Post by Rae on Apr 17, 2016 14:53:38 GMT -5
20:52:20ǀσℓαηαƲαня : -Some many years back the shadow bound creature had left or rather been asked perhaps not so kindly to exit the ranks of her peers. Citing her as rebellious, difficulty, and a danger to their existence. Old people often felt the world was ending when you exposed them to things their delicate sensibilities were not ready for. For as wise <
20:52:25ǀσℓαηαƲαня : and knowledgeable as the elders were they simply were monks to afraid to come out of the monastery. There had often been consideration even sympathy for the apathy they held, yet more and more there were those like her. That of course didn’t mean ignorance or rash judgement pervaded her approaches and so Eonhiem had presented<
20:52:31ǀσℓαηαƲαня : some measure of stability and even security for her as an illithuana creature. Something about that suppression field made the bloodsuckers less tuned to their nature, less apt to go into a fit of uncontrollable rage in which case she’d simply have to put them down. Was it any wonder she’d sought then to join the Knights of Gaerdon<
20:52:36ǀσℓαηαƲαня : Not that she could kill with impunity mind you and to date it had not come to such measure, though the jail cells had served her uses more than once. There was a great respect for the heir Lore Aeri, now House Lord for it was she who had brought Iolana into the fold so to speak. So imagine then if one could what lapse of idiotic judgement the <
20:52:41ǀσℓαηαƲαня : woman must have suffered from to name a blood sucker as her heir. This is what she got for taking special assignments in the roughs. A vaguely exasperated sigh passed her lips as she paused upon the ledge of one of the roofs that she danced across as one would casually walk down the street.. Riley. The man didn’t even have the decency to <
20:52:47ǀσℓαηαƲαня : possess a last name. He could have made one up, but no…just Riley. Eyes narrowed slightly at the figure below. What sort of goram heir did rounds anyway? Well, the change wasn’t quite official given the ceremony hadn’t happened and all, but that was just a formality Her form draped in dark gray with the etchings<
20:52:58ǀσℓαηαƲαня : of purple design. Her usual attire when within the city. It shielded her features, but did not entirely conceal them. It also allowed her to retain an immeasurable number of tools that were useful to her tradecraft. The hems started to dance drawing murmured words from her lips –“bloody hell”- she murmured as the wind shifted,<
20:53:03ǀσℓαηαƲαня : enough that the creature was likely to catch her scent. It would be unusual, like finding a rare almost non-existent bottle of wine to tantalize the senses. In any other city it would have been a stronger pull, forced a different reaction, but thank god for that suppression field and its strange effects…irritating sometimes for the shadows didn’t<
20:53:28ǀσℓαηαƲαня : obey here like they should, yet it was worth the tradeoff in most instances. Riley, being the heir and all, was certainly aware of who she was on paper though they had never met nor previously crossed paths by design. It had never occurred to her the man would actually be raised to such a high level. She moved to a different edge of the building <
20:54:37ǀσℓαηαƲαня : placing her in the alley way and she jumped down the three stories of distance. Catching a ledge her and pushing off a wall there to effect a soft
21:04:29Riley : Impeccably in order, the Knights of Gaerdon seemed to harbor quite a taste for Justice. They were refined warriors, mostly. People from many walks of life had joined their ranks, but only few made the elite. Riley had found himself in that disposition before his decree as the Heir to the House. Duty always called, either in small or >>
21:04:31Riley : great measure and he had to acquire a taste for public relations. While it came naturally, it wasn't always easy. However, he had to make his rounds and ensure the safety of the people. Right? Some things were simply routine, such as the wanderings of patrol which often brought him to various parts of the great city. A city that he found pride >>
21:04:38Riley : in. One might catch him speaking to a vendor, or someone who ran one of the shops. Tailors were definitely in danger of being robbed... It'd happened more than once. His appearance seemed to be sentinel, though something of a little dabbling in the right fit for the armor that he wore. Of course, he could materialize such things out of thin >>
21:04:45Riley : air; a parlor trick compared to what he could do if he kept training with it. Time was of the essence in his mortal shell, but now it was simply obsolete. He'd paused long enough to take a look around him, a seemingly calm evening... Could have been the rain that was making people scarce. It came down in buckets, which ran in rivlets of >>
21:04:53Riley : water to splash upon the ground beneath. The sound of something dropping behind him caught his attention- albeit something of a more softer landing. They might have tripped, whomever it was. In passing, he'd caught the scent of someone who belonged within the ranks... But he couldn't place a finger on it. Naturally, he'd been busy with preparing >
