Leaving A Life Behind

Previously In The Last Adventure:

A short story connecting point a with point b. Chance deals with the death of his best friend. Plans change, and Chance is unsure about it. His new partner Talia confides in him about things and they have their work cut out for them. For the last few times, Britney steals some private moments with Chance. With everyone's help, the Inn is all but rebuilt before the group leaves.

NSFW Warning / Bad Grammar

This text will contain language not suitable for some people. It is merely an expression of an event that has happened and not meant to hurt or offend anyone. We are not trying to be the next J.R.R. Tolkien, so there will be misspelled words, fragmented sentences and things that just don’t make sense. Once in a while there will be some nudity and sexual themes, you will be warned ahead of time. Just read, enjoy and have fun!

Main Characters

EP#19 Leaving A Life Behind

Leaving A Life Behind

DMaster: You wake up in the make shift room, lots of noises below you. Common ones, people moving, and chit chatting. Out the window you see blue skies, with a few clouds… light winds

Chance: get up and get dressed and start packing my stuff.
Chan: thinking to myself, this is really it, I am actually leaving here, as reality sets in.

Britney of Summer IsleDMaster: The Inn is up and running again, almost full throttle so you head down, and you see workers carrying in long strips of wood, hardware, etc. Britney is at the front desk apologizing to a few guests about the noise.

Chance: Chuckle to myself, as I walk over to the front desk

DMaster: Britney finishes with the guests, her eye brows raise a bit… like the conversation didn’t go well.

Chance: Chan: hey Britney glad to see the Inn is back up and running

DMaster: Britney wheels around
BRIT: Chance!
A big smile, then it kind of fades. A look of realization washes over her face.
BRIT: This, could be the last time I see you…

Chance: Chan: no sad faces today, this isn’t goodbye, its just till we meet again

DMaster: She nods and gives you a hug, not beleiving you but appreciating the effort.

Chance: Chan: You have to know how much you mean to me, I wouldn’t be here without you.

DMaster: DM: You two banged yesterday evening (see the inset EP). It was your goodbye screw. She nods her head backing up a bit, tears welling up in her eyes.

Chance: I will touch her cheek.
Chan: You know this is what I have to do. It’s what…

Talia daughter of PlugrDMaster: She interrupts.
BRIT: I, I have… things, I have to do.
She walks away quickly, head down, a gasp of a sob, heading towards the backroom. Talia comes walking through the front door shortly after.

Chance: Feel my heart ache a little. Smile at Talia.
Chan: good morning Talia

DMaster: Plugr’s daughter looks around, sees you and heads over
TAL: A supply boat came in this morning, they said the Camerondale war ship was just behind them. Oh, sorry I didn’t mean to be rude… Good morning Chance.

Chance: Chan: Good the sooner we leave the easier it will be on everyone here. anything you need to talk about Talia I am here for you. Especially since we are gonna be working together.

DMaster: TAL: You have a hard time focusing on things don’t you?
Chuckling at the random run on sentence you just uttered. The daughter of Plugr is looking around
TAL: Wow, its pretty crazy in here.
The Inn has like 8-10 workers, ripping up the floor, putting in windows, doing some of the extra stuff that Britney ordered.

Chance: Chan: well I am glad the Inn is back up and running at least it will keep Britney somewhat distracted when I do leave.

Cassie, Royalty of CamerondaleDMaster: Cassie walks in shortly after.
CAS: Talia, Chance, there you are.
She walks over, and she also looks around with her eye brow raised.

Chance: Chan: good morning to you Cassie.

DMaster: She smiles at the both of you.
CAS: I wonder how many people are staying here right now, can’t be many with the noise and racket. Oh, Good Morning.
Looks at you.
CAS: Make your final rounds, tie up any business you have left. We look to shove off by sunset as long as the ship gets here on time.

Chance: Chan: Maybe I should go see Ferellus’s family one last time

DMaster: It is about 10am right now. Sunset is 7PM. Cassie looks at the bag and a half of things next to you.
CAS: Is that all you have?

