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 Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:31 pm
Shoshanna LorannexxxxThe Crowned Jewel of PasaidWe Live For Our p e o p l exxxx. . . But When Do We Live For o u r s e l v e s ?Currently in Athraigh: Abreine Castle Town
"Indeed. Tomorrow, the Festival of Peace occurs. It's to celebrate the founding of Pasaid. The entire thing focuses on, well, peace. No violence is to spread, no blood should be shed." Shoshanna smoothed out her dress, then looked at Chibuike and cocked her head to one side as well. "I'm going to be brutally honest, here, I've never seen an Ancient One around these parts of Pasaid. I've only met one when I was very young; he was a leader of a tribe I believe? I can't remember well. My father and him were speaking with each other. Oh, I'm sorry, I'm rambling and you probably find me a fool already." She laughed. Sho decided not to tell her she was princess of the entire country; it was sort of nice to have a normal conversation with someone.
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If I make a move,
I could destroy it all.
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:24 pm
Jαƈƙ Lσƚƚαƚσɾҽ
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☣░░▒ A man with crimson eyes stood in the streets behind a table as he called out to the citizens and visitors.
"Come one, come all. Prove your mind abilities. It's easy! Just pick the right card."
He popped the collar of his shirt with his index and middle fingers before waving his hand out to the crowd. Soon enough a small group gathered around the man that called himself "Jack".
Picking card after card as he shuffled them was hard. Due to the horrible chance of winning this game due to it being conned no one had gotten a winning card except for Jack's choice few. This kept people coming. He was skilled with this way that he had made people want to win. Of course, who would know how to lure people into wanting to win better then the person who wanted to win the most. ▒░░☣
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☢ 彡Toxic Pocky 彡☢
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:43 pm
Edward walked into the store allowing Chibuike to follow him in. "This is my humble abode and shop." In the front where he met clients and did business it was well organized with little decoration. The place was well kept in the front but one look in the back said everything about the way Edward lived. The back was covered in pieces of paper, some balled up and others laid out, and books, all heavily written upon. The walls were lined with shelves containing scrolls, books, potions, and other random objects. A desk in the corner was covered in more books and paper as well as a few pieces of metal and a bottle of an unknown liquid. "So.....what do you think. I know it's not as fancy as those nice inns, but it has it's charm......Cibuike?" Edward turned around to find Chibuike talking to another person. 'Seems personal. I'll wait inside.' Edward walked in but left the door open. He walked into the back and started cutting up some vegetables and set some water to boil. 'This has definitely been an interesting day.'
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:25 pm
Chibuike's eyes narrowed intently at the word "leader," her smile starting to fade considerably soon afterward.
"That might have been Albu Mahzun of the Ancient Ones, he is one of the tribe's leaders," she answered very calmly, especially considering that was her dreaded father she was speaking of.
"I am not here to deliver any message, or anything of that sort. I am travelling, yes?" Chi managed to gain back a little bit of a smile. "This celebration sounds fun. I shall try to get into the festivities, since I am staying here for a while, I suppose."
She perked up slightly when she heard Edward call her name, and looked over her shoulder to him quickly, seeing him through the open door.
"Ah, my host appears to be calling me," she smiled sheepishly as she turned her head back to look at the young stranger. "I apologise for cutting our conversation short. Shall we perhaps run into one another at the festival, yes?" She looked back to the young woman with a bit more of a genuine smile than she previously had.
Chi's mauve eyes caught sight of a gathering at the other side of the street, hearing the calls of a lad that couldn't have been any older than she.
Likely a trickster, she quickly figured, having seen-and fallen victim-to quite a few of those kinds of games before.
Despite all the mishaps, though, she still couldn't help being curious about it...
... I will go check it out later.
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NiGHTMAREN KUNOiCHi Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:04 am
Shoshanna LorannexxxxThe Crowned Jewel of PasaidWe Live For Our p e o p l exxxx. . . But When Do We Live For o u r s e l v e s ?Currently in Athraigh: Abreine Castle Town
"Albu Mahzun." She tested the words on her tongue. Shoshanna decided not to question it any more; obviously the girl seemed uncomfortable discussing this 'Albu Mahzun,' almost angry, even. "Yes, of course! Hopefully we will- hm?"
She turned to the man on the street with the cards. "I think I'll check out that fine establishment over there." Shoshanna said to her, her words dripping with sarcasm.
She put on an innocent-looking face and approached the table with mock curiosity. "Excuse me, sir. I'd like to try a round of your card game."
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If I make a move,
I could destroy it all.
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:59 am
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Jαƈƙ Lσƚƚαƚσɾҽ
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☣ ░░▒ Jack smiled as he looked up to the girl. He had a funny feeling about this one. Maybe he should let her win this round. His smile flashed into a smirk for a mere second before he placed four cards on the table. He picked up the card to the farthest right and showed it was an ace.
"Ace, that's the game. Find it and you'll win. How much would you like to bet my friend?" The words that came from his mouth were very clear and luring. ▒░░ ☣
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☢ 彡Toxic Pocky 彡☢
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:44 pm
Shoshanna LorannexxxxThe Crowned Jewel of PasaidWe Live For Our p e o p l exxxx. . . But When Do We Live For o u r s e l v e s ?Currently in Athraigh: Abreine Castle Town
With a smile, she fished out a handful of solid gold coins and dropped it onto the table confidently. "How about that?" To a poorer fellow, that'd be quite a bit of money. To Shoshanna? It was merely chump change. She'd lose nothing by betting that much. Plus, she liked mind games like this. And Shoshanna, being the smart person she was, knew how to win these games. "Now let's get to playing." She winked, wondering if anyone around recognized her as the princess. Hopefully not; no one's said anything... Yet.
