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Post by vamperious on Dec 16, 2019 12:54:33 GMT -5
Xi chuckled when Neve said she had almost become a thrall and gave her a small look. "A vampires' allure can do a lot to even the strongest of minds. Just imagine what I could do." He chuckled since he assumed this creature had been fairly new- hell everything was compared to him. He watched the between conversation from Elrick and Neve and chuckled, but heard a sudden comment from Ordo that made him snicker. "Well, I do have to say, they do have a certain physical quality to them that's attractive and if my personal taste in looks is a tell tail sign, I hold no I'll will against my sister for that preference." He stated bluntly getting a laugh from Atrious. Ordo seconded the wine comment since he just dared an idiot to touch Xi, without his permission from thai vampire hunter group. Being hung over just made it worse for them.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 17, 2019 19:07:26 GMT -5
Elrick blinked at Ordo stating his preference, choosing not to comment since he knew all about that and didn’t want to remember it. Neve on the other hand gave Ordo a cat-like grin and nodded to herself. “See? He gets it. Besides, we’ll have numbers and a mega vampire with us to help keep that from being an issue.” Neve said with a shrug as she passed a glass to her brother to drink since she felt he deserved it for taking her side in a way. Elrick on the other hand rolled his eyes. “You two are going to be in the back of the party order if you can’t control yourselves. A fight is no place to be baby sitting you two.” He said but Neve simply shrugged again just to bother him. As the night wore on, they soon were able to retire to their respective rooms. Neve was on her way to her room when Elrick asked to talk. With how tipsy she was she wasn’t sure a whole lot of talking would be happening, but she would try for his sake. ~~~ She woke in the morning feeling a bit aches but nothing she couldn’t handle. After all, the night wasn’t terrible and she still felt well rested. The talking had only lasted long enough for her to remember Elrick was worried about going after vampires when she was already susceptible to being controlled by them. But she had cut him off with enough distraction to turn the conversation into a positive. He often worried too much, as she did, but Neve was trying to be the more relaxed of the pair now. They deserved some stress relief too and she was keen on taking every advantage of it...After getting dressed and getting Elrick up out of bed to get ready, they went to collect the others to head to the specified fort where the dawn guard set up shop. Neve gave a yawn on her horse, her eyes going to the open road ahead. She paused when she saw strange robed people walking by the road. She got a look at them and noticed the blue of their robes and funny horn looking charms on their necks. They seemed to be avoiding them so Neve felt it fine to avoid paying them much mind. “When we get to this fort, I think I should do the talking. Being the Dragonborn and all.” Neve said to the group but Elrick gave her a cautious look. “I don’t know that they’ll care. We just need to be sure we don’t piss them off enough that they bring down the fort on us.” He said before motioning to the shape in the stance. They had maybe another hour or so. “I think we should keep Xi’s identity as briefly mentioned as possible. I’d rather not fight them all for trying to harm him.” He said since it seemed these people were fanatical vampire hunters, or so Karliah made them sound.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 18, 2019 9:09:16 GMT -5
Ordo looked half asleep and aggravated that morning when they all met down for breakfast. Xi had explained to everyone that Ordo claimed he stepped on a rat that evening and was convinced the entire building needed to be burned to the ground. He easily swayed him from that idea for sleep but he still grumbled on about it. As they traveled, Atrious looked like he wanted to stop and walk so he could collect everything he saw but Psyna refused to let him even pic anything saying they had time later for that. I was a pretty route but long, or so Atrious felt. They had to dismount part of the way to the fort to get through part of the pass, thankfully it opened up more inside to a canyon. Ordo didn't seem comfortable in a cave anymore then Neve did. The pass however was beautiful as it opened up however as they got closer to the form Xi seemed to be annoyed about something. It was bugging Ordo however that his pet was annoyed. "Whats with the face Xi?" he asked bluntly as they were nearing the first blockade. "The wood- its soaked in a herb that can give Vampire's headaches...I'm defiantly getting one." he stated with a tight expression. "Veloss can we wait out here by the pass entrance? I don't want Xi suffering these idiots on top of a headache." He called out to his sister in hopes that she agreed with him since Xi probably would kill some one- or them all.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 19, 2019 22:16:00 GMT -5
