BZPRPG: Le-Wahi

IC: Hakari - The Lesterin wonder girl -

"Thanks!" Hakari said cheerfully, this time walking up the stairs instead of running. She always found it difficult to stop when using her Kakama, probably best not to use it indoors she figured. Hopefully she wouldn't forget!

She stopped at room seven and noticed there was someone already there. "Hello!" She waved. 

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

"Hiya. You here about the ad too? Do come in," Zeal said, pulling the door fully open and waving his guests into the somewhat messy room. "Tea? I've just brewed a pot."

IC: Hakari 

"Sure, thank you!" Hakari said as she entered. She noticed it was a bit messy, but didn't say anything. 

"Soooo....do you really have a Kane-Ra? I didn't know they were tamable!" 

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

Pouring his guests' tea he chuckled, to himself more than anyone. "I didn't tame anyone. I freed Aki from an infected mask and he's been following me around since. We respect each other, is all. Don't get me wrong, he's dangerous. Broken his fair share of stable gates in his time." Another chuckle.

Zeal handed Hakari and Maxxta their cups and saucers, limped over to his bed and sat on the edge of it. "So here's the gist; I'm Zeal, and I need something to do. What'd you fellas have in mind?"

IC: Eztanda - Le-Koro

"You're an assassin, right?" I ask, sipping my beer thoughtfully.

IC: Rakau

"Ex-Assassin." Rakau corrected.

IC: Excelsior (Prospect of Whitby)

I continue staring.

IC:Lerada

Left? He hadn't used any! Of course he did, what was he, a Lesterin? With a quiet sigh, Lerada summoned a sudden and strong updraft at Luta's feet, to throw the Le-Matoran to them.

 

IC: Luta - Le-Koro

He was lifted from the ground, he was briefly flung into the air and then fell on his stomach onto a branch (the weight of the backpack not helping his fall)

"Thanks!"

He said in a somewhat painful tone

"Well we just need to get down and then it's just up between those bushes" 

IC: Kuraka

OOC: Kuraka to Ga-Wahi

OOC: Last post for tonight and I'll wait for SnowyAegis.

IC (As Adamas): "Sounds simple enough." Said the toa as she jumped off the tree.

IC Jaco

"You got some kind of staring problem, bug man?"

IC: Excelsior (Prospect of Whitby)
 
The corner of Excelsior's mouth twitched. "Do you have some kind of speaking problem? I can give you the address of a speech therapist if you like."

IC: Hakari 

"Well uh..." Hakari looked at Maxxta. "You were here first so...you go ahead." She didn't want to be rude after all, she took a sip of her tea. Hmm needs more sugar....

IC: Eztanda - Le-Koro

"No, no, no, we are not starting this again." I interrupt the other two hastily. "Bro, this is Excelsior - used to be a crime boss in Po. Exc, this is Jaco."

IC: Excelsior (Prospect of Whitby)

Excelsior nodded.

IC Jaco

He had to bite his tongue to avoid saying Excelsior? with a thick layer of snark and incredulity on top.

IC:Lerada

Lerada leant forward, falling a distance before activating his Kadin to break his fall.

OOC: Once again sorry for the delay. I meant to post during the last two weeks while on vacation but a few things happened that kept me from doing so. Once again sorry for keeping you guys waiting. 

IC: Helios
I followed Sisk out of the plaza, turning to give Colx a quick wave of goodbye before I disappeared from his view.

"My experience with Rahi-creatures? Not much, I'm afraid, but I'm think-guessing that you are what one could name-call an 'expert' on the subject?"

"Because for what it's worth, I've been told I quick-learn very well"

IC: (Sisk)

"That will well-do, friend." Sisk said, nodding. "And it will sure-definitely be a learning experience!"

He glanced around. Nobody else had come forward to volunteer. His hope had been to assemble a small troupe - no more than four or five Matoran - to complete the task ahead and guide the astray Rahi back to their usual territories. But unless somebody stepped forward within the next three to five minutes, he would have to attempt it with just the Helios and himself. Though ever-so-slightly more difficult that way, their mission could still be accomplished by a duo.

"Is there anything else you need before we set out?" he asked Helios.

