Fighter's Guild
IS OFFLINE
20
Renown
Crescent Isles
"I only bite if you want me to, dear"
793 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Sylvari Dawnsage on Dec 12, 2023 19:22:38 GMT -5
Having rounded up all the animals, Sylvari carefully brought the box upstairs, conscious of the enclosure's awkward dimensions. She had already poked breathing holes into the wooden planks and so had bolted a cover atop the crate, to prevent the creatures from escaping in transit. Seeing as Javal had not yet returned, she sat the box in front of the busted door of the warehouse and sat beside it on the step.
In the space of a few minutes, her fellblood companion returned, seemingly having run all the way from the guard station from how he was heaving great breaths of air. A sad smile spread over Sylvari's face, oddly missing the exertions of the living. Javal had in his hands two pouches: one of which he held out to the justiciar. Upon seeing that its contents were payment, Sylvari shook her head slightly and held the pouch out in an open hand, in the feeble hope Javal would reclaim it.
"There, there, dear. It wasn't so urgent you had to run yourself out of breath getting back to me. And I don't require any payment. My oath compels me to such action, so it feels a little unjustified claiming secondary recompense. Besides, you were the one who delivered the criminals to the authorities. This money should be yours."
Sylvari looked to the Skittermaus box. "Well, we ought to get this to the harbormaster. I don't necessarily need your help hauling it, but I wouldn't mind the company, if you've nothing else to do." The vampiress flashed Javal a bright smile.
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,259 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 13, 2023 14:45:51 GMT -5
After taking a minute to catch his breath after the quick hurried sprint he had made to get back he smiled before frowning slightly.
“But it was my friend after all I had promised to return as fast as I could and I have done so. For it goes against my code of honor to break any promises no matter how light. As for payment friend Sylvari, I cannot simply take all of this, after all this isn’t a gift for the nice constables at the station who gave this to me for my duties. You were an equal part of this rescue operation as well so please accept this money from me if not you can think of it as an early Winter’s Crown present”, he grins hoping she’ll take his present.
He then tucks his pouch of solars, grabs one end of the skittermaus box, and responds, “It would be my pleasure to help after all the job isn’t done until everyone is safe and sound and I wouldn’t mind keeping you company friend Sylvari”.
He then carries the box alongside Sylvari and talks to her as he go, "So Sylvari how've you been exactly fight anythinng interesting or fun? How has your adventure been? Meet any interesting people? How about your weapons and skills what new tricks have you picked up".
|
|
Fighter's Guild
IS OFFLINE
20
Renown
Crescent Isles
"I only bite if you want me to, dear"
793 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Sylvari Dawnsage on Dec 13, 2023 15:05:36 GMT -5
"Oh, very well. I suppose I can't deny my involvement or your earnest request." Sylvari sighed, and placed the Solars into the small pouch she carried for charity. Taking hold of the other end of the box, she braced it with her non-dominant hand to steady the large enclosure. In time with Javal, Sylvari lifted the box, and the pair began walking, a box of tiny creatures between them.
Sylvari smiled at Javal's barrage of questions. I forgot how excitable he was. There is something admirable about how he has such enthusiasm for life. I daresay between my struggles with my curse and the toll of my mission, I've lost some of that innocent hopefulness that is so helpful to people in need. I must commit myself to reclaiming it.
"Well, that's quite a few topics to tackle, dear. I daresay that we may reach the harbormaster before I'm able to exhaust them all." Sylvari gave a light laugh, feeling Javal's easy contentment suffuse a bit of her being. "Let's see, interesting fights... two elder oozes, a Baloth, a Yaguarte, a fire-breathing hydra, and an unfortunate number of criminals. Nearly died to a cat, as well: long story. My 'adventure' as you so romantically put it, has been progressing well, despite personal challenges." A mischievous glint entered Sylvari's smile as she considered Javal's next question.
"I think everyone is interesting, darling, in varying degrees and shades. I wouldn't commit myself to my oath so if I had no love for the mortal races. As for my skills, I have advanced in the arcane, but I fear my martial capabilities have somewhat lagged in progression. I should devote myself more to mastering their practice in the near future. What about yourself? I give you free reign to tell me whatever you'd like."
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,259 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 13, 2023 17:26:17 GMT -5
Javal couldn’t help but smile as he handed Sylvari her bag of solars, “Huzzah”, he couldn’t help but be thankful she relented. If not he was about to simply throw both bags at her and run away so she’d keep them.
He kept silent as he listened to Sylvari’s responses to his questions, taking a moment to let them all settle in his mind before responding once more, “Woah friend Sylvari, those sound like incredible feats of strength. I’ve fought baloths before and those guys are no joke even if they're being supported by a necromancer fellblood kid, oh I’ve never heard of a Yaguart what’re those? Is that some sort of dessert? You fought a cat as well, did you shrink by chance? All and all I’m glad your adventure has progressed well as challenges are an important part of it. After all, life would be boring without challenges, how can you feel alive if you’re not facing down the other side of a terrifying beast? A hero’s life means more than living as yourself. As I'm sure you know, we take on other people’s problems to make sure everyone can smile without worry”, he said with a smile.
His smile then turns into a large grin as he hears her answer his combat question, “That’s interesting friend Sylvari I would say the opposite for myself, I’ve learned a lot of spells and arcane arts but can’t seem to use them properly relying on my martial skills almost all the time. I have a fun idea with my friend Sylvari as we head to the harbor, why don’t we have a light spar? Maybe give each other some pointers to improve? What do you say?”.
|
|
Fighter's Guild
IS OFFLINE
20
Renown
Crescent Isles
"I only bite if you want me to, dear"
793 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Sylvari Dawnsage on Dec 13, 2023 18:12:51 GMT -5
Sylvari's face morphed into a grimace as she remembered her fight against the mighty alley cat while being smaller than a mouse. It was a hard day, but one that ended with a dress, a drink, and a friend. It's not everyday a perfect stranger saves your life and becomes a dear student. I should check up on Addie while I'm in the city.
"Please don't tell me you fell victim to the potion sellers too. They seemed to have died down a bit, but they've forever soured my relationship with magical tinctures." Sylvari gave a rueful smile, even as she shivered unconsciously thinking of the nausea that beset her when drinking potions, as if her very biology was attempting to shield her from the unreliable effects.
She cocked her head eagerly as Javal offered to spar, only to have her face fall a bit at the proposition's impracticality. "I'm afraid, darling, that my combat style rather relies on some arts that the citizenry find distasteful. For their consideration, I try to avoid fighting, sparring or otherwise, within city limits. I would eagerly test my arm against you if we should find our paths entwined in the wild places of the world, however."
The pair came upon the harbormaster's office as she finished speaking. It was easy to coordinate a shipment outbound for Thunderhoof with the established mission and Javal and Sylvari's growing reputations as adventurers of renown.
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,259 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 14, 2023 0:42:05 GMT -5
Javal’s face erupted in laughter, almost dropping his part of the Skittermaus box before catching it and focusing.
“Really? It appears that I’m not the only one then I suppose, and yes I indeed fell victim to their trap. I shrunk to only a couple of inches high and had to survive against a cat and the street of people walking. Never in a million years did I think that would be one of my most challenging adventurers yet but it was. I’m sorry you went through that too, those potion sellers truly were up to no good but I’m thankful at least in this winter season they’ve calmed down. I picked up a warm potion the other day. It's proved quite useful, especially in this cold, I’d recommend it”.
Javal lowered his head a little disappointed that they couldn’t go at it right now before rising once more with his usual smile, “That’s alright Sylvari I understand and respect your honorable decision. It is a bad idea to fight in front of our people such acts of violence although honorable are not good for morale. I hope to see you in the wilds sometime so I can see what you got without holding back”.
Javal and Sylvari then enter the harbormaster’s office and drop off the skittermaus box getting commended for their work and thanked greatly. After that and making sure the skittermaus fellows were going to be alright the two walked away towards the harbor dock and they continued speaking and talking until they made their way back to the market district.
It was there that they two departed and said farewell as Javal shook Sylvari’s hand and waved her off, “Thank you Sylvari once more for your help. It was truly a pleasure to meet you again and stop crime. Hope to see you again. I hope you get stronger and your adventure continues to go well”, and started walking away content with his day.
|
|
Fighter's Guild
IS OFFLINE
20
Renown
Crescent Isles
"I only bite if you want me to, dear"
793 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Sylvari Dawnsage on Dec 14, 2023 11:09:07 GMT -5
Sylvari smiled as she bid Javal farewell. The fellblood had a blessed habit of running into her when the justiciar's spirits needed lifting, and he never failed to infuse joy and hope in her heart. She lingered a bit longer at the harbormaster, healing more of the creatures now that further combat seemed unlikely. While the dockhands marveled at her great expenditures of magical power, the harbormaster himself was familiar enough with the vampiress to know such behavior was well within her habits.
Once Sylvari was assured of the creatures' comfort and proper handling, she sighed gratefully. Her dark thirst flared within her breast from having drained her magical reserves, and so, Sylvari resolved to visit the Crooked Moon to sate herself. Such a journey would double as an excursion to see her friend Blair and appraise her of the resolution to the job she had procured.
With a bounce in her step, despite the gnawing thirst inside, the justiciar wandered off back to the warehouse district, her heart full and satisfied.
|
|