[10:20] Crow (melchior.wardell) would move up “Wait.” he told her as he would head towards the kitchen. He would take a cloth – a candle and a sharp needle. He would have the cloth cold with water as he seated himself to the table. “I have waited, but since you showed yourself so pretty. I am convinced that this route is your true being. So with it i will allow you to wear even more jewelry.” he paused there so she could understand the effect of what he would do “But a girl with pierced ears is no longer a woman that can hide her true nature. ” he would place some very beautiful earrings upon the table. It was clearly a valuable set. “These were bought for this occassion.” he tells her. “do you understand?” he asks as he held the needle in the fire and offered the wet / cold cloth to her earlob.
[10:29] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) must of dozed off on his lap because she woke up a little startled and almost jumped up swiftly. Once her brain was functioning again, she lifts her head up off his lap and her eyes follow him to the kitchen. His words made her look down to the brand upon her thigh and her fingers teased over the fleshy mark. Now came the next step and as those words sunk in, her fingers reached up and toy with the thick gold band around her neck. ” My true being and my place is at your feet, my Master.. ” was swift to admit. She then smiled and thought back to yesterday and all those eyes upon her. She’d accepted her place and how it was to be way before then, tho. She understood her fate was always sealed since the day she lay eyes upon him all those decades ago. He was then her one true love and now… Now she lived and breathed for him in a truly different way. ” I understand and I’m ready..” She admits as she looked to needle he was warming and the earrings he’d placed down. There was no panic just calm as she cooled her ear with the cloth. She trusted him like no other and no pain could ever match the one of branding, it was even worse than childbirth.
[10:36] Crow (melchior.wardell) was as with anything someone that took much effort in creating the right circumstances. The needle hot and disinfected by the temperature of the flame would be taken between his fingers as he would brush her hair back from her shoulders so the earlob would be exposed. He took great care to see where it would be placed best. He would now take the cloth from her fingers, hoping the cold would have numb her earlob some. With a deadly precision he would pierce her earlob. The movement quick as he would commit his murders – without doubt but just there. “Hold still.” he asks as he would now take one of the earrings and have it quickly in the small pierced earlob. “You must move the earring each day a few times.” he told her. “So the flesh will not stick to the earring and have it painful.” he would now start to cool down the other earlob as he would again take the needle to have it disinfected and hot again.
[10:42] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) waited and waited some more but focused on him as she watched the concentration on his face. She knew it was coming, just not when so held her breath and didn’t let it go, until there was a short sharp prick. Of course, it hurt but not as bad as she thought it might be. It stung and nipped at the skin but it wasn’t worth making a fuss about.She exhaled and smiled from ear to ear as he now placed the small trinket in her ear. It was strange, heavy even and as much as she wanted to reach up and touch it, she didn’t dare. ” Thank you ..” she cooed as he moved on to the other ear next. She brushed her hair out of the way this time and settled her gave back on his handsome face. ” Understood my Master..” she adds to his instructions as she waits for the repeat of the same process.
[10:45] Crow (melchior.wardell) would look at the earlobe as to see that both earrings would be on the same height and place. He was autistic like that. He liked if things were balanced well. Again he would do the piercing as if he would commit murder. The motion with precision and never with the doubt as one that might try not to hurt. He knew that if he would do it slow the sting would only be prolonged. When he felt the needle through the flesh of her earlobe he would take the other earring and place it within the fresh pierced hole. “Let us see.” he would brush her hair over her shoulders to see if both earrings were indeed there were he wanted them to be.
[10:53] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) was ready for the next one and once again she held her breath. Her eyes not leaving him once more. She waited and waited and then it happened, that short, sharp and quick pain and him working to place the earring in. She wasted in time in scooping up her hair and knotting it so as he had a good view. She had no clue what they looked like but it was a surreal feeling to have weight within her ears. Again she waited in anticipation of his response and his approval.
[10:55] Crow (melchior.wardell) was pleased with his work, but also with the look of the pierced girl. The earrings completed her look exquisite. “Perfect.” he shares. “I guess you need to get used to the weight of the earrings but that will be quick.” he tells her.
[10:59] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) couldn’t resist and she reached up and ran her fingers carefully over one erring and then the other. They were sore but bearable and it was all made worth while when he called them or was it her- perfect. ” it will come..” She smiled to his words as her hand lowered back down and she pushed up on her knees to lean over and place a kiss to his cheek. Would she ever tire or the man? She very much doubted that, she knew she’d love him until the day she died.. ” Thank you my master..” she whispered with her lips still pressed to his cheek.
[11:03] Crow (melchior.wardell) allowed her the kiss and smiled – his rare smile. “You look the part now.” he teases as he would again caress her cheek “Now … let us see the city for a bit.”
[14:08] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) knew he was a man who didn’t like her to be seen showered in his wealth and still she had hopefully kept it subtle in comparison to some of the other slaves. She was as quick as she could be and had felt no panic until she came to a stop outside the tavern once more. Suddenly she felt all nervous but also a bit weak at the knees. She carved his eyes upon her daily and now she’s have his full focus plus the fear of not living up to his expectations. She battled with that fear and nervousness and stepped back through the curtain once more. She didn’t even look to see if others entered in her absences, she only had him in her sights. ” My Master…” She softly declared her arrival with as she stood before him. Chin up, shoulders back and voluptuous breasts thrust out.
[14:11] Crow (melchior.wardell) would look up when she returned. She had been quick and yet had outdone herself when it came to her look. She looked like one of the pleasure slaves of the Ubars garden. “Very pretty, mine” he stated. He would point to the pit. “Stand in it, feel the sand between your toes.”
[14:18] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) had indeed borrowed the look of the pleasure garden slaves until she could find her own personal look and fashion style. Everything was a work in progress with her, a lesson and much thought was going into how she wished to express herself but likely like her free woman style, she;’d turn turn out to be unique with her style but subtle with it. ” Thank you my Master,” came husky as she turned to face the dance pit. She studied it briefly then teased one foot in before the other followed. Shoes tiny grains of warm soft sand teasing between her toes. She pivots to face him with a glossy red smile as the sand eased deliciously through the gaps in her feet.:” It warm and soft…” she shared. ” Pleasant…” she adds swiftly
[14:20] Crow (melchior.wardell) would not take his whip, that dance was perhaps one for a later occassion. “Now close your eyes.”he demanded. “The sand is warm and soft – so you say. Can you remember a time in which something made you warm and soft?” je asks “Take a moment to find that moment and feel if it brings you a certain rhythm.”
[14:29] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) takes a few deep breaths hoping it will calm her nerves, she did as told and slowly her sea green eyes get veiled by her thick lashes and lids. There was many places she could take herself and most included him. Images flashed before her eyes, times she’s been strong yet sheltered by his safety. When she felt weak but always safe in with him Parts of her previous life flashed before her eyes but she didn’t linger or dwell there. He’d asked fr something that made her feel warm and soft.” In your arms my Master..” she mummers as she drew in slowly and deep breaths. those nerves seemed to wash away and without thought, she reached up her left arm and ran fingers across her collar bone, down her right shoulder, upper arm and wrist. Then trailed it back up again. It was easy to imagine it was his gentle touch, she even made her self shiver every-so.
[14:31] Crow (melchior.wardell) hushed her “In a dancepit there is no room for words. Show me. Show the words in the rhythm of your memory. Move in a way that portrays what you imagine is happening to you. Allow the emotion and feelings take over and silence your thoughts and mouth.” with that he waited if she would be able to do as he demanded.
[14:38] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) wanted to open her eyes and look at him but didn’t dare so took herself back to that place where she felt warm and soft. No verbal reply came, instead she nods, nips her lip a little and smiles. Suddenly she slight excitement go through and her slender fingertips begun to explore further. She fingers the symbol of his ownership as her gracefully rounded hips begin to gyrate gently back and forth. Fingers once more travel up along her collar bone, and down between the river of her breasts. She could recall the day he reached down with large, strong hands and locked his collar around her neck making her his . Maybe that was her soft and warm moment, she could picture it still. A small dreamy smile plays about her sensuous lips as her golden arms lift above her head, winding and twirling like an hypnotic snakes reaching for him.
[14:44] Crow (melchior.wardell) could tell that in her mind she was seeing all kind of moments – yet he could sense that at the present it were still her thoughts mostly instead of her body taking over. “Feel it within your belly – listen to it’s rhythm. It is there – listen – move slow – but with the understanding that you body wants to tell me something. Without words.” he tells. He watched her as he sipped his wine. She was very beautiful and sensual, he could understand why other men would picture her in their lustful desires. Perhaps it was a good thing he was certain of her devotion and him not being jealous. For slaves such as his girl wars were fought.
[14:52] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) found herself hanging on every word of his encouragement, it was all she needed to hear. He grounded her but also encouraged her to let go and be who she was always destined to be. She had hoped that if things were to change, she’d always be his, she couldn’t imagine living without him and now pleasing him in every way – be it with him or for him was her destiny. Her torso begins to softly undulate as her desire to yield her body to his unfolds and exhibits itself through movement, her slender little fingers run through her golden tresses hoping to bring his attention to its silkiness and shine, her graceful hands continue down slowly over full thrusting breasts with tight round rosy peaks shielded with fine gold. Continuing down her firm torso…she bends her knees deeply, her bottom swaying to the floor in waves, letting her knees open wide as she caresses the soft skin inside her thighs in subtle invitation. She could move and had been taught to dance as a free woman and young lady but this was different. Now she felt she could express herself freely. She felt that she had nothing to hold on to while dancing for him, she was starting to explore her own body and express her feelings for his delight and her desire.
[14:55] Crow (melchior.wardell) could sense something happening. The motions grew bigger as her hands trailed down her own flesh. Would she feel, what men saw? “Imagine that you are watched. Eyes travel over your body – trying to see what you are telling. They look at you shameless, as if you were naked to them. ” he encourages her. “Do not let yourself be limited by thoughts. Express yourself.”
[15:05] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) unclipped the gold fastening of the red slik and tossed it to the side when he spoke of eyes on her There might well be, she had no clue because she didn’t dare open her eyes and until he told her otherwise. Her movements become deeper as if natural and she was given the gift of dance all of a sudden ,feminine hips thrusting and rolling thinking of him but also showing his ownership of her body. Her red lips slightly part showing a glimpse of small white teeth and pink tongue which briefly snakes out to moisten her lips… showing her desire to yield her softness to his firmness, her weakness to his strength. Her body begins to weave a serpents dance before him in her longing for him to see she is his for the taking. All nerve had now passed in one torrid wave and she could feel her mind and body bend and mold to his words that controlled her mind and body. She rose up an back down, her knees hitting the sands in sweeping thrusts.
[15:08] Crow (melchior.wardell) would see the development in her dance and finding her own womanhood. “Good, mine.” he complimented her. He would see how she moved her body. She could already promise to him as to his pleasure. She was no longer contained by fear or constrictions. He would drink his wine as he watched her. The jewels in the dim light of the tavern accented her motions so pretty. She was a natural even now – in this moment – she seemed to be a quick learner.
