[LOG] Three Magpies
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mdseiranCharacters: Airednas, Nyssius, Loki.
Someone casually slides an arm towards Loki's shoulder. "So, human boy... how do you enjoy my company, and be truthful, my dear."
Giving one sharp tug to his hair, Loki sighs faintly and tries to slide away from the arm best as he can, eyes scanning the shadows for a glimpse of the elf. "Well enough I suppose? At least you keep things interesting."
Someone emits a low chuckle near Loki's ear, following the human's motion. "Believe me..." She whispers, suddenly husky. "I can make things... alot more interesting..." A phantom hand sliding down Loki's arm...
"Unfortunately," another twist of his body to escape the hidden limbs, "I am currently attached, and neither of us would want to be burned to crisps."The last is said drily, Loki's lips twitching faintly.
Someone reaches to grasp at Loki's arm again, her tone languid in amusement. "Whatever do you mean, human boy?"
Loki lets his eyes slide to where there is pressure on his arm, seeming almost calculating. "What I mean is, Nyssius will not be pleased and there will be spells flying around. He prefers fireballs."
"Mmm." Airednas comments agreeably, sliding out of the shadows with ease as she peers down, seemingly fascinated by the curves of your arm. "I'm sure whatever his... preferance... would always be... en-joy-able."
Loki raises one eyebrow incredulously at the notion, not quite noticing Airednas' intent look. "Fireballs are enjoyable? Pray, what realm do you come from?" A soft snort, one hand lifting to run through his bangs, tinted glasses flicked upwards as well.
"Evonia." Airednas replies smoothly, her finger sliding down your arm. "It's a most enjoyable place... you should visit it, some time, I think."
"Perhaps," is the bland answer as Loki's hand moves towards Airednas', trying to move it away from his arm. "I feel quite inclined to settle here for a while more however, it has proved...interesting."
"Perhaps I could change your mind." Airednas muses, keeping her hand on your arm in a firm grip. "Though I suppose now would be a waste of such..." She murmurs, nails digging at the armguard with a small frown. "Rather used, aren't they?"
"Ah...yes, they do seem to be in need of an upgrade..." Dismissing the armguards with a wave of his hand, Loki asks curiously, "Are you planning on returning there soon then?"
Airednas merely bares her teeth again, pearly white against her darkly tanned skin. "Anything for you, Loki 'm dearest..."
someone says, "I'm well pleased, human boy."
"So..." Airednas muses, eyeing you with unveiled humor. "What's on your mind now?"
"...my mind is a perfect blank?" Loki tries to look convincing.
"Really?" Airednas looks positively giddy. "Let's fill it with something... memorable then?"
Loki peers warily at Airednes, suspicious of her apparent glee. "I have this feeling I should be worried now...please tell me I'm wrong."
"I'm not sure..." Airednas murmurs, leaning over to you, her eyes faintly glowing with intent. "Perhaps you are..."
"I have the feeling I will regret this..." is the barely audible mutter, followed by a deep sigh from Loki as he turns to look directly at Airednas. "What is it you are after?"
Airednas tells the group "Just You! *rip vest off* XD"
"Your... assistance." Again, that flash of vibrant yellow in her eyes, Airednas reaches over to grasp at your arm. "But we should talk more at... another place, if you would care to hear this out, human boy."
Loki sighs, shrugs and extends an arm to indicate Airednas should lead. "Suppose it won't harm if I listen..."
A Burnt Tent
The tent has been completely burned. The ground is badly scorched.
[Exits: none]
An exit is here.
Airednas examines the burnt ground with some distaste, before settling down in the middle of the dark tent. "Sit with me?"
"Of course," Loki nods briefly, promptly settling at the other end of the tent, as far away as possible. Arms are quickly folded over his chest and he leans back against the thick cloth. "So...pray explain?"
Airednas taps a finger against the ground in front of her, "Closer, if you would. You're hurting my heart, Loki dearest... I'm not... 'dangerous', am I?"
"I like to rest my back," Loki remains surprisingly straight-faced, eyes narrowed the slightest bit, "My back has been aching. And I think you would be offended if I said you /weren't/ dangerous, hmm?"
"I've no idea what you speak of, human boy." Airednas replies sweetly, choosing to slide towards you. "But... for your aching back, /I'll/ compromise."
