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Post by Rubedo on Dec 14, 2022 5:36:51 GMT -5
With Aendross on his way, she would continue until she arrived at her destination. She could make out the fires below, tuning out the voices of the people as she would prefer to not be lumped in with that one who was always calling screams and the like a melody for one's ears that only they were allowed to truly savor. Unfortunately, there was more than one of those that she was associated with for the time being, aiming to enter and continue until she found William. He would have left a reasonable trail with the knights, and the spectacle would be using the ones that remained here. He at least was thorough about making this look no different than if their burly comrade was the one doing the dirty work here.
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Post by Wraith on Dec 14, 2022 6:29:37 GMT -5
The city truly was going through a difficult time, the worst of it yet to come. Just as she suspected the armored figures were here as well, ensnaring who they could before taking their lives. And at the top floor of the pagoda was a room of individuals, some non-combatants while the others that were there were their guards. The elite of the elite so to speak, there were originally thirteen of them. Ten of them were spayed across the room in various manners of distress, blood and their entrails scattered about from the battle while the man she was looking for, William, was left clean as a whistle. Even the instrument he used for the slaughter didn't show any signs of blood, two greatswords with one in each hand. They were rather plain yet curious in their designs, a single-edged gray sword each with a blue backside and hilt, two cleavers that could be mistaken for a broken down singular one as he glanced over his shoulder despite the blindfold, a smirk on his face. "Ah, how typical of you, Rozalin. Not even bothering to announce yourself. Where's your desire for grandstanding? Your ego is so much smaller than ours and I will never truly understand why."He had already softened these up. They were on their last legs when all was said and done. He figured with all the traveling she could use the exercise to lighten up a little, get with the festivities a bit more. And while the warriors were still stalwart despite the deaths of their brethren, he was done wasting time now that she was here and would be a bit of a buzzkill. May as well see it done and save himself having to hear her point out the flaws in taking your time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. "No point in beating around the bush. Mind killing the last guards so I can get to work on the masterpiece that our friend asked me to? I can give my report on how effective our raid was after that."[Stalking Menace]
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Post by shast on Dec 14, 2022 18:34:19 GMT -5
Jax continued to trudge through the streets at by his standards was a fast pace. The torn wall of an exit in sight. He bounds up the small pile of rubble to the makeshift escape only to notice the only thing between them and potential sanctuary was a modest drop. Already bloody and with adrenline starting to wane the boorish man grabs one of the fallen civilians from around them and jumps off with the body as their cushion to reduce any potential impact.
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Post by Rubedo on Dec 16, 2022 8:23:46 GMT -5
She would let the red flow, ceasing as the red ligament vanished as it always did when battles were over. She brushed at a small cut that was on her right cheek, a leftover from the battle with the swordsmen as she walked closer to observe the 'masterpiece' that William worked on. Looked like he did more or less do it as was asked for him, as she was certain that it spelled out the symbol for "Death" for all those here to see and understand when the fires died down.
"He does enjoy displays like this."
It was a simple observation. One that any of them could have reached simply by watching his behavior. Seeing William able to reenact it so readily was simply proof that he relished in the very same. She imagined that the Covenant had suffered similar fates when he mentioned the 'worse' part of the attack. But he had successfully claimed the relic and killed all the targets of interest. The ones that were left would try to reclaim it, of that there was no doubt. If they remained of little consequence was to be seen, as she was keener to believe that those that were burned returned brighter for it. Her left hand went to her right shoulder, a constant reminder of how that was the case for herself no less.
"It can produce the desired effects, but not up to the standards that Rootsbane asked for. We know that it can do what we want it to now however, so all that's left is dragging those effects into the light. We have to start destroying or collecting the other aspects now."
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Post by Wraith on Dec 16, 2022 10:31:18 GMT -5
Needed more, did he? How typical. Though of them all it only made sense that his desire was the most ambitious. His goal was even grander than all of theirs. Seeing it to fruition required a great deal of devotion and development. He had spent long on it as is thanks to the failure in the past. The aim was to see it through successfully this time without fail while accounting for what they missed the last time.
"Bolstering it with the other collectibles. How quaint. But I suppose he has always been one to use everything at his disposal. Tigrant has his work cut out for him, and Vildread certainly enjoys this kind of work just the same."
