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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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 Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:45 pm
She raised an eyebrow, "I know enough not to insult the Mistress of the Keep I seek to find shelter or help at or whatever reason you're here." Shaking her head, her boot kept tapping her and her hand tightened around her daggers. By Lloth, he was just as infuriating as Malik. A narrow of her eyes and she said, "By Lloth you may not like Piper, you may not like surface elves in general but you will respect her. You dnt' have to like me and you certainly don't have to stay and put up with this. There's the door, I assume you know how to use it since that's how you got in here." She wasn't happy with this Drow. Then she threw up her hands, "Just because I'm a female and I have dark skin doesnt' mean I treat all men like they are my subservients. But you just assume. By Lloth you men are worse than women!" A glance at Nym but she made no other move. Where in the hell was Malik?
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:01 pm
"You woman are guily of assumption as well. Who ever said that I intend to quote unquote, find shelter here? And it is not me who needs any or you all's help, but you all who need my services. And keep in mind I've every right to decline and be on my way. What's this? A tender side to the female drow species? What an amusing little guise..." Oh yeah...he could see her quickly getting under his skin.
How about someone just shove her into Innoruuk's cauldron? Make a nice soup out of her. After all...she couldn't get a word in edgewise in her own defense and she highly suspected that even if she did, it would mean nothing and only make herself a target. "Zahara it's alright." Hey she was used to it after all. Okay...perhaps the relative quiet of the prior two weeks had been a blessing. Perhaps she could get at least one of them to sheath claws.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:35 pm
Malik was on his way, and one sword sheathed at his back, and one at his side, and walked over to Sev. hmm. midair imp. interesting. Ferret. that should be turned into a meal before it got into something. though he was quite pleased at his talk to Zahara.
"And you must be the Runemage that was promised to be directed here. and before you start in on anyone else, Please keep in mind that while your rune skill may be effective, you're considerably outnumbered. not to mention the guards in my employ are either dead, or don't feel pain. as such, injurying them isn't going to stop, or slow them down."
He was still in his armor, and smirked lightly.
"Though we both have similar opinions about the drow woman."
Then one hand resting on Malvolence.
"So. what can you offer, adn what is your price, Runemage? oh and please don't annoy the winged Vah when you see them. Onyx is a bit...touchy."
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:08 pm
"Vipers only strike when they are prodded to, do they not?" Because Zahara had sure been working his nerves. Attention turning to Malik fully, he gave him a once over, maybe sizing him up a bit. So this was a Tier'Dal huh? Well he wasn't expecting much difference to be quite honest. " Keep your threats to yourself D'Vinn. Injury is never high on my priority list, you'll come to learn. There are much more effective ways of dealing with annoyance and foe alike." Such as was demonstrated with said imp.
"But yes indeed I am. No doubt you've been breifed beyond all belief by Silvercrest on me." What? He knew Kieran didn't have his full trust and thus would spill all he could to the two. Though this was business and no matter the various snide comments he could make reguarding Malik finding bed and child bearing fodder in a surface elf, he held them in and to himself. "I believe the question is, what can't I offer. Well versed in all the base magics any cleric or mage is introduced in, as well as teh advanced levels of most of them. Coupled with the mastery of Andallian runes perfected over centuries of time, as well as scribe of them. Not to mention a proficent killer when need be." Well his resume was lovely wasn't it? But he was quite pleased that Malik also knew that this wasn't help, it was business. "Price is simple. You provide me with an appropriate amount of this planes currency every so often, so that I may keep my hands clean so to speak. Raiding and thieving are fun and all, but soon bores and tires."
A look at Piper and Zahara in turn, then at the imps and Nym who was busy gathering objects for a little hidy hole he'd no doubt find in whever they choosed to stay. "Of course that's talking tangible things and we both know no deal is only tangible. Do know that I am merely empolyed by you, not just something you can order around and expect instant results from me. No, I'm not at your beck and call. Also, I'm not staying in this place..." far too many annoyances for his tastes...not to mention the female drow. He wanted as far away from that as possible. "I'm sure you'll think up a way to contact me if you need me..."
Then a tilt to of his head to the women and imps alike. "I'm also taking no lip from any of them and my tolerance of such annoyances and personal trespasses are low. Do know that I will not think twice before taking aid to myself." Female drow and surface elves...he left the Andal plane for a reason.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:21 pm
Oooh, that Drow was so freaking lucky that Malik had shown up. Because if he didn't currently have the Master leash on his hand and the ability to silence her she would have blistered him with the tirade that would have poured from her mouth. He thought he could handle her? He had no idea. None whatsoever. A female, even one who didnt' agree with all the rites and rituals, didn't grow up in the Llothian society without learning a thing or two about males. She glared at the high and mighty Drow and ran a hand through her hair. And just why was he looking at her when he said payment? Tangible things, he damn well better be talking about money. She didn't play that. Her hand tightened around he rdagger and in her mind she was treated with the image of yanking it out and slicing and dicing the annoying Sevilin. She'd let the ferret live though, he was too cute to kill.
