The Artifact (orginal name: Cities at War))

[Vladimir Shrodaka]

Vladimir

He made a face slightly"It's nice to meet you as well...Miss..I was looking for a weapon on your person"He tapped his chin lightly"It seems I do not know your name"He covered his face when his stomach began to growl"I'm sorry,I haven't eaten in some time,so if you please I will be going to get some food"He took his hand from his face and bowed again then started to walk past her trying to hold in a smile but failed when the corner of his lips lifted slightly

[artemis queen of the hunt]

Namie sighed and looked at him. "My swords are at an inn and the names..." She looked at his stomach when it growled and laughed. "Sorry it's Namie." She nodded at him as went around her. She watched his retreating back and smiled lightly. He was formal, a little weird but she liked him. She shook her head and walked over to a cafe across the street ordering breakfast. Namie sat down at one of the empty tables and waited to served. A waitress came up. "I would like pancakes, bacon sausage scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice and a slice of coffee cake please." Namie smiled at the waitress as she gave a cross look as to how someone so small could eat all that food.

[Vladimir Shrodaka]

Vladimir

His slight smile pulled into a full grin"Namie huh?"He pulled out a small card and looked at at the names written on it"DAMMIT!"He covered his mouth once he yelled and looked around"Sorry everyone"He sighed heavily"She isn't on here either...oh well...that's good thing for me"He looked over his shoulder at the cafe she went into"Maybe we could get to know each other"His grin reappeared on his face as he picked up a chair near him in the food store he was in and sat down looking at Namie"Just some water....hot please"He smiled up at his waitress"If you don't mind"He turned his attention back at Namie across the street and relaxed into his chair

[artemis queen of the hunt]

Namie smiled brightly when her food came. She grabbed her food and dug them directly into her pancakes eating them happily. She continued to eat till she felt as if someone was watching her. She turned and looked out the window and saw Vladimir. She looked around and waved at him slightly with her fork in her mouth eating her pancake.

[Vladimir Shrodaka]

Vladimir

He almost burst into laughing seeing Namie wave with the fork in her mouth"Hello Namie"He mouthed as he waved his hand"Thank you again"He smiled again up at his waitress then stood and set a few coins on the table"Good bye"He bowed his head then walked over to the cafe"Hello there"He smiled down at Namie then motioned to a chair at her table"May I sit?"He took a sip of his water and smiled

[artemis queen of the hunt]

She mouthed hello to him till she saw him walk over to the cafe she was sitting at. She watched him motion to the chair and nodded for him to sit down. She took another bite of pancakes and smiled. "Hey Vlad, uh aren't you gonna get some food, the pancakes are awesome." She smiled brightly around her food. She loved pancakes.

((that is true I love pancakes XD they're the best!!))

[Lord Puffandsnuff III]

Xuan strode towards the palace. Before war could be waged, plans must be made. He passed through the market and noticed that his blacklist message had been taken down and ripped up.

He looked around, having an idea of who did it, but not wanting to jump to conclusions.

[artemis queen of the hunt]

Namie continued to eat her pancakes when she saw Xuan ride past. She stood up from the table and looked at Vladimir. "I'll be back." She ran out the cafe and up to Xuan. "Hey why did you blacklist Teresa?"

[Lord Puffandsnuff III]

"I am trying to lead her into a place where she can do the most good." Xuan said. "The trades here in the market aren't suited to her particular talents. If she comes to me I will show her a job where she can be the greatest use for both our cities."

[artemis queen of the hunt]

Namie rose a fine eyebrow and sighed . "Really now and what might that be Xuan?"

[chewie2006]

He nodded his head a bit at her reason. Seemed reasonable enough. "S'ppose it is a good night for a walk. Quiet, breezy, little chilly, but that's a good thing. And the stars..." He said, trailing off as he looked up at them, thinking of his family for a moment before looking ahead. "Brighter than the last few nights, but will soon fade." He started to walk the horse in a direction, and realized he wasn't sure of where she lived. "Um...where am I going? Or does it not matter at this point?" He asked, wondering if she wanted to continue her walk or not.

(no worries. i was busy doing army stuff all weekend anyway. great timing to be honest, cause i just got back XD)

[Lord Puffandsnuff III]

"Teresa will be integral in my plans to bring lasting peace. You know me, I have always acted with the good of Tu-Low in mind. My methods may not always make sense, or even seem right, but hasn't our city grown and prospered?" Xuan said.

[queen of the crazy people]

Teresa was lying on her bed in her room at the inn. She was frustrated and didn't know what to do. She lay there thinking then stood up and stormed to Xuan's house. When she got there she had no idea if he was there or not but she banged on the door wanting him to be there so she could yell at him.

[artemis queen of the hunt]

Namie sighed. "Yes it has prospered but you can't just blacklist people." She sighed and ran her fingers through her hair. "I'm gonna go look for Teresa bye." She sighed and walked away from Xuan and back into the cafe up to Vladimir. "Hey, uh I gotta go look for my friend it was very nice meeting you, well see ya around." She kissed his cheek and ran out the cafe back to the inn she was staying at. She knocked on Teresa's door lightly. "You in there?"