Cry Wolf ?
[12:44] Erebus (sagunn): “Of course.” a nod to Crow with his answer, studying Haru when she spoke of Nova, “I know you will be quite the challenge.” with Nova coming out of his tent with the flaps opening as he began to eat, “Does the woman still tread the grounds of the Lodge yet? If she has left without my knowledge I am not playing hunt the Physician.” his own matters to attend to, quickly finishing the stew then to drink of the black wine slowly. “Is there any other matters which need looked in to?”
[12:45] Serennova (mysticgypsysoul) came from her Masters tent, she rubbed her eyes after having finished cleaning the tent. She’d glance over the firepits to see her master nearby, then her eyes mved to Crow and Haru smiling gently. She’d wait to see what was going on before her approach, if she was needed to go do anything, but decided against it and came to Erebus’s side remaining silent in case Crow and he were speaking.
[12:49] Crow (melchior.wardell) would cut a glance when Erebus spoke of his own matters and if the woman left the grounds of the lodge. “What ?” he asks. There was an edge in his voice – one he had added with consideration. “Are you aware of what you might be facing ?” he added “Remember that your life has been questioned.” he stated. If he agreed with it would not yet be discussed. Surely such was when the court was in session. “If that woman walks with not that much consequence – might be very much in your advantage would it not ?” he questions him further. He noted Nova and winked towards the girl – clearly able to switch from the stern killer to the one with that amicable feel to him.
[12:50] Haru (cecilia.ushimawa) would smile and dip her head at Erebus’ observation. “Of course, Master,” she says in her soft tones. “But the player does still have a good chance at winning.” Berserker. Surely they were talking about Berseker, right? Haru’s favourite game. Seeing Nova approach, she would throw her a wink and a wiggle of fingers. ‘Tal beauty,” she would chirp in gentle notes, listening to the two men as the topic shifted back once more.
[12:55] Erebus (sagunn): “I understand you, yet I can not control a whole population of people. If she decides to walk, to travel. To who knows where, without leaving knowledge of her whereabouts she is not a child. She chose to come here, she has received care. I have told you I am looking in to the matter of restoring the use of the fingers, yet if she is not around to be given this knowledge. Communicated with. She could be anywhere.” looking to Crow sharply, analyzing him, “My life has been questioned, by an Assassin. Who I have never met, who has in turn claimed a woman for a companion. Who breaks the very codes he threatens to use to end my own existence. A bit of a contradiction there. Yet, I will do what I can. If the woman walks on her own two feet, much like she chose to wave around a poison pin like a child with a toy. Whether in her right mind, or not, as a Physician even. I will hold her to the same standard for lack of thought that I am being held accountable.” hearing Haru’s answer to the conversation. His own
responses and stated course of action logical. Planned. Being acted upon as he had expressed.
[13:00] Serennova (mysticgypsysoul) she’d wiggle her fingers back at Haru blowing her a little affectionate kiss, and return of Crows wink a non verbal greeting for the pair. Her gaze shifted to look at her Masters profile, she knew that she was not allowed to touch him so being near him was good enough. But the seriousness of the conversation made her brows furrow she wasn’t privy as to what had gone on or had been done so it surprised her that his life was being threatened and that immediately cheesed her off but she would not allow it to show much save for the slight adjustment of brows.
[13:00] Crow (melchior.wardell) would jump from his chair “SILENCE !” he shouted to him “How dare you ! You have not been informed about the killer that was approached.” he spat “And regardless of what this killer has done OR has not done … it does not erase the fact your actions are frowned upon by the teachings of the Lodge.” he added. He would approach him “Your lack of awareness is compelling.” Crows eyes narrowed. There were two sides to him – and this was the side you wanted to avoid at all costs. His hands would be tensed in fists as he would stand before the man – in a threatening manner. “As a killer we can find someone by the mere air they breath … A woman traveling from the Lodge … will not be that difficult to find. Her health has become your priority. Since it is YOU that took it from her in a manner that could have our caste in a bad light. IS THIS CLEAR !?” he boomed.
[13:05] Erebus (sagunn): “Actually I do know. And if you wish me to be silent. Then I shall, but do you think I provided you the information I have without looking in to things? That I simply learned only what I provided you?” looking Crow dead in the eye, “I am standing here, and I am acting to right the action. I have not fled. Nor vanished. Simply left the Lodge without a word. Perhaps your lack of awareness of my knowledge needs considered.” he didn’t raise his voice, nor flinch. Standing his ground. Calm. Inside him, behind the eyes storm clouds brewed yet he maintained his composure, “As I expressed I am looking in to my end of things, and I will do the work I know how to.” weighing the final words Crow spoke, there was not silence with which to answer this. Let the mans reaction be what it would.
[13:08] Serennova (mysticgypsysoul) as crow launched himself out of his chair and stalked towards her master she’d jump back, the booming his his voice was startling, something she’d never heard from crow. This matter was not hers to comment upon but she’d look from one to the other clear concern as her gaze moved then to Haru. Then back to the pair of killers before her..
