Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)
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				Title: <strong>Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>18-01-2014, 07:58:35</strong>
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				The air was soft, warm from the new spring season. Flowers were starting to bud and trees were regaining their lush colorful leaves. It was the time most celebrated by the Elves that lived in the forest, however today, was a day of grieving. There was no cheery music or happy dancing, nor tea ceremonies and fun stories of past springs. No, this year, the village center was quiet, and not even the crickets or beetles dared speak. The only thing to break the silence, was the weeping of the Elves, for their leader was going to leave them today.<br><br>"Are you sure about this? We can take them easily! No need to give in to those slimy bastards...." Spoke a man near the door. The leader of the Elves was in his room, packing his bags to head for his new home. He tried to enjoy the last moments of Elven comforts while he packed. The silken sheets and pillows, the green and gold that decorated many surfaces of each home, and of course, the white marble of the mansion he lived in. He's never been far enough into the swamp to see the Naga's home, but he imagined it was dark, wet, and hideous, just like them. <br><br>"Now now, don't say such things. We are not a large city, and the Nagas are strong creatures. We would have lost in a day of their attacks. I'm doing this for the village, and I know my dear friend will take care of this place for me. Will you go fetch him? I've a few last words to speak to him about." The elf said, smiling to the one near the door.<br><br>"Of course Sir Riveren." The man near the door left to fetch the leader's close friend, of whom was going to be taking his position. I keep telling them to call me by my first name, Ehrendil. Even Ehren is fine... Ah well. He thought to himself. It made him a bit sad again, but he shook his head and got back on track. He made sure to pack his finest Elven silk robes and fur coats, trying to fit what he could in three or four luggage bags. The Elves had magic to make anything smaller for twenty four hours, and it would only take about seven to travel to the Naga's village. <br><br>The last thing his people needed was to die from a war with the Nagas. The two species never got along for some reason, even before Ehren's time. The Nagas captures Elves from a nearby village, and the ones from his own village, freed them. However they threatened war, and the only way they wouldn't attack, was if they were paid with the highest elf from the village. Ehren was a gorgeous elf too. His cheeks were plush even with his mature face, and his round eyes were the color of shining emeralds. Not to mention his slim body that even had a bit of muscle. Most of his strength was in Archery, which did good for Nagas from afar, but up close, Nagas dominated the last war between them, and gained the rest of the swamp territory. <br><br>What the Nagas liked most about Elves though, and usually led to them being the most captures, was their flawless skin. Ehren's of course, had barely any marks, and was a beautiful milky color with a fine blush. Ehren believed they didn't want him because he was the leader, but they wanted him because of his beauty. As the leader of the village, he worked hard to keep up his beauty, but was also the strongest archer and hardest to catch. Even though he wasn't good with up close fighting, his plan was to get in the Naga leader's bed and stab it in the heart. It was the only plan he had/ It wasn't like him to lie or deceive, but it was for his people. Not to mention, Elves lose their glow when taken by any creature other than another elf. They lose their purity and sometimes even their contact with Gaia. There was no way he'd give that up easily.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>18-01-2014, 20:04:37</strong>
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				The time would come when the servant managed to gather that friend as requested. Hiding away in the waiting room of the home, the servant would come up to the man and bow down, speaking, "Sir Riveren is wishing for your presence." The man that had been waiting, calmly looking over one of the few books allowed for those who was to prepare for the presence of the leader. The current book in hand was placed down upon one of the laquered wooden tables, before a slow nod came, "Then let us see him. Perhaps I can convince him not to do."<br><br>This man was one of the few soldiers&nbsp; the town, a leader, though not the highest of commanders. He was strong, he was able and he had a commanding presence, but he always felt the best place to lead was in the middle, not the bottom and certainly not the top. His name was Amrias and he was a veteran of fighting, though one may not have been able to tell just from looking to him. No scars marked his form and he had a slightly darker tone than others within the village, but that was not saying much as he still had paled skin. His earthy-brown hair was cut short and curled around his head in a slightly messy fashion, with no hair upon his form other than that.<br><br>Once he came to the room, it was announced, "Announcing, Sir Llyewynn!" Was the proclamation that came before Amrias entered through the archway to the room. He strode in, dressed in finery of brown and green, with long, wide sleeves and a tail coming from the end. He would bow down to the other man, as a show of respect before coming forwards and moving his arms up and around, giving a tight hug. This was a brief, friendly gesture before he said, "I am not certain you should do this." pulling back and staring at him. "If they are so bloodthirsty o come after us for simply refusing more slaves, it should be done, Ehrendil..." He spoke with conviction, with hard, silver eyes staring at him, with such coldness as if to demand he admit this path is wrong.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>18-01-2014, 21:58:33</strong>
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				Ehren sighed when his friend hugged him, but kept his smile. He put a hand to Amrias' shoulder gently before speaking, "Do not forgot, me doing this also serves as a peace treaty between the Naga and the Elves. If I do this, they claimed they will not enslave any of Elves in the forest. I cannot guarantee the lives of the Elves in the mountain or any other forests, but ours, will be safe. I do this for my people, I am well aware of the dangers and risks, but don't worry. I've thought about it long and hard these past few days." <br><br>The elf turned, blonde locks flowing about, and walked to his vanity. Once there, he took a last look in the mirror at his glowing self before opening the tiny drawer, and taking out a small box. His white and gold robes swished upon his feet as he walked back, and handed the box to Amrias. If the man were to open it, he would find it would be a gold ring with a small sun on it made of tiny emeralds. "This is the symbol of the village leader. Take care of it for me old friend." <br><br>With that, the elf closed all of his bags and took out a rune, muttering a few words. With the spell cast, the four luggage bags turned into the size of golf balls, of which Ehrendil placed in a man purse. He walked over to a table, and grabbed a dagger with a marbled hilt, gold trimmings, and a word engraved with emerald. "Gaia" was that word, and he hoped by keeping this he could show Mother Earth that he still loved nature, even if he was giving himself up to a slimy, hideous Naga. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 06:20:10</strong>
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				Amrias would give a stark frown of disapproval as his close friend informed of the situation. He still did not like it, peace be damned. He was of the opinion they should remove the whole of the naga threat. They were abominations, the creatures that made pacts with demons and devils to gain their unholy power to try and rule the swamplands. It was foolish to think he could go there and be safe. But he knew that Ehren would not be talked away. He only had to sigh and accept it and plot for the future. "I do not like this, Ehren. You have no means to protect yourself in their lands..." His voice was still full of concern.<br><br>Once Ehren had come back to him, after going to the vanity and handing him a small box, the other man would accept it. His head tilted down, glancing to the box and taking it up, tenderly in his hands. His eyes glanced up to his ally and friend before lifting up the lid, slowly. At realization, Amrias would&nbsp; stare at the ring, feeling his heard beat. "Ehren... I could not accept this... I... you know how I feel of leadership..." Despite his words, he did not move to push the ring back into the other man's hands. <br><br>All this was a bit too much for the man, once he saw him get his luggage and move to the table, his friend would follow. "At least..." The man said, moving to try and take the arm of the leader, soon to be ex-leader. He would stare deeply, mouth slightly open as he stared to his face, "Allow me to escort you and keep you safe for the last time I can, my lord."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 06:56:04</strong>
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				Ehren's heart skipped a beat, for a reason he did not know why. Perhaps it was because Amrias was so close. The elf nodded, smiling. "Alright. You may accompany until one hour away from their village. If they even have one." He was given instructions on how to get there, but still had no idea what it would look like. "Don't worry about Amrias. I trust you, and I know once you return you'll do a great job. You've a nice head on your shoulders after all, and the people will need someone to get them back on track."<br><br>With that said, he stepped out of the door and walked down the stairs. After exiting his mansion, every elf in the village excluding the two, would bow their heads, hiding their tear-stained faces. Ehren gave his speech before he packed, so there was no need to say much now. Besides, goodbyes would only make them cry more. "Good luck to all of you, I will leave you in the care of Amrias as soon as he is done escorting me, so not to worry." Ehrendil walked to the gate of the village, taking one last look at his beautiful Elven home. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 08:03:20</strong>
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				With the time to go being here, Amrias would move and go to grab one of the swords that were able to be of use from the room. Ehren was trusting him with what was left, so he figured his first duty was to get a weapon to escort him, no matter where he got it from. The two would manage to come out and Ehren was giving his usual short, final farewell, though Amrias kept silent. The two would soon move off, the other elf staring, pitifully at his friend as he was looking to the home. As if to comfort him, the man placed a hand to his shoulder and said, "Listen to me Ehren... I promise to do what I can to get you back from this without inciting a full-scale war. I will find a way to negotiate your freedom and return you home, but will not do anything that will cause your work to be nulled..."<br><br>Those silver eyes would keep locked upon the blond elf's own before they turned onward. "But come... It would do us poorly if you are late..."<br><br><hr><br>The two would have traveled through the swamp, the scent of dead and dying coming around, as opposed to the natural life of the woods from whence the elvish men came. They would eventually find the place they needed to go. Three men were standing in the space that the trade of the man was to be. There ere two on the side, dressed in a breastplate and helmet that covered the entirety of the human forms, only the raw snake forms had hung down and both were of a set of brown scales.<br><br>The one in the middle was different, however. He had beautiful blue scales on the back section, but unlike the ones next to him, which were one color, his underbelly was a bright sky blue. The scales seemed perfectly in place, smooth and shiny as if they were dressed with some kind of oils to present him well. His torso was covered with a light blue outfit that seemed to match the color of his under-scales. It had dark blue stitching as well and the outfit seemed to be in sections. There were two sections on the chest, as if they were to mimic pectoral, a section down the middle as if to mimic the abdominals. A circled form around his sides and back. His sleeves were so long as to cover his hands, and with massive cuffs that seemed to flow easily in the wind.<br><br>The face of the man was sharp and beautiful with high cheekbones, a pointed chin that seemed very elvish in appearance, even with a set of pointed ears and a very light skin tone. He had long, silver hair that was pulled back in a sectioned pony-tail. The top was sectioned off and three other sections that went down to where the human's rear would be. The naga man was standing straight, as much as a naga could, looking down on those that approached with bright golden eyes. A low hum came as he said, "I am glad that you have come. This will be mutually beneficial for all parties, I believe." The man said in a light tone, that was rather high pitched that had a tone of a practiced singer. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 08:18:13</strong>
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				Ehren stood in silence, simply staring at the Naga. Now that he thought of it, he's never seen their leader before even with the wars. He didn't accompany the same dull hideous look of the others, and even looked... like a gentlemen. His face reminded him of an elf, but why? Maybe it was his mind trying to make excuses to enjoy this new, horrid life he would have, but the leader didn't seem that bad. Once the blue Naga spoke, the elf blinked, a bit startled. "Ah, sorry. I seem to a be a bit tired from the journey through the swamp. Right then, Amrias, goodbye old friend. Take care of the elves back home, they are most dear to me." <br><br>The elf gave his friend a hug before turning and walking closer to the Naga leader and bowing at the waist. "I have all of my things packed by magic. I suggest that I am able to put them in a large open space for when the magic wears off." He kept cold and formal. The last time someone put the small luggage in a small space, it broke an end table, since they placed them inside a drawer. It was a waste of a food end table, for sure.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 08:52:17</strong>
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				Amrias would glare to the snakes before turning to Ehren, and leaning in to give him a hug back. He whispered, gently, to the man before speaking, "I will find a way to come back for you, my friend, this I swear." With that, he would pat the back of his ally and then pull away, taking a step back as Ehren stepped forwards. The elf watched as the naga tilted his head back, staring down his nose before saying, "Then we are to leave, One escort for you, One for myself." And with that, the three would have shifted. One of the armored guards coming to the elf's side as the other came by the blue naga's side.<br><br><hr><br>Eventually Ehren would find himself in, what he could only figure, was the Naga city. It was an amazing place and a contrast to the natured look of the elven village. The place had smoothed stones placed down and everything was sleek. The ground was lifted over the swamplands and held up by miniature columns. Everything was made with cold stone, and sanded down to an exact flatness, perhaps to make it easier on the way the snake-men moved, slithering down along the ground. The homes were also of some stones, mostly of massive flat walls and archways which were sanded down, with no hard edges, no points, just smooth curled edges and archways. Doors did not exist, instead there were metal linked shutters that were lifted and pulled down to open and close.<br><br>The elf would be escorted, eventually, to a large home on the edge of the city, that was set up right against the only hillside in the area. Unlike the other homes, it was surrounded by a large meal-picket gate. Within the gate was an astonishing garden of various ponds and pond-plants, a large, long, unbroken stone bridge coming to the large black-marbled building that held a shutter of silver. The archway was opened by the guard escorting the blue naga, whom entered. The second guard would prod elf before saying, "Enter after him and pay your respects. If not, we will not hesitate to end you to protect him from your taint, demon."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 09:43:27</strong>
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				The elf followed along quietly, surprised by how neat everything seemed. He expected broken huts with water everywhere, and was glad he wouldn't be sleeping in a moldy place. Well, or so he figured, unless they threw him in a wet dungeon cell. When the elf was prodded e glared to the Naga. "Demon? If there are any demons around here, it's you guys!" He said, angry. How dare a dirty snake call him, purest of all, a demon. His radiance was far beyond that of the Naga people. The elf went through the gates, standing there with his arms crossed as he waited for further instruction.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 10:16:06</strong>
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				The blue naga would glance back to the elf before speaking, "Do ignore them. Be aware, your people are considered rather devillish in our culture. Trickery, guile, the beauty that is merely a visage to hide blackened hearts..." He would flick his wrist, turning around before slithering onward. "However, I cannot disagree with some claims. You all are rather violent, when you get the chance." He gave a gentle chuckle before flicking two fingers towards himself, "Follow me, my new servant. We shall get your clothed appropriate and you shall be my personal house-boy."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 10:21:43</strong>
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				"Violent? Us? You enslaved elves and when we simply tried to rescue our people, threatened us with war! How are we the violent ones?!" Elves rarely let their temper get them, but Ehren couldn't stand it when this hideous snakes insulted his kind. "I am fine with the clothes I have now, thank you very much." He said, following him, but keeping his arms crossed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 10:23:18</strong>
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				The naga snapped his fingers, ignoring the man, before coming to the next point, "But I am not, and in case you forget, you have agreed to become my servant, and you agreed. Unless you require more of your people to be under our rule, you will do as I say, and as you agreed. The contract is set in stone, as it were."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 10:33:21</strong>
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				Ehren was about to argue, until the Naga threatened his people in some nonchalant way. The elf felt as if he were about to cry, so as to not show his weakness, he kept his head down for the few tears that slipped past his emerald pupils. This whole situation sucked, and he completely blamed the evil Naga. He was starting to wish he listened to Amrias, but he knew his people wouldn't have stood a chance. Elves they were, however they didn't live near the Elven city, where refined ore for Elven armors and weapons were made. Instead, their smaller village only had fine wooden bows and leather armors. Not good for going up against the strong Nagas. <br><br>Ehrendil would keep his thoughts occupied with thoughts of his free people, living peacefully without war. This was all for them, he couldn't be selfish and safe himself. The elf felt his hidden dagger, sighing and realizing he wouldn't be able to stab the Naga. He gave his word, and he wouldn't go back on it. What was he thinking? Plotting to stab the devil, no, it would disgrace Gaia more than losing his purity to him. "At least tell me your name. Mine is Ehren..." He said, trying to act nice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 11:47:48</strong>
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				"We are meant to exchange names, then?" The naga said, speaking more in a mocking than a movement forwards. "With the trials our people had against one another, you had not even deigned to learn of my name? I feel somewhat insulted, I must admit. Perhaps your kind just thought yourselves so superior." The way he was speaking had a tinge of frustration upon it, as if he had really expected some elven noble to, at least, try and figure out the rankings of the enemy. "Well, then <em>Ehrendil Riveren</em>," using the full name of the man as if to show off his superiority due to having studied his actual enemy, "My name is Camthelin Streamtail." His head would turn, and allow his golden eyes to glance to the man, as if he was demanding that he remember it.<br><br>Oddly enough, the first name did have a vague elvish tone to it, though the last name was completely different, combining the two words, though perhaps they were meant to be descriptive. The snake-like tail, as it moved with the oils and light reflecting off it, did seem like the gentle flowing of a stream or river. Eventually, though, the naga would lift open the shutter to another room. It would be a massive one, with the walls having been, literally, painted with silver sheen. The whole place seemed to sparkle once the naga had turned up an oil lamp to the side, igniting it with a quick turn of a knob. He would continue around the room, turning on several other lanterns before he moved to an armoir that appeared to be made of stone on the outside with metal sliders to open it, that curled back similarly to the shutters they used as doors. Within were several rows of metal shelves with various clothing and a metal bar atop that would have metal hangers to allow various shirts to fall loose.<br><br>A low hum came from Camthelin, before he said, "Yes, I do not have that particular outfit in my wardrobe. I asked for it purchased, but should still have been packed..." His eyes shifted, glancing to the man before speaking."I will give you a chance to prove your faithfulness, Ehrendil. There should be a package, a simple longbox made of tin to hold the costume I wish for you. You will go to the main hall, obtain it, place it on and return to me here. Do you understand?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-01-2014, 22:27:26</strong>
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				Ehren sighed and nodded along, though he rather enjoyed the sight of the room. Once he was given orders he nodded and turned to the shutter door before turning back around. "Where is this main hall?" He wasn't exactly given a tour, and wasn't sure where to go. The elf suspected it would be large, but couldn't be sure.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 01:51:41</strong>
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				"It was the foyer, where you entered with me from the main door. Look for a package on the table near the entrance." The naga had said, waving his hand out, "I trust you shall be able to find it with little trouble. Your kind are meant to have a good sense of direction." He gaining a smirk, "And don't try to sneak around too much, we are well guarded."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 02:22:24</strong>
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				The elf glared before walking off to the foyer. He already hated that Naga's personality. Acting like he was so perfect and that Ehren was an idiot or something. It got the elf mad! Once he made it to the foyer, he took up the box on the table near the entrance, and looked inside it. Reluctantly, he looked around to make sure no one was looking before walking off to a smaller room on the side. It appeared to be the kitchen, and he was glad no one was inside at the time. Ehrendil quickly changed into the costume, and walked back up to Camthelin's room, clearly annoyed. 
