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TonyLB · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 494

"I'm pretty sure my guys will be quite happy to sit guard here," April replies. "You think you'll be able to have the Ashelt's talked 'round by noon? I'd like a nice firm time to come in and give a go at rescuing what's left of you if things go pear-shaped."

Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

He grins then leans forward and kisses her brow. "I love you April."

He turns to Flora. "Are you okay with this plan?"

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:46 am Post subject:

Flora smiles and nods to Ian, "Yes, I believe you both have found the best way to approach our current needs. Ian, wouldn't you like me to come along with you to speak with the Ashelts?"
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"Is that wise? What if they react badly to this?" He looks at her.

"How are we set for Trumps? I don't have one for April, but I have yours. I just think we need to be able to communicate if things go bad."

TonyLB · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 494

"Pfft," April says, with a touch of scorn. "I don't trust Trumps. They drop out at the worst times, and they leave you distracted. How about just a plain old fashioned signal?"

Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"Then don't worry about it. This will be a piece of cake. Be safe. Flora? Ready?"

Ian heads for the ramp leading up and out of the darkness.

TonyLB · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 494

April follows along. After a few steps, when Ian glances at her, she explains "You've got my lantern."

Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

He turns and gives it to her. "Darkness withers the heart. I read that somewhere once. Funny what comes to mind sometimes. Be careful." He gives her a long hug.

After reluctantly releasing her, he smiles, more to reassure himself probably, and heads up through the gathering gloom.

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:08 am Post subject:

"I'm ready," Flora answers, taking out her lighter. She lights it as April takes the lantern. She shifts through the passages, holding Ian's hand on the way to the outside.
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

They ascend to the top and begin heading back at a swift walk, to Windborne.

"I hope I don't piss them off too much."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:29 am Post subject:

Flora laughs, staying close to Ian while they travel the windy country.

...

Far away, the bird men are flying to the higher parts of the mountain.
Flora and Ian are halfway back to the estate when a group of five bird men approach them from below. They are armed and geared for war, mercenaries led by a horned owl of a man, burly, sharp nosed and clawed. The scimitar in the hands of his second is made of a rune-covered dark metal that looks familiar to Ian, but he cannot recall where from just yet.

The Captain smiles at the pair and holds his hand up in both a greeting and a signal for the four bird men behind him to stay at a distance.
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"Would you be Captain Sigmer'Lune?"

"As you have probably guessed, I am Ian, of Amber."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

"Of course," he smiles broadly, continuing his approach and extending his right hand to Ian. Captain Sigmer'Lune is a bit unlike the bird people he associates with. His face is more human-like, his nose ridge extending high into his brow, leaving his mouth very human and much more articulate than Brek and Nok (who are not here) had been. His claws are just as sharp though but properly jointed so that he may in fact wield the scimitar his second holds. The scabbard for the scimitar is grafted to leather threads woven into his thick feathered skin. A variety of pouches and holding bags are grafted similarly to him, one case in particular looking about the right size to hold a set of trumps. A red leather hooded capelet covers his neck and shoulders and ends at about elbow height. His eyes are just a bit larger than human, rounder also, yellow and green.

"Pleased to make your acquaintance, Lord Ian, Lady." He bows his head keeping his eyes on Ian and Flora as he does so. The Captain gives Ian a chance to introduce Flora, then looks at a small group of boulders nearby and asks, "Should we sit down and talk?"
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"Captain, this is Princess Florimel, of Amber."

"Princess Florimel, Captain Sigmer'Lune."

"I'll cut right to the chase. I would like for there to be peace between you, the Ashelt and anyone else who is newly arrived in Windbourne. Also, the rightful Lord of Windbourne will return one day, and I would like for that to be peaceful, too."

He looks at the Captain. "What is the basis of the dispute between yourselves and the Ashelts regarding that one tower I saw your people circling?"

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:57 am Post subject:

"Milady," Sigmer'Lune bows politely.

Turning back to Ian, but not ignoring Flora in any way, he says in his deep voice, "Peace is amiable, and I can assure you there is no dispute that either of us can claim. The rightful owner will always be the nobleman having last lived in or currently living in the estate... But if the former owner of these lands were to make a claim, I would expect negotiations would be in order. Though I am versed in military leadership I am not simply a warlord. As are you, I am of noble blood, and by right of strength I intend to claim the North Tower of this estate. Brek and Nok were under the impression you would assist us in this task. Will you be taking on the role of negotiator then?"
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