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Post by ginganinja on May 17, 2014 17:10:53 GMT -6
"I'm pleased to meet you, Loric speaks mostly highly about his family"
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Post by temperantia on May 17, 2014 20:00:48 GMT -6
"And speaks and speaks and speaks of them."
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Post by agape on May 18, 2014 6:56:29 GMT -6
"Father, Rusko. My army group."
Turning around: "Friends. My Father, Lox Splendentium and my sister Rusko."
Whispering to Rusko he adds: "Alright, you win this one. But apes don't count the next time, he's too much a bookworm, I say!"
"I'm starving! We encountered some murderous thugs on our way here, the city has become more dangerous of late, I think. You were right, father. Picking this path has caused more unpredictable events happen, both nice and disturbing. At least I'm glad the officers or the church haven't set us upon any meaningless task yet and only two impossible ones..."
Devouring the tasty appetizers Loric slightly relaxes as is identifiable from his wings.
"So what's up here? Any noteworthy new laws or mom's writings? Has Rusko been nice and given up on the more explosive research?"
A blank stare and a realization. "...If Jacob wants to eat I'm sure the kitchens have something..."
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Post by vonfiedler on May 18, 2014 14:05:19 GMT -6
"Jacob doesn't eat," Linebeck corrects blankly, "He's undead." The warden grabs the closest food to himself and politely eats it.
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Post by agape on May 18, 2014 15:01:46 GMT -6
"Weird, I didn't think the Empire sentenced nonsentient undead to prison. I'm not a lawyer, though." Loric shrugs and eats some imported crayfish.
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 18, 2014 17:04:24 GMT -6
"... Jacob?" the Duke asks. "As in, the Digger?"
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Post by vonfiedler on May 19, 2014 17:32:21 GMT -6
"Well he wasn't undead when he was first imprisoned. Frozeover just turned out to be the first prison he couldn't fully escape from." Using his napkin to wipe off his mouth, Linebeck turns to the duke and nods.
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 19, 2014 18:52:26 GMT -6
"... Well, that would answer a few questions we've had about what happened to him..."
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Post by temperantia on May 19, 2014 19:04:11 GMT -6
Oros drops his soup spoon into his bowl. "THE Digger?"
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Post by agape on May 20, 2014 0:41:47 GMT -6
"Ah, now I see that sentences above and beyond one's allotted lifespan are not always in jest. Fascinating, yet morbid."
Loric slips into another manner of speech, showing that his mind is elsewhere.
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 20, 2014 8:49:53 GMT -6
"Ah, I don't think the Emperor has ever ENFORCED those sentences... nor was The Digger given one of those sentences... at least, I think..."
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 21, 2014 12:37:10 GMT -6
The next day, Peace comes up to you and says, "Tomorrow night, we will be investigating a noble - Umbra Lupi - of suspected loyalties. We will attend a ball he's hosting, and I will find a distraction to let you run off and get to the documents room. It's warded against teleportation, so I can only get you near the room. I have an invitation in my own right, as do the Splendentium and Avengard families. Their heads have - at my request - delegated their invitations to you, Loric and Oros. Each allows for two servants, as well, so you two" *indicates Adresteia and Warden* "Will pose as servants. Raijin... your invitation just arrived, as well. In order to maintain appearances, I'll have six actual servants come as well."
"Any questions?"
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Post by agape on May 21, 2014 12:49:58 GMT -6
"A ball..."
Loric closes his eyes and exhales deeply, sighing.
"This must be a test of character for a paladin. Very well."
"...do pardon my arrogance but why are we doing this so subtly?"
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 21, 2014 12:53:54 GMT -6
He gives you a flat stare "... Arrogance?"
The stare abates. "We've searched the place twice, and each time found signs of documents going temporarily missing. We don't want to let him know we found out about that... not yet, anyway."
"Oh, just remembered: Loric, the Emperor has moved up your appointment to speak with him to about two hours from now. I'll need you to sign these forms of leave - most of it's already filled out for you. You should head to the palace soon."
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Post by agape on May 21, 2014 13:39:39 GMT -6
Forcibly returned from his sullen thoughts: "Bwah?" Loric signs the forms without looking. "Emperor...? About what???"
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 21, 2014 13:44:12 GMT -6
"I didn't ask."
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Post by agape on May 21, 2014 14:20:59 GMT -6
"Oh well, there's nothing to be anxious about. He's a nice guy."
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Post by ginganinja on May 21, 2014 15:46:31 GMT -6
Adrestia's tilts her head as she considers. "I guess I can play a servant...but is it normal for a servant to carry weapons, what should I be doing with my bow?"
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Post by Aura Guardian on May 21, 2014 19:37:33 GMT -6
"Ah, right. Thank you for reminding me. As a ranking military officer, I'm expected to carry my weapons, but in a bag of holding or the like. I'll carry yours for all of you, and return them if I can as soon as you leave to the documents room, or after the party if I can't. And don't worry about playing a servant, just follow the others' leads, following us. With any luck, you won't need to pretend for long."
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Post by agape on May 22, 2014 8:54:36 GMT -6
"Wait a minute... Two hours with all the entry procedures and possible paperwork means that I'm late!"
"Please excuse me...!"
Loric grabs his shield and hurries off.
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