Bran Bale: ::lizardman enters the arena::
DUEL Dioxane C: ::hovering in a yoga stance over the callers couch::
DamienRavnos: ::: Enters the arena nervously :::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she comes in just ahead of the rest of her family::
Richard D Harker: ::He follows behind his wife, the next generation of Harker duelists in his arms cooing away:: That's right, Maggiebug, your Mum's defending tonight.
DUEL Dioxane C: ((Anyone who isn't officially entered yet and wants to shoot me an IM))
RhiannonD Harker: ::she stretches a bit:: I'm a little nervous, but having my own cheering section helps. ::she leans to kiss Joker's cheek::
Richard D Harker: ::He turns to take the kiss on his lips. Maggie burbles, and waves her tiny fists::
BethanyRBin has entered the room.
BethanyRBin has left the room.
Ruke LaChayne has entered the room.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she bends to kiss the baby's forehead::
Richard D Harker: ::More coos from the littlest Harker:: See, mo chroi, she's rooting for you, too.
RabMallet has entered the room.
RabMallet: ::trudges in::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Arrives.::
RhiannonD Harker: One day, she'll get her time. ::she smiles warmly offering Maggie a finger to hold onto::
RabMallet: ::squints about and waves to Dioxane:: hullo.
DUEL Dioxane C: ::Calls out:: And now we begin the Ten Minute leeway for late arrivals.
Aerol Mathius: -=Dissolves unto the visible spectrum and gazes across the chamber=-
DUEL Dioxane C: ::waggles fingers to Rab:: 'lo again.
Richard D Harker: ::Maggie's little hand curls around her Mum's finger:: Like her Mum, or older? ::He warmly smiles at Rhi::
RhiannonD Harker: We'll see.
Richard D Harker: That we will.
RabMallet: ::drags his mallet to a chair and digs an apple from his pocket:: glad yeh got a nice turnout, then.
RabMallet: ::crunch::
DUEL Dioxane C: Woll, we're missin' a few chaps, but should still be good.
Bran Bale: May I asssk who we are misssing?
RhiannonD Harker: ::she leans to Joker:: Time for a fast trip. ::she bolts for the loo::
RhiannonD Harker: ((BRB))
Bran Bale: ::lizardman blinks his yellow eyes::
DUEL Dioxane C: Yaegor isn't here yet. Tha's about it that I see..
Bran Bale: Thank you.
Richard D Harker: ::He chuckles:: Right. Come on, Maggiebug, let's get settled in to watch your Mum. ::And off father and infant daughter head, to find a place to sit comfortably::
RabMallet: ::chomp:: ::gapes at the lizard man::
Bran Bale: ::fiddles with his cloverleaf spear, tail twitching in anticipation::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Finds a table and kicks out a chair.::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Lowers into said chair.:: Hey, Diox. Give a captain a few byes, huh? ::Grins.::
DUEL Dioxane C: ((And if Yasek doesn't come back from AFK before the start, he
DUEL Dioxane C: 's not gonna make it either))
RabMallet: ::crunch::
DUEL Dioxane C: ::snickers to Ruke:: Yeh don't pay me for outside of fists, so no special treats.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she comes back from from the locker room::
Charlie Nausikaa: ::moves inside, shoving her hands into the pockets of her leather jacket as she moves down the stairs::
GnimishGnimoi has entered the room.
Richard D Harker: ::On one of the spectator couches now, he waves Maggie's little hand at her Mum:: Say it with me now, Maggiebug, go Mum. ::Burbles::
RabMallet: ::finishes the apple and tucks the core into his pocket:: arrighty.
GnimishGnimoi: ::Comes stomping down the stairs, yawning::
RabMallet: ::grins at the cheerin babe:: hullo, wee one.
DUEL Dioxane C: 3 minute warning.
RabMallet: hullo Gnimish.
Ruke LaChayne: Yes, but I could throw you onto the proverbial train tracks in our Semifinal matchup. ::Raps his fingertips together, still grinning.::
DUEL Dioxane C: ::begins making what appear to be final standings::
Richard D Harker: Hey. ::He chuckles:: This is Maggie, the next generation of Harker duelists.
DUEL Dioxane C: I ain't scared of anyone, Ruke.::grins as she writes:: Throw me whereever.
DamienRavnos: ::: Grabs an ale to prepare himself for the tourney :::
RabMallet: Harker, ah. Don't know bout that. I'm Rab.
RabMallet: ::pokes his finger at the babe::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she offers one of those proud mother smiles to Rab::
Ruke LaChayne: Had a feeling you'd say that, Diox.
Richard D Harker: Right, I'm Joker. That's the current generation there. ::He nods to Rhi. Maggie coos with the poke::
Aerol Mathius: -=Remains silent at the back of the chamber=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Oi'm nothin' if not predictable.
TinyTopaz has entered the room.
GnimishGnimoi: ::Waves at Rab:: 'ey Rabbi.
RabMallet: Hullo Joker. ::nods to Rhi:: got yerself a darlin there.
GnimishGnimoi: ::Makes his way over to his seat, plopping down and surveying the crowd:: 'ey, nice turnout
RabMallet: Rabbi? er, no. Carpenter.
DUEL Dioxane C: Last Minute of Play.
Ruke LaChayne: Actually I already submitted the lineup, but I forget where I put you. That way it's a surprise for me, too.
RhiannonD Harker: Thank you, Rab. ::she takes a deep breath as she hears Dioxane::
Richard D Harker: That I do, twice over. ::He warmly smiles at his wife::
DUEL Dioxane C: ::snicker::Well all roight then.
TinyTopaz: ::::finds a place to sit, waves to Hubie for coffee::
Charlie Nausikaa: ::drops onto a stool at the bar, crossing her arms in front of her chest::
DUEL Dioxane C: Times up!
RabMallet: ::nods and sets back, still grinnin at the babe:: Lookit the cutey, Gnimish.
RabMallet: ::spots Topaz:: hullo!
DUEL Dioxane C: Listen for yer calls and yer opponents. Yaegor is a no-show.
Yasek Redknife has left the room.
Richard D Harker: ::Maggie coos in her father's arms, adoring all the attention::
Ruke LaChayne: Charskie hath arrived. ::Looking to Charlie, smirking.::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Blinks at Rab:: Wha' cutey, Rabs?
Aerol Mathius: -=Spies the woman from the previous evening=- If it isn't Miss Muffet.
RabMallet: ::points at the tiny Harker:: the babe, yeh blind man. lookit.
Charlie Nausikaa: Mmhm. And, thus, the scenery has greatly improved. ::dryly in return to Ruke::
DUEL Dioxane C: All right. Being the first entry, Rhi will gain the Bye for this round as there are only 7 entrants this time around.
GnimishGnimoi: ::Blinks:: Ack, a wee one.
Ruke LaChayne: Hey. Sorry to hear about your Dragon team.
Charlie Nausikaa: My what? ::squinting at Ruke::
GnimishGnimoi: Keep 'em away from me, I'm tellin' ya. ::Grumbles::
DUEL Dioxane C: In Ring One, Rab vs Aerol, Ring Two, Damien vs Charlie, Ring Three, Bran vs Ruke. Shuffle up'n deal!
RabMallet: ah come on, they're good for yer humor. or humorlessnotness.
Richard D Harker: Someday, you'll be doing this like your Mum. ::He nods:: Her Mum's the champion from the last Tourney.
GnimishGnimoi: Humfph.
Bran Bale: ::hears his name called and ambles over to Ring Three::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she grins at Gnimish:: Well, I'd say a lot of the ladies here qualify as babes, but Maggie's the half pint sized one.
Ruke LaChayne: You know, G and Company.
