Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)
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				Title: <strong>Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>26-12-2011, 04:37:36</strong>
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				Ellia Fiyrun had heard her father's sword, specially made for a powerful warrior had been stolen a week or so back. Their home had never been less cheerful since Ellia's mother died. For days he'd stayed in an especially foul mood, even while she made his favorite rabbit stew that night. "There'd better be two rabbits in that pot girl or by the Gods I'll leave you black and blue!" He yelled into the kitchen from the front room. "Yes sir, I made sure! Almost done!" She yelled back, Ellia decided to treat this as though it were a normal day. For the most part it had been save for Ellian murmuring about saving his hide or some nonesense. She dipped a pinkie into the brew and quickly withdrew it to taste. Satisfied with the result she took a large bowl and spoon from the cabinet by the cooking pot then ladeled in some stew. Ellia came into the front where her scowling father sat, his muscular arms crossed. <br><br>Ellian had some Human in his bloodline from way back resulting in him being a bit huskier and shorter than the average Elf. It benefitted his smitthing making him one of the best. Ellia on the other hand was as slender and graceful as any other maiden of her race. She inherited her mother's beauty of almost white blonde hair, soft pale skin, and gorgeous purple eyes full of spirit. Ellia handed her father his stew as he eyed her intensley. "Here you are sir." she said as he snatched his meal from her hands. "Don't just stand there lookin' at me! Go eat. I have no use for you right now." Ellian growled. Before they could move however, a loud banging at their door sounded. "Blasted hell!" the bladesmith left his bowl on the table and answered the door. "What do you...Oh...P-please come in. I apologize dreadfully for what happened to your sword...w-would you like some stew?" Standing before him was his worse nightmare. The warrior had paid him a visit. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>27-12-2011, 11:50:18</strong>
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				Outside it was storming with dark clouds covering the sky, preventing anyone from seenig the light blue sky or the bright shining sun. The rain was falling hard, covering the ground in water and feeding the land with life nourishing liquid. It had soaked his cloak through and what few parts of his body werent covered the rain fell on the iron plates covering his body and resonating with a simple ting like sound. He was unusually tall, standing upwards of seven feet and his build showed true strength of body. The hood of his cloak was pulled up over his head along with a thick strip of wool covering his face. It left the only defining featuristics to be his eyes and the small bit of visible face with orange and white instead of skin. <br><br>He didnt say a word as he entered, taking a long look about and then back to the blacksmith. He was annoyed that the job he had paid in full up to this point hadnt been delivered yet and the way he carried himself seemed to speak volumes about his state of mind. "I want what I paid for. Now." he said, his voice sounding deep and gravely as he stared at the man and crossed his arms over his chest. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>27-12-2011, 21:36:17</strong>
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				Ellia's eyes were as wide as her father's. This couldn't be good. He definately could kill both of them by the look of him and how angry he sounded. Ellian offrered a chair at the table across from his. "I-I'm afraid I can't give it to you. The people I sent to deliver it were ambushed by a band of thieves. They were brutally injured and lived b-but your sword was stolen. Here, I don't want any trouble so I'll strike you a bargain. Stay here with me while I forge a new blade. It'll take only a month or so with my skills and my daughter to help. She'll take care of anything you need." He gestured to the alert but nervous Ellia. "Ellia! Go get the man some stew, as harsh as the weather is out there he'll need something to warm his bones." her father ordered. Little did Ellia know that while in the kitchen her father had just thrown her servitude into the bargain. She returned with another bowl of stew and placed it on the table. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>28-12-2011, 14:56:53</strong>
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				His eyes narrowed even more, clearly unhappy about an even greater delay. He stood there like a statue except for a single finger on his left bicep lifting and falling as if tapping the iron plate that covered his arm. "You have one week. When you arent sleeping or eating you will be working the forge. If the blade hasnt been made to my specifications by that time you will have a very dire problem. I suggest you get started. Now!" he said, clearly letting the threat of what could happen run wild in the mans mind. <br><br>At first he had completely ignored the girl but as he eased down into a comfortable chair he took a long look over her and then at the bowl. He paid special attention to her hands, noting they lacked the tell tale signs of a master blacksmith like her father. "Ellia, our fates are intertwined now. Tell me about yourself. What can you do besides housework?"
