Family matters
[12:22] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) gave a faint nod, her eyes sweeping about the room as she remained perfectly still. She listened again for the sound and where it came from below in the house. Turning to him she spoke quietly, ‘Kaiila interrogated him about various things regarding who you had been around, where and all. To try and pinpoint where this comes from.”
[12:22] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “I see” he said motioning her to continue
[12:26] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet): Giving him a nod she continued to listen for sounds of someone coming up the stairs and rose up to stand while still talking as if nothing was a miss. “It was then I learned of the, familial similarities.” she glanced to Severus and said softly, ‘I was not aware.” she took a step and moved to where she could see the stair well, her hand lifting her skirt to draw the quiva free. She made not a sound as she spoke to him, her voice clear and lacking intent. “I believe she intends on tissue samples, blood and beyond that, I do not know.”
[12:27] Crow (melchior.wardell) didn’t wish to pry in what seemed to be a private conversation. He ponders while looking at the view when something triggered his attention and he looked up the stairs.
[12:28] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): His eyes narrowed, if she were anyone else she would be on his list to silence permanantly for what she knew.., his lips thinned at her words and then he responded to the last “Yes that is what I expected from her.. ”
[12:30] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) cast sparing glances to the doorway and stair well. She would at least manage some noisy defence if an unwanted visitor found out about her guest. She turned back to him and caught the look. He never did hide his displeasure well. She simply smiled at the man. If he didn’t know by now she’d never betray him or others of his family, then he didn’t know the woman at all. “I believe she and I shared some common thoughts, granted though, I am no physician. I think I assimilate by osmosis.” she teased a moment and glanced back at the doorway, her brow furrowed wondering who had made the sounds below.
[12:32] Crow (melchior.wardell) had no intent to snoop around or make his presence a secret and started to pace. The footfalls were perhaps silent but taking not much note of his weapons they gave that sound that betrayed his blade and daggers.
[12:33] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “I may be old as sand here but even I can hear those light steps, you should see him up, after eighty years I could recognise those feet anywhere.. ” he said dryly
[12:35] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) arched a brow and nodded, reaching to her skirt and raising it again to replace the quiva in its sheath. She knew he meant Crow and turned to head for the stairs, stopping at the top and calling down, “Killer, come up. He’s awake.” Light steps carried the pee pod of a pixie size woman back to the room and went to take another bowl from the cabinet. “Does he drink blackwine as you do?”
[12:36] Crow (melchior.wardell) arched a brow and walked towards the stairs before giving a glance as to be sure none would see him going up.
[12:37] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “Yes the bastard is always stealing my supplies” he said his course scratchy voice light on the air as he seemed to try to force it out through protesting lungs
[12:38] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) had allready slipped out of sight and was busy filling the bowl from the carafe. She held it up to Severus, ‘More?”
[12:38] Crow (melchior.wardell) chuckles overhearing the last of their conversation “hmm… it seems he isn’t that bad in his health hmm…” he taunts while he of course noted instantly the terrible condition he was in. “Hmm…that grey should go … it hardly suits you.” he kept his voice leveled while he tried to reason and ponder on the things he was told.
[12:39] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) looked from Crow to Severus and back, then approached the younger and handed him the bowl of blackwine. “Welcome.” she offered softly.
[12:40] Crow (melchior.wardell) dipped his head respectful when he took the bowl “Thank you.” he replied gallant as ever.
[12:40] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): He shook his head, it had been a struggle to eat the broth and the bread remained almost untouched.. His eyes turned to Crow, he detested him seeing his form like this and soon looked away “I trust you are well killer” he said forcing the words out with as much strength he could muster, yet it still sounded scratchy to his own ears. “Yes well I could always use that black dye the fisher women sell to unlucky sluts that grey early ” he mused then shook his head
[12:41] Crow (melchior.wardell) nodded towards Severus “I feel well, but I fear that won’t do you much good at this point. I beleive there are some concerns that might keep you from your grave old man.” the words didn’t hold the tease but were sincere and perhaps as a son would speak to his father.
