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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Sept 7, 2023 19:34:27 GMT -5
Despite the language barrier, so to speak, Virox is eloquent enough for Kamille to draw a few ideas. She still wasn't certain of the correlation between all of those players, but she assumed she would come to understand it all once she learned more about each one of them. The fact that she didn't have their names made it a tad more difficult, as she would have much more trouble combing through her books to find the references Virox was giving her.
"What do you mean? What do you feel when you do violent things?"
That was another point of worry. Normal gnolls didn't have much control over their violent impulses - and she knew a little of how a demon might have not cared for restraint. And Virox was both at the same time. She wondered how much control over himself he had, as he has been nothing but gracious in her presence.
"I'll try to find information about them, but I'll probably need to go over their appearance with you again. It's hard to find things without names in books, you know. Zerrux was easy enough because we have his name. Which reminds me.... I.... Don't.... think it is a good idea to give Zerrux much information..... He might know something about you and your father, though. So it's really your choice. In my field, it is common to deal in information, you know? You give me an information I want, and in exchange I give you an information you want."
Perhaps they could persuade Zerrux to talk more...?
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Post by rathfen on Sept 7, 2023 21:05:46 GMT -5
Virox tries to put the words together as best he can to describe the feeling, but it is difficult for him, like trying to describe a feeling in a dream, yet he manages to find some words to speak in regards to the oddity.
"Sometimes when Virox kill, Virox see strange thing, always look like thing Virox just kill, Strange thing see through, not very solid looking, like water, but not wet or liquid, Virox always remember seeing, then Virox blackout usually, hear scream of thing Virox kill but more..echoing, then Virox usually wake back up in same spot."
It's not exactly the most eloquent explanation, but it would become immediately obvious that Virox is sometimes seeing the souls of those he kills, and what's more, appears to lose consciousness and do something to them, given his primary interest outside of seeking answers and new friends, eating is the only logical conclusion, he is eating their souls, though not of his own choice or knowledge, that seems an obvious and important detail.
Virox nods along, understanding the problem, he seems to understand the difficulty and seeks to show agreement in her feelings towards Zerrux as he has a look of mistrust for Zerrux as well.
"Zerrux likely part with information if think get something worth while back, Virox remember dream memory thing, remember that Zerrux Scholar or something, remember Crystal thing called Vaerun, and Lady thing referred to as Laviassoia by Virox Father in memory.."
Not the most helpful sounding names, but perhaps they'd end up being more useful than simple description.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Oct 2, 2023 9:55:24 GMT -5
Virox had his troubles in expressing himself, but even what he managed to express brought concern to Kamille's face. If it was something that was happening and he didn’t have control over it, she couldn’t blame him. But still, it was clearly a heritage that she wouldn’t like to bear herself...
"I'm gonna suggest you this, Virox. I have a spell that can take me to your dreams... Perhaps I can try and see it with my own eyes what is it that you saw? If you want it, of course. I won't impose it on you, don’t worry."
When Virox mentioned the names, the Witch merely glanced over to Zhantal, and the paperman seemed to understand imediately. He wasted no time in grabbing a pen and writing down the names Virox told them, for his next research.
"It's a little easier to do the research with the names, so I assume we'll have something with those, but..."
Kamille scratched her chin, lost in thoughts for a moment.
"It's your story, Virox. What do you want to tell Zerrux? I can lie to him. I can go see him alone, if you'd like. But I need you to decide if you’re gonna share something at all with him. I can give him a false clue to look out somewhere else and make him waste his time. What do you want to do with Zerrux?"
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Post by rathfen on Oct 2, 2023 10:36:52 GMT -5
Virox is silent as Karmille proposes an idea in an attempt to help, while hesitating at first, he's just smart enough to see that answers were in short supply, and even more so avenues to pursue and get them. After a few moments, Virox nods in agreement to let Karmille delve into his dreams, and perhaps help him figure out what is happening to him and those he kills.
"Virox happy to let Karmille help Virox, maybe Karmille find way for Virox stop blacking out, then Virox maybe not hurt things while blacked out."
Virox seems optimistic about the situation, wanting to see this problem sorted if he could, then came the Zerrux problem, and this was something he was worried about, as he knew from the feeling he got that no matter how innocent in intent Zerrux might be, he made a deal, same as his own Father with whatever Laviassoia was.
"Virox think Zerrux need to go back to sleep, if Zerrux awake, then Lady thing find him, that would be bad. Zerrux maybe friend of Virox Father, but Virox not trust Zerrux to not make things worse."
