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 Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:13 pm
Malik's fingers drummed the table.
"Khavier was threatening to release your name to your sisters before to me. as well as securing the brigade to come get you for a laundry list of crimes had I not agreed to this little dealing. Now I want to know what he orchestrated or did to your face and I'm not asking this time I am telling you as the head of this House to tell me what he had done to you. just because he says you'll be dead to Andal does not mean that's what's going to happen and we both know it."
locking his eyes on Sevilin.
"I will go get Malvolence and forcibly extract it if I have to. I don't need you injured becuase of a promise you or I are not sure he'll keep. he may have had that done to you for his personal amusement, and still give your name and location to your former House. And while you have full permission right here and now to evicerate any Inthra that steps foot on my territory looking for you, I need to know the extent of your injuries so that I can see if this incident can be used to have that brigade master keep Mahlari and her dogs off my lands."
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:22 pm
Lateef glanced at Malik for a moment but thought better of saying anything. He held up his hands. "I have nothing to do with the Depths or their ways. And there's certainly no love lost between Khaiver and I. He's caused too much trouble in certain areas for that." He was highly curious on how Sevilin had gotten that gash. He had a feeling Kieran had mentioned something significant about a specific cut to the face. Requias had given him a lot of information for his journals.
"Thank you, I was so shocked I didn't know what to do at first." She glanced at Piper and shook her head. "First I want to finish my exam of you and then I'll answer any questions you have." She lightly pulled back the covers and felt at Piper's ribs just to make sure she hadn' tmissd anything then examined the rest of her body as well. "You're healing nicely and you'll continue to do so as long as you stay in bed and get lots of reverie and eat at least three real meals a day." Sitting back down on the bed, she studied her ring for a moment. "No, Sevilin never really proposed. He put the ring on my finger and requested that I wear it and I did the same for his. I didn't quite understand at the time that we were getting engaged and I'm not sure we were...it's very odd. I asked Sevilin and he said that only if I wanted to would we be."
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:33 pm
He considered his options for a moment, staring at both elves before him. Reaching to his face, he gripped the edge of the bandage and pulled it off, revealing stitches that followed a certain pattern line. Sevilin settled his look to Lateef and pointed to the stitches that ran from under his eye back to his ear on the right side of his face. "You know what this means, don't you? Though I'm sure you're more accustomed to seeing it as a scar or an indent in the flesh and face."
Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out the vial he had and then downed it's contents before turning his gaze on Malik. "Did Khaiver do it? Not with his own hand. He and I struck a deal...I'm a ruin to his reputation in Vrist. I die, and he is somewhat in a twisted sense redeemed. He brings back what marks a dead wayward, though some do survive not most do...bleed to death and such, and well...we're both off the hook. So I did it for him." And his lie had no holes in it really...Malik knew he could and would be desperate and crazy enough to do it to himself. "I wouldn't worry about Brigade...they're not allowed to act as such off plane, so they won't be coming. And neither will Khaiver...he betrays me, he betrays himself."
She had stepped back for the moment to let Zahara do her healer thing. "You dark elves certinally do things in a very peculiar ways...or if you want to look at it in a different light, you do it in a very simplified and straight to the point way." A chuckle behind her hand. "Still all the same congradulations."
Unlike usual, she merely showed compliance to being poked and proded at, probably becuase she was just so exhausted. "I may be healing nicely but I'm still exhaused...I could barely move this morning and reveries are not fun for me right not." Giving a sigh...she supposed there was nothing to do about that, only just wait. Piper was no less confused about the ring thing though. "So...you've decided that you are...so you are?" What?
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:10 pm
"Liar."
Malik's eyes got cold, and violent.
"Khavier and you didn't strike a deal. Khavier and Zahara struck a deal. Had Khavier done it, we both know you'd be in a lot worse shape. if you did the deed yourself, the cut woudl not be near as smooth, nor as precise even for stitching. The fact that bad an injury and you can still talk means someone took great care and precision work to do that."
Though a look to lateef.
"So you're dead, as far as Khavier lets those that need to see your flesh see it. he can't betray you out to the Inthra's becuase to do so is to admit he didn't do what he's going to claim he did. Mahlari will know otherwise. because even Mahlari knows to kill someone of another House without a very good reason will invite a retaliation and I don't fear the brigade enough for that to stay my hand. In fact, I'd probably destroy the brigade headquarters before I even set foot into Vrist."
Folding his hands in front of him, and resting his chin on them.
Malik's eyes flickered in thier depths with crimson, and Malvolence literally began to shake in the holder, glowing brighter.
