Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]
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				Title: <strong>Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>19-05-2014, 11:56:42</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i58.tinypic.com/246rwo1.jpg)</div></div><br>The beast-lands of the desert kingdom, Nimasa. The home of scorching days, clear nights, ramshackle settlements and, at its heart, the capital city of red and yellow sandstone. Despite the appearance given by the loosely put together settlements spread through the country, the economy isn't that badly off. In fact, the capital was said to have been built over a hidden gold mine. And as such, various kinds of humans have been drawn to Nimasa to steal at least one item of value from the capital's homes. Motives varying between pure greed, the chance of fame, or necessity in order to end financial difficulties once and for all.<br><br>But regardless of whoever and why these people enter Nimasa, they never come out. No word coming out of the capital as to what happened. Just a cold acceptance that they failed.<br><br><div class="floatleft">(http://i59.tinypic.com/11t7hnr.jpg)</div>Not that this would stop Archeia however.<br><br>Her home city, or rather the quarter she lived in was running low on wealth by the day, and as such she took to stealing from the wealthiest of the quarter and its neighbors. She became good at it over time, even taking to burglarizing a few homes. But in the span of time between her first theft at the age of twelve to the present at eighteen years old, the flow of money from her choice of targets was coming to a halt. Though it was partly due to an increase of security in select homes. And in a matter of time, it became obvious what her dilemma was; spend more time on each burglary because of the security, the time to head to rob farther away households, or both.<br><br>Yet she was no stranger to the tales of Nimasa. Despite the appeal and the potential for great rewards - and by extension a potential end to all her troubles - she held off on going there, not only due to the distance to travel to the capital, but also because of the greatly high risk that she wouldn't make it back, if survive at all. In fact, there was no information on what happened to those who were caught, so she might as well be placed into an even worse position than where she currently was.<br><br>But as the months passed, the temptation to just take what supplies were left and go became harder and harder to resist. Until she finally gritted her teeth, took what supplies and money she had left, stole a horse and took off towards Nimasa. The trip lasted a month and a week until she was finally past the border. A couple days on horse, and the next day after she had to leave it behind to lose pursuers, and she was finally at the capital's gates.<br><br>Her hood firmly on her head and her cloak kept around herself, she headed towards a section of the walling that surrounded the city, checked up above for guards, and using her hands and a pick started to climb up for a good while until she was on top. Then, she breathed for breath as she then surveyed the city before her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>19-05-2014, 12:53:40</strong>
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				From the outside the city seemed empty. The gates were closed as always and if you as the citizens some would say because to hold intruders off entering the city, others would claim to hold the slaves inside. Lately the guards had slacked off their duties and the young thief had not been spotted yet. <br><br>Daily a caravan from the outskirts arrived in the city and provided it with food and other goods from the outside. The prices were high, but the city was rich. How rich indeed was even seen from the battlement Archeia stood on. <br><br>Despite the fact the buildings were very old they made a very neat impression. The houses had solid doors and everywhere on their facades where golden fixtures, either to support the structure or for pure decoration. Some even had golden lattice-blinds. No rubbish or dirt was to be seen on the streets, and it was soon to be seen why. Not far from her a group of elderly human slaves walked down a street picking up any rubbish and cleaning away the dirt. They looked exhausted but behind them a big Lizardman followed them, a long whip in his claws. <br><br>Speaking of people in the street. Although quiet from the outside, the city boomed of life. Countless creatures of all sorts walked, slithered or creeped through the streets. There was a dryder walking next to another big Lizardman right under her, and their argument about the high prices for slaves had to heard at least one mile away. A pack of monstrous wolves ran through an alley, shoving anyone to the side who got in their way. <br>Everywhere were also humans to be seen. Mostly clad in simple plain grey tunics they followed or carried something for the beasts, making clear that they would never be more than mere slaves. Some were on a leash others were allowed to walk freely, but all of their gazes were directed to the ground, raising their heads only if their masters talked to them. <br>Still there seemed some single humans who managed to meet a better fate. They had coloured tunics and walked freely around without any noticable master.<br><br>Out of the corner of the eye there was some movement in the small tower a few metres away from Archeia. Then there were the voices.<br>"I swear to you, I heard something." "The only thing you heard was your damn imagination." "Pah, I say to you, there was something. But alright, go ahead. Tell the lord, you were to lazy to take a walk on the battlements." "Shut up, filthy snake. I'll go already." sighed the second voice finally. <br><br><br>&nbsp;<div class="floatleft">(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/065/f/4/different_outfit_same_naga_by_littlegoblet.png)</div>A guardsman slithered into the sunlight and took a look around. He was obviously annoyed and still a bit sleepy as he yawned and rubbed his eyes. Looking for the source of sound the other one might have heard
