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	In the morning, after reuniting with Aleksei, Julian went back into town and aquired rope and clothing for Marie-Celeste. Aleksei then told the group there were holes in the top of the mountain that could be used to enter the secure facility. After a rather arduous climb with ropes, (how the hell did Aleksei climb up here in the dark and find these hidden holes without killing himself?) they went down the holes and found a closet with four women in it. After a brief conversation with them Aleksei set aside the item given him by the porte mage and soon the closet was filled with eight other men to assist in takeing the stronghold. Sebastien and company then freed the Montaigne officers being held captive, split up into two groups, and the friends commenced to slaughtering over 80 Castillian soldiers and silencing the guns just as the navy was rounding the south end of the island. The island was now in the hand of Montaigne, but a confrontation between Julian and Commandante Juan Alfarez left a bad taste in everyones mouth, and has become a topic not readily discussed.		In the morning, after reuniting with Aleksei, Julian went back into town and aquired rope and clothing for Marie-Celeste. Aleksei then told the group there were holes in the top of the mountain that could be used to enter the secure facility. After a rather arduous climb with ropes, (how the hell did Aleksei climb up here in the dark and find these hidden holes without killing himself?) they went down the holes and found a closet with four women in it. After a brief conversation with them Aleksei set aside the item given him by the porte mage and soon the closet was filled with eight other men to assist in takeing the stronghold. Sebastien and company then freed the Montaigne officers being held captive, split up into two groups, and the friends commenced to slaughtering over 80 Castillian soldiers and silencing the guns just as the navy was rounding the south end of the island. The island was now in the hand of Montaigne, but a confrontation between Julian and Commandante Juan Alfarez left a bad taste in everyones mouth, and has become a topic not readily discussed.



			'''The Lady's Party:'''

	After a few weeks at sea Sebastien finds himself welcoming the site of the port at Piax. It has been a long voyage and there has been much time for him to go over the events of the past few weeks time and again. While he understands that some things could not be avoided, it always seems as if he and his friends are destined to have to deal with unexpected hipcups in their planning, no matter how elaborate or detailed they try to be. Now he just wants to sleep in his own bed, and have the world stop rocking back and forth. Life aboard ship is something that Sebastien has becided that he can do without. After a couple of weeks of sleeping late, spending time with Christine, and healing from this last adventure, Sebastien is starting to get a little restless. He has a new cabinent built to specific specifications to allow him the ability to show off his sword collection, when he feels its appropriate, and have it cleverly hidden the rest of the time. Somehow it seems jsut a little dangerous to Sebastien to have the philigree Lightening Guard sword so prominently displayed for anyone who enters his home to see. At least for the time being decrestion seems to be the better part of valor. One morning, three weeks or so after having gotten back to Paix, Sebastien finds himself on the way to Aleksei's for the morning drink and the consideration of where to eat the noon meal when he is approached by corporal Benoît Bagot, another Muskettier assigned to the local post. He asks Sebastien if he would take his Friday shift as corporal in charge of the morning guards so that he can get away for a long weekend with his current romantic interet. Thinking that this is another chance to advance his carrier in the Muskettiers he agrees to take the reposnsibility.		After a few weeks at sea Sebastien finds himself welcoming the site of the port at Piax. It has been a long voyage and there has been much time for him to go over the events of the past few weeks time and again. While he understands that some things could not be avoided, it always seems as if he and his friends are destined to have to deal with unexpected hipcups in their planning, no matter how elaborate or detailed they try to be. Now he just wants to sleep in his own bed, and have the world stop rocking back and forth. Life aboard ship is something that Sebastien has becided that he can do without. After a couple of weeks of sleeping late, spending time with Christine, and healing from this last adventure, Sebastien is starting to get a little restless. He has a new cabinent built to specific specifications to allow him the ability to show off his sword collection, when he feels its appropriate, and have it cleverly hidden the rest of the time. Somehow it seems jsut a little dangerous to Sebastien to have the philigree Lightening Guard sword so prominently displayed for anyone who enters his home to see. At least for the time being decrestion seems to be the better part of valor. One morning, three weeks or so after having gotten back to Paix, Sebastien finds himself on the way to Aleksei's for the morning drink and the consideration of where to eat the noon meal when he is approached by corporal Benoît Bagot, another Muskettier assigned to the local post. He asks Sebastien if he would take his Friday shift as corporal in charge of the morning guards so that he can get away for a long weekend with his current romantic interet. Thinking that this is another chance to advance his carrier in the Muskettiers he agrees to take the reposnsibility.

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	Wine is poured to designated targets, and men and women begin to look ill. The Vodacce ambassador faints, and Aleksei and his physician friend rush towards the man. The physician declares him drugged, and then Julien seizes Desean, demanding to know where the wine in his hand came from. Desean stumbles out that it is from the Comte's private stock, and M. du Trois goes stark white in fear. Julien - still playing the Vodacce doctor - declares the drug to be one from Vodacce used to weaken the will of ladies, and Aleksei all but makes the accusation plain in a cutting remark. The crowd is shocked; Remy du Montaigne is furious with M. du Trois, and the party comes to an abrupt stop as everyone leaves the Hôtel du Trois with its owner's reputation ruined. On the way out, Sebastien lights a cigar: "I love it when a plan comes together," he remarks before they go off to drink.		Wine is poured to designated targets, and men and women begin to look ill. The Vodacce ambassador faints, and Aleksei and his physician friend rush towards the man. The physician declares him drugged, and then Julien seizes Desean, demanding to know where the wine in his hand came from. Desean stumbles out that it is from the Comte's private stock, and M. du Trois goes stark white in fear. Julien - still playing the Vodacce doctor - declares the drug to be one from Vodacce used to weaken the will of ladies, and Aleksei all but makes the accusation plain in a cutting remark. The crowd is shocked; Remy du Montaigne is furious with M. du Trois, and the party comes to an abrupt stop as everyone leaves the Hôtel du Trois with its owner's reputation ruined. On the way out, Sebastien lights a cigar: "I love it when a plan comes together," he remarks before they go off to drink.



