Extinction Curse - Chapter 1: Murder in the Center Ring
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Re: Extinction Curse - Chapter 1: Murder in the Center Ring
Gorrick stands by to help with any work that needs to be done. While Grong and Leclerc sort out performance to hold next, he periodically pauses to look around, trying to spot any further attempts to sabotage the circus.
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Gorrick observes the crowd as the Main Act is being figured out and set up. His keen eyes notice potential trouble brewing from another pair of attendees. Rather than a trio of drunkards, these two appear to be a married pair, jeering and hollering from their seats. They deride and scoff at every trick, no matter how successfully performed. He can see that other audience members seated nearby are annoyed and ask them to be quiet, but they crudely respond with rather vile epithets. This cows the complainers, but that doesn't seem to satisfy the aggressive pair. Punches haven't been thrown yet, but Gorrick has seen enough in his life to know that if he or someone else doesn't intervene within the next few minutes, a one-sided brawl will be erupting.
Grong and Leclerc ...
Grong and Leclerc ...
Rule Number 12: "A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head."
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Gorrick gestures Ozo to follow him and, with a deep breath, he wends his way through the crowd to the two trouble-makers. When he reaches them, he says in a voice just audible above the crowd, "I'm going to have to ask you to leave. You're ruining the performance for the other audience members." He gestures again to Ozo, who rears up, displaying his fangs and claws, though not making any move that looks like an attack yet.
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Gorrick guides his bear through the crowd, which part happily thinking this is just part of the show. When they get to the married jerks, he attempts to use himself and his animal companion to unsubtly suggest they get the hell out of there.
The pair take the hint, they just don't care. Perhaps they don't believe that Gorrick will back up his words with action, or they're too drunk to assess properly, or maybe something else. But regardless, they stand up from their seats and advance with fists ready.
Rule Number 12: "A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head."
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Gorrick is in tune with his animal companion. Ozo is not just some beast that he has cowed into submission, he is a trusted friend, and the bear knows that. The ranger pantomimes to his companion to hit just with the pad of his arms rather than the claws, and the animal understands.
Rule Number 12: "A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head."
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Gorrick sighs and says softly, "Please remember that you are the ones who decided to get into a fight with a bear." He gestures to Ozo, who proceeds to club one of the two thugs with his paws, but not slashing them with his claws. Gorrick balls up his fists and strikes at the other one.
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Fists (and paws) begin flying in the stands, as the nearby patrons scoot aside to make room. Gorrick and Ozo give better than they get, but everyone is coming out of it with bruises and split lips.
Rule Number 12: "A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head."
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Re: Extinction Curse - Chapter 1: Murder in the Center Ring
Gorrick pauses and says, "Now, will you be willing to leave?" He gestures to Ozo who growls menacingly. "Or at least continue this fight somewhere else more dignified?"