(Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus
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				Title: <strong>(Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>24-05-2014, 08:18:53</strong>
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				Botanicus Noctus: A many splendid garden in heaven.<br>Zane Acadian and Beautiful Windrider on Set<br><br>As the Sun's image faded from the sky of Yu-Shan, making way for Jupiter's soft radiance against a velvet dome, the gardens of night came alive.<br>Where there had once been fairly normal seeming rows of trees, bushes, and shoots between pathways of soft, thick grass, now flowers in a thousands of colors and configurations opened within the span of a few minutes.<br>Heavy bodied honey bees and lightly luminous butterflies flitted happily about in search of the magical nourishment these plants could bring. Soft golden-orange fruits on many of the trees glowed with a gentle light not unlike paper lanterns.<br>Silver letters reshaped themselves on ebony plaques on a few plants as various vibrant berries or small fruits came to maturity.&nbsp; They now indicated the effect--medicinal often, but sometimes cosmetic or even more wondrous--would provide to the imbiber.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>25-05-2014, 08:03:52</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain Akadin smiled a toothy smile when the skies went dark and the garden came alive.&nbsp; He glanced up at where Saturn hung in the sky and made a respectful gesture.&nbsp; “Perfect timing, Bright Maiden.&nbsp; I hope you and your sisters can keep it going for a few hours.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain was a dragon king, a raptok.&nbsp; A race older than humankind—and who'd guided and nurtured that young race when many of the other, mightier races had met them with cruelty and oppression.&nbsp; Zain was a tall and powerful being, with fine, pebbly purple scales and a feathered crest.&nbsp; He had a long, lithe tail and delicate hands capable of fine manipulation despite their wicked talons.&nbsp; Since his work earlier that day, Zain had spent some hours polishing his scales and his armor, so that the first shimmered like amethyst and the second was a gold so pure and true it made one want to weep.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain had a fondness for women of every shape, size, and color.&nbsp; He'd known for years now that Beautiful Wind Rider would grow into a creature as beautiful and desirable as she was exotic.&nbsp; He'd worked to earn her friendship since he first met her, and for the last year had been quietly working his charm upon her.&nbsp; The raptok treasured her as friend and confidant.&nbsp; Though he yearned for the winged girl's virginity, he meant to have her love and continued friendship as well.&nbsp; Zain wasn't a monogamous sort, and didn't expect it from Wind Rider either—though a secret part of him yearned for it—but Wind Rider was special to him.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain moved out among the flowers of the forest of night.&nbsp; With light strokes of essence, he picked a berries here, a few there, and finally—upon finding the perfect flower, he whispered to it softly 'til it released it's hold on the plant it was part of.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With an approving nod, Zain moved to the edge of the garden closest to the nearby silver river and waited for his friend's arrival.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>26-05-2014, 19:27:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>Beautiful Wind Rider had spent her day as she usually did leading services in worship of her father, Krisikal the Kissing Wind, whom she loved very much, and was devoted to him as his daughter as well as one of his priestesses. Her day was spent performing other duties as well, such as running messages and several hours of personal study.<br><br>And after all that.. she had rewarded herself with a nice long dip in the temple's private baths, where she took great care to keep her pale skin immaculately clean and smooth, except for the little bit of hair she permitted to remain nestled over her womanly mound.<br><br>The six armed girl hummed softly to herself as she strolled through the lush and vibrant garden, even after a few years she could still marvel at the beauty of heaven with wide eyes a deep rich shade of blue that rivaled the clearest sky. Her short, slender frame was draped in soft, flowing silk, little more than long strips fastened by delicate silver chains. Large angelic wings folded behind her, the feathers as light and perfectly white as the wisps of silk which hung from her waist and draped down to cover her moderately sized breasts.<br><br>Approaching the river, she noticed the raptok, of whom she had become very fond over the time she had spent in Yu Shan. "Another lovely night in heaven," the silk clad girl's voice drifted gently on the breeze, a song all its own. "and such lovely company to be sharing this garden with," she added as she reached out for the dragon king's hand.