	~~'''The Rock of Tormentos:'''~~

	The very next night Julian calls on his friends, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Sebastien, to assist him with a matter of great importance. All take horses and go to meet Julians new paramoure Nicolette on the Rue Gauche north of the city. All five ride north and receive informatin that they need to help one of Nicolette's. Though the four friends are suspicious about the mission - who is this 'Isabel', and why is she so important? Julien has a private conversation with Nicolette where he perhaps learns the answer, but if he does he does not tell his companions. All four companions adopt noms de plume: Aleksei is Le Bellete, the Weasel; Sebastien, Le Renard, the Fox; Marie-Celeste, simple "Marie", and Julien yet another of his many disguises. Nicolette, for her part, calls herself "Nicole." They also learn that "the mission" is to break into Les Chaines, a prision and free a captured criminal. While this is something that Sebastien would normally not do, the charges against Nicolettes' fried are for smuggling salt. Since Sebastien is opposed to the useless tax like most Montaignes, he grudgingly agrees to help his friend. [[Image:Les_Chaines.jpg‎ \|frame\|right\|alt=Les_Chaines\|Les_Chaines]]		The very next night Julian calls on his friends, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Sebastien, to assist him with a matter of great importance. All take horses and go to meet Julians new paramoure Nicolette on the Rue Gauche north of the city. All five ride north and receive informatin that they need to help one of Nicolette's. Though the four friends are suspicious about the mission - who is this 'Isabel', and why is she so important? Julien has a private conversation with Nicolette where he perhaps learns the answer, but if he does he does not tell his companions. All four companions adopt noms de plume: Aleksei is Le Bellete, the Weasel; Sebastien, Le Renard, the Fox; Marie-Celeste, simple "Marie", and Julien yet another of his many disguises. Nicolette, for her part, calls herself "Nicole." They also learn that "the mission" is to break into Les Chaines, a prision and free a captured criminal. While this is something that Sebastien would normally not do, the charges against Nicolettes' fried are for smuggling salt. Since Sebastien is opposed to the useless tax like most Montaignes, he grudgingly agrees to help his friend. [[Image:Les_Chaines.jpg‎ \|frame\|right\|alt=Les_Chaines\|Les_Chaines]]
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	With their enemies vanquished, the heroes return to the Ussuran and discover that he has passed beyond. Moving quickly, they recover several strange texts from the wine cellar and discover the swordsman's identity: he is a member of L'Empereur's Lightning Guard, complete with filigreed sword and a tabard stashed in his things upstairs. Armed with that sobering discovery, the companions take horse again and make for Paix. Upon reaching his home, Sebastien adds the filigreed sword to his now growing collection. He places it besides the twin scimitars that he took from the Crescent woman some weeks before. He also starts to think that the time may have some to keep these tokens in a more secure and discrete location.		With their enemies vanquished, the heroes return to the Ussuran and discover that he has passed beyond. Moving quickly, they recover several strange texts from the wine cellar and discover the swordsman's identity: he is a member of L'Empereur's Lightning Guard, complete with filigreed sword and a tabard stashed in his things upstairs. Armed with that sobering discovery, the companions take horse again and make for Paix. Upon reaching his home, Sebastien adds the filigreed sword to his now growing collection. He places it besides the twin scimitars that he took from the Crescent woman some weeks before. He also starts to think that the time may have some to keep these tokens in a more secure and discrete location.



			'''The Rock of Tormentos:'''

	Early the night before a messenger arrived to inform each of the members that they were invited (expected) at breakfast in the morning at the with Phillip Du Paix. Upon arrieving at breakfast they were introduced to Lucien du Lac, a porte mage in the service of Phillip. Another large man, obviously Eisen, by the name of Johann Holzt, is also introduced. Phillip then explained that we want the group to sail to the Isla Tormentos, and infiltrate the high security fort, then find a away to silence the gun batteries over-looking the southern end of the island so that a Montaigne fleet can then enter the port. At this point Phillip includes the fact that the groups travel arangements will be handled by one Captain Crispino. A wretch of a pirate who the group has had runs in with before. Upon agreeing to take on the task the hero's leve to make preparations for their departure.		Early the night before a messenger arrived to inform each of the members that they were invited (expected) at breakfast in the morning at the with Phillip Du Paix. Upon arrieving at breakfast they were introduced to Lucien du Lac, a porte mage in the service of Phillip. Another large man, obviously Eisen, by the name of Johann Holzt, is also introduced. Phillip then explained that we want the group to sail to the Isla Tormentos, and infiltrate the high security fort, then find a away to silence the gun batteries over-looking the southern end of the island so that a Montaigne fleet can then enter the port. At this point Phillip includes the fact that the groups travel arangements will be handled by one Captain Crispino. A wretch of a pirate who the group has had runs in with before. Upon agreeing to take on the task the hero's leve to make preparations for their departure.

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	The text of the two letters differ, but Julien cannot tell which is fake and which is not. Sebastien and Aleksei refuse to explain the diplomatic niceties of each to him, so they finally wake the Earl awakes and hand him the letters: he points out that one of them is written just a little more haughtily than the other, such that the prickly Castillians will reject that offer and Avalon aid. With the affair of the pouch now resolved, Lord Roger thanks the heroes and they reach Altamira. Quickly enough, they take passage back to Paix where they choose to keep Philip du Paix silent about which letter, exactly, Lord Roger finally delivered. As for "Cici", Sebastien would like nothing more than to ply to two more pistol shots into the man at a closer range. After having done so however, and the event not killing said Captain, it is obvious that only a sword through the heart will resolve this particular curs ills.		The text of the two letters differ, but Julien cannot tell which is fake and which is not. Sebastien and Aleksei refuse to explain the diplomatic niceties of each to him, so they finally wake the Earl awakes and hand him the letters: he points out that one of them is written just a little more haughtily than the other, such that the prickly Castillians will reject that offer and Avalon aid. With the affair of the pouch now resolved, Lord Roger thanks the heroes and they reach Altamira. Quickly enough, they take passage back to Paix where they choose to keep Philip du Paix silent about which letter, exactly, Lord Roger finally delivered. As for "Cici", Sebastien would like nothing more than to ply to two more pistol shots into the man at a closer range. After having done so however, and the event not killing said Captain, it is obvious that only a sword through the heart will resolve this particular curs ills.



