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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 8:55:53 GMT -8
As the land darkens and the air grows thick the territory felt to have a life of its own. She had seen this before but not too many people choose to live in such conditions. She felt eyes on her ever since she set foot amongst the soil she felt the Qi here was incredibly strong. She was breathing in the air which felt to have a slight smell of old blood and she swallowed, not thirsty, she never craved blood but it was certainly thick here. She cradled Derik close as the sun was setting she wanted to get into an Inn before dark or at the very least some place to sleep in peace. The people that passed seemed content and the lives they lead were fruitful. It felt very balanced and comfortable in their moods. She could see the castle in the distance and felt the eyes watching her from it the strongest. It was strong enough she stared at the Castle for what might have been a bit long assuming someone knew she was here and she would peer right at them telling them that she knew what they knew. As if they were trying to be sneaky about it.
The baby grunted and squinted his face. It was about time to eat and he was tired and fussy. She started to walk again as the bouncing would comfort him long enough for her to reach a destination.
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 10:12:43 GMT -8
As she was walking she would see in front of her what looked to be some sort of black liquid coming out of the ground and taking the shape of the man she had met at the parade, only this thing stayed solid black. The only difference (aside from color) that this thing had from Raikotsu, was that its face was completely blank. No mouth, nose, or eyes. It tilted its head at her and then it spoke, though how would be the real question.
"Ah yes. You are the woman and child from before."
He came closer, and if she let him would look at the baby.
"So good to see the young one well. I was dreadfully worried I wouldn't be able to protect him in time when we saw the explosion."
Then he would look back up to Avice.
"Ah, but pardon me, where are my manners. I am Kuron. How do you do, m'lady."
He would say with a gentlemanly bow.
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 10:37:18 GMT -8
She allowed him to come closer and be able to see the baby as if she would have anything else in its swaddle.
"You be what Protected 'im?" She questioned in surprise but with him giving her the answer already there was no point in making him repeat himself. "Aye, Kuron, I do well, tired after our long trek but well. I am grateful to yee and yar 'Master' for bein' there in that moment,..." there was a questioned tone as she said the word Master wondering if that was a proper word to use. "...I thought bein' where I was would be safe, fate was a kind lady that day to us both comparatively speakin' to what 'appened around us all."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 11:08:47 GMT -8
If only Kuron could roll his eyes... instead let out a humorless chuckle.
"Fate... yeah. I think you will find that fate seems to roll the same direction as, Raikotsu's, goals."
He would shake his head.
"No matter, either way, I too, am glad at our fortuitous chance that day. As is Rai... I am still not entirely sure why he picked you... what makes you so special I wonder?"
He would say scratching his chin in thought as he stared at her.
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 11:13:05 GMT -8
She blinked a moment. "Excuse? I'm picked for what exactly now?" Her gaze narrowed. "Oi, now if this be some game I might just turn 'round an' 'ead back the way I came. With all due respect I be grateful but I not be a fool."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 11:22:44 GMT -8
Kuron waved his hand dismissively.
"You've got nothing to fear there. It isn't HIS games per say. He can see fate, so he knows what direction that he needs to go for the 'most optimal outcome' or, so he claims. Personally though I see him when no one else does, and things most definitely do not always go as planned. However, he still has a knack for pulling a trick out of his ass last minute to salvage what's left."
Kuron would look her up and down as if scanning her.
"I don't know, I get the impression you are strong. If he really wanted to use you as a game piece he wouldn't have given you the option to come or go. Nor, for that matter, would I even be having this conversation with you."
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 11:29:29 GMT -8
"I would like it to remain like that, thank yee." She grimaced. "Fortunately for 'im I am lookin' for a place to stay a minute or two and a bit of work. If he wants to see what I am capable of doin' then I'll not shun the thought. As long as we can be safe an' be at peace 'im may 'ave an extra pair of 'ands to put to work."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 11:53:58 GMT -8
Kuron shrugged.
"I'm sure he will have no issues with your terms. But I can't speak for him. Continue your way, he is expecting you. And I am always nearby, if you should need anything. You have but to ask."
With that Kuron would bow again, and then melt back into the ground from which he came.
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 13:14:53 GMT -8
She looked to the ground where he melted and disappeared to. She mad the deduction to that was the watching feeling she was witnessing.
