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 Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:18 pm
"You might like Darwin, I dare say." He ignored the rest of that. He didn't much care if his spirit powers weren't that great. They did what he needed them to do, and that was that.
He narrowed his eyes, looked away. One of the few times he had ever become visably defensive. "It's nothing"
"Oh. Well, I won't hold it against you Kieran. As long of course, as you alow me to hide behind your ear." He smiled and chuckled a bit. No ill will taken. No grudge.
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Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:25 pm
"They both have big egos." But he got a smile, a glint of gold in her eyes at his mentioning of her laughing. It did feel good to laugh again. Though he got another laugh out of her as Nightmare pretty much stated her own opinion on it. Oh lord, they were going to fight over Serino, weren't they? Serino? She gave a laugh as he walked around her to place her and Malik between him and Nightmare, giving an almost questioning noise. Oh come on now...couldn't he take a break...for once he actualy felt like doing Malik's little tasks. Piepr of course took pity on him as she usually did. And she pet at his nose. "Oh Nightmare, give him some alone time. Go ahead and play delivery service Serino." And then a rather specific look to Nightmare. "He's mine to request things of, before he's yours." A wave off of Serino who took to decisions...well he chose his alone time. Hey after all, Nightmare couldn't hurt Piper for him following her first, Malik would never allow it.
"I think things just got more interesting in this place." A thougthful look. "Though I hope you know how to handle a crossbreed of this type. They're not the easiest creatures to deal with at all. And I've seen very few broken into a saddle that retain thier initial spirit and drive. They become more transportation than companion." Indeed...if memory served him correctly he had a full journal on the creatures. And he watched the two elves a moment in Kieran like fashion. They were quite the couple, weren't they? And then a slight chuckle to Blue. "Feel free to hide all you wish...just don't get tangled up in those chains there."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:16 pm
Nightmare stomped and snorted smoke, obviously not pleased. Mlaik patted her on the neck.
"Think of it this way. when he gets back, he won't have teh strength ot resist you."
That got a nicker and another snort. before Nightmare trotted off to do a few laps around and then in her stall for food that was available. Malik turned his attention to Serino.
"The items are in our room, on the desk. Feel free to deliver them with the instructions for them as well. I want them given to particular dwarves of standing. and once you get back..well you're all Nightmare's then. but no dallying around, either. we don't need you captured."
Then a look to Kieran and Piper.
"So. crossbreeds to be. interesting...they'll probably fetch a good price as well. and of course keep a herd to grow here, if they can survive down here, they will make for a fine new breed of mount."
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:38 am
He nodded. "Thank you, Kieran. I will be carefull not to get caught in the chaism for no doubt they would hurt us both, I think." He chuckled. Goodness.
And what was this talk about dwarves and items? A peace offering of some kind? A deal? How interesting. He made mental note to keep his ears open for any mroe information.
They were quite open, weren't they? Now that they seemed to consider him no threat, they talked almost freely. He was certain he had bits of usefull information on his person now. Better not let them no that he found that little aspect to be interesting as well.
While he had lost most of his memory, this observation deal seemed to fit him like a glove. He was good at tit. Either bred or trained to be like this, he wasn't sure.
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:40 pm
Another pat to Serino was he now headed off to do the little task as per Malik's instruction. It was funny...like Malik was mocking him yet telling him to be careful as well...oh well Malik always did have a round about way of showing concern or affection to anyone or anything but Piper.
"I think I'd get more of the hurt than you Blue." he chuckled lightly at that. The little fairy, though a slightly disturbing observer and listener was a bit mood lightening as well. Then again fairies had always been that way, hadn't they? But he no doubt shared the suspicions the other two had about him. He didn't think there was any malice in the fairy's actions, but then again you never knew. Ah, elf paranoid. Then a look over to Malik. "You seem to think these creatures easy enough for you to handle. Few ride them, and the ones that are have been broken down to where they've lost their natural personalities. Act like soulless drones, some of them."
And of course Malik got a look from Piper as well at his new little money scheme. "You break and sell those horses broken Malik D'vinn and I will break you." Had to remember, Piper had a thing about breaking spirits be it of creature or person. Besides, Zephmares were a wonder in themselves. Born with attitudes and wild as the wind shadow and fire they were kin to. But of course other than just reprimanding she added in her own little speck on knowledge on it. "They should be able to survive just fine down here. Serino does after all...I don't think they need to eat either, just like to." Also like Serino.
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:44 pm
"You can't break me, Piper. but that's beside the point. I know how to handle a nightmare, and I can handle a zephyr. a combination of both shouldn't be too difficult. Might tkae more time, but not be that difficult."
A glance at the Fairy. he wasn't overly thrilled with the information sponge right now.
"Nightmare's are very notorious for being hard to tame to saddle. I did it though. and perhaps with Piper's help I can handle a new breed."
A stroke to Nightmare's neck.
"My Nightmare will have a strong, thriving herd, and those worthy will be made fine mounts, of the best quality."
Onyx smirked.
"A little defensinve about that. you are hiding something. Shall I ask Malik to get it out of you? What is it...tell me or I'll hound you till you do or till one of us starts and fight and gets seriously injured."
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:50 pm
"Then I'll try extra hard to make sure I don't get caught up in it. I tihnk that's about as careful as I can get." He smiled.
"I wouldvery much like to see one of these new breed. They seem very interesting."
He snorted.
"What makes you think Malik would do anything for you? Or that Piper would let him? Nothing doing, buster." He folded his arms. "Hound all you want. I said it's nothing."