			'''The Rapist Caper and Other Stories:'''

	After several weeks of rest and recoopuration, Sebastien finds himself making his way to the home of Christine. Upon reaching her residence however, her female servant declares that Lady Christine is in no condition to receive visitors. Sebastien, not accustomed to being put off by servants demands in a polite manor that she should go and announce him, and she agrees. Lady Christine emerges from her sitting room, it is obvious that she has been crying and now Sebastien is both a little confused and suspicious. He demands that she tell him of her woes. She confides that a friend, Madame du Vere, is having a problem and asks if Sebastien can help. Christine makes introductions, and Madame du Vere, wife of the Chevalier du Vere, a hero in army at El Morro - has been intemperate, and allowed a handkerchief with her initials to fall into the custody of Monsieur du Trois, a well-connected nobleman with a villainous reputation towards women. Now, Monsieur du Trois is threatening Madame du Vere. He says he will send her hot-headed husband the Chevalier, the handkerchief, potentially ruining her, if she does not submit to him. Sebastien thinks for a moment and then comforts Madame du Vere by saying that he will take care of this issue for her, and that she should remain with Christine until he returns, which could be some few days. He then departs from the solon, kisses Christine goodbye, and makes his way to Aleksei's, where he finds both Aleksei and Julian, as well as a dark skinned woman by the name of Marie-Celeste, at breakfast.		After several weeks of rest and recoopuration, Sebastien finds himself making his way to the home of Christine. Upon reaching her residence however, her female servant declares that Lady Christine is in no condition to receive visitors. Sebastien, not accustomed to being put off by servants demands in a polite manor that she should go and announce him, and she agrees. Lady Christine emerges from her sitting room, it is obvious that she has been crying and now Sebastien is both a little confused and suspicious. He demands that she tell him of her woes. She confides that a friend, Madame du Vere, is having a problem and asks if Sebastien can help. Christine makes introductions, and Madame du Vere, wife of the Chevalier du Vere, a hero in army at El Morro - has been intemperate, and allowed a handkerchief with her initials to fall into the custody of Monsieur du Trois, a well-connected nobleman with a villainous reputation towards women. Now, Monsieur du Trois is threatening Madame du Vere. He says he will send her hot-headed husband the Chevalier, the handkerchief, potentially ruining her, if she does not submit to him. Sebastien thinks for a moment and then comforts Madame du Vere by saying that he will take care of this issue for her, and that she should remain with Christine until he returns, which could be some few days. He then departs from the solon, kisses Christine goodbye, and makes his way to Aleksei's, where he finds both Aleksei and Julian, as well as a dark skinned woman by the name of Marie-Celeste, at breakfast.

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	[[Image:Christine Rois et Raines.jpg\|frame\|left\|alt=Christine\|Christine Rois et Raines]]It was not evident at the time as she introcude herself as Christine du Paix. A commonly used title amoung the nobility to provide some anonimity. In any event, Sebastian was taken with the young woman and forced himself to interact with her and her friends, even going so far as to dance as flamboyantly as he could manage, having recently learned to dance. The more time he spent with her, the more time he found that he wanted to spend with her. As they made ready to leave Aleksei attempted to undo his handywork of introducing the two, but Sebastien was hooked and would hearing nothing of Aleksei's attempts to warn him away from the young woman.		[[Image:Christine Rois et Raines.jpg\|frame\|left\|alt=Christine\|Christine Rois et Raines]]It was not evident at the time as she introcude herself as Christine du Paix. A commonly used title amoung the nobility to provide some anonimity. In any event, Sebastian was taken with the young woman and forced himself to interact with her and her friends, even going so far as to dance as flamboyantly as he could manage, having recently learned to dance. The more time he spent with her, the more time he found that he wanted to spend with her. As they made ready to leave Aleksei attempted to undo his handywork of introducing the two, but Sebastien was hooked and would hearing nothing of Aleksei's attempts to warn him away from the young woman.



			'''The Avalon Gambit:'''

	The next morning, after having seen Christine home and then taking himself to bed, he awoken the next morning and asked to meet with Philip du Paix: he tells them that it is in the interests of Montaigne that Earl Roger reach Altamira with his diplomatic pouch (a suspicious statement if ever - why is diplomacy between Avalon and Castille in L'Empereur's interest?) and asks them to accompany the Earl of Northrup to protect him from Captain Crispino, who Philip believes will make an attempt again on the Earl. The Earl's ship leaves for the three-day trip up the Great River to Altamira, a Castillian port in Rancho Soldano. After supper the second night, Sebastien, Julian and Aleksei are drinking and discussing the fact that Julian had swapped the diplomatic pouch currently held by the Earl, the night they all went to the party. Their discussion is cut short however as an alarm of pirates and raiders is heard from the main desk. As Sebastien makes the desk he positions himself infront of the door that would lead to the Earl's cabin and is confronted once again by the crescent woman he fought just two days before. After sending the Crescent beauty fleeing again, he turns to see Aleksei dive into the water, and then rallies some sailors to charge the remaining pirates.		The next morning, after having seen Christine home and then taking himself to bed, he awoken the next morning and asked to meet with Philip du Paix: he tells them that it is in the interests of Montaigne that Earl Roger reach Altamira with his diplomatic pouch (a suspicious statement if ever - why is diplomacy between Avalon and Castille in L'Empereur's interest?) and asks them to accompany the Earl of Northrup to protect him from Captain Crispino, who Philip believes will make an attempt again on the Earl. The Earl's ship leaves for the three-day trip up the Great River to Altamira, a Castillian port in Rancho Soldano. After supper the second night, Sebastien, Julian and Aleksei are drinking and discussing the fact that Julian had swapped the diplomatic pouch currently held by the Earl, the night they all went to the party. Their discussion is cut short however as an alarm of pirates and raiders is heard from the main desk. As Sebastien makes the desk he positions himself infront of the door that would lead to the Earl's cabin and is confronted once again by the crescent woman he fought just two days before. After sending the Crescent beauty fleeing again, he turns to see Aleksei dive into the water, and then rallies some sailors to charge the remaining pirates.

