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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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 Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:26 pm
Tying Kelligrin's other boot, she picked him up off the dresser and tossed him onto the bed, shaking her head at the giggles as he bounced and rolled around. Little ones were so easy to please sometimes. "I think he'd really like that. Just don't be upset if he doesn't say anything about you being there." Dragging a brush through her hair and presenting her back so he could button her up. Yellow dress today, matching gloves, and her normal boots.
"Not really. I'm pretty nervous right now." Brushing Destyny one more time so her coat would shine and then saddling her up with the new ones that Nadai had given her. They were all shiny and she looked beautiful. She knew it, too. "It's a lot of pressure. What if I don't win? I've got something to prove and it means a lot to me...but still."
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Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:43 pm
Pushing off the doorway he walked over to do up her back. "I try not to think anything of what he says to me these days." Which wasn't much and he hated it every moment but there was honestly nothing he could do. He tried to make it better and it had made things worse. "Dressing fancy for his big day I see. I hope he doesn't have to beat up his friends because they thing you look good."
"Nervousness is good. I was always nervous before my races, no matter how good my racing record was. But you've been practicing hard, you have new tack and a new riding style. If you don't win because of that then you can be mad at me." A little shrug. "But if you don't win...it doesn't matter too much. You can try again and you're doing a hard race different from everyone else. At least you're showing you're taking a risk. And ther's always nexy year."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:32 pm
She couldn't stop the shiver that trickled down her spine at his brief touch but patiently waited for him to finish. "He hasn't changed his opinion of you, Sevilin. Trust me." She knew she needed to sit down and talk with her son, iron a few kinks out and get him to understand before things took an even worse turn than they already had. "Is that a roundabout compliment?"
"I guess that means I'm not so full of myself that I think I can't lose?" They both knew it wouldn't be Nadai's fault if he lost but his own. But he was willing to accept whatever today's race was planning on throwing at him. Walking over, he embraced Nadai. "Thanks, I needed that." Then, he mounted up, waved cockily and was gone.
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Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:50 pm
He merely gave a noise to her trying to reassure him. No sense in getting hopes up...they'd been through this once already and it had come to this again and that was the end of it. "Yes, that's a round about compliment." Pulling her hair from over her shoulder and letting it fall into place against her back before he ran his hand through his own short hair. "Which means I get to play protective and the like."
"Right." Though a blink at being hugged more or less and then the teenager was poof gone and on his horse. It was kind of funny actually and he had himself a chuckle. "No problem...Good luck Zykariel!" Waving the boy off then heading to the house and knocking on the door.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:47 am
"That's better." Her eyes drifted closed briefly at the familiar caress and she met his own with a slow smile. Things were comfortable and she was alright with that. Leaning in to kiss him, the knock at the door interrupted and she sighed. "I'll get that, you bring Kelligrin." Thus, downstairs with her and she opened the door. "Oh, Nadai. I thought you'd be heading to the races instead of coming here."
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:03 am
A look to the toddler on the bed whom was entertaingin himself trying to get his boots off, he double knotted them then picked the boy up, bouncing him a little. "Well, I suppose it's time to go see Zykariel race, hm?" Grabbing the boy's cloak because Zahara was particular like that and he headed downstairs, only to hear that damn name.
"I wanted to come by and check on Zykariel before he headed off. Little bit of encouragement you know. And then I figured since I know you want to go you may just want to catch a ride with me and save the number of horses going." After all, he didn't think Seviling would be going, but the clearing of a throat apparently had him wrong.
"Appreciated Nadai...but she's fine."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:36 pm
Everything was arranged. many riders had been bribed to give less then thier full effort. those that had refused, well...there was enough to make it a good race, but not enough for it to really matter. and none of them were good enough...not since thier mounts had been given special treats.
Nothing serious, just a little bit of a taint to make a full effort come up shorter then they might expect.
Gizdean had his position near the starting line, to watch for the one they were looking for. Valten was monitoring the crowd at large, and gathering information for Gizdean about the looks and manner of Zykariel.
Cerrilia was looking like a regular obsidian of the plane, white hair and red eyes, and dressed in a manner that said either 'incredibly weathy woman that wanted to show her body' or 'high class whore' however you wanted to look at it. she was waiting for the word that Zykariel had arrived, she'd get to him in the stables before the race.
Lianna was just in the stands, watching. the blue skin made her stand out, but that was the point. the idea was to distract the boy on his way to the stables.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:51 pm
"Oh well..." Sevilin more or less answered that one for her, didn't he? "Yes, but that was so sweet of you to think of that, Nadai. Thank you. We'll meet you up there, okay? Today's a big day and I know Zykariel will be thrilled to see you there."
He arrived shortly after he disappeared from his own house, dismounting and leading Destyny into the stables so she could take a break and calm down before her required lap in the practice ring. She was already snorting and pawing at the ground but he merely gave her a pat or two and answered the questions being asked by the registrar.
