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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 2:02:26 GMT -5
Natalya curled up on the bed, surprised and pleased by the plushness and settled down. Her eyes closed and she soon drifted to sleep in the strange cave, content in the knowledge that Geil would be back.
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Terein wove through the sky easily, keen, dark eyes scanning the forest below him. It would make sense for them to be this way, but equally likely for them to be anywhere else. He just hoped Mozer's nose was doing as well as they thought he was. Nevertheless, he trusted his eyes a bit more than someone else's nose. He continued to scan for some clue of where the pair had disappeared to.
Mozer had begun to make his way into the forest, having to pause every few steps to be sure he still had the correct path. He moved carefully and easy, ears quirked upwards as well, though more of his attention was on his scenting.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 2:18:33 GMT -5
Geil continued his quick pace for awhile, glancing around as he walked and looking around for any possible trackers, or prey for that matter... He however wasn't moving slow enough to search carefully... And after moving around a tree he skidded to a halt, almost slipping in the leaves, the kicked up dust almost reached the gryvern that was so studiously following his trail. Ooops.
...uh... he just sort of stood there, stunned slightly. Well, he hadn't seen this gryvern before and wasn't sure whether it was given a good description of him but... Ok, it knew his smell already and he was just 10 ft or so away... He really hoped it was just a scout and not a fighter. "...Looking for someone?" he asked, still panting somewhat. Ah, it was times like this that the brand on his shoulder seemed to itch.
Of course he could always throw all these jumbled feelings into the gryverns head and watch the ensuing fireworks, but geil was really holding that out as a last resort... He doubted he could do that more than once a day.
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 2:27:12 GMT -5
Mozer blinked as the tsume seemed to nearly appear before him, but his quick mind swiftly pulled up the information about the other. "Well, hallo," he said quietly. His ears flicked slightly, and he had a feeling he just found his man. . . or, uhm. . . wait. <<; He was glad he hadn't said that aloud.
"I do believe I've been looking for you, actually," Mozer said quietly. "I would like to retrieve my friend from your care." He knew something of the Sin Tsume and he knew this had the potential to go very badly.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 2:41:04 GMT -5
Geil almost immediatly shifted back into composure after his initial state of well... Shock, and smiled, giving out a small sigh. "Oh, I was afraid of that... There is a small problem though." He glanced down at his neatly filed claws, and then blew across them before looking back at the gryvern. "But she doesn't want to leave... And I would not suggest trying to force us apart." The way he said it seemed strange... He didn't seem too attached to having her around, but it was definitely a threat that he had uttered.
Geil brushed some of the dust off of his fur, and shook his head to releive a bit of the heat that had built up from his rather brisk pace. seeming almost utterly unconcerned with the presence of the gryvern now. "Of course... If you'd like to take her place I'm sure I could coax her into going home." He said with a grin, pearly white teeth showing. He was rather pretty for a tsume wasn't he? almost... attractive.[/b]
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 2:58:51 GMT -5
Mozer's ears went back in thinly veiled distaste. He had no aims for monogamy just yet, but he only played of one team. But there were more important things at state here than his virtue. He sighed out gustily, "Well, blast. We're at a bit of an impasse," Blue eyes regarded the other shrewdly. "It was an interesting try, but I think you know I'm not interested in you that way. In fact, I'm more likely to resort to violence. So, perhaps we can make a deal of sorts." He stopped and regarded the sin thoughtfully. "That's assuming you have honour with which to barter." It was a jibe, but his gentle voice kept it from being as offensive as it had the possibility to be.
