Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Jan 19, 2023 20:21:15 GMT -5
With a coy grin and smile, Erik moved to the center of town, smoothly pocketing a thing or two here and there before stopping in the center of the market, hopping onto a little stand and getting a thing or two from his bag. He then spoke loudly to those around "Gather round for a show folks! Nothing like you've seen! If you like it feel free to tip a lad eh?" he grinned as he struck a match and lit a few candles around himself before beginning to control the flames into shapes, animals and all sorts of things to draw people in, before him was an empty satchel for tips which slowly began to fill as he went
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 20, 2023 8:18:56 GMT -5
Sol City was more gray than she remembered, or maybe it was her eyes that lost that naivety that made everything brighter and every shade of color stand out. Kamille had felt she had seen the city she grew up in that light already, but apparently the last few years changed her more than a century. While she would often wander the streets anonymously in her youth, maybe few recognizing the robes of an apprentice, now her feathery cape made for a more dramatic persona, someone that was starting to get known across Charon.
For that reason, she kept the Black Quills close.
As always, Edgar would follow her discretely from a distance. While still discrete, he still kept himself clearly visible, and his menacing stance was often enough to keep the lowly pickpocketing type at bay. Allan and Poe were around too, always invisible.
The Witch walked down the street until a fiery performance caught her eyes. It was not uncommon for street performers to roam Sol City, but this one caught her attention imediatelly. He was good at what he was doing, a handsome lad with a penchant for the dramatic and... Good with fire.
Kamille stood for a moment to watch, clearly interested.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Jan 20, 2023 10:33:55 GMT -5
Erik grinned seeing the new figure who looked quite fancy and shot a wink as he continued his tricks, turning the fire to a bird to fly before her before swooping over the crowd, entertaining them as one of his colleagues moved through the crowd picking a few pockets moving to pick the witch next as Erik himself continued the tricks even making a little ring of fire and flipping through it, doing some acrobatics with the fire to keep the audience entertained and interested. A few more coins were tossed into the open bag before him for tips including his helper tossing a few in that he had scrounged off people. It was quite the profitable venture
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 20, 2023 22:17:08 GMT -5
Kamille smiled back at the man, seemingly appreciating the spectacle, although he could notice something different in her eyes in comparison to the rest of the crowd: while some watched the performance with wide eyes and that naive luster of enthrallment, there was something more clinical about the way the Witch watched the flames. A more knowing kind of look, of someone who perceived the lines of the arcane bending at the edges of his flames.
And, even though her eyes saw it as it was, she looked pleased.
But she was not without her flaws, and she was easy prey for his companions quick hands. One of her wisest moves, however, was to know of those flaws and cover for them...
Edgar, the man that had been following her at a distance, had suddenly vanished without a trace from his spot, which was eerie, considering how big he was [1,2]. But it wasn't for long, because the moment he dropped his hands on the person that had pickpocketed the lady, his invisibility spell shimmered out of him, and his image appeared once again. He was a big guy, with heavy hands, one of then at the back of his neck and the other on his arm.
"Hello, friend... Are you lost?"
His grin was more terrifying than pleasant - one of those that expected that interaction to end in violence.
[1]Invisibility [2]Silent step
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Jan 21, 2023 12:02:26 GMT -5
Miguel turned jumping as he had been grabbed and put on a smile "Ah afraid so, say do you know where the armory is?" he asked trying to keep calm for the time being
Meanwhile Erik watched looking through the crowd before giving a nod to a dark haired male who moved to help miguel as Erik himself did a few more tricks before grabbing the tips bag "Thank you ladies and gentleman for your lovely time! For my last trick I need an audience member! You sir! with the blonde hair!" he called to miguel who turned "Who me? Sure i suppose" he nodded
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 22, 2023 7:52:04 GMT -5
Edgar, what are you doing? Her voice rang on the head [1]. He stole you.The curious behavior of her Black Quill prompted the Witch to search her things, only to realize her small purse of coins was missing. It wouldn't be the first time she was robbed on the streets of Sol City, but she had hoped that was a thing of the past. Some things never change, apparently. She touched the lonely black feather that hang from her necklace, whispering softly. " Allan, Poe, get ready to act."It was a good thing that she didn't know their locations, so there was no way she would spoil their game. Meanwhile, Edgar closed in the distance between him and Miguel, putting one heavy arm around his shoulder. When the street performer called out to him, he was certain he was in the scam too, and was trying to get him out of the situation. Edgar barely released Miguel, instead chosing to trip him over as he went to "volunteer". Once again, he grabbed Miguel by the arms, lifting him up. "Sorry, man... My mate is kinda drunk, he'll ruin the show, maybe next time." The hand he had on Miguel's arm was tight. Kamille looked from one to the other, finally dawning on her what was obvious for her employee. The other Black Quills must be taking their positions. Glancing over to the charming man on the command of it all, she offered him a warm smile, while her voice sounded softly on his head [1]. It's about to get messy, darling....... How much of a show can you give me?