Virox, seems not entirely happy with what he wants to do, but can see no other option to keep themselves as well as Zerrux safe, even if he might not trust the dead thing much if at all.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Nov 30, 2023 16:49:04 GMT -5
"I also get the feeling Zerrux is not trustworthy..."
But maybe that was enough for that day. Virox agreed to let her enter his dreams, and they still had the day ahead of them. That would also be a good opportunity to know him better. The Witch tended to trust the beasts more quickly, as they often had their intentions bared, leaving little wriggle room for deceit. But Virox was still the offspring of a demon, so some distancing might be warranted...
She sighed, straightening her robe.
"I guess we don't need to decide everything now. We have a few names and descriptions for later research. I'm curious about what I'll be able to find about Laviassoia, but everythin on its time... How about we get some breakfast?"
Kamille knew best than to try and tame something that was wild in nature. If Virox wanted to hunt, the Witch would allow him out to hunt to his hearts content - which made her think she'd probably have to have a word with Kalaf. She didn't want them to fight each other and hurt themselve by accident, and she knew the old drake to be a territorial one.
If, however, Virox chose to follow her to the kitchen, the Witch would happily start preparing them something to eat.
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Post by rathfen on Nov 30, 2023 17:02:43 GMT -5
Virox, to his credit, seems to trust Kamille enough to know her intentions are good, and thus far, she had done good by Virox, even knowing his heritage. While he understands her desire to take time, to take the steps needed, whatever those may be for one so wisened as Kamille, the Halfbreed gnoll couldn't help but feel some tension regarding the whole situation.
"Virox follow Kamille wisdom, Virox only hope dead thing not do foolish things while not in presence. Virox have bad feelings about leaving dead thing unwatched. Virox hungry though, maybe Virox feel better after eating."
The large gnoll follows Kamille to her kitchen, there would be many days and nights to hunt, and it had been a rarity to meet a small person thing that had been as kind and welcoming as Kamille had been to him. As they move, Virox cannot help but think of the crystal person thing, of where it might be now, or if it is even alive anymore to begin with.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Dec 10, 2023 18:19:49 GMT -5
"Despite of what we do, Zerrux have been out there for a while now. If he's bound to do something, he'll do it and we can't do anything about it. He's not our responsibility. Don't worry - we'll figure things out..."
Kamille smiled at the gnoll. Virox was not the usual guest she would have, but the monstrous and the beastly hardly were the kinds of creature that had her step back in fear. Much the contrary: there was always room in her heart to see past the fangs and claws. And she seemed happy to have Virox join her in the kitchen, indicating the table for him... although she figured he wouldn't want a chair.
It was a cozy kitchen, with a splash of the chaotic for the most of it. Herbs hang from the ceiling in stashes, as well as dried meat. A large cauldron stirred itself with a wooden spoon at the far end of it, and two counters ran along the sides of the place. One of them had your regular kitchen paraphernalia, cleaves, pots and pans. The other...
"Just be careful, okay? Those things are very fragile."
The other counter had her alchemy glassware, with reagents and potions and glasses everywhere, colorful liquids swirling inside and strange vapors rising from time to time. At the end of it, a large cabinet sat with her potions available.
Kamille started to fill the small table with food: ham, cheese, bread, and seemed to be serving some of the stew of the cauldron in large bowls.
"Virox, let's say we handle this. And then what? What do you think you're gonna do next?"
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Post by rathfen on Dec 13, 2023 7:06:20 GMT -5
Virox makes a 'hmm' sound as he listens to Kamille, mind going over what he knows and what they can do once the time is right. In truth the gnoll felt that he didn't want Zerrux to be his responsibility, only that they not let him do anything to make any sort of trouble, but he knew Kamille is wise, she would know what to do if something happened.
Arriving in the kitchen, Virox is quick to look at everything, though at a distance in the case of the alchemy glassware, he wanted to be extra sure after that warning to not damage or even bump that stuff. While he stares at the food stuffs put down in front of him, he ponders her question, it wasn't as though Virox hadn't ever thought of what he wanted to do, but given the severity of the current situation, it had slipped his mind somewhat.
"Virox hope Kamille and Virox solve dead thing and Crystal person thing problem, then virox can focus on figuring out why Virox see weird stuff when Virox kill. Virox also hope to explore forest, maybe Virox find nice cave, or maybe Virox dig out side of hill. Virox still thinking on it."
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 24, 2024 17:21:24 GMT -5
Kamille wondered someone like Virox didn’t have much time in his life to think of what's to come next, living one day at a time. Especially considering that he'd been chained most days.
The Witch sat down, making a boiling kettle pour some tea on a cup with the flicker of the wrist. She started to munch on some toast she dipped on a bowl of stew she pulled in front of her, looking thoughtfull.
"I'm thinking I'll need to go to other bigger libraries to find this information, Virox. I might need to be out for a moment. Sadly, I'm not sure it would be a good idea to take you with me. I hope you don’t take what I'll say personally, but most people... most people fear things that are different from them. And you're different from everyone else."
The Witch seemed to be picking her words carefully, but she wondered Virox might've assumed dhe wouldn’t be able to take him with her if she went to the city. Maybe her reputation could allow her to do so, but she and Virox would not know a day of peace.
"This reminds me I have to introduce Kalaf to you after you have eaten. You two probably should get used to each other sooner rather than later."
Despite knowing a thing or two of the law of the beasts, Virox was a wild card. She knew her old drake enough to be wise enough to present them on good terms - Kalaf had a temper of his own, and probably would want to show his territorial side for once.
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Post by rathfen on Feb 24, 2024 17:41:56 GMT -5
Virox in truth had little in the way of a drive to look beyond the current, the present, as it had always been his life, living from one moment to the next, never quite sure what would be waiting around the next corner. He of course didn't want to explain such an obvious thing to Kamille, for worry it may seem insulting.
Finally, with enough thoughts gathered, he nods as he understood well her intent, and the obvious problems he could bring with his presence. Perhaps he wasn't bothered by people things, but people things were bothered by Virox, and that was a fact he'd seen more than enough to know the worst outcomes.
"Virox stay put, not make trouble while Kamille gone. Virox very excited to meet Kalaf, Virox hope they mot mind Virox size."
Virox seeks happy enough, his tail wagging just a bit, as he tilts his head, looking at her, as dangerous as he is, which couldn't be overlooked by any sane person, it shows that his upbringing and blood seem to have no hold over the sort of creature he is.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Mar 20, 2024 10:47:50 GMT -5
Kamille smiled at Virox as she led him outside, and perhaps it might become clear the Witch held monsters and beasts to different standards when he met Kalaf.
Kalaf was an old gentleman, but his nature wasn't that different to that of Virox himself: he was a black drake, fully grown, the weigh of the years scarring his ebony scales and the leather of his wings. Even for a drake he felt large, heavy and perhaps slightly lethargic, his years of youth well behind him. The horns that crowned his giant reptilian head curved backwards, and a line of spikes followed along his spine.
For Kamille, he was magnificent. His scars told each a different story, his scales glossy, each a small black mirror. Born and raised by the shadow and warmth of Mount Drakholt, the "mountain of fire", the adversities piled upon the drake's history, and he beat them all.
The drake was drinking from a stream of water nearby, raising his long neck to watch them as they approached. Kalaf was asleep when Kamille brought Virox in, so his scorching red eyes imediately fell on the newcommer.
"Good morning, Kalaf. I want you to meet a new friend. This is Virox. He is going to be around the forest."
She knew better than to try and control either of them, so she watched. The Witch trusted Kalaf's temper, even when he extended his muzzle to sniff Virox, black smoke escaping his nostrils. The drake might've been an imposing figure to anyone, but she knew him to be just protective at heart. And maybe more reasonable than a lot of people she knew.
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Post by rathfen on Mar 20, 2024 11:19:42 GMT -5
Virox doesn't seem to take much time to notice Kalaf, in fact, his tail is wagging as subtly as he can manage. The prospect of not being the only large creature was something of an odd and pleasant feeling, true, there had been other creatures in the fighting pit he'd escaped from, but they were kept seperated. Virox carefully approaches the reptilian creature, every gnoll instinct told him to run, the subtle demon ones told him to assert himself, but Virox, in his own nature, true to himself, gently sits himself down in front of Kalaf as he was sniffed at.
"Virox very happy to meet Kalaf, Virox not meet many scaled creatures that not try to eat Virox on sight. Virox not see one so big either. Virox bet you eat very good when small."
Perhaps to no one's surprise, Virox views the old drake like a friend with little to no effort needed on the end of Kalaf, whether this being a natural understanding of one beast to another, or perhaps Virox can innately pick up on the intention and generally doesn't mind being on the opposite end of a sniff. Regardless the answer, Virox tilts his head, his tongue hanging out the side, one could swear he was more like a giant puppy, and not a super sized scavenging predator with demonic heritage.
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