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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Mar 25, 2015 1:28:57 GMT
((@wookiee: Awesome, thanks.)) ((Also, @people in general: I'll probably have the lady wake back up in my next post or so.)) "Good." Liam sighed in relief again at Vala's words, then nodded at Aristos. "Ah. I suppose you wouldn't know why these people were attacked in this way, then?" (( Eruanna: We don't have a post explaining the current plot, no. At the moment, we have two plotlines. One is the Liam/Vala/Zey'er/Aristos plotline, in which Liam (a knight errant) and Vala (a young lady from a small town) are off in search of adventure, guided by Ze'yer, a (giant) Dire Wolf. They just came upon a burning cottage and saved those inside, one of whom was Aristos, a thief/rogue. The other plotline is Kenneth, Linnea, Elevie, Mart, and Kelanea (sp?), four of whom are traveling players and all of whom are currently just traveling together. Nightblade says he has an antagonist for that plot, though, and we'll see what he has planned.))
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 1:34:38 GMT
((@leilani: *tosses salute*))
Vala half-listened to the conversation, still rubbing the baby's shoulders. Slowly, weakly, it began to cry- a thin wail that woke up every motherly instinct in Vala's body. "Shh, shh, dear one." She whispered, using the damp cloth to wipe the baby's forehead. "You're safe now."
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 1:35:50 GMT
((Hm. Okie! I see that the two plotlines tend to match people who have similar online times, so I'd probably end up joining the first group. Excuse my amatuerish ways, its been so long. *dramatic sigh*))
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Mar 25, 2015 1:37:32 GMT
As if wakened by her child's cry, the woman stirred, then her eyes flew open and she sat up. "My baby- Alithea-!" (( Eruanna: Except that Nightblade and I are in both of them, but yeah. Anyway. You're welcome to join in if you like.))
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 1:39:13 GMT
"Careful, ma'am," Vala said, gently taking the woman's hand and laying it on the baby girl's chest. "She is well, you need not fear."
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Mar 25, 2015 1:41:42 GMT
The woman breathed a shaky sigh of relief. "Oh- thank you- thank you so much-"
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 1:43:30 GMT
"Careful now, you've had a rough day." Vala carefully pushed the woman back down, making her lie down again. "Just rest, do not strain yourself."
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Mar 25, 2015 1:48:00 GMT
The woman nodded reluctantly, either seeing the truth in Vala's words or too tired to resist. "My husband- the knight said he was-" Her voice broke off in a sob.
"Yes. I"m sorry." Liam hesitated, waiting to see if the woman would faint again. Thankfully, she didn't.
((Alas, I need to get off and go to bed now. >.< See y'all tomorrow!))
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Post by jliessa44 on Mar 25, 2015 1:51:06 GMT
Aristos shook his head and looked at the woman and baby. "Sorry."
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 1:51:20 GMT
Vala gently stroked the woman's head, brushing her hair from her face. She sent a quick glance up at Liam, then back at the new stranger- Tristam? "I am so sorry, ma'am..." She murmured to the lady.
((Goodnight!))
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Post by NightBlade on Mar 25, 2015 1:59:59 GMT
(Sweet mother of Solomon...what happened whilst I was away?? Much sorries for my absence, by the way ( )
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 2:00:36 GMT
Name: Mordecai Cuffe Age: 21 Gender: Male Position: Travelling merchant Race: Human Appearance: Mordecai is a bit short and stocky, his browny black hair long enough to tickle the tips of his shoulder blades, usually hidden mostly behind his rather large three point hat with a gold trim. He wears brown pants with a maroon tunic, high leather boots going almost to his knees. A warm animal skin cloak rests on his shoulder, most often hiding his clothes from view anyway. He has dark brown eyes. Personality: Charismatic(in his opinion), suspicious, snarky Weapons: Steel nunchaku Strengths: Well trained, if he's with people he's usually pretty level headed, thinks clearly, if a little irrational. Weaknesses: Loneliness, tall people make him nervous/anxious, can be incredibly irrational at times. History: Moredcai grew up with his two sisters, his mother passed away shortly after his little sister was born. He never got along with his older sister or his father, having inherited more of his mother's kindness. He eventually took up the merchant business, travelling with his little sister for a few years before she met someone and decided to settle down with him. Even though he depends strongly on people, he often insists that he's fine to travel alone.
((A'ight. Can I just chuck him in anywhere? Anything else I should add?))
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 2:07:45 GMT
((There you are, NightBlade! Wondering where you went, hehe)) (( Eruanna: Anywhere is fine, and he sounds like a very interesting character!))
