Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)
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				Title: <strong>Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>02-01-2017, 22:09:43</strong>
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				There was something in the air. Something has changed in recent days. The air was cooler even though it was a bright, warm and sunny day. Some people began acting differently. Number of fights in towns or cities increased as did battles between kingdoms. Yet, no one knew why? As the sun shone down upon the rolling lush green hills, a dark bay horse trotted along the dirt road. The rider shrouded in a charcoal grey hooded cloak.<br><br>Pulling back on the reins, the horse skidded to a halt. A sudden chill washed over her as if someone threw a bucket of ice cold water upon her. Tilting her head slightly gauging where the sensation came from. Nudging her horse with her heels, the horse leapt forward into a canter. Then into a gallop. A temple soon came into view. But something was not right. There should have been priestesses out and about doing daily chores to maintain the pristine nature of the temple nestled among the tall forest trees. A river nearby emptied out into the ocean a few miles away. The silence was almost deafening. Another shiver rippled through her body. It was so cold even with the warm rays of the sun overhead. Yet, Irisa felt a darkness had descended upon the temple.<br><br>Dismounting, Irisa ascended the marble steps. Something was not right. Her worst fears confirmed seeing a pool of crimson near the top of the steps. Stepping around the blood, Irisa moved cautiously deeper into the temple. Occasionally, she saw splatter of blood on walls or the floor, but no bodies. Drawing a slender, slightly curved sword made of finely crafted elven steel. Silvery-blue eyes looking around. Where were the bodies? She had never felt anything like this. What evil could have done this?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>03-01-2017, 14:19:00</strong>
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				It was the acrid smell of smoke mixed with the coppery smell of blood that first drew his attention. As a general rule Bjorn left the elves to whatever inscrutable, but ultimately pointless ritual they were obsessing over at the time. Their shrine was built in top of another older one to a different God, which was built on top of another. All those who had worshipped there had believed in their own God and the salvation that was promised, but none of them had lasted. The elves took a rather high minded view of things. The shrine and the woods were sacred and anyone who wasn't a pilgrim or a priest was unwelcome. Unfortunately for them Bjorn was built like a mountain, took no notice of their prohibitions and laughed at anyone who tried to enforce them upon him. He never went into the shrine, but the woods were fair game whenever he chose to roam through them in either of his forms. <br>Today was different though. Today the smell of blood hung heavy in the morning air and he was bound to investigate that threat to his woods. <br>The smell of blood was even stronger inside, blotting out the stink of incense that normally hung heavy around the building. The priestess was pinned to the wall by a strange, cruelly barbed blade, the tip of which was lodged deep into the timbers by the violence of the killing blow. No normal man could have recovered the blade, but Bjorn was no normal man and he was also not the sort of man to leave the dead in such a disrespectful position. He took hold of the hilt and heaved tugging the sword free. He caught the dead priestess on his shoulder as she flopped forward and gently lowered her to the ground. He knelt over her closing her eyes. <br>"From the ground we spring and to the ground we shall return. Rest in peace fallen one." He said respectfully and then turned his attention to the blade. Bjorn could feel the darkness in it. It was a Thorn to pick and tear at the flesh of life and light, a cursed blade. Yet the form of it was unfamiliar and that bothered him. There was a touch of the men of the plains about its form, but it was twisted and taken into a new form. He lifted it into the light to examine it more closely, his back turned to the door. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>03-01-2017, 18:45:12</strong>
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				Irisa could practically smell and taste the death in the air. It was sickening. Who could have done such a terrible thing? Not even animals were capable of this level of destruction. Finding a body, it was literally torn to shreds till there was nothing left. Wrinkling her nose in disgust. Closing her eyes, she said a little prayer for guidance and strength. Tilting her head, Irisa heard something not far up ahead. The corners of her mouth curved downward slightly. Could the ones responsible for the massacre still be here? Could massacre even be a word to describe what happened here?<br><br>Moving stealthily, footsteps light upon the floor as she crept closer. Peering through the doorway seeing a strange man holding a blood soaked wicked looking sword. A dead priestess laying at his feet. Eyes narrowing, fingers gripping the hilt of her sword tighter. Sweeping into the room, Irisa slid up behind him. The tip of her blade resting just beneath his ear. "Drop the sword and state your business," she spoke in a soft tone of voice which held a hint of frost to it. "Why did you kill all of the temple guardians?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>04-01-2017, 15:14:05</strong>