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	The Soldier and the Soprano:		'''The Soldier and the Soprano:'''

	A few weeks later on their way to a local watering hole a man bumps into Aleksei and then had the nerve to chastise Aleksei for his clumsiness. As usual Sebastien does not let the matter slip and expresses how it is inconceivable to him that a man such as this is even able to put on his own clothes, let alone walk without bumping into people, and that he owes Aleksei an appoligy. This of course only leads to where it normally does, with the man stating a time and place for a duel to settle the matter. The event, set for the next day at noon by Julian and the mans second, Lord Pembsley. The duel is to take place at the Sunken Fountain, a feature in one of the ponds in Le Labyrinthe. It turns out that Sebastien's opponent is one Roger Northrup, 7th Earl of Luthon. As Sebastien and Lord Roger have just taken their places, a shot rings out and Lord Pembsley falls down dead. A Crescent woman with revealing attire and twin scimitars, steps down into the plaza, flanked by a dozen evil-looking pirates. She tells the Sebastien and his freinds that she has no quarrel with them, and that they can go; but they decline her polite offer, and a fight ensues.		A few weeks later on their way to a local watering hole a man bumps into Aleksei and then had the nerve to chastise Aleksei for his clumsiness. As usual Sebastien does not let the matter slip and expresses how it is inconceivable to him that a man such as this is even able to put on his own clothes, let alone walk without bumping into people, and that he owes Aleksei an appoligy. This of course only leads to where it normally does, with the man stating a time and place for a duel to settle the matter. The event, set for the next day at noon by Julian and the mans second, Lord Pembsley. The duel is to take place at the Sunken Fountain, a feature in one of the ponds in Le Labyrinthe. It turns out that Sebastien's opponent is one Roger Northrup, 7th Earl of Luthon. As Sebastien and Lord Roger have just taken their places, a shot rings out and Lord Pembsley falls down dead. A Crescent woman with revealing attire and twin scimitars, steps down into the plaza, flanked by a dozen evil-looking pirates. She tells the Sebastien and his freinds that she has no quarrel with them, and that they can go; but they decline her polite offer, and a fight ensues.
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	The Rock of Tormentos:		'''The Rock of Tormentos:'''

	The very next night Julian calls on his friends, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Sebastien, to assist him with a matter of great importance. All take horses and go to meet Julians new paramoure Nicolette on the Rue Gauche north of the city. All five ride north and receive informatin that they need to help one of Nicolette's. Though the four friends are suspicious about the mission - who is this 'Isabel', and why is she so important? Julien has a private conversation with Nicolette where he perhaps learns the answer, but if he does he does not tell his companions. All four companions adopt noms de plume: Aleksei is Le Bellete, the Weasel; Sebastien, Le Renard, the Fox; Marie-Celeste, simple "Marie", and Julien yet another of his many disguises. Nicolette, for her part, calls herself "Nicole." They also learn that "the mission" is to break into Les Chaines, a prision and free a captured criminal. While this is something that Sebastien would normally not do, the charges against Nicolettes' fried are for smuggling salt. Since Sebastien is opposed to the useless tax like most Montaignes, he grudgingly agrees to help his friend. [[Image:Les_Chaines.jpg‎ \|frame\|right\|alt=Les_Chaines\|Les_Chaines]]		The very next night Julian calls on his friends, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Sebastien, to assist him with a matter of great importance. All take horses and go to meet Julians new paramoure Nicolette on the Rue Gauche north of the city. All five ride north and receive informatin that they need to help one of Nicolette's. Though the four friends are suspicious about the mission - who is this 'Isabel', and why is she so important? Julien has a private conversation with Nicolette where he perhaps learns the answer, but if he does he does not tell his companions. All four companions adopt noms de plume: Aleksei is Le Bellete, the Weasel; Sebastien, Le Renard, the Fox; Marie-Celeste, simple "Marie", and Julien yet another of his many disguises. Nicolette, for her part, calls herself "Nicole." They also learn that "the mission" is to break into Les Chaines, a prision and free a captured criminal. While this is something that Sebastien would normally not do, the charges against Nicolettes' fried are for smuggling salt. Since Sebastien is opposed to the useless tax like most Montaignes, he grudgingly agrees to help his friend. [[Image:Les_Chaines.jpg‎ \|frame\|right\|alt=Les_Chaines\|Les_Chaines]]
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	The Castillian Expedition:		'''The Castillian Expedition:'''

	Its been a few weeks since the printer was freed and Sebastien is preparing for the trip with the group to return Don Cruz to his homeland and see about reuniting him with his wife. The day before the group is to leave, while drinking breakfast in the late morning at Aleksei's, Don Cruz pays the group a visit and tells of a conversation that he has just had with Phillip du Paix. It seems that Phillip has offered the governship of the newly take southern region to Don Cruz as a means of quelling any remaining local unrest, while at the same time preventing some un-named candidate from the post. The group listens to Don Cruz and then tells him in no uncertain terms that Don Cruz should avoid any entanglements with Phillip du Paix at all costs. Don Cruz thanks the group and returns to the Castillian embassy. No sooner has the recent conversation settled to the floor then a courior arieves with a request that the group join Phillip du Paix for lunch, never a good sign.		Its been a few weeks since the printer was freed and Sebastien is preparing for the trip with the group to return Don Cruz to his homeland and see about reuniting him with his wife. The day before the group is to leave, while drinking breakfast in the late morning at Aleksei's, Don Cruz pays the group a visit and tells of a conversation that he has just had with Phillip du Paix. It seems that Phillip has offered the governship of the newly take southern region to Don Cruz as a means of quelling any remaining local unrest, while at the same time preventing some un-named candidate from the post. The group listens to Don Cruz and then tells him in no uncertain terms that Don Cruz should avoid any entanglements with Phillip du Paix at all costs. Don Cruz thanks the group and returns to the Castillian embassy. No sooner has the recent conversation settled to the floor then a courior arieves with a request that the group join Phillip du Paix for lunch, never a good sign.