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 06:27:45</strong>
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				Once Ehrendil found the small metal box, once he lifted it open he would find inside was much less and outfit and more... cloth... Once he managed to get it out he would realize it was just a set of clothes that had material woven with gold. It was a set of cuffs to go around his wrists and buttoned down with two sets of silver buttons. It also had a cross-harness that went across his chest, with a back with silver buckles. The last part was a loin cloth, that kept the front and back together with a pair of silver rings. The front and back flaps were rather matching, with the crest of a pair of winged snakes set in an 'S' patter with bellies touching and mouths open as if they were joyously talking with one another, or about to bit each others' necks depending on how one interpreted it. There was no covering as undergarments for it, so if he wore it as intended he would be, generally, exposed from the side. This may be due to it having been designed for one of the snake like beings he was commanded by, now.<br><br>Once he returned, he would see the blue naga laying back upon the marble bed, covered with purple silken cloth and letting his long tongue out to enjoy some odd small-stemmed berries. In realization of the elf's return, Camthelin would swallow down the berry within his mouth and lick his lips. "Ah, welcome back. Good to see you can follow simple directions..." His hand would extend, and open up, as if to offer it to the elf, "And not to mention, you look quite appropriate, now... Now come," He would curl his fingers towards himself, before speaking out further, "I desire my servant to feed me." He motioning towards the bowl of the berries he was devouring once the elf entered.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 06:34:19</strong>
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				The elf swallowed hard, knowing he had to endure it. Gracefully he stepped over, bare footed, to the bed and sat on the edge, taking the bowl in his hands. Ehren would proceed to take a few berries and hold them above the Naga's mouth, hoping he could just drop them in.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 06:42:45</strong>
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				The snake would let his tongue out, once the elf offered the first bit and then once he dropped the batch in, the snake would flail a bit, his tongue lashing. "What do you think you're doing?" He sounding a bit frustrated as he sat up. "<em>One</em> at a time. And place it, carefully, in my mouth." He scoffed, leaning back, brushing away the berries that missed his mouth, before he cleared his throat, giving a more calm voice, "Not, then. Try again. Else, should I give you some discipline?" A smirk crossed the naga's elfish face before he opened his mouth again, and let his tongue out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 07:16:17</strong>
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				The elf's eyebrow twitched in annoyance. The Naga was making him wear something so skimpy, and he was complaining? The elf, forgetting about his duties, would spill the whole bowl over the Naga's face before realizing what he had done. He gulped, before standing and running, in fear of this punishment the snake-like creature spoke of. He went to where he already had been, the kitchen, and looked for a place to hide. Quickly, he squeezed himself in one of the lower cupboards, and shut the door quietly, hoping he wouldn't be found.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 07:43:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A low growl would come from the naga once the bowl was dumped on his head, he opening his eyes, and glaring to the elf before he darted off... A slow smirk came over the leader's face as he slowly pulled off the bowl from his head and set it to the side. He would carefully move from the bed, and sliding down towards the archway. While Ehrendil was worried of hiding, Camthelin was just heading off to the&nbsp; foyer, figuring that's where he went. The naga would flick his tongue out, glancing left and right from there before turning to the kitchen-area. Another flick of the tongue would come before he spoke, "Ehrendil. I would figure you be more honorable than to attempt an attack and hide! You are just enforcing the belief that your kind of the naturous barbarians we have painted! And here I was giving you a chance to prove yourself, and you have failed spectacularly!" Camthelin spoke rather pointedly, almost mocking, before he said, "And I will lessen your punishment if you show yourself immediately!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 07:53:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf was shaking, but at the sound of lesser punishment, he crawled from the cupboard and into the foyer. He stayed on the ground the whole time, and once he was visible to Camthelin, he put his head to the floor in a bow, tears coming from his face. "F-forgive me. I'm just.. scared...." He admitted. He tried to act brave, but in reality he was terrified of what would happen to him here. He hated to admit it, as it showed weakness, but many Elves were xenophobes, and the ex-leader Ehrendil was no exception. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 08:13:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The snake-man would lift high upon his tail, his hands coming to the waist that moved his form from elfish to serpentine, and glared down at the bowing else. He scoffed before saying, "Good. You show your cowardice and hatred as it should be. Always trying to act the most fair of creatures, yet you are nothing more than weak beings that try to show off a false air of superiority." Camthelin would lower his form, and place a hand down, trying to grip the wrist of the elf, then snap himself back, using his powerful snake-tail to lift the elf and dangle him before him. "Your assault shall be met with cleaning the mess you made and personally bathing me. Due to your attempt to run, you shall also be weighted with iron chains until deemed trustworthy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 08:52:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He growled. "I may be a coward, but your just lowlife scum!" he said standing up. "I can cry and cower about myself, but when you insult my people I can't say nothing! Why won't you just accept our differences? I tried to but then you kept insulting us, proving the rumors! Why do you think I've never known your name, why I've never researched your people as you have ours? It's because I don't want to get to know my enemies! I don't want them, at all! I thought doing this would bring peace to my people, but you're still talking down on us like nothing. I understand my people do the same but if one side would just stop..." He took a deep breath, and sighed it out. "Forget it. It's not like anyone would listen to a lowly slave." Those were his last words before wiping his tears and heading back up to the bedroom.<br><br>Once there, he would draw the bath to get it filled, then proceed to pick up the mess of berries he made. The elf would be extra careful not to squish any of them, as not to stain the Naga's silks. Once done, he took care of the bowl and the berries before returning the bath and examining the snake-creatures soaps. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 09:04:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Like how you wouldn't accept out differences?" The naga countered, glaring to the elf. "You speak highly of your own, but we made our efforts. Our slaves were not beaten or forced to work in horrid conditions. If you look at it, we have tried much more than your people to try and combine our cultures. We lived together, even if your kind started as subservient, but of course, that was too much for you. Your people had to invade and release them. And even in a position like this, you remain arrogant, and never try to seem humble, always defiant. And you wonder why you mer are considered devils amongst my people..." Camthelin would scoff, settling the man back down before allowing the elf to move away, and get to work with his demands.<br><br>The snake-man would allow the elf to get the bath drawn and do what he needed to clean the mess he made. While that happened, the naga would take up what he said he would, getting heavy chains and manacles to keep the man sluggish. Once he came over to the bedroom, as the elf investigated the soaps, which were mostly liquid ones requiring application with a sponge. Camthelin would drop the chains, they hitting the ground with a loud <em>thunk!</em> "Place them upon your ankles, and I shall settle within my bath." He would say, before moving to the long and deep tub, curling his snake tail around the stone thin, relaxing down within it as his golden eyes watched the elf, making sure he was doing as told.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 09:24:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf put them on and sighed before leaning next to the tub. It was hard to walk, but he managed to do it, slowly. "Listen, Sir. I am angry, sad, scared, and homesick. Please try to understand. We are not normally like this. How would you feel if your people were threatened by a force much stronger, and you had to give yourself up to protect them? Being in an unknown place, not sure what will happen to you. Elves do not like being servant to anyone unless it's of their free will, and they are doing it because they appreciate the person they serve. For me to server someone I just met today, it's hard..." He explained. The whole time he was explaining he grabbed the bottle labeled body wash and squeezed some onto a sponge. After getting it a little wet, he would begin to wash Camthelin's chest.<br><br>The normal nature of the Elves was appearing in his speech now. Calm, gentle, and understanding. If the Naga noticed the strange greenish light that was circling around the elf, he might think that was the reason why. Whether it was the Elven goddess, Gaia, that the Elves believed in, or just something that happened to Elves when their spiritual balance was disrupted, that light was used to calm an elf and return his spirit back to normal. Of course, normally it wouldn't appear on impure Elves, ones that mated with another species.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 10:13:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Noted, but you did give yourself up willingly, so perhaps you should act as it. The relations are possible to be more strained if you continue acting like a barbarian. Attempt to seem more regal, cultured, prove me wrong. Prove my people wrong, and perhaps a lasting peace would be more likely." With those words done, his golden eyes would fall upon the elf as he started rubbing his chest, "I will want you to do what I say. Act not in anger or fear, but in obedience. We gave you an option. And that option is a test of your character, as a pinnacle of your people, as I am a pinnacle of mine. After all, that is why we have been chosen to rule, is it not?" The man spoke rather arrogantly, giving a smirk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 10:20:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Actually, it was my older brother who was supposed to lead, but two weeks before his ceremony, he was killed by a Naga. Of course my people pointed fingers, and I didn't think it true, but then some of our guards caught him and he admitted it. I don't know if he was from your village or not, but I don't think it was his fault. My brother had a hatred for the Naga, and I suspect he taunted him or attacked first. Yet my people couldn't forgive it, so it simply separated our two races more." He explained, cleaning his arms and sides. <br><br>"So, I was next in line and though skeptic for me being so young at the time, I had, and still have, the strongest connection the Earth of our people." He felt he should explain how he felt on the matter to the Naga, and he was not lying. He honestly believed his foolish brother taunted the Naga that killed him, since he often did so, and finally got punished for it. "Though perhaps... a small part of me fears death by your people, even if your not being violent. It's hard when your kind resembles the poisonous beings that slink around the forests, so in the back of minds, snakes often resemble death. At least for us."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 10:31:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would give a sharp 'hmph' before saying, "It doesn't help when you attribute us to those mindless creatures. And call us snakes in an attempt to attribute us to liars, connivers..." He furrowed his brow, looking over the elf before he said, "I am sure you know of the mythology. How our people and yours were once the same, but soon separated because of some seeing the powers that be favoring those...." The elf would know, but the difference would be the Naga were considered outcasts of the races. It was no wonder, though, that they would have a different sense to legitimatize their race, make it seem more beneficial.<br><br>"The Goddess of ours was close to the earth, not the earth herself, not Gaia. We still worship the Natural Mother, but she is the highest of all. We were from one of her children, whom we call Nagini. She was a lover of all natural beings, a playful woman who was enchanting to all. She was pure, though and innocent. It was not until she came to meet Vaski, the father of serpents. Unlike others, who persecuted the snakes, she saw for what they were, truely. Brave creatures, who culled the ones who would infest and harm the natural order. They kept the rodents and insects in check. Saddened by his solitude in the world, persecuted by fear and misunderstanding, she came to a pact with him. They combined themselves, to show that natural order required, and the faithful became the Naga." He stared to the man, curious if he even knew these legends. After all, he seemed rather ignorant of his kind so far.<br><br>Camthelin would lean back, taking a deep breath, sighing out as he felt himself still being cleaned. "I admit, many of us have proclaimed the naga to be advanced of your kind. We are stronger, have new ways that cultivate stone than just the trees. In a way, some say we respect nature more as we rarely injure the trees that give shelter and life to the lesser creatures." He chuckled out, opening one eye to glare at Ehrendil, "What say you, elf? What do you think of our way of life, our structures, our mythology?" He curious of what the elf thought of the stories and sights he knew of so far.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 10:42:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf nodded along, actually interested in the ways of the Naga. "Well I'm not denying that Elves are arrogant creatures at all. Since we spend most time partying, trying to forget any troubles. However to us, our views of nature are different, but I don't think they are too different that we couldn't get along." He said before continuing, "To us, the Earth takes care of us like it does with other animals. We can use some wood and kill some animals for food, but only with what we need. The reason it, we believe all things are borrowed. Eventually, our village will decay and Elves will move to another place. New tress will grow, since we always replant, and we are sure not to over hunt. However, our lives are also borrowed. When Gaia, our mother, needs energy to create something new, and our time is up, elder elves pass and are reborn into nature again."<br><br>The elf started to scrub lower, not sure where on his scales coordinated with that of Elven legs, but decided to stay away from the area that normally, would be where an elf's dick was. "I'm not sure which is correct but, I know that someone created us, and someone provides for us. Us being both of our peoples. Whomever that is, I am thankful and hope they watch over me kindly." The Elves from his village were some of the still good Elves, that believed strongly in nature. While the ones from the city, were the ones he disliked to display their race. They often cleared forests, and hunted in excess to fuel large parties with so much food, all the guests could not possibly eat it. It was ridiculous, and the reason Ehren rarely went to the city.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 11:21:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga watched the man, humming curiously before saying, "Well, then. If what you say is true, then why persecute us so much? Are we not part of that natural order?" This had been itching at the back of his mind. He knew at times his people kept some elves as slaves, but again, that was because of an inherit arrogance, an idea they were a 'chosen people... But now he wondered which beliefs this one had. Camthelin would keep quiet, staring intently to Ehrendil as if judging him and his words at this point.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 11:35:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Reasons have mostly been scattered throughout history, but there must have been something before my time that caused a natural hatred for your kind. Even when I was a small child, the word Naga was feared, and not many spoke it. When I grew older I tried researching, but the most I could find was that there was some quarrel between the two races, that let to the death of an elf. However, it was in fact a human that killed the elf, and blamed it on the Naga. I tried telling my people that, but they didn't believe me, thinking some Naga wrote the book yet clearly, the paper was older than any Naga's we know in existence. Elves are usually forgiving... I'm sorry, Sir but I do not understand it myself. It actually gives me a headache to think of it." The elf finished washing his front before moving to his back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 13:44:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga gave a scoff, before saying, "So you admit to no real reason for the hatred? Perhaps if you let us be, then things would never have come this far. Or if you reached out to us prior..." A low sigh came&nbsp; across his lips before he closed his eyes. He leaned back, mttering lightly before saying, "And perhaps we'd have a common enemy in humans, more-so than each other. It was rather foolish." A slow smirk came across his lips as he opened his eyes, and looked over to the side, "Well, perhaps we can change this, then... Let us begin with... this..." At the words, the naga would let his hand out, pressing to the elf's chest and lowering down, to come past the loincloth and roughly grip at the man's cock and sack.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 16:26:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well if you hadn't enslaved our people! Stop blam-" He was stopped mid-sentence by a moan, dropping the sponge. "D-don't touch that..." He murmured, blushing. There wasn't any warning or romance, he just grabbed it! He was definitely going to lose his purity if he had sex with him!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-01-2014, 23:03:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would ignore the elf's request, his hand moving up and down, cupping at hip and gently massaging him. While he made the motion Camthelin would slowly gain a grin, "How about my servant entertains me with a dance? To start things out?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 01:22:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren moaned softly, trying not to enjoy it for Elves sake but it felt good, and he was a willing servant of this Naga. The elf nodded, listening to his orders by standing and backing away from the tub a bit. Normally, Elven dances were festive and had large gestures, however he knew that wasn't what the Naga was asking for. So he would start by slowly rocking his hips in a small motion and bring his hands up across his chest, and then back down to his hips. Then his two hands would move down his right leg as he got lower, to the ground on his knees, and rocked his hips down there. He wasn't as good as he hoped, and didn't make eye contact the whole dance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 01:32:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin would gain a slow smirk, leaning back in the water, the end of his snake-like tail flicking as the elf started rocking his hips. There was a spark of amusement in his golden eyes as the man lowered himself. He didn't mind the lack of eye contact, and the poor quality of the dance, instead, drinking&nbsp; in the elven form, enjoying the gracefulness, the gentle paleness of the skin. He took a deep breath, finding himself getting rather bothered, especially as the elf danced, the occasional flash from under the loin cloth would come. "Hmm, this is quite pleasing to me." Camthelin admitted, gaining a sly grin. "What kind of... <em>talents</em> do you offer, Ehrendil?