[15:18] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) could feel a warmth and wetness build between her thighs, something had came over her but mainly it was knowing his eyes were on her. She might not of seen them but she felt them right to her core. She felt as free as a bird as her blood course hotly and the adrenaline surge with her desire to show him her enthusiasm to please him. She now winds and flexes her slim arms, shimmies her well rounded shoulders, causing the deeply peach colored mounds of her breasts to jiggle and they begin to prance about like a spirited mare. Her long unbound hair streaming and causing her toned sleek muscles to be displayed. She lowered once more and bounces her well turned hips up and down with a hunger, then stretches out a long tanned leg whipping it into an arc in the air showing the strength and spirit in the body, wanting him to see what he had drawn out of her.
[15:22] Crow (melchior.wardell) watched her as she lost herself more and more into the dance. Her motions graceful and sensual. He could see that there was a desire in her. A fire that she had build for herself and surely searched for an escape. He noted the sweat of her effort shine upon her skin. He small beads to the chain of her dress moved to a rhythm of promise and sexual desire. He could see how wide she spread her legs as if to rip herself in two. He could only imagine the inner turmoil she might feel to the need that builded up over the weeks. “Very very nice, mine.” his voice dark and horse as he encourages. It was a shame there were no others to see her shine so bright and that for her first time
[15:34] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) peeped but only to check she was heading in the right direction. She’d been right, his voice had kept her locked on and facing him. She practically tumbled out of the pit and dropped to her knees before him She’d released every inhibition that has previously held her back. Her body covered in beads of her perspiration twists wildly and with passion, stretching and displaying herself before him. All inhibitions had been abandoned. Heart and soul this or death was always to her destiny. Love couldn’t lie and as much as he didn’t want her to hold on to that and her devotion, he was that and now also her master, teacher, strength, weakness and teacher. She dropped her head to a spot before his feet but continued to gyrate and thrust her spent but rejuvenated body. before him. Silently begging for his touch.
[15:37] Crow (melchior.wardell) had watched her with an eye of a master. She was a true slave in her motions. She had lost herself in the sensual and sexual desires. As she approached he would be ready. He would pick her up as if she was a feather. He would sling her over his shoulder and hold her firmly there. His arms wrapping her by her ass. “Seems a slave has earned her orgasm.” he whispered to her ear. He would than turn and take her to their home.
[11:36] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) heard the arrival of Alexio but her concentration didn’t stray. “Because… ” She sucked in as he asked a relatively obvious question.” Because my Master there are scrolls and some of the girls have been helpful to assist. Putting the ideas i read into action is one of the best ways to secure them in my mind. Practice is a very effective form of learning.” She’s still not let all her inhibitions loose they both knew this. She felt the blood rush through her veins and the blushes accelerate over her body suddenly. ” What would you like me to show you, my Master?” she asked hastily.
[11:37] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): “Tal Crow, good to see you again, nice work locating the camp.” He said while taking a seat on the cushion, watching the pani girl dance, after all, he loved her body., only when tina got closer to him with the pitcher, he move to grab a good gulp on it, directly from the pitcher itself, the good thing about watered down Paga is that we could drink more.
[11:39] Mori Cloud Stepping into the pit she looked down at her little feet a moment, contemplating what she might do for his pleasure; tossing her dark hair over her shoulder she lifted her blade up to look over her ivory skinned shoulder resting her chin there, her striking blue eyes fixated to him pointedly as the conversations abounded around her. Slowly she dipped her hip lifting her arms up to expressly show off her body to him at his pleasure, facing for the Rariu’s there watching him drink and speak the girl in the red silks seving him, she turned about in her dance (afk a bit making some lunch 🙂 )
[11:39] Crow (melchior.wardell) would nod slowly as he listens “So now you know how a perfect serve needs to go ? And yet I did not enjoy it. I did not buy a slave that can read it from the book. I bought you.” he would turn to Aleixo to have his slave ponder on his words. “Yes, well it wasn’t that hard. It almost felt as if they wanted to be found.” he tells matter of factly.
[11:45] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) might of at one time had a cocky answer to stab back with but these day that sarcasm didn’t get chance to elude her thoughts. She loved him but she also feared him just as much. The drastic change to their life was forever a whirlwind of thinking on the spot. He’d stabbed her with his words and they hurt her more than he could imagine. They had the desired effect to her. She have an answer or fight the words of her being bough, that was their business. The sheer worry of being disgraced and disowned and the bonus of knowing her could of killed her so as she took his secure to the grave and still could kill in without a though, kept her on her toes.” I could’ve done better my Master… Much better.” Sh bleats.
[11:45] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): “With Kassandra weird, sorcerous powers its gets a bit too easy i guess.” He smirked taking another deep gulp on the watered down paga, as he moved his hand toward Tina breasts, teasing her, even pinching her nipples. “You are the next.”
[11:48] Tina (eloresholluna) feel the big hands of the man slip under her red silk, and pinch her nipple, powering on, the machine of her body, breathing on the ember, making the fire awaken. She close her eyes, feeling a tingling on her vagina, and her nipples getting erected.. her sking sensitive.. ” Yes Master..” she whisper, not knowing what is this about, but knowing she will be next, apparently. The burning cleaver mind, trigered by the master assassin, instantly shut down, when the warrior, make her become the beast, again.
[11:50] Crow (melchior.wardell) would sip his wine “You do not get it. YOU of all women do not get it.” he stated. “You who might have all the tools to do it right – gives me not the right answer.” he would push her buttons. He had tried to instruct her with a story, words, suggestions and yet she had not seen what was right in front of her. “There is no konger a veil, no longer a robe of concealment and yet you rob me of what i desire most.” with that he would turn his attention to the dancing slave. It was done on purpose. Perhaps his though approach would have her understand more.
[11:58] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) almost stumbled back, he might as well of tossed her across the room and slammed her into a wall. His words cut like the sharpest of knifes. His tone and words were was painful to hear. He was a trigger to her emotions and now she was riddled with pure disappointment of never being enough for him. He hit the nail right on the head in more ways than one. This was a public lesson and maybe it had been the publicity of the former censor now nothing more than a slave that had held her back. She wasn’t a crier and certainly not in public but there were some forming in her sea green pools and she choked back a ” My Master…” She had to think fast but also had the understanding that he was one step ahead. Always had been and always would be.” An insignificant woman like me should know better…” She bleats as she contemplated her next move.
[11:59] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): He smirked for the moment as he had one hand at the pitcher of watered down paga, drinking from it, watching the Pani slavegirl dance on the sand, and the other one pinching Tina breasts, even pressing it a bit too hard, as he loved to see her squeak around like a mouse. “Crow i kinda had a idea here, based on the Kajira games we had last time.”
[12:03] Tina (eloresholluna) wine, like a poor dog a moment, when she feel the big finger of the man, press her nipples too hard.. grimacing. and trying to take it off from his pinch when the pain become too hard to endure. But she do not break her position or try to runaway from him. Knowing and have tasted already his brutality.
[12:05] Crow (melchior.wardell) would slap her across the face – a motion so casually given – and yet there had been deep and all kind of thoughts considered. The slap controlled but enough to have it sting. First he would talk to Aleixo as if she had not spoken at all “Oh ?” his voice held nothing of what transpired before him. “What are you thoughts?” he asks. He would now have his eyes sharply upon Hinder “Do not play coy with me. You are only what you think I want you to be. You do not have the right to keep yourself from me.” he spat to her. Again all in purpose. How much turmoil there was within him – did not emerge to his eyes or pose. The turmoil remained there in the deepest of his thoughts and emotions.
[12:12] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) didn’t see his hand coming, so the blow was harsh and flung her head from one side to the other and back again. It stung, her ears rung and for a moment she all she could see was stars. She wasn’t being coy, shes not had time to align that idea at any point but she understood why he’d say it.. She could tell anyone what they wanted and needed to hear, even him when she carried him babies. She was a woman who could play anyone with words.. besides him. All she could do was throw herself forward and at his feet and mercy. Not as gently and as thoughtfully as she did every day to greet and welcome him. She lunged and pressed her cheek to his sandaled foot.
[12:16] Crow (melchior.wardell) would sip his wine as she would throw herself to his feet. Yet he had not yet broken her. Perhaps it needed just an extra push. There was this thin line as to break her understanding of what once was – to what she now was. Yet if he would push it to hard it would have a counter effect. He nudged her with his sandal as if to dispose her from it. The motion not with the intent to truly discard her, but to play his displeasure. He would now observe how far she would go in her plead as he drained the last of his wine.
[12:16] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): He kept playing with Tina breasts, massaging, rubbing, caressing gentle.. and from time to time tugging and pinch her nipples a bit too hard, enough to make her squeaky, so he could restart the entire game he was doing with her. “I think i will createa Kajirta workout program, you girls are all overweight.”
[12:24] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) pressed her cheek down hard, likely having the indentations of the straps on her cheek and she’d of stayed there until he nudged her and discarded her. She knew the signs and that simply rejection wounded her more. The woman had no idea what to do, her mind sudden;y wasn’t her own but her body still was. She rose back up to a kneeling position. Head hung low as her tears trailed in rivers down her cheeks. She was in so much turmoil and just couldn’t think straight. He was in her head and under her skin.. but truly he had and still did hold her heart in his hands. ” My Master…” she begged out. If ever she needed guidance, it was right now. She truly felt helpless and physically didn’t know what to say or do even if mentally she was bound to him and this new feeling of feeling lost and helpless.
[12:26] Mori Cloud she had danced throughout the ongoings, her little feet moving through the sands that gently cradled her weight, her arms outstretched forward or over head, moving with a grace and sinew of music that was only heard in her own ears to attempt to please the Rarius’ lest he take her anew with his pleasures or displeasures though still she had danced from the girl of which the Master so teased a tiny nipple, calling them fat as it were, overweight he had worded, and to the other slave girl who was wrought with slavish sorrows that only she would overcome in due time. Smiling she stilled a moment wanting to curl into the Master Rarius’ lap or continue her dance
[12:28] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): “Come here Yomi, we will be leaving soon, after all i have a special surprise for you all.” He smirked with the nasty ideas that was growing in his mind and then reached his hand toward the girl, inviting her to his lap, so he could pet her a bit.
[12:30] Crow (melchior.wardell) would look at Aleixo “I like my slave a woman that lived. That is perfect in her own skin. But to have her more fit – that would be an excellent idea. I want her being able to keep up with me if there is need for it.” he reasons. He would than turn his attention to Hinder “Serve me again.” he pressed the empty vessel to her hands. Stern eyes upon her. There was no longer a way to hide behind decadence or arrogance. There she was her slave make up run through. The woman that was nothing – no longer a woman with a past. In anything she would need to reinvent herself – right here – right now.
[12:30] Mori Cloud stilling her breasts rising and falling from her exertion of her dance she heard him, her cheeks blushing even though she still felt him on her skin, inside and out. The blush reached her ear tips and moving she took his hand, large, calloused, strong and powerful that he might pull her to his lap, falling there into his embrace, nestling like a wanton and she drew up her knees to push herself into a more comfortable seated position “yes…Master” she agreed worried already with his smirk
[12:35] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): He moved his face toward yomi and then gave her a small pec in her lips, like a good reward for her skillfully dance, then he grabbed her cum stained ass after such savage mating they had done before, pulling the girl closer as he chatted with Crow. “Well, yours have a good strong lower body, like Yomi here.” he gave Yomi a good groping right after his words.