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 03:27:07</strong>
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				Ellian quickly made his way out into the pouring rain to his smithing house in the backyard, leaving his daughter and the warrior alone. Ellia shuddered when the man's piercing yellow eyes looked her over. Though a bit nervous her fiesty demeanor still showed itself. She wasn't going to be bullied in her own home. "My tale is not one for a man who can't even bother to introduce himself and threatens people in their own homes. As far as weaponry is concerned I'm told I'm a good archer. You don't need to know anymore for an impolite houseguest." She replied bitingly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 15:41:20</strong>
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				He leaned back in the chair, placing a hand under his cheek as he looked at her. Almost as if her response bored him. It was common for people to act feirce in his presence as a front but he never believed word of it. "Fair enough, what you wish to reveal is up to you but be warned, if anything endangers myself, my warriors, or our cause I will not be kind. I am Terrik Kas Vordal, some would refer to me as the mercenary lord of the echo wood but this leaves much to the imagination and has nearly no basis in fact."<br><br>He reached up then, pulling the away the hood and the cover to his face showing thick orange and white fur with black stripes about it. He was clearly not human with a large feline muzzle where a mans nose and lips would be. He sat there, smiling as he looked at her to reveal a set of pure white and sharp teeth. "You should get used to seeing this curse and know that there are others that are similar to me in my fortress. I expect you to treat them with kindness and not draw this curse to their attention. There lives have been hard enough already"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 19:08:07</strong>
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				Upon seeing his face Ellia resisted the urge to take a step back. It looked as though someone had placed a tiger's head on a man's body. She faltered, he'd been cursed. No wonder he'd been so edgy with her father. "I apologize for my quick tongue then. I had no idea." She sat down across from him, leaning on her forearms. She thought a moment about his words then furrowed her brow. "Did my father tell you I'd escort you to your fortress to keep this blade safe? I will if he did. Otherwise I'd have no reason to come with you or see your men." she replied calmly though confused.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>31-12-2011, 13:48:53</strong>
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				He shrugged, not expecting her to be so polite despire the realization that he was cursed. For him it happened years ago and he had grown tolerant of the new body. Yet he also desperatly wanted to be rid of it. "Not exactly. There are many names for this kind of service but the one Im most familiar with is indentured servitude. You will be taking care of all the domestic duties within my fortress and if we have need of your other talents you will provide them as well. In return you'll recieve your own room and meals provided by us along with a small stipend each month. However, travel from the fortress without us will be extremely limited. We are not well liked, even less so with this condition."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>31-12-2011, 23:04:46</strong>
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				"My father put me into indentured servitude...Gods above..." Ellia felt as though an arrow had been shot through her heart. Her father essentially threw her to this man to pay for his mistake. She clenched her hand into a fist and banged it angrily on the table. "That bastard! He must want all evidence of her gone from his sight, even me." Ellia remembered after her mother died, her father carted out all of her clothes and jewelry that hadn't been buried with her then burned it in a bonfire. The woman he said he loved so deeply meant nothing to him after she'd died. Apparently, neither did Ellia. All the laughs and hugs, all the stories and training, all of that had been a front. Her life up to the age of twelve had now been rendered a lie. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>02-01-2012, 23:48:43</strong>
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				He noticed how she responded but kept the same look on his face, seemingly bored with her outbursts. Part of him wondered how she was surprised, everyone seemed to betray others in the end unless true bonds were formed. Bonds like he had with the other warriors in his care. Their battles and now this curse bond them to never betray one another. They might fight and disagree but at the end of the day they were true family. <br><br>After a few seconds of watching her he took in a deep breath and spoke softly but also in a matter of fact tone. "You have some time. When your father finishes my order I'll leave his fate to you. Shout at him, beat him, you can even kill him. I wont stop you...but remember that its likely you will never return here. Weigh that with your actions carefully."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>03-01-2012, 02:22:17</strong>
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				"My father can go to hell for all I care now. Tell me more about you then since we're going to be spending such a deal of time together." Ellia replied. She sat a little closer to the warrior, now was as good a time as ever to get to know him. No use crying over what had been done. "What's this curse of yours? Where'd you get it?" She asked, she had to admit the fur looked amazingly soft unlike the muscles underneath. She hoped there was more to this than housework, maybe an adventure or something. Seeing him in action might prove interesting. She looked into his eyes, waiting for a reply.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>03-01-2012, 23:45:40</strong>
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				"Its a long story, starting when I was barely a man. I had just come of age in the far north, in the land of the Linnorm kings. There was this maiden who was part of the world, she was the river that flowed through our village and into the ocean. She and I fell in love and within a year we had two children. The fellow villagers saw my love with her and they thought she was a monster, not the true and lovely maiden I fell for. Out of fear they killed her and my children...when I discovered the truth I was angry. So angry that I hunted every one of my fellow guardsmen down and I sent them to the gods. Pharasma damn their souls!" he shouted out the curse with such passion as a fist slammed down onto the chair. <br><br>"I knew the rest of the villagers would seek revenge so I left and eventually I met the mother of monsters, Lamashtu. She convinced me to form a group of warriors and spare others the pain I had felt at the hands of human ignorance. I fought for freedom of those downtrodden people, for the freedom for people to be people, to love who they would without fear destroying what they had built. Eventually our actions escalated and provoked full on war with Ustalav. Their army fought hard and we knew we would die, if it werent for Lamashtu. She offered to bring out the beastial side of our hearts and garanteed us victory and like fools we accepted. We decimated their army but at this cost. My form is because of her "blessing" but make no mistake this is a curse and there are four other warriors like me. Today we seek some way to remove the curse once and for all"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>04-01-2012, 04:11:53</strong>
