Fantasy Roleplaying

Nick22 · **Reply #6320 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:51:15 PM

So you're the father of her halfbrother " marcus said turning to Adykon. Then you should take responsibility for him!" Adkyon was older than Marcus at least twice his age in fact..

Noname · **Reply #6321 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:04:15 PM

Adykon was stunned. His eyes widened, and a worried look came over his face. Vaeri had mentioned a child on the way over... name Kosjurec...

"What's this child's name?" he asked Luty.

"Kosjurec." she replied "At least, until his father names him with a permanent name..."

Could be coincidence... it wasn't an uncommon name.

"How long ago was he born?" He continued

"About two years ago." Lutgicia answered.

Okay... so it fit the timeframe. He had seen Vaeri pregnant at about that time, and she said it was his. Still, her promiscuity was great, like most unmarried Dracon females... she could have been lying...

Still, there was a way around that.

"I'm not going to ask what he looks like." Adykon said. "Take me to him. I shall see for myself. I'll take him to a temple and we can test him there. If he is indeed my own, I shall take care of him. It's the least I can do to honor your mother's memory..." he added.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #6322 on:** October 14, 2009, 01:21:10 AM

Akio walked alongside Adykon, raising an eyebrow at him.
"Your son, hm? That was..unexpected."
He said, somewhat trying to joke...
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Kuja looked at the guards.
"I didn't mean any harm. Lady Gerasia and I became friends while Asthia had her."
He said somewhat lamely...

Nick22 · **Reply #6323 on:** October 14, 2009, 01:23:05 AM

so where is this "kos" kid now?' Ilsa asked. " Where in the city? If he is truly Adykon's son_ and I suspect he is- then we should bring him with us.."

Noname · **Reply #6324 on:** October 14, 2009, 01:44:33 AM

(OOC: I've said it before, and I'll say it again... let's try to make these posts longer, please. We've got 1 or 2 more new posters on the way, and giving them opportunities to respond and fleshing out the setting and characters is important; so let's try to improve our post length.)

"How do we know that Gerasia still isn't under one of your dark spells?!" one of the warriors shouted at Kuja, waving around a stone knife.

"Maybe she's under a geas from Asthia... or the Dark Master!" Another one added.

"We should kill him where he stands! It's bad enough that these furry invaders come into our lands!" A third warrior added, clutching his spear.

"Yes... I hear do all sorts of atrocious things, especially when it comes to matter of repro-" the first warrior exclaimed, only to be cut off...

"Enough!" The chief shouted. "We shall take my daughter and this... 'Kuja' to our shaman. He will determine who's under what spell, if any." Turning to Kuja, the chief told the Fauxen; "If you are telling the truth and have no hostile magics, you can say your piece. If you ARE guilty of using dark magics on my daughter, you're dead."

Back in Hekaga...

"Yes... Vaeri told me I had a son. I believed her, but... I never thought I'd actually meet the boy..."

Adykon realized that he might have said too much; it only took Rhiga a moment to put two and two together.

"Excuse me? Never thought you would see him? You told us you were going back with my mother to raise him! What are you up to?" Rhiga replied, suspicious.

"What I mean is... I had doubts that we would survive our journeys. You know as well as I do how many times we could have been killed! You know how often we fell under the influence of hostile magics, or were kidnapped, or were injured. Heck, you were taken from your wedding and trapped under a tower for over a month! YES, I had reason to doubt that things would turn out okay..." Adykon replied.

Thinking it over, Rhiga realized that he had a point. "Alright Adykon, I see what you're saying... that's right. There were times when I never thought I would ever see Marcus again..." as she spoke, she leaned in close to her fiance, who put his arm around her; "I can see why you'd feel like you would never see your son..."

Although what she said was true to an extent, it was not the reason why Adykon never thought he would ever see his son. Truthfully, he had planned on leaving Vaeri behind and never seeing her or their child... ever. Being a mercenary, Adykon was used to a life filled with adventure, excitement, and exotic locales. While he also admitted to enjoying exotic females as well, he quickly got bored of them and the locale he was in, especially if work opportunities dried up. As it was, the thought of staying put and committing to a cause other than himself and his personal ideas was repugnant to him just a few months ago...

There had been a change in Adykon, however. Recent events forced him to rethink his course in life. Given the suffering he saw and the personal losses he had experienced... such a life might not be what was best for him, or best for anyone.

Nick22 · **Reply #6325 on:** October 14, 2009, 02:03:58 AM

You were going to leave Vaeri, weren't you' Minnna said looking at Adkyon coldly.. 'Admit it! You were, weren't you? I've seen your type, you never adress your responsibilities.. no no.. its always off on the next adventure.. and in doing so you leave the females and , in some cases, your children to fend for themselves! How is that honorable Adykon? I know you have started to change your ways, and that is admirable, if only in that it is the right and responsible thing to do.. however..you were perfectly prepared to leave this child to his own devices. no father to look up to, no one to emulate, no one to provide a home for him and his mother.." Minna shook her head.

