Shards of Memory-Prologue: Fractured Union

[Rystil Arden]

Talia:
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*Subterfuge smiles up at Talia shyly as her fingers touch his, and he returns the touch gently.*

“I… you…. Wow. I don’t know what to say!” She leans back in her chair, thrilled at the offer, and a bit overwhelmed too. “Thank you, Subterfuge. It sounds like an amazing opportunity. I’d love to, but I’ve never held any sort of leadership role before. I do not know how to act!”

*Subterfuge smiles warmly, glad to see Talia so happy, though his fingers curl back into his palm, seeming to feel a loss as her pulls away from their touch as she leans back.*

"You don't have to answer right away if you're not ready to decide yet. You've still got as much time as you need. And if you don't want to have to act too much like a leader, you can always delegate some of the tasks to one of your fellow crewmates, leaving the fun parts for yourself--you would be officially in charge, but you could also just let everyone have an equal say, if you like--its only as formal as you want it to be."
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[Dark Nemesis]

Rystil:

[sblock]Talia leans forward once more, studying Subterfuge's face intently. It was quite an honor to be asked to perform such a mission. And what an opportunity! A change to study Empyreal Shards! Though Subterfuge had mentioned a reward for performing the task, just the opportunity was enough for her. Besides, it was not like she had any immediate plans.

"No... no. I have already decided to accept. Your faith gives me all the confidence in my leadership skills that I need. I am just sorry that it means we have to part ways so soon."[/sblock]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

*Rystil Only*[SBLOCK]

"Please good master!" he pleads to Yuriko's little-boy-form, "Please spare my life. I didn't mean to hurt anybody--please show me mercy!"

*Yuriko was taught that the victim should determine the punishment. She considered for a moment, then dismissed her disguise.*

Holding her jade daisho to his head, Yuriko chided the bandit, "Silly bandit, beaten by a girl . . . turned to banditry and not even good at that. Your turn on the Celestial Wheel may prove to be even worse than the life you have now." She half hoped that her taunt would not work and he would change his life for the better . . . but she doubted it. Yuriko tilted her head toward the females, not taking her eyes off of the bandit, "You have been wronged, lost much this day . . . what sentence do you decree on this poor lost one?"[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Talia:
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"I'm just glad I could make you happy, Talia, and I'm also glad that you feel as confident in your excellence as I am."

"I will admit, though, that I'm also a bit sad that we must part ways so soon, but as the rest of your crew has not yet been gathered, that gives you some time...Would..." he seems a little bit embarrassed, "Would you like to spend some of that time with me?"
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[Rystil Arden]

Yuriko:
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*The younger girl can't seem to do anything but cry, but the older woman looks at the bandit with hardened eyes, then turns to Yuriko.*

"Spirits bless you for saving us from those awful men, most honourable Bugeisha. This one butchered my little boy, ripped him apart unmercifully...he does not deserve to live."
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[Dark Nemesis]

Rystil:

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She beamed, clearly pleased by the invitation. She was beginning to think that he was not going to ask. "I would love to! What did you have in mind?"[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Talia:
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*Subterfuge seems a bit relieved when Talia beams and shows how pleased she is by the invitation, and he smiles back at her shyly.*

"I'm so glad! I was thinking after this we could play a game together, then watch a play, and then have dinner together...Is...is that too much, though?"
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[Dark Nemesis]

Rystil:

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She cannot help but to laugh at Subterfuge's enthusiasm, finding it incredibly adorable. Suddenly, she was very glad that she had returned to Eldiz in the first place. "No, I do not think it's too much. It sounds like a lot of fun, in fact. I heard that the Players Guild is starting a new series of shows."[/sblock]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

*Rystil Only*[SBLOCK]

"Spirits bless you for saving us from those awful men, most honourable Bugeisha. This one butchered my little boy, ripped him apart unmercifully...he does not deserve to live."

"So be it . . . ." Yoriko stated and aimed a quick heavy slice at the bandit's neck.

*Before the spirit left his body to join his ancestors in Yomi, or more likely await the time in Meido to be reborn on the celestial wheel, or worse descend into Gaki-do, the Realm of the hungry Dead, the realm of punishment for those who lived lifes of dishonor and selfishness, Yuriko addressed his ancestors, seeking acceptance that she ended the bandit's lives, before the bandit's could heap any more dishonor upon their ancestors.*

*Yuriko made certain the others were dead, using one of their blades, not wanting to sully her blade any more than it already had been. She lightly inspected them for signs of taint.*

"Anything you find on them is yours to keep in recompense . . . though I suspect it will be very little. Burn the bodies . . . ," Yuriko paused, knowing it wasn't enough. Kicking the leg of one of them Yuriko bent over, obscuring the sight of what she was doing from the woman and child. She then slid three gold coins onto the ground silently just beneath to the man. The coins would be seen when the body was moved later.[/sblock]

 

[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil Only

[SBLOCK]*Zaeryn, grinning himself, holds Valyssa close, captivated by her smile, as they stroll through the menagerie. Spending several hours viewing the plethora of animals, Zaeryn whispers in her ear when he spots one of his favourites some of which are of the cute furry variety.*

“I could view the animals all day, especially with you Valyssa, but I want to show you more...”

*He wispers as they leave the menagerie, their heads together, walking slowly towards the next destination...*[/SBLOCK]