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Post by Hatter Mad. on Feb 21, 2010 3:01:06 GMT -5
Beatrix wandered down the length of the dock, her floor length black cloak whispering as she moved. The guise was simple, but decieved everyone well enough. It did nothing to hide her beauty, but the commoners knew nothing of what there Princess looked like, except when the King permitted her to make announcements in the village square. So when they saw her as "Princess Astibios" Beatrix looked like a doll, her hair piled up, sparkling jewels, a tight corset and large, bustling skirt.
Which was far from what she looked now. With the black cloak, free falling dark hair, and a simple villagers frock, Trixxy looked like a magicians neice, or the such. Wouldn't it be funny if the guards caught her.. Pulling her cloak around her body, as a cool wind swept across the river, Beatrix looked around herself. For as far as the eye could see, a calm stretch of water flowed, several boats bobbing upon its surface. People were hurrying, loading their catch, taking it to market, or preparing boats.
Beatrix had to talk to someone. The teen was sick of having to make small talk with the ladies of the castle, for they were all prim and proper. She had to have funnnn! Spotting a stocky man just ahead of her, Beatrix made her way towards him, a slight smile on her face. Hopefully he'd be nice, some of the fishermen, traders and such weren't very kind, trying to sell you their wares and.. Beatrix shuddered.. The rest was up to the imagination.
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Post by grimm on Feb 21, 2010 3:30:56 GMT -5
Owen stood there feeling the cool breeze of the morning dance through his hair as he stood at the dock of the small village of Arien. He had just finished helping his client stack his morning catch into the wagon, so it can be taken up to market and was now enjoying the view of the expansive river. He pondered, as he often does, about when and where he was going to finally lay down his teamster whip (for wagon driving) and settle down.
His train of thought was broken however, when he noticed a young girl, walking somewhat aimlessly down the dock, glancing at various catch, and small stalls set up by fishermen, but never really pausing for more than a moment, indicating that she was not here to purchase anything, but for a more personal matter. He regarded the way she looked, dressed in entirely informal attire yet something was... regal about her. This made Owen very curious, it was at this time that she looked over at Owen, and started making her way to-wards him very casually, it was hard to tell from a distance, with the sun overhead, but Owen could have sworn it looked like she was smiling.
As she reached him, he realized, she was in fact smiling at him, so he politely returned that smile, and when she was about half way to-wards him, he latched up the back of the wagon, and turned to greet her, simply stating "Why hello there young lady, what brings you down to the docks on a day as fine as this?"
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Post by Hatter Mad. on Feb 21, 2010 6:07:06 GMT -5
Beatrix' kind smile widened as the trader returned her initial one. With a slight dip of the head, Beatrix spoke. Oh you know, boredom. Needed to get out of the ca- Just needed to take a break from family, you know? Mortified at her near slip up, Beatrix took a deep breath and continued. How's business? I've heard that oil has been quite abundant lately, so nobodys making much money. Craning her neck, Beatrix tried to peer into the cart to see if her comment was even relevant. She knew most of the traders around here worked with several types of produce, some specialising in spices, some in cloth, and other things. Hopefully he wouldn't think she knew too much about trading, and just suspected she was here like him, with her family as merchants.
Today she felt much more free than usual. Her mother and father, or the King and Queen, were out at another town for some meeting thing, and Beatrix knew Gabriel wouldn't tell anyone, for he was much like her. Turning her attention back to the man, awaiting an answer. Hopefully he wasn't commonly around here, and it wouldn't even cross his mind that she looked out of place here. She'd pass off fine for a commoner to someone out of the know, and there was only three trusted people in the town that knew she was 'special' though she hated to think of herself that way.
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Post by Aki Setsuka on Feb 21, 2010 10:19:03 GMT -5
Aki was wandering around, when she noticed two chatting persons. One of them was Owen for sure, she can always recognize him by his voice, she's know him for several years... She hid behind nearby crate just to watch and listen to them. She wasn't sure why she's doing it. She's held her breath and listens carefully to each word that was comming from them...
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Post by grimm on Feb 22, 2010 9:42:00 GMT -5
Owen heard what the strange girl had said, "Needed to get out of the ca..", he wondered if she was a servant, who was perhaps sneaking out of the castle to visit the town. He then realized that she was waiting for him to answer her question. So he replied, "business is good, and as for the oil, I'm not too sure about, but it doesn't affect me, at least not now, I'm simply carting goods around town for a modest fee..." not wanting to bore her with his talk of commerce, he decided to probe for information on this mysterious lady in black. He asked "so what part of town do you come from?" but as he finished his question he glanced to the left and saw the only person he really knew, Aki, watching from behind a crate. This made him smile, as her quizzical nature always did... he wondered to himself what she was doing away from her house so early in the day. And fought with the urge to call her over and address her properly.
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Post by Aki Setsuka on Feb 22, 2010 9:58:57 GMT -5
"Oups... He saw me." Aki blushes and thought about any excuse. She came to idea, which (in her opinion) was quite good. She walked to Owen, bowed to him and said "Ah, good to see to Owen, I'm running short of that great material you gave me last time... maybe you have more of it?" Ya, her acting skills are so useful these days...
She looked at the Owen company from close range. She smiled at her, and politely bowed to her. Her sight went to her friend again... She was hoping that he will play her little game with her...
