Sounds like a challenge. Let's kill her, right away, Lucy.
I'm sure we could bring in several extra sources to be sure it's taken care of, initially. And then hang the corpse within the courtyard.
Bravo, hero. Since everyone here is in speech-mode, I might as well make al ittle one myself. No one giving a #$%^&* what we do makes our lives that much easier. And when someone of yours sooner or later gets hurt and dies, I'd still adore you tell us that you don't care. Like you said, cut the serpents testicles off while you can... or.. whatever the hell it was..
.. so rattle that box a little more.. or honestly? Pace yourself a little more like the senile old guy you're attempting to be. Because we're not here to exchange loving, sincere words.
"... Enough! It starts now."
"People on the sidelines shut up, and stay out. Father... Kindly do that, and let us get on with it... Now. And yes Alex, I grow tired of this talk. Come on Father! Prepare yourself!"
The words replayed in his head many times as he left the Hall. In truth he tired his best to play the whole thing off, but in the end he knew that was bullshit.. He knew they were serious and would eliminate Jewell if the chance arose, and for that fact possibly her daughter Amanda as well. Brian made for the Inn as quickly as he could to try to figure this out.
Upon arrival at the Inn, Brian began to ask around for Tara. No one had seen her, and advised she may be arriving later in the evening. That left Brian with some free time to get a few other things in order, before he met with Tara. Next stop, his Office near Rhy'din Proper.
Along the way, Brian managed to get a hold of a three couriers and dragged them along for the trip. Having them sit tight in the waiting room, Brian slipped into his office and began a series of dispatches, explaining in short that assistance was needed and to return as quickly as possible. Dispatches were made out for Edea, Narin and his wife Atheala, Katharine Reno, and Jeskola, and Rienna and Nyu at the Abbey. Brian met with the couriers, and explained what needed to be done, and even offered a substantial bonus upon return confirmation. In moments they were off, each headed to their specific points. Brian hoped the dispatches would reach them in time for everyone to get on the same page, and decide what to do.
Once more Brian locked up the office, and began to head to the stable when a voice cause him to nearly fall over.
"Ya always were in over yuir head, lad. Ya boys and yuir games, tis a wonder ya both are still breathin' this very day."
"What the hell?! Laike! Izzat.. Holy shit it is you!"
"Nice to see ya too, boy. So I see ya two are at it again."
Brian didn't really know what to say. It had been well over seven years or so since he had last seen the man who at one time had been a mentor to himself and his brother for brief periods of time over the course of their lives. Granted Brian's time with Laike was incredibly brief to that of Alex, but the impact the older man had on them was incredible. Suddenly here he was, looking pretty much the same as he did those seven years ago. That damned ugly red beret of his, that weathered face of a man who lived his own life and travelled to many places, a man who was of the land itself. Deep dark eyes, that looked as if they could pierce your very soul if they wanted to, yet were so gentle you would confess all your wrong doings before him. Dark locks were now grayed a bit, and it looked like that "fake" beard he once wore had finally lost its use as a real one was now in it's place. Brian just stared a moment, and shook his head.
"So you came to help?! If anyone can get to him it's y-"
"I'm Sorry, lad. I will not be stepping into this one. This is way beyond me, and not my cup of midget tossing."
"Then what the hell?"
"Sides, it seems ya have some kind of a plan. What with all those dispatches that ran out the front door, like bats outta hell. In any event, I am watching. But that is as far as it will go. This is something ya all will have to deal with on your end, and whatever powers that decide take an interest in Alex. Before I leave I've a word of advice."
"Yeah?"
"Keep in mind, that may not be all Alex who is commiting those deeds, same with the girl.. Also think as to why he would get himself mixed up in all of that. There may be something yuir missing. Also.. Dun play the senile old man anymore.. You'll have to force me to use a different manner altogether. Sides, they hate it when ya go senile. Just do whatever it is ya have to do, and prepare for the worst and pray for the best."
"Uh.. Alright?"
Brian pondered what the older man said, and looked to the ground a bit. Brian thought along the same lines in respect to Alex and Lucy, especially with the girl's demeanor variations as they were. Investigation would be key, and more help would be needed. Lifting his head to look once more to the older man, Brian smiled faintly.
"Thank you, Lai-"
Brian stopped in mid sentence when he saw he was once more alone. He didn't even bother to look around. Laike was always like that, in one moment and out the next. Brian sighed a moment, and walked towards the stables once more. A great deal would happen in the next few days to weeks, and it might have a great effect on many of those involved. Brian knew Charlotte didn't need anymore stress, so absolute secrecy for the moment was needed. He knew he shouldn't be so eager to run head long into this, especially since he had just wed, but this could not be avoided.
Brian knew more needed to be accomplished in order to take care of this situation and he knew he needed some bigger guns, and someone who would throw down without hesitation when it came to the Empress. He knew he needed Tara, and hoped he caught her on a good personality night. With her involved this could take a darker direction, and truth be told Brian had little problem with that, especially where Jewell and Amanda were concerned. Brian also pondered Skyler as well, as the young man was indeed smitten with his sister and cared for her a great deal and to boot was very good in a fight, according to many. Brian resigned himself to do whatever it took to end this, and make sure it stayed ended. Off to the Inn he went, hopefully Tara and Skyler would be in attendance.