Chance: Chan: this is all I have left from after the storm. I thought of swimming to Zdroks way to try and find my other bags, but thought better. I know its a very sad way to start off.

DMaster: She looks at you, back to the bags and then away
CAS: Actually, starting out fresh is a good thing.
You hear her mumbling something about Affinity, all the things she has and the clutter.

Chance: Chan: (chuckle) So Affinity has too many things hmmm? Maybe I should get some new clothes, cant have me running around in island clothes.

DMaster: TAL: not a lot of time and plus do you want to haul extra stuff around?
CAS: Smart girl…

Chance: Chan: I will leave my bags here and just take one last walk around the island and be back soon.
Put bags where they wont be in the way and head out of the Inn.

Shanna and Ferellus's MomDMaster: They nod, and start talking to each other. You walk around, see a few familiar faces, etc and eventually you pass by Ferellus’s home.

Chance: Make sure to stop there and knock on the door.

DMaster: Ferrelus’s mom answers the door.
FERMOM: Oh Chance, how are you, come on in.

Chance: Chan: thank you I won’t take up much of your time. I just was taking one last walk around the island and had to come say my good-byes before I shoved off to Camerondale.

DMaster: A door opens down a hallway, and Shanna is walking out of her room.
SHA: Who was at the… Door.
She sees you and stops dead in her tracks.

Chance: kinda look down when she comes out of her room
Chan: Shanna, no words can bring back your brother, all I can say is I am truly sorry

DMaster: Shanna is just standing there, arms crossed, with the look of death on her face. You can see her start to shake, eyes growing to slits.

Shanna, Ferellus sister angryFerellus’s mom seeing what she is doing
FERMOM: Shanna! Come on now, really?

Chance: Chan: and you have every right to blame me I can only hope in time you can forgive me.

DMaster: Shanna gives her mom a sharp glance and walks back into her room slamming the door.

Chance: Chan: I don’t blame her for being mad at me.

DMaster: The mom’s eyes grow big and has a little “you little bitch” look on her face.
FERMOM: It’s been a struggle, after she tried, you know, it has been hard to talk to her (quietly).

Chance: Chan: I can only imagine. I just wanted to stop by and thank you for taking me when you didn’t have to.

DMaster: She smiles and gives you a big hug
FERMOM: You take care of your self. Come visit anytime.

Chance: Chan: (hug her back) I promised myself I will do everything in my power to make Ferellus proud, and that goes for you and your family, even Shanna.

DMaster: She smiles real big, gives you another hug.

Plugr, Retired Knight from Camerondale and LegonChance: *sigh* as I head for the door.

DMaster: You stroll along through the square, by the boardwalks, along the beach, memories flood back in. For the most part you keep it all under control. You head back to the Inn. Plugr is standing outside the Inn with a Knight.

Chance: Chan: Morning to you Plugr.

DMaster: PLUG: Morning? Still? The day is dragging, how you doing Chance?

Chance: Chan: I have said most of my farewells.

DMaster: Plugr and Calisarus nods.
PLUG: I can’t wait to get back home, spend time with my wife, relax in front of a fire and not sweat three bucket loads
CAL: (chuckles) Yeah, our blood is going to be thin, we are going to freeze.

Chance: Chan: I will let you get back to what you were doing, I am just ready to leave here

Talia, Human Ranger happyDMaster: Suddenly – Talia comes ripping out of the Inn with a high pitched squeal.
TAL: WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Plugr and Calisarus both step back and look alarmed.

Chance: Step back. Eyes big.

DMaster: She runs into this mans arms almost knocking him over. Plugr is nodding his head slowly.
PLUG: I guess the ship is here.
CAL: Or that was one hell of a long swim.
Plugr glances over and chuckles. Cassie comes down the path…
CAS: (kind of yelling) What the hell was that? Did Chance step on a cat?

Chance: Chan: Wasn’t me this time.
I will start to laugh.

