[07:32] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “ahhh interesting!”…..”someone laying suspicion on someone else, or somewhere else”… “as for Leya, her status is always somewhat blurred, so i do not blame you for the initial confusion”….”i prefer to consider her in permanent transition”.
[07:32] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “it makes things easier that way”.
[07:33] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Laughs “Aye, she is a tranisarrie..” waves hand. “An old historical joke maam, from Earth. ” Grows serious once more. “The vial contains..” leans forward “a virus”.
[07:34] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “A virus? good heavens!”…..sits and considers the implications for all….having just come back from a physicians seminar in Besnit.
[07:35] Crow (melchior.wardell) had not come to his age by being reckless. No his age was because he knew when to move, when to be quiet and when to listen. And as he listens – the voice – and the word were enough for him to stand still. His ear to the door as keen eyes would look out for anyone to oversee him. Surely his pose could instill some questions if he wasn’t paying attention.
[07:35] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): nods “said virus was concocted by the Kur, many moons ago, and stopped by …” considers “some men of Earth…men with the third knowledge perhaps you might say. It would appear, that they did not contain all of it, and the Kur wish to send message, or if not the Kur, then one of thoe barbarians..>”
[07:38] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires) has her head in a spin, his replies immediately answering her next question immediately and a sinking feeling hitting her heart…. “gracious Sir, how dreadful!!, those damned Kurii, I assume it was found near to here!, so we are looking for Earth Men who should not be here?”
[07:40] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Smiles, calm…almost too calm. “The reason I tell you this maam, is twofold. ” Pauses, wiping dry lips. “Firstly, when I told Master Neph of this, he reacted very strangely, and wanted to carry out further analysis of the vial. That means a few thing – firstly, he is a physician in his spare time and hides it well, or…he is an agent of…a higher power hmm?”
[07:40] Crow (melchior.wardell) frowns at the words. It reminded him of Klopek. The abduction of Solomon and wondered if Niamh might be in danger. as he listens he wondered if to enter. To stop the sharing of words. Perhaps there was already too much shared? His mind would go easy to murder. It was what he did for his craft. Yet he knew and understood that there should be reason and cause.
[07:41] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “I assume you have enquired with Leya, partly because of her former slave condition, she has the keenest eyes in the entire Sim, she seems to see most everyone who passes, and sends up alarm to those who are unfamiliar?……..”
[07:43] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Sighs “Indeed, i have, and have warned her to look for a man from the north, dressed as an Arian. Secondly, I fear that the man…one of the men who stopped the Kur virus in the first place, has become an enemy of his former colleague, and sends the vial as message to indicate that he knows where his colleague, now his enemy, is…and that…he is coming…” Pauses “that man’s name, is Tyr…” Looks up. “His former colleague, is called Crassus Tace”
[07:43] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Shrugs “YOU SEE MY QUANDRY HMM?”
[07:44] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “I am not long returned to the Oasis, but i am still relearning who comes and goes, but either way, what you have shared with me will remain confidential, as all matters in this place often are!”
[07:44] Crow (melchior.wardell) tried to memorize names when they were shared. And turned to ensure he was still not observed. Not that he wanted to remain hidden. Strangely enough he wished to be found. When the name was mentioned he would knock on the door. Hoping they would remain unaware of how much he already overheard.
[07:44] Crow (melchior.wardell): KNOCK KNOCK
[07:44] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Turns rapidly, hand goes to pommel “you are expecting company?”
[07:45] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “oh dear….. !, please stay here…”
[07:45] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “Janus stay close”
[07:46] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): Tal Sir, welcome to my office! how can i help you today?
[07:46] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): smiles
[07:46] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): Do you have a legal matter with which to discuss with me?
[07:47] Janus (tegamerdk) steps forward to the back of the lady and watches
[07:47] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): As you can see i have company right now, if you would like to come back later?
[07:48] Crow (melchior.wardell) smiled easy enough when the door opened. “Greetings, lady.” he offered. “I come from far … and from what I understood you might have information that is vital for me.” the smile came easy. The charming killer as ever there. His hands in their view as to give them that sense of safety. “I am the man called Crow.” he offers. Surely giving a name would give taht sense of familiarity.
[07:48] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): unless it is very very urgent?
[07:49] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): hears the name..a distant memory…surely not the same…surely, it could not be…
[07:50] Crow (melchior.wardell) sighs “I do not want to press matters … but it is indeed very urgent.” Crow sure of his craft and his business would move in and pass her as if it was the most normal thing in this world. As if he never had been told No before. “The importance is a matter of life and death … and not just of one …” he stated with that certainty.
