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

[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]* Molpe found herself stifle her own laughter many a times as the two talked but in the end it was she who blushed once again and she couldn’t help but think how unfair that was! *

“Esperanza, I’m not much of a hero but your belief in me truly honors me,” she gives Wei-Han a sideways glance that hinted that she wanted his approval also, “Now, little one, you said your mother was at work eailier but you didn’t say when she would be home. Now do you know when she will be home?”[/sblock]

 

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Molpe:
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*Esperanza pauses to think.*

"Well, she always works so much that I never know exactly when she'll get home, but she always comes home to make me some dinner, even if she has to go away again to work right away and doesn't have enough time to eat any food herself. So maybe she'll be home soon because its almost dinner time. Why, do you want to meet my mommy? Cuz I think it would make her happy to see that I have such a pretty and brave new friend and you both like music, so you can be friends with mommy too!"
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]“Well I think that would be the wisest course of action as it wouldn’t be right for me to take you to the bathhouses, or any where for that matter, without her permission,” replied Mope as she lowered Esperanza to the ground, “Oh! Don’t forget your coins! I’m sure mommy would be glad to have them.”

As she watched the little girl run off Molpe stole a look at Wei-Han and spoke softly, “You don’t mind do you?”[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*Esperanza smiles when she hears that she would get to show off her new hero to her mother, but she shakes her head at the offer of coin.*

"No," she says, "These coins aren't mine. They were for you for your beautiful singing. My mommy always told me that no matter how much we need it, I should never ever take something that doesn't belong to me. That's stealing."

"To be honest," Wei-Han whispered, "I would plefer not to leturn to the Labourer's Ward, as I wish to keep your kind and perfect heart from the dangel thele, whele you would be more vurnerabre to leplisal flom Arire and the Rosethornes, but you are the noble rady and I am nothing mole than youl humbre servant and your guide, that I am. I know how much hurt you felt flom that prace, so if you want to go thele despite that, it must be impoltant to you, and I lespect youl decision."
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[Keia]

Zykovian T’Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist/Marksman

Abdiel
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*in Seelie. *
[SBLOCK]"I am sorry, I do not understand you. By any chance do you speak Seelie?"[/SBLOCK]

*Zykovian smiled a thin smile, pleased that he would not need to get an interpreter for his conversation with the Mojiin.*
“Of course, Mojiin. I asked that you excuse me, Mojiin, I deeply apologize for interrupting your meal,” Zykovian said again in Seelie, looking at the stew. “Do you have a few moments for someone who wishes to learn more of your culture and people.”[/SBLOCK]

Abdiel & Melody
[Sblock]*Just as he was finishing his question to the Mojiin . . . *

“Greetings, travelers!” she says in a melodic voice. “You must be Abdiel,” her eyes lingering on the powerful shape of the Mojin for a moment, before turning towards the equally impressive Altanian, “and you can only be Zykovian, the bounty hunter.” A knowing smile playing around her lips for a moment, she immediately continues. “You also came here because of the convocation? Of course, you did! Would you mind, if I joined you for a glass or two?”

“I am favored to meet you, milady. I am indeed the very same person you thought I was,” Zykovian replied in Seelie, unless the Rowaini spoke in Eldiz, in which he would greet her in Eldiz. Zykovian allowed the Mojiin to invite them to sit at his table. If the Rowaini did not speak Seelie, Zykovian translated for the pair.

*Zykovian is a striking, imposing figure at over six feet tall. Dressed in dark shades of blue and red, a strange blue steel bow is slung over his shoulder and the glint of shiny metal can be glimpsed beneath a dark blue cloak. Long, blue/black hair curled to his shoulders and piercing sky blue eyes viewed his surroundings from beneath the hair that fell loosely around his face.*

“I am actually not here for the convocation . . . though I am curious about such a thing,” Zykovian mentioned. “I was interested in speaking to Abdiel here about his culture, particularly a jewel known as the 'Crazan Arris' or the Heart of Arris.”[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Abdiel Only:
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Here's what Abdiel knows about Crazan Arris:

Crazan Arris is a legendary magical gem, one of three such jewels rumoured to have been created at the time when Arris first brought forth life from her verdant bosom. It is said that Crazan Arris holds enough life energy, left over from the bountiful ancient times, to revitalise the great forests of Arris. The other two gems would be able to restore the desert-world its bountiful seas and bring the depraved and violent animals back to the cute and cheerful creatures that lived once long ago. Crazan Arris gives off such strong emanations that any Mojiin within 100 ft can instantly sense its presence, and once within 20 ft can pinpoint the location exactly.

[OOC: Knowledge (Nature) 12 + 10 = 22]
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]Molpe nods her head in understanding as she whispers back, “I appreciate the respect, but I could be very foolhardy for venturing back into that ward again,” she smiles weakly, “I’m sure you’ve notice that I have the habit of leading heart first so please keep an eye on me. I have no desire to not risk your life in a foolish stunt so please there is no dishonor in telling me what to do.”

* Not wanting to force the issue with Esperanza Molpe bends over, carefully do to her low cut dress line, and scoops up the few stray coins. Slightly confused with what to do with them, and lacking pockets anyway she turns them over to Wei-Hand. *

“Make sure to leave them where they will be found by Esperanza’s mother… I believe their not much but every little bit helps, right?”[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*Wei-Han nods*

"You may carr this way of youl thinking foorish, and pelhaps it is, but it is most honourable and kind, that it is. It is this that sepalates you from those who are beautifur onry on the outside, rike Arire, and of coulse, even on the outside, she could nevel match youl beauty."

"As fol the money, you are light, it is not much, though pelhaps enough to buy two days' wolth of food for the girr and her mothel if they eat vely poolly, that it is. I think she onry decrines youl offer because she is confused because you tord her the money was hers. Perhaps if you said you were giving them to her fol some invented service, rike her stolies, then she would take it, arthough I admit that I do not furry undelstand the honour code of chirdren away flom my home of Lara-Kai."
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]Molpe nods and smiles, “Nonsense Wei-Hon, you are always most wise,” she looks disappointed, “I just wish the coins weren’t so worthless… Maybe it would be best if we didn’t talk about money with them until we had an amount that would truly benefit them?”[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*Wei-Han nods*

"That seems wise, arthough such a sum would be difficult to come by I am aflaid. If it were that easy, all the peopre in the Labourer's Ward would escape the trap that rife has set for them."

"Hey, you guys coming?" Esparanza asks as she turns towards the whispering couple.

*She beckons to follow, spins about, and spreads her arms outwards like wings, making a "Zoooooooom!" sound and then giggling as she runs towards the Labourer's Ward with an enthusiasm that neither Wei-Han nor Molpe can quite match as they enter the dreary place, but it is the little girl's home, and as ugly as it is, she has learned to love the place, seeing the craggy potholes as an excuse to play hopping games, and the shattered buildings as secret vistas to explore.*
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