"The safety of my life is payment enough." came the speedy reply. She made her way closer to the mountain of a man, the sound of her heels on the wooden floor echoing in the dusty room. Her gaze shifted from the guild leader to the grimy warrior child and back to William's whiskered face. She could see a spark of renewed strength in him, a welcome sign. "And the chance to kick Cain out, of course."

"We should probably talk in another room," Veata began, looking back to the table she had crushed, "Someplace we could sit and talk?"

It would be past noon before the djinn left the tattered guild. The plans for the counter attack currently known only to the spearwoman and the formerly retired master thief. One more ally in the fight for her guild. If all goes well, Veata will be facing Cain with no worries to her life once again. As per their agreement, William is to stay in hiding until the common enemy is brought down. She was supposed to kill him after all.

Flipping her long hair behind her, she made her way through the stone streets of the town back to her guild. She brought the short sword with some blood on it and something of value to William as proof of her mission's completion. Her thoughts wandered over to Darius. Hopefully he hadn't gotten himself killed sleeping in the hallway like that. 'Well, for a human, he's pretty good at surviving. Not a bad fighter either. Either that or he's just REALLY lucky.' she thought. The sun was bright above her even though the town was often covered with clouds around this time of year. The streets were still wet from last night's downpour.

((Very nice. So Cain has rule over the city guard - he has replaced the captain with one of his own people. But on the plus side, William and his little rag-tag group have joined the resistance, as well as Ivy. Ivy can help Selene toughen up and face the noble's, thus getting the money and supplies to help the "good guys." This is moving along nicely, methinks. ^_^))

((Lol it sounds like it sux for us bad people))

((Just to let everyone know I'm going out of town for the next 6 days and I don't know how often I'll be able to get on if at all... So have fun without me haha... no i hope you don't actually... MISS ME! YOU ALL WILL MISS ME!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!))

((*sob* LEAVING?! How could you?! *cry* Nah. I understand. Have a good holiday. ^_^ Enjoy your time away!! I just . . . wish you weren't. *laugh* How selfish of me . . . life over threads should be the correct order of things, yet here I am complaining about how we won't be moving too much. *grimace*
You have a good one, Marsyas. We'll miss you.))

((Thanks *winks at her* I'll be thinkin of ya while I'm gone.))

((*laugh* Funny. Just have a good time, and then come back and write. *evil grin* Oh, and pray that we won't move too far ahead. *chuckle*))

((I was hoping the same thing *worried look*))

((Besides we wont be able to move to far along where you are... You are kinda on your own with Ivy lol... Ill miss you though...*Cries with fountains coming out of eyes* And i wanted to see what happens next... waaaaaa... lol...i have to wait for Atticus to come to me... lol))

((Yeah . . . which will be after his encounter with Darius. :XD Sorry! But now that he's found him, Atticus won't leave until he's at least tried to kill his old friend. When he fails (we all know he will) then I'll have him go to Dae. ^_^ Okie-day?))

((OKIE-DAY... *Smiles cheerfully*))

((YAY!!! hahahaha))

(Aww! I'll miss my drow bishii! *kicks Darius* I'll have to make him slower. Hard, I know ; ) but I'm sure it could be done.

I kind of want to make everyone a picture of their character as a holiday gift if that's alright? If I don't have a lot of time, though, it could just be some kinda crazy looking chibi-fied group picture... which I suck at. For my first RP on Mene <3 I don't even give my guildies on Gaia pictures! xD)

Darius almost passed right by the djinn on the winding stone streets had it not been for her unusual visage. Nothing really registered at first except that she was definitely Veata, and therefore an ally. He definitely looked like he had spent some time outside in the rain the previous night, though the gloom on his face was more alarming. You would think that a relative had died by looking at the man. "Hey... we need to talk."

The Rider motioned them over to the front of a wooden church, intent on going inside. "It'll be best not to have an audience, if you know what I mean. ...Confessions and all." He was a terrible liar without a wink of sleep.

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhh!!!Nooooooooo! !!!! I didn't think the holiday season would keep people from getting on!!! :gonk: See you Marsyas :D Hope you have an awesome holiday :boogie: Unfortunately, he's not the only one who's not going to be on for the next bunch of days.....Sorry guys, today might be the only time I'll be on for a while....I'll try to check in whenever I find a free computer but I can't promise anything. Gonna be busy wrapping gifts and visiting vast amounts of relatives :sweat: Happy Holidays everybody, Merry Knishmas :)]

Veata raised an eyebrow to Darius after seeing his sorry state. "What happened to you?", she asked with an unsure smile, "You look even worse then when we were at the pub."

The fact that he looked damp did not help matters. The dark shadow under his eyes told her that he didn't get much sleep the night before. She guessed that maybe it was because he slept out in the open of the corrupt guild and probably became a target of one of the more mischievous members. The djinn was also surprised to see the fiery red head from the pub.

After climbing to the more isolated second floor of the small church, the three made their way to an empty space in a shadowy corner. The ceiling was already close to their heads on the upper level, and Veata had to let her spear slant just to keep it from scraping it.
"So what did you want to discuss?" she asked the rider in a low voice, barely above a whisper. Before he could answer, she turned to the young warrior. "Never got you're name by the way. I can only assume you still plan on helping us?"

