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Post by Simani on Nov 19, 2017 9:16:18 GMT
"I have a code" Simani chimes up "my code is make enough money by any means to keep you and your friends happy until the end of time. It's good isn't it? By keeping my friends happy I mean not giving it away to some pauper in the streets of Tantress" *she looks straight at Kat*
"I mean food, drink, clothes, trinkets, jewels. What is coin for if your not going to spend it on yourself?"
"I don't know if I can stand up to a horde of charging cavalry or even a wraith by as far as I can work out there must be a lot of nice abandoned houses, or even castles that need their vaults emptying."
She stands and puffs out her chest "So I will continue to do my duty and abide by my code in order for us to eat, drink and whore in the finest establishments. Some of you don't like what I do but it's tough. You will thank me when........if we get old and you're all sitting in your armchairs thinking damn if only I had kept some gems."
"Because I can see I'm annoying Halcion by just talking and breathing I will leave you with this one price of information. I will only steal from the knights houses that abandoned there code and honour."
"Now who wants some decent brandy?"
*she hands it to Kat first. Waits until she has a swig and whispers in her ear "stolen brandy tastes good doesn't it?" And she walks off brushing her tail in Kats face.
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Post by Katalina on Nov 24, 2017 23:11:43 GMT
*Kat bats Simani's tail from her face with a wry smile*
"What am i going to do with you *chuckles* and it's not like any of seem to do any Whoring *raises an eyebrow*
I do like pretty things *laughs*, but you don't need coin for food and drink. The land provides if you know where to look, although a good inn and brandy also tastes good *tilts her head*, I never used to think of such things
so much. I enjoyed it when father took me to knew places and we got to try new foods and see great sights, maybe I have one foot in the forest and one in the city *laughs again*
*looks straight to simiani's eyes, helping other people in need is not a bad thing. You can have your fancies, drinks and all. But if you can spare some to those who have nothing, that can feel as good as finding your own prize. Maybe you should try it some more.
So once the land is free you have no interest in helping rebuild Kalon? I am happy to lend me claws and bow until it's done, I have to admit my knowledge and experience with what comes after freeing somewhere is a little short. *thinks back over the events of the last country they helped free and how confusing all the politics were after. The thoughts bring back memories of Verani and Yor giving her a sad look for a moment until she shakes it off*
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Post by Wren on Nov 26, 2017 0:23:47 GMT
Wren finished her exercises hoping that none of her companions noticed how disjointed they had been. The normally smooth and fluid motions had felt forced to her and she was sure anyone looking closely would have noticed her jerky movements. She closed her eyes and tried to find the stillness, it was harder than usual to find and even then it was fragile. Images and emotions hovered just outside it threatening to break through if she lapsed for even a moment.
What was wrong with her? Why was she struggling with her control? Even after her imprisonment in hell she had always found solace in the stillness, the quiet place in her mind where duty and efficiency dwelt yet now...
With a quiet sigh she opened her eyes and looked at her companions around the fire. She wanted to sit with them, enjoy their easy camaraderie and the warmth of the fire. But she hesitated torn between avoiding them and hiding what she had learned (hands clawing at her skin, hot breath against her cheek...) she pushed the memory back but it was an effort. If she told them would they look at her differently, would they see her as unclean as she herself felt?
Angry at herself for allowing herself to care, she deliberately approached the group and sat cross legged in front of the fire. She listened for a time then said.
"Duty is as light as air and as heavy as the Earth." She frowned. "To yearn for freedom to roam as you will, do as you will is understandable Kalon and I hope when this is over you can have it. I however must seek a different path...Vengeance."
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Post by Katalina on Nov 27, 2017 12:29:48 GMT
*Kat sweeps her gaze to Wren as she sits raising an eyebrow as she speaks*
"I hope we all find some freedom, even if it is just to run at the next crisis to help someone or some cause as we choose *chuckles*
*picking up on the slight slip of emotion as Wren said the word vengeance...*
Vengeance can lead to dark roads leaving you balancing on an arrow point, Kalon knows something of this to *blushes slightly with remembered embarrassment*. If you have been wronged maybe we can help ?
