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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2751736" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>All That Glitters - Part 6: Confrontation</strong></p><p></p><p>As they hauled the last of the recovered treasure out of the cave, a low chuckle came from the jungle.</p><p></p><p>“Very nice of you to do the work of hauling all of that stuff up here for us,” said the rough voice of a half-orc. “We’ve got you covered, so don’t try anything funny. Just lay your weapons on the ground and walk away.”</p><p></p><p>Brother Oriku was surrounded by four orcs, his hands tied behind his back. Two snarling war dogs choked on their leashes. All four of the orcs had crossbows leveled at them.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė closed her eyes and shook her head. “I don’t believe this,” she muttered under her breath. Then she raised her head and smiled a dazzling smile. “Look,” she said. “I think there’s some kind of arrangement we can work out. You’re clearly a sensible…” she choked on the word “…man.”</p><p></p><p>Behind her, Bijoux began to purr with arms outstretched in a gesture of supplication. She focused on the two dogs, which titled their heads in confusion at her.</p><p></p><p>There was a momentary pause while each party sized the other up. Then the half-orc broke out into laughter.</p><p></p><p>“You want to negotiate, pretty elf? I’ll tell you what: you put down your weapons and then I will be happy to work out an…arrangement with you.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh for crying out loud,” said Sebastian. “Let’s just kill them and be done with it.” He stepped forward with palm outstretched. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Fuco aspergo!</span>”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian’s familiar cone of black, purple, green and red colors flashed over the four orcs. They fell to the ground, unconscious.</p><p></p><p>His gesture released the war dogs, which immediately set upon Bijoux. It was all she could do to hold them off with both ends of her quarterstaff.</p><p></p><p>The half-orc swung at Ilmarė with his longsword. She drew her thinblade just in time to block the blow and then skipped backwards down into the cave as the half-orc’s spiked shield barely missed her head. Something green spattered off of the tip. </p><p></p><p>“Spider venom,” said Ilmarė. “Well that’s ironic.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s truly the end of the world,” said Beldin as he slammed one dog with his shield. “Dogs and cats trying to be friends.”</p><p></p><p>“It makes about as much sense as elves and orcs negotiating,” said Sebastian, pulling the wand from his robes. </p><p></p><p>“Cal!” said Ilmarė. “Untie Oriku!”</p><p></p><p>Cal rushed forward, slapping a dog aside with his tail. There was a shout of “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Fuco aspergo!</span>” and then Cal and Beldin went down, clutching at their eyes.</p><p></p><p>Bijoux turned to blink at Sebastian. </p><p></p><p>“I didn’t do that!” he said.</p><p></p><p>“I did,” said Oriku, the rope merely wrapped around his wrists. “You had to make this difficult! You couldn’t just give up the treasure!”</p><p></p><p>“Duck!” shouted Sebastian. Ilmarė ducked down just as the sheet of flames whooshed over her, engulfing the half-orc. He brought his shield up to block the flames, but it forced him backwards.</p><p></p><p>”Hey Oriku,” shouted Ilmarė. “The crew really did have one last test for you!” She whirled and threw the deceased captain Bezyli’s knife with her free hand. </p><p></p><p>It sprouted from Oriku’s skull. His eyes crossed as he fell flat on his face.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė’s throw left her back unprotected. The half-orc rose up…</p><p></p><p>And slumped to the ground, an arrow still quivering in his chest. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė looked up at Bijoux, bow in her hands.</p><p></p><p>The cat-person shrugged. “He was trying to kill you,” said Bijoux. “So I killed him first.” </p><p></p><p>“Nice shot,” said Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“It is the Onaran way,” Bijoux said softly.</p><p></p><p>“I told you,” Sebastian said to Osric’s corpse, “you wouldn’t live to regret it.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2751736, member: 3285"] [b]All That Glitters - Part 6: Confrontation[/b] As they hauled the last of the recovered treasure out of the cave, a low chuckle came from the jungle. “Very nice of you to do the work of hauling all of that stuff up here for us,” said the rough voice of a half-orc. “We’ve got you covered, so don’t try anything funny. Just lay your weapons on the ground and walk away.” Brother Oriku was surrounded by four orcs, his hands tied behind his back. Two snarling war dogs choked on their leashes. All four of the orcs had crossbows leveled at them. Ilmarė closed her eyes and shook her head. “I don’t believe this,” she muttered under her breath. Then she raised her head and smiled a dazzling smile. “Look,” she said. “I think there’s some kind of arrangement we can work out. You’re clearly a sensible…” she choked on the word “…man.” Behind her, Bijoux began to purr with arms outstretched in a gesture of supplication. She focused on the two dogs, which titled their heads in confusion at her. There was a momentary pause while each party sized the other up. Then the half-orc broke out into laughter. “You want to negotiate, pretty elf? I’ll tell you what: you put down your weapons and then I will be happy to work out an…arrangement with you.” “Oh for crying out loud,” said Sebastian. “Let’s just kill them and be done with it.” He stepped forward with palm outstretched. “[FONT="Impact"]Fuco aspergo![/FONT]” Sebastian’s familiar cone of black, purple, green and red colors flashed over the four orcs. They fell to the ground, unconscious. His gesture released the war dogs, which immediately set upon Bijoux. It was all she could do to hold them off with both ends of her quarterstaff. The half-orc swung at Ilmarė with his longsword. She drew her thinblade just in time to block the blow and then skipped backwards down into the cave as the half-orc’s spiked shield barely missed her head. Something green spattered off of the tip. “Spider venom,” said Ilmarė. “Well that’s ironic.” “It’s truly the end of the world,” said Beldin as he slammed one dog with his shield. “Dogs and cats trying to be friends.” “It makes about as much sense as elves and orcs negotiating,” said Sebastian, pulling the wand from his robes. “Cal!” said Ilmarė. “Untie Oriku!” Cal rushed forward, slapping a dog aside with his tail. There was a shout of “[FONT="Impact"]Fuco aspergo![/FONT]” and then Cal and Beldin went down, clutching at their eyes. Bijoux turned to blink at Sebastian. “I didn’t do that!” he said. “I did,” said Oriku, the rope merely wrapped around his wrists. “You had to make this difficult! You couldn’t just give up the treasure!” “Duck!” shouted Sebastian. Ilmarė ducked down just as the sheet of flames whooshed over her, engulfing the half-orc. He brought his shield up to block the flames, but it forced him backwards. ”Hey Oriku,” shouted Ilmarė. “The crew really did have one last test for you!” She whirled and threw the deceased captain Bezyli’s knife with her free hand. It sprouted from Oriku’s skull. His eyes crossed as he fell flat on his face. Ilmarė’s throw left her back unprotected. The half-orc rose up… And slumped to the ground, an arrow still quivering in his chest. Ilmarė looked up at Bijoux, bow in her hands. The cat-person shrugged. “He was trying to kill you,” said Bijoux. “So I killed him first.” “Nice shot,” said Ilmarė. “It is the Onaran way,” Bijoux said softly. “I told you,” Sebastian said to Osric’s corpse, “you wouldn’t live to regret it.” [/QUOTE]
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