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 2:14:06 GMT
Mordecai Cuffe idly walked across the road, attracted by the flames, but not quite worried enough to hurry in any particular way. He'd seen enough people around to know he probably wasn't needed anyway, and he didn't mind. Even though he wasn't worried enough to brave the flames, he was still concerned from what he heard. He stops near the small group of people. "Is... Is everyone out of the house?"
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 2:19:22 GMT
Vala looked up at the latest arrival. She moved to speak, but then thought of the lady at her side, and just shook her head.
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Post by NightBlade on Mar 25, 2015 2:20:39 GMT
(But what's been happening?!?)
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 2:21:51 GMT
((Look at Leilani's post at the top of the page))
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 2:30:33 GMT
Mordecai's eyes widened before he took off his hat, staring at the inferno. "Ah," he looked around, frowning. "Who was inside? Is there any chance...?"
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 2:41:32 GMT
After making sure the woman was alright, Vala stood, still holding the baby close, and moved over to the stranger. "Her father, mother and herself." She murmured quietly, gesturing with her chin to the baby. "And...her father didn't make it. I'm sorry."
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 2:43:11 GMT
Mordecain rubbed his chin thoughtfully, setting his hat back on with a thoughtful frown. "Do you know if... if the fire was set on purpose."
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 3:00:01 GMT
"We are going to try and find our, sir." Vala replied. The baby tugged at her tunic, diverting Vala's attention as she continued to rock the child.
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 3:03:30 GMT
Mordecai nodded slowly, his eyes focusing on the baby. "Such a tragedy for one so young." He looked over at who he assumed was the mother. "For both of them."
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 3:05:23 GMT
"Aye, it is. For the both of them..." Vala echoed. Then she looked over at the stranger, offering what could have passed for a smile. "I'm Vala, sir. Might I ask your name?"
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Post by Eruanna on Mar 25, 2015 3:06:48 GMT
Mordecai returned the smile a little crookedly, putting his fist to his chest in a greeting. "Vala, I am Mordecai." He looked at the baby. "Does the little one have a name?"
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 3:46:38 GMT
"A pleasure to meet you, Mordecai." Vala said, nodding her head in return, then turned her shoulder slightly so the baby's face was shown. "I believe her name is Alithea."
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Post by NightBlade on Mar 25, 2015 12:24:23 GMT
( *still doesn't know what in heck has happened* *sigh* whatever.) (Ly/Sunblade: when do you want the antagonist attack, now?) Kealade kept her eyes downward and didn't reply to the first discussiom regarding playing and singing, content to let the others discuss it. But when she realized that Mart's question was directed towards her, she cleared her throat and replied, "I came from the countryside." In her usual, subdued voice. ----- Ze'yer leapt from a upper-story window, onto a small ledge amd then to the ground, confirming that there was nobody else inside.
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Mar 25, 2015 12:39:24 GMT
(( NightBlade: Vala smelled smoke, and she and Liam went to investigate. They found peasant's cottage on fire. Liam went in to find out if anyone was inside while Vala got water. Inside, Liam found a young couple and their child, and discovered that the husband had apparently been killed before the fire started. He also found Aristos/Tristam, a thief who'd been in the house when the fire was set. At the moment, they're trying to figure out what happened.)) ((And whenever works for me on the antagonist attack.)) The woman nodded weakly. "Yes- her name is Alithea." She turned so she could more easily look at the others. Liam turned to address the newcomer. "Greetings, Master Mordecai. I am Sir Liam Woods." He glanced back at the house. "From the looks of it, I would guess that the fire was deliberate, though I could be mistaken." "You aren't." The woman's voice shook. "The man who attacked us . . . he said he wished to . . . to leave none alive to follow him."
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Post by NightBlade on Mar 25, 2015 12:47:36 GMT
(Ah, OK. Thanks)
Ze'yer growled, audibly. I can find the scent.
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Post by WookieeElf on Mar 25, 2015 13:06:49 GMT
Vala knelt by the woman again, watching Ze'yer and Liam. "Do not strain yourself, ma'am." She murmured to the lady. "We will help you..." She looked back up again, trying to make eye-contact with Liam.
"Before we think about tracking down the culprit, we must escort these two to safety." She said, quiet but firm. "The town is nearby, yes?"
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Mar 25, 2015 13:21:14 GMT
Liam nodded to Ze'yer. "Good." Vala caught his eye, and he turned to face her. Slowly, he nodded. "Aye . . . aye, you're right." He turned. "I will get Gallant. 'Twill be better for the lady to ride rather than attempt to walk."
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