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 Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:36 am
"No worries. It's certainly not your fault," she sighed softly, relaxing in the grass. "Let's just say I ran into a certain arrogant man... demon... thing. On more than one occasion." The strands of hair that rested on her neck fell away when she turned her head to look at the stranger, Yawgmoth's symbol peeking out from under the hair that lingered against her skin. "I think people around these parts know him as Yawgmoth."
Turning back, the Psion's gaze drifted towards the sky. It felt good to be able to relax without constantly being on alert for danger.
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:41 am
A small streak of red lines invaded Takara's blue hues at the mention of an 'arrogant man demon'. The lines didn't stay very long however and unless she were looking at his eyes they would be hardly noticeable. The ronin knew before she even said the name she spoke of Master Yawgmoth. While it was nice to know some things never changed, harming innocent females was something he did that Takara was very much against. Sighing and nodded his head Takara spoke.
"Yes I know him. I even taught him how to move as fast as he does. I have fought with him a number of times. We are...friends but I do not think that's the right word. We are more like acquaintances. I often find myself at ends with his decisions. Like I am right now."
Taking another deep breath the ronin began to inquire about her encounter with Master Yawgmoth.
"What, might I ask, got you into dealings with Master Yawgmoth?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:52 am
Ayla pondered whether or not telling this stranger about her encounters would be such a good idea. For all she knew, this 'friendship' of his with Yawgmoth could have been running deeper than he was letting on. "He didn't agree with some of my opinions, and I didn't appreciate his advances. I suppose it's as simple as that. That, and I believe I insulted his wife," her lips curled into a very pleased smirk.
The Psion moved her arms above her head and stretched carefully. Her ribs had healed just enough for her to start moving around more freely, but she was still in need of rest. She was, however, not the type who could sit still for long periods of time, and thus often found herself wandering the syndicate. Fresh air seemed to relax her muscles about as much as those hot springs did.
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:56 am
The ronin nodded
"It sure sounds Master Yawgmoth. I am sorry for anything he has done to you. But it is apparent you are still alive. Knowing Master Yawgmoth like I do, I would tell you to appreciate this fact, but I doubt it would help much."
He replied with a shy smile standing up dusting the lower parts of his yukata off. Sliding the sheathed blade he had been holding against his shoulder back onto his belt straightening out said belt after that.
"I do not believe I know your name. I am Takara of the Shiro Clan. It is a pleasure."
He said putting a hand over his stomach and bowing for a moment before coming to rise. Such was customary to him, to bow before a lady. Thinking of whom she just mentioned, he almost snickered. To her meeting Takara must be the complete opposite of meeting Master Yawgmoth.
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:06 am
Ayla gave him a respectful nod. "I'm Ayla. Usually known as 'filthy little whore' or 'little c**t' around the likes of Yawgmoth," she stuck her tongue out playfully, finding humor in how the brute enjoyed calling her degrading names. She remained still in her spot as she continued speaking, "It's nice to meet you, Takara of the Shiro clan."
She couldn't help but wonder, though, how two people could be so different. She didn't know the ties between Yawgmoth and Takara, but it was obvious that there was a conflict of interest. The brute was a loud, foul-mouthed, horny b*****d... whereas Takara seemed to be the more respectful and timid type. "You mentioned that you were the one who thought Yawgmoth to move as fast as he does. Care to elaborate on why? You've sparked my curiosity."
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:11 am
The ronin shook his head and waved his finger at her. A sort of disrespectful sign like one would give to a child but Takara had a point to make.
"Please Miss, do not insult yourself or let Master Yawgmoth's words get to you. They are only words."
Takara smiled as she continued though. Nodding his head at her last request he decided to answer.
"He taught me a trick too. It was..an exchange between warriors. I learned one of his tricks, and he learned one of mine. I wonder though, does he move like this?"
The ronin vanished and simply seemed to 'appear' at her left. Suddenly and without any warning the ground shattered where he had stood and cracks in the ground broke slowly revealing the path he had taken to get to where he was. He had actually come from her right and ran one complete circle around her before stopping at her left. Despite the same ground quaking movement it was obvious Takara was much, much faster than Yawgmoth was.
