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<blockquote data-quote="Ilex" data-source="post: 4746871" data-attributes="member: 82687"><p><strong>1x02</strong></p><p></p><p>"Rose," said Tavi, wincing slightly as Phoebe thrummed insistently by his temple, "maybe we should discuss the plan."</p><p></p><p>Rose gestured to the group. "That is a matter for you, really. I know where I wish to go first, but I'll leave all the decisions on this journey up to you. You will determine my path."</p><p></p><p>"An unorthodox way to go on a quest of self-discovery," observed Kormick, "but you're the client."</p><p></p><p>"I . . . don't understand," ventured Savina.</p><p></p><p>Rose shifted uncomfortably. "I choose to rely on your judgment,” she said, “because I fear to trust my own. There is a destiny upon me, and given who has placed it there, it is unlikely to be anything good. If I make the decisions . . . I fear that may hasten an ending I would not wish on the rest of you. I choose to seek my destiny because I can no longer bear to wait for it. Beyond that, I would rely on you to make all other choices for me.” She paused. "As I said, however, I do have a suggestion for where to start. During her travels, many years ago, my mother visited an oracle of Alirria at a spring deep in the Ketkath Mountains, somewhere near the Ironroot Mines. I am hoping that, if we can find it, this oracle may offer the insight I seek."</p><p></p><p>"That's—that's very far away," said Savina. </p><p></p><p>"Not just far,” added Twiggy. “It's in the Sovereignty of Kettenek. I've heard Dona Giovanna tell stories about the Sovereignty. Those are <em>not</em> nice people." </p><p></p><p>“Distance is not a concern,” Rose explained. "My family controls the teleport center here in Pol Henna. If we can reach that place tonight, when it is deserted, we can teleport directly from here to the city of Lord's Edge, in the Sovereignty, saving ourselves at least that much of the journey."</p><p></p><p>"Excellent," said Kormick. "And this teleport center is right next door and very easy for members of your family to operate, yes?"</p><p></p><p>"Not quite," Rose answered. </p><p></p><p>Kormick sighed theatrically and raised both eyebrows, pen poised. </p><p></p><p>"It isn't <em>very</em> far," Rose explained, "though we won't be going through the best part of town . . . and we will have to avoid the guards long enough to activate the circle once we get there . . .” </p><p></p><p>“Yes, of course, thugs and guards, thugs and guards.” Kormick tapped his pen on his palm. "Perhaps now would be an excellent time to review who else may try to stop us from enjoying this little jaunt," he continued, looking around expectantly. "You," he said to Mena, “the frightening woman who hired me – won't your colleagues object to this young lady's departure?'</p><p></p><p>"The Church of Sedellus will not stand in our way," Mena stated.</p><p></p><p>"Anyone else?" demanded Kormick. "Any other potential hiccups that it would be productive to consider in advance?"</p><p></p><p>“Our biggest problem,” Rose offered, “might be sneaking out of the house. You see, I think my mother may suspect what I'm doing, and she is powerfully against my departure."</p><p></p><p>"To rephrase," Kormick said, "your rich and powerful sorcerer mother will pursue us relentlessly and stop us any way she can?"</p><p></p><p>Rose, Tavi, Mena, and Twiggy shared a collective look. "Mother is pretty determined to keep Rose safe," Tavi conceded. "And when she's determined to do something . . . "</p><p></p><p>At that, Savina cleared her throat politely. "Um, we don't <em>all</em> have to sneak out," she said. "I think I'll leave with the rest of the party guests and wait for you outside."</p><p></p><p> “Very well,” said Mena, her attention on the task at hand. "We will also need a way to conceal Rose’s identity, at least until we get out of Pol Henna. Too many people will recognize her by her hair.”</p><p></p><p>Twiggy jumped in. “Perhaps there is magic we can use, or --” </p><p></p><p>“There is this ingenious invention you may have heard of, called a hat,” Kormick said. “That should be sufficient, provided we do not make a scene. But let us also take steps to avoid being followed. Pack for the desert, for Ebis. That will set any followers off our track.”</p><p></p><p>"Please . . . do we have to be so sneaky?" asked Savina quietly.</p><p></p><p>This time, Kormick took a moment to hold her eyes with his own. "Sneaking is how we avoid being caught by the young lady's magical mother," he explained. "And she is only the first danger. There will be many more, and they will be worse. You are going to find yourself . . . a little bit uncomfortable from time to time, yes? For now, for secrecy, you must travel without relying on the power of your names. Your wealth—well, let's be honest, your wealth in the world will still be extremely helpful—but you must each leave your family's reputation behind. Now: it's time to make preparations. We'll meet here at midnight."</p><p></p><p>His words met with a shocked silence.</p><p></p><p>"But your family's reputation <em>is</em> your wealth in the world!" blurted out Twiggy. She looked to Rose, her eyes questioning. Rose’s eyes returned Twiggy's uncertainty as she swallowed and reached out to squeeze Twiggy's hand.</p><p></p><p>Savina shifted her feet nervously in her delicate, embroidered slippers. </p><p></p><p>Even Tavi crossed his arms in his impeccably tailored tunic, feeling a twinge of real unease for the first time. His entire life had been defined by his role in his family. <em>And that's not going to change,</em> he reminded himself. <em>My job is Rose.</em></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Magenta">CAN WE GO NOW, TAVI? I HAVE BEEN VERY VERY VERY PATIENT!