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She called out in Auran.
If they move in/she sees their intent as going after Vasu she would drop from the sky raking the first with her talon as she drops to the ground shoving him down with her weight.
After everyone had left, Telula went over everything that had just transpired in her mind. Stroking Myrddin’s breast while she contemplated, the Majar thought carefully on what to say to Gogrin.
Taking a deep breath, she finally spoke, ”My Guiding Star, I am going to have to agree with what the others said this night. A reaction such as you displayed this night will not allow you to keep the throne for long. And while I think that you accepting Sealith’s proposal is a wonderful idea, I do not think I should accompany you. My presence would merely distract you from the real reason you would be there, and that is something I don’t think you can afford to be at this time. Also, with time being as short as it is, it would be best if I focused my efforts tomorrow the necessary ritual to ease the burden on Elyse when she reconnects with the Oak.”
The Arcanist stood up, took hold of the Dwarf’s hand, and added, ”Let us retire for the evening, we both have tiring day in front of us, and we need to be well rested.” Telula led Gogrin back to his room.
Myrddin and Archimedes both began to playfully peck at one another across Gogrin's room as they layed down comfortably in bed. Gogrin continued to run his hand through Telula's hair with a soft and tired smile
Gogrin gave Telula a deep kiss as he tucked her in, quietly commanding Archimedes to go silent for the night You better be prepared to be woken up tomorrow morning, after all.... I don't know when I'm going to see you again.
Alexis smiled in return at Suzume Well, where you staying tonight Suzume? I'll have to stay at Gogrin's and keep Elyse under watch.
Suzume could then see Arvalis and "Horse" making their way alongside another horse-riding Royal Escort and several ground troops, about 11 in all. Oh, by the way- Alexis inquired as the group came upon them, waiting patiently for a command from Alexis We should all join up together down in the South-East, train together and what not. I bet we could train nearly 20 people at once, more, if ol' Arvalis here stops having such a stick up his butt about chain of command.
Arvalis dropped down from Horse as he ran a hand through his hair before standing at attention My Commander of the Royal Guard, chain of command is what will eventually keep order in these streets and save King Gogrin's life, most likely.
The man next to Arvalis dropped down as well, giving a dirty glare at Suzume You should not challenge a Commander, outsider. It is full of disrespect.
Alexis quickly elbowed the man in the gut with a grin Shut it, Sir Malik, or I'll make Arvalis commander of the squad instead. Did I tell you it wasn't ok for someone to challenge me???
Arvalis put a hand to his head with a sigh See this is exactly what I meant by keeping chain of command, Sir Malik.
The other guards laughed as Alexis then moved to give Sir Malik a noogie .
Vasu looked down at the raven in her claws.
She looked up at the sky to check for clouds, only to see a dragon barreling towards her. Despite the roar of the crowd, Vasu could make out Sealith's shrill shriek. ...Armored...? Vasu looked back down at the crowd. Through the quickly moving figures around her, Vasu could, sure enough, see an armored man staring straight at her.
Vasu froze. The memory of the guards back in the town that she attacked so long ago rippled through her mind. Had she done a bad job serving Master Speaker? Was she finally being executed? Well, if that was to be her fate...
Vasu wrapped her wings protectively around her companion once again and knelt down to the ground. If she was to die, she couldn't let this small innocent bird go with her. Vasu mentally accepted whatever her destiny was to be.
Not a single one of the four thieves lining up around Vasu could sneak up behind her between Sealith's announcement and her perception and quick reflexes.
The man standing behind her grinned with a broken tooth smile as the three others began to make their move.
We seen you spent quite a good amount of gold here, outsider.... So we got orders to take whatever you got left, and gives it over to the boss.
Alexis giggled as she let Sir Malik go, who instantly dusted himself off and straightened back to attention Ah, that's right Suzume! I forgot!
A golden aura surged from Alexis' hands and into Suzume, healing up fully in just a matter of seconds. Alexis gave Suzume a quick peck on the cheek as she wagged a finger for Arvalis, Sir Malik, and the other Royal Escorts to follow her as she gave a "ta ta" to Suzume while now walking away Have a goodnight Suzume! I'll see ya' in the morning!
