BZPRPG: Le-Wahi

IC: Akhulii

Akhulii watched the turaga work in appreciation. "Quite an intereting formula you have there. Here, try this to go with it!" He pulled out a strip of thick, chewy plant and put it in Izzun's mouth.

"Chew this as you drink. Might help ease the burn..."

OOC: Thanks you two

IC Izzun

"Whoa, that burns real bad, even with the other thing." It took a while for him to get it down, but eventually he did. He raised himself upwards, and turned to Akhulii. "Sorry about all that." He took a small bow to him, and then the Turaga. "Now, unfortunately for most of you, I noticed something earlier. Something bad." He snapped on his heat vision once more and was shocked. "What?" said Akhulii.

Izzun slowly walked towards the previously wrecked buildings. He stopped, and slowly sniffed the air. Someone behind him mentioned the word "Weirdo". He snapped around, a curious look in his eyes, and then he stated:

"I just figured out, those bugs weren't controlled to move. Something huge is over twenty miles away, and I just barely noticed it. It's, it's got to be highly poisonous, or the Beetle-bugs wouldn't have ran." He turned towards the party of characters.

"And it's following us."

IC-Tavari

After being knocked down from her Perch, Tavari was less then Impressed when the group of people she had landed in were arguing around her. having had enough of this, After watching from the action unfold in front of her from the sidelines, She turned to one of the people in the group and tried to strike up a conversation. "Do you have to break things to solve all your problems?" She said, glancing towards the fallen tree.

OOC

Man, I missed quite a bit, didn't i?

IC Lain

"This one o'er 'er does," I remark, gesturing at the Ko-Toa Izzun.

I get the feeling the little matoran with the chewy-green stimulant grass is still sizing me up. Watching me at the least. I give him a quizzical glance, left eyebrow arched.

OOC: Uh-oh, giant ominous creatures break BZPRPG rules. Forget that existed.

IC Izzun

Izzun gave a glance towards Lain, and then spoke up. "Sorry, I just take added precautions. Now, we're headed to get Coffee and Subs. Want to come?'

IC Kigta:

I stick close to the Turaga, making sure that the Toa are in front of me as we venture on to the Koro. The trigger-happy Ga-Matoran stuck close to the Turaga as well, but was probably still afraid of my powers. I decided to try and break the ice. "Hey, I'm Kigta." I hold out my hand, but he shies away. "Hey, I won't bite!" I chuckle.

OOC: You guys are more than welcome to take control of some NPCs!

IC:

"CAPTURE THEM!" The Reveler yelled, the events unfolding out to his enjoyment, "CAPTURE THEM AND RECEIVE RICHES AND GLORY!"

IC-Tavari

"Thanks, but no thanks." Tavari Stated. "Now, Who's in charge of this village? I need to get myself an errand in order to obtain Widgets..."

OOC

Are widgets still the currency of Mata Nui in the BZPRPG, or is it something else?

IC Kigta:

I turn to the newcomer, and shout: "I'm pretty sure it's Akiri Kongu, and we're actually heading to see him and stuff in his general direction..." "Like a sub shack!" both of the Ko-Toa's shout.

OOC: Yeah, widgets are still the currency

IC: Ryzen

I glanced at Kigta, slightly curious. "An Akiri, did you say? Why would any be out here?"

IC-Tavari

"Then I'd better tag along for a while." Tavari Said. "Just until we get to the village, mind."

IC: Ryzen

I stared at Tavari. "Are you sure it's safe enough on your own? Hate to admit it, but I wouldn't like it if anyone else died out here."

IC Izzun

"Yeah, considering we have already lost a life on the way here..." The Ko-Toa thought for a second, and then said "Say, how much Widgets are you looking for? I might have an errand for you."

IC: Akhulii

Akhulii saw the odd Bo-toa's glance and quickly looked away whistling. When he could tell he wasn't looking for sure, he scribbled a quick note on a slip of paper and passed it to him. It was quick so as not to attract suspicious attention, so it was brief and pretty unspecific:

Mr. Lain,

 I wish to do some business with you. When we get the chance, I'd like to speak to you in private. I'll pay well... and it definitely shouldn't be illegal...