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				The more she listened to Terrik's tale, the more her sense of justice and compassion was appealled to. "You have my sympathies. Losing love is easy for no one especially under such dark circumstances. The Goddess has gravely wronged you brave Terrik." Ellia gave her condolences. Surely someone like him was worth reaching out to. "It's rare to find someone who truly fights for the betterment of mankind and freedom as opposed to the betterment of their pocket or illusions of grandeur. These are things I value as well so I'll willingly help you however I can." She stood with hands on her hips. With a genuine half smile Ellia gestured towards the back of the house. "How about I grab you some ale from the shed and you tell me how we can go about reversing your affliction?" She offered. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>04-01-2012, 22:53:56</strong>
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				He looked up and shook his head side to side before standing up and stretching out his body. "No, I dont believe in small talk. Its unproductive and wastes time that could be better spent. Instead let us go outside, you can show me what you can do with a blade and bow. If you must you can talk while you demonstrate what you can do."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>04-01-2012, 23:09:47</strong>
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				Ellia shrugged then led him outside. She took him around to the side of the house opposite her father's workshop. A small shed stood not too far from a large tree with a target pad on it. Ellia was glad for the archery practice but held little to no enthusiasm for the sword. "Though my father's a bladesmith, I'm rather poor with the things myself. Give me a staff or an archery kit over that any day." she said, rifling through the shed until she found her bow and arrows. She stood back a good distance from the bullseye and drew her bow. Three arrows were fired, one after the other. Two hit the bullseye with deadly accuracy, the third hitting the small ring right around it. 
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>05-01-2012, 02:56:54</strong>
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				He stood there, watching but not seeming to be impressed with her near perfect shots into the target. "We all have our preferred styles of combat. Mine is to close distance and destroy an opponent as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Yet my other warriors differ, one will never use anything but her magic. Another wields a shield and ax. As long as you know the basics of other weapons you can survive and survival is the most important thing to concern yourself with in our group...tell me, how will you respond when you see the others, with bestial forms like mine?"<br>
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>05-01-2012, 06:53:34</strong>
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				"Like I would treat anyone else." Ellia shrugged then walked over to the tree to retrieve her arrows and put them back in the quiver. "I don't know what you're fishing for. I swore fealty to you for your cause. If your warriors fight for the same thing then we should have no problems. Fur or not." She got into position again and fired three more arrows. The first two flew true, the third one hit much closer to the bullseye than before. She retrieved her arrows once more before putting her archery set away. "Anything else? If not I can show you where you'll be staying while the blacksmith toils away." She stood before Terrik with her arms crossed.
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>05-01-2012, 07:54:01</strong>
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				"Good. Some of them are quite sensitive about the curse. They need as few reminders as possible." he replied plainly, watching her fire more arrows. Once she had put them away he nodded in approval to her marksmanship. "You may show me to my room but I only need the barest of accommodations while here. I intend to spend my days training. Lifting this curse will mean hard won battles I intend to be ready to face every one of them."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>07-01-2012, 06:50:38</strong>
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				"Very well then. I'm sure my father won't object to you taking his room during your stay. He has a sleeping area in his workshop to use." Ellia explained as they went back inside. She took him into the west side of the house where the bedrooms were. "My father's room &nbsp;(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r261/peteyfocker/T12520MB20to20bath1.jpg) is this first one you see here. I cleaned it this morning so it'll be fine. It has a bath and such things connected to it. My room is the one next to it. If you need anything let me know." She opened the door to her father's room for Terrik then stood back to let him in. 
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>07-01-2012, 21:20:25</strong>
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				He walked inside and stopped at the foot of the bed so he could take a long look around. It had the bare essentials, a comfortable bed, a writing desk, and enough privacy to change clothes. After a few moments he nodded in approval and looked back at her. "It will do fine. Now, I would like to see where you test your blades at. I will be turning it into a training area while we wait for your father to finish his work."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>08-01-2012, 08:21:39</strong>
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				Ellia nodded, then took him back outside and behind her father's workshop. She could hear him cursing as he toiled away furiously. It made her smile a bit. Soon they came to a large cleared area with a long locked shed. "The blades get tested here. The swords that are approved go into that shed. My father will give you a key if you request it. Find a blade you like and train with it as you will. If something happens to the blade Father can handle it. It anything happens to the decoration on the hilt or to the pommel then bring it to me, I can fix it." Ellia handled the decorative parts of weapon making. Decorating the hilts, setting gems and stones, and polishing fell to her capable hands. "I serve meals here at eight in the morning, one in the afternoon, and seven at night just so you know. If you want me to bring you your food out here instead of at the table I can."