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 03:06:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil stood and looked to the ground, shrugging. Clearly, Elves were not the sexiest race. Though often lustful with other Elves, it was often for one partner. Well, for wood elves. The high elves of the city were again, lustful with every thing that moved. "A-archery... tea ceremonies... umm... decorating..." He didn't have many talents, and definitely not any a Naga would find useful. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 03:45:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All of those seem helpful, except perhaps the archery. No reason to give you a weapon. But tea ceremonies... Hrm." A slow smirk came across the creature before he said, "In any case... Come closer, my servant. You have not finished fully cleaning me" With those words, he would&nbsp; pull his finger forward, as if trying to allure the elf.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 04:01:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf nodded and walked forward, kneeling down next to the bath again. This time he would grab the shampoo bottle, since that was the only thing he could think of that needed to be washed. "Your hair then?" He asked, to make sure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 05:54:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man would lean down, dipping his hair down before saying, "The hair, then." He leaning back and allowing the elf to go about what he thought best to clean. Though he had a small smirk on his face, figuring something else the elf could clean, once the man had finished with his long silver hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 06:14:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf put some shampoo into his hands and lathered then up before running his fingers through the Naga's wet hair. It was such a beautiful color, that the elf didn't mind this part. He made sure to massage the shampoo into the scalp and comb through the locks with his fingers. "Okay, lean back and I'll rinse it out for you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 06:42:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the elf made his request, the naga would do so, leaning back his head so that he may rinse out his hair. Once that had been done, then Naga would pull his hair over his shoulder and then glance back to the elf. "Well, there is but one more duty for you to 'clean' then, my servant." Camthelin pausing, to see if the thought would click in Ehrendil's brain or if he had to point it out...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 07:10:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren gulped and nodded slowly, that green swirl of magic still floating about him to calm him down. With it, his mind was purely, <em>Listen and get it over with.</em> He was too tired from the journey and the emotional stress to argue now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 07:18:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would notice that the elf did not seem to make much of a movement. Because of that, he would push himself back, leaning against the tub before he pushed his - what could be considered - hips up, the snake tail raising, and breaking from the water was actually something of a sight. Sprouting from his snake tail was a set of two rubbed members that seemed to share the length of an average human's member, though clearly more monstrous with gently nubs near the tip of each and a rolling ribbed shaft that went down until they met the scales. "Well...?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 07:51:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Elves' eyes were wide as he saw the two members of the Naga. He has two?! How is that even possible?! Relax Ehren... they probably think it's weird for us to only have one... or something... just wash it... them... and get it over with! He thought to himself. The elf slowly reached over with a newly soaped sponge, and started to gently rub up and down each shaft, cleaning them to the best of his ability. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 08:19:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf seemed rather hesitant, and that was to be expected, but the naga kept his golden eyes in place on the man, a small grin over his face, at least until Ehrendil actually went to work. With the lathered sponge coming up over his dual members he would start panting out, his face gaining a slight red tone of arousal. "Ahh... That's... good..." Camthelin would look over the elf, trying to see if this was stirring him in a way that the loincloth would not be able to contain, hoping for some kind of reaction, to be given an excuse...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 08:34:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf would not be aroused, since the whole time he was thinking purely of his new job as a slave. He wouldn't let the Naga get to him, he wanted to try and save himself for someone special. Someone like Amrias, another elf, brave and kind who would never enslave anyone. Once he was done, he calmly sat back and said, "I'm finished," coldly. His face was slightly red from blushing, but his dick was flaccid. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 08:55:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A low hum came from the naga, once it seemed that the elf had no real reaction. It was quite disappointing, deciding that he would have to use some.. persuasion to get things done. Camthelin would move his hand up, speaking out appreciatively, as it was placed upon Ehrenthil's cheek, "You are doing fine work when you are more at peace." The naga would shift a bit, trying to get his golden eyes to lock with the elf's own green orbs. If managing to succeed in staring deep into the elf, the humanoid would see the golden orbs shift, as if clouds over the sky, "But I think more work is needing to be done. You desire to work more upon me..." He would speak trying to give a gentle tone as he worked a unique skill of some naga, a hypnotic gaze and soothing voice that forced a suggestion to the mind of the creature. "The idea of mere soap and water would not please me enough, but the thought of your mouth around each of my dicks is alluring."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 09:16:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf was caught off guard by the sudden gentleness, and looked up to his new Master. He made eye contact, and soon found himself feeling a bit odd, but not in a bad way. It was almost as if he couldn't help but feel that way. Normally he would reject, and try to find excuses not to, but the elf spoke nothing, instead nodding and leaning his head forward near the Naga's dicks, keeping eye contact as if actually wanting permission to be able to suck on them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 09:43:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A sly smile came over the naga as the elf seemed to respond well to his words, the anticipation causing his twin set of dicks to bob within the water. Once Ehrendil came to the edge of the tub and closer yet to those erect organs, Camthelin would slowly nod, "Go ahead, my dear servant. Let us see if you can work me as well in this way as you had in bathing." The smile had slowly grown over to a toothy grin, ready for the sensation to come from the elf and his mouth, wondering how he would go about trying to work with his set of two rather than the usual idea of one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 09:55:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren would look down at them before licking one slowly, along the shaft and then putting his mouth on it to suck. Meanwhile, he let his hand stroke the one to his right, starting out slow on both. After he got the rhythm of it, he start to bob a bit faster before switching, sucking the other one and using his left hand to stroke the one he just finished with, trying to please both equally.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 10:40:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin pursed his lips, in an attempt to keep himself from gasping out at the touch of that tongue coming along one of his exposed members, but wouldn't help but open his mouth and start panting out as he was taken within the mouth of the elf. When the hand came up to grip, then stroke at the free cock, the naga would moan out. "Y-Yes... Does... my servant... enjoy pleasing his new master?" Despite knowing he was too busy switching over to start sucking upon the cock that was previously just being stroked by a hand, he spoke out in the rhetorical question. While Ehrendil kept up on him, the naga would move himself, shifting and causing the water to splash along the tub as he reached his hand down, moving to try and grip at the elf's rear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>21-01-2014, 13:18:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf let out a moan, sending vibrations from his mouth. He also mumbles a slight "Mhm" as he sucks and licked. After working on the right one, he went back to the left one once again, deciding he would keep switching every so often to keep his Master pleased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 02:59:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga's mouth would hang open as he started panting out, staring at the elf as he shifted back and forth from his pair of cocks. His hand moving up and down the one where his mouth was not working. It would take a small bit of time for him to grunt out, and close his eyes, thrusting his 'pelvis' up, and treating Ehrendil with a shot of thick, creamy seed. The mouth working on one of the cock would start getting filled while the other member seemed to be brought to a peak as well, the same thick-churning cum shooting out from the tip, firing to land along the elf's cheek before dripping down along his own scales.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 03:02:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil blinked and sat back up, swallowing the seed as it would be rude as a servant to spit it out. He blushed and looked away, wondering why the Naga seemed so attractive all of a sudden. Deep down he felt a bit bad, thinking of Amrias.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 03:46:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin would take several deep breaths as he came off the high of his orgasm, closing his eyes, before saying, "Mmm, you are not too bad, Ehrendil.How would you like to try something else?" His hand would move down from gripping at Ehren's ass, but wrapping around his waist, pushing his hand past the loincloth and trying to give a stroke along the elf's barely hidden cock.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 07:35:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren moaned softly, his dick becoming slightly hard from the touch. "W-whatever pleases you, Master." He breathed. With the touch, the elf's mind forgot about Amrias for a bit, thinking only of the Naga in front of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 07:50:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Naga would attempt to pull the elf closer before saying, "Whatever pleases me, you say?" He didn't even command that of the man. So perhaps he was already melting under his charm? Camthelin would lick his lips before saying, "Well, then Ehrendil. Strip from those scraps of cloth and come in the bath with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 07:54:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning red in the face he nodded. "Y-yes Sir." Ehrendil stood and took off his servant clothes, carefully folding them and placing them aside. Once he was naked he slipped into the warm bath, sitting down near the Naga.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 09:39:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the elf came into the bath, he would find that snake tail slowly siding over his lower body. Camthelin gave a smile as his hand went back under the water, managing to get a firm grasp on Ehrendil's cock, giving it a few slow strokes, "You like being in my presence, do you not? No longer fear, but instead have a sense of... desire."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>22-01-2014, 19:24:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren moaned out, nodding slowly. He was not sure why the sudden change, perhaps his panic from being a servant kept him from seeing how... attractive the Naga really was. Now that he knew he wasn't in immediate danger of anything, perhaps that's why?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>23-01-2014, 09:00:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A quiet, hissing chuckle escaped the naga's lips as his tail would continue to wrap around the elf's leg. Eventually, once the grip was firm, Camthelin would pull on Ehrendil and try to pull him further up in the tub, causing the water to swish and water to displace, causing some to spill over the edge. "How would you like to do something even more, then? Take a bit more of a binding than you have yet to do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>23-01-2014, 10:48:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil was easily moved over, even with the metal shackles on his ankles. "I-I don't mind." The elf said, looking away with a shy face. His Elven pride somewhere inside wouldn't let his mind admit full on that he wanted more of the Naga.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>23-01-2014, 11:20:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That is what I'd like to hear." Camthelin admitted, and with that final word, Ehrendil would find the naga's hands wandering along his smooth form. Eventually, one hand rested upon the hip of the smaller elf, while the other would come behind him, and a finger would move to sneak itself into pressing against the pucker of Ehren. With the water surrounding his lower body, Camthelin would use it as a lubricant, so that he would try to push his finger within the elf's hole.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>23-01-2014, 23:45:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil moaned, his hands moving to hold onto his Master. His ass was tight and unused, virgin to anything entering. Though the finger felt good, anything bigger would hurt for his first time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-01-2014, 02:41:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It wouldn't take long for the naga to place another finger against the elf's pucker, pressing a second to try and invade his tight hole. Camthelin would give a dark chuckle before asking, "How does that feel for you my elvish servant?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>25-01-2014, 23:17:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil winced a bit, wondering how many fingers the Naga would place inside him, and if he was going to put something else besides fingers. Though he couldn't deny the question, and answered truthfully. "It feels good.. Master...." He breathed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-01-2014, 22:27:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With the second finger in, the Naga would start pulling his fingers out, then pushing them back in, occasionally pulling them apart, in an attempt to stretch the man out, preparing him for the inevitable plans. Each time Camthelin would separate his fingers, though, the elf would be able to feel a surge of warm, though cooling, water invade. Within about a minute of his work, a slow smirk came across the naga before he said, "Well, I think you are ready, don't you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 03:10:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The servant squirmed and blushed as he got used to being stretched, though when asked that question he blinked. "You mean... " His face turned even more red and looked away, unsure. "W-whatever Master wishes..." He murmured.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 04:17:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga nodded, seeing as the elf's face burned red before he said, "Well, it seems you are ready, then?" He moving himself down, attempting to pull Ehrendil dow further so that he could feel the twin pair of cocks the naga had under the water. "Tell me how much you would want this by positioning to me..." A sly grin crossing his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 04:35:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren nodded slowly and moved to straddle Camthelin's waist, keeping himself elevated above his cocks, not sure if the Naga preferred his right or left. The elf would let the naga decide which to put in, hoping he wouldn't put both in at the same time for his first time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 06:25:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin was watching the elf while he moved to position himself. There would be a while to wait until the naga's brows furrowed, "And what is wrong? Just staying up to tease me, now?" Not getting the idea that the elf was wanting him to decide, as the naga was intent on the elf to be the one to press one up against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 06:56:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"N-no I would never tease you Master..." Ehrendil swallowed a bit before moving down, deciding to take the left dick in, and letting the tip push in slightly. After he was used to the tip he pushed down a bit further until two inches were inside him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 07:17:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The smirk would return once the elf seemed to have shown off a submissive streak, even without the hypnotic powers. Once Ehrendil positioned one of those pointed dicks up and then slowly moved down to allow it to enter him, Camthelin would give out a hiss, "Th-There you go..." He muttered, hands coming up to the hips of the elf, his golden eyes staring at him as Camthelin pushed his hips down, trying to get the elf to take more. "Keep... Keep going until it's all the way in."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 07:20:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren let out a quick breath as the Naga started to push his hips down. So much for going at a mega slow pace. The elf would continue to push down, groaning out into the air with his head tilted back until he made it all the way down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 07:32:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the elf's backside was pressing right against the cool scales under the surface of the tub water, Camthelin leaned forwards, letting his tongue flicker out and tickle at the elf's nose. "Who knew the leader of the elves had such a submissive personality. Did you plan on trying this the whole time?" The voice would be in a tone just to tease, as his hands squeezed down on the elfin hips and move to try and guide him upwards, so he would allow that tapered cock to slide against his insides.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 07:43:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren moved up, blushed as he felt the cock sliding around his walls. "N-no I just..." He wasn't sure why he was being so submissive now. Perhaps he was... falling for the Naga? No, I want an elf! Someone like Amrias... he thought to himself, shaking his head. Thinking about Amrias for some reason gave him a headache.