Backstory200 MKRP
From Egs Mayhem
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Pages 176 to 180
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Wiki Notes
- Rainbow-KF is the term given to Rose-KF while she's inflicted with a morphic condition. She currently has four-foot eyelashes, rainbow coloured fur, asymmetrical wings, spines on her arms, a rat-like tail and oddly patterned eyes. She also starts the page unconscious.
- Nonah is a Lake Dweller. Unfortunately, I can't find any details as to their nature, so ask AP if confused.
Diner
- Grim, referring to Rainbow-KF, says she has never seen anything like this before, even as an Author. She pokes Rainbow-KF in the right arm.
- Rainbow-KF didn't react, but is still breathing.
- Grim asks Ann to pass the vanillin.
- Ann clumsily gets to her feet and looks for the vanillin jar.
- Lomgren gets the vanillin jar for Ann.
- Grim waves the open vanillin jar under Rainbow-KF's nose.
- Rainbow-KF wakes with a cough.
- Grim asks if Rainbow-KF is OK.
- Rainbow-KF is confused and oblivious to her condition.
- Grim tells Rainbow-KF where she is.
- Rainbow-KF complains about a headache and requests a mirror, as she's noticed her elongated eyebrows.
- Grim agrees that Rainbow-KF needs to see herself.
- Rainbow-KF heads into the bathroom to use the mirror. As she does so, a crest of spines grows on her scalp.
- Kraggi and Grim follows Rainbow-KF into the bathroom.
Clothes Stop
- Atescu and Patricia kiss for the first time.
Kraggi's House
- Ann-KF heads back towards town while Nonah heads towards the lake.
Lake
- Lora is playing music.
- Freek meets Nonah and says hi.
- Nonah sits down to listen to Lora's music, ignoring Freek's greeting.
- Freek is slightly insulted by Nonah ignoring him, so walks up to her and says hello louder.
- Nonah is startled and apologizes for being distracted by the music.
- Freek and Nonah introduce themselves and shake hands.
- Freek explains that Freek is just what he calls himself, as his real name is hard to pronounce.
- Nonah says that means they have something in common, then says she was about to go for a swim.
- Freek asks to Nonah while swimming.
- Nonah says not at all, undresses, and dives in.
- Freek is stunned for a bit, then also undresses and joins Nonah in the water.
- Nonah surfaces from her dive, in her true form.
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Vor's Tower
- Lora stops playing her flute to eat some guacamole.
- Lora heads inside the tower. She returns a few minutes later with a pitcher of iced water, a glass and her saxophone. She starts playing the new instrument.
Lake
- Freek is stunned by Nonah's transformation.
- Nonah has yet to realise she has changed, so expresses confusion at Freek's reaction.
- Freek explains that he thought Nonah kind, ie, Lake-Dwellers, were extinct, and is honoured by meeting her.
- Nonah screeches as she realises she's accidentally revealed her true nature.
- Freek assures Nonah that he'll keep her secret.
- Nonah demands a reason why she shouldn't kill Freek to make sure he doesn't talk. However, she knows full well that no one can die in Mossy Knoll.
- Freek says he was adopted by a people called the Vl, who also have to hide their true nature, so understands Nonah's situtaion.
- Nonah is convinced and asks Freek his real name.
- Freek says it's Xxr.
- Nonah tries to pronounce it, but can't get it quite right.
- Freek tells Nonah about his past.
Diner: Bathroom
- Kraggi is making "Ick" sounds and shaking his head over Rainbow-KF.
- Grim says that she's seen a lot of things more disgusting than Rainbow-KF.
- Rainbow-KF tries to remember the last thing she can remember, realising it was eating a sandwich.
Diner: Kitchen
- Lomgren takes Ann's hands and asks her if she's going to be OK.
- Ann squeezes Lomgren's hands slightly as tears start to form from the shock. She asks if all this is a nightmare.
- Lomgren cradles Ann in his arms and begins to rock her gently.
- Rainbow-KF returns from the bathroom, followed by Kraggi and Grim, and apologizes for her behaviour when she "wasn't herself." She also says she now know what caused her condition.
- Xiao has been watching all this quietly and in shock. He now thinks to himself that he's not being paid enough for all this weirdness.
- Kraggi offers to use his CMD to revert Rainbow-KF to normal.
