BZPRPG: Ga-Wahi

IC: (Hall of the Crucible)Acissia grinned, slightly. It was barely noticeable. "These aren't just visitors, Xilecki. I see by the looks on their faces, they have come to fight," she said, rather loudly. It was evident she wanted everyone to hear."I must say, milady, that is indeed why we came.""Relax, my friends. Sit. The fighting will commence soon, when all will have eaten and more brave warriors will arrive. We must be sure that all the warriors are well-fed before we proceed. After all, will it be fair if you fight without having feasted?"A corner of Cylund's mouth shifted upwards. "Well, who am I to say no to a good tankard of ale and some food."

IC-Xilecki:"Then take your place, young warrior!" Xilecki boomed. "Take your place and I shall serve you myself!"

IC: Matatu walked into the building. "Yes, that is indeed why we came." he said he then sat down at the table that had been indicated.

IC: (Hall of the Crucible)"Your lordship does me great honor," Cylund said, a grin not leaving his face. When he said things like this, he evidently did mean much by them.He took a seat, eager to nibble at the prepared food, of which there was far more than enough.

IC-Xilecki:Xilecki brought over to large flagons filled with ale, as well as a bottle of home-brewed mead that they could use as well. He then set down a large leg of Mahi for them as well, fall-off-the-bone tender."Feast, young warriors, you will need it for the challenge to come," the Toa of Air said, chuckling.

IC: (Hall of the Crucible)What a meal it was. Cylund wasn't sure when was the last time he ate so well. Probably when that lord from that one estate somewhere far in Ga-Wahi hired him as a guard... they fed well in that estate. Pity the lord's own son then killed him.Acissia took one glance at the warriors gathered in the hall, and moved closer to Xilecki. "I don't think that's half enough. We'll need to hold this feast for a while longer, while more of them arrive. Have any of these people made any sort of impression to you?"

IC-Xilecki:"Those last two," Xilecki growled back, quietly. "They seem like warriors...or, at least, that Toa of Plasma does. I think he'll do well. Others...others will come. We'll be alright." He clapped Acissio on the back as he moved to take his earlier seat, pulling his gauntlets back on.

IC: (Hall of the Crucible)Acissia nodded, slowly, and removed herself from the immediate vicinity. Throwing one last glance at the contestants, she quietly made her way to the mead hall's second floor and to the attached balcony, from where she could see the night sky, just barely, slightly growing lighter in the east.All their planning had been for this moment. It was today that their business venture would reach fruition... hopefully. Or not. But she didn't really know if she could cope with a defeat now, so close to success.After a few minutes, she returned to the hall, smiling again.

Jade's eyes slowly opened as she began to wake up."Nikiya?" she calls out; forgetting that the elderly Turaga had been dead for quite some time. She was still not quite awake and wasn't sure what she was resting her head on.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Wha...? Where?"-Teezy

Jade places her arms around Gust as she makes herself more comfortable."Wha-"The Toa sits up quickly, her eyes darting to Gust. "You're still here?" she asks confused.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"You, uh...you asked me to stay, remember?"-Teezy

"I...didn't think you'd actually stay," replies Jade; her face slightly flushed. "Thank you." The Toa looks back toward the window toward the sky. The suns were about to set. "I've been asleep for a while," she mumbles to herself.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Couple hours, yeah," he said with a shrug. "It was no big deal. I was perfectly content to wait."-Teezy

"I'm sorry I kept you here," Jade replies quickly. "I'm sure there's something better you could've done than sleep with me. I mean, uh.." her voice began to trail off as she tried to wake herself up completely.Now you've done it...-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"No, it's alright," he said, laughing. "I mean, not many people are out swimming during the late afternoon, anyway. I would've been wandering around looking for something to do, and besides...it's really fun talking to you."-Teezy

"Oh, glad to hear it then," Jade replies, the smile coming back to her face. She faced Gust for a few moments before forcing herself out of her dream-like state. Turning toward the window, she closes it before returning to the fire place. "It's getting kind of cold in here, I should start a fire.."-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Need any help?" he asked, poised to bounce into a standing position and help light a fire.-Teezy

"Oh, I have it; you just relax," Jade replies. "That guy at the store earlier can wear a being out," she adds with a small laugh.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Who, Kalios? Ugh! Tell me about it!" said Gust with a groan. "He's Torch's little enforcer, never stops to let me try and eat what I want to eat. I feel like every time I take a bite of a piece of turkey, his eyes are transfixed inside of it, just staring me down..."-Teezy

IC: Skyra - Fowardi -Instinctively I looked around to make sure Liara wasn't about to tackle me, she always was able to sneak up on me. "You were sorta yelling and flailing around in the air, and then you fell into the water with a thud." I said as I watched Tillian cough up water.

