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Post by kimcora on Dec 27, 2019 17:35:23 GMT -5
The news that this sealing was to protect her from Harkon was an odd thought, one that Neve wasn’t sure she liked. But it seemed that Xi didn’t know everything, which was a bit of a relief. Had he known more, Neve might have accused him of being involved in all this. But the news he had an affair with Harkon’s wife and then that he had been betrothed to this daughter was odd. Neve just accepted it however as something they would have to overcome. She stood by Elrick, watching intently as Xi offered up his blood for the tomb to open. The beautiful woman that tumbled out even took Neve’s breath away as she looked up at Xi so innocently. Neve wasn’t into women but she was definitely hot. Neve gave the girl a concerned look when she asked why he was there. She cleared her throat to maybe offer some assistance. “We’re here to help. Some vampires and vigilants of Stendar were after you for some reason, so Xi felt we should help.” She said since the poor girl did look lost and confused.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 9:37:12 GMT -5
Metta looked suddenly at Neve and barred her teeth in a growl that made Xi tisk at her. "Calm Metta, she is an ally. Everyone left here is." He stated brushing some stray hair from her face softly. She looked back at Xi a little confused still but waited for an answer. "That is the dragonborn-Veloss or Neve you can call her. The large one is Elrick. Then we have a dragon priest- Atrious, and his wife Psyna." He started out by introducing everyone but saved Ordo for last. "And that is Ordo, now did your mother put you in here?" He asked looking a little bothered they had been using this crypt in such a manner. Metta looked everyone over and frowned a little," a little plain arent they? I thought all your people were more... beautiful?" She asked getting a sigh from Xi. "They are not my people- they have died out. These are my companions I travel with.keeps things interesting." He stated as he shrugged off her stupid question. "Now." He stated as the girl was still looking everyone over. "Yes, mother felt it was necessary as father was buying into a more fanatical prophecy belief." She stated however when Atrious decided tonpipe up from his side of things as he was able to barely see the gold reflecting in the dark coffin behind the girl- similar to a scroll. "Umm- is that prophecy by chance recorded on an Elder scroll?" He asked getting a dirty look from Metta. "What of it?" She stated blandly getting another Tisk from Xi at her behavior. "Well it's in the coffin so I was asking. Neve had something similar with a dragon." He stated looking mildly annoyed with Metta. Metta: imgur.com/gallery/Y8pFbtr
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 10:12:43 GMT -5
Neve balked at the woman calling her plain, since she most certainly was not. She gave her more hostile stance towards them a pass since she had been locked in a coffin for a while. That could mess with your head and manners. Elrick kept his eyes on the coffin when Atrious pointed out the scroll. Now he was curious about this prophecy the father was following, since that meant that no doubt they would be involved. Prophecies had a terrible way of dragging Neve into them. When Metta growled at Atrious over the scroll, Neve gave the woman a more serious look. “I can read them without going mad or losing my sight, yeah. But she doesn’t seem keen on sharing. Which is fine, I get it. We’re strangers. But Xi trusts us enough to introduce us, so that must mean we can handle whatever prophecy some looney scribbled on that scroll right?” She said before raising a brow at Xi who seemed to have control on her. “Any ideas on this prophecy? Sound like anything that Harkon would be spouting around you?” She asked since he was the mentor of Harkon they now knew.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 13:19:28 GMT -5
When Neve asked him about the prophecy he shrugged,"No clue. Bal never really did anything with prophocys so I'm at a loss here." He stated honestly since this god didnt mess with that binding crap. Ordo moved a step closer to look at Metta and she girl stiffened and looked on the defensive about the elf. "Dont come any closer." Metta warned getting a sigh from Xi. "If you threaten him again,I'll take your tongue." He stated very dryly getting an odd reaction from the vampire. At first she looked ready to snap back however her back straightened and she looked at Xi in...fear? Panic seemed fitting as well, by the sheer size of her eyes. "I will not tolerate you disrespecting Ordo." He stated bluntly again getting a nod from Metta. Ordo however pulled a blood potion he had snatched from the castle out of his bag and offered it to the woman. "I wasn't going after your stupid scroll. I don't care for them." Ordo stated in a crabby manner but gave Xi a look that read he was tired of being in the cave. "Now let's get out of here before we have 2 panicked elves... you can handle the sun but put your hood up- its bright out." He instructed the woman and she motioned for them all to head out since honestly if Ordo was going to panic- he wanted it to be outside.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 13:42:27 GMT -5