</span></p><p></p><p>Looking at them all, Kormick sighed. "As I said,” he muttered to Marcus, “unnatural, bloody deaths." He stood up and flashed what was meant to be a hearty, encouraging grin. "Enjoy the ball, my friends!"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ilex, post: 4746871, member: 82687"] [b]1x02[/b] "Rose," said Tavi, wincing slightly as Phoebe thrummed insistently by his temple, "maybe we should discuss the plan." Rose gestured to the group. "That is a matter for you, really. I know where I wish to go first, but I'll leave all the decisions on this journey up to you. You will determine my path." "An unorthodox way to go on a quest of self-discovery," observed Kormick, "but you're the client." "I . . . don't understand," ventured Savina. Rose shifted uncomfortably. "I choose to rely on your judgment,” she said, “because I fear to trust my own. There is a destiny upon me, and given who has placed it there, it is unlikely to be anything good. If I make the decisions . . . I fear that may hasten an ending I would not wish on the rest of you. I choose to seek my destiny because I can no longer bear to wait for it. Beyond that, I would rely on you to make all other choices for me.” She paused. "As I said, however, I do have a suggestion for where to start. During her travels, many years ago, my mother visited an oracle of Alirria at a spring deep in the Ketkath Mountains, somewhere near the Ironroot Mines. I am hoping that, if we can find it, this oracle may offer the insight I seek." "That's—that's very far away," said Savina. "Not just far,” added Twiggy. “It's in the Sovereignty of Kettenek. I've heard Dona Giovanna tell stories about the Sovereignty. Those are [i]not[/i] nice people." “Distance is not a concern,” Rose explained. "My family controls the teleport center here in Pol Henna. If we can reach that place tonight, when it is deserted, we can teleport directly from here to the city of Lord's Edge, in the Sovereignty, saving ourselves at least that much of the journey." "Excellent," said Kormick. "And this teleport center is right next door and very easy for members of your family to operate, yes?" "Not quite," Rose answered. Kormick sighed theatrically and raised both eyebrows, pen poised. "It isn't [i]very[/i] far," Rose explained, "though we won't be going through the best part of town . . . and we will have to avoid the guards long enough to activate the circle once we get there . . .” “Yes, of course, thugs and guards, thugs and guards.” Kormick tapped his pen on his palm. "Perhaps now would be an excellent time to review who else may try to stop us from enjoying this little jaunt," he continued, looking around expectantly. "You," he said to Mena, “the frightening woman who hired me – won't your colleagues object to this young lady's departure?' "The Church of Sedellus will not stand in our way," Mena stated. "Anyone else?" demanded Kormick. "Any other potential hiccups that it would be productive to consider in advance?" “Our biggest problem,” Rose offered, “might be sneaking out of the house. You see, I think my mother may suspect what I'm doing, and she is powerfully against my departure." "To rephrase," Kormick said, "your rich and powerful sorcerer mother will pursue us relentlessly and stop us any way she can?" Rose, Tavi, Mena, and Twiggy shared a collective look. "Mother is pretty determined to keep Rose safe," Tavi conceded. "And when she's determined to do something . . . " At that, Savina cleared her throat politely. "Um, we don't [i]all[/i] have to sneak out," she said. "I think I'll leave with the rest of the party guests and wait for you outside." “Very well,” said Mena, her attention on the task at hand. "We will also need a way to conceal Rose’s identity, at least until we get out of Pol Henna. Too many people will recognize her by her hair.” Twiggy jumped in. “Perhaps there is magic we can use, or --” “There is this ingenious invention you may have heard of, called a hat,” Kormick said. “That should be sufficient, provided we do not make a scene. But let us also take steps to avoid being followed. Pack for the desert, for Ebis. That will set any followers off our track.” "Please . . . do we have to be so sneaky?" asked Savina quietly. This time, Kormick took a moment to hold her eyes with his own. "Sneaking is how we avoid being caught by the young lady's magical mother," he explained. "And she is only the first danger. There will be many more, and they will be worse. You are going to find yourself . . . a little bit uncomfortable from time to time, yes? For now, for secrecy, you must travel without relying on the power of your names. Your wealth—well, let's be honest, your wealth in the world will still be extremely helpful—but you must each leave your family's reputation behind. Now: it's time to make preparations. We'll meet here at midnight." His words met with a shocked silence. "But your family's reputation [i]is[/i] your wealth in the world!" blurted out Twiggy. She looked to Rose, her eyes questioning. Rose’s eyes returned Twiggy's uncertainty as she swallowed and reached out to squeeze Twiggy's hand. Savina shifted her feet nervously in her delicate, embroidered slippers. Even Tavi crossed his arms in his impeccably tailored tunic, feeling a twinge of real unease for the first time. His entire life had been defined by his role in his family. [i]And that's not going to change,[/i] he reminded himself. [i]My job is Rose.[/i] [COLOR="Magenta"]CAN WE GO NOW, TAVI? I HAVE BEEN VERY VERY VERY PATIENT![/COLOR] Looking at them all, Kormick sighed. "As I said,” he muttered to Marcus, “unnatural, bloody deaths." He stood up and flashed what was meant to be a hearty, encouraging grin. "Enjoy the ball, my friends!" [/QUOTE]
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