Andre Valias

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Xiga said
I am now officially back from all of my irl adventures and in a while ill be back to writing as normal! (need to get my writing skills back)This means, im taking back tikki :)

Sweet, then you're right up!

Post away at your leisure!

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Estylwen said
Gooood moooorning, Arthroyeaux!~ :3

Not so fast, darling. We're waiting for the Nightingale.
@Supremacy Kills, your cue. Post soon so I can reply.

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"Certainly, I'll contact my people right away. And I know you'll want to be there when the King gives his approval of the plan tomorrow morning." Evelyn winked, slowly circling the rim of her glass with a finger. Although they were conjured, the crystal peeled out a ghostly ring.

Lucius had explained everything he gathered about Mirabelle, and made his conclusion. Evelyn had an amused impression.
"Oh, but watching like a hound is such a bore sometimes. It's more fun when you let them have their move, it gives you more to play with." Evelyn said, flashing a wolfish grin. Lucius chuckled at Evelyn's suggestion, but shook his head.
"Until they make a move that ruins almost all your plans." Lucius remarked humorously.
"But I do understand the severity of having a potential spy in our court, and it will be dealt with in a timely fashion, as always. If I find something useful, you'll be the first to know it." Evelyn commented. Lucius nodded and set down an empty glass.
"I look forward to hearing more of our quarry then." He noted.

Evelyn stood with the crystals in hand, breaking her conjuration spells in a shatter of glass. Brushing her hands on the front of her robes, her eyes wandered the room. "There's so much to do, I don't think I'll be sleeping much tonight. But if there's nothing further, my dear Lucius," She said, meeting his eyes with a disarming smile when she addressed him by name. Lucius nodded as he stood to his feet as well, retaliating her smile with a charming smirk of his own.
"Indeed. Then I shall leave you to it, and retire myself to my chambers." Lucius replied.

"Then I would bid you a fond adieu, for it's late. And the day starts early for His Majesty. Plus I have a, hmn... meeting with Kester in the morning." Evelyn added. Lucius tilted his head curiously.
"The young and naive courtier? Don't toy with him too much. He might break, I would think." Lucius spoke in jest. He finally then took a bow, and his leave. "Regardless, we will speak more at a later point. I bid you a fond adieu, mi'lady Evelyn." Lucius bid in farewell, before heading towards the doorway and exiting the lady's chambers, departing for his own bedchambers for some rest.

And who said there's no rest for the wicked?

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I'll post tonight. If not, then this RP will be going on Hiatus for 2-3 weeks, just in advance warning.

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Sorry guys, Exam fortnight is on right now, and I also have to tie down loose ends with school before I'm fully free.

BUT, fear not, I'm going to keep posting.
@Sarpedon, if Xiga still hasn't posted after Sarah posts, I'll post for Xiga. So that means, you have my full divine salamander blessing to bother Sarah as much as you wish to get her to post.

Meanwhile, I'll just keep slaving away at school work, kays?

Any questions while we're at it?

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Estylwen said
@Andre: How would Lucius know Mirabelle's a Nightingale? I'm sure there's plenty of hidden orders and factions, and it's not like we've tried doing a background check on her. I think it'd be really hard to deduce exactly what she is, just based on speaking with her.

Trust me on this, Nightingales might be very secretive, but it is everyone's business to know everything, especially the unknown. Don't forget, Lucius is the Master of the Nightblades, who have no doubt ran into Nightingales, so he would know of them, as well as how professional they are.

Buuuuuuuut, I can agree. Looking at it now, it is sort of... Too quick. But it's just that he is able to deduce things relatively accurately (I mean, you have to in that business).

Did I write it in a way that he was absolute, rather than speculating?