"though I suppose this is good news. she can't use your crimes as leverage against me. Khavier can't set foot here again because if Mahlari has half a brain she know's I'd strike him down as to look at him again for this injury to you. So it would appear I don't have to worry about that woman again. which means no more buisness from Lateef is needed, and he can enjoy his vacation, my paranoia is taken care of, and my family is perfectly safe from the chaindog and his handler for sometime I imagine. everybody wins."
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:28 pm
"I've never seen it quite like that but yes I do know what it is. It means you are now, for all purposes, dead." A shake of his head, he had no idea why the Obsidians felt the need to be so damn violent. He glanced back and forth between the drow males and nodded. "That's certainly a relief." He settled a little more comfortably in his chair and noded. "I will monitor things in Andal though, Malik. Your paranoia is not uncalled for and it's existence was never the cause for my upset. I will keep an ear and eye out on the Vrist channels we do have access to. If Mahlari begins with suspicious activities or Requias gets wind of anything, I'll be sure to let you know. Would you like me to let Tyrrael know that you and Mahlari made a deal?"
"Yes. I told him today that I wanted to be engaged and eventually married, too, I suppose." SHe shook her head and laughed just for the pure joy of it then glanced at Piper. "I have words to eat, Piper, and also an apology to give to you. It's difficult to understand why I was so stubborn about such things but looking at what I was taught and truly believed as fact kind of helps." And her dear friend was looking more and more confused as she continued to talk. "Okay...maybe we should start over. I think the question/answer system will serve a great purpose here since I'm not sure exactly how to explain it all..."
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:43 pm
Wow he caught him straight up didn't he? Though the reasoning behind it was flawless...not that Sevilinw as going to outright tell the man he was right and thus cause another one of those earthquake causing fights between Malik and Zahara. "So that just goes to show, I asked Zahara to do it for me. Still boils down to the statement, 'I did it to myself'." Ha, he was good.
"Let me soothe your fears further Malik. Wether Mahlari knows if I'm dead or not, she won't tell Marrkellyn. I assume my dear eldest sister has been suffering greatly for not heeling me in to her boot, and letting me get away with such things as rune magery. Mahlari would would hold that over her head and revel in it no doubt." A shrug. "I have a feelign I was never part of Mahlari's thoughts here...Khaiver just seized the opportunity and only because there were no runes about. Everything is safe on your lands Malik, because all Obsidians fear the rune mage." Carefully applying that bandage back to his face...no one liked your stitches getting snagged.
Caprice gave a giggle. "Keeping that man right on track aren't you?" Though she was curious as to one thing...seeing as well she never knew whom the father of Zahara's baby was...just that obviously there was one. "And this is the same man that is your son's father, yes?"
And now she was being told that she had been right about things. Though her eyes did turn to the sword that was in it's stand in thier room as it was not a happy sword...and there was that jealous feeling over the blade, still contending with it over Malik's attention, as always. But she tried to turn her eyes from it too...after all, after it had a drop of your blood it had you as well and she had been guilty of weilding it a time or two. Confusion worked to help her turn her eyes back to her friends. "How about the part where we decided that it was okay to feel and believe certain things, dare I say love?"
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:20 pm
Malik knew better than that from Sevilin, but he'd let that slide for now. he'd deal with Zahara later. though a nod at Lateef.
"Certainly. let him know about a few things in my possession due to this little bargain. three vials of blood, two from her sister, one from her. and a large arachnid web gland and spinnerets."
Not that they might get that last one offhand. but spidersilk for all purposes was strong as steel in many cases. which meant Malik could now weave clothing that would be as tough to penetrate or rip through as steel.
"All Obsidian's fear a runemage. But keep an eye out anyway. if you hear something about Mahlari that may be of interest let me know. and if my necromancer comes back alive, I'll send you a full report of what he was made to interrogate the dead about."
But now food was ready and being set at the table. the massive lobster in the middle, pastas and breads ready, and a bowl of fruits from andalian surface. malik's eyes still gave that slight shimmer of crimson, and Malvolence glowed in it's stand. even worse was the little mouth of the skull was moving like it was trying to bite someone or worm it's way free of the bonds that held it.
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:39 pm
He was wise enough to say nothing on that end since he didn't really want to know why Malik had those particular items nor did he want the terms of the deal. Tyrrael would merely be interested in the fact that a deal was apparently made and carried out between the Tier'Dal and Mahlari. Obviously Khaiver's little tete a tete with Inthara was a side quest separate from his mission as middleman to the deal. "I will indeed do that. Thank you for being open and honest. Sevilin, do you have anything you'd like me to keep an eye or ear out for?"
Lateef gave a smile to that food and then gestured for a serf to go and retrieve his wife if she was ready to eat. If she wasn't, he'd save her a plate and she could eat when she was finished playing with the boys or whatever it is she was doing.