[13:09] Haru (cecilia.ushimawa) would blink as her master got up and went over, almost shrinking down. She did not enjoy seeing her master mad, even if it wasn’t at her. Still, she stood to her feet after a moment, should she be required, her dark hues flickering from one man to the other and then over to Nova, offering her a supportive smile.
[13:14] Crow (melchior.wardell) eyes grew larger as to express his astonishment. “Look into things? What kind of things? You think that your actions needed you to look into things ? Into who brought the information?” his voice was dripping of anger sarcasm. “This entire conversation should not be needed. It is a blemish upon your position, that of the lodge and every ranked officer in it. The fact you dare to debate it makes it even worse.” again his spit flew all kind of directions. In anger there was nothing of the amicable man. It showed the violent and demonic side of a man that had been tormented and shaped over the years in his trade. “Regardless of what the woman did, Regardless of who spoke of this crime. YOUR head could be on a spike as an example for all killers that feel they can just do as they please when faced with another that does not comply.” Crow could still control his emotions but would not disguise them now. As he locked his eyes to that of Erebus “You better be ready … for when you are faced with the ranked officers that might feel your actions might reflect badly upon them.” he would than raise his hand as if he was to lunge but of course he did not. He would get his soon enough.
[13:22] Erebus (sagunn): stood there and listened to Crow. As answered he would remain quiet. Looking the Killer in the eyes as spit flew in his face. His questions left unspoken, without reply, for a time. “I don’t betray my sources, nor my actions when it comes to information I seek. Nor would I expect you to. If someone is going to come to you, with the name Tybarius, and Erebus, provided by a woman who NEVER heard it.” raising his voice in that moment, “You better believe, using the skills I possess, whether I cut her hand off or not I’m going to check out the story of any one and every one in the location the information it came out of. And if you insist I track down a woman who might leave on her own accord, then you can respect that I make myself aware of the details of the interaction between her and and anyone else. When I stand before the council of the Lodge, and face the officers. I will know and have the knowledge. The proof of all of it. Whether you find my actions crass, unbecoming or not. I, even on a contract
[13:22] Erebus (sagunn): following the standards of the Lodge. Verify the information, the name of the mark. Learn it myself. And for someone to claim to know my name as a disguise, and my name as an Assassin. They better damn well have the records just the same to back it up coming here wanting to put my head on a spike. Or damn them as well. And I will stick to this statement as much as it is my right to do so. Lodge Assassin or not, and you better be sure all is in order for you having put this in action as well. Lieutenant. I stand here before you, accepting full responsibility for my actions.” leaving the unspoken words that every one else better damn well be able to back up their actions and be held accountable.
[13:28] Crow (melchior.wardell) now narrowed his eyes “Truly … so now you question the entire situation – One you have admitted to me – by your doing ?” he shook his head “The fact you even venture this path … ” he warned “So you want to cry wolf – You want to truly cry wolf ? Will you dare to do so ? Since … if you cry wolf and question an entire court after you admitted maiming the woman in my office … You show me a colour that makes me even question not only your rank but your livery !” he now pushed him back. “It would have suited you better to accept leadership here now … But no you question it and you question why these men rather have your head on a pike ?” he shook his head “This will be a problem.”
[13:34] Erebus (sagunn): “You asked me questions. And yes, I find fault with hypocrisy. Whether or not I admit to my actions or not. A lie, deception is still a lie. When the Caste values truth. So you can ask yourself this, is it the one who stands before you that owned up to his actions that you find fault with? Or is it the fact that I call those who would conduct themselves in a manner that I would also be crucified for? And if that is enough said, I will leave it at that. I am taking the actions to right my wrong. And I represent myself in everything I do, no torturer had to be employed for you to get an answer from me. I told you point blank.” considering Crows words, “I don’t question the reason, I question their morals. Their practices. Their conduct. As much as my own is in question. They are held to the same standards and if they are not then it is doubled. Which once again leads to the same path. He who will accept and conduct his work with unconfirmed information also leaves a stain on the Caste of Assassin.” waiting then to see if any more words would be shared between them.
[13:39] Crow (melchior.wardell) pointed “I was approached while I was merely visiting Tyros. By one killer. He shared a story. A killer that has earned his livery.” he questioned. “A man not of this court. But a killer nevertheless. The man told me a story which I investigated as I myself did not take it on face value.” he stated. “I have invested my time and effort in the idea I would find something that would have the life of the woman at the end of my blade. That much trust I had that the outcome would be in YOUR favor. Since you were trained in this Lodge. To a standard that is considered one of the best.” he looked back to Haru “I have spoken to more than this killer that shared the story. Including the lady Yoko. She too expected that the woman attacked you and you acted out of self defense. By YOUR answers this was not the case. So tell me – Who do I have to question ? The one that shared the story?” his index finger pointed “Come of your high tharlarion and hear the music. See it from my point of view and do me justice OR will you do me no justice and cry Wolf ?”
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