[07:50] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “what a lovely name indeed 🙂 I am Lady Myriam and Magistrate 🙂 and this is one of my colleagues, a messenger who conveys my messages and i must write a letter most urgently involving a legal matter for my client, perhaps you can wait in the Inn and i can ensure that as soon as i am free i can have you sent for?”
[07:51] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): mind racing now…if it was the Magistrate of Ar…no…perhaps he had never been the magistrate of Ar…perhaps yet, he owed him his life…hand does not leave pommel. It was a trick , yes..one of Tyr’s tricks. he had been in Ar, he was sure of it
[07:52] Janus (tegamerdk): As you can see the lady and i have business to conduct if you give her some time we can be sure you can have the time you will need 🙂
[07:53] Janus (tegamerdk) tries to be light hearted and affable
[07:53] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): If it is super urgent you could wait outside these doors 🙂
[07:54] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): but i will be pacing about the place for a short time, consulting maps and so on?
[07:54] Crow (melchior.wardell) wouldn’t let himself be swayed that easy. His eyes in warning to the man that was with her. “Now … I do not want to do any harm.” he warned. He had not yet drawn a weapon. But his wearing black, the spear the many daggers might tell them they were dealing with a man skilled in his profession. Not the kind that would make haste – unless – important of very sure of himself and this business. “That is the issue, Sir.” he stated and his tone had remain void of urgency even if his words were “There is no time. I wish there was … as you must know it is one of our traits.”
[07:55] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): opens the door, sliding up the wall, hand on hilt…that voice…was it really the man of Ar?
[07:56] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires) waves to the passing locals… and smiles back to the man. If you can perhaps seek refreshment in the inn and Janus will come and let you know when i am free 🙂
[07:56] Janus (tegamerdk) nods, “yes i can do that for you Lady”
[07:56] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): grimaces before stepping out…
[07:57] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): “it would seem there be no end to your talents, Magistrate..and Assassin?” stares into eyes he recognises
[07:57] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “there are many more refreshments more suited to your thirst in this hot weather than tea”
[07:59] Crow (melchior.wardell) hears another door open and his eyes would turn to the sound. He would most likely be able to overcome the woman and the scribe – but more ? Even he was no super human. But when the man steps into the hall way the corner of his lips moved up in what might appear a grin. “We meet again, brewer.” he stated. Surely it was long ago and names could be like ribbons – speaking them could turn them in turtles. “Many talents … but one very important. To find who is needed.”
[07:59] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires) smiles, “oh how nice! you know each other!….. well perhaps you should both be aware this is a legal office, and your conduct is be accordingly.
[08:01] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Nods, hand not leaving pommel. “If it is I that the black caste seek, then we shall have words of steel…” sighs…”but i would not bloody the lady’s hallway…” Smiles briefly “know only, that before we tease the cities of dust with our presence, that I still owe you for preventing my companion having collar, and for me avoiding the impaling spike…for which you still have my thanks…”
[08:04] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “Well Sirs, that letter is not going to write itself!, It seems there is pleasantries to pass between you….am i yet needed by either of you?”
[08:04] Crow (melchior.wardell) regarded the woman with a critical eye. She too seemed to be familiar. But he would dismiss her. She held for now little importance. His gaze would rest upon Crassus “If I had been here to serve a contract you would be dead and I would be on the first kailla and be on my way.” he stated. Not out of arrogance but simple truth. It is how he did his business. He could see his hand on his pommel and knew that people in fear could do strange things. “Rumor has it that our meeting was for a reason back then. And not to your death but your life. So can we ?” he would wave his hand to the door. “Perhaps we can speak more discrete?”
[08:06] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “If you need a private space so long as there is no blood you may use a meeting room nearby? or perhaps you could make use of my office as long as you do not make it a mess! i hate mess!”
[08:06] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Eyes narrow…so many of the black wanted him dead, and yet this one, spoke of honor and intrigue…He wanted to laugh at the surety of his claim, but decided to opt for valor, and remove the woman from proceedings “Milady, we will leave you and convene in the inn…’lest blood spoil your cushions, and your reputation . ” Smiles…moving toward the door, offering first pass to the assassin
[08:07] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Considers “Unless that is MAster Crow – that you wish to include the magistrate in the diatribe?”
[08:08] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “0Now, i fear that you both have put me in the middle… this would cause a great deal of fuss and i would send for aid if there is going to be trouble between you! by all means discuss… “
[08:09] Crow (melchior.wardell) would take the risk to go before him. He considered the man not the type to stab him in the back. Even if his own profession cared little for such. A kill was a kill and there was little honor in such. As Crassus spoke he shook his head “Not for now … but perhaps for later.” he stated. His eyes would drift to the woman and the supporting scribe. “I wish you both well.” with that he moved outside.