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 07:54:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would chuckle as the elf seemed to try and resist the feelings, though would keep moving Ehrendil up and down, causing the water to displace and the naga to give out a gentle moan at the feeling of penetrating the elf's ass repeatedly. "Let me guess..." The naga hissed out, leaning forwards and whispering gently, "You want me to fill you up, too?" He pushing, what could be called, his hips forward to press his scales against the elf's flesh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 07:58:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil moaned out his answer as a long "Yesss", but soon his face looked away, not sure why he agreed to it. He wanted it, but at the same time he didn't. It made his head dizzy thinking about the Naga and Amrias, yes and no, up or down, but to him he figured it was because he was so tired from the trip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 08:29:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeees?" Camthelin repeated back with a his, he leaning forwards. "Then you can work for it... Mmm? Ride the snake, dear." He practically commanded, leaning back so that the elf could begin working of his own accord, wishing for the elf to bounce up and down his twitching sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 09:06:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren couldn't say no to his new Master. The servant would begin slow, moving up and down in the water with his hands on the Naga's stomach for balance. Once he got used to the length inside him, he went a bit faster, causing dirty noises to slip from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 09:23:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The lack of resistance greatly pleased the naga as he hissed out his pleasure from the way his cock was getting worked in and out of the elven hole. His eyes closed and body leaned back, relaxing as the water splashed around from the motion of Ehrendil. Each movement up and down caused the water to wave about, some spilling down over the rim and onto the smooth-stone ground. A low grunt came as the naga felt something build up. "A-Aaa... Keep... working my servant. And... And you will get what you desire." The naga egged the elf on, taking a few deep breaths as he started to move himself. With but a few more up and down motions, Ehren would feel that member twitch within him and soon a warm jet of the snake-man's spunk fire within the warm, worked tunnel. Another stream would come, and then another as Camthelin moaned out his orgasm, fingernails digging into the skin at the hips of the elf.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 09:37:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The servant moaned, his own seed releasing into the bath and over the two. He never felt so good in his life, even if he felt a bit guilty for doing this with a non-elf. <em>What I desire? Pleasure? No... Amrias? No.. </em> His head begun to spin again with thoughts, this time, causing him to pass out and fall into the water.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 09:57:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the elf passed out a slow smirk came over the lips of the naga. The half-man would move a hand up, and stroke at the cheek of the elf before he said, "Ah, such a fragile creature..." He taking a few deep breaths, recovering from his peak, "To fall out just from a little work as that." Camthelin would shift his snake-like tail, pulling his used member from the elf and then shifting to get up from the bath, not wanting to get himself too dirty with the semen floating in the bathwater.<br><br><hr><strong>Meanwhile</strong><br><br>"I see..." Said a man that had been standing next to a desk, looking towards one of the men under his command, "An... Odd way for an alliance, but this makes things even more volitile in the region. And a little kick, and... pow..." The man would pull his hand out, expressing an explosion to the scout that stayed standing with his hands behind his back in a standard 'at ease' stance while the person before him went to the side, taking up a small glass and setting it to the side. "We could use this to our advantage. I want someone in there. I rather not get one of our own there. If we can make this elfish leader vanish the fingers would be pointed elsewhere. But we need a way to keep him gone, hidden, and the cogs set to turn for us..." <br><br>While the scout stood there, the other man would take up a bottle and then go ahead to pour some red liquid from it, staring blankly towards the bookcase. "Is Alex still around? I know he was an avid... ahem... 'treasure hunter' in his days... If we can get that one to hunt a new thing... it could be good. And he is a deniable asset." The bottle would be placed down as the man wrapped his fingers around the glass, the scout speaking to confirm, "Alexander Mecurio has been considered semi-retired, to my understanding, sir. But I am sure with enough incentive he could work for us, once more."<br><br>After a slow sip from the glass, the man nodded, and slowly turned to his scout, "Good. I will write up my proposition and you will, personally, deliver it. I want to get this set in motion as soon as possible."<br><br><hr><strong>Elsewhere</strong><br><br>The elven lands still appeared to be in a slight mourning, as if their leader had been killed in a battle, rather than just bargained off as his own free will. However, within the offices of their new head, the emotions ran much hotter. "Damn it!" Would come from the meeting room, as something crashed down, Amrias having tilted over a table and smacking his hands down on the planning table as he looked over to the reports he had demanded. A few of the people appointed to care for the other united villages had come, trying to figure a plan to rescue Ehrendil, but there was not enough resources to mount a full assault. And even if they went to try and kidnap him back, the naga would come in force.<br><br>"We just do not have the numbers, sir. Nor the weapons. The naga have superior manufacturing, and are more technological than we." One of the elf lords had said, staring up to Amrias as he had closed his eyes, calculating the risks and weighing that with the reward of having Ehrendil back. He would push himself out before saying, "No... We don't... And the magical lines are for the Pales, ss we do not even have that benefits." The leader opened his eyes before muttering, "Gather what supplies we have for trade, perhaps we can convince others to join our cause to wipe these... <em>demons</em> from our lands!"<br><br><hr><strong>Hours Later</strong><br><br>Ehrendil would find himself able to wake and set upon a plush bed of some kind of silk with a curious stuffing of woven fabric. The place he slept upon was a smaller bed that was just to the side of that mighty bed he saw one he was brought within the personal chambers of the naga lord. It appeared rather empty at this time, he left along and with a small stand next to the low-set bed with a bowl of water and bowl of some kind of fruits set for the elf. A light bit of food to keep him well, once he awoke, perhaps?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 10:45:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren woke, sitting up and rubbing his head that still ached. "Amrias..." he murmured. Looking around though he saw no one, and was brought back from his dream of home and Amrias, to here, reality. The elf servant sighed before looking over to the table. After thinking it over he took an apple and munched on it until only the core remained. He wasn't sure what the bowl of water was for, but he took a small drink from it after deciding it was clean and was not enough for the elf to wash in. Once he tried to stand, a sharp pain came from his hole, of which made him stumble back onto the bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 11:09:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While he thumped back to his bed, Ehren would hear as the shutter-like door would creak open quietly, a low curse coming as a voice proclaimed the need for repairs. The elf could peek over the bed to see Camthelin flicking his silver hair back over his shoulder before looking across to his direction. A slow smirk came from the naga as his blue scales shifted as if they were like a river. Eventually, the elf would find the pale-skinned, silver-haired, golden eyed naga lording over him, "Good to see you were not broken, my servant. Come, now, we are going to bring you out and show you off." The naga would move and take something out from the folds of his clothes and toss to the elf a black leather collar with a silver buckle and ring upon it. "Put it on, Ehrendil. It will suit your new position."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 15:19:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren was wordless as he followed orders and placed the collar around his neck, sighing. He had sex with this creature last night, his purity was already gone and there was no going back. Might as well avoid punishment and deal with it. <em>But why did I like it so much? Even now it doesn't sound attractive... </em>He thought. His felt held a dull expression with a tint of sadness. He had hoped the Naga would at least love him, but in his mind he'd only end up as a sex toy to be tossed out when Camthelin got bored.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 16:59:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the collar was set on, the snake would move to put up a leash and fasten it to the ring on the collar. He smirked before saying, "Well, then, my newest prize. Let us go to this event. It will be a party of success." Once the leash was on, he would turn and start slithering forwards, "I will treat you as long as you behave yourself and allow you any food if you ask politely. Do not embarrass me or else you will be embarrassed right back, do you understand?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-01-2014, 19:55:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren nodded, sighing again as he found himself doing often now. "Will I get anything to wear?" He asked, keeping his head down, occasionally looking off to the side to observe more of the architecture and styles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 03:21:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course. Unfortunately the outfit I had for you to wear earlier got a bit... wet..." Camthelin frowned, recalling the water splashing out from the tub. But then the naga motioned for the elf to follow. He came to the armoire and then took out another of those long loinclothes as was designed from the other, though it was a light blue color. "Here, can wear this, for now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 03:58:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren wondered why he wasn't allowed to wear clothes that actually covered him. "What about all the things I packed and borught.. will they just go in the trash?" He frowned, having spent a lot of time packing his finest Elven robes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 05:54:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hrm... That is an idea..." The naga said, rubbing at his chin, "We could propose our own event. You mentioned a tea ceremony in your qualifications. Perhaps at this event I will announce an 'authentic' elven tea party, and you shall be the one to present it. As to be authentic, you will grant your clothes you may have brought."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 06:00:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren nodded, deciding not to argue. At least with a tea ceremony he could wear them. If he complained, the Naga might change his mind. The servant followed the Naga to where ever he would lead him, shivering with the slight spring chill.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 06:26:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two would eventually get to a large place that was carved and laid with fine marble stone. It was smooth and designed quite eloquently. Once Ehren would have been lead in by Camthelin a few of the other Naga looked upon the blue-scaled one with curiosity. Some even with animosity. One even openly spoke with a gruff, "Hmph. Typical of ones in power, is it not. We are relieved of our servants and yet his only bargain is for one of his own." The voice was obviously heard, however, as Camthelin slithered over, keeping the elf in tow, "Oh? But you do not understand, I figured one as you not to Kemdal. This is their leader, and with him showing his subservience to me, it is a proclamation. We. Are the betters."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 06:37:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren simply looked to the side, rolling his eyes. He never considered himself better than any of his villagers even when he was leading them. In fact, he preferred they called him Ehrendil or Ehren, as an equal, instead of Sir and his last name. The elf would sigh again, doing it so much it might bother the Naga, though he doubted it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 07:01:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf would see there was, perhaps, some strife within this party. Some people were enjoying themselves, but it mostly came down to politics. Camthelin was questioned by some for his decision to halt the invasion to crush the elves, as they were just devils with silver tongues and pale skin. The leader, however, seemed to defend them. And figured, as long as they have the leader they could come to some form of negotiations. None addressed Ehrendil directly, though some did speak openly of him, figuring her was just going to try and rot the leadership at the head, like a bad tooth that would eventually get to the brain, which some questioned whether the blue-scaled naga had. The disrespect was high.<br><br>Eventually, though, the fires were quelled, and then the elf was taken to the side. Allowing him to look to a spread of salads, odd cheeses and some small dried meats for display. Camthelin chuckled, telling Ehrendil, "That seemed to go better than expected.. Feel free to eat from the snacks. I am sure you need something in your belly."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 16:31:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf ignored what everyone was saying, trying to think of home. Once led over to the snack table, he tried not to act hungry even though he was very. The elf took a few pieces of meat and cheese, snacking on them. He stayed close to the Naga, wondering if he should say something or not. Deciding he'd regret it later if he didn't, and would rather regret doing so than regret not, he spoke, "You know... Sir... Leadership isn't just being leader. You really should care more about your people and what they have to say, get their opinions before making big decisions. You can't be a leader if no one wants to follow you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 17:17:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would enjoy some of the meats himself, letting his tongue roll out of his mouth as he placed the meat down, swallowing it whole after pulling his tongue back in. His head tilted down to look to the elf as he talked giving advice. A low hum came from the snake before explaining, "Well, the main complaints are the bargain your people came to. We release the excess of slaves and we don't war. Most rather just get rid of yours and just keep them as pretty servants and that is all. I'm really the only exception at this point."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>28-01-2014, 18:24:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I sort of know how that is. My people... well used to be people, were the same. They don't think anything of the Naga and would rather be rid of you all. They don't understand that just because you are snake-like people, doesn't mean you don't have feelings. Everyone has their worth." The elf would drink some water before eating some salad.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>29-01-2014, 06:23:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin nodded, looking across the people who were about for this event, "I admit, it is a mixed thing. I wanted you here to see the difference between our kind..." A slow smirk crossed his face, looking down to the man, "Still asa n entertaining servant, but at least you would have experienced the high, the low, the naga and elf... Say it's a learning experience."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>29-01-2014, 09:14:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren sighed again, taking up some more meat and cheese to eat, still feeling rather hungry after last night. The elf felt more dull for some reason. He worried if he lost his connection to nature and it's magic. Ehren wasn't a warlock or a mage, but with the Earth's power he could do some small healing and speak to animals. He didn't want to lose that ability.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>29-01-2014, 12:06:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The party would end after another hour or so, Camthelin pulling Ehrendil along and back to his own place, followed by two guards to keep the head of the snakes safe. Once they entered the home, though, the guards would wait outside. With the elf and naga back inside the stone home, Camthelin would ask, "So, then, What of this tea ceremony. How many people should we allow to come, since you are the host, technically..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>29-01-2014, 22:38:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It would be the first time Ehrendil genuinely smiled to the Naga, his emerald eyes looking at him sweetly. "Well it depends. As many people as you like to watch, but the number of people participating in the ceremony vary between the reason of the ceremony. We have tea ceremonies to celebrate a couple announcing their life long commitment or becoming fiance to one another. We have one for festivals that are more energetic and happy, and ones to mourn the passing of someone dear, and ceremonies to celebrate birthdays or holidays, and... the list goes on. If there's an idea without a practiced ceremony, we go on based on ideas similar that have already been made or spend months making a new one." He explained. It was true, that there was a lot to memorize, but Elves had very good memories compared to humans and most other creatures. <br><br>"However the high elves like to keep it "Elegant," we've made happy ones with dancing and laughter, since that is what wood elves prefer. We hate being stuck-up or near stuck-up people, and are far more relaxed than the high elves. Until someone we care for is in danger or was hurt, then we get serious, and can become very mean and even sometimes, taint us. That's what our Mother does for us though, she keeps us calm." Or so based on their beliefs. Ehren was starting to wonder if it was really a god or just some Elven trait.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 08:14:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Naga hummed, curiously, trying to figure out what the best 'event' would be and how the elf would be able to manage everything and if he could trust the man not to poison things... Then again if he did poison things, then it would show the true nature of the people and he would be dead, anyways, so what would it matter? "Fine, then. I do believe in a couple days one of the scholars, a Usaril Ambercloak would be having a new year added. So you will be set to give her a unique ceremony for her hatching... Seem appropriate?" His head tilting up, looking down upon the elf, curiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 08:25:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf nodded, but was a bit confused. "A new born? Or a scholar's birthday?" The Naga's words confused the elf, however it was common that two races worded even the same language differently. The humans though were the hardest to understand with their lazy slurs. "Either way, a imagine a happy ceremony would take place. Unless you want Elegant? If it's in a few days I don't think it'd be easy to teach your people how to do one, but a single elf can do it if he is good enough. It's one of the few things I"ll brag about actually. Ceremonies, and my archery skills."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 08:42:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A new year from her hatching..." Camthelin tried to elaborate, staring at the elf as if he was daft for not understanding, "Not a youngling." He further tried to elaborate before he slithered around the elf, allowing the man to speak out of what his opinion was. A slow smirk came from the blue-scaled naga as he nodded, "And yes, you mentioned the ceremonies, why I suggested it, to show off your skills, and maybe develop some new knowledge. I think it works well, do you not? And you get to pull out what you actually brought with you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 08:47:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren nodded and looked around. "Where are my bags anyway? I should prepare early and practice a bit as not to disappoint you." Even with his words, he doubted he would mess this up, but who knows. "I also will needs to see the place of the ceremony, and I want to know what sort of tea this scholar likes best."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 09:13:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin nodded, motioning to the elf and saying, "They are within the chambers next to your bed. Your bags I mean, as for where the place shall be... I figured the meeting room would be large enough." He went ahead to the side, slithering through the smooth home before coming to an area with a small, long table with several small cushions set along the side, presumably for the snake-tailed nagas to rest upon. The area was decorated with fine blown glass vases and some brass statuettes, "This seem appropriate?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 09:26:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf tilted his head. "Usually they are done outside for happy occasions. Lots of dancing space. I could make this work, but it would have to be a more elegant ceremony rather than an energetic one." He explained, moving around the table and looking at the cushion area.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 09:55:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm, It is fine, most of my people are not that energetic. Reserved is the way we are meant to be, though... aggressive when it calls for it." A slow smirk came over the man's face, glancing down to the elf, pushing his hand out to sweep along the area, "Well? Any supplies I should gather? I know not of tea preference."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 10:02:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren hummed, thinking. "Well, if no preference then to celebrate things we usually give something light and sweet. I'll need white tea leaves, chamomile, and vanilla then. I know the first two ingredients can be retrieved around here, at least, for Elves. Not sure about the Naga. Vanilla can be purchased, and it is it common among merchants." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 10:12:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"White leaves, chamomile and vanilla..." Camthelin said, giving a slow nod, before glancing over to the side, "I may have all of that within my kitchen. I shall check and then return within a moment. If you can, make preparations, I wish for a personal showing right now, before confirming and sending invitations."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 10:18:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"P-personal? Uh... like how I would do it for the scholar or... just for you...." Elves even had tea ceremonies just between one, and one's lover. Though it'd be hard since the Naga wouldn't know how to play the second part. Ehren figured he meant the one for the scholar, and regretted mentioning the latter in case he decided to go with that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 10:41:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"As I said, personal showing!" The naga said as he slithered off, the tip of his tail flickering right before he left the archway. The elf was left alone, now to wondering what Camthelin really meant, while the naga went to see if he could gather up the items, leaving Ehrendil to his own devices, for now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 11:23:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The servant blushed, taking it more towards the perverted side. However if he wasn't to do what was told, who knew what punishment awaited him from his new Master. Ehren took a seat on one of the pillows, thinking of the precise dance he would do, and what actions he'd make while waiting for Camthelin. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 11:39:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin would return within a few long minutes. His gold-eyed gaze glanced left and right, then to the elf seated on the soft places meant to relax with his brow furrowed in frustration, "You didn't go and get anything ready? I told you where your things would be."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 11:42:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I didn't think it needed. I will just show you a basic idea. No need to get all prepared for it. It's not like I'll be taking a personal ceremony with you seriously." He said rather coldly. Personal ceremonies to him, were for someone you truly love, feelings he didn't have for the Naga.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 13:58:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga frowned, shaking his head before pushing back some stands of his silver hair back behind his right ear, "I wanted to experience it, first, to know what to expect. That is why. And you should always take everything you do with a sense of seriousness. I want you to go out, explain to me what <em>we</em> need to do and go through with this as if it were a real event."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>30-01-2014, 16:24:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren sighed before moving two pillows next to each other, and sitting on one of them as to face the other. "Sit on that one, please." He asked, pointing to the one in front of him. Once he was sure the Naga understood where he had to be, the elf stood to go get the tea equipment and an outfit, wondering what to wear for a personal showing. <br><br>It took him awhile to come back, about fifteen minutes. The servant placed down two cups of freshly steamed water, and two cups of herb mixtures that included black tea, honey, and something else to make it both sweet and sour. The elf was wearing an unusual color for him, red. A robe that adorned long, flowing sleeves and a low V-neck to display his chest, with gold linings and golden flowers sewed into the fabric, causing a shimmer effect. <br><br>He sat down, and bowed to the Naga as a sign to show it would begin. Normally both would dance, but Ehren decided to simply show the Naga how it was done, rather than teach him this very moment. The elf started by slowly mixing the water and the herb mixture to make a black tea, however both cups were drained into a bowl, and the cups only held the leaves and pieces from the herbs. <br><br>Once it was made, Ehren set the bowl between them in the middle, each of his movements slow and graceful. After placing it, he turned it ninety degrees before picking it back up and drinking from it. He sat it back down and slowly stood, letting down one shoulder of his robe and turning in a circle slowly. "This, is actually a very old ceremony that I thought was more fitting than just one for lovers. This, is for Master and Servant. A relationship that, like love, is both sweet and sour. First, I show my appreciation by making the tea for my Master and I. Then I drink it, a symbol where the servant is asking to be cared for, this is what they did in hopes their Master would not be harsh. This slow spinning, is how slaves showed off to the Master without being whoreish, without revealing private areas. If a slave reveals them during a ceremony, it means they have already been broken by someone else." He explained.<br><br>He leaned down, hands gliding across his robes, before pulling up the bottom to show his legs from the thigh down. "Even though you've already seen them, this is how it would go for a new pair. The Master could sit there for many hours as servants cycle through until he finds one he likes. If he picks up the tea once the servant is done and drinks it, it shows he accepts it. If he puts the bowl exactly to his left side, he declines. This usually isn't used anymore, since we are a free people and servitude is no longer used like this and hasn't been in the Elven villages since thousands of years ago. It seemed fitting though, mostly since you don't have to do anything but sit there." <br><br>Ehren then turned again, dropping his robe to cover his legs and sitting down on the pillow, his back towards Camthelin. He then took his hair and moved it out of the way before dropping his robe to display his back, and then laying down without covering back up. Once he lay on his back, his head turned to the Naga, giving him time to observe, and then the servant would sit back up, cover up, and bow once more to end his part.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-01-2014, 22:26:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would slowly move over to the pillow, and slowly curl around hismelf, he coiling his snake-like tail and settling himself straight up on top, crossing his arms over his chest once he is in this 'sitting' position. He waited patiently, allowing the elf to set everythign up, carefully watching the elf. After everything was set, and Ehrendil was starting to get himself dressed, the Naga lifted his hand up to rest his cheek until Ehrendil started speaking up.<br><br>Camthelin listened intently, seeming genuinely interested while everything was being explained while he performed it. The Naga looked down to the cup of steaming water that was being filled and blended with everything that Ehrendil seemed to believe was needed. "How would this ritual be different from the one we shall be performing later?" He leaning back a bit before his hand came down to carefully bring up his tea, once he mentioned it should be drunk. The naga took a quick sip, then moved to try and settle it to his right, trying to understand the things.<br><br>The naga would pause, tilting his head to the side, "And what was with the display of flesh there?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>31-01-2014, 23:26:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well back in the day, slaves were chosen for how nice their skin was, so they showed various parts of their skin. Their chest and shoulders, and their legs. The ceremony for the birthday will have a gentle calm dance, I won't be flashing skin, and then once I'm done with my dance, we celebrate and have tea while chattering away. That's how the Elves do a more elegant birthday ceremony."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>02-02-2014, 10:43:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah, so it is just a formal opening and then a basic tea party then...?" Camthelin question, taking his hand down to the tea cup that was set down and steaming with the tea that was prepared. He took a quick drink from it, before pulling it from his mouth. "So, then, Ehrendil. Is this showing of skin some kind of implication you wish to be my slave?" A sly smirk slowly formed over the naga's face at the as he barely concealed it from the raised cup.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>02-02-2014, 19:29:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren rolled is eyes. "I already am your slave. A servant since I willingly came here yes, but I cannot just walk out without serious consequences. You drank from the cup so I suppose that would make the contract full and legal as far as tradition of Elves go. Slave, servant, helper, I don't care what you call it. I'm still here to do whatever it is I'm told so that my people can live in peace." He explained rather coldly. He would keep his red robe on until told otherwise, wanting to spend as many seconds in the Elven fabric as he could. It even still smelled like the forests.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-02-2014, 08:41:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin just chuckled, feeling the elf was feeling a slight bit superior at the naga's foolishnss. However, he did not mind, it was all just some kind of ceremony he didn't fully understand yet. He took another quick sip of the tea, settling the cup back down upon the saucer before intertwining his finger together, staring at the elf. "The robes do well on you, I admit..."T he naga decided to comment, "The clothing you were set for before was more for a naga in any case. We have no worry to conceal ourselves, so perhaps it was more inappropriate, hmm?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>03-02-2014, 17:26:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well Elves... are more like humans. We have our dicks out all the time, except they are soft and limp until we are horny. It's been a long history that people use clothes to cover up and stay warm, due to lack of fur." He explained, wanting to make things clear on why. "Also, Elves always look better in something long and flowing unless practicing Archery or the everyday hunters." His village liked Archery from time to time, but they mostly just had fun and danced and threw parties. Their primary business was trading silks and dyed cloths to other villages and even the large Elven city to the north. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-02-2014, 21:11:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga nodded before saying, "Well, you can still wear some of those, I am sure. Perhaps just add a strip between the legs." But then Camthelin chuckled at the idea, shaking his head, "Though I do not mind the idea of not. Nothing wrong with a little <em>exposure</em>. Plus, could end up making some others even more jealous." He was just teasing at this point, before he straightened himself up and said, "Well, are there any things you wish to inform me of, or any requests while we calmly sip our tea, Ehrendil?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>03-02-2014, 21:26:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wish to send mail. I want to tell Amrias I'm doing alright and that he doesn't have to worry, and to tell the other villagers I'm fine as well." It would be nice if the Naga allowed him to do so. Send a courier to deliver them a message.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-02-2014, 22:27:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That can be done. We are, technically, at peace, now. So if I send a messenger out, then I doubt they will attack. In fact, it might help something else, showing we are more similar than others might claim." The naga would take another deep drink of his tea before saying, "Write up one and I can send it out tomorrow."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>03-02-2014, 23:14:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've brought paper and pens in my bags, since I wanted to do this before I left. I will write one and then go back to the bedroom." Ehrendil stood and walked away, going to where his luggage was. After writing a simple letter, he took his bags up to the bedroom. He re-read the letter to make sure there were no mistakes. <br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: papyrus;" class="bbc_font">Amrias,<br><br>I would like to let you and everyone know I am doing just fine. The Naga leader has actually been kind to me, and is taking care of me well. Let the villagers know I am alright too. I am glad our people can finally be at peace. It was well worth it. I do miss you, but I hope one day Camthelin will allow me to come see you all again. Maybe to celebrate the summer festival? I will inquire about it later, but that might be too soon for him. Hope you all are well,<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -Ehren</span></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 00:05:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would nod, allowing the elf to go about and write his letter, he deciding to finish his tea before doing anything more. He was calm, though, curious of if he was doing something good, for now. He leaned back, closing his eyes as he tried to calculate his plans. <br><br>Meanwhile, though, Ehrendil would have finished his letter just in time for him to hear a voice coming out, "Excuse me, dear sir. I am here to 'rescue' you." And if Ehrendhil would turn, he would see a man dressed out in some loose clothing. He was a lean man, a human, that was covered in a dark grey outfit that seemed to blend well with the stone walls of the home they were within. One might have wondered out, how someone found out about the deal with the nagas and elves, but also got someone to figure out where he was and then dispatch a person here.<br><br>The person himself, was a bit short, only about five-feet four inches tall. He had short black hair and a clean-shaven face. That face was actually stretched out rather well, showing no wrinkles or even maladies, though he did have a pale skin that may have shown he was not a friend of the son. Those loose clothes he had was a robe-top that folded together and seemed to have many folds that hidden some unknown objects. His pants were flared at the thighs, but his ankles were bound with dull grey ties and he was wearing soft, flat shoes.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 00:27:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren turned at the voice, standing in his red robes with a raised brow. "I don't need rescuing. I am fine here. If I leave, the peace will break. I am a man of my word human. Perhaps your people are lying, betraying barbarians, but I am not. Leave me." The Elf would turn and underline a few letters in his note to Amrias.<br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><br><span style="font-family: papyrus;" class="bbc_font">Amrias,<br><br>I would like to let you and everyone know I am doing just fine. The Naga leader <strong><span class="bbc_u">h</span></strong>as act<strong><span class="bbc_u">u</span></strong>ally been kind to <strong><span class="bbc_u">m</span></strong>e, <strong><span class="bbc_u">a</span></strong>nd is taking care of me well. Let the villagers k<strong><span class="bbc_u">n</span></strong>ow I am alright too<strong><span class="bbc_u">.</span></strong> I am glad our people can finally<strong> <span class="bbc_u">be</span> </strong>at peace. It<strong> <span class="bbc_u">wa</span></strong>s well wo<strong><span class="bbc_u">r</span></strong>th it. I do miss you, but I hop<strong><span class="bbc_u">e</span></strong> one day Camthelin will allow me to come see you all again. Maybe to celebrate the summer festival? I will inquire about it later, but that might be too soon for him. Hope you all are well,<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -Ehren</span></span><br><br>His reasoning for this, was that he didn't trust humans. If one was here, it couldn't have been good. Not to mention the man was suspicious, blending in like that and wearing such clothes. If it turned out the human had no bad intentions, Ehren could just underline the whole letter and it wouldn't matter. Ehren was always safe than sorry, and the last time Elves trusted humans, it ended up having the Naga and Elves feud.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 01:07:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The man hummed before shaking his head, "Sorry, the elven people decided to hire me out to get you. It makes it seem less suspicious if a human got you out, don't you agree." The man gave a slow smirk, before putting his hand out, "And I am not the kind to fail a job, so come on quick. There's only a small window of time for us to get you out, otherwise it will take another long bit." With that, the human waited, staring deeply towards the elf, ready to get going as soon as possible.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 01:12:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren walked a bit closer, but not within reach. "I said no. Leave me be. If they really did hire you, tell them I'm fine here. Now go or I'll call the guards." He glared, his emerald eyes not wavering one bit. The elf knew if he left, it would only fuel the fire between the two races, something he didn't want.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 02:13:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, that's too bad. I was hoping everyone would be happy with this, and make it easy, but..." With that last word the man would move to grab and throw something out, a small egg being thrown out. It would hit the ground and explode out in a cloud of what dust. If the elf managed to breath in the dust, he would start coughing a bit only to start feeling lightheaded and lethargic, soon passing out in time, if he had inhaled the dust.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 02:51:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren didn't expect the smoke, and quickly put his sleeve to his mouth and nose. However, the human was in the doorway, and there was no where to go. Eventually he had to take a breath, inhaling the dust before it could settle. He got very lightheaded, wobbling around until he fell over and passed out. His last thought before blacking out completely was, I knew.. humans couldn't.. trusted...