The door to Gogrin's home opened up by Alexis with a grin Ah, can't stay away, eh? Come on in come on in! Here- you can take the guest room up and to the left, I'll take the study. Dwarves apparently don't like living areas, and, um, well... He's a tad touchy about who goes in the study room, he he.
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Fast as a bullet, Vasu sprang from her position on the ground and up into the air, beating her wings furiously to avoid the swords being drawn towards her. She let the raven fly from her grip to avoid being caught in the coming fight. She chided herself for being so worried about the situation, and instead filed the experience away as just another reason to hate earth creatures. They were thieves with no sense of respect for their community.
Thinking quickly, she blurted out a single word in three different languages, one after another.
Her tongue quickly changed to that of the harsh, hissing language of devils. Her face contorted into a narrow-eyed, spitting mask of fury and she belted out an ear splitting screech.
"KYZHEPOXDY YOLSW PLYOSILYZ! WAQ KOLY UAI SWLYOSYF FOZI! UAI OLY QALS FA TALY SWOF SWY KIFR SWOS ZSOEFZ SWY RLAIFK. XY TOLNYK XU SWY BEDSW SWOS KYHEPSZ QWA UAI SLIDU OLY!"
With one glorious dip of her tail feathers, Vasu proceeded to let a single white drip fall from her hindquarters, splattering into the hair of the man who had dared to taunt her in the first place.
Alexis giggled The... dining room table? No no no. Alexis quickly knocked and silently went into the other guest room, quickly shushing the snarling saber cats as Elyse gently woke up.
Alexis came back out, now speaking in a whisper Ok, I'm sharing with Elyse, and you take the room on the left. I can't explain in words how anal Gogrin is! He's a blowhard, but still- no one wants to talk table theory first thing in the morning, he he.
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The two thieves closest to Vasu both load their hand crossbows and aim them up in the air with wild grins Stupid f*&%ing bird! I'll kill it for shitting on my head!
Both crossbow bolts miss to the shame of the two thieves as Sealith then topples over one of them, causing him to fall onto the ground prone-
And though he waves his rapier after Sealith, he does not manage a single hit on the way down.
The two thieves taking up the rear draw their rapiers and charge after Sealith=
But both rapiers miss as Sealith artfully dodges each one, bracing to attack them all next!
Alexis giggled Sssssh! Good night, Suzume. With that she let Suzume inside, closing the front door and then walking down the hall and to the right inside the room Elyse was currently sleeping in.
On the left was Suzume's room for the night- a wide and open room with rich furs as blankets that looked as inviting as ever.
Vasu flies down to the point where she can stab at the fourth thief, not wanting Sealith to take a hit from the rapier while prone.
Vasu's rapier plunges deep into the angered Rogue as he layed prone now beneath both Vasu and Sealith.
The third thief changes directions, drawing his rapier and plunging after Vasu but the rapier missed as the rogues seemed to become more hesitant about their encounter as the fourth thief struggles to try and hit Sealith but misses as well F#!$! You two, kill them!
Sealith would dig her talons into the one below her after her claws shot out at the one in front of her to rake across his chest. Snapping at the last one more to warn him she was dangerous.
"Vasu, can you ask your companion to go get Alexis? She will want to talk to these individuals for targeting you. I won't let them get you so you are fine."
S=Sealith
V=Vasu
T=Thief, one is below Sealith
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The Thief below Sealith and in front of her drop
The Thief to Sealith's left then aims to attack once more with a quick riposte but misses once again as he teeters back and forth D-damn ale. Spose'd to be an easy job!
Vasu slashed at the thief to her right before looking back at Sealith with confusion.
The thief on Vasu's right falls almost instantly as her rapier punishes the man twice in his protest.
[b]"Yeah, your new companion. I figured him finding a pink haired tiefling and bugging her to come this direction would be simple enough. If you don't want to don't worry about it.
