Old City Newsletter 08-26-07

From FiranMUX

News

Spring slinks into the Old City like a thief in the night, bringing rains and a chilly air. The last chill of winter clings with an icy desperation, unable to fade without a fight.

The four women sneak in one rainy, frigid night, to the West Wing of the Dove, when all are asleep, finding no better time to just relax and be a little bit scandelous. They whisper their gossip and news, amidst giggles and snickers.

"So, that new tenement is built already. The Lotus Inn. Karish looks like he was one of the first ones t'move in. I hear others have been movin' in too, out of some of th'more run down places." Sameera leans back on a table, swirling her whiskey in her glass. "'Course, it seems folks is takin' that luxury an' leavin' shite they stole outside. Wonder what th'feck that was all 'bout."

Vellutra shrugs and paces around a little bit, glancing to the doors from time to time. "I dunno, but Raef's been REAL quiet lately, jes cleanin' up his section of th'Ol'City. Now it's jes dirty, instead of fire damaged, flood damaged, shami damaged. All that feckin' stuff. I guess Shade got th'cleanin' bug too, now Junos neighborhood is lookin' pretty spiffy too. Wonder if any of th'other folk is gonna be cleanin' up, or if they like it like that."

Yelda simply shakes her head. "Speaking of Junos... I suppose you heard 'bout that big showdown 'bout Fist's Arena? Asalan laid his claim t'it, callin' folks out t'challenge him. I'm sure most folks figured he was askin' for a fight, but guess who was right there, runnin' her mouth. Geloe, 'course. She's 'bout ready to pop an' she cain' help but cause an argument. Half th'time I wonder if she even gives a shite, or if she's jes lookin' t'argue. Even Jariko was gettin' pissed. 'Course it ended in her an' Furen gettin' inta it too. But, what's weird is Hypeius, fer a minute, stepped in b'tween her an' th'Istems boys, like he was protective 'er some shite. I ain' gonna try an' figure any of that shite out. From what I understand, Asalan owns Fist's now, most folks is keepin' an eye on him, an' Geloe needs a drink 'er three. Maybe Niobe needs t'get knocked up instead of Geloe. She's feckin' easier t'deal with pregnant I think. Someone get her an' Jariko some ferts."

Opalia smirks, the most comfortable of the three in her place of employment. "Well, at least it's a departure from the lions. Niobe's finally healed, I hear, but Furen and Farik got themselves pretty beat up. Do you think they've gotten it out of their system, finally? Probably not. I guess they were fighting the one outside the Chimeran Clinic. Farik's wife, Wylma works there, and Furen was probably there just to fight."

Vellutra shakes her head. "You know, those two kids, Sariben and Iggy.. they's thick as thieves it seems, showin' up everywhere, beggin' off th'wallers. They was questioned outside the Glassworks 'bout some crime 'er somethin' an' is makin' a tent. It's either cute, or real scary. I never know when it's kids."

Sameera tilts her head. "You know, goin' back t'other folk, Farik an' Asalan was talkin' business th'other day in th'Dagger, after th'party. I guess Niobe an' Asalan was talkin' gladiator stuff. Can you see Niobe bein'a feckin' gladiator? Heh. Olympics maybe, but Gladiatin'? Not hardly. Though, Farik's been lookin' t'buy a feckload of barrels. I wonder what that is. You don' think HE'S takin' up brewin', do ya?"

Opalia chuckles and shakes her head. "Nah, but you know what'll be interestin'? Gilin's gonna have an auction fer th'Lord's Suite down here again. It's some fancypants room an' they get free parties an' free girls whenever they want it. 'Course, they pay a feckload fer th'suite t'begin wit'. Wonder who it's gonna be this time."

Yelda chuckles. "Oh, there's a new girl hanging around. Nelana. She'll be a wench in the Dagger, right Sam? Once she gets more active, she should be quite... popular I'd imagine. Ladies, I think we're startin' t'be replaced."

The four fade into grousing about their younger days, fantasies of being popular courtesans or just attractive bar wenches once more. Soon, the rain stops and they escape back to their places to watch to see what springs forth from the last days of winter.

OOC

OOC:> On the Roster:

• Althea
• Orthia
• Hessa

Character Refreshes:

• Jariko is refreshing Litaros! Yes, another Istems, so if you have information that might help, let him know, specifically the happenings from Kinto and Jaz's turbulent relationship to current times. Yay Jariko! Send him info SOOOOOOON.

TPs:

• Olympics: Boy, am I all talk or what? Yeah, this week was a little crazygonutz, so nothing happened. It /might/ have to wait until we see if Geloe survives the birth. I'd hate to plan and then not have a way to run the stuff. :) So! With that said, I'm going to do some research and make something of an announcement this week.
• Ideas: Do you have any? Do you have a thought about an all Old City TP that you want to happen? All ideas are welcome!

Thanks: You guys are starting to rock my socks. Thanks this week go to: Niobe, Raef, Farik, Jariko, Gilin and Karish. CPs about, but I'd love to get more people more CPs! News is the best way to do this and makes me a very happy Geloe.