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Lith-Maethor
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posted April 30, 2021 12:03 AM |
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West Bailey, Thessaloniki, Solun Region
---The Park---
Lana blinked slowly as she was spoken to, stopping where she was and rolling back on her heels lightly. She worried her lower lip for a moment before answering, her own words fluent and in the local dialect.
"Uh... hi! She offered a little wave to the pair, then paused for a moment as if remembering something before extending her hand to Vosh. "I'm Lana. She glanced down at his hands, frowning a touch. "Not hungry? These are good!"
She then shifted her weight a bit, glancing around to where Ivana was. She smiled brightly "You're really good at climbing! Almost as good as Tia. Are you a sneakthief too?"
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted April 30, 2021 02:45 PM |
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Still in a haze, Vosh responded: "She does not understand, and I don't speak good yet. We come from away", he said, his hand making a tall wave gesture in the air. He then changed his posture slightly before asking: "Do you watch us for long?"
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Shadowcaster
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Shaded Scribe
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posted April 30, 2021 04:12 PM |
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Scav grinned and shook Tarkas' hand, sensing no deception in the man. Perhaps he really could relax here, just a little. Not every man hid a knife behind his back here. He could be vigilant without being wary.
"Well, friend, I say we see to your weapons. Not much I can do with my gear unless you happen to know of a charging station that fits 200-year-old ports," Scav said, gesturing down to the stun batons hanging on his belt. His tone was light, indicating he didn't expect something like that would exist. He could relax, but it didn't make him any more optimistic. At least now he had a path forward.
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Geny
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Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted April 30, 2021 05:10 PM |
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"Oh I take care of my equipment daily as it is. Twice a day if I can spare the time. It's important to have everything presentable and in top shape. As for the charging station... I must say I'm confused. I used to be a watchman and we operated from stations, but no one thought of tying them up to horses and charging at something. That would require quite a lot of horsepower... hmmm... maybe if someone could engineer some wheels or possibly rolling logs... Wait! Is that what you are? An engineer? Is that why your batons look so fancy? Ours just looked like polished pieces of wood. Because that's what they were."
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Galatea
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Well, I'm Ceres!
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posted April 30, 2021 05:38 PM |
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Ivana observed how Vosh and the stalker exchange unfamiliar words. She tensed a bit when the green-skinned lady looked at her and spoke something. Ivana held her lips, careful not to speak. She wouldn't want the stranger to know she's not a native.
As she continued to watch the two, she began to wonder if Vosh was making a deal to sell her as a slave or much worse. She still deemed the wizard untrustworthy. With that in mind, she became cautious, being more alert than before but she behaved subtly, wary that the green-skinned lady might notice.
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And she told you, laughing down to her core, so she would not cry, as she lay on your lap,
"Nobody here can live forever, quiet in the grasp of dusk and summer."
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Lith-Maethor
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posted April 30, 2021 05:52 PM |
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West Bailey, Thessaloniki, Solun Region
Lana would nod emphatically at him, smiling again "Otherworlders, I know. I told Corina about you two and the other one." She then paused and blinked "Did not! I just happened to walk the same way you were going." She nodded as if that was meant to convince anyone.
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted April 30, 2021 06:35 PM |
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"Convenient answer, yes? Who is Corina? I do not remember...", Vosh paused for a second trying to think of the word in Graecian, "...meeting! Yes, I do not remember meeting them."
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Oddball13579
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Grandmaster of the Hunt
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posted April 30, 2021 07:40 PM |
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Corina's brief touch was enough to shock him out of his trance.
When was the last time he had been touched in a way that didn't cause pain? Cyrus could not even recall a time. That thought alone made his stomach churn in anguish and rage. Rage at all the torture he had endured, and all the pain that his brethren continued to endure.
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"You are safe here. No matter who or what you are running from, my Masters will not allow any harm to come to a guest."
Cyrus sucked in a shuddering breath and took a step back. Putting more space between himself and Corina. He looked away from her, yanking his hood up further so it covered his face more. Her words continued to echo in his mind, like noisy birds.
He counted backwards from five, and upon hitting zero, he was composed once again. Any trace of the past few minutes of panic and anxiety was gone. Replaced with a perfect mask of neutrality and indifference. If Corina were to look at him now, all she would see is a look of boredom and apathy. Giving away no emotions or thoughts.
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"You can say that, but you don't know what I run from. Their reach is long, and they control things that could level this city in a single night." Cyrus said, voice tinged with the exhaustion of someone explaining the inevitable. "It's only a matter of time," he muttered, more to himself than to Corina.
Her shift in attitude towards him was a shock to say the least. He hadn't expected empathy from her. Perhaps he had misjudged her. A few sweet words were not enough to sway Cyrus however.
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"Just slide her down a bit farther. I could wear her like a hat." - Gnomes
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Lith-Maethor
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Legendary Hero
paid in Coin and Cleavage
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posted April 30, 2021 10:41 PM |
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Thessaloniki, Solun Region, Kingdom of Grecia
---West Bailey, Park---
Before Lana could respond to Vosh's question, a female voice was heard from somewhere behind Ivana. It was soft, inviting, warm.
