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"Well, we certainly can't have that," he swiftly replied, adopting a tone of feigned amusement and lover's longing. "But let's hurry. As the good man said, it's unsafe for us to linger here alone."

With the estate now at a distance, he sensed the guard's scrutinizing gaze on his back, fueling a subtle anger within him.

"Ah, here they are."

Bending to retrieve the woman's shoes, he whispered in her ear during the act.

"I can bring this entire estate down on you with a single word," he warned sharply. "I ask you once again. Who are you?"

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She cut him a look before forcing a laugh and yanking her shoes from  his hands.
She fluttered her eyes prettily. 

"Apparently your love interest ," She said through  her teeth, smiling falsely. "But I suppose it's rude of me not to introduce myself."

But instead of doing just that, she took a seat on a nearby bench and began to relace her shoes.
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Examining her, he observed the evident discomfort she displayed while reinserting her shoes, recognizing her unease in the grandeur of the party. Despite not genuinely belonging to nobility, he had engaged in the charade for too long, granting him the ability to discern between an act and authenticity.

"You walk like shit in those shoes," he said quietly, eyes still trained on the woman. "Don't be so tense. You'll give yourself away."

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She cut him a sharp looking, being certain her back was towards the guards. Was he.. trying to help her? She looked him up and down before huffing.

"They're new," She told him flatly. She fussed at her hair and came to realize one of the earrings were missing... and to realize the glitzy thing was stuck against the collar of his jacket. She must not have realized she had been hooked onto him earlier.

So she simply stood up and leaned in towards him, plucking the earring off and moving to clip it back onto her ear.

"You know it's hard not to be so tense, love, when you're criticizing my every step."
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MorningStar

A genuine smile graced his lips at her response, and though his eyes remained fixed on her, he felt his guard subtly lower.

This woman posed no threat.

That was the growing belief. While he would keep a watchful eye on her throughout the evening, it seemed she wasn't worth further investigation, at least for now. Whether she remained unaware of his attempt to turn the guards on her or had chosen to forgive, he had more pressing matters. There were additional targets at the party, and despite the challenges isolating a target in a panicked and crowded gathering, he had one more kill in mind before vanishing into obscurity.

"See you inside, my love," he abruptly stated to her, perhaps catching her off guard.

Pausing by the guard on his way back in, he made a request, "Keep an eye on my love, would you? She needs a moment to compose herself. You know how these women are."

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Wait.

What.

Just.

Happened?

Missendria blinked, the man so casually waving her off towards a set of well dressed guards. They too, seemed a bit taken back by the request and before the snake could get away, he'd find the blonde woman latched around his arm again. She pouted and bat her lashes at him, pressing herself up against him- warm, soft and close.

"Must you leave me, darling? After such an affair? Why I'm not sure I should be alone after such a terrible incident.  Couldn't.. Couldn't you just escort me to the fainting couches? I would feel much more relieved if you were the one to guide me.nit that these men can not handle it.. it's.. for my own peace of mind."

Though sweet her voice came out, those deep violet eyes were tart. 
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MorningStar

Gods' sake.

"Certainly, my dear," he responded, his tone innocent, but his eyes and posture betrayed a stern demeanor. Temporarily, he allowed the foolish woman to lean against him, her warmth tempting enough to sway any other man into desire and temptation. As he had assessed earlier, she posed no real threat, but she was clearly scheming something.

Oh well, no harm in indulging in some play until he could execute his next move.

Back within the estate, the "party" remained chaotic. The guards tightly controlled the guests, with tears, confusion, and frustration evident on their faces, creating an overall atmosphere of unease and fear.

Then, he spotted him—Edric Eamon. Another target, standing amidst the crowd with an air of irritation. Damien could recognize the scar above his eye and that damned smug expression from anywhere.

For a fleeting moment, Damien's attention wavered from the woman to the man across the hall, anger simmering in his eyes as he laid eyes on Edric.

He had work to do.

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While Theodore was busy boring holes into Edric with his eyes, Edric's eyes fell upon a new woman of interest. So he didn't even notice Theodore's nasty look as he was drinking in his female companion.

So it might have come as a surprise as Edric approached. And Missendria was none the wiser either. She had taken a seat on one of the fainting couches and took a moment to try and compose herself.

That's when the shadow of a man fell upon her. She sighed, wondering if Lord Theodore decided he'd rather not be facing her back side- truthfully, she shouldn't have let the stranger be at her back either- but what she found infront of her was another man- tall on stature and built like a horse.  Seriously, he was like some brick wall. She wasn't even sure what to say to him as he gave her a smile.

And the smile made her shift uncomfortably on her chair.

"I hope I haven't startled you, my lady. I couldn't help but notice you're a new face among us."

Missendria held her breath. Great- just great. She was not even here an hour and already drawing unwanted attention. She was lucky she hadn't been caught and accused of murder. So..
She did what any woman ought to do- and smiled sweetly at the man and said , "That's because I wasn't introduced."

It seemed the sassy reply was the right one, as the man's smile went absolutely wolfish.
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Well now. This was... unexpected.