Nyssius has entered the world of Eihydia.
Nyssius blinks.
Nyssius enters through the tent flap, hair a bit mussed, and eyes still cloudy from sleep. One hand rubs idly at his cheek while he closes the flap behind him, completely oblivious to the people within. He stops short, however, upon sighting both Loki and Airednas occupying the confines of the burnt tent. "Er...greetings...," he hesitantly says, eyes moving from one to the other in a suspicious fashion.
Loki still looks extremely wary, shifting uncomfortably while he tries to stay as far away from Airednas as possible. "Thank you, I think....now, what di-" On Nyssius' entrance he stops short to greet the other elf with a bright smile that shows tons of relief, quickly scooting slightly to the side, leaving space between him and Airednas. Gesturing towards the spot, "Have a seat, join us!", the 'please' only obvious from the imploring way he looks at Nyssius.
A gleam of speculation as Airednas continues to watch you, broken by Nyssius' timely entrance. "Nyssius..." She greets quite warmly, pausing as you begins to babble by her side, a slight widening of her smile, and she gestures. "Yes, do sit, I was going to look for you later, but I suppose now is a good time as any."
"...And this rather weak 'thank you,' from you is for what, if I may ask...?" Nyssius says, walking haltingly toward the indicated spot. He stops short of actually sitting down, arms crossed against his chest, his inquiring gaze fixed on Airednas.
"The pleasure of your company, I would assume, cousin mine." Her hand spread widea against the ground, Airednas gestures again. "Do sit, Nyssius, 'tis always a beauteous sight to see you, though I would prefer if you would level down a bit, mm?"
Loki reaches out with one hand to try and tug Nyssius down, insistingly so. "The 'thank you' was for me not having to move from my spot," the last said with another glance at Airednas although that would be the only thing indicating any discomfort.
"Of course, that completely accounts for you pressed up against the side of the tent as if he wanted to copulate with it," Nyssius dryly remarks, robes shifting as he seats himself beside the two. He ends up sitting a bit faster than intended at your tug, the move eliciting a dirty look directed at the human. "It must be a perfectly comfortable spot for you not to move from it, then. I'm not one to judge."
"I am pressed up against the tent for my back," the reply is slightly petulant, the tension draining from Loki faster than water off glass as Nyssius seats himself, forming a barrier between him and Airednas. "That would also be the reason for me not moving, I don't want to err...strain it."
"Mm." Airednas makes a vaguely agreeable noise down her throat, daft fingers plucking an object of her pack, the rich gleam of red reflecting faintly in the dim room. "Whatever you say, human boy." And the smile she flashes afterwards being one of malicious glee.
Airednas gets a sparkling blood red ruby from a Tralisia Guard issue backpack.
Nyssius 's mildly disinterested gaze gains a spark of fascination as the blood red ruby makes an appearance, mouth half-parting as he regards it for a few moments in Airednas's possession. "Mm...yes...walls, back, you do that...," he mumbles, before following with a more heartfelt, "Have any more of those? I can't seem acquire the more rare gems if my life depended on it."
"Hmm?" Firmly adapting an air of disinterest, Airednas responds by tapping the ruby against the burt ground, smearing the tip with soot and dirt. "This little thing?" She holds up the gem again, letting the slight trick of light reflect over its smooth surface. "What's it to you?"
Loki leans back further against the tent, almost trying to disappear inside it it seems. "I am staying out of this one," he mutters beneath his breath, promptly making himself inconspicious.
Nyssius looks slightly miffed at the casual treatment of the precious gem. "Rubies are fairly valuable to magic wielders, which I happen to be, unfortunately. Loki's given me sapphires, but no rubies. I have no idea where they can be acquired." The second part is accompanied with a brief, accusing glare at the aforementioned culprit.
"Poor you." Airednas comments, baring her teeth at you in a smile, her eyes slowly sliding to Nyssius' fair face, never stopping to toy with the gem. "Fascinating that..." A twist of her fingers as the ruby becomes airborn, before catching it again. "I do have a small... skill in acquire such, if you would put it as so... what's it worth to you, I wonder, cousin dearest?"
Nyssius tells the group ""here, have Loki!" XDDD (SHOT!)"