She turned and looked to the guy beside her seeing he was still standing and swiped and bit at him.
The thief dodged each of Sealith's attacks before attempting to retaliate I'll kill the both of you, for her! Die dragon-kin!
The hit just kniced by Sealith, causing a mere flesh wound.
Vasu brought her rapier down upon the thief, smirking as her target's own blow merely scratched the surface of Sealith's scales.
The thief falls to the ground with a thud, all four lightly panting and unconscious beneath Sealith and Vasu with a few onlookers slowly now closing their doors to the ruckus.
Sealith would stabalize all of them. "They targeted you under orders. We need to interrogate them but I not the best at that. I am good at being scary... but not interrogation. I think Alexis would be. Plus, I am tired and don't feel like flying back to Gogrin's. Oh, by the way, you are invited to dinner tomorrow at his place along with me. Want to come with?"
Looking around at seeing onlookers slowly closing their doors she narrowed her eyes. Not a single person offering to help...typical of humans, but she couldn't blame them. Who would want to approach a Samuraian covered in blood.
Vasu let out a soft chhhhr in the direction of her raven, indicating that the situation was now safe and the bird could return to her shoulder. Almost instantaneously, the ebony feathered avian dove towards Vasu's outstretched arm in a ruffle of feathers, cuddling up against Vasu's chest.
As Vasu spoke, she began to sling the bodies of the attackers over her shoulders, a process aided by her shiny new muleback cords but that would look utterly barbaric to any confused onlooker.
"Well, Alexis is the tiefling, pink haired tailed humanoid that hung out with Elyse, the mother. She decapitated one of the sons of Terrak. What is your companion's name?'
Sealith would hold up a claw gently and if, Vasu and it allowed stroked his chest.
Looking at Vasu she would nod and helps pick up two of them.
Vasu nodded.
She paused, thinking deeply.
Mmmmm. Food?
The Raven gave a soft cry as it waddled back and forth along Vasu's shoulders, tickling her.
As Vasu and Sealith spoke, a series of royal escorts that Sealith recognized as Alexis' came upon them, their apparent leader scratching his head as he whistled Well what the hell happened here?
As Vasu and Sealith narrated the previous events, the Royal Escorts showed the two to their nearby and newly bought safe house, where they informed the two they would be able to safely sleep while they kept watch over the captives until the morning, when they would be just strong enough to speak again.
Won't even have to have the Clerics bother with them- they aren't too far gone I don't think. Commander Alexis isn't too far- she'll be able to deal with them. I'll have a bird sent for her in the morning.
Looking to the guard. "Wake me soon I must fly to the fields and be there when the others arrive. It is not a good sign if I am not there ready to work alongside the people that I challenged to work."
Turning to Vasu she would say.
Vasu tilted her head as she began walking forward, an unconcious thief slung over each shoulder.
She raised her right arm slightly, elevating the raven to her eye level, and let out a short coo, followed by the word Nasi. As she spoke, she undid the knot on a bag of bird food and allowed the raven to eat.
The sentiment was short and it was unclear if the message was completely understood by the bird. There would be time to experiment with the concept of a name later. For now, Vasu's mind was mostly drawn to her hunting schedule.
Sealith would nod.
Looking at her with Nasi, she would smile and helps carry another thief as they speak together.
After sleeping on a comfortable guest bed next to one another it what appeared to be a converted clinic into a safe house, one of the Royal Escorts gently awoke Sealith and Vasu with a slight nudge My friends- yes, good morning. Most of us are waking up for the new guard shift of the captives before turning them over to the prison- we have breakfast made, if you would like? Ah, and we sent a letter to Commander Alexis about an hour ago, though we are unsure of when she will arrive.
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Suzume woke up to a knock on his bedroom door with the familiar voice of Commander Alexis on the other side Rise and shine, Suzuumee! We have soldiers to go find and train! He he! Alexis knocked a few more times on the door before he could hear her begin to put on her armor as Chelya and Binsk could be heard yawning as Elyse mumbled something that made Alexis laugh.