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>19-05-2014, 13:17:53</strong>
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				Archeia knelt as she watched the scene for a while, taking in the sight of what looked like daily life in the city. She had seen beasts before on the way, but seeing them just living within the capital was a little different. Then she noticed the human slaves... so that was what happened to those who were caught. She gritted her teeth, but then shook her head; she can't save them. She just had to focus on what she came form.<br><br>Then she looked over as a conversation took place right near her. Wasting very little time, she headed towards the end of the tower, where no path was present but instead a decorative extrusion attached to the guard tower. She sidled on that carefully, keeping an eye on the place where she was as she made her way away from there, and towards another part of the wall. Once there and on solid ground, she looked around at the city again, but this time at the structures. She had to figure out and fast what kind of route she had to take so that she can get to the palace unnoticed.<br><br>She then took in a deep breath. It was now or never. She then backed up, and then leapt across the gap between the battlement and the nearest building, getting onto her feet on the roof. From there, she had to leap across the different roofs, even using some of the city's placements and decorations. Gradually she was making her way towards the largest building in the city, what she assumed was the palace itself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>19-05-2014, 14:55:40</strong>
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				"See, no one's here. You hear me ? NO ONE!" the guard yelled to the other just as Archeia landed on the other part of the wall. <br><br>Fortuneatley, the lack of awareness wasn't only an issue the guards on the wall had. No one seemed to expect someone running over the roofs. Here and there some of the residents wondered where the shadow came from, that shooed over them, but the young thief was way to fast and as they looked to the sky she was already two buildings away. <br><br>Right in the center of the city the large palace stood proudly up in the sky. Another wall surrounded it and some guards actually patroled around it. The area arround the palace building contrasted totally with the surrounding city. Instead of desert and sand it was more like a small jungle. Someone managed to create green and wild garden out of it. Obviously somewhere had to be an oasis or spring. <br>Nevertheless it caused for a lot of possibilities to hide as soon she got into it. <br><br>As she stood in a secluded spot on one of the roofs nearby, there was something else to notice. On the street beneath her a stream of slaves passed by. Each carrying a backpack filled with what seemed to be golden rocks. They all came from another building down the street. <br><br><div class="floatleft">(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/328/c/6/custom_blood_naga_by_thelxlbloodlxlprince-d6vgs0v.png)</div>Thamion, emperor of Nimasa, strifed through his garden. His tail was richly decorated with golden chains and jewels, as well as he wore golden bracelets and the necklace of Nima, a delicate piece of jewelery only the ruler of the kingdom and city was allowed to wear. <br>He was thinking about the current situation. The city was richer than ever, the goldmine was still producing well and lately no army was foolish enough to make an attempt to conquer his land. But there was also a small problem with it. Slowly but steadily the city would run out of slaves. He would have to send some raiders out, despite of the risk to anger the other countries and maybe even war.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>19-05-2014, 22:23:37</strong>
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				Archeia had only moments to survey the area; the palace walls, the coming of slaves... Then in a matter of two minutes, she carefully slid down the building she was on, until she was on the street. She carefully tucked herself into the mass of slaves until she was close to passing the gates of the palace. Then in only a couple seconds, she darted out of the crowd of slaves, past the gates and into the garden where she went a handful of feet until she stopped. She then took some time to catch her breath as well as wait for what she may have stirred up to cool over. Then she wrapped the cloak around her shoulders as a scarf and began to navigate the garden surrounding the palace.<br><br>Before long, she came across a richly decorated naga, appearing to be lost in his thoughts. This was what she assumed to be the ruler of Nimasa based on the jewelry, especially the necklace that stood out. As tempting as it was, stealing something that he wore even if he was off-guard was suicidal. She needed to enter the palace.<br><br>She continued to navigate the gardens for a while until she came across a body of water. She needed to replenish herself before going further, after all. Taking out her cantine, Archeia filled it with water from the pool as she scanned the immediate area for a way into the palace... preferrably unguarded.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>19-05-2014, 23:20:32</strong>
