The Company of Thieves -- RP http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505 the flipr kid <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49445?page=1" rel="nofollow">Discussion thread! Signups are still open!</a> No godmodding, powerplaying, being a jerk, etc. etc. etc. Before we start, there is <em>one major rule:</em> NO ONE-LINERS. Keep your posts at a decent length (of several sentences at least) ever time you write one. If you only have one or two lines to say, they can wait until you have more. This will keep the thread from exploding and getting weighted down with posts that not everybody needs to read, and it makes for a more story-driven RP. Thank you and have fun! ___ It was hot and sunny, as usual. Dust billowed up on the horizon as a group of distant horseman galloped across the sand, heading to the north of Kasid; presumably to the capitol city of Cassir. Aleedi Hatik, the leader of the fabled Valenchi, thieves of legend, shaded her eyes with her hand as she watched them disappear over a faraway dune and out of sight. She herself was on foot, though most people with the means preferred to ride across the desert on the quick little horses native to Kasid that were bred especially for that purpose. The Kasidi horses were little and hardy creatures, capable of withstanding heat and sun and long periods without water, like the Kasidi people themselves. The desert was not an easy place to live, yet those who grew up there thrived. Aleedi Hatik turned her face towards the south, the direction she was heading. The wind picked up; she reached behind her head and pulled up the sandscarf that was wrapped around her neck and chest, so it shaded her face from the sun and the dusty wind. She trudged along, pausing just once to take a drink out of her canteen. She was almost there -- almost to the hideout. Not Thieves' Hiding, which was very far away from here; but a smaller, well-stocked place hidden in the endless sand that was used and restocked constantly by thieves of all rank and caliber. There would be people waiting to meet her there, she knew. There pretty much always were. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087769 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087769 andreeacarmen At the feet of the mountains, near the southern border of Kasid Kingdom, small but old forest was living its ages undisturbed. The forest was split into half by a main road crossing through it. It was the road leading to the mountain passing and way back to the capital city of the Kingdom. That was the place Saya loved to call 'home'. She never missed anything; the come'n'go-ers she robbed always provided her with all the supplies she needed. She never got caught and no one really ever tried too much. It was like looking for the needle in the haystack. But that day was different... she was followed and she was being forced to quite a run. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:09:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087832 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087832 Ominous Rain Tom trudged through the desert, staring at his bare feet. He was close to Cassir, and hopefully, someone in the Valenchi. He was hungry and tired. He would have to steal some food when he got to the town. He sighed and looked up, using his hand to block the sun. Yes, he was close. When he finally arrived, going through the gate, he shrunk even more as the guards gave him looks. His ragged clothes and skinny form didn't exactly make him look trustworthy. He fingered his dagger. Once inside, his spirits were lifted. The markets were full enough, the owners distracted enough. He would find something to eat. First he stole some bread, quickly shoving it in his mouth, and disappearing in the shadows before the baker turned and looked. Then some cheese and a pear. He ate it in an alley way, quite satisfied for now. Now he just needed to contact the Valenchi. However one did that. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:22:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087853 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087853 Beebee2121 Rashon walked with a skip in his step down the streets of Cassir. He received many strange looks because after a day of successful thievery, he managed to con himself several feathered womens' hats, his new favorite multi-colored scarf, a monocle and cane. Women were the most gullible when it came to conning, but the young man who he nicked the scarf from had been especially oblivious as well as the older gentleman with the monocle and cane. He tipped his many hats to passerbys with a cheery smile and made a turn down an alley. He stopped mid-stride when he noticed the alley was already occupied by a young man. He didn't look like he had much on his person, but Rashon couldn't disappear with someone watching him. He did a double take and recognized the young man as the promising thief they had been tracking for sometime. Well, this certainly wasn't protocol, but what could he do? He pulled out a letter sealed with a wax letter V, tossed it to him, and ran down the alley. "See you soon!" He yelled as he disappeared from sight. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:35:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087883 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087883 Ominous Rain Tom dropped his pear in surprise. "What?!" he called after the man. Apparently, someone had been talking to him. Which would mean they knew him. Which didn't make sense. No one knew him. Those who did, certainly would have pretended they didn't, or hurt him. He stood and looked nervously out of the alley. He couldn't see much. Too many people. He sighed. He walked back to his food, but something caught his eye. Tom squatted and examined it. "A 'V'...See you soon?" he mumbled. He narrow his eyes. V for...Valenchi? No. He...he shivered. Creepy. "See you soon..." he repeated. So they would take him? He smiled a little and finished his food. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:43:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087897 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087897 Awy Vin sighed silently as she walked down the street of Cassir, head down and hood up. Her cloak was way too warm for this sunny day, but wearing that meant she would have the possibility to hide her face with a hood, something she prefered to do whenever she was around other people. That meant being able to watch people without having them noticing her face, and since she lived of remembering people and telling about their bussiness to the Valenchi, she liked things that way. A few people looked funny at her, probably because of her dirty and way too warm clothes, but didn't seem to think much of it. She smiled to herself. If they only knew of the knives she hid under her sleeves, or the dagger in her belt, invisible under the cloak, they wouldn't shrug her off that easely. She rounded a corner, then hesitated when she saw a young boy, alone in the alley. He was reading a message, and she stopped, making sure that she was hidden by the shadows and couldn't be seen if people didn't know what to look for. He seemed poor, which made her frown. What was a poor boy doing with a message? Where had he got it from? Then she took a closer look. Could it be the young boy, Tom, who had caught the attention of the Valenchi? She smiled to herself. Interesting. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:04:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087949 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087949 Ominous Rain Tom looked up, seeing yet another person coming around the corner. He wasn't as surprised as before, quickly hiding the note. He tried to look as innocent and normal as possible, and his elbow slowly pushed the stole food behind him. He stared at the oddly dressed woman. He swallowed nervously as she stared at him. She seemed to be examining him, and he knew that he always failed examinations. One of his hands reached for his dagger fearfully. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:11:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087962 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087962 the flipr kid Aleedi spotted the hideout as a brown smudge in the expanse of yellow sand, hardly worth noticing. She looked around to see if anyone was within eyesight -- the broad desert let her see for a long way, and no one could be seen for all that distance. People preferred to cross the desert as little as possible, which was why the tiny cave buried in the sand served as such as good place for thieves to hide. It was a rock -- a smal one, by no means a landmark. it was nameless and unexciting. It attracted no attention at all. But, if you were one of Kasid's extensive underworld, you knew that on the southernmost face of it, there was a tiny hole; an entrance three feet around concealed beneath a slight overhang of brown rock. Aleedi wriggled through this little hole and crawled down a short but relatively wide passage, at the end of which was a cave. It was the honored responsibility of all thieves who used it to keep it well stocked with water, food, and various supplies, so that any of their kind who had need of it would be well provided for. Aleedi pushed the sandscarf off her head as she entered. It was cool and silent inside, the noise of the wind and the heat of the sun unable to enter. She smiled. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:19:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087977 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087977 andreeacarmen The chase was not ending. Saya had had a bad judgement of the man. He seemed to treasure his belongings enough to go after her as far as she led him. He was fast, she wasn't but she resisted long runs. "Not much of a respectable man, else he wouldn't have done this.", she said to the ferret sitting inside a bag hanging on her chest. She had no choice it seemed but to exit the forest. She went the path leading to the desert; the dry air that day told her it might be a hand storm. An old piece of cloth wrapped around her head and eyes acted as protection. It was enough see through to walk, but there was no need. The mild storm was intensifying more and more. Looking back she cheered at losing her chaser. She wandered blindly through the storm 'till she reached a sort of rocky land. It was a bit cooler here. Her intuition told her she was closer to the mountains so she walked along the wall to see if there were any cracks for shelter. Instead she had found a wide cave and entered. There was light inside. "How odd.", she whispered. She feared now that whoever was there might be a companion of her chaser. "No place to hide, shit!, she cursed. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:23:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087982 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1087982 Beebee2121 Rashon checked his pocket watched and gasped. He was going to be late! He ran up to a horse stable, bopped the man tending to them with his cane and quickly mounted one of the horses. He rode it out of the stable and onto the busy street. People yelled and got out of his way as he spurred the horse on to run straight for the guarded gates. He threw his hats at the guards to deter them from chasing him as he passed through the gates. He looked back at the guards who were fumbling with the hats and steered his horse south and rode out of sight. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:35:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088004 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088004 Awy He had noticed her. Vin stared back at him, trying her best to hide her irritation. It was a long time since such a young boy had noticed her when she was trying to blend in as a part of the wall, and she could have kicked herself. However, she did find it amusing how he seemed scared of him, even though he couldn't be more than two or three years younger than her. But finding his look funny wasn't going to help her out of the situation. She hated being seen, never knew how she should react. Should she just leave? she wondered. Or should she say something. The boy reached for his dagger, fear in his eyes. Against her will, her mouth turned into a short, ironic smile, but she quickly stopped it from turning into a grin. The poor boy seemed afraid, and having her laugh randomly of him would probably not help. Instead, she turned on her heel and vanished behind the corner, the cloak following after her like a shadow. She would follow him, she decided. She wanted to know if this was really Tom. If he was, she would end up following him around for the first couple of days, seeing if he was really to trust. If not, it wouldn't hurt finding out what he had been doing with that message. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:35:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088006 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088006 Ominous Rain Tom trembled. She stared at him for a long time, then suddenly turned to leave. "Wait!" he cried, confused and nervous. "Who are you?!" He ran out of the alley for the second time, looking for her. His dagger was in his hand tightly. He whimpered nervously, before going once more to his food. He picked at it, very nervous. Should he leave, because people were spying on him? Or should he stay, because of the card? He finished his cheese and played with his dagger with worry. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:44:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088028 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088028 andreeacarmen (anyone in the cave besides Aleedi?) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:47:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088034 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088034 Awy Vin was satisfied with herself. She had managed to blend into the mass so that the young boy wouldn't be able to find her, and when she heard him scream after her, she knew she had managed to get away. The thing she liked the most about being a helper for the Valenchi was the time she spent spying on people. She'd always been good at staying unnoticed - or at least, she had until the young boy had seen her, she added in her mind, still slightly irritated - and had a weird habit of remembering faces. With her job as helper for the Valenchi, she was able to use it to something else, something more important than the brutal gang wars in the slum. She waited for a while, then returned to the street, this time taking more care than before. She looked around the corner, noticing that the young boy was still there, and then left again, buying a bread by a nearby stall and returning to her corner, still taking great care that the young boy wouldn't be able to see her. This way, people didn't pay attention to her. To them, she just seemed like a young girl eating by a corner and watching the mass, possibly waiting for someone, and not a spy, waiting for the young boy to leave so she could follow him. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:06:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088064 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088064 Ominous Rain Tom sighed as his dagger cut his finger slightly, producing a small drop of blood. He wiped it on his pants and stood. He should go. He didn't feel safe here. But, then, as he held the card in his hand, what if the Valenchi couldn't find him if he left? He had heard they were the greatest thieves ever, but who knew? He nervously stood in the alley for a few minutes, before getting very tired of feeling unsafe and walking into the crowd. He was jostled inside there, and Tom scowled. He hated crowds and people. People never seemed too nice. He finally cut out of a different alley, heading to who knows where. ((G2g. Be back in an hour.)) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:14:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088080 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088080 Awy Vin finished her bread and checked around the corner again just in time to see the boy leave. She made sure that the hood was still down, then hurried after the boy. He was going into another alley, a slight hesitation in his steps, like he didn't knew where he was going. He had probably just arrived in Cassir, Vin thought, which explained why she hadn't seen him before. Some might have felt sorry for him, being alone in an unknown city, but she didn't. She had enough in worrying for herself to start worrying for him too. Besides, what happened to him was none of her bussiness. Unless, of course, he really was Tom. She made sure to adapt her steps to his, so that her soft leather shoes wouldn't be heard, and kept a good distance. The houses around them casted long shadows, and she knew they would hide her from his gaze if she stood completely still. Her heart beated fast, and a vague smile formed around her lips. Finally, she was on a mission. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:25:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088094 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088094 Contemptus Two figures strolled through the crowded city, their pace slow an thoughtful as they peered at the city -- found the nooks and crannies and hiding places in advance, just in case- and generally aqquainted themselves with the sights and smells of Cassir. The shorter of the figures, dressed in green, munched contentedly on a sliver of meat-on-a-stick as they walked, while the other cut into a pear into slivers with a small silver knife. "This is a nice place -- we haven't been here in ages," said the shorter. "It's gotten bigger," said the other, dismissive. "So after we patrol a bit, we'll do the same as we always do?" The figure slipped the last of the meat into their mouth and flicked away the stick, chewing between the words. "Mhm," there was a slight pause before the taller figure cleared their throat, light and delicate. "Let's see how far my reputation proceeds me. Though, if their record keeper is sharp, it won't have had to." "Oh! We were here sooner than I'd thought -- the child-killer case, yeah? Two, three years ago?" The figure in green smoothed down their robes, revealing sharply hips and a large bust. She grinned at her companion, shaking out her skirts, "I have to say, that was one of your better cases." "Yeah," the figure grunted. The pear's core discarded, the knife tucked away, a loose scarf was wound around the figure's nose and mouth, shielding a pale face from the sun's heat. "Come on, the palace isn't far form here. Let's see if there's business to be done." The Woman and her green-clad companion headed off, away from the crowds and towards a bit of entertainment. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:26:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088098 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088098 Beebee2121 ((Rashon will be there soon, but so far just Aleedi.)) Rashon pulled the hood of his cloak over his blond head. He wished he had kept one of the hats with him and lamented the loss of them. He still had his monocle and scarf, which were worth something to him. He squinted when a small rock formation appeared on the horizon. Recognizing the hideout for what it was, he spurred on his horse even more. He would miss this horse, it was compliant and fast. He dismounted the horse some ways away from the entrance and sent it running back to the city. He found the small gap in the sand and shimmied through it. "Intruder!" He shouted at the person who was not Aleedi. He threw his monocle at the back of her head. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:28:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088101 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088101 andreeacarmen Saya looked panicked behind her. "SHIT!", she cursed. She grabbed her bow and pointed an arrow at the man. "Stay away from me!" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:33:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088107 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088107 broadwaybound1000 ((Is it okay if Adam is at a bar?)) Adam sat down at a seat inside his faborite pub. He folded his arms and propped his feet on the table. He closed his hazel eyes and grinned his pipe in his mouth. Swift, his hawk, was on his shoulder examing all of the surrounding preparing for a signal from her master. Adam opened one eye and smiled at the girl serving out the drinks. She was a pretty petite thing. "Hey, you there can I have some beer... it doesn't matter what kind." he winked at her his eyes both open now. Of course he would not be the one paying. He moved his gaze to a group of men around a round table playing cards. He pulled his seat up to them and kept his grin resting his chin on his hand. He took out a pouch of coins signlalling he will be playing to. _ Amber stood in the castle looking out the window. She hoped she would need to play for someone soon there really was not much to do in the castle. She stood up and walked into her room the king and queen had allowed her to stay in for while before she had enough money for her own cottage or house. She strolled over to her desk and picked up a new piece of music she had written in ink. She than carried it over to her harp sitting down on a stool by it. She smiled and placed the music down playing the harp. Her fingers gently plucked the strings and beautiful music came fourth from the harp. She than sang quietly preparing for the time she would be needed. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:35:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088202 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1088202 Ominous Rain Tom paused as the alley opened up, giving him three ways to go. He stared down them all. "Where are you going?" he mumbled to himself. He looked up. It wasn't cold now, certainly not, but would it be at night? Where would he sleep? The streets, again. He grumbled something else and took the right alley. He came out, surprised, to see the royal palace. He stared at it in awe for a bit, then his eye caught a woman looking out the window, a beautiful woman. She began to play music, and Tom stopped to listen. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:47:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088232 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088232 broadwaybound1000 Amber continued playing the sad song that seemed happy to. She frowned slightly and continued playing soon the song ended and she sighed not knowing what to do. She decided to go for a walk outside the palace. Not to far away... but not to close either. She picked up a traveling cloak from her bed post and walked outside. She spotted a man sitting down on the ground which surprised her. She came up to him and looked him over, "Are you alright?" she asked him he seemed a little lost. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:55:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088259 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088259 Awy Where was he going? Vin stopped when the boy reached the three ways. She bit her lip uncertainly, watching him mumble to the air, praying to whatever god listening that he wouldn't choose the right one, the one leading to the palace. She'd been there once before, when she was much younger, poorer and dirtier, and a royal guard had of course caught her and thrown her out. Her body still hurt just by the thought of the pain and humiliation, and she quickly moved her attention to the boy. Apparently no god was listening, since the boy chose the right alley, the one leading to the backside of the palace. Vin hesitated, wondering if she should just leave. But she was intrigued. The boy had to have the talents to become a great thief and spy, observant as he was since he'd seen her even though she was hidden by the shadows, and she was determined to find out if he really was this Tom, as she doubted anybody would tell her anytime soon if she didn't investigate it herself. "Idiot," she whispered, not quite sure whether it was to herself or the boy, and followed him, telling herself that if anything went wrong, she would be off to the nearest tavern, get a bed for the night and sleep for a long time without ever thinking of that boy again. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:58:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088266 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088266 Ominous Rain Tom frowned as the woman stopped playing and disappeared. He waited, looking around some one. Suddenly, he heard a voice talking to him. What was is today that he kept being confronted by strangers? Tom stumbled backwards a little, surprised. He stammered something nervously. "Y-yes." He swallowed. It was the woman playing the music. What did she want with him? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:03:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088277 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088277 broadwaybound1000 Amber noddd and looked happy standing up straight again, "Okay! That's good." She looke around at the palace wondering where she should take a walk. She pulled a piece of paper out from her cloak and sighed.. she had forgotten about the song she had promised the prince.... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:07:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088285 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088285 Ominous Rain Tom stared at her as she walked away. He rubbed his face. What was up with this day?! Ever since he stepped foot in this city it had been confusing and it made him worry. Why was everyone following him? Had an old master come back to haunt him? Let's see...he went through the list of those he had been around. She was too poor to come, and he. Most were poor, others didn't care. None made sense. So he followed her. He had to find out who ONE of these people were. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:18:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088309 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088309 Awy Vin had only been following the young boy for a very short time, yet she as already being eaten up by impatience. Most of all, she wanted to know about that boy, where he came from, and how he was connected to the Valechi. Perhaps he had the skills to one day become a master thief, but he seemed to be afraid of his own shadow. To her, he seemed more like a prey than a predator. And now there was this young woman. Why did she come from the palace? She was no princess, Vin could tell, but she wasn't a servant, either. Was she the person who had played so beautifully a few minutes ago? This seemed like the start of a mystery, and it was not the kind of mystery that Vin liked. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:19:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088317 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088317 Ominous Rain He hesitated before going. Finally, he found his little courage. Tom cleared his throat and walked to Amber. "Um, Miss? You dr-dropped this." He held out the handkerchief that he had stolen from her a few seconds ago. He stared at his feet. He wanted to learn something about her, and this seemed like the easiest way. Maybe she would tell him something after this. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:28:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088342 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088342 Awy (( I have to go now, as it's getting pretty late in my time zone. Just imagine Vin following Tom )) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088347 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088347 broadwaybound1000 Amber looked at it in surprise, "Oh, thank you," she said smiling warmly at him. She gently took the handkerchief and put it in her pocket. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088353 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088353 Ominous Rain ((Okay. :) )) Tom nodded. He wanted to say something. But his voice was caught. Finally, he found it. "W-what is your name, Miss?" He brought himself to look at her face, but still not her eyes. He couldn't. After fourteen years of looking down, no eye contact unless he was about to be hurt, he couldn't. He took a deep breath and held out a hand, who, if you were observant, you could tell hadn't been washed in a while. "My name is Thomas." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:37:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088369 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088369 the flipr kid ((Please write long posts, people!)) Aleedi turned around at the scuffling sound in the passage behind her that heralded the approach of another person. Sure enough, a young woman climbed out of the tunnel and into the cave with Aleedi, who gave her a quick once-ver and sniffed. "Are you a thief?" she asked. Every once in a while they got people who stumbled onto the secret of the cave accidentally...those people didn't last long once the less scrupulous thieves found out. There was another scuffle, and this time the person who came out of the passage was Rashon, one of the Valenchi, like Aleedi. "Yes, yes, Rashon, I see her," she said at his shout of "Intruder!" "Do you know who she is? And girl,put away that bow before you hurt someone. We use no weapons here. This is a safe place." Her eyes narrowed. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:45:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088397 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088397 andreeacarmen "Who wants to know?", Saya lowered her bow only by half still uncertain of what to do. She did not know either of the people in the cave. What if they were the same as the man who chased her? What if they were together? What would they do to her? How come she guessed her occupation so easily? It wouldn't be that hard to figure anyway with her being there in the wild alone, not decently dressed like the ones who used to go through the passing of the mountains. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:50:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088411 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088411 broadwaybound1000 Amber smiled at Tom, kindly, "My name is Amber," she shook his hand not caring that his hand as not clean. "Thanks for gitting my handkerchief." She smiled at him then examined what he was wearing, "Are you cold?" She smiled a little bit shyly. She wondered if there was a hole in her pocket since her handkerchief had went missing. She pondered this possibilty for awhile. She took her hand back and smiled walking with him. "Isn't the castle nice?" she aske examing it closely. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:52:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088417 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088417 Ominous Rain Tom blushed. "Nice to meet you." He turned even redder when she looked at his ragged clothes. "No...I-I'm fine. It's a sunny day." He stared at his bare feet, unable to help it. She began to walk and he followed slightly nervously. He took deep breathes. She wasn't going to hurt him. She was nice. Or so it seemed. He refocused. "Yes, it's very nice." He smile, staring at it. "It's beautiful," he murmured. "Are you royalty? A princess?" Which, she couldn't be. She was talking to him. Few people talked to him, and no one rich like a princess would. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088429 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088429 broadwaybound1000 Amber looked down at her feet, sadly, "No, I am not. I just play music for the royals..." She smiled at him, kindly, "And what do you do for a living?" She asked smiling at him once more. It was a bright, sunny smile that was way more joyful then someone like her's should be. She should have been more sad even lnely then she was too. "I am not related to them either....," she said slowly. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:10:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088453 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088453 Ominous Rain Tom nodded. "Your music was beautiful. Most beautiful thing I've ever heard..." He emphasized 'I', because, well, there might have been more beautiful things, but his life had not ever thought of letting him near them. He blushed when she asked what he did for a living. "I..." He licked his lips. "I do odd jobs." He lied. Or maybe it wasn't lying. He did them as a slave and as a servant. It was close. He nodded sadly at her. He felt bad for her, not that there was anything he could do. Tom was much worse off than her. He scowled inwardly. It would change. Right? If the Valenchi ever found him again...which they would. They were smart enough to find him again, even if he leaves the area he was at. He wouldn't leave the city. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:18:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088476 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088476 the flipr kid Aleedi rolled her eyes. "Yes, you are a thief, aren't you? And by the looks f it, you're running from someone." She flung out her arms and twirled in a circle, taking in the whole of the cave. "You've come to the right place. Welcome to the Cavern. This is a place only thieves know about, and only thieves use. We all have a responsibilty to keep it ready for others of our kind, and we use no weapons inside. The Cavern is, as I said, a safe place. Feuds and debts are put aside here." She studied the girl carefully. "You won't ignore that duty, will you." It was not a question. Raising her voice, Aleedi gestured broadly to herself and Rashon. "And as for who wants to know, I am Aleedi Hatik, and this is Rashon. We're thieves as well." She grinned. "We are Valenchi." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:21:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088485 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088485 broadwaybound1000 Amber smiled at the compliment blushing, "Thanks." She frowned slightly when he said odd jobs but did not pry. She smiled and continued walking. She noted that he looked sad... but he seemed like he had reason to be sad. She wondered if he knew of Adam he seemed lie he may. "Have you ever seen a man with dirty blonde hair, and he normally has a hawk on his shoulder and a hawk tattoo?" she asked. She than nearly slapped her forehead. What compelled her to ask that? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:27:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088499 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088499 andreeacarmen Saya's eyes widened shortly at the confidence of the woman stating, not asking anymore who she was. She lowered her weapons. "Yes to the thief and to the running. But I had no knowledge of this place;", she said unwrapping the cloth from her head revealing her face. "I bumped into this place by pure luck.", she carried on placing her weapons next to the woman's. Hearing 'Valenchi' soon after her body stiffened and her eyes widened again. Her lips slightly opened. She did not know what to say. "Valenchi, is not a story?", was all she could mumble. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088511 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1088511 Ominous Rain Tom walked along, staring at his feet. It made him more comfortable. It seemed to return balance to the world. He felt nervous around her. She was a much, much higher status than he, and the fact she was talking to him confused him even more. He might have been better off not following her. He sighed and glanced up at her. "What? Oh. N-no. Why?" He said. A hawk tattoo and a real hawk? Tom would have remembered that. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:33:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088513 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088513 the flipr kid Aleedi gave a half-smile and turned away as she unwrapped the sandscarf around her shoulders. "No, we're not," she said. "Though I understand why you would think that. Lots of people do." She gave a slight shake of her head and cocked her face to look at the young woman's. "The royal family don't think so, however...but Kasid's underworld has always been resourceful." Bundling up the dusty, rough-knit scarf, she tucked it into her belt at the small of her back, under her dark jacket. "So. You know who we are, but we don't know who you are. name?" ___ Darya left the royal palace at almost midday, when the city was at its busiest. Because of the sun, however, most people went back indoors soon after to rest for the hottest part of the day, but they always came back out after an hour or two to resume business. Or pleasure. Or both. The cit of Cassir was big, bustling, and beautiful, and very, very dirty. Especially in the poorer sections, where people couldn't spare the time nor the energy -- and certainly not the expenses -- required to keep their city proud. She straightened her dark red jacket, the uniform of the royal guard, and jerked her light brown sandcloak around her shoulders as she walked briskly through the streets of the merchants' section of Cassir. She was a busy, determined woman, and she had many things to do in order to keep her guard in top condition and efficiency. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:50:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088560 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088560 broadwaybound1000 Amber contiued walking, sighing, "He was a thief.... and I imagine he still is," she walked along, "His name's Adam and he was sort of like a brother to me.... I haven't had news of him for a long time. I hope he's still alive." Never would she imagine he was in a bar a short while away from her at this time gambling and cheating in cards. She smiled at Tom, "I didn't think you would know about him so its okay." She smiled, "i doubt anyone would know who he is." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:06:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088598 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088598 Ominous Rain Tom followed her. He searched her face. "A thief?" he asked quietly. He knew the feeling. He was surprised she said it so openly, and he began to fell bad that he had told her he did 'odd jobs'. He was a servant, a slave, and a thief. He could do the thief best out of all of them, of course. Spying and thieving. His two best qualities. Not an encouraging thought. He sighed. "No, I don't. Sorry." He said quietly, staring at his feet. Tom thought about it again, but he was sure he hadn't seen the man. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:12:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088617 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088617 broadwaybound1000 Amber nodded, "One of the best... he wouldn't come with me to find honest work but then again he never was that sort of person." She said frowning. "If you do see him ever, please tell me." She said sadly, "I just hope he's still alive." She looked down at the ground sadly.. what if he was not? No she would know if he was dead she would be able to tell. She clutched the locket on her neck tightly. He was he only family she had... has. She would find him no matter what it took. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:18:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088627 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088627 Ominous Rain Tom held back a scoff. He could beat 'one of the best' thieves. Few were better than him. Tom could lie well sometimes, and he knew how to use a dagger. A bit too well, but he knew how either way. He was the best thief he had ever meet, disregarding his little experience with the outside world. He had mostly been confined to places too small for him, houses where people hated him, and the dirty towns he wandered through. He tilted her head. "How do you so openly speak of him being a thief?" he asked quietly. "Did he give you that locket?" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:23:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088643 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088643 broadwaybound1000 Amber sighed sadly, "I really haven't spoken about him to anyone.. beside you. I don't know why but I feel like you won't say anything." She looked at her locket and smile, "No its just a memory of my parents.... they died." She looked up again and continued walking. She wished she did not have to work at the castle but she would never become a thief again.. ever. She wanted to redeem herself but Adam would never listen. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:36:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088667 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088667 Ominous Rain Tom blushed. "I won't say anything..." He would have promised, but even he found himself a very untrustworthy person. Maybe years of being told he was finally convinced him of such. "My parents died too..." he swallowed. He grimaced. If they had been alive...oh how things would have been different. He would probably live in a house. Loved. Fed. All those impossible things. He sighed. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:55:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088686 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088686 Beebee2121 Rashon threw his hands up when Saya drew her bow and relaxed immensely when Aleedi came over. He didn't carry weapons and the monocle he threw was his last defense. He didn't move until Saya lowered her bow. "Aleedi!" Rashon ran to her and hid behind her sending a glare to Saya. "She tried to kill me!" --------- Xavier followed Darya out of the palace with his hands in his pocket. He wasn't sure why she chose the hottest and busiest time of day to leave to Cassir, but he suspected it had something to with being a part of the royal guard. That is not to say he didn't take his job seriously. He preferred smaller, quieter settings to do his job. He was a tracker, after all. He squinted at the hot sun and wiped the sweat from his brow. He tried not to lose her in the crowd. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:55:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088688 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088688 the flipr kid Aleedi shrugged. "She didn't know," she said unconcernedly. "She knows now. If she breaks the code, she pays. And if she was being chased, it's no wonder she was on edge." After thinking a moment, she added with a grin, "Even though it was a rather amateurish thing to do." ___ Darya turned off the main market street, keeping her eyes peeled for danger, lawbreakers, etc., the way she always did. It was habit, now. Reflex. She was the captain of the royal guard -- she was responsible for the welfare of the city entire. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:02:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088865 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088865 the flipr kid ((Oops, I hit submit too early :D )) Darya turned and raised an eyebrow. "Xavier," she said to her second-in-command. "Anything new?" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:13:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088884 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088884 broadwaybound1000 Amber turned to him and bit her lip, "No one deserves that," she said firmly. She continued walking she looked behind her and relized the castle was getting farther and farther away. Oh, well. "She took of her locket and put it in her dress's pocket she did not like it showing. It attracted thieves... but never Adam.... _ Adam smirked at all of the men's dismay. One pointed to him and said, "You must have cheated!" Adam just shook his head and lit his pipe, "I won if you can't handle losing don't play," he said his smirk turning into a grin. He took the moeny on the table and placed it in his pouch. "And anyway I foolow the saying Cheaters never prosper. So don't accuse me again of something like that." He said pipe in mouth. Smoke came fom the tip and blew into one of the men's face who started coughing. Adam stood up, "Its been fun. I need to be on my way." he stood up and walked outside yawining. His tattoo of a hawk almost seemed to glisten against his skin. Swift landed back on his shoulder and Adam stroked her. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:17:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088896 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088896 Ominous Rain Tom nodded sadly. His parents probably were nice. His mother was a housewife and his father was a simply farmer. So he was told. They were poor then and ended up not making it one winter. Caught something, and never got better. He bowed his head, trying to keep his face emotionless. He no longer felt like talking, and he quickly slipped away from Amber. She had meant no harm to him; his question was answered. He hid in the crowd for a moment, wondering what now. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:23:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088911 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088911 broadwaybound1000 Amber noticed him leave she sighed in relief and shook ever so slightly. She sunk to her knees and cried remembering her father dying and her mother commiting sucide. She remembered it like it had happened yesterday. She sunk covered her face with her hands and pulled her cloak over her head to hide the tears. She stood up and walked back to the castle quietly as though mourning for her dead parents. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:27:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088926 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088926 Contemptus "Excuse me." Bastina reached out and stopped short of actually touching the captain of the gaurd. She tucked her arms behind her back and stepped neatly into the woman's line of sight, an easy smile in place. She wasa fair bit more casual than The Woman, who stood off to one side, wrapped from head to foot in layers -- even her hands were covered, trapped inside fine brown gloves that matched a scarf pulled up over most of her face. The eyes though, sharp and dark, peered out from the shadows of a deep hood, not missing a thing. "I don't mean to bother you -- as you seem quite busy breaking in that fine uniform, after all -- but I was wondering if I could trouble you for an escort, if you wouldn't mind," Bastina continued cheerfully, brushing her brown curled from her face. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:46:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088988 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1088988 Ominous Rain Tom sighed and held back a lump in his throat. He saw the girl getting emotional. Some of him was glad he got out of there, but another part wished he could be there to comfort her. He ignored it and took a deep breath. He wandered around for a bit, trying to pull himself back together. And he didn't really know where he was going. Tom wondered where to go now. He was completely lost and doubted he could find his way back to the alley. He shoved his hands in his pockets and kept his eyes down. Until he saw...a hawk. On a man...with a hawk tattoo. He stared at the man, surprised. He turned around to look for Amber, but she was long gone. Tom scratched his head. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:51:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089013 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089013 broadwaybound1000 Adam looked to his right and spotted man looking at him he stretched in the sunlight the perfect picture of a lion in the sun. "Don't you know its rude to stare?" He asked blowing smoke from his pipe. His puch was filled with gold and silver coins that were visable hopefully it would attract some attention. He smiled and Swift cawed on his shoulder. He blinked and suddenly wished he wouldn't have drank so much beer. Ah, well wasn't that what pubs are for? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:56:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089030 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089030 Beebee2121 Rashon crossed his arms and pouted. "She's one of us, then? A newbie?" He wasn't sure if someone who was being chased by who-knows-whom should be a part of the Valechi. They probably followed her to the hideout! It would be a pain to get them off of their tail. Even more trouble to find a new hideout. ----------- "One of the palace musicians is crying over there," Xavier tilted his head in her direction. "There was a boy with her moments ago. I think he might've been bothering her." He had kept his eye on the two of them ever since they crossed the street. The boy seemed harmless enough, but he didn't like how easily he disappeared. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:57:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089033 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089033 Ominous Rain Tom nodded and put his head down. It was the man. It was the 'brother' of Amber's. He swallowed hard. What should he say? Anything? Nothing? Should he tell Amber about the man? He didn't seem too nice, but he also seemed drunk. He also seemed drunk. Tom held back a smirk. He would steal something from the man certainly. Tom went over and sat near the man, with a random feeling of courage. "I...I've heard about you..." he started slowly. Nervously. He took a deep breath. He had to say it, either way. Tom had to tell the man. Most likely. He would at least get a better chance to steal something now. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:05:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089068 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089068 broadwaybound1000 Adam looked at the kid, "i may be drunk boy but I ain't stupid." he looked at Tom and Swift flew on his shoulder watching his hands like a hawk.... which is terribly ironic.... Adam smirked, "Yeah from who?" He grinned blowing smoke in Tom's face. He snatched up his own coins and held them in his hand, "Funny you remind me of someone. Can''t quite...." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:14:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089099 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089099 Ominous Rain Tom glared at the man. This wasn't working; he would not get the man's money by stealing. So he changed tactics, hoping this would work. Tom had seen it done many times before. He took a deep breath, staring nervously at the hawk. He tried not to cough as the smoke was blown on him, scowling. "I have some very, very valuable information. Information that could help you and the people you love." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:39:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089185 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1089185 broadwaybound1000 Adam grinned, "Person," he corrected, "Anyway I am not falling for it. That's the oldest one in the book, kid," he slurred, "Can't cha do betttteeer then that?" He asked snapping his fingers, Swift came back to his shoulder. "You aren't very good at this are ya?" He grinned wildly. "Why don' cha just go to a pub and play cards or somethin' for money?" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:48:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089211 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089211 Ominous Rain Tom smirked widely. "You do not know. I know." He had Adam, and Tom knew it. He waited a while, just dancing in his victory. He gave a causal glance at Adam's bag full of money. He yawned. "Person. A person named Amber, perhaps?" He smirked more and waited for the man's reaction. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:51:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089222 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089222 the flipr kid Aleedi sighed. "No, not Valenchi, you know who all of those are. It's not like the Valenchi are a big group." She peered up the passageway, through which a narrow beam of sunlight was shining. "I don't believe she was followed," she said. "Listen. The storm's picking up. You'd have to be mad to go out in such weather." But she still leveled her gaze at the girl, her dark eyes stern and full of warning. "<em>Were</em> you followed here? This is not only our hideout, but also that of any thief in Kasid. We can't betray them all by having their hideout known to the outside world." The location of the Valenchi, the legendary Thieves' Hiding, was still secret knowledge to the Valenchi themselves and only to them. Thankfully. It had been that way for its entire three hundred-plus year history, ever since Valenchino himself carried off his prize, the thief princess Raneen. ___ Darya looked off in the direction Xavier pointed out, squinting against the glare of the sun. "That kid?" she said. Now he was talking to a drunk man. "What's he doing? Is he trying to fleece that man?" It certainly appeared that way. Someone spoke behind her. She turned around and saw two...women, she supposed, though one was wrapped so completely in so many layers of clothes that seemed utterly impractical -- even stupid -- in the heat of the Kasidi capitol. "An escort?" Darya said, a tad incredulously. The royal guard...guarded. They were Cassir's police force. "We don't usually do escorts, lady." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:03:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089260 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089260 Contemptus "Well we aren't exactly your typical fare," Bastina said brightly. "We're here on business and don't particularly want to be bothered on the way. So an escort would stop the questions before they started, you know?" She glanced over her shoulder at her travelling companion, as if to access their health, and nodded absently after a moment. She continued in a slightly more restrained manner, a touch rueful, "Besides, you'd stop us anyway when we walked into the palace. Might as well just come with, right? That way we can keep the unpleasantness to a minimum." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:22:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089325 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089325 broadwaybound1000 Adam's eyes widene and he swore, "Yeah what about 'er? If you want to marry 'er I'll beat you until there is nothing left to beat," He said his eyes narrowing to slits. Swift cawed at Tom and looked pretty dangerous to and sober.... Adam put his arrm around Tom for support. "you 'ere me boy? Where is she anyway?" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:23:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089326 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089326 Beebee2121 Rashon thought about his trusty steed he rode here and hoped it wouldn't get caught in the storm. He leaned over to whisper not so quietly to Aleedi, "Just between you and me, I don't think she could handle being a thief. Perhaps it is something else that brings her here...?" He was suggesting an escaped convict. A mass murderer. Maybe even an escaped patient from a psych ward. ----------- Xavier kept his eye on the kid when Darya turned away. He was talking to some drunkard and it looked like they were going somewhere. He pursed his lips and let them go. He had other strangers to take care of. He turned to the two ladies and addressed his captain. "If you want, sir, I can show them to the palace myself. It wouldn't take too long." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:36:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089393 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089393 the flipr kid Darya's eyes narrowed. "Not our usual fare, eh?" she said a touch suspiciously. "Should there be questions about your...business?" Hmm? Your behavior isn't exactly reassuring on that count." Darya looked back over her shoulder at the boy who ostensibly had upset the now-missing musician girl, and the drunken man with the hawk with whom he was now talking. She gestured to Xavier. "Hey, mind checking those two out? I'd like to avoid any unpleasantess before it happens, if you understand." Darya frowned, turning back to the two women who wanted her escortly services. "What is your business?" she asked sternly. "What have you to do at the palace?" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:38:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089404 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089404 the flipr kid ((ninja'd! Let me add this: )) Aleedi smiled. "No, she's a thief, I'm sure of it." She stuck her tongue in her cheek, stifling a laugh. "Though perhaps not a very good one." Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:41:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089416 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089416 Ominous Rain Tom smirked. He relaxed a little, wanting to show he had control of this, and Adam didn't. He glanced at the bag. "I don't remember, you know?" He tilted his head. "Agh. Um, it's coming, wait! No, sorry. I got nothing." He smiled widely. Maybe he wasn't so bad at this. Of course, that wasn't actually a good thing. Some of his masters had made their living of off this, and he despised them. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:41:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089421 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089421 Beebee2121 Rashon raised an eyebrow at her joke. It wasn't very comely for a lady such as herself to literally stick her tongue in her cheek in his opinion. He was truly serious. "But, Addy, what if she's really... you know..." He cupped his mouth with his hands, "Insane? You saw how quickly she pulled her bow on me. If you hadn't stepped in, I would've had an arrow in my slender neck!" ---------- "Understood," Xavier clicked his heels and saluted her before marching off to the two men. He kept his eyes trained on the pair as he approached them. Hopefully they wouldn't put up a fight. He placed a heavy hand on the boy and turned his hardened gaze to the other. "Problem, gentlemen?" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:54:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089500 Ominous Rain Tom paled as he felt a hand on him. His mind began to panic. He would be hurt. Mostly definitely. He whimpered and tried to squirm away. "N-n-n-no..." he stuttered nervously. Who was it? Was he in trouble? Had they seen what he had stolen earlier? Or what he was doing now? What was going on? He trembled. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:58:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089522 Contemptus Bastina took a deep breath to reply, only to fall silent when The Woman stepped foward. Bastina's teeth clicked sharply in her hurry not to speak over her companion. "Two and a half years ago, sixteen children under the age of twelve went missing from your city in under three months," The Woman said crisply, "The last of them a noble's son. Their bodies were found mutilated in the desert, and the man who did it fled with the boy when he realized that he was going to be caught, no thanks to your lawmen. I was the one who hunted him through three seperate kingdoms and dragged him back to face justice. Unless he's been killed for his crimes, he should still be rotting in your prison." The Woman hadn't so much as blinked, and her tone hadn't changed in the slightest, though now it took a cool edge, "<em>That</em> is our business. We are here to offer our services should they be needed again. If you have no other questions and feel no need to follow, we'll be going." Bastina could only offer a sheepish, apologetic smile to the gaurd, though she made no effort to apologize for her companion's words. No point, really -- she'd spend all her time apologizing if she started up now. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089532 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089532 ApparatusMini Prince Phillip rode his white steed back to the royal palace. It had been an exciting day -- since when were seminars on shield forging not so? -- and the night would be equally promising. Amber had written and prepared a song just for him. His spine shivered with anticipation at the prospects of savoring her beautiful singing voice. Instead, his heart wilted as he overheard her sobs emanating from the palace gates. The King and Queen warned Phillip to avoid fraternizing with anyone outside their elite royal circle, least of all Amber. She might have worked at the palace and gained a reputation for her beautiful voice, but she wasn't of their ilk. She was, for lack of a gentler word, second-class. That was their perspective. Not Phillip's. He was different. He took a solemn step forward and placed a hand on the girl. "Amber... what's wrong?" Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:27:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089982 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089982 andreeacarmen "Yes, I know.", Saya said slowly. "The carriage I chased and robbed a week ago was full of men discussing about you. They seemed pretty ticked off by Valenchi. Every thief knows about Valenchi; however with your swift way to operate many seem to think you don't exist anymore. As for being followed, no I wasn't, which is why I entered the sand storm. It's one of the pretty insane stuff I do. I don't turn myself in. I usually don't get chased like that, but I think that man was a thief like me. Have my reasons to think so.", Saya replied calmly, ignoring the suspicions surrounding her. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:35:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089991 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1089991 Awy Among with thieving, observing and vanishing, the boy apparently had an ability to get into trouble, too. Vin had stopped to overhear the conversation, maybe a little too close, but the boy seemed to be too busy to check over his shoulder if someone was following him. For a moment she had been fully visible to the older man at her own age, but he seemed to be too drunk to know much of what was going on around him. Of course she recognized him. He was one of the Valenchi, Adam, and she knew that he would be able to see her and recognize her too, if he hadn't been so occuppied by what Tom had said. They hadn't spoken to each other before, but they had of course seen each other, and Vin knew that every Valenchi would recognize her as "that little Valenchi spy". She felt slightly irritated that one of the Valenchi was talking to "her" boy, but when she realised what she was thinking, she smiled at herself and shook her head. She had a habit of seeing her prey as "hers" in the meaning of "her job", and she always got irritated when one of the Valenchi interrupted, as it ruined her chances of reporting in and getting her payment. But then again, Adam seemed to be more than a little drunk, and perhaps there was a chance that he wouldn't remember Tom the next day ... but the Valenchi seemed to always remember things that could be useful to them later. Another thing that irritated her was the fact that Tom was now telling Adam about Amber. She herself had of course heard their story before and had even searched secretly for Amber for a long time, and then this boy comes stumbling into town and finds her by accident. No doubt he could be useful for the Valenchi, but she feared that if he continued in this way, he'd ruin her job. She laughed silently of herself. All those thoughts were taking her mind off what was going on right in front of her. Back to bussiness. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:12:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090038 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090038 Awy ((Sorry, forgot to add this)) ... And then a stranger came towards Adam and the boy, and Vin's eyes widened, taking in his uniform. She really should have left that boy to Adam. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:53:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090152 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090152 the flipr kid "Now, I doubt that, Rash," Aleedi said in an exaggerated long-suffering tone. "If you got shot every time someone pulled a bow on you, you wouldn't be around complaining about it now." She looked at Saya, who didn't seem much worse for wear after her little adventure. "Don't go thieving from thieves, dear, unless you're sure you can pull it off. And then only from the bad sort. Maybe you <em>are</em> insane." ___ Darya's eyes narrowed. She gave the shrouded woman a long, hard look, her lips a thin line. "Two and a half years ago I wasn't in charge of the royal guard," she said coldly. "That...event...was a smirch on our reputation. The city was -- still is -- grateful for the capture of that bastard, and yes, he's most definitely been killed." Suddenly she threw her shoulders back and nodded sharply. "I'll take you to the palace." Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:58:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090540 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090540 Beebee2121 Rashon pouted some more at Aleedi. She was right about some things some of the time. He listened to Saya's story with a skeptical look on his face. Again, Aleedi took the words right out of his mouth. If she wasn't being followed then it was safe to stay and poke about in the hideout until the others came. He fished through some brown sacks full of food and picked out something to eat. "I <em>told</em> you," He said pointedly at Aleedi and sat cross legged with a hand full of dried fruit. ------------ Xavier squeezed his hand and held Tom in place. Clearly this kid was harmless if he was shaking in his boots by a hand on his shoulder. He sent the boy a glare that commanded he be still and turned to scrutinize the other man. He had a hawk on his shoulder and a pipe in his mouth. He mentally ran through his description to try and find a match for a potentially wanted criminal. He came up with nothing, but recalled a hawk being at the scene of a few robberies. "You up for a quick game of poker?" A pouch of coins and alcohol on his breath told Xavier he was probably a gambler. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:13:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090555 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090555 broadwaybound1000 Adam raised an eyebrow, "I don't have a problem," he said eyein the man suddenly not seeming to be drunk at all of course he was... just tad. "This fine person here was explaining were my dear sister was I didn't know that was such a terrible thing. He grinned at the man and smiled putting his coins back into his belt where they would not be taken. He took the pipe out of his mouth for awhile which was strange for him. He grinned at the man, Adam's breath smelled like smoke and beer not the best of combinations. _ Amber smiled at the prince, her hood neatly fell on her shoulders. "No everything is fine," she said even though her cheeks were wet with tears. "Its really nothing," she looked at her hands. The prince was always nice to her more so then the others. She frowned a little bit she should have told him, he of all people would understand. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:14:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090557 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090557 broadwaybound1000 Adam grinned some more, "Sure, why not," Adam said to himself unfortuntly he would have to play fair. He was lucky though after all hehad gotten away with quite a lot of things in his time. ((Yeah just add that to Adam's part.)) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:16:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090562 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090562 Ominous Rain Tom sighed relief when the attention was turned from him. He stayed as still as possible, not wanting to make the man mad. He licked his lips and closed his eyes, taking deep breaths. The Valenchi wouldn't take him. No, he was a coward and a fool. Never would they want Tom. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught Adam putting away his coins. Tom grimaced. Well, Adam was drunk and about to gamble, so maybe the coins would go to the man holding him, a less cautious man at that. No. It wouldn't happen. He was too scared for that. He wouldn't get the coins and the Valenchi wouldn't take him in. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:19:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090568 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1090568 andreeacarmen "I didn't plan to steal from a thief. I don't really know who he was. After doing this all lifelong I got better at judging characters, but I do miss sometimes as well.", Arina shrugged and then grinned. "Never claimed to be sane however." Saya sat down with her back leaned to the cave wall and pulled out the ferret. She took some food she had for Tika and fed her. "Sorry.", she said patting the animal and feeling its fur. Tika suddenly left her owner and walked swiftly to Aleedi and Rashon smelling them. Saya's eyes widened. It wasn't in the animal's nature to do smt like that. "Tika that's not nice. Come'ere!", Saya's voice became firm and a bit rough. The ferret complied. "Sorry she won't bother you anymore.", she added, her eyes becoming gentle at the ferret snuggling in her lap once more. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:24:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090577 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090577 Awy Even though she wouldn't admit it, Vin was secretly pleased when the situation passed. She had considered whether she should step in - she had tried it before, interrupting a situation by yelling for help, and then lying about a thief when the guard approached her. It was one of her simplest tricks, but surprisingly enough, it always worked. However, now that everything was under control she had to decide what to do. She could follow Adam, making sure he didn't get into trouble, or she could continue following the you boy. But the most intriguing possibility was to go back and search for Amber, get to know something that would be useful. She sighed silently. So many choices. She would wait and see what happened, and then she would decide what to do. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:29:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090584 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090584 Beebee2121 Rashon screamed in horror when the rodent came up to him. He hadn't noticed it before and it was grross! He drew away from it and made a shooing motion towards the ferret. He didn't relax once it left. "What was that thing?!" his voice was shrill and his eyes were still wide in horror. He wasn't about to let himself be assassinated by a animal toting stranger with a bow. -------- Xavier let Tom go and pulled out his own bag of coins. "Do you have any cards?" He was watching the man carefully as he had the sneaking suspicion he was being watched. If this man had comrades, they were close by. He casually swept the crowd with his eyes and picked out a few suspicious figures. A vendor snoozing under the shade of his straw umbrella with one eye open, a hooded figure behind an alleyway and stable caretaker who had been casting glances his way since he pulled out his bag. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:49:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090608 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090608 broadwaybound1000 Adam pulled out a deck, "Yeah," he said smirking, "I will worn you though I am not easy to beat." He grinned and put his ipe back in his mouth. Swift cawed at his shoulder and Adam stroked the creature carefully his eyes on the man not his money. Let's see how you do against me. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:53:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090611 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090611 Ominous Rain Tom let out the breath he had been holding and rubbing his shoulder. He glared at the man with hatred. He watched the two other men interact, waiting for them to get absorbed in the game so he could slip away. He slowly was trying to position himself to run for it. He would disappear in the crowd, then disappear period. He was perfect for hiding and his small figure made it perfect for squeezing in small spaces. Tom only needed the opportunity. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:54:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090612 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090612 broadwaybound1000 Adam smiled at Tom, "Oh by the way you will need to stay here for the game! I can;t be havin' you dissapear without getting the information about my sister," he laughed in an overly cheery voice. Swift landed on Tom's shoulder. He shouldn't have postioned himself so soon it made it to obvious for Adam. Tom reminded Adam a little bit of himself.... but Adam of course he was much more attractive, he grinned to himself thinking about how hot he was. ((Adam is a little bit vain right now....)) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:12:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090632 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090632 Ominous Rain Tom swallowed. His eyes got wide when the bird landed on him. Panic was in his eyes, and he tried to push it off. He tried to stay calm, but it wasn't really working. This man now wanted to hurt him; Tom was sure of it. He was stupid, look what he had done. Instead of just stealing the coins and doing something he knew, he had been like his masters, and there would be a punishment for it. Tom groaned. What was he doing to do? Maybe he would just tell Adam without taking the money. But, Tom was broke and somethings couldn't be stolen. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:17:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090640 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090640 Awy Vin couldn't help feeling slightly sorry for the young boy, as he stood there with a hawk on his shoulder and surrounded by two strangers. He had been just about to run, that much was obvious, and she was relieved that he hadn't done that. Mostly because she would then have to pass by Adam and the guard and therefore reveal herself, but also because of a beginning suspicion that it might be harder to find him again than she thought. She quickly pushed the thought aside. Never had a prey gotten away from her, and this young boy was certainly not going to be the first. But she knew now that she wasn't going to leave the boy. Not yet. And if she would have to approach the others to get to him, she didn't care. She hadn't really realised it, but she was already starting to see this boy as a challenge. And Vin was not a person to refuse a challenge. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:43:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090668 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090668 Contemptus "Well thank you. It's very kind of you -- isn't that kind of her?" Bastina replied, casting a quick glance at her companion. She elbowed the taller woman, who shifted and seemed to draw herself up more fully. "...Thank you," said The Woman clumsily, like the words were in a language she hadn't quite mastered yet. "Really, though, thank you," continued Bastina, just as brightly, "This will speed things up quite a bit. And then you can get back to, ah, guarding. How's that going, by the way? Has the city been cleaned up at all since the last time we were by -- or do bodies tend to turn up in the shady bits with their guts as garters, still? Nasty business, that; I still haven't forgotten the smell." Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:49:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090677 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090677 the flipr kid Aleedi snorted. "Oh, hush. Honestly. Are you always such a baby, or is it only around ferrets?" To Saya, she said, "Come sit down and eat something. But remember: you don't get to take without giving. This place must always be well provisioned." She reached behind herself and grabbed one of the purple-red sun oranges that grew native to Kasid and peeled it, eating it section by section. "But as long as the storm keeps you here, we all may as well be comfortable. ___ Darya nodded slowly. "Hmm...yes. You're welcome, I suppose." The shrouded woman behaved oddly -- although it was true that Darya wasn't sure exactly <em>what</em> kind of behavhior she expected from her. She cast a glance at Xavier, who seemed to be handling his situation...by gambling with the drunk man, it appeared -- not the method she would have chosen, but he knew what he was doing. "All right, follow me," she said to the two women, and started walking back to the palace. She blinked in surprise at the shorter woman's words. "Guts as garters? Ah...no. None of that." Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:52:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090769 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090769 Contemptus "So the crime rate's gone down then?" Bastina asked, "I suppose that's good -- I just thought. Well, nevermind. I'm sure you're uite good at keeping the peace and detering the common criminal types." She nodded and shookher hair out of her eyes, falling neatly into step with Darya. The Woman rolled her eyes and followed suit, glancing around and watching the masses as they passed. One gotthe impression that she didn't miss much, not with a gaze that sharp. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:17:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090799 Beebee2121 Rashon sniffed at Aleedi. "I have never been particularly fond of rodents," He sneered at the ferret. "Especially those kept as pets." Any ordinary rat would have been crushed the moment it was spotted. But if you started treating a rat like a pet- lo and behold! It's like it has <em>feelings</em> or something. Rashon continued his inner rant and bit into a dried apricot with more aggression than necessary. --------- "Your sister?" Xavier asked with a raised eyebrow. He thought about the weeping musician Tom was with earlier and wondered if they were related. His eyes followed the hawk with a twinge of well-hidden disgust. Using an animal to commit theft wasn't unheard of, but not a very common practice amongst criminals. At least the ones he heard of. Turning his attention back to the game he was unfortunately reminded that he didn't know how to play. He had suggested the game to help put away a potential felon. His efforts would be useless if he couldn't at least put on the appearance that he knew what he was doing. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:26:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090811 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090811 KatieHere (Mind if someone could briefly tell me whats been going on and where everyone is? I want to see where would the best place be to introduce Elissa, considering I'm so late!) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:13:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090899 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090899 andreeacarmen "Sorry if she scared you. I found her as a cub wounded. Took care of it and then released it, but I'm afraid it was too late, it came back to me. So I trained her to help me and she usually behaves. Oh well, an animal stays an animal I guess. , she said to Rashon before turning to Aleedi. "The give and receive system sounds good. Thieves are more honorable than many ordinary men.", Saya muttered still patting the ferret. "But no thank you. I have nothing to trade back now. There are only a few odd coins I've just stolen and a bit of food I keep for Tika." Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:43:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090980 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1090980 KatieHere Elissa slid down the opening to the Cavern and shook off the sand caught in the folds of her clothes, unwinding her scarf from her face and shaking it out. She tied it once again around her neck and took a swig of water as she padded down to he voices. "Rashon, Aleedi." She said smiling. "Horrible sand storm out there, thought I wouldn't make it back!" She laughed as she dropped a small bag onto the floor and sat down beside it. "And who are you? I can't say I recognise your face from here." She turned to the other girl in the room, and took another swig of water, shaking some sand free from her hair. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:55:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091014 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091014 andreeacarmen "However, I am from here. Actually, I live in the forest, not far from here. Can't say I met many thieves there. Saya.", she introduced herself without many details. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091033 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091033 KatieHere "Nice to meet you Saya! And I thought I knew pretty much everyone from round here!" She smiled, rooting around in her bag for the supplies she brought. "Funny, I've been poking about in the forest for the past few days.." She said puzzled "I mustn't be as good as I thought!" She pulled up a white bag stained bith red and purple blotches. "I knew they'd have burst.." she muttered, taking out slightly squished plums from the bag and putting them in a bowl. "Oh, I'm Elissa by the way, I'm a Valenchi too." (Gotta go, I'll be back tomorrow! Time zones...) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:11:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091062 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091062 andreeacarmen "Saya, not a Valenchi.", , Saya joked. "Nice to meet ya. I am, was, a part of the Geezah clan. If you heard of it. Next time you wander in the forest lemme know I will give you a hand. I know the forest with my eyes closed.", she added. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:19:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091082 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091082 Beebee2121 "Oh, Elissa! You're here!" Rashon appeared behind her and threw his arms around her. The dried fruits he had been eating lay in a neat pile where had been sitting seconds ago. He had an uncanny ability to move from one place to another with unquestionable speed when he wasn't thieving from someone. "When was the last time I had seen you? Years? Decades?" He swooned. He thought he would never see the young girl ever again. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:55:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091525 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091525 Mello Keehl ((So, can someone tell me what's going on and where everyone is so I can introduce Lady?)) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:14:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091588 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091588 the flipr kid ((Go and see andreea's post in the discussion thread. She summed it up pretty well.)) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:34:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091667 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=5#forum_thread_comment_1091667 the flipr kid Aleedi's face broke into a wide grin as yet another person crawled down the passage and into the Cavern. "Elissa! How charming! The last time I saw you was...that nutcase job in Bashanan, with the lunatic mercenary and the rusty chain whip, remember? And all those rabid mice? How'd you get out of that one?" She stood up and went to throw a friendly arm around her comrade. "Well, this is turning into a regular party! All of us trapped down here by the raging sandstorm, with plenty of food and decent company, eh?" She cocked her head quizzically. "Or, I <em>hope</em> the company's decent, at least." ((Long posts, please!)) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:49:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1091731 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1091731 Mello Keehl Lady coughed and haunched her shoulders against the sandstorm raging around her. The dry sand scratched at her eyes even though she had sheilded them as much as possible with her scarf. She clung desperately to the peice of cloth as it whipped around her face, caught in the ferocious wind. She trudged onwards, in the direction of the sounthern cave which would prove the closest place that would provide shelter. The theif could only hope that luck would be in her favor today and she hadn't been turned around. The scarf was yanked from her grasp and she cursed the desert, rubbing sand from her eyes and squeezing them shut. Thank the Gods she knew the way to the cave like the back of her hand. She continued onwards, eyes shut, her steps never wavering. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:58:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1091769 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1091769 andreeacarmen Saya raised her eyebrow at Aleedi's comment, but said nothing. Words were useless in these situations and she couldn't prove herself. For thieves words were mere words; they don't mean a thing until you show what you say. She slightly bowed her head to Elissa and noticed a few step sounds. "I think the party is gonna get bigger soon.", she replied in her normal tone. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:20:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1092404 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1092404 the flipr kid "The palace." Darya stopped at the massive gilded gates that stood before them, the only way through the tall stone walls that surrounded the palace. Behind those walls was the beautiful paved courtyard, the carefully laid-out and watered gardens, and the royal palace itself -- a marvelous feat of graceful and majestic architecture, wherein the royal family resided in comfort and luxury. The sight of it all, as the gates swung slowly open to Darya's shouted words to the gatekeepers in their tall stone turrets above, was quite simply breathtaking. But Darya had seen it plenty of times before. She didn't stop to admire it as she strode purposefully into the wide courtyard shaded with dozens of lovely trees, all laden with dark red sun oranges and pale green mint lemons. "Come along," she called to the two women whom she was escorting. "I'll take you to the queen." Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:30:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1092936 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1092936 broadwaybound1000 Adam grinned at the other, "You sure you want to play cards against me?" He took out a canteen and blew smoke out of his pipe. Swift stayed on Tom's shoulder and gently nuzzled him with her beak. Adam rolled his eyes at the bird and started shuffling the cards, carefully. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:45:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1092952 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1092952 Beebee2121 Xavier watched him shuffle the cards with a mask of cool indifference. "Of course," He fixed his gaze on Adams' face and analyzed him carefully. "Did you say you had a sister?" He didn't falter when the smoke blew across his face. Perhaps it was his way of trying to change Xaviers' mind, though Adam didn't seem to disagree to playing cards. He wouldn't let himself be intimidated. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:39:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093009 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093009 Ominous Rain Tom growled and pushed the bird hard. He was not going to have to deal with this. It was turning out to be an awful day, between the card, the woman, and now this stupid bird. What was wrong with him? What had he done to make all this happen? He sighed and scowled, crossing his arms. It was a stupid day. He just wanted to be free and roam the town, then meet the Valenchi. That was all he wanted, and all he wasn't getting. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:43:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093019 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093019 KatieHere Elissa laughed as Rashon grabbed her into a hug. "Hardly decades! Years, maybe! It has been quite a while though hasn't it?" She grinned when Aleedi mentioned Bashanan. "Ah, don't you know me, I can blend in anywhere! Those mice though..!" She shivered, remembering the swarms of mice around her, crawling up her legs. "Horrible. I just can't look at mice the same anymore." She threw Aleedi a look "What kind of parties do you go to that are in the middle of nowhere, in a desert, during a sandstorm, underground? Sounds regular, yeah!" she said sarcastically. Elissa gave an over exaggerated frown at her 'or, I hope the company's decent' comment, of course the company's decent, no one here was a priest, or business man, or guard, and all other company is excellent company. "Well, the more the merrier!" she said, turning to the entrance expecting to see someone there. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:28:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093085 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093085 Awy Watching the three young men, Vin had a feeling that something was about to go wrong - at least, for her. And for several reasons. Tom looked like he waited for an opportunity to run, and looking at the mass, Vin knew it wouldn't be easy to find him again. But if he didn't run, he would have to tell Adam about Amber - something Vin wanted to do for herself. She needed the money she would get for this valuable information. Even though Adam was a Valenchi, one of the best of thieves, she didn't like how he was playing card with a guardsman. And she most certainly didn't like the how the guardsman kept asking about Amber. Vin bit her lip uncertainly, then left the street and went into a dead end alley. She took of her cloak, and, after assuring herself that nobody was near, hid it behind a doorstep, hoping that nobody would find it and take it. She didn't want to leave it, but the boy had seen it, and she couldn't risk having him recognizing her. After pulling the dress' hood up, she felt a little safer. She went back to the street and stopped a few steps from the men, leaning against the wall. She looked up at the sun to see what time of day it was, then she looked down the street as if she was waiting for someone. If something happened between the three men, something that would end bad for her, she would, for the first time in years, step in. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:33:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093193 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093193 broadwaybound1000 Adam grinned at the gaurd, "Yeah I have a sister." he smiled and put a gold piece in between the two men, "Put one in for yourself," he said shuffling the cards some more, "So you play poker a lt then?" He asked his hands moving skillfully around the cards. Swift cawed gently and did not moved to Tom' head were it layed down cawing. Swift was a sleek bird. She normally hunted for herself but was fed crackers from Adam sometimes. She was a rather pretty hawk at that. Adam did not move his gaze from the gaurd. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:38:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093210 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093210 Ominous Rain Tom yelled frantically and batted at the bird again, shaking his head and doing whatever to get the bird off. It was freaking him out quite a bit, and the bird's sharp claws were digging into his skull. He whimpered again. Today would only get worse and worse. The Valenchi would never find him again, and he would be doomed. He sighed and pouted a little. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:44:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093230 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093230 broadwaybound1000 ((I love how Adam is one of the Valenchi... hehe...)) The hawk flapped above his head cawing again. "Swift," Adam held up his arm and Swift obediantly flew on to it. His gaze softened and he stroked the bird's feathers. Seift continued to watch Tom taking on a wounded air.... Adam loked Tom up and down, "Swift has seemed to taken a liking to you, boy, I don't know why. Try to stroke her instead of batting her away." He sid holding out his arm to Tom where Swift was perching. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:57:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093255 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093255 Contemptus The Woman glanced at the palace, cast her disinterested eye to the walls and turrets, the creaking fruit-trees and those few servants scutting to and fro, only to blink slowly and keep her gaze forward. She'd seen better and she'd seen worse -- one of the perks of travelling the earth in search of something to do. Bastina was not quite so jaded, no matter what she had seen at Irene's side. She made a soft, pleased noise and pressed a hand to her mouth, "Oh, it's lovely," she said breathlessly, reaching to touch one of the oranges as she passed it, "Lovelier than I remember." Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:03:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093267 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093267 Mello Keehl The wind ceased suddenly, and Lady knew she had reached the cave's entrance. Oh what luck! She rubbed any remaining sand from her eyes before moving them down to her sides. She blinked a few time and behan shaking the sand from her hair and her clothes. "Blasted sandstorm," she muttered, her voice gravely and her throat raw from coughing. She walked further into the cavern, muttering something about the cards. She stopped short when she saw Elissa, a broad grin breaking out across her face. "Elissa, what a surprise! I didn't know you'd be here--it's been ages!" Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:03:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093270 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093270 Ominous Rain Tom sighed, relieved. He rubbed his head. He shivered, thinking he could feel indents from the bird's claws. He stared at it spitefully, then Adam. He glared as the bird came closer to him and Tom inched away. "Get it away," he spat. It was an evil bird in his mind, and he hated it. He crossed his arms and scowled. He hated this whole situation, and the guard and the man and the hawk and this day. It was all stupid. He felt the Valenchi card in his pocket though. The one, singular good thing today and hopefully tomorrow. It was his one hope. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:06:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093277 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093277 andreeacarmen <em>Thank you.</em>, she said to herself with a subtle smile at Elissa's comment on the 'decent company' thing. Saya observed the noise coming from the entrance intensifying and kept looking to that direction. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093432 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093432 Beebee2121 Rashon waved a careless hand in the air, "Years, decades- far too long, either way." He looked over his shoulder towards the entrance with a raised eyebrow when he heard a scuffle. As soon as she mention cards, he recognized her as Lady. "Oh," He grasped his metaphorical pearls. "The day has come where I've been cast aside in favor of another younger, prettier girl." He faked a sob an Elissa's shoulder. ----------- Xavier put one of his coins by Adams'. He nodded nonchalantly, "I've played before." He watched the boy interact with the bird with annoyance. "Why don't you call off your hawk and get this game started," His tone had an edge to it. He meant business with this man and couldn't care less about the other kid. And clearly, the kid wanted nothing to do with either of them. He might as well be on his way. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:58:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093928 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1093928 ApparatusMini "Please take the night off, Amber." The Prince told Amber. "There's always another day for my ears to bask in your golden timbre." After bidding farewell to Amber, he made his way at the palace entrance. He hung his coat and scarf besides the entrance and greeted all of the servants within sight of his gleaming eyes -- every last one of them. Thus was the indomitable courtesy of Kasid's royal son. After a few minutes, his attention drew towards a couple of female visitors. He'd heard about their exciting exploits -- bounty hunters fascinated the Prince almost as much as the Valenchi -- and even spotted them in person a few times before, but he never had the opportunity to greet them. Time to fix that. "Ah, Bastina!" Phillip extended his hands to the more sociable of the two women. "You two must be looking for the next big bounty, eh?" Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:23:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1094152 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1094152 broadwaybound1000 Amber blushed at what he said and stood up walking up to the castle herself. She walked up to her room in the castle taking a seat. She should have told him.... how foolish she could be sometimes. She went over to her desk and took out a quill and paper. She would write him the best song yet. She slwoly starte writing with the quill over the parchment. She made sure that every word was written neatly and was legiable. Soon she had half of the song finished and she would need to add the chords and notes to it. She came over to her harp sitting upon the stool and playing her harp singing along. It was rather lovely, she thought to herself. the song was slow but not sad like many of her others were. It was more.... calm then anything else. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:28:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1094165 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1094165 the flipr kid Aleedi's smile grew broader, if possible, and her eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Lady Luck, as I live and breathe," she exclaimed. She bent over the food stores, plucked out a red apple (imported from another kingdom), and threw it underhand at Lady, in one smooth motion. "Welcome to the club." ___ Darya made a respectful bow as Prince Phillip approached. "Your Highness," she said. "These two women are on business here. I am taking them to her Highness the queen. Have you any idea where she is?" The prince was practically the same age as her, but he'd grown up a privileged prince and she a lower-class girl from a hardworking family, and the social distance between them couldn't be greater. She must be polite and respectful at all times. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1094240 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=6#forum_thread_comment_1094240 broadwaybound1000 Adam smiled, "Cut the deck then. I can't call her off unfortuntly. She does what she wants to sometimes she obeys me other times she doesn't." He shrugged, "She's not hurting him.... believe me when I first started taming her she was nasty." He lifted up his hand to show a long scar running across his palm. "She's being gentle with him anyway.... he's just being way to scared about it and its scaring her." He shrugged and watched Swift make frightened cawing noises at the boy's sudden movments. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:04:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094248 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094248 Beebee2121 Xavier took the cards and started dealing them out. He glanced up briefly to look at Adam's scar. He himself didn't have any, due to body armor and his profession being long-range combat. "Taming a hawk?" He raised an eyebrow at Adam when he finished splitting the deck. "That's a rather unusual choice for a pet companion." Xavier tried to keep sounding conversational rather than interrogative. But the game was about to start and he didn't think Adam would let up any time soon. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:50:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094360 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094360 ApparatusMini "I haven't the faintest either, Darya." the Prince said. She was a woman of pure steel, yet she displayed the utmost reverence for the royal family -- even the cheerful, somewhat naive Phillip, who was supposed to address her as Captain Kiloga. Alas, the observation of social distance was yet another key difference between him and his family. "She didn't disclose her agenda for the day with me. I just came back from an enlightening seminar with the International Blacksmith Guild; I even made sure to pitch in a good word for your men." Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:53:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094368 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094368 the flipr kid Darya's mouth flickered into a smile, despite the prince's informal use of her given name. It was one of those things he did -- the things that gave his authoritative, diplomatic parents (his mother at least) endless amounts of grief, but that everyone else who had contact with him simply learned to live with. She hardly noticed his breaches of conduct anymore. "Thank you, your Highness," she said to him. "I'll have to ask around for the queen." The palace complex was simply too big to go wandering about looking for a specific person; too many chambers and suites and corridors to traverse, and that was just the royal section where the family lived. The servants' area sprawled like an octopus (a creature most Kasidi only ever heard of) and that was the part in which Darya lived. Royal barracks for the guard. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:04:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094393 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094393 broadwaybound1000 Adam smiled, "For me, hardly." he grinned. "So what poker game shall we be playing first? Surely you have an idea." He smiled at Swift, "Hawks are so free and wild. I like challenges so i thought I'd try this one. Her mother died when she was young to kind'a reminded me of myself. I took her in immediatly and tryed to tame her. She still is hardly tame." He said smiling. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:12:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094408 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094408 Beebee2121 Suddenly, Xaviers' mouth went dry. He mentally slapped himself- of course! There were several different ways to play poker, how could he forget that? Unfortunately, the only kind of poker he could think of was strip poker and he was not, under any circumstances going to suggest that they play that. Instead, he racked his brain for poker terms that he overheard watching the other soldiers play cards at the palace. "Straight," He guessed. "Only one round, though. I've got somethings to do." Also, he didn't know how much longer he could keep up this facade. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:23:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094440 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094440 Mello Keehl Lady's cast and exasperated glance at Rashon, but nothing more. She swiftly caught the apple and took a large bite from it. She smiled, savoring the rich flavors of imported food. After all, expensive food was always imported, and imported food was always the best. "Yes, well, it was an unfortunate thing that brought me here, that bloody sandstorm, but now I see that it was with good intention. Thank the lucky stars I came today when there are apples to be eaten and whiskey to be had. What say we all catch up over a friendly game of cards, hmm?" Lady raised an eyebrow, cocking her head to the side which caused the rabbit's foot dangling from her ear to knock against the side of her neck. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:44:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094480 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094480 Contemptus The two women glanced at one another and seemed to have an entire conversation with their eyebrows and the particular tilt of their heads. Bastina pasted on a smile for the Prince and offered a clumsy, if enthusiastic bow. "An honor to meet you, my lord. I don't believe we had the pleasure last time we were in town. How have you been keeping?" She paused and glanced to the captain, "Would it be easier if we were to wait -- perhaps in the courtyard? I can't imagine you'd want us trailing you through the entire castle. MIght get sort of awkward,if you think about it." Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:57:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094502 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094502 ApparatusMini Prince Phillip offered a smile in the royal captain's direction. "Darya, I shall keep the guests entertained while you fetch my dear Shehalese." He then answered Bastina's question. "Oh, I've been keeping decently well. Been rather swamped with all my royal obligations as well as matters of unsolicited courtship. Shehalese is... well, the whole family is getting testy about the future of the Foragil bloodline." The Prince stalled for a few seconds as his affable complexion hardened in the wake of recent memories. The royal son of Kasid was 32 -- arguably tiptoing past his physical prime -- and still a bachelor. Like Raneen did centuries ago, he had turned down everyone who had swooned (or pretended to do so) over him. Unlike Raneen, it wasn't out of any virginity vow, but instead out of pure disinterest with what amounted to a crop of needy, stuffy, high-maintenance waifs. After several seconds, the Prince snapped out of his tangential thoughts. "But who cares about the boring life of a privileged prince? I'm dying to hear all about you." His smile grew broad again. "You two are quite the hot topic amongst the palace staff here. Are you seeking a job from the Queen?" Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:47:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094597 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094597 andreeacarmen Saya was watching the people coming round and round. She hoped she wouldn't be asked for intros again, but there was not much she could do, she was the intruder there after all, regardless the story of the cave being a place for thieves to hide and meet. She had none to meet anymore, or at least she had someone, but no longer thief and definitely no longer there. Somewhere. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:50:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094605 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1094605 the flipr kid Aleedi's lips curled into an expression of distaste. "Now, Lady, you know I don't like to play cards," she said. "On the other hand, if you all want to waste our delightful time together on them, I'll be happy to sit and watch -- with appropriate commentary, of course." This was not to say that Aleedi <em>couldn't</em> play cards -- that was one of the most basic techniques in a thief's arsenal, especially so for a thief of her caliber -- but she didn't enjoy them for recreational purposes, unlike many people she'd met in her life. ___ Darya made the prince a cursory bow and turned to leave. "Of course, your Highness. Excuse me." She walked off across the courtyard, skirting past the graceful citrus trees and the few palace visitors who were relaxing in their shade. The palace itsef, once she entered it, was refreshingly cool, thanks to the ingenious way the structure was built -- and also the servants waving enormous palm fronds at every other corner. She nodded to one or two of them as she passed and got acknowledging nods back. Rank or no rank, they all served the royal family. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:46:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1095006 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1095006 Ominous Rain Tom glared at the bird more. "Get it away..." he grumbled. He looked at the two men, trying to figure them out. He paused and thought. "Can I go now?" he said crossly. That's all he wanted to do, go and find the Valenchi. These stupid people wouldn't let him. He didn't even care about Adam's money any more. No, Adam would just send the hawk to hurt Tom or hurt Tom himself. It would only end badly. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:20:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1095073 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1095073 Elle Wolff ((Finally posting pffftttt. I didn't know what to do with my other two characters, so I waited until after I made Kyrin, Kyte, and Osaya so that I could give them an entrance. xD)) After a long, weary journey, Kyrin Foragil, Kyte Sharsa, and Osaya Sharsa finally arrived at the capital city of Kasid, the city of Cassir. The sun was still high in the sky, making the air impossibly dry and hot. As they rode for the castle, a small wind blew some sand in their direction. Kyte, the youngest of the group, if only a year Kyrin's junior, cough when it entered her throat. The horse she was riding on, a small, stoic mare born and raised for the conditions, acted as if nothing had happened and continue on. Honestly, Kyte thought that she should have been used to the desert terrain by now. She was, after all, fifteen, and she had been born and brought up in Kasid, just like her horse. However, unlike the mare, she hadn't crossed the desert a lot of times. In fact, journeys away from her home city came to a grand total of five - and those had only been to visit her extended family in a town ten miles to the south of her own hometown. And after all, the region that they came from was one of the most fertile in all of Kasid. Still dry, but not as barren as most of the land. The three slightly fatigued travelers finally reached the royal palace, and Kyrin dismounted and talked to the guards. A few minutes later, one of them went inside the castle to announce his arrival. He didn't know who they would return with, whether it be a servant, the prince, the princess, or someone else in the royal family, but he couldn't really care. As long as he, Kyte, and Osaya were situated in rooms soon, he was content. Kyte sighed and glanced around, her eyes scanning over the front of the palace. Even Kyrin's mansion back in their city was nothing compared to this. She had never seen such a grand building before. She tried to act unimpressed, but her mother, it seemed, didn't care to let her enthusiasm slip. "Oh, wow! I can't possibly believe you are letting us stay here!" Osaya bubbled, looking over at Kyrin with wide eyes. Sometimes Kyte's mother seemed like more of a kid than Kyte herself was; though she could become extremely mature as quick as the snap of two fingers. Kyrin smiled slightly, calm and completely collected. "Oh, no, you're really doing me a favor. I'm glad I'm not going to have to deal with my family alone . . ." Which was, actually, partially true. He had gained a few leery ideas of them ever since his father's death. Osaya turned to her daughter and continued to bubble about how grand the castle was, while Kyrin glanced around with a small sigh, wondering who was going to come out of the large front doors. ((Now I'll wait for someone to reply. XD My posts probably won't be this long in the future, but I sometimes tend to make my first posts longer than usual . . . xD)) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:51:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1095120 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1095120 Contemptus There was a slight pause as Bastina glanced at her companion ebfore she turned back and beamed at the prince. Though, first she bowed her head in sympathy for his family troubles. She could relate, more or less. Being pressured to continue the bloodline -- yeah. She could relate. "Yes, my lord. We're here looking for work, should there be anything for us to do. Your captian of the gaurd seemed quite ... keen," she hedged, onlyto continue after a deep breath, "Though we're curious -- what, exactly, are these rumors saying? And we're sorry for your plight. Outside pressure on private affairs is never a particularlly good combination, if you don't mind me speaking so casually, my lord." Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:15:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1096788 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1096788 ApparatusMini "Rumors? You mean your fearless entanglements across the Kasid underbelly? Why, nothing but praise and excitement!" The Prince was beaming with customary effervescence. "I've overheard more than one bored servant vocally desire to step on your dusty soles for a change. Yes indeed, they'd rather join the life of high-stakes danger than serve one more sweet -- and I, for one, won't blame them. Even the Queen seems rather impressed whenever she catches word, so I have no doubt you'll land a damn fine bounty." After a few seconds, his smile grew ever wider. "Say, have you ever crossed paths with the Valenchi?" Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:40:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1096797 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1096797 Aero3691 ((First post! Here we go!)) The two men were at the corner of the tavern, one sitting the other standing, with a small line of people in front of them, each gripping bags of coin, some holding wanted posters. Ranulf sighed and looked up apologetically at the man in front of him. "I'm very sorry sir, but this man you are asking me to kill is just not worth the money you're offering. I could easily look into his life, find someone else who wants him dead and get a much better price." The man sighed and walked away dejectedly. The line moved up, each hoping the other didn't have more money, because, as everyone knew, Ranulf worked only for the highest bidder. ((I think I may be in a completely different timezone than most people on here, so I hope that doesn't hurt things too much.)) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:20:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097225 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097225 andreeacarmen (where u from aero?) Saya started stroking Tika's fur when the ferret suddenly ran again this time to the exit of the cave. "What the Hell? Tika come back!", Saya raised her tone frustrated. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:36:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097240 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097240 KatieHere "Lady Luck! I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever see you again! In fact," Elissa laughed "I was beginning to wonder if any of you had survived the crack down on robbery! And now I find you three in one night!" She smiled at them all, "Aleedi, I have a feeling you mustn't play very well then? Surely you couldn't be so scared of losing your money!" She said winking at her, she knew well she didn't like cards. She pulled a chair up to a small table. "I'm up for a game anyway Lady, see if your stars will hold up tonight." Suddenly a ferret bounced out of nowhere, and Saya called after it. Elissa raised an eyebrow, she owned it? Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:19:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097287 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097287 andreeacarmen Tika stopped between the newcomers and smelled them carefully. Saya frowned confused and stepped cautiously to the animal. Right, she had not met another human other than her. Saya took Tika in her arms and held it closely. "I am sorry. I think she is acting like this because I was the only human she ever had contact with before. Sure she helped me in missions, but never stood so much in company of other humans." Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:23:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097289 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097289 Beebee2121 Rashon shrieked again as the ferret skittered by him. "Keep it away!" He kept on his toes as he bounded over to the table and stepped onto it. "She's trying to kill me with that thing, Elissa. It attacked me just before you came," He babbled and swooned once more. "Oh, the horror! I'm scarred for life." Once Saya captured the ferret safely in her hands, he daintily stepped down from the table. "But, I think I could handle a game of cards. Despite all the trauma I've been through." ---------------- "Please, don't let me keep you," Xavier drawled on uninterestedly to Tom. He finished dealing out the cards and picked up his own pile. It was curious how eager that boy was to get away from them. Where would someone like him need to be so urgently? He gave Tom a once-over at the corner of his eye and noticed something hidden away in his pocket. How peculiar. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:56:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097342 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=7#forum_thread_comment_1097342 Ominous Rain Tom sighed with relief. "Thank you, sir," he mumbled with obligation and stood, getting up to leave. He needed to be free and find the Valenchi. He swore to himself, not loud enough for the others to hear. Why wouldn't the Valenchi just call him now? He needed them now... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:02:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097350 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097350 andreeacarmen Saya frowned at Rashon. "You're a pretty scaredy cat for a Valenchi then. This animal could be truly useful in a mission. She carried messages, spied, broke into places, distracted attention, created diversions and many many other tasks. I can't believe you are scared of such an innocent animal. If you act like this with a ferret I wonder what womanish cry you pull out when you see a snake.", Saya defended her companion. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:05:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097366 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097366 Beebee2121 Rashon huffed in indignation. "I'll have you know, I'm one of the most charismatic Valenchi in the world. I bet I could convince you to throw that ferret out into the desert if I wanted to. But I won't because you are a fellow thief and you don't steal from a thief." He fixed a scalding glare at her, "I've charmed snakes before. It's the rodents that freak me out." He crossed his legs and arms around his chest and turned his nose up away from Saya. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:21:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097552 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097552 andreeacarmen "So this is your weakness then.", Saya teased. "But I beg to differ you could never convince me of that. I haven't got such a weak heart. I am a thief as far as I can remember. Haven't done other but this all my life. I opened my eyes among thieves. Don't you think I am that easy to mess with.", Saya glared back. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:28:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097564 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097564 Awy In the same moment Tom rose, Vin pushed herself away from the wall, took off her hood and walked quickly to the three men. "Excuse me," she said to Tom. First now, she realised he was at her own age, and she hoped that he wouldn't run away from her. She could look trustworthy when she wanted to, and she did now. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but do you know how to get to Pigeon's Street? I don't really know that part of town well." It was a lie, of course. She'd memorised every street of Cassir in the age of seven. But she chose that street since it was the one where she had first seen Tom, and she was pretty sure he would remember its name - after all, he seemed to be more observant than your average thief. She wasn't afraid of having him recognising her, as her clumy cloak always made her look like a woman well into her forties. But now, wearing a simple dress and with her thick, brown hair in a long braid, she seemed like a nice, innocent commoner girl - as long as you didn't notice the suspicious look in her eyes. She turned to the two men. "I'm sorry to interrupt you, gentlemen," she repeated with an apologising look at Xavier and an extra, quick glance to Adam. She knew he would recognise her, and with her eyes she told him that she would get the information he wanted without revealing herself. Her throat was dry. She hoped desperately that everything would go after her plan. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:54:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097642 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097642 ApparatusMini Antonin stood posted beside the palace's central staircase. He observed the social niceties unfold themselves with disdain. His ears wanted to bleed at the soulcrushing inanities being spewed from carpet to carpet underneath the chandelier lights. Was the social hygiene of Kasid so thoroughly rotted? Those two women. They did not dress, nor talk, nor behave like womankind should. They did not obey the natural order of life. Yet they built an entire career on such fundamental disregard, and attained such fame that even the palace servants kept gossiping about them with puerile excitement. A disproportionate ratio of these servants were MEN. What happened to their balls? And that Prince. He was all-too-eager to indulge and bask in their presence like the sniveling coward he was. He was a disgrace to the royal bloodline. He was a disgrace to man. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:59:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097652 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097652 Contemptus Bastina laughed, light and easy, to cover the way her cheeks reddened at the Prince's praise. It wasn't often their services were so richly complimented! "Please, please," she said with a wave of her hand, "It really isn't as glamourous as they think. I can't even tell you how many times we've been run out of town because we've offended someone with our investigations." She glanced at Irene before she continued, "As for the Valenchi, well, not as often as you'd think. No one's really willing to sink money into a so-called fool's errand. But we've caught members and brought them in -- once or twice. A few other investations have been linked to them as well." Irene glanced off to one side, frowning beneath her scarf. She lifted a hand and tugged at her hood to make sure it was still in place. She watched as a gaurd by the stairs shifted and scowled, and she felt her eyebrows lift slightly though her gaze remained cool and impartial and infuriatingly arrogant. The man was distressed, disgusted -- and a guard to the Prince, though he didn't think much of him by the way he was standing and reacting to their idle chat. Dull, she thought, but did not drop her gaze. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:14:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097699 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097699 Aero3691 Ranulf tried to act interested as the man if front of him explained why he wanted a certain merchant brought to him alive. Ranulf knew all too well that the man did not have enough money to buy his services. The man he had just turned down had offered more money. He stood and said "I am afraid that you simply cannot buy my services today sir. There are plenty of other bounty hunters in this town, and I'm sure one of them would gladly accept your offer." Then to the line of people in front of he said, "Sorry gents, I'm done today." The line quickly dispersed, giving Ranulf the peace and quiet he had been looking for when he first came to the tavern. "It's your own fault, you know." said Edwin, speaking for the first time since they arrived. "You need to learn how to turn them down before they line up." "Well, it wasn't entirely useless." Ranulf said as he held up a wanted poster. "We have a job now." Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:22:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097727 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097727 Ominous Rain Tom stared at Vin. Who was this? "Um...I, I don't know. I just got here myself..." he said, furrowing his eyebrows. "I would help you if I could, but I really..." Tom frowned. Where were the stupid Valenchi!? That's all the wanted. But no, every person in this town wanted to talk to him or do something! He scowled. He got away from the two men, and now this woman wanted him to take her somewhere. He didn't know! Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:30:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097758 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097758 Beebee2121 Xavier eyed the girl with interest. The look she gave Adam told him that they knew each other. But it was a quick glance, so he could hardly be sure. If they were working together, the best he could do was separate them. "Pigeon's street is down that way," he pointed in the direction. He looked back to Tom. He still didn't see what any criminal could want from the kid. Maybe he was missing something he thought and unconsciously narrowed his gaze. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:49:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1097835 Aero3691 "The Valenchi?" said Edwin as examined the wanted poster keeping a casual face. "Are you sure?" "Who else would take the time to forge a wanted poster?" Ranulf kept the same casual look he had when he handed the poster to Edwin. "Besides, it's not the most unusual way they've contacted us." "Yes, though this is the first time they've wanted one alive." "Ah, but you have missed a small detail. The writing is also a code. We're the backup plan." "So the Valenchi want this boy Tom alive, but they've already sent someone?" "Possibly." Edwin grinned. "Then what are we waiting for?" Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:26:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098001 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098001 Awy Vin cursed silently. This was not going well. Apparently the boy didn't remember the street name as she had hoped he did, and now this guard had seen her, too. Hopefully he wasn't paying too much attention. She bit her lip, trying her best to look unsecure. "Thank you, sir," she said, pretending to be truly grateful even though she wanted to kick him for interrupting. She sent a quick glance in Tom's direction. By all gods, she hoped he would offer his help or something, though she knew she would have never done so herself. How did she get to question him on her own without having people around them? Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:41:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098054 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098054 Ominous Rain Tom sighed. He bowed his head as the woman stared at him. She seemed like she wanted something, and Tom didn't want to help. Not at all. But he was a slave and nothing more, so he had too. Plus, she seemed fairly wealthy. Maybe he could steal something off of her. He grimaced and looked up. "Do you need something, Miss?" He wouldn't be doing this if he wasn't a slave. He was <em>supposed</em> to be a Valenchi...he grumbled to himself. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:02:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098256 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098256 Aero3691 "Where do we start?" said Edwin scanning the crowd intensively. "You're the one who wanted to get started so fast," said Ranulf jokingly. "but to answer your question, we simply locate a Valenchi, an associate of theirs or where there has been a theft recently." "A theft?" "Of course, the Valenchi are thieves and obviously since they want this Tom fellow alive, he is either a new recruit or a rival." "Ah, I see. So, we're off to the market then?" Ranulf simply grinned. "The hunt has started, my friend." Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:55:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098413 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098413 Beebee2121 "Well, I wouldn't say weakness," Rashon checked his pocket watch and looked to the others. "Say, don't you think Tom and Adam would've been here by now? Well, maybe not Adam, you know how he is." Vin should have located Tom and pointed him in the direction of the hideout. That is, unless something unexpected happened. He tapped his chin pensively. ---------------- Xavier narrowed his eyes at the girl. Why wasn't she leaving? It was becoming more evident that she wanted something from the boy, now. He glanced between Tom and the girl suspiciously. "If you need help getting there, perhaps I could escort you....?" It wasn't in his job description to show people around, but perhaps he could learn something from the possible Valenchi. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:05:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098429 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098429 ApparatusMini "You've... captured Valenchi???" The Prince's eyes widened in childish astonishment. "That's quite remarkable! Many generations of the Royal Guard have clashed thusly with generations of Valenchi, yet the latter somehow always manages to have the former's number. Not to speak ill of the Guard and it's many fine men and women, but I've always believed they take a too-large scale approach to the matter. Pure wit always prevails over numbers or horsepower, you see--" Their chatter was abruptly halted as the other woman locked eyes with a rather sour-faced guard on the background. "Oh, him?" The Prince shot Antonin a warning glance. "Please pay him no heed. Nothing but a foul pockmark on the illustrious legacy of the Royal Guard. Completely lacking in respect for innocent lives. The Captain wants him expelled and so do I." Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:09:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098442 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098442 Aero3691 "Well we're on the right track." said Ranulf. He had overheard a few of the merchants saying that they had lost some of their wares. All of them food. "The boy would have probably gone down an alley before anyone noticed their merchandise was stolen." "Which alley?" said Edwin. Ranulf spied some bread crumbs leading down an alley by the castle. Bare footprints accompanied them. He hurried down the alley with Edwin following closely behind. If they wanted to get paid, they would have to find the boy before the Valenchi or whoever they had sent after him. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:52:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098580 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098580 Mello Keehl "I've no clue," Lady shrugged in an answer to Rashon's question. She pulled a deck of worn cards from her back pocket and began shuffling. "but why don't we ponder this while playing. I dare say I haven't played a decent round of cards in ages!" she shook her head and made a small tsking noise. After she was satisfied with the way her cards were shuffled she began dealing them out. "Aleedi, are sure you won't play? Just one round," she begged, looking at her old friend with a puppy dog face that could melt the heart of the coldest man. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:08:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098648 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098648 Aero3691 "Try not to draw attention to yourself" Ranulf said in a hushed tone. "I think I've spotted him." Edwin scanned the crowd and stopped when he saw two men in the middle of a poker game, a girl standing beside them, obviously having interrupted them, and the boy looking quite nervous. "What do we do now?" Edwin said, seeing no way to get the boy away from the group. Ranulf thought for a moment. "We watch and improvise." He moved casually closer to the group. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:38:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098748 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098748 the flipr kid Aleedi firmly shook her head. "Positive, Lady. You <em>know</em> how I feel about playing cards. For recreation, I mean." She was perfectly willing to play for a job...but that usually meant cheating in all kinds of fantastic ways and fleecing a poor sod of all he was worth. And then some. Tome and Adam's failure to appear, however...now <em>that</em> was certainly odd. Unless the sandstorm hadn't died down at all, and they were still in Cassir -- hopefully together, simply waiting out the storm. "I'm not certain about those two...mercenaries," Aleedi said aloud. "I know we specified alive, but the one I know has a sort of a bloodlust. A battle-rage. I do hope Adam has the boy. Or Vin, at the very least." Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:41:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098884 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=8#forum_thread_comment_1098884 Aero3691 Ranulf was very close to the boy now. Edwin was a few feet away so as not to look suspicious but to keep in sight just in case. The situation was clear to them now. How to act was another matter entirely. The guard would prove to be a problem, as would the man with the hawk, who Ranulf presumed to be in league with the Valenchi. The girl could probably be dealt with easily, but he didn't want to make a scene and he didn't want to underestimate her. The boy himself would be hardly a problem, although Ranulf did spy a knife in the boy's belt. Ranulf decided to wait a bit longer. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:09:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1098961 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1098961 Beebee2121 Xaviers' attention flickered over briefly to the men looming closer to the boy. He didn't recognize them as men from the palace or any sort of wanted criminal. That kid had a lot more attention than he would expect of him. That didn't stop him from weighing his options between grabbing the boy and making a run for it, to confronting all of them. But, he was outnumbered and it was unlikely he would make it out alive if he tried to fight. He carefully set down his cards having decided to report back to his captain. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:18:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1098980 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1098980 Aero3691 As the guard set his cards down, Ranulf's mind raced. Was he actually leaving? If so, he could easily have Edwin tackle the other man while he knocked the girl out from behind and grab the boy. Ranulf resisted the urge to jump in then and there and waited to see what the guard would do. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:27:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1098999 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1098999 Aero3691 ((sorry, just add this to what's up there)) He hoped someone would do something soon, else he might not be able to hold back his madness. If that happened, he didn't know if Edwin could reach him in time to stop him. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:12:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099132 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099132 Aero3691 Edwin's eyes narrowed. He saw the look in Ranulf's eyes. The look that told him that Ranulf was close to the edge so to speak. He realized if it came to a conflict, Ranulf might slip over entirely. He had to remove any chance of a conflict quickly. He loathed what he was about to do, but he knew it was necessary as it was every other time he had done it. He worked up his nerve and walked over to the group. "Excuse me gentlemen, Miss. May I have a word with you?" Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:46:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099196 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099196 Awy Vin wanted nothing more than to grab the boy's wrist and force him to follow her away from the others. Too many people always made her nervous, as she never knew who to keep an eye on. She sent the boy a glance that as clear as words said: <em>If you had followed me before, then none of this would have happened, and I would have gotten you away. I was trying to help you.</em> Then she returned to the newcomers, faking a polite smile. "I was just asking for directions," she answered. "It's not me you're interrupting, sir." She made sure her words didn't show her beginning frustration. She really should have stayed hidden. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:49:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099349 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099349 Ominous Rain Tom swallowed. Everything was going wrong quickly. He could feel it, and whether or not he was supposed to, he was feeling closed in on. He gripped his dagger tighter and tighter. "I- I think I know how to get there, actually." Tom stuttered. He could have hit himself; come on, he could lie better than that! He was panicked, though. Too many people here, and they all seemed against him. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:21:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099642 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099642 andreeacarmen "A weakness indeed.", Saya kept her version of things as usual and carried on stroking her ferret Tika. "Does this storm have no intentions of giving up?", she looked nervous to the exit. She loved space not tight places like that cave. It was pretty wide, but still some walls surrounding her. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:12:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099689 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099689 Awy Vin could have sighed loudly with relief. Instead, she sent Tom a grateful smile. "Can you show me the way, then?" she asked, hoping that he would get her hidden message: That she was there to help him. She moved, an almost innocent-like motion, so she was slightly closer to Tom and a little further away from the newcomer, and took care that her back was against the wall - if anything happened, nobody could get to her from behind. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:51:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099731 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099731 Contemptus "Once or twice," Bastina said, her hands up in a placating gesture, "And only minor members. Or those with ties to the group -- supplies, informants, that sort of thing. No one wants to take down the key players,or can't pay enough to whet The Woman's interest." She glanced overher shoulder towards Irene when the prince spoke of the gaurd. She sighed internally when she noticed Irene's calcuating stare -- making friends already, Irene? So kind of you to make this meeting an easy one -- only to paste a pleasant expression back on. "Is he?" she asked, light and calm, "So why not get rid of him then -- demote him to street-sweep or something if he's such a blight." Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:01:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099740 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099740 Contemptus ((Ergh. I wantmy edit button back. I mean <strong>suppliers</strong>, instead of supplies.)) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:02:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099742 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099742 Ominous Rain Tom nodded slowly. "Yes, Miss." He couldn't quite figure her out, who or what she was, and why she wanted him, but he felt it best to go with her. It could be a trap, but Tom couldn't see many other choices. He didn't think it was though. His hand gripped his dagger still and he looked around. Yes, there did seem to be many people ganging up on him. He was glad he wasn't just imagining it, but...he had to get out of here. He began heading in the direction Xavier said, hoping the people wouldn't follow him except for the woman. Seeing how he had no idea where he was going. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:02:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099812 Awy Vin walked quickly with the boy, hoping that the others wouldn't stop them. "I'll tell you where to go," she whispered quiet when they were long enough away from the others to not be heard. "Take the street to the left now. I'll explain," she added, guessing that he might be quite confused by now. "And by the way, I am no Miss." She was already wondering what to do if they were stopped. She had her knives hidden under her sleeves, and then there was the knife under her dress. But she didn't dare to get them before they ran into trouble. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:16:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099852 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099852 Ominous Rain Tom stared at her, but quickly took the left. What was going on...? Why did she want him, because she obviously did? Tom gave a bitter laugh at her last statement. "It does not matter if you are a Miss or not, I am a servant and a slave. Who are you then?" he asked. Finally. Answers. He had been wanting these all day, so he hoped she would answer truthfully. He didn't really have much to bargain with, but he had his dagger. He watched her out of the corner of her eye, trying to figure out some things. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:21:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099860 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099860 Awy Vin glanced over her shoulder quickly, making sure they were not being followed. "Who I am? Your guardian angel," she said dryly. "Take the right alley now. No, to be more serious, you looked like you were in trouble, so I decided to help you. What's your name?" She felt slightly nervous, talking to somebody. The only people she normally spoke to were the Valenchi, and even that was rarely. She wasn't used to people and would try to avoid them at all costs if she had a choice, but for some reason she had felt that she had to help the boy - mostly because she needed to know if he really was Tom. She was relieved that she so far had succeeded. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:33:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099895 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099895 Ominous Rain Tom watched her closely. He wasn't sure he trusted her, but that was only a reflex. She seemed to really want to help. He took deep breaths, so panic wouldn't settle in. "Thomas." he said quietly. "Who were those people? Do you know?" He glanced behind them, copying Vin. Were they after him? Were they after her? Why? He swore under his breath. What if they had been the Valenchi? He would be running from the Valenchi, and maybe she was against them. "What's your name?" Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:37:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099905 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099905 Awy Vin bit her lip, not really wanting to give out her name. But if he was Tom - and she now was almost sure he was - she wanted him to trust her. "Vin," she said. "I know one of the men, the one with the hawk. His name's Adam, and I'm sure you'll get to know him later. The other one was a guard, as you've surely figured out. The newcomers ..." she shrugged, slowing her pace a bit. "Well, I'm not sure. But nobody good, I think." <em> I'll have to find out one of the next days,</em> she added in her mind. "Do you know why they were out for you, Thomas?" Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:46:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099932 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099932 Ominous Rain Tom stared at her. He was pretty sure she was telling the truth, though she wasn't the easiest to read. Years of just standing by and reading people had given him a few things to work off of, though. How angry his master was going to be, how drunk. Oh great, she knew the man with the hawk. Were they both going to try to hurt him now? He scowled. Yes, he knew the guard. He got nervous at the last bit. He sighed with frustration. "I don't know why anyone is going out for me!" Vin, the hawk man, the man who gave him the card, the newcomers. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:50:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099946 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099946 Awy Vin hesitated and looked at him again, paying more attention this time. He was frustrated, she could tell, but he didn't lie. "I'm sorry," she said, this time more honest. "I didn't mean to imply anything, or threaten you. If I'd wanted to hurt you, I'd done so a long time ago." Perhaps that didn't sound very calming, but she had to try. "Really, I'm just trying to help you. Sorry if I made you nervous. I'm not so good with people." He'd probably found out already, she thought dryly. No point in acting like it wasn't true. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:06:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099987 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099987 Ominous Rain Tom just scowled. So now she was trying to comfort him by threatening him. This was just great... He regripped his dagger. Nothing was going down well here. "Why did you help?" he said quietly, trying to watch too many things at once. Watch Vin, watch for followers, watch for guards. Watch himself. Wasn't he putting himself in the most danger? He should have lied about his name. And he didn't have to tell the truth about who he was. He was a rich man's son. With lots of power. Maybe an ambassador. Something like that. Too late now... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:10:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099995 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1099995 Awy <em>Why did you help?</em> That question made her hesitate. She knew by now he was Tom, so she had to help him. But she didn't think she could tell him - 'I'm a helper for the Valenchi, so it's my job to take care you don't get hurt' didn't seem like such a great thing to say. But she didn't want to lie to him, either. She would need him to trust her if he was going to be part of the Valenchi. "I'll tell you later, I promise," she said. "But now's not the time for it. I'm not saying this to test you, but I'm afraid you'll have to trust me on this." Her voice was dry. "Though I know it's probably not easy for you." She looked over her shoulder. The alley was empty. "Take the left alley now," she said. "It's not leading to Pigeon's Street, but that's the point. Pigeon's Street will probably be the first place they'll look for you, but this way you'll get a head start if it comes to a hunt." Gods, how did she get him to trust her? She had no idea, just hoped he would. Seeing as he didn't have much of a choice. She quickly stopped a starting want to apologise. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:19:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1100012 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=9#forum_thread_comment_1100012 Ominous Rain Tom's scowled deepened. Even while he was trying to be a free man, he wasn't allowed to know. Always kept in the dark. It was a simple question! What was she hiding, then, that she couldn't say? He wished he could get away, but she knew this town better than he did, and Tom had no clue about the people following him. She did seem more knowledgeable, and he was forced to stay. Maybe he could find Adam again and trade information about his sister for Vin... He took a left. "Where is this going, then?" he said with a small edge to his voice, just to show he was not happy about all of it. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:23:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100020 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100020 Awy She shrugged, trying to ignore his unhappy voice. "An alley close to a market place," she answered. "There is a tavern where I can get you a room if you want to. If not, you can just go wherever you want from there. I can stay with you if you want, show you around in town and stuff, but if not, I understand." If he asked her to leave him alone, she could always go back to spy on him anyway. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:29:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100032 Awy ("where I can get yo a room if you want," not "want to". I need an edit button.) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:53:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100075 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100075 Ominous Rain Tom searched her face. "I don't have any money." he said. Of course, he could get money in a moment's notice, but Tom didn't feel like revealing that just yet, and if she gave him money, he couldn't complain. Not that she seemed incredibly wealthy. "Oh..." he said to her offer. "Yes. If you tell me who you are..." he added, quietly. He really didn't trust her. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:10:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100109 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100109 Awy "Dont worry, I know the innkeeper. You won't need to pay anything back," she assured him. She didn't want to tell him that the innkeeper was another Valenchi helper - or, he didn't know he was. But he knew she was a helper for important people, and for the right amount of money, he never asked any questions. "As for who I am ..." she hesitated. "What do you want to know?" Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:49:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100215 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100215 Ominous Rain Tom gave her a wary look. Most people liked getting money over doing favors. He pursed his lips and shrugged it off. The next thing was more important anyway. What did he want to know? As much as he could, really. As much as he needed so he wouldn't be in danger...but what was that? "I want to know...what you are, why you are helping me, how you know the man with the hawk, and anything else that you think I might want to know." Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:57:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100243 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100243 Awy Wonderful. She should never have asked. All were questions she did by no means want to answer. "I'm the kind of person who likes to watch things happen, but rarely interrupts," she said with a shrug. "If you asked me who I work for, then 'nobody' is the answer I give out the most. I did once work for the man with the hawk, however." She searched her mind for things she could say that would seem trustworthy without giving too much away, but found nothing. "As for why I'm helping you ..." she looked away. "It's kinda hard to explain. But I felt like I had to, as I've already told you. The rest is a long, boring story." She sent him a short smile, though it felt kind of weird. She wasn't sure it looked convincing, but at least she'd tried. "But I won't hurt you. Unless you hurt me first, of course." Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:12:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100291 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100291 Ominous Rain Tom scowled thoroughly and crossed his arms. "You haven't told me anything!" he objected. She had simply repeated all the questions as a statement, but gave out no information. The one thing that she had said was that she worked for the man with the hawk, but that wasn't really helping. He already knew they were connected. Worked for him doing what? Who was he? She refused to answer, so he was going to refuse to comply. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:16:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100311 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100311 Awy Vin wanted to kick something. This was why she always tried to avoid humans. "I'm sorry," she repeated for only gods knew which time. "But like you might have some things you don't want to have others knowing, I have, too. I'm trying to help you, but I do not want to be put in danger myself, and I do not want to put others in danger." She sighed. "The hawk man hired me to find someone for him. I did. That's what people mostly hire me for - to find something or someone. Before you ask, I'm not doing anybody's job or helping anybody right now. Except for you, of course." In the same moment the words were out, she regretted ever saying them aloud. But there was nothing to do about that now. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:23:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100330 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100330 Ominous Rain Tom frowned, thinking. She was like a bounty hunter, in a way. Bounty hunters weren't always the cleanest people. If she found dirt on him, he could easily do the same to her. He sighed. It looks like he would have to trust her. He hated himself for it; he didn't want to have to do anything. That was still for slaves and servants, which he was trying not to be either of! "So you have no external motives?" Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:31:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100346 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100346 Awy "Not at all." She smiled weakly. "I promise." (( I have to run now, as it's getting way too late in my time zone. Sorry for the short answer!! )) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:33:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100351 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100351 Ominous Rain ((Okay, bye! :) )) Tom swallowed and nodded, trying to read her face, but failed. He couldn't figure out exactly what she was hiding. She hadn't hurt him yet, and while he didn't want to admit it, it was true: She could have hurt him already. He had to keep his guard up better...the Valenchi would never take him. "Fine. Fine! You can show me the town..." he growled. Another reason he had accepted was because Tom thought she would protect him. She had gotten him out of the group before, and hopefully she could again. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:39:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100361 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100361 broadwaybound1000 Adam scowled at the cards and cussed dropping them on the ground. "That kid was about to tell me something about Amber. Sorry gaurd man I've got to go. Here you can have this," he spilled out ten gold coins and handed it to the man. He could just ecover it later. Swift climbed up to hios shoulder. He did not lok pleased at all. _ Amber worked further on the song for the prince soon coming very close to finishing it. She smiled down at it and scooted the stoll closer to the harp playing it carefully. Each note sounded beautiful alomst similar to water running in a stream. She then sang with the harp and the fulll thing sounded lovely. Almost one of her her best. Almost. She smiled happily and put it down on her desk. She did not think anyone would visit her. She rarely had viostors or company. She sighed and took of her traveling cloka and placed it neatly down on her bed. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:57:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100410 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100410 Beebee2121 Xavier scowled at Adam as he left. Ten coins? Really? He was slightly insulted, but didn't let it effect him too much. Darya would want to here about Tom and that girl he left with, as they could lead the palace to the notorious Valenchi. He left the money for the bartender to collect and walked through Cassir to the palace. Once he passed the gates, he searched for his superior. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:28:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100500 ApparatusMini "Even tangential affiliation with such a legendary group is far from minor nowadays." The Prince said. "That's become the official policy as of late -- everyone who helps, supports, or even cheers at the Valenchi is considered an outlaw. Quite frankly, it disturbs me." His complexion hardened once more. "I mean, don't get me wrong, suppliers and informants are fair game like you said. But several family members actually want to prosecute any ordinary Kasidi who expresses pro-Valenchi sentiments without any due process. That's barbaric and inhumane. They shouldn't be punished simply for getting swept up in the excitement of their adventures." Their discussion veered towards Antonin, whose hateful presence made itself felt. "Trust me, I've contemplated punishments far worse than that." He told Bastina. "Yet my dear mother insists that his presence still holds residue value to the palace grounds. Cannot see why." Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:30:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100512 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100512 Aero3691 Edwin watched the girl and the boy walk away. "I'm sorry gentlemen, my mistake." Ranulf was about to lose it. As he and Edwin followed the boy, keeping a good distance behind, he said "I can't believe you didn't stop them!" "I'm sorry, you know how I am with other people." "Well you may have just cost us the mission! If we don't catch that boy, I can't guarantee anyone's safety. Not even yours my friend." Edwin looked over at Ranulf and saw he was telling the truth. The man's sanity was quickly fading. He had to find that boy, or no one would be safe. He sighed. This mission had gone too far. There was no turning back. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:42:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100772 Aero3691 ((sorry I've been busy and wasn't able to get to my computer till now.)) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:44:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100775 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100775 the flipr kid Aleedi, for lack of something better to do, went up to the tilted passage and stuck her head and shoulders up as far as they would go. "Hey, I think ther storm's subsided, for the most part," she said. "These things never last long. What say you we...uh...hmm." She pulled her head and shoulders out of the tunnel and turned to face the group. "Somebody needs to cross the desert back to Cassir. Well, half the desert. The Cavern being halfway across the desert, you know. Somebody has to find Tom." Almost to herself, she added, "I do hope Adam's with him...but he's probably drunk instead." She sighed. ___ Darya finally found the queen, seated in her reception surrounded by servants. After briefly explaining the situation, Darya led the queen back to where the prince was still entertaining the two women. They passed Antonin, who Darya noted was giving her -- and the bounty hunters -- some very dirty looks. She'd about had enough of that man -- the queen insisted they keep him, but dammit, <em>she</em> was the captain of the guard! "Your Highness," Darya said to the prince, "Your royal mother, her Highness Queen Shehalese." Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:20:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100870 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100870 andreeacarmen "Then I guess I should be off my way now.", Saya said heading to the place where she had left her weapons to. She would have to take a big round now through the desert and get in the forest through another way to make sure she won't bump into her chaser once more. Tika sniffed the air a bit and hid inside her bag quietly and behaving like before. "Don't understand what was wrong with you today.", Saya sighed at the animal. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:27:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100885 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1100885 Aero3691 "Wait." said Ranulf as they reached an alleyway. He looked around the corner and saw the boy still with the girl unfortunately, but she could easily be taken care of. He knew she would probably prove to be a problem later, but right now if he didn't get that boy, he would end up killing someone. He still might anyway. "We're going. Don't underestimate the girl." He rounded the corner and drew his sword. He wasn't taking any chances. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:19:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1101009 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1101009 ApparatusMini Prince Phillip bowed instantly before her mother's presence. "As Dary-- Captain Kiloga may have told you, these two bounty hunters are seeking a job. Shall I leave you alone to discuss business?" --- Darya Kiloga. Antonin's blood pressure surged astronomically. His life on the Guard had been nothing but misery ever since that petulant thorn usurped command. He watched in abject horror as she brutalized her subordinates -- perfectly skilled and able men who didn't need a power-hungry woman to bully them around. Their career opportunities shriveled in the ravages of gender equality, that quintessential social disease which understood no concept of partisanship. Oh yes. Darya wasn't the first woman to ruin his life. Somewhere, out there in the unkempt wilderness of Kasid, was that brat named Aleedi. The two most revered organizations in Kasid -- the Valenchi and the Royal Guard -- were under the manipulative chains of womanhood. They might have been diametrically opposed and deadlocked, yet they suffered the same tragic affliction of equality. They both needed to be cured. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:25:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1101022 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1101022 broadwaybound1000 Adam strolled down the streets kicking rocks out of his way as he walked. His eyes showed deep sadness a rather unusual emotion for him. He sighed and took a swig of whiskey from his canteen. His face was twisted in a scowl and he just contnued walking. Swift pecked his ear in an almost worried way. That made Adam;s scowl dissolve. He streoked the bird for awhile as he walked his mind drifting. _ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:27:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1101025 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=10#forum_thread_comment_1101025 Contemptus Bastina was quick to bow to the Queen when she appeared with her Captain. She nearly cursed as she dipped down -- women were supposed to curtsy, weren't they?-- but managed to keep a civil tongue. "Your Majesty," she murmured, "A pleasure, as always. Your lands have only gotten more beautiful these last few years. But the Prince speaks the truth, we're here on business, not pleasure." She stole a glance to her side and bit her lip. Irene remained unbowing, her spine straight, though the rest of her posture relaxed. The Woman did duck her head for a moment, but that was the extent of her humilty. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:34:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101040 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101040 Beebee2121 "I'll go find him," Rashon offered. "He's seen me once before, so I'm sure he'll recognize me." He stood and walked towards the exit. "I truly am unforgettable, you know." Poor Tom was probably lost and confused after their last meeting. Did he even read the letter? Does he know how to read? Rashon wondered if Vin would have gotten a hold of him yet. He had no confidence in Adam, so he didn't waste his energy worrying about him. ------------ Xavier found Darya with the queen, prince and the other two ladies Darya was escorting. He bowed respectfully to the royalty and then turned to address Darya. "Excuse me, Captain. I have something to tell you regarding the things we discussed earlier...?" He wasn't going to drop the V-word in front of people with such high authority. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:53:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101079 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101079 Aero3691 Edwin was worried. He hadn't seen Ranulf this close without going over the edge in a long time. The girl didn't stand a chance. As capable as she might be, Ranulf had years of training and experience under his belt, along with a large assortment of knives to boot. He was glad there were very few people around. When Ranulf was this determined, he usually killed any one in his way and went completely insane. All Edwin could do right now was hope that noone arrived or tried to help the boy. They would soon wish they hadn't and it would probably be their last wish. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:01:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101109 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101109 Awy Vin stopped dead, glancing over her shoulder. Her throat went dry. "Come," she said quickly, grabbing Tom's hand and starting to run, forcing him to follow her. "We're being followed." Her thoughts were suddenly clear, now where she was concentrating about something: Getting away from the man with the sword. She had her throwing knives, and she knew she could hit him if she had time enough, but she didn't dare to take any chances. With her right hand, she took out one of her throwing knives from her left sleeve without any hesitation in her run. This was what she was trained for - getting away when it was badly needed. She just hoped she would manage to get Tom out of this safely. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:38:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101869 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1101869 Aero3691 The girl was running. Ranulf didn't like that. He'd had about enough of this girl. As he started running after her, he drew a throwing knife with his left hand. He wasn't the greatest marksman, but at this point he didn't care. He yelled after them "Stop right now if you want to live!!" Edwin decided that as soon as they got close enough, he would get the girl out of the way and warn her to stay away from Ranulf. He picked up his pace to keep up with his companion. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:59:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102082 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102082 Ominous Rain Tom began running, tugged along by Vin. He swore. Followed. What was up with this day that everyone was following him? But what if they were the Valenchi? It didn't matter now. He kept running. He stared at Vin as the man threatened her, wondering what would happen. He slowed a little, getting out his dagger. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:57:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102123 Awy "He won't hit us," Vin said shortly, only slightly out of breath. She was used to running and could keep going for a long time. She eyed an alleyway to her left and dragged Tom with her. If they could get into the true labyrinth in the lower part of Cassir, they might have a chance. "Not if we're faster than he." She quickly wetted her lips in nervousity. What was up with people following Tom? She needed to get him to the Valenchi. Only they could protect him. But she didn't know how to get them to the tavern where she normally contacted the Valenchi, not now. Their only hope was to escape, and that would not be easy. But she was determined to try. She gripped her knife so that she could throw it in a moments notice. If their follower shouted after them again, she would try and hit him. Or so she kept telling herself. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:28:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102148 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102148 Ominous Rain Tom swallowed and nodded. He wasn't sure he believed it, their chasers looked angry enough to really try. He sped back up and tried to focus on simply running, so panic wouldn't creep in. It had before and made a lot of things more difficult. The rhythm of his feet on the cobble was relaxing, in an odd sort of way. The blood pumping felt good, as long as it stayed in his body, that is...he glanced back. They really didn't seem too happy. "What do they want?!" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:33:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102152 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102152 Awy Vin cursed silently. What had started as a normal day was suddenly becoming way too dangerous for her liking. She was grateful that she from young age had fought to learn how to run while wearing a dress: The movement of knees, thighs and feet that was required to keep the hem away now felt naturally, and that was a big help, as she would otherwise have fallen a long time ago. She scanned the street for another alley and then fixed her gaze at the closest. She recognised it as one of the many alleys that lead to the market place, and relief floated over her. There would be humans and, hopefully, a guardsman. At Tom's question, she glanced over her shoulder. "I've no idea," she said darkly. "But I'm not going to stop and wait for them to tell us nicely." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102168 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102168 Ominous Rain Tom grumbled something under his breath. "Great..." One, he was being chased by people who looked like they wanted to hurt him. Two, he was stuck with some random woman he really didn't trust. Three, he had no idea why they wanted to hurt him. This was just an awful day...Tom shook his head. He could feel the Valenchi's card pressing against his leg as a mocking reminder of exactly what he didn't have. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:03:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102176 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102176 the flipr kid Queen Shehalese nodded to both the two women -- neither of the curtseyed, and the tall swathed one didn't even bow, but the queen was willing to excuse their lack of proper decorum. They were an asset to the country -- the ruling family especially -- and they'd done much for Kasid in the past. "Bastina," Shehalese said to the shorter one, "and Irene. Do you still call yourself Irene? I understand you're not here for a casual visit -- but then, you never are." She gestured to the tall tree they stood beneath, and its heavy crop of dark sun oranges. "Have an orange? Please, come indoors, out of the sun. We'll discuss your...business...there." Shehalese's piercing gaze shifted to her son, who was standing to the side in silence. "Phillip," she said. "Do you have anything you have to attend to right now? Perhaps that little musician wants your opinion on a work?" Then she turned back to the two bounty hunters. "Follow me, if you would." ___ Darya watched all this without a word, respectful of the queen's authority. She was not called on to say anything, nor was she dismissed, so she spent her time watching the bounty hunting women through partially narrowed eyes. And Antonin. She did not trust that man -- she knew he had something against her (and most of the women in the guard, but especially herself), and she suspected he might try to sabotage anything important she tried to do. Already he'd deliberately defied several of her orders -- nothing serious, but just enough to show that he cared not one bit for her orders and her authority as his captain. Darya made up her mind. Regardless of what the queen said, she wanted him off the guard. ___ Aleedi bit her lip. "I'll go with you," she said to Rashon. "I want to see what's been up in Cassir, anyway. Lady and Elissa can go to the Hiding...unless you two have anything exciting planned?" She grinned. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:01:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102363 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102363 Beebee2121 ((There's a post to Darya from Xavier up there.)) ------------- "Happy thieving," Rashon said to Saya just as she was leaving. When Aleedi offered to come along, Rashon let out a decidedly unmanly cheer and bounced excitedly over to her. "Ally and Rashon on the streets of Cassir once again!" He threw an arm around her, "They won't stand chance, will they?" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:17:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102852 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1102852 Elle Wolff ((Heyyyy, anyone wanna RP with me here? :D Since I'm still here and just suck at jumping into things. XD)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:11:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103039 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103039 Aero3691 Ranulf was surprised The girl and the boy were giving him a fairly difficult time. He wouldn't lose them, though. Even if they went into a crowd or in the bloody palace, he would find them. The small part of his mind that was still sane told him to get them before they made it to a crowd. His body complied, running even faster than before. ------------------- Edwin hated the alleys. His large bulk made it difficult to turn corners easily. He had fallen a little behind Ranulf, but he would never lose him. If he did, people would die. He would have to help Ranulf end this chase quickly. He grabbed the of a building as he swung around the corner and ran with all his might. He would have to tackle the girl. At least she would be safe from Ranulf. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:28:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103074 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103074 broadwaybound1000 ((Sure :) You could talk to Amber who is in her room in the castle, you could also have one of you characters talk to Adam who is walking around angerily.)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103078 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103078 the flipr kid ((Sorry, I missed that :D )) Darya shot a sharp glance at her second-in-command. He wouldn't bother her about it if this wasn't important, more important than two men with a disagreement on the streets of Cassir. "Your Highness," Darya said, interrupting the queen's discourse with the bounty hunters. "If I may be excused?" Shehalese spared the captain a quick glance. "Oh, certainly, Captain Kiloga. You may go." Darya made a brief bow and walked a few yards off with Xavier. "What did you find out?" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103079 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103079 Elle Wolff ((Well . . . Idk how to have my characters interact with them, so . . . xD)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:33:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103087 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103087 broadwaybound1000 ((Well if you have someone royal or in the castle they could have Amber sing for them or ask her to write a song for her... or perhaps they are just curious to see if she can actually sing as well as people have said. As for Adam they may just stare at him strangly or something because he is so angry...)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:36:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103095 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103095 the flipr kid ((And I add this....)) Aleedi grinned and gave Rashon a friendly slap on the back. "Damn straight," she agreed. "Nobody can withstand our sharp wit, quick fingers, and stunning good looks!" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:37:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103098 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103098 Aero3691 ((what we need is an update. I'll try to do one, but I'm not too good at it...)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103133 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103133 Aero3691 ((Gah, "the side of the building")) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:50:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103139 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103139 andreeacarmen "Thanks for that, but this time am gonna spoil myself in town.", Saya said. "Buying honestly with stolen money.", she added laughing. "There aren't many people crossing the forest these days and this girl needs to sleep well and eat properly. It's been years since I last went into Cassir." , Saya reflected at it. Quite since young child. It must have changed a lot. She took her weapons and armed herself again heading to the exit. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103150 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103150 Aero3691 ((I just posted an update for any newcomers. hope it helps!!)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103203 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103203 Elle Wolff ((Well, I have a cousin of the prince and his two companions at the castle, they could probably run into Amber. How long has she been working at the palace?)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103324 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103324 broadwaybound1000 ((A long time :) )) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:41:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103347 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103347 Elle Wolff ((He might've met her already, then . . . XD I could also RP with your new character too, the princess. If you wanted. Either one.)) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:49:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103380 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103380 Aero3691 The sandstorm was subsiding. Good. That would make it all the easier to make it to the cave. Geoffrey trudged along the blowing sands, determined to reach the cave before nightfall. He didn't know how close he was, but that didn't matter. He WOULD make it before night. As he reached the top of the sand dune, he grinned. There it was. He quickly slid down the dune and walked to the cave. He heard voices inside, but resisted the urge to draw his knife. Fighting wasn't allowed in the cave. He went through the entrance and saw the group inside the cave. He smiled slightly. "Good afternoon everyone! I hope I'm not intruding on anything!" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:57:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103411 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103411 broadwaybound1000 ((Up to you I'll post for both of them and tyou choose :) )) Athenadora walked throught the halls of the castle her gown flowe out behind her as she walked. She was heading to the library to take out a book as she had finished the latest one the librarian had given her. It had been a rather lovely story but slightly boring. She prefered to read about dragons and knights and things like that. Perhaps that's what was different about her and other princess's. _ Amber sighed and fell backwards on too her bed smiling. The song had been perfect she was certain the prince would love it.. hopefully. What if he didn't? Oh, no that would be horrid.... what if it was not to his liking? What if it was too dull. Amber's eyes widened at the thought. That would be terrible and ruin her day. She shuddered what if they no longer thought her worthy of being at the castle? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103424 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103424 andreeacarmen Saya was all armed up now and was heading to the exit almost bumping into a newcomer. She stepped a few steps back. She bowed her head slightly and stood where she was. She didn't know how to react to the new man. He, after all, did not know her, like the others after she introduced herself. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103426 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103426 Aero3691 Geoffrey regarded the new girl with the same slight smile as before. "I'm sorry, I don't believe we've met. My name is Geoffrey. You don't have to tell me your name if you don't want to." He said seeing her surprise. Then he spied something close by her. "My, I've never seen an animal such as that before. Is it yours?" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103459 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103459 andreeacarmen "Yes, I am Saya, this is a ferret. She is Tika. It's impossible to have met. It's the first time for me here.", she said stroking the animal's fur to make sure she was calm and not try to run away. Tika smelled the air coming from the stranger. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:13:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103465 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103465 Aero3691 Geoffrey kept the same smile on his face and said, "Well, I don't want to be rude." He moved out of the way to let the girl pass. "Nice to have met you Saya. I hope we meet again someday." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:41:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103547 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103547 andreeacarmen "That is less likely. I don't come here and Valenchi rarely pass through the forest. If they did, I'd have known about them in a long time. Even if they did, they wouldn't find me easily.", Saya said in the end over confident. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:46:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103562 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103562 Aero3691 Geoffrey's smile grew wider at her last comment. "I wouldn't be so sure of that. I have tracked down many men and women who said that very thing to me. I have also been to the forest you speak of along with other forests, so I know all the tricks people use when hiding in them." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:51:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103571 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103571 andreeacarmen "Oh really? ", Saya's eyes widened and her eyebrows went up. "I wouldn't be so sure now. Past is not a certitude for the future. Who said I was hiding there? That is my home!", she added quite frankly. She felt a bit offended in the beginning but her reason told herself eventually that normally people don't live in the woods even if she hadn't seen any other home. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:55:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103583 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103583 Aero3691 Geoffrey's smile never wavered. "My mistake. Sorry. My choice of words should have been clearer. I hope you can forgive me." He hadn't meant any offense, but the girl had seemed offended, so he felt obliged to apologize. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:04:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103602 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103602 andreeacarmen "No need. I forget way too easy, that even thieves don't live in forests. It's the only way of life I have ever known. Forgive me, I am pretty narrow minded.", Saya said looking down a bit awkward. She hadn't talked to people like that in ages. The only times she talked were when she had to prey a few richmen and it wasn't about pleasantries. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:09:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103612 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103612 Aero3691 The girl seemed to feel awkward so Geoffrey decided to change the subject a little. "How did you find this place? I assume this is the first time you have been here since my friends have never told me about you, though if they have met you before, I can't imagine why they wouldn't tell me about you." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:15:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103627 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103627 ApparatusMini "Amber was going to sing for me, but I gave her the night off. Something is ailing her heart." Whatever it was, they no longer had the time to discuss it. "Well, I bid you adieu." Prince Phillip walked across the staircase, but not before giving Antonin a final glance of spite. Something had to be done about him. The Prince's thoughts raced back towards Amber. Her past was shrouded in secret -- or at least that's how the King and Queen would want it. But Phillip, in his voracious consumption of the Valenchi's exploits (and with a little training from his sister Athena), had picked up a few infiltration tricks. He primarily utilized those tricks to sneak in and out of the castle to circumvent the nightly curfew; in doing so, he occasionally stumbled across snippets of other people's private affairs. Phillip was not a stalker -- he simply disregarded whatever he stumbled upon and moved on -- but he admittedly started to tail Amber's presence as of late. She kept mumbling about a long-lost relative named Adam. Tonight wasn't the first time he spotted her crying. His curiosity was rather intense right now. He went up to her bedroom and knocked gently. --- Antonin sneered as Captain Darya Kiloga fled the premises with Xavier, that spineless errand boy masquerading as second-in-command. How effortlessly had he cowed beneath the decrees of that wretch. His livelihood was guaranteed, but at what cost? The shriveled husk that was his dignity? What was the point of living without manly pride? Judging from the conversation -- Antonin had a sharp ear -- a petty commotion unfolded in the streets of Cassir. He waited a half-minute after both of them left through the grand entrance. Then -- since that failure of a Prince had turned in for the night -- Antonin began to tail them. He intended to shroud himself in the darkness and the garden bushes. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:15:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103629 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103629 Aero3691 Ranulf was almost to them now. Edwin was a little ahead of him running towards the girl. Good. Even if she threw that knife of hers, he would be fine and able to tackle her when she was slowed from throwing the knife. Then it would be a simple matter of grabbing the boy before he made it to a crowd. The castle was fairly close, but the girl seemed to be leading the boy to the marketplace. If they made it, they might call guards and a fight would break out. People would die. He ran even faster as he and Edwin quickly closed the distance between them and the boy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103646 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103646 andreeacarmen "My first time here, yes, and found it by mistake. Had done a mistake earlier this day. I misjudged someone whom I stole from and got chased. I entered the sand storm to get rid of him and somehow walking ended up in this rocky region. Thought I might find a small hole to enter until it stopped and ended up here.", Saya shrugged amused by her story. It seemed stupid, childish for her age and she looked like a clumsy thief even though she wasn't, or so she considered herself. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103647 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103647 Aero3691 Geoffrey was impressed. Most people had to be told where the cave was, but this girl had found it on her own. "You're very observant. Very few people would have noticed that opening unless they knew where it was. Keep training that, it will help you in ways you would never think possible and may even save your life one day." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:29:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103664 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=12#forum_thread_comment_1103664 broadwaybound1000 Amber stood up and came over to the door opening it just a crack. She saw it was Philip and opened it more, "Oh, hello," she said quietly hoping she was being polite enough. She moved over a little so he could come inside if he wished to. She was a little bit curious to why he had came but it made her happy to think that he had taken the time to come visit her. Unless it was to tell her she was not needed anyomore at the palace... she then started to worry. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:32:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103673 andreeacarmen "It was simple luck. I couldn't see anything so I felt the wall patiently with my hands. I am not that ambitious don't worry. I pretty much avoid danger. I am but a mere highroad thief. I only need to survive.", Saya said. Her body relaxed a lot all of a sudden. She faked indifference perfectly, but she was actually deeply disappointed and sad, perhaps angry a bit with herself. It wasn't quite the life she had lived before and what she wanted anymore, but she knew nothing else to do. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:33:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103679 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103679 ApparatusMini "Amber! How are you..." The Prince's joviality deflated upon detecting the anxiety etched across the singer's face. "Amber, are you alright? Why do you look so worried? Do you need sleep medication or something?" He looked around the room and took notice of the quill and parchment placed on a desk beside her bed. She kept busy with her musical oeuvre; probably writing that song she'd promised him? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:52:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103721 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103721 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled and began to walk away. "It was very nice to meet you, Saya. I still hope we meet again." Geoffrey knew that it was likely they never would, but there was no harm in hoping. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:54:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103726 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103726 Contemptus They two women moved in eerie tandem, practiced, complimentary motions that spoke of years living in one another's pocket. Bastina reached up and plucked one of the sun-ripe oranges from a laden branched and started to peel it using the tip of a knife Irene had conjured from thin air, or so it seemed. Irene laid her hood back and unwound the linen scarf, white as the rest of her outer-clothing, from her face, only to turn her head and take a section of citrus from Bastina's fingertips when it was offered. She chewed, and swallowed the sweet juice with a sigh of pleasure. "Majesty," she said, licking her lips, "Your crimes may pay the bills, but it's your fruit that keeps us coming back." The corner of her mouth pulled up in a lopsided smile, there and gone in the same instant. Bastina laughed around a mouthful of orange, only to swallow a moment later. "How have you been?" she asked, eager and pleased. She was quick to lead the way for Irene and was quicker to reply to the question the Queen had asked, "Oh, she still goes by Irene, mistress, but you'll find her referred to more commonly as 'The Woman' -- best there is, more or less, is what it means." She laughed again, fond, "And that's about as humble as she gets, I'm afraid." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:57:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103733 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=11#forum_thread_comment_1103733 andreeacarmen "Oh Hey!", Saya called after turning to him. "Which way to Cassir from here?". She looked and felt totally dumb for that question and she hoped he didn't think of her as a total ignorant, but well, instead of wandering and getting lost herself because of her stupid pride she preferred asking while she had the chance. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:01:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103739 broadwaybound1000 Amber put a bright smile on her face, "No everything is fine!" she said to the prince. She followed his gaze to the song she had wrote him, "Oh would you like to hear that song I promised you?" she asked shyly. Perhaps she should tell him about Adam.... or maybe not.... or maybe she should. Oh, she didn't know what to do. She trusted the prince, however, so she decided she would, soon. She then noticed how messy her room was and blushed slightly. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:18:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103779 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103779 Aero3691 Geoffrey turned around to face the girl and said "It's not very far. Just go south-southeast for a few miles and you should be able to see it unless the sandstorm is still thick. Be safe and don't let other thieves rob you." He winked and turned around walking toward the group at the table. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:24:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103798 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103798 ApparatusMini "If you're truly feeling up to it, go ahead." The Prince smiled warmly. She was clearly hiding something judging by those doubtful expressions, but at least her mood had picked up in his presence. "Do try not to strain yourself, though. You've gotta save up your energy for tomorrow!" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:28:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103816 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103816 broadwaybound1000 <em>Oh, no there is something tommorrow.. and I forgot. Oh, no, oh, no.</em> she smiled, "Uh.. hey Philip can I tell you something that's been bugging me?" she asked hopefully it would be a relief to tell him after all she knew she could tell him. Well at least.. she hoped she could. She nervously spun her hair around her finger. Oh she hoped whatever is tommorrow is not important or else she would die.... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103908 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1103908 ApparatusMini Oh dear. She was panicking again. Her moods scarcely swinged this much. "Please, dear Amber, do tell me. Quite frankly, I can tell that something is ailing your heart." The Prince sat down and put a kind arm over her shoulders. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:08:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104002 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104002 broadwaybound1000 Amber blushed even more but this time it had nothing to do with her messy room. "Yes, its a really long story. I use to um.. have a brother, well friend sort of person. His name was Adam we lived togther when we were kids." She wondered if she should go on, "Until his mother died..." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:11:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104020 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104020 Aero3691 Geoffrey walked over to the table. "Hello everyone. Haven't seen you all in a while. How long has it been? A year? Two? In any case it's good to see you all. Mind if I join the game?" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:18:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104048 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104048 Beebee2121 Rashon was recovering the slap on his back when he noticed Geoffrey walk over. "Ah! Geoffrey! We were just about to leave," He smiled broadly at the fellow Valenchi. "I'm so glad we got to see you before we left. We were going to Cassir to fetch Tom- you know, the new kid? We think he might have run into some trouble." He tapped his chin again and wondered if the boy knew they were waiting for him. ----------- Xavier followed Darya closely and cast a brief glance over his shoulder at Antonin as they left. He waited until they were further away before he spoke. "The kid who made the girl cry is Tom. He and the man with the hawk might be a part of the Valenchi. Another girl came up and asked for direction, though she clearly recognized the two of them. She made off with Tom and the hawk-man left soon after. I think he might be related to the palaces' musician. I think her name is Amber. Lovely singer," He added off-offhandedly. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:29:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104098 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104098 Aero3691 Geoffrey nodded. "Ah, yes, Tom. The boy thief. You did send for backup, yes? I wouldn't trust Adam not to get too drunk to recognize the boy, and Vin has never seen him either. Tell me, who did you send?" Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:36:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104134 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104134 Elle Wolff ((Omg I'm so sorry for not posting immediately, but by the time I got on my computer it was freaking out on me and shutting down a lot. T_T It's pretty hard for me to write really long posts on my phone, too. O.= Takes up too much of my battery and a lot of time to type. =/)) Kyrin, Kyte, and Osaya, after being settled into their rooms, were strolling around the castle, presumably until dinnertime. Or, at least, until a servant or someone else gave them something else to do. Maybe the king, queen, one of the princes or princesses . . . Kyrin didn't really care, he wasn't in the mood to deal with most of his family, but he knew that he would have to that night . . . probably alone. When he noticed one of the princesses walking toward him, he internally groaned, but once Kyrin realized that the princess was in fact Athenadora, he brightened a bit. She was one of the better of his cousins, and in no way the worst, which made him generally happy to be around her. Kyrin dipped his head in welcome as he neared her, wondering if his cousins knew he was coming (and hoping so as well). "Hello, Athena." Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:17:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104299 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104299 Awy Instead of becoming desperate when the men got closer, Vin became angry. She had finally gotten Tom, and now those men were hunting her. How dared they interrupt her job? That anger made her faster, and making sure she was still gripping Tom's wrist tightly, she speeded up. She could see the market place now, hear the voices from people, smell the food from the stands. So close... A part of her mind wondered if she had ever run this fast before. She didn't think so, but she wasn't feeling tired or just out of breath. She only saw one choice now, and she knew she was going to regret it later. But she was not going to put Tom in danger just because of her pride. "I'm sorry, but I have to do this," Vin said shortly to Tom, and without adding further, and praying that other members of the Valenchi would be near, she raised her voice and shouted: "Help!" Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:52:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104722 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104722 Aero3691 Ranulf sprinted towards the girl when she shouted, Edwin running just ahead of him. They closed the distance quickly, and before she could shout again, Edwin threw himself on top of her. The boy stumbled and in that moment, Ranulf grabbed him and put his sword against the boy's neck. "Shout one more time, and you'll never shout again." he said both to the boy and to the girl. Edwin looked up. "Don't kill him! The Valenchi want him alive!" Then he realized what he said and closed his mouth, but it was too late. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:57:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104949 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104949 Awy Pain shot through Vin's back, and dark spots danced in front of her eyes. In a second she realised what was going on, and her anger turned into fury. This stranger was interrupting her job, and if there was one thing Vin couldn't stand, it was having somebody mess with her job. She still had the knife in her hand, and this stranger's companion had made one big mistake: getting close to her. In a moment's notice, she had the knife resting at his armpit, making sure that she could bury it in his flesh in a heartbeat. "I know," she said cooly and only slightly out of breath, fury taking control and making her brain completely sharp, and then added to the man holding Tom: "And you, gentleman, are interrupting my work. As you probably know, there is a very important vein right where my knife is now, and a simple wound would be deadly. Now if you let that boy go, I'll let your companion go, too. Fair, right?" Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:10:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104953 andreeacarmen (who stumbled?) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:10:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104954 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104954 Awy ( I think it was Tom? ) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:12:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104956 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104956 Aero3691 Yeah. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:17:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104958 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104958 Aero3691 ((Crap forgot parenthesis)) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:17:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104959 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104959 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled. "Nice try girl. I also have something you want. If I kill the boy, then neither of us wins. Now, I'm fine with that, but You on the other hand seem very desperate to get him. Give me my friend or the boy dies. Your choice." Edwin wasn't afraid to die. But he knew if the girl killed him, Ranulf would go insane and kill her and the boy. "Let me go, girl," he said with a hint of warning. "My partner is more dangerous than any guard in this city. If you kill me, you will die." Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:22:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104964 Aero3691 ((Got to go now. bye)) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:23:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104965 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=13#forum_thread_comment_1104965 andreeacarmen (i don't see anywhere a post of Ominous Rain saying her character stumbled which means you took over her character and that is not allowed. the post doesn't stand. you chara might have caught Vin and Ay agreed to it, but not Tom. Ominous ain't here. if the post exist and i haven't seen it i am sorry pls quote it to me too.) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:24:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104968 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104968 andreeacarmen Saya pulled out a cloak from the one bag she was carrying on a side at her hip. She put it on and pulled the hood on and turned to Geoffrey: "Thank you. This sounds very improbable but I'd like to meet you again. Wish you success, thieves don't need luck.". She smiled faintly and exited the cave in the rocky-desert place. She took the direction she was given and headed slowly to Cassir. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:33:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104974 Awy Vin took a deep breath, but that was only to stop herself from doing something she was going to regret later. Tom needed her, and killing this man wasn't going to help him. She looked at the man holding him and realised that what his partner had said was right: This man was mad. No way she was leaving Tom to him. She sent Tom a quick glance, the kind of glance that both said 'I'm sorry' and 'I'll take care of this'. "Let's keep this civil," she then suggested, still with a cool voice - the voice she only used when she was very angry. "Good. If I kill this man, you'll kill the boy, though I don't see the point in you trying so hard to get him in the first place then. You'll also kill me. Now there is only one problem, but sadly, it's a big one. Have you heard of the Valenchi?" She really shouldn't do this. But she had too. "I think you have. They won't be happy if they find out you killed me and the boy. And trust me: They will." Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:34:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104976 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104976 Awy (( I must admit I'm not too happy about it, either, but I'll go with Ranulf having caught Vin for the sake of the story. However, I won't update before this has been solved. )) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:56:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104990 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1104990 Ominous Rain ((It's fine. Sorry I had to go and caused confusion, but since it's already that way it's fine. :) )) Tom let out a small yelp of surprise as he was pulled back. He whimpered and watched the blade nervously. He was as still as possible. Vin, woman, please don't make them kill me...I don't want to die... He closed his eyes and took deep breaths. The Valenchi? What? Was Vin saying...What? He moaned and shut his eyes tighter. His life was being controlled by an insane man, apparently. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:23:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105007 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105007 the flipr kid Darya frowned. "The girl is Amber?" she said. "Is she related to the Valenchi in any way?" Well, that wasn't good. The prince was fond of the musician...and he was also fond of the Valenchi, though he never said as much. "How are the Valenchi involved exactly? Have they been operating in this city recently?" Maybe that's what brought the bounty hunting pair here. The thought wasn't a pleasant one. Much as Darya admired their skills, she still flt rather unhappy that they could be taking her place. She and her guard defended the city of Cassir. She didn't like the idea of the two women, no matter how good they were at their jobs, taking hers away. "I don't think we need to alert the royal family," Darya said to Xavier. "Not right away. We still don't know that this is a major issue. We'll look into it, and if it turns out to be serious, we'll tell the queen." Lowering her voice, she said, "And be careful about Antonin. I do no like that man, and I can't believe he'll do everything in his power to help us....And the musician, Amber? I want her to be watched. We can't be sure she doesn't work for the Valenchi. And even if she's innocent, she might leave us something we can use." Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:58:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105242 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105242 Aero3691 ((Really sorry. My mistake. I'm still new to RPs. I'll try not to do it again!)) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:16:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105790 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105790 Aero3691 Ranulf's grin grew even wider. "Why, yes, I've heard of the Valenchi. Funny you should mention them, hilarious in fact, I've worked with them before. Actually, they hired me as a backup plan to bring this boy to them should you or that drunk Adam fail. This is the first time they've asked me to bring someone alive, so I'm sure they knew the risks. In fact, It's surprising they hired me, of all people. I guess HE didn't have anything to do with it. In any case, if the boy dies, the Valenchi will be hard pressed to kill me. Let me tell you a story before I go, so you know never to cross me again. Do you remember that traveling lord about 5 years ago? Assassinated along with his wife, guard, and a member of the royal guard? They said it was a large terrorist attack. That was only a cover up. I killed them. All of them. Now I wouldn't go getting in my way anymore if I were you. Now if you don't mind, I have job to finish, so we'll be on our way." Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105816 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105816 broadwaybound1000 Athenadora spotted her cousin, "Oh, hello there! Long time no see!" She said a smiling sunnily. "So have you come for a visit?" she asked curiously she had no clue he cousin had arrived and she felt rather bad about not being there to greet him. Oh, well you cannot be every where at once. She smiled and wondered if he would be alirhgt with coming to the library with her. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105847 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105847 Beebee2121 "Actually, Vin has been tracking his progress for a while now," Rashon explained. "If worse comes to worse, she'll intervene, but I've got a strange feeling about it. Aching knee, whispers in the winds and all that." He delicately placed a hand on his own cheek and stared off into the distance. "One can only hope things haven't gotten too bad for poor Tom." ----------- "Their mannerisms were not like any common thief. I'm only guessing, but I'm quite confident that they are Valenchi," Xavier shook his head and shrugged, "We can only hope that they're just recruiting and not planning anything too big in the city." The Valenchi could be a problem if they were adding more to their numbers than just Tom. It was unlike them to work in large groups, there would be more room for error. What were they planning? He frowned when Antonin was mentioned. He thought Darya was being far too generous when she put him on probation. That man was getting more than he deserved. "Yes, ma'am. I'll keep track of her on my own." He was the best tracker on the royal guard, so he was the obvious choice for the job. Unless, Darya ordered otherwise. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:28:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105921 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105921 Aero3691 Geoffrey, always amused by Rashon's strange ways said, "I'm sure if Vin's on the job everything should be fine." Then he said jokingly, "It's not as if you sent Ranulf as the back up! That would be crazy!" Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:31:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105926 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105926 Ominous Rain Tom whimpered. No... He had been twelve when that assassination happened. It chased so much chaos, even he knew it. His master at the time had been a politicain, and he had been outraged. Tom shivered and tried to move away from the blade, but there was nothing he could really do. He opened his eyes, trying to figure out it there was anything, <em>anything</em> he could do. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:49:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105969 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105969 Beebee2121 Rashon froze in place as a thought struck him sharply in the head. "Oh, but we did," He shrugged and waved his worries away. "Ah, silly me. Must've slipped my mind." Ranulf and Edwin could handle any troubles Tom and Vin might face. But, he still wanted to visit Cassir with Aleedi for a day out to town. His visit last time was cut short when he ran into Tom and had to drop off the letter. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:53:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105974 Elle Wolff Kyrin's small greeting smile faltered a bit, and he sent a quick, furtive glance towards Kyte and Osaya before he spoke. "Oh, um . . . The king and queen didn't tell you?" He tried to attempt an apologetic look, but it was, of course, totally fake. "Well, I suppose it is kind of a visit, but I'm not sure now is the time to talk about it . . ." His smile faltered even more, but he tried to make it seem normal, as if it was just falling off of his face. He could admit to being upset at the fact that his cousin didn't know <em>why</em> he was there, but other than that, why was he so upset? He had never had a close relationship with his father, he hadn't even felt sad when his father was pronounced dead . . . Just sort of empty, if a little angry . . . And maybe even a little bit scared. Kyrin shook his head slightly to clear his thoughts, then smiled a little again and glanced from Athena to Kyte and Osaya. "And how rude of me to not have introduced you three before, but Athena, these are my traveling companions, Kyte and Osaya. Kyte and Osaya, this is my cousin, the princess Athena." Somehow, he could imagine Kyte snorting at the "traveling companions" part, and saying "more like servants" in a sarcastic tone. But of course, she was <em>trying</em> to be polite around royalty (she didn't seem to count Kyrin as such). Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:58:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105986 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1105986 Aero3691 Geoffrey's smile disappeared. "You did WHAT?!" He could not believe this! Ranulf was not fit for bringing in ANYONE alive, let alone a boy! Edwin could only do so much to stop him, and there had been a few times he had failed completely like 5 years ago! "Ranulf is a ruthless killer, not to be trusted with someone's life! Didn't ANYONE think that it might not be a good idea to send HIM?!" Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:38:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106127 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106127 ApparatusMini Prince Phillip nodded as Amber recounted her life story. "Who was Adam, exactly? Why did you get separated?" --- Antonin slithered beneath the bush gardens until he arrived at a fair distance from Darya and Xavier -- just in time to overhear them suggest some link between a Valenchi and that palace musician. What in the world? Was Amber keeping secrets from the royal family to protect her job? What a bummer. Antonin had actually kinda liked that young woman in terms of her looks and domesticality (her singing was mediocre). Alas, she was just another deceitful hag who manipulated the hierarchy to protect her selfish interests. The royal family wouldn't knowingly hire anyone who was affiliated with Valenchi. None of them except Phillip, of course. He'd grown so pathetically close to her. He was also an admirer of the Valenchi. Put two and two together and he'd be all-too-willing to keep such knowledge a secret. There's no doubt he knows by now. How sad, how predictable of that fraudulent-- Antonin's scowling complexion lit up like the cheshire cat. What if the royal family found out that Phillip was keeping such a secret? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:43:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106139 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106139 broadwaybound1000 Amber looked down sadly, "Adam was sort of like my brother and his dad had died to.. he really was just a normal boy... He went off in search of the Valenchi or I think the Valenchi found him... he asked me if I wanted to go too and I refused I would rather not.... steal things that don't belong to me.... It goes against everything I knew so then I came here." Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:35:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106295 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106295 Beebee2121 "Oh my," Rashon was shocked at Geoffrey's outburst. "I didn't know you were so strongly opposed to Ranulf's... handiwork. He has Edwin with him. I'm sure they'll be fine." He looked to Aleedi for help. Rashon thought that both Ranulf and Edwin were very capable bodyguards. No one could get past them. Well, at least not without many serious injuries. And a possible maiming. Had he heard Ranulf beheaded someone before? Rashon tilted his head with his lips pursed, lost in thought. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106462 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106462 Aero3691 Geoffrey was furious! Rashon didn't realize the damage being done by sending Ranulf on this mission! "Edwin can only do so much!" He turned around and walked toward the exit. "I'm going to Cassir. Unless you want a mass genocide to break out, I suggest you come with me. I'll need all the help I can get to stop Ranulf." Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:25:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106502 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106502 the flipr kid Aleedi frowned. Her face lost all its former joking and her tone was hard as she said, "Geoffrey. I am the leader of this group; I made the decision to send Ranulf and Edwin if neither Adam nor Vin got the job done. I'm perfectly aware of the risks involved, and I'm also perfectly certain that no matter what, they'll follow through with it. As. We. Instructed. I will not have you questioning my orders or my reasoning. Understand?" She paused to let her words sink in. "And as it happens, Rash and I were already on our way to Cassir when you decided to take your own initiative. We aren't <em>stopping</em> anyone. And neither are you." ___ "Yes, you'll do fine," Darya agreed. She could think of no one better suited to the job than her second-in-command. "Just keep it quiet. About the Valenchi especially. I do not want suspicion cast where none is due. And report back to me whenever you find anything." She looked around carefully as she spoke; a reflex, one that had served her well in the past. <em>Wait -- what's in the bushes?</em> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:41:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106760 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106760 Aero3691 Geoffrey stopped. He knew how dangerous Ranulf was. However, he also knew how dangerous Aleedi when crossed. He slowly turned and said in a controlled tone, "Of course. Understood." He resisted the urge to say more and walked over to a food barrel and began rummaging through. 'Just don't blame me when we're accused of genocide,' he thought. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:34:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106861 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106861 Aero3691 Ranulf sheathed his sword and put a knife against the boy's back. "Scream at all, make any notion that you need help, and that last thing you'll feel is this knife in your heart." He led the boy through the streets avoiding the guards and crowds as best he could. Edwin let the girl up and followed, watching their back. He didn't want anymore trouble. Ranulf would quickly recover his sanity as long as there were no interferences. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:46:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106935 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106935 Awy They shouldn't have done that. Those people interrupted with Vin's job. You didn't do that. Vin rose quickly, pulling up her hood and headed in the opposite direction of the men and Tom. She knew those streets - she practically grew up in them. She took an alleyway, walking quickly, and waited at the corner. When the men passed, she checked their direction and left the place, taking another alley. She would follow them, only she wouldn't take the same streets. They wouldn't notice her. She was sure about that. Knowing she was invisible, she moved into the shadows of the alleys and started running. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:25:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1106974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1106974 Awy (( It's okay. I am, too :) )) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:41:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106993 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=14#forum_thread_comment_1106993 andreeacarmen Saya was already mid-way to Cassir. Going on her own and walking on foot was not an easy task, especially after the storm that had ravished everything in its path. The road was visible to her eyes, but pretty faint elsewise. She felt truly proud of herself being a thief at that point. People like her were always smart, cunning and pretty good with people. The last part was a bit shaky for her as she had not had much practice in that particular area in the forest. She hoped her skills were good enough to interact at a minimum level and maybe while she was in town she'd get better at it. She grinned at the thought of that: new things to learn, new people, new occasions to steal and practice. New challenges- that is what she loved most. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:29:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107108 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107108 Ominous Rain Tom swore and kept walking. Great. They said they were with the Valenchi, but then, why did they almost want to kill him? Now where did Vin go!? He growled. "Where are you taking me?" what an awful day, Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:46:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107228 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107228 Aero3691 Ranulf had calmed down by now. His sanity was returning. "We're taking you to the Valenchi, now keep quiet." They were almost to the gates now. No interruptions so far, but Ranulf didn't trust that girl not to follow them. He moved a little faster, eager to be done with this job. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:54:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107234 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107234 Awy They were at the gates. This was not good. Vin licked her lips, forcing her brain to work. She would have to do something, and that something would have to be done right now. If there hadn't been this many people around, she would've thrown a knife, but this way, she would be taken by the guards. And if there was somebody she didn't want involved, it was the guards. She looked around, and to her great relief she noticed the alley where she had left her cloak earlier. She quickly entered, almost running to the place where her cloak was hidden, and never had she been so happy to get it on. She pulled up the hood and hurried to the end of the street. After making sure she was still relatively close to Tom and the two men, she lowered her head and shoulders and started walking, still quickly, but like a woman in her forties, like she had done when she first saw Tom. Now she was unrecognisable - except to Tom. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:01:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107238 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107238 Awy (( "Put" it on. Sorry. )) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:04:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107242 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107242 Ominous Rain Tom moaned. He didn't like this people, even if they were Valenchi. Did the Valenchi want to hurt Tom? He sighed. He couldn't really move with a sword in his back. He looked up, trying to find something to help them. He paled. The woman, the one in the alley. He narrowed his eyes, something was different and strange... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:09:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107244 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107244 Aero3691 Ranulf noticed the boy's face pale and eyes narrow. He whispered to Edwin, "We're being followed." He hurried as fast as he could through the gates. When they were out of earshot from the city, he looked back to make sure none was there yet. He pulled the knife back a little farther from the boy's back and said. "I'm very sorry about what happened back there. I.....got a little carried away. This is the first time the Valenchi asked me to bring in someone alive. Terribly sorry." He might have told the boy the truth, but if he was with the Valenchi, he might make sure Ranulf never got a job again. He hurried on towards the meeting place. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:20:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107251 Aero3691 ((Got to go. bye)) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:21:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107252 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107252 Awy Vin hurried up. Those men were not going to get away with Tom. She would get to him, get him back in town and find a safe place for him. This was why she shouldn't have interrupted the men in the first place, she said to herself, starting to run. Now where she had spoken to Tom, she would feel terrible if something happened. It was nothing personal, though. It was more her pride. Nobody was allowed to take her prey. At least, that was what she kept telling herself. She pulled out both her throwing knives. Her last chance was to cause enough confusion to give Tom a chance to escape. Keeping her hands and knives hidden under the cloak, she followed the strangers, making sure she was still looking completely innocent. She was going to save Tom, no matter what it took. She just needed to get in safe distance from Cassir. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:32:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107264 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107264 the flipr kid Aleedi snorted. "Why would we be? Also, <em>genocide</em> is a mass slaughtering of a specific <em>race</em> of people. I think <em>homicide</em> is the word you want." She turned to Rashon. "Let's go. I want to make it to Cassir sooner rather than later. By the way, do you know if Tom read the letter you slipped him?" Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:41:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107269 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107269 ApparatusMini Antonin had already retraced his clandestine steps by the time Darya took notice of the bushes. By the time she passed one of her grotesquely buffed arms over the gardening, he'd be gone and Xavier would probably be questioning her perception skills. Brilliant. As for him, he had all the information he needed right now. He walked back inside the castle with the most casual expression he could plaster. Some of the servants inquired about his brief disappearance; he politely shooed them off with "just running some errands for The Prince". After all, that was the crux of his probation period. He went up the stairways and across the hallways until he reached the entrance to Phillip's bedroom. It was jutted open by several inches -- typical of him to forget to lock it -- just enough so that the observant passerby could notice the unroyal mess made within it's confines. How could the blood of Harin be poisoned by such a slob? Taking a firm bodyguard post in front of the bedroom entrace, Antonin had his mind made up. He was going to tell the Queen about Amber's ties to the Valenchi. However, he intended on holding off until he could smugly reveal his intentions to Phillip. His reaction would be golden. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:05:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107295 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107295 andreeacarmen By this time Saya got close to the city. She could see it as she had no obstructions in her visual field. It seemed it would take her about 30 minutes more. The sky was starting to colour golden. That didn't concern Saya she was used to it and she could take care of herself, but if she were to fake she is a robbed traveler and get into the city without being suspected she had to make it before sundown and have to look concerned and panicked about traveling in the night time. Hence, Saya hurried the pace. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:06:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107297 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107297 Contemptus ((As a side note, flipr, I don't know if you've seen, but there's a reply waiting for the Queen back on page 13.)) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:15:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107303 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107303 the flipr kid ((Crap! I missed it.)) Shehalese's mouth pulled up in a smile at Bastina's words. "The fruit is indeed marvelous, my dear ladies. I daresay it continues to improve even without our tending it over the years." They walked towards the beautiful sprawling palace, with its open buildings and magnificent architecture, the pride of its creators, the jewel of Cassir. The queen turned to her two companions as they entered the grand welcome hallway (wide marble floor, tall graceful arches, open on three sides to the gardens). "Now, let us get down to business. What brings you two to Cassir this time?" Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:33:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107318 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107318 Contemptus "We were in the neighbourhood," Bastina was quick to admit -- Irene was eating, and she did that sparcely enough already, Bastina didn't want her getting distracted and forgetting to eat; it had happened before, "And we thought we might drop in. I mean, no disrespect meant, but this city has a reputation for ... cases we might find interesting. And Irene'a been complaining of boredom since we crossed the border." There was a pause as she glanced around at their surrounds, even more beatiful than she remembered, and smiled. "Well, the city has a reputation in crime, and the beauty of it," she ammended. "If you didn't have a job for us, we probably would have just stayed a few days to take in the scenery." ((xD Happens all the time, think nothing of it.)) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:10:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107364 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107364 broadwaybound1000 Athenadora smiled at the his two companions, "Hello," she said politly with a small wave, "I am glad that you came to visit." She said looking more seriopus now, "No I am afraid they did not tell me," she said holding her book in one hand. She sighed, "It is nice to see you again." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107859 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1107859 Aero3691 Edwin looked behind them. There were a few people exiting the city, though most would stay for the night. He didn't see the girl, and the only figure who seemed to be going in their direction looked to be a woman in her 40's. Nevertheless, he kept his eyes on her. The girl might have hired someone or be in disguise. He hoped the Valenchi paid well. Whatever they paid was not worth this. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:35:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108044 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108044 Beebee2121 Rashon watched the two argue with rapt interest. And everyone thought <em>he</em> was dramatic. He stood up straighter when Aleedi addressed him. Rashon let out a sad sigh. "No, I'm afraid I don't know. I had to leave after I gave it to him." He started for the exit. "But, we'll find out soon enough!" --------------- Xavier read the look on Darya's face and was at the bushes in a few quick steps. There were foot prints in the soil. "Someone's been here," He looked over his shoulder to her. "You don't think-" He didn't bother finishing his sentence. If someone had been listening in and the word go out about the Valenchi, there would be trouble. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108346 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108346 ApparatusMini "Your brother is with the Valenchi?" Phillip asked in amazement. His tone became uncharacteristically stern. "Amber, that's quite the secret you're holding there. You know what the family's official stance is. Especially my mother's. They've gone as far as to prosecute and interrogate any innocent civilian suspected of having ties -- lord knows I've had to step in personally before they went too far. If they find out that they hired a relative of a potential Valenchi..." The Prince halted suddenly, realizing how the severity of this words caused great anxiety for Amber. How could he be so tactless? "Do not worry, my dear." He plastered a kind and assuring smile. "This shall be our secret." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:28:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108432 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108432 broadwaybound1000 Amber's eyes widened and she started to sweat. She felt a little ill. She place her head in her hands, "I know.... I am just worried if they fin-find out they'll think I am a spy or something," she bit her lip, hard. She tasted blood but ignored it. "Thanks...." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:34:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108447 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108447 ApparatusMini "You have my word." The Prince gave Amber the warmest embrace he possibly could. "Please get some rest, my dear." Little did he know what would happen next. Phillip left the singer's room and made a beeline for his own dormitory. Antonin was posted at the side of the door, much to the former's dismay. He disliked that man with utmost intensity. "Funny," Phillip muttered coldly. "I don't recall requesting for any guard to be posted beside my bedroom. Especially not one on probation." Antonin responded by raising his shoulder and giving the unlocked entrance a casual shove. "You left it open. I thought you'd appreciate someone guarding your exposed heirlooms." "Ha. Ha. Not." Phillip mustered all the self-restraint to avoid slapping Antonin right on the spot. How dare he mock him like this? "I'd trade every last heirloom if it meant never witnessing your cretinous face ever again. Now get lost!" "As you wish, Your Highness." Antonin's complexion flickered as Phillip marched inside the dormitory. Then the guard's lips smacked, with utmost casualness, to utter the coup de grâce: "I'll just go and tell the Queen about Amber's little secret." "WHAT?!?!?" He bellowed loudly enough that it echoed across the palace spires. Antonin laughed with utmost cruelty. That was it. Phillip's reaction was make-or-break point. If he had not known -- if Phillip brushed it aside with an "What are you babbling about?", Antonin would end up looking like a fool. Alas, everything went according to plan. "You... you bastard." The Prince sniffed. His reaction of shock gave way to a feeling of utter dread unlike anything he'd ever felt. She had just poured her heart out to him, knowing that such a secret could destroy her livelihood. She trusted him. "You were listening in, weren't you?" At this, Antonin responded with a lie. "Yes, I did." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=15#forum_thread_comment_1108606 broadwaybound1000 Amber smile after him blushing slightly. She then sighed, she should not have put the weight of such a thing on Philip's shoulder.... She sighed and closed her eyes resting her head against the back of the chair, he had been very understanding... that was nice.... it made her feel less... alone. She picked up a pillow and hugged it getting lost in her thoughts. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:48:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108635 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108635 the flipr kid Tom hadn't read the letter. "Great. Fabulous. Wonderful. Let's go." Aleedi vanished inside the slanting tunnel and scrabbled up on hands and knees, her head poking out the mouth of the cave in a handful of moments. The flat blue of the stormless sky had become tinged with orange, she saw. "Hurry! I want to get there before it's too dark to see my hand in front of my face." ___ Darya's lips pursed. "I do think. And so do you. Xavier..." The captain sighed. "Be careful. We can't know <em>who</em> heard us, and we can't be casting around suspicion. On anyone. For anything." By this she clearly meant the musician, whose possible ties with the Valenchi could get her killed, or at the very least expelled from the palace. It would ruin her. Darya had strong suspicions about one person who wouldn't mind doing that at all, however. "We're guards," she said. "Let's do our job." ___ Shehalese raised an eyebrow. "Nothing in specific? Well, that's almost unheard of, with you two. Not that I'm complaining that we don't seem to have as many dire cases this time." She gave a dignified smile, and said, "Feel free to...look around, if you want to. But don't intrude on the captain of the royal guard, Darya Kiloga. You've met her. She takes her job very seriously." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:57:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108673 Contemptus Irene smiled slightly, fleeting and cool, "If there isn't money involved, miss, you know we won't. It's no concern of ours how you run the country or who you staff. But thank you for the blessing. I can't imagine we'll stay longer than a fortnight before we're out of your hair." Bastina crammed another section or orange into her mouth to keep the words from spilling out. Irene didn't need another lecture about how to speak to royalty. Most of the time, Bastina was pretty sure it just ran in one ear and out the other, The Woman too reliant on her reputation and her skill to bow her back to someone else. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:19:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108753 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108753 Beebee2121 "I'm coming, I'm coming," Rashon followed behind her closely. The sunset over the desert was beautiful, as always. He started lovingly at the horizon for a moment and then began to trudge across the sand. He pulled the hood of his cloak over his head not because of the heat, but because of the sand. It took ages to get out of his hair. --------------- Xavier stood up straight and saluted Darya. "Yes, ma'am." He nodded to her and left the room. He started for Amber's room. He'd make up some excuse about security visits or something if he found her. Xavier rounded a corner and walked down the hall to knock lightly on the musician's room. "Miss, are you in?" Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:58:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108881 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108881 Aero3691 Ranulf hurried as fast as he dared. Edwin had given him the signal that they might be followed. As soon as he handed Tom over to the Valenchi, this would finally be over. He was out of sight of the city now. The sun was setting and he still had a few more miles to go before he reached the rock. Only thieves were supposed to know about the rock, but then, he was a thief of sorts. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:24:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108937 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108937 Elle Wolff "Oh, well . . . that's alright," Kyrin said with a slightly taut smile. Because after all, it really <em>wasn't</em> fine. He wasn't sure <em>why</em> the king and queen hadn't told Athena about his father's death, which was apparently his main reason for coming - but he was sure they had a "reason" of some kind. "And yes, it's wonderful to see you, too, after such a long time." He glanced towards Osaya and Kyte, his eyes urging them to say something. "Yes, um, it's delightful to meet you, Princess Athena," Osaya said, her eyes not quite meeting up the princess's. Kyte nodded. "Yes . . . nice to meet you." No formal address, and her mother probably wasn't too happy with that. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:27:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108943 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1108943 ApparatusMini "Go ahead, Phillip. Try and stop me." Antonin taunted. "Turn this into the biggest scandal since Raneen. Are you willing to forsake your standing, your reputation, your pride -- all for one lousy waif?" The Prince gritted his teeth. He wanted to respond just as bitingly; sadly, the words that came so easily as a public servant now faltered him. Antonin had somehow weaseled him into this dilemma. Would he truly endanger his livelihood as the favored son of Kasid for one woman? Yet, would he truly be able to live with the shame of having betrayed such a close friend? He did not see a way out that wasn't paved with tragedy. Not, at least, if he didn't play by Antonin's rules. Phillip reached into his pockets and pulled out the multi-purpose pocket knife he received as a gift at the International Blacksmith Guild's seminar. "Oh, come on." Antonin snorted. "If you're going to fight me and circumvent royal protocol, at least try -- waitaminute, are you... why in the hell are you cutting...?" Instead of attacking Antonin, the Prince turned the knife on himself and inflicted several cuts on his face and arms, each one accompanied with a gritted yet determined howl. He then chucked the knife in his room and crumpled unceremoniously on the floor. "HELP! ANTONIN HAS GONE INSANE! HELP ME! GUARDS! HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!" Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:14:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109038 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109038 Awy Vin took a deep breath. She shouldn't do this, but she hoped Tom would get enough time to get away, Gripping one of her throwing daggers in the right grip, she walked casually closer. She was still in safe distance so that she could run if it came to problems. She was more or less sure she would hit if she threw, but she was afraid she would hurt Tom by mistake. Instead, taking yet another deep breath, she aimed for the ankles of the man holding Tom. Then, praying Tom would be quick enough to flee, she threw. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:29:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109141 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109141 andreeacarmen (guys can you tell me who is left in Cassir?) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:16:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109185 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109185 Aero3691 Ranulf felt the knife hit his leg just above the ankle and grunted. He could still walk, but it hurt like fire. He turned and saw a hooded figure. Obviously she had thrown the knife. He put the knife to Tom's neck again and calmly said, "Look, ma'am, I don't want anyone to get hurt here, but I have a job to do, and I can't have you ruining it." As he said this he quickly handed the knife and Tom to Edwin and drew his sword. He didn't have time to mess around. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:04:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109458 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109458 Aero3691 ((Stupid Timezones. Got to go)) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:16:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109474 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109474 the flipr kid Shehalese's smile didn't change, even though Irene had completely disregarded every rule for addressing royalty. But she had to deal with this every time the two came to Cassir, and she can't have expected The Woman to get any more well-mannered in their time elsewhere. "Well, I don't know if there is anything going on that would interest you ladies," Shehalese said. "If there is, be assured we'll pay you for your services. Like always." She would have said more, but from deep inside the palace she heard a voice, bellowing -- bellowing! -- for help. Her son's voice. Shehalese's brow creased. What on earth...? ___ Darya was already heading back to the barracks behind the palace when the prince's shout sounded. Calling for guards. Saying something about...Antonin? Darya was off like a shot, praying the prince wasn't hurt, praying that Antonin hadn't gone off the deep end and attacked his prince. Xavier was probably closer to them, but Darya ran as fast as she could. ___ "Ah, Cassir," Aleedi sighed. "City of beauty and wonder and riches just waiting to be snatched up byt hose to whom they don't belong. It's been to long since we robbed anyone blind there, hmm, Rash?" Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:41:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109516 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109516 Awy She'd hit him. Good. Even if he didn't look like the wound was a problem to him, it should slow them down a bit. It worried her that the man's companion still had Tom. If she distracted them, though, he might get a chance to get away - or so she hoped. "I have a job to do, too," she said, her voice still cold. "And you've already ruined it. I think you should let the boy go. Otherwise, I might accidentally throw another knife. And this time, I won't aim for your ankles." Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:50:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109533 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109533 Contemptus The Woman twitched, shifting slightly, turning on her heel as if to move towards the far-off sound. Her brow furrowed and her lips parted, a faint smile flickering into view. "Shall we leave that to your gaurds, then, ma'am?" she asked. Her pulse kicked up and her muslces relaxed with a rush -- there might be some ecitement to be had yet. Bastina out her head in her hands and reached out a moment later. She cuffed Irene around the ear sharply, "There's being yourself and being an idiot. Don't push your luck," she said, half-hsyterical. She glanced towards the Queen and bowed slightly, "Apologies. We've been wandering the desert too long, it seems to have completely erroded my friend's manners. If you wish it, we'll go. Please don't behead us." Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:51:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109536 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109536 Ominous Rain Tom swore. He was very <em>unsure</em> whether the woman was helping right now. It didn't seem as if she was. He had a swore to his throat yet again because of her. He sighed, trying to see if he could slip away from the man. Probably not, but maybe...He was an expert as doing things unseen, sort of why he was alive then and there. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:21:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109575 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109575 Elle Wolff Kyrin's ears pricked at the sound of yelling, and he tilted his head slightly then looked down the hallway. His . . . cousin. Yes, that was definitely his cousin. Or, well, his eldest cousin, the thirty-two year old prince and heir to the throne, Phillip. Kyrin pursed his lips and glanced between Osaya and Kyte, then looked back to Athena, before briskly starting to walk toward the sounds of shouting. "We should probably see what that is." ((Since Phillip is so loud that even people outside seem to hear him . . . lol. XD)) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:57:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109724 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109724 Beebee2121 "Indeed it has. Simply far too long," Rashon squinted when he saw something in the distance. It looked like a couple of struggling figures and they were headed straight for the hideout. "Say, is that Ranulf and Edwin? Oh! And they have Tom!" It would seem like they would have to put off their trip to Cassir a little longer. ------------- Xavier was running for the Prince before he even finished his sentence. Amber could wait- she probably was harmless anyway. He found the room within minutes and burst through the door. Anger flared up inside him as he took in Antonin standing over the bleeding prince. He wasted no time drawing his bow. "Back away from the prince!" He yelled harshly. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:23:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109748 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109748 broadwaybound1000 Amber heard the screams too and got up. What happened to the prince? She rushed to her door and ran outside it she spotted Xavior running in that direction too. She ran to where she heard him screaming as quick as she could manage. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109851 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109851 ApparatusMini "You slimy coward." Antonin growled in disbelief. "How dare you--" His words froze when Xavier, the right-hand man of Darya, stepped into the scene with a bow in hand. "Arrest him!" Phillip ordered instantly. Antonin was suddenly paralyzed in shock. How did that stupid Prince manage to one-up him like that? And what the hell was Xavier doing there? There's no way he could've gotten this fast from the palace gardens to this spire, unless he'd already spotted... oh no no no... "You're both in on this, aren't you?" Antonin said with a sob. "You're trying to protect her. Bunch of pathetic excuses for men, you are." Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109965 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1109965 the flipr kid Shehalese waved a hand dismissively. "There will be no beheading, Bastina. Stay or go as you please. But you've done good work in the past, and we wouldn't be ungrateful if you did it again." She glanced down the wide hallway that led to her son's rooms. There were no more cries, so either the guards had made it there or the prince was in no condition to be making cries...."I shall leave you two ladies now," Shehalese said. "Excuse me." With that she turned and walked off down the hall, expensive robes rustling. ___ "Oh, they do? Good." Aleedi peered at the two mercenaries in the fading light -- Rashon was correct, they did indeed have the boy. But.... "Vin? What on earth is she doing?" Aleedi frowned and picked up her pace. She couldn't have a fight break out and her quarry, the boy Tom, potentially get hurt. Vin had always been a hotheaded creature. ___ Darya reached the prince's rooms just in time to see Xavier enter. She stepped in a few moments after, a deep frown on her face. <em>Antonin.</em> Of course. That man had hell to pay, now, he'd hurt the prince. Even the queen would realize this. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1110037 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1110037 Beebee2121 Xavier hesitated, but didn't let up on his bow. "What are you even talking about?" He glared at Antonin. Using his powers of perception, he checked the man for any sort of weapon or the princes' blood. There was none. It was then Darya entered the room. He looked between the three of them with his brow furrowed. Something wasn't adding up. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:17:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1110059 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=16#forum_thread_comment_1110059 broadwaybound1000 Amber ran and stopped when she saw the prince immediatly at his side, "Are you alright?" she asked worriedly. She wondered what they were talking about.... who was the she..... was it.... no it could not be her. She examined where he was stabbed carefully, it did not lok fatal but the wounds were not as shallow as she would have liked.... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:23:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110071 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110071 Contemptus Irene glanced at Bastina, who looked back. Bastina raised her eyebrows in question and Irene nodded. They fell into step with the queen, casually matching her hurried pace. "If you don't mind, this might be up our alley," The Woman said crisply, and offered nothing else. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:35:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110094 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110094 Elle Wolff When Kyrin, Kyte, Osaya, and Athena (or at least they'd assumed that she had followed them) arrived at the prince's room, Kyte glanced around and took in the scene before her. A man, presumably the prince (well, so she had to presume) was on the floor, bleeding. But . . . as she examined him closer, she came to the conclusion that his wounds didn't look exactly like he had been attacked . . . she'd had some experience with that before. The random cuts on his face and arms didn't look as if they had come to be there by an attack - plus, could the prince not defend himself, even in the slightest? He seemed old enough, and big enough, to be able to put up a good fight. Even though Kyte was skeptic, her mother rushed forward, apparently not even noticing the three guards. One was holding a bow, the second looked undefended and shocked, and the third, the woman, had arrived not a minute before Osaya, Kyte, and Kyrin had. Osaya glanced around before she grabbed a shirt off of the prince's bed, then bent down next to him. She muttered, "I'm sorry about this", then started to rip the shirt up into rags. On a normal occasion, she wouldn't have done this, but she obviously didn't have her first aid with her, and, well . . . if the prince wanted to punish her for ruining his shirt, then he better realize who had started to clean his wounds. It wasn't as if she had much to work with, anyway. Kyte glanced over the prince again, not making an attempt to kneel by his side and help her mother, then looked towards the guards. "Something isn't right . . ." She muttered, her eyes narrowing. Kyrin glanced at her, looking slightly puzzled, and opened his mouth to say something, but then closed it again and contemplated. Kyte was much better at this stuff than he was. Anything that had to do with fighting, really, and that was exactly what this looked like. But he was still confused, and didn't understand how it could be anything different than what it looked like. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:05:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110349 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110349 Aero3691 Ranulf was calm, his fit of near-madness over. He held his sword in front of him ready to deflect any knives thrown his way. He would have much preferred to avoid a fight, but that didn't seem possible. He slowly walked toward the girl. The knife in his leg felt as if it were on fire. He ignored the pain for the moment his entire focus on the girl. He smiled a kind smile. "Come now, let's be reasonable. You can't harm me and you know it. I would rather we put this whole incident behind us." He was almost a completely different person when sane. ------------------------- Edwin kept a firm grip on the boy, never letting up for a second. He noticed faint footsteps and voices behind him and spared a quick glance. Finally, the Valenchi were here. He began to back up, keeping the knife at the boy's neck. He would try to end this before a fight began. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:10:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110526 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110526 Beebee2121 Rashon rushed to Edwin's side and put a firm hand on the arm holding the knife. "Edwin, what's going on here?" His eyes swiveled between Tom, Vin, and Ranulf. He had expected Edwin, of all people, to keep things under control. And what was Vin doing here? He was looking at Edwin expectantly. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:56:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110843 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110843 ApparatusMini "I'm alright." The Prince rose slowly back to his feet. Several more people gathered at the scene where Antonin had supposedly attempted to assault The Prince. "Darya, keep a close eye on Antonin." He then turned to Xavier. "Come into my room. Quickly. Everyone else, wait here" The Prince and Xavier entered the room, with the Prince locking the door. He realized -- with a peculiar mixture of dread and sheepishness -- the gravity of what he had just done. Several of them, Xavier included, were already growing suspicious. "Do you know too, Xavier?" The Prince asked in a grave whisper. "About Amber?" After a few seconds, he added. "You must get her out of the palace immediately. She won't be safe here much longer. I... had no other choice... he was going to tell the Queen." Outside the room, Antonin tried to keep quiet amidst the chaos... until Darya showed up. He was already on edge after what The Prince tried to pull. Her presence had now pushed him over the edge. Without thinking twice, he leapt furiously (and futively) to tackle the Captain of the Guard. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:07:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110886 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110886 Aero3691 Edwin looked to his side. His vision grew red. The Valenchi, the ones who started all this madness, were here. He kept a firm hand on Tom and spoke in a low voice to Rashon. "This mission that you gave us nearly became a disaster. This girl has been very persistent and probably would have succeeded in her goal had you not sent us this job. Why you would even consider us for this job is beyond me, though I assume Geoffrey had nothing to do with it. Here," he gently pushed the boy to Rashon. He had been innocent in all this. "The next time you want someone alive, never come to us. You're lucky this boy is still alive. I expect double what you offered if you ever want us to even consider a job from you again." He usually never got this worked up, but today had been a nightmare. He called over to his partner, "Ranulf! We're done. Let's go to the meeting place and get our money already." ---------------------------- Ranulf was relieved. It was over. He kept his sword out and never turned his back on the girl. He knew she would take the first chance she got to kill him. "I'm terribly sorry about the way things turned out. We could have made good acquaintances. No hard feelings?" Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:28:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110970 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1110970 Awy Vin hesitated, for a moment wanting to spit. Then she glanced at the Valenchi and decided against it. "As long as you don't interfere my job," she agreed. She put her knife under the cloak, though she didn't let go of it, and nodded to him. Then she hurried to Rashon. "I'm sorry," she said shortly. "I didn't know those men worked for you. I was afraid Tom was in danger." Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1111737 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1111737 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed and sheathed his sword. "I'm glad." He walked back to Edwin who had already handed Tom to the Valenchi. "Alright, Let's go." ((Gah, can't think of anything else to write.)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112054 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112054 Ominous Rain Tom backed a little ways away from anyone. He rubbed his shoulder, glad there was no hand there Nd no knife to his neck. But what in the world was going on? He couldn't figure out who was a Valenchi and who the rest were. No one seemed to be tellin him either. He held his dagger tightly, watching the group. Why would the Valenchi send people that only took killing jobs anyway? He frowned. "What's going on?" Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:52:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112087 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112087 the flipr kid Aleedi was surprised. "Come to you? My dear Edwin, we never came to you. We had other plans in action -- Vin being one of them -- and you were quite clearly a last resort." She emphasized the last two words with an expression of annoyance. "That poster that advertised the job was written so only you would be able to understand what we were really asking for, but I did believe I made it clear that you were not necessary until all else had failed. <em>I</em> know you are not the best choice for bringing someone in alive. Forgive me if my wording wasn't clear enough for you. I didn't imagine you'd get into a fight with our first choice to bring Tom in." Aleedi took the opportunity to glance over the boy in question -- he looked confused, understandably, but unhurt. Good. "We'll take the boy now and give you your due. All three of you." Including Vin. There was no clear 'winner' as to who had completed the job, so why not just pay them all and be done with it. Aleedi felt suddenly very weary. "Rashon, take the boy." ___ "Yes, you Highness." Darya went to stand by Antonin, now more bewildered than ever. The prince was certainly not <em>acting</em> like he'd just been furiously attacked, though to all appearances that was what had happened. But either way, Darya had made up her mind. Antonin was a problem, and one she meant to be rid of very soon. She was startled when, right after the prince left to talk in private with Xavier, the traitorous former guard leapt up with a fury to attack her. He had no weapons, no advantage, nothing but hatred. Darya threw her forearm out as if she was holding a shield and smashed it into Antonin's chest, hoping to send him sprawling to the floor. "Stay down!" she growled. ((Someone needs to take over ApparatusMini's characters since their writer will be leaving the thread. Any volunteers?)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112162 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112162 Ominous Rain "No!" Tom snapped. "I'm not going with you unless I know who you people are and why you want me..." He backed away from the group further. He frowned and regripped his dagger. "Why can't anyone tell me?" he scowled. Usually when people wanted him, it wasn't good. It seemed like indeed these people were or knew the Valenchi, but the way they had tried to take him, he didn't like that. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:04:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112167 Ominous Rain ((Oh. Um. Maybe I could take one?)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:05:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112168 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112168 Beebee2121 ((I'll take the Prince.)) Xavier chose his next words carefully. "You did the right thing, your highness," ...however irrational it was. "But, the palace is the safest place in Cassir. The city is too dangerous unless you would like to hide her somewhere else? Where the kingdom can't reach?" The Prince shook his head and began to pace. "No, we need to keep her close with someone we can trust..." He snapped his fingers as an idea struck him. "The Valenchi! They have a secret hideout, don't they? Somewhere hidden? Somewhere close? And her brother is a part of the Valenchi, so it's perfect! We just have to find him." He looked hopefully Xavier. "You can find him, can't you?" The soldier tensed. "I don't think that is-" He stopped trying to discourage the Prince when he heard a thump from the other room and Darya's commanding voice. It was without a doubt Antonin tried to escape. He sighed with exasperation, "I do not think it is a good idea to fraternize with the Valenchi." Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112320 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112320 the flipr kid ((Allrighty.)) Aleedi rolled her eyes. "Fine, I amend my statement. Rashon, would you please <em>gently take care of </em> Tom, and be sure not to frighten him or anything. He's just been forcibly kidnapped by two different parties and he's understandably a little upset." Turning to Tom, she said, "All right, Tom. You get your wish. You wanted to find the Valenchi? Well, here we are. Nobody's trying to kill you any more." ((For Contemptus, I don't want the queen to arrive at the scene with Antonin and the prince and Xavier and all that just yet, so they're still in the hallway, unless you want something else to happen.)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112346 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112346 Ominous Rain Tom scowled and crossed his arms. "Why did they have to try and kill me in the first place?" he retorted. He would go, but he wouldn't go happily. Why did someone reed to 'gently take care' of him any way? He cursed under his breath. 'Understandably a little upset'... More than a little. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:55:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112350 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112350 Beebee2121 Rashon was on Tom in a second. He threw his arms around the taller boy and rested his head on his shoulder. "Don't you remember me? I'm hurt." He stole Tom's dagger right from the palm of his hand. "But it's okay. I forgive you." Rashon started to guide the two of them back to the hideout. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:01:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112360 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112360 Ominous Rain Tom squirmed away, scowl deepening. He looked at Rashon again. Oh, it was the man in the alley...that cleared some things up. Some things. He yelled. "Give it back!" he growled. "Now!" He needed it. He just did. ((Btw, thanks for the nomination on Tom. :DDD Just saw it.)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:05:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112370 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112370 the flipr kid "Because that's what they do. And they <em>weren't</em> trying to kill you, because their job was to bring you alive. It's just that they're not used to that sort of thing." Aleedi gestured to Rashon, her eyes still on Tom. "He gave you a letter earlier today. Did you read it? Do you still have it?" If the answer was no, it wasn't the end of the world, since they had the boy himself right now, but it would be nice if they had a little foundation of information to build on when trying to convince Tom that they weren't out to turn him into dinner or something. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:08:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112381 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112381 Ominous Rain Tom scoffed. "Why do you have people who usually kill..." he said quietly. Not that he could exactly protest too much himself. He swallowed. "I didn't..." he said just as quietly. He reached into his pocket and pulled it out, glaring at Rashon. He needed his dagger. "I can't read." he stared at his feet. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112389 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=17#forum_thread_comment_1112389 Awy Vin looked at Aleedi, then at Tom and then back again, trying to decide if she should leave. It wasn't that she had anything better to do, and in fact, she wanted to stay. Nobody ever told her what was going on, so if she wanted to know something, she usually needed to find out for herself. Right now, she wanted to know if Tom was going to become a member of the Valenchi. As he stood there, obviously feeling unsecure, she couldn't help feeling sorry for him. He'd been through a lot in a very short time. She took a step closer to him, a motion that looked more casual than threatening, to provide him moral support. Hopefully he would trust Aleedi and Rashon. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:33:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112419 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112419 Beebee2121 ((Yeah! He's a good kid, really. I just want to pinch his cheeks....)) Rashon found himself pinching Tom's cheek when he scowled. He thought the boy was too cute. He waggled his finger at him. "Ah-ah~. Not until I know you won't run away and tell everyone where we are." He cooed and pinched Tom's cheek again when he confessed to his illiteracy. "Aww, it's okay. Here, you can have your dagger back." He held it out for him to take. He looked to Aleedi pleadingly. "Can we keep him?" Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:34:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112422 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112422 Ominous Rain Tom glanced at Vin. She was the one he probably trusted the most; everyone else...not so much. Tom hit Rashon's hand away angrily. "Quit it!" He yelled. He snatched the dagger and backed away from Rashon, toward Vin. "Shouldn't that be my decision?" he snapped at Rashon's last comment. He glared at the man with disgust. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:38:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112424 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112424 Ominous Rain ((XD And he would hate that.)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:39:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112427 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112427 Beebee2121 Rashon, unperturbed, continued to smile at Tom. "You're a smart kid, Tom. And a good thief. So use that brain of yours to decide what's best for you and your career," His smile became more impish than genuine. "Are you going to keep nicking bread from vendors or are you going to move onto bigger, better, and more <em>royal</em> things, hm?" Rashon was confident in Tom's potential. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:58:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112610 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112610 Ominous Rain Tom scowled further, with a growing dislike for Rashon. "Whatever is best for me is whatever I choose and want, not what you people decide for me, so I will do as I please." Maybe he wouldn't even join the Valenchi. They seemed snobbish anyway. He could do better things. No, no he couldn't. Not much was there for him, but a couple slavers ready to pounce on him. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:04:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112617 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112617 Aero3691 Ranulf had watched the whole thing. He didn't care one bit about what Aleedi said. He did his job. She should have put more confidence in Vin, although he could understand not trusting Adam with it. Edwin, on the other hand, was furious. He had had enough of the Valenchi, or at least Aleedi. That woman didn't seem to care that his partner almost let the entire world know he was dangerously mad, effectively ruining their business and forcing them to move to another country again. He held his tongue, but if Ranulf ever lost control around her, he would let him kill her. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:35:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112678 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1112678 KatieHere Elissa rounded the corner where, sure enough, Aleedi, Rashon and a group of other people were standing. Ah, that was Tom, surely, considering how Rashon was acting around the him. "Hey, I see everyone managed to track down Tom then?" She leaned up against the wall beside Tom. "Elissa, I presume your Tom, right?" She looked around the group smiling at them all. She glanced at the two men she didn't recognize, nodding at them both. They must be the bounty hunters. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:05:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114825 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114825 Ominous Rain Tom backed a way a little. Where did all this people keep coming from!? He sighed and stared at his dagger, glad to have it back. He really did need it. It was a comfort and a protection. He found it almost ten years ago, and he hadn't found a better one since. He ran his finger along it, pricking it accidentally. "Yes." he answered shortly, wiping his finger off. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:08:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114831 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114831 KatieHere "Calm down with the dagger kid, I'm not gonna hurt you, I'm better at loosing people than fighting them anyway." She raised an eyebrow as he cut himself and held out her hand to him "Give me that for a second, it's going to get infected if you leave it, your covered in sand." Who wasn't though, she thought to herself. Perhaps she was just being odd, but she was becoming obsessed with hygiene and infections and things like that. She pulled a small round bottle from her bag and popped open the top. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:21:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114862 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114862 Ominous Rain Tom glared. He didn't move an inch. Not to put his dagger away, not to give her his hand. He didn't want to make himself reliable to these people. He wasn't sure he even liked these people. "I'm fine," he growled. His hands were as dirty as any slaves would be; he hadn't really cared. He knew there was a risk, but he thought it was only a small cut. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:26:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114876 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1114876 KatieHere Elissa let her hand flop down ot her side and clicked the bottle shut. "Okay, suit yourself." She shrugged, sliding it back into her bag, he seemed to be in a bit of a temper. "So, what's our plan then?" she turned to Aleedi. "I presume we're gonna explain stuff and bring Tom back to the Hiding?" She dropped her voice automatically on the last word, couldn't be too careful anyway. She turned her attention back to Tom, how old was he? Not much older than her pobably. And where did he come from? She wondered for a split second if he was good, but then, he'd have to be good to be wanted by the Valenchi. He seemed so.. on edge though. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:45:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115060 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115060 the flipr kid Aleedi shook her head. "Not the Hiding. Tom's not one of us yet." She cocked her head and narrowed her eyes at him, arms crossed. She spoke directly to the boy this time. "Do you even <em>want</em> to be Valenchi, Tom? You're not acting much like it. I can understand that you don't feel very safe or at ease with us right now, but you have to make up your mind about it. Soon. I was under the impression that joining us was what you've been after for a long time, but if you've changed your mind we won't force you. We'll leave you alone and you'll never hear from us again. Hmm? What do you say?" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:38:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115228 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115228 Ominous Rain Tom watched Elissa. He sighed and looked at the small cut. He wiped the blood off again and continued playing with his dagger. He watched Aleedi, thinking. No, he wasn't acting like it, but most of them had tried to kill him or kidnap him. What was wrong with simple talking about things? No? They had to capture people first? "I want to join the Valenchi, but I don't want anyway 'taking care' of me. I'm fine." he said, sending a look at Rashon. He just wanted a little respect. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:42:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115237 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115237 andreeacarmen (okay my chara will be soon in Cassir. who else is there and i mean not at the palace. she is only a thief she has no place there) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:59:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115262 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115262 Aero3691 ((I think Adam's still there)) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:23:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115302 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115302 andreeacarmen (thank you aero) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:43:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115333 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115333 the flipr kid Aleedi sighed. "Look, getting you kidnapped wasn't the way this was supposed to happen. The way every potential Valenchi is recruited is pretty much the same -- you get a letter explaining things first..." And here she glanced at Rashon, who apparently hadn't known that Tom couldn't read; "...then you're contacted by an actual one of us to give you an actual converstaion with a person, and take you to see the rest of us if you're still interested. Adam was supposed to do that, but he was drunk." She pursed her lips and shook her head. "Vin was the backup, since there was no other Valenchi available to meet you at the time. And the mercenaries got involved because...I really don't know why. Anyway, I'm sorry you've been treated as you have, because that's not how we usually get people who want to join us." Aleedi's lips curled into a wry smile. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:29:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115623 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115623 Ominous Rain Tom nodded slowly. They seemed to be organized, he thought with sarcasm. It did seem like such a thing was unusual for them, though. He crossed his arms, glad he was alive anyway. Things were explained and he wasn't so stinking confused. He hated confusion; it was unnecessary and made him feel stupid. "I'm fine," he repeated. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:51:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115668 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1115668 Beebee2121 Rashon held up his hands defensively. People were so touchy these days. "Congratulations! You're a Valenchi!" He couldn't stop a smile from creeping across his face. Should he give Tom a hug? He was calmer now, but he still had that dagger. Rashon hugged Aleedi instead and held back a delighted cheer that threatened to escape his lungs. 'Rashy and Addy and Tommy. The RAT pack.' He liked the sound of that. "We should celebrate!" He lowered his voice conspiratorially and waggled his eyebrows. "I say we head to the cellar of the palace and treat ourselves to some quality drink." Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:20:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1116577 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1116577 andreeacarmen Saya had reached the town gates right when the sun was sliding down the horizon line. She explained the guards her situation deeply troubled and emotional and they bought it easily. She was even led to a decent inn and one of them took 'pity' in her enough to pay her stay and her meals for two days. She was a too good actress apparently. <em>Gosh I missed my career.</em>, she laughed inwardly at her own joke, <em> If only I knew, I'd have come here long ago more often. Maybe Trisha is around here too. </em>, her figure saddened a little at the memory of her friend ho survived the attack on her clan. After she had dinner she hooded up and went for a stroll in town. Her mind kept winding back to the meeting with the Valenchi. She was still in shock of finding out they were actually real and that she found them, sat and talked with them, all by chance. "What a figure this Aleedi...", she spoke softly and smiled. As she said that, in that crowd that still flowed on the streets she was pushed into a man violently by a rushed woman. (broadway, can it be Adam please? there is no one else in Cassir she can be with.) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:49:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1116933 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1116933 Ominous Rain Tom felt a little bit of his bad mood wane as he thought about what Rashon said. Now he <em>was</em> a Valenchi. His nerves also abated and his fingers loosened around his dagger. Hopefully, he was safe now. Hopefully, he could trust them. Hopefully, he was no longer a slave. That did make him give a small smile, that came out as a smirk. He still didn't really trust these people, but maybe it would change. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:18:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1117519 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=18#forum_thread_comment_1117519 Awy Vin hesitated, watching Tom smirk. She could understand that it might be a relief for him to be part of the Valenchi, but at the same time, she knew that she would've never trusted Aleedi and Rashon if she had been through what he had. She sighed silently and looked at the four Valenchi, Aleedi, Rashon, Elissa and Tom, and knew that she now was just a part of the background. "Do you want me to leave?" she asked, not looking at anybody specifically. Her job was done, yet she felt slightly disappointed for some reason she didn't quite understand. She didn't really want to leave, but she saw no reason to stay, either. Perhaps Aleedi or Rashon needed her to do something for them. That would at least give her something to do. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:46:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1117548 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1117548 Ominous Rain Tom fingered his dagger, returning to do it out of habit, and not out of fear and self preservation. He sighed. A Valenchi. Not a slave. He repeated it in his head, so surprised and happy about it. It had been long enough. He was free, now. He choose the Valenchi because he wanted to, not because he had to. He glanced up at Vin. Tom didn't want her to leave; she hadn't pulled out a weapon on him or threatened him. The rest mostly had. He grimaced, examining the others. No, there was no one he really trusted or liked. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:25:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1117588 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1117588 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but you have yet to pay us. This has been a long day and I would appreciate it if we could be done with this so we can be on our way. Also, I need to get home so that I can properly remove this knife from my leg." Edwin stood silently observing. He hoped the boy would fit in well. That girl seemed a little uncomfortable. Understandable, she was not a Valenchi and as such was a bit out of place. -------------------------- Geoffrey walked through the sand. He had left the cave shortly after Elissa. He had regained his composure, accepting the fact that there was nothing he could do about Aleedi's decision. He climbed the top of the dune and saw the group of people. He was relieved when he saw that Tom was safely with the others and Ranulf wasn't trying to kill anybody. Things had worked out after all. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:06:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1118889 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1118889 the flipr kid "Yes, right." Aleedi stuck her hand down her loose white shirt and pulled out a purse on a leather cord -- the only safe place to keep money, otherwise you ran the risk of being pickpocketed. She counted out a handful of metal coins of various values, each kind with a differently shaped hole punched in the middle, and poured them into Ranulf's palm. "There. You know I've never cheated you, but you might want to count them all the same." Aleedi flashed a sudden, openmouthed grin, reminding them all that she <em>was<em>, after all, a thief. To Vin, she said, "You'll be wanting yours too, then." Aleedi paid the girl as unceremoniously as she had the mercenaries. "Perhaps you might stay for a bit," she suggested. "Tom here doesn't seem to be as on-edge with you. You might make him more comfortable. Now, who's up for some royal wine?" She grinned, slinging an arm around Rashon's shoulders. ((Beebee and Ominous, something needs to happen with the prince and Antonin at the palace.))</em></em> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1119825 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1119825 the flipr kid Gah! No italics! Ignore the italicization! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:03:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1119828 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1119828 Beebee2121 "Why, Xavier? Are the Valenchi so bad?" Phillip knew his opinion of the thieves wasn't a popular one, but if he could just convince the solider to help him. "Yes." Xavier deadpanned. Phillip stood up straighter in the way he usually did when using his power as the Prince of Kasir. "Then I order you to find Amber's brother and hide her with the Valenchi." Xavier bowed his head in a humbling manner before the prince. To defy a direct order from any royalty was a crime akin to treason. There was nothing he could do, but to involve the smallest amount of people he could. "And I'm going with you," Phillip stated simply. Xavier nearly snapped his neck when his head shot up. "I truly insist that-" "I'm <em>going</em> with you," He said again firmly. "It is not safe for you to meet with the Valenchi, Your Highness. I have sworn as a royal guard to protect the royal family by using any means necessary," He stood up to his full height and towered over the prince. He would apprehend him if he had to. Phillip backed down, "The rest of my order still stands. You are dismissed." Xavier bowed slightly and left the room. He gave Darya a grim look. He was afraid she would have a fit once he told her of his orders. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:32:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1119853 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1119853 Aero3691 Ranulf took the money. "Thank you. I hope to do different business with you next time. Come Edwin." They left for the city, knowing that it would probably be too late by the time they got there, but they were resourceful. -------------------------------------------------- Geoffrey walked down the dune towards the group. "I see everything worked out. I am glad." He walked over to Vin. "Evening, Vin. How are you tonight?" Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:11:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1120404 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1120404 Ominous Rain ((Okay, I actually have no idea what happened with the prince and stuff, so I can help, just can someone catch me up? xD)) Tom watched the group, looking at Ranulf and Edwin distrustfully. Well, mostly everyone distrustfully. He still was happy though, for he was free now. He relaxed more. He glanced at Vin. No, he wasn't as scared at her as the others. He didn't understand her, he did not fear her as much. He stared at his knife, feeling a little awkward. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:31:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1120607 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1120607 Awy "Great. There goes my best knife," Vin muttered as she watched Ranulf and Edwin leave. Then, she turned to Geoffrey. "I'm alive," she said dryly. "And I'm not wounded, and I haven't seen anybody get murdered. Meaning I'm perfectly well." She always felt slightly unsure of what to say when somebody spoke directly to her. "How're you, Geoffrey?" She took another step closer to Tom in hope of making him feel less lonely in the group. Aleedi's suggestion had for her been an order, but it was one she obeyed willingly. She had something to do, and it was something that wasn't going to get her killed. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:02:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1121832 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1121832 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled. "I've been better. I hope Ranulf and Edwin didn't give you too much trouble. I would have never hired them for this, but it was my choice." Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:47:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122050 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122050 Awy Vin shrugged. "I've had worse. I'm just glad nothing happened." She made a face. "Sorry, Geoffrey. It's been a long day, and I just can't seem to fake politeness right now." She gave an unsure laugh to tell him she meant no harm. That was the problem in being a helper for the Valenchi: She never knew how to talk to them. They were way more important than she would ever be, but they kept calling her by name, and many of them didn't have any problems with her doing the same to them. Sometimes it slipped and she would call somebody "sir". It irritated her to no end. And now she would have to find out what to call Tom, too. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:02:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122054 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122054 Aero3691 "It's no problem. I understand." Nothing happened. Good. Maybe Ranulf was getting his "condition" under control. Then again, maybe not. Vin seemed stressed by the whole incident. Few things ever did by what he had seen of her. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:16:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122060 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122060 Ominous Rain Tom stated at Vin, unsure what to think of her or the whole group. He was in it now, but he knew little else. What was the plan? Was Tom allowed to reject a mission? What kind of power did he have? Tom always assumed little. But, he was a free man from this point on. Everyone here was. Whatever that meant. He had many question, but didn know how to ask them or to who. What kind of system was this? Strict? Tom promised himself he wouldnt make a fool o himself just yet. Wait a while for that. So he was silent. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:27:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122086 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122086 the flipr kid ((I'm sorry, but I did ask people to write long posts. Short ones don't keep the story moving along and they don't make much for others to reply to, so please write more in the future.)) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:45:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122093 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122093 Contemptus ((How many characters are actually being used though? It doesn't matter how long the posts are if it's only two characters interacting.)) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122215 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122215 the flipr kid ((That's another thing. I don't want it to be where two people are going back and forth between themselves only, because then everyone else gets left out and left behind. That hasn't happened in this thread, but I would like to keep it so that everyone makes an attempt to keep everyone involved, thus the request for long posts. It's not like I have an issue with people's roleplaying, just that I want it to be an inclusive thread for everyone.)) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:46:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122223 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122223 the flipr kid "Well," Aleedi said in a satisfied tone, "that turned out surprisingly well. Nobody's dead or dying or captured by city authorities, plus we have Tom." She smiled at the boy. "Just how old are you, Tom? We don't usually recruit people who are really young, but we've made an exception for you." She frowned, suddenly remembering something else. "And didn't you have a master? You were a slave, right? It doesn't matter now, you're a free man." And that was another reason Aleedi wanted Tom, besides his extraordinary thieving skill. She hated slavery with all her being, hated what it reduced humans to. By recruiting Tom, they'd released him from those bonds. ((Ominous, you're Antonin, who overheard Darya and Xavier and guessed that Amber was affiliated with the Valenchi, so he went to the prince as a sort of blackmail. The prince cut himself up with a knife and screamed for help so it looked like Antonin attacked him. Darya and Xavier arrive on scene, Xavier has a private talk with the prince, and Darya keeps an eye on Antonin. He just tried to attack her and she beat him down. I don't know how much you already knew, but that's where we are so far. Also Antonin has a thing against women in positions of power. XD )) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:58:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122232 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122232 Contemptus Something in the air changed; a tiger lurking in tall grass,or that perfect, silent moment before all hel breaks loose. Irene stopped and looked left, Bastina at her side and watching right back. There was a moment of quiet. The prince had been screaming, but it didn't really matter. There was no money in it, and it was boring. Irene inclined hee head slightly, wet her lower lip. Bastina seemed to pick up on the subtext, and she nodded. Pushed her hair back behind her ear and glanced out the window. "Want to get out of here?" she asked, "I mean, this place is dull. We've been here before. Could move on." Irene nodded slightly, eyes distant, "Yes. I think that'd be best. Our funds are low. We can't afford to lounge around." The duo turned in one smooth motion and started towards the nearest exit. "I heard rumours from the irregulars that there could be something interesting in that...city," a pause, Bastina waved a hand as she fumbled for the name, "With the fountain, remember?" "Yeah. We'll go there next," Irene said with a nod. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122246 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122246 Ominous Rain Tom stared at the ground. He was free, but old habits die hard. "Seventeen," he informed Aleedi. "I didn't have a master then, only because I ran away, Miss. But that would only last until some slavers found me again." He finally looked up at her, not making direct eye contact. Not a slave. He had usually ran away from his master's after looting the best out. He would then enter another town, sell his goods, and try to avoid the eye of a police. But since his nasty stealing habit, it wouldn't last long, and he would end back up in a slaver's possession. Most of the time Tom wouldn't have been caught except for the double crossing thieves around him... -- Antonin hit the ground, but growling, he immediately stood. He didn't attack her yet, but if anything happened, he would soon. His breath was off beat from the power she had hit him with. He glared at her with such unconfined hatred. He hadn't hurt the Prince. Should he tell her that? Or wait until she made it clear she thought that before finding a way to prove it otherwise? He licked his lips, still examining her and the situation. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:32:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122501 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122501 Beebee2121 Rashon frowned slightly and tilted his head sympathetically to the side. "Don't worry, Tom. You're one of us now. An equal," He smiled with a nod. "We've got each others' back, right?" Rashon couldn't count on all his fingers and toes how many times Aleedi saved his life or how many times he returned the favor. It was the same with the others, too. They all helped each other out like a big family. Of thieves. And speaking of thieving, "I don't know about you guys, but all this sentimental stuff is making me thirsty." He may have been a bit impatient. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122952 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122952 Aero3691 Geoffrey turned toward the others. He had been listening to their whole conversation. It was a skill that had helped him many times when thieving. He would be having a conversation with a person and seem to be completely focused on that conversation, but he would also be listening to a far more important conversation. Not that either of these conversations were important, but it never hurt to practice. "Always drink and rewards with you isn't it Rashon?" he said jokingly. A few drinks did sound nice. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122969 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1122969 Ominous Rain Tom stared without emotion at Rashon. He nodded. It was somewhat encouraging. An equal. Was it possible? Tom nodded again with slightly more conviction. "Right." he said. "T-thank you." he said, staring at the ground. He might just stay here a while, longer than any place before. He might trust these people one day, and he could just... do what he wanted and be free. The idea almost seemed unreal. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:24:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1123004 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1123004 the flipr kid Shehalese watched the two bounty hunters leave without expression -- they were right, there was nothing really for them here. Unlike many times before, there was no trouble. The Valenchi had been very...quiet recently. But there was still the matter of her son. Shehalese gathered her robe into her hands and hurried down the wide marble hall, to his rooms. ___ Darya glared at Antonin, undisguised loathing on her face. She hated this man. She would cheerfully kill him if he gave her even the slightest reason to.... At that moment Xavier came out from his private talk with the prince. "Xavier," she said, without taking her eyes off Antonin. "What did he tell you?" ___ Aleedi grinned. "Let's go to the palace," she suggested with raised eyebrows, in a conspiratorial undertone to Rashon that was, of course, perfectly audible to everyone else around. "Rash and me will go get us some drink, hmm? How 'bout the rest of you go amuse yourselves in Cassir with Tom, right? Get him used to the idea of being Valenchi." Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:06:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1123331 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=19#forum_thread_comment_1123331 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled. "Of course. Where shall we meet up with you?" He hoped they wouldn't cause too much commotion. It was only a few drinks after all. There was no point in getting caught over that. Not that they would, they were Valenchi of course, but still he would prefer to stay anonymous as long as possible. If they made too much commotion, they might be followed and lead guards to them. Geoffrey didn't really worry about that possibility, but he had to think of the worst case scenario and prepare for it. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:17:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1123364 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1123364 Awy Vin looked up from the ground when Aleedi spoke, then let Geoffrey answer. If there was one person she always tried to avoid to speak to, it was Aleedi. Not that she was denied to do so; it was just that she looked up to the Valenchi leader and always got nervous around her as she felt she didn't have the rights to speak to her. She turned to Tom. "So, free man," she said quietly to him with a faint smile around her lips. She hoped it didn't look as unsure as it felt. "What do you want to see? To do?" Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:41:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1123740 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1123740 Ominous Rain Tom watched Aleedi as he spoke. He didn't really want to have special treatment, for people to stare at him even more, but he couldn't really complain. She was obviously doing something nice for him, and it wouldn't be bad at all. Tom glanced at Vin and blushed, gaze falling to the ground. "I don't know what there is to see or do," he said quietly with a shrug. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:07:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1123927 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1123927 Aero3691 ((bump)) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:43:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1127378 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1127378 Awy Of course. Vin sighed silently of herself. She should have thought about that. As a newcomer, he wouldn't know any places. It didn't help that he was probably to shy or ditrustful to say anything yet anyway. "Well, there's always the market," she said with a shrug. "But you might not want to go there, as you stole your lunch there. Besides, it's getting dark. Perhaps there's a troubadours in town or something, but I haven't heard of any." She turned to Geoffrey. "What do you think?" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:46:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128452 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128452 Aero3691 Geoffrey thought for a moment. "Well, you're right, the market is definitely not an option. I think I did hear something about a troubadours somewhere in town. I haven't been there all day, so I really don't know if they're still there. However, if we're going anywhere tonight, we had better hurry. I don't think the guards will take kindly to a bunch of strangers walking into town in the middle of the night." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:51:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128673 Ominous Rain Tom turned red slightly. Yes, they had been watching him in the market, he remembered. How awful it was to find out your ever move in the last few hours had been tracked. He frowned and glanced at his dagger, rubbing his thumb on it. He didn't prefer all this special treatment, but it was better than not having it, he guessed. He had no idea how to act, and this is where he would learn. Tom simply nodded, choosing not to say anything. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:18:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128768 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128768 the flipr kid "Ah, nothing to worry about," Aleedi said casually. "Cassir's always active after the sun's set. <em>Very</em> active. The guards won't notice anything amiss with you all walking about after dark." She turned to Rashon with a grin. "How do you feel about paying a visit to the royal palace wine cellars, hmm? Let's go!" She was in a very good mood tonight, despite everything. Or maybe <em>because</em> of everything. Being the leader of the Valenchi was by no means an easy task -- being in charge of a group of thieves was, after all, like herding so many cats -- but they were all equals, all...well, <em>family</em>. Like family, they ribbed each other and got on one another's nerves, and great big arguments were most definitely not unheard of; but, like family, they were all undyingly loyal to one another as well. There was no one in the Valenchi who would not sacrifice life, limb, freedom, riches, or anything else he or she might have to help another of their group. "Honor among thieves" was the common phrase, but it ran much deeper than that. ___ "Xavier," Darya said again, more urgently. Her eyes bored holes into Antonin's, and if looks could kill, the world would have one less scumbag to contend with. "What did the prince tell you?" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1128974 Beebee2121 Rashon nodded and let out an enthusiastic whoop for royal wine. He led the way out of the hideout, once again crawling though the small space that was the entrance. The sun was still above the horizon, but the creeping fingers of the cold desert night were just starting to settle. He tied his colorful scarf around his neck a bit tighter, but left his hood down. The wind had died down, so there was no threat to his hair. -------------------------- Xavier's eyes flickered over the others in the room. "I would rather speak to you alone. In private," He clarified and sent a small suspicious glare at Antonin. He would have to be more vigilant if there were men like him snooping on others' conversations. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:53:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1132825 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1132825 andreeacarmen Saya apologized to the man she bumped into and moving on she yawned. That town was boooring, more than her living in a forest with no other thinking creature. Her mind kept running back to the caves and Valenchi so she got a crazzzy idea. "Guess meeting with such people is contagious.", she told to herself with a huge grin on her face. She walked fast through the market, tucked some clothes into her cloak without notice and headed to the palace. On a dark alley she changed and went ahead knocking to the servants' entrance. "Yes?", a bored voice came from inside. "I am new, in charge with the garbage.", Saya thought quickly. Small dirty job servants were so easily overlooked and avoided. The door opened and she was directed to some place. After she hit the corner and was not visible anymore she took another direction . A man passed by her and he smelled so odd, like different bottles of wine were poured on him. "Bingo.", she whispered. "YOU! Yes, you, I have been looking for you all day. The prince will behead us both if we don't hurry. We need the ten most flavoured bottles of wine. His highness has very special guests and we have left them waiting!!", at the mention of the prince, the man whitened and hurried to the wine cellar closely followed by Saya. "What are you doing here anyway?", he asked suspiciously.' "I am tasting the wine in order for it not to be poisoned. You wanna try it? Yes? In front of those guest to tell about our prince someone else drinks their wine? How about if it's poisoned? You want a crime to happen in the hall? I shall try it here, something should happen it will stay here, after all my family will be well paid if I die.", she said with a strangled voice. She was better at acting than she thought. The man gave up and gave her try the wines. "Thank you.", she said as he turned to send for the wine and knocked him out with a well positioned kick at the back of his head. She took the bottles inside the smelly sack she was given for the garbage. She poured wine on the man's chest and in his mouth and then put it in his hand. That would keep her out of troubles by setting him up. She got out avoiding people passing by and after she got to the corner she looked at the door keeper who let her out. Back on the streets, she headed to her inn and pondered what to do. Saya got out and headed to the Cassir exit. There was no way she could get out easily. She stood there and thought what choices she had. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:47:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1133365 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1133365 andreeacarmen (sorry for the long reply guys but i was stuck and had to build myself a way out) Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:48:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1133366 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1133366 Beebee2121 ((Bump.)) Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:06:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1134586 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1134586 Aero3691 Ranulf and Edwin got through the gates with no problem. They walked back to the inn they were staying at and made their way up to their room. When they finally reached it, Ranulf limped to the bed, lifted his leg up and placed it carefully on a table. "Do it." he told Edwin. Edwin brought out his medical kit and removed some herbs and bandages. He grasped the knife and quickly pulled the knife out, simultaneously placing the herbs on the bleeding wound. Ranulf groaned in pain. The herbs were a sedative that stopped the bleeding, but they hurt before they took effect. Edwin carefully stitched the wound together and wound it in the bandages. The experience had exhausted Ranulf, and he went to sleep shortly after. Edwin made sure the door was locked and secure, then he himself went to bed. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:35:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1134792 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1134792 Aero3691 ((bump. We need another plot device to stir this up again.)) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:55:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1139741 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1139741 the flipr kid ((One of the Valenchi gets captured? It does happen, just rarely, and they never stay captured for long -- but this time could be different.)) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:48:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141607 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141607 Beebee2121 ((I nominate Rashon to be captured if no one else wants to.)) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:42:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141662 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141662 the flipr kid ((That works. He can get captured when he and Aleedi break into the palace wine cellars, if you want.)) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:03:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141747 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141747 andreeacarmen (yeah. since Saya had already caused some commotion by setting someone up making him look like a drunkward on royal wines) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:40:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141780 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141780 Beebee2121 ((Sounds like a plan.)) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:52:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141794 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141794 andreeacarmen (let's hit it) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:56:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1141799 the flipr kid Darya nodded abruptly. She cast a distrustful glance at Antonin, then called down the hallway for another guardsman; whom, once arrived, she instructed briefly to take Antonin to one of the holding cells in another wing of the palace. "And <em>watch him</em>," she commanded. "I will deal with him later." Turning to Xavier, she motioned to the side. "All right, what is it?" ___ "All right!" Aleedi exulted. "Cassir, royal palace, rare and stolen beverages, here we come!" The night was getting chill, and fast. Aleedi wound her wide sandscarf about her shoulders and tugged it up over her head like a hood. "It'll be full dark by the time we get there." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:10:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1142772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1142772 Aero3691 Geoffrey nodded. "We had better start making our way there as well. Good luck and bring back some good wine this time. Last time Rashon, I think you grabbed the oldest wine in the world." He started making his way towards Cassir. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:27:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1142979 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1142979 Beebee2121 Xavier took a deep breath before he explained the prince's plan. "He wants us to find the Valenchi and leave Amber with them," He said slowly trying to understand it himself. "He's under the impression her brother will find a place for her to stay that is safer than the palace." -------------------------- On the way to the secret tunnel leading to the palace, Rashon charmed the hats off a few ladies as well as a pearl necklace. He strung it over his scarf and adjusted his many hat atop his head. Rashon kicked over a pile of trash to reveal the entrance which was a iron gate over a hole in the ground. He pulled the latch and opened the gate. "Ladies first," He dropped into the hole. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:44:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1143046 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1143046 Ominous Rain Tom followed in the back, hands stuffed in his pockets. His eyes fluttered up every once in a while though as he tried to figure out the people in the Valenchi and their places. This was simply weird. Tom...a Valenchi... --- Atontin barked a bitter laugh, not taking his eyes of Darya. He flicked his eyes away only momentarily to watch the guard and ready himself to use his sword. He would not go down easy. He never did. But Darya, she would go down and he would watch her while he rose to his own power. He would right this world. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:46:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1143051 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1143051 andreeacarmen (okay so, Saya was close to the exit of Cassir trying to decide how to get back to the cave to the thieves. would the Valenchi enter through the gate or somewhere in the city? donno what to do with her. she has to meet them later otherwise she would let them know she was inside the castle and would stop Rashon from getting captured anymore.) Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:58:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1143579 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1143579 the flipr kid ((There's more than one exit and entrance to Cassir, especially for thieves, who know all of the little secret rat-places everywhere :D )) Aleedi rolled her eyes and dropped down the hole after Rashon, closing it off carefully behind her. The old adage "don't close the door behind you" didn't really apply in this case; they'd used the tunnel so many times before that getting out was no problem, and it was too risky to leave it even a little bit open behind them for fear of someone quite literally stumbling into it. They had no light, but they were used to maneuvering in the dark. This should be easy. ___ Darya's eyebrows shot up in surprise. She crossed her arms tightly over her chest, her brow furrowing. "Has the prince taken leave of his senses?" she demanded. "We don't associate with the Valenchi. What makes him think we'll do it <em>this</em> time? We can find another safe place for the girl, if that's what he wants." Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:32:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1144075 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1144075 Aero3691 ((bump)) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:48:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149979 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149979 andreeacarmen (well aero you have the bounty hunters in the city, Saya is also in the city if you want to play. maybe do smt with them) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:49:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149983 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149983 Aero3691 ((good idea, I'll wake them up)) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:51:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149987 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149987 andreeacarmen (she was near the city gate thinking how to get out. tell me what idea you get i am up for about anything now) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:52:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149990 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149990 Aero3691 Edwin woke up. He couldn't sleep. That day had just been too eventful. He wrote a note to Ranulf, telling him he was out walking and did just that. The night air did wonders for him. Sometimes he wondered what life would be like without all the bounty hunting. Without worrying if Ranulf would go insane or not. He sighed. It could never be. He continued down the street, trying not to run into anyone, but his bulk was too big, and he ran into someone. "Sorry," he mumbled. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:55:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149998 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1149998 andreeacarmen Saya was so deep in thoughts that the shock was too much. The night was too eventful for her after ravishing the royal cellar. She grabbed one of her daggers and then realized she acted dumb and revealed herself. She placed her dagger back and hooded herself running on a dark alley. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:03:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150015 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150015 Aero3691 Edwin saw the girl run away. He hadn't missed the knife. Usually only a thief who had just stolen something valuable would react like that. Usually. Edwin ran after the girl, effortlessly keeping up with her. He'd chased Ranulf too many times to not be able to catch someone on foot. "Wait! I'm not trying to hurt you!" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:16:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150049 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150049 andreeacarmen Saya knew she wouldn't lose him, she was too loud in that silent alley, she turned over the corner and waited for the man. As soon as he would come she'd have an unpleasant surprise for him. Her heart was beating fast, like it was about to get out of her chest. Why was she so scared? It didn't happen in the palace, why now. She needed to gather herself and put up a good fight enough to get herself out of that situation. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:19:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150058 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150058 Aero3691 Edwin wondered why this girl was so unnerved. She must have stolen something very valuable to be this uneasy. He whirled around the corner, keeping his guard up. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:10:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150196 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150196 andreeacarmen Saya quickly grabbed him by the shoulder and pressed hard with her thumb in one spot. The nerve she was aiming for was supposed to kneel him down. Her mother explained her why always and reminded her, but she never cared except for its effects. She pressed that point, the man goes down on his knees. That was all she needed to know. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:20:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150225 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150225 Aero3691 Edwin cringed. He knew that nerve very well. Unfortunately for the girl, he knew how to counter it. He flexed the muscles around the nerve to put some distance between it and the thumb. He grabbed the girls arm and twisted it so that the girl was pinned. "I'm not trying to hurt you," he said softly. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:46:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150281 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150281 andreeacarmen Saya cursed silently and hit her head to his chin powerfully. And with that shock she hoped she could try to run away now and shook her body violently before kicking his ankle as well. She glanced the man for a moment and retained her face so she would avoid him if she ever met him again. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:56:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150302 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150302 Aero3691 Edwin kept his grip firm. He'd held Ranulf down when he was in one of his fits many times. This girl was nothing compared to that. He said once again calmly, "I'm not trying to hurt you." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:02:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150314 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150314 andreeacarmen "Why are you following me?", Saya said growling. She hated the position she was put in. She was doing her job for years never been captured and came again to town after years and that happened to her. Why her? And who was that man? He wasn't any usual man and was surely no guard of Cassir, she'd have been on the way to the dungeons by now. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:11:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150334 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150334 Aero3691 Edwin thought for a moment. "You seem distressed. You pulled a knife out when I bumped into you. Very few people do that. Also, It'd seem much less suspicious if someone like me were chasing you than if you were running on your own." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:14:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150341 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150341 andreeacarmen "So why the interest? You could have gone on your own way and leave me alone.", Saya persisted. She hadn't quit struggling all throughout the time. She wasn't going to give up until her energy was all gone or he knocked her out completely. (sorry for the short post. not much else to say or do) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:16:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150351 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150351 Aero3691 Edwin kept a firm grip. "I'm curious, and can't sleep. Why would someone like you be so anxious to get away from people. You obviously either stole or killed somebody. Judging by your knife, I assume it's the former." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:19:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150369 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150369 andreeacarmen "Either way it's not your business. Now let me go!!", Saya shouted angrily. "Why are you men like this so persistinf and curious? You butt in unnecessary and act like you have the rights over anything if you can overpower the situation." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:25:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150389 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150389 Aero3691 Edwin frowned. "You'll attract a crowd, shouting like that. I'm trying to help. I've no love for the royals, and from the way you are acting, you stole something from them. My partner and I have a room at an inn. You're welcome to hide out there for as long as necessary. If not, I won't stop you from leaving, but I don't think think the city will give you as nice accommodations." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:46:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150466 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150466 andreeacarmen "I have a lovely accommodation thank you and the royals would never think of me as the criminal since He has been already found and imprisoned.", she said proudly. "As far as the accommodation is concerned it was paid by the guards itself. Why would you want to help me anyway?", Saya lowered her voice. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:49:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150477 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1150477 Aero3691 Edwin sighed. "I need help. My accomplice has.....a problem. Mentally. I have been able to keep it controlled for a while, but today, I almost failed. If I fail, people die. I need help to keep him under control. Will you help me?" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:55:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150499 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150499 andreeacarmen Saya raised her eyebrows before started laughing. "Are you mad? You joking me or what? Are you trying to tell me that you started wandering on the streets for someone, someone at all, to help you with you friend?", she said in deep disbelief. "A moment ago I caught your curiosity by holding a knife and suspected me of murder or robbery and now you're telling me you need help for your partner. What are you trying here? You're no 'honest' man to so say, so from promiscuous to promiscuous person, tell me what exactly you planning?" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:03:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150525 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150525 Aero3691 Edwin let out a calming breath. "I didn't originally plan on finding help. It's been going on in my head for a while. I can't handle it alone. As for what am I planning, If I don't find a partner soon, I'll admit myself into the madhouse." He paused. He decided that even if she refused, she could be trusted to not tell anybody. "Along with my partner." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:07:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150546 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150546 andreeacarmen Saya frowned at the man. He was... weird. What was the weird feeling she was getting? Her body lost a bit of its tension. "You need a doctor. I am in no position to bring back someone's minds. I can only deal with physical wounds. That much at least.", she ended on a note more to herself. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:11:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150558 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150558 Aero3691 Edwin looked up. "I'm not asking you to heal his mind. There's no hope for that. I just need help to restain him when necessary." He remembered that day, all those years ago. The day that was forever embedded into his mind. Even more so into Ranulf's. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:14:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150571 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150571 andreeacarmen "Are you asking me to join you and your partner? Then you are madder then your partner. If you claim he is so mad he will kill me and throw my pieces out the instant he sees me. If it's been only you and him 'till now I believe there is a bound, that is something that cannot be breached easily to widen the circle. Plus how do you expect I can help when you restrained my moves so easily? Not that this would happen any time or any ordinary day. I am not such an easy catch.", Saya ended was a warning. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:18:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150589 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150589 Aero3691 Edwin sighed. "He won't kill you on sight. It's only in tense situations. When he's sane, he's quite the gentleman. I don't know how exactly you can help, but you seem very resourceful. I'm not. I can't slip through guards. I have to charge through them. You on the other hand could easily get past them with little trouble. If there was a bond, it no longer exists. Now, I believe he would kill me just as if I were an enemy." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:24:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150606 andreeacarmen Saya shook her body again from his grip. This time it was only to face him. "What does helping me with your partner have to do with the guards?", she asked frowning. The man was totally confusing her, but she kept her doubts and wouldn't decide until her guts told her to. So far the waters were unclear. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:26:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150613 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150613 Aero3691 Edwin made no attempt to grab the girl again. "We're bounty hunters. We've worked for many clients including the Valenchi who I assure you exist. About five years ago, when we first came here, we were given a job to take out a traveling lord. I'm sure you've heard of what happened. The lord, a royal guard, the lord's personal guard and the lord's wife were dead. Ranulf was responsible. I was occupied with the guards at the time. He went insane and killed them before I could reach him. Personally, I wish we weren't bounty hunters anymore, but his madness is kept at bay when we finish a job. If we stopped hunting, he'd go completely insane, and no one could stop him." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:33:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150637 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150637 andreeacarmen Saya's eyes widened first at hearing of Valenchi and second of that incident. She had heard of that, the news were horrible and she even went on trying to rob someone who she had seen with royal prey from the carriage. She had tortured that man for news only and let him go away with his prey after she found what she wanted. The memory of that gave her chills; exaggerations or not, the event even in reality must have been cruel to the bone. Weirdly, she didn't feel scared. Maybe they were the chance to meeting the Valenchi once more sometime to reward them for their hospitality. "I work mainly alone,... but I am coming with you now.", she said looking determined and unmoved in her decision. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:38:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150654 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150654 Aero3691 Edwin nodded, relieved. "Thank you. You have no idea what this means to me." He motioned for her to follow and made his way back to the inn where they were staying. He wondered how Ranulf would react to having another partner. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:44:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150671 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150671 andreeacarmen Saya felt herself a heartless b**** for actually not sympathizing with the man especially when he thanked her and told her that her decision was priceless. She sighed and kept close to the man. She had no intention of getting too close to them and told him from the very start that she would come with them "for now." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:47:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150681 Aero3691 ((I assume she said that as they were walking.)) Edwin nodded. He walked into the inn and up to the room he was sharing with Ranulf. He knocked on the door quietly and, hearing no answer walked in. Ranulf was still asleep. Best to get introductions over with. He walked over to Ranulf and woke him up. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:50:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150698 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150698 andreeacarmen Saya took a deep breath in. She had her poker face on. Her face looked really mature right now. She made herself comfortable on a chair crossing her legs. The cloak slipped off her body a bit. That was why she wore it, her cloths were a bit too short and too unusual for the city folks. She needed comfy clothes to move in the forest and not bother her and obstruct her muscles and joints, which left her skin breath. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:55:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150709 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150709 Aero3691 Ranulf woke up. "What- What time is it, Edwin?" Edwin shook his head. "That's not important. We have someone joining us." Ranulf sat up, fully awake now. "What?" He looked over and saw the girl in the chair. He got up quickly, composing himself. "Hello. My name is Ranulf. It's nice to meet you even at such short notice." He held his hand out to her. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:01:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150723 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150723 andreeacarmen Saya shortly rose her eyebrow at Edwin and rose to shake the man's hand. "Saya. But I'd like to know your partner's name too before getting too deep into this.", she sent him a scolding look for not introducing himself first. (i am increasing Saya's age from 20 to 25, 27. She is far too young for the way for this rp.) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:05:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150731 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150731 Aero3691 Edwin frowned. He was terrible at talking to people. "Sorry I am Edwin." Ranulf raised an eyebrow at Edwin. "You convinced her to join and you didn't even introduce yourself? Ye gods, you're horrible." He turned back to Saya. "Sorry about that, he's not exactly the best speaker around." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:11:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150748 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150748 andreeacarmen "He didn't leave that impression before for sure. Otherwise I wouldn't be here anyway. So, mind telling me guys a bit about yourselves before getting into this? So you're ok with everything just like that? You met me like 5 seconds ago and know a shit about me.", Saya laughed. That man was surely the opposite described by Edwin. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:14:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150757 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150757 Aero3691 Ranulf chuckled. "Well, I trust Edwin completely. He's been my companion for years. He's probably already told you we're bounty hunters, so I'll skip that. We're not from here. We came from another country." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:20:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150773 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150773 andreeacarmen "Anything else I need to know dear Ranulf? Anyway, since we just met and I have the occasion of sharing this myself here it is. I agreed to follow you guys for some time, for now. I am not tying myself to this party and will leave whenever I find it suitable. I work alone for far too many years to count now. When I will miss my sole company I shall take my leave. And by the way, your companion met me not half an hour ago, so much for fast acquaintances. ", she laughed deeply now and stopped in a confident half smile. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:30:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150801 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1150801 Aero3691 Ranulf laughed along with her. "I understand completely. I wouldn't have you stay here if you didn't want to." He grew serious again. "There's something I need to ask you first. Did Edwin tell you about.....my condition?" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:34:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150812 andreeacarmen Saya grinned widely. "About you going coo-coo sometimes? Yep, totally understand the conditions and am surely gonna know soon what I have gotten myself into.", she laughed again. "Anyway, as a quick warning, you seriously don't want me to lose control of my anger. Just simply let me loose if I do. It's not like I am gonna turn into a serial killer, but I need to take my anger out and I am NOT ... REASONABLE... AT .... ALL. ", she accentuated each word before smiling again. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:37:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150828 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150828 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. He liked the way this girl acted. "Well, then welcome to the group. Anytime you want to let out your anger, we have furniture, walls, and I'm sure Edwin wouldn't mind as long as you don't use a weapon." Edwin let out a sigh of relief. Everyone seemed to be on good terms with each other. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:50:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150875 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150875 andreeacarmen "Good. So you'd be also okay with a human target as long as that would not be you and would not end up killed?", she laughed and sat down her chair again looking outside the window for a bit. When her look returned to the room she noticed Ranulf's leg. "Bad day? The prey caused you issues?", she half smiled again. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:55:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150895 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150895 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. "Yes, though it wasn't the prey that did this. Sort of a competitor. It was a hard day. The Valenchi don't usually ask for people to be brought in alive." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:59:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150915 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150915 andreeacarmen "Yes the Valenchi.", Saya said thoughtfully. "Can you walk though?", she asked getting a spark of an idea in her mind. Maybe the wine she stole wouldn't go for a toss. Save some for the cave and Valenchi and share some with her new partners in crime. After all she had to celebrate that somehow right? And she had to feed Tika, poor animal she left her inside. Would have been too dangerous to take her out as she had noticed. Though she'd have been very helpful with Edwin. Anyway, all had to happen with a purpose. That night didn't seem so bad anymore all of a sudden. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:03:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150929 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150929 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "It doesn't hurt as much now. I was able to walk with the knife in, I'll have you know." He looked at her curiously. "What do you have in mind?" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:05:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150942 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150942 andreeacarmen Saya grinned wickedly for a few moments before turning her gaze to Ranulf. "I have some special treat back at my inn and a little pet to give some attention too. I hope you don't mind a ferret as a companion boys.", she narrowed her eyes still smiling. "I sort of broken into the royal cellar and served myself with some goodies. Oops.", she placed her fingers at her mouth like she had just slipped that unintentionally and winked amused. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:09:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150952 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150952 Aero3691 Ranulf raised an eyebrow. "I have no problem at all. The royal cellars? My, that's quite a catch. You're good at what you do, I'll give you that. I've known many thieves who have tried. The guards got some good practice in those nights." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:13:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150964 andreeacarmen "Well they didn't get much practice now. I framed the whole thing on a man there. He was found with a wine bottle with wine all over him, etc, etc. So the guilty was already found no need to look further.", she grinned brushed by the praises. "Then,", she said getting up, "how about start now? A little wine and a nice dinner are surely not to be made waiting. I bring the wine you gentlemen provide tonight's feast.", she grinned without leaving much place to negotiate. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:16:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150975 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150975 Beebee2121 Rashon walked through the dark tunnel, keeping his head down so that he wouldn't lose one of his hats on the low ceiling. He hummed a cheery tune to himself. He hinted at the lyrics a few times by muttering words like "wine" and "spirits for all" under his breath. -------------------------- Xavier pressed his lips together and shook his head. "Even if he's gone insane, he made it a direct order. To disobey would mean...." He didn't finish his sentence as if saying the word 'treason' was some sort of sin to the royal guard. "We'll have to lure the Valenchi out somehow so we can talk to them." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:18:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150979 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150979 andreeacarmen (Rashon will so have a bad treatment in the palace hihihi &gt;:3 i am sooo bad lol) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:21:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150990 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150990 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. This would be fun. "Edwin, what are they cooking downstairs tonight?" He thought for a moment. "Do we have the money to pay for it?" Edwin facepalmed. "You do realize we just did a job for the Valenchi today, right? I believe there's a pheasant or two." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:22:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150994 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1150994 andreeacarmen Saya laughed whole-heartedly at the two men and signed to get up. She placed her cloak properly on and hooded herself again. She waited to see the two men ready to open the door as her hand was already placed on the handle. Impatience was killing her, not for the food, wine, company, but her thoughts ran now to her first companion who joined her after she lost everyone else, Tika. That poor animal was more loyal than any human being could and she had to make it up to her. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:26:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151002 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151002 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. He and Edwin got up and went to the door. Ranulf grabbed a knife before he left. It was that girl's knife. The one who had thrown it into his leg. He opened the door and said quietly,"You don't really care about the food and drink do you?" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:36:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151032 andreeacarmen "I'd be mad not to, but have also other worries. It's all about priorities, dear.", she talked softly with a grin and patted his shoulder before exiting the room. She climbed down the stairs quickly like a ghost and waited for the men in a silent corner in a cone of darkness. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:39:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151039 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151039 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed and looked up. <em>Don't I know it.</em> He and Edwin walked down to join her. Obviously this ferret meant a lot to her, she was impatient to get to it. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:44:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151062 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151062 andreeacarmen "So gentlemen, what shall we do now, get the food from here, from the road or from my inn, either way it will involve the same amount of time.", she talked softly as she took a sit at a table waiting for the men's decision. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:47:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151070 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151070 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged. "Honestly, I don't care. Whatever you decide is fine. I can wait as long as it takes. Edwin should be able to wait at least until morning." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:53:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151095 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151095 andreeacarmen "I am also fine with you guys taking it from here. After all you know this place. For me this is the first time in town after years.", she said it casually like it was no big deal. Maybe to the men that might have sounded awkward and unbelievable, but that was her blunt way of putting things. She didn't know what she was missing out there as long as she stayed in the forest not tempted to get out of her comfort zone. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:55:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151103 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1151103 Aero3691 Ranulf though a moment. "Well, we might as well go to your inn and get whatever you need from there. After that, we can figure out where to eat." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151123 andreeacarmen "Fine then.", she got up and walked out silently without even attracting attention. "This way.", she whispered and took some side alleys. They were a shortcut as she noticed to the market. From there little time was left to reach the in. She walked in the bare market now and since she saw no guards she advanced successfully to the inn and walked up to her room. Once opened the door the animal jumped on the shoulder. "Tika you naughty. What? Did the Valenchi give you their microbe or what?", she laughed. In deed the animal was acting weird ever since. She treated the animal with some goodies she bought from the market just for her and then the animal ran to her water pot. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:06:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151150 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151150 Aero3691 Ranulf and Edwin followed Saya to her inn. When the animal came out, Ranulf stared at it curiously. He'd never seen an animal like that before. They weren't in his country and he hadn't seen any in this one. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:10:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151168 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151168 andreeacarmen "Forgive her. She's been acting weird ever since...", Saya started and then stopped herself. "Sooo... here's the wine stock. Any of you good with the wines dears?", she signed to the wine bottles stocked in a sack in the corner of the room. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:12:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151174 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151174 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged. "I've never seen an animal like that before. I wouldn't know if it was acting weird or not. I'll carry the wine." He walked over to the stack and picked it up. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:17:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151190 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151190 andreeacarmen Saya laughed at Ranulf. "You're quite a drinker if you hope to drink that much wine in one night. I don't think you two can drink that much and go to sleep still knowing your names.", she laughed at the thought of that. She could almost bet her life on it. She was glad though she kept 5 bottles aside for the Valenchi. "Okay so where to now?", she looked to both Ranulf and Edwin. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:20:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151204 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151204 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. "You'd be surprised. Where we come from, we drink things a lot stronger than any wine they have here. And drinking contests are very popular." He thought for a moment. "Well, we can either go back to our inn, stay here, or go to the market and see if they have something there." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:28:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151229 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151229 andreeacarmen "Market is pretty much closed. It's night fall. So I am down with anything. No one is gonna believe anything good anyway about us.", she laughed at the gossips of old hags and their preconceptions. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:31:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151241 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151241 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. This country did have a lot of superstition. At least more than his own. "We could go to our inn. They always have good food. Really, I don't care either way." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:36:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151251 andreeacarmen "Do I look like I do?", Saya raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly before calling Tika to her. She locked the door and this time she followed the men back to their inn. "Do you work often for the Valenchi?", she asked all of a sudden. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:38:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151258 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151258 Aero3691 Ranulf glanced back at Saya. Why would she ask that? "Not at first, but they call on us more often now. Today was the first time they asked us to bring in someone alive. Usually they just want someone dead." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:43:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151264 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151264 andreeacarmen "If they are the Valenchi the great, why don't they do those jobs themselves if they are so capable to do it? And why alive? That is curious. It seems they are getting more and more in trouble now since you're being called to duty.", Saya shrugged and kept walking. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:46:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151273 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151273 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged. "It's easier to send a specialist to do a job. Besides, It makes it a lot easier to stay anonymous. There's at least one Valenchi who has succeeded in that aspect." Why was she asking all these questions about the Valenchi. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:52:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151289 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151289 andreeacarmen "They are weird. They have been so quiet about making any move, most people believe they are only a living legend and that's it. Shall we open one?", Saya ended with a suggestion. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:55:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151293 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151293 Aero3691 ((I assume that means the wine)) Ranulf nodded. "Sure, why not?" He cocked his head at her. "How do you know so much about the Valenchi's movements?" Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:01:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151315 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151315 broadwaybound1000 ((Oh no what happened?)) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:02:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151321 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151321 andreeacarmen "Nothing. I just met them this very morning out of blind luck. I was one of those unsure of their existence in this real life." she stretched her hands elegantly. "I found them intriguing to say the very least.", she looked away for a moment. "You must know better than I do about that." (what else? :P i am going to sleep after the next reply) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:04:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151331 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151331 Aero3691 Ranulf chuckled. "Yes, they are interesting aren't they? I personally find it admirable the loyalty they have for each other. They look after each other almost like a family. Strange for a company of thieves." ((k, see you later)) Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:10:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151350 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151350 andreeacarmen "I've known that sort of feeling long time ago too.", she said smiling to some far memories coming back. She drank some wine and spoke again. "Yes interesting. Until now only this little fellow here have been more loyal to me than any other human being. She has saved my butt many times.", she said taking another sip of wine and glanced at the unusual quiet Edwin. He had been oddly silent up to that point, ever since he introduced Ranulf to her. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:14:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151369 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151369 Aero3691 Ranulf followed her gaze and grinned. "Don't worry about Edwin. He has his moments of talking, then he's usually quiet unless I'm the only one listening. He's very shy, but don't worry. He'll warm up to you eventually." He poured himself a glass of wine and sipped it. Palace wine was good, but he preferred the beer and vodka of his homeland. He sighed. He'd never taste that again, would he? Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:22:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151390 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1151390 the flipr kid Aleedi grinned. That song was one of Rashon's favorites. He'd sung it so often she -- and all the rest of the Valenchi -- knew it like they'd written it themselves, every word and swing of melody. She rolled her eyes. "Up now, Rash," she whispered. "Ladder ahead. You know the drill." ___ Darya suddenly had a massive urge to punch the wall. The prince...did he even know what he was <em>doing</em>? He was the same age as her, more or less, but sometimes the captain of the guard found herself thinking of him as a boy for the way he acted. "Very well," she said to Xavier, her mouth hard. "That's what we'll do then. We'll contact them...somehow." Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:54:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1151502 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1151502 Awy Vin pulled up her hood again and lowered her head. The darkness around them seemed to absorb them, and every sound was much louder. It was beginning to get cold, and she shuddered. "I think it's getting too late to stay up," she said, her voice carefully low. "Perhaps we should find somewhere to stay for the night. It's not safe to be out this late." Instinctively, she reached for the knife in her belt. The movement was hidden by her cloak, which was not a coincidence. She preferred to have her moves hidden. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:17:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152661 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152661 andreeacarmen Saya examined her wine and then sipped some more. "Shy? You don't say.", she looked carefully at Ranulf and then examined Edwin's face for a moment. He intrigued her from the very beginning. She found his behavior and way of trusting her odd. She was not used to being trusted with anything. She had her first shock in the cave with the Valenchi, but well that was a place for meeting of the thieves so it wasn't too uncommon as it was based on an honor code between thieves. They weren't thieves like her, even though their job wasn't quite one of the 'honest' ones. "So where do you come from?", she asked casually. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:02:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152711 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152711 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled sadly. "Somewhere far from here. It's really nothing like this place. There's no deserts, and the only sand is in the beach. There are plenty of forests and plains. There are even a few mountains." He sighed. It brought back so many memories. Good and bad. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:26:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152732 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152732 andreeacarmen Saya's eyes flew for a moment far from that place back to her forest and in an imaginary place trying to build up the world described to her in her mind. "That sounds so beautiful. Why don't you return? What is keeping you here?", she asked without seeing his saddened expression. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:06:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152843 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1152843 Aero3691 Ranulf's smile fell. He wondered if he should tell her. After all, the only person he knew who knew about that was Edwin. He sighed resignedly and said, "We were banished. For high treason was the official report. The real reason, is nothing of the sort." He left it at that and swirled the wine in his glass. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:46:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153172 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153172 andreeacarmen Saya frowned and got her head up. "Is there no way to prove that wrong? And why high treason?", she paused for a second. "What is your actual rank? Not anyone can be accused of that just like that.", she searched his face expression carefully. It seemed she had gotten herself a more intriguing and interesting company than she imagined. She never saw humans before as worthy much of her attention unless they were her targets. Working with someone was something unusual for her, even when she lived with her thieves tribe. They were together in deed but everyone worked as he or she saw fit, that obeying the code of the tribe of course. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:58:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153218 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153218 Aero3691 Ranulf was silent for a moment. She asked a lot of questions. That was good in most cases. This, however was not one of those cases. He closed his eyes for a moment, gathering his thoughts. "I was the commander of the king's armies. I was accused for a crime I didn't do." He fell silent once more. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:04:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153242 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153242 andreeacarmen "Do you have any idea who framed you and what he had to gain out of all that masquerade?", Saia asked finishing her wine. She put the glass down and then made again eye contact with Ranulf showing she was listening to him and was not just a chit-chat type of conversation. She wasn't joking around with this kind of of matters. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:09:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153261 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1153261 Aero3691 Ranulf frowned. He <em>did</em> have an idea of who framed him, but he'd only voiced his suspicion to Edwin. He wasn't even sure if it was true or not. He wondered if he was still alive. "I'm not sure, but I have an idea of who it might have been. My brother." Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:38:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1154158 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1154158 Beebee2121 Rashon clambered up the ladder and pushed the floor vent over so he could peer inside the cellar. "The coast is clear," He told Aleedi and hoisted himself out of the hole. His eyes immediately fell onto a rack of his favorite old wines. Geoffrey can stuff it; aged wines were the best. He wandered over to the shelf and began to read off the dates and labels. Meanwhile, in the other room, a servant held his breath when he heard the sounds of strangers in the cellar. He hastily left the room in order to alert on of the palace guards who would, in turn. warn Darya of the intruders. ------------------------------- Xavier was formulating a plan when a guard rushed up to the two of them and saluted them. "There are thieves in the wine cellar, ma'am," He reported. Xavier glanced up to Darya. Only one type of thief could sneak into the palace undetected. "It's the Valenchi. They're here." Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:04:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1154251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1154251 the flipr kid "Hurray, hurray," Aleedi murmured, looking over the fine collection of dust-covered bottles. The royals really did have fine taste. "Hurry, hurry. Hurry, hurray, hurray, hurry, la dee da dee da...." she sang softly all the the way to the end of one shelf. "Let's get some and go. I believe I heard someone out there." ___ <em>Gods preserve us,</em> Darya thought in exasperation. She wanted to hiss. Well, they'd found the Valenchi...only <em>this</em> time, they were actually breaking a law, and <em>this</em> time, Darya would have to catch them and punish them, because she was the captain of the royal guard and this wasn't a secret, arranged meeting, and even though the Valenchi were <em>here,</em> she couldn't do anything except her duty, and that only make it that much harder to contact the Valenchi on friendly terms later. "Fine," Darya growled. "Let's go put them in prison." Truth be told, there was nothing more she desired to do right now, except maybe punch one of them in the mouth. That would be nice. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:34:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1154627 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1154627 andreeacarmen Saya's wise widened and stared at Ranulf for quite a healthy amount of time. She had inhaled deeply and the noise of the exhale was delaying to come out. After a few moments of deadly silence she got back to breathing and looked away. "Why?", she mumbled more to herself. She had gone through the same. No one knew the hidden spot of the Geezah, her tribe. Someone on the inside must have been betrayed them, who knew how they have bought him or her, whoever that was. Her lips tensed into a thin line and her facial expression tensed a little. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:03:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156448 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156448 andreeacarmen (damn IT'S EYES not WISE. sorry) Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:05:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156452 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156452 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. "I don't know. He would be the only one I know who could have done it. We weren't exactly the best of friends, but we were still brothers. I haven't seen him since. I'm not even sure if he's still alive." Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:07:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156455 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156455 andreeacarmen "I see...", Saya said, her expression not changing much. She poured some more wine and drank big mouths in deep thought. Her mind was wandering through the past now and was looking again for suspects. None of the gang members she knew escaped alive. She saw each one's faces. She knew she didn't do it, it had been impossible; she barely went to town and barely talked to anyone. She was never tricked into it. But Ankar? It was crazy to suspect her best friend, but at the same time she didn't know what to think anymore. Ranulf's brother was suspected for framing his brother and banishing him from his own country and they were blood related. Would it have been a big deal for Ankar to do that? But why? How did the tribe cross her so badly that she wanted revenge? Or maybe she had done it for something else? She sighed softly and massaged her forehead instinctively, like she used to do when she had a headache. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:14:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156468 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1156468 Aero3691 Ranulf sat in silence. He swirled the wine in his glass. He had a suspicion of why his brother betrayed him, but he had never voiced it to anyone. Not even Edwin. He looked up at Saya. She seemed to be deep in thought. Had she experienced something similar to what he had? Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:16:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1157092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1157092 Beebee2121 "Oh, I'm sorry, Aleedi. I'm just so irresistible people from all over want to come and find me," Rashon grinned and plucked a century old bottle of white wine. He uncorked it and took a whiff like he was a connoisseur of wine. He tucked it under his arm and picked out a few more beside it. --------------------------- Xavier glanced at Darya as they briskly walked down a flight of stairs. "I thought we were going to negotiate with the Valenchi. Not capture them," His tone suggested he didn't completely object, but they still had a job to do for the prince. If they hauled away one of the thieves they might nix their chances of ever establishing contact with them. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:17:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1157206 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1157206 the flipr kid "Of course you are, Rash. Of course you are." Aleedi stuck her hand in one of the pockets in her dark jacket and pulled out a bag of canvas the color of sand, light and strong. "Look! A magical wine-carrying device! Quick, put the bottles in here. I won't break them, promise." ___ "Xavier, I can't let them get away with a crime like this -- in the palace's very cellars, no less -- just because we have to treat with them eventually," Darya said. "We do have a duty. The prince's orders don't make them our friends." The reached the bottom of the stairs and turned down a corridor, narrower and less well-lit than the ones above. Darya opened a door at the end of it and they descended another flight of stairs that got dimmer as they descended further. "We'll find some way to negotiate later. When they're no pushing their luck." Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:10:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1157387 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1157387 andreeacarmen Saya stared at her glass of wine. It was still a quarter full and she decided to drink it from one mouth. So she did. So much wine she drank up till that point on an empty stomach made her feel a gap inside her. A wave of warmth started to climb up from there to her chest. Yes, it was starting to take an effect on her. Her head seemed a bit heavy, but she hadn't changed the way she looked before. She looked still reflective. She hadn't been much of a drinker in her life, but she had wine on various occasions, she could do much more. She's look a bit sleepy after 4 or 5 more glasses. She hadn't noticed in her day dreaming that the conversation has been stopped for quite a while. Her mind, now slowed by the alcohol in her blood, was lost somewhere trying to untangle a situation that meant the biggest tragedy for her. Geezah have taken her away from her family, but they have become her family. They were quite a few, but very close and the pain of the loss had turned her world upside down. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:16:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1158725 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1158725 KatieHere (Oh 150 posts, what did I miss? Sorry I wasn't on, school got a bit hectic for me to get on!) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:29:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159185 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159185 andreeacarmen (what was happening last time you were on? i may be able to give you an update accordingly) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:35:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159191 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159191 KatieHere (Saya just stole wine, and Aleedi and Rashon just left to steal some royal wine. Just after Tom accepted the whole Valenchi thing!) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:16:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159254 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159254 andreeacarmen (then you haven't missed much dear :) Aleedi and co are in the royal wine cellar and Darya and Xavier ~ royal guards are heading there tipped off my a guardian who was watching the cellar after Saya caused the previous commotion. And Saya has now joined the bounty hunters Ranulf and Edwin. That would be all dear. Who was your charie? One of the Valenchi? you can pretend your charie was there with the Valenchi silently watching for anyone coming there to alert the gang. :D) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:22:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159261 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159261 Awy (You could also, since neither Geoffrey nor Tom is very active for the moment, say that your character joined Vin, Geoffrey and Tom. They're going into the city and are supposed to show Tom the different places there, but not much has happened. On page 24, Vin suggested they went to find an inn, as it's getting late :) ) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:34:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159275 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159275 Awy (page 24 = 25. Sorry.) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:36:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159277 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159277 andreeacarmen (you should reply Awy to carry on with the action and kick the action for Rain and Aero too :D) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:37:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159280 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159280 Aero3691 ((I have no idea what to post for Geooffrey, so another character would be appreciated.)) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:50:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159842 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159842 andreeacarmen (let's go to the Discussion topic. too many branches. shall we discuss it there?) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:54:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159856 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159856 Aero3691 ((If we can find it......)) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:55:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159861 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1159861 Aero3691 Ranulf looked at Saya. She seemed to be deep in thought. Or drunk. He guessed it was the former and left her that way for a while. Then, he saw her eyes droop slightly. He sighed. He'd have to snap her out of it before she got completely drunk. He patted her shoulder lightly. "Hey, Saya. You still with me?" Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:50:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160081 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160081 andreeacarmen Saya got scared and her defense mechanism went off. It seemed she had been so dreamy and so focused she even forgot where she was and with whom. She grabbed his wrist tightly and looked back with vengeance as her other hand took her long dagger out about to attack. She dropped his hand in shock when she realized what stupidity was about to do. She kept staring at him and the vengeance she held in her eyes for her cause disappeared leaving place for remorse. "Sorry!", she said with a crystal clear voice as she hadn't heard herself speak either in ages. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:59:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160124 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160124 Aero3691 Ranulf had reacted to Saya grabbing his arm. His mind started to slip. The madness began to show in his eyes. He began to pull out his own knife. Then Saya's voice snapped him fact to reality. He quietly replaced the knife. "I-It's okay. No harm done." Edwin looked between them. They had just been very lucky. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:08:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160170 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160170 andreeacarmen Saya nearly laughed at the scene even though there was nothing to laugh about. She thought they might believe <em>she</em> was the wacko one. She threw an apologetic look to Edwin too. "What are you? My twin brother from another mother?", she laughed this time. "Same reactions...",she mumbled softly and gave him a friendly look. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:14:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160192 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160192 Aero3691 Edwin smiled back. He could act like he hadn't noticed anything. He'd done so many times. Ranulf laughed a little nervously. He had almost lost control. It was getting worse. He'd noticed it for a while. His fits of madness came more frequently and easily. Which was why today, he had been very lucky not to have lost control. He poured himself another glass of wine. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160217 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160217 andreeacarmen "How do you proceed when you want to find someone?", Saya asked curiously. She wanted to find someone? Then that was her chance. They were good that that and she could get some hints. She suspected her friend to be in Cassir, rumors said so and so she did too long ago before she left her alone in the forest. Maybe, just maybe, if she was guilty, she could find the truth and vengeance? But could she kill her? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:26:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160234 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160234 Aero3691 Ranulf looked up. "Well, it depends on the person. If we know where they are; we, ah, pay them a visit. If we don't, we go by whatever information we have. If we have no information whatsoever, we usually turn down the job. If we do end up taking it, we ask around and gather our own information." Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:31:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160256 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160256 andreeacarmen "Aham.", Saya said with sparkling eyes visibly interested. Well, she didn't have much but a faint lead worth trying. That and the fact she knew her very well, or so she hoped. Who knew how much she had probably pretended? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:36:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160272 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160272 andreeacarmen "Aham.", Saya said with sparkling eyes visibly interested. Well, she didn't have much but a faint lead worth trying. That and the fact she knew her very well, or so she hoped. Who knew how much she had probably pretended? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:38:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160279 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160279 Aero3691 Ranulf downed the glass of wine and poured another. He really shouldn't be drinking this much, but all the memories made him depressed. He felt his head spin and his vision blurred slightly for a short moment. Edwin didn't stop Ranulf. If anything happened, he could handle it. Anyway, Ranulf never got mad when he drinked. He just got drunk. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:40:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160290 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160290 andreeacarmen Saya looked at her half empty glass and thought that was enough for her that night. "I think I have disturbed you gentlemen for too long.", she said looking down a bit uncomfortable and tried to hide her uneasiness the best she could. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:47:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160315 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160315 Beebee2121 "I understand completely, captain," Xavier drew his bow as they entered the kitchen which was next to the cellar. He hushed the guards and motioned for them to mobilize behind him while stood by the cellar door. at Darya's signal, he would kick down the door and shoot the first person he saw. He could hear their voices from the other side of the door. ---------------------------------- "Fantastic!" Rashon skipped over to Aleedi and set three bottles of the palace's oldest wines. He couldn't wait to see Geoffrey's expression when he saw them. "I'm going to get just one more thing..." He walked back to the other side of the room and descended on a pile of giant wheels of cheese. Taking one into his hands, he faced Aleedi once more. "Ready to go?" Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160331 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160331 Aero3691 Ranulf looked up. "No, it's fine. You don't have to go." He didn't want her to leave. He blamed the drink. He hadn't gotten to know a girl since......He took another drink. He didn't want to think about that. The wine was good. Aged just the right amount. He couldn't stand old wines. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:53:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160333 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160333 andreeacarmen "You sure? I wouldn't want to stay more than I am welcomed and I don't want you to do it out of politeness. Be comfortable without me on your back. Promise to not stay in the way, especially on the job.", Saya talked calmly and smiled friendly to him. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:06:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160378 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160378 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled. "It's not politeness. At least not completely. You're with us. You're part of our team. You're always welcome at our table and hearth." His words were getting a little slurred. He didn't care. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:09:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160398 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160398 andreeacarmen Well that... that she didn't expect and she also didn't expect her to react the way she just did. She grinned widely and stupidly at his comment. Yes, she knew he had been drinking, but couldn't help it. "Thank you Ranulf. That is very sweet of you.", she smiled warmly at him. That sense of belonging to something now that was long lost came back to her and made her stomach twist out of emotion. Her body reacted to that. She hoped she couldn't blush, because it was making her entire body feel warm and if she did blush, she begged the One above to make them believe it was the wine at fault. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160420 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160420 Aero3691 Ranulf blushed as well, but he didn't notice Saya blushing. He didn't know why he said what he'd said. He again blamed the drink. Edwin, however noticed the blush and guessed what it meant. He held back a laugh. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:21:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160440 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160440 andreeacarmen Saya smiled again at Ranulf, this time a bit amused at his blush, again blaming it on the drinks. <em>What can drinking make out of a man...</em>, she sighed. "Then I will go downstairs for some food before it gets too late. I will be right back.", she said getting up to leave. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:26:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160460 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160460 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "Be careful not to slip. Those drinks were pretty strong." He took another drink of the wine. He was enjoying tonight. It made up for that day. He took another drink. He didn't want to think of that either. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:34:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160493 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160493 andreeacarmen "I am not that weak firstly and secondly haven't drank that much.", she winked laughing as she slipped outside the door quickly like a shadow. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:39:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160526 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1160526 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. He took another drink. He let his mind wander. He thought about the wine. Saya'd stolen it well. Usually, that was something only the Valenchi did. The Valenchi. What a strange group. He didn't know much about them at all. In fact, the first one he'd met, Geoffrey, hadn't even shown him his face. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:46:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160563 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160563 andreeacarmen (SORRY i had to disappear so suddenly) Saya returned in like half hour with the steamy food. "Anyone hungry or fallen asleep already?", she entered pretty chirpy, but without seeing the two men she had her hands full and was careful not to spill anything on the floor. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:27:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160795 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160795 Aero3691 Edwin got up and helped Saya with the food, putting it on the table, next to the wines. Ranulf looked up and grinned. He'd been lost in his thoughts. Not all of them had been good, and he'd drank another 2 glasses of wine. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:29:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160811 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160811 andreeacarmen "Oh, why, thank you Edwin. That is very lovely.", she said almost too excited. What happened to her, not even herself knew, but that smell of food was enchanting. It had been probably the wine now working inside her brain. She'd get over it in a few moments after filling her stomach. "Hope you like it guys donno what you eat and if you don't I invite you downstairs to work your personal charm on the inn keeper who was not too pleased for my appearance either.", she laughed. Maybe that was why she was so happy. Nagging that poor man must have brought her into a pretty good mood. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:36:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160844 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160844 andreeacarmen ( rarely ever speaks or shows emotion. usually only speaks to Ranulf and when warning people to not drive Ranulf into a fit of madness. ~~ your profile of Edwin&gt; you made him seem quit chatty when you made him follow Saya and confess her all those things) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:48:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160903 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160903 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. "We'll eat pretty much anything as long as it's edible." His words were noticeably slurring now. Edwin raised an eyebrow at Ranulf. He cleared his throat. "Actually, you were the only one who ate that dung. I didn't even touch it." Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:51:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160913 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160913 andreeacarmen Saya raised an eyebrow at Edwin and said: "I am not usually the kind of girl to be disgusted easily, believe me I've had my pretty fair share of oddities in my life, but let's leave dung aside, shall we? Well then, eat well guys and try to breath while doing that as well.", she laughed. She reminded how Geezah used to it after a good raid. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:56:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160937 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1160937 Aero3691 Edwin shrugged. "I'm not the one who ate it." Ranulf slowly lifted a hand towards the food. "I'm going to ignore that." Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:10:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161005 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161005 andreeacarmen Saya rolled her eyes at Edwin and watched Ranulf slightly amused of his slow-mo moves. "Aren't you wishing you haven't drank so much dear?", she supported her face in her palm. Her arm was resting on the table in her elbow smiling sympathetic to him. He looked sort of adorable drunk, she had seen that before in men. They looked so helpless and sometimes freaky innocent. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:14:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161027 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161027 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged awkwardly. "No?" He fumbled around and grabbed a fruit. He slowly brought it back to him. Edwin facepalmed. Ranulf had done this a few other times, and quite frankly, he looked pathetic. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:25:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161082 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161082 andreeacarmen At that point Saya couldn't help but stare and laugh occasionally between bites. Her stomach was filling and her dizziness or any other damages inflicted by alcohol were slowly going away. She looked straighter and more on hold of herself. Her good mood stayed the same and hoped Ranulf would feel better after eating a little bit, but he had drank A LOT more than she did and she suspected some rough effects in the morning. She smiled in understanding at Edwin giving him a sort of 'it's fine, I've seen worse' look. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:29:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161102 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161102 Aero3691 Ranulf slowly brought the fruit to his mouth and took a bite. The fruit fell on the table. Ranulf frowned. He picked it up again and tried to take a bite. It fell to the ground. Ranulf reached for the fruit and tipped hiss chair over in the process. He groaned and picked up the fruit and put it on the table. He then pulled himself up. Edwin returned Saya's look with an 'are you sure?' look. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:33:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161125 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161125 andreeacarmen Saya was about to burst in laughter when Ranulf hit himself and placed a hand on her lips holding it. She didn't want to seem impolite. She whispered to Edwin: "A looooot worse...", she looked away a bit embarrassed. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:36:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161136 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161136 Aero3691 Edwin raised his eyebrows. "I'd pay to see that." Ranulf slowly got up. He picked his chair up and spent an entire minute trying to sit it back up right. When he did, he sat back down, nearly tipping the chair over again. He searched the table for the fruit and found it. He slowly grabbed it, failing several times. He lifted it up to his mouth and dropped it. He frowned and gave up. He reached for his wineglass. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:40:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161160 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161160 andreeacarmen Her eyes widened in terror: "I wouldn't. Scarred for life.", she giggled. Saya got Ranulf' s wine glass and said: "Sweetie I think it's enough for the day. There is plenty time and plenty wine to get drunk tomorrow too. Right now believe me you don't want to make it worse. You should sleep." Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:44:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161173 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161173 Aero3691 Ranulf looked a little surprised when the wineglass moved out of his reach. He looked up and saw Saya holding it. He looked pleadingly at her. Edwin nodded and took note of that. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:21:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161353 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161353 andreeacarmen "Will you stay put for tonight? Tomorrow is gonna be much harder on you, trust me. Please.", she pleaded back. Without her realizing her eyes got a caring sparkle and a nice smile. "Enough now Ranulf.", she got up and moved to Ranulf. She held his right am in a tight grip and tried to help him get up. "Off to bed now.", she laughed softly. She glanced at Edwin quickly for some help. He wasn't that heavy but she knew out of experience that the clumsiness of drunk people can be very challenging. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:43:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161745 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161745 Aero3691 Edwin sighed and got up. At least this time, he wouldn't have to carry Ranulf up to his room drunk by himself. He grabbed Ranulf's left arm and pulled him out of the chair. Ranulf groaned and stumbled, almost falling, if not for the other two holding him up. Edwin nodded at Saya. "Lead the way." Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:02:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161821 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161821 andreeacarmen Saya held tighter the moment Ranulf stumbled and took in the shock. She held him even better and placed a hand on his back as well to make sure she wasn't dropping him. She nodded in agreement at Edwin with a subtle smile and headed to Ranulf's room. She was happy she wasn't alone, putting that man into his bed proved to be just as hard as in the past. She grabbed his legs and placed them on the bed too removing their boots and pulled a sheet on top of him, before pulling the door behind her. She sighed relieved and smiled at Edwin. "Done." Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:33:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161952 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1161952 the flipr kid Aleedi nodded, shooting a glance at the closed door that led out of the cellar. She could hear nothing from the other side, but that didn't necessarily mean that no one was there. It wasn't a good idea to stay here long, anyway. "Yeah. Let's go." She turned towards the tunnel. ___ Darya watched the door. There were voices behind, but they were quiet, and she had to strain her ears to hear them. It seemed as if the thieves inside were leaving.... Darya looked at Xavier, raised her hand, and deliberately let it drop. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:53:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1162175 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1162175 Beebee2121 Xavier reacted immediately to Darya's signal and aimed a well placed kick at the door so it flew open quickly. He notched back an arrow and shot it at one of the two thieves. Much to his chagrin, it landed in the center of a wheel of cheese the man was holding. He stepped fully into the room and shouted orders at the rest of the guards. --------------------------- Rashon jumped when the door burst open and stared with wide eyes as a arrow sprouted in the middle of his cheese. The guards began to flood into the room. There were too many of them. "Run!" He yelled to Aleedi. She was their leader- he couldn't let her get caught. He tossed the cheese to the nearest guard who then dropped whatever weapon he was holding to catch it. Rashon then started to pitch his many hats at all the rest of them in an effort to distract them from Aleedi. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:12:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162200 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162200 the flipr kid Aleedi whirled as the door burst open and guards poured in. An arrow whistled by, Rashon bellowed at her to run, the guards surrounded the room. "Seven hells," Aleedi growled, turning back. She wanted to help Rashon -- thieves they may be, but they never left a comrade behind if they could help it -- but it was useless, she saw right away. There were too many guards between her and Rashon and the only way left to her was out the tunnel, and only for a little while. Aleedi stared at the guards, eyes wide, and made her decision. "Don't you get too comfortable," she shouted, diving for the mouth of the tunnel. "I'm coming back with a vengeance!" With a last, gleeful grin, Aleedi vanished into the tunnel. ___ "Don't shoot to kill!" Darya hissed. However hard it would be to make friendly contact with the thieves later, the death of one of their own would effectively destroy any chance they had at all. The woman was fast disappearing through a passageway Darya hadn't known existed, while the man busied himself by hurling a cheese wheel and hats -- <em>hats?</em> at her men. Darya skirted around the guards and ran for the tunnel after the woman, her hand on the knife at her belt. She lunged forward, took a step inside, and had one fleeting glance at the woman's back...before the whole tunnel collapsed in a shower of dirt and stones. "<em>Hells!</em>" Darya exclaimed, furious. Her men <em>had</em> to have the other thief. Otherwise this whole escapade would be a mummer's show. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:17:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162300 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162300 Beebee2121 Aleedi was gone and the tunnel collapsed. A fantastic exit, in his opinion. With all his hats gone, Rashon was left to defend himself via hand-to-many-weapons combat. He narrowly avoided swinging swords and dodged jabs from lances. One guard charged at him and he used the man's energy to turn him against the others. They tumbled over each other and Rashon almost laughed at the comedy of it. Now, for his escape. He looked up to the door just in time to see the guard shoot his arrow at him. ------------------------------------- Darya's order was a difficult one to keep. With the blond head sticking out like sore thumb in the mess armored bodies, Xavier found himself thinking of how much easier it would be just to put an arrow between the thief's eyes. It would only make things worse for them, though. The man took out a bunch of his subordinates creating more space for him to aim. Xavier pulled back an arrow and shot the man in the leg. The man fell to the ground and the remaining guards where on him in seconds. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:36:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162322 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162322 the flipr kid Aleedi ran, hearing the crash of the tunnel collapsing behind her with no small twinge of regret. That secret entry had been there for at least two generations of Valenchi and it had served them well, but its time was over. The lever she pulled to collapse the tunnel had always bee there, waiting for the moment when it was necessary. Some things just had to be done. Like leaving Rashon behind. Valenchi did get captured every so often, and none of the remaining would rest until their imprisoned comrade was free again. And a common thief or two might lend a hand, happy to be of assisstance to the legendary Valenchi.... "We're coming for you, Rash," Aleedi whispered, pulling herself out of the tunnel and into the alley. Without hesitating she upended a wooden garbage can into the hole and covered it over with a pile of rotting fabric. Then she turned, brushed off her clothes, and walked out into the night. ___ "Well, look at this," Darya said to the man the guards were holding in front of her. They had to keep a grip on his arms because of the wound in his leg, a wound caused by Xavier's well-placed arrow to his thigh. The arrow was gone and the hole hastily bandaged with strips torn from one of the ladies' hats he'd been throwing at the guards. It would get more professional treatment later. In a tower cell. "The Valenchi can get captured after all," Darya said. She really was in a foul mood right now, though she did her best to squash it. To the pair of guards who were holding his arms, she barked, "Take him upstairs." Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:06:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162373 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1162373 Beebee2121 "Not quite, Captain," Rashon called as the men towed him away. "We only get caught if we want to!" The guards hauled him away up a disturbingly abundant amount of stairs. It wouldn't have been so bad if his leg hadn't been shot. Any of his attempts to strike up conversation were met with grunts or unnecessary shoves along the way. They eventually led him to a barren prison cell and tossed him inside. His only company was a stone bench and a bucket. "I don't mean to sound impatient, Aleedi," He muttered to the walls. "But hurry up and get me the hell out of here." --------------------------------------------- Xavier watched the Valenchi's retreating form with a deep frown. He was troubled by the man's parting words. What had he meant by that? Was his being captured a part of a bigger plan? He looked to Darya for orders. There was a chance he was reading into it too much, but he was good at calling someone's bluff. He slung his box back over his shoulder. There were more pressing matters to attend to. "Are we going to alert the prince?" Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:09:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163092 Aero3691 Ranulf fell asleep almost immediately. He'd drank way too much wine, and it finally caught up with him. Edwin nodded. "Yes. Now we just have to deal with him in the morning." He'd dealt with Ranulf when he had a hangover before, and it was not a pretty sight. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:49:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163205 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163205 andreeacarmen Saya almost bursted in laughter but held it behind her lips tightened into a wide smile. "Edwin, I don't doubt your life experience, but somehow I can bet I beat you at this chapter. I bet my life I've seen worse than you and trust me when I say, dealing with your partner will be piece of cake comparing to what I've been through before. The Geezah men were party animals and drinkers. Let's say I've learnt a lot about hangovers.", she patted his shoulder and grinned widely. "You still hungry? You didn't seem to eat much until now.", she looked at him a bit scoldingly. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:31:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163771 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163771 Aero3691 Edwin rased an eyebrow. "You have yet to meet a madman on a hangover," he said jokingly. Ranulf did some very.....strange things when on a hangover sometimes. "Yes I am hungry." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:08:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163945 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1163945 andreeacarmen "Well, life offers all sorts of odd experiences all throughout. You have to take it as it is and learn from it, God knows when you'll need it. Like I never thought dealing with men's hangovers would ever be a <em>relevant</em> experience.", she laughed without holding herself that time. "Then let's go finish whatever was left. The inn keeper would get extremely mad to return the food I made him prepare in the night.", she grinned and walked a few steps. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:09:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164006 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164006 the flipr kid ((Right now Aleedi needs to find the rest of the Valenchi...which means Geoffrey, Lady Luck, Tom, Elissa, Adam (is he played by Broadway or Clary?), and anyone else still following this thread. She's gathering all the Valenchi and heading towards Thieves' Hiding, so the other Valenchi can be there for her to meet and everyone can get involved.)) The desert night was cold and windy, and the sandswept plains were not exactly the best place to be traveling alone at night. Plus the city gates were closed -- no matter how active Cassir was at night, nobody could leave or enter till morning -- so the best idea would be to stay the night in the capitol city and start off for Thieves' Landing at first light, to gather the rest of the Valenchi and inform them of Rashon's plight. Geoffrey, Tom, and Vin might still be in the city.... Aleedi thought and made up her mind. In order to get all the Valenchi together, she'd use the Signal -- their own way of contacting gone another, in use since Valenchino himself invented it for him and Raneen to contact each other over vast distances. Kasid was always windy. Aleedi climbed to the top of a low building, then leapt to a higher one, and a higher, and up and up and up until she stood on the flat roof of one of the tallest buildings in Cassir (besides the palace, of course). She reached into a satchel at her belt and dug out a handful of fine glittering powder -- red for emergencies. Holding it closed in her fist, she bent her head and whispered a blessing, then cast it into the sky. The wind caught the powder right away. At first it glinted dully, but then the bright sun of Kasid hit it full on, and the red powder glittered like a thousand tiny rubies as it sailed away on the wind, a cloud of sparkling brilliance. <em>Look up to the heavens.</em> The Valenchi knew to watch the skies; as soon as they saw the red glittering cloud they would make for Thieves' Landing. They had a rescue to plan. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:08:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164493 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164493 Aero3691 ((wait, what time is it now?)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:07:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164538 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164538 andreeacarmen (huh? wa do you mean? in the night? i'd say it's like i donno close to midnite? it's been quite a while.) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:09:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164542 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164542 Aero3691 ((Well, flipr posted something about the sun. did that mean when the sun does hit it or the sun just then hit it?)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:10:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164543 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164543 andreeacarmen (impossible, they arrived after it went completely dark and the night couldn't have gone so quickly. so it's deep night i'd say now) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:11:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164546 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164546 Aero3691 ((right, I'll post accordingly)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:21:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164559 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164559 Aero3691 Edwin followed Saya out of the room, wondering how tomorrow would go. Ranulf hadn't had a hangover in a while, but it wasn't pretty when he did have one. He made a mental note to keep Ranulf's sword and knives out of his reach for his own good. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:24:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164563 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164563 andreeacarmen Saya turned at Edwin with the eyebrows high a little: "I think we should hide the wine for a while?", she said a bit contemplative. She wasn't worried at all about Ranulf's hangover. She knew it might turn out bad but she was somehow ready for it. She wouldn't be surprised that was for sure, but she'd have to have extra care with him. Her mind flew back to the moment she reacted hastily taking out her knife and then Ranulf copying her moves. Edwin hadn't joked at all about his mad moments. <em>We'll live and see.</em>, she thought to herself. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:37:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164588 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164588 the flipr kid ((Crap! Uh...pretend that said moon instead XD)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:45:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164600 Aero3691 Edwin nodded. "Yes, hide the wine and any weapons near him. He might try to use them on himself or us." Geoffrey looked up at the sky and saw the red cloud. He frowned. Judging by the wind and how big the cloud was...... "Stay here," he told the others, deathly serious. He walked over to the nearest building and climbed up, making his way to the spot that the cloud was thrown from. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:48:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164612 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164612 Awy (( Does Vin know the Signal? Well, I'm going to assume that she does. )) Vin looked up at the sky. She usually kept her head down and eyes on the street, but she'd seen something out of the eye corner ... Rubies danced with the stars, flowing over the roofs as sparkling powder. When she blinked, she realised that was exactly what it was. Immediately, she reached for her knife, an instinctive movement as result of fear. "Geoffrey," she said, her voice almost a whisper, and stopped him and Tom. "Look." She pointed at the powder, her throat dry. Had anything happened at the palace? What if their leader and Rashon ... she quickly stopped the thoughts. They were good for nothing right now. What she knew she had to do was to report in to the nearest Valenchi member, and Geoffrey and Tom were the closest. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:53:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164621 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164621 andreeacarmen Saya approved: "We'll finish that job after dinner.", and she sat down to the table as she closed her sentence. She poured herself another glass of wine since she felt much better after eating. She looked at Edwin to see if he wanted some too and and asked him: "How long have you two been keeping each other company?" Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:55:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164624 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164624 Aero3691 Edwin refused the drink. He only drank the drinks of his homeland. "Well, I was Ranulf's lieutenant. I was for about three ears before we were banished." He grabbed a leg of meat and began eating. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:57:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164630 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164630 Aero3691 ((ears?! *years!)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:58:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164631 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164631 KatieHere Elissa lay back on the roof of the house she was sitting on, closing her eyes. The wind was strong and fresh, and it tickled her cheeks. She opened her eyes, how could wind tickle her cheeks? She sat up again and slapped a hand to her face, pulling it away to find a few red grains stuck to her hand. Emergencies. Damn. She scrambled up, surely alerting the family below she was there and dropped down to the street, rolling as she hit the ground. She stood up and dusted herself off, and with a quick glance up and down the street, she set off at a run towards the Theif's Hiding. (Sorry I haven't been on as often as I would have liked, I'll try get on more often!) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:59:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164634 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164634 Aero3691 Geoffrey reached the top of the building Aleedi was on. "Aleedi. What happened? Where's Rashon?" He looked around. There was no sign of the other Valenchi. He feared the worse. Or, more accurately, the next worse. He didn't believe that Rashon would let himself be killed. He was too fond of himself. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:03:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164645 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=28#forum_thread_comment_1164645 andreeacarmen Saya frowned slightly and carried on eating for a few moments before asking again. "Why the both of you? Were you the only ones to be banished?". She took a mouth full of wine thirstily and stared at her reflection in the glass for a few moments. Her dark curly hair was rebellious and her face looked a bit harsh. She sighed thinking she should take better care of herself. No wonder the guards believed her story. She really looked helpless and like a victim. She'd have to deal with that soon. She mentally facepalmed wondering at the first impression the two got about her. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:04:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164648 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164648 Awy ((Sorry to interrupt, but I'm a bit confused. Wasn't Geoffrey with Vin and Tom? Did he just leave them or..?)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:08:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164659 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164659 Aero3691 Edwin sighed. "I took part of the blame so that the sentence wouldn't be lifelong. There were some who wanted to give Ranulf the death penalty, but the king wouldn't allow that. He settled with lifelong banishment. Ranulf's mind had already been broken by then, and I couldn't let him roam a country the rest of his days, killing at random. I took half of the punishment, to keep him from going completely mad." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:10:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164662 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164662 Aero3691 ((I ninja'd you apparently. I posted that he left before you posted that Vin saw the cloud. no harm done.)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:10:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164663 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164663 Awy ((Okay, let's then just say that Geoffrey left before and Vin hadn't noticed him leaving...)) Vin sighed, looking around. She'd been so occuppied by the powder and its meaning that she hadn't noticed Geoffrey leaving. Well, she said dryly to herself, after all, he was a Valenchi. "Looks like we're on our own," she mumbled to herself, wondering what to do now. The only person who could give her instructions was a Valenchi member, and Tom didn't really count right now. She knew this street. A little longer down, there was an inn she often stayed at. She knew the innkeeper, and he never lifted an eyebrow at the sight of her. She sighed again, seeing no other choices. "Follow me," she said to Tom and leaded him down the street. They entered the inn, and she quietly asked the innkeeper for a room. He leaded them upstairs, and Vin grabbed a chair and placed herself at the window. She wasn't feeling tired, and if anything happened, she was determined to find out immediately. (( I thought it could be the same inn where Saya, Edwin and Ranulf were?? )) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:18:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164687 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164687 andreeacarmen Saya smiled admiringly. "That's rare. Don't you have family back there?", she asked and regretted it the next second. "Forgive me. I ask too much and it's none of my business. They are your lives and totally unrelated to us working together. I am sorry, I tend to become too intrusive.". She looked at him for split second and then turned away. She was ashamed, she had inherited the straight forwardness of the thieves, but she lacked the tact. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:21:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164697 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164697 andreeacarmen (sure. but Edwin would have to reckon them, Saya won't know. She hadn't met Tom or Vin) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:22:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164699 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164699 Aero3691 Edwin smiled slightly and sadly. "No, I don't have any family left. They were all killed when I was very young." He waved off her apology. "It's fine. You told us about your life. It's only fair that we should tell you about ours." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:26:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164706 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164706 andreeacarmen Saya frowned and raised an eyebrow while closing the opposite eye. "Am I drunk or... What did I tell you guys about me? Don't think I said anything or even if I did, doesn't compare to what you've been telling me. So, to even it up, ask me whatever.", she shrugged. <em>Dumb!</em>, she imagined hitting herself. Short memory girl, she always forgot stuff, soooo bad for a thief. <em>In order to cover one lie you need ten other, hence a good memory.</em>, she has been thought well, but she kept some of her old habits and flaws. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:32:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164721 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164721 Aero3691 Edwin rose an eyebrow and grinned. "You probably were slightly drunk. You haven't told us much about your past, but from what I can guess, you have experienced something like us. You were part of a group or guild and were betrayed." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:36:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164735 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164735 andreeacarmen "Yeah, I was probably too dizzy because of the drink. I don't react bad when I drink too much, but I tend to get tired and sleepy. So probably when dozing off I can't recall much, it seems like a dream.", she smiled at her honest confession. "Yeah,", she said again smiling superficially, "it was a group similar to Valenchi, but bigger and not so skillful, nor popular. I suspect it was a betrayal, however I am not sure. No one knew where we were and no one ever succeeded in tracking us. Speaking of bounty hunters, they've sent plenty after us. None ever exited the forest again.", she smiled sort of proudly but she wasn't the kind to kill. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:41:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164753 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164753 Aero3691 Edwin raised an eyebrow. "Not as skillful? You raided the royal cellars unnoticed and lived to tell the tale. Obviously, we were never hired to track your group. Unless we're all ghosts and this is some twisted form of torture in hell." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:45:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164764 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164764 andreeacarmen Saya laughed with from the bottom of her heart. The joke warmed up the atmosphere a bit and lit up her mood. "Thank you for the appraisal, but still... ", she rolled her eyes amused. "I thought it was someone inside though I can't figure who since everyone is pretty much dead and I for sure would rather let myself killed before talking. We were around 25 people. I was one of the youngest. They killed everyone, man or woman, without keeping count of the age. There was another boy, younger than me.", her smiled fainted at that point and her eyes too lost in space. "He was 8. His name was Edward and I used to tease him Eddie. He was so proud of his name for it sounded noble-ish.", she smiled sadly, "I found him in a blood puddle stabbed in his guts.", her voice slowly faded to the last word. "He was born with us. Before he was born I was the youngest so we pretty much grew up together... like brothers", she swallowed hard after being able to voice the last two words. Her heartbeats were increasing and it wasn't the wine. She sighed softly and took another mouth of wine. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:54:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164807 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1164807 Aero3691 Edwin nodded understandingly. "I know how you feel. Ranulf, as drunk as he was, understands how you feel better than even I do." He looked over at Saya. "Careful, if you drink too much, you'll end up like Ranulf." He smiled sadly. "Ranulf understands how you feel more than anyone I've ever met." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:04:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165172 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165172 andreeacarmen Saya smiled sadly with compassion. "He does, doesn't he? I don't understand your king. He might have many qualities, but he ain't wise. Anyway, quite frankly, I the death sentence now more enticing than being away from home since That is the only thing I have left.", she talked slowly and still not eyeing Edwin. She was holding the wine glass before she heard his comment. "That is noooot gonna happen.", she smiled cheerfully now. Her mood swings were quite a wonder source even to herself. She placed the glass down further away from her. "1, because I wouldn't put you through this again,", she laughed at that one, "2, ",she fingered her count from this point, "I am not much of a drinker and I know my measure and went to stop. This was my last glass, speaking of that.", she grinned and released another finger. "3, I NEVER EVER drink 'till I lose myself not in the greatest grief, especially in a foreign place and among foreign people. Some teachings never die.", she smiled. That one came from her mother after she assisted one of the drunkard's nights. She smiled shortly at that memory. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:49:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165531 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165531 Aero3691 Edwin chuckled at the last comment. Then he grew somber again. "The king actually did Ranulf a favor by banishing him and not having him killed." He wasn't sure if he should go on. It was a very hard thing to talk about. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:56:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165543 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165543 andreeacarmen "Okay. You know better than me. Just saw it out of my perspective.", she looked at him and held herself from the urge of carrying on the conversation. She hadn't forgotten the embarrassment before for being too intrusive. Despite the fact he had told her it was okay, she thought there was no reason to tell her quite everything or more personal details, also since she hasn't shared that much too. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:01:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165556 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165556 Aero3691 Edwin looked at Saya. She seemed to be holding back about a million questions. He smiled. She was working with them, she might as well be allowed to ask her own questions. "I can see you want to ask something. Go ahead, it's fine. I'll answer it." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:10:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165563 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165563 andreeacarmen Saya smiled embarrassed once more. She did it again. She felt like bumping her head to the walls for being so curious. "I was always scold for my curiosity, unusually high for me as a thief, ", she smiled shyly (?) like she hasn't done in years for she was not that shy type anymore, "so they used to tell me 'Curiosity killed the cat'. In time I developed my own defense: 'Oh yeah? Well this cat holds more than 9 lives.' ", she grinned at her young stupidity. "Anyway, back to the point, I think it's enough of interrogation for one night. Anything you want to ask me? (since the author :)) is clueless on what to do next. :P )". Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:21:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165582 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165582 Aero3691 Edwin chuckled. "The usual counter to that phrase is 'satisfaction brought her back.' Why don't we see if it's true? Ask me your question. You'll ask it anyway later, so we might as well get it over with." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:25:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165591 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165591 andreeacarmen Saya sighed smiling and looked directly at Edwin. "There is sure no going around with you.", she looked down (a millionth time :)) ) before returning to her previous position. "I didn't want to push it since you would have carried on even without me asking if you felt so. Therefore, since you asked me to do it now, I will ask, but there's no need to answer. I am not waiting for one. You're free to answer later or not at all.", she inhaled slowly. "Why was it a favour?", she continued slightly biting her lip and hoped Edwin couldn't see she was slightly uncomfortable. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:31:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165606 Aero3691 Edwin's face dropped. He sighed "Because, the man who killed his sister left the country" ((sorry for the one-liner XO)) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:36:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165619 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=29#forum_thread_comment_1165619 andreeacarmen (mass family murder?!?!? *rofl*, these 3 are too much alike lololol) Saya swallowed hard. <em>Great... I am an official idiot...</em> "I am officially an idiot.", she also voiced her thoughts literally facepalming ad exhaled loudly. "I...", she stared at her palm, the right on. A fine white mark went all the way from her pointer down to a beauty mark at her wrist. "...swore revenge for my people on their grave. I didn't know what I was committing myself too. I was only 10 when it happened. However, I don't think I can kill so easily, not even blood boiling angry. I killed only a few times before and it never became easier.", she sighed. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:44:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165631 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165631 andreeacarmen (oh and it's okay Aero, but try to make further long posts. I can't think of much to say either so I try descriptions as difficult as they get throughout the conversation) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:45:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165633 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165633 Aero3691 Edwin sighed. "You're lucky. Ranulf's sister was the only family he had. They never knew their parents. They both grew up together in the castle ward. They fought battles together and she was his other lieutenant. She was murdered without cause. The grief was too much for Ranulf. His mind was broken. His outlook on life also changed. Tonight was the first night in a long time that he actually seemed to enjoy himself." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:50:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165646 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165646 the flipr kid Aleedi turned to offer a dry half-smile to Geoffrey. "Go on, make a guess," she said, and turned to look back out over the candlelit city. The red cloud was floating away, still visible at night ((yes, it is indeed still night, my bad earlier)) and then looked back at Geoffrey, hands clasped behind her back. "Rashon's been captured. Something must have happened earlier to set all the guards on alarm...God knows what, though. I doubt he's dead; the royal guard's captain told them not to shoot to kill when they were firing at us, so if they'd wanted him dead they'd have tried already." Aleedi grinned. "Probably wouldn't have worked, though. Where are Tom and Vin, by the way? You were with them...Vin knows the Signal but not the way to the Hiding, and Tom knows neither. We have to find them." ___ Darya scrubbed her face with one hand, casting a glance behind her at the tiny cell in which they'd stuck the Valenchi. "No," she said at last. "The prince doesn't need to know. We'll do what he ordered, but he doesn't have to be privy to the details." With a sigh, she added, "This was nothing but an ordinary break-in, as far as anyone's concerned. Right now our priority is finding those blasted Valenchi." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:00:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165672 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165672 Aero3691 Geoffrey nodded. "I understand. I told them to stay put, but you know Vin." He looked up at the glittering cloud. To an ordinary onlooker, it would seem to be perfectly innocent. A part of a celebration, perhaps. But to the Valenchi, its meaning was nothing so trivial. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:04:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165688 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1165688 Awy Vin yawned and blinked a couple of times. Her eyes were beginning to hurt. She'd been awake far longer than usual. She shook her head, rose and went downstairs, telling Tom to get some sleep before she left. There was practically empty, except for a few drunken sailors singing a questionable song. She hoped Aleedi would know where she had went. This was the inn where she usually waited for the Valenchi members before or after a mission, and if anybody needed her right now, they hopefully guessed she would be there. The innkeeper served her a bowl of soup, and she sent him a grateful smile. She was going to wait down here for anybody to come and inform her, and if it was going to take long, she at least had something to eat now. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:45:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166266 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166266 andreeacarmen "Well, I am weaker than Ranulf. I wasn't alone throughout that. I had become a vegetable for many months and couldn't think of anything else. Dreamt and lived a nightmare, day in, day out. If I were by myself, I'd have probably did alone in that wilderness.", Saya looked at the table before returning at Edwin. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:56:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166277 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166277 Aero3691 Edwin nodded. "Yes. Ranulf had friends, but we weren't with him when he found out about the deed. I found him about five hours after he found her. It was too much for him. We never found out why she had been killed," he sighed. "We never will." Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:55:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166627 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166627 andreeacarmen "The saddest part is I am slowly starting to believe stronger that it was someone in the inside, since that night we weren't in our hiding, but a total different place. It was a celebration. The only survivors were me and Lyrah, my friend. I didn't do it and there's only one option left and it pains me to think of that, I don't think I really want to know whether she betrayed us or not.", Saya said deeply hurt by the thought of that alternative. She looked on the window absently for a while before she noticed an odd colour of the sky and an unusual glitter. "Edwin look!", she said slowly. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:03:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166634 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166634 Aero3691 Edwin looked at where Saya had indicated. There was a glittering red cloud. It looked like sand or something similar. He knew it meant something, something important. He'd seen it before and knew that it wasn't a sort of celebration. He didn't know what it was, though. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:18:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166657 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166657 andreeacarmen "My kind were using coloured powders sometimes for signaling different matters. We knew what that was by the colour of it. What do we do? Who would use such things, especially at night, in the <em>middle</em> of the night?", she frowned at the window and then turned to Edwin. "What do we do?" Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:25:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1166673 Beebee2121 "Easier said than done, dear captain," Rashon drawled lazily from his position on the floor. His legs were stretched out in front of him and he propped himself up on one elbow so he could examine his nails. He looked far too comfortable to be in a prison cell. "As we speak, the Valenchi are assembling to come break me out," He glanced up briefly to them from his nails. "That is, if I don't escape before then." They could poke him with hot pliers, hang him by his toes or mess up his hair, but he would sooner die then speak a word against his family of thieves. Who knows what the prince was planning? Rashon thought the man was rather strange. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:34:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1167131 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1167131 Aero3691 Edwin shook his head. "Nothing. It's obviously not meant for us, other wise we would know what it's supposed to mean." He looked around the inn and spied someone familiar. His eyes widened. "Be on your guard," he said softly. "We might have company." Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:40:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1167926 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1167926 andreeacarmen Saya frowned and her cloak surrounded her body hiding it well in a split second as her hands drew tightly close to the body and felt her dagger. "Would we need use of violence? 'Cause I'd hate getting us kicked from here, especially in the middle of the night with an unconscious partner. But eh will do what's necessary. ", she shrugged casually but her hand was gripped on the dagger. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:45:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1168238 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1168238 Awy Vin looked up from her empty bowl. The impatience was getting on her nerves, but she knew she'd have to stay where she was, no matter how frustrating it was to be left behind. The group of drunken sailors were now on their way out, and she sighed silently. She hated big groups, especially big, <em>loud</em> groups. A couple was sitting a little further away from her. She grapped her mug and took a sip, carefully eyeing them. At first, she hadn't wanted to disturb them, but something was familiar about the man ... Wonderful, she thought to herself as she placed her mug at the table and nodded to the man, letting him know she'd seen him. It could seem like she was going to get her knife back. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:40:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1168881 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1168881 the flipr kid "Well, we have to find them either way," Aleedi said. She sprinted lightly to the edge of the roof and leapt off, landing crouched on the next-lowest roof, running to the edge of that one and leaping down to the next one, descending the roofs like a massive staircase. As she ran, she said, "Tom's a Valenchi, so he's going to help us with this. Vin will come in handy too; she knows more bout us than the kid does since she's worked for us for so long. But we can't dawdle." She jumped off the last roof and landed neatly on the dusty street, turning to see if Geoffrey was still with her. "Where did you leave them?" ___ "I'm certain they are," Darya said to the imprisoned Valenchi, then made a grim half-smile. "In fact, I'm rather counting on it." As she spoke, a plan was forming in her mind -- the Valenchi would want their lost member back, which meant they'd have to come get him. Darya could use him to find the Valenchi...or bring them to her. She nodded thoughtfully. This might actually work. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:17:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169356 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169356 Aero3691 Geoffrey nodded as he followed Aleedi. He wasn't as graceful when it came to movement as tue other Valenchi, but he did well enough to manage. He landed on the street, kneeling with a hand on the ground. He looked up. "I left them here, but it seems that Vin's impatience got the better of her." Edwin nodded back at the girl. He sighed, slightly relieved, but still on guard. "We should be fine, but stay on your guard." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:18:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169503 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169503 Ominous Rain Tom followed Vin in silence. He felt so awkward now. He had no idea what to do with himself as a free man. Plus, the only thing that really had changed was he now belonged to a group of robbers. Did that really make him free? He sighed. He nodded Vin when she told him to sleep. He didn't really feel like sleeping, but as soon as he laid down in a bed, a real bed with mostly clean sheets and a pillow, for probably the first time, he easily fell into deep sleep. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:26:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169513 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169513 andreeacarmen Saya nodded cautiously. "So who are we dealing with?", she said without looking back. She knew better than that. She glanced all the mirrors and glasses in the room, the windows any surface in her visual field to search the room. She heard the noisy gang leaving and from what she could gather there was still a pair in the other corner of the room. They didn't seem they would challenge her greatly but Edwin seemed to know better so she kept her judgement only for herself. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:28:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169519 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169519 Awy Vin hesitated, then she got up and joined them, placing herself as far away from Edwin and his friend as possible. "Hi," she said, her voice slightly insecure. She wasn't quite sure why she'd left her safe spot, but she guessed she would seem suspicious if she sat by herself for hours. Hesitating, she pulled down her hood. People tended to relax more when they realised she was no more than just a young girl. Then again, people didn't know how deadly she could be with a knife in her hand. "Sorry for today. Are your partner alright?" Her heart was beating faster. Hopefully, they would not be able to see her nervousity. She forced her shoulders to drop, giving her a more confident and innocent look than her former tense look. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:29:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169521 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169521 andreeacarmen (they weren't in a room, but a sort of mess from an inn) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:30:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169522 Awy (Sorry, but Vin and Tom actually started in a room. Then Vin left to go downstairs and wait for the Valenchi to come :) ) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:31:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169525 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169525 Ominous Rain ((Xl Why did I make Tom sleep!? Realistic characters &gt; not stuck characters, or the other way around? Haha.)) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:36:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169530 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169530 Awy (You could just say he woke up again because he was cold / sweating / woken up by the drunken sailors outside :) ) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:39:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169536 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=30#forum_thread_comment_1169536 andreeacarmen (my bad guys) Saya looked at the girl with vigilant eyes. Her look was deep like it would pierce even her soul. People had told her before her stare freaked them out and felt them feel naked and uneasy when she did that to them. She kept quiet and let Edwin do the talk since when she hadn't been addressed to and apparently they have crossed roads earlier that day in a not so friendly meeting. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:41:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169538 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169538 Aero3691 Edwin wasn't fazed at all by the girl's face. It didn't make him relax or put his guard down. If anything, he was more on guard than before. He cracked his knuckles, not to be intimidating, but to remind the girl that he remembered her and on what terms they had left on. "I didn't expect to see you again so soon." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:50:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169548 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169548 andreeacarmen Saya has suspected well. Edwin wasn't uncomfortable but he kept his guard up. He didn't seem to find the encounter threatening but it sure didn't harm keeping an eye on things, should anything take a wrong direction. They have met before and by the tension in the air and distance the newcomer kept they were not good friends so to say. Saya's quick glance at Edwin finished and she returned staring deeply as before at the girl. She appeared to do more at that point, analyze her in detail. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:54:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169552 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169552 Awy Vin casted a single look on the woman, making sure she would remember her face, and then looked back at Edwin. "I'm sorry to interrupt," she said. She wasn't intimidated in the slightest of Edwin. This inn was practically her home, and the innkeeper would take care that she didn't get hurt if it came to trouble. "In fact, I just want my knife back. And apologize. As I said before, I didn't know we were on the same team, and to be honest, I don't think your partner gave me any reason to be gentle." She took a deep breath, stopping herself. She really wasn't good with humans. "What I'm trying to say is that I'm sorry things went too far." Gods, she wished the woman would stop staring at her. She hated having people look at her. It was all that she could resist pulling her hood back up. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:07:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169568 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169568 andreeacarmen In the end Saya decided to give the girl a break. She was feeling comfortable in that place, but the company made her nervous. She turned to her wine and she kept sipping slowly the half glass of wine left. She raised an eyebrow at Edwin when she had mentioned about a knife. <em>A adventurous trip today huh?</em>, she thought and smiled in her mind, but held herself from expressing anything. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:12:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169580 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169580 Aero3691 Edwin grunted, never letting his guard down for a second. "Ranulf never gives anyone a reason to be gentle. If they are gentle, then, it's never a fair fight. I accept your apology and offer my own. My partner already apologized, so I won't offer one for him. I can get you your knife, but I'm not sure that the innkeeper would take kindly to an incident happening between you two. I hope you two can keep off each others throats for a few minutes." He got up to go to his room. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:13:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169584 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169584 andreeacarmen Saya watched Edwin leaving and breathed in softly. She pulled a chair close to the girl without her approaching too much to intimidate her. "Please sit for the time being. Fancy some wine? It's high quality.", she talked casually. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:16:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169590 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169590 Ominous Rain Tom woke up. He didn't know how long it had been, but he soon found what woke him up. Yelling and singing. He grimaced and cursed. He sat up, wondering what to do. Finally, he found his courage and slipped out the door, quietly going down the stairs. He peeked out. Yes, there was a tavern downstairs. He paled. Drunk men everywhere... Why did they have to stay at here... Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:18:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169593 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169593 Awy Vin hesitated but then took the offer, sitting down carefully. "No, but thanks anyway," she said, then added with a slightly sorry expression: "I'm the kind of person who can barely stand one drink." She bit her lip, searching her mind for something to say. "May I ask what your name is?" She threw a glance around and noticed Tom, standing by the stair and looking sligtly nervous. She sent him a quick smile, the kind that said that he was welcome to join or to leave, and then quickly turned to the woman, still not completely relaxed. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:28:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169618 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169618 andreeacarmen "If you care to share yours too, why not? I am Saya.", she said with a gentle smile. One hand was still under the cloak softly touching her dagger. Just in case, so she was telling herself all the time. She didn't want problems unless utterly necessary. "One of the Valenchi I suppose? Or close?" Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:31:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169629 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169629 Ominous Rain Tom grabbed his dagger. He didn't want to go out. But he shouldn't have any fears. He was a free Valenchi, so he shouldn't have fears. Especially not ones of drunkards. They were as common as sober people. He took a deep breath and walked stiffly over to Vin and the woman, taking a seat by Vin. Tom kept watching the room in fear. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:38:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169642 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169642 Awy She hesitated, printing the name in her mind so that she wouldn't forget it or the face it belonged to. "Vin," she said. To the second question, she shrugged. "Either you're Valechi, or you're not. I belong to the latter group." Some of her usual irony was sneaking into her voice, making her seem older than her seventeen years. "And you? I didn't know that you were three. When I met your partners earlier, it was only them." She made it sound like innocent curiosity, while, in fact, she really wanted to know. If those men were going to be her enemies, she wanted to know if the woman was going to be a potential threat, too. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:41:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169648 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169648 Awy (Ninja'd. Let me add this:) She sent Tom one of her rare, quick smiles, one of those that didn't seem forced. She was glad that he seemed to trust her. And if anything happened, she wouldn't have to leave him behind. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:43:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169651 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169651 Aero3691 (cant post right now) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:45:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169664 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169664 andreeacarmen "True.", Saya grinned. "When it comes to the best of thieves it's black or white.", she replied to her witty comment. She appreciated that. When she posed her second question it appeared to Saya that Vin was inspecting the field. <em>Not bad.</em>, she thought holding herself from grinning again without reason. "Never said we were partners." <em>That's only your supposition. Ain't gonna fall for it.</em> When Tom sit next to them Saya leaned her hand to shake his. "Saya, Not a Valenchi.", she laughed slightly playing with Vin's earlier irony. "And you?" Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:51:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169675 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169675 andreeacarmen (no worries :) ) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:51:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169678 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169678 Ominous Rain Tom gave a weak, half smile to Vin, still trying to disappear into his chair. He stared at the girl. He wondered if he should lie or not. He was a good liar, but, also, he knew you didn't always have to lie. "Y- you're asking me?" Tom said quietly. He shook his head. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:55:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169686 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169686 andreeacarmen Saya grinned at the uncertainty of the little man. "Yes, of course silly. The hand is leaned towards you." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:03:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169702 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169702 Awy "Perhaps it's not such a great idea to mention the Valenchi public, if you don't mind me saying," Vin broke in, trying to get the attention away from Tom. She wondered if they should just leave, but she wanted to gain all the information she could. "The wrong people could hear." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:04:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169705 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169705 Ominous Rain Tom frowned, sensing the woman patronizing him. "Then no, I'm not a Valenchi," he said firmly. He didn't feel like one. Look like one. Act like one. Sure, someone had said he was, but for the sake of some small security with the stranger, that didn't count. He kept watching the room, flinching slightly when there was a loud yell or sense of angst. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:06:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169710 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169710 andreeacarmen "No one's here.", Saya smiled at the woman. "Besides,", she smiled meaningfully, "no one can accuse us of anything. We donno anything, we ain't the Valenchi, at least the two of us, people talk about them all the time. About their facts and their doings, etc etc, that even the royals have grown tired of listening to each and everyone. It was no worth it. They don't listen people from bars and inns for sure." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:08:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169717 Awy Vin's shoulders were still down, but it was beginning to take more of her willpower not to look tense. They were moving into a dangerous topic. "So, what are you doing in town? Saya?" She threw a glance at the door. How she wished that the Valenchi would come for her and Tom. That somebody would tell her what was going on. Anything else than being forced to wait. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:10:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169727 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169727 andreeacarmen (add this) Saya smiled and took her hand back. "Fine impolite stranger.", she laughed softly, she didn't feel offended she quite expected it. So the boy was a Valenchi; oddly he seemed honest to Saya, but the way Vin tried to distract her she realized there was more to it. Probably the Valenchi got their eyes on him or he was a new member, something like that, maybe in probation. Anyway, he was connected to them somehow. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:11:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169733 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=31#forum_thread_comment_1169733 andreeacarmen "Well, I haven't been in Cassir in years. So today when I went out of the forest into the sand storm to lose a chaser and met some of the V, I told myself I should head to the town a little. The prey was short lately and thought, 'why not treat myself today?'. That's about it.", Saya said cheerfully. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:18:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169753 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169753 Awy "You met some of the Valenchi?" Vin said, impression written all over her face. Only people who knew her very well would be able to tell she was lying. This was the reaction she used the most when people talked about meeting them. Besides, this way, she wouldn't have to hide her interest - it would only seem natural that a simple townsgirl would be curious about the legendary thieves. "You're joking, right?" Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:22:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169764 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169764 Ominous Rain Tom stared at Saya, then glanced at Vin. He saw what she was doing. He struggled to get a grip on himself for a while, but finally he raised his eyebrows and stared at Saya with a face that said, '<em>Yeah, right. Sure.</em>' He crossed his arms. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:25:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169773 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169773 andreeacarmen "Keep it down. Remember your words earlier.", she smiled at the slightly pinching irony of her own words. "Yes, by chance, this very morning. 5 of them.", Saya kept it short and talked cautiously about them since Vin alerted her. She was right. She was also a thief and understood what Vin talked about. As a thief she wouldn't betray one of her kind either. It was a sort of an honor code in the branch. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:25:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169775 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169775 Awy "Sorry," Vin said, this time her voice was low. "I'm just ... surprised. You know, as you said, people talk, and some even says they have a friend whose brother's mother's old friend's grandfather once met one of those legends, but it's just ..." she shrugged. "Talk." Her mouth corners twisted into a smile, one that looked like it belonged to a young, naïve girl. As with her former outburst, it was hard to tell it was false. "It's hard to believe you've actually <em>met</em> them. No offense." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:30:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169792 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169792 Ominous Rain Tom smirked. "We are at the place the tales of the Valenchi started, aren't we?" He said, gesturing to the bar. "The people who claim to be the Valenchi are some run of the mill vigilantes, not worth their own spit. They will be captured soon." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:32:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169799 andreeacarmen Saya listened to the boy and nodded then turned to Vin. "Ah, no worries, I can totally understand that. Don't trust my word, ask Aleedy about it.", she smiled confidently. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:39:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169820 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169820 Awy "Aleedi?" Vin said curious, pronouncing it slightly wrong as if she'd never heard it before. Meanwhile, she was taking a mental note. Such as she was just ranting about the Valenchi without a second thought, this woman could become a threat to them. She'd have to take care of that, or at least inform Aleedi. At the same time, she threw a glance at Tom. She hadn't realised how good an actor he was. She wondered how many of his talents she would yet have to discover. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:43:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169833 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169833 Ominous Rain Tom's heart was racing. He was afraid to speak in case he would mess it all up. He scoffed, still acting disbelieving, but now slightly more curious. He had much practing in lying, so it was paying off now, if he could keep it up. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:47:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169851 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169851 andreeacarmen "Yeah, she introduced herself as the lead of the group, so to speak.", Saya shrugged casually. "Or Ranshon, who got creeped out by my animal friend. He surely would remember me.", she chuckled like a kid. She loved his reactions to such an unoffensive innocent animal, even being a Valenchi. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:47:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169852 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169852 Awy "So ... what're they like? The Valenchi, I mean," Vin said, her voice now very low. She hoped Tom wouldn't mess it up, but he didn't seem to be about to. In fact, he seemed to be doing better than her. He really was a Valenchi, she thought. She concentrated on Saya again, wondering what she would answer. She was silently begging that the woman would end the conversation right now and then. That would at least assure Vin that Saya wasn't the type to go ahead and spit out information to strangers, wine or not. But it didn't seem like she would. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:52:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169870 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169870 Aero3691 Edwin returned, holding the girl's knife. He took note of the boy and nodded, but didn't say anything. He sat down in his seat silently and held the knife, indiscreetly, out to the girl. He'd had no trouble finding it. He'd had to roll Ranulf over to grab it off his belt, though. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:53:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169874 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169874 Ominous Rain Tom's leg was shaking. He swallowed. "I bet they each had their left feet and only one eye, on the back of their head, that let them see their five flaming tails." He smirked. "Child's stories, all of it." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:55:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169884 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169884 Awy Vin quickly took the knife, rolled up her sleeve and placed the knife in the scabbard she had normally hidden. Then, she quickly rolled her sleeve back. It was loose enough to completely hide the knife, which wasn't a coincidence. "Thanks," she said shortly to Edwin, her guards back up. Then she looked at Tom. Please, please, please don't ruin this now, she thought. Edwin knew that she knew about the Valenchi, while Saya didn't. She hoped Tom would remember that. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:57:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169896 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169896 andreeacarmen Saya smiled at Edwin as he returned. "Too early to pronounce myself. We didn't spend time together. I left as soon as the storm went away. Truth to be told, I wouldn't tell even if I knew.", her voice sounded harsh towards the end. She didn't like how the girl asked so much about them. Of course, there was something between her and the Valenchi, but she wouldn't tell her more than they would want to reveal about themselves. And she didn't know how much they told her. She was sure they'd do the same with her or any other thief they've encountered before. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:58:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169899 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169899 andreeacarmen "Aren't you too eager to deny them dear stranger? Don't be too easy with judgement. Or perhaps another is your intention.", Saya grinned at Tom. She felt the slight vibration in the floor. He was nervous. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:00:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169903 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169903 Awy Vin nodded. "Of course. I'm sorry, I guess I was just curious." She hesitated, wondering if they should leave Saya and Edwin while everything seemed under control. Secretly, she was pleased that Saya hadn't given away more information than she had, though at the outside, she took care of looking appropriate disappointed and ashamed. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:01:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169909 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169909 Ominous Rain Tom felt himself getting angry.<em> Come on, woman, I just got this job. Don't let me fail so soon.</em> "The Valenchi is an imaginary idea that mothers tell their children at night so they don't fear the dark as much. When things go badly, they can always say, don't worry, the Valenchi will help. But there is nothing more to it, other than pitiful wannabes and desperate grown children wondering why the Valenchi never came." he spat. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:03:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169917 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169917 andreeacarmen "Then, that makes me a mad woman, dear stranger. My entire morning then was an illusion and I turned mad.", she smiled before turning serious. "They are real just as our conversation is...", she paused thinking on what she wanted to say next well before speaking, "... and you know it.". She grinned before laughing, making it seem like all the show before was a drama piece and she was messing with him. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:11:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169948 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169948 Ominous Rain Tom growled and crossed his arms. "Please, do not bring me into your world of fantasy as well. I know what is real and what is a nice idea, but nothing more." He glared at her, playing his part almost perfectly. It wasn't hard to act disgusted with someone if you really were mad at them. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:15:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169962 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169962 Awy Vin glanced between them. "It's getting late," she said, not even needing to fake her yawn. "Perhaps we should go to bed?" So far, things had gone well. She did not want it to end up badly just because of a small mistake, and no matter how well Tom seemed to be doing - or no matter how well she was doing herself, she thought dryly - it would be stupid to ruin it all because of a few words too much. (( Actually, I'll have to go to bed myself in a few minutes. Time zones. *Sigh* )) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:15:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=32#forum_thread_comment_1169964 Aero3691 Edwin looked at the boy. He shook his head. "You need to work on your lying, boy. Anyone who's looking for it can see that you're nervous. There's no reason for you to be nervous unless you're lying. You should ask Vin to teach you how to keep that under control." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:16:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1169969 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1169969 Ominous Rain Tom nodded to Vin, glad to have a chance to get away. Just as he was getting up, Edwin spoke. Tom froze and glared at Edwin. His mind raced as to wait to say. He knew he had to act fast. He cursed Edwin with righteous indignation and stormed up to the room, collapsing on the bed. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:21:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1169984 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1169984 andreeacarmen Saya was pushing him further and further and she knew people when angry tend to slip but Vin tangled her plans. <em>Oh well, I was having fun, so soon?</em> "Aww... yes you're right. It was nice meeting you both. Take care and sleep well.", she said with a friendly smile but in her mind the smile was vicious and meaningful. <em>Interesting.</em> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:21:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1169985 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1169985 andreeacarmen As soon as the mess became empty and it was only Edwin and her left inside she grinned pleased with herself and satisfied with what she had found out even without them telling her anything. She released a slight chuckle. She was damn proud at the moment. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:27:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170008 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170008 Awy "Good night," Vin said shortly, following Tom in a more steady way. She sent him a quick glance and then lay down on her own bed, pulling up her blanket. "I'm not saying anything," she told him comforting. "But you should probably know that the red powder we saw was the Signal from Aleedi, meaning that something has happened. Right now, we're waiting for instructions as I don't know how to get to the Thieves' Hiding. After all, I'm not Valenchi." She sighed and closed her eyes for a moment. "If you want my advise, you should probably get some sleep. I think we're both going to need it." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:28:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170015 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170015 Aero3691 Edwin looked over at Saya. She seemed proud of herself. "What's so funny? Did they slip up and tell you anything?" He didn't care as he already knew quite a it about them, but he was curious as to why Saya seemed to think she found out the biggest secret in the world. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:32:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170032 Ominous Rain Tom frowned, unable to sleep now. "I failed, didn't I?" he said quietly. He must have given them away, and now Saya knew. It wasn't his fault. Edwin had blown the little cover he had. But that didn't make a difference. He was the newest Valenchi. They would fire him or kill him or something awful. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:33:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170041 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170041 andreeacarmen "Not in so many words... but yeah.", Saya grinned back at Edwin. "Tell me if I am good with people.", she said looking like she was preparing herself for concluding like a detective on a case. " You said you solved a job for the Valenchi today. You met that girl. She was the one to hurt Ranulf. The boy was involved too. The girl is close to the Valenchi. I wanted to say she is one of them but I tend to believe she is more an aid for them, someone outside they use. The boy is somehow deeper connected to the Valenchi. I think he is one of them. He surprised me by looking so honest when he said he is not one of them. BUT, my guess is he is rather in probation or new to them, since he is protecting them so impulsively and so definitely without leaving much alternative in a discussion involving the group. He seems new, he can't hold himself well, can't control properly, lies well sometimes, but can be cracked under pressure. The girl is subtle and good and tried to extract infos from me, like about us and my meet with the Vees. She is real good. Liked that girl. Yet, she has to learn being around people too.", she spoke pretty fast releasing all the thought she was holding. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:47:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170090 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170090 Aero3691 Edwin grinned. "You really like talking, don't you. Yes, she's an aid to the Valenchi, yes the boy is anew Valenchi, and yes we met earlier today. Now that I know that you're good at getting information, I'll tell you that you need to work on being more inconspicuous and talking less." He said the last part jokingly. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:57:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170115 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170115 andreeacarmen Saya laughed out loud at the last part. "I am afraid it's one thing you have to get used to it. That's me. And I guess you can also blame it on the fact that I haven't been talking to human beings a lot for the past 10 years or so. Except for my victims occasionally.", she grinned in order to not let herself get depressed again. "I knew it.", she mumbled to herself pleased. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:00:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170123 andreeacarmen (add this) "Oh and I am hard to notice when I want to make myself so, it's one of the job skills musts, but I can, as you very well noticed, be a pretty stand up presence.", she laughed at the last part. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:02:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170128 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170128 Aero3691 Edwin nodded. "Ranulf sometimes talks to his victims when he's sane. Usually, he's offering them a fair fight or a way out. When he's if a fit of madness..." He shrugged. "The usually don't have time to do anything but scream as I hold him back." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:04:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170131 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170131 andreeacarmen Saya gave him a half smile: "I can imagine that easily. But there are 3 differences between me and Ranulf. Make it 4. 1, I have to be sane when doing my job, 2, I don't play fair, Ever, 3, I don't kill my victims, because I might need them some other time to become my victims once more, heheheh and 4 I talk to them only because I feel the need to, you know to stay sane and feel human still.", she laughed at the irony of her last affirmation. "Pun unintended.", she pulled her tongue out slightly. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:10:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170147 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170147 Aero3691 Edwin chuckled. "I think you're forgetting 3 other differences. Ranulf is from another country, one that I'm sure you are not from. He is male and you are not, unless you're wearing an elaborate disguise, in which case I would congratulate you and then never speak to you again. And finally, Ranulf is upstairs in a room about to have a nasty hangover." He said all this with a tongue-in-cheek manner. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:19:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170160 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170160 andreeacarmen Saya laughed from the bottom of her heart for quite a few lengthy moments and held her stomach. She then tried to calm herself down for quite a few precious moments failing many times before finally speaking: "You realize I was speaking of a certain situation right? Else wise we can find many other differences: he has facial fair, I don't, we have different jobs, different skills, different sex organs, different ways to manifest our insanity, etcetera, etcetera...", she said amused a few things that came through her mind on the spot, without feeling ashamed. She was brought up in a helm of thieves to become one, and she was not the typical embarrassed shy girl. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:25:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170170 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170170 Aero3691 Edwin nodded. "Of course. I knew that, I was just stating the facts. Now, I think we should get some rest. Ranulf won't exactly be easy to handle when he wakes up. You won't be getting any sleep when he's awake, insane or not." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:34:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170192 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170192 andreeacarmen "Right.", Saya nodded. "Then I shall take my leave to my inn.", she said getting up. She fixed the cape and placed her hood on over the curls of her long hair. This way no one would tell in the dark if she was a man or a woman. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:37:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170197 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170197 Aero3691 Edwin nodded and got up to go to his room. He stopped. "By the way, you should keep your guard up tonight. If the Valenchi are here and something is wrong, they might find it suspicious that you're here after meeting you today." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:43:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170204 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170204 andreeacarmen "They know I am in town.", Saya shrugged without feeling nervous. She knew them somehow, they were thieves like her after all. Different, but similar at the same time. "I am not afraid.", she added serious. "I am a big girl.", she laughed softly on a lighter tone. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:48:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170217 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170217 Aero3691 Edwin smiled. "I'm sure you are. Just come back as soon as you can. Ranulf drank more than usual tonight." He headed toward his room, dreading the morning and what annoyance and complaining it may bring. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:53:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170235 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170235 andreeacarmen "I'll be here before you know it.", Saya agreed with Edwin. She needed to prepare for the morning. She knew it's not gonna be nice but at least she was mentally prepared for it. She exited the inn swiftly and disappeared into the night. Back at her inn, in her cozy bed, she fell asleep immediately due to the wine. She's wake up soon she knew it, Tika never let her sleep in the mornings. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:58:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170248 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=33#forum_thread_comment_1170248 andreeacarmen (now what?) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:11:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170287 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170287 Aero3691 ((no idea, maybe flipr will let us skip to morning, since nothing is really happening.)) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:13:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170292 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170292 andreeacarmen (yeah you're right) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:18:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170300 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170300 andreeacarmen (SO who is gonna start? or we'll wait for her to say yay or nay?) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:29:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170332 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170332 Aero3691 ((dunno, I'll wait unless someone posts before the yay or nay)) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:41:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170376 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170376 andreeacarmen (okay then. now i shall go to sleep then. tired. nite Aero) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:43:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170387 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170387 Aero3691 ((nite, Andrea)) Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:45:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170391 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170391 Beebee2121 Rashon narrowed his eyes at the captain. Then it dawned on him what they were planning. "It's a trap," He said with wide eyes. He quickly shrugged it off and went back to his nails, "It won't work." "<em>Of course</em> it will, you half-wit," Xavier snapped uncharacteristically. Something about the Valenchi and his over-confident attitude rubbed him the wrong way. "It <em>is</em> working. The Valenchi are coming- you said so yourself." Rashon stood and glared at the man through the bars of his cell, "It. Won't. Work. We have more cunning then all of your little men with tin-can hats combined." Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:01:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170440 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1170440 Awy Vin sighed. "Yes, you did. But humans fail, and nobody'll expect of you that you're already better than most humans. Besides, Edwin already knew about the Valenchi and that you were one of them. He was probably going to tell Saya later, or she was going to guess it herself. She seemed smart enough to do that." She fought back another yawn. "But Edwin was right at some part, though. You might be in need of more training when it comes to lying. But after what I could see, it wouldn't be much. You're already pretty good, just ..." She trailed of, not knowing how to say the last part. Just need to learn when to keep your mouth shut, she added in her mind. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:03:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171463 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171463 Ominous Rain Tom scowled. He messed up. He would be in trouble with the Valenchi, and there was nothing else about it. "Just what?" he snapped, getting in the bed. Why did he have to mess everything up? He couldn't do one thing right, just once? No. He was doomed to fail continually. Maybe he was cursed or something... That would at least make him feel better, that it wasn't really Tom's fault. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:18:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171633 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171633 andreeacarmen (hey guys. is there anything planned for the night or can we skip to the morning?) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:55:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171731 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171731 Awy "Never mind," Vin sighed. "But my point is that you became a Valenchi for only a few hours ago. If you want to blame someone, go ahead and blame me for not stopping you before. I was curious about how much Saya would reveal about the Valenchi and forgot about the danger of having a long conversation: You relax more and forget to be on guard. Nobody'll blame you." She blew out the candle, looking forward to finally getting some sleep. She was still blaming herself for what had happened. In her eyes, it was partly her responsibility that Tom didn't make any mistakes. She'd have to deal with that later. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:03:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171739 Awy (I think we can skip ... Though I don't know about Aleedi and Geoffrey. I'll leave it to you to decide.) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:04:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171742 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171742 andreeacarmen (i'm not sure. i don't wanna get flipr and aero stuck) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:06:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171746 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171746 Ominous Rain Tom cursed under his breath. "No, it's all my fault," he mumbled, turning away from her. He had some things to be happy about: a bed, a room, food. That was all nice, but if he messed this up, Tom would be fired. He was not going to be a Valenchi long. He wondered what they did to people who were no longer members... He tried to push the thought away and fell asleep. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:32:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1171920 the flipr kid ((Yeah, you guys can skip to morning. Sorry to keep you waiting; I was away all morning.)) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:16:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172162 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172162 Aero3691 ((I guess Aleedi and Geoffrey were looking all night.)) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:30:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172194 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172194 andreeacarmen Saya woke up like she had slept for an eternity. The wine helped her with a nice good deep sleep. Tika had a rough time waking her up that morning. Saya did not waste time and quickly prepared herself for the following day. She went through the market first and bought a few things she needed and headed to her partners' inn. She asked the permission of the inn keeper to use the kitchen and prepared the things required to diminish and remove the hangover completely. She went upstairs slowly with her hands full. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:12:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172307 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172307 Aero3691 Ranulf woke up to a splitting headache. He opened his eyes, then immediately shut them and pulled the sheets over his head, moaning. "Edwin?" His partner didn't answer. "EDWIN WAKE UP, BLAST-ow ow ow." He held his head in his hands. Edwin woke up and sighed. He got up and quickly hid all sharp objects around the room. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:22:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172334 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172334 andreeacarmen Saya heard the shouts and smiled. She hit the door a few times with her boot since her hands were all occupied. "Can any of you act like a gentleman and open the door? I am full handed." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:23:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172340 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172340 Aero3691 Ranulf groaned at the noise. "WOULD YOU-ow ow ow." Edwin sighed and got up after putting away the last weapon. He walked quickly to the door. Ranulf moaned as each footstep echoed in his head. Edwin opened the door and motioned Saya in. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:31:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172365 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172365 andreeacarmen "Morning dearios!", Saya entered cheerful. She went to the table put her stuff there and grabbed a cup with a green liquid. She went to Ranulf and took advantage of how slow the drunkards are and she grabbed him by the nose opening his mouth. "Drink it all quick!",she ordered and poured the liquid in. Then she moved away quickly from his range back to the table. "So, how did you guys sleep?" Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:37:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172392 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172392 Aero3691 Ranulf moaned whenever someone spoke. Why did they have to be so loud? He was startled by Saya as she dumped some liquid into his mouth. He coughed and gagged, swinging his arms trying to get revenge. "THAT WAS-ow ow ow." He eyed everyone warily, searching the room for a weapon. Edwin shrugged. "Oh, very well until I was rudely awoken by him." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:42:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172413 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172413 andreeacarmen "For your own good.", Saya gave him a threatening look. "You turn mad, I turn mad. You don't want a mad woman on your head so stay still if you want the headache to disappear.", she talked softer second time. "Awww...", she turned sweetly to Edwin, "Pity you.", she kept her voice low as before. "I slept marvelous. Tika, though, had a hard time waking me up in the morning.", she chuckled. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:51:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172449 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172449 Aero3691 Ranulf eyed his sword. If he could only get to it, he could stop all the noises. It'd make more noise in the process, but it'd be worth it. He slowly inched forward. Edwin chuckled. "I guess not even animals can beat the effects of wine." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:56:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172472 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=34#forum_thread_comment_1172472 andreeacarmen Saya turned completely to Edwin to reply to him when he saw Ranulf on the move. She took a sharp needle of hers and moved faster than him since she was wide awake and not so affected by wine. She placed a hand on his forehead, held him still and stuck the needle at the back of his head into a particular spot. If well placed, it cause complete paralysis until the needle was removed, if pushed to deep, death. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:00:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172490 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172490 Aero3691 Ranulf cringed. He felt the needle go into his skin. He began to lose control of his body. However, he also began to lose control of his mind. Hangovers always put him on edge and this new development had almost pushed him over. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:11:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172509 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172509 andreeacarmen Saya left his soft jelly body fall on a side on the bed. "Edwin, we have serious problems. I kinda tell people by their eyes and that look announces troubles.", she sighed deeply. He was one of the toughest she handled before. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:17:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172522 Aero3691 Edwin frowned. "No, that look isn't announcing trouble. It's predicting trouble. He's losing his mind and going into a fit of madness. I really hope you know where you put that needle." Ranulf glared at the other two in the room. His headache intensified, but he couldn't do anything about it. That was fine. He'd wait as long as it took, then he'd get them. Then he'd finally have quiet. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:29:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172551 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172551 andreeacarmen "He's totally numb now. He won't move a muscle. I am not concerned about that. I am worried about when we have to take out that needle.", Saya said in deep thought. She was deeply thinking of whatever she was thought about mad men, how to make people calm or unconscious too. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:34:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172569 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172569 Aero3691 Ranulf's mind was racing. He was almost completely mad now. He would have been mumbling if he could feel his face. He would have been twitching if he could feel his muscles. He would have been walking toward his sword if he could feel his legs. He would have grabbed his sword if he could feel his hands. He would have cut the other two to pieces if he could feel his arms. If only. Edwin shrugged. "I've seen him get out of worse. Never let him out of your sight for a second." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:49:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172614 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172614 andreeacarmen Saya rose her eyebrows. "So what is your plan? Let him cool down on his own like this? It might take a while and the needle shouldn't stay there for too long. It might have nasty side effects. Plus we have to remedy his hangover." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:55:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172628 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172628 Aero3691 Edwin thought for a moment. "If we let him out, he'll try to kill us. If we don't, he'll find some way to move and then kill us. We don't have a lot of choices. I say we ready ourselves and let him go when we want him to, instead of when he wants to." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:03:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172660 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172660 andreeacarmen "He.Won't.Move.", Saya said emphasizing each word. "There is now way you can. Trust me, I've put down even bigger man than him.", she said talking out of experience. "So when do you propose letting him go? I am ready. Won't leave my guard down unless you tell me so. You guys have 'kissed' each other longer.", it was her strange way of saying they knew each other for a long time. A bad line she caught up in her tribe from one of the women teasing 2 partners who were men. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:17:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172702 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172702 andreeacarmen *2 long time partners Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:17:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172703 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172703 Aero3691 Edwin ignored the comment. He thought quickly about any weapons he may have forgotten. The swords and knives were out of the way. The axes and spears were hidden. He thought for a moment and looked Ranulf over. "We need to take his boots off. Then, we'll be ready." Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:22:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172717 andreeacarmen Saya complied and did as she was told. She removed her weapons as well except her needles thinking she might need them. She placed her hand at the back of his head and looked at Edwin for a flash second. "Ready?" Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:25:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172728 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172728 Aero3691 Edwin grabbed Ranulf in a bear hug, pinning the man's arms to his sides. Ranulf's head flopped around, completely limp. Edwin tightened his grip and nodded. "Do it." He braced himself for the oncoming storm. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:30:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172737 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172737 andreeacarmen Saya cautiously took the needle out and got some space between the men before the madness started. She was prepared for a nice kick at the back of the man's head to make him slightly dizzy. "Okay, done!", she said hastily. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:33:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172745 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172745 andreeacarmen (Aero, can we keep the madness for later? it's late, i'm tired and wanna do it right. my mind is refusing to cooperate bit by bit. tomorrow i will probably be hectic but promise to come by and post at least once. g'nite :) ) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:36:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172758 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172758 Aero3691 Ranulf was perfectly still for a moment, eyes closed. Then, his eyes flew open, filled with madness. He writhed in Edwin's grip, laughing the entire time. Edwin struggled to hold on. Ranulf was a very strong man, and he was putting every fiber of his being into this one task. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:36:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172759 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172759 Aero3691 ((ninja'd don't worry, the rest can wait.)) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:37:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172764 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172764 andreeacarmen Saya placed two fingers on his shoulder and pressed hard on two particular spots. That would take care of numbing his legs if he tried to stand up he wouldn't be able to hols his body weight. But lied down on the bed he would still be able to shoot some kicks. Hopefully not too hard, Saya thought. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:40:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172769 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172769 andreeacarmen (thank you :) g'nite :D) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:40:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172770 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172770 andreeacarmen (you can reply to this so that tomorrow i'll have smt to reply for you) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:41:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172771 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172771 Aero3691 Ranulf groaned in pain and lashed out at Saya, twisting around in Edwin's grip. He kicked her hard in the chest. He kicked Edwin in the shin, who grunted but didn't let go. Ranulf yelled and writhed in Edwin's grip. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:58:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172810 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1172810 the flipr kid "Here?" Aleedi asked Geoffrey. They stood before an inn; the morning was early and the weather was still cool, a pleasant respite after the chill of the night and before the heat of the day. The sky was a pale, watery blue with no clouds...but Kasid rarely saw clouds. "It's still pretty early, so if they stayed the night they'll be here yet." Without waiting for a reply from Geoffrey, Aleedi pushed open the door and strode in, going straight to the sparsely populated bar where a single man waited on what few customers there were this early in the day. "A table for my friend and me," Aleedi ordered, "and breakfast. Whatever you have. Make it big." She might be a woman, but when it came to fighting, thieving, drinking, and particularly eating, Aleedi was a good as any man and her appetite just as large. Perhaps it wasn't very ladylike of her...not like she gave a hang. "Come on, Geoff, let's eat," she said, grabing his arm and leading him to an empty table. If Vin and Tome were here, they'd be down, and if not, well...no sense wasting a good opportunity for breakfast. ___ Darya didn't let the Valenchi man's comment get to her. He was just a thief, if not at all common, and she was the captain of the old and honourable ranks of the royal guard, who had defended Cassir and kept its peace for hundreds of years. The man could say what he liked; the Valenchi would come, and when they did, Darya would fulfil the prince's order and be done with the whole distasteful business. She'd just have to be ready when the thieves arrived. "I suppose, now that this is taken care of," Darya said to Xavier as they descended the stone steps from the tower prisons, "we have to deal with Antonin." <em>The traitor.</em> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:24:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173174 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173174 Aero3691 Geoffrey went along with Aleedi. He didn't really know if Tom and Vin could be here, but it was worth a try. He sat down. He was hungry and enjoyed the thought of breakfast. He looked around the inn. It must have been quite a night. There were marks on the floor where the wine had soaked in. He heard a noise and looked up. Strange. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:29:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173187 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173187 andreeacarmen Saya tumbled out of the bed holding one hand to her chest. The only thing that pained her was the pendant necklace going into her skin more than the kick itself. It left her breathless for a second but she had been punched and kicked like that before. She learned to get used to it and gather herself quick to avoid getting killed. "Fine! If that's how you want it.", she said and placed a nice hard kick at the back of his head. That would have brought down even a man more solid than Ranulf. In his condition however, the adrenaline would make him resist some of the blow. Saya knew that, all she wanted was to bring him down only for a few moments, to give Edwin a break. <em>Boy, if your head was aching before, wait after this.</em>, she thought counting on his head hurting even more due to his hangover. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:04:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173766 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173766 Awy Vin woke up by the sound of shouts. Instinctively, she rolled out of her bed and grabbed her knife, that laid under the pillow. A second later, there was quiet, and she looked around, for a moment only recognising where she was, but not why she was there or who the boy in the other bed was. Then she realised it, and she rose, placing her knives in her scabbards. She splashed some water on her face from the water bowl, quickly running the events of yesterday through her mind. Things had gone quick, far too quick for her liking. But they had Tom, and none of the Valenchi had gotten hurt. She turned around, looking at the sleeping boy. "Tom?" she said quietly, and then, a little louder: "Tom? Are you awake?" She could have woken him up much more brutally, but she had only just met him. Besides, some people - including her - reacted instinctively when woken up, and some - also including her - reached for their weapons. She didn't want to begin this day with a fight. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:14:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173785 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=35#forum_thread_comment_1173785 KatieHere (Oh this is moving fast! Is everyone at an inn, cuz I can slip Elissa in there I guess?) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:26:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1173922 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1173922 Aero3691 Ranulf felt the blow to his head and writhed in Edwin's grip. He squirmed and wriggled, trying to get out. Edwin held him down, but only just. He was tiring, and his grip was weakening. Ranulf sensed this slight change and took full advantage of it, putting all his focus on that spot. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:49:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1173952 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1173952 Ominous Rain Tom flinched away from Vin as he woke up. Had he slept in too late? Hadn't done something the night before? No, he didn't have to worry about all that now. He relaxed a little and sat up. "What's the plan?" he said quietly. He heard the noise of the bar downstairs and felt for his knife. Still there, still ready for him. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:52:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174005 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174005 the flipr kid ((Edwin and Saya are busy trying to calm down Ranulf-with-a-hangover at the inn, Vin and Tom are just waking up at the inn, and Aleedi and Geoffrey are eating breakfast at that same inn. Rashon is currently in a tower cell at the palace. Aleedi wants to gather the Valenchi to rescue him, so you could have Elissa either at the inn, like Vin and Tom, or coming in to eat, like Aleedi and Geoffrey.)) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:07:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174021 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174021 Awy "We'd better get downstairs," Vin answered, braiding her hair. When loose, it went all the way down to her hips, and it always got in the way when it was loose. "If anyone from the Valenchi is there, we'll get an explanation for what's going on. Otherwise, we'll take it from there." She was just about to tell him to take his knife with him, but then decided against it. He was, after all, a thief. No thief would go out without a weapon. Finishing her braid was finished, and she opened the door, waiting for Tom. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:23:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174046 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174046 Ominous Rain Tom rubbed his face and nodded. He noticed she had washed her face and was now fixing her hair, making him feel awkward. He was probably really dirty and his hair was not in its cleaniest either. He ran a hand through it, but nothing changed. He sighed and stood, following her. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:27:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174053 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174053 Awy Vin closed the door behind them, leading Tom downstairs. It was still early, and there was no real sounds from the inn. She wondered where the noises from before had come from, and the thought made her reach for her dagger. She didn't really like how the Valenchi hadn't come the night before. Normally, they would know where to get her. Had anything gone wrong? Or, worse, had they forgotten her? She quickly pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the inn. Only a few people sat around at the tables, waiting for their breakfast or a quick drink before work. One couple looked familiar, and against her will, a deep sigh of relief escaped her lips. "They're here," she whispered to Tom, and quickly masking her relief, she went to the couple. "Good morning," she said quietly, sitting down and watching them expectantly. "Geoffrey. Ma ... Aleedi. Sorry we kept you waiting. What's going on?" Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:45:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174082 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174082 Ominous Rain Tom was relieved as the inn was empty again, none of the routy people from the night before. He followed close behind Vin. He had no idea what was going on, but he figured now he would learn. He sat down by Vin, keeping his head down. Would Vin tell them about last night? Would they be mad? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:50:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174090 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174090 the flipr kid Aleedi looked up, her mouth full of sausage, a forkful of eggs in one hand and a slice of fried bread in the other. She swallowed, then grinned. "Vin! Tom! You're here after all. Sit down, have some breakfast. How was your night?" She nodded at Tom, and her face turned serious again. "I think you two saw my Signal. I'm sorry that this is happening on your first day as one of us, Tom dear, but what's done is done. Rashon was taken last night in the palace wine cellars." She looked at the people gathered round the table -- Geoffrey, Tom, and Vin. Two Valenchi, only one of whom was actually experienced as such, a woman who was, if not Valenchi, the next-best thing...and herself. "Does anyone know where the rest of us are? Elissa?" Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:02:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174430 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174430 Awy Vin stiffened, her breath caught in her throat. "Rashon's taken?" she repeated, and immediately, her mind started spinning with thoughts. Most of them were question, but she quickly pushed them aside and instead focused on the important. "No, sorry. But the man from yesterday, the tall one with the light brown skin, black hair and full beard, was here together with a woman named Saya - she had black curls, tanned skin and seemed to be in her midtwenties. Said she'd met you before. The man was with his partner, and they stayed here for the night." She said all of this quickly and kept to the facts only. That was usually what was most helpful for people: The information they needed, given to them quickly and precisely. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:15:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174536 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174536 Ominous Rain Tom nodded to Aleedi nervously. He frowned. A Valenchi? Taken? Was that even possible? Apparently so. Now he was going to have to help... What if he messed up again? And this time with a man's life on the line? He stomach twisted. When Vin began talking about the people last night, he felt even more nervous. Was she going to tell about his failure? He sighed. What could happen? If he was forced out of the Valenchi, he would be right back where he started, but he wouldn't lose anything. If he was killed, then... He would get to start anew. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:20:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174545 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174545 Beebee2121 Xavier sent the thief one last withering glare before he followed Darya down the steps. He had almost forgotten about Antonin. "He didn't really harm the prince, captain. The prince did it himself to try and get Antonin in trouble. He was threatening to out the prince for protecting a girl associated with the Valenchi," He explained. Everything always boiled down to the Valenchi. It was problematic. -------------------------------------- Rashon blew a raspberry at the retreating guards. He turned around and walked the few steps it took to his bed and sat on it. He was not particularly fond of waiting to be saved, but there wasn't much else he could do. He rolled over on the mattress and froze when he heard something land below him with a sharp clang. He hung his head over the side of the bed and let out a cheer when he saw small metal file fall from under the bed. This was his ticket out. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:53:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174614 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174614 Awy Vin glanced at Tom, and it was first now she noticed how nervous he seemed. She guessed it was the events last night that was still making him feel uncomfortable, but even though she agreed with him that it hadn't been the best thing he could have done, she still blamed herself. Nothing to do about it now, she told herself again. Focus now. Think later. She looked back at Aleedi and Geoffrey, but not before she discreetly had shoken her head, a small movement that few people would notice. She wasn't going to say anything. And if she did, she wouldn't blame him. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:14:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174653 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1174653 Aero3691 Geoffrey, who had been eating slowly unlike Aleedi when the two came in, had seemed almost uninterested at first. He stopped when Vin mentioned her meeting the night before. It had to be Ranulf and Edwin. There was no doubt about it. Now Saya was with them. A shame. He'd taken a liking to her. Now, she'd probably get in his way. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:52:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1175018 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1175018 KatieHere Elissa stepped inside the inn and raised her hand in acknowledgement of anyone who had turned to see her come in. Glancing around the room, she strolled over to the table where Aleedi, Geoffrey, Tom and Vin were gathered. "How did I know to check this place? Sorry I'm the last on here! What's the emergency? Wait, where's Rashon?" Her brow knitted together. Was his whereabouts the emergency? Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:57:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176795 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176795 the flipr kid "Because we like it?" Aleedi suggested. "The food's wonderful, at any rate." She crunched down on her fried bread, chewed, and swallowed. "Why don't you take a guess about the emergency, dear? Now doubt you've realized by now that Rashon is absent, rather alarmingly so." She nodded decisively. "The question is, what do we do about it?" Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:42:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176937 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176937 Ominous Rain Tom watched Vin, relieved. He didn't think she would tell Aleedi of his failure. He glanced at the person who joined them, then turned back to Aleedi. Rashon was gone, captured. Tom had to say, all of the people he met yet that had to be captured... He was silent, again feeling awkward. No one wanted his opinion. Never did. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:05:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176966 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176966 Awy Vin bit her lip, hesitating. "Well," she began slowly. "Do we know exactly where he is? Or will somebody have to find out?" She was worried, worried about what had happened to Rashon, worried about the situation. Nothing ever happened anything to a Valenchi member. It was impossible, wrong. She rubbed her temples, as she tended to do when she was thinking. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:17:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176981 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1176981 the flipr kid "Well, we know he's probably in the palace somewhere," Aleedi pointed out, "since that's where he was captured. Most likely the hardest possible cell to escape from. Or break into. Or something." She thought. "At a guess, I'd say tower prison. Most of the palace is ground-level, some of it's underground (the wine cellars, for instance) and the highest-security prisons are in towers. I'd guess that's where our dear friend is." She looked around. The inn was beginning to fill up, more people waking up and coming downstairs and coming in from off the streets for a breakfast. Aleedi dropped her voice a hair. "I vote we send someone to find out exactly where his cell is, and what kind of protection he's got. "Keep in mind this isn't the first time one of us has been captured. Not any of <em>us</em>, not since we've been Valenchi, but some of our predecessors have." She grinned. "Valenchino himself was taken prisoner by the then-captain of the royal guard, back when the palace -- and Cassir -- were much smaller. He was only prisoner for....what, three hours?" Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:39:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1177010 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1177010 Awy Vin's feeling of being safe was slowly vanishing as the inn filled up. She tried to ignore the other people, even though she was almost sitting on the edge of her chair by pure tension. As per instinct, she reached for her hood, only to remember it would seem suspicious, and she let her hand drop again. Instead, she said, quietly: "I can, if nobody else volunteers. Find out if he's really there, I mean." She swallowed before continuing: "I know you're all better, better at fighting and talking and such, but one thing is to have one Valenchi captured, an entirely else is having two or three hold prisoners." She was closing her eyes, already wishing she hadn't said anything. She wanted Rashon free, but she had a suspicion that Aleedi was aware of her outright fear for the palace and the people there, including the guardsmen and nobles. If only somebody else would do it, or offer to join her ... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:55:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1177023 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=36#forum_thread_comment_1177023 andreeacarmen Saya thought about what was happening at the moment. Edwin would not hold forever and Ranulf as drunk as he was, he was also high on adrenaline and she'd not put him down. She could avoid his hits but still... She glanced her table and her eyes got a witty sparkle. <em>Of course...</em>, she thought when she remembered that a potion she just prepared had another use, one that would come pretty in handy for the moment. She poured the potion on a piece of cloth that used to be her sleeve and approached Ranulf from the back. She placed the hankie on his mouth and nose and pressed as tight as she could. Even a slight inhalation of those vapors could intoxicate one to choking, faint and then death. She, however, intended only to make Ranulf pass out, or worst case make his extremely disorientated and dizzy. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:21:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1177155 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1177155 Aero3691 Ranulf recoiled from the cloth, turning his head away from it and screaming in his rage. He kicked at Saya, not even caring if he hit her. Edwin's grip loosened slightly at the kick, and Ranulf took advantage of that moment to twist hard enough to break free, kicking Edwin in the face as he did. He leapt up off the ground and grabbed Saya by the neck, pushing her to the ground and squeezing. Edwin was stunned for the moment. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:50:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1178011 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1178011 andreeacarmen Without panicking Saya released a leg kicked him in the kidney and the ribs, holding her breath. When it was possible she released her right hand as well and pressed again to the point at the back of his head where she placed the needle, once again to numb Ranulf. Then she rolled him on the floor, got on top of him and punched his temple hard enough to knock him out. Usually she wouldn't go that far since hits to that point can kill one person. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:08:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1178603 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1178603 Aero3691 Ranulf took the blow and kept going, adrenaline surging through his body. He drew his legs up to his chest and kicked Saya off him. He got up quickly looking around the room frantically. He spied his sword and jumped for it, grabbing it and unsheathing it as Edwin recovered. Edwin watched as Ranulf held the sword in front of him, laughing madly. Ranulf seemed a little disoriented. The potion must have been taking some effect. Ranulf shook his head and jumped at Saya, swing his sword at her chest. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:46:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1178882 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1178882 andreeacarmen As she picked herself up from the ground, Saya grinned weirdly as well. If she was in that position she could hold on. She was very capable of keeping a distance between herself and Ranulf and avoid his blows, she was a thief after all. She jerked away from his sword and kicked him with her legs in the air pushing him back a little. She looked where she had placed her weapons and searched for her whip. She grabbed it and swished once in the air and pulled Ranulf's sword out of his hand. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:32:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1179392 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1179392 Aero3691 Ranulf was a little surprised at this new development. He looked at his hand for a moment, as if looking for the sword in it. He shook his head, then charged at Saya head on. His movements were a little disoriented, more so than before. Edwin got off the bed, staying between Ranulf and the weapons. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:21:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1180940 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1180940 andreeacarmen Saya threw the sword to Edwin and whipped the air once more this time aiming at Ranulf's leg and the whip circled his leg a few times before tightening like a snake on it and pulled with all her strength to lose his balance and fall on his back. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:13:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1181478 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1181478 Aero3691 Edwin caught the sword and threw it back with the other weapons, keeping between them and Ranulf. Ranulf felt the whip wrap around his leg. He did lose his balance, but not his footing. He used the whip pulling on his leg to launch himself forward at Saya. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:45:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1181806 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1181806 andreeacarmen Saya caught Ranulf's dizziness so she jerked from his face avoiding any hit. She moved to the right a few paces allowing Ranulf to hit himself to the wall. She didn't let go of her whip all throughout and once again she pulled it hard towards her to put Ranulf down. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:48:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1182748 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1182748 Aero3691 Ranulf tripped and fell, getting back up just as fast. He turned around and stared at Saya, madness raging in his eyes. Then suddenly he moved faster than most could follow and grabbed his sword from behind a startled Edwin. He ran and kiced Saya onto the ground, putting his foot on her back to keep her there. He grinned and raised his sword to run her through, laughing as he did. Then suddenly, he stopped. He backed off Saya, seemingly dizzy. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:55:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1183774 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1183774 KatieHere Elissa nodded, mind working over everything she knew about the palace. "Aleedi, do we have a specific plan? Vin, I'll go with if you want. I'm not quite as good as you at going unnoticed, but you might need another pair of eyes, I'm pretty observant." She grinned, excited to find Rashon. She wasn't really worried, after all Aleedi had already said there had been Valenchi caught before, though she still had a kind of nervous feeling sitting in her stomach. "Three hours? We'd better get a move on then, can't fall below expectations!" She knew that this would be a serious expedition, but really she couldn't wait to get going. It was good to be back in Cassir/ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:25:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1184842 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1184842 the flipr kid "A plan? Specifically? Not as such, no." Aleedi bit her lip. "Someone -- some<em>ones</em>, as it appears -- will go to the palace and find out where Rashon is and, of course, if he's already broken out on his own. Which I wouldn't put past him. Vin and Elissa have just volunteered to be those someones, it seems. Good. Great. Do your stuff, ladies." She swallowed her last bite of breakfast and stood, pushing her chair out at the same time. "Tom and Geoffrey and I shall amuse ourselves here in Cassir, probably not far from the palace, in case some...<em>improvisation</em> is required. What say you, providing all goes uneventfully, we meet here again in two hours? That should give you two plenty of time to get details on Rashon's plight." Aleedi planted her palms firmly on the table and grinned. "Let's get to it. This'll be exciting." Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:11:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1185687 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1185687 the flipr kid ((Bump!)) Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:00:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1189789 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1189789 andreeacarmen Saya frowned confused at Ranulf not knowing what to do. She got up to her feet and held her whip once more. She glanced at Edwin for a moment but then she stared at Ranulf and did not lose him out of her eye sight for a moment. That man was way too impredictable for her to neglect the situation and leave her guard down. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:05:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191111 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191111 Awy Vin fought an urge to bite her lip out of nervousity. She should never had said anything. This was the result of doing something without thinking it through. However, what was done was done, and they had to get Rashon out as fast as possible. She nodded to Elissa, grateful that she wasn't going to go alone, but at the same time worried about having somebody with her. She was never with anybody, as she felt safer when she only had to concentrate about herself not getting hurted. Now, she was going to watch out for Elissa. What if she got them into trouble? She immediately felt ashamed. Elissa was a Valenchi and much better at fighting. Her own aversion against other people shouldn't get in the way of this. "All right," she said, her voice not showing signs of her uncertainty, "we'd better get moving, then." She hesitated. "But first, I'll have to take care of something. Can you please wait for me a minute?" She rose, quickly leaving up the stairs to her and Tom's room. This was where she usually slept when staying at an inn, and she'd once found a loose floorboard, under which there was a nice little space where she could hide her things, as long as they weren't too big. She now retrieved a complete pair of boy's clothing, including trousers, a shirt and a loose surcote. She took of cloak, dress and underdress and quickly got dressed in the boy's cloth. Then, she got on her cloak, hid her braid under it and pulled up the hood. This way, she looked more like a young boy than a girl. She hid her dresses under the floorboard and then got downstairs again. "Somebody from the palace saw me yesterday," she explained, sitting down again. "I didn't want to risk anything." ((Sorry for the long post!!)) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:43:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191127 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191127 andreeacarmen (haha i din't think flipr kid would mind :D) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:48:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191130 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191130 Aero3691 Edwin sighed. It was over. Ranulf caught himself on the bed and held his head. "Why'd you use that nerve?! You only made it worse! Ow ow ow." Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:14:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191349 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191349 andreeacarmen Saya sighed left the whip down and got a mug she brought. "Please drink this Ranulf.", she smiled warmly at him. "Promise it will make you feel so much better quickly.", and held the mug towards the man. "Sorry.", she said and held her thumb at the back of his head relaxing the tension gathered. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:16:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1191354 Aero3691 Ranulf grabbed the mug and drank its contents. He almost spat it out. "WHAT IS- ow ow ow." He relaxed a little when she held her thumb at the back of his head. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:03:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1192259 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1192259 the flipr kid ((Of course not! Long posts keep the thread going!)) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:17:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1192296 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1192296 andreeacarmen Her thumb massaged the back of his head gently and slowly. "It'll turn sweet in a few moments. It tastes awkward in the beginning. It's going to clear the headache soon enough and your body will be invigorated for the entire day and ignore the alcohol in your blood. Just wait.", she said patiently. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:04:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1192946 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=37#forum_thread_comment_1192946 Aero3691 Ranulf's pain was eased slightly when Saya massaged his head. It still hurt like nothing else, but it helped. The taste <em>did</em> get sweet after a bit, and his headache slowly started to go away. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:52:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193100 andreeacarmen Saya pressed a lil tighter towards the end of the massage and sighing she finished and got up. She left her cloak on a chair and headed to the door. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:22:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193512 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193512 Aero3691 Ranulf rubbed his forehead, the headache almost gone. "Thank you. I'm sorry you had to see that." He straightened up off the bed and walked over towards his boots. He checked the bottoms to see if the knives were still attatched and put them on. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:57:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193690 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193690 andreeacarmen "It's fine. So far it wasn't much worse than I've gone through.", she said softly and exited the room. She returned, however, quickly after 10 minutes with food for breakfast. It was warm and steamy, 'fresh out of the oven' as one would say. When she came to the inn she had asked the inn keeper to prepare the food as she'd come later for it so now all she had to do was to go pick it up. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:27:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193735 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1193735 Aero3691 Ranulf mumbled, "There wasn't any blood this time, though." He waited for her return by sitting on his bed, massaging his head. When she returned, he remained there. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:56:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1194775 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1194775 andreeacarmen Saya was relieved that it all ended well. Last time it was... problematic. She hated it, she hated that she was in charge and what she had had to do. She was in deep thought regaining some of those awful memories. She placed the food on the table and arranged it properly. She pulled the table towards the bed and brought two chairs for Edwin and herself. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:15:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1195714 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1195714 Aero3691 Edwin sat down in the chair, staying over to one side. The side that Ranulf's sword was on. Sometimes there were repercussions after one of his fits. Ranulf held his head and slowly reached for some food. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:52:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196067 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196067 andreeacarmen Saya simply say and drank some lemonade glancing the window. She was not particularly hungry but ripped a few pieces. She ate like a bird, with bits from different places. She remembered last night and spoke, addressing to Edwin since he had been the one awake with her: "When I got out the red powder that seemed carried by the wind, was high in the air. It was too quiet. There was no celebration also.", she said throwing him a meaningful look before turning to her lemonade. She was drinking thirstily. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:58:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196084 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196084 Aero3691 Ranulf ignored everyone and grabbed a fruit. He slowly brought it to his face. Edwin looked down thoughtfully. "That's odd. I've never seen anythiing like that before. And you're sure there was no celebration?" Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:02:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196093 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196093 andreeacarmen "Yes. There was nothing or anything that would remind of one, nothing was on streets. That dust could not have reached there except thrown from a high ground. It was visible everywhere you turned your eyes, if you know how to look.", Saya said with narrow eyes staring at her lemonade. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:05:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196100 Aero3691 Ranulf was about to eat the fruit when he heard about the dust. "Are you two idiots?" he said jokingly. "You do realize that there's only one possibility. It's the Valenchi." Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:11:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196109 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196109 andreeacarmen "We suspected that, after all we met the Valenchi last night.", Saya said with a slight smile on her face now. "Or so I think. The boy must be a Valenchi, I am not sure about the girl. He is sooo young, I wonder what experience he has to be recruited so early.", Saya wondered and gulped some more lemonade before taking some toast. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:14:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196114 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1196114 Aero3691 Ranulf frowned. "I don't remember anything like that. Most of last night is a bit hazy, but I'm sure there wasn't anyone there." He nodded to the lemonade. "You might want to be careful of what you drink." He pulled out an empty vial. "It could be spiked." He was, of course, joking. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:49:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1197435 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1197435 Beebee2121 Rashon turned the file around on his hands. There was an intricate 'V' marked on the side of it. V for Valenchi, perhaps? It would seem like his predecessor knew that one of his followers would find himself in a similar situation. He gripped the file tightly in his hand, sending thanks to Valenchino for his foresight, and went to work on sawing through a bar on his cell door. He kept and eye and an ear out for any guards that might come this way. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:14:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1197506 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1197506 andreeacarmen "That's because we sent, rather said carried you to bed. We've met those people later. They were eating there too and if I am not wrong they were probably staying at this very inn. If there are issues it means the Valenchi will meet soon perhaps here.", Saya concluded. Then she slowly raised an eyebrow at him. She took a defying full mouth of lemonade and watched him with a smile. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:51:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1198033 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1198033 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "Ah." He grinned at her. "Life lesson: if you suspect people are trying to kill you, only drink from a flask that you've put your own drinks in." He held up a small flask that he had filled with a non-alcoholic drink and took a swig. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:15:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1198222 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1198222 andreeacarmen "Oh? So you suspect me of trying to kill you?", Saya teased grinning. "And, believe me when I say, I've learned a great deal of life lessons in the company of thieves and living on my own. I hope you don't see me <em>that</em> naive.", she laughed and grabbed the lemonade and drank some more, before taking some pieces of eggs. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:48:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1198304 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1198304 Aero3691 Ranulf laughed. "If you wanted to kill me, you would have done it last night in my drunken stupor. And no, I don't see you as naive. I was making a point." Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:05:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1199085 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1199085 Awy ((Ehmm... Katie, are you still here?)) Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:36:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1199803 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1199803 andreeacarmen "Firstly, I wouldn't have killed you last night, I'd have been dead before I knew it.", she said pointing with a finger towards Edwin, " And secondly, yeap that's a good point.", she said laughing. "But when I am suspicious I don't even take a chair offered.", Saya laughed. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:41:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1199845 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=38#forum_thread_comment_1199845 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded, grinning. "True, unless you were really desperate and a bit mad, you wouldn't try with Edwin around. Usually, if I'm suspicious, I stay away from the object of my suspicion." Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:01:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200004 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200004 Ominous Rain ((Update?)) Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:50:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200235 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200235 andreeacarmen "Bad judgement Ranulf. If you are suspicious stay away from the people where the suspicion comes from.", Saya said simply. "As for being mad, well I never claimed to be <em> too healthy.", she said slightly laughing and looked down to her drink taking the last mouth of it.</em> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:06:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200494 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200494 andreeacarmen (the Valenchi are still at the inn finishing breakfast, Elissa and Vin offered to break into the palace to see if Rashon is still there, or escaped and where he is exactly if he still hasn't escaped. Ranulf, Saya and Edwin are having breakfast together too.) RE-EDIT bcs of the italics: "Bad judgement Ranulf. If you are suspicious stay away from the people where the suspicion comes from.", Saya said simply. "As for being mad, well I never claimed to be <em>too</em> healthy.", she said slightly laughing and looked down to her drink taking the last mouth of it. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:11:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200506 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200506 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. "Sometimes suspicion can come from objects. A drink that could be poisoned, a species of animal you are unfamiliar with and many others. As a general rule, follow your gut instinct. It's usually right." Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:40:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200849 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1200849 andreeacarmen "I know.", Saya grinned. "Why don't you get an apprentice? You speak a lot in parables and advises and they're certainly not new to me.", she laughed slowly. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:34:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202328 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202328 KatieHere (Avvy, sorry! I'm here, again!) Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:00:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202460 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202460 Aero3691 Ranulf laughed. "An apprentice? Me? No, I'll leave that to people with more stable minds. I'd probably end up killing them in the first week." He paused and looked over at Saya. "Do you really think I could take on an apprentice?" Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:50:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202576 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202576 Awy ((No problem, Katie :) So, will you have the honour of sending them off their way to the palace?)) Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:23:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202622 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202622 andreeacarmen "I think anyone can do anything he or she puts his or hers mind to.", Saya said calmly. "You being who you are has nothing to do with your abilities to share your knowledge to someone else or train. I would have never learned how to be a thief if the Geezah had kept me in the forest lecturing me forever. Rough situations are memorable lessons.", she said shrugging. (ah Aero let's do smt, a commotionm, anything, need some action :D ) Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:52:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202662 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202662 Aero3691 ((hehehe. one assassin coming up.)) Ranulf was about to answer when the door burst open and a man in all black attire walked in carrying a sword. He ran over and swung his sword at Saya. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:04:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202678 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202678 andreeacarmen (muahhaha some fun for me :D) Saya got the only weapon came in handy, her whip and took the mans sword away. As he got close she caught the sword and turned it's tip to his neck. "Who are you?", she asked with a dark look on her face. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:13:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202691 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202691 Aero3691 The man struggled in Saya's grip, but couldn't get out. He whistled and even more men streamed in the room. Ranulf grabbed his sword and began fighting them off, killing two in the first few seconds. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:20:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202699 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202699 andreeacarmen Saya went closer to the man and punched him once in the face. Her eyes were cold, empty, but calm. "I'll ask you once more, who are you and what affair you have with me? Answer not, I have no use of you. Do you hold your life dear?", she said in a conversational tone. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:23:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202701 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202701 Aero3691 The man grinned. He pulled out a knife. "I will never talk." He plunged the knife into his heart and died. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:32:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202718 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202718 andreeacarmen Saya dropped the sword shocked and looked at the man. Her eyes widened in shock and her skin got goosebumps. She swallowed like she had had dry bread in her throat for a few times to release the knot inside. She looked around and saw Edwin and Ranulf on their feet and some men on the floor. To her expression a frown was added. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:36:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202721 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202721 Aero3691 Ranulf went over to a man on the ground groaning. "Still alive?" The man reached for his knife, but Ranulf kicked it away. "Now, now. None of that. I only want to ask you some questions." He glanced up at Saya. "You alright?" Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:00:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202757 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202757 andreeacarmen Saya sighed and relaxed. She said nothing but nodded. She went closer to the man Ranulf was next to. She bent over him, took the man's wife and ripped his shirt apart looking interested for something. She saw a mark eventually, a sort of a tattoo. It was a knife imprinted in the skin like it was trying to pierce it. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:06:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202766 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202766 Aero3691 Ranulf's eyes widened. He stepped back. "T-That's..." "The mark of the Shadow Warriors." Edwin said. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:11:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202782 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202782 andreeacarmen "What affairs do you have with these people, gentlemen?", Saya asked frowning deeply. She was taught that people acting strange and rather willing to die for something were adepts of a cause and most likely grouped and carried markings on their skin or symbols of their belonging. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:17:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202796 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202796 Aero3691 Ranulf just stared at the mark on the man's skin. Edwin walked foreward. "They are a group of assassins from our country. They work for a group of senators in secret, acting as a sort of secret police." Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:22:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=39#forum_thread_comment_1202812 andreeacarmen "Looks to me like you've left some unsolved affairs back at home dearies.", she said looking up to them with her eyebrows up. "This seems to me like an all or nothing thing. They die or you die. Never seen someone in my life to stick a knife into his heart without Any hesitation.", she said getting goosebumps again. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:27:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202819 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202819 Aero3691 Edwin shrugged. "They go with the philosophy: 'Dead men tell no tales'. For them, it's more honorable to kill yourself than to become a prisoner and possibly reveal information." Ranulf stared at the man. How did they find him? He'd been gone for years. Why would they try to kill him now? Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:38:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202847 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202847 andreeacarmen "Dead men tell many tales.", Saya argued and grabbed her cloak and her weapons and she rearmed herself. She readied to leave as she placed her hood on. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:40:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202851 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202851 Aero3691 Edwin grunted. "Not them. They make sure they have no identifying evidence on them." Ranulf stepped back and sat down on his bed hard. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:51:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202876 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202876 andreeacarmen "There are more ways than one to tell a tale.", she said sober and stepped closely not to trip to any bodies and headed to the door with her hood now covering her entire face. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:53:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202883 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202883 Aero3691 Edwin nodded. "Yes, there are." He stomped on the man's hand as he reached for his knife. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:02:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202913 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202913 andreeacarmen Saya sneaked through the open door when she considered the men were preoccupied with other things and vanished. She had to find information about this. These men don't pass unnoticed walking like that sober, professional and wearing all black, especially in Cassir, in that deserted hot kingdom. Now her life was threatened too. Who knew who had seen her with them? Would they let anyone alive? No, certainly not. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:09:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202931 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1202931 the flipr kid ((Excitement!)) Shehalese was in her sitting room, reading a favorite work of hers, sitting gracefully relaxed on a wide bench with many soft cushions to make it comfortable. The guard at her door came to whisper in her ear, and the queen looked up from the book's thin pages. "Send him in." It was a member of the royal guard who entered her sitting room thirty seconds later. In his dark red jacket and light-colored sandcloak, he looked about as official as the company that his presence represented was supposed to be. Shehalese nodded to his deep, near floor-scraping bow and waited for him to speak. "Valenchi." When the man finished, Shehalese's lips were in a thin white line, her whole frame stiff. She forced herself to relax and looked the royal guardsman straight in the eye. "The man in the tower cell -- I want him executed." Those blasted thieves had caused enough damage to her country already. It was time something was done -- something definite, something with effect. The royal guardsman looked confused. "Your Majesty?" "You heard me. I want proof of his death by tonight. Execute him." The royal guardsman bowed again, as deeply as before, and hurried out of the room to bring the queen's order to his captain, Darya Kiloga. The Valenchi thief would die. ((A note, in case anyone's confused: The royal guard <em>are not</em> the palace's personal guard. The defend the city of Cassir, but <em>not</em> exclusively the royal family. Think "police", not "Secret Service". Also their protection doesn't extend to the rest of the cities of Kasid, which all have their own guard forces. The royal guard defends only the city of Cassir.)) Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:09:44 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1206004 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1206004 andreeacarmen (why excitement? action? bringing us some more action ? :D:D:D) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:24:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1206549 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1206549 KatieHere Elissa nodded when Vin came down. "Trousers are easier to work in anyway." She stood and faced the door. "Right, let's get going, we have to get to the tower, and then make a plan. We'd better not hang around." She smiled at the rest of the people around the table. "We'll warn you with the red if we need to, otherwise we'll meet you back here in two hours, hopefully with good news or a Rashon or two!" Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:25:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207318 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207318 the flipr kid ((You can never have too much action or plot tension XD )) "Two?" Aleedi raised her eyebrows. "Oh, dear, please not two Rashons. One is quite enough for anyone. Now shoo. Get going." She fluttered her hands at Elissa and Vin to hurry them out the door. "Two hours. We'll hold you to that." Despite her carefree attitude towards most things, Aleedi was deeply concerned for the welfare of those in her charge -- all of the Valenchi, and Vin as well, even though the girl might not realize it. If anything went wrong in those allotted two hours, Aleedi was prepared to go in and get them, whatever may happen because of it. She hadn't been made leader for nothing. ___ "<em>What</em>?" Darya exclaimed. The royal guardsman's name was Teppur, and he had just brought her word directly from the queen herself: the Valenchi prisoner was to be executed. Today. Darya looked at Xavier in disbelief. "We have two conflicting orders now -- kill the prisoner and destroy all good standing with the Valenchi, thus disobeying the prince's command...or disobey the bloody <em>queen</em> and make friendly contact with the blasted thieves. Seven <em>hells</em>." Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:54:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207347 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207347 Beebee2121 Xavier closed his eyes and rubbed his temples. A frown marred his face. What a <em>mess</em>. "Let's see how long we can hold off executing him," He began, a plan was forming in his mind. "The Valenchi should be here soon and then we can get our negotiations over with. If we're lucky, they'll take him back and we can just pretend that we've killed him." Who knew that the queen would be so ready to spill the blood of the thief? ---- Rashon quietly cheered again as he sawed through yet another bar. They were placed closely together, but he was a sleek and slender thing, so he could fit through the space if he cut down just a few more. He shook off the dust from the vile and went to work on the next one. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:09:55 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207363 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207363 Awy Vin followed Elissa, deep in thoughts. Though she didn't show on the outside, she didn't share the Valenchi woman's optimism. It was going to be hard, she was sure. The thought of the palace made her mouth dry, and she swallowed. She was suddenly glad she was going to have company. Then, she focused again and fell naturally into her role as a boy. Instead of looking down to the floor, she looked around the inn, sending the older boys in the room a challenging glance, as she was sure she could hold her own in a fight. She made her gaze harder, made her look more confident. She might not be the best of fighters, she thought dryly, but she could put on a convincing disguise. "You lead the way," she mumbled to Elissa, and her voice was slightly different and not as feminin as her own - though it was light indeed. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:12:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207367 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207367 KatieHere Elissa walked outside into the morning sun, and turned to face the palace. "Are you okay? You look.. off." Vin was a good actress, but Elissa could just feel she was concealing something. "You don't seem to be at ease with the idea of the palace." She shielded her eyes from the sun and looked at the monstrosity of the palace, and the tower where Rashon was probably held. She cut across between two small houses, and pulled her self up onto the flat roof, pushing her feet off the opposite wall. She stood and turned around, rubbing dust from her knees. "It's easier and quicker to go in a straight line, if you stay running, people don't take too kindly to people on their houses." She said hands on hips looking down at Vin. She held out her hand to her. "Want a help up?" Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:56:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207459 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207459 the flipr kid Darya looked down the corridor down which Teppur had departed."'Proof of death', the queen said. That means she wants us to prove he's dead." She pursed her lips, thinking. "We have until the end of the day. Let's hold off as long as we can, as you suggested, and hope the Valenchi get here in time. If they do, we'll give them the girl like the prince commanded...and the one we have in custody will quite tragically escape. We won't have been able to do a thing about it. It will be out of our hands." She looked at Xavier, her eyes hard as steel. "If, however, the Valenchi <em>don't</em> come...." An order was an order, and the queen's took precedence over the prince's. And Darya herself held no love for the Valenchi. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:26:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207494 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207494 Awy "I'm fine," Vin said to both of Elissa's questions, quickly following the woman. She'd taken the same route before, though not to the palace. She pushed the thought aside. It shouldn't influence their job. She looked down for half a second, and when she looked into Elissa's eyes again, her face was completely neutral - the mask she'd fought for years to keep on in stressed or dangerous situations. "If you don't mind me saying, we should probably hurry," she added. Even though Elissa's company was a relief, Vin was at the same time nervous that she might have to rely on somebody else. She was used to doing things herself. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:37:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207512 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207512 Aero3691 Geoffrey had heard and listened to everything in silence. He heard a commotion upstairs, but seemed to pay no attention to it. After a while he got up. "I'm very sorry to have to leave on such short notice, but I have some very urgent business I have to attend to." Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:59:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207553 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207553 andreeacarmen A dark cloaked girl climbed down the stair calmly and headed towards Geoffrey. She kept her way straight to get out on the door. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:05:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207572 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207572 Aero3691 Geoffrey's eyes narrowed. The girl seemed familiar somehow.... "I'll be back before the two hours is up." He walked nonchalantly out of the inn, pulling up his bandana over his face. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:10:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207581 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207581 andreeacarmen The girl also went out after the man and was about to turn to a narrow street when a hurried carriage almost crushed her. She moved out of the way and looked back. When she returned to the road a powerful wind blew her hood down and some sand in her eyes blinding her for a moment. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:13:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207590 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=40#forum_thread_comment_1207590 Aero3691 Geoffrey saw the girl's face. His features lifted into an emotionless smile. It was that girl he'd met earlier. Saya. He walked quickly over. "Fancy meeting you here." Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:20:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207620 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207620 andreeacarmen Saya held back a startle of surprise. Her lips curled into a pleasant smile. "Geoffrey! Lovely seeing you again. I guess you were right after all about meeting again. And that pretty soon.", she was slightly nervous but kept it for herself and relaxed. She'd fish for info later. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:25:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207633 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207633 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled. "Well, I do have a knack for running into people I've met. I thought you were going back to your forest. Why are you still in (insert city name here)?" Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:29:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207652 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207652 andreeacarmen "Addicted to civilization now.", Saya laughed from her heart. "Have anything urgent to do? Am I holding you up or wanna go for a drink somewhere and not sit in the middle of the road?" Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:31:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207660 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207660 Aero3691 Geoffrey sighed. "I'm afraid that I have a previous engagement. Maybe I'll take you up on your offer another time." Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:38:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207694 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207694 andreeacarmen "Certainly. I stay at the inn from the left street of the market.", Saya said. "But I think you could have found me even without me telling you that.", she said grinning. It was rarely she had had the chance to talk to a thief, a such a good one like a Valenchi. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:43:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207707 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207707 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled. "Of course. I'll see you later." He waved as he left. ------------------------------ A man perched on a building, looking through a telescope. He was dressed in all black attire, but wore no mask, allowing his long hair to fly in the breeze. He heard a noise behind him and grabbed his knife turning around. He sighed with relief when he saw who it was. "General. I'm glad to see you." The general was wearing a mask that completely covered his features. "Do you have a report, captain?" "Yes, sir. I'm afraid the attempt was a failure. It also seems that they are aware of our presence." "This is upsetting news. I hope it doesn't impede our progress. For your sake. Time is running out and Senator Willmore is not a patient man." The captain paled. "Of course, general. It will be done in time." "Very well. I expect your next report to be a good one." The general leapt off the building disappearing into the alleys of Cassid. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:39:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207962 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1207962 the flipr kid ((The country is called Kasid, and the capitol city, where nearly everyone is right now, is called Cassir.)) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:28:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208042 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208042 Aero3691 ((sorry, was in a bit of a hurry and forgot the name of the city.)) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:35:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208218 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208218 the flipr kid ((I guessed it was something like that, but I figure it can't hurt to remind anyone who's maybe forgotten :D )) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:40:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208229 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208229 Ominous Rain ((Catch up? I feel like an awful person... *hides in a hole*)) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:57:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208273 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208273 the flipr kid ((Still not much more than when last you were here. Vin and Elissa just left to go plot out a plan to rescue Rashon, and Saya ran into Geoffrey (and recognized each other from a previous instance), somebody from Ranulf and Edwin's past tried to assassinate them (didn't work), and Queen Shehalese got finally fed up with the Valenchi and ordered Rashon executed. Okay, so that is quite a bit XD )) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:07:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208306 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208306 Ominous Rain ((*sigh* I just need to work Tom in. But this always happens: I have to go. I always check the thread, see a lot has happened, don't know where to put Tom in, then get dragged away. -.-)) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:09:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208313 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208313 the flipr kid ((You can put him in anywhere, really! Just don't fade away; even if you aren't on terribly often, we still love to have you :D And you still have Antonin as well, that vengeful little bugger.)) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:15:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208326 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208326 Ominous Rain ((*sighs more* I'm apparently not good with keeping other peoples' characters, am I? FAILS. I'll try...)) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:17:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208334 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208334 Beebee2121 "Understood, captain," Xavier his own sharp green eyes meeting hers. Would the Valenchi really leave one of their own in the hands of the palace? He severely doubted it, but it wouldn't be all too bad if he were to be wrong this time. "We should check on the prisoner now- make sure he's still there, or set some sort of trap in case the Valenchi do come." Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:14:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208713 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1208713 the flipr kid Darya nodded. "Yeah, good idea." She turned and started climbing the steps back to the tower cell in which they were holding the Valenchi prisoner. "I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to get out as we speak...." Wouldn't be surprised if he was already out, in fact. But getting out of a cell was one thing, escaping the palace itself something entirely different. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:06:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1209588 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1209588 Ominous Rain Tom watched Aleedi awkwardly, if he was still there. He was nervous. Nervous about there being a mission, and not just a mission, an emergency mission. He just got accepted in the Valenchi. He sighed. Didn't really matter. If he failed, he was going to sometime. ((Short random failed attempt at putting Tom back in XD)) Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:11:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1209913 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1209913 andreeacarmen Saya looked behind him. She saw the dust last night. The Valenchi were surely preoccupied by something or maybe, someone. She took the ferret out of her hiding and talked to her. "Follow that man, then back at the inn.". She let her sense the man who had just left, then made her smell a piece of cloth taken from Ranulf. "Now go.", and Tika did. She was discreet and unnoticed. Meanwhile, Saya hooded herself again and went to the gates to talk to the guards about the men who attacked her and her partners. She did well. She walked around the town asking here and there, not directly about the men, sometimes only talking to someone to attract someone else's attention and make them speak voluntarily. It worked; a few hours later she had gathered a lot of fractured pieces of info to help her and headed without hurry to the inn. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:44:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1211683 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1211683 KatieHere Elissa nodded and turned sprinting lightly across the roof and jumped to the next house, to the next, checking every now and then that Vin was keeping up with her. She stopped a street away from the palace and lowered herself down on to the street. Walking the rest of the day would be less unusual. She looked around her, flicking her hood over her head. The streets were longer and wider nearer the palace. She brushed her hand against the knife by her hip, checking it was there. She walked around the walls quickly, keeping her hood hanging over hiding her eyes. She pressed herself in between the two walls of the palace walls and a house of some sort. "Vin, listen, up there around 40 steps there's a slit in the walls, go up to it and see if you could fit in. It's a tight squeeze but I'd say you'd make it. When you get in, get down right on your stomach and check the place out. I'll go up and over and get a view from nearer the tower and I'll come back up to you. That sound okay? Once we know that the coast is clear we can figure out how best to get in." She twisted out of the tight space and grabbed onto a stone that jutted out from the wall before twisting back. "I probably don't need to tell you, but try to get away from someone rather than kill them. If they shout they'll bring more, and if you get away before they register your there you could get away." She sighed. "Right, my speech over, anything you want to add?" She smiled a familiar nervous flutter forming in her stomach. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:46:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212263 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212263 the flipr kid ((Yay! We have Tom back!)) Aleedi watched as Elissa and Vin left, followed nearly instantly by Geoffrey. She turned around to see who was left at the inn. "Tom!" she cried. "It's just you and me, it looks like. We have a full two hours before they're back, if everything goes well, or half that if everything goes spectacularly. Do you want any more breakfast?" She gestured to the remains of the food on the table -- still quite a bit of fried bread and bacon left, though she could order more if he was hungry. "You look about as nervous as a goat who's been told to ride a horse and play a dulcet flute at the same time." Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:59:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212275 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212275 Awy "Actually, I do. You forgot something," Vin said, checking that her throwing knives were on their place, that her hood hid most of her face, and that the cloak and loose surcote hid her figure. Then, she looked back at Elissa, raising an eyebrow - her way of smiling. "When I don't want to be seen, I don't get seen." Giving her a quick salute to goodbye, she followed Elissa's instructions, finding the split. Her petite figure made her able to fit in, and she got down, looking around. Now, her mind was clear, and a small smile was hidden by her hood. This was what she liked, and what she was best at: Watching and noticing things without getting seen. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:01:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212278 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212278 Beebee2121 Darya nodded. "Yeah, good idea." She turned and started climbing the steps back to the tower cell in which they were holding the Valenchi prisoner. "I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to get out as we speak...." Wouldn't be surprised if he was already out, in fact. But getting out of a cell was one thing, escaping the palace itself something entirely different. Rashon cut off one more bar and gently placed it on the ground with the others. The space was big enough for him to pass through now, but he didn't leave just yet. He place the file he had been using back under the mattress where he first found it. Hopefully no one would ever have to use it again. He slipped through the bars and stepped outside of his cell. He hardly had anytime to enjoy his first step towards freedom when he heard someone yell at him. --- Xavier trudged up the stairs with his captain, "I would be more surprised if he wasn't trying to escape." They reached the tower just in time to see the thief step out of his cell. Xavier was already drawing his bow. "Don't move!" He warned the Valenchi. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:20:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212291 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212291 Beebee2121 [quote=Beebee2121] Rashon cut off one more bar and gently placed it on the ground with the others. The space was big enough for him to pass through now, but he didn't leave just yet. He place the file he had been using back under the mattress where he first found it. Hopefully no one would ever have to use it again. He slipped through the bars and stepped outside of his cell. He hardly had anytime to enjoy his first step towards freedom when he heard someone yell at him. --- Xavier trudged up the stairs with his captain, "I would be more surprised if he wasn't trying to escape." They reached the tower just in time to see the thief step out of his cell. Xavier was already drawing his bow. "Don't move!" He warned the Valenchi. [/quote] ((My technique has been revealed!)) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:22:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212294 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212294 Ominous Rain Tom smiled slightly and nodded with his head bowed, reaching for a piece of bread. He was pretty hungry, and he had rarely gotten a lot to eat before. He had to take what he could get in case anything happened. He felt even more awkward with the lead member of the Valenchi here. Sure, she seemed nice, but how was he supposed to act? Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:14:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212826 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1212826 the flipr kid "Eat as much as you please," Aleedi offered. "Just don't stuff yourself silly. You probably don't get to eat much very often, do you?" She was chatting lightly, easily, hoping to set Tom's nerves at ease. He really did seem very uneasy around her, around the Valenchi. He'd always had aspirations to join them, she knew, but faced with the reality of it had to be...well, strange, to say the least. "I remember what it was like, when I first joined," Aleedi said with a faint smile of recollection. "I hardly knew what I was supposed to do half the time. I was a thin, starved little waif...'waif' here meaning twenty-year-old." She laughed. ___ Darya, true to her word, wasn't at all astonished to find the Valenchi thief in the hallway already. Annoyed, to be sure, but not astonished. "Look, don't make this any harder than it has to be," she cautioned him wearily. Xavier had his bow pointed at the man, and the only way out was through the two of them. Xavier wouldn't shoot to kill, because that would ruin their plans. She just hoped the Valenchi would come to rescue their comrade sooner rather than later. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:36:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1213335 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1213335 Ominous Rain Tom took her suggestion and ate some more, slightly less timidly. He shook his head. "No, unless I want to steal it," he mumbled. Or if his masters were nice. So really, since they never were, unless he wanted to steal it. He obviously had no scruples against stealing, but for such a small thing? It was a lot of work for just a little food, and he would be hungry again soon enough. He couldn't take risks tha often. He looked at her as she spoke the second part, curious at what the Valenchi was like back then. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:03:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1214847 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1214847 Awy ((Bump.)) Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:58:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1218369 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=41#forum_thread_comment_1218369 andreeacarmen Saya sneaked back in the inn and went up to the guys' room. She knocked before to ensure she wasn't going to get killed after the happening before. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:03:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218387 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218387 KatieHere Elissa slid on her stomach until she reached the walls and dropped down to a small ledge jutting out from inside. She smiled, it'd had been a while since she had snuck inside the castle but she still remembered it all. She got on her knees and looked around. If they got up onto the wall she was on, then they would be able to get into the tower, provided they timed it well. She slid silently off the wall and darted back util she was near Vin. "Vin, come on, if we get onto this wall." She pointed behind her "Then we'll be able to get into the tower but we'll have to distract the guard from it. Got any ideas?" (By the way guys, I'm really, really bad at thinking of awesome plans, so if anyone has an idea/ wants to try catch us too, feel free to tell please!) Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:58:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218544 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218544 Beebee2121 Rashon froze, not wanting to provoke the armed guards, and glanced around for something to defend himself with. No hats, no cheese, no Valenchi- ah hah! The bars that he cut free from the cell were lying on the ground inside his cell. He quickly grabbed one and wielded it like a staff. It was short, maybe four or five feet, but he knew how to use it. "Exactly, dear captain, so if you would kindly set aside, I will be on my way," He gripped the bar tighter. --- Xavier pulled on his bow tighter. He wasn't going to move until the captain told him to. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:23:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218618 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218618 Aero3691 Edwin cracked the door open, then seeing who it was, hurried Saya inside. "He's not mad yet..." Ranulf had the man pinned against the wall, a bloody knife in his hand. The man was covered with superficial cuts and bruises. Ranulf cut the man's swollen cheek. "WHO SENT YOU?!" The man remained silent. Ranulf cut his other cheek. "I SAID WHO SENT YOU!" The man winced but remained silent. Ranulf pulled the man's face to his. "If you won't answer me, you'll regret it. I won't kill you, but I'll disfigure you so much your own mother will avoid you." Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:37:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218650 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218650 andreeacarmen "They were not sent, they came a whole bunch of them.", Saya answered instead. She looked seriously at Ranulf even though he couldn't see her. She hoped he had caught his attention. Apparently those guys had tried again and failed also once more. "I've got something for you. Leave him, he won't help you now. Put him now and we'll see if he's of any use later.", she asked him. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:44:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218661 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218661 Aero3691 Ranulf glared at Saya a bit harder than he meant to. He threw the man to the ground. The man backed away to the corner and sat there, eyes wide with fear. Ranulf took a long moment to compose himself. Then looked up at Saya. "What is it?" Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:56:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218909 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1218909 andreeacarmen Saya sighed and sat on a chair crossing her legs and leaving her hood down. "I am not sure of their number, but they came to Cassir in 3 rounds, we got quite a hand full of men. They seem to have an official permit or something or act like they have one. A man, solid, a bit taller, than the others, broad in shoulders with a dark green cloak not black like the others said to the chief of the guards from the entrance that they are looking for 3 fugitives from his country and they're there to bring justice. Not bring <em> to </em> justice.", Saya made a note. "They were spotted in the market too. A man payed a woman for some apples. He had a black cloak and hood so she couldn't identify him properly but she definitely noticed that tattoo on his hand. Same.", Saya reminded about the guy before. "They are strolling Cassir in tighter and tighter circles from the fortifications towards the center, that's what it seemed from what I've searched. People remember them. They are obvious and not concerned for that. They were asking for you, a few people. Not many to make a fuss, but key ones, inn keepers, sellers, and so on.", Saya spoke everything calmly and slowly so they could follow her. "I doubt they'd avoid making a scene even in broad day light if necessary, but who is the 3rd one? And as far as I recall it wasn't about you being fugitives. Why follow you?", Saya said slowly slightly suspicious on them. Had they been telling her the truth? Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:51:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1219958 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1219958 Awy Vin hesitated, quickly going through their possibilities. Elissa had a point, she thought. She had wondered whether they should disguise themselves as guards and simply walk into the tower, telling the guards that were there that they had their break now and they would take over, but decided against it. It would take a long time to get an uniform, and even then she wasn't sure they would be able to trick the guards. "Well," she said, licking her lips out of nervousity, her gaze still fixed on the guards down at the square. "I guess I can take care of the guards. But you've got to be quick." She checked the wall. There was a long way down, but the wall was rough, and there were plenty of places to place her hands and feet. The sun was behind them, meaning that the wall lay in shadows, and it would be hard to see what was going on there if you wasn't paying much attention ... She swallowed. "I can get down here. If I move carefully, I should be able to get down. I can use the shadows to stay unseen. I'm going to talk to the guards, and you can get to the tower. If anything goes wrong, I'll whistle." In her mind, she smiled wryly. She had yet to meet a person who could whistle as loud as she. "I think it would work, but that would mean that you were alone in the tower. Would that be okay?" Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:54:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1220381 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1220381 Aero3691 Ranulf sat down hard. They were looking for him? But he'd been banished. That was his punishment. Unless someone else was in power now, that punishment should still stand. The king wasn't so weak as to be killed. The guard was the best he'd ever seen. So why were they trying to kill him? He looked up at Saya. "I have no idea what they mean by three people. As far as I know, Edwin and I are the only ones here from my country." He looked down. He'd never told her the details of his crime. Edwin didn't even know all the details. The only one who'd known was Reya, and she was... Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:34:46 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221349 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221349 andreeacarmen (Reya??) "Then... we have a dilemma on our hands. Whoever that 3rd person is, he or she might be able to answer us some questions. Isn't anyone, anyone at all able to shed some light on this matter?", Saya asked in deep thought. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:54:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221459 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221459 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed and shook his head. "No. I don't know anyone for sure. Maybe the Valenchi, but even their help might not be enough." Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:22:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221561 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221561 andreeacarmen Saya looked down almost like examining the floor. What was there left to do? She sighed and rubbed her face before snapping out of it. "Is Tika here?" Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:24:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221571 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221571 Aero3691 Ranulf shook his head. "No, I haven't seen her since last night. Why, is something wrong?" Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:37:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221793 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221793 andreeacarmen Saya frowned deeply and concerned. "Shouldn't be, but who knows. I've bumped into a Valenchi today and set her free to follow him. She was supposed to get back here but I guess she is still on it.", she said looking outside the window thinking. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:44:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221812 andreeacarmen (gtg gnite :) ) Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:01:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221878 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221878 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "Well, I'm sure everything's fine. She's smart and small enough to survive in this insane city. Why did you want her to follow him?" Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:31:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221967 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1221967 andreeacarmen "He was acting odd like he had to go urgently somewhere. If the Valenchi convoked a meeting last night why was he wandering on his own? They seem to have some issues, he seemed concerned.", Saya explained. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:10:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1222883 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1222883 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded thoughtfully. "Well, I'm not sure what it means. The Valenchi might be having trouble, but it may just be that one. Which Valenchi was it? If we know, we might be able to figure out his odd behavior." Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:46:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1223050 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1223050 andreeacarmen "He introduced himself as Geoffrey. I didn't get to know him at all. I was leaving and he was just coming. He crossed paths a bit exchanged a few words and I started off to Cassir.", she told the story in short. "You know them that well?", she asked raising her eyebrows. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:52:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1223059 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1223059 Aero3691 Ranulf shook his head. "I know a bit about some of the Valenchi, but I know nothing about Geoffrey. All I know is he was the first to hire my services." Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:09:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1223076 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=42#forum_thread_comment_1223076 andreeacarmen "I see. If she doesn't return by morning I shall have to track her down. Anyway, we gotta think about urgent matters now. The thing is: they know exactly where you are, they want to kill you and brought enough men to ensure they will succeed in doing so. Their number is sort of giving me an idea now of what you guys are capable of if they feel insecure sending only a couple of men after you. We need to decide what to do next. Do you want me to find out where they stay?", she asked calmly pondering all the aspects of the whole situation. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:14:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1223083 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1223083 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, that would be best, but be careful. If they've seen you with me, they might make something of a connection and come after you too. I know you can handle yourself but be careful all the same." Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:23:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1223099 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1223099 andreeacarmen "The only ones who have seen us so far are those silenced forever in this room. If I don't return just don't come after me.", she warned them. "Have you eaten so far? It's nearly evening. Have you gotten out today by any chance?", Saya asked softly. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:30:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1223114 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1223114 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. "No, I haven't," he said distractedly. Edwin felt obligated to explain. "He's been reminiscing the whole day. He stared beating the poor fellow over there about an hour before you came in." Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:25:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225571 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225571 andreeacarmen "I'll go grab dinner then. Who's the unfortunate fellow?", she said getting up and holding back the urge to place her hood on top of her head. She somehow felt tired that day though she didn't put in half the effort she put back in the forests. The fact that Tika hadn't arrived yet as she used to do, was worrying her and gave her thoughts. She was better isolated that in that hectic world. She hated big crowds. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:49:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225620 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225620 Aero3691 Edwin gestured to the man Ranulf had been beating earlier. He was still curled up in the corner, shivering with fear. He looked around the room with wide, scared eyes. He tried to reach for his knife, but Ranulf gave him a look of pure loathing. The man retreated to the corner. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:05:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225661 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225661 andreeacarmen "Are you a maniac Ranulf? Quit keeping weapons close to him. That's gonna end up being the death of you once if you don't settle for a drop of cautiousness.", she said sighing when she heard a set of steps coming down the hallway and stopped, close to them. She frowned and signed to Edwin from her eyebrows to open the door. She prepared a knife to throw it just in case. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:09:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225667 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225667 Aero3691 Edwin nodded, getting up. Ranulf never took his eyes off the former assassin, who cowered in the corner. Edwin grabbed the handle and counted down silently. 3....2....1 He opened the door. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:21:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225690 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225690 andreeacarmen Saya was ready to throw the knife when she saw an old man with a long white beard dressed as a priest. She was shocked and taken aback, especially when the man came inside unaffected and and uninvited. (to be continued gtg to college :))) ) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:24:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225696 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1225696 Aero3691 Ranulf stood up and eyed the man. He'd never trusted priests. The ones he'd met in the countries he'd travelled through had all been corrupt. He gripped his sword. "What do you want, old man?" Edwin stayed by the door, watching the man suspiciously. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:49:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226070 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226070 andreeacarmen "My job isn't with you son. Stay calm and sit. It might interest you too. So... Saya I presume?",, he said softly and kept his calm. Saya made a surprised frowning face. She gripped the knife tighter and looked at the man with her jaw almost dropping. "Who are you because I have never met you in my life?", she said cautiously and looked nervous at the open door. Other steps were approaching but by the voices appeared to be drunkards. He looked at her from under his thick eyebrows with a look that gave her chills down her spine. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:03:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226087 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226087 Aero3691 Ranulf's eyes narrowed. His grip on his sword was tighter. He remained standing, watching the stranger. Edwin looked back and forth between Saya and the old man, wondering what connection there was between them. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:07:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226093 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226093 andreeacarmen "I think the correct question is why are you here Saya? What do you seek?", he said. His small talk and philosophical questions made her snap and pulled her hood aside to pull her sword. "The Geezah dagger...", he mumbled looking at her dagger from the belt in her right. Saya got even angrier and took out her sword and headed to him with a dangerous look in his eyes. She pointed it to him from above and asked gravely: "How, in the world, would you know about Geezah? How do you know My name?", she said visibly disturbed by how knowledge. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:15:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226097 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226097 Aero3691 Ranulf didn't move. Saya could take care of herself. He shot a glare at the former assassin and kicked his dagger farther away from him. Edwin eyed the old man suspiciously. He seemed to know a lot about Saya, but Saya seemed not to know him. ((Gotta go. School.)) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:24:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226111 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226111 andreeacarmen (take care see ya :) ) "Met a girl long long ago who carried the same dagger and came into my church for confession. She was only 15 and she told me she had sinned severely. It surprised me to hear that from such a young person and also agree with her statement.", he said softly. Saya stopped and lowered her sword to hear what he had to say but didn't place it back into its sheath. "I see you're not a blood lusting being so please let her alone. I am addressing to your good judgement and I am honestly telling you it's not gonna make you feel better or change anything. Your clan is dead you can't bring them back what good will it serve?", he looked deeply into her eyes. Saya lowered her head and she started chucking like a mad girl slowly. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:41:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226125 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1226125 Aero3691 Ranulf's ears perked up at the man's words. The news was probably not good. He kept his hand on his sword, not knowing what would come next. Edwin stayed silent, showing no visible reactions to the man's words. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:54:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1227968 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1227968 andreeacarmen "I understand what you're trying to say, but you have just done a big mistake, <em>father</em>! Until this point I had no care and no idea about her and her whereabouts not to mention certainty of what she's done.", she smiled with a cold empty look. The man looked at her in horror realizing his huge mistake. "So my once Geezah dear sister is in Cassir. Interesting. And she <em>was</em> the cause of their deaths.", she spoke on a low calm tone. She turned quickly and threw her sword angrily into the wall fixing deeply in it. "Please...", the man started but Saya cut his words. "You're a priest! Don't you even dare justify her doings!", she raised her tone dangerously to him and glanced nervously to the door where Edwin stood. Steps again, but walked away. Her eyes were cold and threatening. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:14:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1228076 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1228076 Aero3691 Ranulf didn't move. He knew he'd probably want to kill the man who'd betrayed him if he got the chance. The priest was Saya's father. Interesting. It didn't make any difference, but it was interesting. Edwin's look was hard. He had relapsed back into silence. He stood by the door and waited. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:56:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1228337 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1228337 andreeacarmen "You have no right to say anything. You may be the one of the Fathers of the Church but I don't go by the rules you preach. I had once a mother, a family, taken away from me by the one you're trying to protect. 'Eye for an eye', huh? It's in your <em>book</em>.", she told him bitterly. She turned and stared him in the eyes coldly: "Get out.", she said softly. "I shan't kill you, but you probably won't escape alive after getting out of this inn. Not by my hand I assure you. Now, get out." The priest rose to his feet and sighed. "I can't do much more wrong than I have already done...", he said more to himself. "God forgive me.", he took a deep breath and spoke calmly: "The reason I came here was not as obvious as you presumed. It's a long story but here's in short: Lirah is being followed by some men from her country. After you two have split, she returned to her country and settled for an honest life and made herself a family. She got a daughter, 5 years old to be in a month. I don't know what happened but she had to come here. She met me and asked for my help. My task was to find you.". Saya's eyes froze on the man: another country, followed, family. Everything shocked her for total different reasons. But she had to focus on one thing. What was more urgent? The killers sent after her partners and probably after herself too now. She stared at the man after a few moments and took the discussion in a direction that surprised the priest. "Describe me the men.". He eyed her taken aback. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:52:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1228693 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1228693 Aero3691 Ranulf listened with increased intrest. If there was someone Daya needed to protect, he wanted to know, in case he was offered a job to kill them. Edwin's face remained hard. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:09:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1229312 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=43#forum_thread_comment_1229312 andreeacarmen "I would if I could dear. They are all dressed up in black wandering through Cassir like it's their own home town.", he answered helplessly. Saya frowned deeply and answered: "Leave and stay low. Don't try to talk to me or Lirah or neither of these men.", she instructed him. "React to seeing us as to seeing a stranger." "What are you going to do? How will I know she is okay?", he answered back. "She'll get to you, she knows how.", she said certain. He smiled not for having won the argument but gratefully. She threw him a glance to leave and he expressed his thanks making the cross sign onto her before leaving. As soon as he was gone she sat on the chair again staring into space. She looked far away. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:17:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1229327 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1229327 Aero3691 Ranulf was silent for awhile. Then, suddenly he growled, let out a short yell and kicked the wall. "Dammit! Why can't they let me live my exile in peace?! What did I ever do to them?! Was it just because I was in power and in the king's favor?!" Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:57:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230027 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230027 andreeacarmen "It goes way beyond that.", Saya answered softly. "I donno why, but they're not here for a simple kill.", she thought. "Apparently we've just found the 3rd one they follow. Maybe she can help us with some answers.", she said pondering the facts well. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:25:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230082 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230082 Aero3691 Ranulf set his head against the wall bitterly. He slowed his breathing and composed himself before answering. "I guess we'd better find her," he said resignedly. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:42:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230135 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230135 andreeacarmen "Together?", Saya said raising an eyebrow at him. "I don't think these guys will restrain from a scene in order to get their hands on you.", she said. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:49:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230147 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230147 Aero3691 Ranulf growled and slammed his fist on the wall, knowing she was right. He just couldn't stand being cooped up in a situation like this. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:58:00 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230162 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230162 andreeacarmen Saya got up and looked at the window trying to calm down but that didn't work. The view was rather concerning. "Guys get ready for a sprint. Hope you're in a good shape.", she said. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:01:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230167 andreeacarmen She quickly got her arms back and prepared. "20.", she explained. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:02:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230168 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230168 Aero3691 Ranulf got up, moving quickly to the former assassin. He pulled out his sword and hit the man on the side of the head with the grip guard. The man crumpled to the floor, unconscious. Ranulf put his sword back in its sheath. "Of course. What is it?" ((gotta go to bed)) Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:04:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230175 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230175 andreeacarmen "20 men are heading here from different smaller groups from all directions. Look out. We need to get out of here if we're to find Lirah.", she said ready. "Let's get out on the roof!", she urged. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:06:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230181 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230181 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded, grabbing a knife and slipping it in his belt. He climbed out the window, grabbing the edges of it, and scrambled out. Edwin closed the door and propped a chair against it. He drove the legs into the floor a bit and climbed out after Ranulf. He moved surprisingly well for a man his size. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:09:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230445 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230445 andreeacarmen Saya got out following the men and instead of climbing she threw her whip to an edge and tangled. She grabbed it tight and started walking to the building almost vertically ahead of the men. She was a thief and sneaking in and escaping had to be part of her skills. Once up she sat on her knees close to the edge and saw the men close to the inn entrance. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:11:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230957 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230957 KatieHere Elissa nodded once, gaze flitting back to the guards and then back to Vin. No point delaying, and she didn't have a better plan. "Don't get in too much trouble while you're there. I'll slip in, you try follow after me if you can." She stretched her back out as far as she could without letting her movement be seen and turned around, climbing up towards the tower. She stopped a few yards away, hidden by the shadows. She glanced down, she could drop and run easily from where she was, though she'd have to sprint. She bit on her upper lip and squinted back at Vin. When she was ready. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:22:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1230964 Awy Vin swalllowed, then pushed away her fear and went to the wall. She carefully gripped the edge of the wall, then swung her leg out and got her food placed. She hesitated, waiting to see if anybody had spotted her, then got her other leg down. She searched for somewhere to place her foot, found a hole, and then, holding her breath, she shifted position, so that her weight was in her feet. This was the dangerous part, but to her great relief, she didn't fall. The holes were big enough, and slowly, she started climbing down. She only moved when the wind made the shadows dance, so that her movements were hidden, and every time, she was afraid to get seen. She got down. She wanted to collapse, but this part was going to be the hardest. She checked her clothing, then found the hat she'd had in the belt. She put it on, then got down her hood. She should look like a young boy now, unless somebody looked closely. She hesitated. Then, she took a deep breath, moving slightly to the left, so that she was closer to the servants' wing, and started running towards the guards. "Help!" she shouted, and the two guards jumped. She adjusted her moves and breath, so that it seemed like she'd been running for more than a few seconds. "Guards! Somebody're breaking ... breaking in at the eastern wing! They are at least twenty, and they're ..." she stopped, gripping her side tightly and breathing heavely. "They're masked and armed. I don't know where they are now, they just vanished into the entrance ..." She gasped for breath. It worked. The guards reacted instinctively on her shocked look and scared eyes. Without thinking, they started running in the direction she pointed, one of them quickly telling her to stay quiet and hide. She made a sign behind her back to Elissa. This wasn't perhaps her greatest idea, but she didn't have time to think another plan through. By the time the guards found out she'd been lying, she and Elissa should be away. But for security's sake, she quickly went to the servant's wing, hoping Elissa would be all right. She'd have to change her look, fast. ((Sorry! Hadn't realised how long this was.)) Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:06:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1231353 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1231353 Aero3691 Ranulf reached the top of the building just after Saya, Edwin following close behind. He looked out cautiously to the ground below. The men were close now. "Well, now where do we go?" Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:04:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1231629 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1231629 andreeacarmen "Guys, I haven't left my home in years, I barely know Cassir. If we could get out of Cassir I'd take you a place where they would never find you, but so far we're sunk deep to the neck. Let's wait until they go inside then run so they won't see. I'll take any random direction. You know these people, where wouldn't they think of looking first?", she said watching the lines of men entering one by one in the inn. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:07:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1232129 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1232129 Aero3691 Ranulf thought for awhile. He didn't know these men <em>that</em> well. He did have an idea of where to hide, though. "They probably won't think to look in the castle. It's a little farther than other hiding places, but they're probably expecting me to fight, not run. Anywhere away from here will do, really." Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:49:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1232395 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1232395 andreeacarmen "Then until we find an idea how to get you guys out of Cassir let's head there. One thing at a time. Let's run for it. But before we go,", Saya went over to Ranulf now standing properly since the men had entered, "take this.", she said handing him her Geezah dagger. "Just in case I don't make it use this to gain Lirah's trust. She was not born a thief, so she's even more reluctant than me. She also has a mark from her right ear down her neck like this.", she showed her arm circled around by a scar. "It's too visible so she'll mostly wear hooded cloaks. Before they were brown, I donno about now. Most likely like everyone else you'd see out on the streets to not stand out. Tell her everything. I warn you that she might as a lot of things and drive you nuts before she'll spit any word. She is paranoid and now probably even more." Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:26:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1232742 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1232742 Aero3691 Ranulf took the dagger and tucked it in his belt. "I'm sure you'll make it. You made it in and out of the castle, after all." He studied the scar, memorizing the details, then nodded. "Let's go." He ran to the edge of the inn and lept off, grabbing the roof of the building beside it. He pulled himself up and motioned for the other two to follow. Edwin ran to the edge and caught the roof with one arm. He pulled himself up with ease unnatural for a man his size. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:11:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1233212 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1233212 andreeacarmen "Palace is one, these guys another. The palace guards most of them are suckers.", Saya said experiencing that on her own. Those men were not to be joked with. She followed the men with agility feeling no issues or too big obstacles for her. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:23:46 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1233263 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1233263 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged. "Then these guys are a test of our skills. An actual challenge that life rarely throws our way. Don't worry, they won't get you. I won't let them." He winked mischievously and leapt to the next building. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:55:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1233462 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=44#forum_thread_comment_1233462 andreeacarmen "Careful they don't get to you first. I am not their primary target.", Saya smiled and shook her head at Ranulf. "And from a thief's perspective we're not that keen on challenges like this. We prefer testing the abilities of thieves not fighters or warriors.", she said. "But I'll not be a scaredy cat, I give you that.", she said giving her thief word. That was the only way you could make a thief keep a promise, to appeal of his honor as a thief. Promises and swears had no value. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:04:00 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1233473 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1233473 andreeacarmen (sleepy gnite see u tomo evening) Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:04:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1233474 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1233474 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled. "If they try to stop me from protecting something, they'll wish they were never born. I didn't become general just from being a strategist, you know. From my perspective, I haven't had a good fight in years. I might be a bit out of shape." Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:43:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1233522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1233522 andreeacarmen Saya smiled down to herself: "Didn't mean quite that, but it's good to know. Thank you.", she gave him a half smile and using her whip she slid down on the building and let the whip for the guys to climb down. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:15:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234868 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234868 Aero3691 Edwin slid down the whip, but Ranulf undid it as soon as everyone was off. He himself climbed down the building, finding handholds and footholds in places most people would never think to look. When he was about eight feet from the ground, he dropped the rest of the way, landing cat-like on his feet. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:31:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234888 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234888 andreeacarmen Saya placed her hood on and started walking off relaxed on the small street. Running would just make things look suspicious. She was sure she'll take care of losing their tracks once in the market. "Head to the market first guys.",she said softly. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:38:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234895 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234895 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded, replacing his sword belt on his back and across his chest. The sword grip stuck out over his shoulder, so he threw a heavy cloak over his shoulders, effectively hiding the sword. Edwin did much the same and walked a small distance from the other two. If the men were looking for a group, they'd have a harder time if they were separate. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:45:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234901 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234901 andreeacarmen "We need to find a way to get out of Cassir for a moment <strong>and</strong> find Lirah. I'd suggest to get out first and let things calm down then return for Lirah. Problem is, I donno how good they are in what they do and I donno how Lirah's skill are now. It's been years since I last saw her, and the priest said she settled for an honest living with a family. I hope she hadn't put aside all her knowledge of the branch.", she talked softly. "Can't believe I am saying this, but I fear for her life.", she said shaking her head in disapproval. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:55:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234912 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234912 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded nonchalantly, as if what Saya said was of little importance. "Then we'd better head for the gate." He flashed a signal to Edwin, who nodded, understanding the message. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:00:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234915 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234915 andreeacarmen "What do we do if they have guards at the gate?", she asked concerned. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:01:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234919 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234919 andreeacarmen "We can't take down all of the opponents. The Cassirian guards would be aiding them.", Saya said. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:02:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234922 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234922 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. "If there are guards, we blend in with the crowd. If they see us, we run like mad to the gate. The guards can't really follow us outside of the city without direct orders to do so, can they?" Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:05:44 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234925 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234925 andreeacarmen "Maybe, maybe not. But won't the ones who are after you and Edwin follow? They seem determined to get their hands on you guys. Head to the market and from there to the gate. I'll be there.", she said about to split from Ranulf. "Keep the whip, you might need it.", she said taking a few steps away from him casually. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:09:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234932 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234932 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "If they do," he muttered. "I'll kill them." He pulled the whip closer to him under his cloak and made his way to the market. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:13:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234941 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234941 andreeacarmen Saya went ahead and glanced back to the guys before disappearing on an alley. She went to the other side of the market, to where the animals were sold. The smell in the air was rather heavy, but she didn't care. That reminded her of Tika who hadn't returned yet. Her heart sank in misery and her knees weakened. Where was she? Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:16:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234953 Aero3691 Ranulf walked slowly through the streets, making his way to the market. He scanned his eyes over the crowd, looking for the men. Geoffrey walked back into the inn and made his way back to the other Valenchi. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:21:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234961 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234961 andreeacarmen The small ferret sneaked through the legs of the gigantic men following the one scent she was asked to. No one noticed the appearance of the small animal. Saya weighed her priorities. Tika would probably find her own food and wait her for a while in the same inn, same place or the inn they stayed in before. She walked calmly to the horses' stable and caused there a small fire which spread amazingly thanks to the hay and animal excrement. Someone set the animals free so they won't die. Saya was far when the accident happened and she jumped quickly on the the horse which took the lead of the heard. She grabbed its hair and directed him to the other part of the market towards the gates. The other horses followed the first one, but some scattered. It was fine, she needed only one or two more. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:31:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234974 Aero3691 Ranulf turned his head as he heard the sound of horses. Odd. They were usually kept in the stables. He saw a plume of smoke in the distance and smiled. Of course. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:42:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234997 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1234997 andreeacarmen Saya held her hood tightly and her face completely hidden. She slightly slowed down the horses to make the jumping easier. Where were they? She surely couldn't see them in the gathered crowds giving her free way to not be stepped on by the mad scared horses. She just had to hope everything would turn out well, elsewise she'd be toasted and everything fell into Ranulf and Edwin's hands. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:46:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1235001 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1235001 Aero3691 Ranulf spotted Saya leading a bunch of horses. He grinned. "That girl..." he mumbled. He ran toward the horses, followed closely by Edwin. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:56:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1235018 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1235018 andreeacarmen Saya was nearing to the end of the market and slowed the march to the gate fearing she might have missed the guys. Maybe they could catch up. She wasn't sure of what to do, maybe stop? That was a dangerous solution and she decided she'd turn to it only if absolutely necessary. She carried on the marathon towards the end of the market. The streets were a lot more free if she could make it out. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:01:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1235032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=45#forum_thread_comment_1235032 Aero3691 Ranulf steadied himself and prepared to grab one of the incoming horses. He leapt up and grabbed one's neck, pulling himself up onto it. Edwin followed suit, although with much more difficulty. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:14:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235053 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235053 andreeacarmen Saya looked behind and smiled. They made it, the plan was working well so far. She urged her horse and marched to the gate without looking behind knowing the guys would follow. She rushed through the guards and kicked with her legs to the left and right when necessary and got out without big issues making way to the guys behind. "Woohooo!!!", her voice cheered in the desert with a short echo. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:20:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235059 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235059 Aero3691 Ranulf drew his sword and blocked a strike from the left. He charged toward the gate, yelling, sword in the air. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:25:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235072 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235072 andreeacarmen Saya let the hood fall back and the curls of her hair fluttered in the air freely. The sun burnt her slightly tanned skin and her lips curled into a wide smile. She felt free for the first time in 3 days and relieved. She breathed in the dry hot air. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:33:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235092 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned wildly. He may have been a little mad, but he didn't care. He was having too much fun to care. He saw the guards ahead, scrambling to stop them. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:39:01 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235106 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235106 andreeacarmen Saya looked back smiling and hurried Edwin and Ranulf. She commanded the horse to move faster which cause a think dust cloud behind her. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:53:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235127 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235127 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned and charged toward the gate. He spotted guards on the wall, trying to close it. He urged his horse to go faster. "They're closing the gate!" Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:00:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235141 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235141 andreeacarmen Saya wsa already marching through the deser looking ahead. She closed her eyes and headed her head to the Sun. The burn gave her good feeling. She looked down then slowly and smiled pleased. She felt happier, it was like she had just been unchained. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:02:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235147 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235147 Aero3691 Ranulf charged through the gate and made it into the desert. He slowed his horse and turned around to look at the guards. They wereutterly bewildered at the entire incident. Ranulf grinned and rode after Saya, Edwin close behind. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:08:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235157 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235157 andreeacarmen Saya looked behind once more. The guys were a looot behind her but she grinned and slowed down her horse a bit to not get tired too soon. They had a long journey ahead. Not that long, but she wanted to make sure the horse was in shape to travel through the forests. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:19:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235176 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235176 Aero3691 Ranulf came up beside Saya and grinned. "Told you we would make it." Edwin came behind them. "We'd better get going. They're following us." Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:27:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235185 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235185 andreeacarmen "Not for long.", Saya grinned. "Hiyaaaaa!!", she urged the horse and went ahead of the guys by a lot. She adapted her feet beside the horse, leaned a lot in front close to the horse's neck and the horse's speed increased significantly. Her mother had taught her well how to ride fast. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:31:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235192 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235192 Aero3691 Ranulf kicked the horse and shot off after Saya, charging through the sand. He was an expert rider and began to close the distance between him and Saya. Edwin groaned as the two shot off. He hated riding. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:43:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235208 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235208 andreeacarmen Saya looked back and grinned. She urged her horse even more and made the distance between her and Ranulf bigger once more. She loved riding and she loved a good race. "So it's on! Bring it.", she mumbled to herself and adjusted her position to a fast ride. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:49:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235211 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235211 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned, and urged his horse even faster. He leaned forward, keeping his body as close to the horse as possible. The wind rushed around him as he closed the distance once more. Edwin rode a long ways behind, taking a much more gentle pace. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:57:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235222 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235222 andreeacarmen Saya rode without raising her eyes up too much because the wind was hard on her eyes and she was afraid of the sand getting in her eyes. But she rode faster and faster leaning as close as she could to the horse following his body moves so she wouldn't stay in his way to speed up. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:06:36 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235243 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235243 Aero3691 Ranulf was closer to Saya now. He was gaining on her, slowly. He urged his horse even faster, staying as low as possible. Edwin followed the trail of dust clouds. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:30:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235309 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235309 andreeacarmen Saya could see now Ranulf with the corner of her eye and grinned happily. Good competition as she loved it. But she wasn't done yet. She brought her legs up, bent them on the horse's body like a jockey and urged her horse again gaining distance from Ranulf. She wasn't a quitter and didn't accept a defeat so quickly, not without a fight. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:33:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235317 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235317 Aero3691 Ranulf grinned. He pulled his legs closer to the horse's body, simultaneously urging it faster. He didn't care if he lost. He was just having too much fun to quit. Edwin galloped gently behind them. Far behind them. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:54:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235372 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235372 andreeacarmen Saya didn't look back a second but she caught Ranulf's sight in her left once more and grinned. She left a happy yell hit the air and let the horse run without urging him anymore. It was sooo long since she had competition. Few from her clan were truly able to challenge her. She perfected her horse riding increasingly with her mother. The riders were now side by side. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:59:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235390 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=46#forum_thread_comment_1235390 Aero3691 Ranulf looked over and grinned. He felt the wind ripping at his hair, the horse's legs pumping. He loved going this fast. There was nothing like it. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:28:01 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1235481 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1235481 andreeacarmen Saya turned her head to Ranulf and laughed. She was enjoying herself. "Where's Edwin?", she remembered all of a sudden looking back. She could see nothing because of the dust and some sand got into her eyes making them tear heavily. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:48:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1235522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1235522 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged. "He's behind us. He hates riding fast. Don't worry, he'll catch up. Eventually." He grinned. He really didn't care if Edwin caught up or not. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:32:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1236082 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1236082 andreeacarmen "He does? Pity.", she laughed and then signed the horse with her heels to try more. "Hiiyaaaa!!!!", and the horse moved a little more ahead. The horses gave their best and were at the highest speed they could get. "Wooohoooohoooooo!!!!!!", Saya yelled cheerfully. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:58:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1236932 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1236932 Aero3691 Ranulf gripped the horse tightly with his knees and urged it onward. It stayed even with Saya's horse. He let out a joyous yell as he rode farther and farther away from the city and the men. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:51:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1237255 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1237255 andreeacarmen "Who are you? No one ever rides as fast as I do.", she laughed. She looked ahead and saw the beginning of the vegetation and the rocky fields. They were approaching the mountains. Even the the desert road was turning into a crunchy yellow earth. Soon enough Saya slowed down reaching the rocky terrain. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:07:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1237259 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1237259 Aero3691 Ranulf slowed his horse abruptly, hanging on as it reared back. He came down unfazed. "In my country, we're known for our cavalry. Seeing as how I was the general, I had to be one of the best riders in the kingdom." Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:55:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1238878 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1238878 andreeacarmen "Right, right. Well, me living in a group with a dominating male majority and being the daughter of the chief clan, I had to stand out and be better and also learn how to put everyone to their own place. Raw strength was never my forte as you can clearly guess,", she said as she slowed the horse even more, "so I had to learn different other tricks. Riding and archery are just 2 to mention. I excel in those. ", she smiled. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:31:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1238984 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1238984 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "Well, I was never much for brute strength. That's more Edwin's area of expertise. I never did well in archery, but I can throw just about any weapon with sufficient accuracy, though my sister was better." He almost whispered those last words. His entire mood completely changed at the mention of Reya. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:49:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1239325 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1239325 andreeacarmen "Yeah, I kinda felt that on my own skin.", she rolled her eyes remembering the night she bumped into Edwin. She kept discreet and didn't go further into the matter of his sister. What Edwin told her alerted her enough to be vigilant with her words. The now rocky and earthy ground looked humid. It seemed that it had rained in the mountains recently and the strong winds carried some of the rainfall there too. "The forest should be pretty humid too.", she mumbled to herself. Looking down she noticed some faint tracks and stopped her horse to get down. Once on the ground she knelt to examine them. "A rider...", she whispered to herself. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:57:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1239428 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1239428 Aero3691 Ranulf rode up beside Saya's horse but didn't get down. He narrowed his eyes at the tracks. "Which way?" He couldn't see the tracks clearly enogh to tell. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:05:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1240797 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1240797 andreeacarmen "Out of Cassir towards the forest.", Saya said in deep thought. "People usually travel on this road. It leads directy to the mountain pass and they can leave out of the country, but these tracks, despite them being a few days old are so shallow. This means the rider was travelling light. No one travels like that on this road, you need provisions. Except, for the fact the rider didn't intend to go too far.", Saya drew her conclusions and got up back on her horse. "We should be on our guard. This might one of the thieves from the are. They hide near the mountains or in the forest. Thieves don't steal from other thieves, but they won't sit and listen for starters. We might be waited by an ambush.", she suggested. "As far as I recall, I was the only one travelling through the forest doing that. People are freaked out by that place, even thieves avoid it if possible. But it's the only way into this country from the mountains, which gave me nice preys.", Saya grinned at some memories. "Anyways, be on your guard. Has Edwin caught up with us? We had quite a long break.", she said avoiding to look behind. A soft breeze was carrying sand from the desert. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:25:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1241759 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1241759 Aero3691 Ranulf listened for a moment. Soon he heard the galloping of a horse. he looked behind him and sure enough, it was Edwin. "You two really need to let out your energy in some different fashion. One that doesn't leave everyone else eating dust." Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:53:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1241808 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1241808 andreeacarmen Saya put her hand to her mouth and tried to hold her laughter. "Sorry Edwin.", she said chuckling. "But I did get you out and we've left behind even our followers.", she said, then looked ahead at the tracks. She got down again and looked afar. "I think I will walk.", she said and held her horse with one hand walking ahead of the group at the same time paying attention to the tracks. Vegetation started to appear every once and then as a grass and it quickly advanced to bushes. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:29:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1241851 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1241851 Aero3691 Edwin got off his horse gratefully, giving the horse a dark look. He hated riding. Ranulf stayed on his horse but loosed the sword from the sheath on his back. He scanned the road ahead warily, looking for signs of danger. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:55:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1242111 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1242111 andreeacarmen Saya walked relaxed on the road glancing once in a while the tracks. "Relax Ranulf. The only thing that can ambush us here are poisonous snakes.", she knew the place all too well. She looked ahead and saw the desert again on the left side of the road turning into a rocky field and then into naked mountains. The beginning of the forest was ahead in front of them at the right of the mountains hiding the pass. However, they still had a long way ahead. Saya inhaled the humid breeze coming from the forest and she smiled melancholic. "Back home.", she mumbled to herself. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:49:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1242318 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1242318 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded, but didn't relax at all. Those men might have an ambush for them if thieves didn't. He never could relax completely in an area he was unfamiliar with. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:40:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1243457 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1243457 andreeacarmen Soon enough they were in the forest as well. On the opposite to Ranulf, Saya relaxed incredibly. "AAAaaaaa!! It's so good to be home.", she loved the raw aspect the forest was having thanks to the rain instead of its dirty and dusty look it had when she left. She inhaled deeply the smell of wet ground and bit her lip remembering about Tika. She got up on her horse confidently and not being able to see the tracks anymore in the tall grass. She urged her horse and started riding just a little fast on the main path ahead. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:46:55 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1244174 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1244174 Aero3691 Ranulf followed Saya. He kept scanning the woods for signs of an ambush. He didn't trust this unfamiliar area. It was too close quarters. He preferred more open areas when travelling. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:49:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1244358 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1244358 andreeacarmen Saya traveled quietly the rest of the trip. Soon enough she left the open road and got deeper into the wild. She followed no path and there seemed to be no road there. Pure wilderness. She took out her bow out of habit. It was life saving to be cautious, especially with that place being her home. The road seemed to go down after a while and a noise filled her ears. She kept walking until the noise became so loud she would barely manage to talk to Ranulf and Edwin. In a few they reached a river course which was going down into torrents furiously. Saya inhaled the humid air and let a few water drops fall on her face as she bent over the river. She knelt and took some water to drink. It was just so cold since it was coming down from the mountains. "The next part is going to be trickier!", she yelled to not get covered up by the noise. "Come, let's leave the horses in a place!", she continued and walked down by the stream. After a half hour walk the left side of the road when up and turned into a meadow. She slapped her horse which ran on the meadow and started pinching the thick grass. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:41:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1244510 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=47#forum_thread_comment_1244510 KatieHere Elissa grinned when the guards hurried away, looking flustered. She didn't hear what was said, but it has worked. She dropped from the wall and hit the ground silently, starting into a run as soon as her toes touched the ground. She dipped into the entrance to the tower and slid into the shadows, letting her eyes adjust to the sudden drop in light inside. She scanned the empty room, mainly just big boxes stacked along the walls. She walked around, drawing her dagger from it's sheath. She ducked her head around into doors, which opened into more and more stairs. It seemed.. too empty. This was the castle prison! Where were the guards? She found another stairs and walked up it, tossing the knife from hand to hand. She swore to herself as it started to curve in a spiral, they were easier to fight if you were going down. She looked behind her, wondering where Vin would be by now. She skipped down the stairs and drew a faint line across the wall, and again at the end of the stairs, praying Vin would see and know where she had gone. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:45:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1244862 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1244862 andreeacarmen (bump guys. what's happening here?) Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:28:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1255897 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1255897 Awy ((I'm sorry, but I don't really know how to continue without Katie...)) Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:47:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1264876 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1264876 Awy ((And I forgot to check whether Katie actually had updated while I was gone before posting. Sorry.)) Vin entered the servant's wing, her throath dry and her eyes scanning every corner and shadow. Nobody was there, and she guessed that they might be busy in the kitchen and around the castle. That was what she'd hoped for. This way, she had an easy access to the room in which the servants slept. As she had thought, the servants had their clothing in a chest at their bed. She hurried to the closest, opening it and checking it for extra clothes. She got a male's tunic that was way too huge for her, a pair of dark hoses and a cloak. Praying that nobody would come, she quickly changed her clothing and pulled up the cloak's hood. She found a belt, which kept the tunic on her and made it look slightly more like it belonged to her, and checked her appearance. She was looking like a page or a very young servant boy. She placed her knives, checked that her face was hidden, and hurried out to find Elissa. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:03:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1264901 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1264901 Awy ((I hate to see 3 of posts of mine in a row, but bump. Is anybody still here?)) Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:27:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1275154 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1275154 andreeacarmen (i am but Aero is gone and my chara depends on his. Beebee and flipr are also around as I have noticed.) Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:08:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1275164 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1275164 Aero3691 ((I'm back. Update, or is it still the same?)) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:16:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1332485 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1332485 the flipr kid (It's....much the same. The thread's kind of died -- if we could get it going again though, that would be great!)) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1332495 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1332495 Aero3691 Ranulf slapped the horse which ran off to join Saya's. Edwin slapped his horse, grateful to be rid of the dumb beast. The horse lazily sauntered off toward the other two horses. Ranulf realized something and pulled out a small booklet in his pocket and made a quick mark on it. He put the booklet away quickly and sighed, a little sadly. "What next?" Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:53:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1332951 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1332951 andreeacarmen (WELCOME BACK AERO :D &gt;:D&lt;) Saya took some rope and tied it tightly to a rock near the waterfall. It was a long way down and the rope wasn't enough to reach the base of it. "Follow me.", she said and jumped off the cliff holding the rope. She climbed down more and more until she reached a sort of small trail on which you could walk along the rocky wall going further from the cascade. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:03:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1333092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1333092 Awy ((Now we just need Katie - welcome back, Aero!)) Tue, 01 May 2012 02:41:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1333224 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1333224 andreeacarmen (PM her. i see here once in a while) Tue, 01 May 2012 03:13:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1333247 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1333247 Aero3691 Ranulf grabbed the rope and followed swiftly after Saya. He had climbed ropes many times and was no stranger to the art. Edwin followed shortly after Ranulf. The large man was not quite as swift nor as graceful as Ranulf in that particular skill. It really didn't have a lot to do with his size, though. It's just that Edwin knew that a man his size would not fare well if he slipped and fell from that height. Tue, 01 May 2012 21:33:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1335085 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1335085 andreeacarmen Saya walked and walked until it appeared like she vanished, like she went through the rocks. If one walked closer they could see the similarity of the rocks and the light made it feel like a solid wall when there was actually a tiny entrance into what appeared to be a cave. She went inside knowing the path and not needing light. After a few meters her hand raised to the right and grabbed a torch. She didn't see it, it was just there as always. The sparks of two rocks rubbed into each other lit it and revealed a narrow long tunnel. Wed, 02 May 2012 07:55:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1335772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1335772 Beebee2121 ((So.... where were the rest of our characters?)) Wed, 02 May 2012 12:12:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1336179 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1336179 Aero3691 ((Honestly, I have no idea)) Ranulf followed closely behind Saya. He nearly didn't spot the entrance. Nearly. It was well-hidden. Ingenious, really. He looked down the long tunnel, not sure what to expect. He gripped his sword. He didn't care if Saya thought it was safe. Closed narrow areas like this put him on edge. Edwin followed the two silently. Wed, 02 May 2012 16:34:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1337092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1337092 andreeacarmen Saya raised an eyebrow at Ranulf but shrugged and followed the tunnel until it let to a wider space. From somewhere above a few rays of lights filled the place. She made a left turn and waited for Ranulf and Edwin to reach her. "Stay close. This is not a place where to get lost into.", she warned and walked slowly ahead. from that point on the tunnels were wide enough to fit 5 people. Here and there were torches in the walls. She stopped only when she reached a truly wide and tall part of the cave. It could easily contain 50 people inside and still allow freedom to move. There were carved rocks everywhere for people to sit, the middle of the cave was dark, as it had been the the fire spot. Animal coats were placed all over the place. Light filled this place as well through some well positioned cracks and mirrors fixed on the ceiling by its earlier inhabitants. It looked sort of comfy for a place as such. Saya took a sit on one of the stone benches covered by animal skin and sighed relieved. "Home.", she whispered with her eyes closed. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:04:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1338488 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1338488 Awy ((Beebee, I think your thief was stuck in the tower - my character and Katie's were trying to break him out. As for your other, I don't really remember.)) Thu, 03 May 2012 00:25:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1338567 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1338567 Aero3691 Ranulf relaxed a bit when they entered the wide, open area. It wasn't that bad. He still didn't like having a ton of rock over his head, but if it hadn't come down yet, chances were, it wouldn't anytime soon. He Loosened his grip on his sword. He realized he'd gripped it so hard, he'd started to cut off the blood. Edwin silently looked around the room, studying the surroundings. Thu, 03 May 2012 06:58:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339181 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339181 the flipr kid ((Yeah -- Beebee's Valenchi is trying to escape the tower while being apprehended by Beebee's guard and my own dear captain.)) Thu, 03 May 2012 07:36:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339206 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339206 andreeacarmen "Take a sit. No one will bother you here, not even the dead.", Saya said and her forehead wrinkled. She looked away lost in space but thinking thoroughly the situation they were in. Thu, 03 May 2012 07:39:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339209 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339209 Beebee2121 There was only one way down and the Queen's men were blocking it. Rashon decided to make a break for it ran in the wrong direction with Xavier right at his heels. "Stop!" The guard shouted and shot arrows at the escaping thief. Rashon ducked an arrow that came dangerously close to his ear. "Catch me if you can!" He taunted and ran up a flight of stairs, climbing further up the tower. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:32:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339297 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=48#forum_thread_comment_1339297 Aero3691 Ranulf sat down on a rock and studied the surroundings. His eyes scanned over the walls. Presently, the stopped on Saya. He hurriedly looked away. He didn't want to hurt her. He was all too reminded of his sister. He checked the small booklet again, just to make sure. He sighed. Tonight would be a rough night. Thu, 03 May 2012 16:33:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1340138 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1340138 andreeacarmen "Dead or alive, I can't believe I am going to see her again after so many years, and now after learning she was behind the massacre. Why am I not dead too then?", she spoke more to herself rubbing her chin. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:32:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1341291 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1341291 Aero3691 Ranulf looked up. He had been wrapped in his own thoughts. He shrugged and sank back into the recesses of his mind. He placed his head in his hands and ran his fingers through his hair. He didn't know about Saya, but he had no idea why he was not dead. Fri, 04 May 2012 06:54:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1341766 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1341766 andreeacarmen "What in the world could she have done in your country to be searched for like you?", Saya asked nearly smacking her head in frustration. Fri, 04 May 2012 07:55:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1341836 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1341836 Aero3691 Ranulf shrugged, only half paying attention to Saya. "Could be any number of things. She'd only have to get on certain people's bad side and this could happen." Sat, 05 May 2012 11:45:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1344711 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1344711 andreeacarmen "Unless she forgot her thief life, she should be fine for a while. I know she can survive in the city for a few days at least. The problem is how the hell we find her without getting ourselves caught?", Saya said getting up and walked with soft paces around the room. Amazingly the cave wasn't echoing. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:27:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349161 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349161 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. "I have no idea. We can't really go back into the city yet. That would be idiotic. We probably won't find her in the desert. Maybe she'd come here." Ranulf was barely paying attention to what he was saying. Edwin sat on a rock, thinking quietly. Mon, 07 May 2012 06:55:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349439 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349439 andreeacarmen "I doubt she would ever return to this place again. She despised the clan.", Saya said sighing. "Of course we cannot return now.", she added. She took her bow and stretched her body. "I am going to chase dinner. I was away far too long and didn't care about provisions." Mon, 07 May 2012 06:58:40 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349453 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349453 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded quietly. "Don't be too long," he said, not really thinking about what he was saying. He began rummaging through his pack. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:04:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349463 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349463 andreeacarmen "I'll return as soon as I put my hands on some good meat.", Saya said and walked pass Edwin exitting the caves once more. She inhaled the air turning cold in the forest. She hurried in the forest to hunt. A couple of hours later a golden light filled the cave Edwin and Ranulf sat in. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:07:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349478 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1349478 Aero3691 Ranulf looked up at the light. He'd drifted off a few minutes after Saya had left. He had found what he was looking for, though. A small flask, which he now held in his hand. He looked toward the light, wondering what caused it. Edwin sat silently, trying his best to ignore the light. He'd been napping. Mon, 07 May 2012 17:32:00 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1350895 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1350895 andreeacarmen Saya's steps were barely audible as she stepped back in the tunnel. She didn't come with a torch this time for she did nto need it and her presence was barely noticeable when she entered the room. "Ranulf? What's wrong?", she asked as she saw him focused on something. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:06:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1360610 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1360610 Aero3691 Ranulf silently held a finger to his lips and pointed to the light. He slipped the flask onto his belt and reached for his sword. Edwin didn't move, but he wasn't asleep anymore. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:43:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1360910 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1360910 andreeacarmen Saya tensed and closed her eyes listening carefully. What was the thing Ranulf had heard and she didn't? She had just got in so naturally was unaware of anything. Anyway,it was impossible for anyone outside to hear them. That was the way the place had been designed. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:43:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1361180 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1361180 Aero3691 Ranulf slowly got up. He had no idea if the light was natural or not. He looked over at Saya. "Is the light supposed to be there?" He'd never seen anything like that in his life. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:06:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1362781 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1362781 andreeacarmen "Normally not. It's a closed cave. My clan had discovered some cracks in the ceiling and they made small tunnels inside. They placed mirrors there and they reflect the light 'till here.", Saya answered him. "Why? What's wrong?" Sat, 12 May 2012 01:31:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1362940 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1362940 mario5157 "Hey, Leon there's a cave over there" A girl shouted pointing out the cave Saya and Ranulf then a group of four kids entered the cave, looking at the walls and for something they could use. One of the kids looked deeper into the darkness which is probably where Saya and Ranulf are then asked the girl "Rika, Can you make a light over here?". The girl said "Yeah" then struck a match and took a stick then set it on fire making a torch. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:20:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1363160 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1363160 Aero3691 Ranulf sighed. "I've just never seen anything like that. It-" He froze. He heard voices outside. He slowly began to draw his sword as he heard the unmistakable lighting of a match. Sat, 12 May 2012 10:09:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1363311 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1363311 mario5157 Leon heard the sound of a sword being drawn and he tapped the boys near him then made a signal to be quiet. The area lit up as the fire jumped onto the torch and Leon quietly picked up some rocks then got ready to use them as a weapon. Rika was quiet and looked further into the darkness. Sat, 12 May 2012 10:15:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1363318 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1363318 andreeacarmen (how did those ppl find the cave? Ranulf Saya and Edwin had climbed down a rope next to a waterfall and entered the cave which was not even visible for ppl who donno it. Pls ask for the assistance to get into a RP which is far into the story. Thanks to the bacground i created for the thieves clan and their hiding it's highly unlikely for your charies to find it so easily.) Sun, 13 May 2012 05:46:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1365541 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=49#forum_thread_comment_1365541 mario5157 ((Then I have no Idea where to place my characters...so will you help me?)) Sun, 13 May 2012 07:14:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365584 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365584 Aero3691 ((ummm, I think some other characters are still in the town. Yours might run into mine, Geoffrey.)) Sun, 13 May 2012 14:09:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365964 mario5157 (Alright then I place them there) A group of boys accompanied by a girl ran by Geoffrey kicking a soccer ball Sun, 13 May 2012 14:12:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365970 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365970 Aero3691 Geoffrey watched the group with little interest. Sun, 13 May 2012 14:19:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365980 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1365980 mario5157 Leon kicked the soccerball past one of the boys and it flew rapidly towards Geoffrey. Rika looked at leon half-suprised that he could kick the ball that far Sun, 13 May 2012 14:35:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366008 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366008 Aero3691 Geaffrey caught the ball effortlessly. "You kids should watch where you kick that," he said kindly as he tossed the ball back to them. Sun, 13 May 2012 14:40:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366022 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366022 mario5157 "Sorry about that sir" Leon said to the man catching the ball and a coin fell out of his pocket then onto the ground, bearing the symbol of the snow pirates. Leon picked it up and placed the coin back into his pocket "so would you like to join in a friendly game of soccer?" Leon offered with the girl with him looked at Leon as if she was saying 'what? he's older than us, the game would get boring' Sun, 13 May 2012 15:34:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366146 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366146 Aero3691 Geoffrey saw the coin out of the corner of his eye and memorized its pattern. It might come in handy. He laughed lightly. "No, I'm afraid I'm getting a bit old for that." Sun, 13 May 2012 15:38:40 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366157 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366157 mario5157 "Okay" Leon said and he kicked the ball way, leading the boys towards their hideout which was their permanant home and Rika followed them home not participating in their massive game of soccer across the town. "Do you guys think that the man saw our symbol?" She asked worried that he might use it to his advantage and she knew that it was part of the reason one of the older members sent to prison. "Naw, I don't think so and if it were to happen we can defend ourselves" Leon said bravely. Sun, 13 May 2012 16:19:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366293 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366293 andreeacarmen Saya sighed tiredly and left her pray down. She left her cloak down and unarmed herself putting them down on her cloak one by one. When she finished she took dusty shirt off and remained with a top. Her long curly hair fell on her back on an odd scar. She took her Geezah dagger and studied it biting her lower lip in deep thought. Sun, 13 May 2012 16:28:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366320 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366320 Aero3691 Ranulf sat down, putting his sword away. He pulled out the flask again and turned it over in his hands. He thought back to before his exile. Before the incident. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:48:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366596 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366596 Aero3691 Geoffrey's smile remained as he watched the kids move away. He turned and walked down the street. Interesting. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366597 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366597 mario5157 "Anyway I'm restricting this game to this alley, whoever gets the ball to the other side wins" Leon announced to the rest of his 'gang' then he and Rika watched as the boys kicked the soccerball back and forth the middle of the alley until a clear winner was declared. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:02:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366615 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1366615 andreeacarmen "I think I know where Lirah might be.", she broke the silence turning suddenly. "And it won't be hard to me to find where the group sent for you is.", she added slowly. "The only challenge that remains is getting into Cassir unnoticed." Mon, 14 May 2012 00:24:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1367347 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1367347 Aero3691 Ranulf nodded. "We'll have to plan a bit for that," he said half to himself. "No way to do it by tomorrow." Mon, 14 May 2012 06:52:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1367681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1367681 andreeacarmen "I was thinking I could go back and get her here somehow. This way those men can't find you. You're safe here.", Saya spoke to Ranulf. "Are you alright?", she asked slowly eyeing him. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:31:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1367730 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1367730 Aero3691 Ranulf eyed the flask. "No. Not really." He didn't explain. She hadn't asked, and he'd have preferred not to. He opened the flask and sniffed. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:04 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1368590 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1368590 Aero3691 ((bump)) Fri, 18 May 2012 14:48:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1379969 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1379969 mario5157 One kid kicked the ball too hard and it plowed through the air towards the man (Geoffrey) then Leon was trying to catch it before it hit the man Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:46 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1380141 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1380141 Aero3691 Geoffrey heard a noise behind him. He turned and deftly caught the ball again. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1380155 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=50#forum_thread_comment_1380155 Aero3691 ((Hey, who all's still doing this thread?)) Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380156 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380156 mario5157 (I'm doing it but it seems like theres not enough RPers to go around) Fri, 18 May 2012 16:28:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380187 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380187 Beebee2121 ((I am, but I'm still waiting for Flipr and I haven't seen her on this in a while so...)) Fri, 18 May 2012 18:02:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380289 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380289 Aero3691 ((Yeah, I'm stuck until Andrea comes back on and I think everyone else is tuck until Flipr is back.)) Fri, 18 May 2012 18:09:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380298 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380298 the flipr kid ((I'm so sorry, guys! I've been sort of busy with real-life stuff recently and I haven't been keeping up as I should have. I've been a bad GM :( I will post at my earliest opportunity -- probably tomorrow afternoon, EST. I'm sorry!)) Fri, 18 May 2012 21:30:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380765 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1380765 Awy ((I guess I'm technically here, too, but I'm kinda stuck without Katie - I could perhaps continue, all right, but still - and I don't want to message her in case I won't be on much myself for the next couple of weeks which is very likely. So. Yeah. I don't really know if I am here.)) Sat, 19 May 2012 14:12:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1382130 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1382130 the flipr kid "Don't kill him!" Darya bellowed, jogging after Xavier and the thief, who was running up the spiralling stairs, going farther and farther up the tower. "There's no way down! We need him alive!" Or at least she kept saying -- but she was fast losing favor of the notion with every passing second. <em>Screw the Valenchi, screw the prince, screw the whole bloody idea,<em> she though, her teeth fiercely grit as she raced up the stairs. ___ Aleedi did stuff at the inn with Tom. Probably ate more breakfast. ((Do we still have Tom?))</em></em> Sat, 19 May 2012 19:49:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1383021 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1383021 Beebee2121 Xavier grumbled a curse and notched back another arrow. It would be easier to just stick an arrow in his back. Who knows? Maybe he could survive the trauma? Even if there was no way down, he didn't trust the Valenchi to have a strong sense of self-preservation. He shot the arrow, aiming for the thief's leg. Rashon stumbled slightly when an arrow caught his pant leg and temporarily pinned him to the floor. He ran through it, tearing his pants in the process, and dash further up the tower. It didn't seem like there was any other way down. Perhaps he should have planned something ahead of time, but that would be playing it safe, wouldn't it? He burst through the floor door to the top of the tower, slammed it shut and stood on it while he observed the roof of the castle. The drop was a lot steeper than what he initially thought. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:34:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1385576 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1385576 the flipr kid Darya lunged forward to catch the door before it swung shut, but she was too late and the thief dashed unhindered onto the roof. She banged furiously on the rough wood, rattling it in its frame, but it held strong. <em>Seven bloody hells</em>, she though bitterly. Now what? "It's a near-sixty meter drop," she shouted through the door. "No way down, no handy roofs to jump on, no handholds or crevices to scramble down. Ours is the only way out without breaking your neck." She turned to Xavier, her face weary. "Any brilliant ideas?" Sun, 20 May 2012 22:26:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1385905 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1385905 Awy Vin stopped dead down in the yard as she watched the shadow on the roof. There was only one person it could be. She breathed faster. Now what? She wouldn't have time to run up through the tower and kill the two guards. If just he had waited those two minutes it would've taken Elissa and her to get up there... Mon, 21 May 2012 00:40:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1386223 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1386223 Beebee2121 Now that they were stopped, Xavier had a moment to think clearly. "We just need to talk to him, right? Now's the time or he'll jump because he thinks we want to kill him," He spoke in hushed tones so the Valenchi wouldn't overhear him. He realized that he had been contributing to the 'Let's kill the thief' projection, but he was really just acting out of instinct. Rashon dug his heels in on the door maybe slightly insulted that he was heavy enough to hold it down effectively. He caught a glimpse of a cloaked figure standing out in the yard. His heart swelled with emotion when he realized that Vin had come to save him. He waved his hands and made erratic coded gestures that asked for a rope or something to help him climb down off of the tower. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:26:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387015 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387015 Awy A rope. Vin closed her eyes for half a moment, thoughts working on full speed. Of course neither she nor Elissa had thought they were going to need it. They wouldn't have, if everything had followed the plan. Wait here, she signalled for him - as if he'd had a choice, she thought dryly - and dashed for the stable. Finding her way to the room where tools were kept, she picked a rope that seemed long enough, then ran back to the tower, aiming and then throwing. She prayed it was long enough, and that Rashon would catch it. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:50:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387070 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387070 andreeacarmen "Sorry to butt in the intimacy of your mind but care to share those thoughts? May I know as your partner or you want to keep it aside? I can understand and respect that if you choose so.", Saya said. If she saw nothing else better to do, another choice, she would leave to find Lirah when both men were deep asleep. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:18:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387610 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387610 Aero3691 Ranulf took a drink from the flask The hard liquor burned as it went down. "Five years ago, to this day, my sister died." He lowered his head. "It was my fault." Mon, 21 May 2012 15:33:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387644 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387644 mario5157 "Where'd the ball go?" one of the boys said looking around completly suprised where the ball went and Leon noticed that the man had the ball again. "Gee, mister I didn't knew you were that good at playing ball" Leon said in astonishment with Rika followed the trail the ball went to find the man holding the ball. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:36:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387792 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1387792 andreeacarmen Saya sighed. "I would argue with you but I don't know what happened. As long as you weren't the one to put a knife at her throat, however, I don't see why you are at fault.", she said softly. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:51:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1389362 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1389362 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled. "I'm not," he said tossing the ball back to the boy. "I just have good reflexes." Ranulf took another drink, not answering. His mind started to become cloudy, but he remembered the night with complete clarity. He was the only one alive who had been there. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:49:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1389478 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1389478 Beebee2121 Rashon saw the rope coming and leaned as far off of the door he could without stepping off it completely. It wasn't enough and the rope was about reach the peak of it's throw. He took a chance and ran to the edge of the tower, caught the rope, and quickly tied it around one of the pillars supporting the roof. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:25:40 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1396444 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1396444 andreeacarmen Saya sighed and took a sit next to Ranulf. She placed a hand on his hand holding the flask. "I can understand that very well. The loss I mean and the guilt. You will never drown the pain like that however. I am not one to moral you since I still mourn too, but right now we have to set some priorities before, else we will all meet your sister soon.", she said softly. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:32:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1396466 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1396466 Aero3691 Ranulf shook his head. "You don't understand. When I said it was my fault, I really meant it." Thu, 24 May 2012 15:51:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1396538 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=51#forum_thread_comment_1396538 the flipr kid Darya sighed. "Here goes nothing." She banged on the wooden trapdoor and shouted, "Hey, we're not going to kill you, kay? We're not even going to --" But the thief must have moved, because suddenly there wasn't a weight holding the door down anymore. Darya pushed it open ever so slightly -- sure enough, the Valenchi was at the edge of the roof, leaning over and...tying a rope? Not good. If he jumped they'd have lost their chance. Darya ducked back in and whispered hastily to Xavier the situation above. "We have to get him before he jumps," she said. "We go slow. Non-threatening. Ready?" Slowly, just as she'd said, Darya pushed open the trapdoor again and climbed out onto the roof. Her hands were in clear view, and her steps were careful and not hasty. "Look, I realize you haven't had the best of mornings," she began, "but we're not going to hurt you." <em>Unfortunately.</em> "Or throw you in a jail cell again." <em>A pity.</em> "Or hang you, stab you, burn you, throw you off a wall." All common punishments for thieves, ones which were sadly not allowed right now. "All we want to do is talk." Darya glanced behind her to see if Xavier had followed, and then turned back to face the thief. "And if you don't like what we say, feel free to jump of the roof and climb down the rope to safety, but hear us out first." Actually, if he did take the the rope, Darya had not qualms about ordering Xavier to shoot him dead, but the Valenchi didn't need to know that. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:52:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396541 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396541 andreeacarmen Saya inhaled deeply and spoke with even words carefully. "Why was it your fault Ranulf?". Her voice came out calm and warm as she probably never heard herself speak. She had no one to address like that with her tribe gone. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396567 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396567 Aero3691 Edwin listened carefully. Ranulf had never spoken of what happened that night, even to him. Ranulf lifted his head slightly and took a deep breath. "I killed her." Thu, 24 May 2012 16:01:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396581 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396581 andreeacarmen Saya froze as Edwin spoke the words. <em>I killed her.</em>, echoed in her mind like a hammer hitting her head. She glanced Ranulf for a moment and chills went down her spine making her skin goosebumped. "Don't say nonsense.", she whispered still in shock. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:14:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396606 andreeacarmen (I mean Ranulf sorry) Thu, 24 May 2012 16:15:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396607 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396607 Aero3691 Ranulf looked down. His hands were shaking. "I'm not speaking nonsense. It's the truth. I killed her." Thu, 24 May 2012 16:18:01 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396618 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396618 andreeacarmen Saya frowned and exhaled loudly packing her fingers tightly into fists. "Please have pity on my nerves and do explain." Thu, 24 May 2012 16:19:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396628 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396628 Aero3691 Ranulf's hands shook violently. "It wasn't on purpose. We were fighting a wanted man. He was a masked serial killer. I had been hunting him for years. I'd gotten so caught up with trying to find him, that when I did, I....went too far. He was smart. I'd injured him, but when I tried to finish him off, he pulled my sister in front of him." Thu, 24 May 2012 16:24:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396643 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396643 mario5157 Leon looked up at the man "Say, Mister why do you have such good reflexes?" he asked looking up at the man and Rika found leon then watched the two from a distance Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396651 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396651 andreeacarmen "Enough!", Saya's voice came out strong and she grabbed with a hand Ranulf's arm tightly. "A kill doesn't make you a killer and her death was certainly not your intention. You would not have killed your sister standing in front of you, your aim was at someone else. Don't rot your soul with such torments. Your sister must be really mad at you for what you're doing right now!", she added slightly irritated. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:29:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396662 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396662 Aero3691 Ranulf was caught completely off guard. He was silent for a while. "But, I killed her," he said weakly. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:35:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396681 Aero3691 Geoffrey smiled. "I trained them." Thu, 24 May 2012 16:35:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396682 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396682 andreeacarmen "No, you didn't. It's called kill when you raise your weapon against someone to take a life, not when you do it by accident!", her frown increased facing Ranulf and her hand clutched his arm tighter. "She would tell that herself and I can bet she would want to break your skull right now for all these years you kept that in your mind and heart!", she added with a raise of her tone. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:41:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396696 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396696 mario5157 "How'd you do that?" Leon asked as his eyes grew wider and Rika sighed seeing the Leon has succesfully found another adult to pester with a waterfall of questions Thu, 24 May 2012 16:44:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396712 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396712 Aero3691 Ranulf's face hardened. "If I hadn't gone too far, it wouldn't have happened!" Thu, 24 May 2012 16:46:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396717 andreeacarmen "There will always be IFs Ranulf. We cannot take back our actions, we cannot undo the past.", she said softly. Saya let go of his arm and looked away closing her arms. "They are simply not here anymore, but we are. We may not want it, but we are, which means we have to do something. What is that 'something', that's an entire different journey for all of us to discover it. We cannot change yesterday and can't rush tomorrow, we have only today.", she said with a fainted voice. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:51:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396730 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396730 Aero3691 Ranulf stared. His sister had said almost the exact same thing to him once. He looked down and slammed his hand on the rock. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:53:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396741 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396741 andreeacarmen "Sorry for that. I am not one to talk. I've never grown away from my past.", Saya said slowly and got up. She walked towards her pray and threw it on her back. "There are a few provisions enough to start a fire there.", she signed to a hole in the wall stashed with wood and some odd rocks. "Please get it ready. I'll return soon.", she asked. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:57:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396753 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396753 Aero3691 Ranulf looked up. "Alright." Thu, 24 May 2012 16:59:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396762 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396762 andreeacarmen "Good.", was all she added and disappeared in another tunnel for the moment. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:04:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396779 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=52#forum_thread_comment_1396779 Aero3691 Ranulf slowly got up and began making the fire. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:05:46 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396785 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396785 andreeacarmen The sunlight turned gold, then fiery and slowly deemed. The day was slowly giving way to evening and outside the sky was beginning to colour in a darker blue. Saya returned with the prepared meat for the dinner on stick to roast them by the fire. Her face was calm and relaxed, only her eyes were empty like she just blanked her mind. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:11:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396799 Beebee2121 Xavier gave one short, curt nod in response and relaxed his hold on the bow as he followed Darya out. He watched the Valenchi carefully as she spoke to him, trying not to look as menacing as he felt. Rashon stood by the edge of the tower and considered his options. The rope didn't quite reach the ground and the end of it hung at least twenty feet off the ground that didn't look very accommodating from where he stood. On the other hand, the guards hadn't made a grab for him yet and she didn't seem to be lying. Begrudging, if anything, and he was very curious to hear what they had to say. He decided to chance it with the guards. He took a half step away from the edge and dropped the rope to let it hang just within arm's reach. "Alright, captain," He said, "I'll humor you- but just this once. Next time I'll put my trust in a length of rope." Thu, 24 May 2012 17:13:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396808 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396808 Aero3691 Ranulf built up the firewood and kindling. His look was impossible to read. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:15:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396812 andreeacarmen Saya just placed the sticks by the fire in holes which seemed exactly made for that purpose and she took a sit on the hard floor leaning her back to the wall. She stared into the fire and said nothing. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:19:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396818 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396818 Aero3691 Ranulf stared at the fire for a long time. Finally, he looked up at Saya. "Thank you, Saya." Thu, 24 May 2012 17:23:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396833 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396833 andreeacarmen Saya blinked and looked at Ranulf with her eyebrows raised high. "Humour me. Why are you thanking me?" Thu, 24 May 2012 17:28:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396849 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396849 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled. "You told me what I'd been denying all these years. I'm finally able to move on, now." Thu, 24 May 2012 17:31:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396858 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396858 andreeacarmen Saya smiled amused and sighed. "Are you sure of that?", she said with turning to him with a warm smile. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396861 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396861 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled. "Yes, I'm sure. Otherwise, I'd be stone drunk by now." Thu, 24 May 2012 17:34:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396863 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396863 andreeacarmen Saya's laughter filled the cave. "Nice. It's good to know I won't have to wake you up after drinking again.", she said laughing harder. "Glad my words have effect on someone at least." Thu, 24 May 2012 17:39:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396884 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396884 Aero3691 Ranulf smiled. "You'd be surprised how persuasive someone can be when they want to." ((Gotta go)) Thu, 24 May 2012 17:44:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396908 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396908 andreeacarmen (take care :) ) "Was that meant for me or yourself?", she said smiling and moved closer to the sticks moving them to roast the meat on all sides. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:48:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396924 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1396924 the flipr kid Darya pushed down a laugh at the irony of that statement. A length of rope? <em>Thieves dangle at the ends of lengths of rope,</em> she thought. It reminded her of a rhyme she'd heard once: <em>All thieves will dance in the blue blue sky Thieves who creep Mothers weep Children cry</em> Darya sighed and began: "His Royal Highness the Prince wants a service done. No, not stealing or anything like that -- there's a girl he wants protected. Her brother is...or was...a Valenchi thief, and evidently there's certain powers at work in the palace who would use that against her at their earliest opportunity. The Prince is, I need hardly mention, very fond of this girl." Darya's eyes never left the Valenchi's. "He wants you to take her in, so she'll be safe." Thu, 24 May 2012 21:44:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1397526 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49505?page=53#forum_thread_comment_1397526