RabMallet: ::gets up fast, bangs his head on the rafter, and winces::
RabMallet: ::drags his mallet to ring one::
Bran Bale: ::slithers through the ropes::
DamienRavnos: ::: Hears the call and heads for ring two, saluting his opponent and the caller with his saber, then dropping into his usual stance :::
Bran Bale: ::bows to Dioxane, then Ruke:: Good luck to you! ::lizardman blinks his yellow eyes::
Ruke LaChayne: That team you punched people in the face for. ::Rises from his chair.::
RabMallet: ::looks about for Aerol::
Aerol Mathius: -=Glides to the ring with a sneer=-
RabMallet: ::heaves the mallet around a bit::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she settles in to watch the duels::
RabMallet: aye. hullo, I'm Rab. ::extends hand::
Bran Bale: ::whips out his cloverleaf spear and readies a defensive stance::
Aerol Mathius: I guess wishing you luck would be the polite thing to do. -=Raises a brow at the extended hand and takes it with his silver clawed one=-
Ruke LaChayne: ::Joins Bran in the ring, unsheathing his shortsword from his left-hip scabbard.::
RabMallet: ::shakes vigorously and squints at him:: yeh got gloves on, or that yer real... er ... claws.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Actually, it's a cutlass.::
RabMallet: but well met none the neverless.
TinyTopaz: ::Waves to those she knows::
Aerol Mathius: They are a glove, but they're real enough. -=Feigns a smile and steps back from the man=-
RabMallet: ::shrugs and squares off:: they're very shiny.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Throws Bran a small salute before setting his stance.::
Charlie Nausikaa: ::sheds her jacket onto the stool and snags a sword from the practice rack on her way into the ring::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RhiannonD Harker: ::she waves back to Topaz::
DUEL Dioxane C: Rab uses a light defense to deflect the attack from Aerol! ((CP/TH)) .5-0 Rab
GnimishGnimoi: ::Tosses a wave at the fairy:: 'allo you!
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two!
RabMallet: ::sweeps the mallet around to block a blow with the shaft::
RabMallet: whoa there.
DUEL Dioxane C: Charlie swings low and catches Damien mid-step! ((LC/SS)) 1-0 Charlie
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
Richard D Harker: ::Taking the opportunity, while his wife waves, to steal a kiss to her cheek. Maggie looks around with the curiosity a six month old infant has::
Aerol Mathius: -=Lunges with the claws=- Don't like to bleed? It's a lot of fun.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke uses the same style of defense that Rab uses and deflects the same style of attack from BRan! ((TH/CP)) .5-0 Ruke
RabMallet: er. no. I prefer blunt force trauma.
Charlie Nausikaa: ::purses her lips into a tight frown as she immediately yanks the blade around in a low swing::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she turns her head and returns that cheek kiss::
DamienRavnos: ::: Tries to avoid the cut but it still knocks him back and off his feet :::
Bran Bale: ::lunges forward to test his opponents defenses, and finds them to be solid enough::
Ruke LaChayne: ::-Directs Bran's attack down and beyond his knee.::
RabMallet: ::half-steps to the side and squares off again::
TinyTopaz: Hello Gnome
AnjolieQuinn has entered the room.
RabMallet: are those mithril gloves?
GnimishGnimoi: ::Grins at the greeting:: Foo, fairy.
Aerol Mathius: Silver. -=All he said.=-
RabMallet: I met a rabbit not long ago with mitril claws, and they were sommat like those of yers.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she leans to Joker as she makes various mental notes on the competitors::
RabMallet: huh. ::nods:: for ... hand-shakin vampires then. brilliant.
Aerol Mathius: Actually ripping out their hearts. -=Plainly stated=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RabMallet: ah. that too I spose.
Richard D Harker: ::He nods:: Right. ::Maggie coos and watches the big lizard::
Cassius Maxim has entered the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Aerol uses a light defense and deflects Rab this time, him and his high attack!((HC/LP)) .5 all
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two!
RabMallet: ::grunts and brings the mallet high, to meet a parry::
Cassius Maxim: ::Makes his way inside::
DUEL Dioxane C: Damien gets a little revenge catching Charlie's lunge!((SH/TH)) 1 all
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
Aerol Mathius: -=Grabs the mallet at the apex of it's swing, stopping it cold=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke extends his lead by slicing high over the defense of Bran! ((HC/CP)) 1.5-0 Ruke
Charlie Nausikaa: ::attempts to keep on the offensive, pulling the sword around for a center lunge::
Bran Bale: ::drops his spear and picks the wrong defense, paying for it in blood::
DUEL Dioxane C: ::herself hovering in a yoga position over the three rings, watching the goings on inside::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Gives the cutlass a twist as he moves forward, and backhands it across Barn's shoulder.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she looks up as she hears footsteps near the door, a smile and a wave are send to the Roman::
DamienRavnos: ::: catches her with his blade as she thrusts :::
RhiannonD Harker: ::sent::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Er, Bran's.::
Cassius Maxim: Ahh, yes. The second tournament I can't enter.
DUEL Dioxane C: Yeh could always have retired and started over to enter it if'n yeh wanna.
RabMallet: ::laughs:: yeh been a warlordie for ages.
RabMallet: ::recovers the deflected mallet and wrinkles his brow at Aerol::
Cassius Maxim: ...I think I'd prefer to keep my ring.
DUEL Dioxane C: Oi get me rings at the jewelers, 'n could enter this if'n I wasn'a runnin' it.::grins::
Cassius Maxim: I won mine in the ring. ::a little tersely, before continuing to the bar::
DUEL Dioxane C: Oi get mine at discount prices.::grins still::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DUEL Dioxane C: Rab defends and gets out positioned by the surly Aerol! ((SS/CP)) 1-.5 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RabMallet: ::swings the mallet round again, to parry with the shaft::
RabMallet: ::and finds no one there::
DUEL Dioxane C: Low defenses are taking a beating after their initial success as Charlie finds out! ((HC/CP)) 2-1 Damien
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
Aerol Mathius: -=Moves aside=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Everyone goes for the knees, no score! ((LC/LC)) 1.5-0 Ruke
DamienRavnos: ::: takes a quick swipe at her head :::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Switches up, and encounters his opponent's spear.::
RhiannonD Harker: That.. ::she leans to her husband and gestures to Cas:: is a many times Baron named Gaius Cassius Maximus. However, I just call him Cas. Friend of the family... you know?
RabMallet: ::spins round, eyebrows raised:: arright then.
Bran Bale: ::keeps his spear low, and sweeps it in a low arc, glad to at least stop the scoring for one round::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Slides back a step, switching hands with the cutlass.::
Richard D Harker has left the room.
Richard D Harker has entered the room.
RabMallet: ::checks Aerol's feet:: yeh got silver toenails too?
Cassius Maxim: ::And Rhi gets an extra cheerful wave for actually getting the sequence of his name right::
Richard D Harker: Right. ::He nods::
Aerol Mathius: -=Clinks the claws on his hand together=-
GnimishGnimoi: 'ey, Cassie! ::Waves to the roman fellow::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Not as good with names as Rhi, it appears::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!!
RabMallet: ::shrugs and spins the mallet head::
Charlie Nausikaa: ::her sword moves low to block and misses the incoming attack::
DUEL Dioxane C: Aerol slices in under Rab's attack and strikes true! ((TH/HC)) 2-.5 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RabMallet: ::winds up and gets cut down::
Cassius Maxim: ::Offers a lazy wave of the hand to Gnimish too::
RabMallet: ack. ::from the floor::
DUEL Dioxane C: Much the same happens here, only it's over Charlies attack! ((TH/LC)) 3-1 Damien
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
RhiannonD Harker: ::Rhi's known Cas since she was two, she's had a while to learn that name::
DUEL Dioxane C: Complete delay of action. ((SH/DU)) 1.5-0 Ruke
Aerol Mathius: -=Rushes the mallet-man to extend the lead=-
Richard D Harker: ::He chuckles to Maggie:: You'll need to learn all this too, you know. ::Coo::
RabMallet: ::ponders the ceiling for a moment:: lessee here...
Bran Bale: ::ducks to avoid a possible attack, but watches his opponent go defensive as well::
Cassius Maxim: ::Takes up a lean against the freshly polished bar, glancing from time to time at the door::
DamienRavnos: ::: Spots an opportunity and thrusts :::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Takes a half-step forward, looking for incoming.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she reaches over to let Maggie get a hold of her finger::
RabMallet: ::gets back to his feet and considers his clawed shirt:: hey now, that's not sportin.
