Shards of Memory-Prologue: Fractured Union

[Dark Nemesis]

Rystil:

[sblock]She beamed at the compliments. "Thank you, Subterfuge, but shopping is not necessary. What theater did you say Culnara was being shown at? If it is at the Panopthicron, then perhaps we could stop at my apartment so I could change my clothes quickly. I would hate to tarnish your reputation by arriving at a show with you, looking like I had just stepped off a cargo ship!"[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
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"Well Vanessa, I think it's more the feeling of being trusted than anything. And it's not like I've been decieving you for long, if realy at all, since you never asked."

"I'm glad that I make you feel trusted...I do trust you Kirkesh--I know you want to make me happy."

"Would you like to find some place perhaps a little more private? I know of a place full of gardens and fountains where we could have a wonderfull spot all to ourselves."

"Ohhh, that sounds absolutely wonderful, Kirkesh!"
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[Rystil Arden]

Talia:
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"Actually, its playing at the Grand Amphitheatre in the Archduke's Ward, the greatest theatre in the city! We could definitely stop by your apartment if you prefer, but I thought I saw the most wonderful dress for you the other day in the Merchant's Ward, if you'd like to take a look? Its right by the Festive Ward, so we can take a quick look after we play a quick game of vhaerball, if you like."
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[Bront]

Kirkesh

Rystil:
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"I'm glad that I make you feel trusted...I do trust you Kirkesh--I know you want to make me happy."

"Ohhh, that sounds absolutely wonderful, Kirkesh!"

Kirkesh rises and helps Vanessa up, offering her is arm "Shall we then?" he smiles.

Kirkesh leads Vanessa through the wards, pointing out various places of interest on the way to the Mystic Springs Bathhouse. Once there, he'll see about aranging for one of the private rooms with the waterfall.
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[Dark Nemesis]

Rystil:

[sblock]The Grand Ampitheater? In that case, she would definitely have to change her clothes. There was not way her outfit was fancy enough for a place like that. "Vhaerball and shopping it is, then," she replied at last. "Though I appologize in advance, it has been ages since I've played vhaerball!"[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
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*Vanessa takes Kirkesh's arm gently, and he leads her to the nearby Mystic Springs Bathhouse. Zarina, the owner, a cat-like Feldori with light-blue hair, smiles and greets them.*

"Welcome to the Mystic Springs! How can I help you today?"
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[Rystil Arden]

Talia:
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*Subterfuge smiles and shakes his head.*

"Well, let's see what you've got, then," he teases, and the two head off to the vhaerball court.

*They play a few matches, back and forth, and though Subterfuge holds his own and wins a few games, Talia still winds up winning in the end.*

"Wow!" Subterfuge says, breathing heavily, "If that's how you play now, you must have been simply extraordinary back when you used to practise.

*He wipes away a bead of sweat and then, thinking better of it, ripples his form and shifts into the same person as before, but completely clean and no longer disheveled.*
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[Dark Nemesis]

Rystil:

[sblock]Talia leans against a nearby wall, trying to catch her breath. "That was fun! You're pretty good, yourself," she replied, once her heartbeat had slowed some. Seeing the way Subterfuge collects himself, she nods in approval, before attempting to do the same thing. [/sblock]

 

[Bront]

Kirkesh

Rystil:
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*Vanessa takes Kirkesh's arm gently, and he leads her to the nearby Mystic Springs Bathhouse. Zarina, the owner, a cat-like Feldori with light-blue hair, smiles and greets them.*

"Welcome to the Mystic Springs! How can I help you today?"

"Yes, we'd like one of the private waterfall rooms please."
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[Rystil Arden]

Talia:
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*Talia succeeds at collecting herself, and then Subterfuge offers his hand and asks*

"Shall we check out that dress now, Talia?"
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