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>08-01-2012, 18:15:45</strong>
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				"One of your blades will be unneccessary." he said before lifting back the long cloak to remove an ordinary falchion. "Ive been using this ever since my trip to Katapesh, the grand bazaar there sells nearly anything and much of it is high quality. I'll need your help to set up some logs in a full circle, six or more preferably. When that is done it will be all I need you for except for the meals, which Ill take out here. Best to avoid that incompetant father of yours, less I beat him within an inch of his life before he finished his work."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>09-01-2012, 03:19:21</strong>
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				Ellia giggled a little at his comment, "If the temptation is so strong, it might be best if I get them alone. We keep our firewood and logs in Father's shop." She went inside her father's workshop to retrieve the wood needed. He glared at her and growled, "I don't need your fancy-shmancy art yet. Get the hell out!" Even while pounding and folding steel Ellian still found enough energy to be a curmudgeon. "Go across yourself." Ellia replied coldly as she placed eight large logs into a wheelbarrow. "These are for Terrik the Warrior. You know, the man who wants to wring your neck currently?" With that, she wheeled the logs back to Terrik and smiled slightly. "So where do you want them?" she asked.
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>10-01-2012, 21:15:55</strong>
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				He walked out to a wide area about twenty feet in full diameter and took a look around. Seemingly wandering as he looked around, taking in the surroundings till he came to a spot. He placed his sword into the ground as a marker and then motioned for her to bring them over. He placed them all at about five feet away from the center point , digging out the ground by a few inches before placing them down. <br><br>Once they were in place he pulled the sword from the ground and measured the distance with his arm, finding the tip of the blade barely scratching the bark. "Good enough. This will help me train in proximity detection. I expect multiple opponents will be something in the future. Unless there is anything else you need to discuss I'll get to work and you will be free to do what you wish."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>11-01-2012, 08:28:22</strong>
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				"You say you don't like small talk." Ellia took her long silvery blonde hair out its messy ponytail, it almost fell to the middle of her back. She combed it over her shoulder with her fingers as she found herself looking at Terrik again. She raised an eyebrow, even with the curse his body appealed to her on some level. She shrugged it off but still decided to flirt a little. She had nothing to do for a few mintues at least. "One thing though. How should I address you? Do you prefer Terrik or Sir?" she asked with a slightly flirtatious smile.
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>12-01-2012, 04:57:52</strong>
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				He gave her a puzzled look, for a moment his memories went back to the past. Vivid memories of his wife smiling at him just before the first time they made love. When he realized the purpose of that smile he took a step back, taking in a deep breath. "I...I am not ready for that Elia. To much pain in my past..." still a little flustered he took in another deep breath and tried to suddenly change the subject. "You are not one of my warriors so my name will be fine."
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>12-01-2012, 21:04:02</strong>
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				Now it was Ellia's turn to be confused. "I don't know what you're not ready for. I mean nothing sexual if that's what you imply." She shrugged. She supposed to some flirting was a bit more serious than it was to her. Ellia may have been a believer in romantic dealings but she didn't necessarily want to get involved in them. "Regardless, I'll simply address you by Terrik. Dinner will be in a few hours." With that she went into the house to clean herself and the kitchen. 
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				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>13-01-2012, 11:57:32</strong>
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				When she left he let out a sigh of relief, exhaling all the frustration and moments of worry that she had drawn out with just one sultry smile. He would train, non stop, for hours and hours. Never taking&nbsp; a break and never letting his mind wander from his training. Hours would pass till the day moved on and night began to set, the weather hadnt been nearly as bad as they thought it would have been. Leaving deep puddles of water all over the ground but the overcast skies remained
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				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>16-01-2012, 08:16:12</strong>
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				Terrik's words about readying himself for battles ahead made Ellia feel the need to train too. What use would she be to him if she didn't push herself as well? After cleaning the house she went on a hunting trip. This time she'd catch something a bit faster or more camouflaged than a rabbit. Perhaps a deer. Yes, that would be a good challenge about now. Ellia put on her hunting cloak then took a small sack of gear. Across her back was her quiver full of arrows and her trusty bow. She delved into the woods and before long she found a herd of deer. With her Elven grace she quickly climbed up a tree and leaped from branch to branch until she was downwind. She watched closely then carefully as she could she strung her bow. 'I wonder if Terrik likes deer jerky...'<br><br>She came back two hours later dragging a young but hefty buck behind her. Every muscle in her body worked to drag it to the back of the house where she could skin it and gut it. It took a lot of strength to drag the fifty pound deer but thank goodness it hadn't been too far of a distance. After she cleaned it and perserved the parts she wouldn't need immediately, Ellia washed up and made dinner. She poached some venison in some red wine and mashed some potatoes to go with it. Nothing fancy but she made due with what they had. She brought out a plate to her father but barely looked at him as she did so. Then she brought a plate to Terrik, making sure to stand outside of his training space. "Hey, even warriors such as yourself need nourishment. Food's on." She smiled. " You know you must be some hell of a leader. You inspired me to train too, you know. Just in case."