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>26-05-2014, 19:42:31</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain Akadian's eyes lit up in a mix of lechery and innocent delight at the sight of the young exalt.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He took the proffered hand, smiling broadly, and bowed over it to graze her knuckles with startlingly human feeling lips. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Bright Angel," he grinned with self deprecating modesty and completely sincere flattery, "I am thrice blessed that you grace my humble garden."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He hooked his arm through hers and inquired, "Will you join me in the garden?&nbsp; I have gifts for you."&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>28-05-2014, 10:23:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>Wind Rider felt a shiver run down her spine, not all from the chill night air as the raptok gazed so intently at her. She blushed a little.. it wasn't like she didn't know she was attractive, although she wasn't enchanted with her own appearance as some in her position might be. Her mother had taught her the virtue of modesty, because she knew that the god-blooded girl would not receive that particular lesson from her father.<br><br>Zain's moniker for her brought a fresh blush to her cheeks and she giggled lightly. "And you bless me with such praise.." she smiled as he kissed her hand, then she offered him her lower right arm, resting her upper most hand gently on his shoulder as they walked. "Oooh gifts? You know," she chuckled softly, "you don't have to bribe me to join you for a stroll. I love spending time in your garden." And from the way she gently squeezed his shoulder, it was obvious that she liked spending time with him as well.
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>30-05-2014, 20:50:31</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain's smile only widened as he lead her between the luminous wonders.&nbsp; “It makes me happy to give you gifts, dear girl.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They passed a few ugly bushes who's thorned branches resembled nothing so much as flat spiked clubs.&nbsp; Then they reached a gazebo draped with flowers.&nbsp; Zain sat with her as he had many times, though this time he gently attempted to draw her down across his lap instead of simply beside him.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From his pouches he drew three small blue strawberries and a few tiny jars of the same.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The jars she knew, he gave them too her every few weeks.&nbsp; They were minor magical potions that amounted to extraordinary soaps and shampoos.&nbsp; The strawberries were new.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“These, my dear, are the key to extended youth and life.&nbsp; Nowhere near powerful as the peaches of immortality, of course.&nbsp; Every week you eat one, you only age three quarters as much as you normally would.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>01-06-2014, 02:59:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>The six armed girl blushed again, "Your friendship is the greatest gift of all." She eagerly kept pace with him, her wings fluttering gently behind her as they approached the gazebo. Her blush deepened as the raptok pulled her into his lap. She made herself as comfortable as she could, given that the bits of silk she was wearing were not much of a barrier between his lap and her shapely behind.<br><br>She squirmed against him slightly, unable to suppress the nervous giggle that escaped her lips. She had wondered when he might start making advances on her, but the attention was both welcome and rather pleasant once she was able to get past the initial feeling of embarrassment.<br><br>Her eyes widened a little as he presented and explained the strawberries. She placed all of her hands on or just below his shoulders and leaned in to plant a soft kiss on his cheek. "That is so wonderful! Thank you!" and she kissed his other cheek, before swallowing nervously and sitting up straight.
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-06-2014, 05:37:28</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The dragon king found himself rumbling softly at the scantily clad girl's hips in his lap.&nbsp; She could feel a thickness building beneath her, through his own loincloth and hers.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shivers shot through Zain's body in response to the young woman's chaste kisses.&nbsp; He stroked her golden tresses and cupped her cheek with his free hand.&nbsp; “So beautiful,” he whispered.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leaning close, the dragon king lightly grazed the human girl's lips with his own.&nbsp; Golden eyes gazed into hers, smoky with passion, before kissing her more fully.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>01-06-2014, 07:25:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>Wind Rider gasped audibly as she felt the growing thickness in the Dragon King's lap. "Zain..." she whispered, practically mewled his name as she wiggled nervously against him. It was true that she was still a virgin, and had never even seen a man naked before, but she knew the basics and there was really no mistaking what it was that she was feeling against her own mostly bare posterior.<br><br>"So strong and handsome.." she replied, her eyes softening as she gazed up into his golden orbs.<br><br>Her whole body tensed for just a moment as he started to kiss her in a much less chaste of a manner than she had initiated. Her wings fluttered nervously, three pairs of hands gripping his arms.. but she fought the reflex to push him away, and a moment later the reflex was gone. She wanted this, perhaps she always had! She purred softly against him as she moved her lower four arms to wrap around his waist, closing her eyes and letting herself enjoy the the taste of his lips, his hard body against her soft, slender frame. The winged girl started to wiggle her hips gently in his lap to see if he liked it.
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				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>01-06-2014, 11:03:26</strong>
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				In the heights of a passionate kiss a gentle coughing interrupts. Standing to one side and behind where you two lovers are nestled is a tall man crafted seemingly entirely of fine white rope, his sinuous arms held behind him in a rather proper almost military posture."I am sorry to interrupt what seemed very pleasant, but you are summoned to the Hall of Sincere Aspirations, to the office of his most high Fujian, Daimyo of Bridges. I am Shaanxi, requested here to ensure you arrive in a timely fashion."
