Technologists Expo - RPLOG
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Date
6/8/476
Log
Many beings gather around to look at all the devices on display! Most of which is under glass, a few things however are out in the open! Demonstrations are offered for most everything, for the right price that is. In the center of all of it is a 2 tailed fox waving a cane around, "Welcome, Welcome! This is the expo for the Collective of the Technologists! Here to unveil what the church will never tell you, that there is no magic, no spirit behind these machines, this creator tech, just simple mechanics! Come everyone and see for yourselves!" Here are some devices others may remember! Creator Scourchers, Twirligigs, the Bodyswap, and the Flesh Crafter! Surely this is the most creator tech in one place other then the major churches in the City of Churches!
Sveta arrives at the marketplace, her work clothes still a little dusty and creased from her usual duties. Seems the arrival of these "technologists" was rather unexpected, at least on her part, but at the mere rumor of new devices had to come and take a gander. Still, this can't have been approved by the church, and if they knew, they'd get quite bothered, would they? Best to keep a distance and observe what they're all about, then.
Plenty of beings 'had to come', as it seems, crowds of them filling the square. It's no wonder that even the Solacious vixen known as Mirana absolutely must show up. Right behind her trails a shorter, younger canine, sticking at the vixen's tail wherever she goes. A coyote female, large patches of her fur aroun the neck, chest, and back a much more copper shade than the usual tan. Even her hair is reddish in color. The spectacle of a market sale is one she didn't see often, glancing at everything she has the ability to see.
Angus walks into the marketplace and draws his cloak about him, glancing around at the spectacle before him. This was rather intresting, an actual viewing of creator tech? How could anyone pass this up. Chuckling to himself he looks to Angel beside him, giving her a slight smile as he leads her towards some of the more intresting looking devices. Curious as to what they were actually meant to do.
Hearing about the loads of interesting devices being put on display, a lion makes his way into the marketplace. Even after a few days have passed from the fire, his shirt laying beneath his coat seems quite ripped and torn in various places. What a lazy feline. Dio looks around at the various machines and devices on display, but he didn't have a lot of knowledge on just how they worked or what they did really. However, with such a big display happening in the marketplace, surly there would be plenty of food merchants out and about selling wonderful things at great prices, right? And so he walks about, searching for whoever would sell some food and naturally chatting up a storm about food technology.
Meyna is wandering the marketplace, fiddling with the catch of her pistol, tweaking it back and forth and eventually poking a daggertip into a groove to tweak it. She comes to a stop as she does that since even she's not willing to randomly stick someone. Usually. Looking up, she spots all of the tech and mutters, "Going to get something stupid going this way."
Eriene mewls a bit in frustration, trying to make her way through the crowds, jumping to try and spot her mistress. She does this often, weaving as best as she could between people. She finally spots the vixen, and the young Ruby behind her. She tries to catch their attention crying out and waving her arms to direct them to her. Unsure if she was seen she waits patiently a bit, stifled by the taller attendees, wondering if she should instead go to meet them.
Angel walks along with Angus, "My Lord, what exactly are we here for?" she asks looking around herself, never having much use for the machines. She looks around more at the people, giving Sveta a nod and a smile, as well as one to Mirana, though she is curious a moment about the coyote behind her. A slight frown toward Dio, but she gets a bit closer to Angus.
Mirana frowns deeply, "So much of the sacred machines, not in the hands of the church..." she seems displeased, but keeps most of it to herself. She reaches out to give Ruby a hug, then... notices Angus. She turns her eye away and toward Sveta, "Hello there Sweetie!" She says and smiles, "I hope I'm not putting myself to out there by being here," evidently still not feeling right about the things said to her, "come along Ruby, lets get you introduced to some beings, we need to make sure you have friends to play with and be around besides just me, Eriene and Ictus." she says and speak of the devil!! "Eriene! Come over here, come along!" She says as she walks toward Sveta, looking to Meyna along the way, but there is so much going on...
