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Post by HeianWood on Oct 17, 2022 15:32:39 GMT -5
Hearing the response Heian nodded, with his smile widening. -Thank you, I appreciate both the honesty and the attitude. Would never ask you to cut off other strings He took a while to get his thoughts together, before continuing the talk.
-If you need help with anything, just ask. And about power... that never was my primary objective. What I really seek is peace, for me and my friends. But the sad reality about this world, and all others, is that violence is the only universal language and who wants peace have to be prepared for a war. "Bastion" is not stricte a war machine, I built it as a memorial of what was taken away from me. What others made me sacrifice just to keep my loved ones alive, just because I was not properly prepared He sighed and grinned his teeth, spitting next words. -Never again -Never again
They said it simultaneously, staring at something only they could see. Then, when he calmed down, Heian looked back at Sarris, ready to confess something -We are not so different. I've been working on something on the side... An organization that would gather friends together, allowing for mutual help, for safety. At the same time not bonding them to itself the only rule being keeping it secret from the world. If I promised I will not attack Kamilie, would you join? He thanked mentally Wood for not interrupting "It's a dream of us both. You may hate me at times, but we're closer than brothers"
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Post by Sarris on Oct 17, 2022 16:40:43 GMT -5
Sarris stood up and held out and arm as a fiddler started playing. She was asking him to dance to save herself from drunk farmers and foresters.
She nodded affirming. “I want to sleep and know my children are safe, to know that if someone tries to hurt me I can defend myself, to make those who hurt the weak or poor pay, and is stupid as it sounds to laugh and enjoy the journey,” she said.
“I am not a killer, my dear Masters. I do wish one family member would change his mind in regards to my mother and myself. Elves do not do that well. And if One of the noble houses that opposes my family went away, I would not cry much,” she said. She twirled out and took his hand joining the dance. Not hard since they were the only two dancing.
“My Grandfather had my mother and myself removed from the house and that is how I came to live in a stable. I was taken in by thieves and taught their ways. In this world of predators and prey, I am prey. I have to be smarter, quicker, and sneakier to survive. Ask your sister, she understands this.”
She took a breath and did a hop step and continued, “Eventually, My Master, Lord Sarne will need to take a bride and I will be without my defender. Ask your sister, she understands this. If I am lucky, I will be married off to someone I like, as part of a negotiated arrangement. But my education was that of a noble woman - to sew, cook, to run an estate, recite Elven poetry, to have teas, and formal balls.” After a twirl she said, “I can only read in Elvish. I also know two true names of demons, if I ever learn to summon them.”
At the end of the dance she said, “You see good sir, friends are the only real power I have.”
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Post by HeianWood on Oct 17, 2022 17:24:27 GMT -5
Heian danced silently along Sarris, listening to her words. He was not a good dancer, so he had to split his attention, but still caught every word. As she finished, they stopped dancing. Sarris seemed to really need it. -Friends are the only power that truly matters, madame, all other are dependant of them -You really can't dance. I thought it was a joke And the moment faded. They came back to their table, with music still playing. -You have my support Sarris. In everything that won't treaten my own friends -Or involve visiting that swamp again Horizontally Heian heard Wood saying one more thing, just to him. "She really does make you open. Don't you dare ever lose her"
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