The Sudden Approach of Unexplainable Power: IC

[unleashed]

“Yes, I suppose there are... especially when magic is within your grasp,” Aekalos remarks, glancing at Errast.

“Great travelling... no,” Aekalos chuckles, in response to Maris’ question, “In fact, this may be the furthest I’ve ever been from home.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Erast breathes deeply at the mention of magic, but says nothing.

Maris replies, "Really? Huh. You don't look young enough to have avoided trouble all of your life..."

 

[unleashed]

Wondering what Errast is thinking, Aekalos nevertheless leaves him to his thoughts for the moment as he responds to Maris. “Well, that’s not to say I haven’t gotten myself into trouble... more than once as it happens,” Aekalos chuckles, adding with a wink, “though any trouble I found myself in before coming to Partuss wasn’t too hard to talk my way out of most times. Unlike that which I found on my way to the Iron Door last evening...”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Maris returns the friendly look with one of interest. "Now, you know you can't leave a cliffhanger like that out in the open and expect it to not go unquestioned..."

 

[unleashed]

Aekalos grins, “No, I didn’t think I’d get away with leaving it there, though it’s not all that exciting. It was just a few street thugs, trying to relieve me of my belongings. I tried to talk them out of their decision, but they wouldn’t be convinced by mere words, so I gave them quite a fright and let them go once they’d discovered their error. Well, the one still standing dragged his friend away anyway, with a promise not to bother me again. I really hope they’ll reconsider their career path after our run in, as I suggested they should, but that may be hoping for too much.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Errast turns to Aekalos with a sudden questioning revelation. "You're saying that you handled two street thugs by yourself?"

 

[unleashed]

Aekalos winks at Maris as he replies, “Yes, I believe that’s what I said, Errast. Why, don’t I look up to it?”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Errast replies, "Perhaps. Much of what the eyes see is not really what is present. For now, your words are more important than what my eyes perceive. But anyway, how ever did you handle them?"

 

[unleashed]

“Really, how strange, I guess I’ll have to take your word for that... though I guess those thugs couldn’t believe their eyes either,” Aekalos chuckles. “As for how I handled them, well I have a some magic at my command, and a few little tricks too.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Maris reaches out and strokes Aekalos' shoulder as they walk. "Really? A skilled sword and mage? I think we've got lucky, Errast." Her eyes focus back on Aekalos as she removes her hand. "What are your favorite tricks? What did you pull on those thugs last night to make them flee from your presence?"