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 Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:18 pm
Ezili made a face towards her aunt. “Of course! I’ve watched the rangers train, I know what it’s like to put some effort in.” She joked lightly, her mind already thinking about raising a chick and how cute it could be. Her father had a beautiful teal bird with golden tipped feathers. Maybe she could find one like that?
[Ezili 4]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:18 pm
Ah, there were the men. Quiana already could tell that the group was dangerous. Even though she didn’t have much experience with earthlings the amount of weapons that they carried under those cloaks and the way the crowd seemingly backed away from the dark clad group made her wary. They definitely were up to no good and she wasn’t about to simply sit back and let something happen, especially if it could involve Noelani. If only she could find them! The xaraan race tracks had to be close, right? Quiana narrowed her gaze, tugging at the edge of her scarf to secure it once more before heading forward through the crowds.
[Quiana 5]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:18 pm
“I’m assuming this place is it?” Xylia slowed her steps as she stopped following Cahira to glance around. The road had become more sandy, the desert taking over the edge of the city and there were long winding paths that went between the dunes with even stands for an audience to watch the races. In the distance there was a series of buildings, three with long and wide fences while another one seemed smaller and almost reminded her of a storefront. Was that where they sold tickets and the like for the events?
[Xylia 5]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
“Mmmhmm.” Cahira nodded with a small smile. “This is it.” TheFlighty Bird as others fondly called the race track was a place she had visited a couple of times while working with other swordsmen living in Oba. It was a good place to socialize, to toss some coin and have some drinks while learning more about the travel hardened men who could teach her some techniques later on after warming up to Cahira. She had picked up quite a bit of skill with her b*****d sword from one of the swordsmen, Jaril, who often came here. “Up ahead is the office, I’m sure someone is there that we can speak with. Sybil, she’s the one who is really good with the birds and can help us out.”
[Cahira 5]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
“Alright, let’s go then!” Now that she saw the tracks, Ezili was actually excited. Maybe she could even convince the others to stay around to watch a race. That would be fun! “Did we bring a lot of money?” She whispered towards Cahira. “Not only do the xaraan cost money, but we could maybe try our hand at some luck.” She had seen some of the rangers gambling, hiding in the corners of the smaller tavern within their village until her Papa came around and stopped them, but from what she had seen it looked like a lot of fun!
[Ezili 5]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
“This looks like a place to race indeed.” Mused Quiana as she emerged from the city and walked along the path that led towards the open area of desert where the tracks were built. There were some earthlings already on the path, a group talking loudly about winning money because of King’s Promise which was apparently the name of one of the beasts, but Quiana did not see any teal in their midst. However, when she turned she did see a group with a flash of teal hair slipping into the side building that was smaller and in front of the other stables. There. That had to be the trio that she had been tracking!
[Quiana 6]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
Xylia slipped inside, following Cahira and Ezili as they rushed ahead. She hesitated a moment, glanced over her shoulder then shook her head. Why did it feel like they were being watched? Then again there was already a crowd forming for the afternoon races so perhaps it was just earthlings scouting around for potential gamblers or something. Most were going towards the stables, prepared to check out the xaraan who were racing later, while Cahira was looking for Sybil so that they could talk about purchasing their mounts. “You did contact this Sybil beforehand, correct?”
[Xyila 6]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
“Yeah.” Cahira nodded with a small smile. “I spoke with her when she was having some drinks the other evening. We met up at a favorite tavern to discuss the plan.” She waggled a finger at Xylia as if taunting her for even questioning her level of preparation. “It happens that she has some young xaraan from the same clutch. They’ve had basic training and are large enough to ride, just fairly young so it’ll take some bonding to get the best out of them. There’s supposed to be four so we can pick whichever one likes us the best, I guess.” She did look at Ezili and shook her head. “Maybe if you can convince Omari.” She teased, not thinking her younger brother would even consider the option of letting Ezili gamble.
[Cahira 6]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
“Ugh, really?” Ezili made a face. She knew better. Omari most definitely would not let her gamble, not under his watch! Her mother would have a fit since she didn’t like wasting money like that. That wouldn’t stop her from maybe sneaking out later to try. Not that she would admit such a thing to Cahira, not now. “Still, I better get to look over the xaraan with you and help you decide.” She added with a pout.
[Ezili 6]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
She finally made it to the building. So far, no one else had entered it or left so she was hoping that she was in luck this time. “Hello?” Quiana carefully pushed the door open and peered inside. “May I enter?” The Elidae was polite, not certain exactly what the etiquette was for this particular country. Most Obans seemed very haughty though so she figured it was best to tread carefully.
[Quiana 7]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
Hmm? Xylia’s gaze snapped up towards the door. Who was entering from the front? Shouldn’t Sybil be coming from the other side? She opened her mouth to say something before immediately frowning at the sight of an Elidae. She had heard rumors of the new Aishan races, but never truly interacted with one until….now apparently. What was an Elidae doing here?
[Xylia 7]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
“It’s an open area.” Teased Cahira, tilting her head with surprise when she saw the Elidae entering. That was most definitely one of the new Aishan races or a hybrid, right? She didn’t know if it would be proper to ask so she simply waved her inside. “We’re waiting on an animal keeper to meet us here. Did you get lost? There’s races happening in the other area soon, if that’s what you’re here for.”
[Cahira 7]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
Ezili, however, had no such courtesy. “You’re strange.” She commented with a glance over at the stranger. “Are you Aishan? A hybrid? I’ve seen a Matori and Elaria hybrid before, but she wasn’t quite like you.” She thought of her uncle’s friend that had been over for dinner last night. Something looked similar about the stranger and Noelani, but she couldn’t figure it out. Or was it simply because she had never seen someone with curled antennae before until last night and then today?
[Ezili 7]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:19 pm
It would be a lie to say that she wasn’t disappointed. Quiana truly had hoped that the teal haired girl could have been Noelani, but it was just an earthling who greeted her. She did take a moment to study the other Aishan hybrid in the room, staring at the strange markings that were dark against the Alkidike skin before the questions caught her attention. “Ah, I’m actually here because I was looking for someone. I thought they went this way, but I was mistaken. I am Aishan, an Elidae.” She began before the teen’s words grabbed her curiosity. “An elaria hybrid before? Did she have dark blue hair and blue fade?” Quiana asked quietly. “Noelani?”
[Quiana 8]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:20 pm
“An Elidae.” Xylia shook her head, still feeling wary of the new daughters from the Elaria. Even if they were supposedly peaceful the vigilante was nothing but defensive around any aishan that wasn’t Alkidike. She didn’t know enough about the Vandrea either to fully trust them, but at least they were from Chibale and not the Extremists. “As it is, if you have no business here then I would recommend leaving.” She began before the question caught her off guard. She didn’t know anyone named Noelani, but did Cahira and Ezili know something?
[Xylia 8]
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