Decadents and Dropouts IC

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

"Nobody would dare to forbid Haerdon to enter a house or a village. And if so, this house wouldn't stand any longer to see the sun again." He shaked his wrists, then he grabbed his beard again.
"There is only one rich mansion close in the era. The place of .... Marcus Faminetites. He is a rich merchant, a fat and sleazy man. A place full of decadence."

 

[swordandsandle]

"Then we go there," Canut said before he realized the gravity of it. They where a smelly kobald, a girl with the mind, ears, and tail of a dog, and a northman who looked as though he could crush a house; not exactly high class company. Also, since the pizza had yet to be invented, they coulden't just show up as the pizza delivery guy.

"Ok, I think I know how we're getting in," he thought out load. "I'm going to present myself to he messangers, whale you stay hidden. They open the gates for me, I bring them out here, and you get them. Sound like a plan?"

Well, that would have been the plan, if Koetia haden't had other plans. Something within her, something was there. In the animal confines of her brain, she had been trained. Specially trained, and was eager to impress her master. She'd been wanting to do it for a time now, but it was always too many people, or he wanted her somewhere else. Now, scared as she was, she dug her face into his croch area, licking him weakly, hoping he would accpet her.

"Hey," he reached down, pulling her out forcefully. "Bad Dog! Not now!"

 

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

Haerdon looked down at the scenario with disgust. If she was a familiar, and he a mage, and a filthy one, could he trust him? The plan he proposed sounded more then suspicious. But Haerdon was no fool. If he told him so, the kobald would never lead him there. If he got close to the house, he could slay the mage and the familiar by surprise, then he had freehand with the others.
"You have spoken well. If these daughters of evil are hiding anywhere, it will be such a foul place full of sin and decadence. We have been good to them, but, alas, how ungrateful they turned out to be! I will go with you and accept your terms."

 

[swordandsandle]

The Narrator

Haerdon looked down at the scenario with disgust. If she was a familiar, and he a mage, and a filthy one, could he trust him? The plan he proposed sounded more then suspicious. But Haerdon was no fool. If he told him so, the kobald would never lead him there. If he got close to the house, he could slay the mage and the familiar by surprise, then he had freehand with the others.
"You have spoken well. If these daughters of evil are hiding anywhere, it will be such a foul place full of sin and decadence. We have been good to them, but, alas, how ungrateful they turned out to be! I will go with you and accept your terms."

"Ya," Canut took a deep breath, releived that the man had made no comment about the disturbing event. "Lead the way."

You diden't get this far in life by trusting people, and Canut, even with the extra bit of leeway he gave to men concidering they could at least survive along with him, diden't think this guy was on the level. His speech was too plastic, too forced. Indeed, he would have planted a stun spell if he knew he could risk contact. Just a shake and a sneeze, that's all it took.

 

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

Haerdon rode forward.
"Forward!" he shouted. "Be careful with that one. I'll keep an eye on him." he said to himself.

 

[swordandsandle]

The Narrator

Haerdon rode forward.
"Forward!" he shouted. "Be careful with that one. I'll keep an eye on him." he said to himself.

The two followed behind him, keeping up with his short gallop as best they could on his tiny pony and human legs. Finnaly taking pity on them, Haerdon went down to a walking pase and the three where side by side.

"So, what exactly do you have agenst my formor companions? Not livly enough for you?" He asked, hoping he haden't opened up the door for questions in return

 

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

Haerdon reconsidered his plan. If the girls were realy in that mansion, he would not let the kobald inside. He could warn them, and they might even team up on him. Still, he had to take the kobald along. If he lied to him, Haerdon would travel far away, making a fool of himself, while in the meantime the kobald would run to the women, warning them, and he would never hear of them again. It wasn't a good idea to kill the kobald before he was sure where to find the girls. If they would not be with the merchant, he needed the kobald alive. Maybe he would speak if he took care of his familiar...
"You ask what I have against these? They betrayed us, tried to kill us and robbed us. They even stole our noble horses."

 

[swordandsandle]

The Narrator

Haerdon reconsidered his plan. If the girls were realy in that mansion, he would not let the kobald inside. He could warn them, and they might even team up on him. Still, he had to take the kobald along. If he lied to him, Haerdon would travel far away, making a fool of himself, while in the meantime the kobald would run to the women, warning them, and he would never hear of them again. It wasn't a good idea to kill the kobald before he was sure where to find the girls. If they would not be with the merchant, he needed the kobald alive. Maybe he would speak if he took care of his familiar...
"You ask what I have against these? They betrayed us, tried to kill us and robbed us. They even stole our noble horses."