DMaster: The Semi-Retired Knight looks down and chuckles
PLUG: No, my offspring was testing the hearing ability of every dog on the island.
Cassie looks over to see Quinton and Talia hugging and kissing.
CAS: Ahhhh good. Maybe we can get going early then?
Plugr nods in agreement.

Chance: Chan: I agree maybe we can but maybe we could get a bite to eat before we do.
Look over to the couple.
Chan: Well, as long as Talia doesn’t squeal like that again(smirking)

Quintin, Talia's BoyfriendDMaster: Talia and Quinton head over to the three of you, holding hands, Talia is smiles ear to ear.
TAL: Hey!
Looking shocked at the comments of her high pitched screaming.
CAS: Well I don’t have to clean my ears for a week.

Chance: Chan: more like a month!

DMaster: TAL: Chance, meet Quinton, my fiance.
QUIN: Nice to meet you.
You shake hands and exchange pleasantries.
CASS: Lets get everything on the ship and meet back here in 2 hours.

Chance: Chan: well it wont take me long

DMaster: Cassie giggles a little
CASS: I am sure that’s what you always say.

Chance: Eyes big, look over to the Baroness with a scolding look.

DMaster: She smiles, shrugs her shoulders. Plugr and Calisarus burst out laughing. The three of them walk into the Inn. Talia, is leaning into Quinton and he is stroking her hair.
QUIN: Wow, is it warm here.
He is wiping his brow. It is a usual day 80-82 degrees, light breeze, decent humidity.

Chance: Chan: well I will let you two catch up.
I walk toward the Inns door.

Great ships at the docksDMaster: You grab your stuff and head for the docks.

Chance: Head out and look for the ship we will be taking.

DMaster: Can’t miss it. It is the biggest ship you have ever seen. There are Camerondale guards on the edge of the dock with someone getting them in order. You see a bunch of guests of the islands standing around looking at the ship and talking.

Chance: Marvel at it before I approach it, wow that’s what I call a ship

DMaster: its about 2 sizes bigger than the supply vessel. A man approaches you, with a scroll and ink well / pen.
MAN: Are you going to be boarding this ship? can I get your name?

Chance: Chan: umm yes my name is Chance. Chance Axion.

DMaster: He looks everything over, ahhh yes. Head on the ship, go down to the 2nd level, you are going to be sharing a room, 204.

Chance: Chan: thank you
Board the ship

DMaster: You get to the room drop your stuff off.

Chance: Then I will head back to the Inn after dropping my stuff off

DMaster: You head back there and then hang out. Britney has been circling for a while and finally finds the strength to approach you.
BRIT: So Chance, I want you to be careful…
Britney walks up to you, grabs your hand and takes you to the back part of the guest area.

Chance: Chan: When I have ever not been careful?
Give her an innocent look.

Britney owner of the Sunset InnDMaster: Britney stares out in space for a moment.
BRIT: ohhh brother.

Chance: Chan: I will be as careful as I can be.

DMaster: She gives you a long warm hug. Your eyes meet and you two end in a deep passionate kiss.
BRIT: Try not to forget about me.
Tears starting to form.

Chance: Chan: After that Kiss.
Look down and smirk.
Chan: never. You mean the world to me, Britney.

DMaster: She tries to laugh but she has tears welling up her eyes again but is fighting them.
BRIT: Ok go, before I lose it again.
pushes you forward and smacks your ass.

Chance: Chan: hey now, none of that.
Rub my bum a little.

Talia teasing ChanceDMaster: Talia is standing by one of the pillars in a direct line of sight. Eyes wide, smirking an inquisitive look about her.
TAL: Huh. You and Britney. Didn’t see that coming.

Chance: Chan: what? was just saying goodbye.
Try to act normal.

DMaster: Quinton looks at you and has a shit eating grin on his face.
TAL: That was one hell of a goodbye. Are your tongues going to miss each other too?
That made Quinton snort a little, Talia then giggles.

Chance: Roll my eyes.
Chan: No… They… well… not a word Quinton.

