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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2780892" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 1: One Way or Another</strong></p><p></p><p>Kham and Vlad walked up Aventine Hill to the agreed upon spot where Quintus’ note said he would meet them. It was night, illuminated only by a single sputtering lantern on the way towards the hill. Up above them, two guards stood in bored attention at a large iron gate.</p><p></p><p>“Let me get this straight,” said Kham. “Weren’t you two in Grand Coryan when you found out about the kid?”</p><p></p><p>The larger man nodded. </p><p></p><p>“And you couldn’t just knock on Senator Tensen-Balin’s door and ASK him?”</p><p></p><p>Vlad pushed one hand through his curly black hair. “Quintus said it was complicated,” he said. “I’m not good with politics.”</p><p></p><p>“Besides,” came a booming voice from behind them, “they were off saving you’re worthless hide!”</p><p></p><p>The man that approached them had changed. The brown-eyed, black-haired legionnaire still stood at six feet, but it looked as if he’d lost weight. His lorica segmentata was polished to a mirror shine. He wore a blue-crested helmet and a deep purple cloak. Still, Quintus Aurelius Ignatius’ voice was unmistakable.</p><p></p><p>“Quintus!” said Vlad. He took Quintus arm in greeting. “It’s been too long. How have you been?”</p><p></p><p>“Well enough,” said Quintus. He nodded towards Kham. “I see your mission was successful.”</p><p></p><p>Kham shoved his hands in his pockets. “I see you haven’t changed a bit.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s good to see you too, Kham,” said Quintus with a slight smile. </p><p></p><p>“It’s pronounced kha-YEM,” said Kham in irritation.</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” said Quintus. “Where are the others?”</p><p></p><p>“Not sure,” said Vlad. “We left a note for them to follow us here but they haven’t arrived yet. We came as fast as we could.”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t worry,” Kham said with a sly grin. “I’m sure Ilmarė will be along soon.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus ignored the jibe. “I’ve been discreetly asking about Cassicus’ whereabouts, but he has recently disappeared.”</p><p></p><p>“Disappeared?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Completely. From politics. From public appearances. I can find no trace of him. In fact, even the Senator’s been very difficult to keep track of. I got word that he was coming back to his estate, so I summoned you here in the hopes we could catch up with him. I hate to be so abrupt with so august a personage but—“</p><p></p><p>“Oh, give me a break,” said Kham, shaking his head. </p><p></p><p>“To answer your question,” said Quintus sternly, “one does not simply walk up to the Senator’s residence and knock on his door. There are protocols that must be followed.”</p><p></p><p>Kham straightened the lapel of his overcoat. “I didn’t travel all this way just to play footsie with Coryani thugs,” said Kham. </p><p></p><p>And with that, he marched right up to the gate. It was one of the two main entryways into the residential estates. </p><p></p><p>The two guards stood at attention. “State your business,” one said, his hand resting on the hilt of his gladius.</p><p></p><p>“We’re here to see Tensen-Balin,” said Kham. He gestured to Quintus and Vlad, who trudged up the trail behind him. </p><p></p><p>The guards looked at each other and then back at Kham. “The Senator is not expecting guests. It might be better if you came back in the morning.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus stood in front of Kham. “I am Quintus Aurelius Ignatius of the Legion of the Triumphant Rays of the Invisible Sun.”</p><p></p><p>The guard lifted his chin. “So?”</p><p></p><p>With a sigh, Quintus pushed back his cloak to reveal a silver dagger. It was a symbol of Senator Augustus Tensen-Balin’s favor for rescuing his son, Cassicus.</p><p></p><p>The guards’ eyes widened and they both moved aside. “The Senator will be pleased to see you,” said one.</p><p></p><p>“I knew I shouldn’t have sold that dagger,” said Kham to nobody in particular.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2780892, member: 3285"] [b]To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 1: One Way or Another[/b] Kham and Vlad walked up Aventine Hill to the agreed upon spot where Quintus’ note said he would meet them. It was night, illuminated only by a single sputtering lantern on the way towards the hill. Up above them, two guards stood in bored attention at a large iron gate. “Let me get this straight,” said Kham. “Weren’t you two in Grand Coryan when you found out about the kid?” The larger man nodded. “And you couldn’t just knock on Senator Tensen-Balin’s door and ASK him?” Vlad pushed one hand through his curly black hair. “Quintus said it was complicated,” he said. “I’m not good with politics.” “Besides,” came a booming voice from behind them, “they were off saving you’re worthless hide!” The man that approached them had changed. The brown-eyed, black-haired legionnaire still stood at six feet, but it looked as if he’d lost weight. His lorica segmentata was polished to a mirror shine. He wore a blue-crested helmet and a deep purple cloak. Still, Quintus Aurelius Ignatius’ voice was unmistakable. “Quintus!” said Vlad. He took Quintus arm in greeting. “It’s been too long. How have you been?” “Well enough,” said Quintus. He nodded towards Kham. “I see your mission was successful.” Kham shoved his hands in his pockets. “I see you haven’t changed a bit.” “It’s good to see you too, Kham,” said Quintus with a slight smile. “It’s pronounced kha-YEM,” said Kham in irritation. “Of course,” said Quintus. “Where are the others?” “Not sure,” said Vlad. “We left a note for them to follow us here but they haven’t arrived yet. We came as fast as we could.” “Don’t worry,” Kham said with a sly grin. “I’m sure Ilmarė will be along soon.” Quintus ignored the jibe. “I’ve been discreetly asking about Cassicus’ whereabouts, but he has recently disappeared.” “Disappeared?” asked Vlad. “Completely. From politics. From public appearances. I can find no trace of him. In fact, even the Senator’s been very difficult to keep track of. I got word that he was coming back to his estate, so I summoned you here in the hopes we could catch up with him. I hate to be so abrupt with so august a personage but—“ “Oh, give me a break,” said Kham, shaking his head. “To answer your question,” said Quintus sternly, “one does not simply walk up to the Senator’s residence and knock on his door. There are protocols that must be followed.” Kham straightened the lapel of his overcoat. “I didn’t travel all this way just to play footsie with Coryani thugs,” said Kham. And with that, he marched right up to the gate. It was one of the two main entryways into the residential estates. The two guards stood at attention. “State your business,” one said, his hand resting on the hilt of his gladius. “We’re here to see Tensen-Balin,” said Kham. He gestured to Quintus and Vlad, who trudged up the trail behind him. The guards looked at each other and then back at Kham. “The Senator is not expecting guests. It might be better if you came back in the morning.” Quintus stood in front of Kham. “I am Quintus Aurelius Ignatius of the Legion of the Triumphant Rays of the Invisible Sun.” The guard lifted his chin. “So?” With a sigh, Quintus pushed back his cloak to reveal a silver dagger. It was a symbol of Senator Augustus Tensen-Balin’s favor for rescuing his son, Cassicus. The guards’ eyes widened and they both moved aside. “The Senator will be pleased to see you,” said one. “I knew I shouldn’t have sold that dagger,” said Kham to nobody in particular. [/QUOTE]
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