Flip of the Coin (For Mistral, closed) - Page 7

250 · 01-27-2002, 01:15 AM

Noding, the druid remained silent the rest of the way. The hallway that led you into the deeper section of the temple. You came upon a whole sect of rooms, where Caussius, a now more respectful self, led you to your friend's room. She's already opened her eyes, and was actively looking for troubles. The priests that attended her would regretfully find out that their holy symbols, which are made of platium, were nowhere to be found. And one wouldn't be surprised if he later stumbles upon a smililar one in certain shops at the merchant market, or maybe even melting in some blacksmith heated forgeries.

She smiled broadly as she saw you, and ran from her bed to embrace you in a full hug. She squeezed you tightly and wouldn't let you go, you registered the hint of fear in her trembling arms.

The druid, at the same time, watched the you two with much curiousity. Out of the corner of your eyes, you noticed the flashing of excitment in the druid's intense stare. As soon as you turned to see him, he looked elsewhere, avoiding your gaze.

When you finally finished the hug with a not-so-willing-to-let-go little girl, the druid asked carefully "what is your name, little girl?"

"yeah, thats my name." she said with a serious face "Little girl"

"Hmmm... this earring looks really pretty, can you tell me where I can find more?"

Little girl turned to looked at you

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mistral4543 · 01-27-2002, 01:53 AM

Once again, the fear returns... the inner conflict almost too much to bear. Svetlana pointedly ignores the self-named Little Girl and returns the stare of the druid.

"Why would you be looking for such a... a... " ~ Struggling to find the apt word ~ "... a trinket like this? Does it have some special powers or so?"

250 · 01-27-2002, 02:10 AM

The druid smiled "oh, nothing really. It is just the earring is a holy symbol of a long disappeared faith named: Istar. Very little is known about this Goddess and her followers, but I do have the knowledge of their exsitence however." He shrugged, "I won't keep you for long, as I have my own duties to attend to. Brother Caussius will send you back home if you do so desire..."

mistral4543 · 01-27-2002, 02:16 AM

The name of Caussius now repels her almost as much as that of Waliband. She darts a glance to ensure Little Girl is really healed now, then smiles in satisfaction ~ At least that much is achieved... ~ "Well, Little Girl, I think you know your way around, don't you? I won't keep you for long, myself."

Turning to the druid now, she continues, determination written all over her face ~ "You mentioned you had several tasks to attend to. Would you need an assistant?" ~ Her leaf green eyes glittering anxiously ~ "I am a fast learner... at least, I think so." ~ Her left hand rises to tuck a stray strand of black hair behind her pointed ear.

250 · 01-27-2002, 02:42 AM

The druid looked quite surprised, but the smile carried nonetheless. He stroke his small grey beard slowly and considered "hmm... sweet singing Eldrath, what you can do... " he resumed to look at you "My duties refer to ones from my druidic order, that I cannot involve you in. But I can speak with the High Watcher of Helm here, for you. Perhaps you can come back tomorrow, I will have some news for you by then."

Suddenly you felt a push behind you, surprised, your turned to face an angry Little girl, who yelled "So! you don't want me any more?! I thought we are friends! You are just like them! You are all the same!" as her voice dissolved into a sobber, she pulled off the earring (ignoring the pain) and threw it back to you. The earring hit you arm and fell to the ground.

"Take it back! I dont need anything from YOU! I dont need anything from all of you!" She turned and ran off the room, her stream of hair floating angrily behind.

OOC: what do you do?

mistral4543 · 01-27-2002, 04:05 AM

Suddenly feeling rather sick, Svetlana calls feebly out only once ~ "Little Girl!" ~ Not having the energy to run after her, she stoops down to pick up the earring ~ Sell this to Uncle Briggs... ~ Her hand begins to tremble ~ No, you ought to repay the druid... ~ She blinks, her eyes seeing double images of everything ~ You've lost a friend! ~ The third voice hollers, and she gasps, staggering backwards several steps.

Finding herself leaning against the wall, she closes her eyes frantically, trying to sort out the inner turmoil ~ Just what is going on today, anyway? Life has turned so complicated! ~ Shakes her head ~ Why do you need friends, anyway?... Haven't they all betrayed you? ~ Hurriedly, she reopens her eyes, finally able to fix them on the druid ~ She was different, damn you! She saved your life!! ~ Her body continues to tremble uncontrollably ~ Well, it's too late anyway... she's gone, and for good.