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-06-2014, 11:33:31</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain rumbled softly, a sound very like a purr, as the kiss stretched on.&nbsp; The little minx dancing in his lap was having a very profound effect on him.&nbsp; If his thick hide weren't purple he'd be visibly blushing.&nbsp; &nbsp;Someone who knew what they were looking for might notice the extra shimmer in his scales...&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He gave a disappointed groan as they were interrupted, but leaned back from the kiss and wrapped his arms around his companion's tiny waist as he looked over at the divinity who had interrupted them.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain wanted to frown at the divinity's unfortunate timing, but he'd taken his time with Wind Rider so far, this was an exciting opportunity.&nbsp; The fact that it seemed to be for them both made it more so.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In truth, the draogn king couldn't help but smile.&nbsp; “Shaanxi, Chumyo of Rope Bridges.&nbsp; I'm honored that a man of your eminence would come for us.&nbsp; Please forgive me that I'm not quite yet ready to stand.”&nbsp; The tenting in Zain's loincloth was relaxing slowly.&nbsp; For the moment he had only the skimpily dressed girl on top of him—the reason for it's protrusion—to conceal it.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Fujian has need of our service?&nbsp; He is a good and noble man.&nbsp; It will please me to be of aid to him.&nbsp; Is there anything in particular we should bring?&nbsp; And if you'll indulge me, how is my cousin Rindi faring in service to our office?” 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>05-06-2014, 10:01:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>The winged girl couldn't help but giggle softly when Zain mentioned not being ready to stand, even though the feeling of his slowly softening arousal under her lap had her constantly blushing as well. She took a deep breath, hoping the the dragon king could calm himself enough for her to stand up lest they keep the Daimyo of Bridges waiting unnecessarily.<br><br>"He has need of me as well?" she asked almost in disbelief. "I would be honored to be of service to him."<br><br>She glanced one more time at Zain and then slowly stood to her feet, smiling at the rope man. She was actually pretty eager to see what Fujian wanted of her, but she waited until the dragon king was ready to go as well.
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				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>06-06-2014, 07:49:08</strong>
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				Shaan Xi waited for both of you to stand and collect yourselves replying"Fujian has requested both of you by name, yes. Its not surprising really. I think your a good fit. But lets let him explain. We should not keep our boat waiting."
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>06-06-2014, 07:59:31</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain touched the coiled vine on his belt, then straightened the belt to check the weight of his pouches.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He offered the human girl an arm.&nbsp; "It <em>is</em> important if we're in our own boat.&nbsp; Let's get going."&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>08-06-2014, 04:07:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>Wind Rider took a cue from her friend and tried to straighten out her silken shirt as best she could, unconsciously tugging at her breast bindings to make sure she was at least minimally covered. As the daughter of a god, she had been around fairly important people before, but never having been summoned by them in any kind of official capacity.<br><br>"I'm ready," she said in a slightly softer tone than she had intended, her middle right hand reaching for Zain's as she indicated for the two men to lead the way.
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				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>08-06-2014, 06:59:28</strong>
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				A short stroll through and then out the manicure gardens and the two of you have arrived at your very own dragonboat. The Quicksilver Canal Network services all of yushan and most travel the slow silver lanes but official writ and a small fortune gets you travel by gold lane. Luckily official writ is something you have and small fortunes are indeed small for Fujian who garners a substantial heavenly salary. You are both helped into the boat where Shaan Xi steers the small boat into the gold lane which can deliver you safely anywhere in heaven within a half hour.<br><br>Shaan Xi delivers you outside of The Divine Witnesses of Human Works and Deeds a building that looks like a giant spider with only four legs, each leg and the central body representing one of the cardinal directions of creation. "Beneath the central buiding lies the mainly abandoned offices your looking for. Something has come up and I must leave you here. Dont worry I'm certain you will find it. Mind the plants outside his office they can be a bit touchy."<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>08-06-2014, 07:21:00</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain gave Wind Rider a squeeze around the waist when the dragon boat moved into the gold lane.&nbsp; His eyes widened as the celestial city began to blur around them.&nbsp; “Fujian is rich enough to do this without it being earth shaking,” he spoke softly, “But I think something big is going on.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As the boats int the silver lines on either side of them streaked past, the dragon king couldn't help but laugh and race half way up the prow of the dragon boat.&nbsp; He gave a roar of pleasure as he found the apex of all that speed and all that power coursing around him!