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 03:33:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time Ehrendil had regained consciousness, he would find himself in near-darkness. A very few torches were along some walls, illuminating a dark cave-like set of stone on the side along with a small straw mattress under him. As well as a few pieces of wooden furniture. The human was at a seat, shirtless at the point, just with the loose pants on as he went ahead to write on something on the wooden desk, lit by a small candle. The man giving light mutterings as he wrote, supposedly whispering dictation to himself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 05:39:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf opened his eyes slowly. Once he got his surroundings in and remembered what happened, he quickly sat up. "Where are we? What? This isn't even the Elven village! I knew it! You Humans are up to another treacherous plot again aren't you?! I will have you killed!" He started yelling at the human, not caring much for asking first. The humans were, and always have been, untrustworthy selfish creatures.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 07:05:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The human continued writing once the elf spoke. And only once he had finished would he stand from his seated position. "We're in a safe place, for now. You're not to be harmed, according to my contact. And I just follow my orders for my pay. If someone is plotting something, It's not for me to know." The man turned and started moving over to the elf, looking down at him, "But, hey. You're safe, away from the naga, should be happy. Heard their kind could be ruthless." And of course this was true, though he knew otherwise. These focusings on species were really just an amusing thing to him, he had enough contact with others to know better.<br><br>"Eh, I doubt you could have me killed, anyways. I've gotten out of plenty of these situations. Makes me wonder if you're just one of the pampered noble types or if you actually know your way around something else." A slow smirk came over the man's face before taking a step forwards. "Also managed to take your affects." He commented, nodding to the bag off to the side.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 07:31:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren glared, wondering if that meant he was allowed to get off the mat or not. He wasn't sure if he was a captive or if the man really was helping. Well, he was helping himself really. It was his boss that he needed to see. "Can I get into my bag?" He asked. The elf had his bow and four arrows in there, since that was the bag that he also put the pen and paper in. His clothes bag was still back at the Naga's place. <br><br>"The Naga's are not ruthless. Camthelin was kinder than that. He let me have some freedoms and he wasn't rough with me." He explained, keeping his glare up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 07:57:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Feel free..." The human said, lifting his hand towards the bag that the elf prepared and was taken by the human once he was taken as well. The man would settle his arms to cross over his broad, naked chest, staring to the elf before asking, "You are Ehrendil, correct? The onyl elf slave left amongst them. And I know not all Naga are. but anyone of any species, human, elf or naga, can be ruthless. It is an individual trait. I know the species are generalized, sometimes rightfully, but evil isn't a blanket term one can use for everyone..."<br><br>A hand would come up to rub along his chin in thought before he shrugged at the glare, "And I knew a fine woman of their kind who was a bit enthusiastic, but hardly a demon as some claim." With that comment the human would move to the bag and then comment on it, "And hope that is all you need. I noticed a few but grabbed the closest due to, as I said, a closing window of opportunity.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 08:04:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren, in a few swift moves, would attempt to pull the bow and an arrow form his bag and aim it at the human, pulling the string taught. "I want to be taken back to the Naga's!" He ordered. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 08:41:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the bow and arrow came up, the human would slowly put his hands up, looking forwards in an amused fashion. "I can't. My hands are tied by the bureaucracy." He said, giving a smirk, wagging his hands in the air before he said, "But don't worry. We're somewhat equal here. We just need to spend a couple weeks together. Out of the way and then we can get you back to whichever side you want."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 08:42:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren pulled it tighter, not looking amused. "In a couple weeks, many people will already be dead! I want to know who hired you, or this arrow goes through your head and I find out myself." The elf was dead serious, and there was no way he would miss this close up. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 09:38:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though the man knew some vague plans on the part of the human's plans, he would shrug, "Maybe that is what is expected... Or perhaps the naga and elves will reach a better agreement at this." His eyes stared to the man as he kept his aim on him. A low hum came before he said, "Well, I have a majority of my pay already, but I would need some compensation. My life is hardly a bargaining chip at this point. How about this. I let it out, when all is resolved I get some elven weave and it'd be even enough." Of course this man was being rather bold as he did have an arrow trained on him at this point, but he doubted the man had used a bow to kill a man before, so was betting on his gutlessness for the bargain.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>04-02-2014, 19:15:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren shot the arrow. If the man didn't move, it would have scraped just past his cheek to leave a scratch there. Within the time it was shot he'd grab another arrow and load his bow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 03:18:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The man tilted his head to the side, allowing the arrow to fly past his head without scraping his cheek. Once the man went to notch another arrow, the man would lunge forwards, since Ehrendil left himself open. The human was attempting to use one hand to grab the man's wrist going for an arrow and the other for the bow to rip it out of the elf's hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 04:02:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With that, Ehren would be stuck. The elf was stuck at the man's mercy again. He was not happy being kidnapped by a human at all, and was regretting not learning close combat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 08:19:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the man had disarmed and subdued the elf, he would guide the noble-elf to the wall. He pressed him down against it with a hand on the other's wrist and the free hand on his chest. "Listen. I am only doing this to make my life comfortable. We don't have the luxury of your longevity, so we need to make what we do count, elf." His brown eyes would stare deeply into the elf's own before humming low. His hands would release Ehrendil before he took a couple steps back, "Governor Wallance Blackman is the one who hired me, so you know. Not like it really matters unless you can convince me to do something about it. You will not be hurt, so why does all this even matter o you?" The human pushed a pale hand up, through his shaggy black hair, "If you wish, I could take you off to another of the lands, start anew and no one would be the wiser. The only thing I was told was to not allow you to go back to either the elves or the naga. So... How about it?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 10:09:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren would attempt to punch the man, something he's never done before. Regardless if it hit or not, it still felt pretty good to at least try. "Listen, human. I don't give two herbs about what happens to me. What I'm saying, is that if I don't get back to Camthelin, other people will get hurt! Elves, Nagas, the forest and swamp will be turned into a battleground and will most likely kill wildlife too! Humans are always thinking about themselves! Have you even thought of how other people will suffer just because you want some money? It's not needed! Humans are as bad as the high elves! They disgrace our people, always wanting more, wasting precious things because they don't care. If people live off the land, there's more than enough for them. I would rather live the lifespan of a human than live much much longer knowing people died because I couldn't keep my word." Once he was done with his lecture, he took a deep breath.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 10:31:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf would hit the man rather easily, as he made no effort to dodge the strike. He wiggled his jaw before turning his attention to the elf as he started yelling. A slow chuckle would come from the man before it turned to an uproarious laugh."You're a fool! There is not enough to live off of, no matter how much you want to believe that true. It may be so for elves, but we humans have been getting dwindling resources as it goes. We can't feed all of our people, even if we tried tilling the land and toiling in soil. That's why greed is a must." The man stepped back, snapping his fingers, "I have lived enough in poverty to know that I need to do this to survive. Thankfully I have enough skills and a prefer set of them to help me live and my family to."<br><br>The man glared to him, before continuing, "So, don't pretend you know us. Don't pretend you can even predict what will happen. I do this to protect myself and my own family, and I take confidence that others hire me to do that same, to give that security to their generations. Do you even have children? With how long your kind work, do you even understand what it is like to raise someone, only to see them stuck hungry and aching from work? I know your kind barely reach into the hundreds, but in the same distance you cover ours is well past the thousands. So, too bad. I was offering you a way to forget it, but seems your just a poncy as to be expected."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 10:41:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've raised young elves as if they were my own. I've seen hungry Elves, sitting under a tree shaking because they haven't nothing to eat. That was around the time the Naga's and the Elves of my village warred the first time. If you don't want me to act like I know you, then do the same for us. Perhaps if humans hadn't been known for deceit and lies in the past, we could have made a treaty, allow you to hunt on our lands. Though of course, Elves are xenophobes and they fear that humans will overpopulate the forests, but I don't think letting you guys hunt our deer and boars will cause an issue. If you are running out of land, perhaps move elsewhere. The world is a vast place, after all. Just because we have longer lives, doesn't mean we have it better. Life isn't all that grand if it's full of hatred and war, and we have to live through it the longest. Let me leave, or even more than just your family will suffer. "<br><br>After pondering for a few more moments his face became more gentle. He sighed, and spoke again, "If you let me leave, I'll pay whatever it is the Governor paid you and allow your family to hunt the forests for food. I may not be leader anymore, but the new leader is a friend of mine. I'm sure he'd agree to keep the peace."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 11:03:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then you know just as well as I do..." The human said, shaking his head, before taking a step back. He hummed, lightly, before he listened to the man's suggestion. There was a slow nod before he said, "Well, then maybe that agreement would work... But extended family. I want to make sure my cousins are secured in it." With that coment he would move a hand forwards, staring at the elf intently before saying, flatly, "Shake on it and we are bonded in a contract. I will let you go. And not only that, but guide you to where you want to go."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>05-02-2014, 15:23:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren shook his hand, thinking Amrias would agree to just one group of humans if it meant keeping the peace. Besides, an ex-leader can still command position for a month after their initial leave. If it came down to that, Ehren would have to take up leadership for a day again and with that, he was sure Camthelin would understand since Ehren had to do it to get back to him. "Just don't clean out the forests. I also said hunt, nothing else. Not a single tree shall be taken down from our land. Although hunting also includes fishing our rivers. Fish goes a long way too." He smiled before looking around. "I want to be taken back to Camthelin. With my luck, by time we get there he'll already be pissed...." Unless he got the letter on the bed and understood the secret message.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>06-02-2014, 03:59:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Understood." The human would say, his brown eyes keeping focused on the elf, "Not to mentio I doubt just my family could clear out the woods, and I have little reason to take down a tree, we can design huts from the branches and leaves." He gave a slow nod, his hand still up before saying, "Well, let us shake on that in agreement, and I will bring you back to the naga once I get myself dressed appropriately."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>06-02-2014, 05:59:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren put his hand out and shook the other mans hand, hoping he wasn't too late to prevent war. "How long have I been gone already?" The elf would assume a couple hours, but he had no idea in this cave what time it was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>07-02-2014, 01:25:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Two days. You were... rather susceptible to the poison, I admit." The man said, moving over to the side. He taking up a shirt and pulling it on, slipping up the dark blue robe he had and pulling it closed, along with pulling a belt over it, placing the pouches down, as well as tucking in some weapons to the robes. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>07-02-2014, 01:57:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Two days!? Oh my.. tension could already be growing.. fighting could have started already! We need to hurry. Please." It would explain why he was so hungry, but he could eat later once he knew his people were safe. Ehren grabbed his bag and took back his bow and the few arrows he had left. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>07-02-2014, 02:52:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man was prepared and pulled up a mask that went to cover his face, loosely, while still allowing his black hair to be exposed. His hands would fasten the leather gloves he had put on, moving over to the exit. "Well, to the Naga, you said..." He moving over to the side before he he started leading the elf on. If the man wanted to ask anything, now would be the time, otherwise the two would get to the area within an hour of travel, thanks to the cave, apparently, being deeper in the marshes, closer to the human settlements than the Naga and way further than the elfish one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>07-02-2014, 03:40:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren would follow him, but being the xenophobe he was, he wasn't good with directions. Nothing looked familiar, rather, everything looked the same to him everywhere in the marshes. "Are you sure we are going the right way?" He asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>07-02-2014, 06:14:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man nodded, glancing back, "Of course... Now keep up." And after the few more minutes the two would come to the cold stone roads of the Naga city. He would see there was a gathering of armored troops to the side, with a large black-scaled naga shouting out, "And we will be moving out for the conquest! Come men! They betray us, we show no mercy!" The nagas wielding bows and spears would bang a hang against thier chests.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>07-02-2014, 07:01:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren went wide eyed as he saw the Naga people already ready for attack. With weapons like that, the wood elves wouldn't stand a chance! There was nothing he could do but tell them the truth. The elf ran out in front of the Nagas, and put his arms out. "Stop! There was no betrayal! Please listen!" He was risking his life, in front of angry Naga men, but he had to try something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>09-02-2014, 07:40:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf's shout caused one of the naga, the one shouting out the rallying cries, to look his way, to glare over to the elf before moving around his small, but deadly, squad. "Well, we have someone to return. Looks like you made a mistake! We are not just going to quit and stop seeing your treachery now!" The naga said, moving to stand on his tail with a long spear in his right hand, intending to look intimidating. And he was, he was obviously a warrior, sleek in form, though much of it was hidden due to the armor it wore which was some kind of ring mail that covered him from shoulders to a bit under where the human body met the snake body, "You shall be thrown in with that selfish fool!" He pointing trying to command his men to, "Seize the elf!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>09-02-2014, 11:57:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Please! There was no treachery! I didn't want to leave I swear! This human here kidnapped me! After I explained things to him it turns out his superior was in the wrong, and he helped me find my way back. Please! I want to see Camthelin!" The elf was backing away, but not running. Tears fell down his face in worry that they wouldn't believe him, or that they wouldn't care. At this rate, his people were doomed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>09-02-2014, 12:59:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga would come to grip at the man, as commanded, the one dressed in the armor pointing to the elf and saying, "And so you shall! Get the human as well! They are just as untrustworthy as the elven scum!" While the two advanced upon the human, he would lift his hands, not resisting, saying, "Sure... We can see him, right?" His eyes turning to look to the crying elf, rather surprised this weak, emotional man was the revered leading of a tribe of elves. Maybe he was but a figurehead?<br><br>Either way, the two would find themselves taken over to a large metal building, and then tossed to a cage that was lifted up by a spring of hinges and then thrown in the cage. Ehrendil would find that in this cell was also Camthelin, his eyes closed, arms crossed and head against the back of the box-like cell. The place would be closed and locked, with a pair of naga nodding to the new prisoners before turning and slithering off. Camthelin would open one of his golden eyes and smirk, "Hello again, sir..