Wearily, she whispers dully to the druid ~ "Thank you again. I shall return tomorrow, then..." ~ Her fingers twitching undecidedly, before relaxing after another moment ~ "H...here... you may have this." ~ Reaching out, her frail hand deposits the earring onto his outstretched palm ~ "I hope it helps you... somehow."

Turning abruptly, she begins to retrace her steps out of the temple. Her feet staggering on blindly, her feverish mind screaming for peace.

250 · 01-27-2002, 05:34 AM

OOC: Mistral, your challenging rating just raised by 1 point, lol

The druid politely refused "I cannot accept this. It is bonded to my etho that I perform what I did."

Listlessly, you staggered your way home. As you approached Uncle Briggs' shop, you saw two men dressed in black oily softleather talking to Briggs. "I know you stole my goods!" you heard an angered old man yelling "I will not pay you bloody protection fees!"

If you dont want to listen

As you reached the back alley of the temple, and you registered a subtle movement just a few blocks ahead of you.

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mistral4543 · 01-27-2002, 06:21 AM

OOC>>> It did [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] Erm... mind telling me why??

IC>>>

The pounding in her head intensifies as she hears the heated argument emerging from the entrance of Uncle Brigg's store ~ The day has started... ~ Swallows a gulp ~ ... will Pa skin me alive? ~ Yet she knows there is no real danger of that; Pa has never beaten her once for as long as she can remember. Threaten, shout, shake, admonish, yes; but corporal punishment, never.

Leaning back against a side of the wall, she strains to listen to the conversation, trying to decipher the identity of the alleged robbers and the old man.

250 · 01-27-2002, 06:44 AM

"Old man..."

you froze. You recognized the man's voice, just yesterday in the temple when you overheard pa's conversation....

"old man," he said "how much is this?" he picked up something you couldn't register. You heard no responds from Briggs, and then you nearly jumped as the black leathered man (OOC: Man In Black ) smashed the item on the floor. Apparently it is something like a vase, for it shattered into pieces and made a loud noise. You held your breath and listened intently

"Ohh, I am sorry did I break it?" the man's companion snickered, the first thug, scar-face (you noticed an ugly scar on the right side of his cheek) continued "oh, how much is this one? this one is bigger, huh?" he looked to his companion, then to the poor Briggs (now silenced and subdued) "I wonder how much this is?" as soon as he finished that, he swung the vase just slightly above Briggs' head and the vase hit the wall and broke into pieces. Briggs shrinked visibly and backed down, shaken and trembling.

"Well, old man" scar face smiled, the scar made it all the more ugly "look here, look at me, oh com'on I am not gonna hurt you, look at me. now, I want to protect you. you hear me? you understand? I am on your side! Those dirty thieves who stole your goods, they won't come again if you just pay us the booty. you can trust me on that, huh? Mr. Felchinburg is a generous man, you know that right? Mr. Felchinburg wants to put a stop to thievery if you can just help him with" he exaggerated a gesture showing a small fraction of his finger "this much, this much donation. this place will be safe and peace, don't you want it? Mr. Felchinburg won't ever forget you, you know?"

Briggs, now fully defeated, nodded all the way. The thugs left shortly afterwards, after taking care of some 'proper business'. As they came out of the shop, the scar face noticed you. He twisted his head and whispered something to his companion, who roared a nasty laughter. Both men walked away, occasionally turning back to give you a look, they vanished around the corner.

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mistral4543 · 01-27-2002, 07:00 AM

The vileness of the smirks tossed in her direction sends a shudder running down her spine. Briefly, she contemplates entering Uncle Brigg's store ~ After all, I can probably try to sell him my trinkets... ~ But her hesitant feet remain rooted to the spot ~ He would be in no mood for business, surely... ~ Her head now not quite as heavy as before ~ Besides, there's something about Uncle Briggs that I can't figure out... that smile of his...

Her mind made up, she decides to return home for now ~ I need to water those plants, anyway...

