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Post by ventix on May 5, 2018 20:40:44 GMT
As soon as Erinna departed, Aluche began walking over to where Aurora and Valerie were seated.
So ya've finally calmed down, have ya? Oh there you are. Why you were so quiet until now? Ah wanted to see what would happen n' Ah wasn't disappointed! You even got so nervous that ya started the cat talk again! Ahahahahahahaha! Sh-Shut up! I did no such thing! Suuuure ya didn't. Hmph. I shall be speaking with Lady Aurora and Lady Valerie now, if you don't mind.
Aluche finished up her mental argument with Malvasia as she arrived in front of the two representatives that had agreed to travel with her.
"Lady Aurora, Lady Valerie, if you would be so kind as to join me in my room I would like to discuss our plans for tomorrow before we turn in for the night."
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Post by Veinexes on May 5, 2018 21:17:12 GMT
Aurora and Valerie finished their drinks as well as Aluche approached them, "I'm fine for discussing our plans if the small one here is" Said Valerie.
Aurora nodded, "I'm ready for.... well almost anything."
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Post by ventix on May 5, 2018 22:46:48 GMT
Aluche smiles and bows to the two of them. "In that case, allow me to lead you to my room. Lady Erinna went ahead to prepare tea for us, so it should be ready by the time we get there." With that, she turns and head to her room, glancing behind her to make sure the others were following.
Nice going! Ya got not just one, but two beauties to keep ya company tonight! Three if ya count Erinna. Gal's plain as heck, but there's potential there. Wh-wh-what in Arceus' holy nyame are you talking about?! I'm nyot into women and I nyever will be! That cat talk o' yas says otherwise. I'm nyot talking like a cat! Are too. Am nyot! Are too!
Suffice to say, the argument continued like this all the way to Aluche's room.
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Post by Infynis on May 6, 2018 0:52:45 GMT
When the three representatives arrived, Erinna showed them to the table, which was draped with a frilly tablecloth. As she poured them each their tea, she offered sugar and milk, as well as light chocolate dessert scones. When they'd each been served, she stepped back with her tray, standing in her usual place behind and to the left of the princess, ready for any additional orders. This setting, tea between three well kempt, was much more familiar to the priestess than the raucous tavern setting had been. She found it much easier to relax here. This was not the kind of place where two women would consort as brazenly as be- She quickly cut off that train of thought before it could take its course, her cheeks only slightly reddening.
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Post by ventix on May 6, 2018 0:58:35 GMT
Aluche nods her head at Erinna. "Thank you, Lady Erinna. Now then, to business. Where do the two of you think we should head first? Personally, I suggest building up our forces by catching some new Pokemon in the surronding area. Either the ruins leading to River's Maw or the area around Cinder Plains will do."
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Post by eltrou on May 6, 2018 1:14:19 GMT
Upon hearing that she wanted to hear of the legends within Liend, Raoul narrowed his eyes. She knew exactly who to have gone to for this information, even without knowing of the dangers he knew were within his home, so that was a point in her -and her handlers'- favors, considering that was usually information only nobility or royalty knew at all.
Still, he didn't have any information on any of the Broksin legendaries and even one or two would be a boon for the record books, especially considering some things. He would just have to be careful in which one or ones he told her about because of how dangerous a lot of them are, if ever he agreed. And he just might.
"I'll give you the answer come morning." He said as he nodded at her and he watched her leave, his expression more stony than before.
Once she left, he turned to Babs. "Will you be coming along with this on the 'morrow? Or do you have other plans. Broksin is the land of flame and the beasts that love heat, so that's something to think about."
All the while, he still had to think about which one to tell Rose Red about... as well as a meeting he had to plan for later tonight.
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Post by Veinexes on May 6, 2018 1:22:05 GMT
Aurora smiled as she gave a quick nod to Erinna as thanks for the tes before sipping, "Well I would love to see ruins but I think maybe a forest would be better, or perhaps we could all travel to our first crest in Broksin together. I already know you two have the Fairy crest but Havelind might be a good start since it's nearby."