Quintin trying not to laughDMaster: Talia looks up at him.
TAL: Hey…
Laughs a little and gives him a playful nudge. You walk toward the front desk, and a man darkens the doorway.

Chance: Look to see who it is.

DMaster: It is Morty. He looks at you and then looks down. He also is trying not to cry

Chance: Chan: Morty, I didn’t expect to see you here.

DMaster: MOR: I know we said our goodbyes the other day but I just wanted to see you off.

Morty, a sad farewellChance: Chan: I am glad you did.

DMaster: MOR: Aye!
Wipes his eyes a bit.

Chance: Chan: now no tears master swordsman. You were my father and I always could turn to you for help and advice…
Pause a moment to keep my composure.
Chan: I can’t thank you for all you have done. I am really going to miss you.

DMaster: Tears start and he gives you a big hug.
MORT: I’ve never known anyone like you Chance, I am really going to miss you.
He turns and quickly leaves, not wanting to lose it in front of you. You glance over to see Talia looking at you with tears in her eyes.
TAL: Oh my god, that was so sad.
Quinton puts his arm around her. Corina gives you a hug and tells you to take care of yourself.

Corrina Manager of the Sunset InnChance: Hug her back.
Chan: take care of Britney for me please?

DMaster: She smiles and glances at the blonde Inn owner who is struggling right now.
COR: I will, I promise.
Rohlia is at the door, looking over this sniffle-fest.
ROH: Are we quite finished? (chuckles a bit) Cassie wants us to get to the ship. The winds are favorable.

Chance: Stop to take a look at everyone and smile at them all.

Then it kind of hits you like a ton of bricks. Time starts to slow down, indecision’s playing around in your head. They all stop and look at you, most of them have a few tears.

You lived at the Inn for 5 years and you have so many memories. You look around as those memories rush in. The parties in the lounge, times you and Ferellus would hang right out front, your first kiss and the first time you had sex… with Britney in her room. You felt you were prepared for this, but it is just too much. Tears start to fall. You go to say something, but nothing comes out. Britney is behind the desk puppy dog eyes, crying. As you head out of the Inn, you remember that this island is where you were born. This was your home for your entire life. You find yourself stopped, on the pathway, as others continue to walk. You take one last look back. Britney is in the doorway, tears are flowing down her cheeks, giving you a little wave.

Chance and Britney Hug, maybe for the last timeThat is all you could take and you are doing everything you can to not ball your eyes out. You are leaving your life behind. You already miss them all… tears fall like rain and you can barely breathe.

Chance: Stop. Run to her and give her a huge hug.

DMaster: You run and she runs to you. Both of you embrace and crying together. She gives you a kiss on the cheek, pulls away and looks at you.
BRIT: You are going to be amazing…
The beautiful Inn Owner, one of your best friends, your lover… turns around and walks back into the Inn.

Behind The Scenes

Britney is walking back to the Inn, she glances up and sees a few people looking back at her from the doorway. Corine comes over and they embrace. Britney lets out a sob and buries her head into the Inn manager’s full bosom.

Britney sobbing in her roomAfter a few minutes Britney gets her bearings and walks to her room.”I have to get myself under control. I haven’t cried this much since…” she says in her head, takes a hard swallow, “…Thorin.”

She walks in, closes the door and looks up. She can see the couch that she and Chance made love on just a few weeks back. A hint of her bath soaps hit her nose and she walks to the doorway of the bathroom.

Tears slowly trickle down her cheek. Remembering how amazingly sweet he was just a few nights back. Chance was being honest with me, but he was so worried about how I felt… we made love again… no that was more fucking than anything, she thinks in her now throbbing head; hurting from the stress and crying.

She turns, leans up against the wall and slides down until her butt hits the ground. More tears and a sinking feeling that her life is going to be so empty now.

Morty trying not to cryMorty stands at his cabana looking over the shoreline, watching the waves come in and out. He looks at the glass he just filled with rum and frowns.

“What am I going to do now?” he mumbles to himself, glancing back at the bottle he just opened.