Noname · **Reply #6326 on:** October 14, 2009, 02:10:50 AM

"Yes. That is correct, Minna. 100% correct. I cannot say my father left me, nor can I say that this is some sort of 'revenge' on society... but your criticism comes too late. The fact is, while I probably have several children with several females whom I will never see, I am going to see this one. If it turns out not to be my child, I won't see him again... ever. If he is mine, I will take him with us. "

Pausing to take a breath, the mercenary continued.

"I cannot fault anyone for wanting a life of adventure, though. You and Ilsa want to very same thing I did, don't you? You don't want a life spent hanging around a palace and constantly laying eggs, is that right? Likewise, I didn't want a life spent tied down to a pathetic little plot of land raising some underfed goats. No... I wanted to see the world! I still do! Instead of missing my home, I was grateful to be gone! My time spent in the army freed me, and the thought of being tied down again... it will not do. No. Can't happen. No way. I'll raise my son, but on my own terms... IF the boy is mine!"

Nick22 · **Reply #6327 on:** October 14, 2009, 02:23:09 AM

"However, we would never turn our back on family!' Ilsa replied. "Yes we enjoy adventure, as much as you do, if not more..however, if we have lain eggs, we do not abandon them, we raise them as best we can..if push comes to shove we can afford to raise them by ourselves, we're wealthy. However, given our noble status it is unlikely we would be just cast off..my father is a very rich and important noble..as is Minna's..." this was true.. in many regards the girls were in little danger of wanting for anything.. Adykon had been poor, and had tried to improve his lot in life.. so that had meant he had to sacrifice much to get where he was including family
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The child is likely yours" Minna said crossing her arms " as for being tied down, we don't want to, but we have no choice.. at some point Ilsa and I will be married to lords, in a similar fashion you WILL be responsible for raising this child.. as best you can..i'm sure Rhiga and Marcus will help as best they can.."

Noname · **Reply #6328 on:** October 14, 2009, 02:41:02 AM

"Don't presume to tell me what I can and cannot do, female." Adykon said, playing the gender card. "First of all, IF the child is mine... and ONLY IF the child is mine... I WILL raise him as my own. Second, you are rich. Adventuring for you is a luxury, it is MY LIVING."

Adykon was getting mad, but he realized he was making a scene, so he calmed down...

"The rich cannot tell me what to do, or how to live... I don't have a place to call my own, in truth... I go from inn to inn, from barracks to barracks, from hostel to hostel. On night, I might be sleeping with a noble's daughter in a warm bed, the next, I might be roughing it in the sand. I like it. For all the privations, hardships, and close calls... it is enjoyable. It is... well... fun is not the word for it... exhilarating... yes, that's it, it is exhilarating."

"What you have told me comes from the point of view of one who has the luxury of being able to settle down. I don't have that. You will never want for anything. You can have... no... you are expected to have many children... no... you are obligated to have as many offspring as your loins can produce, given your noble rank and station. And you have all the food, space, and assistance taking care of the children. Maids, cooks, healers, midwives, even wet-nurses... you have it all, and more! You can afford to be tied down. Me? I have no bed for a child... I don't even have a permanent bed for myself... heck, I don't even have tiotleglas on my chest to feed the child, let alone a place to tuck him in at night..."

Taking in another breath, he continued...

"But you would provide for us I'm sure, if only for the sake of the son... isn't that right Ilsa? Or maybe Minna? Or both? It does not matter... the same lack of me having a permanent place to sleep in also allows me to live the life I want... and I cannot give it up. End of story."

With Vaeri dead, there was no serious incentive for him to settle down; even his son didn't constitute enough motivation by himself.

Nick22 · **Reply #6329 on:** October 14, 2009, 02:53:00 AM

Know your place" Ilsa said coldly.. "We will help you Adykon, with whatever money you may need to feed the boy and raise it..but,for the space of a few years, the boy needs to have you near him, so he can learn from you, and build an attachment to you. You will be able to stay at Minna's castle if you so wish, or if you do not wish it,then we can find a place more to your liking. You are right to say we have responsibilities, but you do as well! You've acquitted yourself well in battle, now, I think you have earned a break from that.. Once the boy is older and able to fend for himself, then you may do whatever you please... but until then, you have an obligation to him that you must meet. willing or no.. You have earned my esteem by your valor, don't throw it away by an act of supreme selfishness.."