"Lana dear... I do not think the Archon would appreciate it if you spoke about his household to everyone you meet."
The voice belonged to a woman, blonde with bright blue eyes, slightly shorter than Lana but surpassing the dryad's figure noticeably. She wore a chiton-like white outfit with pale blue highlights, which made the dryad's choice of attire look positively chaste. Her exposed skin held a healthy tan. Unlike the child-like innocence of Lana, this was someone fully aware of her appeal and willing to weaponise it.
Lana would worry her lip for a moment before smiling sheepishly "...sarry Alira. Corina asked me to keep these two safe." She blinked, then put her hands over her mouth, eyes opening wide.
The blonde would look at the pair, giving a charming chuckle in response. "It seems you two are quite the pair, if such important people grant their protection." She held her hand out, toward Vosh, palm down. "Alira, I am the resident Hierophant of Aphrodite. A pleasure. She purred out the last word.
---South Bailey, Street---
Corina would respond to Cyrus with a soft but short-lived laugh. "Level a city? So can Lana. So can my Mistress." She then turned to start walking again. "Come, we'll catch the next train to the manor." Nothing he had seen so far hinted at that level of technology being around, though her tone was clearly of someone quite used to such modes of transportation.
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Galatea
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Well, I'm Ceres!
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posted May 01, 2021 12:54 PM |
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Upon hearing the voice of another stranger, Ivana immediately turned to the source. She was surprised that she did not notice her approach.
Could it be? That he's really going to sell me?, she told herself.
The thief's reflexes kicked in as she took one step back and positioned herself between the two strangers. She hung her hands near her daggers in an inconspicuous way. This would allow her to either defend herself or run away.
Still totally clueless on what the conversation was about, Ivana could tell that they were not hostile through the gestures and facial expressions that they made. She kept her calm and acted unafraid but did not let go of her doubts.
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And she told you, laughing down to her core, so she would not cry, as she lay on your lap,
"Nobody here can live forever, quiet in the grasp of dusk and summer."
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted May 02, 2021 04:30 PM |
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Vosh bowed his head slightly at the blonde woman, showing recognition of the importance of her status. "I am Vosh and woman with me is Ivana. We are not from here. We do not understand attention on us", he pieced the words together hoping they would make sense, "Ivana is employee, we have a discussion... about payment. Time is late, and she is... losing patience, if you understand."
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Oddball13579
Supreme Hero
Grandmaster of the Hunt
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posted May 02, 2021 07:29 PM |
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Corina's words put Cyrus at ease a little. A very tiny, minuscule amount. Like a grain of sand in the ocean. But it was still something, and Cyrus held on to the small grain with all he could. His life raft in the storm that was his life.
Upon hearing Corina mention a train, Cyrus' interest piqued. He had seen nothing in the city that suggested a level of technology that could even suggest a train being in the city.
"A train?" He asked, head tilted to the side with a child-like curiosity. How could it possibly work? Energetic crystals? Magic? If there was one thing that Cyrus enjoyed, it was seeing and experiencing new forms of technology.
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"Just slide her down a bit farther. I could wear her like a hat." - Gnomes
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Lith-Maethor
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posted May 02, 2021 07:48 PM |
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Thessaloniki, Solun Region, Kingdom of Grecia
---West Bailey, Park---
Alira would perk a brow at Vosh as he ignored her hand but pulled it back gracefully and offered a nod of her own, along with a smile.
"Of course, do not let us keep you." She paused for a moment, then added. "Your companion seems more wary than impatient, however... I take it she does not speak the language. You may wish to inform her that we mean you no harm."
---South Bailey, Street---
Corina kept walking toward a nearby park. Cyrusp would see an entrance leading below ground. "A couple of months ago they managed to clear the old ...uh... metro, I believe it was called, tunnels" She started down the stairs, not slowing down.
The area below was illuminated, though Cyrus could not see exactly how or where from. A single car was waiting for them there, looking fairly similar to what Cyrus might expect, except it was in perfect condition. There also seemed to be no visible engine.
"My Master took an interest in recreating it. Mistress provided some of the improvements."
As she approached, the doors would slide open, as if by magic, and she would head on to take a seat, waiting for him. To call the cart luxurious would be an understatement. If this was a recreation, it was likely of a first class or even VIP sort of car.
"As you can see, she is a creature of comfort."
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted May 03, 2021 12:08 PM |
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Vosh could sense a certain mystique around the blonde woman, as if she was purposefully withholding some key information. This, however, sparked his curiosity, as only someone with important and often classified knowledge would do so; knowledge that Vosh would be all too eager to acquire.
He turned to Ivana, and spoke something in their native tongue.
Without waiting for Ivana to respond, Vosh faced the blonde, speaking in Graecian again: "Who is this... "we" you mentioned?"
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Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Shadowcaster
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posted May 03, 2021 02:32 PM |
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Scav was at a loss for words momentarily, eventually shoving a few words out between befuddled blinks. "Heh, didn't think so," he said, with the characteristic wry humor the inhabitants of the Wastes had adopted. "You're looking at some genuine pre-Sundering tech right here." He had to press back against his instinct to go into a sales pitch on the tech he did carry, even though he had no intention of severing his connection to home by letting any of it out his sight.
