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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2658952" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>All That Glitters - Part 1b: Nikko’s Flophouse</strong></p><p></p><p>“Terribly sorry about that,” said a tall, well-dressed man with narrow features. “My name’s Japheth.” Three hired thugs fanned out behind him. “You’re new to the city, aren’t you? You may have heard that the city is full of crude, mannerless pirates,” he nodded towards Baldric, asleep in his drink, “but that’s all changing.”</p><p></p><p>“I prefer pirates to assassins,” said Ilmarė, blade out. Sebastian and Beldin had their backs to the wall. “At least when they betray you, it’s with a naked blade instead of a poisoned drink.”</p><p></p><p>“Ah yes, well, I find it makes things easier,” said Japheth, looking genuinely embarrassed. “Now if you’d be so kind as to give me those little scraps of paper on the table, we can all move on with our lives.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian vaulted himself onto the table from the floor. “No,” he said. Sebastian pointed one palm at his assailants. “Fuco aspergo!”</p><p></p><p>A vivid cone of clashing colors sprang forth from his hand. Japheth ducked beneath the cone, but it sizzled past him, engulfing the three thugs. They slumped to the ground, unconscious.</p><p></p><p>Japheth’s blades were out instantly. The thief was crouched low, ready to spring at Sebastian, when he saw Beldin’s axe.</p><p></p><p>“Oh sh—“ was all he got out as the blade swept upwards, separating Japheth’s head from his body. There was a gout of blood, and then silence.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė resheathed her blade. “Where is he?”</p><p></p><p>“Who?” asked Sebastian, trying not to stare at the headless corpse that lay beneath the table. </p><p></p><p>“The innkeeper. Someone poisoned these drinks, and I didn’t see Japheth until just now. That means he had an…” she peered over the bar. “…accomplice. Get up.”</p><p></p><p>A brown-haired, portly man crept out from behind the bar. “P-please don’t hurt me!” he whispered.</p><p></p><p>“Who are you,” said Sebastian, “and why did you poison our drinks?”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t know anything!” said the bartender. </p><p></p><p>Beldin picked up Japheth’s head, an expression of surprise still etched in his face. “Really? Perhaps you’d like to talk to your friend about it.”</p><p></p><p>The man broke out in a sweat. “My name’s Nikko, but I know nothing, I swear! I was hired by Japheth to drug you.” Nikko licked his lips. “He said I could have your purses. That’s all.” He looked over at the headless body of Japheth. “Nobody was supposed to get hurt!”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė shook Baldric, who didn’t budge. Then she slapped him, hard, across the face.</p><p></p><p>Baldric woke with a snort. “Nay now darling…” He blinked and looked around. “Wha?”</p><p></p><p>Beldin dragged Nikko over to him with one hand. “This fellow drugged you,” he lifted the other hand, which held Japheth’s head by its neatly cut hair. “And this one tried to take the rubbings.”</p><p></p><p>“I be seein’,” said Baldric, rubbing his good eye. “A double-cross.”</p><p></p><p>“We’re going to the Temple of Althares. We’ll meet you back at the Shrike.”</p><p></p><p>The captain nodded. His other men were coming around. </p><p></p><p>Beldin wiped the blood off his axe with Japheth’s shirt. Ilmarė paused at the doorway as the three of them filed out of the tavern.</p><p></p><p>“Make sure he cleans this mess up first,” Ilmarė pointed to the expanding pool of blood beneath the table. “With his tongue, if necessary.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, we know how t' take care o' all this.” Baldric grinned with jagged teeth. “We’re pardoned men, but we’re still pirates at heart.”</p><p></p><p>Nikko whimpered as Baldric and the crew circled him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2658952, member: 3285"] [b]All That Glitters - Part 1b: Nikko’s Flophouse[/b] “Terribly sorry about that,” said a tall, well-dressed man with narrow features. “My name’s Japheth.” Three hired thugs fanned out behind him. “You’re new to the city, aren’t you? You may have heard that the city is full of crude, mannerless pirates,” he nodded towards Baldric, asleep in his drink, “but that’s all changing.” “I prefer pirates to assassins,” said Ilmarė, blade out. Sebastian and Beldin had their backs to the wall. “At least when they betray you, it’s with a naked blade instead of a poisoned drink.” “Ah yes, well, I find it makes things easier,” said Japheth, looking genuinely embarrassed. “Now if you’d be so kind as to give me those little scraps of paper on the table, we can all move on with our lives.” Sebastian vaulted himself onto the table from the floor. “No,” he said. Sebastian pointed one palm at his assailants. “Fuco aspergo!” A vivid cone of clashing colors sprang forth from his hand. Japheth ducked beneath the cone, but it sizzled past him, engulfing the three thugs. They slumped to the ground, unconscious. Japheth’s blades were out instantly. The thief was crouched low, ready to spring at Sebastian, when he saw Beldin’s axe. “Oh sh—“ was all he got out as the blade swept upwards, separating Japheth’s head from his body. There was a gout of blood, and then silence. Ilmarė resheathed her blade. “Where is he?” “Who?” asked Sebastian, trying not to stare at the headless corpse that lay beneath the table. “The innkeeper. Someone poisoned these drinks, and I didn’t see Japheth until just now. That means he had an…” she peered over the bar. “…accomplice. Get up.” A brown-haired, portly man crept out from behind the bar. “P-please don’t hurt me!” he whispered. “Who are you,” said Sebastian, “and why did you poison our drinks?” “I don’t know anything!” said the bartender. Beldin picked up Japheth’s head, an expression of surprise still etched in his face. “Really? Perhaps you’d like to talk to your friend about it.” The man broke out in a sweat. “My name’s Nikko, but I know nothing, I swear! I was hired by Japheth to drug you.” Nikko licked his lips. “He said I could have your purses. That’s all.” He looked over at the headless body of Japheth. “Nobody was supposed to get hurt!” Ilmarė shook Baldric, who didn’t budge. Then she slapped him, hard, across the face. Baldric woke with a snort. “Nay now darling…” He blinked and looked around. “Wha?” Beldin dragged Nikko over to him with one hand. “This fellow drugged you,” he lifted the other hand, which held Japheth’s head by its neatly cut hair. “And this one tried to take the rubbings.” “I be seein’,” said Baldric, rubbing his good eye. “A double-cross.” “We’re going to the Temple of Althares. We’ll meet you back at the Shrike.” The captain nodded. His other men were coming around. Beldin wiped the blood off his axe with Japheth’s shirt. Ilmarė paused at the doorway as the three of them filed out of the tavern. “Make sure he cleans this mess up first,” Ilmarė pointed to the expanding pool of blood beneath the table. “With his tongue, if necessary.” “Well, we know how t' take care o' all this.” Baldric grinned with jagged teeth. “We’re pardoned men, but we’re still pirates at heart.” Nikko whimpered as Baldric and the crew circled him. [/QUOTE]
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