New Friends ---&RPaward

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New Friends ---&RPaward

Post by nori » Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:04 pm

Ely edit Dec 28 2022:

1-6 qps, depending on length and quality.

Rplizer +1 qps : x
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : o
Length bonus +1-2 qps : o
Part of a series +1 qps: o

Summary: +1 qps : x

Total: 4 qps, Geom also awarded.

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Log where a very capable Queen's Guard boldly enters the square of Tar Valon, probably on his way to swashbuckle bad guys as a ta'veren or report to the Queen in light of the most recent politics that have taken place, and bumps into a very young and curious novice. The two engage in speaking of the political developments surrounding Andor, general novice mischief, and the challenges of living on the island.

Point of view: Third person (Nori's primarily in first person interaction)
Main character: Nori
Major participant: Geom
participant: Mr. George (the queen's guard mob)
Passerby: Beggar / Fish Monger


Geom has arrived from the east, riding a bloodstock stallion.
A strapping Queen's Guard soldier has arrived from the east.

Nori looks at a guard

This guard is one of the Queen's Guard, part of the Andoran Army that also
serves as the Queen's personal guards. He looks fierce and is certainly no
stranger to combat. He wears a short red cloak over his shining thin mail,
with a large depiction of the White Lion of Andor on the back. He eyes his
surroundings carefully, and appears to always be on guard.

Geom nods at Nori.

Nori blinks her eyes innocently.

Nori says 'oooohhh.'

Nori says 'shiny.'

Nori says 'strong.'

Nori thinks really hard.

Nori’s eyes get the size of dinner plates.

Geom smiles happily.

Nori says 'a jeweled wristcuff?.'

Nori says 'what's that.'

Nori pokes the hilt of a silver-winged basilard.

Geom says '?'

Geom stops using a full metal helmet and visor.
Geom stops using a shining steel breastplate.
Geom stops using a pair of ebony-steel plate vambraces.
Geom stops using a pair of ebony-steel plate greaves.
Geom stops using a pair of thick metal boots.

Nori says 'yeah what's that?.'

Nori peers up at Geom, her eyes filled with curiosity after hours of dish washing.

Geom says 'it is a pointy thing'

Nori says 'why do you have it, why you no use big axe or club.'

Geom says 'You wield it by the hilt'

Nori says 'look at all the other boys.'

point guard

Nori points at him.

Nori says 'he has a club.'

Nori says ‘even the fishmonger has a bigger fish he could swing at you.’

Geom says 'Pointy edge goes towards bad guys'

Nori says 'I have a sword and I'm just a little girl.'

Geom claps Nori on the back.

Nori coughs a bit under the impact.

Nori says 'you have a .. letter opener?'

Geom says 'technically yes...'

Nori whispers to Geom 'are you a thief'

Nori backs up towards the fountain.

Nori checks her pockets carefully.

Geom whispers to you, 'between you and me only, i am a rogue, shhh!'

Nori says 'I just met a thief.'

drop scalp

Nori drops the death scalp of a thief slain in Tar Valon.

Geom says 'Oh, bad for him'

Nori says 'I'm basically a thiefcatcher.'

Nori says 'you know sometimes I think about it if I wasn't here.'

Geom says 'Should be thiefbane once you grow up than'

Nori says 'learning to be grown up, and becoming an Aes Sedai.'

A beggar has arrived from the east.

Nori allows a little chuckle to come out of her tiny frame.

Nori says 'me?'

Geom peers closely at Nori; she should guard her secrets carefully...

Geom says 'i see'

Nori says 'where are you from?'

Nori pretends to swash buckle some imaginary thief, apparently winning in her imagination.

Nori says 'you know I didn't actually do it. He did.'

Geom says 'i am from Caemlyn'

Nori points over her shoulder to one of the tower guards.

A strapping Queen's Guard soldier nods at Nori.

Nori gulps uncomfortably, slowly spinning around to face you after jarring her from her imaginary thiefcatching.

Nori says 'you?'

Geom says 'He is george, doesn't talk much'

Nori says 'are you a soldier from Caemlyn?'

Geom says 'he is my body guard'

Nori makes a terrible face fueled by fear.
Nori says 'you're not here to beat me up are you?'

Nori looks fearful.

Geom says 'Why should i?'

Nori says 'ohhh..'

Geom says 'Do you need a beating?'

Nori looks pretty scared and goes on the opposite side of the fountain.

A strapping Queen's Guard soldier looms over Nori in a dominating fashion.

