Nakmarr Party - Undressing The Truth

[Arako]

The gates had closed at dusk and it was a good hour later that the guests were shown their rooms. So now with them having gotten settled in and some of them having changed they are slowly filtering back out of their rooms at their own leisure. Most at this point will not remain in their rooms, but will wish to mingle and partake in many of the fun activities that happen around the manor. The exclusive card game Drazio holds won't happen for another hour or so. He lets people have time to eat an evening meal first. There is no set time to eat, no large gathering in the dinning hall, though it is large enough to accommodate. This night food will be cooked and served on request all night long, with a few choice dishes being prepared and on standby for anyone that wanders in hungry.

There is a room downstairs with a bed, a sofa and extra seating. There is a table in front of the sofa and on the table, in the center is a large almost urn looking magical devise. It is the Keeper to the game Undressing the Truth. It is activated and stands ready. Anyone walking by can walk into the room and start to play. There are plenty of other rooms with other people doing a wide variety of things. There are rooms where people are getting drunk, talking, eating, playing cards, playing music, and almost anything else one can imagine.

This is the room Arako is in though. Arako loves playing with truth and secrets. He made sure to send a servant to invite Amaya and Felix to join him as well. Lola always comes to play this game, so he knows she'll bring Nick. Arako reclines on the bed, leaning propped against the headboard and with his feet crossed at the ankles. He already has a disk from the keeper and is waiting for others to come join him. None of this favorite minions are with him, they are off doing other things with other people.

[Amaya]

Amused, Amaya regarded the invitation in her hand. A game, was it? And one that she wasn't familiar with, at that. But the premise of it sounded.. rather intriguing. Her silver eyes shifted briefly toward her brother, a calculating gleam there. This could prove to be vastly entertaining in more ways than one, if she played just right. Chuckling, she allowed the invitation to fall to the vanity before rising. She had exchanged the white and silver gown of earlier for another dress. A shade of green that matched her brother's left eye almost perfectly, the soft folds of silk clung closely to her frame. There were no sleeves, only a golden chain that looped around the back of her neck, holding the front of the dress up. The right side of the skirt was slit to her thigh, allowing glimpses of skin each time that she moved.



Tossing her hair back, she arched an imperious brow at her twin. "Come, Brother. We've been invited to play a game. It would be poor manners to refuse." And she could certainly use a good laugh at her beloved brother's expense. His modesty would make things all the more fun for her. Without waiting for him to respond, Amaya headed for the door of their room, trusting that he would do as he was bid. Lifting her skirt, she descended the stairs back to the first floor and made her way toward the indicated room with a small smile.

[Shinkiro]

Shin had occupied himself with making a brief inspection of the floor they were on while his sister changed in order to be certain he knew who was in what room. Not that he was actively looking for Nick or anything. Not at all. He just wanted to know the layout of the floor. Yeah. That was it. Amaya's words about a game cut into his musings. "A game?" Why did he have such a sudden sense of foreboding about this? Still, he pushed himself up from his chair obediently in order to follow her. It wouldn't do to leave her to her own devices. Not yet, anyway.


Following Amaya into the designated game room, Shin glanced at the urn blankly before his mismatched eyes turned slowly to their host. That feeling of dread intensified. He got the distinct impression that whatever this 'game' was, he was unlikely to enjoy the results of it.

[Nykolas]

Nick has not changed. He is wearing the same thing he was earlier that day. He saw it as pointless to change again. It's just a way of the mortals to show other mortals how rich they are. Nick is forever unimpressed with such shows. Though as he and Lola step up to the door and he looks into the room he wishes he had changed. Into something with a lot more layers. He looks at the magic devise and instantly knows what it is. He looks at Lola rather flatly. ”I'm not playing this.”

Despite his words, he doesn't immediately walk away. Part of him would love to ask all sorts of questions to all sorts of people, but none of them would be considered appropriate for the game. Of course he doesn't care what is appropriate and if any of the local nobles were to come to play that he's heard rumors in the underground about, he could just straight up ask them if they are up to no good. Or ask everyone if they mean anyone harm. The game would be a great interrogation tool, if not for the someone getting naked part. It's not over until someone is naked.

[Arako]

Arako smiles slyly as the first two who show up to the game are Amaya and Shin. He'd love for Amaya to lose and show a little more, like that hidden dagger he pretended to forget about hunting earlier. Or maybe now that she's seen the place has it's own security, she left it in her room? The security goes unnoticed by most, as they are enchanted to blend into the background, just as the rest of the staff is. Dragons tend to see past such minor things though. Of all the creatures, dragons make the most seers. Not always the best, but there are more seers of dragon blood than any other race. Arako loves secrets and hiding secrets so the pair of dragons create in him a bit of a thrill. A game of cat and mouse, but he's no mouse.

