Souled! [Earth]
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				Title: <strong>Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasper</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 19:41:10</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasper</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 22:42:44</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Talt</span><br><br>Heavy fog settled over the still water, little orbs hidden and hovering in that mist like multicoloured stars strung in the sky. Here, the banshee's bewitching voice could be heard, floating over the desolate, dark plane. Eerie and faded were the notes she sung, slightly dazing the ferryman as he watched the shore draw ever closer.<br><br>He stood in a handsomely crafted gondola, the edges decorated with those precious multicoloured fireflies who helped illuminate the even more handsomely crafted man. White wisps of hair hung over his face, some partially covering those haunting lavender eyes. A mask lay at his feet, a gift given to him by a friend that he would some times wear when ferrying souls into the depths of Hell.<br><br>Today he was making a trip to Earth in search of a particular soul he sought to collect for his own agenda. Upon reaching the shore, the man stepped out of the gondola and approached another man, wading through the calf high water, docking the gondola on the shore. A cheery smile crafted the form of the ferryman's lips, making him look some what foxish, "I need you to explain to Sirenia that I have other plans for Ronové. I doubt she'll be too thrilled about it, but it's better to give her a polite forewarning," he said, "You will most likely find her around here, but be wary, I suspect that child-God and his pets to wander through here as well..." With that, he handed the mask to dark haired man.<br><br>He left the realm of Limbo and entered that of Earth. He'd always been fond of Earth- the colours and creatures, all the senses to be explored. Nothing seemed more magical to him than Earth. With his cart, which is suspiciously similar to the craft of the handsome gondola, he set forth on his journey to seek out the wayward soul that had called to him, their link ebbing like a pulse, growing stronger with each step nearer he came to her. Foxish grin painted his lips and eyes glimmered upon setting his eyes on the dark haired beauty. He could feel that soul of hers creeping into every crevice of his flesh and stirring the breath inside his lungs, prickling at his skin, ringing at his ears.<br><br>He peered at her, chilling intentions masked with cheerful grin, "Fireflies are said to be the keepers of souls," he purred, "It is easy to find a firefly who glows like a beacon in the dark, that is the nature of a soul, to guide even in shadows. But to find a firefly whose glow is that of a black abyss, now that is quite rare," he says, "Succumbing to the dark is only natural, but accepting it is unheard of." With a light bow and a cheery gleam in his eyes, he introduced himself, "I am called Talt."<br><br>Opening his cart to show his wares, little fireflies were caught within various glass jars, all of different colours, "I've been searching for a firefly like this for some time, but I have yet to find it, though I do feel I am growing ever closer..." He pulled a small glass vial from some where within the wagon, "Here," he murmured, "A gift," he handed her the small vial, a tiny golden firefly captured inside, "What colour do you think your firefly would be?" he asked curiously. "If you would wish for it, I will travel with you until you have reached your destination," he says with a cat-like smile, "I follow the trail of my black firefly, though I believe she has led me to you," he said, "I think I'm to make a deal with you,' he says cheerfully.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:18:04</strong>
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				Iona sat, staring aimlessly up at the sky. She couldn't remember anything, not a single trace of any memories lingered in her thoughts as she sat in her kimono beneath a shady tree. She could not feel the shade however and was confused by that. Nor could she feel the breeze, or the warm sun. She was aware they were all there and present, but they held no joy or feeling for her. No faces looked her way, no words were spoken to her.<br><br>She looked down sadly into her lap. <em>I can't remember anything....only a name to call myself. Why...</em> she thought, looking up. The clouds moved lazily in the blue sky, she heard birds chirping merrily. Why was she here? Why could no one see her? She thought soon, and then her eyes widened. <em>Wha....a.....am I dead?</em> Iona stood, and went over to the tree she had been sitting under, and reached to touch it. Her hand passed through as she shrieked a little. She calmed herself however, at least for the moment glad no one could see or hear her.<br><br>She began to walk down towards the edge of a nearby lake, and stood at it's edge. She wished she could feel the caress of water over her toes as she dipped her foot in, feeling nothing. Soon, she heard a voice as she turned around surprised by the appearance of an achingly beautiful man. Her confused expression was also somewhat startled, but she felt drawn in by his cheerful smile. His oddly hypnotic eyes.<br><br>"I..I only know one name. Iona. I assume it is my name." She said, a bit uncertain. She smiled a the firefly Talt held out to her, taking it and looking curiously. "My firefly....?" Iona bit her lip thoughtfully. "I....I don't know." Iona's expression became sad once more, as she looked to be struggling to remember something. Anything at all.<br><br>"A deal...? A deal with me?" Iona's voice was surprised, as her pale eyes looked up at him. They were hauntingly beautiful, with tinges of sadness and confusion swirling in their depths. "But I have nothing to give.....what would you want for this deal?" she asked, her eyes returning to the vial in which flitted the golden firefly. She could not explain it, but she felt drawn to this man. This being known as Talt. She did not know why, but she knew it was real.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zadaris</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 16:21:18</strong>