[08:09] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): “thank you for your time Milady…and do be careful of the man from Ar , named Tyr…”
[08:09] Myriam-alyah Spires (noirnyte.spires): “Sir, are you in danger?” whispers?
[08:10] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Shakes head
[08:10] Janus (tegamerdk): Lady, I dont think i should leave you, this seems to be a remarkably dangerous place for a Free woman alone
[08:12] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): slaves scuffle to attend them as they enter the inn “water girl…we do not seek paga…yet”
[08:13] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): watches Crow take a seat as the women fuss over him; watching his senses control entry, exit, means of escape, position…all of it…he reminds him of Tyr
[08:14] Crow (melchior.wardell) would seat himself with his back to the wall. Keen eyes upon those that would observe them. His voice low – a bare whisper as to keep the conversation discreet “I couldn’t help to overhear … a man of Ar Tyr ?” he asks as he took a tankard with water from one of the girls (NPC).
[08:15] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): “You know of the third knowledge, the men of Earth? You know that sometimes, well, tales tell of them coming to Gor for those taken by voyages of acquisition..” A fist clenches “to take them back…Tyr was one of those men..>” looks up “as was I”
[08:18] Crow (melchior.wardell) would observe him over the rim. “You were in my home. We spoke about your origins. The information is known and familiar. But I do not know all names that are taken here. Nor do I know of those that return. What I do know is that there is purpose for a something far bigger than you and I. So tell me of this Tyr is he your enemy ?”
[08:20] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Sighs, remembering. “He was one of my men, before we came to Gor…the finest of the finest. ” Closes his eyes for a time “Five of us came here. I thought the rest dead, but Tyr survived…” Considers. “Eva…and I carried out work for the Priest Kings….and I found that Tyr was alive….” Rubs chin, clearly more to tell
[08:22] Crow (melchior.wardell) was an agent of the Priest Kings for a long time. And in this time he had seen many things that could give a very different perspective upon life upon Gor. As he was a good listener he remained silent and let the silence invite the other to speak.
[08:26] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Sighs. “Something changed…the Priest Kings put an implant in her. My belief was that I could remove it. Tyr joined us in the hidden city, we determined that the Kur were designing a virus..” looks up “A virus that would reverse the effects of the serum…and thereby age all who had come here from Eaarth, in a bid to destablise Gorean society. ” Considers “We thought we had won…but after the mission, Eva went crazy…sending Tyr to the galleys and trying to kill me…” Over a period of passage hands, i returned, and tore the implant from her neck…” Licks lips. “Tyr…i later found out, escaped the galleys..and swore vengeance”
[08:30] Crow (melchior.wardell) would listen and perk a brow ‘So if I have it correct … you distrusted the Priest Kings?” he asks to have it clarified. Such could change the dynamic of the conversation as well as the outcome. “I remember Eva… how did she get hurt … Is she alright ?” he asks further. The story was complicated he feared. “Tyr swore vengeance on who ?”
[08:33] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Nods..”After I removed the implant…or thought i had…I collared Eva, to hide her, and brought her here as my slave, where she yet serves. As a slave she might hide, as Ubara she could not. Tyr wants her dead, and me, so long as I protect her…hence…” Considers. “hence…he has returned to his Kur contacts, and sent the vial as a message to show not only has he allies, and powerful ones, but that the virus was not all destroyed” Pauses “We recently found a vial of the virus on a corpse in the desert. A message, that he is coming, in my estimation.”
[08:37] Crow (melchior.wardell) pondered “I wish it was that simple. Take out this man Tyr and we are done. Can’t you see the bigger picture here?”he asks. “Here I thought it was only rumor that the Kurri had been able to obtain it. Surely after we ensured the one that could produce it out of their hands. But I guess they managed to find another with similar knowledge. That vail … if it is overly produced … Gor as we know it might not have much longer. I want to find this man Tyr and his contacts so we can get to the source and eliminate that danger. ” he sighs “Where is the vail and where can I find this man Tyr ?”
[08:41] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Smiles. “the vial is with Neph – a warrior here, though…” considers, “having dealt with Priest King agents in the past, I suspect he is one. His interest in the vial was too astute.” Licks lips and sips the water. “As for Tyr; one does not find him…he finds you. He was the best soldier I ever had…’special forces’, attitude, successful and lucky…on Earth he was the best of the best…as I say, one does not find Tyr, unless he wants to be found. He knows I will stand in his way for Eva, hust as he knows that I will die for her…” Sighs “he found a way to be preferred by the Kur Queen…a way which most men would not have dreamed of, and hence he has powerful allies amongst the Kur.”