21:05:01Riley : for things and ensuring that he was fit for the position he'd been placed in. Turning around, he spotted the female in the alley who happened to be watching him in particular. "Hello," A simple greeting, though he was trying to figure this one out. Nope. Never seen her before.. "Seems that you're selected to humor me for a moment. >>
21:05:10Riley : You seem familiar, though I cannot place a name to the face. I am Riley..." For a good moment he felt kind of foolish, and rude. Something that simply couldn't be helped. -e-
21:20:42ǀσℓαηαƲαня : “ten one…”- the counting stopped as Riley entered the alleyway which was about what she had anticipated, off by two counts. There was no indication in which favor that had swung nor was she likely to ever let it spill from those dark tinted lips. Remaining still as he neared, her form turned slightly at an angle as if she intended to need to <
21:20:52ǀσℓαηαƲαня : bolt like a rabbit at some measure. Yet the words of the man were measured if not calm. His presence seemingly unrifled by the unique nature of her disposition. This is why she loved Eonhiem, the vague curl of a smile working its way upon her features as she lifted her head so he could cast gaze upon her features. The water dripping
21:20:59ǀσℓαηαƲαня : from her hood in steady stream, she would take one, then two, and three steps back to be under the covered portion of a walk way. The door to the left and right of the alley indicating that it was likely for bringing in goods to either building, but it provided a nice break from the weather. Her fingers rose pushing the hood back freeing dark<
21:21:05ǀσℓαηαƲαня : tendrils.-“No, you’ve never actually met me. Our mutual stay within these walls brief.”- Words like honeyed candies fell in dark melodious drips- “There is a small chance at the last ball of gaerdon you may have seen me speaking with Lore, but I doubt it. It wasn’t that kind of conversation.”- Indicating the topic had been <
21:21:13ǀσℓαηαƲαня : one of a sensitive nature requiring a measure of privacy.-“Of all the people, she chooses you. Still not bad I suppose and so I should offer my congratulations. I am Iolana Vahr, my services of course are ever at your disposal. I have already sent my report of my findings from the roughs to the house for your consumption later. You will<
21:21:24ǀσℓαηαƲαня : find little of use, though there is some intel regarding unrest that might be worthy of further inspect. Just your usual horde of bandits out in uncivilized country and a few bits of political intrigue concerning the rails.”- She felt no need to disclose her functionality with the Knights of Gaerdon if only because she knew Lore well enough to <
21:21:33ǀσℓαηαƲαня : know that Riley would have been briefed, that included her especially given her role within the house. It was not arrogance that purported it, but simple facts as they were. She relaxed the longer they talked seeming assured of something that she would not give name to and even turned so that her shoulders squared, though she <
21:22:56ǀσℓαηαƲαня : remained upon the balls of her feet. Habit more than likely. A frown creased those features then as she said quite unrelatedly- “You’re much taller then I recall.” -the tone seeming to indicate she was disquieted by this fact, but it didn’t carry a negative connation to it.-end-
22:03:10Riley : "There's a bit more to things than you may think... While something may seem of little use to one, another might find a valuable piece of a puzzle." His lips curled upward faintly at the corners. So, she was familiar- in a way. She certainly knew Liore and had no qualms in announcing it. A highly respected woman at that. This one was part >>
22:03:11Riley : of the Knights, which obviously had it's uses for everyone in their specified field. Her's happened to be something a bit more deeper than simply maintaining order. In fact, this one was the type that disrupted it. She carried herself in a poised manner, though it appeared that she was ready to take flight at any given moment. Despite >>
22:03:17Riley : that, he bowed at the waist. "Pleased to meet you, Lolana. It is quite good meeting you." Straightening, he gave her a good measure of a once-over. Not in scrutiny, but to maintain memory of one of the many faces he'd see on a daily basis. Her comment about his height gained a laugh in amusement. "I get that reaction quite a lot... But yes, >>
22:03:24Riley : I am sure I seem to have been shorter once upon a time." Teasingly spoken, he took a moment to look around them. Seemed that some of the vendors were closing early, and they were stuck in the downpour. Not that it mattered. Rain tended to make things a bit cleaner. "And thank you for the little briefing.. I will make sure to check into these >>
22:03:32Riley : things. One thing about our particular field of work, is that there is never a shortage of it..." She was different than the others. Mostly, the scent she gave off. It was thick, but not unpleasant. Riley found himself more studious and quizzical about this one. "Were you busy?" While he was rather approachable, when he had to take >>
22:03:39Riley : action against criminals, it was swift and diligent. No rest for the wicked, which meant that justice was at work all day. -e-