He pats first the spot on the bed on his left and says with a bright smile, ”Amaya, come join me?” Then he pats the other side of him and with just a trace of something darker to his smile, yet the same welcoming tone, ”And you, Shin.” Arako is more powerful than either realizes right now, but he is having fun pretending to be a cocky little mouse. By asking Shin to lay right up agianst his right side, it puts Shin's sword arm pinned against Arako. Though he is sure Shin's off hand isn't that weak either. It's all part of the game.

His bright blue eyes then trail to the door and he quirks an eyebrow in question waiting to see what Lola and Nick will do, only to smile and chuckle a little as Nick declares he's not playing. ”That sure you'll lose?” He isn't sure if Nick is the kind to be goaded, but it's something he needs to find out, as Lola is competition in underground circles and those circles all know Nick is her assassin.

[Amaya]

Catching sight of Arako lounging in the bed, Amaya can't help but to smile. Making no secret of the fact, she looks him up and down for a moment before finally choosing to acknowledge his invitation. "I would be delighted." Crossing the room, Amaya seated herself at the side of the bed fore swinging her legs up on top. The slit in her skirt allowed Arako a more than generous look at her legs as she situated herself, arm brushing against his as she settled.



If he was thinking to locate her dagger now, he'd have to search long and hard in order to find it. Her lips curled into a wicked little smile. Little did their host know that she had concealed it in a far more interesting location this time. Even now, she could feel Tanek's fang pulsing in time with her heartbeat where it was concealed inside her chest. Find it now, my dear host, and prove your power to me. Brushing the errant thought away, Amaya cast a curious look to Nick and Lola before offering a warm smile of greeting. Her gaze never left the pair as she beckoned imperiously for Shin.


"Indulge my curiosity, my lord. Just what sort of game are we to play?" Oh, she had a fair idea. But she wanted to see her brother squirm a little. Part of her wondered that perhaps she should have changed before coming downstairs. Ah well, too late now. At the least, perhaps she'd get to see a bit more of Arako.

[Shinkiro]

The appearance of Nick and Lola caused Shin to smile faintly. Aha, his target was coming to him! All the better. But Nick's comment about not playing put him on his guard almost immediately. Chances were that if the other man didn't like it, he probably wouldn't either. He opened his mouth in order to offer a greeting when he heard Arako's invitation for Amaya and him. Those strange eyes swung to their host instead, narrowing. The shadows were thick around their host, and he wasn't entirely certain that his pendant's enchantment would be dampener enough to protect him.


He thinks to challenge your resolve. Do not falter. I hear you, Shibien. Drawing in a breath, Shin walked to the bed to seat himself as his sister had done, arm just brushing against Arako's. Once settled, he folded his hands over his stomach, left hand shifting into a dragon's claws and idly drumming. "I must confess, I am unsure as to what this game entails. Perhaps one of you can enlighten us?" Tilting his head, Shin treated Nick to a somewhat expectant look, as if hoping that the assassin would tell him what was going on.

[Nykolas]

Nick breaths in deep, but seems more annoyed than nervous. Both Shin and Amaya ask what type of game it is. Amaya asks Arako and Shin asks Nick. Nick decides to answer before Arako can so that the answer will be less of a game itself and more to the point. ”It's a truth game.” A few more people start to show up so Nick speaks loud enough for them all to hear, but without being said he raised his voice too loud. With his baritone it's not hard for him to command attention with words. ”We will take turns asking each other questions. You have to answer in truth or remove an article of clothing.” He doesn't look back at the devise to check, he saw it once and therefore doesn't have to look again, ”This one is set so that jewelry does not count.” He tries very hard not to pictures Vass wearing almost nothing but jewelry as he walks around AmKelosh. Just a little pink shows on the tips of his ears, but doesn't make it to his cheeks. He then looks pointedly at Arako answering his previous question, ”I've never lost.” His ring glows green. It is both honest, and in some ways a challenge. Keloshians are a warrior people, they live to compete and conquer.

[Arako]

Arako can't help but smile a little bit as Shin sits just where suggested. He would have suggested Nick sit there if Shin had refused, but is sure Nick would have refused as well. He wonders though if Shin only reclined on the bed with him because Amaya did so first. She seems to be in charge and of the two, she is the one Arako most hopes will lose. But at the same time he hopes she proves too clever to lose at this game and will just show him what she has to offer later in private when he doesn't have to share the view. Nick begins to speak and it distracts Arako's attention away from his dragon playthings and back to the …. what is Nick anyway? He'll have to ask once the game starts. ”It's also set with the core rules of not allowing one person to get all the questions.” He gives an apologetic shrug and a helpless smile as he continues, ”too many times in the past I'd get all the questions and have all the fun. We have to share the love.” As he says the last three words he leans toward Amaya and is finally looking right at her on the last word. He offers her a wink and a playful smile.