Clothes Shop
- Chuck wakes to see Atescu and Patricia kissing. He is pleased by this development.
Sage's Tower
- Sage lies some ground-rules for the kittens staying with him. He then heads to the roof and surveys the town, wondering about the feelings of pure confusion he's getting from it.
- The kittens decide to get high on catnip when Sage leaves.
- Sage decides to not intervene unless he senses actual danger, Instead, he simply listens to Lora's music.
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Diner
- Ann, still badly shaken, demands an explanation from someone, anyone.
- Rainbow-KF says her metamorphism is the result of an expired transformation mix. She also asks Kraggi how the CMD can help, as it's temporary.
- Kraggi replies that any form is better than Rainbow-KF's current one and she should get out of it as quickly as possible.
- Lomgren works out that Rainbow-KF is talking about the sandwich she had earlier.
- Kraggi wonders out loud why anyone would make such a sandwich.
- Rainbow-KF replies by saying that the sandwich was years past its use by date.
- Ann sighs in relief that this isn't caused by the Waste's and changes the subject by asking Kraggu what Grim meant by her being Ann's mother in law.
- Kraggi is surprised that Skippy hasn't already told Ann that Kraggi and Grim are engaged.
- Lomgren realises that Ann is still topless. He blushes and offers her his shirt.
- Rainbow-KF tries to summon some clothes for Ann, but for some reason this fails.
- Ann tells Kraggi that she's been at the Diner all day. She also covers her breasts with her arms.
- Death's staff suddenly appears in Rainbow-KF's paw. She uses it to magically repair her dress.
Ann's House
- Skippy is banging his head on the front door, screeching to be let in.
- A sleepy Rose answers the door, hugging Skippy when she the monkey.
- Skippy gives Rose the news about Kraggi and Grim, then asks where Ann is.
- Rose is surprised by this, but invites Skippy in so she can get dressed properly. They talk while she does this.
Deathmanse
- A robe suddenly appears on Ann-KF, to his confusion.
- Ann-KF realises that Rose-KF was trying to summon the robe and the mistake is because they both hold the office of Death, which confuses their powers.
- Ann-KF tries to summon her staff, so she can try to fix the problem
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TF Shop
- Xaych drags Keb out of the shop by his feet. As she drags him towards Bob's Truck, an argument ensues.
Diner
- Grim takes Kraggi's hand and says he should tell Ann himself. She then turns to Rainbow-KF and starts asking questions about her condition.
- Kraggi tells Ann that he's engaged to Grim, in a very excited fashion.
- While Rainbow-KF is thinking about Grim's question, Grim turns to Xiao and says if he's still hungry he can talk to Kraggi. She then turns back to Rainbow-KF.
- Ann uses her own magic to summon her Frisky Kitty t-shirt. She then congratulates Kraggi, sounding less shaken now.
- Rainbow-KF answers Grim's questions, then her stomach grows.
- Grim offers to cook something for Rainbow-KF.
- Kraggi offers to help Grim cook, which Grim accepts.
- Rainbow-KF, drooling from hunger, accepts.
- Kraggi and Grim start to cook.
Ann's House
- Rose tells Skippy that Kraggi is probably at the Diner.
- Skippy waves goodbye, then runs off to the Diner.
Clothes Shop
- While Atescu and Patricia are still embracing, Terra sidles up to Chuck. They quietly congratulate each other on getting Atescu someone.
- Terra suggests they leave, leaving Atescu and Pat alone.
- Terra and Chuck leave and start looking for Ann.
Deathmanse
- Ann-KF leaves.
Lake
- Nonah asks why did Freek grow up in a human-based society.
- Freek says he though he was human for the until he was twenty. And after that he found humans and their culture fascinating.
- Nonah says she thinks humans are generally thoughtless and destructive creatures.
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Town Square
- On the way to Ann's House, Chuck asks Terra about when she was exiled.
- Terra says she exiled herself when a disagreement with Chuck's great Great-Aunt Aura turned violent.
- Chuck is awed after hearing the story.
Ann's House
- Outside, Chuck points out their destination to Terra.
- Chuck yells for Ann.
- Rose, who has just finished getting dressed, answers the door, greeting Chuck and his friend.
- Chuck introduces Terra as his Great-Aunt, the Exiled Duchess.