"It's worth just a little bit over how much Erin's willing to pay for it at this point. My funds are not as I would like them to be." Soon after, he shifts a suspicious glance at both human and disorain, his grey eyes flashing briefly. "I doubt this is what I walked in on, however," Nyssius mutters reluctantly, the statement directed at you more than Airednas.
"I have no idea what you mean, dear..." Loki smiles sweetly at Nyssius, not letting his eyes shift towards the other occupant of the tent at all while he smoothly adds, "Airednas was intending to discuss something with which she needed help it seems. Perhaps you could help as well? Three is better than two after all."
Arching a brow with inquiry, Airednas' gaze stilling on Nyssius' face, even as she releases one hand, sliding smoothly to rest next to the curve of your knee. "Yes, quite, I for one, certainly would not mind your assistance, Nyssius, in fact, I suppose I could quite welcome it."
"Mm...yes, and you were -so- thrilled with whatever it is she needs help with that you practically hugged the tent wall in delight--" Nyssius abruptly cuts himself off, his gaze tracking the hand settled oh so close to your knee. With a sigh of exasperation, he blurts out, "All right, perhaps I am interpreting this the wrong way, so it is best to ask, yes? I have absolutely no idea how rubies relate to any sort of sexual affiliation with Loki whatsoever. Kindly clarify?" "
"Sexual affiliation?" Being Airednas' mild inquiry. "My, you do speak in riddling words today, cousin mine..." A flash of pearly teeth, and she deliberately presses her hand against your knee, yet leaning over to Nyssius. "I merely request your... presence in a simple matter, really... though I certainly would not find you here... unappealing..."
A small frown creases Loki's forehead, eyes steadily narrowing as the conversation continuous. His right hand moves towards his knee and the hand poised there, tapping at the posessive fingers and then promptly trying to lift them off and away. "He's taken, remember?" the curt response is clearly directed at Airednas even if his eyes stray towards Nyssius.
"I was under the impression you wished to mate with him," Nyssius remarks, gesturing airily at the hand settled against your knee. "I have no claim to him, but I would like it if you didn't. My education in the matter is not yet complete, and I abhor being kept in the dark over the few things I find interesting." Settling a it more comfortably on the floor, he adds, "If it isn't copulation, then what is it?"
Airednas 's response being tossing the ruby in Nyssius' lap as she allows Loki to pulls her hand away. "Sadly, Loki here seem quite loyal to you and you only, cousin mine, and I as much as I enjoy proach the unwilling..." A curve of her lips in wicked humor. "I do have another use for your, both of you, services."
Airednas gives a sparkling blood red ruby to Nyssius.
The ruby lands with barely a sound on Nyssius's layer of robes. He picks it up, a gleeful gleam in his eyes while rubbing the soot and dirt from its facets. "What services would those be...? And I'm keeping this."
"Let's say that I acquired it..." Airednas nods to the ruby, keeping her tone light and casual. "Through some... unconventional means. Erin, as pleasant as he is in disposing anything worthy or not... bring a much less sense of satisfaction. I do know that mages such as you, my dear cousin, value these gems beyond the common people, but I lack an entrance to your circle and thus..." She trails off, eyeing Nyssius with expectation.
"If you are looking for connections, then I'm hardly the person to approach, given as I am to sequestering myself from the goings-on of Tralisia's citizenry." Nyssius flips the ruby in his fingers, admiring the handiwork. "Magic wielders as a whole do value these gems more than the others for practical purposes...I could tell you how and why, and which gems are regarded of more value to us, and which of less. Apart from that, I can be of little aid.""
"Connection will come in time." Airednas remarks with a dismissive wave of her hand, her gaze settling on to Nyssius' face, wide and watchful. "What I would require is a... footing, if you will, and for this footing to settle, first, I need a reason. And you, my dear cousin... will do well to be it."
Nyssius looks at Airednas blankly for a few moments. "I'm afraid I'm not following."
Having remained silent and keenly observing throughout the conversation, and unknowingly having his eyebrow climb steadily towards his hairline, Loki abruptly butts in with, "And what does he get out of it?"
Airednas inclines her chin to the ruby in response to Loki's inquiry, her eyes never leaving Nyssius' face. "I fancy settling in this town, if you will, a place to live and such... and just so, my fancy is that..." Another nod to the ruby in Nyssius' hands. "So... as you've said, the mages are interested in gems such as those, then whyever not make something out of it?"