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				The small pond was on the backside of the palace. From her position she had a clear view on the building, which had thankfully many edges, golden prominences and balconies perfect for climbing up the wall. Although there was no real path towards the palace, there were many trails leading towards it as the heavy bodies of the nagas pushed the grass flat enough. Here and there were some footprints of the servants to be seen. <br>Through the bushes every path seemed risky and secure at the same time. <br><br>Thamion straightened himself. He was getting thirsty and called a servant to fetch him something to drink. Still deep in thoughts he was moving slowly towards his favourite place at the small water pond. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 00:22:22</strong>
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				She needed to think of a way into the palace and unseen, and fast. Yet anything that remotely resembled a mistake or a wrong choice and it's over. However it appeared a couple people were moving towards where she was. Deciding to finally risk it, she slipped through the brush, and using what little remained where she was going as cover she began to scale the wall using the protruding decorations. Soon enough she began to reach the nearest balcony, the rail to which she climbed over.<br><br>Once on the balcony, she hid behind not just the rail, but also the little amount of wall that was next to the doorway into the palace. She quickly looked inside to see what room she was in, noticing that it was decorated in silken pillows and drapes. A far cry from the housing she was used to, but she also had a feeling that this wasn't the ruler's bed chamber. Checking to see whether or not the coast was clear, she walked into the room towards the other doorway, and hid behind the wall next to it so she can peek into where she would go next.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 01:15:39</strong>
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				Thamion frowned as he approached the small pond. Despite being in his thoughts he noticed something was not right. He couldn't say what it was, it was just some feeling or maybe a smell? He breathed in deeply and indeed there was a small faint scent he never smelled before. <br>That moment a young female servant brought him his goblet filled with wine, he took it from her. "Go, send out the guards, I want every corner of the palace checked. We might have an intruder." He took a sip and watched the water. There he saw some traces at the edge of it. Indeed a human kneeled here right a few moments ago. <br>He felt the rush of the hunt running through him. Maybe he would get new slaves after all...<br>He slithered to the palace.<br><br>Outside the door was a long hallway, richly decorated with red carpets, golden framed paintings and candle holders. Several doors led to other rooms. One in particular with two wings was in the center of the hallway. Right then two servants came around the corner, carrying a large tray and opened that door. Some moments later they came empty handed back. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 02:15:11</strong>
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				She ducked as the servants came through the hall, only catching sight of them entering the decorated doors, then leaving. Apparently that room was occupied, or they were leaving the contents of the tray for something else. Taking in a breath, she waited until the servants were gone before she went down the hall, and slipped inside the room. She had only seconds once she was in to find someplace to hide in the room, resorting to the nearest silken drape.<br><br>Then she started to hear sounds and some footsteps coming from outside the room; perhaps some guards patrolling the area. Was only somewhat of a good thing; they were likely to enter and start inspecting the room where she currently was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 02:39:57</strong>
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				Outside the room were soon some voices. "We have to search the whole palace? oh man, just for nothing I bet." "Guess you're right. Want to take a look in his chamber first, could be the first and only possibility." "Are you nuts. I don't think he wants anyone else in his room but his personal servants, let's skip that." Then the sound of doors shutting was to be heard. <br><br>The room she entered was breathtaking. Indeed the palace and city were surely rich, but it was nothing compared to the wonderful interior of this room. The bed was large and red silken bed- linen layed on it. A fine piece of armor hung on the wall, made of the most expensive material she knew. On a large desk were several papers neatly organized and weighted with a delicate golden figurine of a naga. <br>From the ceiling dangled a big luster, made out of gold of course. So this must be his bedchamber. <br><br>Thamion sighed as he slithered down the hallway. <em>'These guards better won't dissappoint me'</em> he thought. He reached his door and hesitated. There it was again. That smell. Here? He grinned grimly. Of course, the best place to hide would be his chamber. Well that game can be played by more than one. He opened his door slowly.<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 05:42:59</strong>
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				She remained where she was, listening to the conversation between the guards. Looks like she was safe... but for how long? Peeking past the curtain, she examined the room for more hiding places. As she thought, though, the room was much better decorated than what she had seen so far... perhaps it was mostly left alone for a reason. Mostly. She still had one other beast to deal with... and perhaps by the sound of it the most dangerous one.<br><br>She left her previous hiding place as she more thoroughly examined the room for hiding spots, but she needed to hurry. By the time she went towards the bed though, the door started to open. She gulped quietly, then quickly snuck to hide behind the nearest curtain from the bed. She didn't want to poke her head out to see; even the slightest movement or sight of her and it would be over...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 07:59:04</strong>