Rootsbane had always said the ends justify the means. Tigrant and even William himself had particulars they were fond of that didn't quite align, but Vildread was a menace who dabbled in all manner of atrocities. That was why they set him to work in the most pivotal place of them all. He rolled his neck as he placed a hand to it, thinking over the future causing him to frown for a moment. He didn't like what the next mission more or less entailed due to understanding why that was the case.
"We'll handle it as always, alternating our assignments based upon which of us can most ideally finish in the quickest amount of time. Unfortunately for you, our efficient little Rozalin, that means you have your work cut out for you. You'll be out and about while I'll be forced to work with that miserable beast for a while."
He didn't like it, but they agreed to disagree. It was their purpose after all that made them clash. And ultimately there was no reason their purpose couldn't coexist. Rozalin was flexible enough to be able to be used in any number of areas. And she often would only draw the eye just about as much as any other wanderer did. Even less so in some circles as they had particular views about damaged goods, in this case the fact she was missing an arm. Blending in was just easier for her than many of them, as they often had distinct features that caused them to stand out. That's what made her and the Obliviated the ones who had to put in the most legwork.
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Post by Rubedo on Dec 17, 2022 15:43:15 GMT -5
'Woe is me' is all she could hear about him complaining about having a stable partner while she was shipped around the world as demanded of her. She wouldn't bother commenting about her personal thoughts about some of his statements and instead focusing on the objective as always. Worrying about terminology or petty squabbles formed because of them weren't things she felt the need to waste her time on.
"Just try to up your own efficiency and I wouldn't have to worry about my own increased workload. And don't forget why I'm working here. I intend to hold you all to your word."
He knew what she meant. They all knew the goals that they each set out for when they banded together. For now, she would wait for him to send her along to her next destination. She would only pause to consider one final note, a note the others would consider a footnote and not worry of mention save for the more vigilant members. She would pause her left hand to her waist as she explained further a last fact that could stymie their plans. Not significantly mind if they were already struggling, but enough to hinder them and slow down a delicate process that could be disturbed if the ripples they made were sufficient enough.
"Also, I sent Aendross to deal with some when I noticed a disturbance in the plan. Make sure to get confirmation that those people were slain. If they have escaped, do perform due diligence by rectifying that and informing the others. They'll only return to try again if they even considered to attempt it once with the horrors happening around them."
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Post by Wraith on Dec 18, 2022 8:53:25 GMT -5
He smirked, nodding at the arrangement. They were all in this for their own reasons after all. They had merely agreed to working together after a great deal of effort was expended on all fronts. He would drag one of his greatswords along the ground, a screeching sound accompanying it as a gaping hole was formed, tinged with orange and black. An ominous red sigil rested above it in the visage of an eye, as if looking down upon them with bated breath. As for the final part of her report, it seemed as though there were some who were willing to act as heroes for at least a time. So long as they were caught up in the circumstances perhaps, as if they survived it would mean they chose to run away rather than fight to the death. It was unlikely all the same, but he supposed a fluke could occur and they could escape Aendross with their lives if such a miracle happened.
"Will do. If they escaped him, Aendross will be eager to right that mistake just the same. No matter how far they run, the shadows will be on their heels. And should they meet one of the others then they will be sure to fix that as well, so will I. It won't be difficult for me to discover them if they survived here."
Because there would be an easy enough tell to know. It would be a test, an experiment so to say. He was actually eager for them to have survived instead of being trampled by the general. There were few and far between that served as a point of interest for him among the masses. Things to idle away his time as the world was turned to its rightful shape.
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Post by Rubedo on Dec 18, 2022 11:59:43 GMT -5
That sounded like William had an idea who the survivors could have been. Had he seen them and paid them no heed already? Good grief... had she not sent Aendross, William certainly would have been content letting them do as they pleased until it blew up in their faces. She could see why they made sure that wasn't the case by sending her with him yet again. ...She really hoped that he and Tigrant didn't cause too many problems when they worked together due to their conflicting natures, yet similar stance on matters like this. Vildread would have his work cut out for him. For now, she would sink her teeth into the next objective alongside Rootsbane from the look of it, as it would be swift and sure with the both of them on the task ahead.
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