The retired Captain turns and grabs the bottle, pours what he could back in and caps it.

“Not today,” he says to himself as he puts it into one of his crates.

The old man rummages through his stuff, finding the wooden swords, some manuals on swordplay and then stops at an old smelly shirt.

The world stops for a moment, and he sighs loudly. It was a shirt he kept forgetting to give back to Chance, it somehow survived the hurricane and all those years.

“I am going to miss him so much,” he mumbles to himself shaking his head now with memories flooding back.

Laughing can be heard farther down the beach that snaps Morty out of his daydream, as it was a pretty full day for visitors out and about.

Swallowing a few tears, he puts things back, curses under his breath and uncaps the bottle of rum. He takes a deep drink and finds his way to his favorite hammock and jumps in.

The walk to the ship was a blur. You get to the ship, and the guards are waiting and you can tell they are drenched in sweat. the same man, is counting everyone and marking off who is getting on board.

Chance: Quietly get onboard the ship, as I look at the docks.

DMaster: There are people yelling for lines and stern and poop deck and etc. Cassie talks with the man who took your name.
CAS: (yelling) We are all set! Time to sail.

The ships docksChance: Do everything I can not to cry, again. Lean on the rail of the ship just looking at the docks.

DMaster: The ship moves out a bit then the wind hits the sails, you hear the sails snap, and the ship jerks forward. it starts to move at a pretty good clip almost immediately. A little part of you wants to jump over board and run back to the Inn. The docks get further and further away. The beaches disappear, the buildings disappear, the extinct volcano disappears and your heart just breaks. You just think to yourself; I can’t believe this is happening.

Chance: Here comes the rest of my life…

DMaster: The weather is good for the remainder of the day. The reason you didn’t eat beforehand is that there is a 5 star chef on board for the journey home. Royalty is on board you know.
Plugr sticks his out of the door.
PLUG: Soups on!
People head for the door.

Chance: head for the door as well.

DMaster: TAL: I hope there is more than soup!
A man laughs a little as he walks by, must have heard her. Cassie is sitting at the door away from Plugr and Talia. Odd. You eat, and it is really good. After you eat you feel really sick, your stomach is churning. You run for the door and Cassie is standing there with a bucket. Here you go, do it out in the hall.
CAS: I knew you wouldn’t be able to handle the ship.
You vomit, barf, toss your cookies. You are finished. Cassie sticks her head out.
CASS: Go throw the contents overboard then get back here.

Chance, a Duskblade of the 4th level Chance: Nod my head. Go throw the contents overboard and head back in.

DMaster: Cassie takes your hand and rubs just below your palm. you instantly feel better.
CASS: ok, come to me every half day it will keep you from tossing your cookies.
You will still feel a little sick though, she hands you some bread and water.

Chance: Nod in thankfulness. Slowly eat the bread.

DMaster: the rest of the day goes by without incident. You head back to your room and fall asleep. Your roomie is not here, and there are no other bags too.

Chance: Crawl into bed with thoughts of those that are still on the island. “I wonder what Britney is doing… or Ferellus…” Dammit.

DMaster: You cry yourself to sleep.


Next Day


Chance: See what the weather is like when I wake up

DMaster: You wake up. Get dressed and head to the top deck. It’s about 7:30 AM
Beautiful day, small puffy clouds, good breeze about 70 degrees

Chance: Lean on the rail and just take in the scenery

DMaster: You see about 12 people over on the other side pointing and talking

Chance: Go over and see what’s going on

DMaster: You can see a few other ships sailing by, they are a good distance away but the weather is as clear as it can be. You can hear them talk.
CHATTER: Those are Augustian boats, the fastest in the known realms and the weakest, they sink easy

Chance: Thinking to myself; wondering if my real father could be on one. kinda daydreaming

The Augustian Schooner BoatDMaster: The morning comes and goes, you grab a bite to eat. Cassie gives you the palm rub

Chance: Chan: do you ever get used to the boat?