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01-27-2002, 01:15 AM	#61
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	Noding, the druid remained silent the rest of the way. The hallway that led you into the deeper section of the temple. You came upon a whole sect of rooms, where Caussius, a now more respectful self, led you to your friend's room. She's already opened her eyes, and was actively looking for troubles. The priests that attended her would regretfully find out that their holy symbols, which are made of platium, were nowhere to be found. And one wouldn't be surprised if he later stumbles upon a smililar one in certain shops at the merchant market, or maybe even melting in some blacksmith heated forgeries. She smiled broadly as she saw you, and ran from her bed to embrace you in a full hug. She squeezed you tightly and wouldn't let you go, you registered the hint of fear in her trembling arms. The druid, at the same time, watched the you two with much curiousity. Out of the corner of your eyes, you noticed the flashing of excitment in the druid's intense stare. As soon as you turned to see him, he looked elsewhere, avoiding your gaze. When you finally finished the hug with a not-so-willing-to-let-go little girl, the druid asked carefully "what is your name, little girl?" "yeah, thats my name." she said with a serious face "Little girl" "Hmmm... this earring looks really pretty, can you tell me where I can find more?" Little girl turned to looked at you [ 01-27-2002: Message edited by: 250 ]

01-27-2002, 01:53 AM	#62
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Once again, the fear returns... the inner conflict almost too much to bear. Svetlana pointedly ignores the self-named Little Girl and returns the stare of the druid. "Why would you be looking for such a... a... " ~ Struggling to find the apt word ~ "... a trinket like this? Does it have some special powers or so?"

01-27-2002, 02:10 AM	#63
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	The druid smiled "oh, nothing really. It is just the earring is a holy symbol of a long disappeared faith named: Istar. Very little is known about this Goddess and her followers, but I do have the knowledge of their exsitence however." He shrugged, "I won't keep you for long, as I have my own duties to attend to. Brother Caussius will send you back home if you do so desire..."

01-27-2002, 02:16 AM	#64
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	The name of Caussius now repels her almost as much as that of Waliband. She darts a glance to ensure Little Girl is really healed now, then smiles in satisfaction ~ At least that much is achieved... ~ "Well, Little Girl, I think you know your way around, don't you? I won't keep you for long, myself." Turning to the druid now, she continues, determination written all over her face ~ "You mentioned you had several tasks to attend to. Would you need an assistant?" ~ Her leaf green eyes glittering anxiously ~ "I am a fast learner... at least, I think so." ~ Her left hand rises to tuck a stray strand of black hair behind her pointed ear.

01-27-2002, 02:42 AM	#65
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	The druid looked quite surprised, but the smile carried nonetheless. He stroke his small grey beard slowly and considered "hmm... sweet singing Eldrath, what you can do... " he resumed to look at you "My duties refer to ones from my druidic order, that I cannot involve you in. But I can speak with the High Watcher of Helm here, for you. Perhaps you can come back tomorrow, I will have some news for you by then." Suddenly you felt a push behind you, surprised, your turned to face an angry Little girl, who yelled "So! you don't want me any more?! I thought we are friends! You are just like them! You are all the same!" as her voice dissolved into a sobber, she pulled off the earring (ignoring the pain) and threw it back to you. The earring hit you arm and fell to the ground. "Take it back! I dont need anything from YOU! I dont need anything from all of you!" She turned and ran off the room, her stream of hair floating angrily behind. OOC: what do you do?

01-27-2002, 04:05 AM	#66
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Suddenly feeling rather sick, Svetlana calls feebly out only once ~ "Little Girl!" ~ Not having the energy to run after her, she stoops down to pick up the earring ~ Sell this to Uncle Briggs... ~ Her hand begins to tremble ~ No, you ought to repay the druid... ~ She blinks, her eyes seeing double images of everything ~ You've lost a friend! ~ The third voice hollers, and she gasps, staggering backwards several steps. Finding herself leaning against the wall, she closes her eyes frantically, trying to sort out the inner turmoil ~ Just what is going on today, anyway? Life has turned so complicated! ~ Shakes her head ~ Why do you need friends, anyway?... Haven't they all betrayed you? ~ Hurriedly, she reopens her eyes, finally able to fix them on the druid ~ She was different, damn you! She saved your life!! ~ Her body continues to tremble uncontrollably ~ Well, it's too late anyway... she's gone, and for good. Wearily, she whispers dully to the druid ~ "Thank you again. I shall return tomorrow, then..." ~ Her fingers twitching undecidedly, before relaxing after another moment ~ "H...here... you may have this." ~ Reaching out, her frail hand deposits the earring onto his outstretched palm ~ "I hope it helps you... somehow." Turning abruptly, she begins to retrace her steps out of the temple. Her feet staggering on blindly, her feverish mind screaming for peace.