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>17-01-2012, 10:50:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He had already taken huge chunks of wood out of every log and as she came up with the meal he put everything he had into one last blow, splitting one cleanly down the middle and making it good for little more then firewood. He took a deep breath and sheathed his sword then, taking a moment to come down from the edge. "Right, food." he said before turning back toward her taking a seat on the ground. <br><br>He looked at her in great detail before taking a portion of the meal for himself and nodded. "I try to lead by example. I ask no one to do a job that I will not or have not done myself. It inspires people to work harder and fight harder. Its good to know you feel that same inspiration. I hope it will drive you to perform your duties well."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>19-01-2012, 05:58:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aye, it will. I've not shirked my duties before and I refuse to do so now." Ellia replied. She felt a flitter of nervousness under his gaze. What had that been about? She decided to leave him to his training. "You can leave the bowl here if you wish. I'll pick it up in a bit when I retrieve my father's." She turned to leave. "I see you're busy. I'll be near the house making deer jerky if you need me." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>20-01-2012, 02:54:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I stop training when I take a break. Multitasking is not something I am good with. So, if you desire, you may join me for the meal." He walked over to take a seat, propping his back up against one of the logs and settled down to eat. Watching her more then paying attention to the actual meal or the setting around them. He was waiting as well as watching, wondering what she intended to do
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>23-01-2012, 07:32:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellia gave a curt nod then sat down across from him. "As you wish. I thought small talk didn't serve you." She teased though she couldn't bring herself to look him in the eye for long. An uncharacteristic blush crept to her cheeks. Why was he looking at her that way? "Was there anything in particular you needed to speak with me about?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-01-2012, 03:08:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After taking a few bites he looked up at her once again, studying her as much as he studied the surroundings. "Talking during training is often worthless, causing little more then a distraction. However when I sit down for a meal it is customary to talk to others as a social experience. For us, it's often the only moment we have to feel human once again. I dont have anything specific to talk about, though I thought you might."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>27-01-2012, 00:31:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I did have one question." Ellia admitted. "You say you're expecting a battle. Though I fear no scuffle who or what are we going to be fighting and how many in number?" The way he talked about his journey thus far gave her the impression that someone or something was following on his heels and he had needed the sword to meet it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>27-01-2012, 09:13:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only fate knows." he replied, setting the empty bowl down next to him but rather then get up he leaned back against the post, taking a few moments of relaxation for himself. "The armies of man came to destroy us before, I expect they may try so again. Then there is the fact that we must traverse places long since forgotten to discover a cure. Who's to say who or what will be lurking in the darkness?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>29-01-2012, 07:37:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aye, true that. Some horrid creatures can make their homes where people have moved on..." replied Ellia with a nod. "My father told me of some adventures he'd had as a youth. Couldn't imagine going face to face with a creature unprepared." Though she didn't smoke a pipe, times like these made her want to so her mind could settle a bit. Imaginings of brainless animals with sharp teeth and a taste for flesh ran amok in her mind. She'd fight them off it they came up of course, but regardless goosebumps still rose on her skin. "Wherever you go you have my bow and staff behind you." Ellia rose to her feet. "If you'll excuse me, I have to clean the kitchen and train before sunset."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>29-01-2012, 07:50:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course." he said before handing the bowl to her and getting up himself. He retuned to the center of the ring and took his falchion in hand once again, brandishing it with a skilled arm. "One more thing before you go." he said as he watched her collect everything. "I would like to take a bath before bed. I find it soothes the body and mind after a hard days work"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>29-01-2012, 08:04:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellia took Terrik's bowl but almost fumbled it when he mentioned a bath. "I...um, I bathe down in the river nearby." She stammered. "I can show it to you if you'd like. After I finish my training I'll have to wash as well." She cursed her mind internally. The thought of bathing so near a man made her nervous. Yet on a cetain level she found it exciting. No, Ellia decided to bathe further down the river so they'd both have privacy. It was only right as they'd just met after all. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-01-2012, 08:22:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I see, that should do fine. We should bring a wash board as well to get our clothes clean." he said before lifting the sword up and looking down the point at one of the posts. Before she could say a word he swung it hard, causing a huge piece of bark to fly off as he went about his routine again. When she was ready he would be ready.