[12:36] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht) grins upon seeing the newcomer. “Welcome!”
[12:37] Crow (melchior.wardell) would lift his hand to the new arrivals, but kept his focus on his slave – still new to his collar and in training.
[12:37] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): “Nice to see you Aethius, i was about to work these girls a bit, i guess you could join too at least to laugh.” He lookedatthe other man and nodded. “nice to meet you, Aleixo, from the house Alexiada.”
[12:38] Mori Cloud her tiny frame pulled into him was elevated immediately by the kiss he’d presented her it made her blush a shade pinker, if he kept this up he’d turn her as scarlet as a kajira’s silks and patting her cheeks she looked away, feeling his proud grabbing of her bottom as he proclaimed it was good and strong, and a tiny sound resembling a laugh escaped her, it was breathy and amused, pressing her brow against his hairy chest as it were. Sitting up alerted as the other patrons arrived “Greetings… Master…” she had said to the large man seated on the cushion, then seeing the other arrive she imparted another small “greetings Master” before nestling into the span of the Rarius’ chest timidly
[12:38] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) didn’t put two and two together about fitness.. She was a once a vessel for babies who love good food and especially muffins. Her body had many a tale to tell, stretch marks, flab and all..Her body was a shapely safe temple, once upon a time with a history far more than most breed slaves. She’d learned in the last few weeks to embrace it and show her curves and assets and had even been judged by one or two bitter and jealous slaves.. But she was who she was and happy in her own skin. Her hands left her thighs as he thrusts the bowl into her hand and barked his orders. The tear ridden woman rose back to her feet, without any time to sweep away the tears from her cheeks. She’d mastered to art of rising gracefully so did- Her chunky thighs helping her wise to her full height. ” Yes, my Master..” she uttered to his request along with a bow of her head. He’d wanted more sway to her shapely hips and by god did she try.. With one foot in front of the other, those shapely child baring hips and that well rounded ass, swaggers and sways its way back to the bar.
[12:40] Aetius: * looks towards alex * Oh ehllo my friend.. Busy with slaves again? Thank you for the effort, I can’t join though.. at least not today
[12:40] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht): “I trust everyone’s day has fared well?” He imparted an open hand to the others in greet after lighting up his pipe with refreshed bud.
[12:42] Aleixo Alexiada (mahler.skinstad): “Well, some are bit overweight, they can use some sweating.” He chuckled while grabbing the Pani girl ass harder so he could stand her up as well. and then started to walk to the arena. “I will send the town criers to announce it.”
[12:44] Crow (melchior.wardell) was a killer and did not really think someone wished to know how his day was. Often it meant murder or the darker side of life. “I am alright. I hope you are doing fine ?” he asks – with a mild interest. He wasn’t on his best behavior this day – for reasons he could not address. He would keep a sharp look upon his own slave “Seems the warrior is taking your serve.” he stated to Targo “Hinder, see that the other fellow is served too.” he would arch a brow in question “Something she can bring you?” it would complicate things for his slave – but he wanted her to learn quick.
[12:48] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) didn’t dare look back but could only hope his eyes had been on her as she made for the bar. it was much easer this time and the bowl in her hand was refilled with his ka la na. She felt this sick feeling as her body clammed up, and her heart race like a herd of bosk along a plain in winter, and every muscle begun to tense and tingle as her owner added to the order and offered her services. It was all a test. every waking minute was a test and today, he was hitting the nerves and trying to drag out of her some confidences and boldness, yet also reminded her of her place. She lived and breathed for him, that hadn’t changed. She span around on the spot to see if the man was about t make her day worse or better.
[12:50] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht) was quite aware of the vibration of which Crow put out. Undevoid was Targo’s true nature to anything dark and mysteriously eccentric. “Ale lass!” he shouts. “I am Targo Da Leathermaker. I have been dealing in leathers for quite some time for the good of Ar and have returned this day again to it with resupply. Might I interest you in any sleen material to your liking?” He grins as only his kind could, sharing the impassive tone being shared by the man to his 11 o’clock. He then glanced over at Hinder, also taking in her form with eyes of precision. He could sense the girls discomfort though waved it off, aloof thereof.
[12:53] Crow (melchior.wardell) nods his head once “Well met Targo of the leathermaker. I am Crow – undertaker.” he replied – to the point. Who would wear all black if he wasn’t of the caste of assassins? “Forgive me but I only obtained some of the belts and such a few hands back. ” he said honestly “You are a traveled man?”he asks – trying to make casual conversation.
[13:01] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) stood with her owners drink in one hand and with the other she wiped away the tears with her palm. She studied the stranger for a moment and tried to recall him. He was a small part of her past, somewhere, some how and for some reason.. She knew him. She bounced her teary gaze between both men and tried to make a connection. Even if she had, it wouldn’t be mentioned. He’d offered her a reprieve and she appreciated it as he declined. Now she had to get from her side of the room to his. Gracefully her rounded hips begin to gyrate gently back and forth as she moved to her owner again. It was only as she stopped before him that she felt the need to yield her body to his. it unfold and exhibits itself through movement. Her slender and muscular body lowers once before him. She bends her knees deeply, her bottom swaying to the floor in waves, letting her knees open wide as she settled. she wanted his attention and needed it. She waited a moment and rolled his bowl up her chest and to her lips but paused to try and catch his eyes.
[13:02] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht) was puffing and streaming distinctive billowing smulders upward of distinctive smoke. “I am but a dumb Torvie. Just a simpleton of very low caste in the world of the south. A subcaste merely of merchants. I though frequently tarn here and there servicing those clients in need. Coin is coin man.” Obviously, he asked should the man be interested in smooth, black sleen wares, crafted with intelligent simplicity were those tailored by Targo. “Well met Crow Da Undertaker. How’s business?” he grins again. “I know how it be to have new slaves in need of being broken. I understand the Ubar has stepped down?”
[13:05] Crow (melchior.wardell) would observe her and yet she was most pretty when she was not in her mind but in her heart. The very moment she started to think – he could see that the beauty vanished. It was when she was without care or thoughts as to what he might wish she was on her best. As she knelt before him he would not have his eyes from her. Every motion noted “Business is calm, or as calm as it can be when a city as Ar is in war. ” he nodded to Marlenus stepping down. “The position was transfered to Ren. The former captain. As to what happened to Marlenus is anyones guess. Perhaps drunk after a quick companionship ceremony ? Who knows.”
[13:10] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) had heard what was said by Targo but it was fleeting and merely in passing for now. She now had Crows attention even as he spoke to him. There was a wealth of warmth and even a glow to her face. His eyes were on hers and in return hers were lost in his. Her lips once again to lay on the rim of his cup, She kissed it once and then again for good measures before she fearlessly offered it out to him. ” My Master…: ” she mummers breathlessly. Nothing mattered,not a thing besides the depth of her offering.
[13:11] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht) nods towards the man. He observed how obedient the girl was performing finally standing to step towards the servery for his own fill. “She will be a fine slave eventually. I like it when a girl knows who to serve and when. Just this day I almost slit a womans throat for stealing a serve from me. It was a slave who was upon my lap in service when the girl jumped to the womans whims. The girl and womans carotid artieris almost severed with an ulu.” The bone handled ulu was kept at the small of Targo’s back…
[13:16] Crow (melchior.wardell) watched her – held her in the position of her offering the drink. He studied how she looked. He would now reach out and have his finger trail along her skin from pushing some of her locks of hair behind her left shoulder and trail it along the collar bone and have it go down upon her belly and almost to her sex. He would than take it from her and sip his wine. “When you hold nothing back – Understand that everything is mine – I own you not only by what you think, or consider I wish. I want the good, bad and ugly – Everything. Every time you with hold something from me you will be whipped again.” he would now watch Targo “No slave has yet failed me. All it needs is time and focus.” the last not as much by the slave but him – If she failed he had too.
[13:26] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) hands around the bowl already trembled merely by his look, so when his finger came out, he might a well offer a slap again. He blew her mind, soured her senses and her sandaled feet curl. She could barley hold it together and it all came away with sweet trembling moans as he teased over her skin and down towards that lately constantly aching mound. She’d craved that touch and now she had it, it was mind blowing. Her vision was only him and she felt on top of the world. She couldn’t even give a coherent ‘ Yes my master.. ” Her body was dong to talking and rolled towards him as a warmth and hunger built between her thighs. it was when he took his drink that she lifted her hands up behind her head to knit and bond in the tresses of her dirty blond hair. She was impatiently patient but eager too.
[13:27] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht): “Yes, those are wise words. Where do you hail from Crow?” He was now pondering on the man. His expression that of a bit of intrigue as he took in the details of his form. “I have been an overseer of sluts in my past. When a girl shames a man, especially in public, there are dire consequences and repercussions. She bring dishonor to not only herself but to the keeper of the beasts neck-ware. An true axe of the north can be many things.”
[13:28] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht) puts away his pipe then returns to the spot he once was…
[13:33] Crow (melchior.wardell) watched her could see her craving and yet she was not yet pushed over the edge of no return. As he observed her his eyes were over her shamelessly. Every inch of her skin devoured by his look alone. A look that promised her in 1001 positions for his pleasure. Yet he would not bend her over and fuck her. No there needed to be that perfect time – to her training. As he was questioned by Targo he grinned “As an assassin there is no real sense of Home Stone or such. However I was born, raised and have my court in Ar.” he stated. Not giving his position – since it held little value for those not of his caste. “This one was a freewoman a few hands back. A very intelligent woman – but it clouds her mind and ables her to overthink things.” he would regard the man for a moment. “Tell me what you see?” he would now indicate for Hinder to stand in the sand.
[13:43] Hinder (dirnali.muhindra) was a woman starved since she’d surrendered and given up her freedom She’d been deprived of her sexual needs as a free woman – A fun time and then nine months as a baby making machine but that was shit. Plus all that responsibly as a woman, mother, sister and free woman.. Akkk. She was about to pull her hands from her head and clutch her ankle and lean right back, she only got half way in that slender lean before she is demanded to stand forth. Ankle clutching would wait and so would her idea. The woman slithered and rose back up. There was no point sweating it, she rose and in doing she peeled the knotted top up over her head to toss to the side and reveal a set a weight globes. Her pants followed next and without a second thought or doubt, she peeled then from her hips to pool at the floor. it was only as she stepped out of them that she stepped in to the sands for the first time ever. She made herself available to both sets of eyes.
[13:44] Targo Da Leatherslapper (vadikobrecht) lifts his mug sipping of its contents. Upon hearing the mans confirmation of his caste, it was already confirmed to him by his nature and chosen livery that he was a Killer. “Yes Killer, that I figured of you to be one. He then glanced towards Hinder, allowing his gaze to inspect her from top to bottom inso processing the mans words. “Paradise…” He would organically blurt out the slaves refound name he would decide on calling her. As his eyes grazed again upward from toes to the hues of Hinders eyes, to him it would be Paradise to stroke the girls skin with tip of moist tongue. “A fine looking little morsel. I’m sure in time her serve will match her beauty. I would offer close to a gold for a slave with whom a true connection is made with grace. Free women are indeed seeking their truth.”
