RPG: The Week from Hell/Continuing Machias Punishment - Page 64

**Machias Banshee** · 10-27-2002, 12:30 AM

*She nodded, then looked at the chair wearily*

I'll stand for a lil...my legs feel ready to fall off from all the sitting i've done today...
*She leaned on the chair, setting her sketchbook on the table*

Heh, done so much drawing i've got cramps in my hand...*shakes her head*anyways. Yes, i've been hoping to talk to you, although now it doesnt seem very significant as it did earlier....It happened when i was meditating earlier. Really strange...I had gone to the astral plain, and was just walking for a bit.

*She looked down at her sketchbook*

~I did those drawings....~

*She quickly flipped open her book, turning to a certain page. The picture showed brightly lit areas of grass, trees and the stream on one side, and gradually changed to a dark, forboding area of darkness, barrenness and fear.*

This is what i saw as i had walked. Everything had just changed, all of a sudden....it was cold too. Weirdest thing, I heard a voice....

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 12:35 AM

*Don sat down, and absently picked at the edge of one of the blankets. He felt awkward, and he didn't know what to do with his hands. Usually he had something, some tool, or project, or his bo.*

Don: It did get away from them. They've been like that for years. Both of them pushing against any new challenge, and being each others biggest one. They fight, and a lot of the time they mean it. But...I don't know...its different. That sounds cheap, and like it isn't a good explanation, but its true. Neither one of them is taking out frustrations on someone, in their charge I guess. They've both trained, and they're both good. When they go at it, its an equal fight. I've also seen them fight back to back against enemies, both absolutely certain that the other would keep them safe, and watch their six. You're right, we are used to watching them do that. I don't know if its right or wrong, it just is. I admit, sometimes it worries me, but it doesn't scare me. They're not friends, not enemies. *shrugs* Trying to put a label on those two and their relationship is hard.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-27-2002, 12:46 AM

*She saw his gesture to continue, and took a breath, turning the book over to Splinter to look*

Well, i wasnt sure, but i swear it sounded like crying. I walked into the woods more, tryng to find it. It got a lil louder, and much clearer...it was a child....crying. I didnt know what to think. I tried to continue forward, but suddenly something hit me. A-a wall, kind of...i tried to move forward, but it kept pushing me back, all the way back out of the woods. I ended up coming back, tried to talk to you, then all that stuff happened....I dont know what to think...

*she moved to sit in the chair, when the teapot began to whistle.*

You sit, I'll take care of it...You've had a rough enough time as it is....

*She stood up quickly, taking it of the heat. She brought the items over to the table, making the tea under Splinter's patient eye, continuing to talk*

Well, I thought that it might have been Leonardo, with all the troubles that he's been going through, maybe even Kameko...
*she poured the boiling water into the mugs, the steam rolling up towards her face. She put the teapot back onto the stove to cool, and removed the teabox, offering Splinter a mug. She took hers and moved back to her seat.*
But he seems to be doing okay...Kame still hasnt woken up yet, but i'm not really sure its her either...*sips her tea* I dunno what or who it could have been and why they were contacting me...*sips* I mean its strange...they get my attention, but as soon as i got there, they pushed me away...Really away....*sips, sighs* Wish i could understand....

*She sighed, setting her mug down*

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 01:01 AM

Splinter sipped the tea. it was still too hot to drink straight out. He studied Machias' drawing and frowned thoughtfully.

kya mulled over what Donnie had said.
Kya (speaking softly) i guess i just didn't grow up in a family like that. I had brothers but Beto was definitely the oldest and Jaime more like Mike... (she smiled sadly) not as spoiled as mike, but definitely not responsible for anything but his own conduct.... The rest of us were just "the sisters." I don't know how much you know about traditional hispanic views on family structure.... (she grinned at him) but women are precious and cherished and kept at home. I was always a miserable failure at sewing, but the cooking lessons stuck....

the point being that ... well no one ever challenged Beto... i was the wrong gender and Jaime was too young. and so i'm just not used to watching TWO custodios fight EACH OTHER.... or not fight eash other... or even fight WITH each other AGAINST anything else.... i suppose if you and mike and splinter all trust them to sharpen their claws on each other and nobody else....

i just wasn't ready to see that. (kya pressed her lips to the comforter that covered her knees. Since her knees were pulled up into her chest, it made her look like a blanket sphere with curly hair.)