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>31-01-2012, 06:11:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"As you wish." The elf girl replied before hurrying off to her chores. Cleaning the house didn't take too long. Training took much of Ellia's concentration knowing that soon after, her bathing spot might not remain her own. She put away her bow and arrows. The sun was beginning to set. With a big sigh, she retrieved the washboard, homemade soap, and a basin from her house. She came back to Terrik carrying , again making sure to keep a safe distance from his practice area. "Terrik, it's almost sundown. I'll show you where to bathe when you're ready." Ellia called out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>02-02-2012, 03:43:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He took a moment to slow down and let the adreneline subside before sheathing his weapon. There was no doubt that he had been training hard&nbsp; but finally it was time to relax. "Lets get to it, once were done we can finally sit down for a bit if you like. Im sure there are more questions gnawing away at your curiousity."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>03-02-2012, 06:58:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Follow me then." Ellia said, trying to hide the nervousness in her voice. The elf girl led Terrik down to a broad, decently running river. Around it weeping willows grew in abundance along the shore. Strong pine trees did also, perfect for hanging wet clothing to dry. Ellia was grateful for one willow that draped a little over the water. She could bathe on one side, Terrik on the other. "We're here." She set down the washing supplies on the riverbank. "I'll wash your clothes so when you finish bathing they will have dried." She said.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>04-02-2012, 08:49:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He took a long look around before stepping down to the water and looking in from one end of the river to the other, paying special attention to the Steelhead spawning on the opposite side of the river. "Its nice. Peaceful and secluded. Much like the hot springs we have back at the fortress." he stated before he began undressing, letting each article of clothing hit the sandy bank and seeming to not care if she saw him. <br><br>His body seemed largely untouched with no scars or tattoo's or perhaps they were hidden under the thick orange and black fur. Even the muscle mass seemed hidden away from plain view. When he was fully nude he gathered his things and brought them to her, keeping only his falchion on him and sheathed over his back. Once she took the clothes he would wander in till waist deep before he started to bathe, giving her full view of every curve and muscle.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>06-02-2012, 04:47:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With trembling hands Ellia took Terrik's clothing. He just disrobed before her as though it were nothing. This was certainly a predicament in her mind. She'd never been with a man though she had been close once or twice. Before anything could happen she would formulate some excuse of how her father would need her, then quickly return home. So seeing a man of any kind naked certainly unsettled her. Again, even through the curse the girl could tell his Human form would be enviable by any other man. She wondered what it would be like to actually touch him. To touch a man in <em>that</em> way would be an adventure all in itself. <br><br>Ellia quickly forced herself to snap out of her daze and began to wash his clothes. Not too long after she finished the last of it and hung them to dry on low tree branches nearby. She took the wash basin and other supplies over to the other side of the tree, where she hoped she could have a modicum of privacy. She stripped down and began to wash her own clothing. She hung them nearby before stealthily slipping into the water without so much as a ripple. Ellia waded to chest height water and began to bathe. Unfortunately this put her in Terrik's line of vision if he paid attention. She doubted he would given his past. This comforted her greatly. Yes, he wasn't like other men who would be quick to do or say something. She too slowly made her way to the waist height water and bathed normally. Her toned yet well curved body could be seen, her wet hair hung over her shoulders, barely covering her breasts. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>06-02-2012, 20:49:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				If he had noticed her disappear and slip back into the water he made no mention of it, instead paying attention to the task at hand in lathering up his chisled body and making sure to clean himself fully. He stood in water that barely came up to the middle of his hips, giving her full view of his butt and his most private parts. <br><br>After several minutes he took the small bar of soap and walked toward her, handing it her way as he stood there beneath the darkening sky and bright moon shining high above them. "Here. At our fortress you will find much nicer accommodations. We have a hot spring built into the grounds. It helps soothe muscles and nerves after a long day."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>08-02-2012, 10:37:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				'Oh Calistria...Sweet Lady in the Room...' Ellia lamented in her mind. Of course, she would be the one to be pulled into lustful urges. The Goddess surely turned the tables on her. The elf girl sighed. Maybe she seemed ungrateful for the former potential lovers and this was her penance. It took all her willpower not to look at the warrior from the waist down. She decided to act as though he were invisible there.&nbsp; Ellia took the soap from Terrik, intrigued to hear more about this fortress. "Thank you. A hot spring sounds heavenly. What else is there?" She asked. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>10-02-2012, 06:25:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is a fortress, so its made to house sooldiers and warriors. Rarely do they have such luxuries as hot springs. Since the fortress was sacked it has fallen into disrepair but we all pitch in to keep it functional. I still have a merchant come by once a week to deliver supplies and allow everyone a chance to purchase luxury items." he walked forward, dumping his whole body into the water till it was over his head, then stood once again as drops fell from his body. <br><br>"Below the surface there is a mine that has near endless gemstones. We trade them with the merchant and any passerby's who want to sell skins, food, or other materials. In turn they can sell them at any of the dozens of other river kingdoms while our wealth remains mostly unheard of. In your case, we will be clearing out a storage room so you can have your own room, just as all my other warriors do. Unfortunately you'll have to make due with a hammock and nothing else at first."