The two tailed fox waves around to everyone but, notices Ruby the most! "Ahh! Here we have a satisfied customer of ours! Would you care to come tell your story young coyote! And I hope the changes that the Flesh Crafter did for you have been up to your expectations! Yes folks, the Flesh Crafter! Able to change just about everything about your outward self, just about anything for the right price! Come one, come all, and learn the possiblities of creator tech when put in the right hands!" he announces.
Sveta spots a few familiar faces amongst the crowd. If it were just her, perhaps...but no. Duty comes first, then curiosity. Her boots heavy against the cobblestones, she approaches Dio. "Good morning, oh Lion of Scruffy countenance. Strange to meet you here at this sort of event, although..." she frowns at his shirt. "You can't go out looking like this. Find me later at my studio, and I'll mend it for you. Honestly, must I do everything?" With that, she takes the poor lion by the arm, if he will follow, and approaches Mirana. "Good day, Lady Solacious. No, this appears safe, for a value of safe, and I am here. Besides, I presume you have knowledge of these devices on display. But who is this with you?"
Ruby tilts her head a bit upon hearing Mira's muttering, but doesn't inquire. Lightly returning the hug she's given, she continues to stare at everything, and everyone. Every time Mira greets someone else, she looks their way, getting a good look at the people her caretaker knows. The coyote is dressed in a white long-sleeve blouse that can't be buttoned which shows off more cleavage than she'd like, purple tights, a knee-length leather traveling jacket, and hiking boots. "O-oh, who?" she asks, her mind immediately turning to the past, and a frown growing on her muzzle. Seeing Eriene, however, bringing a smile to the coyote's face, and she waves to the feline. As she's pointed out by the man on stage, she shrinks back to try and hide behind Mira, hoping they'd see someone else instead. Shaking her head, she tries to deny her involvement with the flesh crafter. The sight of Sveta coming over distracts her though, compelling her to wave. "M-my name is Ruby..."
Meyna cracks her knuckles and mutters to herself as she steps up to one of the displays, looking over the gear quietly, at least for now. She picks her way through the crowd and instead scans for, well, bounty heads. She doesn't know anyone here and she's largely unnoticed which works in her favor.
Angus turns to study the fox as he announces loudly about the Flesh Crafter....sounded like an intresting device. "We are here because it's fun, and it's a quick break from training and duties." He comments to Angel, noticing Meyna for the first and gives her a nod in greeting. But when he notices Mirana he scowls, and grabs Angels hand. "Come on..." He comments, making his way towards the Fox, and then Fleshcrafter machine.
It didn't take too long to find a merchant eager to sell and take advantage of all the commotion going about the marketplace. A bear it would seem, selling freshly cooked meat in various forms. Oh joyous of days! Dio and the bear begin conversing, seemingly having a good time as he begins reaching into his coat pocket. "Ah, hello there lass," he says as he notices Sveta approach. "No need fer that. Just a few rips 'n' tears never hurt anyone." And now to seal the deal, be blessed with the glory of wonderful meat in his belly. "An' now th- Hey!" Being lead away on the arm, he begins hopping on one foot to keep his balance the entire journey towards the destination, eventually regaining it once they stop. "But... But meat..." The lion frowns and looks towards the ground, kicking a rock in his path in a child-like fashion.
Meyna cracks her knuckles and mutters to herself as she steps up to one of the displays, looking over the gear quietly, at least for now. She picks her way through the crowd and instead scans for, well, bounty heads. She doesn't know anyone here and she's largely unnoticed which works in her favor. She sort of nods towards Angus, only half-remembering him, though that's more than she expected really. Still, she works her way forward, especially towards the device since, well, if you're running from a hunter, what better way to get out of it.
