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 Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:31 pm
/ooc= No prob!/
Wallace's heart stopped completely for a full three seconds. "There's been a..." His booming voice suddenly weak. "...Oh dear..." Forgetting that he was infront of the commander for a moment, he began to think out loud. "I beat a maid senceless." He straightend, returning to reality. "Y-yes sir!" He saluted then imediately turned his attention to a passing soldier. "You there! Yes you! Get in there-" He guestured to the door "-and get the girl in there out of her restraints and try to clean up! Then bring her after me!" Without waiting for a reply, Wallace bolted towards Ventiano's direction.
With sweat beginning to form on his forehead, he entered the area with Senalore and Miyako. He bowed before them and without looking up he began. "...I do believe there has been... A misunderstanding on our part, Lord Scilliano."
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:44 pm
[[i think this situation warrants a triple question mark]]
"You what???" Veins bulged out from Ventiano's forehead as his face turned livid with fear and anger. "Heaven help us all, you better pray to whatever gods are listening that the Lord doesn't have us all silenced for this!" He hissed, "You'd better explain nicely, or we're all done for! You hear?" Rushing into the room where the maid was held, Ventiano quickly pushed the junior officer out of the way. "Miss? Are you awake?" He ventured slowly into the interrogation room, hoping that the damage done by Wallace wasn't too serious. After all, he did have a Master's degree from the Scilliano Academy of Magic. "Let me patch you up, Miss, and then you can tell your master how nicely we treated you, eh?" He chuckled nervously, his hands glowing a faint white as he approached the dangling girl.
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:49 pm
Sitting up casually, Sena fixed the man who had just entered with a flat stare and a cold smile. "Good evening, Sergeant Wallace, I do believe it was?" His voice was smooth like satin, but held a trace of venom like a concealed dagger. "I do believe there has been a... slight... misunderstanding. My question now for you is, how do you plan to mend, this small misunderstanding?" Crossing his legs lazily, he reclined back in his seat with a sigh. "Surely, my maid was not so threatening to your Guardian as to warrant an arrest? She was merely defending me from what was perceived as a threat at the time, you understand, my good Sergeant?"
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:52 pm
 Reina's sensitve ears perked up as she hear a commotion from outside the door. It became clear that someone was beyond irritated whenever a not so decorated man opened the door. Not a few seconds had the door opened that a man with even more medals than the one before him dashed into the room, red faced. He said something about a master, who? For a moment, Reina reached out with her mind and felt the two now familiar auras. So they had come to save her. Best to play along then. "I might... Just get me out of this chair..."
Wallace's gaze remained transfixed on the carpet, not daring to even attempt eye contact. "Well sir... You see... Eh..." Wallace was at a loss for words. Regaining confidence from nowhere, Wallace nearly shouted, "I will do everything in my power to make amends sir! I am deeply sorry! I will identify the Guardian responsible and have him punished as such!"
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:58 pm
"Yes, Miss, immediately." Still sweating nervously, the commander managed to free the slim girl quickly from the manacles that held her to the wall. Lowering her gently to a leatherbound chair in the corner of the room, he held up his glowing hand, placing it gently over the blood-stains in her hair. Closing his eyes, the pure glow intensified for a brief moment, before he removed his hand. "Feeling better, Miss? Are there any other injuries troubling you?" He knelt down by the girl, peering up into her eyes. "If there are, kindly let me know, won't you? It would be terrible if you suffered any lasting... injuries while in my garrison. And I have to apologize profusely for the behavior of the Sergeant," he spoke kindly. "We were unaware of the fact that you were a maid of the house of Scilliano! If only you had spoken up earlier, this trouble could have easily been avoided!" Shuffling nervously back to the door, Ventiano peered out into the hallway. "And then your master wouldn't have needed to trouble himself by coming down! Do put in a good word for us, won't you?" Smiling weakly, the commander held open the door for the girl.
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:02 pm
"No, Sergeant, that will not be necessary." Sena sighed, and observed his fingernails. "He was merely acting in the line of his duty, and I shall accept that. Model behavior should be encouraged, not stamped out. In fact, I have to commend the fellow for being so meticulous in his upholding of the justice." Looking at the sergeant's face, he smiled softly. "After all, where would we be, in a lawless world without strong men such as those in this garrison?" Uncrossing his legs, Sena sighed again. "It is getting late, Sergeant, and I only wish to return home with my maid in my company. I would hate to intrude on Commander Ventiano's hospitality any further."
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:17 pm
Reina nearly smiled at how quickly the Guardians would change their attitudes when someone with money came into the picture. She stood feeling a little lightheaded, then slowly walked through the door. "I will consider it... I was treated rather poorly while in you care..." Reina finally held a temporary power over those which she has fought for so long, but abusing it would most likely end up by giving her away as a Southern Rebel. There is one thing she wanted though. "...I wouldn't mind the return of my weaponry." She said flatly. "Nothing else will due if I am to protect my master once more in the near future." Reina then turned and walked down the corridor, laughing on the inside. Her weapons were left behind when she was captured.
As Reina entered the main lobby, she decided it was time to mess with their heads. Putting on a facade of frailty and sencitivity, she ran over to her "master's" side, considering clinging to him but quickly discarding the tought. "Master! I'm so glad to see you are alright!" At this point Wallace was sweating bullets.
/ooc= I decided Reina would show emotion when neccesary. Even if it's all an act. Adds a bit of comedy no?/
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:41 pm
Taking her hand in his, the young Noble smiled up at the elf girl now by his side. "Did the soldiers give you too much trouble, Nina? I certainly hope they didn't," he glanced at the two men before him. "Anyways, let's go home now. I'm sure that Mother is worried about our absence, and I fear that we've missed supper by now. Would you fix a little something up for me as soon as we get back?"