Lake
- Freek tells Nonah that he an Authorial Demi-Deity, shocking her into silence.
- Freek goes on, explaining a little about his nature and powers.
- Nonah is still shock at meeting a divine being and says as much.
- Freek reminds Nonah that he's effectively human here.
- Nonah asks how the previously mentioned Vlyntyr relate to Freek, who answers in some detail.
Diner
- Grim asks if anyone else is hungry and Lomgren accept for both himself and Ann.
- Grim asks what kind of fish would everyone like and gets three orders for salmon.
- Xiao besides he's also hungry, so asks for some of the same.
- Outside, Ann-KF is approaching.
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Page 181
Wiki Note
- First appearance of Max, James' dog. He's a pit bull terrier.
Ann's House
- Rose greets Terra and asks what should she call her.
- Terra replies she prefers Terra, then asks Rose if she this "Ann" that Chuck has been talking about.
- Rose says in a way she is, as she's "the other Ann."
- Chuck is a little distressed, so Rose changes the subject by asking what she can do for them.
- Terra says they came looking for directions about town.
Diner
- Lomgren takes Ann into the dining area.
- Xiao follows, but sits separately.
- Skippy arrives and re-merges with Kraggi, surprising Lomgren.
- Grim is surprised, but simply continues cooking.
- Kraggi says the food is nearly ready.
- Ann suggests to sit with Rainbow-KF, which Lomgren reluctantly agrees.
- Eric arrives and smells the fish cooking, he asks if he can have some. Grim say yes.
- Eric suddenly leaves.
- Eric returns 10 minutes later with a pit bull terrier following.
- Grim exits the kitchen with the dinners and immediately starts back away in terror from the dog.
Lake
- Nonah is intrigued by Freek's people.
- While talking, Freek accidentally says "I cannot live without you" in Aquan.
- Nonah dives under the water to hide her blush, shock by Freek's sudden affection.
- Freek, lost in thought, doesn't notice.
Eshli's Shrine
- Eshli has been hand at work building the place. Now, hungry, she heads towards the diner.
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Vor's Tower
- Lora reaches The Zone with her saxophone playing. her music become so beautiful that various small magical activities happen as a result.
Lake
- Nonah resurfaces to listen to the music.
Diner
- Eric asks Grim what's the matter.
- In the kitchen, Kraggi asks Grim why she come back with the food.
- Ann-KF turns up and is shock by Rainbow-KF.
- Ann beckons Ann-KF over.
- Ann-KF chastises Rainbow-KF for carelessness, then sits between her and Ann.
- Lomgren asks Ann-KF if she can cure Rainbow-KF.
- Ann-KF suggests another transformation sandwich.
- Rainbow-KF uses her antennae eyebrows to stroke Ann's face, seriously freaking her out.
- Rainbow-KF apologizes to Ann and backs off.
- Lomgren chastises Rainbow-KF for scaring Ann.
- Ann-KF checks Ann's breathing.
- Ann slowly recovers, but tears her trousers as her claws retract.
- Max the dog and Eric converse in canine.
- Ann-KF was going to ask Ann if she okay, but realized it was a stupid question halfway through.
- Ann remains frozen, then suddenly looks at Ann-KF, only moving her eyes.
- Rainbow-KF looks uncertain. Ann-KF tries waving her tail in front of Ann's face.
- Slowly, Ann seems to come back to her senses.
- Ann-KF asks Ann if she's recovered while Rainbow-KF wishes she could just curl up in a ball.
Ann's House
- Rose suggests Terra and Chuck talk to Ann, who's should be at the Diner.
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Diner
- In the kitchen, Grim stammers about the dog in the eating area and how she won't be going out with it there.
- In the dining area, Ann nods at Ann-KF, indicating that she's feeling better. It's at this point she realizes she's scratched her own thighs.
- Lomgren takes Ann's paw in his hands.
- Rainbow-KF huddles into herself, feeling awful for causing all this.
- The pain brings Ann more back to her senses. She asks Ann-KF to help with the bleeding.
- Ann-KF summons a medkit and starts treating Ann's wounds. Rainbow-KF is now feeling really sorry for herself.
- Lomgren turns to Rainbow-KF and tries to comfort her.
- Rainbow-KF looks up, accidentally rubbing Lomgren with her eyelashes.
