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Journey's Start Pt. 3
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    • Robert cautiously approaches what appears to be Lady Ida with a smile and a wave.

    "Greetings!" He calls out to her, causing her to turn to him and sort of...smile...in a weird way that doesn't fit her. Like a forced smile of sorts, something foreign to her face. Nonetheless, she nods in his direction and beckons him to come hither, as he was already doing.

    "Lady Ida." Robert speaks, bowing slightly in her presence.

    "Young man...I see you are looking for someone. For something, even." She speaks cryptically in a jovial tone, that again doesn't suit her much.

    "I am." Robert confirms as he looks up at the woman, whom the King recommended to him. She walks around him, getting a view from every angle, as she takes time to observe, to read him.

    "I see...you are looking for...aid, in a lofty goal are you not?" She asks in a knowing manner, clearly already having the answer.

    "I am. I--"

    "What if I told you about a secret weapon, made by the Dwarves, that could help you in your mission? Would you be interested, young man?" She questions with a mischievous smirk.

    **10d10 = 38
    **6d10 = 29

    Yep, it's official. This isn't Lady Ida, or at least something about her is...off, deceptive. But her words about a secret weapon appear to be true. So Robert could trust 'her' and go for this weapon, he could call her out on her true identity, or he could...go to the house to try to find the real Lady Ida, or what's left of her.

    What would he do?

    [] Inquire more about this 'Secret Weapon'
    [] Confront her about her deception
    [] Hurry to the house to find the real Lady Ida
    [] A combination? (Write-In)
     
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    • [X] "While I would love the chance to acquire anything that would allow me to further my goals. I have to ask, who are you, really?"
     
    Adhoc vote count started by Black King on Aug 31, 2020 at 9:04 PM, finished with 6 posts and 6 votes.
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    Journey's Start Pt. 4
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    • Robert bows ever so slightly to the imposter, making sure to be as nice as possible. If this is Lady Ida, he doesn't wish to offend her, and if it is an imposter, it's likely a Fae. And Fey are not to be trifled with nor angered.

    "Thank you miss, but I was told by the King to make my way elsewhere. I hope to meet you there." He speaks apologetically. The possible Fae Lady Ida imposter gives a strained smile as she clearly recognizes the betrayal.

    "I see...then I wish you luck with your goal. It is bound to be...entertaining." Is all she says as Robert sorta-not-really hurries off, no longer wishing to be in the presence of what could be a member of the trickster race. In another few minutes, Robert has made his way to the destination set out by the King. The house looks like a mini-temple of sorts and has a cold aura about it.

    **20d10+10=114
    **10d10 = 48

    Robert goes to knock, but his hand freezes as he feels an overwhelming pressure that washes over and through his body. Gagging on air and trying to catch his breath as his body, Robert struggles to still his body, as his very soul begins shaking.

    Robert waits there for an agonizing amount of time, that no doubt...was only truly a few seconds, before the real Lady Ida answers the door. She looks just like the other imposter, but her demeanor is cold, as if someone had bothered her during an inopportune time. She looked mean, angry, and exasperated all at once.

    "The hell do you want?" She asks in a cross manner. It takes all of the willpower in Robert's body to even attempt to steady himself. How would he respond?

    [] Show her the King's Seal
    [] Explain to her your goal
    [] Ask for her help
    [] All of the above
    [] Just leave. This was...
     
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    • [X] All of the above
    -[X] Also the Fey might be watching
    --[X] Explain your encounter with her doppleganger.
     
    [X] All of the above
    -[X] Also the Fey might be watching
    --[X] Explain your encounter with her doppleganger.
     
    [X] All of the above
    -[X] Act extremely honorable to her so to really make her comfortable to you
    --[X] Also the Fey might be watching
    ---[X] Explain your encounter with her doppleganger.
     
    [X] All of the above
    -[X] Act extremely honorable to her so to really make her comfortable to you
    --[X] Also the Fey might be watching
    ---[X] Explain your encounter with her doppleganger.
     
    Adhoc vote count started by Black King on Sep 4, 2020 at 5:34 PM, finished with 6 posts and 5 votes.
    • [X] All of the above
      -[X] Act extremely honorable to her so to really make her comfortable to you
      --[X] Also the Fey might be watching
      ---[X] Explain your encounter with her doppleganger.
      [X] All of the above
      -[X] Also the Fey might be watching
      --[X] Explain your encounter with her doppleganger.
      [X] All of the above
      -[X] Also the Fey might be watching
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    Lady Ida
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    • Robert meets her question with a deep bow, a gentleman's bow.