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				Bjorn heard the footsteps, but only once they were too close. The smell of the blood had masked her scent from his nose. He was about to whirl around, but the prickle of the blade stopped him<br>He raised his hands slowly above his head in the universal sign of submission. <br>"I didn't kill anyone Elf. I came to investigate the smell of smoke and blood. I knew something was not right. You want to know who did this, you should ask the person who carried this blade." He tilted his head towards the cruel, chaotic blade still held in his off hand. <br>"That is what killed your priestess. The fatal blow embedded it in timbers of the wall. It was a frenzied attack. Do I look frenzied to you Elf?" He said calmly. "I'm going to put the blade down now." <br>He moved slowly, carefully and placed the blade on the floor. He took a breath and lunged forward, whirling out of the reach of the blade at his back. He turned and faced his accuser. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>05-01-2017, 00:30:57</strong>
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				The corners of her mouth curving downward. Turning the blade slightly against his flesh just enough to let her intentions known. Tilting her head slightly to the right watching as he raised his hands. He was the only one here, so he had to be responsible? After all, he had been holding the blood soaked weapon. There were things which did not add up. There was something about him, she couldn't quite put her finger on it. He didn't seem like other men. Not lowering her weapon, silvery-blue eyes shifting to look at the hole in the wall where the priestess had been pinned.<br><br>"Perhaps. There are ways to create a frenzied attack, then revert to calm afterwards," Irisa countered with a hint of a dry tone to her voice. She knew of spells some cast upon themselves to gain an extra boost in battle. Could that be what happened here? "The only person here is you." Eyes watching as he set the wicked looking blade down upon the ground. <br><br>Eyes widening as he suddenly moved with an almost inhuman speed. Raising her sword up into a defensive position. Body tensing, readying to counter an attack. "Who are you?" Irisa demanded. That was when she noticed there was no splatters of blood on him. If he had been responsible, he would have been covered head to toe. Though she noted the smeared blood.<br><br>&nbsp;She was about to ask another question when she felt a dark presence. It sent a cold shiver rippling through her body. Like icy hands reaching for her. It made her swordhand tremble slightly. The presence was slowly approaching. A clawed hand suddenly grabbed hold of the doorframe. THe claws digging in. The creature stepped into view. It looked like a mutated form of a man in dark, blood splattered armor. Even the metal of the armor had become black and twisted. Red glowing eyes shifted from Irisa to Bjorn trying to decide who to attack first.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>05-01-2017, 11:10:33</strong>
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				"I am Bjorn and I am not your enemy here. I came to help just as you did. I don't even use a blade as a weapon. Believe me I have no need for such a thing." He said calmly, his blue eyes calm and clear, the sunlight glinting on his shoulder length blonde hair through the windows. He folded his broad arms and looked her calmly up and down. <br><br>Bjorn tensed at the approaching figure, unfolding his arms slowly, his hands closing into fists. As a general rule he didn't pick fights, but this one seemed to be unavoidable. Still it wouldn't be fair not to give their attacker fair warning. <br><br>"I rather think that this is the monster responsible for these crimes." He said eying the twisted creature in front of him. He nodded to it. <br>"Put your blade down and your death will be quick and painless for your crimes here." He growled, cracking his knuckles purposefully. He was still apparently completely unarmed and unarmoured, but was completely unphased at facing down an opponent who was the complete opposite. Of course he did know that he had an ace up his sleeve if he needed it and there were plenty of pieces of furniture in the temple from chairs to candlestick holders that would made reasonable improvised budgeons. <br><br>He eyed the female Elf. <br>"We have a mutual enemy here. Our differences can wait." He observed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>08-01-2017, 23:47:38</strong>