- Lomgren conceals his shudder of revulsion as best he can.
- Max calls out to Grim in badly broken Feline, apologizing for scaring her.
Lake
- Nonah swims up to Freek and asks if he really meant what he said.
- Freek snaps out of his revelry and asks Nonah she means.
- Nonah looks embarrassed and says the word he used mean something very specific in her language.
- Freek asks Nonah what it means in her language.
- Nonah, still blushing, explains that it is the greatest declaration of love that someone can make.
- Freek blushes and looks away, stammering that he didn't know.
- Freek apologizes to Nonah, still looking away.
- Nonah accepts Freek's apology.
Vor's Tower
- Lora notices Nonah and Freek and calls to them, asking Nonah who her friend is.
Lake
- Nonah hears Lora and suggests swimming over to her.
Sage's Tower
- When the music ends, Sage looks about the roof and thinks about putting some furniture up here.
- Inside, the kittens are still on a catnip high.
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Diner
- In the kitchen, Grim hears Max's attempt at Feline. This scares her even more, so she hides behind Kraggi.
- Kraggi comforts Grim and offers to take the food out for her.
- Grim accepts, still obviously scared.
- Kraggi take the plates and heads into the dining area.
- In the dining area, Eric also calls out to Grim, asking what's wrong. Grim squeaks back dog.
- Lomgren continues to comfort Rainbow-KF, saying it's not her fault she looks like this.
- Eric casts a spell to turn Max into a anthro-dog, much to the targets surprise.
Lake
- Nonah and freek swim over to Lora.
Vor's Tower
- Nonah turns human and climbs out of the water. Naked. She asks Lora if there's any guacamole left.
- Freek climbs out after Nonah.
- Nonah helps herself to some guacamole, using a finger. She asks Lora if its home-made.
- Lora says it is, then asks Freek if they've met before.
- Freek says they haven't met, so introduces himself and extends a hand.
- Lora wipes her hands then accept Freek's greeting. She offers him some guacamole.
- Freek eats some guacamole and is surprised by its spiciness.
- Nonah recommends milk or bread to help Freek.
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Diner
- Kraggi notices that Ann is bleeding and asks her what happened.
- Ann answers that she all right. She slowly opens her eyes and looks at Rainbow-KF, mostly keeping her calm this time.
- Rainbow-KF changes the subject by pointing out the food has arrived.
- Eric and Max sit at a separate table.
- Kraggi brings over a chair and turns his concern to Rainbow-KF.
- Lomgren continues to comfort Rainbow-KF, pointing out that this is easily reversible.
- Starting with Rainbow-KF, everyone starts eating.
- Lomgren, noticing Ann only picking at her food, goes back to comforting her.
Sage's Tower
- Sage checks up on the kittens and finds they've fallen asleep. He then heads towards the lake.
Vor's Tower
- Lora rushes inside to get some milf and bread. She quickly returns, with some cheese too, and gives them to Freek.
- Nonah manifests a claw to cut some bread and cheese for Freek.
- Sage arrives at the lake's sure and calls out to the three. He starts walking across the water towards the tower.
- Lora notices sage coming and introduces him to Freek and Nonah as the local shrink.
- Nonah and Freek introduce themselves to Sage.
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Vor's Tower
- Lora inquires politely to the nature of Sage's visit.
- Sage replies he was just checking up on her.
- Lora replies that she's still having crazy dreams, but nothing traumatizing.
- Sage is pleased, then asks Lora where she learnt to play so well.
- Freak agrees that the music was very good.
- Nonah asks Lora what sort of dreams she's been having.
Clothes Store
- Atescu and Pat finally stop kissing.
- Their stomachs growl, so Atescu suggests getting something to eat.
- After a little discussion, they decide to eat at the Rex.
Diner
- Ann is being torn up inside. In addition to the Rainbow-KF situation, she hasn't yet told anyone that she now thinks of Knave as a sister. Also, she's fallen in love with Lomgren. In despair, she put her head on her plate.
- Kraggi chuckles at this, then mentally kicks himself over it.
- Lomgren continues to try and help Ann, disturbed by her latest downturn.
- In the kitchen, Grim has started to make vindaloo to calm herself about Max. However, she keeps glancing at the door.