Noname · **Reply #6330 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:00:11 AM

"Since when does your esteem mean much to me?" Adykon asked rhetorically. "I am on a quest to save the WORLD from an evil overlord who is threatening to conquer and destroy everything we know and love. I couldn't stop my quest if I wanted to. Sure, I could take the boy to your palace, work as a guard or something, spend some time with him... but in the meantime, the world is doomed. Do you really want that? I sure don't! I also have to aven... I cannot let him go unpunished for what he did to Vaeri..."

"Now... I don't know how long it is going to take to stop him. Given how powerful he is, it could take me YEARS... I just don't know. It would be more irresponsible of me to stop adventuring now and let the world fall than it would be for me to leave my son. And all this is based on the idea that he IS mine!"

Nick22 · **Reply #6331 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:07:48 AM

Ilsa gave him a look. "You're not alone in this fight Adykon, not by a long shot! You're not the only one wanting vengence, everyone in this group wants it for Vaeri! And having the respect of your social betters is always something that looks good on your resume, Adykon..Don't think for a moment we haven't forgotten about Dememorus, but we need to gather our strength and that takes time..we also need to make sure our loved ones are as protected as possible.. You can do both you know, raise the child, while fighting the Dark Lord.. at the same time.."

Noname · **Reply #6332 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:12:01 AM

"I can... but I can't be tied down. It is... tricky. I'll take my son with me on this adventure. He'll be safe with us. If someone attack us we can... what I mean to say is that I-I... I... cannot risk that. No. I will find my son, name him, and take him to Minbenthac with me. Then, I will make sure he has a place to stay, food to eat, and make sure that he is cared for. At that point, I will resume adventuring, and visit when I can. That is how it will work." Adykon replied.

Nick22 · **Reply #6333 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:22:18 AM

Your visits must be of some length then.. lets say.. 2 weeks..? Minna said giving him a short smile "that is a fair time to spend with him.. start thinking of names as he head out to look for the boy..
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Which temple are these parent issues usually resolved at?' Marcus said cutting into the conversation. "I may have my paternity of my child tested even though I know its mine.. so you won;t be the only one Adykon doing this.."

Noname · **Reply #6334 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:27:23 AM

"Whatever temple I can find..." Adykon replied to Marcus.

Turning his attention to Minna and Ilsa, he spoke to them;

"I'll visit as my work permits" Adykon replied. "Don't count on it for being that long, don't count on it being all that often. As it is, you won't be in a position to do much once they marry the two of you off... you'll have enough children to worry about in your futures, that's for sure. Now... where are the panthers? They stepped outside to do something last I saw them... "

Chiletrek · **Reply #6335 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:49:39 PM

As soon as Adykon made his question, he recieved an answer - "Here we are." - It was Eriol, who was a couple of meters behind him. - "Do you have any plans? Because the sooner we leave Hekaga, the better."

Arianne was standing just outside the entrance of the Inn, just to keep her away from the most ammount of smoke as possible. She waved to the party members that saw her.

Noname · **Reply #6336 on:** October 14, 2009, 09:55:34 PM

"Well... we should go... we should get moving now if we want to meet Jake and the other kids at the inn on time." Adykon told the group.

"Lead the way, Luty" Rhiga told her sister. "Where are we going, exactly?"

"To a tenement... Kos will be there." Lutgicia replied.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #6337 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:07:12 PM

Akio walked beside Adykon, placing a paw on his shoulder.
"Adykon...perhaps you should give your...son a chance. Who knows what will be? Maybe he will grow to be a great hero, like you."
He said, never looking at Adykon...

Akito nodded from the other side.
"I agree, honestly. Maybe this possible son of yours, he'll want to be just like his dad. If he does, don't rob him of that chance."
He stated, looking at his friend...

Noname · **Reply #6338 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:12:27 PM

Adykon spoke to both Fauxen... "Thank you both for your kindness... but first... oh... I know I've said this at least three times now, but I need to tell IF he is my son first... I am mostly sure he is... and if that is so, I won't run from him. No. If he is not my son, then I'm leaving him in the hands of whoever wants him... Minna, Ilsa, Luty, whoever. Vaeri said he was mine, but it would be naive of me to trust a dancer like her... we all know how promiscuous they are... and none of them are shy to admit that. If it is not my son, the child will be no worse off than before..."

Chiletrek · **Reply #6339 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:17:02 PM

Eriol and Arianne looked at each other while walking with the group, then she said - "I think that we have missed something. But if that young Dracon is or not your son, well, we'll know soon enough."

Eriol then replied. - "And if it is your son, well' I can say that sometimes, it is better that kids will only try to learn the good things about their parents, and not everything." - He was specially somber as he said that last part, and that made Arianne to take a glance at him.