Richard D Harker: ::Maggie's tiny hand grabs hold:: See, she'll win one day.
RabMallet: me best shirt...
GnimishGnimoi: 'ey! Rabby! Give him a good clockin' on the noggin'!
Charlie Nausikaa: ::snorts as she's pushed back by the attack::
RabMallet: well. I tried that twice-like....
RhiannonD Harker: ::she nods:: A good grip is very helpful, but sometimes you need to know when to loosen it.
RabMallet: his noggin keeps .. movin round.
Aerol Mathius: You should not wear good clothing to a place where blood may spill. -=Sneers with a shake of his head=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RabMallet: ::nods::
DUEL Dioxane C: Using a sweet defensive move, Rab is simply just not there where Aerol attacks next! ((FDU/HC)) 2-1.5 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RabMallet: ::stomps and stoops, hearing the claws go by overhead::
DUEL Dioxane C: The slower attack from Charlie is out manuevered when Damien steps out and away. ((SS/SL)) 3.5-1 Damien
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
AnjolieQuinn: ::The femme was looking frantic as she sauntered through the door. Wind-swept hair was idly pushed out of her line of sight. Violet peepers were immediately looking at the tournament below.::
RabMallet: well then.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she nods as Rab uses one of her favorite childhood moves::
Aerol Mathius: -=Uses the shouted comments to take a swipe at the man's noggin::
DUEL Dioxane C: Bran Braces and gets brained!((HC/SH)) 2.5-0 Ruke
DamienRavnos: ::: Sees the big attack coming and dodges to the side :::
Bran Bale: ::picked the wrong defense once again and pays for it::
Aerol Mathius: =-*
Richard D Harker: Right, listen to your Mum, she's an expert at this. ::Maggie coos, and loosens her tiny hold on her Mum's finger::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Takes the full step this time, striking across the front deltoid.::
GnimishGnimoi: 'ey, Quinnie! ::Tosses a wave up::
RabMallet: ::waits until the claws are well past him and pointing in a safe direction before he gets back up into fightin stance::
Tasslehofl Momus has entered the room.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she chuckles:: If I was an expert, I'd already be saving peer wins for a challenge.
Charlie Nausikaa: ::lashes out just for the heck of it::
Richard D Harker: Weelll, more of one than her Dad, right? ::He chuckles::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RhiannonD Harker: Point taken. ::hearing Gnim, she looks up and waves to Quinn::
AnjolieQuinn: ::Wriggles a wave at the gnome.:: "Evenin... did'ya get th' invitation?"
AnjolieQuinn: ::Returns the gesture to Rhiannon as well.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Both duelists dash deftly, done defiantly by Rab! ((FSS/SS)) 2-1.5 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
Cassius Maxim: ::He'd looked away for a second, and as he heard the groan of ancient hinges, his glance instantly darting towards the door::
GnimishGnimoi: Yep! I already warned yer gnome-bitin' hubby that I might be missin' it thogh
RabMallet: ::stops and leaps aside, only to watch Aerol do the same, only he doesn't leap out of the ring... ::
DUEL Dioxane C: Charlie checks a moment, probably to reset herself, but lo! Damien falls for it anyway! ((TH/DIS)) 3.5-1.5 Damien
RabMallet: whoa there .... ::rams a couch and gets up slowly::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
Aerol Mathius: -=Keeps pace with the mallet-man, letting the fellow waste energy=-
RabMallet: sorry. ::gets back into the ring::
AnjolieQuinn: "Understood. I know it's last minute for alot of people..." ::A little shrug as she spotted the Roman and wriggled a wave towards him. She altered course and headed for the bar.::
RabMallet: yeh know, I been thinkin ...
DUEL Dioxane C: Bran gets on the board finally with a step away from an attack! ((TH/SS)) 2.5-.5 Ruke
Cassius Maxim: :::Which, oddly enough, was where he was::
Bran Bale: ::senses the attack coming and dodges away, tail twitching furiously::
Charlie Nausikaa: ::gets out of the way of that one in time, though::
Richard D Harker: ::He leans to Rhi:: We got something, right?
RhiannonD Harker: ::she smiles as she watches the ring with Damien and Charlie::
RhiannonD Harker: Yes... we did.
RabMallet: ... if'n yeh get a ... itch in yer unmentionables, yer goin to need a ... helper to scratch it, methinks.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Tries to capitalize on his momentrum and charging in for another strike, but Bran eludes his cutlass.::
RabMallet: ::nods:: that'd be annoyin.
AnjolieQuinn: ::It's not like that wasn't in the plans. Violet eyes were bright as usual while the femme lowered her purse onto a nearby barstool.:: "Evenin, Cas... sorry I'm late."
Aerol Mathius: Do not straing yourself. -=In reaction to the mallet-man's comment on him thinking=-
Richard D Harker: I meant a present. ::He chuckles:: You're much better at picking them out, than I am.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she grins:: Of course I did!!
Tasslehofl Momus: ::the old man stepped in::
DamienRavnos: ::: thrusts into thin air as she steps away from the blade :::
RabMallet: ::squares off again::
Richard D Harker: Right, good. See, Maggie, you'll be doing that when you grow up. ::He presses a kiss to his daughter's forehead:: A long, long, time from now.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DUEL Dioxane C: Both Rab and Aerol go for knees and get nothing really. ((LC/LC)) 2-1.5 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two!
RabMallet: ::laughs::
RabMallet: ::clonk::
RhiannonD Harker: Yes, Maggie. You'll be keeping your beloved mate from making shopping faux pas. ::she giggles::
Aerol Mathius: -=Takes a knee and collides his clawed fist with the mallet=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Well, you certainly can't consider Charlie out of this one as she rips right through Damiens defense! ((SL/LP)) 3.5-2.5 Damien
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
Cassius Maxim: Life doesn't always follow the plan. ::broad shoulders drove upwards in a languid ascent, drawing up the fabric of his dress shirt::
Tasslehofl Momus: ::he leaned against the railing, watching those below::
DUEL Dioxane C: Like in Ring One, both go low and get each other, so no score. ((LC/LC)) 2.5-.5 Ruke
Charlie Nausikaa: ::it didn't work the first time and she's far too stubborn to give up that easily so she lashed out again::
DamienRavnos: ::: brings his blade up to block the blow, but the wicked slash is way too powerful :::
Richard D Harker: Hey, I'm not that bad at shopping. ::Pause to think about it:: Sometimes.
Bran Bale: ::his weapon collides with his opponent's again::
RabMallet: ::grins:: didja break a nail?
Charlie Nausikaa has left the room.
AnjolieQuinn: "This is, unfortunately, true... " ::Settling down a bit with a broad smile on her face.:: "May I buy you a drink?"
Ruke LaChayne: ::Finds the spear in his path again as he makes another attempt for Bran's legs.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she blows a kiss to Tass then looks to Joker:: You shop very well when it's someone you know.
Aerol Mathius: -=Opens and closes his fist=- You would wish that, I'm sure.
RabMallet: ::circles Aerol's pointy bits::
Tasslehofl Momus: ::he smiled, seeing his daughter.. and hers ::
Charlie Nausikaa has entered the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
Richard D Harker: True enough. ::He nods to Tass, and waves Maggie's little hand at him::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she smiles back then gets to watching the competition again::
Cassius Maxim: I find my pride in my masculine role conflicting with my cheapness at your offer. ::Generous lips drew against his chiselled jawline in a sanguine smile:: I think I'll let cheapness win this time.
DUEL Dioxane C: No score because both look for something that's just not there. ((SH/SS)) 2-1.5 Aerol.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two.