                                                                                                                                                                                      -Akhulii

After he slipped it over, he scampered away quickly back to the turaga, whisling innocently. The other matoran, Kigta came over to him and offered his hand. Akhulii looked at it and paused for a second. I doubt whatever disease or infection this one had is still around, and what are the odds it spreads on contact? It would have to show itself to spread like that anyway. Only way I might still be able to get it if it spreads by air... and he seems friendly enough...

Akhulii grasped his hand and gave it a hearty shake with his best smile. "Nice to meet you! Kigta was it?"

IC Izzun

Izzun saw Akhulii whistle his heart away, and Lain stare at his palm. What are you up to, Akhulii? he wondered as he saw the Matoran strike up a conversation with Kigta.

Izzun respected Akhulii; He was rather talented, yet not too knowledgeable. Lain, on the other hand, needed to do some reading up on what the virtues Really meant. Ryzen, however, needed to learn how to pronounce them first. And Kigta. That creature had some interesting experiences happen to him before, but Izzun hoped that none of them were as traumatizing as some of his own.

Then there was that Turaga. He was just something else. You think he's a crazy old coot one second, he pulls out a fiery miracle drink the next. Izzun wasn't quite sure what to make of him, but it couldn't be too harmful to find out.

Curiosity stuck up his head, Izzun started quietly watching Lain, hoping to find out what was in his hand.

IC-Tavari

Tavari turned to the second Toa of Ice. "...What kind of errand?" She asked.

IC: Rune

 

"I second that." The Vo-Toa stated simply, regarding the newcomer with an unfazed stare. "We should get going."

 

Varan had already disappeared into the underbrush, the two unconscious Toa swaying lifelessly over his shoulders. Detrix was apparently still spacing out. She snapped her fingers in front of his face.

Toa Tukeli

Location: Le-Wahi

Currently: Exercising caution

Interacting With: Trava, ect [open]

Mood: emotionless

IC: Tukeli blinked a bit in response to the Vo-Toa's stare.  She wasn't able to hold it for long, and had to turn away.  To be honest, it made her uneasy.  She didn't know this Toa, but her first impression wasn't necessarily a good one.  She was feeling nervous, but times have changed.  Back while she still occupied Ga-Koro as a weaver, and later a historian, she might have just gone on home.  That was many years ago; now, she would not quite be as easily scared off, and that probably wasn't intended to happen anyway.  This was her home, and it had been for a long time now.  She was long since done standing around, doubting herself and not doing anything to help society.  Well, she hadn't stopped the doubting, but she wasn't going to let it control her anymore.  Stiffening her posture in her resolve, Tukeli nodded to herself.  Toa or not, she was going to protect her home, and everyone living in it.  This wouldn't be like last time.

...yeah, most definitely not.

The Ga-Toa returned her gaze to... whoever this was. She didn't know her name, but she wasn't about to ask. Regardless, unlike Trava, she seemed very responsible and sure of herself... in this situation, she seemed the most reliable, so Tukeli didn't hesitate to look on expectantly. If anyone had a plan, hopefully it would be this stranger.

...though she seemed to be a bit preoccupied at the moment, so Tukeli waited patiently, ignoring the glares that Kiru was shooting everyone, complimented by the violet tremors of his wings. She tilted her head as the Vo-Toa snapped her fingers. Was the one in front of her... staring into space...? She cast Trava a nervous glance from the corner of her eyes. She had a tendency to do that too... many Le-Matoran had even told her so. But it was pretty weird when she was the one watching it happen...

IC Izzun

"Oh, just informational. Let's just say..." He glanced down at his odd form. He had a small torso, claws coming from his hands and feet, and odd, short black spikes protruding from his back. "...I'd like to find out stuff from the city leader, and I don't think I'm dressed appropriately." He turned towards Akhulii and the Turaga. "So, lunch! Where shall we go?"