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				The twisted, mutated being merely smiled at Bjorn. THe smile itself was eerie. Lips black, twisting to reveal slightly bloody teeth. The expression on his face was one of sadistic amusement. As if he knew some secret that neither one of them knew. Moving his neck, causing a few cracking of joints of be heard. FIngers flexing as if he was getting ready to attack, though contemplating which one to attack first.<br><br>Irisa's eyes narrowed, nose wrinkling in disgust. The putrid stench of corruption rolling off the man put her on edge. THe grip on her sword tightened, stance shifting towards the creature. Silvery-blue eyes briefly shifting to look at Bjorn. He was right. They needed to put aside their differences. "Agreed," Irisa replied, nodding slightly. "This...thing is an abomination."<br><br>Before she could make a move, the creature was upon her. The twisted blade he carried nearly cleaving her head from her shoulders if her own blade had not come up to block as she fell to the side. A snarl escaped the creature's mouth, before his fist slammed into Irisa's stomach sending her flying across the room. Hitting the wall, sliding down, ears ringing. A smirk formed on the creature's mouth, licking his lips as he enjoyed the fight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>10-01-2017, 14:15:23</strong>
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				Frankly Bjorn was surprised that the creature, it obviously wasn't just a man any more decided to attack the armed Elf over an obviously unarmed man, but it didn't bother him unduly. He would have had a tricky moment or two whilst he tried to fend off the attack and obtain a weapon, but now he had time to assess his options and his eyes settled on the altar and the font close by. Bjorn stooped picked up a chalice from the floor. It was silver with ornate hammerwork, smeared with coagulating blood. He heated up a candlestick holder from the altar as he passed. The reach was less than the blade of course, but his arms were longer, so that kind of balanced out. As for the lack of an edge,&nbsp; from Bjorn's perspective that was a positive advantage. Against an armoured for a blunt weapon capable of inflicting a crushing blow was considerably more effective. <br>He watched the Elf get hurled across the room and winced. It was a nasty fall. He shoved the lid off the font and dipped the chalice into the water. There was no time to clean off the blood unfortunately as he scooped up some of the water, leaving bloody trails tainting the clear pool. <br>"I sure hope this was blessed properly." He muttered under his breath. Turning round he spoke much more loudly and clearly. "You need to cool off my friend. Here, let me help you." He taunted and hurled the cup full of holy water clean in the creature's face. The water burned like acid and it staggered back howling and clutching at its face. Bjorn considered for a moment and then hurled his candlestick straight at its head. There was heavy thud and the creature went down. Bjorn could hear it breathing, the scrape of its armour in the floor as it moved. He had time to spare though. In a couple of strides he was at the Elf's side, bending down and offering her a hand back to her feet. <br>"We will need to work together to beat this thing. Keep his interest. We can wear him down and finish him off. That armour is great protection, but it's heavy and awkward. We have speed and endurance on our side. When he gets tired his guard will drop and we can bring him down." He said and winked at her. <br>Turning to face their attacker, he patted his chest and spat on the floor. <br>"Come on. You're the one with the sword. You're the armour and yet you're the one lolling around on the floor. I think you're a woman under all that metal. A scared little sheep. You haven't got the skill to beat me. I will break your neck sheep. You'll have to kill me to stop me." Bjorn spoke loudly, but in a very matter of fact tone. He looked perfectly relaxed, but he was watching the creature carefully and he was ready to dodge away or strike again if he saw an opening. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>15-01-2017, 23:17:47</strong>
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				Shaking her head, the ringing gradually faded from her ears. The fog lifting as Irisa turned her attention towards the battle between Bjorn as he attacked the mutated, corrupted being before them. SHe was surprised how easily he wielded ordinary weapons turning them into deadly weapons. Blinking, Irisa watched as the creature stumbled back with each blow but did not go down. <br><br>The blessed water sent the creature reeling backwards. Inhuman shrieks of pain filled the air as the water scorched the corrupted flesh. Irisa's eyes widened as the creature went down from the blow from the candlestick. Her silvery-blue gaze shifting as Bjorn towered over her. Taking his hand, Irisa got shakily to her feet. Dusting herself off, nodding in agreement. "Yes, it seems whatever made this creature enchanted its armor," Irisa spoke studying the creature. Turning her head slightly. "THe question is, will he tire out before we do?" She wasn't entirely sure how much stamina the creature had. Just how far its abilities went. Did it go beyond normal parameters for a human male of what he could do?<br><br>Recovering from the water thrown into his face, the creature rose to his feet. Whirling around, his face badly burned. Snarling the corrupted man began stalking towards them. When he was close enough, the corrupted knight swung his wicked sword towards Bjorn and Irisa. Irisa dodged. As she spun past, Irisa slashed the knight's side where the front and back of the armor were connected. The creature roared, turning around grabbing Irisa with his free hand. Gloved fingers tightening around the elf's throat cutting off her air. Gasping for breath, Irisa tried to pry the steel-like grip of the fingers from her throat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>22-01-2017, 12:07:38</strong>
