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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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 Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:41 pm
"That wanting to strike out on your own feeling all young ones get and act upon. I guess that makes sense." Though she more or less mimicked his look as he passed along the little distasteful scrap of information. "Something worse than a collar that's for sure." Piper lightly crossed her arms, shifting her weight again. "So basically if we were here and managed to get ourselves away or something of that nature, then we're basically using scare tactics because they know we can do something that could take them out." Though she had to blink at him in a rather questioning manner. "Do I really look that human to you?" Another blink and she stated her own pondering on that manner. "I mean...for people who use elves as slaves you would think they know one when they saw one."
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:55 pm
"To another elf, you have a human look, but not so much that I can't tell. I can tell a mixed race though. but these humans...all they look for is pointy ears and odd colored skin."
That was certainly said with a venomous bite to it.
"covering your ears, they can't see the points, and without an obvious tint in color they just think you're another human wearing a bandana. I'm not so lucky, my skin color being a dead giveaway."
But he shook his head lightly.
"Well they are certainly going to learn what a Tier'Dal can truly do. I'll give them a show they won't soon forget."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:21 pm
"So...they're all book cover judgers...I suppose skill means nothing to them either here, so they really do just go by looks. You think they'd at least be a little suspicious because of my hair color or the gold in my eyes, neither of which are human traits. Which means they're not very observant. Wonderful...we're surrounded by blind idiots." But she looked to him and smiled, shaking her head lightly. "Oh alright, you can beat up whomever you want, however bad you want and I won't say a word to it. I think these humans could use a few lessons from two opinionated elves in their midst."
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:28 pm
"Indeed. as long as I don't get hurt, I can main and bludgeon and butcher to my heart's content, thank you dear."
A small chuckle.
"So you think you might have some competition? Perhaps it would be nice to see you perform. and what about Serino?"
His eyes remained for a moment on her, a shift to the ring on her finger, and then back to the areana floor. He could already see the bloodstains forming, the crippling injuries and the screams of rage and hate...or glory and triumph.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:42 pm
"Right, as long as you don''t get hurt." Though she shrugged slightly in the way she often did. "Not really. That one little elf may give me a run for my money though, looked rather Fier''Dal... but only if he''s good at the skill. He looked rather young still, so who knows. As far as the others...they won''t last long. Most of the humans are using longbows...thinking that that''s going to give them the distance they need for farther targets. All in all, I think this is going to be a piece of cake really." A soft sweet laugh from her. "I was actually thinking of throwing a few shots just to lead them on a bit into thinking they can win over me." Piper gave a sigh and clasped her hands behind her back. "Serino went off to do whatever it is he does. He''ll only stick around in crowded places for one of two reasons. Either he''s made to stay, or there''s a race. He loves to be in races." She smiled, mind wandering a little to one such previous race. Serino certainly was a show off when he wanted to be. But quiet reigned a moment. "Are we staying in Deep Water throughout the tournament days?"
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 4:15 pm
"I don't see an alternative. But I'm open to suggestions. this place makes me...ill to spend too much time in. like a wading through a lake of racial prejudice. Probably how many used to feel in my father's home that weren't elvish."
A turn back to her, and taking her hand lightly, kissing the back of it.
"but if we have to stay. try and get a good lover's sweet or something. at least those ar usually well kept rooms and fairly private."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 4:45 pm
"Place makes you ill, me uncomfortable...I keep looking over my shoulder and the like. I tell you for a place that everyone seems to gravitate to, we don't like it very much at all, but considering the way elves are looked at here...it makes sense." Piper gave him a soft smile before her hand turned in his to take hold of it, intertwining their fingers. "If I can get my way, I would by out a whole tavern. But seeing as that probably won't be the case, I'll see what I can get...maybe intimidate something out of somebody." Yes, she had learned that from Malik. Sure, she may not be intimidating in Neriak and the like, but she could very well be here. "I'm sure someone wouldn't take a threat from me lightly. After all...look who my champion is." A laugh at that to follow. "Besides, if I can't get us a private room...I'm sleeping on the docks or something away from people...you have no idea how much it hurts in the morning to sleep with your years tied back."
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 4:57 pm
Moonstone watched from further up, draped in a heavy cloak, ears perked forward to listen. the scent was vaguely familar form childhood..but when the armorer figure came to her, after the undead thing..he knew. His nother and father, as well as aunt Nailah and uncle Elias..told him about those two. And if that was them..Onyx had a lot more to worry about than a uppity guard.
"maybe we can. Bring enough coin, and a little intimidation..threats of violence from your Champion, perhaps..and maybe we could get an inn to ourselves. but an ocean view, so to speak, wouldn't be too bad either. I recall a trip to a lake that was rather pleasent."
