Shards of Memory-Prologue: Fractured Union

[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
[SBLOCK]
*Vanessa nods and swaps her nobleman's garb for a skin-tight all-black-leather garb, complete with thick trailing strands of leather along the edges of the sleeves that could also act as makeshift whips or restraints in a pinch. She looks to Kirkesh for approval before committing to this outfit.*
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[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil

[SBLOCK]*Admiring Valyssa’s form as she slips into bed and then up against his body, Zaeryn whispers:*

“It seems most fitting then that I’ve managed to find a princess to keep me company!”

*Finding hiself a little more awake after their walk to his abode, Zaeryn begins to softly caress her body once again.*[/SBLOCK]

 

[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil:[SBLOCK]

"Both. It is all around. I feel it inside, and in mommy, and in you too..."

Yuriko nodded in understanding . . . the three of them were tainted. That Rin could sense it was interesting.

"I know, little one," Yuriko replied. "I . . . like your mother and you . . . was bitten by the creature that attacked your home. I have been working to stave off it's effects . . . but we must get to the temple quickly where they can help all of us. Do you understand?"

"Does this darkness feel strong in yourself, in me or in your mother?"[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Zaeryn:
[SBLOCK]
*Valyssa blushes and replies: "You flatterer, you!" before sighing blissfully at Zaeryn's administrations and melting into his arms once more.*
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[Rystil Arden]

Yuriko:
[SBLOCK]
"It is weakest in you," Rin replies hesitantly, pondering the implications as she gazes at her mother's nightmare-wracked sleeping form. She seems more mature now than the quiet little girl that Yuriko had met in the farmhouse.
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[DrZombie]

Gaius

[sblock]
"Hey, wod is dis den? I thougt we'd be going to da high quarter. I still got some stuff in da arena I need." Gaius says, looking suspiciously at the pleb.
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[Rystil Arden]

Gaius:
[SBLOCK]
"Do not worry. We are heading to Senator Olivia's private villa. As I said, she does not wish for everyone to know she is in town just yet, so making an appearance would be unwise for her. Once you are finished speaking with her, you can return to the arena. No need for alarm."
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[Bront]

RA:
[SBLOCK]

*Vanessa nods and swaps her nobleman's garb for a skin-tight all-black-leather garb, complete with thick trailing strands of leather along the edges of the sleeves that could also act as makeshift whips or restraints in a pinch. She looks to Kirkesh for approval before committing to this outfit.*

Kirkesh nods, grinning a bit before she waves Vanessa towards the door a bit "Mustn't keep the man waiting too long."
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[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
[SBLOCK]
*Vanessa heads to the door, blushing a bit, which must not be too hard considering what she is wearing.*

"Umm...everything is fine here sir, but thank you very much for your vigilance," she blows him a kiss, causing some of the leather straps to rustle and sway.

"No problem, milady. However, if I could just take a little strand of your hair--standard procedure in Eldiz, understand."

"Umm...sure. No problem."

*The man gently plucks off a hair and turns it about a bit in his fingers.*

"Well then, milady, sorry to bother you and have a pleasant evening. I hope you enjoy your stay."

*He bows and quickly makes his way back downstairs.*
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[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil:[SBLOCK]

"It is weakest in you," Rin replies hesitantly

"I thought as much as well," Yuriko said matter of factly. "Rin, have you spoken to your ancestors before? If so, can you do so now? They may be of assistance to you. This is a difficult time for you and your family - for me as well. You will need all of your strengths to overcome this challenge. As for me, I will do my best to protect all of you . . . but you should know that I may have to make some difficult choices . . . you may have to make some as well."

If Yuriko remembered any cleansing ritual, she would relate it to Rin. Perhaps the two of them working together would be more successful. Regardless, Yuriko followed Rin's gaze to her mother - everyone in the family had been impacted by the attack, perhaps the boy most of all before it all was through.[/SBLOCK]