((Ok soo umm... nobody did anything while I was gone? YAY!!! haha))

((*sheepish smile* Yeah . . . we were all busy, I am assuming. Alright - where is everyone? I know that Ivy, Areyse and Selene are together (for a few moments), and then Atticus is still following Darius. >.>; ))

((Yeah Areyse is about to leave and go find the weapons master and Selene and Ivy are about to have some "bonding time haha... as far as everyone else not exactly sure anymore I'm gonna need to re read a bit to remember. I been off too long lol))

((Dae is in her room recovering from the fight with her brothers men))

[Veata's with Darius and Rae at the small church, second floor :)]

((Welcome back, Marsyas and Mint. :glomp: Alright, now that I basically know where everyone is . . . who are we waiting for? :XD))

[We're waiting for Free and Rae :) And today's the only time I'll be on for another while, sorries :sweat: I'll be back probably on the 3rd or 4th but if they post before I get back, don't sweat a thing cause I won't mind if you guys move my char while I'm gone :D ]

(I'll post :D))

Taking a look at the map that Ivy was showing the drow he had high hopes that the elf would be in his hut and would also be willing to listen. The assassin didn't personally like elves all that much but he had learned to put those feelings behind him long ago. The strong slender figure of the elven man watched as Ivy walked around ranting about the weapons master with only one good piece of information coming out of it. Then Selene walked over to him and leaned on him asking him to hurry back, and the request put a soft smile on the Areyse's lips. He wrapped his strong arms around her and gave her a gentle hug then looked her in her eyes, "I'll be as quick as I can, I promise. But I'm not coming back until Nalfien is either on our side or dead, so it still shouldn't take too long one way or another. Let Ivy help you," then he whispered to her, "If she's mean kick her in the shins." The elf winked at her and knew he was very direct and when he thought about his words he hoped that Selene would not break down in tears or something remembering how sensitive she was. Then he turned to Ivy and flashed his fangs at her and said, "I'll be back" and with that he walked out of the house and dashed off in the direction that Ivy had said Nalfien's hut was in.

When he finally reached a little hut in the forest the cloaked assassin walked up to it and knocked on the door, "Hello..." but got no response. So he decided that he would make sure that the elf was not there first then he would go out looking elsewhere. Areyse snuck around back and picked a window and opened it, peering inside it was quiet... too quiet. He jumped through the window without making a sound and began to roam around the house inspecting it thoroughly...

"Can I not leave my home unguarded?" A flowing voice came from the doorway, and a spinning blade came to a halt in the wall, embedding itself a few inches from Areyse's head. "What is your business here, dark elf?" Though Nalfien's voice was calm, his form was tense and ready for action.
The elf was tall, typical of his race, and lean, looking ageless with his fit form. The red-dyed leather that armored his form was form-fitting, and hid none of the weapons that were scattered about him. The elf had his long red hair tied back with elven braids, accentuating his sharply pointed ears and high arched brows.
Though Nalfien had no weapons in his hands, his casual grace shouted out that he wasn't worried. The elf let his brown gaze pass over Areyse's form, his expression neutral. Dark elves and their surface dwelling kin were brutal enemies - but from watching Nalfien and Areyse interact, one would never guess as much.
"I haven't had visitors in years. What brings you to my door, drow?"

((Thank you for posting. :sweat: I was getting worried, for a little while. :P I don't want this one to die off so quickly. :sarcasm:
Alright, I'll let Ivy and Selene . . . "bond." We'll see who joins in the resistance, eh?))

A smile ripped across the elf's face when he realized who had tossed the spinning blade at him, Nalfien. He could tell the elf was much older than himself but only elves would know the differences because of their subtleties. Relaxing his form and taking a shameless bow of respect to his elder, "I am Areyse, once an assassin that worked for the very same guild you left." He pulled back the hood of his cloak off to reveal his face and long silver hair though he was certain the elf knew he was a drow it didn't matter. He walked over to the elf with no emotion on his figure keeping his motives secret but not coming across as aggressive and said, "I've come here simply to ask for your help in taking down Cain." By now the drow was standing in front of his elven cousin and though not as tall, the figures were almost identical in structure except that Areyse had more definition in his muscles though he probably wasn't as strong physically. The red eyes of the assassin met those of the weapons master as he looked upon him waiting for a reply. He was relaxed but if his offer was refused he was ready to kill the man where he stood with no feelings attached.

"You seek me to help rid the city of it's recent scourge?" Nalfien was calm, and moved to retrieve his dagger from the wall. When he finished doing so, he turned to face Areyse. Meeting his gaze, the elf smiled tightly. "And why would I help you do such a thing? Why not ask a few of the others?"
The others. There were many people that were displeased with Cain's rule, though most could do nothing about it - alone.
"Why not leave me in peace, drow?" Nalfien stepped up to stand before the assassin, running his eyes over him again. "It is rare that anyone would ask for my assistance anymore." Blinking slowly, the ageless male tilted his head slightly. "Why come to me when you have many others? I have lived peacefully for years, untroubled by the city's ways. I am not sure if I have any desire to involve myself in the affairs of men once more."