DUEL Dioxane C: Charlies attack is stopped dead in its tracks by Damien this time. ((SH/TH)) 4.5-2.5 Damien
Aerol Mathius: -=Moves aside once more=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three@
RabMallet: ::holds firm and watches the man slip aside::
DUEL Dioxane C: Rukes attack is stopped two, getting Bran a little more. ((TH/LP)) 2.5-1 Ruke
DamienRavnos: ::: This time he takes the step back with his blade up, letting her crash into it :::
AnjolieQuinn: "Hmmm... let me guess, white wine?" ::Eyeing the smile momentarily. The femme waited for the response and for Hubie to take the order accordingly.::
Charlie Nausikaa: ::lunges inward and gets all caught up in the defense::
RabMallet: I see yeh there... ::turns to stay facing him::
Bran Bale: ::lifts his spear and whirls it in a defensive parry, stopping the attack::
Cassius Maxim: Some form of hard liqour. I suppose I must appease that masculine pride somehow.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Again presses the attack, stumbling some as it gets rejected.::
AnjolieQuinn: "Then some scotch, perhaps?" ::Still a bit amused at this talk of his masculine
AnjolieQuinn: *pride.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DUEL Dioxane C: Finally someone gets a little more! It's Aeron as he blocks the Rabattack ((LC/CP)) 2.5-1.5 Aeron
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RabMallet: ::swings hard and low and right into the defense::
Tasslehofl Momus has left the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Charlie backs off again while Damien inspects her footwork. ((DU/DIS)) 4.5-2.5 Damien
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three
RabMallet: ::grins:: jest thought of somethin else, too ....
RabMallet: ... and what if, fer instance, yeh find a great hornet lightin on yer nose. WSSST! next yeh know, yer nose is on the ground. too bad, eh?
Cassius Maxim: Tequila.
Charlie Nausikaa: ::drops back to take another look::
DUEL Dioxane C: Bran finally gets a full point for stabbing in when Ruke swung low!((LC.TH)) 2.5-2 Ruke
Bran Bale: ::lunges in wildly, desperate to get back into the duel, and his gamble pays off::
AnjolieQuinn: "Can't ever let me win, can ya?" ::A wink rolled at her friend as she nodded to Hubie to fetch the beverage.::
Aerol Mathius: -=Sneers at the official messing up his name then back to mallet-man=- Then it is a good thing I have two hands.
RabMallet: but they both got great horrible silvery claws on the ends.
Ruke LaChayne: ::His attempts to attack the legs grow progressively worse in consequence.::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Grunts as he backpedals.::
Bran Bale: ::yellow eyes alert, tail twitching furiously::
Cassius Maxim: It's too bad there can't be a free shot at New Haven attached to this. ::idly:: I'm starting to get bored.
AnjolieQuinn: "I'm sorry about that." ::Spoken fairly dryly.:: "Cassius, I have a favor to ask of you."
Cassius Maxim: Hm?
DUEL Dioxane C: ::hears that one and considers adding it for next tourney, it sounds interesting.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DamienRavnos: ::: ducks and watches her step away :::
DUEL Dioxane C: Rab moves out and away from the lunging Aeron! ((TH/SS)) 2.5-2 Aeron
RabMallet: ::leans and jumps to the flank::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
Cassius Maxim: ::He turned to regard her, one hip planted against the base of the bar as his fingers reached out for the shotglass::
AnjolieQuinn: "Well... the wedding is tomorrow." ::Then pausing for a moment.:: "You are going to be able to attend, correct?"
RhiannonD Harker: ::she gently shakes Maggie's fingers they play sort version of "Itsy Bitsy Spider"::
Aerol Mathius: -=The man got an incredulous look=- I only wear the claws on one hand. -=Rushes in again to prove the point, which unfortunately was not needed=-
RhiannonD Harker: ::some sort::
DUEL Dioxane C: Damien is the first to advance as he catches Charlie dropping back once again.((LC/DIS)) Damien Ravnos def. Charlie Jericho 5.5-2.5 in 10 rounds.
Cassius Maxim: I thought you two were already married.
Richard D Harker: ::He chuckles:: She's got great coordination, so far.
RabMallet: well then.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
RhiannonD Harker: ::she nods:: That she does.
DamienRavnos: ::: cuts low and catches her as she steps away ::: Well fought
RabMallet: ::blinks:: all that flashin silver, thought it was ten stead of jest five.
AnjolieQuinn: "We were... before. But then I left. So, we ceased to be as I understand it."
DUEL Dioxane C: Bran ties this up by deflecting Rukes high shot! ((HC/LP)) 2.5 up
Charlie Nausikaa: ::tries it once more and this time she takes the loss, a polite nod to her opponent and one to her caller before she heads for the exit::
Charlie Nausikaa has left the room.
Cassius Maxim: I see.
DamienRavnos: ::: bows to the caller and heads back to the bar :::
RabMallet: but I'll guess yer wishin yeh had both hands fulla silver ...
Bran Bale: ::once more defends himself high, and silently thanks the Gods of War that he has tied the match::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Swings in and strikes out.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she shakes her head as Charlie leaves:: (s) She had an off night, I think.
Cassius Maxim: I have a meeting with my balliff at 3 by Rhydin's clock, but that shouldn't last too long.
AnjolieQuinn: "You didn't answer my question, though..." ::A finger sent to give a light poke to his side.::
Cassius Maxim: Yes, I'll be there.
DUEL Dioxane C: Rings One and Three!
RabMallet: ::cricks his neck::
OnyxSolare has entered the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Everyone does exactly the same thing, and no one gets a score! ((LCx4)) 2.5-2 Aerol and the others tied at 2.5
RabMallet: ::clonk clonk clonk clonk::
AnjolieQuinn: "Good... then what I was wondering is if you would, perhaps, agree to walking me down the aisle." ::Taking in a quick breath and wanting to explain before he could answer.:: "I have no family here and you're the best male friend
RabMallet: ::laughs::
AnjolieQuinn: I've got."
Aerol Mathius: -=Grunts as his fist collides with the mallet again=-
RabMallet: well this tourney's movin right along, eh?
Ruke LaChayne: ::Rattles with the exchange.::
Arane Nausikaa has entered the room.
Bran Bale: ::locks weapons with Ruke low once again . . . getting to be a habit::
Cassius Maxim: I'd be delighted to. ::Sure, that was easy...but hey, he had no reason to even consider saying no::
RabMallet: ::inspects the mallet head for claw marks::
OnyxSolare has left the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
AnjolieQuinn: ::Anjolie's face lit up considerably and she rose from her perch to extend her arms and wrap him up in a hug before he could protest.:: "Thank you so much!"
DUEL Dioxane C: Both attack high, and result in no scoring. ((HC/HC)) 2.5-2 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three
RabMallet: ::then sweeps it round and high, for the noggin::
RabMallet: ::clonk::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke lunges and is deflected by Brans high defense. ((LP/TH)) 3-2.5 Bran
Cassius Maxim: ::Pauses for a second in mild surprise at the vigor of her hug, before slipping his arms around her as well::
RabMallet: ::grins::
Bran Bale: ::parries high once again, and knocks away the dangerous thrust by Ruke::
Richard D Harker: ::He leans to Rhi:: Looks like you'll be up next.
RhiannonD Harker: Very soon. ::she nods::
Arane Nausikaa: ::steps inside, a hand lifting to tuck a stray lock of hair behind an ear as she moves off the landing and begins down the stairs::
AnjolieQuinn: "I appreciate it greatly... and I know Cory will as well." ::Continuing the hug for just a few more seconds before releasing her grasp.::
Richard D Harker: Right, Maggiebug, pay attention. ::Coo::
Aerol Mathius: -=Fist opened and clenched again=-
Cassius Maxim: Am I required to wear anything in particular?
Ruke LaChayne: ::Lunges in, and gives up the lead.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RabMallet: ::watches the twitchy-silvery-fingeries::
DUEL Dioxane C: The matching game continues here, as both simply dance aside((SS/SS)) 2.5-1 Aerol
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
RabMallet: ::laughs until he has to prop his hands on his knees::
AnjolieQuinn: "Not really. Might not want ta wear white cause it'll confuse people, but other than that I'd say all colors are open."
DUEL Dioxane C: Both score by striking each other on opposite ends of the rainbow! ((HC/LC)) 4-3.5 Bran
RabMallet: ah yer killin me. hoooweee.
Bran Bale: ::lifts his spear high and cuts in a high arc, grunting as his scaly legs take damage::
Cassius Maxim: Where is the ceremony?
RhiannonD Harker: ::she gets to her feet and does some stretching exercises::
Aerol Mathius: If you stand still long enough I could oblige you with that. -=Honest smile at offering to kill the man=-
Arane Nausikaa: ::taps her fingers absently on the banister as she pauses at the bottom of the stairs, her gaze lingering briefly on Ruke as she takes in the crowd gathered and those dueling::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Finally hits a leg, but it costs him.::
RabMallet: well, yeh know, I may be twice yer size and not too brilliant, but I'm quicker than yeh think, sometimes.
AnjolieQuinn: "On the Overlord Isle. We thought it would be nice for people to get to see it. Such a beautiful place an' I hate to waste a good setting." ::Getting a sip of water which she had received at some point.:: "There will be dueling as
RhiannonD Harker: ::she leans to Joker::
AnjolieQuinn: well if any are interested."
AnjolieQuinn: "Did you not get th' invitation?" ::After thinking about it for a moment.::
Richard D Harker: ::He leans to listen:: Right, looks that way.
Cassius Maxim: I did verbally.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DUEL Dioxane C: Rab ties this up at a whopping 2.5 by ducking away from Aerol's defensive move! ((DU/CP)) 2.5 up
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three
RabMallet: ::grunts and stoops low, to peer at the open flank::
DUEL Dioxane C: No score as both defend against opposite attacks. ((LP/CP)) 4-3.5 BRan
AnjolieQuinn: "Well, I sent some through the courier service...." ::A frown as she heard it hadn't arrived."
AnjolieQuinn: *::
RabMallet: spot yer undershorts.
Bran Bale: ::whirls a quick defense, watching his opponent do the same::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she chuckles as hears Rab::
Cassius Maxim: My villa is tucked within the mountains to the southwest of Talsiny. It can be hard to find.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Holds back this round, fortunately.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
AnjolieQuinn: "I know it's hard to find." ::Reminding him nonchalantly. She had visited this place more than once before.::
Richard D Harker: See, this is why you wear clean underwear to a duel. Not that you'll have that problem, Maggiebug.
DUEL Dioxane C: Double Stickings! Yay for blood! Yes, Imp does it better. ((TH/TH)) 3.5 all
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
RabMallet: ::whack::
Arane Nausikaa: ::her gaze briefly shifts towards Cas as she hears mention of the country her family now governs but then moves back towards Ruke's ring::
RabMallet: ::clawed::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke ties this up at four a piece as he defends against Brans lunge! ((TH/LP)) 4 up
Cassius Maxim: What...exactly..is the protocol for this? ::The ROman whipped the previously pristine surface of the shotglass into a froth with a desultory hand motion::
Bran Bale: ::stabs forward, desperate to end the match, but gets knocked away::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she makes a snorfling sound as she hears Joker and does some overhead stretches::
Cassius Maxim: The last wedding in this community that I attended was on Twilight Isle and had some ridiculous ceremony involving the Keepers.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Forces the spear skyward to get him back in this duel.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RhiannonD Harker: ::she notes that one ring has hit match point::
Richard D Harker: What, she better not, mo chroi. ::Rhi may get the impression that he plans to stand at the side of the duels with a shotgun to prevent his daughter from being pantsed. And she'd be right::
Arane Nausikaa: ::finally steps off the bottom stair to moves towards an empty table, pulling a chair out from under the table and then taking a seat::
DUEL Dioxane C: Once again everyone strikes out and whacks the opposite! ((HC/LC)) 4.5 all! Remember you need a full point to win!
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Three!
AnjolieQuinn: "It's traditional according to Earth customs. Xenograg will be officiating both the ceremony and the duels. The actual wedding will likely be fairly brief and then everything afterwards is extremely casual."
RabMallet: ::wracks the mallet high and then down on the noggin::
RabMallet: ::whomp::
RabMallet: ::and is promptly knocked to the floor::
AnjolieQuinn: "Well... traditional according to Earth where I come from." ::A shrug. Texas was surely its own country by now.::
GnimishGnimoi: There ya go, Rabby, a bonkin' on the noggin!
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke takes this one by striking low when Bran drops back to deflect a lunge that isn't there! ((SH/LC)) Ruke LaChayne def. Bran Bale 5-4 in 16 rounds!
RabMallet: ::shakes head:: yeh, but got a knockin in me knees for it.
DUEL Dioxane C: Well dueled you two!
RabMallet: ::gets up slowly::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Cheers for the guy who beats Bran:: Well done...um....you!
Cassius Maxim: We come from the same planet.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she raises a brow at the results, she had bran picked in that match::
Bran Bale: ::gets caught in the legs, bows to Ruke:: Good duel.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Flips over, landing on his back, slashes at the shin and rolls away.::
RabMallet: only round 17, eh?
Richard D Harker: Hn. ::He shakes his head::
RhiannonD Harker: ::Bran::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Hops up, throwing another salute to Bran.:: Not too bad yourself. ::Sheaths.::
AnjolieQuinn: "Yeah... but the United States was... well... nevermind." ::Remembering quotes about it being the New Rome.::
Bran Bale: ::slips through the ropes and out of the ring::
GnimishGnimoi: At least ya tried, eh Brannie?
Bran Bale: ::goes towards the door and exits::
Bran Bale has left the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
GnimishGnimoi: ::Frowns as the lizardman just walks out:: Well, foo on him.
DUEL Dioxane C: It's still going! They both brace. ((SH/SH)) 4.5 all
RabMallet: ::laughs:: brilliant.
Cassius Maxim: A vast wilderness populated by barbarians in loincloths in my time? ::The jocular flavor of his smile deepened, driving ripples against the contours of his eyes::
GnimishGnimoi: C'mon, Rabs, more noggin bonkin'
DUEL Dioxane C: Well, Rhi will face Ruke, and Damien will face the winner of the Rab Aerol match.
AnjolieQuinn: "Right..." ::A snicker:: "You are, of course, welcome to stay overnight in the mansion if you're prefer not to travel that late back to your villa." ::Thinking to add as she sipped her water.::
Richard D Harker: Hear that, Maggiebug? Your Mum's up now. ::Coo and wave of tiny fists:: Right, go Mum.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she gives a thumbs up to Dioxane to indicate she heard her::
DUEL Dioxane C: ::A smile to Rhiannon::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
Cassius Maxim: I suppose so. I may as well scout the decor of the Isle, in case Skyler gets overly lucky again.
Ruke LaChayne: Well, guess I'll have a breather. ::Retakes his seat and kicks up his feet.::
DUEL Dioxane C: This one ends by us watching as Rab gets a *really* close up look at Aerols lunge! ((DU/TH)) Aerol Mathius def. RabMallet 5.5-4.5 in 18 hard fought rounds!
RabMallet: ::drops flat to the floor with a great cloud of dust::
DUEL Dioxane C: Good dueling!
AnjolieQuinn: "I hope he trips and breaks his neck before the challenge ever occurs, personally..." ::A somewhat dark look in her eyes.::
RabMallet: ::coughs and gets up:: well met, Aerol. Keep them claws a clickin.
RabMallet: ::extends hand::
Cassius Maxim: What's your specific reason to dislike the ass? Not that one is really needed.
Ruke LaChayne: I'm due a bye now, right, Diox?
DUEL Dioxane C: Ha. No.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Snaps his fingers.::
DUEL Dioxane C: There's no more byes tonight. We have even amount of competitors.
Aerol Mathius: -=Exits the ring=- You fought well, the honor was mine. -=That to Rab=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Down to the Final Four.
AnjolieQuinn: "He's rude, vile, arrogant and altogether a plague to the senses. I quite simply find him completely lacking in anything resembling character." ::Hoping that was clear enough.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she chuckles a bit and gets ready to go after a quick kiss to her husband and daughter::
RabMallet: ::drags his mallet from the ring and sets beside Gnimish::
DUEL Dioxane C: Rhi vs Ruke, and Damien vs Aerol. Let me know when you're ready. I know a break has been earned.
RabMallet: whew.
Richard D Harker: ::He kisses his wife for luck. Maggie coos::
Ruke LaChayne: ::-Drops his feet to the floor and rises.::
Cassius Maxim: ::Crystal clear:: Do you know what format Cory plans to utilize?
GnimishGnimoi: Rab, what'd ya do? Lettin' that weirdo beat on ya!
DamienRavnos: I'm ready whenever
RhiannonD Harker: Ready when you are.
RabMallet: ::grins:: poor guy needs a boost up.
AnjolieQuinn: "I do not. If I did I'd be heading down to the casino." ::A quirky sort of grin.::
Aerol Mathius: I am ready. -=A nod offered to the official=-
Ruke LaChayne: Let's do this so I can get my bye.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she looks to Ruke:: Ok.
DUEL Dioxane C: All right then. Rhi and Ruke, Ring One, Damien and Aerol Ring Two.
Cassius Maxim: A Best of Three would be wisest, in my opinion. ::by now, his gaze had wandered to the rings::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Nodding to Rhi, glad she understands.::
Aerol Mathius: -=Into Ring Two it is=-
Richard D Harker: ::He settles in to watch the duel with his infant daughter::
DamienRavnos: ::: steps into the ring and salutes Aerol and the caller :::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Is in the ring by now, too.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she heads to the ring, salutes Dioxane and Ruke:: Skill and honor.
AnjolieQuinn: "And that might be his choice. I'm no' really sure yet." ::A small sigh. She took the water bottle and lowered it into her purse.:: "Well, Cassius, I need ta get goin'. Lots of stuff ta get done before tomorrow."
Ruke LaChayne: ::Unsheaths, tossing the cutlass back and forth between hands.::
RabMallet: ::stretches and remembers the small Harker:: ah, time to cheer, wee bairn.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Sends Rhi a quick salute.::
GnimishGnimoi: Well...::Snags a mug out of the air apparently and sets it on his table:: At least have a drink for tryin', Rabs!
RabMallet: ::blinks, impressed:: thankee. all in fun, yeh.
RabMallet: ::swigs the drink:: brilliant.
Cassius Maxim: Nervous?
Richard D Harker: Right, that it is. ::Maggie waves her tiny fists with a coo::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
Arane Nausikaa: ::takes a break in watching Ruke from a back table to motion to one of the serving kids to bring her a glass of water::
DUEL Dioxane C: The returning champion opens with a move that I would consider a bit unwise, especially when Ruke's ready for it! ((SH/SL)) 1-0 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two!
DUEL Dioxane C: Everyone blocks for the low attack, resulting in no scoring! ((LC/LC))
GnimishGnimoi: ::Grins:: Now just try to stay away from open flames fer about half an hour after drinkin' that, Rabs!
RabMallet: ::winces:: ew, slashiness. well tried.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she nods as her move fails to connect::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Puts the breaks on the slash, and pushes her away with a boot.::
DamienRavnos: ((?))
Aerol Mathius: -= I Circular parried =-
Ruke LaChayne: ::Or, brakes maybe.::
AnjolieQuinn: "A bit." ::Attempting to be honest.:: "Dun' want ta make a fool of myself."
DamienRavnos: (( so did I lol))
RabMallet: ::blinks at Gnimish again, then looks closely at the flagon:: what the devil yeh give me, yeh tiny man?
DUEL Dioxane C: ((OH, sorry, I meant to write CP/CP lol))
RabMallet: ::licks his lips uncomfortably::
DUEL Dioxane C: ((I had LC on the brain ))
DamienRavnos: ::: Blocks low, mirrored by his opponent :::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Shrugs, smiling:: Just a mug of the newest lemon ale! Courtesy of the tinkerin' guilds of Shylasa. ....it's just...you know...still bein' worked on and all.
Aerol Mathius: -=Takes a knee in a low brace=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
RabMallet: ::sniffs the flagon:: lemony. crisp. chilled. loverly.
RabMallet: but what bout the flames. that's got me a bit ... concerned.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke is ready for Rhi's attack and deflects it((HC/LP)) 1.5-0 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RabMallet: ::burps slightly and gets a panicked look::
Richard D Harker: ::He watches the match with interest::
DUEL Dioxane C: Aerol swings low and catches Damien as he braces back ((LC/SH))1-0 Aerol
RhiannonD Harker: ::she swings high and her blade is denied::
Ruke LaChayne: ::-Deflects the attack over his head.::
RabMallet: ::but nothing further happens::
GnimishGnimoi: Well, like I said, we're still workin' the bugs out of it, no need to worry!
Aerol Mathius: -=Stays low and lashes out =-
RabMallet: ::thinks on this::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Lowers his voice a bit:: But...if ya do happen to burst into flames or anything, lemme know, eh?
RabMallet: but, methinks yer meanin that if yer still gettin bugs out, there's somethin to be ... concerned of.
DamienRavnos: ::: gets his legs chopped out from under him :::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Shakes his head:: Nah, yer thinkin' too hard, Rabby!
RabMallet: carpenters aren't so good with flames. or aflame either.
Cassius Maxim: (sorry, back)
Cassius Maxim: You'll be fine. You've done it before.
Richard D Harker: Hn. ::Maggie still coos, it's her Mum over there::
RabMallet: ::sets the lemon ale carefully aside::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke braces and Rhi fans a lot, no score but some good R&R. ((FCP/SH)) 1.5-0 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
GnimishGnimoi: I've been sendin' kegs of it over to that Ol' Temple manor place, and it ain't burnt down yet, so I'm fairly sure you'll be fine!
RabMallet: ::leans close to Gnimish:: have yeh tested it on anyone else?
RabMallet: ah.
RabMallet: who lives there?
DUEL Dioxane C: Aerol gets a bit further by blocking Damiens attack ((TH/CP)) 1.5-0 Aerol
AnjolieQuinn: "I know, but we eloped las' time." ::A small sigh as she slung her purse over her shoulder.:: "I dunno... I'm more nervous about th' ceremony than I am th' choice. I know he's the right one. I always knew tha'."
RhiannonD Harker: ::she raises a brow and defends against nothing::
DamienRavnos: ::: tries for a quick thrust but its batted aside :::
Aerol Mathius: -=Claws slap the thrust aside=-
Ruke LaChayne: ::Takes a short step forward, and stop to wait for Rhi, who keeps her distance.::
Cassius Maxim: ::He nodded quietly, staring at the undisturbed shot::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
GnimishGnimoi: Baroness Rena, she's thinkin' about sellin' it I think! ::Shrugs:: Ya know humans, always wantin' to make a coin or two
AnjolieQuinn: "Well, I need ta run." ::Turning to plant a quick kiss on his cheek.:: "I really appreciate you agreein' ta be there for me."
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke extends his lead by lunging over the attack coming from Rhi ((TH/LC)) 2.5-0 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two!
AnjolieQuinn: ::Another broad smile and Quinn was already turning to head back towards the stairs.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Aerol swings high and extends his lead over Damien who was bracing again. ((SH/HC)) 2.5-0 Aerol
Cassius Maxim: (afk)
Arane Nausikaa: ::an irritated frown over her glass of water as she pauses before sipping to watch the action in Ring One::
Aerol Mathius: -=Drags claws over the man's shoulder=-
RhiannonD Harker: ::his lunges comes in over her cut and she's just hoping to get on the board at the moment::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Extends the cutlass over the attack to pin Rhi's shoulder, and then pulls away.::
RabMallet: ::alarmed:: but I know Rena. Yer givin her ... mystery ale? does she know bout the flames?
DamienRavnos: ::: braces for impact, but instead gets scratched by her claws :::
GnimishGnimoi: I...um...may have mentioned it.