When Ordo asked if he and Xi could wait outside, Neve got a worried look. Xi didn’t look comfortable at all and that was upsetting Ordo. Not to mention they were headed into a den of hunters that probably wouldn’t be too happy to see Xi. She didn’t like the idea of leaving them alone, but she understood why that was necessary. “Y-Yeah that’s fine. I don’t want Xi being in a bad situation or you...just stay safe and out of sight in case more hunters come wandering back.” She said since she would burn the fort down if anyone harmed Ordo while she was away. She kept close to the others to shield her unease as they got closer to the fort, only to find it actually had quite a few people around. Not numbers to see at but enough recruits that they could probably form a small malitia. But they were all obviously not soldiers. Some mercenaries and bandits in the mix. But some were just scrawny young men and women that looked like they wanted to strike out on adventure. Neve did catch a few familiar faces from the guild but simply gave them a nod as they rode closer. Finally at the gate they were questioned by an armored man who seemed firm and almost hostile. Were they there to join he asked and Neve gave a funny look. No, she wasn’t there to join but she did have an offer of alliance from the Dragonborn if they could make it worth their time. The man left to go speak with whoever he reported to, leaving the group to themselves. Soon he returned, ushering them into a rotunda area To speak with some Captain Isran. Inside was a recruit practicing with an odd contraption Neve hadn’t seen before. Behind him stood a burly Redguard who was barking orders. Of course the recruit got nervous and missed, making Neve pity the poor little fool. If this was all the Dawnguard had to offer then Neve was leaving. But it he man turned to them and gave a rather steely look at the group. “So the Dragonborn is here to ally with the Dawnguard?” Before Neve could answer one stormed a man in blue robes, one that looked furious and accusatory without even speaking. He pushed past Neve who stumbled a little out of the way, “Isran! The Vigilant of Stendar demand assistance. You can dodge my letters but I will refuse to leave here without aid.” The older man snarled but the rather Stoney Redguard shook his head. “The Dawnguard cut ties with the Vigilant years ago...we simply don’t have the numbers to spare.” The older man didn’t like that answer and only got louder. “My people are dying and the vampires are their threat. They will come for you next and then who will stop them?” Isran gave the man a passive look. “I remember your leaders mocking us and now you come crawling to us for protection? I remember your leaders pulling our manpower and repairs and calling us heretics.” He argued and the man in blue shook his head, a sad look casting over their face. “Isran....they’re all dead...no one is left. You were right. Is that what you want to hear? If it is I will say it as many times as you want! But I can’t let more of the faithful die to prove your stupid point!” Isran looked down at his feet before sighing. “No I didn’t want that. No one wants that. But you have to see how we aren’t prepared for this kind of fight...” he looked away from the man to Neve and the others. “Maybe with more man power? Or perhaps the power of the Dragonborn and company?” Neve gave Isran a cocky smile before motioning to Elrick, Psyna, and Atrious. “For the right fight, yes. We came because we heard there is a situation with the vampires. We have good authority and alliances to to help...but we need to know the details before signing onto anything.” He nodded at her remarks before motioning to the man in blue. “Talon has reported to us that his men were poking around a cave when the vampires started attacking them. It got worse and now, well, they’ve decimated their numbers.” This Talon looked to them, eyeing up the whole group. He paused on Atrious before his eyes slid to Elrick. “I will not share valued information with Daedric puppets.” He spat and Neve instantly bristled at him. “Want to say that again old man? We came here to help and it seems like your pious uptight little order needs it.” She hissed but Isran Got in the middle of the two. “Talon! You don’t have room to argue where the help comes from! Now speak or we may lose our only chance to stop this before it’s too late.” The words made Talon glare at Isran before his look of contempt only dimmed slightly. “Dimhollow Crypt...our scholars swore their were ancient vampire artifacts there. Then we were attacked and...only a few made it out alive to report to me. The attacks on nearby towns got worse after that. I am headed there now to investigate.” He said bitterly and Isran gave Neve a glance. “Then the Dragonborn and the group with her should join you.” Neve looked ready to protest but Elrick gave a quick nod and answer. “We will see him there.” He said before giving Talon a tense smile. The man left in huff, leaving only Isran there. “I would offer to go but I have recruits and supplies to find. Report back to me with what you find.” He said before leaving, making Neve turn to the group. “Why do we always stumble into the crazy crap? And of course the Stendar jerks are involved...” she said before raising a brow. “Do you all feel comfortable helping with this?” She asked since Atrious was still recovering and needed Psyna’s help. That was no condition to wander around a tomb in.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 20, 2019 8:56:58 GMT -5