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				Ambling through the bustling street Ronové listened to the familiar sounds; zealous merchants trying to press their expensive wares into the grasp of those who could barely afford to eat and of course the elated voices of young children as they weave through the crowd, bumping into people every second step. He supressed a small laugh; not because he found their antics amusing but rather that their attempt to pickpocket him had failed because he simply had nothing left to offer. <br><br>The black attire he was adorned with was less like clothing and more like a dark shadow hung over his pale form. His fading red parasol looked as if it had more blood in it. He gave a tentative whirl of the parasol, repeling for a moment the chill wind as it licked at his spine. Utterings of a ghost with an umbrella were directed at him with scorn. He couldn't see these people but he could easily hear their ramblings. <br><br>Ronové hasn't been able to see in a long, long time. <br><br>It was a struggle living through oneself, without aid of vision. But years spent following the sounds, smells and tastes made him all too aware of what happened around him at all times. One had to be alert or risk losing his life, something Ronové was glad to curse at least once a day. He wished he could place his hands around life's neck and squeeze and take the breath of life from humanity if but for a second. <br><br>Reaching a turn on the town's pathway Ronové found his paled, grey eyes drawn away from the bustle and towards the west gate street which was currently devoid of unfavourables. His ears picked up something dull, distant, but he could hear it none the less. Beyond the walls it almost sounded like wheels, like those of a cart. Curiosity overcame the young man. <br><br>With his mind wrapped in steel, and his stone heart absent warmth, he took his footing on the other path until he reached the opposite side of the town gate. His sandals crunched through the thin veil of snow beneath his feet and let his legs carry him forward. <br><br>His trusted parasol kept the wind, and the people, from his back.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 15:08:25</strong>
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				The charmer, Harashi, felt disgusted being on Earth, so many humans that fell so easily to his words. It was to Talt he now walked towards and he merely watched him for a time. He was his assistant after all, what assistant strayed far from the master? Ever the curious one he was, but only about Talt's job, it wasn't to uncommon to hear him ask questions such as Why..<br><br>"Are we finished here?" Came a smooth voice, sounding like he was more bored than anything else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasper</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 06:16:59</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Talt</span><br><br>Talt gave the dark haired beauty a sliver of a smile, "Well, I'm sure I'll be able to find out by the end of our time together," he assured her. "Yes, of course," he said, "I would need some thing in return, that is the way of the world after all. All I would need from you, is your soul. Give me your soul and I will grant you any wish you would like," he softly answers her. "You may have time to think of what you would like to wish for, I think traveling together might even help clear that up for you," he said to her.<br><br>It wasn't long before Talt felt the presence of a particular man he was most interested in crossing paths with. The young blind man was like a black dot, an abyss against the white snow, the red parasol staining the white surrounding crimson red. Talt gave a peculiar grin as the man grew ever closer, "Perhaps he's lost sight of his path," he gently said to Iona, not intending to let those words go unheard by Ronové.<br><br>"Patience, Harashi," Talt smiled to his assistant, "I am sure I'll soon have use for you to use your talents elsewhere, but for now, you are stuck here," he said. Talt soon turned to Ronové, eyes bright, "Some people don't need to word their desires," he quietly said, eyes still upon Ronové, "If you'd like it, I will carry out what it is you want," Talt said to the blind man, before turning back to Harashi, "Her name is Abrianna, go fetch her for me," he quietly said, conjuring both scents and images for the demon in his mind, "And since she is human, I am sure I can trust you will not let her escape."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 02:51:24</strong>
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				Iona listened as Talt flashed her hint of a smile, as he explained what he would expect of her if she entered into the bargain to receive a wish. She bit her lip, seeing others approaching. One was a man who could not see, and one seemed to be someone who either served or was acquainted with Talt.<br><br>"I don't know....but I will go with you." Iona said quietly. "I am not certain what I would do while traveling, I hope I would not be imposing." Iona turned her attention to the others. She felt pity towards the man without sight. <br><br>Iona didn't know what to say to the new arrival, instead looking with a faint smile at the firefly in the vial that Talt had given her. She lifted her head a bit and smiled at Talt. "Thank you for my firefly." she said with a soft grin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zadaris</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 16:37:51</strong>
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				Ronové continued to pursue the sounds that led him away from the bustling, and otherwise unpleasant, town and after a long walk, his feet a little numb from the journey, he came across the sound occasional sound of crunched grass beneath strong wheels; which gave a distinct creak every third rotation. But more important than that were the voices of the people with it; two were men and the other was a woman, so much he could tell. <br><br>The blind man's head tilted up as the Ferryman addressed his humble form. He didn't find any humour in the man's statement. He turned his head to his left, feeling Iona's eyes staring at him. Once the Ferryman addressed him again he turned his head away from the woman. He had seemingly read his soul because he couldn't believe a normal person could know his thoughts at that particular moment. <br><br>But he couldn't deny it. <br>He wanted very much to see the fruit of his wish, even if he could only partake in the auditory sense. <strong>"Very well."</strong> Ronové hopped up onto the side of the Ferryman's cart, resting his weary legs. <strong>"I don't know what you want in exchange but either way there's nothing of mine you can take that will make the slightest difference to myself."