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Arcanis: Gonnes, Sons, and Treasure Runs (COMPLETED)
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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2304436" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Children of Leviathan - Part 3b: Fort M’kimbe</strong></p><p></p><p>“You mean to tell me none of you noticed that Caskill had taken Blue Sleep?”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė’s lip curled into a snarl as she thrust a small vial of blue liquid in front of the Sergeant’s nose. His eyes crossed to focus on it.</p><p></p><p>“No, we thought—“</p><p></p><p>“That he was dead? I find it very convenient that you left us in there with him to examine the body. Where is your surgeon?”</p><p></p><p>“Our surgeon doubles as a—“</p><p></p><p>“Have you ever tasted Blue Sleep before, Sergeant?”</p><p></p><p>The Sergeant shook his head.</p><p></p><p>“Then perhaps you’d like to taste some now,” she said with menace.</p><p></p><p>The Sergeant’s gulp was audible. “I don’t see what the problem is. Caskill’s dead—“</p><p></p><p>“You see this?” Ilmarė growled, pointing at the wide bite marks on her wrist. “NOT DEAD.”</p><p></p><p>She began to pace. “When you drink Blue Sleep, it lowers your breathing and heart rate. The subject falls into a catatonic slumber so deep that he appears dead. And don’t even get me started on the dreams. If you had anyone even slightly competent at this fort, maybe someone would have noticed that Caskill wasn’t dead. Or that he held a vial of this poison in one of his hands. Or that he was a six-foot tall freak with fangs who has no business being around civilized people.”</p><p></p><p>“Hey!” said Calactyte from behind. Vlad put one hand out to silence him.</p><p></p><p>Captain Bezyli entered the room. “That’s not all. One of the men said he saw an unearthly maiden with snakes for hair flying around in the fog on the eve that the Dauntless set to sea.”</p><p></p><p>Chaga looked relieved that Bezyli had arrived. “We’ve seen her around here before.”</p><p></p><p>“Once again,” said Ilmarė, shoving her blood-soaked wrist in Chaga’s face. “NOT DEAD.” </p><p></p><p>“We’re leaving,” said Bezyli. “Now.” </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė spun on her heel and walked away. The others followed her.</p><p></p><p>“I’m going to have to ask you to keep this information to yourselves,” said Captain Bezyli as he stepped onto the boat that would take them to the Shrike. Edward and Crazy Bob were already at the oars and had secured provisions for the journey. “The crew is prone to superstition. I don’t need further problems on deck.” </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė ignored him. </p><p></p><p>“How do you know so much about Blue Sleep?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Because,” said Ilmarė, staring into the inky depths of the ocean, “I’ve used it before.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2304436, member: 3285"] [b]The Children of Leviathan - Part 3b: Fort M’kimbe[/b] “You mean to tell me none of you noticed that Caskill had taken Blue Sleep?” Ilmarė’s lip curled into a snarl as she thrust a small vial of blue liquid in front of the Sergeant’s nose. His eyes crossed to focus on it. “No, we thought—“ “That he was dead? I find it very convenient that you left us in there with him to examine the body. Where is your surgeon?” “Our surgeon doubles as a—“ “Have you ever tasted Blue Sleep before, Sergeant?” The Sergeant shook his head. “Then perhaps you’d like to taste some now,” she said with menace. The Sergeant’s gulp was audible. “I don’t see what the problem is. Caskill’s dead—“ “You see this?” Ilmarė growled, pointing at the wide bite marks on her wrist. “NOT DEAD.” She began to pace. “When you drink Blue Sleep, it lowers your breathing and heart rate. The subject falls into a catatonic slumber so deep that he appears dead. And don’t even get me started on the dreams. If you had anyone even slightly competent at this fort, maybe someone would have noticed that Caskill wasn’t dead. Or that he held a vial of this poison in one of his hands. Or that he was a six-foot tall freak with fangs who has no business being around civilized people.” “Hey!” said Calactyte from behind. Vlad put one hand out to silence him. Captain Bezyli entered the room. “That’s not all. One of the men said he saw an unearthly maiden with snakes for hair flying around in the fog on the eve that the Dauntless set to sea.” Chaga looked relieved that Bezyli had arrived. “We’ve seen her around here before.” “Once again,” said Ilmarė, shoving her blood-soaked wrist in Chaga’s face. “NOT DEAD.” “We’re leaving,” said Bezyli. “Now.” Ilmarė spun on her heel and walked away. The others followed her. “I’m going to have to ask you to keep this information to yourselves,” said Captain Bezyli as he stepped onto the boat that would take them to the Shrike. Edward and Crazy Bob were already at the oars and had secured provisions for the journey. “The crew is prone to superstition. I don’t need further problems on deck.” Ilmarė ignored him. “How do you know so much about Blue Sleep?” asked Vlad. “Because,” said Ilmarė, staring into the inky depths of the ocean, “I’ve used it before.” [/QUOTE]
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