Shards of Memory--Act I: The Boundless Void

[Festy_Dog]

Zaeryn:
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“Well that helps make a little sense as to why we were signed up as full members of the expedition then. When we got the tickets I thought it would be more of a pleasure cruise to see this new discovery, but it seems that we’re actually going to be exploring it firsthand so I hope there’s a little something in it for us as well. As although viewing and examining the arcane phenomenon the Empyreal Shards are purported to be will definitely be interesting, you can’t do magical research with fresh air either,” Zaeryn chuckles, grinning as he gets into speculating on what they might find, “So don’t worry too much, something new could also mean something very old that’s been lost for a long while. Who knows we may find items of immense power, tomes of ancient knowledge, and a horde of treasure so large as to satiate even the largest dragon. Then think how upset you’d have been settling for a few coins my friend.”

"You may have a point there. I could be underestimating what we may encounter. I have developed a tendency to distrust 'your-pay-is-what-you-find' jobs, generally because the employer thinks some meager looting will suffice for real pay. The people gathered for this one, the employer, and the destination, all suggest there may actually be some potentially decent loot. Nonetheless, I wouldn't argue against a flat rate in the case of a failure to acquire any goods of real worth."[/sblock]

Yuriko:
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"Thank you for your kind words, Diedrik-san," Yuriko replied, bowing slightly. "The Order is known for solid martial training, an understanding of the skills of observation, and some althetic prowess. I only hope I have sufficient quantities to be of use on this journey."

"If your sensei had enough faith in you to send you in favour of others at your level of training then I'm sure you could manage just fine," Diedrik says, hoping to boost the quiet girl's confidence a little.

"No, Diedrik-san, I have not," Yuriko replied. She paused for a moment or two, looking for the right word, "He is so . . . big."

Diedrik nodded.

"They're an interesting sort," he said, "This particular fellow, Gaius is his name, is probably one of the better specimens of the species that you will find. He's smart, for a Tralg, and certainly easier to look at. I spoke with him for a short while, and he sounds reliable enough. Fairly lucky actually that he's the first of his kind you meet, observing him would ease you into the behaviours of the more average Tralg."[/sblock]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Female Larakese Martial Artist

Diedrik (easily observable)
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"They're an interesting sort," he said, "This particular fellow, Gaius is his name, is probably one of the better specimens of the species that you will find. He's smart, for a Tralg, and certainly easier to look at. I spoke with him for a short while, and he sounds reliable enough. Fairly lucky actually that he's the first of his kind you meet, observing him would ease you into the behaviours of the more average Tralg."

"I will have to keep that in mind, Diedrik-san," Yuriko replied. "I did not understand the words you used when speaking with him . . . this would make our discussions difficult. For the time being . . . perhaps it would be best if I kept my distance. Have quarters been assigned yet, Diedrik-san?"[/sblock]
*Yuriko looked at the others conversing on the ship, including Diedrik, then brushed her kimono, smoothing the fabric.*

 

[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Diedrik (In Eldish easily observable)
[SBLOCK]“Well if you’ve been burned by such before I can understand that you’d like a guarantee of payment for you work, I’ve never been in that position myself plus I didn’t expect to be here in the first place so I’m just happy to go with whatever the voyage organisers have set up. If that happens to be no payment, well so be it though I’d rather it wasn’t, but as long as we’re fed and have somewhere to sleep I won’t be too unhappy as we’ll be able to explore something that is new or something no-one has seen for a very long time. That alone is worth the time of the journey to us.”[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
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"Well, not so far at least!" Valyssa admits, with a smile, "I'm sure you could think of some bad things to say though too."
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[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
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"You're so kind, Kirkesh...You're different than any man I've ever met before. And I know that I'd much rather be with you than any of them."
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil
[SBLOCK]“What bad things could I say about you?” Zaeryn asks, looking a little crestfallen.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
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"I dunno. Nobody's perfect, though, so there's gotta be something, right?"
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil
[SBLOCK]“Well I suppose there is, but I find those things endearing,” Zaeryn replies grinning, “Like your lack of direction sense, it shows that you’re just like me, flawed but attainable. I would never hold something like that against you, it’s just who you are...I’m sure there are things about me that aren’t perfect either, I know I’m a little naive about a lot of things outside of magic. Are you worried about something you’ve done that might make me feel differently about you my love?”[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
[SBLOCK]
"Well, no...not really. You're sweet, Zaeryn," Valyssa gives him a kiss.
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil
[SBLOCK]“See there’s nothing to worry about then is there,” Zaeryn replies smiling, “I only have to think what things would be like without you to know how truly blessed I am and what I’ve been missing all of my life up to the moment we met...my life before just didn’t compare. It’s so much nicer to have someone to share it with and someone who understands your drives is an even greater boon.”[/SBLOCK]