DMaster: CAS: Yeah (smiling) when you do, we will be in Camerondale. Its how it always works

Chance: Chan: we can’t get to Camerondale soon enough then

DMaster: The weather stays the same, afternoon turns into evening. You chat with Talia and Quinton. Passing words to Plugr. You and Rohlia have dinner together

Chance: Chan: Rohlia so what are you gonna do when you get to Camerondale?

DMaster: Rohlia, looks up at you from her plate
ROH: Not get stabbed, or not die, or get bit by a Demon Dog (chuckles)

Chance: Chan: well would hope not (chuckle) Are you staying around to teach me more?

Rohlia is eating drinkingDMaster: The cute elf grabs some food
ROH: I am not sure really (munch munch)

Chance: Chan: I was kinda hoping you were but I guess I will just have to wait and see what is planned for me

DMaster: you two finish dinner, you stroll the deck as the sun sets. Talia and Quinton are having a quiet argument. Not that you are nosy but its pretty quiet on the deck and they are definitely not agreeing on something

Chance: Stroll the deck and watch the sunset thinking of Britney and Affinity. I will try to stay out of it but keep my ears perked up to see what they are disagreeing on

DMaster: QUIN: You are blaming me, because I am worried about this?
TAL: Is this about control?
QUIN: (heavy sigh) God no, I am not with you to control you, come on. How would I ever be able to control you?
TAL: Oh, I’m unreasonable, uncontrollable
QUIN: Goddammit, you are twisting my words
Quinton, puts up his hands and heads down the stairs into the boat

Quinton arguing with taliaChance: Walk over toward Talia.
Chan: everything okay?

DMaster: She glances up at you, gives a forced smile and looks back over the water
TAL: Quinton doesn’t like that I am going to scout or go out on missions.

Chance: Chan: I won’t take sides, but I think he is only like this because he really cares for you.

DMaster: TAL: Agreed but…
She shakes her head
TAL: I love him to the moon, but he can be over protective. This is my dream, I can’t just sit around picking my ass
She slams her hand on the railing

Chance: Chan: I guess put yourself in his shoes. (small smile) I see both your sides though

DMaster: Talia is clenching her fist
TAL: I support him, help him on big projects. Quinton is not a fighter, not even close, so he doesn’t, check that… CAN’T understand. He never takes too many risks, that is why I was so surprised he came on this journey

Chance: Chan: Give him some time is all I can say. I am sure he will come around and understand this is what you must do for you before you two can settle down

DMaster: TAL: Anyways, tomorrow I want to train a bit,keep my mind of things. I also want to hit people. (looks at you) In the morning then?

Chance: Chan: sure if I don’t barf on you (laughing)

DMaster: She has a small smile starting on her face, it fades.
TAL: ewwww
She bursts out laughing.

Chance: Chan: I definitely don’t have my water legs yet(laughing) now would you go down and talk to Quinton already

DMaster: She smiles and squeezes your arm, and heads down. The day passes, and you get sleepy, head down and you go to sleep.


Next Day


DMaster: You wake up. It’s pretty early, 4-ish

Chance: Get up and get dressed and go see what it looks like up topside

Camerondale BoatDMaster: Its raining, so you take one step out and turn around.

Chance: Thinking to myself so much for training today. Head back down to my room. Change and go lay on my bed let my thoughts drift to Affinity

DMaster: Knock on your door

Chance: Get up and go answer the door

DMaster: TAL: Hey chance, we can train in the storage rooms.
She has two wooden swords in her hand.
TAL:Get your gear on!

Chance: Chan: okay give me a minute to clear my head, sorry was just thinking of someone.

Talia excited to trainDMaster: TAL: Meet you there!

Chance: Chan: see you there.
Get my gear on and head to the storage room.

DMaster: You bypass a few people looking at you weird because you have your gear on
You open the door, before though you hear “OK old man, see if you still have anything left”

Chance: Look as I go in the door

DMaster: Cassie and Plugr are circling each other. Both have the wooden swords.
PLUG: No mind tricks Cass, just me and you.
He twirls the sword, Talia has a big ol’ smile on her face.

