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 Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:19 pm
Rhonann could feel the air around them shift, making her look up with surprise. Kian was that touchy about being called a songbird? Observing his blank stare, she reluctantly reminded herself that everyone had a story. Even she had one, though she couldn't remember it all.
Shaking her head to get rid of those sympathetic thoughts, she turned and marched toward her camp. "Fine. Do what you want. Just get better so I can beat you proper next time." She looked over her shoulder as she heard the whistle as well, glancing at Kian's change of mind. ...Would those goons really tack and follow Kian all the way out here? Would they still try killing her?
"Just don't forget, you're earning your meal," she huffed, resuming her path to camp.
Her camp was small and simple, meant only as a place to eat and sleep between trips. Hopping up a tree, she pulled down a sealed bag that she kept her extra food in. "So, how're you planing to earn this? If you have money, I won't turn that down~"
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:18 pm
Kian chuckled, "It's almost as if you were concerned about me. It's just a little nick." His tone softened, "I'm sure you just now saw that I've had a few cuts a bit worse than that." His throat ached at the memory of the long slash that went down her chest. That said, the mage pulled his shirt back on. It would need a good washing when he got back to the caravan. Just the smell made his nose wrinkle. Dried blood was a hassle, perhaps if Rhonann's camp had a water source nearby then he would rinse it out there.
It would be worth it to see her face light up again.
"Earning my meal?" Kian's gaze lit up with humor, "I didn't realize you were after that all along~ Should I have even put my shirt back on?" In all seriousness though the male had to wonder what she expected of him. Was this one of those cliche you had to help make the meal before you eat situations? Shame, I was hoping to rest up a bit. Or bother her while she tried to prepare things, that was more likely.
At her question Kian frowned, "I already agreed to it, didn't I? Are you wanting something unique? I didn't know you were such an expert~" He held up his hands, "Alright, alright. Money...wait. You want money?" Kian rose an eyebrow in judgement, "Saving her life isn't enough, but now she wants to rob me blind." He chuckled, "Figures. Here..." The male dug through his satchel and tossed a small bag of coins towards her, "That was from earlier today before I got dragged into the woods. Feel free to have it, I'll have another bag by the next time I perform. So it's no big deal."
Walking around her small camp, the male sighed. "No luxuries for me tonight." With that he leaned against a tree and slid to the ground with his long legs stretched before him, "What are you serving tonight, oh lovely hostess?"
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:52 pm
Snorting, Rhonann resumed sifting through her little pack. "Having your shirt on or off isn't going to change my mind. Takes more than a bare chest to sweep this gal off her feet."
She watched Kian sort through his options, brow rising with surprise when the little bag of coin flew at her. "Right. Saving my life from the position you got me into," she huffed. Still... she took a peek to make sure it really was coin. She hadn't expected that... "Well, how generous of you. This should cover your meal just fine."
Standing, she tucked the bag away without remorse. Would be good to have the extra coin for the trip! Walking over to Kian, she dropped a handful of jerky into his lap rather unceremoniously. "Maglardilla. Caught it myself a few days ago. ..One of them has shards of crystals in it. Watch your bite~"
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:10 pm
"Oh really? Well I hope I find out soon enough exactly what it takes." Kian couldn't help teasing as he settled down. Bravo to her for being so determined. It definitely was refreshing compared to the other females he often had to deal with.
Kian shrugged innocently, "Who got who into what position is all a matter of perspective." He almost rolled his eyes at her compliment, "If that's generous then you must be living on dirt." He paused as if studying her, "Though that would explain a lot. As it is, I hope that covers the antidote for any poison you want to put in there for me as well"
At the sight of the jerky he almost laughed, "Such a gourmet meal, thank you." Not that he wasn't used to it. His mentor preferred living simply while they were on the road. Only during village performances did he actually get the more elegant foods. "So..." He took a bite of jerky and chewed slowly while gathering his thoughts, "Any plans or updates for you? Last time I saw you you were simply just wandering around."
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:55 pm
A sharp glare was aimed Kian's way. "Why, I didn't know you felt that way about me," she cooed sourly. "Don't hold your breath waiting to find out."