[Ramina]

”I like sharing.” The voice is Ramina, but she is in her adult form now. A little more brunette than blond and a lot curvier in all the womanly places. This is what her true form would have looked like if she'd continued to age. Many come seeking her and her secret to immortal youth, but it was a magical mistake she has not been able to recreate. She did gain power and allies in other places however and any that have tried to bully secrets out of her have found the task a bit difficult. Luckily for her, the more powerful creatures in the universe already tend to be immortal and don't care what this little mortal does. ”I'd like to see you all lose.” She offers them all a devious grin.

[Captain Ambrose]

Ambrose of course entered on Ramina's arm, or maybe she entered on his? He gives a little chuckle after she speaks and leans down to kiss the top of her head. He is still a bit taller than her. ”You make me seem tame.” His tone has truth to it, but is also a compliment at the same time. Pirates like wild things. He is dressed in nice things, but they are still very pirate looking. Luckily for him, pirates tend to dress in layers. He has on his coat, and under that a vest, a shirt, a sash around his waist, pants, spats, socks, boots... He looks back toward Nick and Arako, eyes trailing between them, but falling to Arako. They seem to be the ones offering the rules, ”Do shoes count?”

[Amaya]

A truth game? The truth was dangerous. Especially what truths she could reveal. But far be it from Amaya to back down from a challenge. If anyone could twist their words and parse the truth, it was a dragon. As Arako leans into her, she lifts her head to meet his gaze. An answering coy grin turns up the corners of her lips before the tip of her tongue sweeps across her bottom lip. "Indeed, it would be a shame not to share," she practically purred. Dragons were actually quite capable of purring. It was just a matter of them being pleased enough to do so. And the thought of this game, and the games to come, pleased Amaya greatly.



Crossing her ankles, Amaya tucked a few strands of raven hair behind a delicately pointed ear and leaned her weight into Arako's side in turn. She'd much rather see what he had to offer in private. But here would serve just as well. Looking to Ramina, she smiled again as the little magician proclaimed her desire to see everyone else lose. "Then by all means, let us see you try, little one."

[Shinkiro]

Shin might have groaned at Nick's explanation. Only excellent self-control kept him from betraying his dismay. Not that he doubted his ability to be truthful. But this sort of game just struck him as.. juvenile. An excuse for children to see each other undressed. Letting out a sigh, he drummed his claws on his stomach once more. "I see."


He didn't need to look at his sister to see her utter glee with the idea. Instead, he focused on Nick. And on ignoring his sister flirting with their host. This is going to be a long three days, he lamented privately. Ramina's comment, and Amaya's response, draw a predatory grin to his face, exposing decidedly longer than normal canines. A by product of his draconic blood, much like the scales he could no longer completely rid himself of. He fixed Ramina and Ambrose with a piercing gaze, still grinning fiercely. "I've no intention to lose to children."

[Nykolas]

Nick doesn't like it when Shin goes and lays down on the bed next to Arako. He isn't sure exactly why, but he frowns a little in annoyance anyway. Annoyance is his go-to emotion when he's deflecting or avoiding any others. He turns to leave the room and the area, but Lola reaches out to grab his arm gently and gives him a mix of a pleading and a knowing look. He is there to protect her and in such a game as this she is more likely to need protection. He looks at her blank for a second or two and then sighs a consent and turns back around to the room where he looks for a nice place to sit. There is a chair at a desk, he goes and sits there where he will be nice and alone and not up against anyone else's naked body when they lose.

[Lola Grimm]

Lola is smiling and watching everyone else. Truth games are a great deal of fun. Especially when there is a possibility that your underworld competition is in them. You can learn so much. She doesn't have anything to add yet, as she is just watching and listening. Something she learned to do from Nick, but rarely employs. When he turns to walk away she reaches out to grab his arm. She gives him a knowing look. They both know he could use a little fun. High stress leads to mistakes and she can't afford to have him making mistakes. Just in case that look doesn't convey what she is thinking she gives him a slightly pleading look. Have a little fun for me then? When her look works she smiles a little in triumph only to frown when he doesn't sit on the sofa where she can sit next to him. She doesn't say anything however. With Nick, she has learned she has to pick her battles.

