence is an offence." He holds his weapon in one hand and starts to charge. His movements start slow, but it looks like he's building speed fast. This man doesn't look like he's prepared to let Alec go. As he charges he suddenly moves his weapon. There is the sound of metal clashing. Clink! Clink! There are two sparks, and knives now stick in the ground between. The hunter looks like he deflected both. Moving beside Alec is May. She gently encourages him to stay behind her.
(18:50:01)
(PC)Alec):
"May!"
(18:51:54)
(GM)(Prysus):
The hunter looks at her, "May? Heh, been a long time. What brings you here?"
May holds two knives in her hands, looking ready to fight, but currently looks
like she's mostly holding the defensive. "Cross, stay away from this one." Her
tone is fierce, definitive. This isn't a request, it's a warning.
(18:54:34) (PC)Alec): *looks surprised, but has his sword ready. Is worried, not for himself, but for May now.*
(18:59:54)
(GM)(Prysus):
Cross, "And what's going to stop me? You were never able to beat me back then,
and I'm a lot stronger now."
May, "Do not try me, Cross. I will defend him with my life if need be." Alec can
see her. She means it, and yet she's scared. May is the scariest woman he's ever
known, and there's a tremble, as if she knows that should they fight she's going
to lose.
Cross smiles. "Such devotion. Why would you give your life for a half-breed?
Unless ... oh, I see. It's her's, isn't it?"
May, "That's none of your concern who's kid he is!"
Cross starts to laugh. "Oh that's rich. Of all the people, she gave birth to a
filthy half-breed."
May, "Shut up! Don't you ever talk about him or her like that." Her fear is
being replaced by anger. Someone is talking down about Alec and his mother, and
May takes a very strong offense to it.
(19:01:12)
(PC)Alec):
"She won't fight alone, either." *aims his sword.* "I may not be able to beat
you on my own, but hell or highwater, if you attack us you will be defeated." 
(19:08:06) (GM)(Prysus): Cross, "Heh ..." He smiles. He doesn't even look scared, but excited like it could be fun to fight them both. Right now it looks like he's really thinking about it. Then his stance eases. "All right, May. For old times sake, I'll leave him be ... for now. But this isn't over, so get him stronger. I want to see what this kid can do. He has a lot of untapped potential."
(19:10:49) (PC)Alec): *dosn't attack, but watches Cross leave, wary.*
(19:10:56)
(PC)Alec):
(if he had hackles, they'd be up )
(19:11:20) (GM)(Prysus): ((Teehee.))
(19:12:39) (GM)(Prysus): Cross heads off. The tension in May's body finally eases.
(19:12:59) (PC)Alec): "I see you got my message?"
(19:15:18) (GM)(Prysus): *May gives Alec a hug. It's a very big, affectionate hug. She was worried about him. When she finally releases him moves back enough to get a good look, her hands still touching him as she's at arm's length.* "Are you okay? Did he hurt you?"
(19:15:44)
(PC)Alec):
"Yeah... he shot me with his weapon. And... I don't know how to heal anymore. "
(19:17:54) (GM)(Prysus): *She examines.* "Good, it's not too bad." *She gently strokes his head.* "Come on, let's go home and I'll patch you up."
(19:18:09)
(PC)Alec):
"Okay."
(19:18:17) (PC)Alec): oO(At least she's not yelling at me for sneaking out...)
(19:18:48) (PC)Alec): "I killed a feeder all on my own. And found the feeder nest. But... Cross was a little too strong for me."
(19:21:24) (GM)(Prysus): May, "Don't worry about that. Cross is monster. You did very good, sweet heart. You proud of how brave you were."
(19:22:03)
(PC)Alec):
"Thanks!"
(19:22:25) (PC)Alec): *is heartwarmed, and feels somewhat better.*
(19:25:03) (GM)(Prysus): ((And, of course, that should say "I'm proud of how brave ..."))
(19:25:42)
(PC)Alec):
((Right, that's how I read it. ))
(19:25:48) (GM)(Prysus): May takes Alec home and patches up his arm. As she finishes they hear the door. Eldritch is home.
(19:26:15) (PC)Alec): *looks to May and sees if she's going to tell Eldritch.*
(19:27:40)
(GM)(Prysus):
May (to Eldritch), "You!"
Eldritch pauses. "What did I do this time?"
(19:29:25) (PC)Alec): *looks between them, looking confused.*
(19:29:55)
(GM)(Prysus):
May, "Alec could've been killed tonight because of you!"
Eldritch, "I didn't take him with me. How could this be my fault?"
(19:30:37) (PC)Alec): *mutters* "I might have been safer if you did take me. >.> *
(19:32:48)
(GM)(Prysus):
May, "That's the point! He went out tonight, alone, because he wanted to prove
himself to you! He went hunting Feeders! He wanted to prove to you he wasn't
weak!"
Eldritch, "If a Feeder could do that to him then that proves that he's not
strong enough yet."
May, "He killed the Feeder. CROSS did that to him!"
Eldritch noticeably pauses.
(19:34:56) (PC)Alec): "I killed the feeder on my own and found the nest. I was going to go back for help once I IDed the nest, but Cross took the nest out, then shot me."
(19:37:55) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "Cross is back." He says it as if repeating the information and processing it. Then he looks at Alec, "So, really took out a Feeder and found their nest alone?"
(19:38:38) (PC)Alec): *nods* "I found the nest. I don't think I could take out a whole nest. NOt.... yet. But one or two I can take."
(19:43:16) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "Very well. If you're determined to go out, then I will start taking you with me again. You'll start small and work your way up though."
(19:43:40) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "Is that agreeable to you?"
(19:45:49) (PC)Alec): "Okay!"
(19:46:05)
(GM)(Prysus):
Eldritch, "That means no more sneaking out."
