Patron and Pariah

[20:09]C'kayah Polaali: The sun was rising and the sky was warm and clear in the Shroud. Basha sat on a stone, flanked by a maid and a swordwoman, lit by the first light of day, and the glow of lanterns. The spot he had chosen was private, but not remote. It was an almost ordinary scene, save for the inky blackness inside Basha's hood that obscured any glimpse of his face.
[20:12]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] walked though the woods, curing the fact that it was of all places, the place for her meeting with the supplier who was critical for her plans. She follwed the instructions given to her for the spot, though keeping an eye and ear out for anything that might decide she looked tasty. Soon she found the spot and noted the person on the rock, with two possible bodyguards or servents.
[20:12]Zazanther Rerenther: *cursing
[20:15]Voyde Sharde looked rather bored, simply waiting in place with her plated arms crossed over her chest. Steel grey eyes focus in on the approaching lalafell, which by her casual demeanor she didn't percieve as much of a threat. Still, she remained focused upon the unknown party.
[20:16]Sable Moonsong: The maid reaches up to her mask, adjusting it in place and humming rather brightly, an odd tune for such a mysterious meeting. She seemed to be looking nowhere specifically even as the lala girl came up to the gathering. Her eye eventually lands on flowers nearby. "Oh, pretty..."
[20:17]Voyde Sharde 's gaze flickers toward the maid for a moment with a loft of her brow before she subtly rolls her eyes, shakes her head, and returns her attention to the lala.
[20:18]C'kayah Polaali: Basha watched the approaching Lalafel. Or, he appeared to watch. It was difficult to say, without even a glint of eyes inside the hood. As she drew near, though, she caught some flicker within. A shining glow, like a firefly. It was joined by another, the pair of shining... eyes? The pair of shining eyes regarding her. "Welcome, my daughter", the hooded figure said, his voice syrupy and melodious. "Come closer. Tell me what brings you here."
[20:23]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] approaches the rock when the stranger commanded her. She felt a bit uneasy but dealings in the black market was no stranger to her. She still avoided using it but sometimes, her lust for books forced her. She does a small bow. "I am told you can help precure certion rare alchamic ingredients, ones not found on...normal markets. I've caught wind of a person in need of such items who's previous supplier is no longer able to supply them. Price is of no real consern on my end."
[20:30]Sable Moonsong glances up to the mute swordswoman, staring at her before making squinty eyes at her and sticking her tongue out. Though it was gone as quickly as it appeared and she finally looks to the lala and she suddenly beams brightly at the small lalafell. "C-can I hug you?!? You're so cute!" she blurts out.
[20:31]C'kayah Polaali: "I'm aware", he said, a smug self-satisfaction in his voice. "I've put great stock in information. You seek these ingredients not for yourself, isn't that right? You seek them as part of a greater purpose... Tell me, my daughter. Entertain me with your tale." He seemed to sit back on his haunches, and for a moment she could see a hint of a *third* shining spark within his hood. The third spark slid to the side, as if he were looking at Sable through the hood with a bemused eye.
[20:32]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] looks at the masked maid. "You may not. I'm here on bussness and that is that..."
[20:33]Voyde Sharde closes her eyes and thinks about the fat paycheck she's making after this job and nothing else.
[20:40]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] was not really sure how to answer the quetion. Her knowledge of the merchent was almost non-existant and had no idea if he had any ties to the mage orginization or not. For now...she would spin a different tail and if that...other glow could see past it she'd would have to tell of her true intent. "Simple coin really. There is good coin in being their supplier and my own chances of being caught by the law is low. I've got enough coin and connections to pay off the Blades if that --
[20:41]Zazanther Rerenther ever should arise. I saw an oppertunity and am trying to capatilize on it. I love the risk and thrill of it."
[20:42]Sable Moonsong begins to pout upon her refusal of the hug. "That's a shame... you are too cute to not be hugged." she mumbles, her eyes now dropping to the floor, shuffling her foot at the ground as if she had been refused by her crush.
[20:45]C'kayah Polaali: "Coin." His voice chuckled, and for a moment more glows appeared in the hood. Five. Six. Moving, swaying, almost as if they were on stalks. Two of them danced around each other, changing places. "You are a hero, my daughter. An Adventurer. A noble soul of wit and courage, lacking only the advice of a wise and kindly uncle." He appeared to lean forward, the glowing... eyes? The glowing eyes fixed on Kakase. >>
[20:45]C'kayah Polaali: "I shall give you what you want. Not only what you ask for, but what your hero's *soul* asks for. I *know* you. You need only a proper path to lead you to your goal."