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	A few weeks later on their way to a local watering hole a man bumps into Aleksei and then had the nerve to chastise Aleksei for his clumsiness. As usual Sebastien does not let the matter slip and expresses how it is inconceivable to him that a man such as this is even able to put on his own clothes, let alone walk without bumping into people, and that he owes Aleksei an appoligy. This of course only leads to where it normally does, with the man stating a time and place for a duel to settle the matter. The event, set for the next day at noon by Julian and the mans second, Lord Pembsley. The duel is to take place at the Sunken Fountain, a feature in one of the ponds in Le Labyrinthe. It turns out that Sebastien's opponent is one Roger Northrup, 7th Earl of Luthon. As Sebastien and Lord Roger have just taken their places, a shot rings out and Lord Pembsley falls down dead. A Crescent woman with revealing attire and twin scimitars, steps down into the plaza, flanked by a dozen evil-looking pirates. She tells the Sebastien and his freinds that she has no quarrel with them, and that they can go; but they decline her polite offer, and a fight ensues.		A few weeks later on their way to a local watering hole a man bumps into Aleksei and then had the nerve to chastise Aleksei for his clumsiness. As usual Sebastien does not let the matter slip and expresses how it is inconceivable to him that a man such as this is even able to put on his own clothes, let alone walk without bumping into people, and that he owes Aleksei an appoligy. This of course only leads to where it normally does, with the man stating a time and place for a duel to settle the matter. The event, set for the next day at noon by Julian and the mans second, Lord Pembsley. The duel is to take place at the Sunken Fountain, a feature in one of the ponds in Le Labyrinthe. It turns out that Sebastien's opponent is one Roger Northrup, 7th Earl of Luthon. As Sebastien and Lord Roger have just taken their places, a shot rings out and Lord Pembsley falls down dead. A Crescent woman with revealing attire and twin scimitars, steps down into the plaza, flanked by a dozen evil-looking pirates. She tells the Sebastien and his freinds that she has no quarrel with them, and that they can go; but they decline her polite offer, and a fight ensues.

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	Wine is poured to designated targets, and men and women begin to look ill. The Vodacce ambassador faints, and Aleksei and his physician friend rush towards the man. The physician declares him drugged, and then Julien seizes Desean, demanding to know where the wine in his hand came from. Desean stumbles out that it is from the Comte's private stock, and M. du Trois goes stark white in fear. Julien - still playing the Vodacce doctor - declares the drug to be one from Vodacce used to weaken the will of ladies, and Aleksei all but makes the accusation plain in a cutting remark. The crowd is shocked; Remy du Montaigne is furious with M. du Trois, and the party comes to an abrupt stop as everyone leaves the Hôtel du Trois with its owner's reputation ruined. On the way out, Sebastien lights a cigar: "I love it when a plan comes together," he remarks before they go off to drink.		Wine is poured to designated targets, and men and women begin to look ill. The Vodacce ambassador faints, and Aleksei and his physician friend rush towards the man. The physician declares him drugged, and then Julien seizes Desean, demanding to know where the wine in his hand came from. Desean stumbles out that it is from the Comte's private stock, and M. du Trois goes stark white in fear. Julien - still playing the Vodacce doctor - declares the drug to be one from Vodacce used to weaken the will of ladies, and Aleksei all but makes the accusation plain in a cutting remark. The crowd is shocked; Remy du Montaigne is furious with M. du Trois, and the party comes to an abrupt stop as everyone leaves the Hôtel du Trois with its owner's reputation ruined. On the way out, Sebastien lights a cigar: "I love it when a plan comes together," he remarks before they go off to drink.

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	Wine is poured to designated targets, and men and women begin to look ill. The Vodacce ambassador faints, and Aleksei and his physician friend rush towards the man. The physician declares him drugged, and then Julien seizes Desean, demanding to know where the wine in his hand came from. Desean stumbles out that it is from the Comte's private stock, and M. du Trois goes stark white in fear. Julien - still playing the Vodacce doctor - declares the drug to be one from Vodacce used to weaken the will of ladies, and Aleksei all but makes the accusation plain in a cutting remark. The crowd is shocked; Remy du Montaigne is furious with M. du Trois, and the party comes to an abrupt stop as everyone leaves the Hôtel du Trois with its owner's reputation ruined. On the way out, Sebastien lights a cigar: "I love it when a plan comes together," he remarks before they go off to drink.		Wine is poured to designated targets, and men and women begin to look ill. The Vodacce ambassador faints, and Aleksei and his physician friend rush towards the man. The physician declares him drugged, and then Julien seizes Desean, demanding to know where the wine in his hand came from. Desean stumbles out that it is from the Comte's private stock, and M. du Trois goes stark white in fear. Julien - still playing the Vodacce doctor - declares the drug to be one from Vodacce used to weaken the will of ladies, and Aleksei all but makes the accusation plain in a cutting remark. The crowd is shocked; Remy du Montaigne is furious with M. du Trois, and the party comes to an abrupt stop as everyone leaves the Hôtel du Trois with its owner's reputation ruined. On the way out, Sebastien lights a cigar: "I love it when a plan comes together," he remarks before they go off to drink.


			The Rock of Tormentos:

	The very next night Julian calls on his friends, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Sebastien, to assist him with a matter of great importance. All take horses and go to meet Julians new paramoure Nicolette on the Rue Gauche north of the city. All five ride north and receive informatin that they need to help one of Nicolette's. Though the four friends are suspicious about the mission - who is this 'Isabel', and why is she so important? Julien has a private conversation with Nicolette where he perhaps learns the answer, but if he does he does not tell his companions. All four companions adopt noms de plume: Aleksei is Le Bellete, the Weasel; Sebastien, Le Renard, the Fox; Marie-Celeste, simple "Marie", and Julien yet another of his many disguises. Nicolette, for her part, calls herself "Nicole." They also learn that "the mission" is to break into Les Chaines, a prision and free a captured criminal. While this is something that Sebastien would normally not do, the charges against Nicolettes' fried are for smuggling salt. Since Sebastien is opposed to the useless tax like most Montaignes, he grudgingly agrees to help his friend. [[Image:Les_Chaines.jpg‎ \|frame\|right\|alt=Les_Chaines\|Les_Chaines]]		The very next night Julian calls on his friends, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Sebastien, to assist him with a matter of great importance. All take horses and go to meet Julians new paramoure Nicolette on the Rue Gauche north of the city. All five ride north and receive informatin that they need to help one of Nicolette's. Though the four friends are suspicious about the mission - who is this 'Isabel', and why is she so important? Julien has a private conversation with Nicolette where he perhaps learns the answer, but if he does he does not tell his companions. All four companions adopt noms de plume: Aleksei is Le Bellete, the Weasel; Sebastien, Le Renard, the Fox; Marie-Celeste, simple "Marie", and Julien yet another of his many disguises. Nicolette, for her part, calls herself "Nicole." They also learn that "the mission" is to break into Les Chaines, a prision and free a captured criminal. While this is something that Sebastien would normally not do, the charges against Nicolettes' fried are for smuggling salt. Since Sebastien is opposed to the useless tax like most Montaignes, he grudgingly agrees to help his friend. [[Image:Les_Chaines.jpg‎ \|frame\|right\|alt=Les_Chaines\|Les_Chaines]]