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Telula woke up the next morning to a kiss from Gogrin as he traced her side with his hand [spoiler= Dwarven/אני עומד לעזוב את הטבעת הקטנה שלי . לא לומד יותר מדי בלעדיי !] I am about to leave, my little Ring. I should be back in a few days- don't study to hard without me, hm? Ha ha!
He then slowly began to rise from bed, tossing a seed to both Archimedes and Myrddin as he got dressed in common clothing, setting his rings Telula had recently seen on top of the dresser Suppose I won't need those, then, ha ha! Ah, Alexis will be gone, but Elyse and a few of the Royal Escorts will be left here in my home, just in case opportunists happen to come by and I am not here to protect you.
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As Lilly continued to shop, debating whether to buy from this Tailor-Made or go and visit the SE Keepers, Nex began to speak with her.
::Father says something new has happened, Warden is extremely dangerous. Says you can try to do something, but you have to get out tonight. Go outside the Prison at midnight, and he can get you out of there.::
She looks over the ones she wants.
::"Well good for him, I worked that out day one. Now I need you to get my poison's you know the ones, add a strong sleeping draft, daddy may be able to help you get them. Ill head to a few shops and come back here, Now go get what I need and meet me back here with them in a hour after lunch"::
With that she calls over the shop keep, this time polite,
"Ill take, that and that and those place. Also make up a second set of the mans close but keep them here. I will pick them in a few day. Two full sets of his and hers ill take today in about an hour. Im going for some lunch now ill be back for them then"
With that she heads out and waves for her guard to follow. Looks for a nice place to eat and has lunch.
Sealith's body jerked as she was woke up and she growled low in her throat before yawning wide. Her teeth flashed as she sat up.
"Don't give them to the warden until Alexis get's to interrogate them. I don't trust the prison Warden." Standing
"Good Morning Vasu. May you hunting go well. I hate to eat and run but I must."
She would move over and help her up and thinking on it would gently bring Vasu's right hand up to where her arm was like a V and closed her hand. She then placed her own wrist against the outside of hers with her own right arm.
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Telula got up and moved over to Gogrin, ” היזהר הכוכב המנחה שלי, אני יודע Sealith יהיה איתך, אבל אני עדיין חושש שמישהו עלול לזהות אותך.”
As Lilly exited out she saw none other than Warden Franklin on a black horse, towering well over Kerug the Guard, who was nervously playing with the pommel of his gladius as the Warden seemed to finish speaking to him.
::That's the problem-he has poison.::
Ah, yes, my lovely dear. The Warden slowly rode his horse up to Lilly, offering to and then picking her up onto his steed as he mumbled so others could not hear There has been a change of plans. That damn dwarf cancelled his event. But I have... Other plans for his next get to gether. Shall we have lunch with one another? I think it is time the People of 42 see their Warden's lady.
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After Suzume grabbed a quick bite to eat, he was greeted by Alexis and a groggy looking Gogrin Good mornng...Suzume... The tired dwarf said as he wiped morning irritants from his eyes.
Alexis was dressed up in her armor and had just finished instructing the Royal Guard to split up, two always with Telula, and two always guarding Elyse with Chelya and Binsk.
Gogrin left a note for the sleeping Telula in the study before giving a good morning greeting to the returned Maxwell Be sure to take care of Telula today, won't you Maxwell? Ensure she is fed and all else? I'll most likely be gone for a few days before I return to retrieve her.
Maxwell gave a bow Suzume thought much too steep for the morning But of course, King Gogrin. Only the very best treatment for her!
Alexis giggled as she looked on to Suzume So, ready to saddle up your "Beru" again? I can't wait to work together!
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The Guard gave a quick nod to Sealith You don't trust the... Warden? Well alright, we'll wait until Alexis has gotten here or put someone in charge.
After Sealith and Vasu finish with their formalities, they parted ways for their morning schedules.
Gogrin grinned as he rose up from bed with Telula, giving his tired Majar a kiss on her forehead before heading for the door [spoiler= Dwarven] Not to worry, my Majar. Not to worry. I will have your Suzume and my Alexis and Sealith with me all at once. Between the four of us I don't believe anything could happen. Ha ha ha! Gogrin gave her another kiss, reluctant to leave her Don't get too much smarter while I'm gone, hm?