Eriene squeezes between an assortment of beings, finally reaching her mistress and the little 'yote. She blinks as the man on stage somehow recognizes Ruby and glancing over to her realizes this makes you youg girl uncomfortable. The kitten tries as best she could to help provide cover for the shy canine, mrowling in displeasure at the male.
Angel nods to Angus and walks along with him, �Yes My Lord, a break can be good.� she says blushing a bit but simply continuing along. As she passes Sveta, Mira, Ruby, Eriene, and Dio she smiles again to Sveta, �Sveta, when can we get together so I may learn to make music? And talk marketing?� She asks before continuing along. Once at the Flesh Crafter though, she looks to Angus, �My Lord, does this one interest you?� she asks. She looks over to Meyna, �Hello Leopard, how is your day?� she asks, Angle's best attempt at 'nice.'
Mira sighs softly, �Sveta, I do hope one day you can understand, and yes, I have some working knowledge of some of these, but most I have never seen before.� She tries to get the fellow kitsune's attention, �Good Sir! Might I take a look at these things and get a better idea about them?� She asks. Then she looks to Ruby, partly in shock, �So.. this is how you..� she starts but doesn't finish, turning to Sveta and Dio again, �Yes, this is Ruby, and I'm taking care of her, getting her back up on her paw, the poor dear has had a rough time of it since coming to the city.� She explains, shaking her head at Dio's still unmended shirt. Then, she notices Angus walking over to the Flesh Crafter... her eyes narrow as she watches him, muttering softly, unhearable by most unless they are very near her, 'Brother..... what are you thinking... you aren't thinking of still...'
The fox on stange though smiles wide as Angus, Angel and Meyna look over the Flesh Crafter, �Taking an interest in this one then, like our good coyote friend over there?� he says, pointing out Ruby even more! �Yes, for the right price this can change, for just a moment or for a lifetime anything about your form and body, gender, fur color, species, anything you like!� He announces with many gasps from beings around. But to Mira he simply wags a finger, �Now now, The Church is welcome to glance at our wonderful machines, but no touching! Your hands are the wrong ones to help the good beings of Promise with these!�
Mira looks very displeased as she hears that.
Sveta bows slightly, the looks Ruby up and down. "My name is Svetlana Kuznetsova, and this here is Dio...I've never really asked his last name, though." She leans over and whispers at Dio for a moment, then pulls away. "I'm an artisan down at the craft school, although I'm still in training, and on my off days...well, I've recently taken to watching the Lady Solacious. Dio...well, he tells me used to be a mercenary, but ever since I've met him I don't think I've seen him do single lick of work." The goshawk nudges him in the ribs. "But enough about me. Well, Ruby, what's your relationship with Lady Solacious -" she turns at the fox's announcement, then notices Angus and Angel going up front, hears the words, and her face immediately falls. "What is he doing now? Lady Solacious! I - he can't be - he's got it all wrong - never said anything about" she unholsters her shield from her back and begins clearing a swathe through the crowd with it, leaving the way clear for anyone who wishes to follow her to do so.
Ruby hangs her head in shame as Mira figures out that's the method she used, nodding slowly. "Yes..." she replies, nodding along with the rest of what Mira explains to Sveta. Hearing the muttering of her matron, she takes a quick and astonished glance at Angus, seeing the resemblance. If he looks her way, he'd see a scowl before turning her attention to the others. The continued reference to her use of the flesh crafter makes her squirm in her place, frowning at the two-tailed man. She's about to reply to Sveta when she draws her shield and begins clearing a patch through the crowd, gasping and looking confusedly at Mira.
:How much for a permament change?" The Fox said bluntly, Angus turns his gaze to the Fox. His tails twitching as he awaits a response. "And yes, this one does intrest me." He comments back to Angel, and gives a smile to Meyna. He turns when he hears a commotion coming from the crowd, noticing Sveta starting to push her way through but ignoring her when he turns back to the fox.