Valerie nodded, "Broksin is gonna be tougher along the way, probablly better now then later but you are right we need more comrades. Where were you thinking of going m'lady?"
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Post by ventix on May 6, 2018 1:34:20 GMT
"We were thinking of going to the Cinder Plains in Broksin to build up our forces, so we may as well head that way and obtain the Broksin crest while we're there. Are we agreed on this?" Aluche looks back in forth between the two, waiting for their consent or rejection of the suggested plan of action.
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Post by Veinexes on May 6, 2018 2:34:19 GMT
They both nodded, Valerie adding, "If anything we can pick up some good info there too on what next crest to go for."
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Post by Vazad on May 6, 2018 3:02:10 GMT
Legends? Babs wasn't quite sure why someone would need legends for anything. They were interesting, good for a quiet night, but it was a bit beyond Babs as to why someone would NEED them. But it wasn't really her place to tell people what they did or didn't need. Maybe Red Rose had made a bet and was willing to win no matter what. As for taking books, while it wasn't normal Babs could think of quite a few reasons why someone would need some. She wondered if there were any there about Pokemon. She'd have to see. After thinking for a minute she turned back to Raoul.
"Sure will, if nothing else it'll be a good chance to see what 'Mons are out there. It'll be good to see this Bro skin place too."
Babs stood up a stretched for a moment. Taking a puff from her pipe as she looked back at Raoul.
"Meet you down here bright and early then."
With that Babs strode off to go rent a room for the night.
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Post by ventix on May 6, 2018 3:52:41 GMT
Aluche nods. "Then it's agreed. We'll set out tomorrow then. For now, feel free to use the bath Erinna had drawn. I have a small erand to attend to before I join you. Erinna will see to your needs in the meantime." She says, standing up from the table and making her way out of the room.
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Post by eltrou on May 6, 2018 16:03:40 GMT
"Alright. Tomorrow then."
Raoul watched her as she left. After that, he stared at the table for several moments before shaking his head and going over to one of his guards.
"Put in my usual dinner request for me, but don't have it served for an hour or two. I have some other business to attend to." He requested softly, eyes boring in on his guard.
"Yes, sir. Will you need an escort?" The guard asked.
"No Jon, I'll be fine. Just do as I said and I shall return shortly." With that, he left the inn and began to make his way towards the inn where he had noticed that the royal Aurian livery was set-up -because Aurian would advertise this sort of thing within their own borders rather proudly, he'd gather, especially if they had her with at least one constant companion for her journey- while he had been getting a lay of the land in town.
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Soon enough, he had arrived in the inn and told the innkeeper that he was visiting someone for business. He believed it well enough give his expression and his clothing, and he was allowed further into the inn where the rooms and such were.
Thankfully, he didn't quite have to walk around or even spy around to figure out which room the princess was in, because she was outside in the hallways headed somewhere.
"Princess Aluche?" Raoul called out to the girl walking down the hall. "May I speak to you for a bit?"
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Post by Infynis on May 6, 2018 16:24:37 GMT
Erinna bowed as the princess left, impressed at how dutiful she was to be performing an errand even this late. Turning to the two remaining guests, she gestured to the door that led to the en suite bathroom, and said, "The bath is this way, my ladies. I would be honored to serve as your bathing attendant. Additionally, I am a fully trained Aurian priestess, should you have any needs in relation to that area." Erinna wasn't sure what the two older girls wanted with the princess, but she hoped to use this situation to find out. Further, the quality of her service would reflect on Aurian, and likely affect their relationship with these representatives, and by extension their kingdoms. She was determined to serve Aurian well.