Zahara's gaze was drawn to that sword and she shook her head. "That thing is really freakish looking...can it get out of there?" Yeah...demonic sword that used blood as a means to control and such, not fun. "Dare you say love indeed. I said it to Sevilin about an hour or so ago." She shifted slightly and fiddled with her ring. "It's...complicated. I suppose I should just tell you the whole truth but you are sworn to secrecy on certain aspects but I really need to tell someone and I can't tell Sevilin." Thus the whole story of Khaiver's arrival and Zahara going to meet him and making the deal was poured out. "He touched me...and tried to make me think it was Sevilin since they look so much alike. I'm still unsure if it worked or not but I do know that at one point I really thought it was the end and he was going to kill me. And in those last seconds I thought I had before I died, what I wanted most flashed across my mind. It wasn't what I thought it would be. Instead of freedom or anything else, Sevilin and Zykariel were standing there. I wanted to say goodbye to them, hold them one last time, and tell them how much I loved them. And then it hit me...I love Sevilin. That lasting, forever, bond kind of love that you and Malik share and I swore up, down and sideways that drow couldn't feel. We feel it, deeper in some cases because of the depravity we've experienced our whole lives."
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:50 pm
Somehow he had a feeling that Zahara was going to get grilled over this. But he'd deal with that when it came to it. For now he'd merely take it easy, because he was in some pain still. And then a look to the table as food was set out, seemed Malik was playing host again. "But yes...I put all your runics back in place and they're holding stable, no more worries for you." And hopefully little to no talking for him anymore. A look to Lateef and a simple shake of his head no...least he say something really uncalled for. Yup, still hating surface elves.
"Drow falling in love. That so pleases me to hear...makes for something new in my life." But then it seemed food was ready as a serf poked his head in and kinds motioned to her. A look to the girls. "Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm rather hungry and food is done...I'll go indulge and see you both later." Thus making her way out of the room and back downstairs, to the table, plopping down by Lateef. "Such good men you all are."
Piper reached out and promptly popped Zahara in the head. "Finally got through that thick skull of yours did it? Well I'm glad...now you can experience all those wonderful things. Told you love kind of just bites you in the a** when you least expect it." Felt good to be right sometimes didn't it. Piper's eyes were again drawn to the sword in the room. Hell, it was doing things again...she hated it when it moved on it's own like that...was creepy as hell. Getting up, or rather forcing herself to get up, she walked over to it, duely pressing a hand to the blade to slice her palm, letting some blood run down the thing so it would calm the hell down before pulling her hand back. Forcing her way to the bathroom, she grabbed a towel and came back out, throwing it around the blade and lifting it out of it's stand, duely carting it to the closet and plopping it on the shelf in there...and it was not easy to carry when she was feeling bad. Back to her bed, she held out her hand to Zahara like a good little patient. "Well, I do hope it all works out...drow men are not easy things to deal with." Hey she would know.
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:48 am
The blade of course greedily drank in the blood. it hadn't been fed but maybe once during piper's absence, mostly due to the clinging nature of Malikhai. but that wasn't the primary reason it was moving. Malik was absolutely furious that Zahara would broker a deal with Khavier in the first place, and then broker one that cost sevilin a chunk of his face. the blade picked up on it, siphoned it and fed it back. it was hoping to put enough feedback into it's wielder to make him storm up the stairs and do something like behead Zahara. Thankfully Malik had long ago learned to control the blade, to be it's master and not it's servant.
But that didn't mean that malik was going to be kind to Zahara the second he got her alone someplace. But for now he was keeping himself appearing calm, cool, and collected. only Piper would be able to tell from teh red in his eyes just how angry he really was. even his bond to Piper was calm, the anger being fed and processed through Malvolence since it was feeding on that emotional state since it's blood intake was low.
"Lateef is all yours, no more buisness at all. and I do hope you enjoy your meals. I like to at least keep you content within these walls, though the rest of the underdark may prove a bit difficult. I will say for some sight seeing, there is a human city called Honoursfield across the ocean. easy travel by Zephmare...you'll find Cymarron's son's there. one black and one white, if your interested in a human city and sightseeing. though I suggest you bring money. Lark had a bit of a problem with a merchant, he got very upset with her trying to barter for things she wanted, accused her of trying to steal. She apparently picked up things she wanted with intent to offer things of her own and it went downhill from there."
A slight grin.
"Isle and Arthur managed to straighten things out though. if you brought things to barter with, I can barter you steel for them to make any purchases you may wish."
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:30 am
Lateef gave a smile as his wife came back and joined them at the table and he patted her leg lightly after she sat down. "We do try, do we not?" He filled his plate with anything that looked halfway edible, bowed his head and offered a silent prayer to Rinc Kier then began to eat. "THe close of business is indeed very good news. Kieran requested I take a vacation and my dear Caprice has taken on the role to ensure that happens."
