pico:*smiles then holds her hand* come on my beautiful princess the festival isnt gonna stay their forever

*later at the festival*
Mia: wow look at this place. its so…festive. The food, the dancing, its all simply wonderful,

pico:*starts spinning Mia around* shall we dance Mrs.Stone?

Mia: at once Mr. Stone*smiles as she twirls out and takes his hand pulling him to the dance floor*

*the 2 start danceing the day away getting some attantion from other dancers as you would imagine Pico didnt like it and as they stopped danceing people were clapping and cheering* *walks to the food stands* Pico:that was embarissing its like they never seen 2 people dance before!

Mia: well, think of it this way if you saw 2 forgin foxes doing the Salsa, wouldn't you be just as impressed?
Pico: I can see your point.
Mia: come on let's try some of this stuff.

pico:*walks up to 1 of the food venders it look like a chilli stand* uh..1 bowl please? chilliman:coming right up*gives Pico the bowl and as he tries it…* Pico:this is great!! *eats the whole thing and gives the man his bowl back 3 more bowls please! this time with more spice!*the chilliman looks at Pico in shock then at Mia who justsmiles* chilliman:er alright kid*gives him the 3 bowls*Pico:how much do i owe you? chilliman:for you kid its on the house i never seen anyone able to eat my 6 alarm chilli Pico:*laughs nervously*

Mia: oh pico, don't worry I hear that the chilli and salsa here in mexico aren't really that spicy. People elsewhere just add extra things to it to make it spicy.
Chilliman: while there is some truth to that, I like to add some kick to mine. Which reminds me*pulls out a case of bottled water* you might want to start handing him these soon.
Mia: but he looks fine.
Chilliman:give it a moment.

Pico:huh what do you-*face goes red as he gets sweaty*…oh*grabs the bottle and chugs it down*so..6 alarms huh?*both Mia and the chilliman burst out laughing* chilliman:haha your alright kid now beat it i got more customers Pico:thanks!*walks away* so whats my foxxie lady gonna try?*starts eating his second bowl*

Mia: Burritos, tacos, quseadilla… I guess one of each.*smiles*

pico:*raises a eybrow* did i get you pregnant or somthing? Mia:*blushes* WHAT?! NO!!! Pico:cause apparently you got my apatite*grins at her reaction*

Mia: *nudges him and smiles* just call it an experience. we're on vacation. and besides how knows I might be trying to cook these after we get back.

Pico:*looks at her belly*…if you say so*as Mia got her food they found a nice table to rest on by that time Pico was on his last bowl* phew this stuff packs a punch*drinks his second water bottle* Mia:*Mia just smiles and shakes her head as she starts eating*

Mia:*goes through her food at a normal rate*
Pico:(if she eats all that I'll be impressed.)
*one huge meal later*
Mia: I have to say those were delish.
Pico:…you sure.
Mia:(Pico, you know for a fact we haven't really done anything yet. buuuuuttt…maybe that will change soon.)

pico:*blushes at the thought but then smiles*(o-ok)

Mia: come on, we're not done dancing yet.*takes him by the hand to the dance floor*

Pico:alright*starts danceing while looking into her eyes*(how the hell did i get someone this perfect?)

*the music starts to change and the to match it perfectly a few roses are thrown to in the air.
Mia: *catches one of the roses in her mouth and looks pico in the eyes*(I was goingto ask the same)

pico:*leans foward and kisses Mia and by doing so takes the flower off her*winks*

Mia: *waves as the people appluad* thakes for takin me dancing pico. I had a wonderful time.

Pico:well who else would i go danceing with Doc?*laughs* besides id do anything to make you happy

Mia: same. *puts her head to his chest* its getting kind of late. Want to head back?

Pico:you read my mind*later at the hotel Pico ran towards his bed and jumps on it*ahh it always feels great to relax Mia:*smiles as she walks towards thebed and kisses her fiancees cheek*Mia:i couldnt agree with you more

Mia: tell me pico, what do you feel like doing now?
*Back at Zot*
Val:*tired* hey hon how are you doing?
Snow:*takes her by suprise and kisses her* wonderful. Valary I've been thinking…
Val: about what?
Snow: well why not do a whole week of crazy things?
Val: ok such as?
Snow:*pulls out the box* what ever you want.
Val:…alright. you go yourself a deal. Starting tomorrow.*kisses him tenderly*

pico:right now absolutely nothing

Mia:…*inales the air*(there it is again…just stronger what is going on?)*her face starts to blush* pico you smell real good you wearing anything?
Pico: no.
Mia:*smiles and lays right beside him* well I don't know why but you smell magnificent right now.
Pico:*raises his brow* um thanks.(I think?)
Mia: * rolls over and kisses him* so what did you think of the festival?

(sorry for lateness of response.)

Torvek: Mostdisappointing. Still, not entirely unexpected. *the blood choking Zacks lungs leaves in the most direct route ; through his chest in one beg rush. As Zacks wounds close of their own accord, Torveks blood, bones, and viscera assemble to become a man. Bones arrange themselves only to be cloaked with tendons, muscles, ligaments and other assorted tissues. His runes appear just before his skin and he is whole again.* your grudge against me is over, were even. *he says as he walks over to his coat and dons it to clothe himself. With a couple deft motions and utterences his barrier falls away leaving nothing behind.* Shadowblade, as good as it was to see Zot members beat each other bloody, its time I depart this squalid, pretentious place you call home. *without any ceremony, he spits over his shoulder and disappears without a trace.*

–ELSEWHERE–

Ink: there, could you read that one?
Torvek: scene change? *torvek says uncertainly.* withcapital letters, I think.
Ink: good. *coos Ink, leaning back in his chair.* So tell me, when did you stop believing?
Torvek: stop beliving in what? *counters Torvek standoffishly.*
Ink: Reality. It isnt real. Characters cannot consciously read the script unless they know that they are in a story.
Torvek: *Sigh* this is too strange. Im not sure that I believe you. *cradles his head in his hands* Its stupid and insane, but things certainly dont add up in the world. The tournament somehow helped me see that. I dont even remember most of it; almost like it didnt happen.
Ink: you wanna know what makes it even stranger? *Ink grins and leans forward in his seat* You can retroactively make things have happened just by talking about it. Like that match between Jacky Chan and Clint Eastwood.
Torvek: make thing happen–but they washed out in thesecond round… *Torveks face grows surprised then thoughtful* how could I have forgotten that? *looks back at Ink in disturbed seriousness* if what you are saying is true, then all of history and human experience can be rewritten, and altered without ever changing it. It is subject to the inane babble of just a few lunatics.
Ink: *stretches out his hand* welcome fellow loonatic.
Torvek: *looks at hand dubiously and somewhat fearfully for a moment before shaking it with a* ah, what the hell. So, are you a writer or a character in this stupid story?
Ink: Both. *the Banshire says with a grin.*


(Zot has been an interesting experience in Roleplaying for me, far looser, and chaotic and creative than any other I have ever participated in. Ive felt real joy and laughed out loud many times. At other times frustration pushed me to the brink. Although Ive never been the most active member, I always felt welcome and never the underdog. Consider this my resignation as I must move on. Never stop posting, friends.)

pico:(i wonder..)it was great*smiles* i dont usually get the chance to show off my dance movesbut atleast i get to show you off*wink*

Mia: well I'm glad I got to dance with you. your so graceful on your feet(its even stonger when near him…oh dear)*the blushing grows slightly more visable* I even got a few recipies down to try at home.

Pico:great…*takes off glove and puts hand on Mias head feeling heat*(oh no)uh Mia are you ok? you seem flustered.