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DragonSong

He screwed up his face and huffed a sigh. "Alright then. I...guess we'll...keep going this way." He bent to collect his pack and shoulder it with a small sigh, then set off into the trees.

Well. He certainly hadn't expected this.

Lion

Akash dutifully followed him, stepping in time with his footsteps, never being more than five feet behind.  He did laugh though when he noticed the young man was heading in the direction of a nude lake.  He couldn't say anything of course, but quickly maintained his composure.  It wasn't his place to correct him anyway.




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DragonSong

Emrys continued to stumble along, muttering curses to himself as he snagged his clothes on low branches or caught his toe on a tree root. In fact he was so focused on working his way through thick foliage that he didn't really seem to be paying attention to where he was going, simply moving in as straight a line as he could and hoping eventually the trees would open up.

Lion

This way was much shorter to the nude pond, and Akash only carefully sidestepped around Emrys when he was going to step on a particularly venomous snake.

The guardsman gripped Emrys by the neck and pulled him roughly to the side, and reached out with his staff to lift the black snake that had been hiding in the undergrowth, grinning, and placing the animal gently aside.




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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

He gave a rather undignified squeak at the sight of the serpent and blinked at Akash, wide eyed. "Um, thanks... H-how did you see that?" The thing had been pretty well camouflaged to him.

Lion

Akash put a thumb in the middle of Emrys' head, but said nothing, not even a gesture as he turned around and pushed the young man out onto a more well-trodden path.




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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

Emrys stumbled a bit as Akash steered him onto some sort of path, blinking at the man with wide eyes. "What, not feeling chatty?" he griped quietly, because apparently he couldn't help himself.

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Lion

And that response elicited a swift thump to the back of Emrys' head. 

Even Akash had a sense of humor, and that's what that response was right?  A humorous quip at him?

Akash just kept walking as the vegetation began to clear and the sound of water emerged.  Akash stood back, letting Emrys take in the sights.  Not that nude river banks were wholly unpleasant.  Who knows, maybe foreigners had things like these all the time back on his homeland.




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The Order of St. Agratha

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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

Emrys jerked, startled, and blinked at his new companion. Huh. Well that was unexpected.

At least he wasn't completely stoic.

With a snort and a shake of his head, he kept walking. At least until they were suddenly out of the foliage and he was staring at... What the hell was he staring at?

His face went red and he tried to backpedal, winding up bumping into Akash. "U-um, wrong turn, we should go," he said quickly, resisting the urge to cover his eyes.

Thanatis were odd.

Lion

A woman saw Emrys, and the plum-red of his cheeks, and she rushed forward, taking the stranger by the hand.  "All are welcome here!" she said.  "Don't be shy.  You're so pale...  So beautiful.  Please come with me."

She smiled at him, her body painted in hand prints of sand white. 

Akash looked at the pair, at Emrys being dragged away and he chuckled, until he felt someone grabbing his own hand to pull him along.




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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

"O-oh no, that's quite alright, I was just leaving!" Positively scarlet now, Emrys almost dug his heels in as he tried to resist the woman without offending. He glanced at Akash for help, but his companion didn't seem to be faring any better.

Lion

"Nonsense.  This is a sacred beach, all are welcome.  Come, remove clothing, and cleanse yourself in the rivers of life!" she said as she carefully took Emrys and held his hand to her breast.  "I am Shana," she said.

"Who are you?"




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The Order of St. Agratha

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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

"Nonononono." He shook his head and tried to tug away from her, face cherry red. "I, ah, I'm all cleansed, thanks. Just...passing not through."

Making a valiant effort to keep his eyes on her face, he muttered, "Been a pleasure, Shana, but I really should be going."

Lion

"But your companion is already undressed.  Surely it would be rude to walk away and leave him alone.  Come, I will oil you properly," she said and dragged Emrys with her, clearly not taking no for an answer.

Akash did not fight the hands of the other woman that removed his robes and tried to take his staff from him.  He shook his head, signing to her his duty to carry it at all times.




Like to kill mages?  Join the Order!
The Order of St. Agratha

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Jump in the water's fine!
Desert Valley Nights
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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

"I- b-but-" His eyes flicked to Akash and he went even redder. "What are you doing?" he hissed at the other man, eyes wide.

Lion

Akash gestured for Emrys to relax, and to comply.  As it would be rude not to. He bowed his head to the woman and sat down on a small blanket laid out on the soil, and allowed her to oil his shoulders and chest.

Again he shot Emrys a look and gestured for him to sit.  Really it wasn't as bad as it could be if the man continued to be rude.




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"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

"I- I don't- but-" Before he could really get a full protest out he was being stripped and urged to sit. He gave a rather undignified squawk and curled in in himself, rather embarrassed by how lanky and thin he was in comparison to his companion.

Lion

Akash looked across to him, smirking at him and holding his laughter.  He watched Shana take a handful of oil and take it Emrys' shoulders, gently massaging them and spreading it down along his back.

"You are so bony," she giggled.  "Why don't you eat a little too?"

An older man came with a bowl of fruit and knelt before Emrys with a bow of his head in the offering.  He was courteous enough to not wave his junk in his face.

Akash slapped Emrys on the shoulder, gesturing him to pick something.




Like to kill mages?  Join the Order!
The Order of St. Agratha

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Jump in the water's fine!
Desert Valley Nights
Wrong Turn

"Go into battle determined to die and you will survive.  Go into battle hoping to live and surely you shall not." -Bushido proverb
"Life is a series of dogs." -George Carlin
"We must view with profound respect the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge." -Thomas R. Lounsbury
"If a cosmic tree falls in the universal forest and nobody is evolved enough to hear it, does it make a sound?" -Unknown

DragonSong

The word "bony" made him cringe internally and he went, if possible, even redder. He shot Akash a venomous look before snatching a plum with some mumbled thanks.

"How long is this supposed to last?" he hissed at his companion.

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