[1]Message
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Jan 23, 2023 9:48:30 GMT -5
Miguel was surprised by that as he looked around then his eyes widened at being tripped. Tulio however wandered by giving Miguel the chance to pass on the coin pouch and get out of doge. Once that was over Miguel gave the man a confused look “can I ask why I’m restrained? You can search me but I’m afraid I’ve got nothing on me” he held up his hands
Erik watched carefully but kept his smile on nodding “a shame then. Does anyone else with to volunteer?” He asked with a smile as everything had been gathered already. When a young girl eagerly raised her hand he pointed to her and nodded doing a little magic trick of pulling a coin from her ear handing it to her after before giving a wink to the woman upon hearing the voice in his head. “Thank you ladies and gentleman you have been the most beautiful audience!” If she wanted a show he could surely give one. He swirled the flames around once more before clapping his hands together creating a bright flash of flame making almost a wall for just a second long enough for him to slip into the alleys and begin leaving
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 27, 2023 10:16:38 GMT -5
"Oh, I'm pretty sure it's just a misunderstanding, we will be able to clear it out soon enough..."
The content of his words were meant to console, but the intensity behind them, coupled with his horrible grin, said otherwise. He "guided" the man towards a small alley to the other side of the street, where he could "ask questions" more properly, without prying eyes.
Kamille remained on the audience for a moment longer, enough to witness the man's last trick and the impressive wall of fire he created as a decoy for his escape. The Witch smiled. The man got talent. Once again, she touched the black feather on her necklace, calmly whispering to it.
"Allan, Poe... After him."
Among claps and agitated noises of surprise, the small crowd before his makeshift stage started to disperse, with time leaving only the feathered figure of the woman. Without hurry, she started to head to the alley she had seen Edgar take the other man. She knew he wouldn’t hurt him - yet - but his hands were eager, and his fists were heavy.
At first, it would seem like his escape was easy and smooth, as nothing could be noticed imediatelly - as least until a swift hiss could be heard right above his ear.
An arrow with black feathers stuck to the nearby ceiling, and as he glanced back he could see a person that wasn’t there before [1,2]. He was dressed in black and was lean and tall, with another arrow already nocked on his long bow.
Whoever he got to piss with his antics, it felt like it was someone who wouldn’t let it slide off so easily....
[1]Invisibility [2]Silent step
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Jan 27, 2023 12:12:26 GMT -5
Miguel let himself be led along waiting for a moment to slip away as tulio slipped into the crowd to get out of range with their stolen earnings for the moment going to the meet up spot to see if the other two made it out or not. Miguel was a tall blonde haired man, his hair going to his shoulders and some facial hair on him. He raised a brow as he waited to see what would happen. Tulio on the other hand, was a tall lean man with black hair and some facial hair as well, his hair in a pony tail going down to his shoulder blades, the front curly.
Meanwhile Erik himself fled only pausing in the alley as the arrow went by him causing him to turn “mm quite the shot though if you were trying to hit me I’m afraid you missed” he remarked looking for who shot it and keeping on guard. Now then why don’t you show that face of yours hm? Not very fun talking to the air you know.” He remarked
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 31, 2023 9:22:34 GMT -5
Erik's pause might have been his undoing, for all the dramatic flair that made for a good show - as evidenced by the crowd he gathered before that whole ordeal - his pursuers were focused. "Pursuers", because it became clear there was more than one.
His reflexes might have saved him from another attack, this time coming from the side. Erik would feel the dislocation of the wind as a shadow slided in front of him and crashed against the wall on the other side of the alley. This shadow was smaller than the archer, clearly a woman, wearing clothes much similar as his. Unlike the archer, however, she wielded a katana - a long, sharp katana, that went right through a barrel leaning by the side of the street. Slowly, she slided it off of the barrel, keeping steady eye contact with him. Has his reaction been half a second too late, he would be the one impaled against the wall.
"You talk too much."
When looking down the alley, he would notice the archer was gone. They were clearly coordinated. Trained.
Deadly.
"I wonder how wide you'll be able to smile when I-"
"That won't be necessary, Edgar..."
The Witch approached both men in the alley, soft spoken, yet with Edgar's hands firmly planted on the man's arms.
