Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 23:25:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subj: [Matoaka] Details

At 07:56 PM 4/30/97 -0700, Ehrich wrote (abridged):
>> "Veins, plains, the tree and the river and the reins, beware of the manes."
>"If we're expected to understand this other than in hindsight, then we
>may do well to stick to the clearest meanings.  Manes probably is the
>Lion God, although there may be other meanings.  Veins
>may mean blood, but we sit very near a vein of ore.
>Reins or rains, the tree, and the plains, I know not, but we may run
>across them in the future."

Matoaka waits for the opportune moment to ask,

Matoaka began speaking in english.
"What is Lion?"

"What is meaning of Lion God, you worship Lion God?" somewhat surprised.

At 04:21 AM 5/1/97 -0700, Benjamin wrote (abridged):
>"Incredible!  We shall have to play when the Set is complete!"
>Then after a moment's pause,
>"That is, if you wish to."

Matoaka seems troubled, but nods in agreement just before she drags
Benjamin to show her the carved pieces.

>"Well, she has a History of being sensitive to Spirits, at least in her
>prior Life."

Matoaka looks at Benjamin waiting for him to say more.

Plan:
If Benjamin doesn’t she will not press the matter further at this time.

>> here.  Why you want learn?"
>"But you are wrong.  There is at least one who speaks Iroquois here."
>Benjamin smiles merrily.

For a moment, Matoaka’s eyes light up and then she sadly says,

"You mean me?"

>> Plan:
If satisfied with Benjamin’s answer, Matoaka will finally crack a smile
>> and says, "If you help me with English, me help you with Iroquois."
>Plan:
If so, Benjamin smiles and agrees willingly.

*private*
>> Plan:
If satisfied with Benjamin’s answer, Matoaka will finally crack a smile
>> and says, "If you help me with English, me help you with Iroquois."
>Plan:
If so, Benjamin smiles and agrees willingly.

To GM:
GM-Matoaka is satisfied with the answer.  If you need more info let me know.

Matoaka is intrigued