22:19:34ǀσℓαηαƲαня : “There always is more to the story isn’t there?”- iolana refrained from mentioning that that is what she got paid for, it went without saying in her book. Bemusement etched those features as they bantered, such being iolana’s way for it was neigh unto possible for the woman to have a normal approach with anyone. The reasons for such were numerous,<
22:19:50ǀσℓαηαƲαня : but it was generally her preference to catch people off guard the first time meeting them if only because in such a situation they were more likely to show themselves in a more natural state and it was best not to be surprised if one could help it. Of course, there were always those bastards that could put up a good front no matter the situation <
22:20:01ǀσℓαηαƲαня : or at least until they were ready to show you their real face. Everyone wore a mask and anyone who pretended differently was trying to get one over on you. That was the way of the world, didn’t make it good or bad…just made it what it was. Her head tilted slightly when he bowed a soft chuckle erupting from those lips, but no less the <
22:20:13ǀσℓαηαƲαня : woman inclined her head forward in a show of respect. A rebel rouser that she was there was still the sense of courtesy about the woman as if respect had been engrained in her from a very young age. Polite rebellion, if such a thing was possible…well iolana was as close as you’d come- “Well, the sentiment…is mirrored”- the pause seemed to indicate<
22:20:26ǀσℓαηαƲαня : a measure of surprise, but it seemed not unpleasant in nature. Riley thus far had exceeded expectations. Her last row with a fanged creature hadn’t gone so well, but that was the roughs for you and just about the way she liked it. Organized lawlessness, the knights had their work cut out for them there if they were intending to expand their reach <
22:20:34ǀσℓαηαƲαня : to other cities beyond this one, but that was the thing of it. The cities reach was always growing.- “I imagine you would”-remarked upon the nature of his height.-“Yes, well you seem the work type I expect you will find the paper work a bore, but no one ever tells you how much goram paperwork comes with a title. I don’t envy you that.”- She mused<
22:20:41ǀσℓαηαƲαня : seemingly sincere-“If by busy you mean have I been stalking you from the roof types since the red district then yes, I’ve been very busy.”- she quirked a grin at him that was borderline playful and hinting more to the natural nature of the person she was at least when she wasn’t being paranoid or set to task-“Of course, I could tell you all about i
22:21:32ǀσℓαηαƲαня : but you know public area…ears listening…eyes prying…and damned the rain. Care to take this chat to the hall or are you simply in need of a prolonged shower?" -that slender brow arched curiously amusement dancing in the green gold confines of her gaze-end-
TBC...
20:52:25ǀσℓαηαƲαня : and knowledgeable as the elders were they simply were monks to afraid to come out of the monastery. There had often been consideration even sympathy for the apathy they held, yet more and more there were those like her. That of course didn’t mean ignorance or rash judgement pervaded her approaches and so Eonhiem had presented<
20:52:31ǀσℓαηαƲαня : some measure of stability and even security for her as an illithuana creature. Something about that suppression field made the bloodsuckers less tuned to their nature, less apt to go into a fit of uncontrollable rage in which case she’d simply have to put them down. Was it any wonder she’d sought then to join the Knights of Gaerdon<
20:52:36ǀσℓαηαƲαня : Not that she could kill with impunity mind you and to date it had not come to such measure, though the jail cells had served her uses more than once. There was a great respect for the heir Lore Aeri, now House Lord for it was she who had brought Iolana into the fold so to speak. So imagine then if one could what lapse of idiotic judgement the <
20:52:41ǀσℓαηαƲαня : woman must have suffered from to name a blood sucker as her heir. This is what she got for taking special assignments in the roughs. A vaguely exasperated sigh passed her lips as she paused upon the ledge of one of the roofs that she danced across as one would casually walk down the street.. Riley. The man didn’t even have the decency to <
20:52:47ǀσℓαηαƲαня : possess a last name. He could have made one up, but no…just Riley. Eyes narrowed slightly at the figure below. What sort of goram heir did rounds anyway? Well, the change wasn’t quite official given the ceremony hadn’t happened and all, but that was just a formality Her form draped in dark gray with the etchings<
20:52:58ǀσℓαηαƲαня : of purple design. Her usual attire when within the city. It shielded her features, but did not entirely conceal them. It also allowed her to retain an immeasurable number of tools that were useful to her tradecraft. The hems started to dance drawing murmured words from her lips –“bloody hell”- she murmured as the wind shifted,<
20:53:03ǀσℓαηαƲαня : enough that the creature was likely to catch her scent. It would be unusual, like finding a rare almost non-existent bottle of wine to tantalize the senses. In any other city it would have been a stronger pull, forced a different reaction, but thank god for that suppression field and its strange effects…irritating sometimes for the shadows didn’t<