"Ah, a woman of mystery," Edric mused, his tone carrying a hint of amusement. "I do appreciate a touch of intrigue. The name's Edric, and you've already captured my curiosity, my lady."

He cast a quick glance at "Theodore," a sly smirk gracing his lips, before redirecting his complete attention back to the woman.

"And you are?" he asked her.

"With me," Damien quickly interjected.

It was evident that the man had no recollection of him. The last encounter between them occurred when he was just a child in tattered clothes, weeping beside his mother. Damien needed to play that to his advantage and maneuver the present circumstances before they spiraled beyond his influence.

"Theodore Alcott, sir," he said. "A pleasure, I'm sure."

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The brick wall gave his name. Edric? Or something.  She didn't catch his whole name because.. well..

Was Theodore... was he defending her? Was he... jealous?

Things may have made more sense if she had realized her 'dear' Theodore was the same man that tried to frame her for murder. But instead, she'd believed her falling ontop of him was their first meeting. 

She also had no idea his history.

She remained quiet, watching the men intently- eyes lingering on Theodore. 
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In that moment, the chaos of the panicked crowd and the voices of the guards faded away, leaving only Lola and the contemptible figure before him. Concealing his inner fury behind a polite smile, he addressed the man with calculated restraint.

"I wasn't talking to you, boy," the man retorted dismissively, casting a disdainful glance at Lola. "I was talking to the lady—"

"And I am talking to you," Lola hissed.

Interrupting sharply, Lola seized the man's arms, locking eyes with him and commanding in a stern whispered tone, "You will go upstairs now. Take every measure to remain unseen."

The noble Edric, initially appalled by the abrupt shift in demeanor, transformed into a compliant figure, his expression turning blank. "Yes," he responded softly, blinking. "I'm going upstairs."

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She could hardly believe what she saw.  She slowly closed her mouth, not realizing she had been gaping. Did Brickwall really....?

Did he just comply? He straight up obeyed the other man when moments before the pair seemed to almost turn into feral dogs. Color her impressed... if not for the odd feeling in her gut....

She studied Theodore then realized, with a start.

"Wait.. was that brickwall.. your lover?" She asked, hardly believing she was in the middle of a lover's quarrel. "Heck. .. and here I was about to get a complex two men I don't even know wanted to fight over me.."

Her eyes glittered at that as she patted Theodore's hand. 
"Come on, Catch. " the nickname seemed fitting. On account of how they met and .. well...

"Let's go get your man." She tossed him a flirty little wink before rising in a flourish. "We can't leave your lover waiting.."
And she hooked arms with him as she followed after The Wall.
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Oh for the love of the gods!

Pressed for time and burdened by her unwelcome presence, he couldn't afford her continued attachment. Ignoring her nauseating remark about Edric and him being a couple, he devised a hasty plan.

Spotting an opportunity, he noticed an abandoned glass of wine on a nearby table—a crude yet effective diversion. With the finesse of a dog on three legs, he spilled the contents onto her chest, feigning clumsiness. "Oh no, clumsy me!" he exclaimed, drawing attention from onlookers. "Someone, please give her something to dry off with!"

Seizing the distraction, he slipped away as others gathered to assist her. Tossing a sly smile her way, he made a discreet escape, rushing up the stairs.

Upstairs, "Theodore" entered a room where Edric awaited, closing and locking the door behind him. The effects of his influence were fading. Good.

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As Catch went about fetching up some half drank goblet of wine, she was not prepared for what happened next- as she stood there- velvet dress now trailing with rivulets of sticky, red wine- that even tickled its way beneath her dress and made her squirm .

Many servants and guests alike came to help her, as Missednria caught his look. He should have been smarter than that- or perhaps if he knew her better he wouldn't egg her on.

Think you can get away so easily?

She let the others fuss over her- it was rather uncomfortable to be wearing red wine, but the moment she was able to wriggle free of those fussing over her...

She made her way towards the direction he had gone, stating she was going to 'finish cleaning up and change. ' Not that she had another dress to simply slip into. But she had a Lord to Catch and was anxious to catch up.

Did he honestly thing he could ditch her so quickly? She had some questions for him. And whether he was after a rendez-vous with Mr. Brick Wall.. well...

She would just have to politely ruin his plans. She didn't care if he was in to men, women or elephants- she had a job to do and it seemed she was getting some interesting feedback from Catch-

But this information was hardly enough. So as she found herself returning upstairs she muttered a few curses about a poor choice for two men to rut. But as soon as she made her way up thr staircase, she frowned. 

Now which way had they gone? Surely.. not back to where the murder bad happened...

However.. it seemed that part of the hallway was the most quiet and... instincts had her feel.compelled to want to wash her hands of it and just wait for the men to be done..

However..
Instincts drew her forward as she quietly made her way down the dark hall, wondering if she was really stupid enough to think they'd go this way-

Buy upon seeing a door clicked closed down the way...

Maybe her intuition had been correct?

So she held a breath and crept towards the closed door, and held her breath and just..

Listened. 
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MorningStar

Look at this piece of shit.