Neve didn’t much like that no one here was answering questions or had much to go on. She needed that scroll then and would get her hands on it. But first that vampire woman needed to be reasoned with and it didn’t seem she was willing to let down her guard. Maybe Neve could steal it without the girl noticing? She did have that ethereal shout...He eyeballing the scroll made Elrick take her arm, squeezing it gently as a small warning that she shouldn’t do it. She was about to argue when Metta began threatening Ordo. Neve tensed and looked ready to say something but Xi took care of it. Metta backed down, looking scared of Xi. But who wouldn’t when the vampire was honestly terrifying in his own right. You had to be to be the champion of Molag Bal. She gave Xi a nod when he said they should leave since she was ready herself to be out of the enclosed space. The midday sun was hot and high in the sky, making Neve wince a little at how bright it was compared to the dim cave. “Great...so we have a vampire woman as an artifact, a prophecy we know little about, and a group of vampire hunters that want us to partner with them...any suggestions on how we handle that? Do we go back or get Metta somewhere safe?” Neve said before Elrick cut in. “Surely her father is on his way or will send people to find her when she doesn’t arrive at the fort.” He said since she was obviously a target and they were now directly involved in whatever mess her father had in store for the woman. She seemed lost and confused and Elrick didn’t want to see her needlessly hurt.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 14:28:00 GMT -5
"To the fort. She will go as well." He stated flatly as he pulled his hood up over hair head, clearly a little irritated with he sun. Metta frowned at the news of a vampire hunter fort being the destination but assumed it was okay for now- especially of Xi was going. They traveled a little bit but decided to rest after a bit, so they would arrive tomorrow morning perhaps- since it wasnt safe to travel at night. Xi kept Metta under watchful eyes as they rested. Psyna attempted to talk to her but with no avail- figuring leave it be. Xi and metta did talk extensively however to get the girl caught up on what's been going on- and the more recent things he himself had learned. It was realy the next morning when Atrious was making his way back from releasing himself did he hear a growl making him freeze. Turning to look at whatever made the noise- finding it to be Xi of all creatures- towards Metta. It honestly spooked him so he scurried off to get his wife since he wasn't too able to fight, he didn't doubt Elrick had his eye on things either. •°~~~°~~~°~~~°~~~°• "What is the meaning of that!? You and I were promised! Not some filthy cave elf!" She stated bluntly and clearly upset to Xi telling her about his relations with Ordo. " dont you dare insult him." He growled, a nasty sound if ever one.she growled back as well looking pissed however she held her place, showing it was her thoughts. Xi however frowned after a moment and choked down the want to kill the woman. "Ordo is a snow elf- remnant of another extinct species like myself. You dont know what it's like to be alone. Nor will you ever." He stated honestly looking hurt by the issue but Metta looked skeptical after a moment. "So you dont even want to talk on the issues of not being able to breed with another male? What's gotten into you?" She asked sounding like she knew all about him, when she only part of things...and how he used to be. "Time, and many new discoveries on life. Ordo is my choice. It's not up for discussion. Now we will travel and meet these hunters- dont get violent." He informed her of the plan and got. And from her- her mind working on thinking of what happened to Xi.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 15:54:58 GMT -5
Neve curled up for sleep in Elrick’s lap, since she was feeling a bit unsettled with the new vampire around them. Honestly, she didn’t trust this woman beyond how far Xi could throw her. Her suspicions of her being hostile were confirmed when she awoke to angry hissing and growls. Elrick had a grip on her as she started awake, hearing Xi and Metta arguing. Seems Ordo was the topic and Xi was defending him. Elrick kept an eye on the situation but let Xi handle it, even if he was ready to step in if Xi needed it. But the situation ended with Xi leaving to ready for travel and Metta being left behind. She was being quiet and pensive after that talk, after talking about breeding like that mattered. Elves had extraordinarily low birth rates Anyways—not that that mattered when it came