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Post by Light on Jul 6, 2009 12:12:29 GMT
The doors to the bar opened again, and in marched 10 plate armoured soldiers, with shields on their arms and hands on thier sword pommels; They bore the emblem of the imperial army of Kindara on their breastplates.
The group's captain walked up to Ilona and Sophena's table whilst his men stood by the door. He spoke in elven: "Maam, we have an urgent message for you.."
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Post by Mr Spock on Jul 8, 2009 13:20:41 GMT
At the sight of the soldiers, the changeling girl backed back against the wall, seemingly more willing to take her chances with the girl robed in white than the Army.
Ilona merely blinked and set her glass down on the table.
"Is it impossible to send a messenger who doesn't draw as much attention?" she asked quietly, glancing at the doorway and then back at the captain. "What do you bring news of?"
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Post by Light on Jul 8, 2009 13:34:55 GMT
Continuing in Elven, the captain spoke respecfully: "We appolgise maam, but Archmage Osirian was quite insistant that the message be sent by the imperial army; he felt it was the safest way to ensure it reached you; The situation has escallated, the Zalandrians have closed all diplomatic routes and refuse to speak to us about anything; this pushes us ever closer to war, he says that you neeed to move quickly with your team to secure the artifacts."
He reached into the backpack he was wearing and produced a scroll, a small metal box and a pair of thick leather gloves inscribed with runes: "Here are the seals you will need for unhindered passage, along with the means to handle the artifact safely and a way to contact the council if need be. He has also provided swift horses for you; they are tethered outside the inn."
He bowed deeply then left the bar with his men.
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Post by Mr Spock on Jul 8, 2009 13:52:25 GMT
Ilona just repeatedly hit herself in the head with her palm, and the changeling edged herself closer, holding out her piece of paper again.
"What's your name, you're hired," said Ilona, without even looking up. Startled, the changeling jumped and then settled again.
"Sylta," she said, coughing, her voice quite coarse. Ilona smiled.
"Are you fast, then?"
The changeling nodded, keeping her eyes on the floor. Ilona just smiled again.
"I'm Pixie, and this is my bodyguard."
"Pixie's not a real name!" objected the changeling quickly. Ilona raised an eyebrow, and Sylta became quiet again.
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Post by Light on Jul 8, 2009 16:41:35 GMT
Sophena mused over the events of the last few minutes, agitated at the prospect of now having to move much faster, whilst being doubly cautious. She knew their enemy, and knew how difficult this was going to be with carefull planning and surprise; they were now going to have to go in with all haste, abandoning complex planning, and putting themselves at a disadvantage from the outset.
At the mention of her, she extended a hand toward the changeling girl; "Sophena" she said pleasantly.
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Post by pendragon on Jul 9, 2009 1:23:07 GMT
conall stood and walked to the table with the two elven woman and the changling. "was it you that put up that add? because, if it was you, i ant in too. my name is conall griffin, and yes, i am a delgranian. but i am not what you think. i have a pass from the empire saying i'm allowed to be here, i am not evil, like my race," conall said pulling out his pass and showing it to them. "i'm skilled in close combat, especially with daggers. i have other skills too, and would be very helpfull on your mistion." conall knew he was saying a lot, but he knew if all the info was out in the open, he'd have a better chance at surviving, let alone not getting into a fight.
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Post by Light on Jul 9, 2009 20:12:44 GMT
Sophena studied the Imperial seal on the pass, wondering how he came to be within the Empire's borders: "Hmm...Interesting...Did you leave The Brotherhood's land during the great mutiny? And also, are you a full demon, or just of partial ancestry? Sophena asked with just the slightest hint of mistrust in her voice.
"You seem eager to help the Empire though; what are these other skills that you possess?" She asked, still a little edgy around him.
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Post by Mr Spock on Jul 9, 2009 20:20:52 GMT
Ilona shook her head. "No time. You aren't evil, you're coming with us. You're officially hired. I'm Pixie, and this is Sophena. And we're leaving."
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Post by Light on Jul 9, 2009 20:54:55 GMT
"Yes maam. But have you noticed the woman in white over there? She looks a little out of place." Sophena asked curiously.
"Also shall we brief them now, or whilst travelling?" She stood up straight, ready for orders.
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Post by pendragon on Jul 10, 2009 13:37:57 GMT
Conall grabbed his satchel from the floor besides his table, hauling it onto his back. "i'm ready to leave," he said.
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Post by Mr Spock on Jul 10, 2009 14:44:57 GMT
"And so am I," said Ilona, standing suddenly and moving away from the table and crossing the bar to where the woman in white sat.
"500 gold for the good of the realm, in the name of Wee Jas," she said, without introducing herself, fixing her eyes on the woman.
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Post by Luna Tsukino on Jul 11, 2009 11:13:09 GMT
The woman looked up to the person who her focus had been on for a while. She had seen the imperial army approach her and since that moment she watched her. "So it was you who required help?" She stood and bowed her head, "I shall assist you, and I thank you for the gold." She lowered a hood, revealing long black hair tied in an equally long braid, "My name is Lessia, Holy Warrior to the God Honos." She turned to the male that was with the group, her blue eyes thinning slightly at the sight of him, but soon looked away.
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Post by Mr Spock on Jul 11, 2009 12:26:40 GMT
Ilona nodded with a smile and turned to leave the bar.
"We are under-numbered and we have a long journey to do in a very short amount of time. We shall brief as we go. I feel we may need backup." She paused for a moment, as if contemplating her options.
"Sophena. Go to the guards and get news of Feldaran. We need him."
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Post by Light on Jul 11, 2009 20:22:36 GMT
"Yes maam" Sophena's voice brightened as she left the bar; muffled Elven indicated that she was stood a little ouside the door to the inn.
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Post by Mr Spock on Jul 11, 2009 20:30:13 GMT
Not even bothering to wait for Sopena's return, Ilona lead her group out of the bar, introducing herself to Lessia as they went.
"I am Pixie, and my guard, Sophena, are recruiting for this mission. This is Conall, and Sylta, and they will be accompanying us."
At the mention of her name, Sylta glared suspiciously between the two, as if expecting them to be plotting against her.
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