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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on May 26, 2023 4:41:04 GMT -5
It looked like the problem was taken care of. A few stragglers still tried to get on their feet and run away, while some of them weren't moving anymore. The mage, while still alive, certainly wasn't able to put up a front to them. Sir Prize ran over to apparently take care of him, but Kamille held out a hand.
"Leave this one alive."
While she did notice Ollivander watching, she didn't seem to care much to handling the situation mostly on her own. Something told her that the way he watched was beyond that natural awe that most people showed before a powerful arcane user, as Mr. Groves seemed to be powerful enough himself. There was... Something more.
Regardless, she raised her hand and once again tried to lock the mage in a stone coccoon, and since he wasn't in the proper shape to do anything about it, it worked this time [1]. She would want to take out of him as much information as she could, and maybe there was something useful she could dangle in front of the noble lord that would warrant a favor or two. Her act of mercy wasn't, as always, entirely void of self gain. The gargoyles stopped mid-gallop, freezing in their motion and assuming once again the pose of giant chess pieces, before shrinking back to their original diminished size.
"Thank you, Mr. Groves. You are most kind. I assume it would be best for us to wait for the others to arrive, no? My Black Quills can take care of this one and take them to the guards once we arrive in town."
Kamille was many things, but a good liar wasn't one of them. It was clear she didn't intend to take the prisioner to the guards. Not immediately, at least.
[1] Earth bind
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Jun 26, 2023 15:08:58 GMT -5
As the pieces shrunk down and kamille spoke he nodded “that sounds like a wonderful idea.” He smiled noticing her give seats to her lying “tell me what shall be the first order of business with them before the guards? It seems like there is more yes?” He asked tilting his head as if he were a curious child, his wings folding neatly behind him as he awaited an answer. Ollivander was not one of physical strength and hardly used his powers but he was quite the deceiver, he could come off as sweet and innocent without much trouble and could talk his way through most situations with ease. He was dangerous though not in the ways most expected. The chess pieces truly amused him for their irony and such, after all to him and his plans against the aristocracy and royals, all those before him were pieces in a game. Kamille however was proving to be far more than a simple pawn however. If he played his cards right she could be the most valuable asset on the board. Before anything more could be said he turned as he heard the carriage approach and smiled giving a thankful not to the quills
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jul 4, 2023 16:55:15 GMT -5
The Witch didn't even have the decency to blush as Ollivander easily infered there would be more to just taking the men to the guards than she first let on. She smiled at him.
"I want to know of their story first. I have ways of getting information out of people. I'd rather them tell me willingly what I want, but... I have ways."
And though she knew how that sounded - which was exactly how she wanted it to sound - Ollivander also could tell the woman didn't mean to hurt them anymore than they already were hurt. She wasn't above many things - but that was a line she avoided to cross at any cost. The men didn't know it though, and it just added to their fear to know what would possibly be expecting them.
It also came as no surprise that she had ways of gathering information, after all, that was one of the things she was most known for. Which also explained why she didn't mind being so upfront about it.
The carriage didn't take long to approach, and while the noble's personal guard was shocked by the battleground, the Black Quills looked properly unphazed, quickly stepping up to the task of handling the prisoners until they arrived at their destination.
"I hope this is the most excitement we'll get out of this trip, Mr. Grooves. Don't you agree?"
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Jul 5, 2023 13:31:06 GMT -5
Ollivander looked surprised as he nodded seeming to compose himself "right well whatever you need to do I trust your judgment my lady" he gave a small nod as he gave a small smile. For one with so much power she seemed to have good morals still which was worrisome for Ollivanders plans. If she was some hero type deep down that was worse for his case. Nonetheless he nodded as he dusted himself off "I do hope that is all indeed." he replied as he moved to walk by the cart again "Excitement can be fun but it can be a bit much in situations such as this" he chuckled and tried to make light of the situation with the little joke. After all he tried to portray himself as kind, sweet and not the strongest individual. He had been building up his reputations as the good little silver tongued noble who was angel to the poor, an intellect to the rich. He made sure to avoid seeming any sort of threat or worry and he had no intentions of that changing until the time was right to make his move. "Well then I suppose we should continue on! Don't need more ruffians finding their way to us"
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jul 7, 2023 6:47:32 GMT -5
The rest of the trip, as Kamille predicted, was far less exciting. The noble stopped trying to make small conversation with them, safely tucked away in his carriage. The Quills handled the prisoner, making sure he would keep quiet and behave for the time being. She didn't have plans on hurting him, but he didn't need to know that, so when he started to try to talk his way out of it, one of the Quills gagged him.
When they reached the city gates, night was upon them. Kamille turned to the noble man, as they were being paid their due.
"I assume you won't be needing us for now, my Lord. I'll be staying in town for the night, in case anything is needed. But for now, good luck on your ventures."
Kamille gives the noble man a polite curtsy, before turning to Ollivander with a warm smile. If she caught some of Ollivander's inner musings, it was hard to say.
"It was a delight working with you, Mr. Groves. I hope our paths cross again in the future. If you ever need my assistance with anything, search for a walking house deep into Moonveil forest. I wish you all good things in your personal endeavours. Until we meet again."
Once again, she offered a perfect curtsy, this time with a playful smile upon her lips and a twinkle to her eyes, as starry as the sky above. With that, the Witch of Moonglade left with her entourage, taking with her the mantle of warmth that kept the cold nightly breeze to set in.
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