to Xi and Ordo. It warmed Neve’s heart though to hear Xi defend her brother like that against one of his own kind, even if she was sure this situation was bothering him as much as it did Ordo. There was much of Xi’s past that was a mystery to the group and she was sure not a lot of it was happy. Neve almost wanted to check on how Ordo was handling this because she herself would be jealous as hell, but she knew better than to stir the pot. Besides, Elrick kept her in place and gave her temple a kiss to perhaps calm the tension he felt building in the elf. “I’m sure Ordo is alright....Xi has this handled and we’re here to support if he needs us.” He said, drawing a tired look from Neve. “Yeah...it just irks me that she’s worried about what’s between someone’s legs and not their heart. I hope she doesn’t go after Ordo over this or I will gut her like a slaughterfish. It’s stupid.” Neve grumbled and Elrick gave her a small chuckle before leaning into her ear. “She’s coming from a different time Neve. Your father would lose his mind over it too. He wasn’t a fan of ‘non-productive’ relations...just like your mother would roll over in her grave if you and I ever had a half-breed child. Those times and the time before were all about survival...so take her anger with a grain of salt...as long as she isn’t harming anyone.” Neve gave Elrick’s soothing words a frown Since he was playing devils advocate to keep the peace. She knew that was the case but it didn’t make it better... “Gods, El. Honestly she should thank us for not producing heirs. It’s better our family line ends with Ordo and I...” she said before getting to her feet and saddling the horses. They made it to the fort in good time, finding the leader in the rotunda area. Neve figures Xi and Metta would join since they were needed for this conversation. When he spotted them, he gave the group a stern frown. “Welcome back. I’m glad to see you all survived...and picked up some interesting allies I assume.” He stated as he offered an actual hand to Xi. “I have no quarrel with those willing to help the cause of stopping this madness. Others might but while I’m in charge you will be protected.” He stated since he figured no vampires would willingly come there without weapons drawn if they weren’t allies. He wouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth... “so I take it Talon didn’t make it? We’re his suspicions of a dangerous artifact correct?” He asked to be sure they knew what they were up against.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 16:07:37 GMT -5
Ordo had been up for a short while, listening to Xi and Metta speak however when the woman got incensed over Xi telling them woman that the two of them were Intimate he knew it waant going to be pretty- Xi had warned him already. He packed his horse and didn't seem bothered even by the stare the vampire woman held on him for the next few hours. Making it inside was interesting as they walked up the hill, a few were giving them odd looks but it was daylight and they had two vampires so it was an odd sight. Heading inside the great doors, Atrious, moved over to a crate and sat down, feeling worn out, Psyna moving to stand between him and anyone. Xi stood perfectly still and made sure his hands were visible by his sides as he wasnt hostile, and he would put Metta in her place if she acted up. "We appreciate that Isran. My name is Xi- you can think of me like a noble, as well as this woman. She is the keeper of the artifact you were all looking for." He stated blandly since he didnt really want to be talking shop with this man even if he liked meeting new people. He could smell blood in the fort that was vampire blood- meaning a torture room perhaps... Metta frowned when she was labeled part of an artifact. "My elder scroll was buried with me in the crypt for safe keeping." She stated bluntly to this man, her occasional glancd at Xi giving away she was following his lead to give information but not all of it.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 19:25:52 GMT -5
Isran noted their hesitance which he understood. They were natural enemies and had he had a choice and numbers, he probably would have killed them if they had been on the opposite side. But now, he couldn’t be picky and didn’t want to play petty games that would just get his people killed. “Nobles huh? Alright. Well we don’t have accommodations here or distinctions so do with that what you will.” He said before looking to Metta who spoke up about this Elder Scroll. “So the artifact was a woman and an Elder Scroll. Seems odd but not unheard of. I take it you’ve read it miss?” He asked and Neve gave a shrug. “We haven’t discussed the contents of the scroll but we know that Harkon wants it and her. This vampire leader tried to kill us over her.” She said since she was lost on what exactly to do about this situation when this girl wasn’t talking and they were now in the presence of hunters that wanted her people dead. Either way, they needed to know what the hell they were doing. “Then perhaps we hide the scroll and this woman or destroy the scroll? I doubt it will stop Harkon. Can you tell us the contents of the scroll? It could help us stop whatever he is plotting.” Isran asked bluntly since he wanted to know exactly what was going on instead of playing in the grey areas.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 30, 2019 8:57:46 GMT -5