She drew her black cloak around her tighter.
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If I make a move,
I could destroy it all.
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:05 pm
PictureJαƈƙ Lσƚƚαƚσɾҽ
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☣ ░░▒ Jack smiled kindly and started flipping the cards over and under each other. He wasn't much of a easy win. A quiet spark lit from his ring finger, of course the spark was barely noticeable to the normal human eye. In doing so the ink on the card labeled "ace" switched to say "Queen". Truly this was a horrid thing for him to do. However, a man has to make a living.
He then stopped the cards and looked up to the girl once again.
That sly tempting voice was heard again. "Pick a card, any card."▒░░ ☣
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☢ 彡Toxic Pocky 彡☢
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:48 pm
Shoshanna LorannexxxxThe Crowned Jewel of PasaidWe Live For Our p e o p l exxxx. . . But When Do We Live For o u r s e l v e s ?Currently in Athraigh: Abreine Castle Town
Sho wasn't an idiot. Any mage knew when magic was used around them. It was a sense; a tingling sense they'd get in the back of their mind and fingertips.
She narrowed her eyes at him. Shoshanna wondered whether or not she should rat him out now, or after she picked the card. Either way, she was going to expose his idiotic game.
Actually; she wasn't that mean. People had to make their livings somehow. If she exposed this fraud now, everyone around her would see and spread the word of Jack's fake game, and the poor guy would have absolutely nothing. And it wasn't technically against Pasaidian law for a small, individual business like this to run. If this were a bigger business, there'd be a problem. But a tiny little table in the middle of the street? No harm done to anyone.
Shoshanna still didn't want to be scammed, especially if she knew it. "Y'know, actually, I just realized what time it was! Oh goodness, I must be going, I've no time for this game. She leaned forward to grab her money still on the table and quickly slipped it into her bag, leaving one gold coin for Jack still. Before she turned around, she leaned in close and whispered in his ear. "To those who know better, it's pretty obvious this is a scam. Good luck." And with that, she turned around and began walking away.
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If I make a move,
I could destroy it all.
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:18 pm
PictureJαƈƙ Lσƚƚαƚσɾҽ
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☣ ░░▒ He scoffed and bit down on the gold coin before calling back to the female.
"Thank you for playing. Have a great day Miss." Of course the real meanings of his words would be kept to himself; for talking to anyone in such manners is not gentleman like.
He kept quiet after that and continued his work. Trying to take in every detail around him.
This woman was clearly of a higher class. If she was trying to hide it she did a horrible job by throwing money around everywhere. However, who was Jack to judge. He got enough money for enjoyment tonight. By enjoyment he meant dinner, not starving was an enjoyment to him; plus a little gambling wouldn't hurt tonight either. ▒░░ ☣
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☢ 彡Toxic Pocky 彡☢
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:21 pm
After the young woman had left for the stand across the road, Chibuike turned and entered Edward's shop and home. As she pulled the door shut behind her, she looked around--very nice and tidy at the front, which was to be expected. After all, who wanted to do business with someone who couldn't even keep their shop straightened up?
While she made her way into the back and over to Edward, she couldn't help but smile to herself and chuckle at all the clutter.
Busy as a bee, she thought to herself in mild amusement.
"Would you like for me to do anything? I would hate to just stand around like a floor decoration while you take care of everything," she said warmly, idly crossing her arms.
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Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:04 am
Edward stopped stiring and looked up at Chibuike."I can't think of anything. My life is pretty laid back so there's not really anything I need done....Dinner's almost ready. I hope you like stew. I mean, I know it's not much but unfortunately I'm not the most amazing cook so my repertoire of food is pretty basic. But I make do." Edward continued stir the stew, adding seasoning here and there. "You're more than welcome to go through my stuff. Just stay away from the chest in the corner. It's got personal stuff. Other than that you're free to look through all my books and notes."
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:34 pm
Well, that's a lot of help, she thought to herself blankly.
"Are you sure there is nothing useful I could do? Organizing, cleaning, something? I really hate to not do a fair share of things when I am staying somewhere," Chibuike replied, frowning slightly.
Though, maybe Edward was just trying to make her be a little more relaxed... she did need to take a step back from things.
"Though... if you are really sure you do not need help with anything..." she began to think out loud, half actually talking to Ed, and half talking to herself.
"Do you have any books on legends and lore? I want to check for something."
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:07 pm
Edward looked over at Chibuike. He looked deep in thought.
"Uhhhhmmmmm... Yeah over on the far right wall, second shelf. There's a few books that have a pretty good amount of information on old myths and tribes."
Edward went back to stirring the stew, adding in some pork midway through.
"What are you looking for?"
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:27 pm
"I am not very interested in legends about my tribe, if that is what you are wondering," she replied, wandering over to the shelf.
Let us see here... Facts about Fables, probably not... Legends and Myths, that might have it... but...
"I was going to see if you had anything on ancient weaponry... have you ever heard of a fabled tool called the Master Metamorphosis?" Chibuike asked curiously, looking to him from over her shoulder.
"I know it sounds a little crazy for me to ask, if you have met those that pursue it. But I really do just want to see if there is anything about the legend here. I have never heard the tale, myself..."
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