Evermore

[Shadowseldil]

As his guests sat, the depated companion returned. "What might be going on now?" he said, sounding like he half expected Daethalion to be an enemy.
"Ah, come," Daethalion said joyfully. "Come good master. Join our party, for we shall not bite. There have been enemies enough tonight. Here," he said standing, "Have my chair until I get a server to give me another." He careful slid the chair next to Rebecca, with something of a half wink to Obacai.
"Server!" Daethalion shouted, abducting the attention of a nearby server. "Please, we shall need another chair. And when you return with it, I believe we will be ready to order."
"I am sorry, sir, but we have a little situation on our hands, as you have noticed. Another server will be with you shortly."
"Be certain of it, sir, else I shall be quite unhappy."
True enough, another server was with them before Daethalion returned. After repeating his demands, he introduced himself to Obacai, who replied in kind.
"Now," he said, turning his attention to Athos, "I noticed you have great skill with the blade. Do you intend to enter any of the tournaments?"
As the server returned with the chair, Daethalion sat as Merideth ordered her dinner.

 

[WhiteLily]

*Kelli turned to Falil.* That "king" had no right to be on the throne. He is a false. After my parents were killed he took the throne when I was sold into slavery. From what I can gather he is a tyrant and doesn't believe in democracy, his word is law. I highly doubt he will consent to help us, but you can try.

 

[dramaking]

ooc:
Your king was just assassinated

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: When? Nnnrr... I'm confuzzled again

 

[sampson x]

((Yeah, I had the Monks assassinate the king and make it look like Gavin did it to stir up even more distrust among the elves against the humans. The Monks don't want any help to go to Atlas. Hey, but no hard feelings, I'm sure Kelli wouldn't know that yet anyways.))

Obacai gave a sigh of relief when he found that there was peace for a change. Returning Daethalion's wink with a thankful smile, Obacai took his seat next to Rebecca.

Rebecca smiled at the sight of Obacai and leaned over to whisper into his ear, "It's all right, Obacai. I'm sure most men could not have handled themselves so well as you and Athos did in that situation."

"Thank you, Rebecca."

Having had little time to muse over the menu, Obacai was unsure of what to order. After seeing that Daethalion's question was directed at Athos, Obacai took the oppurtunity to glance through the menu without becoming a nuisance to the table.

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Gavin cleared his throat before speaking to Kelli, "I am afraid that the King has been assassinated, m'lady. That is why I had to come here; I was framed for his murder."

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: Wait, Kelli is in Byros at the moment, not Sierra, she's still on her way. I was going to bring her in now.

 

[sampson x]

((Whoops, I'll edit. Sorry, thought it was Sierra, didn't realize that Kelli was there too. But, I don't think Kelli would know either, would she?))

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: Nope, since she's been at Exeter's she has been cut off from political going-ons.

ic: *Kelli looked puzzled, then pleased slightly* Finally someone has taken that tyranical, pompous windbag out of everone's misery. I swear he nearly killed me when I told him abdicate the throne to a REAL royal. But I am sorry for the misfourtune this has placed you in sir. I hope the problem will be sorted out quickly, I will testify in your defense if need be. And I'm sure I can gather troops from the elves myself also.

 

[sampson x]

Gavin bit his lip at the woman's almost happy response. Though he had to agree that the monarch didn't deserve his power, he had been hired to protect the king, and in that he had failed. It was not like Gavin to take failing well, "I am sure that you will have more luck than I as I am considered a murderer in their eyes."

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: Since Atlas has supossedly abandoned Kelli, she's become more cold-hearted and aloof, so yeh, head's up for major mood swings

ic: *Kelli pressed her lips together and nodded, before she could say anything the main door swung open and Sierra entered alone. The younger woman bobbed down in a curtsy to everyone and looked at Kelli*
Madame Kelliana, I am Sierra, a friend of Scott, Remial, Zhashban and Atlas. Atlas sent me here to discuss political issues with you. *With that she sat opposite Kelli and smiled gently at Gavin and the others*

 

[sampson x]

Falil nodded to the late entrant, almost as if he had expected her, "Welcome, Sierra. Come in, come in. We were just discussing the task of convincing the elven nation to send more troops to Atlas' aid, so it seems you have come at just the right moment."