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Diner
- Rose, Chuck and Terra finally arrive. They all gawk at Rainbow-KF. Ann asks Kraggi to tell them what's going on, both with R-KF and her own mixed feelings.
- Kraggi starts to object, then thinks better of it. He tell both Knaves' that though Ann still loves him, she now think of him as a sister, not lover.
- Both Knaves' blink in shock.
- By the door, Terra asks Rose how many hers are there.
- Ann looks up, nodding, fish stuck to the side of her face. Rose runs over.
- In the kitchen, Grim is eating vindaloo, her fear of Max forgotten for the moment.
- Lomgren just sits there, looking at everyone in turn and hoping the Knaves' don't blame him.
- Kraggi tip-toes away, back to the kitchen.
- Grim greets Kraggi when he enters the kitchen warns him about her breath.
- Kraggi tells Grim, in brief, what's going on in the other room. They both resume comfort eating.
- At his own table, Eric turns Max back to his true form. They then talk in Canine.
Clothes Shop
- Atescu and Pat get up and head towards the Rex.
The Rex
- Atescu and Pat arrive and look for a table. They find one to the side and continue kissing.
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Diner
- Max enters the kitchen and tries to apologize to Grim, in Canine, for scaring her. Grim screams and hides behind Kraggi.
- Ann-KF excuses himself from the group and also enters the kitchen. He then translates for Max.
- Max leaves the diner and head to the Rex.
- Grim starts cooking again to overcome her fear.
- Kraggi gives Grim a hug to comfort her.
- Eric comes into the kitchen and asks if he can have some of the curry Grim is cooking.
- Grim says OK and asks if Eric wants chicken or lamb.
- Eric answers both, please.
- Grim continues with the cooking.
- Eric returns to his table in the other room.
- Xiao finishes his food then uses his magic to fly the plate into the kitchen and land in the sink.
- Ann sighs and says she still love the others and they're great girls. She also removes the fish from her face and puts it back on the plate.
- Lomgren, feeling guilty, apologizes for contributing to this mess by loving Ann.
The Rex
- Squato arrives and notices Atescu and Pat. After quickly popping to his office, he returns to the taproom offers them a complimentary bottle of wine.
- Atescu accepts the wine with a sincere thank you.
- Max arrives and barks for a drink.
- Squato, who can understand Canine, comes over and tells Max dogs aren't allowed inside, pointing at a sign when he does so.
- Max goes over to the sign and whines a prayer to James, causing the sign to change to a "No Squato's Allowed" one.
- Squato angrily heads to his office.
- Max notices Atescu and asks if he's related to the female he scared.
- Atescu is offended by Max using that word to describe his sister and heads over, demanding an apology in Canine.
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The Rex
- The sign changed by Max reverts to normal
- Max asks what word he should use then to describe females and Atescu angrily responds with woman.
- Max then asks if Atescu is Grim's brother, but Atescu ignores him and returns to his table.
- Atescu explains to a confused Pat that he can speak to some animals.
- Atescu and pat go back to looking at the menu. Just when they've decided, De Spectre appears to take their order, startling them both in the process.
- Max carried on trying to talk to Atescu, but gets ignored.
- Squato returns with a book and shows Max the relevant Health & Safety rule, telling him to leave again. However, he can have the first one on the house.
- Max says he doesn't understand.
- Squato points at the door and states simply that animals need to stay outside.
Diner
- Grim finishes cooking and asks Kraggi to take it out to Eric. Also, to see what Max is doing, as she doesn't know he's left.
- Kraggi gives Grim a peck on the cheek then takes the food out to Eric.
- Eric thanks Kraggi enthusiasticlt, then starts eating.
- Ann tells Rose that she needs to kiss Rainbow-KF to bring her out of her fugue. Rose says she'll need a shot first, so Ann reaches for her flask.
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The Rex
- Max heads outside and turns into his anthro form. He then re-enters.
- Squato says thats OK and formorly invites him in.
Diner
- Eshli arrives. She notices Rainbow-KF and walks over, calling her "Butterfly Angel" and asking her why she's sad.
- Ann-KF walks back in from the kitchen and offers to kiss Rainbow-KF herself if Rose is too uncomfortable with it.
- Eshli asks Ann-KF what she means.
- Ann-KF replies "kiss her", but Eshli is confused as why would someone be uncomfortable about that.