OOC: Last chance for one or two more characters to come along for a little Rahi-taming.

IC: Kythera

 
"Not much, I'm afraid," The vortixx admitted, glancing over to the strange pair as she lead them towards a much more sparsely lit section of the Koro.  Here, the trees were older, larger, with a canopy so dense one could almost mistake the dappled sunlight squeezing through the leaves as nighttime stars.  The assortment of lightstones and torches lit the walkways, storefronts, and dwellings; with little sign of the technological advancement that the rest of the Koro displayed.  Despite the atmosphere, the platforms were just a crowded, and Kythera nearly had to push her way through to get to one of the more trafficked establishments.
 
"Camping out in the middle of the jungle doesn't do much in terms of news, or keeping up with gossip."
 
So hiding among the masses wasn't her favorite thing to do, but it certainly was the easiest in Le-Koro.

 

IC (Rewera & Aparangi):

"So we are more or less on the same page..." Aprangi muttered as they walked. He let out a soft 'hmm', pondering over the situation. Absent-minded, Rewera reached behind her with her left, rubbing her neck.

"Well, then I say we start by getting our hands on a topographical map of Ko-Wahi. We can hunt down rumours about what's happening north later."

"Or," Aparangi interjected, "we find the map and then proceed to the nearest bar."

Rewera frowned slightly at that. "As nice as a cold one might be, I don't think that's a good idea. Too many drunkards, too many brawls."

"Afraid you'll have to put some far-gone Toa in their place?" he teased.

"Afraid that's what you're looking forward to." she shot back. "Haven't you had your fill yet in that jungle-arena adventure of yours?"

Smirk. "Sure did." He rolled his shoulders. "But if we want to get the latest news, there's no better place than a well-frequented bar and an innkeeper with sharp ears."

"Alright." the other Aitua conceded. "But if things go nasty, we walk." Her last syllable was granite. No point in arguing. Not that he wanted to, anyway.

"Fair enough."

Rewera nodded, then turned to Kythera. "You okay with that plan?"

IC: Rakau

Rakau finished his drink, slamming it on the table, and paying the barman. "Well, nice seeing you again, Eztanda, was it? Ex. I'm going. You coming?"

IC: Excelsior (Prospect of Whitby)

"Depends where. You know my boundaries."

IC Jaco

"Your mother's basement, ya mean?"

IC: Maxxta:

"I need a hitman. I can provide a weapon."

IC: Hakari

Hakari turned and looked at Maxxta with wide eyes, she nearly dropped her tea. 

"I-I just want someone to escort me to Ga-koro." 

IC: Maxxta:

"I need a hitman. I can provide a weapon."

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

"Uh-huh." Though he didn't show it, Zeal was incredulous at what Maxxta had just said. Whatever happened to starting off slow?

He turned his head to the energetic Lesterin, praying for something more reasonable (and legal) than an assassination contract. Hearing Hakari's idea, he nodded slowly, understanding her terror fully. "I like that one, let's go with that one." Zeal turned back to Maxxta and said "If you'd care to, you could accompany us."

IC: Maxxta:

"NO. you'd get better results asking a nui-jaga to fly."

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

The Silver Toa shrugged. "Your call. We'll wait here a little while longer in case anyone else answers my ad. We could start with names, they're always fun." Zeal suddenly groaned and smacked himself in the forehead. "I'm a moron. Would either of you care for cream or sugar? Both? Neither?" In all truthfulness Maxxta's determination and bluntness was making Zeal very uncomfortable.

IC: Hakari

Hakari screamed, then threw her tea at Maxxta. "Ahhhhh I'm sorry! That was an involuntary reaction!" The way he'd said NO had scared her.

IC: Rakau

"No idea where, yet." Rakau said, ignoring the obnoxious man trying to him off.

IC: Maxxta:

"If you're not gonna work for me, I'll find someone who AGPTH! you wanna be on the hit list lady?"

Maxxta said with a dire glare.

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

The Silver Toa stifled a laugh, but quickly assumed his Serious Face. "Sorry, man, perhaps if you catch me in a worse mood." He poured Hakari another cup of tea, this time offering cream and sugar, grinning mischievously at her.