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				Still grinning Thamion entered the room. Yes now he was inside, he could tell the human was here in his room as well. He took a quick look around and soon noticed the heat that was radiating from behind that curtain. But he didn't want to let him or her know, he already spotted the hideout. He moved over to his desk and took some papers in the hand, his back towards her position, as he began to read. <br><br>From the outside came more and more yellings and noises, obviously the widened the search. His shoulders dropped a little as he sighed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 08:17:49</strong>
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				She heard the thick serpentine body and the jewelry adorned on it slide against the floor, causing her to tremble a little. She had been in situations like this, but this was completely different from all the times she went into someone else's house. And she was too well aware of it. Still, she had to keep herself calm and collected... she had to.<br><br>She continued to wait for a while, until she heard the naga slide over towards the desk, followed by some sounds made by papers being moved around. It was a sign that the naga was going to be distracted, but she knew better. She wasn't completely safe to leave until the naga left... but wait. She heard the yelling. The guards were becoming even more desperate to find out what the cause of their search was. Which meant that she was going to be stuck in this room, in the very spot, for who knows how long. Around an hour at the very least. She started to become less certain if pulling off what she came to the palace for was possible.
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				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 08:34:04</strong>
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				He couldn't help himself but to shake his head. Sometimes he wondered how they managed to capture slaves and other intruders before. From the sounds o fit, they tend to capture themselves. Well now that he knew where the intruder was, he decided to end the search before someone would make a grief mistake and he had actually to kill the one. <br><br>Thamion turned around and faced now the place where the young thief hid. "Just stay there, I will take care of you in a moment." he laughed and slithered slowly back to the door. Meanwhile he was quite sure, it was a woman hiding there, the smell was a bit sweeter than that of a man. Also, most men had tried to take the chance and attack him as he had turned away. <br><br>Before he could reach the door it knocked. "Emperor Thamion, may I ask for the permission to open the door?" a voice from the outside got through the door into the room.
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				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 08:47:21</strong>
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				A cold pulse went through her body as she heard him speak. He knew she was hiding the whole time... From the combination of having to stay put and the realization that she was caught, Archeia collapsed on the floor and only held up by her arms, panting and in cold sweat.<br><br>Her head throbbed, causing her to become momentarily deaf to the conversation that would take place at the door. Instead she was focusing on the steps she took... what did she do wrong? Enter the bedroom to begin with... but at the same time the search would still have become frantic. All she could do now was just take a drink from the cantine knowing that she has now lost... but she felt so weak now that any movement would cause her to fall down. All she could do was stare at the floor and try to let the sudden headache pass.
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				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 09:38:51</strong>
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				At first he was angry that the guard on the door disturbed his little play with the intruder, but then he made the best of it. "You can stop searching, I found it. Just go back to your duties." The guard nodded, puzzled and surprised but turned around and left. <br><br>Thamion heard as she collapsed and smiled evily. Slowly he approached the hideout and shoved with his tail the curtain aside. Then for the first time as he could think of he was surprised. He didn't expect the thied to be so .... pretty. "Arise!" he ordered her with firm voice. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 09:46:31</strong>
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				Her migraine was just starting to subside when she heard fabric rustle, followed by the naga's voice. She looked up towards him at first as he towered over her. But then, slowly she pushed herself back onto her feet, using the wall right next to her for support. She was only starting to overcome the shock of getting caught, but she was still pale over what just happened. Her back leaning against the wall she faced him.<br><br>While she was fully aware that she was going to become a slave... or perhaps even worse from what she had seen and heard, she was still uncertain of what the naga would do to her since she entered his bedroom. "What are you going to do to me...?" She finally willed the question, trying to suppress her anxiety.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>20-05-2014, 11:43:17</strong>
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				Thamion examined the shaking female with a sceptical look. He couldn't see any injuries on her, so he suggested she was weak because of the little shock he caused her. She would make a fragile slave if this was indeed the fact. Breathing deeply he took in her scent. It was quite delicate and he liked it. Maybe a personal slave?<br><br>As she asked him his grin became even broader. "So eager to please me? I'll give you credit for your brave act to enter my city and finally my chamber. I don't care what you were looking for, I guess some treasure? It doesn't matter for now. From now on you will be my slave. If you please me, you shall be rewarded, if you fail, you will be punished. Quite easy rules, don't you think." <br><br>He coiled up his tail beneath him and stood confidently before her. His dark éyes lingered on the daggers she had on her belt.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 00:47:23</strong>
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				"Guess I have no choice then..." She said as she took in a breath, slowly starting to recover from the shock. "I've heard about your kingdom... everyone who had tried to come and steal from this place in the past had never come back. I guess I was such a fool to think I would be different from the others..." As she spoke, her gaze avoided his, just staring at the floor. Though this was more from the realization that this would be her reality from now on rather than immediate obedience.<br><br>"I will ask though... How long before I have to do my first task? I would at the very least need some time to rest," she said, slowly raising her head again to meet his gaze. She wanted to know what kind of 'master' the ruler of all people would be. She'll have to start thinking of something if he wasn't willing to give her some sort of leniency.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 07:59:54</strong>
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				As she raised her head and looked into his eyes he had to laugh a little. "My, my. You're first question should've been 'what do you want me to to' and not demanding rest. You're truly either brave or foolish." he beckoned her to step forward and slithered slowly around her. Examining her body from all angels he leaned a bit forward as he was behind her. <br><br>His hot breath was near her ear as he spoke. "First of all you may take off all of your garments and equipments." On the one hand he knew, a tired slave wasn't much fun either, on the other hand he had to affirm his ground rules. Slaves who sensed leniency often causes trouble. Too much trouble he was willing to let happen yet. <br><br>As he coiled his tail again before her, he folded his arms and watched her with growing anticipation. His gaze was still cold and demanding, but a small vicious grin was on his lips.
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				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 08:18:02</strong>
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				She eyed him warily as the serpent slithered around her. Of course he wouldn't let her rest... And he had to have the audacity to demand <em>that</em> from her, and they hadn't even started to let her rest. By the time he was sitting in front of her again, her blood was starting to heat up.<br><br>Her hand twitched for a moment, but then she quickly took up one of her daggers and quickly brought it to her neck. Her breath was shaky with the second rush of adrenaline, but she willed herself to speak. "I'm not going to leave this kingdom, so by that my life is pretty much worthless." Her glare then hardened. "Just let me rest and I won't have to kill myself."<br><br>Just to show him that she meant it, she made a small cut into the skin, just enough so that a small bit of blood would start to seep.
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				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 08:50:44</strong>
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				Thamion wasn't really surprised. After all she proved to him she wasn't brave, just stupid. He laid his head to the side his grin still on his lips. "Well then you leave me no choice, of course you may have your rest." He unfolded his arms and tail and bowed slightly down. "It was an absolute insolence of me to talk to you in this manner." <br><br>As he arised his eyes had a mocking glance in it and faster than to be seen for the human eye the tip of his tail wrapped around her wrist that hold the dagger. Forcefully he pulled it back and pressed her hand until she let the dagger loose and fall down. His expression lost its amusement and his eyes glowed in anger. <br><br>With another swift motion his tail wrapped around her whole body, holding her restrained in a tight grip. "Well. Will you now stop with your stupidity?" He laughed a little "Although it did amuse me a bit indeed."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mingnon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 09:05:38</strong>
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				She was caught off-guard for just a moment before she gasped, the whiplash of the tail causing her to drop the dagger. Then within moments, she felt the crushing grip of his tail, feeling as if the air was going to be squeezed out of her. Shocked as she was, she didn't try to struggle this time.<br><br>"Just kill me, then," she said, closing her eyes. "I am worthless. Just some face-in-the-mud slave. If you value my life at all, you'll let me have my damned way! Do slimy creatures like you really see humans as pieces of trash to drag around...!?" Her blood was truly boiling with anger. She didn't care that this creature ruled his own kingdom; from what she saw at that very moment he was just another brutish monster. Much like how she was no different from all the other slaves.<br><br>And with each second wasted, her anger towards her fate was growing more and more... Until... "For the love of the Graced, just kill me you mindless animal!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 10:27:30</strong>