    **20d10+200=317-66=251
    **20d10 = 96

    "M-m-m-m..." He stops to gather himself, swallowing his feelings of trepidation. "My Lady, I am...the honorable Robert, and I have come here on direction of the his majesty." He explains in a trumped up voice, sounding much like a Great Knight of sorts. He hands her the King's Seal as proof. Lady Ida takes the seal wordlessly and motions for Robert to continue.

    "Go on..."

    "I have a dream to one day unite the 5 Races, in peace and in harmony, and I would be honored to have your aid in such a taxing and complex endeavor. The Royal Majesty himself has informed me that you once tried something similar, a noble effort to attempt by your self if I can say as much, and I thought that maybe you would be interested in gracing me with your presence as I attempt this in my own way."

    Lady Ida appears to be...amused by Robert's grandstanding and 'honorable' shtick, and a smirk befalls her face.

    "Really? I can't say your request interests me at face value but...you do seem to know your place, and mine. So...what the hell, I'll give it a shot." She says with a shrug. "So--"

    "My lady, I hate to interrupt you--"

    "So don't." She says in a cross manner.

    "But I must inform you that..." Robert leans in closer, standing now rather than bowing. He takes great care to whisper his next words. "The Fey are watching. I...may or may not have...encountered a doppleganger of sorts, of you, that was no doubt one of the Fae, trying to trick me into doing their bidding." At his words, Lady Ida rolls her eyes.

    "Of course. When aren't the Fey watching and trying to ruin shit? They tried me at least a few dozen times during my go. Let's just say...this is not my shocked face, Robby." Robert internally winces at the crude nickname, but lets it roll off. "Hey, I have an idea! Why don't you go uh...prove yourself to this 'graceful' Lady and squash that stupid Faerie for ever thinking it could impersonate one as great as me! Eh? Eh?" She coaxes with a nudge and a wink.

    Robert grimaces in response, and this causes her to raise her eyebrow.

    "I...don't really do that, my lady. I am not one for senseless violence!" Robert retorts. Lady Ida narrows her eyes.

    "Robby, Robby, Robby, are you denying my request?" She asks in a tone that cuts through the air. Robert quickly shakes his head and bows slightly.

    "I mean no insult my lady, I am simply...incapable." He informs her. This causes Lady Ida to adopt an expression of confusion as she blinks rapidly.

    "In...capable? You want to Unite the 5 races and you can't even take on a simple low level Fae? How can you...you know, if you can't fight? What's your plan? You're not one of those evil geniuses who's going to unite the world against you because you do something so heinous, that everyone just has to hate you, are you? Because that's a big 'no' for me, if so."

    Ignoring her...interesting and over the top scenario, she does bring up a decent point. How did Robert expect to unite the 5 races?
    [] He doesn't have a plan right now. He'd have to take his time and think carefully as he travels the world to meet with said races
    [] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
    [] He will have to unite them against a huge threat (that isn't him), though finding that can be...difficult
    [] Yes actually. That's exactly his plan (uniting the world against him)
    [] Free Will
     
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    • [X] He doesn't have a plan right now. He'd have to take his time and think carefully as he travels the world to meet with said races
    -[X] Act extremely kind with no insult to the Lady
     
    [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
     
    [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
    -[X] Act extremely kind with no insult to the Lady
    --[X] If needed Yes actually. That's exactly his plan (uniting the world against him)
     
    [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
    -[X] Act extremely kind with no insult to the Lady
     
    [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
    -[X] Act extremely kind with no insult to the Lady
     
    [X] He doesn't have a plan right now. He'd have to take his time and think carefully as he travels the world to meet with said races

    The journey is important, too.
     
    Adhoc vote count started by Black King on Sep 11, 2020 at 1:47 PM, finished with 6 posts and 5 votes.
    • [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
      -[X] Act extremely kind with no insult to the Lady
      [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
      [X] He would gather influential people from each race, like she is for humans, and convince them to buy in
      -[X] Act extremely kind with no insult to the Lady
      --[X] If needed Yes actually. That's exactly his plan (uniting the world against him)
      [X] He doesn't have a plan right now. He'd have to take his time and think carefully as he travels the world to meet with said races
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