[12:43] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “There are always concerns weither they are mine is another matter” he said with a smirk.. “But tell me of them” he said forcing the words out as well as he could
[12:44] Crow (melchior.wardell) chuckles darkly “Well it depends how many you have sired. As I believe the physicians fear for the entire caste … because of what you are facing.” his brow arched “I of course know of several but have not spoken of any of them … as it is not my place … to do so.”
[12:44] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) set the carafe down and replaced the stopper then turned to look at the two men a moment. Like some crimson and gold statue she stood there and remained quiet as they bantered, not involving herself in their words. Her eyes went to the doorway and then to Crow. “I can bring you a chair, if you wish, Killer.”
[12:45] Crow (melchior.wardell) smiled to the lady and it seemed to be sincere “Thank you, but I rather keep on my feet … ” he waved his hand “However if you wish to take a seat please … do so.” he said graciously.
[12:49] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “None of my brothers have been aflicted, it is rare.. and my father never suffered only my grandfather.. ” he recalled aloud.. “As for sons you are my eldest and there are very few others, due to my selective ways only those twins by that woman when I was of the Red have I sired and I think one is dead and the other a fool” he said not mentioning her name, “And what of you.. have you been spreading your black spawn through Gor Crow?”
[12:52] Crow (melchior.wardell) frowns as his past was not one he had shared a lot and clearly not when he changed caste. “Ever since I am in the caste I haven’t.” he started while he now gave an intent look to the regent “But before … Yes …” his eyes seemed to darken of the painful memory “The only one I know that was alive … I have lost in Salernum … and I am still unsure if she ever made it through the kurr attack.” he held her name silent.
[12:54] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet): The woman remained silent and even distant perhaps as if removed from their conversation. She did turn and lean towards Severus, her voice soft as that of a lover. “If you will pardon me. I will take the bowl down stairs and get some liana vines.” Standing aright she smiled and bowed her head to Crow and slipped passed unobtrusively.
[12:55] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “Ah yes” he said knowing the woman he spoke of, he had known of that for some time.. “The women have never been affected nor thier progency.. only direct males.. it seems, if she is alive she and any children have little to be concerned over.. ” he said hoping that would ease his mind, the subject of family was taboo in the caste, that did not mean in dark places they did not speak of it to trusted ones, however trust between assassins was a fragile thing, “As have I not sired since joining the caste it is most unwise ” he said solemly
[12:57] Crow (melchior.wardell) nods slow “Well you tried to beat that in to any of the lads brains.” he stated with a slight of amusement. “Again … I don’t know what to think of this. ” he added truthfully “If this is the same as Solomon we know there is a remedy … if it is not … and someone was able to poison you … I fear you have lost that what makes us killers … unable to keep ourselves safe.”
[12:59] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “I do believe this passess down the male line It killed my grandfather and great grandfather if my records are correct and two great uncles.. ” he said sounding almost sure of himself
[13:00] Crow (melchior.wardell) nods “I have told the physician she can do some bloodtests if that helps to determine what this is about … if there is something else needed, I will of course do what I can to be sure it is delivered.” he promised “Again … if this is about you loosing life … it needs to be you that tells how to continue … not some women that might feel this a way to obtain a position that secures her in the caste.” he didn’t mean the regent but Kaiila having noticed her very often with the BC.
[13:03] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “She does tend to be around when assassins are in need” he mused “Just keep her on a tight reign this does not spread past this room” he said sternly, though his voice was hoarse
[13:04] Crow (melchior.wardell) arched a brow “In truth … I don’t feel I am the one that needs to keep her anywhere … I am sure she is aware that any word of her will make her take a last breath soon.”
[13:07] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “And the regent is a valuable ally ” he said not using the word friend “I would be irritated to lose that connection but she must remain silent of course..and I believe she knows this more aptly than any other ”
[13:08] Crow (melchior.wardell) nods thoughtfully “She is to be trusted she has shown that on many occassions. In truth I trust her more than Kaiila.”
