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Dalben

"My child, I can see that you have some misgivings about me." ~ Admonishing Sorsha's feeble protests ~ "No, do not insult my intelligence. That is the truth, whether I like it or not." ~ His onyx black eyes gleaming and reflecting the sunlight ~ "I heard from the innkeeper that an elf placed himself in your service." ~ A touch of gentleness sending the corners of his lips curving upwards ~ "And elf ranger, if he spoke true."

Glancing at Rrang briefly, he nods ~ "I imagine that is an ally of his." ~ Turns back to regard Sorsha's look of astonishment with amusement ~ "You are green to the real world, Your Highness." ~ His voice now barely a whisper ~ "Nothing is clear to anyone, much less to those unaccustomed to the ways of adventuring."

"But we digress from my intended goal. To speak of the amulet, I mean..." ~ Coughing, he extends his arm and places an outstretched palm before her ~ "May I see it once more?"


Sorsha

Don't do it!

The single warning rings loud and clear against her ears, yet the penetrating gaze of the mage brooks no opposition. Trembling, her fingers grip the trinket reluctantly and her fist withdraws from the pocket ~ "Here it is." ~ Choking, she deposits the item onto the gnarled hand.


Dalben

The perfect cut of the crystal once again in his view, he stares at the amulet in fascination ~ "It is even more beautiful than I could remember..." ~ His voice hushed in awe, the fingers clasp the pendant and the hand raises it to eye level compulsively.


Sorsha

She watches the alarming change in countenance of Dalben ~ He... he's going to be spellbound, too! ~ Hurriedly, she knocks herself against his hand, sending the amulet flying out of his hands and onto the ground ~ "Watch out, Dalben!" ~ Cowers before his enraged state ~ "I... I was only trying to help..."


Dalben

"I don't need your help." ~ He hisses, his voice laced with sarcasm ~ "I am perfectly capable of handling myself... must more than yourself." ~ Face almost contorted beyond recognition, his body starts to convulse before it steadies itself, the possessed look leaving his face.

"I... I am sorry, Sorsha." ~ He breathes heavily ~ "I overestimated myself." ~ Deliberately ignoring the amulet now ~ "Keep it. It's yours." ~ He walks back towards Galadria ~ "Well, have you decided which is the best way to go?"


Sorsha

Gaping after the retreating mage, she gingerly picks the amulet off the ground and drops it hastily into a pocket ~ But... he has not told me anything about it yet. ~ Yet pursuing the issue seems a risky venture ~ There's no telling how he'll react... he is certainly a most eccentric character.

Confused, she walks towards Jaime uncertainly ~ Seems that he is the more predictable of the two... he may be a scoundrel, but scoundrels are easier to understand... I think.


OOC>>> Okay, I'm off for now. Please take over if you wish [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] And have a great weekend, all

[ 02-02-2002: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]