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				Thamion sighed inwardly. Well then, he surely could use some new slaves and at least she got some spirit, he had to give her that. <br>The fact she insulted him only showed him that she had the same prejudices as all humans had. The same he and his kind had against them. Each race thought of itself as the superior and that was most likely the main reason why they would never be able to have a kind of peaceful relationship. <br><br>He let his grip loose and pulled his tail back. "Fine then. You will get your precious rest. I see no reason to kill you, so stop demanding such things. I don't know how your kings and superiors treat their slaves, but you're more valuable alive than dead to me. Just loose the rest of your weapons. No one likes surprises of that kind and my guards tend to be slightly nervous at times." <br><br>Turning his back towards her he moved back to the door and called another guard. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Deadly Lead [CrimDragon + Mingnon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CrimDragon</strong> on <strong>22-05-2014, 10:32:11</strong>
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				It didn't take long and two guards entered the room. One was another naga, similar to the guard Archeia got a brief glimpse on from the walls, the other a nearly seven feet tall lizardman. Both wear shiny pieces of metal armor, protecting the upper body and carried a whip in the left hand. On their belts hung large swords and a patch with the symbol of the ruling family on it, indicating they're position as guards of the palace. <br><br>Despite their dangerous and threatening appearance they must have towards humans, they looked somewhat worried and uncomfortable, just as they felt guilty about something. They stopped right after the threshold and bowed deeply towards Thamion. "Forgive us my-lord, for not finding the intruder and not checking your room." they said in unison and the tremble in their voices was clearly to be heard. However Thamion just rolled his eyes and stopped them with a wave of his hand. <br><br>"Enough. You can proof you're usefulness again, right now." Thamion slithered again before Archeia and his eyes fixated on hers. "Take her to the slave-chambers. There she shall receive a suitable attire and ... let's say Lyriel shall show her around and assign her duties she can fullfill. Do not harm her though and she's allowed to take a rest for the next hour."<br>He turned towards the guards: "And you needn't fear to be punished for not looking for her in my room. There's no one allowed here at any time without my personal invitation."<br>Thamion grinned as he looked back to Archeia. "I'll see you later."<br><br>The guards straightened themselves, relieved they got a new task and walked towards Archeia. The lizard looked down on her and hissed "You'll follow me, my comrade will follow you. If you cause us trouble we cause more." Then he turned around and left. <br><br><br>They led her through the vast hallways of the palace, giving her a good impression how big this building really was. Oddly enough there was no stairs anywhere to be found, instead broad and curved ramps connected the three floors of the palace. The ceiling was at least 15 feet high and the beautiful interior told another stories of the vast riches this country must have. Also there was plenty of life in the hallways and there were a lot of different creatures and people to be seen. Two female naga, dressed in shimmering clothes and jewellery slithered past them, followed by two muscular human men who wore good red tunics and golden bracelets. The men were smiling and laughing as they chatted, obviously not unhappy with their life. Every so often there were servants, keeping the palace in shape, decorating, changing flowers or cleaning golden statues. Then suddenly the legs of a spider came into view as a big male dryder crawled around the corner. He wore the same kind of armor as the guards just with the difference he had a golden patch on his shoulder. The guarding lizard and naga of her stopped shortly and saluted towards him. He just nodded and looked down on her. "That's our little intruder I guess. I see, you have your orders? Good now proceed and hurry back to your posts, the guests will soon arrive and you know, we'll need all guards there." With these words he passed them. Her guards briefly looked to each other, nodded and went on, now walking a bit faster. <br><br>As they went through the main entrance, the strangest thing that came into Archeia's view in this city approached them. On the path that leads from the main gate through then garden to the entrance a human female was to be seen. But despite any other humans before she was dressed in a beautiful dress, her whole attire that of a noblewoman Archeia knew from other countries. Additionally she was accompanied by two big lizardman, both wearing the tunics of slaves. They walked behind her, their heads slightly bowed down and one was carrying a large leather bag. Archeia's guards stopped another time and bowed briefly, before they led her further towards a small building next to the palace. <br><br>From the outside the slave's house couldn't be seen due to the vast jungle surrounding it. This jungle surely gave a lot of opportunities to hide, but the creatures didn't seem to care. <br>In front of the house two other guards awaited them and saluted, as they approached. The lizardman passed Thamion's order on and left her standing in front of the building. The guards just nodded and opened the door, yelling "Lyriel!" inside and beckoned her to into the house. <br>A somewhat smaller lizardwoman approached her "Greetings and welcome, my dear." She also wore a slave's tunic but it was made of golden silk, two silver clasps on her shoulders holding it together, as well as the small leather belt around her hips.
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