"Oh, so those where YOUR horse," Cana thought. " I thought they looked a bit too good for common tavern hoppers. I know the type, and that they're still alive." Well, unless they had died in the last few hours... "Hey," he asked warrly. "Why do you keep eyeing my girlfreind like that? She's not avalable."

 

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

"What? I do not care for her. I am on a more important mission." said the barbarian. "So, he calls the familiar his girlfriend. I was right about him. A very low demon and her lover." he thought. "I will take care of them, but later."

 

[swordandsandle]

The Narrator

"What? I do not care for her. I am on a more important mission." said the barbarian. "So, he calls the familiar his girlfriend. I was right about him. A very low demon and her lover." he thought. "I will take care of them, but later."

"Then take use there, and stop looking at her like she's a peice of steak, it's ok," he whispered to her. "The big man isen't going to hurt you." She let out a soft bark in responce, knowing she can beleive him

 

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

Haerdon slowed down. He could see a coach from the far, and several riders. It was much to far away to make out any details, but he prefered to remain unseen until he knew who it was. He was strong and capable, but he couldn't take on with at least 6 men, maybe armed with magic or crossbows as well.
"Say, do you know who this might be?"

 

[DormantEvil]

The road was well worn, yet didn't possess any of the erosion or pot holes that many a wagon highway did. It must be one of the comforts living so close to a town, you could request for highwaymen to keep it orderly. No house guest would enjoy a rough bumpy ride out to an establishment such as the merchants, nor would they like waiting for tree's to be cleared or large boulders to be shifted. And this road was used to much for weeds or plants to begin their take over.

Relic found deep down something for her was suspicious and worried about the state Verialyn was in. It was the first she had noticed how pale her features were, anemic almost. And although she was tired in appearance, there was no groaning, no drooping of the head or other signs she was feeling the hours of riding.

Most unusual, human females often complained with hours in the saddle, with no food from breakfast in their stomachs and very little good sleep. Such a strong woman. And then it hit her, she was spending too much time worrying over the woman. It was unhealthy, she was human, Relic was drow, both were female, and Relic was merely a thief in the woman's eyes.

Relic wasn't afraid of telling people she fancied all races in some way, and liked both the male and female kind, but for now she was unusually shy around the topic.

Luckily, she let Verialyn ride although she wished she could stop just a moment to offer some food. But the mansion would hold more food and wine than her meager survival rations. Phyliss seemed to be enjoying her conversation, and Relic couldn't help but admit the new face in the wagon was handsome.

 

[Belinda35]

Phyliss Ovida

Phyliss was quite carried away when she saw the merchants house from far. It was not just a huse, but a large estate, a whole complex of buildings in different sizes, all of them looking much better then the buildings in the village. Verialynn surely noticed that Phyliss really cheered up the first time since they left the tavern. She felt like coming back to something that she knew all life and had missed for such a long time... She knew it wouldn't last. It never did. But at least, for a short time.... Proper food. Wine. A real bed. A bathroom. And just the right people around here, especially a handsome man...

 

[Cherubian]

Verialyn was careful to keep her charade of becoming tired believable. She observed the conversation that Phyliss had with the handsome advisor. The gorgon seemed to enjoy herself tremendously. Verialyn sincerely hoped she would have more luck this time. Had she only known beforehand, Haerdon would not have laid his grubby fingers on her.

They traveled for about two hours when the estate came into view. The merchant must be really rich. Hopefully he was also generous. And even though her tiredness was fake, the thought of a bath and a bed still felt comforting. And who knew what else the evening might bring...

 

[Belinda35]

The Narrator

Haerdon followed the coach from long distance. it was heading towards the estate of that merchant. So it was either him or a wealthy visitor. he was still to far away to recognize any person. But there was one horse without rider, to far away to be sure... Could it be?
He stopped. Time to think. And to decide.

 

[DormantEvil]

For once...well, it wasn't like Relic always held her tongue, but for once she exclaimed her wonder at the size of the estate without thinking of it. They had been riding for hours, and even she was getting tired of the boring gate they were in. None of the bodyguards seemed to talk, and apart from Phyliss, the merchant and his advisor the conversation in the party was dead.

That was why the moment she had a good view of the estate her jaw dropped. "Fuck me! It's closer to a city than it is to a home."