Edric Eamon reveled in the sadistic pleasure of burning women with fire and scalding their skin with hot metal. Beneath his veneer of nobility lurked a ruthless wolf, deriving satisfaction from the suffering of women, a twisted expression of dominance.

Lola's icy gaze locked onto him as he secured the door. The lingering effects of his control dissipated, revealing a transformation from a vacant stare to confusion and ultimately disgust on his face.

"Theodore, was it?" he grumbled. "What in the gods' names are we doing up here? How did I... What are you..."

Ignoring his bewildered inquiries, Damien stepped forward with unwavering determination. "So, you enjoy preying on defenseless and innocent women, do you?" he asked, his tone soft yet cutting. "I get it—it's just so easy for you, isn't it?"

"Enough with the charades," he retorted, carefully maintaining a distance he deemed safe. "If this is about the woman downstairs, don't pin your inability to satisfy her on me. She seems like she-"

"Shut up," Damien sharply commanded, interrupting him. "This isn't about her. It's about you. Now, shut your damn mouth and listen."

"Watch your tone, boy!" he barked, his face reddening with anger. "What do you-"

Lola cut off any chance for him to continue, swiftly moving in. His open palm seized Edric's face, forcefully propelling him into the wall. Edric's head collided with the unyielding surface, distorting his vision before slumping down to the floor.

"Tell me," he growled. "Do you recall Violet Lola?"

And then, the look. It was the one Damien Lola had anticipated—the slow realization coupled with a sinking fear. It fueled the fire in his heart, as well as his fingers as a tingling sensation of elemental began to surface in his hand.

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She heard scraping- a slammed body against a wall. She cupped a hand over her lips- unable to make out the voices but it sounded like the tone was threatening. 

Oh no..
No..

Was Edric the murderer?

Oh no.. Catch...

She threw the door open and rushed inside, hoping the action startled the murderer from getting his prey. Only as she rushed in.. she was very confused at what she saw and stumbled to a halt, nearly tripping over the two men.
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

MorningStar

Lola teetered on the edge of triumph as the mysterious woman of the night stumbled into the room, nearly tripping over him. With no time for hesitation, Lola knew the moment had come. He couldn't unveil his identity for the impending revenge, but his priority was ending Edric before he could inflict more harm.

"Back!" Damien hissed, instincts guiding him as he forcefully pushed the woman aside. Refocusing on Edric, it was evident that the noble was seizing this interruption as a chance to flee.

Edric scrambled desperately in the opposite direction. "He's mad!" he cried, his knees shifting on the floor. "Please! Get—"

Without allowing him to finish, Lola swiftly swung his leg, delivering a powerful kick to the panicked noble's face. Edric fell to the floor with a muffled cry, but before he could recover, Lola pounced on him again.

Damien covered his mouth with his palm, preventing a scream. "Since you have a penchant for fire," he whispered harshly, "burn."

With determination, Lola directed the fire elemental through his hand, sending flames down Edric's throat. Holding him firmly, Lola witnessed Edric's limbs flail in a frantic struggle as his body shook from the internal burns.

As soon as the light faded from his eyes, Damien withdrew his hand, exposing a palm stained black with ash.

However, there was no time to celebrate. Realization struck him swiftly, prompting him to turn and confront the woman who had witnessed the entire scene.

"You."

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Missendria was forced back, painfully crashing into a wall. She wasn't sure what was going on. But the sounds sounded terrible. Oh no..
Her heart sank.

Was she too late?

She got up- just as she watched Theodore stepnaway from his prey. 

Wait...
How did..
When did...

She blinked in confusion.

Had Edric been the killer.. or...

She looked at Theodore as he looked at her. And slowly, she began to back away towards the door.
CHECK OUT MY LATEST SITE EVENT!
The Never King- a king erased from history because of his dabblings in dark magic (among other things...) suddenly because a present day problem when an unlikely group of adventurers 'awakens' him from the grave. You can read more about the event on the plotting page here and information page here!

I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

MorningStar

"I wouldn't do that," he said, his breath labored from adrenaline.

Raising his hands in a gesture of surrender, he remained still, his gaze fixed on her. "You've witnessed my capabilities - more than once," he began calmly, despite the urgency within. "Are you sure you want to run now? I can chase you, or I can explain."

Taking a risk, he eased into an unoccupied seat, maintaining unbroken eye contact, signaling a gradual lowering of his guard. He could only hope that this would work.

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Missendria tensed. The gears in her head rolling as she realized..

"You're the killer.."

Her eyes widened. 

The man at the window...
The oddness with the guard..
The abrupt pardoning of Edric..

Now this.

Yes, it all clearly clicked into place.  And she realized she was in over her head.

Oh Kia's Name...

She took another step back, gritting her teeth. 

"I could scream," She warned him, eyes never leaving his form as he took a seat. Did he honestly think she'd just.. just.. stick around with a dead body in the room to just.. chit chat?
CHECK OUT MY LATEST SITE EVENT!
The Never King- a king erased from history because of his dabblings in dark magic (among other things...) suddenly because a present day problem when an unlikely group of adventurers 'awakens' him from the grave. You can read more about the event on the plotting page here and information page here!

I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao