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Oh, Lardy, don't do anything stupid. I can't protect you out there.
<Shakes his head>
Tim has been in his room ever since I told him about Clive this morning, Sir Roy. Follow me.
Concord, you had better be gone by the time we return.
-------------------- The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
From: The Pyngwyn Colonies of Planet Hyustyn | Registered: Aug 2005
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<Time Teller Lad is sitting at the foot of his bed, head in hands. He is no longer crying, for he has no tears left. Hyvvie sits next to him. A knock comes to the door.>
Rocky: Tim, it's Rocky! Sir Roy is here. He'd like to talk to you.
TTL: Come in, I guess.
Sir Roy: Tim. Ah, Mr. Hyfrydol*. Tim, I am so sorry about Clive.
TTL: So am I.
Sir Roy: I need to talk to you.
*Editor's note: Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle's actual name is Hyfrydol.
From: The Rookery | Registered: Apr 2006
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Know that even though it has always been a struggle to show emotion or share feelings, I truly do grieve with you, Tim. I’ve come to look at Rockhopper Lad as a mentor, and in that role, almost see you as a brother. It pains me to see you thus.
<looks off into the vast mountain side out the window>
It has always been my way to ignore pain rather than embrace it and focus on other things. I know this is not healthy approach. But perhaps for several minutes, I can alleviate your pain by giving you something else to think about. You see, something odd happened several months ago, which almost no one has mentioned or referenced. Following the pretty intense and dramatic bar brawl between Cobalt Kid and Lard Lad, which almost resulted in severe injury to both, several posters decided it was time for a cooling off period on Legion World. Thus, five posters journeyed off into the moutains, journeying over the hills, and far away. Several references were made to this trip, about it being a ‘vision quest’ and ‘soul-searching’ event, yet there were also several tidings of possible doom and malicious hiding off in those mountains. I may simply be naïve at time, but I assumed there was some larger mission at stake.
Yet, when some posters returned, no mention was made of this. None at all, in fact—no one recalls any of you coming home; or at least not that I know of. There were six of you: Cobalt Kid, Clive, Raging Bull, Armsfalloffboy, yourself and the man named Tomahawk. Consider what has happened since…
Cobalt Kid – shot through the throat
Clive – now lies murdered
Raging Bull – essentially not seen since*
Tomahawk – we know extremely little about this man
Armsfalloffboy – we know is well, but he’s been logged in as off-planet for some time. Perhaps that is what he is well.
And that leaves you, Time Teller Lad.
Perhaps I’m trying to connect two things that are indeed unconnected, but perhaps this is part of a larger mystery. What happened up there over those hills? Why is it two of the six of you have been attacked?
<puts both hands on each shoulder>
Tim, did something terrible happen, and if so, do you know about it? Are you in possible danger?
. . . *Roy isn’t aware Raging Bull was recently seen again
From: Captain's Cabin | Registered: Sep 2003
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In all honesty, Sir Roy, I don't remember much about it. We started on our journey and the next thing I knew, it was two months and eighteen days later. I had hoped this journey would bring Clive and me closer together, but it instead drove us apart. When we had our argument, I came here. Where else could I go? Rocky has always been there for me. And now--Clive is gone. <Tim wells up. Rocky puts his arms around him.>
I wish I had answers, Sir Roy, but whenever I try to remember anything, my head hurts and I can't concentrate on it. I'm sorry.
From: The Rookery | Registered: Apr 2006
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Thank you Tim for your help. I'm sorry for everything you are going through. Both you and Clive have been good friends to me when others have been less willing to give me a chance.
<thinks silently for a moment>
No memories whatsoever...very odd, indeed. I wonder if anyone else had any memories. Finding out from Cobalt is impossible at the moment, but perhaps Raging Bull or Tomahawk? There must be some sort of telepathic mind-altering going on here.
<turns to Rocky and Lardy>
I'm off to do what I can around Legion World. The attacks have stopped momentarily but it hasn't been long--Legion World is still in a state of panic. Who knows what riotous behavior will ensue.
In the meantime good luck to you both and the political capital you may both use up...<eying Lardy>
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<Rocky enters Lardy's room with a sandwich, a bottle of beer and some snacks on a tray>
Lardy, I thought you'd like a little something to eat. I know this waiting is difficult for you. Is there anything I can do to help you?
-------------------- The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
From: The Pyngwyn Colonies of Planet Hyustyn | Registered: Aug 2005
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I...<smiles>...well, I don't think that would be appropriate, right now!
I think, instead, I need to get someone else involved who's been my ally recently...
...Rocky, can you send a discreet message out to Gary Concord to meet me here? Crazy as it sounds, he may be about the only one other than you that I can trust right now.
-------------------- "Suck it, depressos!"--M. Lash
From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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Lardy? Where are you? Oh, I hope he hasn't teleported away again. <Turns to Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle> Hyvvie? Good boy! Where is Lard Lad? Is he here at the Rookery?
<Hyvvie sniffs at the ground and shakes his head no.>
Oh, Lardy, you'd better watch yourself!
-------------------- The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
From: The Pyngwyn Colonies of Planet Hyustyn | Registered: Aug 2005
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Lardy, I know you've had a colorful history, but I can't believe you're a murderer.
<Lardy pushes Rocky who backs away>
Clive was my friend and Tim's first serious boyfriend. He hurt all of us pretty badly at the end. Still, I can't imagine you killed him. But even if you did, the Pyngwyny way is forgiveness for everyone, especially the penitent.
What do you remember, Lardy?
-------------------- The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
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I remember...drinking at SHAKES. I was getting all worked up about Clive and what he'd been doing to me...and then to Tim.
With every drink I just got madder and madder. After finishing the last one, I paid up and tore out of there. I found out what apartment Clive had recently rented out and 'ported inside.
I...caught him by surprise...taunted him...used my superior Lard Force skill to negate his powers.
He...was defenseless...h-had his arms out begging for mercy...
<sobbing>
...gods, Rocky--I-I cut one of his hands off! Th-then, I stabbed him through the heart and threw his body over the b-balcony...
<eyes haunted>
...and I watched him fall, Rocky...I WATCHED HIM HIT THE GROUND!
<hands to his face>
What kind of man am I, Rocky?
<removes hands, locks Rocky's gaze>
I'm a monster, Rocky. I have all my memories back...and Clive's not the only person I've murdered.
I've got to turn myself in to the Security Office. I deserve to be locked up!
-------------------- "Suck it, depressos!"--M. Lash
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