IC:Maxxta:

Maxxta politely rose and with a slight bow, said "May baby nui-rama hatch in your armor." and with that he spun on hid heels and walked out the door

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

He raised an eyebrow and let out an uncomfortable laugh. "I've had enough Nui-Rama for one lifetime..." Zeal turned to Hakari and relaxed. "So, tell me about yourself."

IC: Hakari

Hakari stuck her tongue out at Maxxta as he left, then turned back to Zeal. "Well, my name is Hakari, I'm a Lesterin! I've haven't been on the island for very long but I've been exploring! I lived in Ta-koro for a time...then I came with a friend to Le-koro and uh...well that's about it really." 

IC: Hakari

 

Hakari stuck her tongue out at Maxxta as he left, then turned back to Zeal. "Well, my name is Hakari, I'm a Lesterin! I've haven't been on the island for very long but I've been exploring! I lived in Ta-koro for a time...then I came with a friend to Le-koro and uh...well that's about it really." 

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

"Mata Nui's a very... hit-and-miss place. Fine and dandy one moment, Karzahni itself the next. Seems like the island itself has a penchant for getting into trouble..." Zeal grinned reassuringly. "So, why're you heading to Ga-Koro?"

IC: Hakari

"Well, I haven't seen it yet! And I've heard it's a really nice and sunny place with a huge beach! Sounds like my kind of place really...though I do like it here in Le-koro."

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

Sipping at his tea, Zeal gave a nostalgic sigh. "Le-Koro's probably my favourite place, although I may be biased since I washed up in Kanae Bay. That said..." another sip, "... Ga-Koro has the best darned tea on the island. There's this tavern, I forget the name, and the tea there is just... epic." Zeal grinned from ear to ear, daydreaming.

IC: Hakari

"I have no idea what you're talking about..." Hakari admitted. "But that sounds really interesting!"

IC (Rewera & Aparangi):

 

"So we are more or less on the same page..." Aprangi muttered as they walked. He let out a soft 'hmm', pondering over the situation. Absent-minded, Rewera reached behind her with her left, rubbing her neck.

 

"Well, then I say we start by getting our hands on a topographical map of Ko-Wahi. We can hunt down rumours about what's happening north later."

 

"Or," Aparangi interjected, "we find the map and then proceed to the nearest bar."

 

Rewera frowned slightly at that. "As nice as a cold one might be, I don't think that's a good idea. Too many drunkards, too many brawls."

 

"Afraid you'll have to put some far-gone Toa in their place?" he teased.

 

"Afraid that's what you're looking forward to." she shot back. "Haven't you had your fill yet in that jungle-arena adventure of yours?"

 

Smirk. "Sure did." He rolled his shoulders. "But if we want to get the latest news, there's no better place than a well-frequented bar and an innkeeper with sharp ears."

 

"Alright." the other Aitua conceded. "But if things go nasty, we walk." Her last syllable was granite. No point in arguing. Not that he wanted to, anyway.

 

"Fair enough."

 

Rewera nodded, then turned to Kythera. "You okay with that plan?"

IC: Kythera

"Sounds like as good a plan as any to me," Kythera replied, shrugging in agreement.  A beat passed, and her brow furrowed ever so slightly as her two ice blue eyes disappeared beneath their lids for an instant.  "Although..."

"I can't give any promises about not putting some hopeless romantic drunkard through a table," The vortixx gave an apologetic grin, "Sorry, Rewera."

IC: Hakari

 

"I have no idea what you're talking about..." Hakari admitted. "But that sounds really interesting!"

IC: Zeal - Top of the Tree Inn, Room Seven

"Pay me no mind, I'm but a crazy old man," Zeal said in a somewhat contemptuous tone. Two-hundred-sixty-seven years, give or take, and I'm already on a bloody cane.

He shook his head. "Do we wanna wait around a little longer or start for Ga-Koro? The idea of actually leaving this sodding inn has be a little antsy, I'll admit."

IC: Hakari

Hakari looked to her left, then looked to her right. She didn't see anyone else coming.

"Nah let's go! The day is young and so are we!"