"I am sure he does the trick he showed me better than I do too. I am better at moving than he."
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:28 am
Ayla was impressed by his speed, to say the least. "No, no, not quite. He's still a brute, and is slow in that sense. Even I could probably outrun him if I tried." She slid an arm under her head, and rested the other on her stomach. "What did he teach you, if you don't mind me asking?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:33 am
"Control. For magics. I am not one for the magical ways, I am more the physical fighter. I was able to do basic magics but he taught me better control of mana."
Takara answered with a nod. Looking back at the sky then back at Ayla
"I think I am going to continue my walk. I hope I see you again, and I hope the next time nothing ill has befallen you at the hands of Master Yawgmoth. Goodnight."
The ronin said with another small bow, he began to wander off and waved over his shoulder as he left, his back to her, disappearing into the shadows of the forest.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:56 pm
Reevis walked as far away as he could from the bar, and did so quickly. Twilight was following several steps behind him, wanting to remain close but not bother him. Finally she nudged his mind with a question. 'What are you doing?' There was silence between the two of them for a moment, both focusing only on one another. Finally Reevis spoke. "I am tired, Twilight. I am sick of the creatures and the harm they do to one another, I always have been. I vowed to myself that I would not be like them, and that I would clense the worlds of them... But I have never caused anything more than pain eventually. I have hurt others, though I said I would not. I am tired of it." Never did he slow as he spoke, what he was searching for was unknown. "I think the fates were cruel, tying your destiny to mine. I tend to fix a mistake they made."
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:06 pm
Leaving the bar, she followed a few steps after Reeve the entire time. Seeing that he was speaking with Twilight, she pondered keeping her distance, but she worried something was the matter. Gently she nudged Twilights mind as she approached the pair. "Are you well young one?" she spoke as she moved closer. As she approached, she heard some of his words and was filled with sorrow and worry. "Reeve!"
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:17 pm
'Sad...' Was all the small dragon said as it heard Ziven. Reevis had also heard her when she had called his name, so instead of telling Twilight his plan he sent it to her though their mind connection. Depite Ziven, he continued to walk. "Yes Ziven? Did I forget something at the bar?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:22 pm
She was worried, sad and on the verge of panic at this moment. It was not right for a dragon to feel sad, something had to be dreadfully wrong. Though she was terrified to take such a leap of faith with him, she replied honestly. "Me." Though normally she spoke quietly, this answer was firm, resolute.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:36 pm
"Are you not the one who told me that we have both moved on?" Reevis said somewhat bitterly as he kept walking. Finally he found a place surrounded by large rocks and went to it. "If that is the case then I have not forgotten you. It seems to me that I only gave you the option to walk away, and you took it." Finding a nice place surrounded by several rocks he sat down and looked at the blade with a strgae curiousity. What he was about to do was, for a Jumi, far worse than any death could be. The thought of that both excited him and froze him with fear.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:51 pm
"There are very few things I have tried to hold on to in my life." she said softly, nearing his side. When he sat, she kneeled on the ground beside him. Gently she placed a hand on his knee, lowering her head shamefully. "Actions can speak so very much louder than words." she said quietly. Slowly she raised her eyes to look at his, pleading for understanding, apologizing for not knowing why things went wrong, still loving him with every passing moment but not allowing herself to speak of it.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:02 pm
The hand that held the blade shook slightly as she looked into his eyes and soon he turned away. "The reason I had my people seal away my emotions was to allow you to move on properly. What I saw hurt me, but my willingness to let you go hurt you in return. People have probably been telling you, or at least thinking, that I did what I did out of jealousy. The truth is, I did what I did because I wanted you to have something better." His grip on the sword loosened ever so slightly. "I have lived most of my life seeing other as a plauge. When I was with you I stopped thinking that... but everytime I hurt you I realized I was the plauge. I've killed for fun, ruined families because they bothered me and even wiped out a villiage out of vengence. Really now, what do my actions say about me?" As he spoke his eyes closed and his voice became mono-tone. Twilight was still watching them, competely silent now.
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