"I'm not sure I understand what you wish of me, however," Nyssius says, canting his head slightly to one side while spinning the ruby in his hand.
"For a profession that proclaims of high intellect, you are remarkably dense, cousin." Airednas retorts dryly.
Loki mutters under his breath, "Then he's not the only one." Turning to Airednas, he adds, "Care to clarify what you mean for those of us here with less brains than you apparently have?"
"How do you feel about a gem shop?" Being Airednas' casual inquiry, depositing an array of items into her lap.
Nyssius gives Airednas a dirty look. "As Loki said, and I feel you've been rather vague about the wh--" he cuts himself short, eyes going slightly wide at the amount of brilliants being stored. "A...gem shop? That seems an interesting endeavor..." his eyes gain a malicious gleam, reflecting part of the red light from the ruby.
"Think about it." Airednas murmurs, plucking another ruby to toss at Nyssius. "I do believe it... profitable, for all of us involved."
Airednas gives a sparkling blood red ruby to Nyssius.
"Oh, I agree...," Nyssius trails off, catching the ruby in both hands and staring at it with poorly-disguised glee. "This will be a joint effort, then? All three of us?"
"Yes..." Airednas murmurs, boldly leaning over you towards Nyssius, the gleam of interest reflecting in her yellow eyes. "And you... especially, given your affiliations with them, dear cousin."
"My affiliation with them is rather one-sided, I'm afraid," Nyssius says mournfully as he packs away both rubies into his backpack. "I have little to no talent in their acquisition, but I suppose that is where you and you would shine, yes?"
"Possibly." Airednas leans a bit further, peering up to Nyssius, her voice lowering in husky humor. "Then again, I did required a foot, and you, cousin dearest, would /certain/ do quite well."
Loki growls menacingly at Airednas' much too close proximity, shifting to both lift her off him and to plant himself firmly between Nyssius and the other elf, glaring icly at her as he does so. "There's no need to get so close, really. I for one would not want to be in a tense working relationship, and it certainly will be tense if this goes on."
A moment of disjoint as the fair face in front of Airednas being replaced by the more rugged feature of you, she tsks slightly, completely unmindful of your distaste, and merely continues to lean closer to him instead. "Tension can be settled, human boy, and I do have several way to devise the... right touch, just for you." A sly smile as she eyes the two appraising in front of her. "Weight this over, will you? I'll be waiting."
The attempt elicits a relieved look from Nyssius, having realized your close proximity far too late. Still, a baleful glare appears on his face, directed at the two people in front of him. "I certainly hope we're still speaking of the shop."
Not budging or shifting aaway from Airednas this time, Loki merely remains still, seated as he was, staring almost challengingly at the female elf. At Nyssius' questions he turns halfway to respond, reassuringly, "yes yes, still the shop - from my part anyway." Turning back to Airednas, he adds, "I will personally have to think about it although the idea has merit. As long as we keep things strictly professional of course." Apparently that closes the subject for him because he stretches out sideways and prods Nyssius's side repeatedly before letting his head rest on the other's leg. "Now please excuse me while I catch a nap."
"You break my heart, human boy." Airednas murmurs, her eyes ever calculating as she regards you, then Nyssius. "But of course, as you wish... time I have in plenty... shall we meet here again... say... 3 days?"
"You better have had washed your hair," Nyssius mutters in response. To Airednas, he says, "Three days sounds feasible. There will be much to discuss." He cants his head slightly to one side, the tips of his hair inadvertently brushing over your cheek. "I'm actually looking forward to this," he mumbles, with a faint tinge of surprise.
"Three days will be fine," is the sleepy murmur, although Loki opens one eye briefly, directing the look to Airednas. "You should know though that I have ears like a cat, so don't try to do anything to Nyssius and me while I sleep. Night!"
Someone casually slides an arm towards Loki's shoulder. "So, human boy... how do you enjoy my company, and be truthful, my dear."
Giving one sharp tug to his hair, Loki sighs faintly and tries to slide away from the arm best as he can, eyes scanning the shadows for a glimpse of the elf. "Well enough I suppose? At least you keep things interesting."
Someone emits a low chuckle near Loki's ear, following the human's motion. "Believe me..." She whispers, suddenly husky. "I can make things... alot more interesting..." A phantom hand sliding down Loki's arm...