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	In the morning Sebastien awakens the Captain of the local Musketter chapter, explains the entire situation, and is then given command of a double-strength squard of 18 men. He has them draw muskettes, and in full display of everyone rides to Le Labyrinthe. He stops at the office of the underling administrator, presents to the man the evidence of both the printers case, and the note that he says was provided by "a source" and they proceed to Fagam's office. Upon entering Sebastien announces that the Musketter's are conducting a criminal investigation and begin going through Fagam's desk. Faram for his part begins complaining then turning to treats of the end of Sebastiens carrier, until the thrid drawer of his desk is opened and the false compartment discovered. The documentation found therein make no question that Fagam has been using his office to further his own ends in a corrupt manor. He is arrested and led away. Sebastien takes the one major find, a ledger iwth a number of names and transactions that have been recorded and gives it to the Captain of the Muskettier. Sebastien, then files his report of the events and returns to Aleksei's to fidn that Aleksie and Julian are still in a heated debate over Julians keeping informatin from those who call him friend, and watch his back. The conversation is interupted when Aleksie's man enters the room and announces the Lady Jamais du Sices - The Lady of Sices. All the men rise and Sebastien bows to the Lady as she speaks. She was coming to tell the group of the events of the past two days and the arrest of an inocent man, but has found that the group has already resolved the issue before she had the opportunity to ask for their assitance. She is greatful that the group has taken care of the situation with the printer and says that if ever they need a favor, and she is in a position to help, they should feel free to ask.		In the morning Sebastien awakens the Captain of the local Musketter chapter, explains the entire situation, and is then given command of a double-strength squard of 18 men. He has them draw muskettes, and in full display of everyone rides to Le Labyrinthe. He stops at the office of the underling administrator, presents to the man the evidence of both the printers case, and the note that he says was provided by "a source" and they proceed to Fagam's office. Upon entering Sebastien announces that the Musketter's are conducting a criminal investigation and begin going through Fagam's desk. Faram for his part begins complaining then turning to treats of the end of Sebastiens carrier, until the thrid drawer of his desk is opened and the false compartment discovered. The documentation found therein make no question that Fagam has been using his office to further his own ends in a corrupt manor. He is arrested and led away. Sebastien takes the one major find, a ledger iwth a number of names and transactions that have been recorded and gives it to the Captain of the Muskettier. Sebastien, then files his report of the events and returns to Aleksei's to fidn that Aleksie and Julian are still in a heated debate over Julians keeping informatin from those who call him friend, and watch his back. The conversation is interupted when Aleksie's man enters the room and announces the Lady Jamais du Sices - The Lady of Sices. All the men rise and Sebastien bows to the Lady as she speaks. She was coming to tell the group of the events of the past two days and the arrest of an inocent man, but has found that the group has already resolved the issue before she had the opportunity to ask for their assitance. She is greatful that the group has taken care of the situation with the printer and says that if ever they need a favor, and she is in a position to help, they should feel free to ask.



			The Castillian Expedition:

			Its been a few weeks since the printer was freed and Sebastien is preparing for the trip with the group to return Don Cruz to his homeland and see about reuniting him with his wife. The day before the group is to leave, while drinking breakfast in the late morning at Aleksei's, Don Cruz pays the group a visit and tells of a conversation that he has just had with Phillip du Paix. It seems that Phillip has offered the governship of the newly take southern region to Don Cruz as a means of quelling any remaining local unrest, while at the same time preventing some un-named candidate from the post. The group listens to Don Cruz and then tells him in no uncertain terms that Don Cruz should avoid any entanglements with Phillip du Paix at all costs. Don Cruz thanks the group and returns to the Castillian embassy. No sooner has the recent conversation settled to the floor then a courior arieves with a request that the group join Phillip du Paix for lunch, never a good sign.

			Upon reaching the restaurant and settling into chairs, Phillip get right to business. He knows of the groups impending trip. He would like us to do two things. The first is to carry a "blooded" item to the front, allowing Lucien to port, and providing the hero's with some untold new weapon which will allow several groups of men to porte at the same time but to different places. He also asks that the group use their influence with Don Cruz to convince him that his accepatace of the governship of the region would go much better than allowing General .... , "known as the Butcher" to be appointed to the post for all his efforts there. The group grudgingly agrees to Phillips request to assist with the taking of the city and Lucian's plan, but is non-commital to the swaying of Don Cruz. Sebastien leaves the meeting with that old familiar feeling again. Upon leaving the group wants to talk things over and plan for the trip. Sebastien suggests his place as a last minute change of venue, fearing that their conversations may be over heard at Aleksei's. After a lengthy discussion, the group agress to both assist in doing what they can to help take the city, and to see about getting Don Cruz to accept the governership of the region.