Falil eyes glided across until they came to Kelli, "So, you think you may have some say in Elven foreign affairs? If so, you are one of too few."

 

[WhiteLily]

*Kelli raised an archedeyebrow* Well, I would expect they would listen to me since my father was their king ten years ago and I am the next in line, and that I am in fact pure Rose Clan elf myself

 

[sampson x]

Gavin gave Kelli a second glance before mentally disciplining himself. He knew the name Kelliana from somewhere, he had simply forgot its true meaning until now. Gavin began to check his behavior and hoped that he hadn't done anything to offend the royalty accidently.

Falil nodded slowly, covering his chin with his thumb and forefinger, "Ah yes, now I see! Forgive, your highness, but it has been so long since you left that I scarecely recognize you! You do not realize how much and yet how little you have changed since you last left. But, yes, I suppose they would listen to you. In fact..." Falil shook his head, "No..no..that would never work. Do you happen to have any ideas for convincing the Elves?"

((Well, I think that's my last post of the night here.))

 

[WhiteLily]

*Sierra saw Gavin's concerned and surprised look and whispered to him* She and Atlas used to be in love, then something happened and Kelli ran off and Atlas changed very much. Apparently so has Kelli, she used to be in love with fun and was so free spirited, she never announced that she was royalty, I doubt even Atlas knows

*Kelli looked interested in Falil* You may announce your idea that you have so interestingly discarded

 

[dramaking]

He introduced himself to Obacai, who replied in kind.
"Now," he said, turning his attention to Athos, "I noticed you have great skill with the blade. Do you intend to enter any of the tournaments?"
As the server returned with the chair, Daethalion sat as Merideth ordered her dinner.

"Yes, my good sir. I have returned to this great citadel for the expresss purpose of entering the tournament of kings. I have trained with the masters in Iraseil and have been counted as a skilled fencer. What of yourself, do you wield the sword?"
His words were carefully chosen, the fencer's of Iraseil were famous for their religious following of rules and codes, classical training that would prove worthless versus the unorthodox methods designed by the elven corsairs, and the Atlantian warmasters.

He hoped to place him off his guard and possibly undo the disadvantage of Daethalion seeing his style, suprise was the swordsmans boon companion

 

[sampson x]

Double post

 

[sampson x]

((Why is he trying to trick Daethalion when he doesn't even know if Daethalion's going to be in the tournament? Oh well, I guess he's just that careful))

Gavin raised his eyebrows at Sierra's information, not exactly sure how to take it. It was new to him, and strange indeed. He would never have guessed that Kelli would have left Atlas for another man.

Falil faked distraction, "What? What was that? Oh, my idea? Well, you see, it's so far-fetched that I'm afraid it would never work. I was just wondering if, with your high-position, you might not become queen of Byros yourself. It's a wild idea, but not entirely impossible."

 

[WhiteLily]

I do not wish to become queen of anything. I have no desire to rule, that is why I have not returned to my people. Among other reasons.

 

[sampson x]

Gavin stood now, "It seems that you all will have much more say and influence here than I will ever have again. I think it is time that I leave with my and Falil's troops so as to get a head start and hopefully get there before the war is over. As for the convincing of the elves, I leave that to you."

Falil bowed to the young general, and Gavin returned the honor before striding out the door. Within a few hours the men were ready (having already received the news earlier) and Gavin and the elitist Elven army of 9,000 marched off toward Yitai, where Gavin hoped he might find shelter and rest for a change.

((Whitelily, go ahead and control Falil, he's only a NPC, so go ahead and control him. It's not like I have anything special in mind for him and he doesn't have any personality. I'll leave Byros province to you, now.))

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: But...but! I can't do that on my own! I ruin everything when I'm on my own!