Nori splashes some water at you from her side, sloshing Mr. George square in the face.

Nori says 'I heard about what happened.'

Nori says 'and I am not a bad guy, I didn't do anything when I live on this island!'

Nori tries to garner some attention from sailors walking by who seem largely drunk and uninterested in her concerns.

Nori points at Geom.

Geom says 'Then no need to be afraid'

Nori says 'I thought Caemlyn people were mad at the people that live in the Shining Walls.'


Nori splashes George expertly in the face just about the time he wipes water from his brow.

Geom says 'I can asure you otherwise'

Nori says 'GET BACK MR. GEORGE.'

Nori jockeys for position on the back side of the fountain.

A strapping Queen's Guard soldier grins at Nori, water dripping from his brow.

Nori says 'you sure?'









Nori says 'how do I know you and Mr.George aren't here to beat us up or take our food?'

Geom says 'Well not entirely sure, 90% sure'

Nori groans miserably, she just realized she's fairly hungry after all this yelling.

Geom snickers softly.

Nori says 'ohhhhh. I'm scared, but I'm also very hungry. I washed every dish on the island earlier.'

Nori says 'I will forgive each of you if you have something to eat maybe, only then can we build the trust.'

Geom says 'We could use a mug of ale, but no we are not gonna steal your food'

Nori says 'I don't know that!'

Geom gets a large slab of flank steak wrapped in Andoran parcel paper from a soft leather pouch.

Geom gives you a parcel of meat.

Geom says 'there'

Nori shakes an irate finger at Mr.George and Geom.

Geom says 'Come closer now'

A strapping Queen's Guard soldier sits down and rests.

Nori examines a large flank steak, eyes darting back and forth ever vigilant.

Nori groans loudly.




Geom says 'See we dont bite'

Nori creeps a little closer.

Nori says 'well, this looks like some really good food and I haven’t eaten since chores.'

Nori looks skeptical but hungry.

Geom says 'George is a good hunter'



The sun sets, washing the city in fiery colors.

Nori says 'what does he hunt.'

Nori scowls.

Geom says 'rats and othe rodent'

Geom throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

Nori is now inched back to your side of the fountain, between cramming flank steak down her gullet.

Geom says 'relax it is deer meat'

Nori says 'what about mouses.'

Nori says 'does he hunt the mouse?'

Geom says 'Mouses are cute, he let em be'

The night has begun.

Nori says 'I am a brave hunter too. Basically a Forrester. Sometimes I have to hunt rats and mice for Laras.'

Geom says 'We dont hunt cute things'

Nori grins between mouthfuls, clearly enjoying the meal and much more relaxed after her would-be kidnappers turned friends.

Geom says 'Oh thats great'
Nori says 'I've only hunted 5 rats.'

Someone says 'I assume you have many tales to share from your hunts'

Someone says 'rats can be nasty'

Someone lights something.

Nori says 'sometimes I catch them in the pantry. Do your deer ever come into the pantry?'

Geom gets a camouflaged hood from a soft leather pouch.
Geom gets a bearskin tunic from a soft leather pouch.
Geom gets a set of cloth sleeves from a soft leather pouch.
Geom gets a pair of dark gloves from a soft leather pouch.
Geom gets a pair of earthen colored breeches from a soft leather pouch.
Geom gets a black pair of silver-tooled boots from a soft leather pouch.

Nori feels the flows of saidar coursing through her body.

Nori begins to weave the appropriate flows...
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Geom wears a black pair of silver-tooled boots on his feet.
Geom puts a pair of earthen colored breeches on his legs.
Geom puts a pair of dark gloves on his hands.
Geom wears a set of cloth sleeves on his arms.
Geom wears a bearskin tunic on his body.
Geom wears a camouflaged hood on his head.
=+*
Nori lost control of Saidar!

Nori concentrates harder and holds out her hand.

Nori says 'hey look what I can do.'

Nori begins to weave the appropriate flows...
-=+*

The room becomes brighter as Nori creates a sphere of light above her hand.

Geom says 'No deers keep a distance'

Nori says 'no hold it.'

Nori says 'you can hold it.'
Geom says 'well are you sure it is safe to play with fire near me?'


Nori holds a shiny dancing orb of soft yellow light up to Geom for him to see.

Nori says 'I don't know, we just learned it.'

Nori grins playfully as the little orb dances lazily about her outstretched palm.

Geom says 'then dont please'

Geom sighs loudly.