IC Lain

"Didn' yer mother e'er teach you staring was rude?" The Bo-Toa speaks pointedly to Izzun.

The matoran's offer intriuged him, he would have to speak with once there were closer to the Koro, there was no privacy in the jungle clearings, especially with snoopy Ko-Toa about.

"Well, let's get'er movin'."

IC Izzun

"Nor is stabbing people with lances, mate." He looked towards the main roads. "Well, here we are! now I need to find a good sub joint."

IC-Tavari

This Job didn't seem too rewarding- Basic Messenger duty, but it would do for now. She was about to accept, when she felt a sharp pain in her foot. It was one of those black beetles she had seen earlier. Without thinking, She whipped out her Spear and skewered it in a fraction of a second. "Blasted insects..." She muttered. "So. Messenger duty for me, then?"

IC HAKI: "I think it would be prudent that we all go to see Akiri Kongu," Haki said. "If nothing else, he can hopefully point us in the direction we would be of most use."

IC Kigta:

I decide to strike up some conversation with Akhulii. "So, where are you from?" I decide to ask. It would be nice to have a good alliance with at least one of the others. The Toa all were pretty dangerous and impulsive, so Kigta decided to break the ice between them - not literally - later. Akhulii was trustworthy though... I think.

IC Izzun

Izzun sighed. Well, there goes that idea. He thought for a second, and then said "Does Akiri Kongu know any good sub places?"

IC: Akhulii

"Lunch sounds pretty great right now... never tried a 'sub' though. Is it a kind of plant?"

Akhulii appreciated Kigta's efforts at making things a little easier here. The immediate danger seemed over, and reducing tensions seemed pretty important if this odd group was going to stay alive in the future, if it was even going to stay as a group.

"I'm from Ga-Koro. My buddy Ryzen knows that. I hired him there as my sort of 'body guard" or at least companion. He's a little cold, but it's better to travel with someone than with noone. I at least know I can trust him... I think. But I own a little shop there. I never went beyond wahi, so I decided coming out here to get gather new plant species to expand what I can brew. I didn't expect this to happen, but at least I have some fellows to stay around, as odd as they may be..."

OOC: lol, Akhulii has no idea what a sub is...

IC: Ryzen

"Akhulii, a sub is a type of sandwich. I'm guessing you had sanwiches before?"

OOC: Submarine! also, there's no y in easier.

IC Izzun

"Let's just assume Akiri Kongu knows a good sub place around here. Also, if you're looking for plants to make stuff with I recommend the fyrebush."

IC: Akhulii

"Well of course I know what a sandwich is! A 'sub' just seems oddly specific and undescriptive of what it might be! I'm not bloody stupid... I just don't know what a sub is. And the fyre bush is on my list of herbs to collect. I've heard it has excellent dis-infecting properties but also has a burn that can make its use stretch farther than that. I'm keeping my eyes peeled."

OOC: I didn't think I'd be talking about subs today, but this is great.  xD

IC: Ryzen

I looked at Akhulii, slightly bemused. "Just how many plants are on your to-get list?"

IC Izzun

"Let me guess... 934?" said the Toa of ice. "Anyway, as far as I know, the Fyrebush exists in Ko-Wahi, yet it's been a long time since I visited there."

IC Lain

"The Fyrebush is native ta Ta-Koro ya dolt. Didn' the name give you a clue?"

The group was moving through the jungle at a good pace, they ought to reach Le-Koro within the hour.

IC: Akhulii

Akhulii took out his note pad and flipped through a ton of its pages. "I think I'll estimate about 470-ish. But wait to shoot high Izzun! So far I've gathered maybe two-fifths of that." He pat his case which contained the hundreds of carefully packed herbs and plants. He seemed genuinly happy with his gatherings. He really did have an affinity for brewing...

"I think that the fyre bush might be native to Ta-Wahi, but has been imported to Ko-Wahi for its heat properties. I honestly couldn't find any in Ta-Wahi. Most of the time we were stuck in the Charred Forest or getting food and sleep in the Koro. I'm hoping we might get some in Ko-Koro. They're mighty useful plants!"

