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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 7341481" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>THE HIDDEN: BEYOND NEW WATER</p><p>09 PAYBACK</p><p>SEGMENT 167</p><p>“STRANGERS”</p><p>02/09/18</p><p></p><p>BARRAKAS 12, 1000</p><p></p><p>They stand there in the middle of the busy market talking. Kyr is often distracted by the colorful bright beetles that seem to climb on his feet and her especially. Everyone needs friends. That is what his father always says, Kyr is certain of it.</p><p></p><p>They seem most curious about the events of New Water and The Hidden. That is okay. It has to be special. Father lives there.</p><p></p><p>Two others spot them in the market. Zig and the bored Feldrix. The warrior couldn’t take it anymore. He needed to get out. It didn’t take long for him to locate Zigland. It’s the market after all. The reactions to Feldrix are as expected.</p><p></p><p>Many people avoid his path. One makes religious marking in the air to ward off evil (or undead?). The locals look and ignore him. He doesn’t buy merchandise or food.</p><p></p><p>Lendys looks sharply at the undead as if reading his soul. In truth, she is reading his aura. Gilad however has no such supernatural power. There is a sound of metal on metal and Kyr is surprised to see the warrior now has a flail in his clenched hand. </p><p></p><p>“Hi Kyr how goes….OH!” begins the startled changeling. “No NO! Don’t start anything.” Many people move away but far away. This could be a good battle. They have not had a great battle on the docks since RAF and Truth took on Zap. Some refer to it as the Battle of Heavy Metal.</p><p></p><p>“What…. Is your… issue?” growls the undead honor guard.</p><p></p><p>The flail is now whirling in an obvious magical way. “Undead creature- You face Gilad Annipadda- The Fist and Steel of Urth. Move away from the shapeshifter.”</p><p></p><p>Zig is offended by being referred to as a shapeshifter instead of cook or alchemist. He stands firmly before Feldrix. “My friend has done nothing wrong. Begone.”</p><p></p><p>Lendys also moves between Gilad and the two new arrivals. “This will not help us or our mission. Senseless combat is not advantageous. Stand down.”</p><p></p><p>“He is of the undead. He is an enemy of the living.”</p><p></p><p>“His aura tells me he means well. Do not let this fight occur.”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah. Feldrix is my friend and teacher. He is a good guy…. He just has a really bad skin condition…like the lack of.”</p><p></p><p>“Teacher? You do not look like a warrior.”</p><p></p><p>“I am many things. Cook, Friend, Rescuer, Adventurer…… You?”</p><p></p><p>“You are no warrior.” Gilad declares.</p><p></p><p>“Perhaps but I am learning.” And the changeling places his hand on the grip of his weapon. Gilad smiles at the pitiful gesture and attempted imtimidation.</p><p></p><p>“Fine. Prove your worth.”</p><p></p><p>“I ah…. How?” and he places his bag of food and alchemy goods on the ground.</p><p></p><p>“Zigland. Do not….” Begins the undead warrior and friend.</p><p></p><p>“I will make this fair. I will not use my sword or flail. Your sword vs my fists.”</p><p></p><p>“GILAD. ENOUGH.” Demands Lendys.</p><p></p><p>“I…. this is not my way.”</p><p></p><p>“You are no warrior. You are merely a deceitful shapechanger.”</p><p></p><p>“Okaaaaay. Enough. How do we do this? First blood?”</p><p></p><p>“First five hits, no blood required.”</p><p></p><p>Zig looks in disbelief at this guy. He takes up a pugilist stance. Feldrix glares and reaches out with his fear aura. No effect on either one. The female gives a look of stern disapproval, “Do not kill him Gilad.”</p><p></p><p>Zig waits for the man to make his first move. He merely bounces his weight from one foot to the other…. Smiling.</p><p></p><p>Kyr smiles at the absurdity of it. Clearly Zig is outclassed…. Even when allowed a weapon. He silently (with a quiet giggle) thanks his father for this display and gift.</p><p></p><p>Zig swings and misses with a clumsy thrust. Gilad leans back and sweeps his foot tripping up the changeling. Zig grumbles at the clumsy strike.</p><p></p><p>“Why no weapon?” he taunts. Maybe he can distract this guy.</p><p></p><p>“I am the Fist and Steel of Urth. She will see to my victory.”</p><p></p><p>“Fist and….. oh.” The taunt is reversed.</p><p></p><p>Instead of punching him, Gilad slaps him. The changeling sees stars.</p><p></p><p>Feldrix stiffens up. Kyr has a gleam in his eyes. Lendys looks saddened and grips softly a symbol on a necklace. It glows lightly. The market place crowd encircles them with mild interest.</p><p></p><p>A second slap makes Zig’s right eye swell. </p><p></p><p>The sword swings back and the series of stone pieces attached to Gilad’s left arm acts as a buckler and pushes the sword aside. Once more Zig stumbles to regain his balance. The reality that this guy is playing with him sets in. The changeling cook even wonders how Feldrix would fare against this Fist and Steel of earth guy…. Still with no weapon.</p><p></p><p>Gilad takes a moment to look at the woman he is traveling with. His eyes suggest a happiness because of her. This time he punches Zig when stepping into his thrust. Zig can’t breath. Instead of finishing the contest he turns his back on Zig and walks over to Lendys and leans over to whisper in her ear. She smiles and quietly and humbly answers- “I try”.</p><p></p><p>“She fancies you “warrior”. Perhaps I will go easier on you from here on out.”</p><p></p><p>“Really?” comments Zig with annoyed disbelief.</p><p></p><p>Gilad ends it quickly with Zig nearly knocked out. Lendys calmly leans over the changeling and caresses his swollen check and eye. “Easy little warrior. You did well. You stood up against a worthy foe.” Her touch closes the small nicks from the spikes from his glove. “He means no harm and in his own way he is looking to teach you a lesson. He rarely does this for anyone.