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				Bjorn could see the blow winding up in the monster's body even before sword swung. Sidestepping was easy after that,&nbsp; the blade never got anywhere near him and Bjorn used the opportunity to circle around to the right looking for an opening to strike. Ducking down he seized his candlestick again and tossed it up in the air,&nbsp; catching it lightly. As the armoured horror lunged forward at the Elf again Bjorn charged from behind and brought his candlestick down on the back of its head with a clang of metal on metal. He raised his arm and brought the candlestick down again, this time with a crunch of bone. Bjorn threw a big arm around the monster's throat and heaved back arching the monster back and squeezing his throat, trying to cut off his breath and weaken its grip on the Elf. He raised the candlestick again and brought it down on the armoured skull. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>23-01-2017, 07:40:46</strong>
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				Irisa felt her world growing increasingly darker. The twisted metal fingers tightening around her slender neck. Breaths of air coming in ragged hisses. Lungs burning for air. Her fingers clutching in vain at the iron grip the creature had. She saw the delight in his glowing eyes seeing life draining slowly from her. Irisa kicked out at his armored form, but it didn't seem to have any affect. Only made the creature smile sadistically.<br><br>Her eyes diverted from the creature to see Bjorn come up from behind. It all seemed to be happening as if it was a dream. Perhaps it was the effects of having air cut off. In the back of her mind, she found it intriguing that he seemed to be able to hold his own against the creature. Making it arch its back while pummeling it with a candlestick. Finally the twisted creature let go of Irisa. Coughing, Irisa gulped in the air. Still feeling lightheaded, grabbing her fallen sword. Ignoring the sensation, Irisa lunged forward plunging the blade of her sword up through the creature's skull and twisted the blade. An inhuman shriek filled the air as the creature flayed about trying to hit both Bjorn and Irisa. Black ickor oozed down the pristine blade. The creature lashed out again trying to slash Bjorn with his clawed fingers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>24-01-2017, 16:17:12</strong>
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				Bjorn winced ad the edge of the Elf's sword slashed his forearm as the creature struggled and writhed. It was little more than a scratch as far as he was concerned and he was far more bothered about avoiding the armoured, clawed hand that was flailing madly trying to reach him over the creature's shoulder. He shifted his grip, dropping the candlestick and grabbing the armoured helmet and shifting his arm down to grip the shoulder. He heaved, throwing his entire strength into twisting on its neck. The creature gave a horrible half choked shriek as it felt the pressure and realized what Bjorn was trying to do. Then there was a sickening crunch and it hung in Bjorn's grip like a puppet whose strings had suddenly been cut. <br>"I told you I'd break your neck." He hissed against the helmet and then let go. The creature crashed to the floor and lay in a heap. Bjorn dusted his hands slowly and turned his arm to examine the cut. The wound was already knitting together, the scab darkening rapidly as it sealed and began to heal. Bjorn wiped away with a smudge of blood and spat contemptuously on the corpse at his feet. <br>"You fight well. For an Elf." He observed, with a mischievous smile. Stooping he caught hold of the creature under its arms and heaved, hauling it up onto his shoulder without any particular effort. <br>"Our friend here has despoiled this place enough." He stalked outside carrying the corpse and dumped it unceremoniously just outside the temple grounds. He would deal with the body properly later, but a mark of immediate respect was required. He returned to the temple and stood at doorway a little unwilling to enter without invitation now that an Elf was present again. <br>"As I said before, I am Bjorn and I think that I have proven that I am not your enemy. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>29-01-2017, 15:16:22</strong>
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				Irisa swayed slightly on her feet. Her lungs still burned from being nearly choked to death. She watched as the creature flailed about. Eyes widened slightly surprised by how strong her ally was. The wet snapping sound echoed through the room. The creature fell to the ground, no longer moving. Chest heaving, Irisa walked over to Bjorn. Her eyes shifted to the now healing cut. Not many humans she knew of could heal that fast. Realization donned on her, he was no ordinary human.<br><br>Wiping the blade clean of the black blood, Irisa nodded in agreement. "It will be a long time before the taint can be washed clean of this place," she spoke, feeling a coldness hanging in the air. The temple was tainted with darkness, evil and death. Sheathing her sword, "I...thank you for your help, Bjorn." What happened left her feeling troubled. "I have a feeling this is not the end, but the beginning of something. Something is coming." Walking towards Bjorn, she slipped past him to stand out in the fresh air. The smell of death and blood still lingered in her nose. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>31-01-2017, 13:41:30</strong>
