Into the Moral Darkness: IC

[Nonlethal Force]

Erianelle replies, "I do not think I would call the man a person of reputable trust. I would say that his loyalty goes to the highest bidder. But I think that is most likely true about most people in the world. If you pay him the most money, his loyalty will be with you. There are not many around these parts that I would trust implicitly."

 

[Velmont]

Sad vision of this world, but often too true.

"I see." Venial looks at his stock one last time. "Fine, I am ready for the escape plan. Do you have anything else to tells? To warn me about? Maybe you could tell me the best way to reach the stable?"

 

[Nonlethal Force]

"Certainly, we could discuss that. I would not trust many within the mayor's employ. I would actually think you should go under the guise of don't speak unless spoken to. I'd even suggest not making eye contact. Most of the errand boys here know their place and they realize they are quite low on the scale of hierarchy. Nobody likes a loose lipped errand boy, after all. Then again, if you don't treat those who would talk to you with respect they can make life hard for you as well."

 

[Velmont]

"Fine, I wasn't thinking to do anything else." answers Venial.

[SBLOCK=OOC]I think there isn't more thing Venial want to know. If you want to move things foward, Venial will hide behind the altar and wait for teh kids to come.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Nonlethal Force]

[Sblock=OOC]Great. Thanks for letting me know[/Sblock]

After another half hour of small talk about the mayor and life in his employ a knock is heard on the door. Venial sneaks behind the altarand gives a couple of quick looks occasionally. Erianelle talks to him so that Venial has a profile view much of the time.

"Ah, good that you have come, boy. The errand I have for you is rather simple."

The boy that enters is slightly taller than Venial, but his hair is about the right color. His hair is cut short, and he is too young to have any concern over facial hair at this stage in his life. He wears a simple cloak that appears to be buttoned often. In fact, it is only half unbottoned as he enters the chapel to Mouqol. "Yes, madame. I have spent my duties for the night. What do you need?"

"You know the herbalist Enclarmond?"

"Yes, madame. I know Enclarmond. Is that where you would send me tonight?"

"Yes, Godfrey. I need you to tell Enclarmond that I have need for a few herbs. Do not bring them tonight, even if he instructs you to wait. Tell him that I will be by in the afternoon."

The boy nodded and shuffled nervously. Erianelle continued, "Do you need me to write them down or can you remember. There are five of them."

"I can remember, madame. You can trust me."

Erianelle slips five gold pieces out of her pocket and gives them to the boy. At that moment, Godfrey shoots a look directly in Venial's direction, alerted by a small noise as Venial shifts his position. Fortunately, Venial is able to remain securely hidden without discovery.

Erianelle refocused him quickly onto the gold pieces. "Each of these will remind you of my need. When you have told him all five, you may be assured that you can keep them all. Here is what I have need of: Spicy pepper seeds, Brown mushroom stems, Raspberry leaves, Sap from a maple tree, and Misletoe root. Do I need to repeat myself?"

"No madame. Here is the list: Spicy pepper seeds, Brown mushroom stems, Raspberry leaves, Sap from a maple tree, and Misletoe root. Correct?"

"Good, Godfrey. Go now. Waste no time so that you may return without spending too much time in the dark outside."

"Yes, madame." He bows slightly and waits for Erianelle to open the door. Once it has been opened he passes through and Erianelle shuts it softly. She waits for a few seconds and turns to the altar. "He has gone."

 

[Velmont]

Venial stands up and strech his left leg. He shakes it. He was losing the feeling in his foot."Fine, I'll have to take a better position next time. The blood wasn't reaching my foot, so when I change position, he heard me I think, but he doesn't seem to have seen me. I just hope he will forget that sound. I'll wait a few minutes and I'll go. Thanks for all of what you've done. I am in debt, and as I told you, I'll see to pay it back to you someday."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Erianelle looks a bit surprised. "You are leaving now? I thought you were planning on leaving tomorrow? Either way, it is no matter. The quickest way to get to the stables would be to turn right once you leave the chapel. descend the second set of stairs, that will place you opposite the galley kitchen. There'll likely be people working in there at this time of night, so don't do anything suspicious. To your right you'll see an exit out the back of our mayor's mansion here. If you go out that exit, the stables will be quite visible. If you wish to make your disguise complete, you may say that I sent you to the stablemaster to ensure he had my horse ready for a trip through town tomorrow. From there, you are on your own."

[Sblock=OOC]Erianelle's reaction is based off of post 20 if you are curious[/Sblock]

 

[Velmont]

"Yes, but I changed my mind. After eating that meal, iw ould be able to support another of his meal... just kidding. I want to be sure I do not attract much more attention on you. As I told, that boy heard me, and I think I'll be able to pass through the security. By now, they must already think I've left this place and I am hiding in the city. I don't think they will lower there security in the city by tomorrow. If I was Jairal, I would wait at least a week before lowering my vigilence in the city. I cannot wait that much. If I doesn't get into contact, Jairal accusation would take more weight. As you told, he can't produce my corpse, but some people doesn't know that... yet." answers Venial to Eranielle question.

"Thanks for the direction, it will be perfect, and once in the city, I'll be fine."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Erianelle did not speak, but simply took in Venial's words. There was nothing else that she could add.

[Sblock=OOC]Feel free to have Venial leave if you are ready - or ask more questions if need be.[/Sblock]

 

[Velmont]

Venial waits about fifteen more minutes. During that time, he takes what he has underhand to make an approximate disguise of the kids, packing his jewel and most of his courtier outfit in his backpack. He try also to take the posture and practice his voice a bit, making sure with Eranielle he was convincing enough, just in case he had to talk. "And now, the final touch."

His mind returned to the spellbook of his master. That was one of the spell he had stolen. Not very hard, his master had given the proper word to bypass all security of that book, as there was a few spells in the spellbook he had to study. But with the eye of his old master over his shoulder, he couldn't do it in his presence, so he had sneaked during the night. He knew what to touch and what to not touch. He see the sigil and pattern of the spellbook. He had memorized a few spells only in these four years, most of the students of his experience knew a lot more, but he had an edge, his mind was so used to these spells that he didn't needed to carry the spellbook with him. His mind finally found the words that was written in the book. Whispering them in front of Eranielle, an illusion covered him. The Aster, who was looking like the Voice of Geoffsonburg a moment ago, was now looking like a small human errand boy.

"Convincing? That illusion should stands for half an hour, after that, I'll be in the city, and the population will cover my trace. Thank you, and I will not forget my promise. You'll hear about me again." Venial reach for the door. He quickly listen to the circulation, prefering to get out when the corridor will be empty, and then leave the chapel.