(19:46:14)
(PC)Alec):
"Okay. "
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(19:48:12) (PC)Alec): "So... are you guys mad at me then?"
(19:48:25) ChatBot: Damian_Magecraft leaves the channel.
(19:51:05)
(GM)(Prysus):
May, "No, not mad. Just worried."
Eldritch, "Feeling anger and guilt are useless human emotions."
(19:51:39) (PC)Alec): *chuckles.*
(19:53:27)
(PC)Alec):
"Okay... I'm going to go to bed. Unless... Eldritch, can you teach me how to
heal? Or am I going to have this hole in my shoulder forever? "
(19:56:08) (GM)(Prysus): Eldritch, "Humans heal, just not as fast as demons. You are still a half-demon. Even though you can no longer rely on your father's power, you do still have that power within you. You just need to tap into it."
(19:57:09) (PC)Alec): "Tap into it... tap into it... tap into it..." *Stares at his shoulder, willing for it to heal up, something that used to be so easy.*
(19:59:15) (GM)(Prysus): ((As a GM: It's on your character sheet, so when player feels it's appropriate.))
(19:59:34) (PC)Alec): :-?
(20:00:04) (PC)Alec): *breaks into a sweat from concentration, but the wound slowly heals after several minutes.*
(20:04:11) (GM)(Prysus): May, "Why don't you go up and brush your teeth before bed. I'll be up in a minute to say good night."
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(20:05:02) (PC)Alec): "Okay." *heads up to brush his teeth, but does so while listening at the door.*
(20:05:08) ChatBot: Damian_Magecraft leaves the channel.
(20:05:34)
(GM)(Prysus):
No yelling matches.
(20:13:40) (PC)Alec): *brushes his teeth and gets ready for bed, getting under the covers with a yawn.*
(20:13:43) (GM)(Prysus): When Alec is done, May is up there to say good night. She sees him into bed and takes his hand. "Honey, I know you'll hear lots of things. I'm sure that Eldritch told you how emotions are a weakness and that you should do away with them. That's what Cross did. He only lives for the job and has no other attachments. I just want you to know that motions aren't a weakness. Sometimes you might get scared, but without fear you couldn't ever be brave, and you are the bravest little man I know." *She kisses him on the forehead.*
(20:16:07)
(PC)Alec):
"Thanks, May. I like your way a lot better. I don't want to be like Cross."
*pauses for a moment.* "I want to be stronger."
(20:17:13) (GM)(Prysus): May smiles, and though she doesn't say it the way she looks at him is the way a mother looks at her child when she's proud. "You will be."
(20:17:30) (PC)Alec): "Did you... I mean... how did you know my mother? "
(20:22:49) (GM)(Prysus): May, "She's ... someone very special and important to me. There is one thing you should know about her though. In the times to come you may hear some things about her, but no matter what anyone else says, and I don't care if it's Eldritch or someone else, it doesn't matter, I want you to remember this and never forget it. Your mother ... and your father ... loved each other."
(20:23:46) (PC)Alec): "They loved eachother?" *thoughtfully.* "What happened to her?"
(20:26:36) (GM)(Prysus): May, "That's a story for another time."
(20:27:53)
(PC)Alec):
"Okay. May? Thank you. You believed in me when even I doubted me. And I know
you're not my real mother, but you're the best mother a boy can have. "
(20:27:53) (GM)(Prysus): ((While Eldritch is fine with talking about his master/Alec's father, May never talks about Alec's mother.))
(20:30:55) (GM)(Prysus): *She smiles.* "And there's you're the sweetest son anyone could ever hope for. Good night, sweat heart."
(20:31:41)
(PC)Alec):
"Goodnight, May. "
(20:32:21) (GM)(Prysus): Alec, roll 2D6 (just to check something).
(20:32:41) ChatBot: (PC)Alec) rolls 2d6 and gets (6,5)=11.
(20:32:48) (GM)(Prysus): OH dear ...
(20:33:15)
(PC)Alec):
(Doesn't notice she's crying? )
(20:33:19) (GM)(Prysus): And did you have anything else you'd like to do?
(20:33:32) (PC)Alec): none that I can think of.
(20:34:05) (GM)(Prysus): OKay, I'll give you a choice ... end of this game or start of next game? Your pick (and I know you don't know what that roll was about).
(20:34:23) (PC)Alec): end of this game
(20:34:33) (GM)(Prysus): Typing ...
(20:42:10) (GM)(Prysus): May walks to the door and looks back at him. She smiles. Alec may not be hers by blood, but she loves him just as much. As she leaves she closes the door behind her. Fatigued from the long day, school, training, hunting for the first time since he lost his powers, the conflict with cross and even being shot, Alec falls fast asleep. His room remains dark. The light comes up. May enters into the room and pulls open the curtains. The sun shines in Alec's face, but he just groans and rolls over. May smiles and then says, "Alec, sweetie, time to get up." Alec just groans and crawls deeper under the blankets. May smiles, "Aw ... isn't that cute." Suddenly Alec feels a hand clamp onto his head and pick him up off the ground. "WHAT?! YOU THINK JUST BECAUSE YOU LOST YOUR FATHER'S POWERS YOU CAN SLEEP IN AND MISS SCHOOOL?! WELL I DON'T THINK SO!! JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE HUNTING AGAIN IS NO EXCUSE!" She throws him into the shower. Then smiles sweetly, "And don't forget to wash behind your ears, dear." She dusts her hands as she walks off.
(20:42:35)
(GM)(Prysus):
((He's always woken up before because his regeneration helped him go without
sleep. ))
(20:44:18)
(PC)Alec):
*Hugs!* THanks for running.
(20:44:29) (GM)(Prysus): *Hugs.* Thanks for playing.
