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Post by HorizonsDream on Feb 27, 2020 21:01:22 GMT -8
"I would be curious to hear about them," Ladonna says.
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Post by Daos on Feb 28, 2020 12:33:32 GMT -8
"But of course," Klass says. "Perhaps...over dinner and drinks? In my room?" he asks, leaning forward.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Feb 28, 2020 16:02:51 GMT -8
"Drink and drinks, but in public," Ladonna says with a smirk.
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Post by Daos on Feb 28, 2020 18:25:08 GMT -8
"Sounds delightful," Krass says, once again taking her hand and planting a small kiss on it. "It's a date. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to begin preparations for the greatest evening you've ever had."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Feb 28, 2020 22:48:15 GMT -8
"We shall see," Ladonna says in amusement. "Trying to charm the charmer," she whispers to herself as she takes her leave to head to the manor gardens.
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Post by Daos on Feb 29, 2020 14:40:10 GMT -8
Ladonna makes her way to the manor garden. It is lush but shady. The castle walls are much too close and too tall to allow much direct sunlight to nourish the plants. Several paths meander through the flower beds. Small, ornamental trees and stone benches are scattered throughout the garden. In the center is a small water fountain.
Currently, the only people here are a few gardeners, with one exception. Sitting on one of the benches is a strange woman unlike any Ladonna has ever seen before. She must be over six feet tall, but fairly thin with long, platinum hair tied back into a braid. Her eyes are blue--bluer than any Ladonna has before encountered, even her own, and her skin is so pale that she practically looks albino. Perhaps the thing that most draws attention are her tattoos. They are bright blue, glowing slightly, and cover her face and body. She is wearing the green and bronze vestments of a kohen.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Feb 29, 2020 16:29:43 GMT -8
Ladonna tries not to stare at the woman, but she does approach her. "Ah, Kohen," she says. "I don't believe I have met you. I am Ser Ladonna Marche."
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Post by Daos on Feb 29, 2020 18:05:10 GMT -8
The woman stands, towering over Ladonna at 6'5" in height. "Good evening, my child. I am Kohen Viondre Fuller. How can I help you?" she asks politely. "Wait...did you say Marche? Are you the one who the count sent to the Sunwoods to arrest those poachers who let them go and then tried to lie about it?" She frowns in concern.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Feb 29, 2020 22:32:44 GMT -8
"That would me, Kohen Fuller," Ladonna says. "I suspect you probably aren't too fond of my actions."
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Post by Daos on Mar 1, 2020 13:14:31 GMT -8
"Well, no," Viondre answers. "Lying is a sin, as is siding with criminals and disobeying your liege lord. Is it your wish to be pulled into the chaos of windswept depths of Pandemonium when you die? It's a terrible place, a massive maze you are forced to wander for all eternity, while howling winds drive you mad in the process. I pray that you have seen the error of your ways and are on the path to redemption, before it is too late."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 1, 2020 16:20:29 GMT -8
"Hmm, I am thinking on the matter," Ladonna says vaguely. She already knows that she most likely isn't going to like this woman. "I am afraid I haven't met someone quite like you. Your tattoos are...well they are something."
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Post by Daos on Mar 1, 2020 18:35:45 GMT -8
Ladonna may be able to tell she wouldn't like Viondre much, but it occurs to her that being friends with her would help her sagging reputation. "Thinking on the matter? You should try praying, instead," Viondre says. "Gonto will show you the way." She tilts her head in puzzlement. "Tattoos? Oh, you mean my divine markings?" she asks, holding up her hands and sliding one of her sleeves back to show that it extends down the arm. "I was born with them. They are part of my angelic heritage."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 1, 2020 18:57:59 GMT -8
"Angelic hertiage?" Ladonna asks curiously.
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Post by Daos on Mar 1, 2020 19:21:18 GMT -8
"Why, yes," Viondre answers. "The blood of the divine literally runs through my veins. I am what many refer to as an 'aasimar.' In layman's terms, I am part 'angel' or 'celestial,' if you prefer."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 2, 2020 16:18:21 GMT -8
"So, wouldn't that kind of make you a chosen one of Gonto?" Ladonna asks. "I know someone that is believed to be a chosen one of Gonto."
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