When Neve spoke up about the her father trying to kill them over her and the scroll, Metta frowned. "My father isn't the most reliable but he is my father." She stated but let it be for now with the elf. Xi had already warned her about arguing with his companions so she was attempting. "We don't require any accommodations, well perhaps Metta can stay here as our bridge to communicate?" He stated more as stating a way to keep the girt safe from her father in the last place he would have looked for her. Xi looked at Isran when he asked bluntly what the scroll said and he shrugged. "I don't know. I've never encountered elder scrolls before so this is a first for me." He stated Metta shook her head as well. "I've never read it and the last time it was read-I was not present to hear it. My mother had been but I don't know what happened to her since I was in that crypt." she explained honestly but did spare a glance at Xi over her mother to see if he knew but by his blank expression he didn't know.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 30, 2019 16:19:47 GMT -5
Neve gave the woman a raise of her brow. So she felt like her father, the man who her mother hid her from, was not out to harm her? Neve wasn’t an expert on family drama and perhaps she was cynical because of her experiences with Atrious’s family. But regardless of Metta’s safety, Harkon would still want Neve and the others to be punished for getting in the way. He had no reason not to want them dead. She let them discuss the scroll, only to state that no one knew what was in it. Isran nodded and looked to Metta when Xi offered her to stay. “She will be safe here if she chooses to stay. But we need to know the contents of that scroll if we want to stop whatever is going on.” He said before Neve piped up. “I can read it.” She offered before rolling her eyes when Elrick looked like he wanted to argue. “Or we go find Harkon or someone to tell us exactly what is going on? If you want to make this complicated.” She huffed since she was growing impatient. Isran gave the woman a smrik before motioning to the rest of the castle, toward a young bosmer woman who was standing near a door in a guards uniform. “Well, if you all need to discuss and rest, feel free to use the open room. Their bare except for the bare necessities. Demi can show you to a room.” He said since he had things to attend to and it seemed the vampires were witholding information till they made some decision.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 31, 2019 11:23:15 GMT -5
At the offer to rest and talk Atrious looked grateful since he had a feeling they all needed to talk about some of this mess. He and his wife went back to he large fire place and sat on the bench- Xi taking a post by the fireplace itself and Ordo sitting by Atrious. "So..." Atrious began as they were all silent. Metta gave him a dirty look as if he had interrupted some sort of discussion. Xi nodded more to himself as he was thinking, before glancing back at Atrious. "Well, I honestly have no idea what has happened to Verlencia, or what this scroll says- I am at a loss here. I apologize for not being of much help." He stated however he did move his eyes to Metta who seemed to be avoiding his glance. "However...I seem to think you do know more then you are letting on Metta." he stated smoothly but his words hinted slyly. Her red eyes met his and she pursed her lips. "I do know a bit more...however I want somethings in return for that information." She stated bluntly making Xi nod knowingly since he assumed as much. "And what pray tell do you want from us?" Asked Psyna bluntly since she wasn't in the mood for word games. Metta gave her a side glance but cross her arms over her chest, not speaking. Ordo pursed his lips at the silent treatment and looked at Xi- who's eyes snapped to his when he noticed he was looking in his direction. he glanced between the two and Xi nodded. "Come along Metta- lets go discuss this where you don't feel pressured I guess. You will tell me however." He stated as he grabbed her arm a little more forcefully then intended for annoying him and lead her down the hall a little. Atrious gave a frown at the talk and how it progressed. "well I can say I'm not a fan of the new girl." he stated, not sounding sarcastic at all. Ordo gave a nod, "If it were up to me I would throw her back in that box." he stated since honestly he didn't' care- and this was making him be separate from Xi. He knew Elrick was there to help with his nightmares but still, he liked Xi's