Taking a bite of the jerky herself, she sat down on the opposite end of the clearing. "Perhaps a little better than dirt," she mused with a small smirk. Traveling didn't give a girl very regular jobs. "Antidote?" She looked up with a smirk. "We'll see. Suppose I shoulda thought of that before you started eating."
"Update?" Her eyes narrowed slightly. Her crossbow came up casually, and she shot the loaded bolt to hit the tree Kian was leaning against right above his head. "There's your update," she replied, gaze flat. She was fairly certain in her mind that Kian didn't actually have an interest in her life other than for teasing purposes.
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:08 am
Kian chuckled, "Don't you worry. I'm just an observer is all." Yawning, the male stretched his arms out, wincing slightly before settling against the tree. "Is this my bed for the night then? I'm sure you'll be up the whole time just watching me so perhaps I'll take a more comfortable position instead.."
"Then some grass?" Kian wrinkled his nose thoughtfully, "I don't know the idea of dirt suits you better. That or a loose feather blowing in the wind...you do move around too much for simply dirt." At her snarky retort about the poison, Kian almost wanted to pretend to die then and there on the spot...but before he could act the whoosh of an arrow caught his attention.
Blinking, he took it rather calmly. "So the update is that you finally learned to shoot?" The male smirked, "Still not hitting the target though I did see you fire one off earlier. That was indeed a nice shot." He wiggled his back against the tree as if seeking comfort, "But I don't know about your hosting skills...is this really going to be my place to sleep for the night? I hear it gets cold at night out here so any extra body heat would be welcome."
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:06 pm
"Suppose I can handle being a feather," she mused, shaking her head. Kian sure was an odd one.
Rhonann took her time loading a new bolt, making a point of doing so for Kian to see she was ready to fire again. "Actually, if you must know, the update is that I've apparently always known how to shoot. I just remember it now. ..And I told you, I ain't attacking a wounded man." She couldn't help the tiny twitch of a smile from Kian's compliment. That had indeed been a good shot~
Her brow rose at the mention of needing extra body heat. After a second, she snorted. "This ain't an inn, pal. Use some of that hot air you got built up in your head." Still, she leaned over to where her blankets were rolled up, pulled one loose, and threw it Kian's way. "Try to avoid bleeding on it."
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:40 pm
"Good to know." Kian closed his eyes, "The plainest feather I've ever seen, but still a feather~" The tease left his lips almost as an afterthought. Could be like one of Akemi's feathers, just white with a little speck of brown here and there. His lips curled into a small smile at her update, "That's handy for you then. In your case, memories might be helpful after all. At least they can help someone."
His gaze opened in time to see the blanket hurling towards him, "Fine then." Kian made a loud moan as if catching the blanket had injured his arm before rolling over onto his good side, "This injured man is going to get some rest now, thank you very much. Goodnight, feather~"
He would wait until she gave up on watching over him. Eventually sleep would get her and the hybrid would quietly walk through the camp to kneel next to her sleeping body. She can be surprisingly cute when that mouth isn't working. He teased quietly before reaching into his satchel. Another vial of greenish liquid swirled inside and not wanting to waste any of it, more likely he just enjoyed tormenting her in such ways, Kian emptied the contents into his own mouth.
However, the potion wasn't for him. His lips lingering Kian smirked before pulling away from Rhonann, "Eventually you'll learn to not trust me, I hope." She kept giving him so many openings after all. Brushing a stray strand of hair from her forehead, Kian hesitated. Should she be fine under the potion's effects here? It would simply give her a good rest and still her mind enough for more chances at remembering her past. It was for the deep sleep that he wanted it. After all Kian had some prey to hunt tonight.
It was one thing for someone to call him a Songbird, but another to threaten Rhonann.
"Bye, feather." A small note fluttered from his hands to rest by her face for when she woke. In the morning she would find no trace of her bard miscreant nor would she ever have to worry about those thugs who threatened her again....
Whistling quietly to himself, Kian once more slipped into the comfort of the dark....
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