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Post by Ashe on Aug 10, 2020 0:44:56 GMT -6
Everything was as he'd left it, but that didn't mean there weren't people or things hidden that he hadn't seen earlier. He concentrated, tapped his chaos node, activating it, and then cast his Basic Biosense spell. It sent some sort of sonar - don't ask Ashe to explain it, it just worked - that reacted with the electrical pulses that living bodies gave off. He was thus able to see living things that were scrambling around the dock, within a fifty foot radius. He had plans to extend this, but that would take time. For now, this was all he had. He focused, looking around, able to see the shapes of living things around him.
And there was indeed a person shape on the other side of the Artemis.
Had that guy circled back around while Ashe had been gone? He glanced around, trying to see if he had access to a good vantage point to peep whoever it was. Then he saw that it was in fact two people shapes, and they were... in a compromising position with each other. Hard to tell details, not that Ashe wanted to watch. He sighed with relief, and continued looking. His skin was crawling with suspicion now.
Ashe uses Basic Biosense for 3 MP
Ashe: 0 16/20 Alaska: 1 4/5 - Paused Ashe is using Sever Bond at 4 MP
Quest Post 16
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Post by Ashe on Aug 10, 2020 0:51:13 GMT -6
Ashe didn't see anyone else around. He snuck out, making sure he had the right ship by reading the name on it - the Artemis - and made his way to the ropes that held her secure to the dock. There were three of them, spread out across the length of the boat, and he loosened the edge one first. He unwound the rope, thick as his arm, but he didn't let it just drop to the ground. It would be suspect if ropes just laid around when they were once tied. But he made sure it was loose enough it would pull. Then he went to the other end one and did the same. Now just the middle...
That was when his senses picked up some movement, and he saw a person approaching. Ashe ducked and hid in the shadow cast by the gangplank, casting that spell again to watch him without having to actually see him. If the person even was a him. He watched as the person approached the boat. They paused, and for a moment, Ashe thought they might have noticed the ropes were loose and the ship was eager to get floating back out into the lake. But then he walked past and back toward where he had left Alaska.
Ashe: 0 17/20 Alaska: 1 4/5 - Paused Ashe is using Sever Bond at 4 MP
Quest Post 17
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Post by Ashe on Aug 10, 2020 1:01:30 GMT -6
"Alaska, come to me. But stay under the water until you reach the ships. Someone is prowling, I don't want them to see you. I'm at the third ship docked here." He felt her moving, coming to him, and he wanted with baited breath as her large form came closer and closer. He could see the electrical pulses of her life, strong because she was so large. When she was close enough, and clear of the other person walking around, Ashe doubled his efforts with the third rope and got it loose in no time. The ship started to drift, slowly, and the ropes pulled free in no time. Ashe stood on the edge of the dock, calling Alaska up to him. She rose, water spraying everywhere as she lifted herself higher and higher.
"Alright, girl, I have a task for you. It's the main event, why I brought you along. I need you to wrap your body around this ship and drag it out further into the lake..." There was a rumble in response, and Ashe became aware of Alaska's coils, her body starting to twist. She left Ashe long enough for her head to lead the rest of her body around the boat once, twice - twice and a half, while still able to swim with her prize.
Ashe: 0 18/20 Alaska: 2 0/5 Ashe is using Sever Bond at 4 MP
Quest Post 18
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Post by Ashe on Aug 10, 2020 1:07:01 GMT -6
Too late, Ashe realized he wasn't on the boat or on Alaska. He was still on the dock, a prime target! Shit. He checked his pockets to make sure everything was zipped up and nothing would fall out. He double checked his necklace, in case he needed to breathe under water. Check, check, and check. He was in position to dive into the water when someone shouted "Hey!", but he launched himself over the side hopefully before the person would see him or recognize him. Against every instinct, he did not surface for breath and instead stayed down under, swimming after Alaska. They had to go fast, before the guy sounded the alarm to the people who would actually do something about it. He swam hard and fast, and was still way behind Alaska. The boat was sagging under her weight and he hoped the treasure room wasn't in danger of being flooded. He directed her toward the middle of the lake, and then to release the boat there. He eventually caught up to her - or rather, had her come get him when she was done doing as he'd asked. She scooped him up, swam him back to the stranded boat, and lifted him to the deck.
Ashe: 0 19/20 Alaska: 2 1/5 Ashe is using Sever Bond at 4 MP
Quest Post 19
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Post by Ashe on Aug 10, 2020 1:23:14 GMT -6
It took two trips, but Ashe made it back and forth to the far shore, with Alaska's help, and had all the books delivered safe and dry. It was Alaska who was the real champion, taking Ashe back and forth without tipping him over or splashing the valuable cargo. From land, Ashe was able to employ the twins in getting their stock back to the store, and he helped and went with them to claim his prize. When he was able to, he used the collar of bonding to bring Alaska back to her place at the Keep. He fed her and set her free, to do as she pleased, with many thanks from him. It was only then that he took a full deep breath, feeling like he'd escaped all capture. Assuming that person didn't have night vision to see his face in the dark, there would be no way that they would suspect him. Well, unless they saw the Pliathor's coils and knew it was Alaska. But otherwise, he would be able to say Alaska lived at the Keep, not in the docks. Deny deny deny....
That is, if anyone even came after him. They'd probably just steal something else. And Ashe would be there to steal it back.
Ashe: 1 0/20 Alaska: 2 2/5 Ashe is using Sever Bond at 4 MP
Quest Post 20
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Post by NPC on Aug 15, 2020 10:54:54 GMT -6
Congratulations, you have successfully completed the quest! Your QP will be added to the bank and your reward sent out shortly.
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