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>15-02-2012, 08:00:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The days wore on, bathtime conversations regarding life in the fortress became commonplace. Ellia felt comfortable bathing by Terrik without shame or anxiety. Though she still considered him quite attractive it was much easier to push these feelings down. Soon her father finished the blade he owed Terrik. Fulfilling her last order under her father's workshop, she decorated it the way the original had been done. It didn't take her long to pack. She'd only need her staff, her archery supplies, basic self-care items, and the few clothes she had. Before departing Ellia shook her father's hand as one would to complete a business deal. She felt no regret leaving behind everything for a new life. It seemed much more promising than any future she would have had there. <br>After travelling a ways Ellia and Terrik arrived at the fortress. Her eyes went wide as she took in the sight. "By Heaven...this place is much bigger than I pictured." She looked over at Terrik, adjusting her quiver. "Is there anything else I should be aware of before going inside?" she asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>16-02-2012, 03:23:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://s420.photobucket.com/albums/pp289/guardianangel98/scenery/?action-view&amp;current=castle1.jpg)<br><br>Time had taken its toll on the fortress as the ancient forest was growing closer and reclaiming the land. From the outside it seemed as though the place was abandoned but as Terrik approached he shouted out something in another language, seeming to signal for the gates to open. The portcullis would lift and the sturdy oak doors would part, allowing them entrance into the courtyard. <br><br>Inside there was a fire pit and forge that had already been set up but the coals of both were nearly cold. As they came in several figures appeared from the entrances to the other areas. A half dozen men and women, all having similar bestial characteristics like Terrik came closer and relaxed. One in particular came up to hug him, she was a short girl with goat like features. "Welcome back, whos your friend?" she questioned.<br><br>He looked back and set a hand on Ellia's shoulder compelling her to take a step forward. "This is Ellia, lets just say it was time for her to move on to better things. If she wants to tell you all the story she can."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>16-02-2012, 05:15:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The fortess was absolutely gorgeous to Ellia. The vines crawling up the walls and forest right behind it gave the building character. In awe she followed as Terrik led her inside, though curious what as to what language he'd used. Perhaps that would come up later. Remembering what he'd told her of his commerades she wondered what kind of animals they'd resemble. Her question was quickly answered as they stepped inside the chilly room. Among them was a man who resembled a wolf, a woman who resembled a snake and even a man who resembled a raven. Ellia gave a solemn nod in greeting. Just then the girl with goat features hugged Terrik. It made the elf girl give a warm half-smile, the goat girl seemed younger but that might have been due to her height. <br><br>However a very slight twinge of jealousy came and passed just as quickly. Terrik placing a hand on Ellia's shoulder, touching her at all seemed to alleviate it. Considering it nothing worth thinking about, she smiled to everyone as she stepped forward. "My name is Ellia Fiyrun. I consider it an honor to serve with you under a leader like Terrik for your worthy cause. Sure I handle household matters and decorate weapons. However when battle comes I'll be right there with you bow or staff in hand." Ellia wasn't one to be shy. If they recieved her well so be it. If they treated her as a mere slave so be it. She would treat them like she would anyone else under those conditions. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>17-02-2012, 03:39:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not everyone is here but of those that are..." he began first pointing to the snake like man who lacked legs but stood like a rattlesnake ready to strike. "This is Cora, our chief scout and enforcer." He moved his finger to the girl still hugging him, but her arms loosening. "This is Kess, She's basicly our runner. You'll likely deal with her more then anyone else." Then he pointed out the wolf man "This is Poraka. He's the only one of us with any legitimate life anymore. He was an inquisitor for the church of Pharasma, still is." Finally he walked over to the one who had Zebra like features yet he also looked like a girly male. "and this is Valus. He's an alchemical genius."<br><br>He paused then, looking back and forth for a moment. "Shyva and Ramzan?" he asked while looking at the others. <br><br>Kess perked up a bit, a clear blush going across her face. "Last I heard they were in their room together."<br><br>Terrik stood there for a moment with a loud sigh. "Dammit, Ramzan's supposed to be deciphering that tablet. Not fucking her girlfriend through all hours of the day."<br><br>"We finished that four days ago." Valus interrupted, making Terrik quickly calm down. <br><br>"Alright, first things first. I want to get a new storage room made out here. It should only take an hour with the spare wood we have. We can set it right by the forge. In the meantime we need to move everything out of the storage room. Ellia can move in to it when we get it cleared." he stated, already starting to walk toward the entrance to the main building. <br><br>However he was interupted again by Valus "Uh, that will e a problem. The roof collasped the day after you left. We salvaged what we could and set everything in the entryway"<br><br>It made him look back to Ellia and at the others a few times as he thought about the situation. "Alright...then till we can get a stonemason and the materials she can stay in my room. We'll get a privacy curtain in one of the corners. For now, you'll have to deal with just a hammock and a knapsack for your things. Will that be alright?