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Post by Soren [Pike] on Sept 17, 2008 21:31:27 GMT -5
Having lived in a remote orphanage for much of his early years, Soren did not know of the old king. "You're a princess, in essence?'
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Post by Mirage on Sept 18, 2008 4:27:26 GMT -5
"Yes, I am a princess. However, I was on the run from the king's army when I found out that some long lost cousin of mine became the queen, not that I want to rule a country. I'm quite happy being an assassin," she muttered.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Sept 18, 2008 13:48:24 GMT -5
Soren smiled. "Perhaps the life of royalty and nobility isn't for everyone. I couldn't dream of being a prince, for example, nor do I expect I'd ever want to try. Too troublesome in ways that are unfamiliar to me. Are you an assassin in the name of your cousin the queen?"
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Post by Mirage on Sept 18, 2008 19:15:40 GMT -5
"I used to work for hire, but now I work for the queen. I decided I needed to turn my life around, and that working for the queen would be better than just going after my personal vendettas." She swirled the last of her red wine around and drank it. "Plus, I get a more dependable pay, and at least a small amount of protection, not including from Waefae."
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Sept 19, 2008 13:04:01 GMT -5
"I see... You seem to have trouble with this character called Waefae. What is he like, if I may ask?"
Soren leaned back in his chair, folding his hands onto his lap comfortably.
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Post by Mirage on Sept 19, 2008 21:28:53 GMT -5
"Waefae and I have a long history. He was the head wizard in my father's courts when I was little. He's the one who managed to get a shot on me when I assassinated the king. He was going to take over the government, however, Casandra became queen. He is now bent on destroying the queen. He took over the Sanguine Revenge and is now seeking out to kill all former members who do not swear fealty to him. He knows that I am a former member, and the name of Queen's Army only puts me in graver danger. However, it also makes it easier for me to disappear, and harder to trace. He'll do anything to kill me, and those whom I call friends, which is another reason I never really made friends. They either try to kill me or wind up dead." She stared at the empty glass and looked up at Soren. "I probably just put you in grave danger by telling you this...." she mumbled. "I should go now. You never know when Waefae's spies might be watching." She stood up to leave and began to head towards the tavern door.
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Post by Dante [Naryae] on Sept 20, 2008 16:44:29 GMT -5
ooc: (( Mira and I decided to bring in Dante to hunt you two. Hope you don't mind, Pike ^^'))
I had been watching, and I had been watching long. I was supposed to be off on my own, free of duty and free of contracts, but Waefae had been... painfully persistent. Gods curse me if I ever got the mind to refuse his request again. It seems my position of power was not as... stable as I had first imagined.
I became alarmed as the girl rose, cutting off her time of socialization as what seemed to be regret took it's toll. She seemed to lament on risking the stranger's life. Her concern was intriguing but pointless. I was better than that; I didn't need to kill the witnesses.
I rose slowly, my chair gliding over the wood in silence, my form smoothly shifting from sitting to standing with little noise or wasted time. Attention is eh enemy, invisibility is the friend. No, anonymity was the friend, invisibility was simply the gems on a crown.
Moving with purpose, I moved beside the door, looking out-
Panic. Panic hit me. What if she disappeared in that crowd? Waefae had warned me of that, her own trick of invisibility. The warning I had received earlier filled my mind, pushing aside rational thoughts and logic. My body gave me a clear message: avoid. Avoid that outcome at all costs.
Excuse me, are you leaving? I blurted out, reaching out a hand and gently holding her arm. I threw a prayer to the same Gods I cursed, thanking them for the creation of chance. My hood was up, and my lower mask removed, giving a far less suspicious look then I would normally have. One blessing among many problems could give me the edge I needed.
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Post by Mirage on Sept 20, 2008 16:55:23 GMT -5
Mirage whirled around and slammed her fist in his direction. How had she let her guard down so easily? She pulled away from him and ran out the door. The person scared her. She couldn't say why, but that person scared her. She ran. She couldn't think straight. She just ran. Soren may be in danger because of me! she thought as she ran down an alley way. She disappeared and melded with the shadows. She sat down hoping her powers would keep her safe just this once and silently sobbed. Why does it always end like this? she thought. Why?
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Sept 21, 2008 1:38:54 GMT -5
(I don't mind at all ^^ I like the change of pace. Just don't hurt me when I mix Soren's character up with the character of another Soren I have in another RP XD)
Soren blinked, perplexed by the sudden scene that happened before his very eyes. He rose to his feet and confronted the man without a notion of threat... At least, just yet.
"'Scuse me, sir," he remarked to Dante. "Might I ask what matter you have to settle with the woman who just left the scene?"
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Post by Dante [Naryae] on Sept 21, 2008 10:30:59 GMT -5
... Well, that was a sudden reaction.
I stood, clearly dumbfounded, a self conscious search going over my words and actions. I didn't think I'd been obvious, had I? Gentle touch, friendly voice... if this girl was willing to run simply because of my appearance, I as going to have a very rough time of it.
I resist the urge to run after, understanding that could only make the situation worse. I would only confirm her obvious suspicion, but every fiber in me wanted to pursue the prey...
What? Oh, I just wanted to know if- Thinking on my feet wasn't always my best skill. I enjoy plans, detailed plans. I like to know exactly what is happening and why. If you two were done with the table. My friend... my girlfriend and I like that table. I flashed a smile in the dark of my cloak.
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Post by Mirage on Sept 21, 2008 14:44:09 GMT -5
Mirage began to calm her tense nerves. Whoever had touched her at the tavern wasn't following her. Perhaps she had overreacted. No, she hadn't. As she thought about it, she realized that she had gotten a vibe from the person's magical abilities that matched the ones of the one who had been following them. Whoever that person was, smelled of danger. But that wasn't all. The person had the same eyes as her little brother Dante had.... the brother who was dead. Or was he, no Dante couldn't be alive, she had seen her father beat him to death, Dante was gone forever.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Sept 21, 2008 18:55:28 GMT -5
Soren looked at the stranger with growing suspicion. He tilted his head slightly away from him, as if to conceal at least half his face from the potential danger he had to offer. "I... see... Where is your girlfriend?"
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Post by Dante [Naryae] on Sept 22, 2008 17:25:18 GMT -5
Where had she gone? She might have already hopped on a horse and was galloping out of town by now. I ground my teeth, flashing he left behind companion a glare.
She was supposed to be here by now, I think she's pissed off at me. I coughed, throwing in a laugh But I guess that's a little more then you needed to know... I remarked, flashing a nervous smile.
I'm really sorry about your friend, though. I didn't mean to upset her. No, I really hadn't. It had only made things worse.
If the stranger didn't leave soon to find his friend, I decided to throw my cover and go on the offensive. Who knew how long it would take to track down Mirage again, and I wasn't int he mood to do it.
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Post by Mirage on Sept 22, 2008 18:03:57 GMT -5
Mirage began to feel bad about leaving Soren in a very awkward situation in a tavern. She finally had calmed down enough to bring her self back into the visible world. She began to walk back towards the tavern.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Sept 22, 2008 18:26:46 GMT -5
Soren sighed. "It's okay... If you'd excuse me."
He brushed past the stranger and moved through the crowd that occupied the tavern, making his way to the door.
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