AnjolieQuinn has left the room.
Richard D Harker: ::Maggie still waves her tiny fists from the sideline, cheering on her Mum, while her father watches with concern::
RabMallet: ::sighs:: well. at least it is pretty good. ::looks at the flagon but doesn't pick it up again::
AnjolieQuinn has entered the room.
RabMallet: I spose yeh don't drink it yerself, 'course...
Ruke LaChayne: ::Gets a sudden feeling of deja vu from his last duel.:: Hmm.
GnimishGnimoi: Of course I drink it! ::Holds up his mug::
GnimishGnimoi: That's the only reason we make the stuff!
RabMallet: ::impressed:: well that's sayin somethin. no flames out yer arse or nothin?
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
GnimishGnimoi: I don't think so...::blinks:: I mean, it ain't easy to check for such a thing I suppose....
DUEL Dioxane C: Rhi commits to dancing aside and can only find herself tripped up by Rukes low attack. ((LC/FSS)) 3.5-0 Ruke
RabMallet: er. right. course ... well nevermind.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RhiannonD Harker: ::she trips over the blade::
DUEL Dioxane C: Damien and Aerol both dance to the side and gain no ground on each other. ((SS/SS)) 2.5-0 Aerol
Ruke LaChayne: ::Moves back in, intercepts her dancing with a swing of the cutlass.::
DamienRavnos: ::: steps to the side, to no avail :::
Richard D Harker: ::He flinches in sympathy for his wife::
RabMallet: what else yeh do, sides make ... uncinderrary ales?
GnimishGnimoi: Well, *I* don't really make nothin'.
RabMallet: jest ... misunrepresent them. right. I got that part.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
DUEL Dioxane C: Rhi gets on the board by jabbing under Rukes double cut((TH/HC)) 3.5-1 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
DUEL Dioxane C: Aerol extends his lead by swinging under Damiens defense ((LC/LP)) 3.5-0 Aerol
Richard D Harker: ::Maggie coos and waves her tiny fists::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she comes in under that high swinging cutlass with a jab to the center body::
RabMallet: oh come on now, Damien. yeh'd best brain him soon.
DamienRavnos: ::: blocks high but the attack comes in low :::
RabMallet: yer runnin outta time now.
DamienRavnos: ::: chuckles ::: working on it, but shes pretty damn fast
Ruke LaChayne: ::Swings the blade high and leaves himself exposed.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One!
Ruke LaChayne: ::Cracks his neck.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Well, I don't really think there's much to say about this one except yikes! ((FCP/SL)) 4.5-1 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
DUEL Dioxane C: Damien gets on the board by moving out of Aerols way. ((TH/SS)) 3.5-.5 Aerol
RabMallet: right ho!
RhiannonD Harker: ::she raises a brow at Ruke's move:: Well done.
RabMallet: onward and upward.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Backhands the cutlass in an up-and-diagonal strike.::
Aerol Mathius: -=Rushes trying to end it quick=-
DamienRavnos: ::: Dodges quickly to the side to avoid her strike :::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Bows lavishly, then acts like he's about to sheath.:: ... Oh, wait, it's not over yet.
Yasek Redknife has entered the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One
Skyler CJ has entered the room.
DUEL Dioxane C: Rhi is still in this as she swings low and catches Ruke as he tries moving away ((LC/SS)) 4.5-2 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
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DUEL Dioxane C: Both Duelists swing up and away, gaining no ground. ((HC/HC)) 3.5-.5 Aerol
RhiannonD Harker: ::she returns the favor from an earlier round and trips him with her longsword ::
DamienRavnos: ::: saber meets claw as they both swing high :::
RabMallet: keep creepin up on him Rhi. like ... like molasses. very scary mollasses.
Richard D Harker: ::He whispers to Maggie as if giving her advice. The six month old infant coos::
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RabMallet: good good Damien. whack away.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Tries to avoid the attack, and goes stumbling, falling onto his side.::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Pushes himself up with one hand.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she offer Ruke a hand up::
RhiannonD Harker: ::offers::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Waves her off as he gets to his feet.:: I'm good, but I appreciate the offer. ::Sends her a wink.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she nods and resets her stance::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One
DUEL Dioxane C: Everyone will note that both attacking high will bring no score, but some noise. ((HC/HC)) 4.5-2 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
Ruke LaChayne: ::Clashes with her longsword.::
RabMallet: slow him down, Rhi.
RhiannonD Harker: ::her blade collides with his as they both go high::
DUEL Dioxane C: But Damien finds that dropping back when Aerol attacks low is a bad thing. ((LC/SH)) 4.5-.5 Aerol
RabMallet: ((?))
Richard D Harker: Go Mum, go. ::He waves one of Maggie's fists::
DamienRavnos: ::: expected a thrust but instead she took a swipe at his legs :::
RabMallet: keep on it Damien.
Aerol Mathius: -=Sends the claws slashing at the jewels=-
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One
DUEL Dioxane C: Rhi gets a bit closer when she stabs in over Rukes attack ((LC/TH)) 4.5-3 Ruke
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring Two
RabMallet: Yah Rhi!
RhiannonD Harker: ::she comes in over his attack this time::
RhiannonD Harker: ((Ok, I have to ask, is Aerol a he or a she? Seeing both him and her being used is confusing me. ))
DUEL Dioxane C: We have our first finalist as Aerol triple cuts and catches Damien as he tries to step aside ((SS/HC)) Aerol Mathius def. Admien Ravnos 5.5-.5 in 10 Rounds.
DUEL Dioxane C: Good fighting, you guys.
RabMallet: ah, good try Damien.
Aerol Mathius: -=Aerol is a he =-
DamienRavnos: ::: Bows to Aerol ::: Well done
DamienRavnos: (( ah sorry thought you used she in one of your posts lol ))
Aerol Mathius: -=Exits the ring offering a miniscule nod to Damien and the official=-
Ruke LaChayne: ::Flails as he stumbles backward.::
DamienRavnos: ::: Salutes Dioxane ::: Thanks for running this show
DamienRavnos: ::: heads out :::
DUEL Dioxane C: No problem at all.::smiles::
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DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One
DUEL Dioxane C: No new news here, both Rhi and Ruke swing for the upper body. ((HC/HC))
RabMallet: keep im frustrated.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she swings up again only to feel the vibrations of steel against steel shaking her arms::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Rattles with the exchange.::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Changes hands with the cutlass to shake out the one hand.::
Richard D Harker: ::He watches the match with real appreciation for the skill of the duelists::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ring One
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DUEL Dioxane C: And we have our second finalist as Ruke just moves out of the way of Rhi's last lunge. ((TH/SS)) Ruke LaChayne def. RhiannonD Harker 5-3 in 12 rounds
GnimishGnimoi: Awww, Rhi
RabMallet: ah, good try of it.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Takes one hard step forward, making like he's going to attack again, then abruptly pivots and avoids the attack.::
DUEL Dioxane C: And So, our final match pits Ruke against Aerol. You may take a moment and begin when ready
RhiannonD Harker: ::she lunges out to find to Ruke gone from harm's way, but grins:: Looks like you still don't get that bye.
GnimishGnimoi: That's just no good at all! I know what'll cheer us up though, Rabs, is more of this delicious drink!
Ruke LaChayne: ::Whews quietly, and sends Rhi a salute.::
Richard D Harker: ::He looks down at Maggie:: Better luck next time for your Mum. ::Then he smiles at his wife:: Good show, mo chroi.
Ruke LaChayne: Aw, man.
RabMallet: ah, phoo.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she salutes Ruke and Dioxane then exits the ring::
RabMallet: well, Ruke, yeh best pull up yer shorts and come out swingin.
RhiannonD Harker: Thanks, Dioxane. ::she calls over her shoulder as she returns to her family::
RabMallet: ::finds that he's taken the flagon of lemon ale in hand again::
RabMallet: ::swig::
Ruke LaChayne: She's kidding, right, Diox? I get my bye now, yeah?