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:44 pm
"Agreed. the common currency at teh present is steel. it used to be gold until some dwarves overloaded teh economy with it. you off basic and some advanced preistly skills, which is a plus, and I woudl expect any drow to be a proficient killer. You'll find I have many unique items and the like about this place, so rest assured if I want you, there's no place you can really hide out that I can't reach you."
A glance at the others.
"the imps..well you can do what you want to them. Zahara has a big mouth, but she's pretty harmless. I have that situation under control. though Piper..I will ask at least in her presence to be respectful of her at the least. However mostly you will be dealing directly with me, and Piper only if I am at the time indisposed. As far as results, I will say I expect them promptly. If I ask for something, I expect it in quick response..not at your leisure."
Drumming his fingers on Malvolence.
"I suggest also that you stay away from most other elven influnce as far as Drow. the nearest male is a Captian Tarathiel, or Kimmuriel...whichever name you prefer, and if you prefer to keep out of Llothian society intrigues, stay away from him."
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:57 pm
Jaun landed on Malik's head. "awe...they effect wears off when I ohase..." he was hoping to crash into Malik's nogin like a statue, then laugh because he wouldn't have any controle. She jumped, using Malik's long hair like a jungle vine, swung with a Tarzan wail onto the floor. "Hey hey, Sev. Can I see your staffy thing? please?"
Jell was picking through his pockets, loking to see if he had anythign inetersting. It was mostly lin and little things he foudn interesting. A rock, a bent spoon, a piece of Bode's hair..nopw. Nothing of value or worth.
"Wish I had that Moon Stone or soemtihng. Then I could be like.." he raised his voice and shouted happily, "LOOK everyone! I have the Moon Stone!" and held out an empty palm dramatically.
Jaun clapped.
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:10 pm
"Steel, how appropriate." Though he did get a raised eyebrow as he explained who was okay to mess with and no wasn't. Imps were imps, no matter the plane. Zahara harmless? Now that was a new one for him...dare he say he was intrigued to find the truth in that statement. And then the surface elf...the little surface elf who was offspring to another that he wasn't too happy with. His breeding told him to take his petty revenge out on her...but his personal well being told him to leave it alone.
"Imps all out, Zahara all bark and little bite...and leave your..." word that wasn't offsensive...word that wasn't offensove.. "...intended...alone and when I must be civil to her." She was still crazy as her father in his opinion...and he stood by the rule that if she started it, he was finishing it...and swiftly. "You'll get your results promptly, I said that you wouldn't blatantly order me about, not that I would be lazy about tasks you ask of me."
Though a slight setting of his jaw at the mention of this Captain that the imps had mentioned as well. "Good news for me then...I'll avoid him like I avoid surfa-" That could get him in trouble couldn't it? Not that he minded being mean...but he liked getting paid to and being on a free ticket on the plane. "Duly noted, D'Vinn." Though needless to say...at the imps outburst he got that annoyed look about him. Did they ever stop? Of course not, thier imps.
"Sevilin to you.Touch me or my things and you'll loose some limbs, imp." Let them get hold of a sharp object? He thought not.
Nym was busy shuffling through the barious things that came out of the imps pocket. Though he took a liking to the rock and spoon the imp had, duly snatching it from him and then skittering back to Sevilin, climbing up his hair and perching on his shoulder only to actually offer the items to the drow, who took them and tucked them into a random belt pouch and patted the creature. Who knew what that was all about.
She shook her head lightly and sighed. Sevilin looked at her like all other drow looked at her. Malik and Zahara could demand respect for her out of him, and he would either fake it, or give it to her but still with that look in his eyes. Though then the imps decided they wanted to mess around again. Why did they have to play with the drow. "Boys, mind your manners some..."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:32 pm
"I suggest Honursfield as a place of residence. Deepwater's monarchy was put in place by Kimmuriel, and the pennisula is a relatively weak collection of half elves. Humans mostly in honoursfield, so fiarly easy to setup in for any drow. I'll forward some finance to get you a suitable dwelling, if you'd prefer paying for it then just taking it."
And a look to the ferret.