20:53:28ǀσℓαηαƲαня : obey here like they should, yet it was worth the tradeoff in most instances. Riley, being the heir and all, was certainly aware of who she was on paper though they had never met nor previously crossed paths by design. It had never occurred to her the man would actually be raised to such a high level. She moved to a different edge of the building <
20:54:37ǀσℓαηαƲαня : placing her in the alley way and she jumped down the three stories of distance. Catching a ledge her and pushing off a wall there to effect a soft
21:04:29Riley : Impeccably in order, the Knights of Gaerdon seemed to harbor quite a taste for Justice. They were refined warriors, mostly. People from many walks of life had joined their ranks, but only few made the elite. Riley had found himself in that disposition before his decree as the Heir to the House. Duty always called, either in small or >>
21:04:31Riley : great measure and he had to acquire a taste for public relations. While it came naturally, it wasn't always easy. However, he had to make his rounds and ensure the safety of the people. Right? Some things were simply routine, such as the wanderings of patrol which often brought him to various parts of the great city. A city that he found pride >>
21:04:38Riley : in. One might catch him speaking to a vendor, or someone who ran one of the shops. Tailors were definitely in danger of being robbed... It'd happened more than once. His appearance seemed to be sentinel, though something of a little dabbling in the right fit for the armor that he wore. Of course, he could materialize such things out of thin >>
21:04:45Riley : air; a parlor trick compared to what he could do if he kept training with it. Time was of the essence in his mortal shell, but now it was simply obsolete. He'd paused long enough to take a look around him, a seemingly calm evening... Could have been the rain that was making people scarce. It came down in buckets, which ran in rivlets of >>
21:04:53Riley : water to splash upon the ground beneath. The sound of something dropping behind him caught his attention- albeit something of a more softer landing. They might have tripped, whomever it was. In passing, he'd caught the scent of someone who belonged within the ranks... But he couldn't place a finger on it. Naturally, he'd been busy with preparing >
21:05:01Riley : for things and ensuring that he was fit for the position he'd been placed in. Turning around, he spotted the female in the alley who happened to be watching him in particular. "Hello," A simple greeting, though he was trying to figure this one out. Nope. Never seen her before.. "Seems that you're selected to humor me for a moment. >>
21:05:10Riley : You seem familiar, though I cannot place a name to the face. I am Riley..." For a good moment he felt kind of foolish, and rude. Something that simply couldn't be helped. -e-
21:20:42ǀσℓαηαƲαня : “ten one…”- the counting stopped as Riley entered the alleyway which was about what she had anticipated, off by two counts. There was no indication in which favor that had swung nor was she likely to ever let it spill from those dark tinted lips. Remaining still as he neared, her form turned slightly at an angle as if she intended to need to <
21:20:52ǀσℓαηαƲαня : bolt like a rabbit at some measure. Yet the words of the man were measured if not calm. His presence seemingly unrifled by the unique nature of her disposition. This is why she loved Eonhiem, the vague curl of a smile working its way upon her features as she lifted her head so he could cast gaze upon her features. The water dripping
21:20:59ǀσℓαηαƲαня : from her hood in steady stream, she would take one, then two, and three steps back to be under the covered portion of a walk way. The door to the left and right of the alley indicating that it was likely for bringing in goods to either building, but it provided a nice break from the weather. Her fingers rose pushing the hood back freeing dark<
21:21:05ǀσℓαηαƲαня : tendrils.-“No, you’ve never actually met me. Our mutual stay within these walls brief.”- Words like honeyed candies fell in dark melodious drips- “There is a small chance at the last ball of gaerdon you may have seen me speaking with Lore, but I doubt it. It wasn’t that kind of conversation.”- Indicating the topic had been <
21:21:13ǀσℓαηαƲαня : one of a sensitive nature requiring a measure of privacy.-“Of all the people, she chooses you. Still not bad I suppose and so I should offer my congratulations. I am Iolana Vahr, my services of course are ever at your disposal. I have already sent my report of my findings from the roughs to the house for your consumption later. You will<
21:21:24ǀσℓαηαƲαня : find little of use, though there is some intel regarding unrest that might be worthy of further inspect. Just your usual horde of bandits out in uncivilized country and a few bits of political intrigue concerning the rails.”- She felt no need to disclose her functionality with the Knights of Gaerdon if only because she knew Lore well enough to <