Geom says 'It always start like this'

Nori snaps the light shut tightly in her palm, the bright little light extinguishing to nothingness as it came.

The flows holding the light ball have dissipated.

Geom says 'better'

Geom looks at Nori.

Nori says 'I made an ice spear once.'

Nori says 'on accident.'

Geom says 'You carry alot of stuff'

Nori blinks her eyes innocently.

Nori is carrying:
a large slab of meat
a large number of gold crowns (31)
twenty Tar Valon marks
a ring of silver
a gray suede hood
a shadowy vest
a set of lace sleeves
a thin pair of leather gloves
a gator skin bracer
a langdebeve
a brightly-colored sash
a pair of silken black pants
a pair of light leather boots
ten copper pennys
a hunk of beef

Nori says 'yeah I don't have any money.'

Nori says 'so I figured if I wait someone might buy these things.'

Geom says 'i can see you have 31 crowns at least'

Nori says 'well, I think you carry a lot of things.'

Nori says 'you got a bunch of heavy stuff, and a bunch of clothes like mine.'

Geom says 'i do'

Nori stomps her foot because she knows the kettle is calling the pot black.

Nori says 'we can't leave this island you know.'

Geom says 'How long are you here?'

Nori says 'so I have to kill mouses, help find the thieves, do all the homework right here.'

Nori says 'I think I have to live here forever.'

Geom says 'i know, i ve seen many girls like you'

Nori says 'what about Mr. George.'

Nori says 'has he seen a lot of girls.'

Geom says 'Mr george travels alot with me'

A beggar has arrived from the west.

Nori says 'he's pretty healthy looking but, he doesn't talk alot.'

Nori says 'girls like it when they talk more.'

Geom says 'He know things you know'

Nori says 'wonder if he'd be any good at my home work.'



Geom says 'Sometimes i think he is mute'

Nori says 'or chores.'

Nori's eyes light up.

Nori says 'choreessss.'

Geom nods in agreement.

Nori says 'I bet, Mr.George would be good at doing dishes.'

Ashlynn calls for the TarlomensGate to be opened.
The TarlomensGate is opened from the other side.

Ashlynn has arrived from the north.

Geom says 'chores are good'

The TarlomensGate closes quietly.

Nori curtseys to her audience.

Ashlynn looks at Geom.

Ashlynn looks at Nori.

Ashlynn nods at Geom.

Ashlynn leaves south. vv

Nori breathes a bit easier now.

Geom says 'Greetings Ashlyn Sedai'

Nori says 'she's gone ya silly.'

A beggar begs Nori for some alms.



A beggar bellows 'Alms for the poor! Alms for the poor!'

Geom nods in agreement.

Nori says 'but that was close.'

Geom says 'Close enough for me'

Nori says 'I get really nervous when they come around.'

Nori says 'excited, but nervous.'

Nori straightens a soft white dress of the novice.

Geom says 'And see you slacking'

Geom grins evilly.


Nori says 'I can curtsey faster than anyone on this side of the Erinin.'

Geom says 'Nice dress'

Nori says 'might be the fastest in the world.'

Nori admires the soft linen of a plan white dress for a moment.

Nori says 'it's just all the other girls.'

Nori says 'but, I sewed a little pocket into the bottom of mine so I could keep secret things.'

A beggar bellows 'Alms for the poor! Alms for the poor!'

Nori groans loudly.

Geom ponders life, the universe, and everything.

Geom says 'like?'

Nori says 'how am I ever going to make any money if I'm always giving it to you.'

Nori gives the beggar twenty marks.

Nori says 'go.. Shoo.'
Nori mutters in disgust.

Nori says 'special rocks.'

Geom ponders life, the universe, and everything.

Nori says 'sometimes things I find on the ground.'

Geom says 'Special rocks eh?'

Nori says 'yeah'

Geom says 'interesting'

Nori narrows her eyes at Nori.

Geom gets a mug of ale from a soft leather pouch.

Geom sips from the ale.

Nori says 'maybe rocks not from the island.'

Nori says 'not that I would know anything about leaving the island.'

Geom says 'i see'

Nori says 'but if I did. '

Nori says 'those rocks.'

Nori gives the beggar one more crown.

Geom says 'Interesting'

Nori frowns as she looks into her pockets, slowly depleting.

Nori says 'one day, I'll visit you and Mr. George in Caemlyn.'

Geom gets an oilstone from a soft leather pouch.