[Arako]

Arako can't help but to grin his wicked little grin when Shin takes the bait and lays next to him. In truth he might would have preferred someone else if he didn't know it bothered Shin. The chase isn't any fun if the prey doesn't run. His shadow is thick enough he is confident fully that it will hide his secrets from being gleaned from the dragonkin. Dragons see truths, but shadow hides everything. ”Should we wait for a few more to show up or start the game now? Once started, it's harder for others to join us.” He then looks toward Ambrose and answers a previous asked question, “Shoes do count, but jewelry does not.”[/b] His gaze trails over to Amaya at the second part of his rule clarification. ”It can be set so jewelry does count, but where is the fun in that?”

[Amaya]

Amaya had watched the others with a small, unreadable smile. As Arako looks over at her, she chuckles quietly. "Where indeed?" she murmurs in turn. Though that left her with very little by way of wiggle room so far as her attire went. Counting her dress, underwear and shoes, that gave her only four pieces to lose. What a shame she hadn't thought to add a few more pieces of clothing before coming down to join the game. Crossing her ankles, she leaned herself easily against Arako's side. The move might have seemed coy, but it also served the added benefit of giving her a greater sensitivity to him.


"Well then, shall we begin? I'm eager to see where we end up." Silver eyes flicked to Arako as she smiled brightly. Hopefully with most of his clothes on the floor. But only time would tell for certain.

[Shinkiro]

Well, he would be able to last quite a few rounds with all the layers of his clothing at least. Not that he was particularly concerned. No, his biggest worry was that sister of his. As ever, she would prove the greatest test of his sanity. Not that he ever for a moment doubted that she would be. Drumming his claws lightly on his stomach, Shin regarded the device that would apparently judge this game with vague curiosity. "I suppose we may as well begin."

[Troy]

Ah, so this was where their illustrious host had gotten off to. Slipping into the room behind Ambrose and Ramina, Troy took a quick look around the room and made note of the game device. His pale brown eyes narrowed for a moment before he opted to take another step into the room. If they were going to play a truth game, he'd damn well use that to his advantage to find out everything that Arako knew about the Terrata and his father. If nothing else, he might come a step closer to finally locating where his father was hiding them. One step closer to finding his half sister. "This sounds like an enjoyable way to pass a bit of time."

[Nykolas]

Nick stands back up from where he was sitting and walks over to the magitek devise on the table. He reaches down and picks up one of the octagonal shaped disks. This one glows briefly and then fades back to it's original color. He looks up and around the room to anyone one else that might be looking at him funny. “You all need a disk to play. So the Keeper can keep up with who's turn it is and other stuff.” He then goes back to his safe little chair that is away from everyone else and sits back down without offering to get anyone a disk. It doesn't work that way, you have to get your own to attune to it. Nick wouldn't serve anyone even if it did work that way though.

[Felix]

Felix appears in the doorway, having a look around the room. The setup made him uneasy for some reason, though he had no idea what was going on. There was no poin tin him blowing all his money on the one goo dsuit he had, which he was now changed into. He gave a wave of of greeting, which would come off as indifferent, as if he were not invested in this. "Good evening." He says.

As for the suit he had changed into, it had the same basic appearance as the previous one, though it was clearly of much higher quality and more well made. Felix looked positively princely in this suit. This suit, whereas the previous one was black, is a dark aqua bluish gray color, sort of like ablob of ink. The tie is a deep, dull crimson, and rests over a vest that is a slightly lighter shade, but same color as the suit itself. The shut beneath the vest is a plain, moderately crisp white that pops a bit in contrast to the duller, darker colors atop it. His pants were the same color as the suit jacket, and the shoes were fine dark brown leather.

Felix made his way over to an empty seat, and did not say anything else, instead waiting to see where things stood at the moment.

[Amaya]

Ah, now that was a shame. It meant that she would have to vacate her spot in order to fetch a disk instead of sending Shin to fetch her one. Tilting her head, she cast Arako a small, apologetic smile. "I'll be but a moment." Scooting to the edge of the bed, she pushed herself upright, already gesturing Shin to follow after her. She never for a moment doubted that he would obey, walking over to where the Keeper was situated. Reaching down, she picked up a disk of her own, inspecting it briefly. "This should prove interesting." Her eyes flicked up, taking in the other players briefly before she made her way back to the bed in order to resume her place once more.

[Shinkiro]

If Amaya was dismayed at having to leave Arako's side, Shin was anything but. Rising to his feet, he followed after his sister, quietly waiting to take a disk of his own. Picking it up, he examined it from several angles before shrugging his shoulders. He still had no intention of losing this game, even if he did think it was a little bit silly. He might have preferred to take another seat, but he already knew that their host would view it as a sign of weakness. And he'd no intention of showing any such sign. Rolling his shoulders briefly to loosen the tension in them, he walked back to resume his place on the bed, casting a glance at Nick as he did so.