She sat up.
Kya: Are you SURE you didin't want help in the infirmary? Cause i'm feeling hungry again and I HAD dinner. you must be starved.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-27-2002, 01:08 AM

Its so strange...i wish i could understand...maybe i'm just missing something....*sips her tea, looking at the picture uncertainly* Maybe its not something from the present? Wht if its a premonition, or a vision to something in the future?

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 01:15 AM

*Don thought it over* Well those two are the oldest brothers. First Leo, then Raph. You already know that Mike's the youngest, which puts me in the middle. Raphael lives to challenge Leonardo. I think its one of the great pleasures in his life, and he'd happily make a career out of it if he could. I guess we all got used to those two coo-sto-dthee-ooze butting heads. As for trust? Yeah. They save the claw sharpening for each other. Raphael's got a mouth on him that kicks into gear long before his brain does, and Leo has a tendency to preach, but what you saw is reserved for each other. Speaking of my mouthy brother, I promised I'd check on him before he went to bed. You had to mention food...yeah, I'll swallow my pride and accept the help, those sandwhiches smelled wonderful, and I'd love to get one. Soon.

*Don stood up, and placed the extra blanket he'd been toying with on the foot of her bed* I'll see you there, ok?

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 01:33 AM

Splinter considered her suggestion.
Splinter (slowly weighing his words as he speaks) all times exist simultaneously in the astral plane. The Traveler tends to only be aware of those most temporally aligned with his own psyche. Someimes the waters of the astral plain will eddy and swirl. Mixing the layers of visions, bringing the past from the depths or the future from the far away surface. In such eddies is it possible for any traveller to witness past or future.
(he frowned)
I have only heard of very skilled Astral Voyagers that can rise or dive through the layers of time in the plain in search of SPECIFIC TIME and PLACE premonitions. Only rarely is one skilled enough to ask both questions and recieve a clear answer for both.

but it is possible to encounter premonitions by chance... it is entirely possible.
(he drained his tea)

Kya's face relaxed and she smiled to beat the band
Kya: you got it. Give me a moment to find my sweatshirt. i can't waddle around in blankets all night.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 01:36 AM

*Don blushed* Then I'll leave you to get changed.

*He slipped out the door and down the hall to Raph's room. He knocked on the door.* Hey Raph? Raph, can I come in?

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 01:40 AM

Raph's face was puffy on one side as he stuck his head out his bedroom door and spoke like he had a mouth full of marbles.

R: huh? wha? oh. Don. com'in.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 01:45 AM

*Don took one look at Raphs face, and again* Be right back.

*Returned with a fresh ice pack, a bottle of aspirin and glass of water. almost immediately. He walked in and looked at the devastation around him.* Wow. YOu really did a number in here.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-27-2002, 01:47 AM

*She gave him a blank stare* woah...I dont think I'm ANYwhere's near that good a traveller....*she offered to take his empty mug, and placed them in the sink, then leaning against the counter, loking back at Splinter.*
I mean, if i'm having a premonition, who is it of? Me? but...it was a child...well, it sounded like one...its so strange.

*She saw Splinter look at her drawing, and smiled, coming over.*

You can look through it if you'd like...I've been having a bit of a creative blitz lately...I-
*She froze as he suddenly turned to the family pic, only partially finished. She looked away, hoping he'd just move on to the other pics. She quickly decided it was time to maybe change the subject*

Umm...well, i dont think we're gonna be able to figure out my thing tonight...Man, today was really something...so much, happening, so many revelations, this and that....new worries...
*She went up to him, and wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a hug*
i dont know how you manage to put up with it all...but youre doing better than i ever could....

