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Post by dakota on May 5, 2007 4:39:07 GMT -5
Coop saw the look on Sarah's face and knew he'd been caught looking, but Eleutheroi's arrival prevented him from apoligizing. The slap on the back was just high enough on his back to catch the shoulder he'd used on the demon. He clenched his teeth against the tenderness for a moment as they walked. " Unless it means something else with summoners, I've only heard of branding livestock so you could recognize you're own in a mixed herd or identifying it when it got lost." He glanced at Eleutheroi, then Tobrias." Please tell me it's the latter. I don't think were ready for a demon herd for a bunch of summoners. Okay," he looked at Sarah and grinned, " I'm not ready for a demon herd."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on May 6, 2007 11:04:44 GMT -5
"There was only one brand." Eleutheroi says. "And the crest isn't one I've seen before."
Tobrias heads into the examination room with the group. Peering at the crest for a minute, he sends a Fayde for a book. "Yes. Well, you could not know this one." He says. "It is a variant on the original West Guild crest." When the book arrives, he opens it, showing an old circular crest similar to, but still distinct from, the brand. Putting the book down, he continues, "There are new elements in the brand. This one depicts defiance of the ages, and this is a summoner's symbol."
Tobrias takes a deep breath. "Crynn'Jol did know something."
Eleutheroi sighs. "Not the dragon. Please?" He asks. "He's so... depressing."
Tobrias shakes his head. "There is no other way. He is still the head of that guild, defunct or not. He must be told."
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Post by Mierin on May 7, 2007 18:22:07 GMT -5
Listening to Eleutheroi and Tobrias, Sarah sighs and smiles weakly at Coop. "Too bad. I'm not looking forward to going after a demon heard either." Turning to Tobrias, she asks "So I guess that's our next step? Going to talk to Crynn'Jol?" (tag)
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Post by dakota on May 8, 2007 4:57:16 GMT -5
Coop gave Eleutheroi an odd look. " Dragon? There's a dragon living here in the city? Cool, I always wanted to see one." He glanced at Sarah as he got confused by the conversation," Hold it, you mean the guy that gave me the fire magic books I wasn't supposed to get was the dragon?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on May 8, 2007 21:36:18 GMT -5
"Not Crynn'Jol." Says Eleutheroi. "He'ld get all upset... and old men shouldn't be upset. This dragon's much worse. He takes responsibility for the fall of the West Guild. Sooo depressing. On big morose frump with wings."
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Post by Mierin on May 9, 2007 23:03:44 GMT -5
Sarah nods "But the matter remains that we have to go and talk to him, right?" (tag)
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on May 10, 2007 7:53:42 GMT -5
Eleutheroi nods, displeased with the prospect. "We'll go tomorrow. I'm wiped from the press..." With a rare yawn, Eleutheroi passes the group on his way out, mumuring something about Mierin still maybe being up.
The murmur caught Tobrias's attention, but, though he frowned, he said nothing. "So, we'll see you all tomo-" he's interrupted by a Fayde guard, and sighs heavily. "Well... the press are here. The same reporter from the Arboreum."
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Post by Mierin on May 10, 2007 13:47:04 GMT -5
Sarah sighs when she hears the reporter has tracked them down. "We can go out the back way, if you want us to avoid the press." (tag)
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Post by dakota on May 12, 2007 7:41:57 GMT -5
Coop nodded as he agreed with Sarah," Sounds like a good idea to me. The guy is definitely determined, I'll give him that." He smirked at Eleutheroi. " You wouldn't mind disracting your fanclub long enough for the real Slayer and me to slip out, would you?"
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Post by Mierin on May 14, 2007 21:35:31 GMT -5
Sarah shakes her head and smiles at Coop. Grabbing his arm, she'll pull him in the direction of the back exit and say "We should head out before the press gets here." (tag)
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on May 15, 2007 7:14:23 GMT -5
"Patience, you two." Tobrias says. "There is more to this than just avoiding the press following Eleutheroi."
Moving them towards the library, he continues. "This will get worse, as I am sure you are aware. But it also means certain things will inevitably happen, and others already have. Odds are the vampire menace already know who you are Sarah, and they are a concern in their own right. For the people to know who you are, it has to be managed both as important and a non-issue. Important for the people to know they are protected, but a non-issue so the government will leave you alone."
"Eleutheroi will have to fumble the interview tonight, to peak their interest. The Guild will survive the scandal. We will keep your secret until you are ready, Sarah."
With a wave of his arm, a portal forms. They can see the restaurant under their apartment. It's still dark. "Be sure to look both ways before moving forward." Tobrias says, though he didn't sound like he was mentioning the street traffic.
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Post by Mierin on May 15, 2007 21:41:04 GMT -5
Sarah looks a bit surprised at Tobrias's words. She wondered how she felt about the whole town knowing exactly who she was. On one hand, it would be a bit freeing - she wouldn't have to keep this enormous secret anymore, but on the other hand, it was a bit scary to think about. Her anonymity had always been what had kept her safe, and she wasn't sure if she wanted to give that up. Of course, if the vampires already knew who she was, then the point was probably moot anyway. Sarah sighs and figures this is something to think about when they get home.
Looking into the portal, she glances at Tobrias and nods, "Of course." She looks around for any signs of trouble before stepping through the portal and heads towards the apartment she shares with Coop. (tag)
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Post by dakota on May 15, 2007 23:29:38 GMT -5
Coop was a bit nervous about the portal, but didn't let that make him hesitate to follow Sarah as she stepped through it. When they reached the other side, he let his amazement show. " That was cool. Can you do that one yet?" His mood dropped to concern when he looked at Sarah, taking her hand in his. " What's wrong?"
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Post by Mierin on May 16, 2007 23:14:21 GMT -5
Sarah smiles quietly as she shakes her head. "No," she replies "I can't do that. Maybe one day, when I learn more magic, I will be able to." Shrugging, she takes his hand and replies "I don't know. I've had it drummed into my head all my life about how I'm supposed to keep who I am a secret. And now everyone might know. I guess I'm just not sure how I feel about that." (tag)
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Post by dakota on May 17, 2007 0:18:49 GMT -5
Though he didn't understand completely, Coop nodded," I guess that would put you... us in the spotlight, wouldn't it? Maybe we should go talk to your dad, since he's been through this." He glanced at his watch. " Or call him in the morning. Your mom would worry if you called this late."
He grinned mischeviously. " I got a better idea. Let's grab a shower and call it a night." He fluttered his eyebrows twice," Maybe even get some sleep eventually."
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