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:00 pm
Link stone messages went among the four. Zykariel was there, had obviously not seen Lianna, and to the stables. Which was the cue for Cerrilia's performance. So she checked her little bit of clothing, made sure she had her proper Tier'dal air. not the feeling or act of being superior...she was superior. Which meant a determined and carefully measured walk to the registar, giving him a look of 'enough questions or I'll have your job' before turning a sugar sweet smile with a hard glaze to eyes. A woman that liked what she saw, but wasn't some swooning hang on floozy either. Not to mention her 'silver tongue' and a genuine coersive magic to it.
"Zykariel and Destyny. I've been looking forward to catching you alone."
yes, double meanings abound. play on those teenage hormones.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:43 pm
"Right-O then, catch you at the races. I'll save you the good seats." And it was off with him, leaving the two behind and heading to the track to indeed get himself a good seat.
Grinning lightly he left the house with his wife and youngest...and begrudingly let his wife saddle up her horse and hopped on like he always did, his back up against hers and watching scenery go by. This time however it was his job to hold Kelligrin as well. Kelligrin simply did not like translocation and there was no reason to upset him. Thus the leisurely ride.
It was crowded and noisy and dirty. Already he wasn't liking this place at all but he merely kept Kelligrin in his hold and took his wife by the hand, not intending to let her wander off either. Crowds made him ancy after all. Nadai had indeed saved them seats that were practically trackside and for once he'd deal with the man. Only so Zahara had a good seat.
He however was not oblivious to the spot of blue that was in the crowd...blue, elven...Tier'dal. What was one of them doing here? Malik often talked of his particular breed of elf as the kind that didn't venture off plane too much...and when they do there was a reason. Did Malik call someone in, was it one of his staff that was being lazy and taking a day off...or was it someone who was out to cause trouble? Uh oh, there went the paranoia.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:55 am
A veritable bundle of nerves, she held her son on her lap to keep herself occupied while all went on around her. Familiar race lingo and motions were all a blur. Reaching over, she lightly squeezed her husband's hand, sending him a bright smile. "It's going to be just fine. He's going to be just fine."
Ears perked immediately and he turned his gaze to the woman standing there. Yes, his heart did beat a little faster at the look she was giving him but he played it cool. "Really? Wanted to meet the real star, did you?" Giving Destyny a pat. "Here she is but I have to ask you not to touch her. She's temperamental just before a race." Echoing her own smile as Destyny snorted.
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:41 pm
A small nod to the mare, before turning her eyes back to Zykariel.
"I wouldn't dream of it. no need to lose fingers."
reaching out and tracing a finger down the boy's chest, letting her fingernail make a light scrape sound on his clothes.
"You however, I wouldn't mind touching a bit. But pleasure can wait for now. And if you win this race, I'll have some business to offer you. If you win. but either way, it would be a treat if you would meet me at this address.."
reaching between her breasts to pull out a folded peice of paper.
"After the race. I'll be watching you, Zykariel."
and a glance at the mare.
"You as well, Destyny. Have a good race."
before leaving the stable area, heading for the stands. Oh he would come. no young man would turn down that offer...even if there wasn't a potential buisness venture to it.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:37 pm
Brushing his free hand back over the scar on his face he continued to watch the woman that stuck out like a sore thumb even among the crowd of differences. No...that wasn't one of Malik's. And even so she would know better than to wander out and play around without getting permission from him first. Ears twitched at hsi wife's voice and drew his eyes back to her at her hand. "I'm sure it all will...I'm just absorbing."
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:43 pm
"Well stop, you silly elf. You're on high alert and nothing's going to happen. Just enjoy yourself." Giving him another grin and then turning her gaze back to the arena where a few of the horses were already prancing and pawing. Leaning down, she began a heated discussion with Nadai over which horses looked promising and which were more like jokes.
Was she serious? His gaze narrowed on her fingers as they slid along that supple flesh and he swallowed then took the paper and slid it into his own tunic. Snap out of it, man! This had to be like Malikhai's aunt or something... "Looking forward to it. Enjoy the race." He gave her a nod, ever respectful of any kind of women and moved back towards the stables.
Of course with the Tier'dal rigging the race, it wasn't hard for Zykariel to take it. He remembered racing hard and then realizing that he was winning by an awful lot. Like any teenage boy, he became a little cocky and showed off for the audience, reveling in his glory when all was said and done. There were plenty of women lined up for him after the end of the race but he was looking for one in particular. However, certain things must be done first so he obligingly went and found his parents.
"You won, Zykariel." Throwing her arms around him and hugging him tightly. Of course she wasn't too pleased with his cockiness, knowing well how harmful pride could be, but as a teen he wasn't going to listen to reason anyway.
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:21 pm
The other three drifted off into the crowd, and vanished...though they went to the home they were staying at and waited, patiently and out of sight, for Zykariel to take up Cerrilia's offer. while she lounged on the couch, idly fingering a wine glass and eatting grapes, still in her Obsidian illusion. couldn't surprise the boy so quickly, now could we. and, he may be worth a little fun with. seemed like a good stock to choose, despite his dark coloring.
But for now, like the widow spider in her web, she'd wait for her fly to come to her and get stuck.
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