It would seem that Aunt Sveta wanted the poor lion to socialize. Dio certainly loved to talk to people, but he could eat AND talk at the same time. Once more, the smile upon his big goofy head returns, head held high as he turns around to look at the others. "I don't 'ave a last name, lass! Well I do, but I 'ave no idea what it is. Or maybe I don't?" He begins rubbing at his chin, quite caught up in a storm of thoughts until a whisper catches his attention, causing him to nod and smile. The elbow into his ribs makes him emit a short 'oof', and then a cough. "Indeed! Ex-mercenary at yer service. And I do a lot of work, you just don't see me doin' it." He puts his eyes on the coyote, giving her a friendly smile and a wave. An interesting but shy one. He must break her out of that shell! "Where you goin' lass," he shouts out, soon trailing behind Sveta and her shield, not sure what's going on thanks to his one track mind and not paying attention to anything to what's on stage.
Meyna shakes her head and says, "No no, not interested in the machine, more in the sort that would use it. A bit freaky I figure, nothing I'd get into. I could see it's benefits though and... hopefully you don't have an issue with a look-see for a few?"
Eriene spreads her arms and hisses angrily at the kitsune, glancing back at Ruby, concern over the canine's distress written across her short muzzle. She meeps, half startled by the sudden shifting of the crowd, glimpsing only the metalic flash of a shield. Looking up in wonderment at her Mistress, mewing in confusion at fast the turn of events.
Angel nods to Angus, "What is your interest My Lord.. is there something about me displeasing?" she asks looking down cast for a moment. She looks herself over, "I could remove the binders in public if you wanted My Lord..." she says disappointment in herself obvious in her voice. She looks to Meyna as she talks and wonders the same for a bit, but finally she looks over to the fox as Angus continues to ask questions.
Mira shakes her head, "We all make mistakes dear, it is ok Ruby, just learn from them and be better next time." she says, continuing to eye Angus, but she makes no move toward him, nor anything to stop Sveta and Dio. She just shakes her head, "Ruby dear... remember when I said family issues." she says. "This is one of them." She smiles and leans into Ruby to give a tight hug, then one to Eriene as well, "Here is where my attentions are." Her side turned to Angus and the commotion going on there.
The fox smiles a bit more widely and hops off the stage to address everyone more properly. "Permament change is a sack of lunar dust, weighing 50 ounces, per being, all the changes you want for that price, but I must warn, the machine sometimes has a mind of its own." he says, ignoring most everything else except Meyna's question. "Just as the priests, we welcome people to look around, but no investigating them, any questions you have, I'm sure I can answer!" He says and then points out a few changes that they managed to make! "As you can see, we've managed to hook up a second cart to the Flesh Crafter! Yes! We can make two similar changes to two beings at once! Same price though." he explains.
Ruby tilts her head as she looks up at Mira, having assumed she would follow Sveta through the crowd. Glancing over that way a few times to see what's going on, she wears a troubled expression. Nodding to Mira, she sighs softly, silently wishing family issues didn't need to happen. At least the fox man was done tormenting her in front of the whole city. Hearing the price of the flesh crafter, she gives a soft nod, remembering how much she had paid for the service. Unsure what lay in store for the waward tod, she watches from afar, waving back to Dio.
Elbowing beings aside is easy with the massive tower shield in hand. Noticing Dio following along behind her, Sveta takes care to shield the lion as well, although beings part before her with reasonable ease, as one might expect of anyone holding a big piece of metal out in public. She drops the shield slightly, though, as she stops in the crowd with just enough cover to keep her from Angus' direct sight - for now - and addresses the fox. "Yes, excuse me, I have a question. What exactly did you mean by 'it has a mind of its own'? For that much lunar dust, and considering the change is permanent, would one not expect a more reliable service? Also, I would like to inquire as to the potential side-effects of using this thing. Has it actually been tried?"