"Come, let's walk the streets. You seem as unfamiliar with this city as I am, and it's always good to know where you are. Plus, it seems we have some time to kill while we wait on the archon's pleasure." He injected a bit more sarcasm into the last word than he'd intended, and quickly rushed to cover it over with a new layer of information. "While we get to know the city, let's get to know each other since we're responsible for each other and all." He did better keeping the sarcasm from 'responsible' this time. It stuck in his mind like a bur that he needed anyone to be responsible, that he needed to wait to be summoned, but he would have to swallow his pride and see this mission through to earn a modicum of freedom in this world.
"I'll go first. Name's Scav. I'm a wandering...historian of sorts. Never been to this side of the map before so I find myself at a disadvantage, but new terrain means new opportunities and new mysteries about our dear old Mother Earth. She and I have had a complicated relationship over time, but I make sure her story is never forgotten. Some might say I live in the past," he said as his thoughts flashed instinctively to the time just after the Sundering when he wanted nothing more than to return to the life he'd known. He was in a similar situation now, and would have to pry his mind to make himself open to the idea of a new life in a new world, again.
"...but it we lose our connection to where we've been we will be less the surer hands when trying to get where we want to be." He stopped talking for a moment. "Heh, you've caught me philosophizing. How about you tell me a bit about yourself."
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Galatea
Supreme Hero
Well, I'm Ceres!
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posted May 03, 2021 05:37 PM |
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Ivana narrowed her eyes. She seemed disappointed with what the wizard said. The rogue continued to stand where she was and began to look bored.
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And she told you, laughing down to her core, so she would not cry, as she lay on your lap,
"Nobody here can live forever, quiet in the grasp of dusk and summer."
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Lith-Maethor
Honorable
Legendary Hero
paid in Coin and Cleavage
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posted May 03, 2021 07:52 PM |
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West Bailey, Thessaloniki, Solun Region
Alira would perk a brow again, watching the pair curiously, then gestured to herself and Lana. "Us two. Of course, If what Lana said is true, you also enjoy the protection of the tyrant and his consort." She bowed her head at Vosh and Ivana, then turned to Lana, smiling as she stepped closer. She'd lean in to kiss her cheek, then offered a goodbye before turning to leave.
Lana would nod at the blonde, then looked at the pair awkwardly for a few moments. Finally, she spoke. "Corina will be upset if I let anything happen to you two. Do not get hurt, okay?" She did not wait for a response, instead simply vanishing into the ground, swallowed by a mass of vines that rose to cover her.
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted May 03, 2021 08:57 PM |
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"Quite an encounter, wasn't it?", Vosh commented as the haze in his head started to subside again. There were a myriad of questions arisen, most of them left unanswered and leaving Vosh with an itch he couldn't wait to scratch given enough time.
Time, time... yes!, he thought briefly, remembering what he had planned to take care of earlier.
"That green skinned being has a peculiar effect on my mind. A magical aura, probably. Regardless, shall we continue?", he turned to Ivana, handing her an apple he was holding for the whole time.
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Geny
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted May 03, 2021 09:15 PM |
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Tarkas and Scav strolled through the streets of Thessaloniki as they talked. Tarkas' eyes would momentarily dart around to remember the lay of the city as best he could, but would always come back to his companion to show respect as he listened.
"Oh, so these are actually pre-Sundering? That's amazing! You certainly don't see those everyday. Anyway, as I said earlier my name is Epitheus Tarkas," he talked fast and with enthusiasm." It is an honor to see a learner of history. We must understand the past to move forward, away from old mistakes and prejudices! I myself am not as learned as you are, of course, though I did read a good number of legends of the past. Anyway, I was born in a small town named Edessa to the West of here. Until recently I have been a Watchman there, keeping the peace and helping the city. Then I discovered that I have a higher destiny and I set off to realize it. You see, there is something about me that I probably shouldn't tell people, but we are partners and besides you look practical, honest and trustworthy."
Tarkas smiled the unguarded smile of someone who finds everyone trustworthy, unless they literally stab him in the back. And even then he would make sure to ask if they tripped first. He looked around conspicuously, leaned closer to Scav and whispered, visibly shielding his mouth with one hand:
"I am an Infused."
He quickly straightened up and looked meaningfully at his companion, beaming with pride.
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DON'T BE A NOOB, JOIN A.D.V.E.N.T.U.R.E.
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Oddball13579
Supreme Hero
Grandmaster of the Hunt
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posted May 04, 2021 05:02 AM |
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Cyrus never thought he would see another metro, let alone a train. He stared at the luxurious car in wonder and awe. He gently reached out and ran a hand along the side of the car.
"This is.... amazing. It's just like the ones from back home, but in much better condition." Cyrus peaked at the front and back. No engine.
He stepped inside and sat down. Sinking down into the plush and comfortable. The effect was immediate, his body going warm and loose. It took every effort for him to not curl up on the cushion and start purring like a content kitten. "Oh God this is comfy." Cyrus slid down a bit before sitting upright, cheeks tinting pink.
"Wait, this car has no engine. How does it move?"
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