IC: Rune

 

"I second that." The Vo-Toa stated simply, regarding the newcomer with an unfazed stare. "We should get going."

 

Varan had already disappeared into the underbrush, the two unconscious Toa swaying lifelessly over his shoulders. Detrix was apparently still spacing out. She snapped her fingers in front of his face.

IC: Trava (Outside Le-Koro)

"Alright, if everyone here is agreed, then I'll lead you to the site of the battle. Come on"

IC: Ryzen

"Akhulii, may I ask what's so good about the burning properties of a plant?"

IC: Alfon

While most people had fled, the Reveler's words influenced a few to stay and fight alongside his mooks. They probably outnumbered us three to one and there were sure to be a few others creeping around. I wasn't pleased with our odds but if we didn't push forward, it meant going back to the pit and that was out of the question.

I gritted my teeth in frustration, balling my hand into a fist. It crackled with electricity, building up energy as our opponents got closer and closer. When they got within range, my palm shot out and multiple tendrils arced through the air. Some dropped to the ground and turned violently spastic, others were briefly stunned and the lucky ones kept on pushing. I drew my sword and begun pressing forward, hopefully as a quartet and not by myself.

Sparks flew as swords clashed, constant blows chipping away at the rusty blade I'd chosen earlier. Despite my crummy weapon, nothing slowed me down. I was quicker than anyone here by far, moving effortlessly as I dodged and parried with the speedy reflexes my Calix afforded me. All I needed was a well-timed swing or a quick zap to drop someone, while Colx had his brawny buffness and fancy eye powers to dish out the pain. Aparangi skillfully dispatched his opponents too, and Exa was holding his own just fine.

If we really wanted to, we could have booked it to freedom. Of course, none of us did. We had business to settle with the Reveler.

And I had beef with Moe.

IC Izzun

"Well, if you feel like burning your mouth off in a drink, it's good for it." He turned to the Turaga. "No offense."

The little party was almost to the Koro, with many buildings in sight, and most of its members relatively quiet. It didn't help that Izzun was nervous, or that he was worried if anyone else was tired, or that no one knew what their newcomer was doing.

IC:

 

"An excellent observation," I replied. "But no matter how much of a madman he is, he's something of a useful one for the moment. At least until we can procure more information regarding the Vault and the Archipelago, at which point ... well."

 

I turned to face Sloth and smiled.

 

-Void

IC: Sloth (Le-Koro)

At which point we pillage everything in sight, consequences be , Sloth sighed internally. She smirked back, but her eyes weren't in it -- they were set in a steely determination as they fell on the Le-Koro's gathered protectors, who they were finally nearing. She put an end to their conversation with a single nod to Vyartha; it wasn't worth risking their plans being overheard now that they were within earshot of the company.

IC: Akhulii

"Well you see, it's not exactly burning. But it often causing a burning sensation when consumed or tasted. It's often an indicator of the plant being very good disinfectant and can clean wounds and clear build-ups in one's organic tissue. The burn also causes bits of heat making it mix better with a beings immune system and work better with other substances! Just because it burns doesn't mean it's always bad!"

Akhulii felt good being an expert and knowing things. Brewery (next to water) was practically his element. It's what he did!

He could tell they were getting closer to the Koro. He had never met Akiri Kongu before, but had heard stories. He wasn't sure what to think yet, but felt that he ought to do a better job taking care of his Koro. He also wondered if he really did know any good sub places. Did they even have subs in Le-Koro?

OOC: Wow, I just became a self-proclaimed expert on fictional brewery in one post! Sweet!

OOC: Self-proclaimed. Look everybody, he's technically the tyrant of brewery!

Look it up.

IC Izzun

"Say if you're such an expert, I have an issue: When I usually get into fights, it's with people about twice my size, which means they take being thrown into a wall pretty well. Is there anything that could help me take them out easier, without wasting so much energy? not that I run out, mind you..."

IC Haki: At this, the turaga chuckled, "I'm afraid you will find no miracle drink to make you stronger or faster than you are, at least none that I've heard of."