Standing up with a slight sigh, Sena nodded politely to Wallace and held a hand out to Miyako to help her up. "Well, she appears to be safe and sound, so I apologize for troubling you so."
As Commander Ventiano bustled back into the room, he bowed again, with a sheepish smile on his face. "I hope everything's in order now, milord Scilliano? There wasn't too much trouble? Your maid mentioned her weapons but I-"
"Everything proceeded quite smoothly," Sena smiled briefly, interrupting the man. "I'm glad that we worked this little affair out quickly, Commander Ventiano. My compliments to the efficiency of your garrison."
"But of course, milord," Ventiano flushed slightly, "How could we afford to do otherwise under such strong patronage?"
"As long as you remember, Commander, as long as you remember." Turning to leave with Reina in tow, Sena offered his arm to Miyako as they strode out of the garrison building. "I'm afraid all this business has made me terribly tired," Sena yawned, glancing about the street. The hour was late, and the crowds of festive Nobles had already left for home, leaving the streets deserted and quiet. All that remained, were the colorful lanterns, keeping vigil over their posts from the storefronts. Facing Miyako, Senalore smiled sadly at her. "Please remember our little deal, my friend." Glancing at Reina, he caught her eyes. "I hope that when you plan your revolution, that you keep the future welfare of all the city's inhabitants in mind."
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:16 am
Miyako looked at Reina and shuddered, even with whatever healing had been done she could still see a bit of the evidence. She was dying to ask her if she'd seen anything or heard about Alexander. When they were out of ear shot, she did. "Did they..say anything about my friend?", She asked. Then the sound of Sena yawning made her turn back to him for a moment. "Oh..I am..truly grateful Sena..I will keep my promise. Just remember my request as well,", She said with a nod. but before he could leave their presence she couldn't help but hug him. He'd done so much for her, above and beyond regular kindness. "You may call upon me at any time at my residence should you feel the inclination to do so", Miya said and then let him go.
Miyako yawned herself and shook her head rapidly, as if trying to dispel the exhaustion. "Reina, I think it would be safer for you if went with either Senalore or myself. Wherever you would be more comfortable. But should you decide against coming home with me, I will need to see you as soon as possible..there is a lot to talk about now..more than ever..", Miyako thought she sounded like she was rambling, but she was so tired she didn't really care.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:44 am
Reina returned to her normal self after they were quite a distance from the Guardian headquarters, stoic and independant. She directed her attention at Senalore as he spoke. "I will keep that in mind... The organized members of South Basis are not indescriminate... We only plan to give those that oppress us what is coming to them. And you have my thanks. I never thought you to be the type to help out a Southern resident..."
Reina then directed her attention at Miyako. "I heard nothing of your friend... I could not hear much of anything." She then considerd her offer. A Southerner wandering around the streets of North Basis would be a problem, most likely ending back up where she was not moments ago. But being in the North made Reina uncomfortable, it was her first time here not to mention without her weapons. After a moment of thought, Reina nodded. "I will come with you..."
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:12 pm
"Hm," Sena muttered, glancing up at the night sky. "Back to my studies now, I suppose..." It was almost morning, and the streets were quiet as he made his way to the end of the road, the Scilliano Manor rising above him. Fighting a yawn as he entered the dark house, he found his real maid asleep sitting against the wall in the foyer waiting for him. Poor thing, he sighed, and gently lifted her slumbering form in his arms, as he walked up the stairs to his room. It was a large room, but not excessively furnished, nor lavish. There was a large bed by the single window, a desk against the wall, and a single, plain, wooden chair. My humble abode, Sena thought wryly. He's spent weeks arguing against his mother's wishes to further furnish the room, and the results were clear. Tucking her softly into one side of the bed, he pulled her outer garments and her shoes off as she continued snoring lightly. Pulling the covers up to her chin, he leaned down, brushed her hair from her eyes, and kissed her forehead lightly. "Thank you for waiting," Sena murmured. Heading over to the bathtub in an adjoined room, he let the hot water flow and leaned on the side, thinking.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:47 pm
Miyako nodded and bid Senalore farewell before she began guiding Reina towards her home. "I know it's a disturbing feeling being here...It felt disturbing to me the first time I went to South Basis. Not everyone up here is bad though, there are others like Alexander and me, good people who sympathize", She explained. False dawn turned the sky to a lighter shade of indigo, soon true dawn would be upon them and the merchants would begin their days. Miyako hurried them along until they were at her home. It was beautiful, the architecture was completely unique but gorgeous, it looked almost like something out of a storybook. Miyako led her up the walk and through the double doors, hardly making a sound. The few servants who were awake and saw Reina didn't question anything, they were used to it all. Everyone who worked for Miyako had been interviewed in such a way she'd delved into their personalities. A scholar had helped her compile the list of questions to ask she could figure out what each person was like, or inclined to do basically.
They made it up to Miyako's room where the centerpiece of the room was her immense ornate bed, appointed in deep green and blue silks and brocade. Her bed was indeed so large five people could lay side by side and fit on it, comfortably. "If you want a bath, it's through those gauze curtains. I can ring for food if you're hungry and I have something you could sleep in if you want to rest comfortably", Miyako said. Normally when she had another adult in her room it was for a different reason entirely, so she wasn't used to trying to take care of them. Though somehow through the neglect she received from her parents, Miyako had learned to be kind and caring. "We can wait to talk until you feel better...I'm a bit sleepy myself..", She added. Miyako really was too spent to try and explained Senalore's and her ideas for revolution at that moment.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:11 pm
[[would anybody mind a timeskip to the next morning?]]
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:28 pm
(( I'd be okay with that. We should wait for Ra though))
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