&nbsp; <br><br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain gave the man of ropes a sever nod.&nbsp; “Thank you for coming for us, Shaanxi.&nbsp; We won't dawdle.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He lead Wind Rider beneath the great bridge connecting the Bureau of the West to the central building.&nbsp; They were going to an ancient and somewhat barren building beneath it.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside, the halls were deftly quiet in places, bustling busy in others.&nbsp; A few doors creaked open to reveal dusty, empty offices.&nbsp; Eventually he found the office of a raptok girl a few years his junior.&nbsp; He gave her a hug and a jovial greeting, then got her to guide them to Fujian's office.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Fujian has lost a lot of his employees to another department,” he explained.&nbsp; “So he's given some of Heaven's somewhat overlooked inhabitants chances at employment in their place.” 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>08-06-2014, 23:53:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>Wind Rider felt her stomach lurch as little as the dragon boat truly picked up speed, the winged girl needing to wrap two of her left arms around the dragon king's waist and placed two of her free hands on the wall just to keep her balance. She was used to flying a little faster than most people could run, but she had never gone this fast on anything!<br><br>The dragon blood was finally able to steady herself as Zain ran to the front of the boat, but she was content to remain where she was, happy to watch the dragon king enjoying himself as the rushing wind caused her wings to flutter behind her slender frame.<br><br>Finally the ride was over, and not a moment too soon as far as Wind Rider was concerned. Her legs were still shaking a little, her expression a little green as they disembarked. But she tried to play it off as the rope man bid them his farewell. "Thank you very much. We will make haste to see Fujian!"<br><br>She followed Zain under the bridge and through the partially abandoned building, trusting that the dragon king knew where they were going. She smiled at the other raptok, extending a hand in greeting, and then falling silent again as Zain explained at least partially what was going on.<br><br>"Is that why you think he has summoned us?" she asked, wondering if the two thoughts could be connected somehow.
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				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>18-06-2014, 09:48:50</strong>
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				After chatting briefly with the other raptok she points you down the hall to a set of scarlet doors with looming potted bushes on either side. They are broad, and viny with little black glossy seed pods on all over them. The doors themselves have large mirror polished golden knobs all over them and a large set of golden rings to open them with.<br><br>&nbsp; "Introduce yourself to the plants before you approach. Approach with a low bow and not to swift. They have to sense your suitably cowed or you will...just be reverent and we wont have anything to worry about." She sighs and goes back to work at her desk of papers.
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>21-06-2014, 04:46:04</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain's eyes danced at the description of the plants.&nbsp; “I can't wait to meet them.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When they reached the door, the raptok paused a few paces from the door.&nbsp; He studied the plants for a moment, then he grinned and swept a deep bow.&nbsp; “Hail to thee, guardians of the lintel.&nbsp; My name is Zain Akadian, keeper of Botanicus Noctus.&nbsp; My fair companion and I are summoned to the prescience of Fujian, and beg admittance.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It flashed across his mind that his flamboyant nature might be insufficiently reverent.&nbsp; It was a bit late now, though...&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>21-06-2014, 10:29:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>The raptok's winged companion walked beside him as they approached the scarlet doors and the plants that were guarding them. She was excited to see such things, but she was also very nervous regarding the other raptok's warning.<br><br>Taking a deep breath, her wings folded behind her, Wind Rider pressed all three pairs of hands together, palms in and fingers straight up. Then she bowed as low as she could taking her time to show what she hoped was sufficient respect, bending until her head was actually lower than her waist, her shapely buttocks high in the air. She held the pose for several heart beats..<br><br>"I am Beautiful Wind Rider," her voice was soft, her tone as sweet as the richest honey, "and I too beg admittance beyond these doors to see how I might be of service to Lord Fujian." Then after what seemed like forever, she slowly straightened, taking another deep breath and keeping her hands pressed together.
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				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>25-06-2014, 03:11:29</strong>
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				The plants seemed to sway and unfurl of their own power taking on a sinister feel when first approach by Zain, there was a growing since that he wasnt fairing well until suddenly relaxed by one word."...beg." The plants then primed and ready once again saw little reason to hassle Wind Rider. They part ever so slightly allowing room to get through the door to the office of Fujian. As both of you pass you each get a small snag enough to draw a drop of blood. Zains was noticeably deeper while still remaining a minor nuisance.<br><br>The plants thus satiated turn in on themselves once more.