[13:48] Crow (melchior.wardell) nodded to the man and when he spoke of a gold and to what pleasure he could imagine her he would watch her. Those words were wise ad with the intent to truly get her in the direction she needed to be guided. “Show us what you are ? Do not dare to kneel or hide.” he would give her the boundaries of her promise. “Start with little and feel it within your heart. Part of those wise words of old that contained you.” there he was the old teacher – the patient killer. Showing his skill in training – and where there seemed to be warmth there was the deceitful truth of him being a murderer with little to no restrain to end a life when it was paid for.
[2023/09/16 09:29] Crow would leash his slave without much words. As he turned he only took his gladius and left all other weapons at home. Clearly not a mind that was set to murder.
[2023/09/16 09:33] Hinder had questions but none she dared to ask as he led them through the city and to a place she use to visit often. Sh didn’t dwell on it nor look around to much. He was her focus and always was of late. She came down to her knees before him calmly and looked at him with a warm smile.
[2023/09/16 09:34] Crow seated himself in one of the benches in the deserted park of Ar. They both had an eventful evening the other day. “How are you feeling?” he asks as he would look at her pose. She had come a long way. There was nothing wrong when it came to effort. But in a way he could see that there had become some level of pride over all she showed by her nakedness.
[2023/09/16 09:38] Hinder came in a little closer., still tempted to rest her chin on his leg but didn’t dare. ” Good!” she said air with an air of happiness. she’d not put much mind to yesterday A fleeting moment of curiosity swept over her face but that smile never failed. She’d of likely in the old days have twenty questions to ask in return of that one in times gone by. ” I’m settled my Master and trying my best. Some of the girls have been helpful and others not so much.” she admit
[2023/09/16 09:40] Crow arched a brow. “Hmm…” he replied to those that did not help. “I always believed that kindness shows. If they are not kind than I do not think them very attractive. ” he would wink there. “I know you are trying and from my perspective you are doing amazingly considering you are only two hands on your knees while you have been on your feet for a very very long time.” he replied to her. “I noticed at times that there is a question lingering. Even those are mine. So speak, mine. “
[2023/09/16 09:46] Hinder nods her head to him and thought back to a certain red headed slave. ” I personally never found her attractive at all…” She said before she left the topic there. The smile soon returned as he spoke so honestly with her. ” Maybe it was time and i knew.. It’s so much less complicated when the main and only thing i have to think about if you.” She then shook her head ” There will alway be questions lingering but none that truly bother me. I just ask myself if i could do better and thats all.” She told him truthfully.” But if I’m allowed to ask freely then there is one question I’d ask..Do i make you happy and your life easier, theses days ?”
[2023/09/16 09:49] Crow would often take time to speak with his slaves. He enjoyed to pick their brain and he loved to see their view on life. His was often grim and filled with problems or riddles that needed to be resolved. “Yes, you please me in many ways. I am often proud of what you accomplish even now so new in my collar.” he replied truthful. “But for some reason I believe there is more inside of you that needs to be questioned and answered perhaps.” he would beakon her closer “Tell me what you feel at the mere command to come closer?” he asks.
[2023/09/16 09:56] Hinder felt those words and was brimming with pride. loyalty and love. “it where i want to need and be..” she gave a little shake of her head. ” that doesn’t mean I’d change the past, tho. I was special and will always be. She’d gone from calm to heart racing as he beckons her closer, there wasn’t any hesitating and she moved with ease to settled between his relaxed legs. ” I feel a need and desire to be there a close as i can be. I’ve craved to feel your touch and touch you too. My heart races when i lay eyes on you and i feel weak and at times my minds out of control and i can’t think beyond your presence… Right now, kneeling here i feel the need for you to devour every inch of me, inside and out. Some things never change just grow stronger with the freedom i feel. I’ve nothing to hide anymore. “
[2023/09/16 09:59] Crow again listens with the intent to hear and read between the lines. A small grin appeared when she spoke of wanting to be touched and touch. He had seen it and yet he had seen the restrain she held upon her self. “Tell me why have you not given in to that desire? Have I not told you not to hold back?” he asks “Of course there are things on certain times just as there are things not to do at other certain times. ” he would tug the leash for a moment “Are you afraid of punishment?” he asks.
[2023/09/16 10:04] Hinder knew questions might come, it was like the good old days. ” Because…” she said coyly before she blushed and swallowed down. ” You told me not to touch and at times not been on our side. I’ve always despised slaves who demand their owners attention in public when there are important matters at hand..My need wait.. Yours matter..” She smiled before she felt that like tug on the leash and where was a pitiful moan tumbling from her lips. She felt the tension build in the pit of her core but tried to hold it well. ” It’s not easy though to fight the battle and hold back.” She admits.
[2023/09/16 10:10] Crow nodded “Perhaps I should tell you a little story. There was once a family of urts. They lived underneath a bakery. The father urt told his children never to eat the cheese. He once had eaten from the cheese and had been caught in a trap because of it. So he told them time and time again not to ever eat cheese.” he would look if she listens to the story and would follow the direction in which it went. “So one time the kids were playing hide and seek. Ant there it was – A bit chunk of cheese. The smell was devine for the two youngsters. The piece so big that they would be able to feed themselves completely full if they dared. Their brain told them not to eat and yet everything in their being were drawn to it.” he held pause. “The spoke about it and both understood they would be doing something really bad if they would try to put their teeth into it.” he grinned. “As any child … eventually their brain did no longer stop them and these two started to eat that delicious cheese. When their bellies were filled completely they went home.” he winked. “Can you tell me what happened?” he asks.
[2023/09/16 10:19] Hinder found herself still loving his stories, she always had and always would. It reminded her of the one he’d told at the Soiree. She suspected sometimes things from the past would pop up from time to time. She was enthralled, hanging on his every word. Her eyes dancing between his lips and eye as she inched ever closer to him and until she couldn’t get any nearer. ” They eventually gave into temptation and found themselves excited and seduced by the smell and taste, Maybe they became Infatuated with the pleasure it brought and addicted ?”
[2023/09/16 10:24] Crow chuckled “They did not dare to tell their father of course, since most likely they would be punished. Yet when they sat at the table for dinner their mother and father noticed them not eating. So eventually they had to tell them that they did something they were told never to do.” he watched her as she listens. He loved how she looked and knew it important to her. “Eventually they were told to show this big chunk of cheese. As they all arrive also the mother and father take a bite and learn that it was not the cheese that trapped him but a device.” he would reach out and tap her nose “Same goes for touching me or moving to find my touch. You have to learn when it is oke to find my touch. Since the touch is not the issue. It is the situation that might not be right for the touch.” he explained.
[2023/09/16 10:33] Hinder actually groaned in defeatist as she was way off the mark and there was an actual logical answer to that, not the one rolling around in her head. ” You’ve always been one step ahead..” She chuckled when he reached close to the end. Gently she eased up just a little on her knee’s as his finger touched her nose tip. She loved the simplicity of that, it was something he continued into this new era She was inching closer but at her slow and testing pace. ” There is a time and a place for everything and I’m not someone to flaunt it, unless that is what you wish at that moment .However, I’m sure many a man is curious, its not everyday a free woman takes to her knees and shows she’s contented on them with the man who collar she wears? ” She now reached up a little. ” I’ve a secret to share it’s a bold statement that the Ubar made after he complimented me for being a real woman better than any slave and more graceful that most free women hes met who’s taken to slavery. “
[2023/09/16 10:38] Crow arched a brow “A secret?” he smiled – “You do know that such is not for you to keep.” he tells her with reason. Of course he knew that she would have secrets, but it was important that she would feel that everything was his – the good, the bad and the ugly. “I need to do an errand ((eat)). I want you to dress in a way that makes you feel as pretty as you can be. There is a trunk in which there is slave jewelry and silks, camisks and such.” he would not move away from her touch and brushed some of the hair out of her face. “It is important that it is about what makes you feel at the prettiest. Understand?” he asks. [2023/09/16 10:48] Hinder nods her head.” Not my secret but his… The timing was never right we were always in company of others or…” She didn’t finish that sentence, she got on with it. ” Firstly he complimented and admired your for the years you’ve put in to mastering my heart and mind.. He admired but at times envied you and the love and devotion i showed for most of my life. ” That bit was easy. Soon her cheeks were blushing and she was warm all over. ” He said.. he said he always had this thought of bending me over the balcony in the home stone chamber and finding out just how lucky a man you were.. But now he’d not touch or disrespect you.. When he told me, it was almost like a weight had lifted.” She found herself straying from that topic as he mad that order and she felt his .” Yes my Master… ” but she was so ready to shower him in kisses and lavish him in love BUT again she held it well and gently rose to her feet and turned to leave but paused and looked back. ” I’m the blessed one my Master, i always have been.. You’re still my world and my everything.” And with that said, she’d carry herself off home and prepare.
[2023/09/16 10:55] Crow listens and than speaks: “It might be strange. But the words have little meaning. They are just words. He never gave me anything but respect. He spoke often about you to me, in a very different manner. He is a hunter. He is build to own and have. He will hunt for your heart and yet by that hunt alone – he might have lost it.” he smiled than. “We are both blessed in many ways.” he stated. He would regard her – but as he had an errand would not press the story about the urts just yet. “I will return shortly. Than meet me at the tavern. There you will show yourself in a way that you feel truly beautiful.” with that he lifted himself to his feet pulled the leash to have her in a kiss. Than he would unleash her and slap her ass playful. “I will see you in a bit.” with that he would shush her away.
[2023/09/12 12:44] Crow would have his cloak from his shoulders. Placing his blade on the familiar spot and in reach for if it was needed.
[2023/09/12 12:46] Hinder had found that quite something and even made her way through the street naked and sweaty towards home. Had he gone to the bathes, then she’d of followed but there was some relief as he heads for heme. She’d left home in quite the hurry , her notes were all over the place. The woman had been to the library and studying things that as a free woman had no need to her. Sheets of things such as dance, obedience slave positions littered the place. she Only remembered as they were there when they returned. There had been much taken in. ” I’ve to submit to you yet..my Master.. I read that.until i do such I’m not truly yours..” . She mummers
[2023/09/12 12:49] Crow would take of his braces and although he had noted the scrolls he had ot yet spoken of them. “Ah … yes there is a position. I can imagine that the position is one for those of the caste of warriors, we of the black have little need for it. But if you believe it having value … By all means.” he tells her while he awaits her.