"Unfortunately," another twist of his body to escape the hidden limbs, "I am currently attached, and neither of us would want to be burned to crisps."The last is said drily, Loki's lips twitching faintly.
Someone reaches to grasp at Loki's arm again, her tone languid in amusement. "Whatever do you mean, human boy?"
Loki lets his eyes slide to where there is pressure on his arm, seeming almost calculating. "What I mean is, Nyssius will not be pleased and there will be spells flying around. He prefers fireballs."
"Mmm." Airednas comments agreeably, sliding out of the shadows with ease as she peers down, seemingly fascinated by the curves of your arm. "I'm sure whatever his... preferance... would always be... en-joy-able."
Loki raises one eyebrow incredulously at the notion, not quite noticing Airednas' intent look. "Fireballs are enjoyable? Pray, what realm do you come from?" A soft snort, one hand lifting to run through his bangs, tinted glasses flicked upwards as well.
"Evonia." Airednas replies smoothly, her finger sliding down your arm. "It's a most enjoyable place... you should visit it, some time, I think."
"Perhaps," is the bland answer as Loki's hand moves towards Airednas', trying to move it away from his arm. "I feel quite inclined to settle here for a while more however, it has proved...interesting."
"Perhaps I could change your mind." Airednas muses, keeping her hand on your arm in a firm grip. "Though I suppose now would be a waste of such..." She murmurs, nails digging at the armguard with a small frown. "Rather used, aren't they?"
"Ah...yes, they do seem to be in need of an upgrade..." Dismissing the armguards with a wave of his hand, Loki asks curiously, "Are you planning on returning there soon then?"
Airednas merely bares her teeth again, pearly white against her darkly tanned skin. "Anything for you, Loki 'm dearest..."
someone says, "I'm well pleased, human boy."
"So..." Airednas muses, eyeing you with unveiled humor. "What's on your mind now?"
"...my mind is a perfect blank?" Loki tries to look convincing.
"Really?" Airednas looks positively giddy. "Let's fill it with something... memorable then?"
Loki peers warily at Airednes, suspicious of her apparent glee. "I have this feeling I should be worried now...please tell me I'm wrong."
"I'm not sure..." Airednas murmurs, leaning over to you, her eyes faintly glowing with intent. "Perhaps you are..."
"I have the feeling I will regret this..." is the barely audible mutter, followed by a deep sigh from Loki as he turns to look directly at Airednas. "What is it you are after?"
Airednas tells the group "Just You! *rip vest off* XD"
"Your... assistance." Again, that flash of vibrant yellow in her eyes, Airednas reaches over to grasp at your arm. "But we should talk more at... another place, if you would care to hear this out, human boy."
Loki sighs, shrugs and extends an arm to indicate Airednas should lead. "Suppose it won't harm if I listen..."
A Burnt Tent
The tent has been completely burned. The ground is badly scorched.
[Exits: none]
An exit is here.
Airednas examines the burnt ground with some distaste, before settling down in the middle of the dark tent. "Sit with me?"
"Of course," Loki nods briefly, promptly settling at the other end of the tent, as far away as possible. Arms are quickly folded over his chest and he leans back against the thick cloth. "So...pray explain?"
Airednas taps a finger against the ground in front of her, "Closer, if you would. You're hurting my heart, Loki dearest... I'm not... 'dangerous', am I?"
"I like to rest my back," Loki remains surprisingly straight-faced, eyes narrowed the slightest bit, "My back has been aching. And I think you would be offended if I said you /weren't/ dangerous, hmm?"
"I've no idea what you speak of, human boy." Airednas replies sweetly, choosing to slide towards you. "But... for your aching back, /I'll/ compromise."
Nyssius has entered the world of Eihydia.
Nyssius blinks.
Nyssius enters through the tent flap, hair a bit mussed, and eyes still cloudy from sleep. One hand rubs idly at his cheek while he closes the flap behind him, completely oblivious to the people within. He stops short, however, upon sighting both Loki and Airednas occupying the confines of the burnt tent. "Er...greetings...," he hesitantly says, eyes moving from one to the other in a suspicious fashion.