Atrious wasn't too much a fan of this but what choice did they have. If others were being bothered cause another wanted to be an ass to the world. He was thinking a few moments before speaking, heading out before he spoke. "I'm okay with this as long as it doesn't negatively effect Xi. I know my limits and I'm sure my wife will assist in my short comings." he stated getting a nod from Psyna since she would be there to support her ailing husband. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Xi and ordo went back towards the cave entrance and hung around in an off branch o the cave- so they could see those who passed but not be bothered. They had briefly seen a stendarr dolt pass but it seemed he was on a mission and ignored them honestly. Ordo looked relived that they were left alone but it wasn't too long till the idiot came by yet again complaining about being forced to work with puppets. He frowned but stayed by Xi s they waited patiently for the group to wander back by as they did not too long after the robed man had. "So- I take it the robed dolt got sent away?" he asked in a sarcastic manner since he wasn't a fan of that order. Atrious nodded but chuckled," He called me a puppet- as if. If he knew what I id about his pathetic god- he wouldn't want to be in association any longer." he explained getting a chuckle from Xi since he understood that. "Let me guess, Dimhollow Crypt?" Asked Xi as he looked at Neve since he could only assume that was where they were going since he had been speaking to his little niece, Serena, saying her younger sister who had also passed the trial of coldharbor was there- and had been there for a few centuries.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 20, 2019 22:54:40 GMT -5
Neve followed the others out to where Ordo and Xi waited. However the comment about the robed man being sent away made her shake her head. Atrious’s answer clarified at least who he was but left out a piece. “Actually we are helping the robed jerk.” She said with an annoyed look at Elrick who still looked patient. She already dealt with one round of jerks with Delphine and didn’t want to play games with another group of them. She huffed, getting ready to explain to Ordo and Xi what they were told. But Xi suddenly cut in with a location. The exact location they were headed. Neve blinked, looking a bit shocked. “Uh yeah actually.” She said before shaking her head slightly and continuing. “The robed guy—Talón— said that the Vigilant of Stendar went there looking for a vampire artifact. That’s when the large volume of vampires started emerging and attacking them. Aparently this is where part of the problem started.” She said before her brows furrowed at Xi. “How do you know about that place? Surely you aren’t saying it really had vampire artifacts right?”
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Post by vamperious on Dec 21, 2019 9:01:47 GMT -5
As Neve asked him questions he frowned. "It does indeed hold an old Vampire artifact. Quite a few honestly, also a royal burial crypt and a few other oddities. It's not safe for mortals to tread there, ever." He states bluntly but sighed after Ordo gave him an off look. "I had been speaking to my niece, at that castle? Well it seems her younger sister, the other girl who was placed in through the trial I myself endured centuries ago, was placed in that crypt, to protect an artifact." He states bluntly since honestly they needed to know what they were running into. Ordo nodded as Xi finished speaking seemingly okay with that news. Atrious frowned at the sheer volume of vampires to be expected honestly, even if Psyna didnt seem bothered.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 24, 2019 6:57:54 GMT -5
Neve frowned when Xi confirmed what the Stendar nut had to say. So they really were throwing themselves into a cave and crypt full of vampires. Neve wasn’t sure she liked those odds and subconsciously rubbed her neck at the thought. Elrick saw her getting a bit rigid and leaned down, kissing her cheek lightly. “We’ll be alright. Vampires don’t do much to me.” He said softly to her, a round about way of telling her he was going to protect her. Neve spared him a look before motioning to the road. “Then let’s go...” She began but paused a moment when she really thought about all this. “Maybe this is all a big misunderstanding. Maybe the vampires are just protecting that artifact and the Stendar jerks really took something important? Perhaps we’re on the wrong side here.” She said but felt a bit like that wasn’t the case at all.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 24, 2019 8:52:40 GMT -5
