Out of the Woods

DragonSong · September 11, 2016, 06:19:45 AM

Dusk chuckled quietly and gave him a wry look as she took another sip. "Wh-why would I want hair on m-my chest?"

Lion · September 12, 2016, 10:09:34 PM

"To keep you warm of course," he said chuckling and watching her sip it from the corner of his eye.

DragonSong · September 13, 2016, 11:27:40 AM

She crinkled her nose at him and rolled her eyes, but she was chuckled softly as she finished the brew. "Th-thanks."

Lion · September 14, 2016, 09:46:36 PM

Ki'adan took the flask back and tucked it away as they entered into the city's heart. Ketra was always an interesting place to him. Far different than even the oasis of Essyrn. People here were less tight-knit when it came to foreigners. And at the same time there was a stigma of the people of the Plains that lingered in the atmosphere.

Ki'adan felt at home here, he truly did, despite his roots. He liked the city, even the people, to a degree. He didn't feel out of place though he supposed he should've if some people were to have their cookies and eat them too.

"First we get Starhunter some rest. The good ol' boy deserves it."

DragonSong · September 15, 2016, 06:09:02 AM

"R-right." Dusk smiled and patted the horse's neck. The noise of the city was a little overwhelming and she found herself unconsciously ducking in between Starhunter and Ki'adan, using their bodies almost as a shield from the outside world.

Lion · September 15, 2016, 11:29:15 PM

"Is something the matter? Do you need more hair on your chest?" he asked with a soft chuckle.

DragonSong · September 16, 2016, 06:58:45 AM

She rolled her eyes with a chuckle. "Sh-shut up. I'm just...not use to s-so many p-p-people."

Lion · September 17, 2016, 09:47:47 PM

"Then focus on Starhunter. He is a people. But a non-offending one. Most of the time," Ki'adan offered.

DragonSong · September 18, 2016, 07:24:51 AM

"O-okay." Dusk offered him a grateful smile and tucked herself even closer to the horse's side, patting his neck absently as they walked.

Lion · September 18, 2016, 11:00:46 PM

Finding a paddock was easy, and he paid to have Starhunter boxed and fed and brushed and washed. The horse was happy but gave a soft knicker at Dusk as if missing her company.

"Would you prefer to stay here with the horse? Or follow along with me? Maybe staying here with Starhunter would be better. It'll keep you out of trouble."

DragonSong · September 19, 2016, 04:03:51 AM

"I, um..." She glanced back and forth between them. "I w-wouldn't mind staying with h-him," she murmured after a moment.

Lion · September 19, 2016, 10:30:55 PM

"Very well. I will return shortly. Stay out of trouble. I mean it." Hist tone said he was serious before marching off, throwing his coat over his head.

DragonSong · September 20, 2016, 05:03:16 PM

"Y-yessir." Dusk nodded sharply and waved a bit as he walked away, then leaned against Starhunter's side with a sigh. "Guess it's just you and me for a while boy," she murmured with a pat to his neck.

Lion · September 21, 2016, 12:00:34 AM

Starhunter gave her a nudge with his nose, begging for a treat. Because heaven's knew he needed one after a trip they just had.

DragonSong · September 21, 2016, 10:02:13 AM

"Okay, okay." She laughed and looked around. "Let's see if we can find someone selling apples, huh?"

Sure Ki'adan had told them not to move, but it's not like they would go too far.

Lion · September 21, 2016, 11:05:36 PM

Ki'adan wandered further into the city until he was in an area much less well-kept. Finding his contact wouldn't be easy, but he knew where their dwellings were.

He wouldn't be gone long. It generally didn't take much time to find out if someone was trying to kill him.

DragonSong · September 22, 2016, 01:19:13 PM

Dusk managed to procure three apples and, feeling quite pleased, turned around to head back the way she and Starhunter had come.

And realized she must have taken one too many turns, because absolutely nothing looked familiar.

Oh dear.

Lion · September 24, 2016, 12:34:40 AM

[She should totally follow Ki'adan to his meeting place. And they be all "WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE!?]

Ki'adan had found the right door, a small nook in the alleyway where a door was easily hidden behind a stack of crates and a draped curtain over it. After performing the correct knock, the door was made ajar for him, and he stepped on through.

DragonSong · September 24, 2016, 12:05:24 PM

[Haha, I'm on it!]

Dusk started to panic. Not knowing what else to do, she fell back on her last resort: magic. One hand on Starhunter's neck, she closed her eyes and allowed herself to open up.

Gods, it was so much! The emotions of those around her nearly knocked her off her feet and she had to hold onto the horse to keep her balance. It took her a few moments to close herself off again just enough to find the familiar thread of Ki'adan's consciousness.

Almost dazed now, she stumbled after the feeling, doing her best to just not run into people on her way.

Lion · September 24, 2016, 09:52:24 PM

"Nailbiter," he said to the man that let him in. The small, stout bastard had a shiv pressed against Ki'adan's chest. But the Duhjari hunter had been expecting that. After a second the stout man grinned and stepped away.

"Boss is'n da back. Hrm, I see ya letting yer hair grow longer. Don't let her see that. She fancies you y'know."

"I know." Ki'adan turned back from Nailbiter and went along toward the back of the empty, dank warehouse. Stacks of crates were pressed against certain parts of the wall. A few grunts were smoking and playing cards in the back.

But they didn't pay Ki'adan any no mind when he passed them and met with Naoma in her office.