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Post by Kadeem on May 6, 2018 16:41:18 GMT
As Star traced her hands along Scathách's sheath, the ghost Pokémon took on a faint, light blue glow. There was one particular technique he'd badly wanted for his swordswoman, and it was only available due to his unorthodox methods of raising her. He'd found a way to make her stronger than others of her species, but at the cost of her ability to evolve. It wasn't something that affected him, he preferred her current form to the other's she would've grown into. Normally. this would bar her from learning her most powerful techniques, but he'd found a workaround. With extra training he could teach her to learn these techniques regardless. They'd trained previously to prepare her for it, so he was curious to see if she'd be successful now.
Standing from the table he stepped over to the side where there were less bar patrons, the sword floating towards him.
"Hold there Scath, try to use King's Shield when I attack."
He took a deep breath to focusing his thoughts and mental energy as the metal gauntlet on his left hand began to glow with magenta, noticeably different from the aura that surrounded him currently. He raised his hand, and with a downward chopping motion he let loose a blade of psychic energy that hurtled towards his partner.
The light blue glow around her intensified as she turned, facing her flat towards the energy as it struck her...and faded into nothingness. It was as if the attack never existed. She took no damage and had no reaction as her own glow settled. Overjoyed, her master ran to her and hugged her.
"Fantastic my dear, I'm so proud of you!"
He stayed around in the tavern for a bit after his aunt left with her bedfellow, a pleased smile on his face. After a while he tired of being by himself and so retired to his room alone with his Pokémon for the night.
AC 2: d1mcJtPr1d20+3 Psycho Cut: 2d6+251d20+3·2d6+25
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Post by ventix on May 6, 2018 21:22:47 GMT
Aluche stopped short upon hearing Raoul call out to her. "Did you need something from me, Sir Raoul?" She asks, having heard of him long before meeting him in person here in Forse.
Oooh...Tall, dark, n' mysterious...Ah like him! Can we keep him? Can we? Can we? He's not a pet, Malvasia! Ya sure? Seems as fierce as a guard dog to me! Well...That's not untrue...But still... Plus, ya didn't deny like him either![/font That doesn't mean anything!
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Post by eltrou on May 6, 2018 23:17:08 GMT
Ah, perfect. She didn't seem hostile... at the moment. Merely neutral. He figured that might change in a bit as soon as he broached the subject, but he was enough of a neutral observer not to have this in public where too many dangerous dominos could call beyond his control.
"Yes. May I speak with you about something in private? It's important." He asked.
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Post by ventix on May 6, 2018 23:24:33 GMT
Aluche smiled and nodded. "Of course. Shall we speak here or do you have someplace in mind?"
Wow, ya sure don't mince words! Go get 'em! I'm not asking him out on a date, Malvasia! Not yet. Why are you always like this?! Ya know ya love me!
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Post by eltrou on May 6, 2018 23:46:59 GMT
Raoul looked around for a few moments thoughtfully before looking back at her. "Are there any private rooms in the inn? It's a bit of a personal matter." For her, anyway, but she didn't know that... yet.
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Post by ventix on May 7, 2018 0:06:05 GMT
Wolfie wants to discuss a personal matter o' his with ya? Wow, guess he's head over heels for ya! No...I don't think that's it... Whadya mean by that? Raoul Dantès Finea is notoriously secretive when it comes to himself. There's no way he'd be willing to discuss his personal matters with us upon our first meeting. But he just said he wanted to discuss his personal matters! No. He simply stated it was a personal matter. He never specified who it was about. And if it isn't about him, then it's about us. And there's only one thing I can think of that he'd want to to talk to us about.
Aluche sighed. "You saw what was under the wrapping, didn't you?" She finally said, with a tone of resignation to her voice.
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Post by eltrou on May 7, 2018 0:40:42 GMT
Raoul raised an eyebrow at her -admittedly correct- assumption. "If you know, then did you leave your blade there on purpose for one of the contestants to find? Or did you intend it specifically for me?" He asked her, tilting his head as he stared at her with unblinking silver eyes.
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