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 01:47 AM

Raph took the pills and the water from his brother and shrugged.

R: it's broken in now.

HE downed the aspirin and the water.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 01:51 AM

*Don examined Raphs jaw, and decided it was just bruised, nothing broken or dislocated, and told him so. He paused, and looked down at his hands*

Don: Sorry for clocking you like that. Lost my temper.

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 02:03 AM

Rapheal just stared at him.

R: yer sorry? (raph shook his head) whatever don. I mean, yeah. i'm sorry i wrecked the tub and blew up in yer face. THERE. We're all even again. Now go thu hell away and quit being polite in my room. you're clashin' with the decor.

Raph shooed Donnie out with a smirky-smile on his face.

kya pulled the sweat shirt over her head and put on a second pair of socks. She padded down to the infirmary, flipping the lights on and climbing up onto the counter to reach the top shelf of herbal treatments. She resumed sorting.

Splinter returned her embrace with heartfelt joy.
Sp; thank you daughter. It is most heartening to hear those words from you.
He slowly pulled away and with a kiss to her forehead, sent her on her way.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 02:10 AM

*Don grinned* And god knows we can't have anything clashing with the careful theme you've put together in here. Just make sure you use that icepack. Otherwise you're going to look like a chipmunk with a gland problem tomorrow.

*Don made his way to the infirmirary, and started working with a will. He hadn't been lying, those sandwiches had smelled wonderful, and he was starving.* Hey Kya, do you play chess at all?

**Machias Banshee** · 10-27-2002, 02:16 AM

*She straightened up, keeping a hand on his shoulder. She suddenly thought of something, and smiled to herself. She slowly made her way behind him, as she talked, get a hand on each shoulder*

*sigh* Just wish the ride through life could be a lil smoother. Just when you think the turbulence is over, you hit another pothole, it seems....

*She made it just so she was standing right behind him, and carefully started rubbing the knots out of his neck and shoulders. She decided to explain herself as she gave the massage as she could feel the "What the heck?!" in his posture...*

Uh, heh, this is something My mom did for me whenever i got really tense or stressed out about something...like, when i had all that trouble with my teacher, and all the stuff that happened this past summer. *she smiled* I also learned a few tricks from Mike. It always seems to help me relax a lil...*she leaned forward and looked at him kindly* just seems like you could use a lil help yourself...

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 02:19 AM

kya's voice bounced off the back of the herbals cabinet.

Kya: Horribly. i know enough to move the pieces around the board in a passable fashion but my endgame sucks worse then my sewing.... why? No. Lemme guess, you're a triple-crown world champion who's gonna say "no, no, no... i'm not THAT good" then mop the floor with me if agree to a game.

(she laughed) Dad was like that. I learned early that MODESTY = TREACHERY in chess.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 02:23 AM

Don: Plan A foiled. Fine then, you got anything planned for the rest of the evening? Its early, and the remainder of it might actually be quiet. For a change. Knock on wood.

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 02:35 AM

Splinter sighed and allowed his daughter to work the knots out of his muscles. it was pleasent, and though his first impule had been to distpatch anyone who stood that close behind him, he placed his training to the back of his mind and willing himself to enjoy her attentions.

kya paused.
kya; huh. it IS still early isn't...? well, a promise is a promise. I told Mike i'd make him some cookies. you wanna help?
(the laughter was evident in her voice, but she sounded serious enough)

kya: tell you what, you help me with tasty sweets and i'll play you a game of chess. I promise to try and fight the good fight, hell i'll even take pointers without gettin' uppity and defensive. ( she chuckled).

cookies and chess? there's time for both tonight, i think.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 02:39 AM

*Don looked slightly less certain* Is this like the bread thing? OR can I get away with stirring stuff?

And deal. Although this humble thing of yours with the chess is ringing warning bells.