She would make her as she was instructed. "How lucky are we gettin' yet another audience with a Royalty. Now we know who 'im is we must be polite, aye boy?" She chuckled as she was pretty much talking to herself as she walked. "I know it be a challenge for dear little Mum, she not but a shanty rat whom ne'er learned proper words to speak with much less 'ow to speak to a King, aye indeed."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 13:36:10 GMT -8
Upon arriving st the castle the doors would open to a familiar "face" of Kuron.
"Follow me."
He would say as he led her to throne room. He would open the doors and allow Avice to enter. Closing the doors behind her. Rai would be sitting on his throne. One foot resting on the chair itself while the other just dangled above the floor, do to his body's positioning.
"Ah! Miss Locke, it is a pleasure to see you again, as well as young Raizlon."
He would say with a smile.
"Oh, do come in, have a seat!"
He would say motioning with his hand as from the floor a chair would form from the throne room floor.
"So, how have you fared since last we met?"
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 13:56:57 GMT -8
"Evenin'to ya King Raikotsu." She was trying to further pronounce her words for a better formality. It was hard to make a full bow with the infant hers came out rather half done and mentally cursed herself. "Aye, we fair quite well, a lon' day we 'ad took a visit to Cabal and realized it wasn't what we imagined. Not a proper work environment."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 14:11:14 GMT -8
Rai would chuckle at the whole display and wave his hand dismissively.
"Now now, no need for that. You are my guest, not one of my subjects. Let's leave such formalities for those that like to play dress up in Zekunft. I find it is best to just be yourself, would you not agree?"
He would shake his head.
"Anyways, I'm curious. Tell me. Why did Cabal not pass your fancy?"
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 15:52:05 GMT -8
"Aye 'ard to do when Monarchy is in Yar heritage." She raised a brow with a relaxed smile. "We only spoken but a word or two, your kindness makes me think you fancy me for whatever reason."
She lost that smile and actually grimaced remembering the whole ordeal. "Oi, they be 'oldin' a class to better 'andle the 'orrible tragedy that became the festival." She shook her head. "Let's just say the teachers did exactly what they told the students not to do when a couple of them made selfish choices. Otherwise I was told not to say much."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Aug 16, 2019 16:15:36 GMT -8
Rai nodded his head, I mean... that didn't sound like a bad teaching method. Remind them that in combat there is no such thing as 'off limits' however, at the same time that sounded a lot like his Dragon training.
"Hmmm, well I do hope that dear Asiv isn't trying to recreate any old... 'success stories' but that is neither here nor there. And don't concern yourself about not being able to tell me more. I do not care for any of Cabal's secrets, however do know that the ones tailing you were stopped at the border by Kuron. They know they are not welcome on my land without causing a diplomatic incident."
He would chuckle again.
"Being a King does have it's perks."
He would get up and walk over to a table off to the side that had a bottle of Wine.
"This might be a bit of a personal question, but are you nursing the boy? If so then I can offer you a glass of water, if not, I have some delicious wine here. Pre-War, good stuff."
Depending on her choice he would pour her a glass and take it to her. He would begin slowly pacing in front of her casually swirling dark red wine in his glass.
"To answer your previous question... hmmm, how to put this... my interest in you, is because I have seen that your and my fates are intertwined. We were meant to know each other and so, who am I to deny fate. In truth I'm quite curious as to why you and I are intertwined as well. So, you could say my purpose for showing you kindness is to keep you close. To learn what role you will have in this journey we are on together. Does that make sense?"
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Post by Avice Locke on Aug 16, 2019 16:35:31 GMT -8
"I am nursin'..." She tried to recall the last she drank, it wasn't since he was born but she couldn't help but wonder why he'd offer her water. "Is it wrong to 'ave wine if I am?"
"Hm... I am relieved ya stopped them... I 'adn't sensed anyone. They would 'ave given me a good wallopin' like a porridge wog in a bar fight knowin' that much."
She adjusted the babe a bit as he squirmed. As he paced before her, she listened and she honestly didn't want to look directly into his eyes as they peered what felt like right through her. Her own purple slits went to Derik instead. "Aye that makes a lotta sense indeed, thought I been one to talk a bit about fate. I can say she don't really like her surprises ruined. Ya might take care to tread lightly." She was a tad suspicious of things especially when people take such control of powerful forces. Frankly she didn't even want to ask further into what Raikotsu plans or what he knows.
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