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>09-02-2014, 21:28:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sir? Camthelin why are you in here too? What the hell is going on..." Ehren scooted over to him with a worried look. "I swear I didn't run.... did you see the letter I wrote? I promise, it's not this man's fault either. Some General ordered him to do it, I mean, his family is starving after all. As for me I told him no but... well..." He sighed, looking down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>10-02-2014, 08:54:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A low chuckle came from the naga while he remained leaning against the corner of the cell. "Well, I was declared completely incompetent at your disappearance and thrown out in a coup. Arrogant. Ignorant. Too Trusting. Selfish. A few of the things that was said. I tried to inform them you were captured, but, well, that was distrusted. I'm pretty sure some were just looking for a good excuse to throw me out to begin with." His eyes would open and look to the human who was standing with his hands behind his back. "Well, give my life story out to everyone why don't you?" The human sad, shaking his head in response to Ehrendil's explanation of the situation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>10-02-2014, 18:49:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shush. I need to find a way to... clear this mess up. Some way to get everyone to listen. All three races... I've come to learn have there good and there bad. It comes with having higher intelligence than the average animal..." With that, an idea hit him. "What if a goddess or god told them? Would people listen then?" He asked. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 06:45:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The human's arms would come to cross over his chest as he was shushed, quirking his brow as the elf went about trying to think on somethings. He just figured it was a bad idea to actually be persuaded... But for now, he could easily get out, and would work on that as the elf had decided to bother thinking up, in his opinion, useless ideas. The man knelt to the side of the cell, glancing to check out how guarded the area was before pushing his hands out the bars.<br><br>Meanwhile, Camthelin was actually listening to Ehrendil, tilting his head to allow a few strands of his silver hair to fall over his face and gave a low hum, "I am not sure how the humans or elves will react, but our people are quite grateful to our goddess for the work and ability to see us as individuals. If she were to come and announce a union, perhaps. Of course, that may be harsh as I do not know even how the religions would communicate with the goddess herself. Though if we did beseech her so she may hear, she would agree the fighting is shameful to her teachings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 07:14:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've seen her... maybe her... once. As the leader I had to perform a ceremony to prove I was spiritually strong. I needed to ask her to continue protecting the animals and the forests. Our Goddess is in the form of a large tree, but we don't know if its a him or her since she talks in the language of spirits, through peoples minds. I am not sure on religion but I know I connected with a creator, and regardless if that creator is a bearded man, a gorgeous woman, or the Earth itself it still is all of our gods. No matter what, we all came from the same entity regardless of how we all perceive it to be like."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 08:53:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The naga scoffed as the elf spoke of his own god before clearing out his thoughts, "My people would not care of Gaia. Even if she is the Earth Mother, most feel she is not the Mother of our race, that would go to Nagini. She would be more persuasive to us, and perhaps easier to influence to protect her children." Camthelin would move to get up from the ground, slithering over to the elf, "But how would you contact either, Gaia or Nagini or even Vaski, though he may side with the naga in th idea to cull the elves, based upon the lore I am aware of."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 09:43:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Elves now a days have weakened nature magic. However, I have stronger nature magic. Magic that is even, in dire circumstances, usable. Though if I use it I get very, very tired since the energy for it no longer runs through us. It was the only reason I became leader. I have just enough energy to call on her without passing out. Maybe though, perhaps we are wrong. Maybe there isn't just a single god or goddess, but perhaps all three exist over each race? If I could contact Gaia I could ask her about Nagini and Vaski, but to even contact her, I'd have to get out of here. Magic or not, no elf can talk to Gaia directly without being at Salix."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 09:58:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As if for dramatic effect, the human would walk up to the two right when Ehrendil finished his spiel, motioning behind him with a thumb pointing to the now-opened cell-wall, "Done..." The human would look between the two before giving a slow nod, "Also: If you try to convince most humans of something with religion most will laugh, especially since they know your kind don't follow things we do, or even know our own beliefs." <br><br>Camthelin, though would be staring at the human in amazement, lifting his eyes between the opened wall and the human before saying, "What did you say your name was?" His hand moving down to hold it out towards the human in respect before glancing over to the elf, "Well, this human does seem to have the needed skills. No wonder he managed to catch you..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 10:00:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well yeah, what do you expect when all I know how to use is a bow?" Ehren would walk to the opening and whistle. "Fantastic work. Well if the divine won't work, what about a walking, talking forest?" Ehren looked about at the swamp, figuring he'd still have to go to Salix for the second idea.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 10:10:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Alex..." The human would say in response to Camthelin's query of his moniker before turning and going off to exit the cage. He looked around humming as he pulled up his mask and said, "Do you two even know how to sneak? If not I might ust need to clear the way for you before even doing anything. You can brainstorm if it comes to that, since you'd just get in the way and make things more risky." Alex had seemed intent on anew mission, not caring of their discussions, but knowing he needed to get out with, not one, but <em>two</em> captives. And one more unwieldy to carry.<br><br>Camthelin, though would hum and then look down to Ehrendil as he moved from the cage, "That would terrify them, no doubt. The forest is a strong force and even the armor and weapons of my people would be less effective to combat it, if it came to that. May lower morale as well... And as for my sneaking capabilities. They are sub-par, at best..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 10:25:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren looked around. "I could cover myself in swamp mud and crawl? Elves don't usually sneak about. If we need to hide we usually blend in with he environment and stay still, but that's about it." His mind wasn't focused though. Just today, he realized he'd need to step up his game. What a terrible, weak leader he has been. His people did not have the weapons and strength of the Naga, nor the workings and skills of humans. Ehren had a few plans for the Elves, if perhaps Camthelin would allow him to execute them. After all he was still the mans servant by contract.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 15:43:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't think that would work in a place of stone and metal as this." Alex admitted, glancing around the area before leaning back crossing his arms. He hummed, pointing off to the side by nodding his head, "I will see about clearing out the area and see where the safe spots are then come back for you two, all right?" And with that, he would head off and sneak through the door archway that did not seem locked.<br><br>While the human went off to work on the stealth games he was doing, Camthelin turned his attention back to the elf, "Well, then. While he works, we need to come to a plan. Admittedly, we need to do one of saaaay three things." He would hold up his hand, his pinkie pointing up as he started listing, "One: Kill Ulathil as he is the head of this little coup. But he is a military leader and a veteran fighter. I am neither and if I fought him would probably die horribly." He lifted his ring finger, "Two: we rally the people that would follow me and start some kind of coup on the coup..." Lifting his middle finger he would speak lastly, "Three: We are to get some kind of help from the other elves."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 20:00:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That... sounded completely backwards. How about we go to my village first, warn my people to get out of there and recruit Amrias, then we head just north of there to the high elves city. Even your Naga people wouldn't dare invade that, as the large wall that protects it would make it rather hard for... men that cannot really climb. Once we get there help, we can kill Ulathil. After that, I can awaken the forest with the ritual and attempt to unite the three races." He suggested. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>12-02-2014, 07:32:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It was a list of plans, not a method of them!" Camthelin huffed, crossing his arms over his chest, before slowly nodding, "Fine then. We can do that and then see where it goes. And... I wouldn't doubt that." The naga frowned, staring gravely to the elf, "My people had been wanting to destroy the elven city for a while, and even developing new seige weapons for it. Or at least the inventor Lesrali had been. An amazingly brilliant woman, but quite mad, I admit. I denied using her engines, but wouldn't put it past Ulathil to."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>12-02-2014, 19:40:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Great, we will have to hurry then once the human returns." Ehren sighed, feeling like all the odds were pointing against them. "I might have to borrow Fan Rei's magic to awaken the forest, since if I just use my own I'm not sure if I'll make it out okay. However I don't know if we will have the time to search for him in the city if the Naga's decide to attack it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>13-02-2014, 00:52:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course." The naga said with a slow nod before clearing his throat, "Well, then. We go to the elfin city then come back to your own village? I mean, I guess that would make me a legitimate traitor rather than merely 'incompetent', eh?" He laughing out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>13-02-2014, 01:18:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren shook his head. "It'll be faster to just hit my village on the way, warn them to evacuate and hide and gather Amrias, then head for the city. What is taking that human as long?" He asked, looking in the direction he went.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>13-02-2014, 08:10:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was a long pause as Camthelin looked over the elf, slowly tilting his head. He thought he pieced something together before asking outright, "This Amrias. Is it the same elf that escorted you to be me before?" Is so, do you think he may harbor a bit more of an ill-will? I rather not get gutted because I lack any guards..." His attention then turned off to the doorway before clicking his tongue, "As for the human, I am not entirely sure. Should we give a quick check? Maybe he got caught?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>13-02-2014, 08:19:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If I explain it to him I'm sure he'll understand." Ehren would nod and slowly sneak out, looking around for guards and that human. His mind really wondered though if Amrias would forgive Camthelin. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>13-02-2014, 11:28:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Let us hope that works in my favor. I quite enjoy living, else I would have fought back at the coup." The naga explained, rolling his hand as the elf went off to look around the corner. He would notice the area seemed rather dead, no trace of people around, at this point, though at the far end of the hall there was an opened shutter with a padlock that appeared to have been open, perhaps denoting the human had left further than just that hall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>13-02-2014, 17:26:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well it's clear. Let's continue then." The elf continued his sneaking to the end of the hall and peered out of the doorway, trying to keep himself concealed. It didn't help that he was still wearing red, which didn't blend in at all with anything unless they just happened to pass a field of flowers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>16-02-2014, 07:03:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Convenient..." Camthelin would say, simply, before slithering onwards and peering around the corner as well. Luckily, he was wearing a blue outfit, which blended in better than the stark red of the elf, even if it was a brighter color. The two managed to get over to the door down the hall, the naga peeking over the elf as he looked. Once they looked over, they did notice that the human was already on his way back. His notice of the two causing him to blink before he came to them, "Tired of waiting? I thought my kind were the impatient ones." A smirk forming behind his mask.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>16-02-2014, 07:27:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren nodded. "Well when we've got my people in danger of dying at a Naga's weapon, Camthelin being betrayed, and your people.... well we don't have time to wait around." He explained. The elf looked around before sighing. "They took my bow so I have no weapon now." He added. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>16-02-2014, 12:08:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, well, your own security should be more important..." The human said, causing the naga to roll his eyes and push back his own silver hand behind one of his pointed ears. "Either way..." Camthelin said, looking down to the smaller creatures, "Let's go. I know my city well enough that I can find somewhere to get your equipped, Ehrendil... And you..." Camthelin said, glancing upon the man before humming, "How did you even keep them from finding anything?" He noticing the man had a blade in his belt as well as some kind of roll off to the side. With smugness exuding from his voice, the human extended his arms out, "I have been doing this for decades. I am the best there is."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>17-02-2014, 00:02:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My security means nothing if my people are dead. I only live for them, to ensure they are as happy as I possibly can make them." He explained, staying close to Camthelin. News of his bow made his mood slightly better, since it was always nice to have at least something. "Perhaps if things clear up you can teach me sometime. Though I find it kind of nice how our three people hate each other, yet all three of us are of a different race. I wish the others could understand this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>17-02-2014, 08:59:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The human gave a low hum before saying, "Seems rather foolish to me." appearing to speak honestly. After all, he did seem rather selfish in his desires, even if at points he worried of his family. After speaking he looked over to the naga before motioning onwards, "Feel free to lead the way and we'll see how much use the armory is."<br><br>Camthelin would give a slight bow before turning off to the side. That blue-scaled tail would start shifting along the ground as he went through this minor jail, eventually coming off to another of the shutter-like doors. His head would press against the metal before he let his hand down, pulling up, though it was halted by a lock. "Hrm..." Camthelin let out glancing to the human who sighed and knelt down, unfurling a pick-set and getting to work, eventually getting the lock opened and door lifted.<br><br>Inside the area was what appeared to be confiscated goods, chests that were filled with minor odds and ends and some things marked with numbers and dates. Eventually, Camthelin started digging through some of the chests, as did the human, allowing Ehrendil some time to do the same, to find his bow and anything else of interest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>17-02-2014, 19:21:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf searched, though it didn't take long to find his long Elvish bow with it's pearly white design sticking out from the bland grey of things. Ehren also found his own arrows, but found better ones from someone else and but those in a quiver instead. He pulled back the string to make sure it didn't get weakened or wet and then slowly let it go back. "I'm ready." He said, not one for looking for any armors or anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>18-02-2014, 09:02:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin was humming as he looked over the items before sighing out, taking up a broad-head spear, "Well, may as well be armed, even if I don't know how to use it, eh?" His attention turned to Ehrendil, feeling a bit jealous that he knew, at least, something. He was a pampered noble, admittedly, with no real knowledge of combat beyond simple spars years ago. He slithered off, back to the entrance and glanced out, looking around to be on watch for the other two.<br><br>Alex, meanwhile was grabbing anything that seemed valuable and pocketing a few bits of gems and jewels and other hand-held objects. He would then move back out to the other two, "Well. I am ready to get out of here. Where did you want to head over, by the way? The high elf city? The wood elf place? I can show you out of here, but need to lead afterwards, all right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>18-02-2014, 09:09:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just north of the swamp is where the wood elves live. If we hurry we can warn them before the Naga's decided to attack them and recruit Amrias. After that, I need to go to the high elf city and ask for their help along with meeting with an old friend to sort of, borrow a bit of his spiritual power. The ritual would take a bit, so we should hurry in case the Naga's decided to attack there too." He explained, having got his plan all settled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-02-2014, 06:38:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin gave an uncertain "Ermm..." He looking to the side, putting a hand up to rub the back of his head. "Listen, I'll admit, we Naga can be a bit slow on a forced march, and it may be faster with you two to go ahead without me and I will try to join you. Just be sure to tell them not to shoot me on sight, all right?" With that Camethelin motioned for the two to head out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-02-2014, 06:40:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren sighed, but he knew it was best. The faster they got there the sooner he could try to stop a war. "Alright, just be careful alright? I don't want to find your tail on a high elves dinner plate either." The last comment was mostly towards rich people eating snake or lizard or other strange things.<br><br>The elf pointed in the direction towards the wood elf village and started to head that way, hoping Alex would follow quickly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-02-2014, 09:49:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, I didn't know elves were really cannibalistic. I figured that was rumor. Good to know we're aptly paranoid." Camthelin said with a cocky smirk upon his face before he pushed his silver hair back behind his pointed ear. "Either way, I will find you two when I get there... Go ahead. You can beat the naga-soldiers there. Between the heavy plate armor and the lack of quick-moving legs you have this."