"The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief"

One Strike

Sunday, February 3, 2008
10:21 PM

I had gone to the Teiban Market that morning to pick up some errant supplies. Generally my days are taken up with the day to day work that is a part of my livelihood, but I took that particular day to spend on more domestic tasks. Such things are generally a luxury I do not have time for, and it was enjoyable. Mika had accompanied me, though I'm not sure he found shopping as cathartic as I did. The benefit was two-fold, I put my coin into the hands of those that needed it most, and at the same time indulged myself in some much needed distraction.

While perusing a display of fruit, I had run into the Poet's girl Elise. She was likewise shopping. It was a nice day for such things. I inquired to the state of the Braided Whip, and if she'd noticed any processions that morning on the streets by the Caste of Initiates. Just as she'd replied to the negative, a rambunctious youth went diving between Mika and I, nearly landing atop Elise. Conveniently, the Savant had grabbed him by the scruff of his collar and conducted him from our presence. Anthony is not a bad child, just a bit unruly at times, hot headed. Boys can be that way, so can many men.

No sooner had that disturbance been resolved did we hear the cry for water from further down the market place. As the crowd began to cluster and hum like angry bees, I sent Elise for home. An angry mob is no place for a bauble. I started to make my way through the mob toward the source of the disturbance, and found as I'd predicted, flames shooting toward the mid-day sky. A kiosk was set aflame, a group of people nearby using water from barrels to douse the flames. It did not spread significantly, but the damage was done to the citizen's property.

To add insult to injury, a robed zealot spewed threats to the crowd, claiming the flames were the doing of the Priest Kings. I had significant doubts to that but I was not about to pick a fight in a crowd of unsettled low caste. Mika however, had no such reservations. The more I expose him to the plight of the people, the more I find the injustices anger him. I am glad for that, I think if I found him apathetic in the face of suffering I would lose much of the respect he has earned from me.

Still, getting in the face of a temple-nut amidst a sea of angry and fearful citizens was not what I had planned for him to do. The zealot did not seem pleased either, and proceeded to condemn the rest of Ar for their insolence and Mika personally. He knew him by his surname, which seemed to take him aback though in truth I wasn't surprised. Now however, we were no longer just a part of the crowd, Mika's confrontation had made us targets. And that would make things more difficult.

Labels: Teiban Sul Market Ar

Because you wanted to know...

Who are you?

Erin, or Kaige if you like. I'm sure I'm called a number of other incongruous monikers as well that I'm not yet privy to.

So I was told..

I know. I'm sure you've been told, warned, advised, and possibly even threatened. I get the logs. Make your own judgements.

Um..what's with the kids?

I was not consulted in the munning of Nashoti and Sahara. Such SLs are (regardless of the state of the characters) joint between the two muns that created them. It was my request they remain NPC or at least to be included on the decision when they were munned. I was not. In fact I was told I had no right to be included in the decision. I was not even given the consideration of being notified. As such, anyone playing Nashoti and Sahara are not welcome, not authorized, and not acknowledged. Nor are they authorized to use the Vinquient SL in any way, shape or form in their play. Other than that, I have no comment on them.

So I have this slave..

Savana does not take on munned personal slaves. I don't have the time to devote to them, and because I do not believe in taking on a slave and not playing with it, all her chattel are NPC. If you would like to bring your slave into the Resurrection SL however, there are a number of avenues to do so, including being owned by the Rabid Sleen or the Strega Inn.

Do you only play PR?

Absolutely not. I play equally in both.

What does the Paparazzi thing mean in your profile?

Gorean paparazzi are the people that follow you room to room, sit and log your play hoping and praying to find something unflattering to share with others. They post about you in online rag mags, gossip heatedly about your life and your actions, photoshop pictures in an attempt to slander, etc. If you have people that behave like this around you, you have paparazzi. They take stalker to a whole new level of creepy.

How do I get a Resurrection or Paparazzi tag for my profile?

Just email and ask. I usually hand them out. There's nothing exclusive about them.

Can I use your map?

Sure. Just don't alter it please. If you want your house/shop/whatever added, ask me and I'll add it for you.

Will you help me create a new BC/Port Kar/Land of Misfit Toys/Random SL..

Most of my time is taken up by the story lines I have here. Since I don't like to half-ass my endeavors, I am not taking on other ventures at this point. Thanks for asking though.

How do I get the chance to play with you?

I am easy to play with. Just show up to a room where I'm playing.

Why do you block me?

If you are blocked, it's because I don't like you. A lot. Chances are however if you're blocked you know why. I am generally a forgiving person. I am not however a putz.

Will you help me with my pharmacokinetics/nursing/organic chemistry?

I am amazed how often I get asked this stuff. Go to class! Email your professor. I graduated, I don't want to do anymore home work. Would you?

I'm gonna gitcha!!

Take a number and get in line with the rest of the gun slingers looking to make a name for themselves.

So&So snuck into your SL!

Yes, I know. I know who everyone is in this story line. Whether or not they are honest. Just because I haven't called them out, doesn't mean I don't know. It either means I don't care, or I'm giving them a chance to prove they can be here or give me a reason to put their head on a pike. Which yellow brick road they choose is up to them.

You denied me entrance to the story line! Oh..Em..GEE!

Yup. I believe they call that karma. Though contrary to popular belief, it's not just because I don't like you. There's people in the SL I don't like. Being my BFF is not one of the requirements to play. If you are denied entrance into the Resurrection, it is because every SL you enter, you destroy. Many times intentionally. Every group you play with, you break up with your divisive and unstable behavior. Call it playing God. Call it tyranical. Call it creative cleansing. Call it whatever you want..just do it over there somewhere.

"I heard you're dead! [Insert lame ghost comment here in hopes of coming across edgy, cool and sarcastic, etc.]"

Strange Lifetime channel movie agendas aside..the information used to call the hunt against Savana was gained out of character. Completely. The "crime" was part of a story line that was being put on by the Resurrection. Said party(ies) were invited to play, to learn things in character. Said party(ies) opted not to. I do not accept blurring. Reading my journal, or lurking in a room and logging is not a valid means for gaining information for a hunt in my world. Nor is the excuse "He'd just know". If you disagree, I don't much give a crap. The scene ended with Savana losing consciousness. At which point I played the hit as grievous, though not lethal. That, in my opinion, was far more considerate than was deserved.

You will not bully me. No amount of snarky profiles, thought-jibes, lies, mind games, and threats to the people I play with, is going to change that. It doesn't hurt my feelings. And I assure you, I am hardly crying alone into my tea cup in an empty room every night. I'm not hurting for play. I'm not forlorn that you do not acknowledge me. I don't need your approval. So the next time you go to the Anti-Kaige Club for Pasta Night, you might let the rest of the legion know.

I made a far better ally than I do an enemy.

I HATE him/her/it! I demand you do something about it!

I don't want involved in your squabbles. No I will not remove people from the SL just because you don't like them out of character. I don't remove people I don't like, what in the world makes you think I'm going to boot people you don't like? Sucking up to me won't give you leverage. Neither will blatant attempts to throw what you perceive as "your weight" around. More likely you'll throw yourself overboard. The rules apply to everyone. I am a lot of terrible things, but a hypocrite is not one of them. :)