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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 806934" data-attributes="member: 9255">UNDER A DARKSUNSEGMENT 039“From the frying pan into the fire”Mania hurt everywhere.&nbsp; That was good.&nbsp; That meant he took out Jublak in his final act before passing out.&nbsp; Still, His face was swollen, one eye seized shut and he was missing two teeth on that side.&nbsp; His back and ribs were sore and his leg throbbed.But now what?&nbsp; What “contract” did he sign?&nbsp; How long would he be placed in the arena to fight; until he was killed?That was when he heard someone at the door.&nbsp; It opened slowly.&nbsp; The pole with a noose was visible but he could hear the conversation beyond.&nbsp; Someone was convincing the Mul not to use the snare.“Jocasta…?” Mania whispered though it possibly sounded like a whimper instead.“No…it is I- Keela- Templar of Nibenay.&nbsp; I came to see you.”&nbsp; She walked in thus with supreme confidence in her power.&nbsp; “I understand you have become the property of House of Shom.”, she stands before the weakened Mania.&nbsp; “I may be able to help you with this.”&nbsp; She smiles a sinister yet enticing smile.&nbsp; She walks to his side and sits on the stool brought in by the guard.&nbsp; “As a templar, I am empowered to correct wrongs.&nbsp; I suspect you did not choose to do this.&nbsp; I could correct this.&nbsp; Just say the word.”Mania feels her eyes borrow into his soul.&nbsp; So simple.&nbsp; All he has to do is say so.&nbsp; But his memory of the trip back from the Gith camp continues to ring in his head.&nbsp; Jocasta and Keela were fast becoming enemies.&nbsp; His acceptance Keela’s friendship greatly threatened his friendship with Jocasta.“…and where is Jocasta Mania?”&nbsp; Keela purrs.Mania startles.&nbsp; Did she read his mind or was the conflict that obvious on his face.&nbsp; Why did this have to be so hard to decide?&nbsp; Suddenly, he pushes away from her.&nbsp; Her hand was on his upper thigh, teasing his wound.“I could correct that for you…just say the words.”&nbsp; “I could correct the injuries to your face and shoulders…just say the words.”“I could arrange for your freedom and get you out of here…just say the words.”“I….I….”, damn her he thinks quickly, “ Please do these for me…..”</blockquote>

[QUOTE="megamania, post: 806934, member: 9255"] UNDER A DARKSUN SEGMENT 039 “From the frying pan into the fire” Mania hurt everywhere. That was good. That meant he took out Jublak in his final act before passing out. Still, His face was swollen, one eye seized shut and he was missing two teeth on that side. His back and ribs were sore and his leg throbbed. But now what? What “contract” did he sign? How long would he be placed in the arena to fight; until he was killed? That was when he heard someone at the door. It opened slowly. The pole with a noose was visible but he could hear the conversation beyond. Someone was convincing the Mul not to use the snare. “Jocasta…?” Mania whispered though it possibly sounded like a whimper instead. “No…it is I- Keela- Templar of Nibenay. I came to see you.” She walked in thus with supreme confidence in her power. “I understand you have become the property of House of Shom.”, she stands before the weakened Mania. “I may be able to help you with this.” She smiles a sinister yet enticing smile. She walks to his side and sits on the stool brought in by the guard. “As a templar, I am empowered to correct wrongs. I suspect you did not choose to do this. I could correct this. Just say the word.” Mania feels her eyes borrow into his soul. So simple. All he has to do is say so. But his memory of the trip back from the Gith camp continues to ring in his head. Jocasta and Keela were fast becoming enemies. His acceptance Keela’s friendship greatly threatened his friendship with Jocasta. “…and where is Jocasta Mania?” Keela purrs. Mania startles. Did she read his mind or was the conflict that obvious on his face. Why did this have to be so hard to decide? Suddenly, he pushes away from her. Her hand was on his upper thigh, teasing his wound. “I could correct that for you…just say the words.” “I could correct the injuries to your face and shoulders…just say the words.” “I could arrange for your freedom and get you out of here…just say the words.” “I….I….”, damn her he thinks quickly, “ Please do these for me…..” [/QUOTE]

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