Loki still looks extremely wary, shifting uncomfortably while he tries to stay as far away from Airednas as possible. "Thank you, I think....now, what di-" On Nyssius' entrance he stops short to greet the other elf with a bright smile that shows tons of relief, quickly scooting slightly to the side, leaving space between him and Airednas. Gesturing towards the spot, "Have a seat, join us!", the 'please' only obvious from the imploring way he looks at Nyssius.
A gleam of speculation as Airednas continues to watch you, broken by Nyssius' timely entrance. "Nyssius..." She greets quite warmly, pausing as you begins to babble by her side, a slight widening of her smile, and she gestures. "Yes, do sit, I was going to look for you later, but I suppose now is a good time as any."
"...And this rather weak 'thank you,' from you is for what, if I may ask...?" Nyssius says, walking haltingly toward the indicated spot. He stops short of actually sitting down, arms crossed against his chest, his inquiring gaze fixed on Airednas.
"The pleasure of your company, I would assume, cousin mine." Her hand spread widea against the ground, Airednas gestures again. "Do sit, Nyssius, 'tis always a beauteous sight to see you, though I would prefer if you would level down a bit, mm?"
Loki reaches out with one hand to try and tug Nyssius down, insistingly so. "The 'thank you' was for me not having to move from my spot," the last said with another glance at Airednas although that would be the only thing indicating any discomfort.
"Of course, that completely accounts for you pressed up against the side of the tent as if he wanted to copulate with it," Nyssius dryly remarks, robes shifting as he seats himself beside the two. He ends up sitting a bit faster than intended at your tug, the move eliciting a dirty look directed at the human. "It must be a perfectly comfortable spot for you not to move from it, then. I'm not one to judge."
"I am pressed up against the tent for my back," the reply is slightly petulant, the tension draining from Loki faster than water off glass as Nyssius seats himself, forming a barrier between him and Airednas. "That would also be the reason for me not moving, I don't want to err...strain it."
"Mm." Airednas makes a vaguely agreeable noise down her throat, daft fingers plucking an object of her pack, the rich gleam of red reflecting faintly in the dim room. "Whatever you say, human boy." And the smile she flashes afterwards being one of malicious glee.
Airednas gets a sparkling blood red ruby from a Tralisia Guard issue backpack.
Nyssius 's mildly disinterested gaze gains a spark of fascination as the blood red ruby makes an appearance, mouth half-parting as he regards it for a few moments in Airednas's possession. "Mm...yes...walls, back, you do that...," he mumbles, before following with a more heartfelt, "Have any more of those? I can't seem acquire the more rare gems if my life depended on it."
"Hmm?" Firmly adapting an air of disinterest, Airednas responds by tapping the ruby against the burt ground, smearing the tip with soot and dirt. "This little thing?" She holds up the gem again, letting the slight trick of light reflect over its smooth surface. "What's it to you?"
Loki leans back further against the tent, almost trying to disappear inside it it seems. "I am staying out of this one," he mutters beneath his breath, promptly making himself inconspicious.
Nyssius looks slightly miffed at the casual treatment of the precious gem. "Rubies are fairly valuable to magic wielders, which I happen to be, unfortunately. Loki's given me sapphires, but no rubies. I have no idea where they can be acquired." The second part is accompanied with a brief, accusing glare at the aforementioned culprit.
"Poor you." Airednas comments, baring her teeth at you in a smile, her eyes slowly sliding to Nyssius' fair face, never stopping to toy with the gem. "Fascinating that..." A twist of her fingers as the ruby becomes airborn, before catching it again. "I do have a small... skill in acquire such, if you would put it as so... what's it worth to you, I wonder, cousin dearest?"
Nyssius tells the group ""here, have Loki!" XDDD (SHOT!)"
"It's worth just a little bit over how much Erin's willing to pay for it at this point. My funds are not as I would like them to be." Soon after, he shifts a suspicious glance at both human and disorain, his grey eyes flashing briefly. "I doubt this is what I walked in on, however," Nyssius mutters reluctantly, the statement directed at you more than Airednas.
"I have no idea what you mean, dear..." Loki smiles sweetly at Nyssius, not letting his eyes shift towards the other occupant of the tent at all while he smoothly adds, "Airednas was intending to discuss something with which she needed help it seems. Perhaps you could help as well? Three is better than two after all."
