Paths of Legend: The Journey

[crazy_monkey1956]

Miraki raises an eyebrow, "I don't think so. Why? Do you have a twin or something?"

The prisoner yells at Estelle, "Don't play the fool, Estelle. You know damn well what you did to me and the other caravan guards!"

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle whips around unnaturally fast and grabs the man's outstretched arms, nails digging into flesh and pulling it further out, forcing the man tight up against the bars of his cage. She leans in close so that she's inches away and whispers in a growl, "I don't know you and I don't know your caravan but if you ever speak of me again, I swear I'll rip your throat out. Now shut your face and be glad you still have your arm left."

With that she releases the man and turns to face the halfling. She rolls her eyes in annoyance and sighs, "It was something someone told me on my ride from Vedlund. They had said that I, Estelle, had arrived here with the Silvergard party a week ago, but I just got here last night. Something's not right and I can't waste time figuring it out yet. I have other matters to attend."

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

The man backs up into his cell fearfully. Miraki involuntarily takes a step back as well when Estelle turns to him, fear in his eyes.

Finally Miraki musters up his nerve, "Do, uh, do your eyes normally glow red like that when you're mad?"

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle smiles weakly and looks to the floor, stifling a small, possibly fake giggle, "I uhh, well no one's ever mentioned it before. It must be the lighting." She looks up, slightly embarassed. "Should we continue on to your brother?"

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Miraki says, "Uh huh," with the tone of someone who knows he's been lied to but has decided not to pursue the matter.

Two more cells down the hall, Estelle sees a halfling with a family resemblance to Miraki. He is curled up in a small ball in the cell's cot, his vacant looking eyes staring at out of the cell. He doesn't move as Estelle and Miraki approach.

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle looks over at Miraki with a sad expression before turning back to the prisoner. She grabs the bars with both hands, "Gentiri, hello? I'd like to speak with you if you could spare some of your time." She winces at what she said, realizing it sounded condescending and a little idiotic.

I've got my computer up and running again, sadly I lost all my files and didn't backup. Whoops. But posting shouldn't be a problem.

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Gentiri sits up, "I've heard your voice before. When the dagger was in my hands. The dagger spoke to me. They all think I'm crazy. Even him." He points at Miraki, "But, I heard the dagger's voice. It was your voice."

OOC: Awesome. Let me know if there any files associated with my various games that you need again.

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle looks cautiously back for a split second before returning her attention on the prisoner. She wasn't sure how candid she should be, what ears were listening or eyes were watching. She leaned in and whispered, "I believe you, but I must know more. Can you come closer?" She looked at Miraki, "How long is he in here for? Can we get him out? I need to speak with him somewhere safe."

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Miraki scrunches up his face in distaste, "I don't know. I'll go speak with the constable and see what we can arrange." He heads back down the hall to the main constabulary offices.

Gentiri gets up from his cot. His clothes are ragged and full of holes, through which Estelle can see partially healed wounds on his arms and legs, long shallow gashes that appear to be self-inflicted.

The mad halfling comes closer, whispering, "Why do you speak with the dagger's voice?"

OOC: Just FYI, I'm planning on bringing the "real" Estelle into the main story on the fourth day of the tournaments, probably during the Grand Fete. That will also be where the "other" will have the opportunity to make her move on Lady Nineveh. I'll probably take over the running of the "other" once the two are in the same room together.

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle kneels so that they're comparable in height, "I don't know, but somehow I am connected to that dagger and I need to find it. I need to find it to save it from hurting you and others. You said you had it? When was this? I need your help." She speaks earnestly in barely more than a whisper.

Just let me know and she's all yours. The other Estelle will also to a detect thoughts on Aleera the next time they're together, as her reaction was definitely noticed.