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Post by Hatter Mad. on Feb 22, 2010 18:37:31 GMT -5
The small grin never leaving her face, Beatrix told the sotry she knew all to well now. Father is a farmer, our family lives on the outskirts of town. He asked me to buy a few things.. [/color] Glancing across, a girl appeared, maybe in her early twenties. She was pretty, an exotic looking face. She curtsied lightly back, noticing that the other seemed to know this man, Owen, for his wares. Oh, so you do sell material? Excellent. I need a roll of white cotton, if you have it please.She looked from Owen to the exotic girl, waiting for one of them to talk again. [/blockquote][/size]
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Post by Gabriel on Feb 22, 2010 22:28:33 GMT -5
Gabriel sat on the huge mast beam of the merchent vessel 'Twilight Dream. He had worked on her decks before and was gazing contentedly across the docks, when he spotted Trixxy. Grinning like a man possessed he gave a shout to the huddled group.
"Cousin Trix!" he wrapped a rag around his hand, grabbed a line and slid to the dock dropping lightly to his feet. He was wearing a simple white tunic covered with stains and trousers of a cloth that may have once been green. He looked for all the world like a working fisherman, or merhcant, with his scarred hands and rough build, the over tanned color of his skin. The scars casting a striking contrast.
"My name is Christopher, for those who don't know. I was hoping to see you dear cousin." he smiled an swept a mocking bow. "I dont see how they could call that girl in the castle a beauty when here before us stands a young woman who made God weep to place her unto this earth, for he could never again make something so close to perfection." His flirting, was outrageous, he knew, but he thoroughly enjoyed acting his part.
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Post by grimm on Feb 24, 2010 8:21:51 GMT -5
Owen was slightly amused by the showy entrance put on by the man who called himself Christopher. But at the same time, more than slightly creeped out by the way he was flirting with his supposed cousin. He decided to push past that thought, and introduce himself. " Hi there Christopher, my name is Owen, nice to meet you" He gived the man a hearty smile and turned his attention to Aki. He knew that she must be playing around, she always loved to act, and in truth was the best he's seen. "I most certainly do, got some more of it uhh... two towns over i think it, just for you" he winked at Aki. Just then however... he noticed a man walking up from the same direction as Aki, with a sword at his belt, and although Owen has'nt been in this town long, he has had to see most of the guards at one stage or another because of his constant shipping of goods in and out of town. He was cautious, as he always was in the presence of weapons. He waited for the stranger to present himself...
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Post by Hatter Mad. on Feb 24, 2010 8:30:46 GMT -5
K guys this is kinda a little messy. When posting we needs order! We gotta post like this ok? 1. me 2. grimm 3. aki 4. gabe 5. chris 6. me 7. grimm 8. aki 9. Gabe 10. chris etc, etc. Kk? XD Just to keep things easy on all of us. Oh oh and pleasae try and at least half fill the text box with writing, aim for a whole small box full of words
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Post by Chris Wellenby on Feb 24, 2010 8:32:17 GMT -5
Chris noticed few people standing on the docks. He decided to go there to introduce himself.
Hello there. Chris is my name, and I'm a blacksmith. I hope you need one? Let me show you some of my job effects...
And without any warning, he putted out the sword he was carrying.
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Post by Aki Setsuka on Feb 24, 2010 8:40:50 GMT -5
Aki was glad that Owen played her little game with her."I hope you remember that I want purple one? I need it for my new dress..." Then she noticed a man walkind to them. He looks quite funny. Well built, yet childilish at his face...
He putted out his sword, and then, without a blink of an eye Aki kicked it, and grab it in mid-air, putting sword to his throat. "NEVER ever threat me with swords, unless you want to die."
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Post by Chris Wellenby on Feb 24, 2010 8:53:35 GMT -5
Chris wasn't expecting that kind of reaction... He was quite stunned, when his own sword was put close to his throat.
Hey hey, calm down, I didn't meant to attack, I just wanted to show you example of swords I'm doing... Such beauty lady as yourself couldn't kill blacksmith for showing off, right?
Chris was very affraid about his own life. He was thinking about words, that could calm her down...
That sword is sharp... you could kill me in a blink on an eye... my blood will be all over your clothes... Come on, put it down...
He was sweating. He looked at other two people and thought Please, help me...
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Post by Aki Setsuka on Feb 25, 2010 14:49:03 GMT -5
"Well- she started -I must admit that you're doing great job. This sword seems to be perfectly weighted... But never again draw your weapon in my presence." She smiled and gave him back his sword. Then, she turned to Owen and said "You know where to find me. When you'll have that material drop by. Good day to you all!"She turned around and walked away to her place...
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Post by Hatter Mad. on Feb 25, 2010 18:38:48 GMT -5
Would you guys please listen to me? We have an order. Please refrain from posting until everybody else has posted.
Beatrix' eyes widened as she saw the rather nice looking sword drawn. With a gasp of surprise, and a bit of doubt, Trixxy watched as the oriental girl swept the sword from the smithys hand. Beatrix was a little scared, and quite energised by what had just happened. Now the girl had the sword to the mans throat, and Beatrix almost cried out. She'd never seen anything like this in the town, and it was not good. Finally, after the man talked a bit, the asian girl gave him his sword and walked away.
With a frown, Beatrix spoke. "That girl was really strange. How the hell did she even get a sword off a strong smithy? Bit strange to me.." She smiled slightly, returning her eyes to the man, Owen. "Before I go with my cousin", she flicked her eyes to Gabe, "I need the material, please."
Okay guys: the next person to post is GRIMM. Not Chris, and not Aki. Understood? After that it is Aki, and then Gabe, and then Chris. Respect the order.
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