"I'm sorry to bother, my good sir.... but it seems like I lost my coins. Would you be so kind as to tell me where did they go?"
If he wasn’t willing, she had always other means of acquiring information.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Jan 31, 2023 9:38:21 GMT -5
Erik grimaced at that and shrugged taking some grain that fell from the barrel quickly throwing it in the girls face before running and rounding a corner trying to keep stuff between him and the two in case they shot again. He knew the alleys well and continued to dart around to see if he could lose them, soon fucking into a blacksmithy and leaping through hiding near the other side listening for sounds of their movements and pursuit
“Not sure where it could be at this moment I’m afraid. You see I don’t have it anymore “he held up his hands to let them see there was indeed nothing on him “truly sorry though maybe someone picked it up in the crowd GM? I’m sure asking around will help you find some answers malady” he replied
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 6, 2023 4:44:19 GMT -5
The woman winced as Erik threw the grain in her eyes, but that seemed to have worked: she was indeed left behind as Erik pushed through the streets. The streets were.... unusually silent for a chase. Whoever they were, they looked like they knew what they were doing. Silent steps, invisibility, coordination among them. Definitely assasins.
Allan followed him, taking the advantage of Poe's attack to follow him while still invisible. He was the one that saw Erik turning and entering the blacksmith. This one was smart and skilled - but unfortunately, he was outnumbered. Poe was confused for a moment, searching for Erik, but seeing how it was all very quiet, she stopped to listen.
The archer slowly circled the building, trying to find a good angle. There was a window by the side that, while it didn't offer view of his hiding place, served its purpose. Another hiss to his side would indicate Erik they still were on his track: once again, an arrow of black feathers stuck before him.
Edgar's grip on Miguel tightened. She knew he was craving for a little bit of action too, but she would want to avoid it if possible. She flashed a gentle smile at him, so unlike the rough hands that held him in place.
"Oh... Something tells me you know exactly what happened to them... Where the coins - and the person holding them - go at the end of the day?"
Without waiting for an answer, Kamille touched his face softly - and what looked like a tender gesture of reassurance was actually the way she would know more of them [1].
[1]Reveal Truth
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Feb 12, 2023 10:00:21 GMT -5
Erik cursed as they had found him again, quickly turning and running to a dead end before speedily scaling it and throwing himself onto the other side moving back towards the town square some hoping to lose them in the crowd and get his men, This certainly wasnt a good moment. Who the hell were these people? He kept his head low as he ran trying to keep an eye out for the others as he went and his pursuers
__________________________________________________________________________ Miguel looked up at her trying to keep calm before pausing at the hands nearing him confused and as they touched his face he froze and his eyes widened as he blurted out an answer he normally never would "Passed em to Tulio. We all meet behind the pub to split our coin" he said, his eyes wide as he was confused as to why he was even saying this
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Moonglade
1,504 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 22, 2023 15:53:01 GMT -5
Kamille touched the black feather on her necklace once again.
Stop. It's not this one. Come back and we'll meet them at their meeting place.
The Witch smiled at the man before her, as Allan and Poe suddenly stopped their pursuit, having been given the order to come back to their meeting point.
"You don't need to worry. I believe your group may be what I need at the moment. If your friends play your cards right, you might be able to keep that purse... And maybe even more. If they can keep a secret, of course."
With Edgar still safely securing Miguel, Kamille waited for the other Black Quills to arrive. Having given up on their pursuit of Erik, they quickly arrived where Kamille and Edgar were, not far from the starting point, where they would follow together.
The place of their meeting clear in her mind, Kamille guided the other Black Quills there, but both Allan and Poe remained invisible for the time being. Edgar was the one that would remain in clear sight of anyone who would come up to the alley, clearly waiting for them.
As for Kamille herself... Slightly out of sight and covered by the alley's shadows, she leaned against the wall to wait for the band to arrive. She wasn't using any kind of magic to hide, just being slightly less evident, in the background.
Yes, perhaps this band was exactly the kind of help that she would need for this new endeavour.....
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
25
Renown
Human-elf
30 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Erik Hollows on Feb 25, 2023 12:32:41 GMT -5
Miguel raised a brow at that as he was led around and following instructions for the moments. Meanwhile Tulio had reached the alley, stopping as he saw an unfamiliar face there, taking a step back with a grimace at that. Around this time, Erik had also arrived and grimaced as he saw the face "Oh bloody hell again? Are the others with you? Haven't had an arrow almost hit me just yet" he remarked and his gaze moved to Kamille "Well hello again. These must be your little friends I assume?" he asked with a chuckle. Quite the group I must admit. I believe you have one of my friends however"
|
|