company. --- Down the hall Metta was trying to get Xi to agree to sleep with her for the information, making him frown. "Your kidding me?" he asked sarcastically much tot he woman's glare. "What- is sleeping with my mother better then sleeping with me?" she asked n a rather blunt manner getting a frown from Xi. "Your mother and I bonded centuries ago during her trial, just as your sister and you have with me. Your mother was different, you are a brat, besides your father threw you at me to see if I would get off his case as he was lacking- still is." He stated dryly to the vampire getting a more hurt expression from her. "I just want to be with you once Xi..." she stated her hands going to his chest- trying to get her point across however Xi smacked her hands off of him. " I need to discuss this with Ordo. He is the one you should be begging for approval from after all." He stated before heading back into the main room, looking a little cross.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 31, 2019 18:29:23 GMT -5
Neve let Xi go off to handle Metta being edgy and rude. She tried to understand where the woman was coming from but it was difficult. She could only imagine it must have been difficult to wake up in a new world where your ‘betrothed’ was sleeping with another man. But Xi had a right to decide his own life and Neve wanted what was best for Ordo before some new woman she held no loyalty to. Elrick’s eyes went to the door as the others spoke and Neve knew it was because he wouldn’t speak I’ll of someone he barely knew. She was their only ticket to information after all. Neve gave a huff and nodded with her brother. “We always could just storm the fort and kick Harkon’s ass for this ourselves? We are pretty badass and we do have an ancient vampire on our side.” She said since she was cocky at her worst and she didn’t like how rude the woman was to Psyna and Atrious so far. When Xi came in looking pissed, Neve unfolded her arms and gave him a worried look. “Let me guess...she’s not talking without something outrageous. Look I know she’s...whatever you consider her...but we aren’t going to let her push you or any of us around.” She said to maybe help Xi not be as cross because they would support him before this woman.
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Post by vamperious on Jan 1, 2020 15:08:53 GMT -5
Xi looked at Neve when she spoke up at his tight expression, Metta soon joined them in the room and her eyes fell to Ordo who looked disinterest In the pretty woman. "We should speak elf." She stated to Ordo in an aggressive yet akward tone meaning she didn't know how to address him. Ordo rose a brow as he turned to look at her and frowned," later perhaps. I'm tired from traveling." He stated brushing off the woman smoothly and got up and headed into another room he saw beds in. Well small cots honestly but he didnt mind- he had a headache coming on. Atrious stayed quiet by his wife but decided to go into the back of the fort to look at the spell crafting area Isran had mentioned to them earlier. He could provide help to these people so he would help. Psyna stayed just out of the room, sitting on a barrel and sharpeing her spear looking like a guard honestly. Metta frowned at Ordo's quick dismissal of her ans glanced over at Xi who looked disinterested in speaking to her either. "You told me to speak to him and he refuses." She stated fo Xi's look, getting a shrug. "He said later, meaning hes not feeling well currently. It's for your benefit to wait- he can get dangerous when in a foul mood." He explained before going to talk shop with Isran about the vampire attacks- metta sat at the table and glanced at a drink in her hands.
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Post by kimcora on Jan 1, 2020 16:49:19 GMT -5
Neve was surprised Metta joined them, but felt she was trying to save face. She looked a bit unsure when she asked to speak to Ordo and she knew just by looking on his face that he was not feeling it. When he left and everyone scattered to do anything else, Neve felt a bit awkward being left in the room alone with the woman. Elrick gave Neve a shake of his head to say to leave her alone, but Neve felt a twinge of sympathy for this woman. “El, I just think she’s...lost. You told me to be understanding...” She said before leaving Elrick where he huffed and took his place between the doorway where Ordo left and Neve. He wasn’t about to leave them alone with this vampire. Neve sat across from Metta and eyed her drink. “That’s the cheap stuff. Maybe when we get near a city I can get you something better.” She said before clearing her throat and offering her an awkward look. “My name is Neve, Ordo’s sister. The elf you wanted to talk to...Look if you have any questions or need any help with anything maybe we can help you out. Elrick and I I mean.” She said to be cordial and try to maybe get the girl to stop glarin.
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