[2023/09/12 12:58] Hinder watched his every move but knew he was at home here. It was his home with her little touch to make it comfy. She’d hear him out and then tread towards him., stepping before him as he spoke. “You’re no warrior nor were you truly a scribe.. You are one of the wisest men I’ve ever met.. Ten warriors would never compare to you.. twenty and at times i could see you as the ubar of ar.. ” Her hand was twitching to reach out and touch his chest but she held back and lifted to lay upon her own chest, over her heart instead. ” I’m yours… always have been and always will be . She is no more and i am who I’m meant to be.. Yours “
[2023/09/12 13:02] Crow would watch her as she approached. He could tell that there were desires to which she held back. Within the home such was not needed, but outside of it there needed to be control. “Words.” he replied to her. Not in teh desire to make them less to what they were, but they held nothing if what was said not truly being felt. “I am not a warrior or scribe. I am not an outlaw but an Assassin. Something that is not earned easy.” he tells her in truth. “Did you read in these scrolls that you need to be kissed by a whip to truly feel slavery.” he asks her as ever a sharp eye upon her to observe whatever went through her.
[2023/09/12 13:08] Hinder felt a sharp pang as he said ‘ words’. ” Actions.”she breathlessly replied with a quiver to her voice and tone.Already she could feel her knee’s shake, tremor and near buckle because of this. They were no strangers.She was new to her collar and not his presence . ” You were once seen as one.. ” she didn’t allow their glory an power to take over this moment. Instead, she nods her head and prepared her heart, body and mind. ” Would you like me to bring it to you my Master?” she quivers.
[2023/09/12 13:11] Crow would regard her with the intent to see through whatever she believed he wished. In a way he knew that she would already fill in his desires and how important it was to see to these. “Actions – or meaning.” he replied to her first word. He could see whatever she believed to being there. “Yes, bring it to me.” he replied to her.
[2023/09/12 13:19] Hinder was no stranger to seeings girls bringing the whip to Marlenus or Sleen as they welcomed girls into the place. She’s never understood the drive until now. Her heart raced ad her mind swirled as she waited for his reply. ” Yes, my Master..” she replied before she knots her hands behind her back and moved to the assortment of tools close by,.. She’d see this from Gen and doubted herself for a movement but once courage was found, she reached out and grasped the instrument between her teeth There was a moment where she might of dropped it and didn’t turn back to face him until it was secure between her pearly whites so as she could pad back towards him with There was a weakness but also a confidence and release in this moment but it was never her call. Her sea green lift to meet his as her emotions take over body and soul.
[2023/09/12 13:23] Crow would watch as to how she would take the whip between her teeth and have it offered to him. He would take it from her lips as he would hold it within his hand. He felt the leather in his hand. A familiar feeling when it came to it. He had whipped slaves on number of occasions. The straps that would be used to have her whipped. were taken between his fingers. Just as another day he had coiled her hair between his fingers. He would not take her wrist and have her move to the stand. He needed to see if he could have her attached while she was not facing him but the wood she would be tied to.
[2023/09/12 13:30] Hinder had no lines to read between for once.. She was slave and he was master.That offering of the whip to him, said it all. Not a single fight as he led her to the wall. He;d always been her strength and her weakness to. The woman moved and was placed upon to the posts in the room as he tossed her hair out of the way. to give ease of access.. He could bind her physically but mentally that had already begin.- There was no resistance from her. ” Yours, mind, body and soul..” She gulped down as her true emotions took a-hold.” please my Master.. ” she adds as she inhaled and prepared.
[2023/09/12 13:33] Crow would attach her wrists and ankles as to confine her to the post. He would have her hair over her shoulder to her front to have her back completely exposed. “I know you are mine, slave. In truth I know it more than you can speak of it. It is the collar around your neck. The brand to your thigh. I know you believe you have submitted and yet you have not yet truly been tested within it. ” he would move his hand in a way as the whip would be lashed out to have it snap at her back just between her shoulders. The force mild – but the leather still sharp.
[2023/09/12 13:44] Hinder had never in all her life faced a whip. She knew it was to be brutal but also knew from the ubar and his slaves saw it as a welcoming,. It was a worthy acceptance to. She didn’t fight his restraints but the emotions took a hold and were building as he spoke. like he knew her better than she knew herself. “Pl.. Please… ” she tremors as she heard the whip lift and come crashing back down on her skin. She didn’t know what to expect and she couldn’t image the pain it borough as the leather tips came crashing down with percussion upon her unblemished flesh. and leather cut though virgin skin The woman cried out long and deeply as the leather kissed her skin. her body jolts and tenses as her mind fuzzed n lst herself in that pain.. ” Thank … you.” she gasped after a long inhale and even longer exhale.
[2023/09/12 13:47] Crow could see that the first blow had hardly made a mark upon her skin. He lifted his hand again as to have the leather end get to her skin below her left shoulder. In an attempt not to whip her twice on the same spot. The force not enough to have her skin break – but enough to have the severe pain of the impact of the sharp leather upon her skin. The snap of it without warning given. He did not make her count – not have her in the known as to how many of these would be administered to her skin.
[2023/09/12 13:56] Hinder ‘s body rode up and down the cross as she was anticipating the next blow and coming to terms with the last.. She wanted to be set free and .the pain this brought to her flesh was a quick reminder. Another lash and her bound legs buckle and the pain and his power made her surrender more. ” thank….” Was all she got out as he ripped through her skin again. She felt so free yet captive physically. She found herself needing more and as he hit her the third time exactly the same as she last. ” Yours !” She cried out uncontrollably as she lost her mind.” Pl.. pl… please..” She stutters and begs as she threw her head back and knew she was at his mercy.
[2023/09/12 14:01] Crow could see the red lash on her skin. It was an art to have a slave whipped in a way that she felt the sting and yet held little to know signs of it. Crow had mastered many but the red stripe would be there for some time. He would place the whip to where she had retrieved it. He would take the sponge from the bucket with water to cool the skin that had felt the blow of the whip. “Now you know how it feels. A slave will do whatever to avoid another whipping.” with that he would release her ankles first and than those around her wrists. “You can best stay on your belly next to me. It is time to rest.” he would not question her – but would leave her with all those thoughts about her submission.
[2023/09/12 14:05] Hinder had felt pain from branding to child birth and heartache too. This, this was different and bought the tears to her eyes as her back burned. His words were all she needed to hear and through it all they soothed and settled her. The woman body left the bindings and she stumped down into a heap upon the floor. Crawling across the floor to where they wold rest. :” Thank you my Master..” She meekly lt out but her yearning for him and the lesson learned played havoc with her mind and fo curse, her heart.
[10:29] Hinder closed her eyes an breathed in deeply as she felt his touch on her bare flesh. She relished that moment but stood with his assistance and only then exhaled. Now stood before him and she saw the leash, her chin lifted just enough but quickly she tucked it down as he spoke of the palace. She felt sick and he’s see the sheer panic on her face but a ” Yes, my Master..” followed.
[10:30] Crow would turn before he left the house “Understand that nothing is yours not even fault or guilt.” with that consolidation he would open the door and lead her with him. [10:31] Crow would point left “Heel.”
[10:35] Sleen opened his mouth to respond to the girl but there it was, before him, a sight you just don’t see every other day. He lifted his left hand and whispered to Kara. “Dismissed, beauty”. His eyes focused ahead with a mix of relief as he exhaled knowing that his hour, too, would come soon. He could recognize Serena anywhere in the world even if he had never seen her naked before. “Tal, Killer”, he said with a dipping of chin. “Girl…”, he winked at his slave.
[10:39] Crow did not want to intervene and patiently waited. As he was addressed he would step forward. If his slave would comply there would not be a yank to the leash. If she paused or resisted she would feel the yank to her neck strong enough. “Greetings, killer.” he offered – his voice no where near the sound of the Old Melchior – but the killer he had become so many years ago. “I hope the missive to the Ubar was received and part of your conversation with him?”he asked. He would now snap his fingers and point to his side – in a way Sleen would see her fully. Of course all was test – even this very moment. The slave under strict regime.
[10:40] Kara bows deferentially, and hobbles away with her fruit basket in her arms. She turns to see who’s coming and… and steps aside even faster, forgetting to wave, panic-stricken and frightened. She recognizes them. She recognizes her. She doesn’t understand a thing! Kara shakes violently and literally, limps off towards the Garden.
[10:41] Hinder carried his wise words with her. She knew this day would come and she’s kept up with him until they reached the entrance of the palace. He’d feel the resistance on the leash that connected her to him but she was no match and it was be led or choked on the way. She wanted and needed to hide behind him as Sleen came into view. Shield her naked body from the man barely peering over Crow’s shoulder when he greeted them both ” Sl..” She stopped herself in time because he’s told her to keep her mouth shut at all costs. It was the snap of Crows fingers that dragged her from her concealment and gingerly she stepped to his side and fumbled with her suddenly clammy hands.
[10:44] Lyra Sophitia Aurelia entered, holding the hand of a young toddler boy while carrying a newborn in a baby sling. “Tal.” she greeted warmly. The boy seemed to recognize his parents, though. Not knowing the entire situation herself, she gently tightened her grip on his hand. “Shhhh….” she gently hushed him. “That man sitting down is very important. We must show respect.” said she in a low, insructive, and undeniably maternal tone.
[10:45] Sleen glanced towards Lyra and noticed that she had the children. So it did have happened. “I haven’t seen Marlenus in a couple days as I’ve been arranging things for impending travel. I had a mind of sending you missive but I’m afraid it got lost in delivery”. He had sent it to the wrong address, clearly. “Good morning, Lady Lyra”.
[10:49] Crow would glance over his shoulder. A dark and grim look – clearly detached from the child she was holding. “Greetings.” he offered in kind and turned back to Sleen – as if there was no sense of emotion to the scene that was not developing. “Mine, kneel. Tower..” he commanded “You ,may greet.” he allowed her. The scene was tense to her – of this he was certain. He observed with a keen eye any development. “What kind of missive?” he asked curious “Or is it more for private quarters.”
[10:53] Sleen stated plainly as they weren’t in mixed company. “I was curious if you’d take former position regarding territory and be interested in establishing a Court. I’m going to travel for at least a year unless something happens in my mission that makes it less complicated. For that reason the Frumentarii is to be dissolved but it would be an unfortunate thing to not give opportunity of continued business to the many of us who stepped up”.
[10:53] Hinder wanted to look back as Lyra greeted but didn’t not because she didn’t dare. What she was met with would break her heart, all see was aware of was that the children had been of were being shipped to Venna. she was taken over with commands,. kneel, greet… It was a roar of instructions that didn’t compute for a moment. She was a block of tension and sheer panic in this situation and she knew he’d know it. Unceremoniously she got to her knees in panicked silence. ” Greeting … Master..:” was pushed out while trying not to make eye contact with Sleen..” Mistress.” was added after a quick mental battle with herself.
[10:59] Lyra Sophitia Aurelia thought the standing man in the black of Assassins seemed familiar, but when his face briefly turned to her, she decided she didn’t recognize it. But, she recognized Serena straightaway. She part of her didn’t want to get dominant with her, but she knew she had to now. “Tal… slave.” said she. This one hit close to home for her. Part of her wanted to be angry with her for becoming a slave. The conflict was subtle in her bespectacled eyes, but she hardened her stare that the former free woman as she composed herself. Corw, however, as most Assassins did, made a slight shiver run up her spine; Sleen didn’t because she was used to him and came to trust him. Crow was new to her. She said nothing further to him as he was in conversation with the regent, so she took a seat and helped Eustacius up next to her. Sage woke up and began fussing. “Oh, now you want to wake up and tell me you’re hungry.” she commented with a light chuckle, picking up the bottle she prepared for the baby.