			The next morning the group leaves and soon they have crossed into occupied territory. In the middle of the afternoon they stop in a small village and notice immediately that there are soldiers guarding a group of civilians in a cage and others working on preparing a gallows with several ropes being prepared to hang people. Aleksei, Julian and Sebastien excuse themselves form the Don and his daughter, and enter the nearest inn to speak with the lieutenant in charge. He informs them that he is about to have a number of the villagers hanged because one of his engineers who was sent to the town for supplies was found dead outside of town, hangning from a tree with multiple bullet holes in him. Since none of the villagers would admit to the deed, he would jsut hang those who were old enough to have commited the crime. Upon hearing this Aleksie and Sebastien try to pursuade the man that there is a better way. Just then they hear the sound of what is obviously the gallows beginning its dirty work. The hero's hastily convince the lieutenant that they can find a better way and he agrees to cut down the towns people. Aleksie begins talking to the mayor and then things seem to take a different tact. Julian then walks over to the prisoners while Aleksie comes back to report on the progress he's made, and the next thing anyone knows, Julian is leading one of the prisoners to a house

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	In the morning, after reuniting with Aleksei, Julian went back into town and aquired rope and clothing for Marie-Celeste. Aleksei then told the group there were holes in the top of the mountain that could be used to enter the secure facility. After a rather arduous climb with ropes, (how the hell did Aleksei climb up here in the dark and find these hidden holes without killing himself?) they went down the holes and found a closet with four women in it. After a brief conversation with them Aleksei set aside the item given him by the porte mage and soon the closet was filled with eight other men to assist in takeing the stronghold. Sebastien and company then freed the Montaigne officers being held captive, split up into two groups, and the friends commenced to slaughtering over 80 Castillian soldiers and silencing the guns just as the navy was rounding the south end of the island. The island was now in the hand of Montaigne, but a confrontation between Julian and Commandante Juan Alfarez left a bad taste in everyones mouth, and has become a topic not readily discussed.		In the morning, after reuniting with Aleksei, Julian went back into town and aquired rope and clothing for Marie-Celeste. Aleksei then told the group there were holes in the top of the mountain that could be used to enter the secure facility. After a rather arduous climb with ropes, (how the hell did Aleksei climb up here in the dark and find these hidden holes without killing himself?) they went down the holes and found a closet with four women in it. After a brief conversation with them Aleksei set aside the item given him by the porte mage and soon the closet was filled with eight other men to assist in takeing the stronghold. Sebastien and company then freed the Montaigne officers being held captive, split up into two groups, and the friends commenced to slaughtering over 80 Castillian soldiers and silencing the guns just as the navy was rounding the south end of the island. The island was now in the hand of Montaigne, but a confrontation between Julian and Commandante Juan Alfarez left a bad taste in everyones mouth, and has become a topic not readily discussed.


			After a few weeks at sea Sebastien finds himself welcoming the site of the port at Piax. It has been a long voyage and there has been much time for him to go over the events of the past few weeks time and again. While he understands that some things could not be avoided, it always seems as if he and his friends are destined to have to deal with unexpected hipcups in their planning, no matter how elaborate or detailed they try to be. Now he just wants to sleep in his own bed, and have the world stop rocking back and forth. Life aboard ship is something that Sebastien has becided that he can do without. After a couple of weeks of sleeping late, spending time with Christine, and healing from this last adventure, Sebastien is starting to get a little restless. He has a new cabinent built to specific specifications to allow him the ability to show off his sword collection, when he feels its appropriate, and have it cleverly hidden the rest of the time. Somehow it seems jsut a little dangerous to Sebastien to have the philigree Lightening Guard sword so prominently displayed for anyone who enters his home to see. At least for the time being decrestion seems to be the better part of valor. One morning, three weeks or so after having gotten back to Paix, Sebastien finds himself on the way to Aleksei's for the morning drink and the consideration of where to eat the noon meal when he is approached by corporal Benoît Bagot, another Muskettier assigned to the local post. He asks Sebastien if he would take his Friday shift as corporal in charge of the morning guards so that he can get away for a long weekend with his current romantic interet. Thinking that this is another chance to advance his carrier in the Muskettiers he agrees to take the reposnsibility.

			Upon arrieving and greeting everyone, Aleksei, Marie-Celeste and Julian, he sits down and takes the offered glass of wine from Aleksei. As they make small talk a messenger arrieves with an invitation. It is from the Lady Moncrieff requesting the presence of the group at a special party she is throwing the next night at house Moncrieff. This is a special invitation, not one of the normal parties that is open to the majority of the nobles, but a private, invitation only affair and considered to be an event not to be missed if your name has made the guest list of such a high-brow event. Lady Christine is happy at the news of being invited to such a special event and cant wait for Sebastien to pick her up. Sebastien on the other hand is as always, a little lerey of attending another party where the guest list is considered to be the elite of Montainge sociaety. However he enlists Aleksei's assistance in selecting proper attire and making sure that he is on time to pick up Christine. Once at the party, the reception line is a who's who of the Montaigne nobility. Some of the guests are famous writers, playwrites and poets, but the one thing that stands out is that most of these people are those that would be considered the dissidents of Montaigne, the ones who express their concern over L'Emperer's decisions on the running of the country. As drinks are served and people are mingling, many come up and introduce themselves to Sebastien, who promtply redirects said introductions to Christine so that she is included in conversations. Many ask Sebastien what its like to be a member of Kings Muskettiers. So even go so far as to ask his opinion towards some of the social policies, such as the salt tax, and other varrious topics.

			As the evening unfolds, Lady Moncrieff announced that the evenings special guest would be late that that everyone should begin making teri way towards the dinning room as supper was ready. Seated some way down the table from the head, Sebastien and Christine once again found themsleves the center fo attention as some of theother guests continued to question Sebastien about his feeling on politics and other issues concerning the state. Since Sebastien is a noble and a Muskettier he felt that making any direct comments other than to state that the unpopular salt tax is something that he takes care of for those that work on his land. As dinner began winding down, the Lady ....., the evenings special guest, arrieved and created some stir. This is a woman who's sharp wit has cut more than one noble to the quick, and her sense of style and fashion seem to set the standard for many of the Montaigne nobles. Both Aleksei and Julian seem particularly interested in making a good impression with this women, Aleksei going so far as to arrange and outing with the lady in two days time. As the dinner plates were cleared and the liquor began flowing once again, some of the notable poets began reading their latest works. Since much of what was being said is normallhy not considered proper converstaion at normal society gatherings, Sebastien began looking around to see who might be out of place, or even taking notes on who had attended and was saying what to whom. As he looked around, what he noticed was that many of the nobles who seemed as they were regular attendees of events such as this, were actually watching him and his friends, looking to see their response to what was being said. Sebastien relaized that all of the poeple who were in attendance, to include the servants, were probably well vetted, and that it was himself that was the probable concern by many of these patrons. After politely listening for atime he excussed himself and Christine and they took a tour of the house itself. Admiring this or that and generally staying away from everyone else for the rest of the evening. When it seemed an appropriate time, he thanked his hostes for a lovely evening, feining tiredness for leaving and taking Christine back to his home for the night.