Vasu looked in horror at Sealith, her feathers slightly ruffled and her hand instantly back down at her side.
She then shook her head in attempt to calm herself. Once she regained her composure, she spoke again.
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Telula smiled at the Dwarf, "No promises that I won't. You're study is huge." Se replied in a playful tone. With another kiss, the Majar headed back to bed.
After Gogrin left, the Arcanist tossed and turned unable to get back to sleep. Finally, she just got up and opened her spellbook. I think this one would serve me better today. Telula thought as she started preparing her spells.
Once her spells were prepared, the dressed herself in her traveling clothes, called Myrddin to her shoulder and went to get some breakfast.
Looks at her and shakes her head.
Giving her a nod she would pass by the breakfast table and then heads into the kitchen to grab some raw meat and ate that quickly before heading out to the fields.
'Hah, she knows nothing about honor. She will never get it stupid bird brain.'
'You know that is probably a compliment.'
'Gah! Okay... she is a ...a.....oh you know what I mean'
Sealith felt her ancestor's amusement, anger, and puzzlement.
'Sealith, are you sure you are doing the right thing with these people? They don't show any honor towards you? They aren't even your people. Also, when you going to go find THAT MAN and get your honor back?'
"I will, I will not die until my honor is restored."
With a look of anger and shock she blurts out.
"He did WHAT!"
She then went silent and calmed herself, sorting her dress and trying to act less like the well to do farm girl she was and more like the lady she thinks she is. The act must be kept up and this is how Lilly would act.
The open disappointment could be seen on her face.
"I see my lord, well that is a shame but never mind, yes let us have lunch. I have have some nice cloths for us, I will show them to you later, when we are alone."
She smiles, But close to his ear says in a murderess whispers.
"That little s**t will pay for ruining my planned big night"
She waves at the shopkeep.
"Please give Kerug the Guard, the his and hers clothing I got today, thank you"
Then to Kerug the Guard,
"Kerug bring the outfits will"
She said what lilly would think is a lady like voice.
Then she waited to be taken to lunch.
::"I see he controls the outlets, well that is good to know. Ask father if he knows of ones that my dearest dos no control over. Also tell him the plan has changed, I am staying with the dearest so as to learn what he is up to next. You come and tell me when it time to out, and I will. pop off not and tell daddy."::
As Telula made her way into the kitchen, she saw the familiar faces of Maxwell and Sir Marik as Suzume, Alexis, and Gogrin were making their way out the door.
Maxwell served an assortment of fruits, eggs, toast, and bacon across the table with a gentle bow and a tea kettle Good morning dear Telula. How can I be of assistance today? Sir Marik and Arvalis have been left with their trainees to watch over you until Gogrin returns, should you feel a need to leave the study.
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Sealith's flight over and into the South East Quadrant was a simple and quick one, and she quickly heard the familiar sound of hammers and spades to mortar, stone, and metal.
It appeared that a good amount of her work force, aside from the Clerics, was gone- most likely beginning to plot and plan in the acreage just North of Trish and Roy's base of operations for repairing the wall.
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::He says there are plenty he does not control- the problem is getting him away from his guards and gangs::
Mmm, yes, but we must be careful not to say such things so loud- the people are unsure of King Gogrin, but not yet treasonous. The Warden whispered back to Lilly Not yet, anyways.
Riding along with the Warden and a few guards tailing behind them, Lilly was brought to a large deli and slaughterhouse near the prison where the Warden was greeted by the Butcher, a man named "Freddy" with a grizzly black beard and dark skin with a clean, snow white butcher's apron and a hanging gut. Oooooh, I see you're in nice company Warden. What can I get you guys today?
That will depend on the lady, Freddy. Lilly, tell the man what you'd like if anything. Freddy has the greatest lamb chops to offer in all of 42.
Looking at the work on the wall. "How are repairs fairing?