He had to protect his own; he was the one who brought them here, it was his responsibility to be sure that the Gryvern came to no harm. "You send Natalya away, preferably in the company of Terein so I'm guaranteed her safe return, and then we can have a little match of wills." He wasn't looking forward to this, especially as in simple thought he didn't expect to win. And he didn't want to think about wot that meant. "You try to seduce me and I try to kill you. Sound like a plan?" A small, smirking grin marked his brindled features.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 3:19:52 GMT -5
Geil tilted his head, so civilized a response for such a horrible suggestion... This creature was obviously not a warrior, or if he was was a much smarter one than most of them were. "I have plenty of honour, I do not break my promises or deals.... Although I am afraid that is the extent of it." he answered easily, he never liked it when other people tried to negotiate. His deals always benefited himself more... Although, he supposed that's why they almost always wanted to negotiate.
Then he listened to the offer, patiently waiting till mozer had spoke his mind and then smiled. "No." It stood out in the air like someone had just announced a death sentance, everything else seemed to go quiet for a moment... And he was looking at his claws again. "I am not going to risk my life to exchange toys." his words weren't so nice anymore, now they seemed lined with poison... "Violence is hardly ever the answer... And if you kill me, I can assure you that without her 'true love' She will also die. Most likely by her own.... Paws." He looked back at the gryvern with a very wide smirk, "And how do I know of your honour? I could be matching wits with you while your friends try to kill me." Geil was usually reasonable, but he did not take chances he didn't have to... He might have even accepted the gryverns offer had he not known that there was atleast one other being that knew they were out here, and likely more.
Anyways, if he was going to attempt to seduce someone while they tried to kill him he may as well have done it now and kept them both.
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 3:29:20 GMT -5
Mozer gave a small, rolling shrug. "My friends currently consist of one other dragon, whom is who knows where, though I can't guarantee he wouldn't try to kill you, I bet he wouldn't without some further prompting. Ah well, that was my best shot at compromising." His same intense eyes focused on the tsume. "I'd like to know wot you've done to her; I need to be able to fix her once I get her back." He was obviously completely confident that he would get the Earth back, though there was no obvious way that he might be able to just yet.
Terein continued his scan, but he really wasn't having any luck in his search and was even beginning to contemplate returning to Mozer's side. At least he could watch the gryvern's back from who knew wot else was running around in these woods.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 3:46:16 GMT -5
Geil watched him and seemed to be contemplating something, maybe he would take this offer... But add another condition, to make it fairer. "Hmm... How about I add to that suggestion of yours, We both go to a place that I choose so we can be free of interruption? And I vow release her the instant we arrive at said destination?" He asked with his voice returning once more to it's silky tone, a small sigh escaping his mouth as he looked at his hand again... "I can't prove that I have released her of course, and you would have to trust me." he said then looked skywards, humming slightly.
"What have I done to her?" He smiles widely and seems to blush, "I don't think that's a good topic for civilized company..." He coughs slightly and turns away, waits a moment then looks back. "Oh, I'm sorry I misconstrude your question... But I can't explain that anyways, it's a bit complicated." Then he began to walk towards Mozer, appearing to appraise the others features... He was kind of cute wasn't he? not a bad exchange he had to admit.
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 3:55:22 GMT -5
Mozer tilted his head slightly, hesitation slipping through him at the return to his original offer. He was still uncertain of it, but he didn't feel it was right to just attack the Sin Tsume. Evil or not, the other was simply just acting according to his nature. And, again, he didn't actually know where Natalya was. He could spend time tracking further, but he already knew he wasn't the quickest at it, and time, from wot the tsume had said, could very well be of the essence.
Mozer stood still for the inspection, though his tail was held just a bit too stiffly to be completely natural. "I need to know that Natalya will recover," he answered. "If she won't be herself or if she's damaged in some way, then I must kill you right now." Even with that sort of guarantee, he still wanted to verify the place before he agreed. He was already wary of this potential bargain.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 4:13:48 GMT -5
Geil continued to examine him for afew moments before responding to his question, "She will recover, eventually, and she won't be much different than before... She'll probably pay more attention to the warnings Mozer gave her though." he said with a large grin before backing off a little bit again. "And I promise you I have caused no lasting damage from my abilities, I made sure of that." He sounded genuinly sincere, although he could make anything sounde genuine if he tried.