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				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>30-06-2014, 05:35:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>The six armed girl had glanced briefly over at Zain... she wondered a little at his attempt to placate the strange plants guarding the doorway. She knew he didn't lack the proper respect- maybe it was simply that displays of subservience didn't come that easily to him- the reptok had always struck her as the type of person to give orders rather than take them.. to take charge..<br><br>Wind Rider couldn't help but shiver a little, hoping that no one could notice the glance she gave him, the need and interest in her eyes that lasted but a split moment before the pin prick of pain she felt in her right thigh brought her back to reality.<br><br>Once they were past, and had passed, that little test, she placed her lower left hand over Zain's right and smiled at him. "That was interesting. Let's go see what Fujian requests of us."
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>09-07-2014, 07:36:40</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Aldathaes Fenorian,” Zain crowed, seeming all the more excited for the wound.&nbsp; “Wind Rider, that is a living specimen of the very first ever species of man-eating plant!&nbsp; Fantastic.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He grinned, then laughd as he jollily grabbed the girl's arm and all but danced his way up to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>s desk.&nbsp; “Fujian!&nbsp; Hail and well met.&nbsp; Zain Akdian, Revered Caretaker of Botanicus Noctus.&nbsp; My companion is Beautiful Wind Rider, daughter and champion of Krisikal the Kissing Wind.&nbsp; It is our honor to answer your call.”&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>12-07-2014, 02:58:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Fujians office was designed for people to kneel while working. Cushions on the floor for guest and bamboo rugs rolled out in front of workspaces...most of which set up as places for correspondence and paperwork. <br><br>Kneeling at his workstation was Fujian Shogun of Bridges a childlike man with a permanent smile. His robes of orichalcum seemed to flow like a liquid and clash against his militaristic lapels which took the appearance of first age suspension bridges.<br><br>Fujian motions to two kneeling cushions opposite his station for the two of you to sit."Join me and we will talk about what I want for you two to do for me."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>12-07-2014, 03:11:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain knelt in front of fujian and made a formal, polite obiesence, forehead pressed to the floor between his hands. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then he rose and sat with his hands on his knees.&nbsp; The very tip of his tail swishing slowly wasthe only remaining sign of his excitement.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>13-07-2014, 03:55:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Wind Rider payed similar homage to the Shogun of Bridges, folding her lower two pairs of arms under her wings, while stretching her upper most pair of arms to the ground and lowering her head between them. The she, too, lifted herself into a more upright position, resting her shapely ass on the balls of her feet and placing her lowest hands on her knees, her other hands resting along her thighs as she gazed expectantly, trying not to look as excited as she felt to be in the presence of someone of such high station in the celestial order.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>14-07-2014, 11:18:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Fujian settled a few good sized documents with signature and moved some things aside before pulling out an old map of creation and a new map of creation. Both unrolled he begins speaking."As I am sure you both know. Before the Balorian Crusade creation was a much bigger place, many gods have lost things that were so intimately part of their identity."<br><br>&nbsp; A growing theme on both maps is the use of a subtly purple earthtone ink to mark a series of long structures. Along the edges of creation were similar structures but usually larger, logically these are bridges."Before the crusade some of my most treasured bridges were along the edges of creation providing safe passage from the bordermarches to the deep wyld. A much shorter distance at that point."<br><br>&nbsp; He ponders momentarily how to proceed. "So many of us in my bureau, have lost things we care about and I have a plan for getting them back. If you will do more then reasonable amounts of work on less then reasonable amounts of pay, I want to extend the prestigious position of saving us. You would accompany Shaan Xi to execute my plan with haste. Whats your answer?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>14-07-2014, 11:41:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain's scaly brow furrowed which perked his feathered crest towards Fujian.&nbsp; “When do we start,” he replied without hesitation.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain had spent more or less his entire life in Yuu Shan—baring a very few expeditions to Creation to retrieve rare botanicals.&nbsp; His combat skills were honed against rowdy divinities, most of them just as out of work and unwanted as many of his kin.&nbsp; He'd saved some people form seriously unpleasant experiences, but ultimately he hadn't been able to make any menaingful change. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Here was an opportunity he didn't intend to miss!&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>15-07-2014, 09:49:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Wind Rider's eyes widened, a soft smile brightening her features. She enjoyed her work as a priestess of her father, but it was fairly routine, and even though she was his daughter, she was fairly low in the order of things. Her mother was supposed to be some kind of powerful exalt in her own right, but she had neither requested nor expected any kind of birthright to be handed down from her, either.