<br><br>With that, Alex would nod to the elf and then said, "Well, come on, then." He following behind Ehrendil as quickly as he could. Which was easily, as the human seemed to be practiced in moving in restricted terrain. As he said, he was an expert and had years of experience in the situations. The two would have been able to spot the regiment of Naga that were advancing and Alex would have pulled Ehrendil to the side and motion for him to follow. The two were able to bypass the naga, if Ehrendil did follow him, and get ahead of them to the elven village in good time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-02-2014, 09:56:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elves looked at the human with a glare, but were both surprised and happy to see Ehrendil. "We must celebrate your return!" One said. Ehren shook his head and told them about the war. "So there you have it. A big misunderstanding and you guys will have to evacuate. Use your wood elf skills and hide in the forests. Trees will do nicely since Naga's cannot climb and... well they are not one for bows either. Where is Amrias? I must speak to him." He asked. One elf went to go get Amrias for Ehren, while the rest went to hurriedly pack a few essentials like food and water before taking off for the forests to hide away. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>19-02-2014, 14:31:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex, once he saw the glares, placed a hand down to his waist, ready to take out his hidden dagger from his blue-sash if required. His eyes squinted, he carefully watching the elves as the seemed to celebrate the return of their leader. The human, however, continued to watch the elves, waiting and watching as the spectacle before him unfolded. Ehrendil did take up the mantle as a leader, immediately ordering things, as well. And the name of the elf he heard before came up. Amrias...<br><br>"Amrias is in the manor. He really hasn't left since you had, Master." One of the elves managed to say, giving a slow bow, "Please. Let us lead you to him." He motioning for the leader to follow, peering to the human as he started to follow. A low voice would come from the elven man towards Ehrendil, "Is he permitted to join you, sir?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-02-2014, 18:02:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren smiled and patted his fellow elf on the shoulder. "Listen, and all the Elves need to understand this so tell them too, I plan to unite the three races alright? This war does no one good, it only serves as a bad memory of the mistakes of our ancestors and our own xenophobia. Please, this human has saved my life after all, of course he is permitted." His gentle and warm smile was hard to distrust, since it was rare he lied about anything at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>20-02-2014, 21:19:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Unite the races..." The elf muttered, a bit surprised at the idea, "So... I... Well.. We'll follow you, Sir. We know your intentions are nothing but good." He nodded as the two were lead to the familiar chamber, the waiting room outside of the planning room. "Excuse me, please wait here." The guide said, giving a slow bow as Alex moved to stand beside Ehrendil. "Why has it been so long that our people never tried to ally each other. It seems as if we were just living wherever we were and tried our best to ignore one another. I barely know anything of the elves, know nothing of the naga and the naga seems to have a dark hatred of the elves for some reason..." His attention turned to Ehrendil, with a questioning gaze.<br><br>Within but a moment, it appeared that the door burst open and Ehrendil would find himself squeezed and lifted up by the strong form of Amrias, the elf shouting up, "Ehrendil! You are back! We can cancel the plans! It is him!" He would sway his hand, shouting out, "No need to go after the naga if they released you, or you escaped and..." He paused, looking to the human before smirking, "Huh, a human saved you, then?" He moving over to Alex, looking him over.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>20-02-2014, 23:51:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Plans... go after?" Amrias what have you been up to?" He said, not sounding happy at all. "Listen Amrias. It's time to forgive our past ancestor's mistakes. I want to unite our three races alright? I want you to come with us to the high elf city so I can meet with someone and get reinforcements should my plan not work. Then I need to go to Salix Conscientia to call upon Mother Earth. I'm hoping if we can raise the forest, people will listen to that, if not us. I don't want war Amrias. No more fighting, no more plans behind other people's backs. Just... peace." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>22-02-2014, 02:46:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amrias settled Ehrendil down, and changed his face to a rather neutral expression before saying, "Never you mind, sir. We have you back and that is all that is needed..." He paused, humming before glancing to the human, then the elf before him, "Not to mention with you gone, the naga might come to assault. Thankfully I have been preparing it." He took a deep breath, sighing once he heard Ehrendil. "I am sorry, but are you a fool? We cannot unite everyone, it's like trying to get the rocks to stand and walk off. Without some powerful magic it would be impossible."<br><br>Amrias furrowed his brow, shaking his head before he said, "Excuse me? The high elves? Are you sure they would even care?" He sighed out, leaning back before crossing his arms over his chest. "I... Well, either way we will get fighting. Some people would be opposed to any unity. Whether elf, man or naga."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>22-02-2014, 03:44:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've already told the other elves here to hide and wait. Amrias I have the next twenty-something days to take my position back according to our customs. You will listen to me, and you will at least try. I would hope as a friend of mine, you would understand. We are a peaceful race Amrias, not meant for war. There is no reason to fight, this whole feud between our races is only because of that misunderstanding so many years ago." Ehren put a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Please. If this approach fails, I plan to ask the high elves to back us up with their army. I know people up there Amrias, they will help." He explained. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>24-02-2014, 11:02:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf would furrow his brow in concern before slowly nodding his head, "Of course. There is no reason I would challenge your return to power, Ehrendil..." He glanced to the side, before taking a deep breath, "There's been plenty of reasons for us to fight, but I know what you mean. It shouldn't be our nature to do so... And I will do what I can to make sure your plans roll out. I have always hoped some kind of resolution would come, even if I admit to seeing red at our people being captured and presented like some kind of pets... For now, well... I can get a few of our men out to get to the high elves... Unless you think it best to keep our defenses strong?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>24-02-2014, 15:59:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I already told everyone to leave, besides the elf that escorted me here. I want him to see if any other's remain and get them to flee to the forests. I do not care if our village falls, all of our tree houses can be rebuilt in a week, and well the main hall.... well either way it's not as important as the lives of the elves. I will, however, need one brave elf to try and lead the Naga away if they can. They are slow, so if a single elf stays and acts like he's falling behind, he can run towards the lake and still survive. I don't even know if the Naga can swim, but he can outrun them." He said, thinking all his thoughts aloud as he always did in troubling times. It was more of a ramble, but people understood.<br><br>"Ah, first..." He stood straight and put his right hand over his left shoulder. "I, Ehrendil, take position as Leader of this village back until I see that even in absence, it will be taken care of. Do you, Amrias, accept?" He wanted to do it formally, just in case. He did not doubt Amrias, but the man was... getting a bit edgy for Ehren's liking as a leader. Once peace was made, Amrias could have his position back since Ehren still planned on keeping his promise, and staying as Camthelin's servant. After all, they had that tea ceremony.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-02-2014, 06:43:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amrias slowly nodded, keeping his attention on Ehrendil. A long, drawn out sigh came over his before he looked off to the side, before saying, "Well, I can distract them for you, Ehren. It is the least I can do. Plus, I am still a leader of the people, even if you return I must show an example." He turned his attention back to the returned leader, and moved his hands down, taking up the other hands of his friend, "I will bestow upon you the powers of the ancestors that you had in me before leaving. I will return to my position as a head of the military after I work to distract the Naga while the others attempt to escape."<br><br>With that, the man would pull back, grabbing at a few pieces of equipment from the area, the usual pieces of armor and weapons he had before he was given the leadership position less than a weak ago. He would take up a bronze helmet and place it upon his head, strapping it under his chin and clearing his throat, "Well, then. Shall I begin my distraction?"<br><br>All the while, Alex quietly watched, humming low in contemplation at the way this plan was going. He looked between the two elves and the last escort that was standing beside the door. He quirked a brow, arms crossed over his chest, allowing the two to make the final plans. It wasn't his place to criticize at this point, after all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>25-02-2014, 07:51:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehrendil gave Amrias a hug, smiling. "Thank you, dear friend. Just, be careful. They are slower than us, but you never know what might happen." After that, Ehren placed a kiss on his friend's cheek. "Maybe someday when we are both Elder Elves, we can look back on this and talk about it in our rocking chairs." He chuckled.<br><br>The elf turned to the human to explain to him what was going to happen next. "The Naga should be here soon. Once Amrias lures them away, we will sneak out north and head for the Elven city. If this goes well, I'll make sure your family gets a hefty reward in either food, money, or both."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-02-2014, 08:32:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You should know me better than that, Ehren. I did not become a military-captain for my lack of being able to live." Amrias was showing off his arrogance as he finished strapping the breast-plate on himself and giving it a smack. Once the kiss came, the elf sighed out before nodding, "Someday." And with that, he would grab his sword and bow and start heading out to do what was needed for a distraction.<br><br>While Alex watched the elf leave, he kept his ears open, listening to the reinstated leader before speaking back, "I understand. Stealth is my specialty. If you keep by me, then we should be fine. Though you seem to keep up rather nicely. Must be the natural elven grace." His eyes turned back to look at Ehrendil before nodding, "And that works out for me. Retirement was more preferable, I admit."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>25-02-2014, 08:37:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, Elven grace and that I've been walking around these forests for years. I'm used to commuting around roots and trees quickly and I know what every poisonous plant or animal in these parts look like. First though, let me change." Ehren walked up to his room and was gone only for a few minutes before coming back down. He didn't own any pants or anything particularly good for running, but it was a lot better than his red "Oh look I'm right here" robe.<br><br>What he wore now was a dark green robe with brown swirls elegantly sewn into the silks. The cuffs were a matching brown, but were made of animal fur that matched the fur around the neck of the robe. The V-neck was long, and displayed much of his chest, not closing until just above his belly button. "I should blend in at least a little bit more with this on."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-02-2014, 22:04:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The human nodded, crossing his arms and looking off to the side, awaiting for Ehrendil to do whatever he needed to. His eyes closed and he allowed his thoughts to cross through, deciding what he can do in this situation and if he was deciding to do the right thing for him. He supposed he could run away if anything went wrong. Not like the elves or naga knew who his family was, so worse case was they came after him. But he was still a random human in this sea of conflict. <br><br>Once Ehrendil returned, in the dark green robes, Alex could only hummed, curiously moving forwards before saying, "Agreed. It will make things easier. So, we are to go north to the high elven city, correct?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>25-02-2014, 22:09:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren nodded and walked off to the side to grab a bow on the wall and a quiver full of arrows off the wall as well. "Elven steel made these. Pierce through a lot more than my plain arrows. They were a gift to me on my eighteenth birthday." The elf walked out of his old hall and looked around, just to double check that the Naga were not around. Once he confirmed Amrias did a good job he sneaked around the back to head North. "It should only take a few hours. With Amrias giving them a detour, if it goes to plan, the Naga won't even reach it until nightfall, and even then I'm sure they would camp and wait until morning, if they did decided to attack the high elves city."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-02-2014, 06:54:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, also more rare, I am sure." Alex said, commenting on the arrows, as he looked over them, "I am more partial to throwing my weapons. Knives balanced for such. Can be more unwieldy, and weighty, but still Preference." Hs followed after Ehrendil, now glancing around the area.&nbsp; There was a pause before he looked over to Ehrendil and asked, "Wait, what of the Blue-Scale we were locked in with?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>26-02-2014, 15:46:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren blinked. "He said he was slow... well with Amrias distracting the rest we should have time. Let's hurry back south to see if we can meet up with him then." The elf hurried back south of the village and looked for the Naga. He should be close by now, even for how slow they are in the forests.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-02-2014, 22:46:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The human nodded, slowly before saying, "Ah, right, then. Hope he doesn't get himself kileld them. That would hurt relations worse, I think."&nbsp; Alex shook his head before turning over to the side and then said, "Come on, then. We'll start on down south." He nodding and then moving after Ehrendil, deciding the man would be better to lead.<br><br>The two would have went through the woods, eventually the two would have gotten a bit deep without noticing anyone else, oddly enough. But within a few long moments there would be a voice coming out and the unmistakable green robe and blue scales of Camthelin, "Ugh, I should really learn to go out more. This place is quite confusing, I swear..." He muttering to himself as he glanced through the area, clearly lost.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-02-2014, 01:16:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehren smiled and stepped out. "Lost Sir?" He asked. He kept a formal tone with Camthelin, still considering him as his Master. The elf moved beside him and pointed North. "We need to go that way. My friend Amrias has distracted your traitors and led them towards the lake far off. If all goes to plan, by time they are led away and travel back, it will be nightfall, and we hope they won't attack until the day after."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-02-2014, 20:07:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Camthelin would turn, setting the spear towards Ehrendil, before blinking. "Oh!" The silver-haired naga said, pulling the spear up and using his other hand to push back the fallen strands before saying, "Quite. I usually have a few guides with me, I admit..." The nobleman cleared his throat, looking north before nodding, "Ah, well, all right, then... What is this plan, in any case?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-02-2014, 20:51:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Go north to the Elven city and find my friend to boost my spirit, or borrow his magic essence that all Elves used to have. They used it to communicate with the Earth and use it to defend themselves. However once the elves separated neither side could use it to their best advantage. The high elves are the ones with most magic and spirit, they use it to raise powerful sorcerers and healers, but they lost the way to communicate with the Earth because of it. While us wood elves still have deep roots with nature, we stopped using magic and thus, we lost the ability to use most of it over time." He explained further.<br><br>The elf started to walk, heading north and continuing to speak. "So I plan to use an ancient technique that allows me to siphon the magic from another elf, and I will have the power my ancestors did of both magic and nature. Before that though, I must speak with General Lazarus and ask for help. Should I not be able to stop the war, his army will be standing by to defend my people.&nbsp; If my plan does work... I'm hoping it can sort of.. integrate our two peoples again."<br><br>The elf even went further. "If the first plan works out, it should unite all four of our peoples. If it doesn't then I'm afraid it's beyond reasoning. If people will not listen to the Earth itself, all hope is lost I'm afraid. However, I myself, will still try to mend our races feud slowly. I will be kind to the Naga and the Humans. I am still, by contract, your servant Camthelin, and Alex, I do not break my promises. At least your family, including cousins and those further out, will not starve again. You guys can hunt, and until you get decent game from our forests, the money I'll give you should last. Maybe buy a bigger house even."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Scales before Tea (Quinz and Xenphir)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>01-03-2014, 06:25:48</strong>
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				"Ah, so the high elves... Never did catch any of them. Or... wait, no..." Camthelin went to recall, placing a hand up, so that one covered his right eye. He thought on it for a bit before humming, "We did catch some, but they were actually not useful as slaves. Lazy, defiant. At least the wood elves had some pride in any work they did..." The naga muttered the last part, pushing back a bit of his hair before humming, "In any case, we could use their help with magic. Mine is minor, and I am sure their sorcerers could teach me a bit more of it. I can use offensive magics, but most of mine is wardings and glamours." With that, Camethelin shrugged before moving after the elf as he walked.<br><br>The human kept close to the others, keeping silent, but glancing around the woods, doing his best the be the lookout as he was, by far, the most experienced of the group for such a thing. Though he did find it surprising the naga could use magic. In fact, after thinking on it he severely doubted it was the truth, "General Lazarus, hmm? Do you actually know him or is it just a known respect between leaders favored by the people?" Alex only knew a bit of the man Ehrendil spoke of, but he pretended his best to feign knowledge.<br><br>Camthelin hummed before shaking his head, "People do not like change, especially mine. They felt that further change would cause more trouble and that the other races are blasphemers... Ironic, really. The Naga, who had been outcast amongst other races had decided to be, not only xenophobic, but also have a grand superiority complex..." There was a pause before the blue-scaled naga started laughing, "And I know I am no exception." His attention looking to Alex as the elf decided to explain the situation between the two. The human only able to nod, and speak out, "I will wait and see after this is all over."
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