But as soon as the words slipped from her mouth she realized that it wasn't just her thinking that. She looked to Verialyn, then at Phyliss with an apologetic smile and then to the merchant and the handsome man. Coughing into her sleeve a few times she felt quite embarrassed.

"I mean, it's rather lovely."

But the damage had been done, she had shown her true level in society and instead slowed up to bring up the rear. Her cloak hood getting drawn down more to cover herself subconsciously. Idiot...

 

[Cherubian]

Verialyn leaned over to Relic and quietly whispered in her ear with a friendly smile on her lips: "You really want to do it right here? Be careful, some of the guards might take you up on your offer."

Then she turned to Marcus, who had just exited the carriage. "Mr Farmintides, you are a swindler. Your home is far from humble, to the contrary it is rather magnificent".

As she saw the stable boys approaching her, she dismounted, grabbed her bag and - her - sword, and waited for the others to dismount and the merchant to lead the way.

 

[Belinda35]

Phyliss Ovida

Phyliss stepped out of the coach, but allowed Aaron to help her. Some servant picked up her bag. She made a small step forward and looked around, smiling. Now she moved on known territority, not in the wilderness or dirty streets, where she never felt at home.

 

[DormantEvil]

Shaking her head, thankful her dark skin would cover the blush that ran to her cheeks, Relic just laughed softly in reply to Verialyn's comments. Truth be told, the sexual side of living was rather new to her.

"I might see that my horse get's settled and find you inside if that is okay, I think the fresh air will help me find my manners again." She didn't go so far as giving the merchant a low curtsy, but instead gave him a quick bow. One hand across her stomach the other holding her horse's reins. She moved off with the stable boy, wanting to know the lay of the land in case she had to disappear quickly.

This was not her place, nor her scene and the less time she spent around the upper class the better it sat with her. She was just as comfortable in a hot bath and soft bed as she was in a cold creek with a bedroll under the stars. After one hundred years of wandering, one got used to going without luxury all the time.

However, the allure was difficult to resist. Her skin had not seen steaming hot water for weeks, if not months. And she was sure that if she went to dinner as she was, that it would offend many.

"Come on girl, let's see about finding you some food."

 

[Cherubian]

As the last person Marcus Farmintides stepped out of the carriage. Finally at home, and what lovely guests he had. Even the drow girl, although blunt in her manners, was nothing to sneeze at, now that she showed her face. Aaron had taken a liking to the gorgon, and Marcus wished him the bast. His advisor had always had a taste for the exotic. But Marcus was also looking forward to the evening.

He quickly gestured one of the servants towards him, and gave him sme orders around accommodating his guests. Then he got hold of another servant, a boy of roughly 17 years. "Ladies, this is Sven. He will escort you to your quarters, and see to your needs I would be delighted if you could join me for dinner in an hour"

Sven addressed the girls shyly: "Would the ladies please follow me?" Then he turned to walk towards the main building.

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As the others were far enough away Verialyn whispered to Phyliss: "I know you do not like her very much, but do you think you could help make Relic presentable for tonight?"

Then as she saw Relic turning her horse away she asked "Relic, where are you heading? You are joining the fun tonight, aren't you?"

 

[Belinda35]

Phyliss Ovida

"What a wonderful place you have, dear Mr. Farmintides, it is even lovier then I thought. And the main estate, even the mansion of Grabitallski (a very rich merchant she knew) looks shabby compared to it." after these words she turned around and took care that she walked close to his financial advisor.
"I am really excited to see the rooms. I just have to choose the proper dress for this occassion."

 

[Cherubian]

"Every dress will look glamorous on you, Mrs Ovida" replied Aaron. "I take it you will join us for dinner then?"

 

[Belinda35]

Phyliss Ovida

"I'll be glad to do so." she said with emphasis.

 

[DormantEvil]

"I sense I will spoil your evening, Phyliss fits in here like it was born to her, and you can hold yourself well. But I, I have never experienced the sort of luxury this man is offering, and I don't believe I have earned that right yet. I will join you for dinner, because it would be impolite for me to not accept. But I will try and stay out of your way until morning."

She had not heard the comment about helping her look nice, and if she had she may very well have gone running into the forest to escape it. But now she just nodded to Phyliss and then to Verialyn before walking off toward the stables and away from those that she felt looked upon her.

She was a thief, and a scraggly looking drow, and lived in the dirt. Disdain was the common feeling people projected, and Relic accepted that, however one was a fool to expose themselves to that sort of person for too long.

 

[Belinda35]

Phyliss Ovida

Phyliss smiled once more to Aaron and followed the servant, impatient to see her room.