Rappigs and bacon can't keep us apart (open)

[necroshmancer]

WHO: Jade, Peony, and anyone else who drops by the Inn with Dist as a party crasher.
WHAT: Two recent (disgruntled) immigrants start planning the next steps in their investigation as an old "friend" draws near.
WHERE: At a table near the window of the dining hall in the Crimson Dragon Inn.
WHEN: Late morning.

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[peony_the_ninth]

"I think Luke can handle it, he seems like a smart enough kid. It's probably just taken a little while. The same for Guy." Peony was holding a glass of wine in one hand, leaning back relaxedly in his chair. Two of the wooden feet were off the ground as he tipped it back, canting his head to look at his serious-faced friend.

He still felt a bit stupid over the events of the morning. He hadn't expected that much of response to his silly scribble- And once the attention had started pouring in, it was hard not to respond to it all. Writing into a diary that wrote back was a good distraction from his troubled thoughts- Though doing so at Jade's expense probably hadn't been the best idea.

"Worse comes to worst, she's appearing at that ball next week."

[necroshmancer]

"Well you do have to understand, Dist", answered Jade on the same tone he would have used to discuss the weather with some random passerby on the street, "That the last time I saw you, you were trying to kill all of us. Therefore it is only logical that I may take at least a little pleasure in watching you writhing at my feet."

He took a sip of his wine and addressed Peony : "It's a little like dinner-theatre isn't it? It even reeks of overacting."

[peony_the_ninth]

Peony sat down again, though his sides ached terribly.

"I agree, though it feels a little heavy to go with my meal. I would of prefered a lighter comedy. The snivelling is a bit much."

The emperor frowned into his empty wine glass, looking about for someone to bring him another. The Inn was surprisingly empty at the moment, he had thought they were going to have company.

"Aren't we supposed to be meeting people for a discussion? Where is everyone?" It was as if the conversation had barely stopped, despite the fact Dist was lying twitching on the floor.

[dist_the_reaper]

Something between a whimper and a growl escaped from Dist's mouth as he sat up gingerly, trying avoid any threatening glass. "I suppose I'll do it myself then," he huffed, plucking another medium-sized shard from his arm, followed by a very painful shriek. This continued for approximately three minutes until the offending material was away from his skin; the blood beginning to clot over the open cuts.

With some struggle, the lanky man stood up, his knees shaking. He winced as small cuts on his legs stung from contact with the open air. "I can't BELIEVE I'm getting this treatment from you two...ESPECIALLY YOU Jade! You can't expect to ignore me this whole time can you? Heh heh..." the scientist's mouth curled into a grimace, his high-pitched yowling echoing through the inn.

[necroshmancer]

"Our guests mentioned they will be coming in the evening, I got word through the diary before the window got smashed." He gestured to the Innkeeper, "More wine for the Emperor, and make it quick."

Dist was still continuing to howl, making quite a spectacle of himself, as always. Although it didn't seem to be quite as funny without the big, plush, pink chair hovering nearby.

Jade wondered why Dist hadn't managed to find a new obsession, even after having been thoroughly ignored for years. He was nothing if not... persistent. If only he could channel all that energy into something useful. That's it! Redirection!

"Peony?" he asked him accomplice, giving him a meaningful glance, "Didn't Asch mention that he had been so looking forward to finding Dist?"

Two birds with one stone...

[peony_the_ninth]

If Peony knew anything, it was how to play pranks and bullshit. Growing up as the heir, he had learned to talk his way out of some less-than-royal situations. Like that time he and Jade had frozen Dist into a snowman and left him out overnight. And that time he and Jade had hidden Dist's robot in the ladies washroom. And that time.. Anyway, he was good at bluffing.

"Oh yeeeeeah. Asch was asking all about you! I think he's lonely being the only God-General here. I mean, we simply aren't smart enough to understand all the important things you guys do. " Peony pressed a finger to his lips, as if in thought.
"I think he said he desperately needed the mind of a Fonic-genius for something!"
The Innkeeper brought Jade and Peony a full bottle, pouring Peony a glass before disapearing. Peony lifted the glass, motioning to Jade. "It sounded really important, and only someone like yourself would be up to the task. He told us not to say anything, lest he sound desperate- OOPS. My bad. I'm so silly."

[dist_the_reaper]

Dist narrowed his eyes, the round spectacles resting on the bridge of his nose making them look even smaller. "I...I don't believe you," he stammered, his tone heavy with suspicion.

