Echo
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Post by Echo on Feb 8, 2013 0:36:23 GMT
Lexi furrowed her eyebrows. 'I'm sure that thing ignored your first question on purpose' said the Voice in her head 'Ask it again' But Lexi remained silent for the moment.
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valar
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Post by valar on Feb 8, 2013 0:45:16 GMT
"I am indeed, but only insomuch that I am guiding Lexi here in return for a kindness she showed me when we met." He smiled at Lexi, "As soon as that debt is paid, I will go back to doing what I do best....working alone."
He started walked towards the cave entrance "Now, we have much ground to cover tomorrow and must set off at first light, so i'd advise we get some rest." He turned to Lexi "I shall let you decide whether this Fox is worthy of our company, tis your quest afterall".
He walked into the darkness of the cave. Silence
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Echo
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Post by Echo on Feb 8, 2013 0:54:10 GMT
Lexi watched, eyebrow raised, as the walking block of ice walked away. She turned to the fox. "Well, I plan to get the hell off this world once I've got what I came for. You're welcome to stick with us and leave with me, if you like?"
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foxx
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Post by foxx on Feb 8, 2013 0:57:36 GMT
"Ah so we're the mysterious types are we? Ah well, never mind, its not that important. I'm sure I can figure it out eventually. There's not all that much in this wilderness that could peak anyone's interest. And trust me, I've been here a while. Your offer is a tempting one. I've not seen the land of the elvar before. Shall we shake paws on it? And then I don't know about the rest of you, but I could do with some shut eye. Divebombing strangers out of trees really takes it out of you..." Again the wicked grin made its appearance, before the fox sauntered off towards the cave mouth, tail swishing like a lantern in the dark.
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Echo
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Post by Echo on Feb 8, 2013 1:01:10 GMT
Lexi smiled, rolled her eyes to the sky and shook her head. She followed the Fox back to the cave and settled down. Some rest did sound like a good idea. As she drifted off into her meditations, Lexi made a mental note to find out the fox's name.
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valar
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Post by valar on Feb 8, 2013 14:19:11 GMT
The dead of night. All is silent save the faint crackle & pop from the dying embers of the fire, emitting an ever fading glow illuminating the cave. His companions were asleep, of that he was almost certain, having already given it 2 hours since they retired for the night. 'Its now or never' he thought.
Valarr rose from his position, there was no bedding for him, 'why try and keep warm when you're made of ice' he always told himself.
He crept his way to the cave entrance, treading ever so carefully, barely making a sound. He left the cave and made his way to the tree line. As he approached there stood a great dire wolf, its fur shining a brilliant silver in the moonlight. There was no fear in Valarrs eyes though, instead, a look of delight "Hello, old friend"
The wolf approached his feet and knelt down before him, it was then that Valarr noticed two cubs in the distance... "My oh my, they grow up so fast." The wolf let out a faint wine, as if in agreement with its master. It was then that Valarr knelt down beside the beast and whispered clearly into its ear...
"Tell her ive made contact. There is also another, unexpected, but its not a problem, tis not the first time ive dealt with multiple targets. The deed will be done once the relic is secure." He stroked the wolf underneath its chin, "Go now, and make haste".
Upon that command the wolf turned and began to run off into the distance, its two cubs following her lead.
As Valarr approached the cave entrance once more he could hear the howling of wolves in the distance, he smiled. As he walked he tripped upon a root from a tree, he managed to stop himself from falling altogether, and was certain he had not made enough noise to disturb his companions. But in the slight commotion, he had not noticed that a small object had fallen from his pocket, a trinket of sorts, that belonged neither in this land or in this time, for that matter, it lay there on the ground just by the entrance.
Valarr crept back to his position, the embers of the fire had all but died out now, just the faintest glow remained. 'You still got it,' He thought to himself, as he lay down and went back to sleep.
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Echo
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Post by Echo on Feb 8, 2013 14:40:52 GMT
Morning came, and with the dawn, Lexi opened her eyes. She looked around. The others were still, barely even sounding like they were breathing. Though she'd had her eyes closed, Lexi never slept, and so had heard everything. Silent as a shadow, she got up and crossed to the cave entrance. Looking around to ensure she wasn't seen, Lexi bent down and picked up the object. It was small, a pocket watch. She instantly recognised its significance. It didn't belong here. 'Don't trust him' Lexi sighed. Why wasn't anything ever simple?
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valar
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Post by valar on Feb 8, 2013 14:51:53 GMT
And hour had past since dawn before Valarr awoke. He looked around and saw Lexi sitting upright, pondering in her own thoughts. "Damn it" he mumbled to himself, just loud enough that she could hear him too, "I wanted to set off at first light."
He stood, went over to his satchel and rummaged around, his hands emerging with two plums. One was ripe and good to eat, the other had begun to rot... he bit into the good one whilst simultaniously tossing the other at the fox. "Wake up" he cried, but no answer.
He turned to Lexi and smiled "Would do the honours?".
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Echo
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Posts: 8,659
Characters: Lexi Elendil, Sergeant Valerie Reyes, Katara Shadowdancer, Emilie Golding, Meghan Squire, Dayana "DG" Grace Williams, Jessica Rose, Chiyo, Aniani and Mirati, Xani, Robyn Luxli
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Post by Echo on Feb 8, 2013 15:04:16 GMT
Lexi rolled her eyes and crossed to the fox. She shook what she assumed to be its shoulder. "Come along, little one, time to get up."
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foxx
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Post by foxx on Feb 8, 2013 20:34:51 GMT
Like throwing water on oil, the fur across the entire fox's back stood on end in a show of defiant outrage. Teeth bared to assert dominance and crouched in a pose that screamed 'DANGER'. Once the supposed threat was perceived to be Lexi, the fox shook its head, dazed, but calmed.
"Woah, almost had your arm off there girl, what they say about sleeping dogs is just as true for foxes you know! What's that? Smells like wet dog and mold. If I'd have known people smelt this bad up close, I wouldn't have offered to share caves, yeesh!
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