When Neve went on about possibly being in the wrong side Xi shook his head slowly not so sure himself. "Honestly-They only have one artifact that would cause that sort of reaction and honestly it was ancient vampires who buried it-not Harkon's clan...So unless there is a feud currently and they are invading for the artifact then The Stendar dolts have come in at a bad time to look into this cave." He stated honestly since it was a more personal matter now since it had been a while since he had dealt with ancient vampires. Ordo gave a frown as Xi explained things. "So we go in and kill everything that moves?" He paraphrased and got a nod from Xi. "More or less, I can only curb Vampires to a point but some times you can only help by killing. I have one request however- if we do reach that artifact in the bottom of the crypt- Let me handle her." He stated firmly cause there was a slight issue with how things would go since Harkon had once promised his second daughter to him as a bride prospect...but that was before Ordo came around- hell before he was in skyrim at this point.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 25, 2019 19:21:10 GMT -5
Neve listened to the vampire’s advice and gave a nod. “Got it. Sounds easy enough.” She huffed a bit but paused when he mentioned one of the artifacts being a ‘her’. She frowned, looking back at him with a concerned look. “Do we need to know about this her? Before wandering ourselves into that tomb?” She asked but Elrick gave her a quick frown. “I’m sure Xi would tell us if it were necessary.” His cautioning words made her give him a narrow of her eyes. “Please, tell me what people get locked away in tombs to never be discovered and guarded? Are they always safe bets? Look at me! I was Alduin’s worst nightmare.” She said since she had similarly been locked frozen in time and ice in a Dwemmer ruin. But she let it go, letting Xi choose to speak on it or not. When they made it to the ruin in decent timing, it was nightfall and the whole place had this ominous atmosphere. Neve was about to make a snarky comment about not seeing the Stendar agent, but heard a yell of force somewhere down the tunnel. She hopped off her horse and grabbed her bow, dashing into the dark after the noise. When she emerged at the mouth of the cavern ruin, she found Talon standing over a group of dead vampires, breathing heavily. He whirled on Neve like he was about to strike, but as quick as a blink, Elrick was in his way. He caught the handle of the maul mid swing and growled lowly at the man there. Talon pulled the maul away and gave Elrick a glare. “Took you long enough. Who are these people?” He snapped as he pointed out Ordo and Xi approaching. “These are our allies. They are with us.” She said but the man’s eyes widened at Xi. “You’re siding with one of them?!” He practically roared as he gripped his maul a bit tighter. Neve moved in his way, drawing her bow more as a threat. “We’re on a similar side. He has the power to help stop this. But if you touch him, he and my brother will kill you before I have the chance. Understood?” Talon glared at Neve but his look passed to Xi. “Why would a vampire side with the righteous when his brethren want us dead?” He spat but Neve ignored him, knowing the man would follow deeper into the crypt or turn Tail and run.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 26, 2019 10:50:22 GMT -5
When it seemed Neve picked up on his wording he simply looked in her direction but was glad when Elrick cut in and curbed that conversation- He wanted to have that one with ordo first after all. AS they traveled to the crypt's location, Xi was speaking quietly with Ordo who looked understanding about something as the two spoke. It seemed a little awkward, however it seemed ordo was behaving like an adult today. AS they arrived Ordo went to stand by Elrick since that was his second comfort to Veloss. She of course went charging off into the ruin head first, to help the idiot in question. Ordo follow but stayed around by Xi and Elrick who were his current comforts as he hated caves. AS they approached the main cave part- they saw a few dead vampires and a dead hound but the man looked hostile still- thankfully Elrick was prepared or Ordo might have kill him. when he was rude about the help he frowned,"Touch him and I will kill you." He stated in a venomous manner. Atrious didn't' run but follow at a more normal pace- Psyna following with him and picking up a few things that looked useful. They came into the main room when Elrick was between the idiot and the rest of the group looking