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:10 pm
She crossed her arms. "By break, I mean probably starting with your fingers." Though she did smile and shake her head lightly. What could she say, Piper found his confidence to handle the creatures quite the thing. Then again he always did have a big ego, didn't he? "And if you do intend to sell them, then no one is getting one without my approval on it first. Make that deal with me or no Zephmares for you." What? Did he think she was going to let it go so easily?
Well...she had her stubborness back, a bit of her fight too. That was a good thing. Sure, it may be irritating and frustrating at times, but it was who she was and any show of normalcy from her at this moment was a good point. Definately took after Fianna in her stubborness, that was for sure. A slight shrug. "They are quite the interesting breed, Blue." A look to Malik. "You might to read up on them before you dive head first into the endevour." A point to Piper. "Or as her...she used to study as one possessed on them." A chuckle at a little blip of memory. "Tried to ride one once too, that ended up...interesting."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:12 pm
Malik reguarded her for a moment. almost looking like he was going over the odds in his head about what she coudl and couldn't accomplish.
"I'll agree to that, on a condition of my own. they will be borken to saddle by my methods, unless I specifically ask you to help me with them. deal?"
Then a look to Kieran.
"Anything you can provide woudl be helpful to dealign with this new breed of horse. I'll be sure to study it and learn as much as I can."
Onyx shook his head.
"Fine. I'll tell mother that you're hiding somethign about yourself that your real defensive about and let you deal with her questioning and harassing you."
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:27 pm
"No deal yet. How exactly do you plan to break them to saddle...not like a human I would hope." Sometimes humans could be down right...moronic in their methods. And Piper being Piper...well her affinity for almost every creature under the sun, or in this case in the dark, was kicking in. "Any why do I get cut out of that part anyway?" Okay...definately stubborn. But she had her thinking going and was making points in her head. These crossbreeds would be naturally a bit tamer than ones let to run wild without interaction. No need to use overly abrasive methods with them.
He however was finding it quite amusing, this ever going negotiation between them. "Willing student I see. Well new breed on this plane, already old from my own. I believe I have a journal stashed away somewhere, probably brought it with me." A brush back of his hair with his hand, being careful of Blue.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:36 am
"Fine. You do that. If I ask her stop though, she will. How would you tell her anyway? MOrelle hasn't returned with the raven item yet. And by then, you'll have lost interest. That is, if I even am hiding anything. You only think I am."
He turned tail, not keen on this conversation anymore. What he was going to do or where he was going to go, he had no idea. Maybe to take a bath, and get rid of his matted fur.
Blue was being equally as careful. As a shoulder angel, which he thought was kind of a cute occupation, it was his duty to help keep a little bit of organization. He watched the hand, and made sure it didn't hit him. Keiran really had no need to be concious of such a thing.
"I do believe I was made for a shoulder. That is intersting ins't it?"
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:10 am
Ashlyn trotted into the stables, looking much better after some rest, some food, and Piper's generouse grooming. She wore a smile now, because she knew she had done a good job. If she hadn't, Piper wouldn't have been so nice to her, now would she?
But she did remeber that slap she got for biting Malik's foot....she'd try biting his calf next time.
Head held high and looking haughty, Ashlyn sat herself beside Mailk, her Master, and squacked, a cheery look on her face.
Company is here!
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 1:36 pm
Malik looked at Ashlyn, and petted her on the head.
"whom is here? Roarke, or the dragon?"
A look to teh others present, particularly the little fairy.
"Keep him out of trouble and from snooping around into things. and try and make sure the imps don't do too much damage. I'm goign to see about our guest, probably here to give us instructions to the academy. As for my methods..they work, Piper. on Nightmares, not the easiest breed to tame and keep thier spirit. I don't wnat you counteracting me either if you find my methods to harsh."
And then he gestured for Ashlyn to lead the way, heading out of th estables to see the guest.
Onyx kept silent, and shrugged.
"you're like a pane of glass. everyone will know your hiding somethign and it's eating on you." And onyx went about eatting some more. he'd get his bath later. he was hungry right now.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 1:43 pm
Blue blushed. "I..." He had nothing to really defend himself on that one, what if Malik was justified? Nad his job, before losing his memory, was to gather informaiton on him and his home?
Ashlyn lowered her head and made a sound in the back of her throat. No, it wasn't the magi...but she perked up her ears and smiled at the pat. She jumped around him a moment, feeling energetic oafter her nice ling rest, and lead the way outside, to the front of the fortress.
A man in a white lab coat and thick glasses, stood at the Triumverate entrance with a clipboard in hand. He was smiling. Behind him, stood twentey slaves. None were collared, and all stood with quite submission, eyes downcast, behind the man.
"You don't know how long I've been hiding." He smirked. Fine. He was hiding soemtihng. That much was apparent. As to what? He wasn't ready to tell. Doubt he ever would. He went up stairs to their room to take a bath, sit for a while in the hot water and comb out his fur.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:08 pm
"Ah. this must be the shipment we were expecting."
Twenty more slaves. no collars, rather submissive. seemingly well trained. but that labcoat. that wasn't something a slave trainer wore. it was something a breeder wore. or creator. these where made or grown. Malik walked around and through the ranks of the twenty, lifting heads, turning them, checking thier muscletone.
"Specifics. how many are for combat, how many for the pleasure of others..and if they've been trained in any skill I want to know. I'm sure it's all on your clipboard there."
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