01-27-2002, 05:34 AM	#67
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	OOC: Mistral, your challenging rating just raised by 1 point, lol The druid politely refused "I cannot accept this. It is bonded to my etho that I perform what I did." Listlessly, you staggered your way home. As you approached Uncle Briggs' shop, you saw two men dressed in black oily softleather talking to Briggs. "I know you stole my goods!" you heard an angered old man yelling "I will not pay you bloody protection fees!" If you dont want to listen As you reached the back alley of the temple, and you registered a subtle movement just a few blocks ahead of you. [ 01-27-2002: Message edited by: 250 ]

01-27-2002, 06:21 AM	#68
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	OOC>>> It did [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] Erm... mind telling me why?? IC>>> The pounding in her head intensifies as she hears the heated argument emerging from the entrance of Uncle Brigg's store ~ The day has started... ~ Swallows a gulp ~ ... will Pa skin me alive? ~ Yet she knows there is no real danger of that; Pa has never beaten her once for as long as she can remember. Threaten, shout, shake, admonish, yes; but corporal punishment, never. Leaning back against a side of the wall, she strains to listen to the conversation, trying to decipher the identity of the alleged robbers and the old man.

01-27-2002, 06:44 AM	#69
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 43 Posts: 2,674	"Old man..." you froze. You recognized the man's voice, just yesterday in the temple when you overheard pa's conversation.... "old man," he said "how much is this?" he picked up something you couldn't register. You heard no responds from Briggs, and then you nearly jumped as the black leathered man (OOC: Man In Black ) smashed the item on the floor. Apparently it is something like a vase, for it shattered into pieces and made a loud noise. You held your breath and listened intently "Ohh, I am sorry did I break it?" the man's companion snickered, the first thug, scar-face (you noticed an ugly scar on the right side of his cheek) continued "oh, how much is this one? this one is bigger, huh?" he looked to his companion, then to the poor Briggs (now silenced and subdued) "I wonder how much this is?" as soon as he finished that, he swung the vase just slightly above Briggs' head and the vase hit the wall and broke into pieces. Briggs shrinked visibly and backed down, shaken and trembling. "Well, old man" scar face smiled, the scar made it all the more ugly "look here, look at me, oh com'on I am not gonna hurt you, look at me. now, I want to protect you. you hear me? you understand? I am on your side! Those dirty thieves who stole your goods, they won't come again if you just pay us the booty. you can trust me on that, huh? Mr. Felchinburg is a generous man, you know that right? Mr. Felchinburg wants to put a stop to thievery if you can just help him with" he exaggerated a gesture showing a small fraction of his finger "this much, this much donation. this place will be safe and peace, don't you want it? Mr. Felchinburg won't ever forget you, you know?" Briggs, now fully defeated, nodded all the way. The thugs left shortly afterwards, after taking care of some 'proper business'. As they came out of the shop, the scar face noticed you. He twisted his head and whispered something to his companion, who roared a nasty laughter. Both men walked away, occasionally turning back to give you a look, they vanished around the corner. [ 01-27-2002: Message edited by: 250 ]

01-27-2002, 07:00 AM	#70
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	The vileness of the smirks tossed in her direction sends a shudder running down her spine. Briefly, she contemplates entering Uncle Brigg's store ~ After all, I can probably try to sell him my trinkets... ~ But her hesitant feet remain rooted to the spot ~ He would be in no mood for business, surely... ~ Her head now not quite as heavy as before ~ Besides, there's something about Uncle Briggs that I can't figure out... that smile of his... Her mind made up, she decides to return home for now ~ I need to water those plants, anyway...

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