			The next day is basically uneventful, if one considers remaining in bed with your paramour until midafternoon uneventful. Once Christine left for home Sebastien prepared his uniform for duty on the morrow, had an early supper then fell asleep enjoying some wine and reading a book. In the morning he arrieved a few minutes early with a basket full of goodies, to include a linen table cloth, real glasses, hard boiled eggs, meat, cheese, freshly baked bread and wine, for the men on duty. When he entered the guard room all the men seemed to perk up at the fact that Sebastien was there, and that he came bearing breakfast. The men immediately set in to preparing the main table and setting the food out in an orderly manor. Once everything was prepared the men began eating in earnest, enjoying the unexpected repast. After a few hours of sitting around playing cards and chatting Sebastien began working on his reports for his shift when one Piere Fagam, the Chief Attendant of Paix, came through the doors to the guardroom. "Where is the corporal in charge," he asked? Looking up from his paperwork, "I am in charge, what can I do for you Monsieur?" The somewhat short man turns and approaches Sebastien going into how he is the Chief Attendant and that he recently received information regarding a conspirator to the sewer bombings a few months prior, and that he has a warrent for the man immediate arrest which he offers for Sebastiens inspection. Upon reading the document two things become appearant to Sebastien, the first is that the warrent is issued by the man in front of him, and second, the man named was one Sebastien had met just the other night at Lady Moncrieff's party. A printer by trade who did not come across as a conspirator of much of anything. A bit concerned by the fact that this particular warrent has shown up on the shift that Sebastien is covering leaves him very suspecious about its validity. He stands up and tells the men to prepare to ride out and go to work. As the men begin gathering their things Sebastien pulls on of the Musketters he knows personlly by the name of Olivier Godeno' to take a horse and immediately ride the printers and inform him discretely that he is about to be arrested, and to ensure his "ass is wiped."

			As the Musketteirs begin saddling their mounts Sebastien does what he can to slow the entire process to provide Muskettier Godeno' ample time to follow his specific instructions. After close to 20 minutes, the group mounts up and begins making its way through the streets of Paix. Some 10 minutes later the Muskettiers round the corner of the street the printer is located and stop infront of the shop. Pulling his pistol and making a show of entry for the Piere Fagam, Sebastien enters the shop and announces rather loudly to the only person in the shop, "Monsieur ....., in the name of the King, you are under arrest." The heavyset man is a little confussed and stammers his innoscense. As the Muskettiers fan out they begin to search the place and some documents are produced showing that there is indeed proof of possible conspiracy. Sebastien tells the man that they will be taking him to jail and then leaves the specific task to some of the Muskettiers.

			After returning to the barracks guard office and completeling his paperwork for his shift, Sebastien takes the evidence in question and makes his way to Aleksei's home. After a glass of wine and a full acounting of the afore mentioned events, the group looks over the evidence and the map. Julian says that he does not think that the map is a forgery, but that if it is, it is excellent work. The group then begins the process of conducting theri own investigation to either prove or disprove the charges against him. Aleksei take Marie-Celeste with him to Le Labyrinthe to check out Piere Fagam, while Sebastien and Julian go first to the prison to get more details from Monsieur ....., then back to the printers to see what was missed. After having a conversation with the man's wife, Sebastien asks Julian to check the office for anything that might be a clue. While searching the the man Julian finds a blooded feather which seems to have been kicked under the desk, and the corresponding hole in the wall the arrow made when it was shot from the rooftop across the street. Julian states that obviously "portage" interaction has taken place here. After located the original documents of the sewer that were printed in the this very shop some few years ago. Once back Aleksei's Julian states that the original paper is much older than the evidence that was found, so that this is obviously a forgery. These two facts, the feather and the parchment, should be enough to get the charges dropped.

			As the group goes over how best to achieve these ends it is determineed that the only real way to make it happen is to send Piere Fagam a message requesting his presence in Charouse, to get him out of the city and allow under-administrator to take over his case load. The message is written in Julian's hand, and delivery to Piere Fagam's office in Le Labyrinthe by Aleksie, who then follows the man home and watches and he prepares to leave the city. Just then, Julian approaches Aleksei and tells him to watch this, he has a plan. Of course this makes Aleksei very nervous as Julian has not informed anyone about a new plan, and Julian walks up to Fagam, speaks with him quickly and then leaves, walking past Aleksei and saying come on. Sebastien and Marie-Celeste are waiting at Aleksie's when both men return under some heated debate and Julian hands a note to Sebastien and says, "in Fagam office desk, thrid draw is a hidden compartment, bang the side of the drawer with your hand and it will open the secret compartment revealing all the mans secrets. Sebastien is a little confussed by all this as now there is a new plan and he is unsure of how that happened.

			In the morning Sebastien awakens the Captain of the local Musketter chapter, explains the entire situation, and is then given command of a double-strength squard of 18 men. He has them draw muskettes, and in full display of everyone rides to Le Labyrinthe. He stops at the office of the underling administrator, presents to the man the evidence of both the printers case, and the note that he says was provided by "a source" and they proceed to Fagam's office. Upon entering Sebastien announces that the Musketter's are conducting a criminal investigation and begin going through Fagam's desk. Faram for his part begins complaining then turning to treats of the end of Sebastiens carrier, until the thrid drawer of his desk is opened and the false compartment discovered. The documentation found therein make no question that Fagam has been using his office to further his own ends in a corrupt manor. He is arrested and led away. Sebastien takes the one major find, a ledger iwth a number of names and transactions that have been recorded and gives it to the Captain of the Muskettier. Sebastien, then files his report of the events and returns to Aleksei's to fidn that Aleksie and Julian are still in a heated debate over Julians keeping informatin from those who call him friend, and watch his back. The conversation is interupted when Aleksie's man enters the room and announces the Lady Jamais du Sices - The Lady of Sices. All the men rise and Sebastien bows to the Lady as she speaks. She was coming to tell the group of the events of the past two days and the arrest of an inocent man, but has found that the group has already resolved the issue before she had the opportunity to ask for their assitance. She is greatful that the group has taken care of the situation with the printer and says that if ever they need a favor, and she is in a position to help, they should feel free to ask.