Frowning at the knock on the head, she reached up and smoothed her hair and nodded. "I didn't say I was the easiest to convince of things, but oh yes, it certainly does bite you in the a**. I think it bit me the first time I slept with him...or maybe when Zykariel was born...or maybe even at some point during lessons, I really don't know." She was not at all happy when Piper stood up and sliced her hand and she jumped up and plopped her hands on her hips, ready to yell. It was fairly obvious that Piper was not all there and certainly not in any condition to be carting around a sword. A shake of her head and she pursed her lips but healed her friend's hand. "No they aren't but neither are the women. I'm banking on the fact that we are both issue ridden in the same way that maybe somewhere we connect on a deeper level and can build off of that. There's a large difference in ages, in mentalities and even in power but I feel that none of that matters. I never realized how deeply I could love someone...I guess between him and Zykariel, now I know."
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:02 am
Caprice gave that look that mothers gave when their daughters brought home someone they weren't too thrilled with, as Malik mentioned Galesen, or Arthur rather. "No worries about that Malik, Isleandra already crash coursed up in the ways of things of Labyrinth. Brought our own steel.No worries Malik, once Lateef gets that spark of wanderlust, the fun ensues."
Sevilin watched the two surface elves at the table...ugh surface elves. But he tried to keep those feelings to himself. "And well since things are more or less back to normal, I'll be getting back to my own space now." Not that that meant everything, after all being employed by Malik he spend quite a bit of time there anyway. But he got himself up, gave a nod to Malik. "If you need me, you know how to get me." Thus walking out and heading off to find his son. Though he did pull Nym from his tunic, resting the creature in his palm. A scratch between his ears before a rune was scribed to the air and then transposed to the creatures head. There, all was right again.
"A'mael...I don't have the blood right now to be feeding your sword to calm it down some...now calm yourself before I knock you unconcious, and melt down your sword." Though that message came through slightly broken from the sheer strain of the telepathic skill because of her current state of being. She would probably do it too. And yes she knew that sword was reacting to some negativity...it wasn't her and Malik had been upset earlier, so it just stood to reason. But her attention turned back to Zahara. "Yes I know, bad Piper." Wiping off traced of blood from her hand on the bedsheets before giving a sigh. "Well, some people need to be bitten more than once. But I'm glad you're going to let things all work out as they want. If things are destined, they'll work out perfectly in thier own times and thier own ways." Settling back against pillows some..ugh drained feeling. "And well, I have to say it...I was right. I deserve that right after the frustration you put me through."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:21 pm
"Bad Piper indeed. You're already hurt, don't hurt yourself anymore or I will tie you down to that bed." All her patients just loved to make life difficult for her. Why, she'd never know. Zahara walked over and fluffed pillows and smoothed down the blankets then refilled that glass of water and nodded. "Yes, you can gloat and I'm sure Malik will want to as well since you both were right. But that's all I'll allow. You got to bonk me on the head, which I felt was a little harder than necessary by the way, and now you get to say I told you so. No more gloating, now you need your rest." A shake of her head, "You need at least three full days of reverie Piper, but I know you won't take them because of Malik and your son. But either you take those three full days or you stay in bed for the entirety of them. I hate to do that to you but you have to get better. I'll come check on you every day and if you need anything, don't hesitate to link me. Sevilin and I are taking Zykariel and we're going home but you can contact me at anytime and I'll be here. I'll let Malik know the same." Thus she picked up those dishes and brushed off cookie crumbs then gave her friend a smile. "Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?"
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:09 pm
"Me and Malik can just gloat together, save some time." Giving her a tired smile but a partially annoyed look at her little doctor's orders. Ugh, she hated those...but there wasn't too much that she could do now was there? "Right, instructions noted and I'm sure Malik will uphold them for you. He always has before." But a shake of her head. "No, I'm fine Zahara. Thanks though...you go enjoy your newest revelation."
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:29 pm
She didn't look too sure but finally nodded. "Alright then, reverie for you and if you need anything, remember, you can link me." Stepping out of the room, she pulled the door half closed and moved on down the hall to find her son. They needed to go home. She hit the doorway of the nursery in enough time to hear what Zykariel was saying and shook her head, waiting to see Sev's response.
Zykariel heard the sound of his father's boots on the stone and his head snapped up excitedly. "Daddy!" Leaping up he threw himself at his father's legs then glanced up, noticed the bandage and frowned. "How'd you hurt yourself, Daddy? Mommy needs to see that so she can heal it." To his way of thinking there was nothing his mother couldn't heal so Daddy must have plopped the bandage on his face to keep her from seeing it. "Mommy's with Miss Piper, giving her health. But we guarded her and kept her from getting up. Didn't we Malikhai?" An enthusiastic look to his friend.
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