10-27-2002, 12:35 AM	#1262
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don sat down, and absently picked at the edge of one of the blankets. He felt awkward, and he didn't know what to do with his hands. Usually he had something, some tool, or project, or his bo. Don: It did get away from them. They've been like that for years. Both of them pushing against any new challenge, and being each others biggest one. They fight, and a lot of the time they mean it. But...I don't know...its different. That sounds cheap, and like it isn't a good explanation, but its true. Neither one of them is taking out frustrations on someone, in their charge I guess. They've both trained, and they're both good. When they go at it, its an equal fight. I've also seen them fight back to back against enemies, both absolutely certain that the other would keep them safe, and watch their six. You're right, we are used to watching them do that. I don't know if its right or wrong, it just is. I admit, sometimes it worries me, but it doesn't scare me. They're not friends, not enemies. shrugs Trying to put a label on those two and their relationship is hard. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 01:15 AM	#1266
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don thought it over Well those two are the oldest brothers. First Leo, then Raph. You already know that Mike's the youngest, which puts me in the middle. Raphael lives to challenge Leonardo. I think its one of the great pleasures in his life, and he'd happily make a career out of it if he could. I guess we all got used to those two coo-sto-dthee-ooze butting heads. As for trust? Yeah. They save the claw sharpening for each other. Raphael's got a mouth on him that kicks into gear long before his brain does, and Leo has a tendency to preach, but what you saw is reserved for each other. Speaking of my mouthy brother, I promised I'd check on him before he went to bed. You had to mention food...yeah, I'll swallow my pride and accept the help, those sandwhiches smelled wonderful, and I'd love to get one. Soon. Don stood up, and placed the extra blanket he'd been toying with on the foot of her bed I'll see you there, ok? __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 01:36 AM	#1268
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don blushed Then I'll leave you to get changed. He slipped out the door and down the hall to Raph's room. He knocked on the door. Hey Raph? Raph, can I come in? __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 01:45 AM	#1270
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don took one look at Raphs face, and again Be right back. Returned with a fresh ice pack, a bottle of aspirin and glass of water. almost immediately. He walked in and looked at the devastation around him. Wow. YOu really did a number in here. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 01:47 AM	#1271
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	edited for whiney-heiney She gave him a blank stare woah...I dont think I'm ANYwhere's near that good a *traveller....she offered to take his empty mug, and placed them in the sink, then leaning against the counter, loking back at Splinter.* I mean, if i'm having a premonition, who is it of? Me? but...it was a child...well, it sounded like one...its so strange. She saw Splinter look at her drawing, and smiled, coming over. You can look through it if you'd like...I've been having a bit of a creative blitz lately...I- She froze as he suddenly turned to the family pic, only partially finished. She looked away, hoping he'd just move on to the other pics. She quickly decided it was time to maybe change the subject Umm...well, i dont think we're gonna be able to figure out my thing tonight...Man, today was really something...so much, happening, so many revelations, this and that....new worries... She went up to him, and wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a hug i dont know how you manage to put up with it all...but youre doing better than i ever could....

10-27-2002, 12:30 AM	#1261
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She nodded, then looked at the chair wearily I'll stand for a lil...my legs feel ready to fall off from all the sitting i've done today... She leaned on the chair, setting her sketchbook on the table Heh, done so much drawing i've got cramps in my hand...shakes her headanyways. Yes, i've been hoping to talk to you, although now it doesnt seem very significant as it did earlier....It happened when i was meditating earlier. Really strange...I had gone to the astral plain, and was just walking for a bit. She looked down at her sketchbook ~I did those drawings....~ She quickly flipped open her book, turning to a certain page. The picture showed brightly lit areas of grass, trees and the stream on one side, and gradually changed to a dark, forboding area of darkness, barrenness and fear. This is what i saw as i had walked. Everything had just changed, all of a sudden....it was cold too. Weirdest thing, I heard a voice....