Cassie, Royalty of CamerondaleChance: Stand next to Talia.

DMaster: CAS: I won’t need any mind tricks. I just don’t want you to lose your dentures in the battle.
TAL: Ohhh noooo!!! ha ha ha ha Smack talk!

Chance: Chan: and what did I just walk in on Talia?

DMaster: They go at it. Plugr slashes, Cassie parries, she stabs, he blocks and took her by surprise and conks her square in the jaw, she goes flying on her butt.
TAL: Ohhhh… Cass.

Chance: Chan: Ouch! Cass got put on her… ass.

DMaster: Plugr looks shocked.
PLUG: CASS! You had to counter….
Cassie is rubbing her chin – smile on her face.
CAS: I am out of practice.
She bounces back up. They go at it, both parrying and countering. Cassy gets a good shot at his thigh.

Plugr retired Knight of CamerondaleChance: Chan: there you go.

DMaster: They go back and forth… and then lock swords. Both of them back off, wiping their brow. Plugr hands Talia the sword. Cassie walks by Plugr and smacks his ass with the sword.
PLUG: OW!
Talia bursts out laughing.

Chance: Laugh as well.

DMaster: Cassie hands you the sword.
PLUG: Now chance you are more advanced than Talia. So take it easy on her.
Cassie walks over to Plugr, hands him a water skin.

Chance: Assume a stance and wave Talia on.

Talia ready to rumbleDMaster: Talia, gets in her stance and you two begin.

Chance: I will take it easy on her to a point. not enough to let my guard down.

DMaster: She is deceptively fast, and you two exchange a few parries, counters… you both circle each other. Then it gets interesting, she does a slide move, goes to stab you but you were ready for it, twirls out of the way and brings your sword down to counter and she blocks. She gets back up. You see both Plugr and Cass wide eyed with surprise.

Chance: Chan: hmmm, I think maybe someone else has been holding back.

DMaster: You two go at it again, but she lets her left side open and you give her a good wack in the stomach. Not enough to injure, but it was enough for her to gasp a bit and back up.
PLUG: Talia… here.
He shows her what she did wrong. She is listening intently. Cassie looks around, and is sniffing.
CASS: It smells like the backside of a donkey down here.
Plugr stops, sniffs and just bursts out laughing as does Talia.

Talia learning from ChanceChance: Chan: shall we go again Talia? before Cassie breaks all our focus(smirking).

DMaster: TAL: Yes!
She grabs the sword again and you two go at it. You two parry once each blocking, you notice her over favoring her left and you make a quick move and counter, you stop the wooden blade at the nape of her neck. her eyes grow real big.
CAS: Damn, Chance. Talia, Chance took out two Odius’s, two demon dogs, more ghouls than you can count… he is a formidable opponent.
PLUG: Yes, he has been doing this for years with a trained professional.

Chance: Chan: can I show you what you did wrong?

DMaster: She nods you two go over what she did, etc.
TAL: Yes… it can be confusing remembering all these things.

Getting overloaded with infoChance: Chan: I promise you, I will show you all I know.

DMaster: PLUG: I can’t emphasize; practice. You learn a few things, then you keep working at it, then you learn and you work. Soon all of these things come together, and it will be natural.

Chance: Chan: maybe your dad would like a go around with me.
looking at Plugr.

DMaster: Plugr raises his eyebrow.
PLUG: Sure.
He grabs the sword. He gets +2.
TAL: Take it easy on him, dad.

Talia getting frustratedChance: I am definitely am not holding back on Plugr since he is seasoned.

DMaster: You two circle, gauge each other, he takes a quick slice
DM: Thank you, morty.
You have this block that takes him by surprise. His sword is down turned and you have the point of the sword pinned at his chest, pokes his shirt in. Cassie and Talia’s eyes are wide open.
CASS: Plugr, do I need to remind you of Chances resume? I’m adding in old, slow retired knight, now.
TAL: DAD!
CASS: 5 time swordsmanship champion just got schooled!