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Lucius looked at Evelyn intently, listening attentively as she spelled out her choices.
"That's actually something I wanted to discuss with you, my lord. I have a few excellent thieves I know would kill for the job, but I was wondering if you wanted to invite one of your people for the heist. Divines know their talents accomplish more together.” Evelyn began. Lucius thought about it for a moment, wondering where an assassin would fit into it all, but then he thought of a wonderful choice.
“There is one that comes to mind: Devlin Mallory.” Lucius began, recalling the young he reserves at the popular establishment in town. “He is well-trained in thievery just as well as he is in killing. I dare-say, his time spent at The Loving Rose has taught him a lot. After all, it is an establishment your people own and frequent for more than what meets the eyes, no?” Lucius elaborated as he put down his cup for the moment, sitting up properly and clasping his hands together. “In any case, I elect him to join the heist. I do have some sort of intent for my choice.” Lucius added as final thought.

“Now, your choices, mi’lady… Do tell.” Lucius prompted, bearing a tone of interest.
"There's an Elven vampire amidst the ranks in the Guild named Tsu'tey Galaos. His thievery and stealth skills are talk of legend, he's quick with a bow, and I think he's exactly what we need for this heist.” Evelyn began. Lucius tilted his head and smiled.
“Indeed? I suppose this heist does warrant the cunning of the night. But do you have another with more unique talent to add to this quarry?” Lucius asked.
"Of course, I know of a Breton who would be all over robbing a castle, and would consider it child's play. He's an expert in illusion magic, using it to run circles around his victims -- sometimes literally. Rahard Gemerth, a man who truly loves his work and is also a piece to consider." Evelyn listed off thoughtfully. Lucius chuckled, picking up his cup and finishing off his drink in a single and subtle sip, before returning the cup to its rest upon the table.
“Then I believe we are set. They are a rather odd but sufficient group of versatile individuals. All that is left is to finalize the plan, gather them all up and move them into Marceilles.” Lucius concluded.

He then noticed Evelyn appeared to have a side thought on her mind.
"I hate to bring up the court after we've spent all evening there, but there's one final topic of interest I have for you, my lord." Evelyn said, leaning forward. Lucius tilted his head curiously and leaned forward also.
“What is it, mi’lady?” Lucius asked.
"It has to do with our... Newest addition. As I assumed you spoke with her earlier, did you learn anything?" Evelyn wondered.

Lucius recalled the charming young songstress, and he tapped the table gently as he recalled their meeting.
“Her name is Mirabelle Valois, and ordinarily, she is a songstress and fair maiden our liege has saw fit to let into his court for those very reasons.” Lucius began. He then smirked. “I learnt… Much, from our very brief encounter. First and foremost… Her eyes…” Lucius went on, remembering what he had saw very clearly in his mind in the present. “They were sharp… Piercing and perceptive… They were the eyes of someone like you or I, somebody who is familiar with the arts of the criminal underworld.” Lucius detailed, hinting very clearly at what he was about to establish. “I could not even deny it to myself when I just saw through her acting. Modesty, humble sweetness, and a voice littered with false tones.” Lucius went on, further listing the other intricacies of the woman they were analysing closely. “She was good, but not good enough. She would never have guessed how many a time I have shown my apprentices how to feign appearance, and how well we do it in our craft.” Lucius embellished. “But I do not underestimate her skill. If she were one of my own, I would gladly call her one of the best. Which brings me to my conclusion…” Lucius added, before entailing to his judgement.

He leaned closer towards the table, stilling his tapping fingers.
“If not I, then someone else has given this woman the utmost professional training. There is no doubt she is either an assassin or a spy, so we must watch her closer than we first thought.” He concluded, summarizing all his findings into a single result. He stared at Evelyn, watching the knowledge sink in.

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Estylwen said
A sexy, magical villain. ;3

Precisely. x3

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Estylwen said
I sketched Evelyn the other day for kicks. Of course, I have no idea how to draw gold embroidery... XD

She looks like a darling.
Too bad she's a villain. c:

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Don't worry. I'll puppet play as soon as I can today.