He held her hand, the other went about her waist and pulled her up close, giving her one of those fire tinted, loving, comsuming her coherant thought kisses. mostly just because he could. Of course a shift in weight, while not uncomfortable to them in teh least, gave the impression of a big powerful champion simply taking some enjoyment from his sponsor or owner, wether they wanted him to or not.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:07 pm
Coherent thoughts indeed wiped out for a moments time...which in her opinion was all to welcome. Otherwise she'd be focusing on the fact that she was getting a public display of affection. Good think he had that affect on her. Instead she was too busy focusing on returning his kiss, adding more to it of her own accord in half apologetic fashion for the slap earlier she had given him. Well, seemed he wasn't mad at her for it...he still should of ducked. Though she gave one of those contented sighs of hers, gold flicking for an instant in her eyes before fading. Then a smile from her as her mind recalled said trip. "IT was, wasn't it? But that was of course because I got you away from work...and that morning you managed to cop a feel without getting slapped. I still think it was funny." A thoughtful look from her. "Hm, maybe that so to speak ocean view wouldn't be so bad after all."
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:57 pm
"maybe not. that is of course, once this gets underway, that the combatants aren't kept in some kind of caged barracks to avoid people say...running in fear as far away as possible."
A smile at that flicker of gold, he knew the thoughts that stirred in the back of her mind.
"Do you got any idea when this starts? they tell you anything as a owner/sponsor to me? the waiting is getting a bit aggravating."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:08 pm
All they said was enjoy ourselves until they announce the opening, and starting event. And to keep you in line...but other than that, nothing really. I think they expect me to know already how this goes because we've been coming for years to this tihng..." It was a little frustrating to not be informed because someone thought you were already informed. Worked on nerves and patience as well. "And the waiting is only bothering you because you want to go knock a few people around. I say you enjoy the time you have before hand...because after this thing starts you have to be rather focused." She smiled lightly, pondering on her own thoughts. "I suppose I'll have to contain myself as I watch you winning. I'm sure the Piper before me wasn't too much the one for showing excitement."
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:28 pm
"Or you coudl just be particularly excitable this year..what with that new ring and all."
A smile, and he took her hand, and pulled her along behind him.
"Lets go see this archery area of yours, maybe point out your one and only potential competition, 'chev. And maybe find a place to stay if this lasts several days and I'm sure it will."
Moonstone got up as they left, and went down to the Arena holding..and found his twin, hiding in the shadows and watching.
"We need to talk."
"You missed it. some guy in solid black platemail just beat the hell out of that guard that was arrogant about this thing earlier."
"That's what we need to talk about."
"Why? Of course he's tough, word is he's the running champion. I'm really going to enjoy this."
"It's Malik."
"Who is? and you mean Malik D'vinn, I assume. the one we got told about from mom and aunt Niah and uncle Elias?"
"Yes. the champ, that's Malik."
"You're shitting me. Even better."
"are you out of your mind?! MAlik D'vinn coudl hold his own agasint Father. Last I checked, both of us together had trouble keeping him even off balanced, much less face him in real combat."
"I know. that's what makes it better. I'll prove how good I am, by besting the only man that ever held his own to our father."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:42 pm
"And yet again you prove your brilliance. That is a very good reason for me to be excited, now isn't it?" She gave a laugh, letting him lead her as he would. "OH you're just going to make me want to taunt him...because I do want to...but I'm trying to be good, us archers are less....hostile...to each other than you warrior types." Of course she had to pick at him. Though she did take somewhat lead, leading him to said archery area. It indeed did have a different feel to it than the arena itself and the like. And she was right, though all competitors against one another they were casually chatting among themselves in a oddly shaped circle. Mostly about equipment, technique and the like, some just out right bragging and the the others laughing at them. Well...all of them except for one, which she pointed to. "That's him. Just like I said, rather young elf playing the cover your ears game. If I'm lucky he's at least got enough years on him using that bow of his to give me a run for my money." Though she'd let Malik make his own assumptions about him.
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:01 pm
Malik's eye was colder, harsher, and more experienced. and it showed.
"He's not the same as you. Koada'Dal decendancy most likely. too pale for Feir'dal. The way he's watching, he knows what he's doing. look at his arm. hsi fingers are like yours. when he's just resting his hand, his fingers take on that notched arrow in the bow hold. So either he's very young, and has just been practicing like crazy..or he's a bit older, and got some real experience. Scrollwork on the bow is a bit worn at the grip too. I think you have some competition."
A chuckle at her, and a look to the others.
"Most of them are very experienced. but of course they lack the natural skill and adeptitude of an elf."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:12 pm
Of course at that mentioning she had to look at her own fingers and the way she held her hand when it was unoccupied. Then a look to the other's as Malik mentioned. Well look at that he was right...she never realized she did that. That was interesting...okay so when Malik wanted to be he was observant and just chose to be quiet about it. "Well good then...it wouldn't be any fun should I have the competition just handed to me." Then a look from her main competition to the others. "I just think it will be funny when I beat them all with a recurve. I'll at least have a good time showing them all up in my own way." Then her eyes went back to the other. "Though I bet he won't be throwing any shots, and there's no way I'm letting him get the better of me." Ah the pride of a well experience elven archer, it was a grand thing. But a tug to Malik's hand to get him moving again. "Come on, let's go find someplace to stay as you said."
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