Post from Arawn on actons... To: "pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org" Thread-Topic: [pnpgm] Game Update #18 - File #206 - Secrets and TMI Thread-Index: AQHT7H0dsZFZpn/vBEKV9mAwRfs2y6Q0yFwAgA3vH0o= Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 17:07:38 +0000 OOC: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you're feeling better now or at least are on your way towards recovery. And sorry for the delay on my end as well. I've been juggling quite a bit and had to take care of things in batches when I could squeeze in the time. IC: [Time 1:55pm} Arawn's brow furrowed ever so slightly, his voice steady as he voiced a comment. "It's good that the slaves are freed. But sometimes the end doesn't justify the means. We can't be aware of everything in a situation but when time permits we should consider proceeding thoughtfully, to minimize future fallout. Hopefully we can move forward with that in mind." He said no more after this, not wishing to have Fremea feel cornered, and saved his other thoughts for later. .................... [Time 2:14pm] Compassion and concern were married on Arawn's face. "It just might be nice in the future, both for success of a mission and as a sign of respect for your friends, to work with us instead of separately, at least when we are present. I know you're smart enough to see the merit in this and hope that you can work past your training as a solo agent to truly consider this. And I'm glad you're okay. And neither am I here to scold you, especially not now that I see you recognize that things could have been done differently. Your words on deck, in front of the others had me concerned, but I appreciate the more thoughtful response. And, odd as it might sound, I'm glad you're not happy about the situation. Not because I want you to feel this way but because a lack of it is a terrible thing. Rationalization and growing apathy are the road people take towards becoming the monsters we face. You've been through too many traumas and I don't want such a path for you. And it would be a terrible thing for the world if you did because you are a very dangerous individual. But aside for my feelings for the sailors, not the guards, - I'm concerned for their souls, where they've been banished to - I'm concerned about their families. The emotional damage can't be avoided but I worry that their situations could suffer, especially if the sailor was a primary source of income for them. Destitution, homelessness or enslavement might await them if fortune turns its back on them, a far too common fate in this world. But I know you're fighting to make the world a better place for the likes of them." His face softened as he paused, holding the faerry's attention with his eyes. "I know there's little guarantee beyond the honor of their surviving sailing companions and the hope of a responsible harbourmaster in their home port that this should reach those in need but I'm planning on sending reparations/weregild through Damon to help remaining family, especially any children. If you wish to add to this it would be a good thing for them, for the soul, for us to take accountability, and balance things out in the eyes of the dead and the gods. The coin isn't much for ones like us but it could make a world of difference for them." From: pnpgm on behalf of Tobie Bonahoom Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:33 PM To: pnpgm; pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org Subject: Re: [pnpgm] Game Update #18 - File #206 - Secrets and TMI [1:55pm] Fremea kept quiet almost this whole time, mostly because she didn't have much to say. She listened to Dorhak go on about secrets and seeing Arawn's unhappy gaze on her. She thought about her position in the group. She really didn't have the anger issues as she used, did she do this rashly, to rescue the slaves? Maybe. Maybe she could have done it differently. Were the sailors really innocent? She is not sure about that. Possibly they did not know they were hauling slaves, but then does that matter? Anyone looking at her, sees her shrug to herself a little. "Many speak of secrets, yet if everyone tells theirs, that will not mean things will not change. I was captured by my own kind and kept away from my family, some of this group knows that. Yet, that seems to not be a matter when I see something that is wrong. I have been trained to take care of situations, it used to be that I was sent out to do that, but now I am my own person. Maybe I did jump to taking care of this faster than needed, yet it seems you all are forgetting there are now no longer slaves here." She looks at Mae, the dwarves and even Xi. "I do not regret doing what I did, and I will take from it that I could have done it differently. I will still not hesitate to make sure all stay free." She does not get agitated, even if she did not have the gem on her. Her demeanor is very much matter of fact. She takes a couple of breath's before continuing. "As for my fighting, you already know my skill with the bow, being a Fae I have use of magic and I am skilled in many arts of staying hidden while killing. Many of these were not my choice to learn, but I will use them to do what I must." After hearing Damon speaking about Xi, "Xi will not be in anyone's way. She is capable on her own." ****