21:21:33ǀσℓαηαƲαня : know that Riley would have been briefed, that included her especially given her role within the house. It was not arrogance that purported it, but simple facts as they were. She relaxed the longer they talked seeming assured of something that she would not give name to and even turned so that her shoulders squared, though she <
21:22:56ǀσℓαηαƲαня : remained upon the balls of her feet. Habit more than likely. A frown creased those features then as she said quite unrelatedly- “You’re much taller then I recall.” -the tone seeming to indicate she was disquieted by this fact, but it didn’t carry a negative connation to it.-end-
22:03:10Riley : "There's a bit more to things than you may think... While something may seem of little use to one, another might find a valuable piece of a puzzle." His lips curled upward faintly at the corners. So, she was familiar- in a way. She certainly knew Liore and had no qualms in announcing it. A highly respected woman at that. This one was part >>
22:03:11Riley : of the Knights, which obviously had it's uses for everyone in their specified field. Her's happened to be something a bit more deeper than simply maintaining order. In fact, this one was the type that disrupted it. She carried herself in a poised manner, though it appeared that she was ready to take flight at any given moment. Despite >>
22:03:17Riley : that, he bowed at the waist. "Pleased to meet you, Lolana. It is quite good meeting you." Straightening, he gave her a good measure of a once-over. Not in scrutiny, but to maintain memory of one of the many faces he'd see on a daily basis. Her comment about his height gained a laugh in amusement. "I get that reaction quite a lot... But yes, >>
22:03:24Riley : I am sure I seem to have been shorter once upon a time." Teasingly spoken, he took a moment to look around them. Seemed that some of the vendors were closing early, and they were stuck in the downpour. Not that it mattered. Rain tended to make things a bit cleaner. "And thank you for the little briefing.. I will make sure to check into these >>
22:03:32Riley : things. One thing about our particular field of work, is that there is never a shortage of it..." She was different than the others. Mostly, the scent she gave off. It was thick, but not unpleasant. Riley found himself more studious and quizzical about this one. "Were you busy?" While he was rather approachable, when he had to take >>
22:03:39Riley : action against criminals, it was swift and diligent. No rest for the wicked, which meant that justice was at work all day. -e-
22:19:34ǀσℓαηαƲαня : “There always is more to the story isn’t there?”- iolana refrained from mentioning that that is what she got paid for, it went without saying in her book. Bemusement etched those features as they bantered, such being iolana’s way for it was neigh unto possible for the woman to have a normal approach with anyone. The reasons for such were numerous,<
22:19:50ǀσℓαηαƲαня : but it was generally her preference to catch people off guard the first time meeting them if only because in such a situation they were more likely to show themselves in a more natural state and it was best not to be surprised if one could help it. Of course, there were always those bastards that could put up a good front no matter the situation <
22:20:01ǀσℓαηαƲαня : or at least until they were ready to show you their real face. Everyone wore a mask and anyone who pretended differently was trying to get one over on you. That was the way of the world, didn’t make it good or bad…just made it what it was. Her head tilted slightly when he bowed a soft chuckle erupting from those lips, but no less the <
22:20:13ǀσℓαηαƲαня : woman inclined her head forward in a show of respect. A rebel rouser that she was there was still the sense of courtesy about the woman as if respect had been engrained in her from a very young age. Polite rebellion, if such a thing was possible…well iolana was as close as you’d come- “Well, the sentiment…is mirrored”- the pause seemed to indicate<
22:20:26ǀσℓαηαƲαня : a measure of surprise, but it seemed not unpleasant in nature. Riley thus far had exceeded expectations. Her last row with a fanged creature hadn’t gone so well, but that was the roughs for you and just about the way she liked it. Organized lawlessness, the knights had their work cut out for them there if they were intending to expand their reach <
22:20:34ǀσℓαηαƲαня : to other cities beyond this one, but that was the thing of it. The cities reach was always growing.- “I imagine you would”-remarked upon the nature of his height.-“Yes, well you seem the work type I expect you will find the paper work a bore, but no one ever tells you how much goram paperwork comes with a title. I don’t envy you that.”- She mused<
22:20:41ǀσℓαηαƲαня : seemingly sincere-“If by busy you mean have I been stalking you from the roof types since the red district then yes, I’ve been very busy.”- she quirked a grin at him that was borderline playful and hinting more to the natural nature of the person she was at least when she wasn’t being paranoid or set to task-“Of course, I could tell you all about i
22:21:32ǀσℓαηαƲαня : but you know public area…ears listening…eyes prying…and damned the rain. Care to take this chat to the hall or are you simply in need of a prolonged shower?" -that slender brow arched curiously amusement dancing in the green gold confines of her gaze-end-
TBC...