"As for your pet..I woudl suggest it not wander about too freely here, as there are many dangers for such a creature here as you would suspect. Though if you don't mind my asking. exactly how is it that you are even in contact with Kieran? after all, If you think I didn't notice the half said 'avoid him like I would avoid a surface elf' comment you mentioned...makes me wonder why you would even know Kieran at all?"
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:55 pm
Pet?! You too?! And here I was going to think I may like you...all of you calling me a pet, I'm not a pet. Of course all that was heard by those in company was a series of what seemed like miffed chitters and an angry posture from the creature as he more or less paced Sev's shoulders, crawling along the drow as he may please.
"Suggestion taken, though I'll be doing some location scouting of my own. I'm sure it's hard for you to fathom, but around five centuries of being under a boot, one really tries to part ways and prescense of others in thier own spare time." Though his attention switched to the critter who was using him as a personal walkway.
"Pet is hardly the word for him. More akin to a familiar than anything else I guess you could say. He's been in the Underdark just as long as I have and I assure you, he's perfectly harmless and prefectly adapted. He would also be the reason that I know Silvercrest. Nym acts as my scout, spy, mateial forager, message carrier, quite the useful creature. More so than most...at least intelligent with good manipulation skills. Just so happens he ran into Silvercrest...it would figure he would find and take to the thing I hunt."
The things he what now? Obviously Kieran was in deeper than what he let her or Fianna in on...then again that really didn't surprise her at all. He was Kieran after all. And he wasn't dead or injured yet. Though it made her think...he was 'hunting' Kieran...yet had gotten close enough to exchange deals and looks and to retrieve his...companion...something was up with that. Though at this point she was lightly lactched to Malik's arm, a little ego bruised. "Gained his favor through his innate want to spoil him?"
"Spoil...it's more of a study for him...he just gives him treats to keep his favor." It was a slightly irritating fact...but hey it had proved well in the end. "Though some good did come of not killing Silvercrest when I had the chance...got me a gate as well as means to produce my own among other things."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:19 pm
She was really trying to keep calm. I do not have a big mouth. She rolled her eyes at the imps' antics and really just wanted to shove her foot up Malik's a** and down Sevilin's throat. THat would be fun. Then she'd get rid of both of them, but Piper might take offense to having her foot up her man's a** and she didn't want to mess with those boundaries. Instead she rolled her eyes at Malik's description of her and listened to the conversation. So the annyoing Drow was finding somewhere else to call home, good, that meant she wouldn't have to see him around as often. She glanced at the ferret and her lips twitched, "Intelligent little creature. All those tricks, I can see why he takes offense to being called a pet." She said it mostly to herself just kind of muttering it under her breath or thinking out loud. Last thing she needed was to draw Malik's attention to her.
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:20 pm
Nym chittered, his attention span growing short again as Sevilin discussed business with this Malik fellow. Crawling down the drow's belting and clothes he slinked to the floor. For a moment he made a lap around Sev's feet before going over to stand near Malik and Piper, sniffing at them. With a little sneeze he moved on to imps and Zahara. Now that the initial irritance of being called a rat and so forth was out of his system...and that the imps had let him have something useful...he was being actually quite the cheery creature, sniffing at boots and clothes, anything that was knees down, with his little twitchy nose.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:24 pm
And said intelligent creature was now sniffing around her. She was tempted to lean down and pick the little creature up but she wasn't sure that was such a good idea. He might bite and who knew what diseases he might have. He really was a cute little creature and she rolled her eyes. Malik and Sevilin were going to continue to fight about things that had nothing to do with her so she leaned down and gently put out two fingers so the little ferret could sniff at them. She had not intention on hurting him and she said made that plain by her nonthreatening actions.
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:28 pm
Jell was playing copy cat, as for some reason he foudn the ferret very interesting. So, he took to sniffing around Zahara's feet, tiwtching his nose, keeping low to the ground. He even sneezed. But that was because he had gotten an nose full of Jaun, who was doing the same thing.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:34 pm
He drew back a little at Zahara. Usually people didn't mess with him, they pretty much ignored him or tried to stomp on him. Being stepped on was not fun. A c**k of his head and a chitter to Zahara, as he raised up on his hind paws sniffing at her fingers before ears twitched and his little paws grabbed hold to her fingers to steady himself as he turned slightly to watch the imps...were they mimicking him? Well that was positivly delightful now wasn't it? Finally some respect! Hm...maybe the other one had interesting things him his pockets too. For a moment he dropped down and seemingly took shelter behind Zahara's boots, watching the imps as he flattened himself against the floor. To him, this was akin to being invisible.
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