"Wait, who's Torch?" Jade asks Gust, curiously. She grabs a nearby candle and walks toward the fireplace. Bending down, she lights the fire starter and watches as the logs begin to burn; the smoke rising up through the chimney.-Mef Man

IC: Tillian (Beach, Ga-Wahi)"I was? I...I don't remember," Tillian lied, blinking several times. "Dude, Skyra, is this jacket ruined? I don't know if the store that sold it is still open..." IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Oh, Mr. Vegan," he said with an exhausted grin. "Friend of mine. Kind of uptight, awkward around females, but a good enough guy. Really friendly once you get to know him."-Teezy

IC: Skyra - Fowardi -I looked the jacket over. "Hmm...it's just a little wet. Let's see if..." I began to air dry his jacket with crazy amounts of wind blowing through his clothes.

"And you both are named after your elemental powers?" she asks, still a little confused. Seeing that the fire was lit, she makes her way toward the table and grabs the now stale food; ready to put it away.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Well, he was," Gust explained. "Mine's just a nickname..."-Teezy

Jade stopped walking; intrigued by the idea of knowing Gust's real name. She continues to walk into the kitchen while asking,"So...what is your real name?"-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Chevros," Gust called out. "Bloody stupid name if ever there was one, so I just stopped using it and went by what people called me anyway."-Teezy

"What?" Jade replies as she walks back into the room. "I think it's a nice name," she adds. The Toa of Electricity takes a seat beside Gust on the couch; enjoying the crackling noise that the fire began to make.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Nuh uh," he said, blushing a bit as she sat down. "That's like the name of a Kolhii supply company, not a person's name."-Teezy

Jade places a hand on Gust's face before saying,"You shouldn't be ashamed of the name your parents gave you. It obviously has some meaning to the name. You should 'wear' your name with pride." The Toa slowly takes her hand back; eyes looking down at her feet. "Atleast you were given a nice name."-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Now you're just being silly, love," he said, brushing her hand with his and squeezing it. "Jade's a gorgeous name."-Teezy

"But I gave it to myself," she replies, returning the hold. "I was never able to know what name was given to me before they died. Karz, I don't even know what they're names were."-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)Gust stared absently at the fire, and the room descended into silence for a minute."Alright, then. I'll help you find their names. From there, we can find a record of yours."-Teezy

"That's not what I'm getting at, Chevros," she replies, saying his real name for the first time. "I just want you to be thankful for something as simple as a name. Don't take those things for granted. Some of us don't even have simple things like that," she says, smiling at Gust. "As for me, I don't give a Karz about what my real name is. I probably wouldn't want to know anyway," she adds with a small giggle.-Mef Man

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Well, I'm just saying," he replied quietly. "Someday...if you ever get this curious feeling as to what exactly you were named as a kid...I'll be there to help."-Teezy

"Thanks...Gust," she replies, knowing that he preferred that name over his other one. Jade reaches over toward the last remaining plates on the table and walks back to the kitchen; placing the dishes back up.I've just met him and we've already hit it off so well. I really like Gust..."Gust," Jade says from in the kitchen. "Thank you for all that you've done, it's been a good day."-Mef Man

IC: Matatu began eating. He couldn't remember the last time he had eaten so well. He took a drink from a flagon, then began eating again.

IC: Gust (Jade's Cabin, Ga-Koro)"Yeah, it has been," he said from the archway leading to the kitchen. "Here. Let me help. Some of those dishes were mine, and I don't want you to have to clean up after me."-Teezy

"If you insist," Jade says; allowing Gust to help her. "I need to hear you play guitar sometime." The words came out of no where, but the Toa had just remembered that he played a musical instrument. "How long have you been playing?"-Mef Man