10-27-2002, 12:46 AM	#1263
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She saw his gesture to continue, and took a breath, turning the book over to Splinter to look Well, i wasnt sure, but i swear it sounded like crying. I walked into the woods more, tryng to find it. It got a lil louder, and much clearer...it was a child....crying. I didnt know what to think. I tried to continue forward, but suddenly something hit me. A-a wall, kind of...i tried to move forward, but it kept pushing me back, all the way back out of the woods. I ended up coming back, tried to talk to you, then all that stuff happened....I dont know what to think... she moved to sit in the chair, when the teapot began to whistle. You sit, I'll take care of it...You've had a rough enough time as it is.... She stood up quickly, taking it of the heat. She brought the items over to the table, making the tea under Splinter's patient eye, continuing to talk Well, I thought that it might have been Leonardo, with all the troubles that he's been going through, maybe even Kameko... she poured the boiling water into the mugs, the steam rolling up towards her face. She put the teapot back onto the stove to cool, and removed the teabox, offering Splinter a mug. She took hers and moved back to her seat. But he seems to be doing okay...Kame still hasnt woken up yet, but i'm not really sure its her either...sips her tea I dunno what or who it could have been and why they were contacting me...sips I mean its strange...they get my attention, but as soon as i got there, they pushed me away...Really away....sips, sighs Wish i could understand.... She sighed, setting her mug down

10-27-2002, 01:01 AM	#1264
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Splinter sipped the tea. it was still too hot to drink straight out. He studied Machias' drawing and frowned thoughtfully. kya mulled over what Donnie had said. Kya (speaking softly) i guess i just didn't grow up in a family like that. I had brothers but Beto was definitely the oldest and Jaime more like Mike... (she smiled sadly) not as spoiled as mike, but definitely not responsible for anything but his own conduct.... The rest of us were just "the sisters." I don't know how much you know about traditional hispanic views on family structure.... (she grinned at him) but women are precious and cherished and kept at home. I was always a miserable failure at sewing, but the cooking lessons stuck.... the point being that ... well no one ever challenged Beto... i was the wrong gender and Jaime was too young. and so i'm just not used to watching TWO custodios fight EACH OTHER.... or not fight eash other... or even fight WITH each other AGAINST anything else.... i suppose if you and mike and splinter all trust them to sharpen their claws on each other and nobody else.... i just wasn't ready to see that. (kya pressed her lips to the comforter that covered her knees. Since her knees were pulled up into her chest, it made her look like a blanket sphere with curly hair.) She sat up. Kya: Are you SURE you didin't want help in the infirmary? Cause i'm feeling hungry again and I HAD dinner. you must be starved.

10-27-2002, 01:08 AM	#1265
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Its so strange...i wish i could understand...maybe i'm just missing something....sips her tea, looking at the picture uncertainly Maybe its not something from the present? Wht if its a premonition, or a vision to something in the future?

10-27-2002, 01:33 AM	#1267
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Splinter considered her suggestion. Splinter (slowly weighing his words as he speaks) all times exist simultaneously in the astral plane. The Traveler tends to only be aware of those most temporally aligned with his own psyche. Someimes the waters of the astral plain will eddy and swirl. Mixing the layers of visions, bringing the past from the depths or the future from the far away surface. In such eddies is it possible for any traveller to witness past or future. (he frowned) I have only heard of very skilled Astral Voyagers that can rise or dive through the layers of time in the plain in search of SPECIFIC TIME and PLACE premonitions. Only rarely is one skilled enough to ask both questions and recieve a clear answer for both. but it is possible to encounter premonitions by chance... it is entirely possible. (he drained his tea) Kya's face relaxed and she smiled to beat the band Kya: you got it. Give me a moment to find my sweatshirt. i can't waddle around in blankets all night.

10-27-2002, 01:40 AM	#1269
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph's face was puffy on one side as he stuck his head out his bedroom door and spoke like he had a mouth full of marbles. R: huh? wha? oh. Don. com'in.