angry. Psyna drew her blade and looked ready for anything as she knew to stay on her toes. "Everything is fine, calm down please. I am not like these vermin- they are lesser in all respects. And if you believe you are righteous then you are gravely mistaken. Your god is a god of murder and just as bad as a daedric princes. I'm old enough o remember all of the actual facts not the ones you simply focus on." He stated as he pushed past the idiot and they went further into the place. As they encountered the actual crypt before the rooms beyond- there were many drauger and it made Atrious make a sick face. "I'll sit this one out please." He stated as he slunk back to the wall and looked a little shaky. Ordo nodded ad pulled Xi's mace from his hip and passed it to Xi who gave him a soft smile. Ordo instead moved back towards Atrious and his hands lit up with spells that he knew would burn the Drauger quickly should they get any attention. Psyna moved forward and helped quickly get through the drauger however the four Vampires who seemed to pop out of the coffins along the edges- hiding in the darkened corners of this crypt. Xi quickly and efficiently ended them with swift blows or a dagger thrown from across the way, clearly not wanting things to go on. As they moved on things were silent however Xi could hear a few voices ahead- one in pain and two that were hostile- meaning a hostage perhaps. AS they moved forward, Xi motioned fro the group to stop as they were nearing the larger cave portion- just out side the door- hearing the voices of a man being tortured over something that was to be found there. Frowning he glanced at Talon. "What would you like to do at this point? Its your life your playing with not mine." he stated to the man since if they went out there- the man would be an instant target to die-his robes giving him away.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 27, 2019 12:40:34 GMT -5
Neve helped in stealthily cutting people down, focusing on the stragglers that Xi, Elrick, and Psyna were clearing through. She ran to the back of the group when they came up on the door, Xi asking for Talon’s course of action. She aimed just above his shoulder as the man deliberated, ready for the attack. Talon looked at Xi before he opened the door, pushing past the others. Shouts could still be heard of this Vigilant being tortured and it obviously got to the man. Neve couldn’t catch much of the conversation Before he rushed into the room. But she did hear Harkon’s name hissed in the echo. Talon swooped into the room and slammed his maul into a nearby vampire, fighting his way to the Vigilant who was bleeding out on the floor. As he got closer, the vampire that appeared to be the leader stepped over to the Vigilant and lifted him from the ground with a sick smirk. “Another Vigilant to add to our Lord Harkon’s bounty. How grand.” He hissed as he bit down into his neck. The attack sent Talon into a frenzy, one that threw his concentration from his surroundings. His end came at the jaws of a hound, one Neve missed because of a vampire that had leapt at her front he darkness. The room was swallowed in fighting with multiple vampires. One got their fangs on Elrick who was able to shake them off and used them to quite literally bat a hound off of him. He crushed a nearby vampire before looking to the rotunda nearby where some vampires were escaping to. “That must be the artifact!” Elrick shouted and Neve nodded to him, swinging her bow to the left and pegging a few of the escaping vampires in the back.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 27, 2019 14:06:49 GMT -5
Xi watched the man go out to his death willingly- thinking he made a difference when in all reality- it made none. AS the others funneled out and they began engaging the enemy Xi simply walked by them all and went towards to rotunda before them- a purple light showing from a caldron there- like purple flames- however a few Vampires that had escaped there- were dead quickly as Xi got there. He simply absorbed there essences as he was wanting it to be quick. He heard Elrick's yell about the location he nodded more to himself as he shifted the lantern that was in the crevice of the rocks there in the floor to its proper position- it lite up with more purple flames. Eventually the group joined him as he moved things around, the purple fire moving to connect them all in a way the it made a symbol of sorts. as a pedestal opened and showed itself with a round ball- small plated edges showing that it opened however Xi knew it was a bleeder ball. This artifact required a blood key- his blood. He waited for things to calm down a little before nodding to Ordo who seemed to understand what was going to happen. He sighed and went to see to his sister as Priest seemed to be resting on the ground by Psyna who was being watchful but a bit more relaxed as Xi didn't seem worried. XI stood there a few moments but decided to speak it seemed since all were dead it