[11:02] Crow liked it when business was being to the point. Why waste time in sugarcoating things when one wanted to deal with things instantly. For some reason the request got him by surprise. Clearly after recent events he figured other questions. A brow arched than. “Of course you can count on me.” he replied to the point. He would look below to his slave and noted that she tried to hide herself behind her hands. “Bracelets.” he tells her. She was new to the collar and with it needed instructions. He enjoyed to teach them as to present themselves as beautiful as they could. He felt a strange sense of pride when the slave eventually would do his bidding with a small gesture or snap of his fingers. “Your travel. Does it need any attention, assistance. You must know that in our caste some carry weight while others do not.” it was all to close to a message of comradship as it would get from Crow. He could hear Lyra towards his slave and would pay attention as to how she would deal with the scene. Clearly this must have her realize how dreadful she had been with the mother of Eustachius back than.
[11:03] Kassandra entered the room, and with a bow she gave, “Greetings, my Master, Master, Mystress.” She angled her gaze, canted it even slowly to the side with pensive brow of recognition. Only… to settle into a rather satisfied smirk. Though saying nothing. She’d totally save that for later.
[11:06] Sleen winked over at Kassandra as she appeared. “Tal, Kass. See that people are served”. He observed the entirety of the scene before him while focused on Crow. “Good, then. I’ve made point to set the entrance to private location elsewhere, barring the tunnel to the palace since the position of Regent will belong to someone else during my absence”, he explained while pulling a scroll that was stretched in his direction. It contained the names of all that were engendered in contract still or about to expire as well as the placement of new door. “I need nothing for my travel other than my brain. I am thankful for the thought, though”.
[11:07] Hinder still in;t look back even as Lyra replied. The mighty had fallen but no one would truly understand or likely ever hear the full truth of her demise. Her own ignorance to the woman presence broke when a small child was heard, her head snatched finally to search the woman out but it was her young son she noticed first. Oh did her heart break instantly and shatter into a million pieces. She was doing well until her gaze came to lay on Sage. Tears filled her eyes an she turn back away. More for the sake of the toddler seeing her, not for her own benefit If there was ever a reason to move closer to Crow, it was this right here but he broke that idea as he snapped his fingers again and barked another command. Her tear filled gaze lifted to him before she did as told and spreads those chunky thighs with resistance to move her hands from her snatch. Eventually she did and tucked them behind her back out of the way.
[11:08] Kassandra stepped over towards Lyra, and wriggled her fingers at Eustachius she smiled at the little guy. Having come to rather like the little free man despite his trashing the garden. “Would you need anything, Mistress?” She asked her, knowing she were tasked with their upbringing. She & Balder having cared for them briefly the evening before.
[11:14] Lyra Sophitia Aurelia gave a nod to Kassandra, her hands full with a baby. She looked at Hinder, although she still knew her as Serena, as the embonded woman looked, perhaps instinctively, at the sound of a baby’s cry. Such, she knew, was natural and well ingrained into maternal instinct. She then looked down at the feeding newborn, holding the bottle firmly yet gently, knowing the stomach of a baby was about the size of a walnut and she’d stop eating when she was full, she should be shortly. “A spare rep cloth. Go into my clinic for it.” she ordered Kassandra, indicating the door behind her and to the left with her head. She then listened to the goings on. “Eustachius, sit still please…” she added firmly and quietly to the toddler.
[11:14] Crow would reach out to take the scroll and have it stored in one of the pockets in his belt. “The mind is always the most important thing – It means one is never disarmed.” he replied. He would reach down and unlocked the leash from the collar. Again a test. Since as he did his eyes would be upon hers. He could see the emotion and for a moment there was perhaps that glimmer of what once was. “I will see to it and have things set. When is your plan to travel?” he asks – casual conversation ? Oh no …. just there to see if one dared to question his presence. Who ever thought something – he dared to speak when he lifted his chin in a pose of superiority. “See that you help, Hinder.” the name was clearly something he had thought out carefully.
[11:17] Sleen watched the scroll leave his hands as well as the heavy title and couldn’t help but smile faintly at the moment that was, in fact, relived for they had done that switch before, only that Marlenus was exiled then. “I’m thinking about tomorrow. I am still wrapping up some businesses regarding governmental issues before I can go with a focused mind”.
[11:19] Kassandra ran off to grab rep cloth, was absolutely positive the new one would ralph but over Lyra’s robe, only because she had suffered the same fate the day before. It was… enlightening, to say the least. She returned with as much speed as she departed with and tried to settled the cloth over her shoulder. Kassandra reached out for Eustachius and gave his head the imitating of cracking an egg over his his. Closed fingers at the scalp, and then tap at the back of the hand just to spread her fingertips slowly.
[11:19] Lyra Sophitia Aurelia looked up as Marlenus entered and offered him a courteous, respectful nod. This was her boss and arguably the most powerful Human being on the planet by her reckoning. “Tal, My Ubar.” said she. Eustachius had looked up at him, too. “Meet Sage Livia.” she offered, looking down to the newborn cradled in her arms, still feeding from the bottle of artificial breastmilk formula Lyra held for her.
[11:20] Sleen looked suddenly. “Sage, like the red headed kajirus? Strange choice of name”.
[11:22] Hinder could only heard the sound of the toddler fussing and the baby suckling ut of everything going on in the room. And the feel of him unleashing her only brought her out of that daze. She met his gaze and looked at him wth deep and raw emotion in her eyes. ” Help with…” She said in a confused and emotional tone. Lyra was testing her, not even she could be this cruel but she turned her off in her mind and wouldn’t;t rise to the bait. She valued her life, other wise she’d of taken the option of death and the cowards way out. Her eyes snap shut to take a moment to compose herself.
[11:24] Kassandra looked over herself to see the arrival of Marlenus. She bowed to him a moment whilst trying to distract Eustachius, “Tal, my Master.”
[11:25] Marlenus had finished outlining certain state changes, consolidating Imperium into the council, and disbanding departments of state authority earlier in the morning in the offices after receiving multiple sources of consulting. After having sent that out, he had gone up to the chamber of the Home Stone where he had ruminated on the direction of the Empire. Upon such time in meditation, the guards there had placed raiment about his shoulders and the golden diadem of laurels upon his brow before he descended once again to the ground floor of the Central Cylinder palace. Upon arrival, the doors were drawn upon by guards, but they did not announce his arrival with the clanging of spears due to the presence of children. Marlenus looked about and noticed first Sleen who was handing over the mantle of his position to whom he assumed to be Crow. There was a flash of a toothy smile to the Regent before he turned his attention to Lyra who greeted him. “Tal, Chirurgeon,” Marlenus said as he stepped closer to see the newborn infant in her arms. The Larl placed his fingers lightly to the infant’s crown while it ate and he said, “May the Priest-Kings bless and keep this joy, Sage Livia.” Afterwards, he winked at Kassandra who was with Eustachius. “Keeping busy, I see, hmm, First Girl?” he inquired rhetorically with a chuckle, then turned to walk towards the thrones. Only after ascending to the dais and turning to face the room did he catch the face of Crow himself and, an unveiled, naked, and kneeling slave who was once Serena. Marlenus was not surprised, for he had been warned ahead of time, so he beheld them both for a time. Now was the Assassin who stood before them, and he afforded the man such respect, “Tal, Killer.”
[11:26] Crow would turn slightly when Marlenus entered. If there was a dip of his head it was a minor gesture. Crow was nothing like the ruse of the Censor. There was no longer the friendly or charming scribe but the killer that was a sharp observer that measured different scenarios to which he needed to act. He would nudge Hinder with his boot to comply – he did not like to repeat himself. “Greetings, Ubar.” he offered – very much aware that if there was a scale of torture it reached the level of angst for his new slave. He seemed to be cold to what transpired behind him. The family man – not showing – only the cold hearted killer.
[11:29] Hinder heard that voice and if she thought her heart had broken before… now i was ten times worse. She kept her eyes pinched closed the whole time Marlenus spoke with the baby and Lyra. she had to do this, get it out of the way.. She’s explained the situation thoroughly in her own letter she’d been allowed to write, so he knew.. Slowly her teary peepers pry open and are following him to the throne.
[11:30] Sleen smiled lopsidedly at Marlenus who clearly seemed happy. “Tal, Ubar”, he said politely in front of Crow. “Now Kassandra is the First of what, considering how the Gardens became public under Cassius and no longer a part the House of Marlenus? Certainly there will be state owned palace slaves. Is she to reign upon those and organize them?”, he wondered as that was one of the untied loops before he went. He could tell that Lyra was being somewhat cruel and he nodded in her direction. “Around naked slave is no place for toddlers, Lyra”.
[11:37] Kassandra glanced over, and were slightly shocked with the news. Then of course there were the facts spoken the other day at the Throne. First Girl of One. Queen Nothing. She’d paused at Sleen’s scolding, she backed up slightly away from the. Thinking Sleen had meant her.
[11:38] Lyra Sophitia Aurelia shrugged. “The little girl’s mother chose the name.” said she. “Had it been my choice, I might have named her Cassiopeia or something.” she commented. She smiled as Marlenus bestowed his blessing on the girl. She accepted the rep cloth, placing it over her shoulder after Sage turned away from the bottle’s nipple. She used the existing one in the sling to wipe her little face of milk residue gently and then lifted her up, placing her over the rep cloth on her shoulder. She then gently patted her on the back until she burped. Eustachius seemed to watch his uncle before slipping down from the bench next to Lyra. “Eustachius, be careful. Wait until your uncle sits down.” she instructed. It had been a while since her mom-voice was heard by others outside of pediatric visits. She wasn’t being cruel on purpose. The Ubar should see his nephew and new niece, though. As for being around slaves, especially half-naked ones, her brows lofted a bit. Weren’t all Goreans exposed to such constantly from their earliest days? But, she wouldn’t argue with that. She rose. “I wish you well.” said she. “Eustachius, come along.” said she as she headed toward the clinic door, bumping it open with her hip, as her hands were full still.
[11:39] Crow would only now slightly turn. Deep within the man was something stirred. If there had been different choices. Different events. He would have enjoyed the sight upon his children. He would want a full house. With this knowledge he knew he could have it all and yet his sense of following codes and the long training of becoming what he was – made him cold to the scene. Or let us be honest – one could hardly tell there was something stirred. Although he did not wish to interrupt the conversation between Sleen and the Ubar he did – “Ubar, I understand you received my missive. Are there any questions?” he asks – certain as to face all what could endanger his position within Ar to what had transpired. [11:40] Hinder gaze slid over to Sleen as he addressed the woman tormenting her. There was relief and thanks upon her face. Even as well as she was holding it together this was cruel, even she’d kept the child the had adopted from his actual mother to try and ease her heartache. She did tho realize that in some circumstances a slave could hold much more power than a free woman. She was learning fast, mainly on the job and with each situation she was being cast into but the former free woman was picking up on things fast.
[11:43] Marlenus reached up and he unbrooched the cloak of his caste to let it fall and drape back across the throne before he settled down upon it and he looked across the room with a steady gaze before turning his attention to Sleen and he said, “Kassandra is First Girl of the state slaves of Ar. She will be their guide and their exemplar.” This was a simple proclamation, his heavy baritone easily carried throughout the room. Turning his eyes upon Crow and Hinder once again, he took in the sight. He memorized it, etched it into his mind, tattooed it into his brain. Marlenus was, indeed, in a pleasant mood, despite the changes standing in the room. “Killer -” he said to Crow, “- I give you and your caste the freedom to hold your court in Ar, and your internal affairs will not be under the scrutiny of the throne. I wish you success and much gold in your endeavors. I have no questions, if the Regent has already settled matters.” “Slave girl,” he said to Hinder, “Kajira. You are now the property of this Assassin. The woman you once were has been obliterated from existence. It will be interesting to see what duties you will be performing within the steel of a Killer. I wish for you the contentment and the happiness of your steel, freedom within it from the worries and woes of the world, and the knowledge and wit to obey in accordance to this man’s expectations.” Marlenus then lifted his hands to the departure of the children and Lyra and he called, “Don’t break too much in the clinic, Eustachius! But, here’s a tip – ask Auntie Lyra what’s a colonoscopy.”
[11:48] Crow would watch Lyra leave and turn when Marlenus spoke. “Excellent.” he replied to the point to the court and such. The fact they were not under the scrutiny of the throne was a welcome development. Of course Marlenus could still count upon Crows steel – part of his assignment had not changed. He would be here – in trust – but with the understanding of his knowledge. When Marlenus spoke to Hinder he would gesture to her as to speak freely – a gesture that was not done out of kindness. But he was a killer not a torturer.
[11:50] Sleen nodded at all the ongoings that seemed to settle situations and said simply. “It’s resolved between me and him, yes”. He went through his mental list of things to do and passed to Marlenus a singular key that would fit the collars of his slaves. “A gift to your future intended if you please”, he stated plainly as he would indeed travel very light. “I am simply now awaiting to inform Shansia but I suppose you could do that for me as well as grant her position”.
[11:51] Kassandra approached as Marlenus was sitting. She heard his declaration, but then Sleen told her to serve. So she did. “Would my Master like anything to drink, Falarian perhaps?” She asked, “A cushion for the hardness of the Throne?” She wondered really how they could sit on them for lengths at a time. She wondered for a moment if they chose no cushions purposely. The mention of Shansia had brought light to a question held for over a hand.
[11:52] Erik Typhon moves into the palace room out of boredness and shrugs at the words he hears about assassin people doing stuff, for he always thought it was a legend of some sort. Feeling it’s not really his business he lay himself into the room, simply observing while crossing his arms.
[11:52] Hinder eyes came back to lay on Marlenus as he spoke to Crow, her shoulders sagged down as the tension left the room. She didn’t dare look back, her farewells had been made to the children a few nights prior. People would judge, belittle her and relish in her situation and she’d deal with it in her own way. Likely silently not to give others the upper hand. She was a wise old fool and that would never ever change. That teary gaze homed in on the ubar as he spoke to her fully. There was comfort in those words, no judging her, scorning her or making her feel like shit as others were trying so hard to do. She needed that from him and it actually brought a smile to her face. ” Thank you. I shall do everything i can Master.” She said.. How hard she thought it was going to be to call him that, she’s made up so many dreadful scenarios but it didn’t hurt one bit.
[11:59] Kara hobbles into the throne room to join the clinic. She bows to the throne, the ubar and the people he’s talking to, deferentially… and clearly with fearful nervousness. What she sees… no, seriously, it frightens her enough to overcome the grip of her mind, still animated by joy and pleasure. She prefers to slip away discreetly, and when she sees Alcyone her face lights up with a huge smile, and she limps towards her.
[11:59] Crow gave a quick glance between both men. He would lower his gaze for the briefest of moments “Than I wish you good travel.” he tells Sleen and moved his gaze from his slave as she spoke to Marlenus “And you good fortune with the new developments.” with that he would turn and slightly take the side of the room. He would watch if the interaction between the slave and the Ubar was finalized. It was a one time affair. Eventually she would be trained to the finer art of her slavery.
[12:00] Marlenus turned his attention to Sleen and he leaned forward to take the key that was passed to him and he looked at it a moment before he closed his fingers around the key in a fist. He clenched it tightly while he stared at Sleen. “We will also take some time tonight to talk before you depart for your trip, or however many days you desire,” he said to Sleen with a faint smile. “I am certain my future intended will appreciate the gift.” He withdrew his wallet and placed the key within before he stowed the wallet away once more. He then smirked as Kassandra offered cushion for the thrones and his eyes grew mirthful, squinting at their corners. “Nothing for myself, Kassandra. And you no longer call me your master. Properties of the House of Marlenus have been transferred to the state. Now all men of Ar are your masters.” Marlenus turned his eyes back to Crow and to Hinder and when the girl said she will do everything she could, he gave her a slow nod of his head. He turned his attention to Crow and said to the Assassin, “The page has turned, and a new chapter begins. Before anybody starts with some kind of bureaucratic nonsense, your caste are exempt from all tithes and taxations, and your court and its environs are provided freely with no ties and no obligations, Killer. Assassins have the right to exist and ply their trade.” He gave Crow a nod of his head as business was conducted and then he saw that Erik had approached. He lifted a hand to beckon the man forward.
[12:04] Kassandra nodded to him simply, “Yes, Master.” Said she. Words regarding caste and such were over her consideration so it were like fluid through her mind. In one ear and out of the other. She glanced between the two. Marlenus & Sleen, a thought. She turned thinking to go help Lyra with Eustachius and Sage.
[12:05] Hinder tears seemed to stop now the children were out of the room and there was acceptance to her siltation by those who did and still do matter to her. She was interested in this news of an indented but of course kept it to herself. As Crow moved, automatically she did too. Closer to him, to find the comfort she craved and far closer than she’s ever been as Mel and Serena.
[12:07] Erik Typhon moves forward when beaconed over, quietly, looking at the women fleeing toward the palace corridors, then toward the three men at the throne. “Tal Ubar. I heard the crier speaking of a lot of changes in the city.” he tries hard to resist the urge to scratch his butt.
[12:07] Crow would reach down and have the leash attached to her collar. “Come mine” he offered – He did not say his farewell. He had done his business and with it he was done. He would move further to leave the room. There was something he needed to do now she had faced this scene in a way that was commendable.
[12:08] Sleen nodded at his request to speak before he would leave his position. “Of course. We will talk before I go”. He listened with gratitude the leeway granted towards his Caste even if no longer tied to government. He dipped his chin politely as Erik was summoned forth, simply listening for the time being. [12:09] Hinder gave one more fleeting look to Marlenus and a offered a smile to Sleen next.” Safe travels Master..” She uttered to him before they took their leave.
Crow (melchior.wardell) had stood there for a long time. A perfect spot where he would see who was about and who was in the house or near it. Crow had waited and contemplating what he should do. He could not take the risk and would sneak in by using the back door. The act done in silence as he kept aware of his surroundings. The dark of course covering his presence as he was in all black.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra): me had come home at the first opportunity and in the thick of the night, carrying Sage there so as they could both settle and rest. She’d hardly slept but Sage had now been fed and lay peacefully asleep in the crib as her thoughts and worries tormented her. She stood there, looming over the child in the silence of the normally busy home. With Lucrezia and Eustachius off in Venna and Mel not home all night, the place really did feel empty and she’d not felt this alone in a long time.. Maybe some tea would help or even a large glass of wine to send her to sleep, not drunk. She moved out of the bedroom and padded on bare feet towards the kitchen but froze on the spot close to the dining table. Her heart raced and her stomach lunged. Her biggest fear was Mel walking in the to the news that she’d left the hospital, not anything else. There were no words, not a single one as he/ a figure was spotted, stood there in his black garb, no longer a figment of her imagination nor the man she truly loved. She couldn’t be sure but something in her heart told her it was him. ” No…” She broke the eerie silence with.
Crow (melchior.wardell) eyes narrowed as he had seen the ligt come within the room. He could have guessed that she had hurried home with the child. Perhaps earlier upon this day he would have questioned this moment. But with the murder still fresh and the adrenaline of it within his system there was no way there was any consideration to who and what this moment was. With a quick response he leaped towards her and would hold her in a way she was smothered by the hand before her mouth. The voice no longer the one of Melchior but the dark one of the killer Crow. “Be quiet.” he demanded. Even the tone of his voice held dominance if his physic and attire had not yet done that job. Where Melchior had been unarmed, Crow held many weapons upon his body. No softness but cold steel and leather. “Can you be quiet?” he asks near her ear. His breath one she might have felt and yet there seemed to be no hint of passion or warmth within it.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) didn’t even get a chance to look over her shoulder to where the newborn slept. He was to quick for her, she knew he always but at times tested him and believed that at times he allowed her the upper hand. Before any words could leave her mouth his hand was already covering it. She held her breath, closed her eyes and then nods her head a few times. She couldn’t comprehend any of it but no matter what, his touch was still a familiar touch that she knew, even if more powerful and determined. ” Yes..” She mumbled into his hand as his warm breast trickled over her flesh. Slowly she opened her eyes again to try and get him back in her sights.
Crow (melchior.wardell) would keep her in a firm grip as he would set the ground rules. “I will release you, but remember. If you so much shout or cry – this will be a short lived story.” there was no need for a special tone of voice. His words held truth and nothing that could be interpreted as a suggestion. “You are gonna sit down on a chair at the table.” he added. “If you think this will be conversation to how things can be resolved, do not fret. This will not be a pleasant one.” he would only now release her to allow her to take a seat on one of the chairs. With an eye of a killer he would see every move she would make. He was not stupid. This could turn in all kind of directions.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) knew he was like a spider who had spun his web, he’d lured her into his lair all theses years ago and there was no escape. She’d never wanted one but nor had she wanted this day to come. His foreboding presence felt like it grew ten degrees colder suddenly. Her breath quickened and she wet her suddenly dry lips as he held her in that tight and firm grasp.. She was at his mercy, fearful and scared but deep inside her there was still that man she loved and adored. His words were painful and sicking to her stomach, so as he released her, she stepped back away. Wanting and needing that space between them ” How does the story end? I don’t know ..” she mummers as she moved to take up her seat but not without a glance to the door where the small child slept;.She was looking at him as he was looking at her but she was not foolish enough to make any stupid move. ” You’re … You’re farewell last night left me empty.” She admits quietly.
Crow (melchior.wardell) watched when she seats herself. Her words and her emotions seemed to stop a few inched before him and dropped dead before they would reach him. In his eyes there was only this darkness. A predator that was on his mission and held himself to strike. “The story ends today.” he tells her. “How it ends is a very rare thing I will give you.” he started. “Something I have never given anyone.” he added. .There he would slowly move towards the table as to regard her intently and with the intent to strike if there was any need for it. “You will have a choice.” he offered eventually. “This choice is given to what once was. But it is a test also.” he spoke slow and in a way he truly wished her to hear.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) had noted the weapons he carried, each one that could be seen noted. She inhaled sharply, her nostrils flared, a shaking breath then followed as he spoke again. She opened her mouth several times, though no sound came out as he gave his reply to the ending. Each step he took as he made his way to loom counted quietly in her head. That woman who’s mouth was normally so ripe and sarcastic, couldn’t think of a single word, let alone a sentence to say. She met his gaze and nods her head a few times. Her life could of easily flashed before her eyes at that moment – The good, the bad and the ugly too but all she could managed was to focus on him. ” Tell me please…” She finally broke another long silence with.