<br><br>She always had faith that some kind of opportunity to prove her worth would present itself, but she had never dreamed it would come so soon, or that she would get to work so closely with Zain on such a mission. Now both opportunities were presenting themselves at once, leaving the six armed girl speechless for a moment, before she realized that she was just sitting there with her mouth open.<br><br>"Y... yes, of course! I would be honored to serve you and your office, and delighted to do so along Zain," she swallowed nervously, her cheeks flushing slightly, hoping that last but wasn't too much for her to say.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hephaestus</strong> on <strong>15-07-2014, 09:55:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Fujian extends a hand to both of you in an eager shake."Well ill give you some time to grab what you need, but you shouldnt keep Shaan Xi waiting to long hes at least as eager to start. You can cut though all that formality hubble bubble on the way out. The plant have heard me say so." He rises to see the two of you out.<br><br>The plants as promised show only passing interest to the two of you and your exit is without further sniping.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>15-07-2014, 10:11:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain stopped by his cousin's office once more to borrow some papers and a caligraphy brush.&nbsp; He worked out a quick set of orders to his subordinates to keep Botanicus Noctus running smoothly for the next few weeks, including referencing his aunt as the one to contact should something unforseen happen—or should he be gone for too long. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Striding back to where they'd left Shan Xi, he inquired of Windrider, “Do you have everything you need?&nbsp; As soon as I get a messenger to hired to deliver those I can leave any time.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He repeated this to Shanxi when they found him, and finished with, “So where are we headed?” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>31-07-2014, 23:00:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>Wind Rider was practically trembling with excitement as they left Fujian's office. It was a good thing the plant had been told to leave them alone, because she probably would have completely forgotten her manners in all the excitement. The six armed godling wasted no time in putting together some travel gear, then winged it back over to where they were all supposed to be getting together to leave.<br><br>She nodded to the dragon king, "Mhm I have everything I need! I think. I've never actually been on a mission before, so I did the best I could." She nodded when Zain asked Shanxi where they were going, hey face practically glowing with excitement.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>14-08-2014, 11:50:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When they boarded the dragon boat, Zain stashed both their packs in the small hold.&nbsp; Then he returned to topside and chatted with Wind Rider and Shanxi for a while as the streets of Yuu Shan raced by on all sides.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After a while, he leaned in and whispered to Widn Rider, “Come with me, my sweat.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To Shanxi, he explained, Wind Rider and I should go check out some of our baggage.&nbsp; Will be back in a while.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He took the human girl's hand and lead her down into the cramped dark of the hold.&nbsp; It was dim and cramped there, but Zain lit a&nbsp; small lamp in one corner.&nbsp; Then he settled down on top of a bench and drew wind rider into his lap, facing him.&nbsp; “Where were we, little one?” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>16-08-2014, 23:58:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f9/Seraphim_6arms.png)</div>The six armed godling was content to pass away the&nbsp; time in idle chatter for at least a little while. She sat pretty close to Zain, her lower hands never very far away from him. She was excited about their mission, of course, but she had something else on her mind as well, something that felt unfinished from a little earlier in Zain's garden.<br><br>When the raptok whispered to her and then suggested out loud that they should check out their baggage, her heart skipped a beat. "Of... of course.." she stammered and then stood up and tried not to look as guilty as she felt. "Excuse us, Shanxi," then she hurried behind her mentor and vanished with him down below.<br><br>It was indeed fairly cramped, in fact it felt like she barely had room to spread her wings, but Wind Rider didn't care. Very soon she was once again straddling his waist, her lower hands resting on his thighs, her middle hands at his hips, and her upper hands on his shoulders. "Where indeed," she breathed out, leaning in to kiss his reptilian beak, closing her eyes as her tongue sought entry past his.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (Servants of Heaven) Scene I: Botanicus Noctus</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>16-09-2014, 09:45:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zain grinned and gave a soft growl of passion.&nbsp; Human lips were much fuller than dragon kings—indeed, he usually didn't bother with kissing girls of his own kind.&nbsp; Their lips were too thin for ti to really be satisfying—though their tougher skin made them much more fun to trade nibbles with!&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human girl's lips made the act so much more satisfying, Wind Rider's doubly so..&nbsp; He slid his very long tongue between his lover's lips and coiled it around her tongue, wrestling playfully.&nbsp; One hand stayed on her hip while the other moved aside the sensual girl's top and filled itself with her firm left breast.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a hungry growl, Zain's fingers kneaded the virgin's bosom in deft little circles.&nbsp; 
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