Geom shows an oilstone to you.
It is an oilstone.

Nori says 'IF you promise not to beat us up, or kidnap us.'


Geom puts an oilstone in a soft leather pouch.
Geom puts a mug of ale in a soft leather pouch.

Nori says 'oh what is that..'

Nori says 'wait'

Nori says 'what kind of rock is that, that's not from here.'

Geom says 'the only special stone i know'

Geom says 'Keeps my dagger sharp'

Nori says 'there is a case near the Red Ajah conservatory with lots of really neat ones.'

Nori says 'sometimes I switch them out with my rocks.'

Nori says 'I don't think anyone's noticed, but I always put them back.'

Geom says 'red Ajaz eh?'

Nori says 'I just like to walk around with them.'

Nori says 'yeah sure.'

Geom says 'Better not tell to anyone else you mess with Red's stuff'

Nori peers around cautiously.

A raucous group of sailors leaves east.

Geom says 'You know they are a bit... stiff'

Nori says 'you said if I keep it a secret, that you're a rogue.'

Nori says 'then you better keep a secret.'

Nori says 'and you too Mr.George.'

Geom says 'I will'

A raucous group of sailors has arrived from the south.

Nori says 'oh yeah, if I get caught I'll definitely get spanked.'

Nori says 'who knows, they're pretty serious.'

A beggar bellows 'Alms for the poor! Alms for the poor!'

Geom says 'or sent to farm'

Nori says 'what farm?'

Nori puts her hands on her hips.

Geom says 'Oh, never mind, you don't want to know'

Nori says 'hey'

Nori says 'no.'

Nori says 'what happens on the farm?'

Nori says 'I didn't know we had a farm, I grew up on a farm.'

Geom says 'naughty novices send there for some discipline'

Nori says 'next to a farm.'

Nori shivers uncomfortably.

Geom says 'Not that farm'

Ashlynn has arrived from the south.

Ashlynn leaves north.

Nori says 'what do you think novices would do to.. get moved to the farm.'

Nori appears fearful again.

Nori says 'if they ever send me to the farm, would you and Mr.George come get me?'

Geom says 'Be disrespectful to Sedais, ignore chores, or worse.

Geom says 'I am sure i cant save you from there'

Nori says 'I would never, although I do borrow things from them sometimes.'
Nori thinks really hard.

Nori says 'will you at least try?'

Nori says 'I don't want to live on a farm.'

Nori says 'I already live here forever. there's more chores on the farm I bet.'

Nori groans loudly.

Geom says 'i see you have interest about other people's stuff'

Nori sits on the fountain, her head in her hands.

Nori says 'yeah I don't have anything.'

Nori says 'I just have.. this.'

Nori throws her hands up, her simple white dress looking like all the others.

Geom says 'You could be an excellent rogue you know'

A beggar begs Geom for some alms.

A beggar bellows 'Alms for the poor! Alms for the poor!'

Geom gets a wealth of gold crowns from a soft leather pouch.

Geom gives you 100 crowns.

Asahel has arrived from the north.

A raucous group of sailors leaves east.

Nori lightens up, imagining being good at slate of hand.

Geom says 'now you have something'

Geom puts some coins in a soft leather pouch.

A beggar leaves south.

Geom knuckles his forehead to Asahel, honoring him.

Nori says 'don't let the beggar see that.'

Nori says 'I'll never hear the end of it.'

Nori says 'oh, another big strong man. Who is this?'

Nori stands up and abruptly marches across the square before standing firmly before Geom and Mr.
George.

Nori shakes Mr. George's hand vigorously.

Nori says 'sorry I splashed you, I thought you were gonna do the spank or kidnap me.'

Nori says 'I heard them talking about something in Andor and I was fraid'.'

Nori hugs Geom.

Geom gives a strapping Queen's Guard soldier an order.

Nori says 'Nori has riches now, perhaps I'll be able to buy that wheel of cheese I've been eyeing near the alley.'

Geom nods in agreement.

Nori says 'perhaps I will be the Queen of Murandy one day.'

Geom says 'Spend it for good'

Nori says 'with all this gold I am now a candidate, probably a shoo in when they hear about my exploits and talents.'

A Tower Guard has arrived from the west.

Nori nods in agreement.

Geom says 'Perhaps'

Nori says 'I guess, I should go put those carvings back in their trophy cases before I get in any trouble.'

Nori is just too cute.

Nori takes off into the White Tower just as quickly as she had appeared, ahh youth.