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Dots in the Sand

Postby 1D17 » Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:31 am

The desert sand.

An explosion--a crash.

A crater. Smoke.
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Re: Dust

Postby Blaze » Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:37 am

Felix!

More specifically, Felix carrying a single, giant tooth strapped to his back, making his way back to civilization, when he hears the impact and spots the rising smoke over a nearby doom. With some effort, he climbs the sandy hill and slides down the other side, towards the crater.
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Re: Dust

Postby 1D17 » Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:50 am

Black crater, brown smoke.

(The desert wind sends the ashes curling up in a semispiral, disintegrating as they cross the beams of the setting sun.)

A figure, a voice.

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Figure wrote:And what exotic land do I find myself in?
These are no shining plains, and you are not the patron we were promised.
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Re: Dust

Postby Blaze » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:19 am

Felix squats down at the edge of the crater, peering through the smoke at the curious, die-headed being that stands there.

"Yeah? Well I gotta say buddy, I wasn't expecting something like you either. Need a hand outta there?"
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Re: Dust

Postby 1D17 » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:08 pm

A face, blank.

(Figuratively. A 00 looks quizzically to the cat.)

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Figure wrote:A hand? I think you misjudge me.


(Climbing from the crater, holding out an empty sleeve.)

Figure wrote:But the offer is genteel of you. I am Parson Tiles. Your sobriquet?
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Re: Dust

Postby Blaze » Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:23 pm

Felix withdraws his hand, watching the curious entity climb out himself. Watching his empty sleeve, he slowly reaches out and takes it's cuff in his hand, shaking it.

"M'name's Felix if that's what you're asking."
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Re: Dust

Postby 1D17 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:46 pm

A nod.

(A curious whirling of the creature's decahedronal head, spying at the cat's uncertain clenching of its sleeve.)

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Parson Tiles wrote:Correct! Well-met then, Felix. And where is this place that we have landed...?
I do not recognize it from the holy charts."
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Re: Dust

Postby Blaze » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:11 pm

"Ah, this is the Savory Desert. Nobody lives here I don't think, I'm just here on a job."

He pats the incisor on his back, assuming the die-man can see.

"Heading back to town now, if you'd like to tag along."
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Re: Dust

Postby 1D17 » Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:46 pm

A pause.

(One quick spin of the die. A look behind him? A wait, a nod?)

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Parson Tiles wrote:Certainly. I will follow you. My companions can set up alone.

And what is your job?
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Re: Dust

Postby Blaze » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:28 am

"Right! Follow me then."

He takes out a compass, consulting it for a moment before starting to walk around the dune.

"Ah, you know. Mercenary, hunter, bodyguard... whatever's paying good. How about you?"
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Re: Dust

Postby 1D17 » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:45 pm

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Parson Tiles wrote:Parson.


A step after the mercenary.

(And as they leave, in the crater, motion, activity.)

Parson Tiles wrote:It is an honorary position.
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Re: Dust

Postby Blaze » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:50 am

Felix mulls over that for a moment... eventually, taking out a smartphone and looking up 'Parson.'

"Oh! Like a priest, gotcha. What's your church?"

The desert stretches out before them. It's gonna be a long walk...
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Re: Dots in the Sand

Postby 1D17 » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:01 pm

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Parson Tiles wrote:It is...


A pause. Footprints in the sand from empty boots.

Parson Tiles wrote:...An honorary position, as I said. We travel under the sign of Sacred Chance. I do not worship, as our deacon, Century, would have it, but respect the Chance in my own manner.


A second pause.

Parson Tiles wrote:This is new to you, young Felix?
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Re: Dots in the Sand

Postby Blaze » Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:42 pm

"Yeah it is. Never heard of this religion before. And hey, don't listen to this Century guy. Worship how you like."

Felix begins to slow down, looking around.

"I think it was... over here."

He wanders down a slight slope... before the sound of a revving engine is heard. He drives back up on an ATV, a pair of goggles protecting his eyes.

"Hop on!"
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Re: Dots in the Sand

Postby 1D17 » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:04 pm

A sound, muffled clattering. Laughter?

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Parson Tiles wrote:Understand, I do not.


(The dice-man clambers on board after Felix, nodding.)

Parson Tiles wrote:But everything in its time and place. It is Chance that we crashed here, and I expect that this means we will be staying for some time.

I know the Deacon will want this, at least.
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