- Eshli goes on saying how cool she thinks Rainbow-KF looks, then apruptly asks where Grim is.
- Ann-KF says Grim is hiding in the kitchen, as a dog came in earlier.
- Ann retrieves the flask and hands it too Rose, who says she'll kiss Rainboe-KF in a minute.
- Eshli acknowledges Ann-KF's answer, then asks Rose what's in the flask.
- Rose pauses, then stummers "something that Eshli shouldn't drink herself".
- Ann-KF expresses disapproval at Ann's drinking.
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The Diner
- Kraggi returns to the kitchen and tells Grim that the dog is gone.
- Grim, relieved, grabs some of the food she's just cooks and returns to the main dining area.
- Kraggi grabs some too and joins her.
- Eshli notices Grim and says hi. She then helps her and Kraggi with the food, before asking if she can have some too. Grim obviously says yes.
- Xiao also offers to help, but Grim says she OK.
- Kraggi, Grim and Eshli all tuck in.
- Eshli says hi to Xiao. They introduce themselves, then Eshli asks if Xiao can get her a glass of milk. He says yes and heads into the kitchen
- Kraggi, while eating, starts up a conversation. They talk about the sanctuary that Eshli is building.
Vor's Tower
- Nonah asks Freek what he does about town.
- Freek answers that he's a writer, in keeping with his Authorial nature. He then asks the same of Nonah.
- Nonah says she would be singing, if she didn't have to keep her identity secret.
- Freek says he would love to hear Nonah sing sometime.
- Sage tells Nonah that her kind are unfortunately extinct on his home plane, due to the actions of an order of Black Mages.
- Lora says that she and Nonah should do a duet sometime.
- Nonah reminds Lora that she's trying to remain hidden.
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Vor's Tower
- Lora dismisses Nonah's concerns, claiming she can just say her singing is a recording if anyone asks.
- Freek asks Sage where he's from.
- Sage answers that it used to have another name, but is now known as the smoking plane, due to the Black Mages turning it into a wasteland.
- Lora is confused, as she didn't know Sage wasn't from around here.
- Nonah is horrified at Sage's description.
- Sage says the Black Mages, his homes only remaining inhabitents, will likely kill themselves off soon, which is why the Gods haven't done anything about it.
- Nonah is still horrified, this time that the Gods let them do this in the first place. In particular, wiping out her people.
- Sage says they couldn't, as the Black Mages had their own God protecting them.
- Freek says he's heard of Sage's home and lost a friend there. Said individual tried to fix the plane, which is likely impossible.
- Nonah is obviously distressed by this conversation, so Freek comforts her.
Diner
- In the kitchen, Xiao has a flashback while puoring the milk, causing him to spill some. He quickly grabs a rag then clean this up.
- Kraggi and Eshli continue to discuss the latter's sanctuary.
- Eric, who had been listening to Kraggi and Eshli, moves closer.
- Xiao returns from the kitchen and gives Eshli her milk, then returns to his table, his thoughts on his recent flashback.
- Lomgren is also unhappy about Rose's drinking.
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Diner
- The conversation between Kraggi and Eshli turns to Yogamantic channeling.
- During the conversation, Eshli notices her white robes are dirty. This bothers her a lot as it was her only one.
- Kraggi says he can clean them with his Yogamancy, which Eshli is very grateful for.
- Eric silently slips out and heads towards the Church.
- Kraggi focusses his magic and cleans Eshli's robe. Then he points out that her robe is now technically a zombie, which obviously surprises her.
- Rose turns her back on the others to take a swig, then quickly kisses Rainbow-KF.
- After a moment, Rainbow-KF starts to kiss back passionately.
- Rose is seriously freak out by the kiss, but doesn't pull away.
- Rainbow-KF pulls away, thanking Rose.
- Eshli recovers from her surprise and thanks Kraggi. She then heads over and hugs Rainbow-KF, saying she thinks she's pretty.
- Rose suddenly kisses Rainbow-KF again.
- Ann-KF is very pleased by this development, but Ann freezes again at the sight.
The Church
- Eric arrives and asks James about Sanje and Yogamancy, in-particular, whether they are evil or not. He is told they aren't and told Sanje's history too. Eric then leaves and heads back towards the diner.