Arching a brow with inquiry, Airednas' gaze stilling on Nyssius' face, even as she releases one hand, sliding smoothly to rest next to the curve of your knee. "Yes, quite, I for one, certainly would not mind your assistance, Nyssius, in fact, I suppose I could quite welcome it."
"Mm...yes, and you were -so- thrilled with whatever it is she needs help with that you practically hugged the tent wall in delight--" Nyssius abruptly cuts himself off, his gaze tracking the hand settled oh so close to your knee. With a sigh of exasperation, he blurts out, "All right, perhaps I am interpreting this the wrong way, so it is best to ask, yes? I have absolutely no idea how rubies relate to any sort of sexual affiliation with Loki whatsoever. Kindly clarify?" "
"Sexual affiliation?" Being Airednas' mild inquiry. "My, you do speak in riddling words today, cousin mine..." A flash of pearly teeth, and she deliberately presses her hand against your knee, yet leaning over to Nyssius. "I merely request your... presence in a simple matter, really... though I certainly would not find you here... unappealing..."
A small frown creases Loki's forehead, eyes steadily narrowing as the conversation continuous. His right hand moves towards his knee and the hand poised there, tapping at the posessive fingers and then promptly trying to lift them off and away. "He's taken, remember?" the curt response is clearly directed at Airednas even if his eyes stray towards Nyssius.
"I was under the impression you wished to mate with him," Nyssius remarks, gesturing airily at the hand settled against your knee. "I have no claim to him, but I would like it if you didn't. My education in the matter is not yet complete, and I abhor being kept in the dark over the few things I find interesting." Settling a it more comfortably on the floor, he adds, "If it isn't copulation, then what is it?"
Airednas 's response being tossing the ruby in Nyssius' lap as she allows Loki to pulls her hand away. "Sadly, Loki here seem quite loyal to you and you only, cousin mine, and I as much as I enjoy proach the unwilling..." A curve of her lips in wicked humor. "I do have another use for your, both of you, services."
Airednas gives a sparkling blood red ruby to Nyssius.
The ruby lands with barely a sound on Nyssius's layer of robes. He picks it up, a gleeful gleam in his eyes while rubbing the soot and dirt from its facets. "What services would those be...? And I'm keeping this."
"Let's say that I acquired it..." Airednas nods to the ruby, keeping her tone light and casual. "Through some... unconventional means. Erin, as pleasant as he is in disposing anything worthy or not... bring a much less sense of satisfaction. I do know that mages such as you, my dear cousin, value these gems beyond the common people, but I lack an entrance to your circle and thus..." She trails off, eyeing Nyssius with expectation.
"If you are looking for connections, then I'm hardly the person to approach, given as I am to sequestering myself from the goings-on of Tralisia's citizenry." Nyssius flips the ruby in his fingers, admiring the handiwork. "Magic wielders as a whole do value these gems more than the others for practical purposes...I could tell you how and why, and which gems are regarded of more value to us, and which of less. Apart from that, I can be of little aid.""
"Connection will come in time." Airednas remarks with a dismissive wave of her hand, her gaze settling on to Nyssius' face, wide and watchful. "What I would require is a... footing, if you will, and for this footing to settle, first, I need a reason. And you, my dear cousin... will do well to be it."
Nyssius looks at Airednas blankly for a few moments. "I'm afraid I'm not following."
Having remained silent and keenly observing throughout the conversation, and unknowingly having his eyebrow climb steadily towards his hairline, Loki abruptly butts in with, "And what does he get out of it?"
Airednas inclines her chin to the ruby in response to Loki's inquiry, her eyes never leaving Nyssius' face. "I fancy settling in this town, if you will, a place to live and such... and just so, my fancy is that..." Another nod to the ruby in Nyssius' hands. "So... as you've said, the mages are interested in gems such as those, then whyever not make something out of it?"
"I'm not sure I understand what you wish of me, however," Nyssius says, canting his head slightly to one side while spinning the ruby in his hand.
"For a profession that proclaims of high intellect, you are remarkably dense, cousin." Airednas retorts dryly.
Loki mutters under his breath, "Then he's not the only one." Turning to Airednas, he adds, "Care to clarify what you mean for those of us here with less brains than you apparently have?"
"How do you feel about a gem shop?" Being Airednas' casual inquiry, depositing an array of items into her lap.