Crow (melchior.wardell) watched and again took time in silence. Perhaps she considered him contemplating, but that phase had gone already “The choice is death. And with that choice your life is ended quick and swift. The children will be taken care off by relatives and enough funds to have them live in one of the highest cylinders for more than a lifetime.” he presented the first option, before he would place the collar upon the table for her to see. It wasn’t the delicate one he used as Melchior but a sturdy one – clearly one without all the fanfare but that of a low slave.”Or your submission.” he would lift his hand before she was to speak “Consider this wisely. In that collar you will no longer have relatives. You are nothing, but a beast. I can do with it as I would see fit.” he would now shove the collar – black – before her. “That is the choice you can make – Death or your submission. Any questions?” he gave her that – he wanted her to be very sure of the choice she had to make.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) couldn’t work out what was going to come out of his mouth next, no matter how hard she tried. She in the back of her mind could still envisage the father, the family man and her one true love. How easily he shattered that imagine when he finally spoke again. Tears filled her eyes he spoke so coldly about the family they had but worse still it was the fact that he could take her life like it meant nothing to him. She knew she wasn’t invincible but a mother too. She took both on board and stared over at the door where the latest family addition slept and her gaze hung there for quite a while. She only looked back as he pushed the collar her way and she stared at that with the same lengthy consideration. She felt physically sick by the two choices he gave, so bad that she could easily of vomited on the table and burst into tears. ” i… I have always loved you and i always will..” came trickling out meekly when she finally looked up again. ” I’ve lived with this fear for the best part of my life and i never wanted it to come.” She’d no idea what had changed so suddenly, so soon after the birth of their daughter but he always had good reasons, which she didn’t always question.” Could you truly live the rest of you life without me, could you really take my last breath and watch the life drain from my eyes ?” she asked him genuinely. She was still thinking all through as those questioned were posed.
Crow (melchior.wardell) did not expected her to make a choice immediately and she did not disappoint. The question one he had anticipated. “You loved a ruse. A man I am not.” he tells her. Unsure himself if it was all a lie, but he would not give her his doubt. “The ruse is no longer needed. For it has done its job.” he would not tell her to which extend or what he had done. The man clearly not a friend of the family. Yet important enough to have the city officials to see what and who was responsible. “If you truly love me, the choice would seem to be easy.” he tested her with his sarcasm. “As to what I am capable off. I doubt you wish me to elaborate.” he suggested.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) knew she didn’t want to die but also didn’t want to watch their children and granddaughter from afar if he even allowed that. There was so much turmoil all condensed into her mind and heart plus hormone, so the tears soon begun to fall. ” i gathered such..” She replied as she listened to him dance around her question while playing with her heart.” I’ve always loved you and i always will . even stood here looking like this… giving me the ultimatums, there is no hate just fear.” She said as she lifted one hand up and waved it out to him. That hand soon lowered and she reached out to curl her fingers around the collar. He was asking so much including giving up her life and position in Ar but the freedom he once spoke of always played its part to. ” The children and Lucrezia will never want for nothing- ever ? Sage will be sent to Venna to her and her mother ?” She asked while still trying to put things into prospective but she’d noticed he’d not answered her questions directly too.
Crow (melchior.wardell) held up a scroll. “This scroll will be delivered to the palace. In it are instructions. The children will indeed go to Venna. So will all your jewelry, and richness that was once that of you and the ruse of Melchior.” he replied to the point. There was another thing he put upon the table. “This will go with the children.” it was clear that the large pouch was filled with coin. “They will never have to live in poverty.” he added. If Serena would consider the past she would know that even in his business he could see that others were well taken care off. “When you take this collar. Everything will be erased. Every fault, mistake, or error also.” he added. There was nothing in his demeanor that gave away that he disliked what he was doing In fact it was as if he just had ordered muffins at the bakery.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) rolled her fingers over the rim of the collar and then let it go, pushing it back across the table towards him as he spoke again. She drew in a few more deep breaths and looked from the scroll and to the coin that he placed. She had no doubt that the children would want for nothing between him and her many priceless trinkets, they would all live happily ” Let me come to you please..” she asked as both hands rest upon the chair to lift herself up. She still wasn’t in full form having only had the child last night. ” Marelnus…” She adds under baited breath as he filtered into her mind now the place had been mentioned. How could she ever look at him again or learn to accept his eyes on her in a different way than as a brother. ” please…” she adds again with a few nods of her head as he spoke of erasing the past.
Crow (melchior.wardell) didn’t allow her to stand or come to him. From now on things would be on his conditions only. The man that had been trained to remove all feelings from his being. The one that had killed more than he could count. The man that even considered not giving her a choice and kill her to be done with it. Of course the fact he had given her one – was perhaps the simmer of a soft spot. “He can not help you now.” he replied. “His word or his desires are not considered or measured. You have that one choice – No other.” there was no warmth or empathy as to the hard choice she had been given. “We seem to be on a point in which I do not wish to repeat myself.” he now did give some pressure on the fact there was no other choice but those two.
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) was like a moth to a flame even as her life hung in the balance. Her heart was telling her one thing and her mind another. She was wise and always would be and no matter how often she’d battled him in the past his word and guidance always counted. ” No he can’t and he will tell me to do whats right, accept my fate graciously and continue on.. I know it. ” Her hands left the chair when he didn’t knowledge or accept her plea. Her heart was so heavy that she felt like she could hear it pounding in her head . Her hands were sweaty and her mouth was dry. She knew he could of just come in and killed her on the spot, so this choice he gave held much meaning. She now tho understood how that woman felt when she’d handed her child off to her friend. ” I’ve always be yours and i always will be..” She admits as she looked briefly past him and to where the baby slept. ” i can’t just give up and die my world.. We haven’t come this far for it to end this way. I can’t die knowing that its my blood on. your hands” she might of been deluded but believed he loved her to and that was a heavy price for even a man like him to pay. [06:32] Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra): been yours *
Crow could see the questions, the consideration of all what was presented before her. He pondered on the fact she still held on to the thought of love. Crow was incapable of it. He had not been the killer for this long if he had no control over that part of himself. Still there was no emotion in his eyes or the tone of his voice. “It is not up to you to give up – it is only a choice. A choice between life or death. The life will be on my terms. ” he did not explain to her that her alive as a freewoman would still have risks he did not wish to take. When she was his slave – she had become nothing. No word she would share would be questioned to his. She would only be a beast or a corpse. “So be sure. Is it live or death?”
Serena Livius (dirnali.muhindra) felt the pang to her heart, not once or simple twice, she’s lost count of how his coldness had hurt her so much. She sat there shaking and trembling as he pressed her for the answer one way or the other. She looked to where Sage slept once again for a lengthy amount of time. Death hadn’t been an option to her, she was no coward and that felt like the cowards way out. She loved him to much but noticed the lack of it in return. Where Mel would of filled those voids and smothered her beating heart with love, he showed none. ” Life.. I chose life.. ” She gulped back as she sucked in the tears and the reality of it begun to flow through her veins.
It had been a long time. A long time being the scribe that everyone liked. He even managed to get in a position of status. Everything for that one moment. The moment in which he could kill and get away with it. He was taught well and knew that much came to being patient. The target a man that had been a magistrate in number of cases. His life was paid for in plenty of Gold.
Crow had taken the identity of a close family member who died at the hands of Crow. The body was buried and he had taken all his papers, wardrobe and credentials. It had been good that Crow had a high caste upbringing and loved to read and write. In his ruse none could truly fault him on his lack of knowledge. He had taken his time – studied long – and had eventually reached a position in which he would be trusted at his word.
Serena had helped him. With her he was just a gorean man with a companion – a family – a member of the society. She perhaps could have guessed certain things, but never really all things. There were always secrets. Perhaps there was some regret now the time had come to finalize his contract. All would come to an end. A ruse of the Censor of Ar. The former Preator of Ar. The former magistrate of Ar.
In all these years he had studied the man that had hired several guards. The man was well known for contracts that had been paid for and since several assassins had not been able to end it – they had taken it to Crow. He had taken the contract but had never promised a timeline. He would end this contract successfully but when it was the right time.
Just before the baby was born he had made an appointment with Garardus of the House Hoveruis. He had discussed the new line within the laws that would put a different perspective on the law of Ar. Garardus liked his power, liked to be important, held a certain jealousy towards Melchior. But with it held a fondness for exclusive wines. So when the appointment was made – Garardus had not ever considered this outcome.
When the time had come, the man Melchior had undressed. He would undo his ruse. The hair would be coloured back to black. He would no longer shave himself as he had done so often as Melchior. His jewellery would be put away and with it he would take his black livery and dress himself. With each layer the cold killer would resurface. The coldness, the detached sense of self, the calculated man he had trained to be. When he would draw the dagger upon his forehead and take his helmet he knew that there was an end to an amazing story. A story of all kind of things Crow was not. It could be perceived as an intense love story or a story of a man he wished to be. But when he would position himself in the office of the Censor – Crow knew there would only be one coming out of it alive.
Garardus had been surprised when the office of the Censor was so dimmed with light. The voice of the man he knew carried to him as he moved towards the cabinet with the finest of wines. “Censor, I can see you have a new addition.” The man laughed – clearly pleased with the idea of tasting the most expensive wine he knew. It was now that Crow would show himself from the shadows. The cloak still hiding his black livery and different physic. “I hope you enjoy the taste, Garardus. Just as others would enjoy us meeting at this moment.” And with that Crow would take his concealed dagger from its sheath and move towards the cabinet also. The voice of Melchior – made the man unaware of what was to come.
Garardus took a good gulp of the wine when suddenly he felt a something more close to him than he had expected. But his greedy taste of the wine – made him unable to speak or call out. There was only one choice left – to spill or to swallow the wine. It did not matter for what was to come. With one firm slice he would cut deep within the mans neck. Crow could see that the cut the two carotid arteries that run up the sides of the mans neck. The slice immediately made his kill a bloody mess. But with the severe bloodloss the effect of the man being unconscious and unable to call for help or act effective. Crow who had held the man from behind now slowly would release him to the ground. Within a minute or two Crow knew that the lack of blood to his brain, would have his total body to falter in his functioning. The heart would stop in a cardiac arrest. The blood was all over the cabinet and would colour the wall and floor. None would have learned if it weren’t for the silent witnesses of the blood spatters and the dead corpse upon the floor.
Crow knew that he had entered unnoticed – in all these years he had been able to get into his office without being seen. Next to it who knew the man Crow when they had seen Melchior all that time? With the death of the mark – his ruse and the need for it was over. There was only one last thing he needed to do.
Crow would head ‘home’ confront his former life and for once give a woman a choice. Her life or her submission. From there it would be – Gold and Steel.
Crows Murder 