Destiny's Tears-Prologue: A Jewel in the Shadow Part I

[Rystil Arden]

Zykovian:
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*Zykovian does some quick math in his head and runs through possible scenarios, simulating them to their full conclusions. His analysis is that there is probably somewhere around a 60% chance that the guard will find the location promptly, a 30% chance that they will eventually find it but it will take them significantly longer than if he just waited and led them himself so he'd have to wait with Fedowin for a while and hope no more trouble showed up, and then maybe a 10% chance that they never find it at all----and worse yet, if the guards didn't show up promptly they would never know for sure if it was the 30% late arrival or the 10% failure to find it that was happening.*
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[Eonthar]

Abdiel Lyanthra

Mhrazhan:[SBLOCK]

"No need to thank us, although my heart is warmed by your thanks, noble Mojiin. What may I call you? And your friend? And worry not that there will be Tainted inside, for if we find them--not that I can tell these things but there are those within who can, we capture them and try to help them see the true ways of Circe until they repent their Tainted ways."

Abdiel bows again, and replies in Mojiin, "People call me Abdiel. My silent sister is Mhrazhan."

"As you experience the kindness and compassion of Circe, I humbly ask, but do not in any way require, that you open your heart to her, and sincerely think about converting to our faith, even if you choose not to do so. If not for yourself, then could you do it for me--as it would make me so happy to know that you have been blessed by the light of Circe? Can you find it in your hearts to fulfill my request? If not, then I understand."

"As much as I would like to, I can not convert to your faith. My heart and mind belong to Arris, my mother, as I was born of her in order to serve and protect her. However, I believe that our faiths are very similar, so while I will let the light of Circe shine upon and envelop me, I can not convert to your faith."[/QUOTE][/SBLOCK]
Melody:[SBLOCK]Abdiel bows low to the priestess and responds to her statements in Mojiin.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Keia]

Rystil[sblock]OOC:I'll go with the end of my last post then (i.e. asking about the murders and becoming better friends with Leena).

Direct Quote: *If he was waiting, he'd ask either Leena or someone more appropriate about the mojiin slaying, and if they had any leads - or if there was a bounty. Otherwise, he'll make pleasant conversation with Leena while he waited for the patrol.* [/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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"Sure, then we'll try the royal-blue Unfolding Dress next!" Glamour replies, "And I can definitely teach you how to do your own hair and make-up, though it is never as easy as having someone else do it who can see you from multiple angles and manoeuvre around. Even so, I know you'll be great at it!" Glamour adds as she helps Molpe take off the Yukata.

*The affectionate and playful little firefly has waited on Molpe's ear for far too long for its taste, and so it takes the chance to tickle gentle spirals around Molpe's bare flesh as Glamour tosses the Limnad the folded dress.*

"Put it on, and we'll work together on the next hair and make-up--OK, Sis?"
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[Rystil Arden]

Zykovian:
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"The murders? Pretty brutal stuff," Leena replies, "Probably Alire and the Rosethornes, which makes sense since she's a Valsian and all and they never really like Mojiin much. One died by acid and one by fire, which both fit Alire's magical acumen, and the others were poisoned and pushed off a roof. Twice we saw the 'Thornes come in and try to tamper with the body, which is how we know they're involved."

"Some Valsian who says he likes the Mojiin so much that he doesn't want to see more of them suffer sent word that he will pay to increase the bounty on Alire all the way to 2,000 Credits after these murders, too. Apparently, he really wants her brought to justice for this."
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]Molpe giggles joyfully at the firefly’s tickles but she quickly moves to grab him, “Come now, little one, its hard the right time to tickle your mistress. Now back to my ear you go!”

* When the little firefly is back atop his proper spot Molpe concentrates upon the dress, plus the strap, and waits for it to work its magic. * [/sblock]

 

[Keia]

Zykovian T’Erilan, Male Altanian Hp's: 5/18

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"The murders? Pretty brutal stuff," Leena replies, "Probably Alire and the Rosethornes, which makes sense since she's a Valsian and all and they never really like Mojiin much . . . Some Valsian who says he likes the Mojiin so much that he doesn't want to see more of them suffer sent word that he will pay to increase the bounty on Alire all the way to 2,000 Credits after these murders, too. Apparently, he really wants her brought to justice for this."

"That's amazing, Leena," Zykovian commented with interest, "What Valsian around here would have enough credits to offer that much for a bounty?"

'That's either a lot of concern . . . or a lot of something else - perhaps framing the thorns, much as it seemed we were framed in the eyes of the thorns. If that's going on, there's much, much more to this than meets the eye,' Zykovian thought.
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[Rystil Arden]

MAM:
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*The pink-haired girl speaks to Abdiel in Mojiin:*
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"Hi Abdiel! I am Nadia, and I am an acolyte of Circe. I understand how you feel, and I hope that we can still be friends? Since I never leave the cathedral, I've never gotten to see a noble Mojiin before, though I have heard about your people from some of the others who talk me your language. You are far more beautiful in person!"
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*Turning to Mhrazhar and then continuing in Mojiin*
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"Won't you talk to me Mhrazhar? I don't bite, I promise!"
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[Rystil Arden]

Zykovian:
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"I dunno who he was. He might not even have been a Valsian at all, but his ruby-red hair that some of the people on duty mentioned seeing makes him seem like one. He just came in and left a note on my desk with the 2,000 credits and left, all while I was away.
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[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*As soon as Molpe pulls the strap, the dress comes to life once more and gently yet quickly unfolds itself onto her skin, covering her provocatively and alluringly.*

"Great, now let's get started working on the make-up and hair, Glamour says, removing the current make-up with her special cream, "I'm thinking we try for something sultry and sensuous this time instead of elegant and refined like last time. What do you think?"
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