DUEL Dioxane C: ::smiles and nods to Rhi:: Ya fought really good.
DUEL Dioxane C: No, Ruke. You gotta fight. Else I'll bust your knees.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she settles in by Joker and calls to Dioxane:: Maybe you should tell him what a "bye" is.
RabMallet: yeh, either yerself or Aerol is bye after this round.
Ruke LaChayne: All right, which ring are we doing this in?
DUEL Dioxane C: I don't think he'd understand, Rhi.
RabMallet: it's a bye bye round.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she grins at Rab:: Well, if he wants a bye for this match then he needs to duel badly.
Ruke LaChayne: Actually, I'm hoping it's a mixed drink of some kind.
DUEL Dioxane C: ::looks around, points towards a ring in the center:: Oi think we'll set it up in that center ring.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she wipes her blade and sheathes it::
Aerol Mathius: Matters not. -=Into the ring the big man went=-
Ruke LaChayne: :Exits one ring to enter another, not bothering to sheath his cutlass.::
Richard D Harker: ::He leans to give his wife a kiss on her cheek:: Well fought.
RhiannonD Harker: Thank you, mo chroi. ::she turns to take the kiss on her lips::
RabMallet: boo for no more blunt force trauma. bladey-pointy things aren't sportin.
DUEL Dioxane C: Well, in any case, begin when ready.::grin::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Chuckles at the carpenter:: Now ya now we don't call it Duel of Bashin'.
Richard D Harker: ::Maggie coos, one happy child::
RabMallet: yeh, too bad.
RhiannonD Harker: No matter the outcome, I still get to go home with you. ::a little squeeze to Joker's hand::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Points the cutlass in Aerol's direction, keeping it low.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Center Ring!
Richard D Harker: That you do, mo chroi, that you do. ::His hands are otherwise a bit full at the moment::
Aerol Mathius: -=Offers Ruke a fanged grin=-
RabMallet: arrighty Ruke. show him somethin.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke opens this round with a quick lunge that strikes under the high attack from Aerol. ((HC/TH)) 1-0 Ruke
Cassius Maxim: (back)
Ruke LaChayne: ::Raises a brow at Aerol.:: Nice teeth.
RabMallet: rah! floss him.
Cassius Maxim: So...is this the finals? ::to anyone who'd care to reply::
GnimishGnimoi: Yep, Cassie!
RhiannonD Harker: Yes, it is. ::she nods to Cas::
RabMallet: alas, yeh.
Aerol Mathius: -=Rush in with a high strike to get stopped short=-
RabMallet: ::swigs::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Always glad to help, the gnome is::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Charges forward, keeping to avoid the cut as he jabs the ribs.::
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GnimishGnimoi: Now see, Rab, the stuff makes ya feel allllll better, now dosen't it?
DUEL Dioxane C: Center Ring!
Ruke LaChayne: I take it you're not up past your bedtime then. ::To Aerol.::
RabMallet: ::sniffs:: well, it does warm me belly some.
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke doubles up by swinging high and catching Aerol as he steps away! ((HC/SS)) 2-0 Ruke
RabMallet: Yah!
Aerol Mathius: I don't sleep. -=Clipped reply as he took a step=-
RabMallet: first poor move he's made. way to catch it.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she chuckles as she hears Ruke and leans to Joker::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Catches him across the shoulder.::
Ruke LaChayne: Really? I've tried to get away with that, but I always end up finding myself in strange places.
DUEL Dioxane C: Center Ring!
Richard D Harker: ::He nods:: Looks that way.
DUEL Dioxane C: This match is going at a quick and steady pace, this time both duelists connect, one high and one low! ((HC/LC)) 3-1 Ruke
RabMallet: stay on it Ruke.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she looks over to where the Roman is standing:: Cas, have you met my family, yet?
DUEL Dioxane C: Center Ring!
Ruke LaChayne: ::Switches up and slices at the leg, taking an unexpected blow.::
GnimishGnimoi: Get him, um...you person! ::Cheering at Ruke::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Lets his body spin with it.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Ruke stays with it, and so does Aerol. Ruke is at match point! ((TH/TH)) 4-2 Ruke
RabMallet: ::nods to Gnimish:: it's jest hard to cheer for someone with both fangs and long pointy not-mithril claws, who jest growls alot.
DUEL Dioxane C: Center Ring.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Comes right back, wincing as he makes contact with his stab.::
RabMallet: well then.
Richard D Harker: ::He looks to where Rhi is looking. Maggie starts to chew on one of her fists::
GnimishGnimoi: ::Nods at the carpenter:: I gotta agree with ya there, carpenter.
DUEL Dioxane C: With yet another trade, Ruke secures the final point needed to claim the Talon of Redwin Tournament! ((HC/LC)) 5-3 Ruke LaChayne def. Aerol Mathius 5-3 in 5 rounds!
Cassius Maxim: I've met your husband.
GnimishGnimoi: Wow, that was a fast one.
RabMallet: ::stands and applauds:: well then. that was seriously-done.
RhiannonD Harker: Come and meet Maggie while I give Ruke his prize.
DUEL Dioxane C: Congratulations Ruke, and a well dueled tournament to Aerol!
Richard D Harker: Hey. ::He nods to Cassius::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Goes one more time for Aerol's shoulder, losing all balance and he slides head-first into the sand.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she gets to her feet and moves toward Dioxane to await Ruke::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Spittooies.::
RabMallet: ::stoops back down toward Gnimish:: well, thankee for the flame drinkstuff. cheers.
DUEL Dioxane C: ::smiles to Rhi and beckons Ruke over::
Cassius Maxim: ::With a small nod, he made his way to the table, the young child inciting a genteel smile::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Pushes up, turning to offer Aerol a salute.::
DUEL Dioxane C: C'mere chap. Time to get yer bye.
RabMallet: ::hefts the mallet and heads doorward:: well met, Joker.
RabMallet: ::cheers all::
RabMallet: ::departs::
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Richard D Harker: Right, pleasure. ::He nods to Rab:: Carry on.
Aerol Mathius: -=Exits the ring and vanishes from the visible spectrum with a growl=-
Ruke LaChayne: About time.
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Ruke LaChayne: ::Strides over to Dio and Rhi, slipping out of the ring.::
RhiannonD Harker: ::she offers the wooden box containing the dirk known as the Talon of Redwin to Ruke::
Cassius Maxim: Maggie is her name, correct?
Richard D Harker: Right, Maggie. ::Sleepy coos from the infant girl::
DUEL Dioxane C: Well, there ya go, kid. Take yer prize.::grins::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Accepts the box, curiously attempting to peek inside.::
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DUEL Dioxane C: ::has the Dagger of Redwin in it, the prize of the tourney!::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Nods to Rhi with a smile.::
Ruke LaChayne: ::Flips open the box, and pulls out the Talon, wanting to inspect it.::
DUEL Dioxane C: We didn't do any speeches the last couple times.. so I don't think we need one now. But, it was good fighting. You'll be reflected on the next standings as the Talon of Redwin. Yay!
DUEL Dioxane C: And no selling it. We need it for the next tourney.
Cassius Maxim: You know....
Cassius Maxim: What is Siera actually was ressurrected, and wanted that dirk back?
DUEL Dioxane C: Well, she'd have to enter the tournament for it wouldn't she?
Ruke LaChayne: ::A hint of disappointment settles on his face as he hears Diox, but still shows curiosity in inspecting the dagger.:: Amazing craftsmanship.
RhiannonD Harker: ::she looks to Cas:: Oh, that's... bad.
Ruke LaChayne: ::Rests the dagger back in the box and closes it.::
DUEL Dioxane C: Anyway, I'm gonna head out now. So, see you all next tournament!
Cassius Maxim: ::Casts Dioxane something of a stern look, failing to voice his disquiet with that statement::
Richard D Harker: ::He frowns a little hearing Cassius. Maggie reaches with a tiny hand toward the box before it's given away. Sniffling from the girl:: Maggiebug, that belongs to him now.