</strong> <br><br>Even now Ronové could feel Iona's eye remain on his person. He looked towards her with what he imagined was a sharp glance. <strong>"Please stop doing that. It's unsettling."</strong> He then went rather quiet, holding his parasol tight and occassionally turning it as the wind became entangled in its ribs. He didn't know where this man was to go or what he wanted from him but it didn't matter really. <br><br>Everywhere in the world was the same in his eyes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 16:55:18</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119510.msg5253805#msg5253805">Quote from: octopusdreams on 25-09-2011, 06:16:59</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Talt</span><br><br>Talt gave the dark haired beauty a sliver of a smile, "Well, I'm sure I'll be able to find out by the end of our time together," he assured her. "Yes, of course," he said, "I would need some thing in return, that is the way of the world after all. All I would need from you, is your soul. Give me your soul and I will grant you any wish you would like," he softly answers her. "You may have time to think of what you would like to wish for, I think traveling together might even help clear that up for you," he said to her.<br><br>It wasn't long before Talt felt the presence of a particular man he was most interested in crossing paths with. The young blind man was like a black dot, an abyss against the white snow, the red parasol staining the white surrounding crimson red. Talt gave a peculiar grin as the man grew ever closer, "Perhaps he's lost sight of his path," he gently said to Iona, not intending to let those words go unheard by Ronové.<br><br>"Patience, Harashi," Talt smiled to his assistant, "I am sure I'll soon have use for you to use your talents elsewhere, but for now, you are stuck here," he said. Talt soon turned to Ronové, eyes bright, "Some people don't need to word their desires," he quietly said, eyes still upon Ronové, "If you'd like it, I will carry out what it is you want," Talt said to the blind man, before turning back to Harashi, "Her name is Abrianna, go fetch her for me," he quietly said, conjuring both scents and images for the demon in his mind, "And since she is human, I am sure I can trust you will not let her escape."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Harashi grumbled. "I am not your errand boy Talt, but fine I'll go get your damned girl so we can get the fuck out of this plane, fucking humans." He grumbled, before seeming to disappear as he walked down the street, making the attempt to locate the one named Abrianna. "Come out come out wherever you are, you little slut." He mumbled to the wind, using the word whore only because he disliked humans to that intensity, that he would call them such vulgar names to demean them as beings.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Golden Touch</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 20:36:15</strong>
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				The wind sliced through the thin black fabric, tossing stray strands of hair that had escaped their ribbons across her pale cheek bones. There were many people mingling in the town, peddling wares and buying. Cora was not looking for much, perhaps a string of beads or a book. She had not planned on going far today- just down the street and then home again to find something nibble-worthy for her midday meal. Twirling a lock of dark curls around her forefinger, she watched a few people pass by before crossing to a shop selling books. Outside, she picked through a cart of books- tucking her choices under her arm for later scrutiny. Humming softly to herself, she barely noticed the male all but kicking puppies as he roamed the streets calling out vulgar names that could have made the best of them blush. While she was not completely innocent, she'd yet to play... Those games. Rubbing her thumb over her lower lip, she considered a title before tossing it back onto the shelf it came from. Her blue-grey eyes flickered, searching for a treasure among the trash.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasper</strong> on <strong>15-10-2011, 06:27:19</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Talt</span><br><br>Talt gave a nod to Iona's words, "I would not invite you to join me if I did not want you to, so it would not be imposing at all," he said to her. He watched her with light playing in his eyes as she thanked him for the firefly, "There is no need for thanks," he purred.<br><br>Talt gave a foxish grin, eyes like a cat as watched some thing unseen by the others- a dark, velvety purple firefly flitting from under Ronové's crimson parasol. The otherwise seemingly lethargic and languid man, moved with such speed and elegance that it was hard to tell what had happened until he uncupped his hands to reveal that tiny creature before capturing it in a little glass vial. "Would you be so kind as to hold on to this for me?" he asked the blind man, dangling the chained vial before the blind man's eyes.<br><br>Talt gave a light flutter of a snicker at Harashi's words, "Then what would you call yourself, demon?" he slyly purred to the demon. "Your tongue is atrocious, especially in the presence of a lady- even for a demon," Talt grinned, though it was obvious he didn't care nor did he plan to do any thing about it. Violet eyes watched after the demon as he wandered away in search of the innocent soul Talt would have him find.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Souled! [Earth]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-10-2011, 06:36:28</strong>
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				<strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Iona</span></strong><br><br>"I...I'm sorry I didn't mean to.....I was only curious." Iona looked down, hearing the tone of the blind man's voice. She quietly held her firefly to her, and stepped closer to Talt.<br><br>Turning her head as he told her she'd no need to thank him, her eyes widened a bit in surprise but she smiled slightly. "It would be terrible manners to...to not thank someone for their kindness." she said softly. "I still wish to thank you."<br><br>At learning the other man was a demon, she felt herself stepping even closer to Talt, not wishing to be that close to one openly called a demon. She just felt something inside that told her to stay back for her own good. Eventually, she turned to face Talt. "Where are we going..?" she asked, her brilliant blue-grey eyes turning to his violet ones filled with curiousity.
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