Post by Athena on Aug 16, 2009 22:10:42 GMT -5
Purpose of script: cut scene? introduction to Rak and Esther.
ESTHER
(to snake)
Look. I know you're hungry, but biting me is not going to make you get food any faster.
RAK SINFIST
(sauntering in)
Hello! What brings you to the desert this fine evening?
ESTHER
(unfriendly-like, reaching for her sword)
Why do you want to know?
RAK
Hey! No need to get violent. I don't mean to pry, you're not under any obligation to talk to me. I just wanted to be friendly. See? I'm unar-oh wait. (He tosses his cool scimitar away.)
RAK
(grinning)
Okay. NOW I'm unarmed. I just wanted to be friendly. Sorry if I startled you.
ESTHER
(ruefully)
I wouldn't throw away your weapon in this place, it's getting late, and things come out at night that would make anyone with a brain in their head shrivel up with fright.
RAK
Then I guess I don't have anything to worry about. Since I won't be shriveling, I guess I'll be able to take care of myself.
REMI
(slithering forward)
Burp.
ESTHER
Oh yes, this is Remi. Say hello, Remi.
REMI
Burp.
ESTHER
He's got a bit of a one-track mind, sorry. He's also extremely poisonous to any and all humans, so unless you've got some elfin or Kiet blood in you, I wouldn't try any funny business.
RAK
Well then, you should feel even safer. I'm pure human; I don't have anything to worry about because I won't be trying anything funny, and you don't have anything to worry about because I have that snake to be scared of. (adding sheepishly) Right, I should probably introduce myself. The name's Rak, Rak Sinfist. I serve the Somnambulists as a Swordsman and Junior Librarian. I'm just returning from the City of Aksum on an errand. I have a habit of introducing myself to random strangers that has gotten me mugged three times. May I ask your name?
ESTHER
(smiles a little)
It's a pleasure to meet you, Sinfist. People call me Esther. I'm a Librarian of the Somnambulist faction.
RAK
The pleasure is all mine, Esther...
ESTHER
(holding out a hand; Rak's sword flies towards her)
Would you like your sword back? If you don't, I'll take it. I collect swords, you see.
RAK
NO!
ESTHER
(stepping back)
What? What's wrong? (her hand starts burning; drops sword) Oh hell, not this again. (she casts Cura or other equivalent) I've manipulated my sword hand so that it feels very little pain, and is heavily callused. Otherwise, the magic I create leaves deep scores and bruises on my hand. I'm not a magic user by nature...I had to be taught most of what I know, and my hand pays the price. (tosses sword towards Rak) Here. Catch.
RAK
Sorry, I probably should have warned you before I tossed it off like that. Sirelith is very touchy about who wields it...it doesn't even trust me, yet. (Cool gauntlet thing.) I can relate, to an extent. The Gauntlet of Ak-Sha- (folding of cool gauntlet.) -allows me to use magic. But since I'm not a natural mage... (Shot of Rak's hand.) ...I have to pay a price. Mine's just not on the outside.
ESTHER
(picking up Remi)
The Gauntlet of Ak-Sha. What an exotic name. I suppose I'll see you around then. (turns and strides away)
RAK
(..half-hearted wave)
Very well then, may we meet again if the gods so please.
He exits. END OF CUTSCENE.
ESTHER
(to snake)
Look. I know you're hungry, but biting me is not going to make you get food any faster.
RAK SINFIST
(sauntering in)
Hello! What brings you to the desert this fine evening?
ESTHER
(unfriendly-like, reaching for her sword)
Why do you want to know?
RAK
Hey! No need to get violent. I don't mean to pry, you're not under any obligation to talk to me. I just wanted to be friendly. See? I'm unar-oh wait. (He tosses his cool scimitar away.)
RAK
(grinning)
Okay. NOW I'm unarmed. I just wanted to be friendly. Sorry if I startled you.
ESTHER
(ruefully)
I wouldn't throw away your weapon in this place, it's getting late, and things come out at night that would make anyone with a brain in their head shrivel up with fright.
RAK
Then I guess I don't have anything to worry about. Since I won't be shriveling, I guess I'll be able to take care of myself.
REMI
(slithering forward)
Burp.
ESTHER
Oh yes, this is Remi. Say hello, Remi.
REMI
Burp.
ESTHER
He's got a bit of a one-track mind, sorry. He's also extremely poisonous to any and all humans, so unless you've got some elfin or Kiet blood in you, I wouldn't try any funny business.
RAK
Well then, you should feel even safer. I'm pure human; I don't have anything to worry about because I won't be trying anything funny, and you don't have anything to worry about because I have that snake to be scared of. (adding sheepishly) Right, I should probably introduce myself. The name's Rak, Rak Sinfist. I serve the Somnambulists as a Swordsman and Junior Librarian. I'm just returning from the City of Aksum on an errand. I have a habit of introducing myself to random strangers that has gotten me mugged three times. May I ask your name?
ESTHER
(smiles a little)
It's a pleasure to meet you, Sinfist. People call me Esther. I'm a Librarian of the Somnambulist faction.
RAK
The pleasure is all mine, Esther...
ESTHER
(holding out a hand; Rak's sword flies towards her)
Would you like your sword back? If you don't, I'll take it. I collect swords, you see.
RAK
NO!
ESTHER
(stepping back)
What? What's wrong? (her hand starts burning; drops sword) Oh hell, not this again. (she casts Cura or other equivalent) I've manipulated my sword hand so that it feels very little pain, and is heavily callused. Otherwise, the magic I create leaves deep scores and bruises on my hand. I'm not a magic user by nature...I had to be taught most of what I know, and my hand pays the price. (tosses sword towards Rak) Here. Catch.
RAK
Sorry, I probably should have warned you before I tossed it off like that. Sirelith is very touchy about who wields it...it doesn't even trust me, yet. (Cool gauntlet thing.) I can relate, to an extent. The Gauntlet of Ak-Sha- (folding of cool gauntlet.) -allows me to use magic. But since I'm not a natural mage... (Shot of Rak's hand.) ...I have to pay a price. Mine's just not on the outside.
ESTHER
(picking up Remi)
The Gauntlet of Ak-Sha. What an exotic name. I suppose I'll see you around then. (turns and strides away)
RAK
(..half-hearted wave)
Very well then, may we meet again if the gods so please.
He exits. END OF CUTSCENE.