I'm sure we could bring in several extra sources to be sure it's taken care of, initially. And then hang the corpse within the courtyard.
Bravo, hero. Since everyone here is in speech-mode, I might as well make al ittle one myself. No one giving a #$%^&* what we do makes our lives that much easier. And when someone of yours sooner or later gets hurt and dies, I'd still adore you tell us that you don't care. Like you said, cut the serpents testicles off while you can... or.. whatever the hell it was..
.. so rattle that box a little more.. or honestly? Pace yourself a little more like the senile old guy you're attempting to be. Because we're not here to exchange loving, sincere words.
"... Enough! It starts now."
"People on the sidelines shut up, and stay out. Father... Kindly do that, and let us get on with it... Now. And yes Alex, I grow tired of this talk. Come on Father! Prepare yourself!"
The words replayed in his head many times as he left the Hall. In truth he tired his best to play the whole thing off, but in the end he knew that was bullshit.. He knew they were serious and would eliminate Jewell if the chance arose, and for that fact possibly her daughter Amanda as well. Brian made for the Inn as quickly as he could to try to figure this out.
Upon arrival at the Inn, Brian began to ask around for Tara. No one had seen her, and advised she may be arriving later in the evening. That left Brian with some free time to get a few other things in order, before he met with Tara. Next stop, his Office near Rhy'din Proper.
Along the way, Brian managed to get a hold of a three couriers and dragged them along for the trip. Having them sit tight in the waiting room, Brian slipped into his office and began a series of dispatches, explaining in short that assistance was needed and to return as quickly as possible. Dispatches were made out for Edea, Narin and his wife Atheala, Katharine Reno, and Jeskola, and Rienna and Nyu at the Abbey. Brian met with the couriers, and explained what needed to be done, and even offered a substantial bonus upon return confirmation. In moments they were off, each headed to their specific points. Brian hoped the dispatches would reach them in time for everyone to get on the same page, and decide what to do.
Once more Brian locked up the office, and began to head to the stable when a voice cause him to nearly fall over.
"Ya always were in over yuir head, lad. Ya boys and yuir games, tis a wonder ya both are still breathin' this very day."
"What the hell?! Laike! Izzat.. Holy shit it is you!"
"Nice to see ya too, boy. So I see ya two are at it again."
Brian didn't really know what to say. It had been well over seven years or so since he had last seen the man who at one time had been a mentor to himself and his brother for brief periods of time over the course of their lives. Granted Brian's time with Laike was incredibly brief to that of Alex, but the impact the older man had on them was incredible. Suddenly here he was, looking pretty much the same as he did those seven years ago. That damned ugly red beret of his, that weathered face of a man who lived his own life and travelled to many places, a man who was of the land itself. Deep dark eyes, that looked as if they could pierce your very soul if they wanted to, yet were so gentle you would confess all your wrong doings before him. Dark locks were now grayed a bit, and it looked like that "fake" beard he once wore had finally lost its use as a real one was now in it's place. Brian just stared a moment, and shook his head.
"So you came to help?! If anyone can get to him it's y-"
"I'm Sorry, lad. I will not be stepping into this one. This is way beyond me, and not my cup of midget tossing."
"Then what the hell?"
"Sides, it seems ya have some kind of a plan. What with all those dispatches that ran out the front door, like bats outta hell. In any event, I am watching. But that is as far as it will go. This is something ya all will have to deal with on your end, and whatever powers that decide take an interest in Alex. Before I leave I've a word of advice."
"Yeah?"
"Keep in mind, that may not be all Alex who is commiting those deeds, same with the girl.. Also think as to why he would get himself mixed up in all of that. There may be something yuir missing. Also.. Dun play the senile old man anymore.. You'll have to force me to use a different manner altogether. Sides, they hate it when ya go senile. Just do whatever it is ya have to do, and prepare for the worst and pray for the best."
"Uh.. Alright?"
Brian pondered what the older man said, and looked to the ground a bit. Brian thought along the same lines in respect to Alex and Lucy, especially with the girl's demeanor variations as they were. Investigation would be key, and more help would be needed. Lifting his head to look once more to the older man, Brian smiled faintly.
"Thank you, Lai-"
Brian stopped in mid sentence when he saw he was once more alone. He didn't even bother to look around. Laike was always like that, in one moment and out the next. Brian sighed a moment, and walked towards the stables once more. A great deal would happen in the next few days to weeks, and it might have a great effect on many of those involved. Brian knew Charlotte didn't need anymore stress, so absolute secrecy for the moment was needed. He knew he shouldn't be so eager to run head long into this, especially since he had just wed, but this could not be avoided.
Brian knew more needed to be accomplished in order to take care of this situation and he knew he needed some bigger guns, and someone who would throw down without hesitation when it came to the Empress. He knew he needed Tara, and hoped he caught her on a good personality night. With her involved this could take a darker direction, and truth be told Brian had little problem with that, especially where Jewell and Amanda were concerned. Brian also pondered Skyler as well, as the young man was indeed smitten with his sister and cared for her a great deal and to boot was very good in a fight, according to many. Brian resigned himself to do whatever it took to end this, and make sure it stayed ended. Off to the Inn he went, hopefully Tara and Skyler would be in attendance.