He was silent for a few moments, as if the gears in his head were beginning to creak and turn very slowly. "Asch the BLOODY, looking for the likes of ME?" His lips pressed into an indignant pout. "Well. I suppose as one of the GLORIOUS God-Generals, he must be in need of my ultra gorgeous artes...or my fon technology...or...WELL THEN. I SUPPOSE I'LL BE OFF. WHERE I'M NEEDEDHe marched past the two men gingerly, ignoring any stares directed his way. Dist could tell when he wasn't wanted. He could TOTALLY take a hint. If the Jade duo wanted to plot amongst themselves, he would just have to track them down in a less conspicuous manner next time...perhaps when he knew he would have the upper hand

[necroshmancer]

Jade followed Dist out of the Inn with his eyes and when he was sure he had left, counted to ten -Dist had a habit of changing his mind halfway through whatever he was doing at the time-, before finally raising his wine glass towards Peony : "I think this requires a toast."

Unfortunately Jade was aware that it was only a temporary victory. Dist always came back. Even that one time when they turned him into an icicle... he returned to the house when he managed to thaw. At least this should buy them a few hours of peace.

[peony_the_ninth]

"I definitely think this deserves a toast! To Dist, and the fact that he's finally gone!" Peony raised his glass to his friend, and downed some of the sweet wine.

They both knew Dist would never be REALLY gone (They had both tried hard, and had eventually given up.)However, it was a temporary break - Which was usually good enough. Peony counted himself lucky though, Dist was obsessed with Jade- and not him.

"By the time those friends of yours arrive Jade, I'm going to be sloshed! You didn't plan for this did you? I want to sit in on the meeting too."

[necroshmancer]

"You are on to me, Your Majesty", deadpanned Jade, "I was indeed. thinking that we would get more productive work done if you were inebriated and unable to bring to the table your... unique brand of contributions."

Jade drained his glass and refilled it. The afternoon had barely begun, and there they were already, glasses in hand, and nothing really useful to do. Actually, nothing to do at all but wait.

[peony_the_ninth]

"This is my third glass now? fourth?" Thankfully he had a fairly high tolerance. He had raided the wine-cellar many a time with Jade on particularly bitter nights. However, unless they both wanted to get fat- they couldn't sit around eating all day waiting for the others to arrive.

"I don't see why you have to call me Majesty when we're not in a business setting Jade, I doubt anyone around here cares who I am."

[fedorajones]

Indiana returned to the Inn after a very very long day. He was about to head up the stairs to down a double of whiskey and sleep the sleep of the dead, but an emperor caught his eye before he had the chance.

Peony did say that he should stop by to talk some time.

And Indy could certainly use the conversation.There was another man there with Peony, a friend it seemed.

Indiana decided to get his whiskey and head for the table.

"Got room for one more?" He asked, before sitting down with a thunk in the nearest available seat.

[necroshmancer]

One of Jade's eyebrows shot up, he wasn't used to people just casually strolling up to and sitting down at the same table as the Emperor of Malkuth, but he thought he remembered Peony talking to that man through the diary. He looked down and pushed his glasses up his nose.

"It is, of course, up to the Emperor..."

[peony_the_ninth]

"Oh, Indy!" Peony had always liked making friends, not that he had time for many back in Malkuth. In fact, generally he was so busy running the country- He barely had time to say goodnight to his rappigs before bed. If being in a strange place allowed one thing, it was socializing.

"Sit down, relax, the party hasn't started yet! Well, the tactical party I should say. I guess they're running a bit late." He waved the other man to sit down, finishing the rest of his wine with a smile before setting the glass down again.

[fedorajones]

Indiana looked around at all the empty seats and took a swig of his whiskey. He knew it had been too early to go to bed.

"You are the root of the tactical party?" Indiana said, he was beginning to think he had severely underestimated Peony's abilities.

"So, who is your friend here?" The other man was looking at him like he wasn't sure if he should shake Indy's hand or punch him in the groin. Indy hoped to be introduced before he made the decision.

[necroshmancer]

"3rd Malkuth Army Division, Colonel Jade Curtiss", Jade answered before Peony could launch in a possibly embarrassing introduction including Cute!Jade the rappig and childhood stories.

He looked at the outstretched hand, wondered what that strange rogue -he definitely was from a different world- expected of him, then settled on nodding at him politely. "And I am the root of this tactical party, as you like to call it."

Unshaven. A strange floppy hat. Hard liquor so early in the day. Jade wondered if he was a pirate, a mercenary, or maybe, simply, a common thief.