[13:11] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “Aye but you were not the one drugged and dragged here by that sneaky she sleen” by his tone it was obvious he found the sittuation irritating but admired her daring.. few would attempt such on his person.
[13:12] Crow (melchior.wardell) nodded but held his grin to himself this time. “Either way … since the woman is not here and I have obligations else where … is there something I need to do or can do ?”
[13:12] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) would snort and mutter of course, if she heard the surly scoundrel’s words. And she didn’t drag his gnarly scrawny arse either but took great care. Next time she’ll drop him on his head.
[13:15] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) returns just as noisely as she can up the stairs and then appears with a towel, a bowl of hot water and a cloth. The steam rising up visible even in the island’s humidity. She stood there behind Crow and cleared her throat before slipping passed him to set the bowl on the cabinet.
[13:16] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “No.. just give Kaiila what she needs and keep an eye on her and the samples. I dont want ehr deluding herself this is some new poison sent to destroy all masters, and if I do not survive I would like a pyre with only one there to say goodbye I do not want a huge croud like the ones I have attended.. ”
[13:17] Crow (melchior.wardell) nods slow “Hmmm are you sure … I met that woman … Jessy … with another relative of yours.”
[13:20] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “Oh” he said masking his interest “Has Saccius returned from the arse end of nowhere?”
[13:21] Crow (melchior.wardell) arched a brow “Saccius .. oh no …Lucien I think the man is called … one of the Alaar .. ” he shook his head at the memory “Shouted his need for a killer one time in Ar.”
[13:25] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet): The woman could have been a mute for all any would know. She never spared a glance further to the two speaking but went about her business. The cupboard was opened and another towel was retrieved and both then set to the cot beside the wrinkled old man. The tray she used to bring up the broth and blackwine found new purpose as the support for the large bowl of steaming water that now sat beside Severus. The coarse cloth was laid there on the edge so he could tend to himself as he wished. Though she did pause to look up at him and offered a faint, “Kaiila demanded.” and that was all she said.
[13:25] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “That sounds like him, ” he mused , “He was the youngest, I was a man by the time he was born would follow me around carrying my shield ” he said with a very rare smirk almost a smile, “He was far more jovial than I found the fun in any sittuation, he also took the blame for our fathers murder, he is not subtle in any sense but he is always direct and a demon with a blade he nearly took arm off one time”
[13:26] Crow (melchior.wardell) grins “You want him notified of where you are ?” he asks perhaps giving him a chance to meet him and the woman Jessy who had been an important part in his life.
[13:28] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “I wonder what he is doing with Jessy, that I had not anticipated” he said his mind formulating over that strange turn of events. he glanced at Crow, “No that will not be wise last think I need is Jessy screaching at me that will most certainly kill me off, I had once thought I could set her on candidates instead of the stand.. ”
[13:29] Crow (melchior.wardell) laughs “Oh I am sure … they would have some run for their part.” he nods “I need to depart … but will check in regularly … and if there is anything needed … sent a messenger … ”
[13:29] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “As for Lucien .. no he has not the mind of a killer and as he is now Alar that also proves … interesting. and perhaps usefull.. ”
[13:30] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet) stepped back to the hutch and stood there with her back to it and her eyes set upon the two men with an impassive glance.
[13:31] Severus Koskinen (severus.koskinen): “Aye Gold and Steel Crow and do not be concerned you are far to lucky a bastard to be aflicted with this I am sure.. ”
[13:32] Anjali Cazalet (anjali.cazalet): She offered reverntly to Crow a bow and solemn, ‘Gold and Steel, Killer.” Her smile rose to the emerald fires, genuine and sincere.
[13:33] Crow (melchior.wardell) inclines his head “It seems weed is hard to kill hmmm…” he bows to the lady “Thank you for your care and if there is anything needed find me.” he faced Severus again “Gold and Steel .. and let us hope the PK have bigger plans than leaving you grey and skinny.” he laughs and turns quickly to leave not giving him time to give him some snarky reply he was used too.
[01:33] Severus Koskinen: “i should have drowned him at birth. ” he muttered incincerly
Crows Murder 
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