[08:48] Crow (melchior.wardell) listens again with great interest. Soldiers ? He knew them – studied them even. The technology on earth in that regard more in the open where here it was an offense enough to have it blue flamed. But he understood this wasn’t about weaponry but intelligence, connections. “So he is obsessed with Eva.” he replied as if that was already some kind of answer. “And he can’t be found.” he hears the lack of trust in the caste he served – or anything of this world But could he blame the man that came from Earth? “He is nothing to them. Just a piece in their play of kaissa. When he served his purpose he will be disposed or used in their antics.” he frowns “This Neph. Where can he be found ? Have you spoken of this with him ?”
[08:51] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): “Aye..Neph knows the history of the virus, though I regretted telling him…for I fear he is more than he seems. He lives toward the wall with his slaves…(( Nephtides na Neidos (nephtides) )) . Turns onmce more “Know this – Tyr will come, and I will fight…” Shrugs “For I have little choice. My fear is the Kur and what they might do to the people here, but also the virus. Iw ould see the women of Earth that have been kidnapped to your vile planet die, rather than forcibly age in front of Gorean masters and be slain by the sword…” Spittle flies as he grows angrier
[08:54] Crow (melchior.wardell) memorizes the name “My network can try to find this Tyr. As they are still finding those physicians that must have worked on this … ” he replied – sharing some of his knowledge into this. “The kurri and the Priest Kings work in a strange balance … If I can help it … that toxin will never be used in such a manner, but I need more then this. Can you introduce me to this man Neph?”
[08:55] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): nods “i can aye…he travels a lot – also he is frequently found at Ar’s Station with his sluts…” Stares int the middle distance “My own death, I have little fear of, but I will protect Eva to my last breath in this matter…”
[08:58] Crow (melchior.wardell) frowns “I can’t remain here. But you could hire protection for her. You must know of this ?” he asks. “And I doubt she will have much use of you being dead so do not speak of it as if it is already a lost cause.
[09:00] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Laughs “aye, your words are true. I will not hire protection and draw attention. better she remains my slave, but already I have had the physicians look at her, for I fear that I did not get all of the implant our..” shrugs “I took advice from Lyra on the matter…the physician, but I fear she still has ‘attacks'”
[09:05] Crow (melchior.wardell) frowns “Lyra of Ar ?” he asks curious. He knew of her research and hidden clinic. “There is a woman that can help you with the implant. She is now known as Niamh. She is a companion of a trader of the North. Portus STromberg. Last I know he is a slaver in Holmesk but also has a trading company the Black Compass.” he shared. As to not draw attention. Tyr is already close considering the vial he left as a warning?”
[09:07] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): remembers the name “Aye…I may well seek her out..Lyra had advice, but I am no physician..i fear something remains of the influence, and I would be done with it.” Nods “Tyr is close, or else the Kur are trying to takle the Tahari…either way, it bodes ill for the oasis. Were I to ascribe subtlety to Tyr, I would suggest he is giving me an option…give Eva to him, or he will unleash the virus…” Looks up “He will not get Eva”
[09:11] Crow (melchior.wardell) nodded “Well blackmail is never a certainty for him not to use the vial even after. I agree it is foolish to get into that request.” he would drain the tankard. “I will try to get my men seek this place out more frequent. So you could relay a message if it is needed. We need to stop that contamination at all costs.” he stated. “Remember that conversation … even in the guise of something – there is truth.” he stated cryptic in hope he would learn that Crow – even a murdered – stood on the light side of things. “For now I need to depart and inform those of the caste I trust with this … if you have any word of those less honorable. Let me know by messenger or sent me a feather so I know it is urgent and I need to find you.”
[09:12] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): smiles…reaches a hand to grip his arm “my thanks again Magistrate…”…considers “if we are lucky , I will owe you once more for the life of my companion”…”I have means to get Eva out if Tyr arrives…and I will send her to you, one way or another, once the fight begins”
[09:18] Crow (melchior.wardell) regards him again very serious. “I understand that this world seems cruel and unkind. That it is rough and demanding for men. Surely when one comes from Earth. Yet … honor, kindness and dare I say love is to be found in special places. There is no need for gratitude. Since I have my own selfish reasons for finding the toxin and ensuring it won’t be used.” he would lift himself up. He would toss a few silvers – way too much for the water they had taken “May your bags always be filled with water.” and with that he would move off. Wondering when he would find a scroll, feather or Eva.
[09:19] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Nods “and yours Magistrate…you will know that matters are moving when someone says that word to you…accept it as a sign…’Magistrate’ will be the key word…”
[09:20] Crassus Tace (jensen.abbot): Smiles “for there are few who know you by that name”
[09:20] Crow (melchior.wardell) dipped his head “Magistrate it is.”
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