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				"You are welcome. I always help where I can." Bjorn rumbled. "I cannot speak for that. I do not know of the rituals that are done here or what it will take to cleanse it."&nbsp; Bjorn said with a shrug. He was invariably direct and to the point without any attempt at deception or evasion. <br>"I agree." He said, turning to watch her as she stepped outside with the characteristic lightfootedness of her race. "Powerful though it undoubtedly was, I do not believe that this was the world of just one creature. In my experience where there is one,&nbsp; there is always another. Something took a man and, willingly or otherwise, turned him into that thing. That is troubling." <br>The scab on his arm was beginning to tingle and itch as it healed.&nbsp; His lips twitched and he scowled briefly as he resisted the urge to scratch it. He stepped out into the sunshine and folded his bare, muscled arms. His skin was lightly tanned and freckled and marked here and there with long faded tattoos. <br>"Perhaps we should set things as straight as we can inside. Deal with the dead." He suggested. "They deserve to be laid to rest. I can dig." He added shortly, unfolding his arms and rolling his shoulders slowly. <br>"It will not be pretty, but it will do the job."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>07-02-2017, 23:57:55</strong>
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				Tilting her head slightly, Irisa's eyes slid down to the wound on his arm. An eyebrow arched ever so slightly noting that it was almost healed. She knew a wound like the one he received would have taken much longer to heal for an ordinary man. He appeared like a normal human male she had occasionally encountered, yet, he did not appear fatigued from the battle. Lips pursing slightly. She couldn't quite put her finger upon it. He was right, where there was one, there would be another. Who knew how many others were out there like the creature they just defeated?<br><br>Removing her weapons and cloak, gently laying them against a marble bench. A soft sigh escaped her lips. "Afterwards, we should determine where the creature came from. If we can retrace his steps, we can find the source of the corruption and put an end to it before more are harmed," Irisa spoke softly disappearing for a minute. Returning with two shovels. "I know a spot where they will find peace." Leading the way to a clearing among willowy trees with water curving around the partial island. It was large enough for the priestesses to be buried. Impaling the tip of the shovel into the ground, Irisa began to dig the first grave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Darkness within the Heart (Skyre x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>13-02-2017, 11:11:27</strong>
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				Bjorn stood and waited, his broad arms folded over his chest. The shrine wasn't his territory, he was unfamiliar with everything about it other than the appearance of the outside of the building, so there was little point in him trying to find tools if there were any. Not that he had actually intended to use a shovel. Paws and claws are very good at digging, especially when they're large one. Still if he didn't have to reveal exactly what he was capable of becoming, then he would choose not to do so. It wasn't that Bjorn was in any way ashamed or uncomfortable with his dual nature, but rather that lots of people were uncomfortable with it. It was his experience that it was safer and less upsetting for everyone involved if he kept that side of himself to himself. So when the Elf returned with a shovel he took it and followed her silently outside. <br><br>He paused when she started to dig, glanced around and shrugged. Leaning the spade against the trunk of the tree he reached down and pulled his shirt off over his head and draped it over a branch. He would be carrying bloodied corpses soon enough and blood was very hard to get out of white linen, but much easier to wash off bare skin. Under his shirt Bjorn's skin and barrel like torso matched the gnarled muscles of his arms. He was just as tanned, his shoulders and upper back lightly freckled with a shimmer of fine hair spreading across his chest and down his belly. He dug. As he dug he hummed a tune that he could no longer remember the words to, or where he had learned it. There was more than one body, so rather than dig each a single grave he dug a large pitch and then began to work to deepen it. He moved with a slow, deliberate rhythm, but without pause or any sign of tiring even when his arms and back began slick with a sheen of sweat from the effort of it. Finally he thrust the spade into the mound of earth and climbed out of the pit. <br>"I'll carry them." He offered. "Do they need a shroud or offering to take with them?"&nbsp; He asked, referring to two common practices that he knew of amongst men in dealing with their dead. Exactly what rituals the Elves might require he had no knowledge of and he was trying to be respectful of the dead and of the living. 
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