Vor's Tower
- Sage tells Nonah that the Black Mages' god was severly punished for its actions, by being sent to the Plane of Madness for 10000 years. Also, that he doesn't believe the non-intervention law should be obeyed to the letter.
- Freek is surprised such a plane really exists.
- Sage explains its more an actually an artificial pocket dimension, used by the Council of Gods for punishment. He then suggests changing the subject.
- Freek says he's writing a book.
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Diner
- Kraggi notices Eric has left without paying. Just as he and Grim start discussing this, Eric walks back in.
- Lomgren kisses Ann, holding it'll work on her like it did on Rainbow-KF.
- Eric and Grim discuss, with a fair about of confusion, what he had and how what it all costs.
- Ann unfreezes slightly under Lomgren's kiss, so Lomgren carefully moves her so she's facing away from Rainbow-KF and Rose. He then sits next to her and looks into her eyes.
Vor's Tower
- Lora had continued to eat while the others talked, unfazed. Now she asks what Freek's book is about.
- Freek says it's an Epic Fantasy with a touch of True Love. he then goes into more vague details, really bigging his work up.
- Nonah expresses mild disappointment that there's but more romance in the story.
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Vor's Tower
- Freek says Atescu id better at writing romance. His expertise is in fantasy and sci-fi.
- Nonah replies that together (Freek and Atescu), they could write a masterpiece.
- Freek agrees, saying that Nonah is a font of good ideas.
Diner
- Xiao walks over to Eric and reads his mind to determine what else he had other than the curry, then tells Grim.
- The confusion over, Grim tells Eric how much he owes. Kraggi watches, his hand on his knife.
- Eric tries to pay by card, but Kraggi says they don't accept them. So Eric pulls out some money and says they can keep the change. He then leaves and heads back towards the Church.
- Kraggi takes the money and puts it in the silverware drawer.
- Ann-KF asks Kraggi why did he do that.
- Kraggi replies why wouldn't he.
- Ann-KF laughingly suggests giving the money to him.
- Kraggi replies that he doesn't want to, duuuuh.
- Grim, also laughing, tells Kraggi where the cash register is.
- Ann gives Lomgren a little smile and squezzes his hand.
- Lomgren returns the smile.
- Rose and Rainbow-KF continue to kiss.
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The Church
- Eric prays for a Gamecube with Super Smash Brothers on it. After getting this, he runs back to the diner.
Diner
- Kraggi puts the money away in the register.
- Ann-KF merges with Rainbow-KF, so she can share the kissing.
- Xiao faints, the sight of Ann-KF merging with Rainbow-KF finally overloading his wierdness censor.
- Eric burst in and invites everyone to a gaming tournament at his place. He then runs out and heads to the Rex.
- Ann is confused by Eric's statement. She looks around, sees Rose and Rainbow-KF still kissing, and decides to leave. She takes Lomgren with her.
- Rose and Rainbow-KF continue to kiss.
- Grim decides she has better things to do than gaming, so suggests to Kraggi they go back to her place.
- Kraggi was about to say yes, but notices Xiao. He asks Grim if they should check on him.
- Rose and Rianbow-KF stop for breath, so Grim takes the opportunity to ask them to take Xiao to the clinic.
- Rainbow-KF says Xiao isn't dead or dying, but she'll work after him anyway.
- Outside, Lomgren suggests to Ann they head towards the park. They do so.
- Kraggi and Grim leave the diner, then sprint to Grim's place.
- Suddenly, Sanchay bursts through the door, asking if she was missed?
The Rex
- Eric burst in and invites everyone there to the gaming tournament too. He then runs out and returns to the Church.
Grim's House
- Kraggi and Grim arrive. They decide to finish their lunch first, before heading to the bedroom.
Vor's Tower
- Lora asks Freek what he's calling his book and when it's be published.
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Diner
- Eshli walks over to Sanchay and says Hi.
- Rocky pays, heads into the bathroom, then turns to dust.
- Rainbow-KF's eyelashes shorten to four inches.
- Xiao regains consciousness. he gets up and walks over to Rose and Rainbow-KF, asking if they're related.
- Rainbow-KF answers no, he's her boyfriend, but he's currently transformed.
- Xiao says he doesn't understand.