Nyssius gives Airednas a dirty look. "As Loki said, and I feel you've been rather vague about the wh--" he cuts himself short, eyes going slightly wide at the amount of brilliants being stored. "A...gem shop? That seems an interesting endeavor..." his eyes gain a malicious gleam, reflecting part of the red light from the ruby.
"Think about it." Airednas murmurs, plucking another ruby to toss at Nyssius. "I do believe it... profitable, for all of us involved."
Airednas gives a sparkling blood red ruby to Nyssius.
"Oh, I agree...," Nyssius trails off, catching the ruby in both hands and staring at it with poorly-disguised glee. "This will be a joint effort, then? All three of us?"
"Yes..." Airednas murmurs, boldly leaning over you towards Nyssius, the gleam of interest reflecting in her yellow eyes. "And you... especially, given your affiliations with them, dear cousin."
"My affiliation with them is rather one-sided, I'm afraid," Nyssius says mournfully as he packs away both rubies into his backpack. "I have little to no talent in their acquisition, but I suppose that is where you and you would shine, yes?"
"Possibly." Airednas leans a bit further, peering up to Nyssius, her voice lowering in husky humor. "Then again, I did required a foot, and you, cousin dearest, would /certain/ do quite well."
Loki growls menacingly at Airednas' much too close proximity, shifting to both lift her off him and to plant himself firmly between Nyssius and the other elf, glaring icly at her as he does so. "There's no need to get so close, really. I for one would not want to be in a tense working relationship, and it certainly will be tense if this goes on."
A moment of disjoint as the fair face in front of Airednas being replaced by the more rugged feature of you, she tsks slightly, completely unmindful of your distaste, and merely continues to lean closer to him instead. "Tension can be settled, human boy, and I do have several way to devise the... right touch, just for you." A sly smile as she eyes the two appraising in front of her. "Weight this over, will you? I'll be waiting."
The attempt elicits a relieved look from Nyssius, having realized your close proximity far too late. Still, a baleful glare appears on his face, directed at the two people in front of him. "I certainly hope we're still speaking of the shop."
Not budging or shifting aaway from Airednas this time, Loki merely remains still, seated as he was, staring almost challengingly at the female elf. At Nyssius' questions he turns halfway to respond, reassuringly, "yes yes, still the shop - from my part anyway." Turning back to Airednas, he adds, "I will personally have to think about it although the idea has merit. As long as we keep things strictly professional of course." Apparently that closes the subject for him because he stretches out sideways and prods Nyssius's side repeatedly before letting his head rest on the other's leg. "Now please excuse me while I catch a nap."
"You break my heart, human boy." Airednas murmurs, her eyes ever calculating as she regards you, then Nyssius. "But of course, as you wish... time I have in plenty... shall we meet here again... say... 3 days?"
"You better have had washed your hair," Nyssius mutters in response. To Airednas, he says, "Three days sounds feasible. There will be much to discuss." He cants his head slightly to one side, the tips of his hair inadvertently brushing over your cheek. "I'm actually looking forward to this," he mumbles, with a faint tinge of surprise.
"Three days will be fine," is the sleepy murmur, although Loki opens one eye briefly, directing the look to Airednas. "You should know though that I have ears like a cat, so don't try to do anything to Nyssius and me while I sleep. Night!"
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Date: 2005-10-02 06:41 pm (UTC)Aire so insistent! xD (nudges Loki) >DDD The shop and possible mix of personalities has so much potential, I hope everyone has fun. Thank you guys for including me T.T
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Date: 2005-10-02 06:46 pm (UTC)omg *tosses Nyss at Aire and flees!* yeah it should be very, very interesting. XD Work tension! 8D
And omg spank we needed a mage and Nyss is so much fun. <3333
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Date: 2005-10-02 07:35 pm (UTC)(slaps AIM to work!!!)
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Date: 2005-10-02 07:42 pm (UTC)*slaps AIM too!*
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Date: 2005-10-03 12:21 pm (UTC)Nyss is so useful, just being himself. XD
Because if just 2 rogues went and open a gem shop, nobody would believe it's honest, but if you add Nyssie-poo, then people would think oh yes, that make sense, he's a mage, after all. XDXDXD
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Date: 2005-10-04 02:13 am (UTC)