10-27-2002, 01:47 AM	#1272
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph took the pills and the water from his brother and shrugged. R: it's broken in now. HE downed the aspirin and the water.

10-27-2002, 01:51 AM	#1273
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don examined Raphs jaw, and decided it was just bruised, nothing broken or dislocated, and told him so. He paused, and looked down at his hands Don: Sorry for clocking you like that. Lost my temper. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 02:03 AM	#1274
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Rapheal just stared at him. R: yer sorry? (raph shook his head) whatever don. I mean, yeah. i'm sorry i wrecked the tub and blew up in yer face. THERE. We're all even again. Now go thu hell away and quit being polite in my room. you're clashin' with the decor. Raph shooed Donnie out with a smirky-smile on his face. kya pulled the sweat shirt over her head and put on a second pair of socks. She padded down to the infirmary, flipping the lights on and climbing up onto the counter to reach the top shelf of herbal treatments. She resumed sorting. Splinter returned her embrace with heartfelt joy. Sp; thank you daughter. It is most heartening to hear those words from you. He slowly pulled away and with a kiss to her forehead, sent her on her way.

10-27-2002, 02:10 AM	#1275
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don grinned And god knows we can't have anything clashing with the careful theme you've put together in here. Just make sure you use that icepack. Otherwise you're going to look like a chipmunk with a gland problem tomorrow. Don made his way to the infirmirary, and started working with a will. He hadn't been lying, those sandwiches had smelled wonderful, and he was starving. Hey Kya, do you play chess at all? __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 02:16 AM	#1276
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She straightened up, keeping a hand on his shoulder. She suddenly thought of something, and smiled to herself. She slowly made her way behind him, as she talked, get a hand on each shoulder sigh Just wish the ride through life could be a lil smoother. Just when you think the turbulence is over, you hit another pothole, it seems.... She made it just so she was standing right behind him, and carefully started rubbing the knots out of his neck and shoulders. She decided to explain herself as she gave the massage as she could feel the "What the heck?!" in his posture... Uh, heh, this is something My mom did for me whenever i got really tense or stressed out about something...like, when i had all that trouble with my teacher, and all the stuff that happened this past summer. she smiled I also learned a few tricks from Mike. It always seems to help me relax a lil...she leaned forward and looked at him kindly just seems like you could use a lil help yourself...

10-27-2002, 02:19 AM	#1277
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya's voice bounced off the back of the herbals cabinet. Kya: Horribly. i know enough to move the pieces around the board in a passable fashion but my endgame sucks worse then my sewing.... why? No. Lemme guess, you're a triple-crown world champion who's gonna say "no, no, no... i'm not THAT good" then mop the floor with me if agree to a game. (she laughed) Dad was like that. I learned early that MODESTY = TREACHERY in chess.

10-27-2002, 02:23 AM	#1278
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don: Plan A foiled. Fine then, you got anything planned for the rest of the evening? Its early, and the remainder of it might actually be quiet. For a change. Knock on wood. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 02:35 AM	#1279
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Splinter sighed and allowed his daughter to work the knots out of his muscles. it was pleasent, and though his first impule had been to distpatch anyone who stood that close behind him, he placed his training to the back of his mind and willing himself to enjoy her attentions. kya paused. kya; huh. it IS still early isn't...? well, a promise is a promise. I told Mike i'd make him some cookies. you wanna help? (the laughter was evident in her voice, but she sounded serious enough) kya: tell you what, you help me with tasty sweets and i'll play you a game of chess. I promise to try and fight the good fight, hell i'll even take pointers without gettin' uppity and defensive. ( she chuckled). cookies and chess? there's time for both tonight, i think.

10-27-2002, 02:39 AM	#1280
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don looked slightly less certain Is this like the bread thing? OR can I get away with stirring stuff? And deal. Although this humble thing of yours with the chess is ringing warning bells. __________________ Vespera Blaze