Chance: Kinda look shocked when Cassie says that.

DMaster: PLUG: Ok, Ok. I wasn’t ready, here we go.
Cassie rolls her eyes and crosses her arms as she leans against a crate.

Plugr is schooled!Chance: go again staying focused and not holding back.

DMaster: You two parry and counter for a good 2 minutes going back and forth, wood chips flying. You both go for another 2 minutes, sweat rolling down your face. finally he finds an opening and wacks your knee cap and then your arm.
PLUG: Whoa… damn Chance. EXCELLENT!

Chance: Chan: well I wasn’t gonna make it easy on you(smiling)

DMaster: PLUG: This room does smell like monkey balls.
Talia scrunches her nose, and giggles.
CASS: I don’t know what is more disturbing, that you know what monkey balls smell like or I think you might be right.
Talia is looking a little worried, a smile growing on her face.
TAL: Me either!
CASS: Let’s clean up and get some breakfast.

Chance: Chan: perhaps we should get out of here before Plugr tells us what else this room smells like.
Bust out laughing.

Cassandra Royalty of CamerondaleDMaster: Everyone laughs…
PLUG: well I don’t make a habit of smelling balls… but Cass might like smelling donkey butt.
CAS: Oh, yeah? Well, well.. (shakes her head) No, I really don’t like too smell butts.
Talia is giggling the entire time. You leave and Quinton is in the hallway.
QUI: Oh, I was just looking for you guys.

Chance: Chan: Quinton how are you? extending my hand.

DMaster: He shakes it.
QUI: Well my friend, breakfast is served.
TAL: I hope it’s not just soup…
PLUG: I can’t win (laughs).
Cassie puts her hand on his shoulder.
CAS: nope… never will either.
You head to your room and get ready. they all disperse. You clean up, eat, Cassie does the palm thing. The afternoon goes without incident, the rain subsides. It’s still dark out, heavy clouds but no storm.

Chance: Go up top and look out at the water and just let my thoughts wander.

DMaster: That man is on deck talking to what you think is the captain.
MAN: We are under a day away from Camerondale.

Chance: Just keep looking out at the water and thinking to myself.

DMaster: the afternoon goes without instance, you eat and head to bed.


Next Day


Chance: Get up and clean up and fix my hair up since I wanna look good when we get to Camerondale.

DMaster: You can hear some commotion on the deck once you are done.

Chance: Go up and check it out.

DMaster: Once you get the deck, you can see the watchtowers of Camerondale.
You see 10-15 other ships anchored. Guards along walls, smaller boats around.

Chance: Look out in awe.

DMaster: It’s the southern tower, it has a 20-25 foot wall heading north, the docks are just coming into sight. You get goosebumps looking…

Chance: Run down to my room and make sure all my gear is ready to go and head back up to the deck with my stuff. Trying not to look too eager.

DMaster: Most people are doing the same.

Chance: Then I will just take all the scenery in on deck.

DMaster: The left side has a magnificent wall lining the water, you see guards patrolling it. The docks are very busy… you sail past the docks, and you see a separate docking system, where there are 10-12 more of these ships.

Chance: Chan: leaning on the rail and watching people on the deck.

The great walls of CamerondaleDMaster: Its mostly cloudy, and its fairly windy.
its chilly for you, 50 degrees, but it is morning.

Chance: I am sure I will grow used to it in time. ‘wow how beautiful all this is’ thinking to myself.

DMaster: It also has a thin layer of fog. It takes a bit of time going on the other side of the city, but the boat docks, they tie it up and latch it down. The board goes down and people start exiting the boat.

Chance: Wait for Cassie, Plugr, Talia and Quinton.

DMaster: You all walk off, and when you get to the dock, you no longer feel sick.

Chance: Chan: ahhhh, sweet land. You definitely were right Cassie
Laughing a bit having a big smile on my face.

DMaster: Cassie looks at you and smiles, seeing how excited you are.
CASS: Follow us Chance, we will head right for the castle.