[Troy]

Troy patiently waited for the strange pair to move before rounding Ambrose and Ramina. He gave them a polite nod of his head before he walked up to the Keeper and negligently picked up an octagon of his own. That done, he took a moment to survey the room before walking over to seat himself on a sofa with casual elegance. One way or another, he'd have some answers tonight. Crossing his arms, he stared at Arako intently for a moment before looking elsewhere, giving off an air of boredom.

[Felix]

Felix assessed the situation a bit more, and although he missed the earlier explanation, he was able to pick out enough useful information from the banter going on. At least he thought he did. He went over to get his own disk, studying it for a moment, and then returning to his seat.

"Basically, like that kids game, truth or dare?" He asked.

[Arako]

Arako is laying on the bed between Amaya and Shin when the siren princess enters the room. He smiles up warmly at her in greeting. “Welcome. Glad you could join us. Please take a disk from the Keeper on the table.” He nods toward the magitek device and makes a sweeping motion with his arm for her to enter and join them. “That should be enough now for a fun little game. Anyone who joins after the first round of questions has to remove an item of clothing to do so. So it's always better to not be late.” He looks around the room smiling at everyone he can see and even those he can't. He lets his eyes trail down Amaya when they reach her. She seems to already be half way toward losing. “I love secrets, don't you?”

After Ayden (or Lark) gets her disk the game will automatically start. Arako already set it to start at ten players. The disks everyone holds begin to glow and hum lightly with a magical energy. The glow on all the disks is a grayish purple. All but one. Ayden's disk glows yellow.

“You start.” Arako says to her. “Ask anyone here any question you desire. Say their name and then ask the question. Or ask the question and then say their name. If you don't know their name, point at them and they'll tell you.”

[Nykolas]

Nick sighs in annoyance. He hadn't thought about people not knowing each others' names. Not knowing the rules is bad enough and will stall things as it is. He turns back to the desk behind him and quickly starts to write some things down with a pen and some paper he finds there. He might be writing just a little too fast and has to remind himself to go a human speed. After a few he stands and starts tossing bits of paper at everyone with their names on it. His handwriting is soft and flowing, prettier than anyone would expect from an assassin, but has enough embellishment to it without trying to indicate he probably had formal training. The script he uses is a classic Keloshian style. He seems to know everyone's names, except for Felix. He hands Felix the pen and a blank piece of paper. Now no one has to pause the game to point at anyone and them have to tell their name and then the asker say it again. Though it might would have been fun if he'd been asked his name and not something too personal. He sits back down at his chair and props his little 'Nick' sign up where others can see it without annoying him too much.

[Amaya]

A brow arches as Amaya makes note of the siren princess upon her entry before she simply settles on a brief smile in greeting. Interesting. Idly she wondered if the earlier vision might have applied to the siren. Possibly. But all she'd really gotten was a brief glimpse of blood and fear. Hardly enough to let her solidly identify either victim or killer. Dismissing the thought for the moment, she shifted her attention to Nick as he made and tossed out name tags.



A teasing glint in her eye, she glanced to her twin, making note of the way that Shin was inspecting the writing on his. Plucking her own up, she glanced over it. "My, such exquisite penmanship. You must be quite good with your hands." Ignoring the glare her brother shot her, Amaya smiles innocently at Nick.

[Shinkiro]

Sparing only a passing glance to the newcomer, Shin seemed more interested in what Nick was doing. He watched the quick flow of his writing. The flow of his letters.. Skilled with a blade. I agree, Shibien. I wonder if he might consider sparring with me at some point. I could use a good challenge. When the Keloshian began tossing out the name tags, Shin took his up and studied the form of the letters with rapt curiosity. A truly skilled swordsman tended to have a certain way of forming letters, and Shin wasn't disappointed by what he saw.



Amaya's comment about Nick being good with his hands was enough to draw an annoyed glare to his face. Of course her mind went there, of all places. Shaking his head, he grumbled under his breath, "Amaya, you're a lady." Of course the admonition was lost on her. It always was. But even so, he had to at least try.

[Troy]

Propping his chin in his hand, Troy rested his disk in his lap, idly affixing his own name tag so that others could see it. Briefly, he wondered how the other man might have happened to learn his name. Then again, the names of the guests at these events was hardly a secret. He dismissed the thought from his attention as he patiently waited to see who would be the first victim of the newcomer's question. Tilting his head, he regarded her for a few moments, taking stock of her.