- Rainbow-KF says he'll provide a demonstration. She gets up and heads into the bathroom, then comes out carrying her Scythe and with Ann-KF. Rainbow-KF raises her weapon, the blue lightning shoots from the blade, hits Xiao, then arcs off and hits Ann-KF, turning her into a copy of Xiao.
- Rose asks why Rainbow-KF hasn't done that to change back, but is told it's both difficult and temporary.
- Xiao is impressed, but asks why two people came out of the bathroom and why they're dressed the way they are.
- Ann-KF gives a brief description about how he became two people and his powers as Death.
- Thinking, Xiao asks if anything has happened that prevents people from dying around town.
- Ann-KF mentions her machine, but that it wouldn't have effected him in Mexicali.
- Eshli is confused by the conversation and asks Sanchay if she understands it.
Grim's House
- Kraggi and Grim finish eating and lower a Tasteful Curtain.
Vor's Tower
- Freek, who somehow missed Lora's question, grabs some more bread and asks what people do for fun around here.
- Nonah answers simply swim, then mumbles "and sing" under her breath.
- Freek mumbles that he would like to hear that sometime.
- Nonah's hair turns from red to blue.
The Rex
- Pat and Atescu, having ignored Eric, kiss again.
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Vor's Tower
- Nonah says that she might sing for Freek if Lora was willing to accompany her on the sax.
- Freek gets a bit of bread stuck in his throat, but manages to get it out.
- The conversation turns to childhood. However, as they talk, both Nonah's and Freek's thoughts are dominated by their growing mutual attraction.
- Suddenly, Nonah screams out "We will not go quietly into the night."
- Freek thinks this is meant as a greeting, as it is among his people, so gives the responce in his own tongue.
- Nonah is embarrassed, as she never meant to say that out loud. She also asks what Freek.
- Freek gives the translation, explaining that it's an old greeting among his people.
- Nonah's hair turns blue again and this time Freek comments on it.
- This upsets Nonah, who turns away. Freek, concerned, put his hand on her arm and asks what's wrong.
- Nonah looks at him and tells him that she's only half lake-dweller. And the other half isn't human. It's demon.
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Vor's Tower
- Freek and Nonah have a heart to heart, where they both vow not to harm the other, despite the ancient enmity between their people.
- Freek then timidly asks if he can kiss Nonah. Nonah says OK and asks if he wants tongue or not. Her hair also turns red.
The Rex
- Squato comes over to Atescu and Pat's table to take their order, as DeSpectre screwed it up. They both order again, then get back to kissing when Squato heads off.
Diner
- Sanchay wakes up with a start from a narcoleptic nap and apologizes to Eshli.
- Both Knaves are startled by Sanchay's exclamation. Ann-KF also reverts back to his usual form.
- Eshli asks Sanchay if she's OK and Sanchay replies that she's a little out of it.
- Both Knaves and Xiao introduce themselves to Sanchay.
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Vor's Tower
- Freek replies to Nonah that he wants tongue and then they kiss passionately.
- During the kiss, Nonah's skin changes to a red on black pattern, her eyes become vertically slitted and she grows a pointed tail.
- Freek and Nonah breathlessly break off, complimenting each other on the kiss.
- Slowly, Lora picks up the empty guacamole container, backs into her tower, then quietly closes the door.
- Freek holds Nonah and asks her "what now".
- Nonah answers with her lips, giving him a full demonic kiss, but due to Freek's nature, he isn't drained as a mortal would be.
Diner
- Sanchay says her sleeping fits are getting to be a problem and Ann-KF says it may be something in the water, as Lora is also having this problem too.
- Sanchay agrees that's probably it. She then excuses herself, says goodbye to everyone, before heading outside, growing a pair of bat-wings and flying off towards the forest.
- Eshli then says her goodbyes and leaves, saying she needs to continue work on her shrine.
- Xiao puts the "closed" sign on the door, then sits down to think about what Knave told him.
- Ann-KF pays for everyone's food.
Park
- Ann and Lomgren stroll through the park, arms and tails wrapped around each other.
- Ann and Lomgren take a rest on the bench by the pond. Then, feeling mischievous, Ann licks Lomgren's nose. Lomgren quickly recovers from the surprise, then licks her back.
- Ann blushes and giggles as her recent troubles fade from her mind.
- Lomgren also starts to blush, then takes Ann's paw and gives the back a gentlemanly kiss.