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>22-02-2012, 05:01:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellia made note of her new commrades names. She became quite curious about this tablet Terrik mentioned but any thought of that vanished when Terrik told her what their sleeping situation would be. Anxious and embarrassed for a moment Ellia merely nodded. "That will suffice. There is only so much that can be done." The more she thought about it however the more she began to relax. Terrik wasn't like other men. He wouldn't try to take advantage of her or cast lustful gazes on her. He'd proven that during the times they'd bathed together. "Lead the way, my duties won't take care of themselves. The sooner I place my things down the sooner I can begin." Ellia was beginning to get antsy for some reason. Perhaps her women's intuition was trying to alert her to something. What it was, she couldn't tell and didn't want to deal with. Work would distract her from any of that. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 00:30:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Terrik nodded and made his way to the entrance while the others followed them, opening it up into a large room that was filled with barrels, boxes, arms, and armor all stacked to the side. Terrik stopped to take a long look over everything and sighed before he grabbed a hammock from the stores and continued on. <br><br>He lead her into a long hallway that seemed to span the entire keep but he stopped near the entrance. As he opened it the distant sounds of moaning could be heard from a feminine voice but no one said anything if they had noticed. Most of the group parted ways then, but Kess and Valus stayed nearby. <br><br>Terrik's room was quite possibly the largest and most crowded with a huge table in the center and several chairs around it. There was also a large bed in the corner just below a window looking out into the courtyard. There was also writing desk and armoire set up but little else. Terrik took a moment to clear a corner of the room of a couple barrels and tossed the hammock to Ellia. "Thats your space, for the moment. We will get the storage room cleared of debris when we get the chance."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>26-02-2012, 21:29:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellia looked around, imagining what the keep could have looked like ages ago in its prime. Surely it had been impressive. It had the bare bones of its former glory in her opinion. With some considerable work she was sure it could be seen again. Her train of thought was thrown off but a sudden moaning coming from behind one of the hallway's many doors. She blushed furiously but acted as though she heard nothing. <br>Once everything had been situated in Terrik's room to allow her some space he'd tossed her the hammock. "I'm fine with that. Everything in its time as they say." Ellia replied as she caught it. It didn't take her long to hang it up in the corner and arrange her pack and weapons neatly. "Where would I be bathing then? After a trip like that, I need a good wash before anything else." She asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 15:28:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He stood there nodding slowly before looking over at the goat girl. "Kess will show you. Like in the river, we all tend to bath together. Its one of the few times were allowed a moment to socialize...well that and over dinner. The rest of the time were often invovled in all manner of things from restoration projects in the keep to hunting and fishing. Keep in mind that we try to make it appear as if the keep is unoccupied. At least for the moment. If a time comes when we can garrison forces things will change."<br><br>He walked over and put a hand on Valus' shoulder then, clearly giving it a comforting squeeze as the man looked concerned. "While the girls are gone you and I need to sit down to talk about that tablet."<br><br>Valus nodded, looking at Ellia and Kess first before nodding and returning his gaze to Terrik. "Right. There's a lot to go over."<br><br>Kess seemed to perk up quite a bit before she took Ellia's hand with a wide and welcoming smile. "Come on. If you're ready we can go downstairs." Rather then wait for an answer she began to pull Ellia along. Down the long hallway to the east side of the keep where there was a long stairway going up and another going down. Kess took her down the stairway as it spun around and around till they were several dozen feet underground. The floor changed from cobblestone to grass and all manner of plantline and it was lit by dimly glowing crystals in the walls and cielings. "No shoes down here." she said as she slipped her off and walked down the single passage. It would open up into a natural hot spring with smooth stone lining the sides and the same crystals kept the room bright for all.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>NightRabbit</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 06:26:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Before she could ask any questions, Kess had taken Ellia by the hand. She allowed herself to be led along by the bubbly goat girl. She had a feeling they would get along just fine. This was a good sign as Terrik told her they'd be working together often. Ellia ran her hand over one of these strange glowing crystals as they entered the grassy area. It brightened momentarily then went back to normal. A warm, tingling sensation shot through Ellia's hand and she quickly retracted it. It hadn't felt painful. It simply surprised her. "How odd. Did you all build this or was this already here? It's fascinating." She had never seen anything like this. The more she experienced away from her home, the happier it made her that she'd left. She took off her shoes and followed Kess into the hot spring area. She stripped down and slipped into the water. A sigh escaped her as the toll of a long travel and any anxiety she'd harbored seemed to melt away. "So tell me about yourself, Kess. Terrik says we'll be working together frequently so I figure it would be nice to get to know you." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Once and Never Again (Brandon and NightRabbit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 12:42:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kess stood there and stripped down, letting her aleady skimpy clothing fall to the ground without a care of where it landed. Once nude she stepped in and settled down into the water, disappearing under the surface for a moment before she would rocket back up and send drops in every direction. She smiled then as the hot water soothed her body and she settled in to sit on a rock with her back braced against the edge. "Me? Before all of this this was my place. My grove as you mortals called it. Someone built this fortress on top of my grove to imprison me here...that was six centuries ago...I think. Oh! Right, Im not a mortal like you others. Im what you call a nymph, and of the fey and Ive lived here as long as I can remember"
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