The Dragons Den

Danikat · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject:

((Tokugawa you may want to re-think that post. It was clearly stated that a large section of the crowd did notice you, as I'd imagine any crowd of people would notice someone leaping between roof tops and down a vertical wall right beside them.))

Swix · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:12 pm Post subject:

The four foot tall white wolf's ears twitched slightly as he heard first the cries of the Lord, that something was burning him that couldn't be seen, and something to do with scales? Then he turned slightly towards the mage again, he seemed to be the only one of the pathetic crowd that wasn't screaming after his brief fun with their leader. If the physical body he inhabited possessed the ability to roll its eyes, Lykaios probably would have.

'Friends?' Lykaios thought, turning his head so he could rest one of his intelligent yellow eyes on the half human and the... thing next to her. 'I don't have any friends...'

Suddenly this crisis didn't seem so interesting anymore, not now a possible assassination attempt had been mentioned. Classic political manouvre he'd watched pulled off before, but that didn't explain why anyone would want to do away with the leader of a worthless farming community... on second thought this might be worth the time to investigate.

"What's in it for us if we help you?" he asked, sure that they'd try to get away with not offering anything in compensation and ignoring the hysterical crowd.

Iman al-Rashid ibn Aali · Yellow Belt Old Friend Posts: 64

"I don't need much help, I'm just blending in like the rest of the crowd. As I can see you're trying to get to someone, so go ahead," said the man. Iman took the blade from the man's hip and started making his way back into the crowd to continue eavesdropping on the conversation between Allasan and the human female. The Japanese man was muttering something to him, but Iman was already too busy concentrating on the two he originally had his sights set on.

Incredibly arrogant man, Iman thought to himself, I'd heard that the warriors from the East were men of honour. He shook the thought from his mind however, as there were far more important matters.

The Lord was screaming something about scales and fire by the time Iman had returned, and Allasan speaking... he didn't catch the beginning of what he said, "...snake we believe. A fire viper they're commonly called in these parts. It's poison is slow acting but dramatic, as you can see for yourself. Clearly this was a deliberate attack on m'lord as fire vipers are not found in these parts. However whilst the person, or persons responsible must of course be found it is more important to find a cure. Something you and your strange friends might be able to help me with."

This did surprise Iman. He didn't trust Allasan any more than trusted any politician, but he did seem to be genuinely concerned about the well-being of his Lord. Making a quick decision, Iman decided to keep track of any who agreed to the task Allasan had suggested. Of course, if Allasan was to blame, there'd always be time to come back and do what needed to be done.

Danikat · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:48 pm Post subject:

Iman al-Rashid ibn Aali · Yellow Belt Old Friend Posts: 64

Allasan hesitated to answer the wolf's question...

Swix · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject:

"Any distinguishing marks or looks to this paperweight?" the white wolf asked as his yellow eyes continued to appraise Allasan. Ornate paperweight wasn't exactly a very descriptive term, and if this dragon was a collector the immortal imagined he'd have more than one magical item.

It would seem Lykaios had decided looking for this item was enough to hold his interests, for now at least.

Danikat · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

"I'm afraid I have not seen it myself. But I am told it is an extremely life-like silver snake, about this long," he pauses to hold his hands out, about 20cm appart, "It has amethysts for eyes and most report claim the play of light across it almost makes it look as if it's moving, as if it's alive."

He appeared to be done, but then as an after thought added, "And believe me, the dragon will know what it is. They keep very careful stock of their belongings, dragons."

The crowd around them seemed to have edged closer now, less frightended since the strage new arrivals had done nothing to hurt them and eager to find out what would happen.

"So," Allasan asked in his most serious tone, "Will you help us?"

Swix · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:29 am Post subject:

Lykaios seemed to think for a moment, tilting his head slightly as wolves will do when considering something new they'd just come across. He could spread out his glow and just drain the vilagers so add to his powers, but learning a new one was far more appealing to him. Besides, if he did that he might bring unwanted attention to himself, and he still had his revenge to pursue afterwards. He might even go and have a look for these strange snakes later, since their poison caused such amusement to him and confusion to them.

"... Alright" Lykaios said eventually, beginning to make his way to leave "I'll get this trinket back"