seemed. "So- this is the artifact I spoke on. Inside this locked crypt here- there is a Vampire- one is a old- but younger then myself. Harkon's daughter- he had two. One is Serena- the wonderful hostess you met at the castle and this one. Both are daughters' of Coldharbor- just as I am the son of Coldharbor. I am the only male to survive and only about 5 females have ever managed to stay alive. Metta is a sweet girl- but she had been locked her a long while and won't know the way of this world so please bear this in mind and have patience...As the last she knew Harkon had promised her as a bride to appease me perhaps as his mentor, and this land was barely known to the Elves...it was a long time ago." He stated very honestly to them all, since he had already spoken to Ordo on this and made it clear he had no interest in the girl and wished to peruse the relationship with him. Ordo gave a firm nod there by his sister as he glanced at Elrick's bite wounds a bit unhappy he had them. "And I fully understand that I can't kill her for getting all huggy- yeah yeah we already talked about this Xi. I just requested he tell everyone else as well so there was no misunderstandings." Ordo announced rather maturely for him as he were trying to be responsible about this.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 27, 2019 15:56:31 GMT -5
Neve watched Xi handle the stragglers while she went to check on El. He waved her off considering that the bite wouldn’t do much damage. The Werewolf blood made his body impervious to poison and disease. She still wanted it healed, but he ignored her in favor of watching Xi. When he started pushing the sconces, Neve rose a brow at Xi. It was an odd thing to do, but it made her realize that he had done this before. They waited patiently, till Xi looked at them and spilled the information on why they were there and what this was. Neve’s mouth fell open at mention that this was a vampire woman they were after. Why the hell would Harkon seal his daughter in a tomb? Neve looked at her brother when he seemed to be putting up with the fact this woman Metta was going to be all over Xi. She felt bad for Ordo but figured Xi would let her down gently. But that didn’t take away her worry that this girl would be either evil or pissed at Ordo. Neve watched Xi with some hesitance while Elrick looked to Ordo with some concern. “Do we need to be concerned why this woman is locked in a tomb?” Elrick asked since he was sure Ordo had more info than them.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 27, 2019 17:03:12 GMT -5
When Elrick made a good point Xi shook his head. "No, Metta was always a good girl. She was more likely hidden away here from her father. Its more likely the more I think about it." He stated sounding ore confident in his words before he frowned. "I was...at one time very well aquatinted with Harkon's wife- she always had an issue with her husband's attention of his daughters...Not in the way you are thinking however. I'm not sure why she would have through to entrap her daughter here but I see she felt it necessary for some reason- I'm not sure why however- we will have to get her out to ask." he explained since he was a little lost as to why this was going on honestly. "I just wish to state that I have no intention- as I did not even then- intend to have a relationship with Metta-I seem to have found myself enamored with a certain Snow elf." he stated giving Ordo a small look that wasn't exactly coy but it held a degree of affection. he turned after he got a nod from Ordo, to the pillar there. He placed his hand there and instantly a spike shot up and impaled his hand causing blood to drip from his hand quickly to fill the small plate bellow in the sphere. Xi winced a bit but let it happen. "I once told Verlencia about this tomb- we often came here to hide our affair, not many had a knowledge of this place before hand." he stated bluntly since honestly what did he care? it was the truth and he had already spoken to Ordo on it. the spike eventually removed itself and the pillar shrunk back into the center stone before the ground began to rumble and the ground plates began to shift- forming more of a stepped path to a center stone that was large from the space that had once been covered. The large column looked archaic with ruins on it however Xi easily waved his hand at the door and the doors opened- reveling a woman. She had black hair, and brilliant glowing eyes, pale skin and was pretty- not like a snow elf but she was defiantly a beautiful woman. ((Will find a picture next post )) she seemed half awake as she fell into Xi's space looking dazed, grabbing her head in confusion. "Wh-whats going on?" She asked seemingly stumbling over her words before looking up at Xi. Her eyes went wide but she smiled at the old man. "Xi? what are you doing here?!" She asked before giving him a rather large hug that held no reservations.
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