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Day 2
Sept 7, 2012 1:52:30 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Sept 7, 2012 1:52:30 GMT -5
The Ulanese mercenary's smile was grim.
"I've traveled across most of Shyuu, actually. Fa Rei is merely the latest... waystation. The latest and the most financially rewarding. Hoshidon's food was even worse, Sueongha was noteworthy mainly for the garlic and the uselessness of its soldiers, Rhasampatra was too blasted hot, Tenzin offered nothing for me to do but banditry, Doryoska..."
He shrugged.
"Even banditry didn't pay there. I suppose Talzistan wasn't too bad. Plenty of action, plenty of demand for my services."
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OkeyDJ
Lvl 1 - Traveler
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Day 2
Sept 7, 2012 8:49:59 GMT -5
Post by OkeyDJ on Sept 7, 2012 8:49:59 GMT -5
From her tree Akane watched both Tama and Nergüi converse with each other and as she watched she crossed her arms trying to get comfortable in her tree again.
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Day 2
Sept 7, 2012 20:28:49 GMT -5
Post by RoseNasty on Sept 7, 2012 20:28:49 GMT -5
Tama chuckled quietly, “You are a harsh, especially about Hoshidonese cuisine. I find it particularly delicious, my-“ Perception [dice=20] +10 Tama’s eyes shot towards the trees as a slight rustling noise reached her ears. It was just Akane in her resting spot. “-self…” She had already been speaking fairly quietly, but she lowered her voice further just the same, and inched closer to Nergui, taking an Indian-style sitting position. “What about Ulan? Have you anything kind to say about your home?” she teases, mildly, though her eyes express genuine interest. [rand=7705149950925261356736529152840461179528664797548327238652855158]
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Day 2
Sept 8, 2012 3:03:08 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Sept 8, 2012 3:03:08 GMT -5
[Bluff [dice=20]+4= 20]
Nergüi didn't react visibly to the mention of his former home.
"I liked it well enough. I've been away nearly as long as I lived there. I expect some things have changed."
He pointedly avoided looking up the tree.
"I do miss the koumiss, though. And the mutton. Nobody else seems to have figured those out properly."[rand=8010327963153547057977258423330687607790032805256053286904598689344]
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Day 2
Sept 8, 2012 3:48:05 GMT -5
Post by RoseNasty on Sept 8, 2012 3:48:05 GMT -5
(Insight) [dice=20] +8
Tama listened without sensing any difference in Nergui's demeanor, though a feeling of pity swelled up inside her. He was so young when he left, and something she had heard about the Beggar Khan surfaced in her memory at that moment. She almost dared not ask about it, but he seemed placid, so she continued, "Some believe you to be an exiled prince..." She gave him a conciliatory smile, "Surely the speculation of bored maidens, but, perhaps there is some truth to the tale? Is that why you have not returned there?" [rand=117050884291529663213432864286005553418016666546468186147240921855]
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Day 2
Sept 8, 2012 5:32:52 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Sept 8, 2012 5:32:52 GMT -5
Nergüi's former volubility seemed to vanish like a snowflake in a bonfire.
"I'd rather not discuss the terms of my... absence. Excuse me."
He rose to his feet and walked away from the lantern, evidently using a short foot patrol as an excuse to get some distance.
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OkeyDJ
Lvl 1 - Traveler
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Day 2
Sept 8, 2012 15:09:54 GMT -5
Post by OkeyDJ on Sept 8, 2012 15:09:54 GMT -5
Akane watches Nergüi get up and leave. She turns her attention to Tama before shutting her eyes to rest, but her guard is still up to her surroundings.
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Day 2
Sept 9, 2012 1:30:51 GMT -5
Post by RoseNasty on Sept 9, 2012 1:30:51 GMT -5
Tama nods solemnly and says nothing as Nergui walks away. Her glance lingers on him momentarily and then shifts to her naginata, laying in a pile with the rest of her weapons. She grabs it and starts cleaning it to pass the time in silence, reflecting on the day.
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Day 2
Sept 9, 2012 11:53:18 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Sept 9, 2012 11:53:18 GMT -5
[END OF DAY 2]
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