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Gentle River
As things seem to settle down towards something approaching amicability, River lounges back in his chair, tension seemingly forgotten. Just a drink with an old friend (a very old friend). However, his mind is racing, forming connections and implications in moments and processing out logical conclusions and endpoints flicker-fast. The facts as he sees it are this: Icewalker Samea, one-handed Left Hand of the Bull of the North, has sought them out personally. However, she has not announced her arrival through diplomatic channels, instead walking into Zala like a common traveler. Her presence suggests some respect of the Circle's power, but her diplomatic insult suggests not enough respect. It is possible she has come alone purely for the spectacle of meeting another Solar Exalt, but River finds it hard to credit. And then there's that smell... the stink of demons. She has not come defenseless. Not that I would do anything differently in that regard at least. He idly twists the onyx ring around on his finger as the talk goes on.
He studies Samea closely as the exchange continues. He watches the line of her jaw as she speaks, seeks hints of tension around the eyes, and studies posture with the casual practice of a master. Whatever her purpose here, he will know it. It's simply inevitable. And a matter of survival, he thinks bitterly. We are no Icewalker tribe to be coerced or flattered into submission. We are her equals, and Yurgen Bullfucking Kaneko's equals, too. She will be reminded if she has forgotten. He smiles a little wider at some passing quip, feeling at ease. He was built for this.
OOC: River will Read Intentions on Samea to determine what she wants out of this interaction. Spending 3m peripheral to activate Motive-Discerning Technique, which applies the double-9s rule to a Read Intentions action and allows me to use Wits instead of Socialise on the roll (which I will.) Also spending 5m personal to activate Harmonious Presence Meditation for the scene - it won't help with this roll but it will be useful shortly. Spending another 5m personal on the Socialise Excellency for an additional 5 dice. Finally this Read Intentions roll keys off River's Defining Principle ("Never Again Will I Be Anyone's Tool") so with the ST's consent that's another +4 to the roll. Need to find out if the difference between Appearance and Samea's Guile has any effect, too. Waiting on stunt outcome to roll. Mote pools are at 3/26, Anima is still Dim.
Since 9s are doubled there's 10 successes on the roll instead of 9. 12 total with a 3-point stunt. River also gets a point of temporary Willpower that takes him over his normal maximum.
As things seem to settle down towards something approaching amicability, River lounges back in his chair, tension seemingly forgotten. Just a drink with an old friend (a very old friend). However, his mind is racing, forming connections and implications in moments and processing out logical conclusions and endpoints flicker-fast. The facts as he sees it are this: Icewalker Samea, one-handed Left Hand of the Bull of the North, has sought them out personally. However, she has not announced her arrival through diplomatic channels, instead walking into Zala like a common traveler. Her presence suggests some respect of the Circle's power, but her diplomatic insult suggests not enough respect. It is possible she has come alone purely for the spectacle of meeting another Solar Exalt, but River finds it hard to credit. And then there's that smell... the stink of demons. She has not come defenseless. Not that I would do anything differently in that regard at least. He idly twists the onyx ring around on his finger as the talk goes on.
He studies Samea closely as the exchange continues. He watches the line of her jaw as she speaks, seeks hints of tension around the eyes, and studies posture with the casual practice of a master. Whatever her purpose here, he will know it. It's simply inevitable. And a matter of survival, he thinks bitterly. We are no Icewalker tribe to be coerced or flattered into submission. We are her equals, and Yurgen Bullfucking Kaneko's equals, too. She will be reminded if she has forgotten. He smiles a little wider at some passing quip, feeling at ease. He was built for this.
OOC: River will Read Intentions on Samea to determine what she wants out of this interaction. Spending 3m peripheral to activate Motive-Discerning Technique, which applies the double-9s rule to a Read Intentions action and allows me to use Wits instead of Socialise on the roll (which I will.) Also spending 5m personal to activate Harmonious Presence Meditation for the scene - it won't help with this roll but it will be useful shortly. Spending another 5m personal on the Socialise Excellency for an additional 5 dice. Finally this Read Intentions roll keys off River's Defining Principle ("Never Again Will I Be Anyone's Tool") so with the ST's consent that's another +4 to the roll. Need to find out if the difference between Appearance and Samea's Guile has any effect, too. Waiting on stunt outcome to roll. Mote pools are at 3/26, Anima is still Dim.
Since 9s are doubled there's 10 successes on the roll instead of 9. 12 total with a 3-point stunt. River also gets a point of temporary Willpower that takes him over his normal maximum.
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