Ruby tilts her head as she looks up at Mira, having assumed she would follow Sveta through the crowd. Glancing over that way a few times to see what's going on, she wears a troubled expression. Nodding to Mira, she sighs softly, silently wishing family issues didn't need to happen. At least the fox man was done tormenting her in front of the whole city. Hearing the price of the flesh crafter, she gives a soft nod, remembering how much she had paid for the service. Unsure what lay in store for the waward tod, she watches from afar, waving back to Dio. "I see... it's just sad your feud is with your own brother..." she says softly, hugging Mira in return. Eriene's efforts don't go unnoticed however, the coyote smiling at her.
Angus glances at Angel and shakes his head. "The change is not fo you, it is for myself." He had heard about the price from Selena, and was prepared. But as a precaution he turns to Meyna. "I know that you don't usually do guard work, but I would like to pay for your services. I am willing to hire you if you make sure no one interfers." He asks of her, turning to look over the crowd as the question is asked before he turns back to the fox.
Dio waves and shakes his head and hands at the many people of the crowd, apologizing as the goshawk and lion push on by. "Sorry about that lads. Important questions in need of answerin' I guess." With his attention now caught upon the stage, he finally listens in and analyzes just what is going on in this crazy world. "A body shiftin' machine with a mind of its own," he questions, tilting his head. "I wear my form with pride!" The normally loose and out there lion puts a hand over his chest and stands at attention, pride gleaming and practically shimmering off his person. His eyes soon spot Angus, shaking his head, but choosing not to say anything for the moment.
Meyna taps her food on the ground for a moment and says, "I wouldn't expect some coddled noble to be the sort to hide. Or is this something else? You are that noble that stopped me for... what, a brief chat the other day yeah?" She crosses her arms to look over at the machine again while saying, "And did you really call me leopard earlier? Hey, hi there works better. Much better." Then she raises an eyebrow and says, "Aah, money, the magic anyone can do. Retainer's half up front, what's the offer?"
Eriene nuzzles her Lady, as she's embraced, only afterwards looking back to glare at the sleazy salesman, trying to be as menacing and discouraging as her tiny form would let her.
Angel looks very very confused at that, "Not for me My Lord? For you? But.. you are perfect as you are! What could you possibly need to change My Lord?" She seems to have no clue what Angus is planning for himself, none at all. She looks over to Meyna, and then Sveta and Dio. She shakes her head, "If.. My Lord wants to change himself..." she says, but deft hands move to the tod's belt, releaving him of some of his stockpile of lunar dusts. Depending on the change she would want... need to change herself too.
Mira shakes her head again, and gives a deep sigh. If Ruby and Eriene are looking at her closely, tears fill her eyes, so much to make her distraught of late, so much going so wrong. "It is sad Ruby, very sad, but I've done all I can..." she says, holding tighter, mostly for her benefit. She can't stand it, but, there isn't anything she can do that she hasn't already tried. She pulls Eriene a bit closer, "When... we get back sweeties... I'm going to need some time, and... something sweet, and hugs..." she says, rubbing her face against both of them in turn.
The fox laughs a bit! "Take a look right back there my friends! That coyote being hugged on by the ... vixen mother! The coyote's own motherly shape is a result of our machines! And it seems she is quite happy with her changes, we have done others of course, and... only a few hiccups here and there, nothing major, odd streaks in your fur for example." He explains, then shakes his head at Dio, "This isn't for everyone, but we do have something for anyone here! Maybe you'd like to know what is going on in the pretty bird's head dear lion? The machine three tables down could help you with that! Project every thought, emotion, and sensation from one being to another! Could there be a better way to make someone see your point of view!" Then he looks to Angus, "Just discribe the changes you are making my good fox, and we will make you into anything you want, just 50 ounces of dust." Pressing a button on the controls the doors open unlock and are ready to open, a few blindfolds coming out of a slot beside the doors, "No peaking inside now, if you go in, we can't let you see what is happening, but I'll answer anything you might want to know."