</p><p></p><p>Feldrix steps over to check on his friend. Gilad steps over quicker. Looking at the undead first then to Zig, he holds out his hand to aid him getting up. “You over step your thrust. He has greater strength than you. He can recover he swing easier. Use your finesse.”</p><p></p><p>Zig smiles the easy warm smile he is known for. “Hungry?”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 7341481, member: 9255"] THE HIDDEN: BEYOND NEW WATER 09 PAYBACK SEGMENT 167 “STRANGERS” 02/09/18 BARRAKAS 12, 1000 They stand there in the middle of the busy market talking. Kyr is often distracted by the colorful bright beetles that seem to climb on his feet and her especially. Everyone needs friends. That is what his father always says, Kyr is certain of it. They seem most curious about the events of New Water and The Hidden. That is okay. It has to be special. Father lives there. Two others spot them in the market. Zig and the bored Feldrix. The warrior couldn’t take it anymore. He needed to get out. It didn’t take long for him to locate Zigland. It’s the market after all. The reactions to Feldrix are as expected. Many people avoid his path. One makes religious marking in the air to ward off evil (or undead?). The locals look and ignore him. He doesn’t buy merchandise or food. Lendys looks sharply at the undead as if reading his soul. In truth, she is reading his aura. Gilad however has no such supernatural power. There is a sound of metal on metal and Kyr is surprised to see the warrior now has a flail in his clenched hand. “Hi Kyr how goes….OH!” begins the startled changeling. “No NO! Don’t start anything.” Many people move away but far away. This could be a good battle. They have not had a great battle on the docks since RAF and Truth took on Zap. Some refer to it as the Battle of Heavy Metal. “What…. Is your… issue?” growls the undead honor guard. The flail is now whirling in an obvious magical way. “Undead creature- You face Gilad Annipadda- The Fist and Steel of Urth. Move away from the shapeshifter.” Zig is offended by being referred to as a shapeshifter instead of cook or alchemist. He stands firmly before Feldrix. “My friend has done nothing wrong. Begone.” Lendys also moves between Gilad and the two new arrivals. “This will not help us or our mission. Senseless combat is not advantageous. Stand down.” “He is of the undead. He is an enemy of the living.” “His aura tells me he means well. Do not let this fight occur.” “Yeah. Feldrix is my friend and teacher. He is a good guy…. He just has a really bad skin condition…like the lack of.” “Teacher? You do not look like a warrior.” “I am many things. Cook, Friend, Rescuer, Adventurer…… You?” “You are no warrior.” Gilad declares. “Perhaps but I am learning.” And the changeling places his hand on the grip of his weapon. Gilad smiles at the pitiful gesture and attempted imtimidation. “Fine. Prove your worth.” “I ah…. How?” and he places his bag of food and alchemy goods on the ground. “Zigland. Do not….” Begins the undead warrior and friend. “I will make this fair. I will not use my sword or flail. Your sword vs my fists.” “GILAD. ENOUGH.” Demands Lendys. “I…. this is not my way.” “You are no warrior. You are merely a deceitful shapechanger.” “Okaaaaay. Enough. How do we do this? First blood?” “First five hits, no blood required.” Zig looks in disbelief at this guy. He takes up a pugilist stance. Feldrix glares and reaches out with his fear aura. No effect on either one. The female gives a look of stern disapproval, “Do not kill him Gilad.” Zig waits for the man to make his first move. He merely bounces his weight from one foot to the other…. Smiling. Kyr smiles at the absurdity of it. Clearly Zig is outclassed…. Even when allowed a weapon. He silently (with a quiet giggle) thanks his father for this display and gift. Zig swings and misses with a clumsy thrust. Gilad leans back and sweeps his foot tripping up the changeling. Zig grumbles at the clumsy strike. “Why no weapon?” he taunts. Maybe he can distract this guy. “I am the Fist and Steel of Urth. She will see to my victory.” “Fist and….. oh.” The taunt is reversed. Instead of punching him, Gilad slaps him. The changeling sees stars. Feldrix stiffens up. Kyr has a gleam in his eyes. Lendys looks saddened and grips softly a symbol on a necklace. It glows lightly. The market place crowd encircles them with mild interest. A second slap makes Zig’s right eye swell. The sword swings back and the series of stone pieces attached to Gilad’s left arm acts as a buckler and pushes the sword aside. Once more Zig stumbles to regain his balance. The reality that this guy is playing with him sets in. The changeling cook even wonders how Feldrix would fare against this Fist and Steel of earth guy…. Still with no weapon. Gilad takes a moment to look at the woman he is traveling with. His eyes suggest a happiness because of her. This time he punches Zig when stepping into his thrust. Zig can’t breath. Instead of finishing the contest he turns his back on Zig and walks over to Lendys and leans over to whisper in her ear. She smiles and quietly and humbly answers- “I try”. “She fancies you “warrior”. Perhaps I will go easier on you from here on out.” “Really?” comments Zig with annoyed disbelief. Gilad ends it quickly with Zig nearly knocked out. Lendys calmly leans over the changeling and caresses his swollen check and eye. “Easy little warrior. You did well. You stood up against a worthy foe.” Her touch closes the small nicks from the spikes from his glove. “He means no harm and in his own way he is looking to teach you a lesson. He rarely does this for anyone. Feldrix steps over to check on his friend. Gilad steps over quicker. Looking at the undead first then to Zig, he holds out his hand to aid him getting up. “You over step your thrust. He has greater strength than you. He can recover he swing easier. Use your finesse.” Zig smiles the easy warm smile he is known for. “Hungry?” [/QUOTE]
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