Now he just had to decide on a place, He knew of many places to go that would be free of interruption and that just the two of them could have their fun... He had no worries that the gryvern would win, because he just had to stay out of reach for a few moments to win, or he could possibly do it even when within reach... Depending on how strong the creature was.
"As for a place... Do you recall seeing some flat topped mountains on the horizon? Plateu, I beleive they would make a good location for a... Duel I guess it is." He offered with a grin at the scholar. He had been there once before, and it seemed rather desolate... Although romantic at night.
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 4:21:35 GMT -5
The tsume's word choice could not help but amuse him, and a slight, sardonic grin briefly touched the gryvern's mouth. Duel, indeed. He had the other's word that Natalya would recover and now all that remained was to tell Terein not to intervene.
And such was the timing that the grey dragon was on his way back. He spotted Mozer and the tsume and quickly landed a short distance away.
"Hallo again, Geil. I trust you are well." There was no evident sarcasm in his words. He glanced at the gryvern. "I congratulate you on finding him so soon, Mozer."
The brindle Dark inclined his head slightly. "We are about to relocate, Terein, but I ask that you remain here to watch for Natalya. Bring her home and I will hopefully meet you there soon."
Terein's eyes narrowed slightly and he cut a swift, suspicious glance towards the Sin. Surely he hadn't. . . Mozer wouldn't succumb. . . at least. . not that quickly. . . Would he? The thought only made the hybrid more eager to relocate.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 4:35:38 GMT -5
Geil backed away from the dragon slightly, atleast until he was told to remain there.... Ah, so he was actually talking to mozer, he had yet to ask the name of this now not so mysterious caring individual... "I am fine, and I think it was somewhat of a tie in our finding of eachother." he said with a chuckle, then bowed and turned to leave.....
wait, this might take awhile... Humm... "Err, I hate to impose... But would it be possible for you to carry me?" He asked with a humongous grin appearing on his face, Ah... Even if he had to flee after they got there this would make it worth it.
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 4:45:15 GMT -5
Mozer blinked slightly as though he had only just realized that Geil, interesting name choice, had no wings. The tsume was fair-size, and, while the pair were almost the same height at the withers, Mozer was still a great deal larger. "I will agree under certain conditions," he finally answered. Terein turned to stare at the other with a hint of surprise, but Mozer continued easily, "No beginning our duel earlier, in any way." He wanted that to be very clear. "And we won't truly begin until we have reached the Plateau and have a moment to compose ourselves for wot lies ahead." Like saying good bye to his current track record as a mate. There was no point in lingering on that. He had to free Natalya. "Whether we decide upon paces or time, we can discuss once we've arrived."
So very civilized in their setup of this, Mozer couldn't help the edge of unease dancing in his chest.
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Post by Thalron on Aug 13, 2006 4:58:46 GMT -5
Geil looked down at the ground and embarrassedly drew a circle in the ground with one had, "I wouldn't have dreamt of doing something like that..." he grinned at them and then walked up to mozer and sort of tilted his head as he tried to figure out how exactly he was going to be carried...... He wasn't even sure how they moved while flying. "I won't break our deal, Don't worry." He said with a nod, giving a wink towards Terein just to annoy him, or make him paranoid.
"So uh, No saddle I see...." He said with a slight amount of uncertainty, allowing mozer to figure out what the real question he was wondering about was.
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Post by sera on Aug 13, 2006 5:02:54 GMT -5
"I'm hardly a horse," Mozer returned easily, then eased himself to the ground though his instincts screamed that it was not a wise idea to do so. But he had agreed and they would perform the duel as. . . well, as honourable beings should.
Terein watched the proceedings with an easy, blank stare, but something about his arms proved his displeasure at the sight. He wasn't entirely certain of the agreement, but. . it wasn't him doing the fighting, was it? "When I should I expect Natalya to appear?"
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