I am guessing more memories have returned Wren, just make sure you have the full picture before an rash actions as they cannot be undone. Believe me I know *lowers her head slightly*
I do understand vengeance tho, the need to punish those that have earned your ire. Just don't mistake it for justice, I knew what i did was pure rage and anger. But it can be to easy to mask it as something more noble *stares into the flames intently*
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Post by Halcion on Nov 27, 2017 20:47:24 GMT
Kalon, I will not insult you. You must do what you feel is right. Removing the undead from your lands is a worthwhile cause. maybe your actions will rekindle the hearts of the once proud knights to re-new their forgotten vows and once again fight to protect that which was their sworn duty. Your allegiance to the land itself speaks of your own code although you seem to be disinterested in taking one formally you seem to have already sworn what should be the most important virtue to a Knight that of protecting the land and its people. I have already pledged to help you with your quest to free your lands and I am aware that death is a prospect and a possibility if it is what is in store for me then It will be. but whilst I have strength to raise a sword then I will continue to fight them with you.
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Post by Halcion on Nov 28, 2017 12:59:17 GMT
Wren if you seek justice for transgressions against you then I would like to help, vengence is not something I can condone or should be involved in. Also I don't think vengeance would be you. You seem too restrained for that sort of action, although the succubi sisters you have mentioned do need to be dealt with. Their presence seems to herald woe and they should be returned to the hell they come from permanently.
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Post by Halcion on Nov 29, 2017 13:00:12 GMT
Simani you seem to judge me quite harshly, halcion removes his helm, yes I do not approve of thievery and should really report your activities but I hope that being in this company you will change and forget that which you were forced into through circumstances beyond your control. There is the occasional goodness in their somewhere I hope I can help you find it one day. as he drains the tankard of cold water in his hand. I hope one day you will surprise us and I live long enough to see it. Halcion chuckles and winks at simani.
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Post by Wren on Nov 29, 2017 20:42:37 GMT
Wren reached to her pack and pulled out her bottle of rice wine. It was over half empty but it was more than enough. She knew her body well enough to know that she could handle much more of it than she had left, but she rarely drank that much not liking the feeling of drunkness. Though a small part of her whispered that she could get lost in the alcohol, that it would numb her mind and its persistant need to relive those terrible memories. But she pushed it away firmly and took a small mouthful.
After savouring the warmth of the alcohol she finally looked at Katalina.
She knew her face was still calm and had no doubt her black eyes hid any emotion she felt but she wished just for a moment that she could allow her feelings to be seen but it was not her way.
"From my display after returning from...the dead I am not surprised you guessed that I had indeed remembered something. Those memories explain nothing and yet left me with knowledge of my purpose. Before I lost my memories I know I was persuing vengeance on someone but the why was not clear. Do not worry yourself Katalina I know the difference between vengeance and justice. If I do persue the first I know full well it will not be justice."
She then looked to Halcion inclining her head at his words. "I would never ask you to aid me in something that went against your code. As someone with my own sense of honour and my own code I would not put you into that position. Regarding the succubus sisters I do not know much except that one of them was responsible for my imprisonment in the abyss."
Unaware of her actions Wren touched the myriad of scars on her arms as she spoke.
"And that same sister also freed me to aid in battle there and help her in her purpose. I have no doubt that if she had not needed me free at that moment I would most likely still be a prisoner there."
"But this is not important now, our task now is aiding Kalon in freeing his land from the menace that grips it. My determination to aid you has not changed mt friend." She said to Kalon.
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Post by Kalon on Dec 1, 2017 12:57:14 GMT
*Kalon listened closely to all his companions, his expression doesn't chance but he does occasionally smirk or nod*
"No Kat, rebuilding is not my consideration really... maybe helping the common people, that's the main thing I've even cared about. I Worry about trying to help but causing more harm though..."
*Kalon looks to wren then back to kat and back to wren*
"Vengeance, yes something I know about. I travelled from Impilter too Athkatla for revenge. Once we are done here I will help you find the path of vengeance, It't not a wise path sure but I feel sometimes we need to learn these lessons ourselves... Sometimes we need to make these mistakes to grow"
*Kalon throws more wood onto the fire, carefully moving kats feet out of the fire, removing her shoes before they burn, putting the firewood on and putting her feet back. Then takes a small drink of the rice wine and nods gratefully at wren*
"Don't worry Halcion, I know duty will hold you to my cause..."
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Post by Wren on Dec 8, 2017 3:40:08 GMT
Wren took another mouthful of her drink before nodding in thanks to Kalon.
"I appreciate that and I will not forget it but my homeland is very far away and I do not see myself returning there any time soon. Which is not a bad thing in my mind for it gives me the time I need to regain all that I have lost."
She smiled slightly which was tantamount to a warm smile from her and gestured at all of them.
"Though there has been much suffering since leaving my homeland I do not regret being here. I have met all of you and for that I am grateful."
She glanced heveanwards. "If I knew which deity I served I would thank them." She said wryly.
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