[20:45]Voyde Sharde once more was staring at the maid, though her expression was mostly unreadable within her helmet.
[20:49]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] was a bit puzzled by what he ment by her hero's 'soul' but for the time being, she wasn't going to concern herself about it. He was providing what she needed for her client to get close to the group and that is what she cared for at the moment. "Thank you...sir. How will our arrangement be for the exchange of goods and coin?"
[20:54]Sable Moonsong leans in closer and closer... her bright eyes locked on the lalafell, she soon get close to the hooded male before beaming. "Would anyone like to drink?!?" she asked brightly, despite the fact that they were in the middle of the forest and dishware were nowhere to be found.
[20:55]Voyde Sharde really should stop letting herself get distracted by this maid. Perplexed by the lack of dishware, she simply stared at her for a long while. To get an answer to her burning question, she finally raised her hand to accept the offer, if only to see what she came up with.
[20:56]C'kayah Polaali: "I'm afraid, my daughter, that I have no need for coin. My needs are few. My tastes... austere..." He gestured at the masked maid, the armored bravo, without a hint of irony. "I will, instead, do you this as... as a *favor*. And, of course, you being a loyal daughter and a hero interested only in deeds of derring-do, who wishes her name in legend and counts her life but a trifle... Of course, my daughter, you will want to repay my favor in kind, won't you?"
[20:59]Voyde Sharde always gets hired by the crazies...
[21:01]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] was more confused...just who was this person? While she was darring in ways, a name in legend was a bit...much. Still, her "other" names of the distant past were recorded in places, though there was no way to connect them to her. He was right about the trifle to a degree. This was just but one of many lives, jus trying to leave some sort of mark on this particular timeline. "I do wish to repay, though I am confused on what that will entail on my end."
[21:07]Sable Moonsong blinks as she looks to the mute woman and then to the hooded Master and to the lala girl. "Drinks for everyone it is then!!" she exclaims, smiling brightly as she holds out her hands. Suddenly three cups were in her hands. Where did they come from? She smiles even more. "Water for the tiny little thing... Beer for the manly woman.... and Type O blood for my Master!" she annouces, holding out hands, offering their drinks to each of them.
[21:08]Voyde Sharde now looks even MORE confused... and somewhat alarmed at the drink offered to the robed man seated beside her. She needed this drink now. She needed it badly. Lifting her visor she quite readily downed the offered drink.
[21:08]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] takes the cup of water, looks at it and snifs. If there was something it it, it wasn't noticeable. "Thank you Miss."
[21:08]C'kayah Polaali: Basha ignored the rain, his glowing eyes swaying like snakes before her. He reached for the cup Sable offered, his sleeves never quite slipping down and exposing his hands. He cradled the cup as if drawing warmth from it, as if enjoying the scent. "Voyde, you remember the case I had you bring? With the reagents? Fetch it, would you, please?"
[21:09]Voyde Sharde ventures to a nearby tree and stoops down to shift aside the false flowerbed concealing the satchel below. She returned with it in short order, careful of it's contents, and remained on standby.
[21:13]C'kayah Polaali: "You will accompany my loyal daughter with that", he said, three sparks moving to gaze in her direction. "You will help her. And in return, she will *owe* us. Owe *me*."
[21:14]Voyde Sharde doesn't seem at all hesitant to shift over to the lalafell's side with the satchel still held in her arms.
[21:18]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] felt...uncomfortable about the sound of the "owe" part but at the time...there was little use in protesting if she wanted to keep suplying the mages. She just hopped that whatever it was...was not going to bind her to him...or someother unplesent bussness. She'll just have to wait and see...once he came seeking his...payment. "Thank you." She was not sure what to expect of this guard, though it might be useful in dealing with the mages. In fact, made sense to have a guard with her--
[21:18]Zazanther Rerenther when dealing with who she was dealing with.
[21:23]C'kayah Polaali: "I'm pleased, my daughter", he said, his voice growing even silkier. "You are a true hero, after all. And every hero needs their patron. Their wise and gentle uncle, to guide them." He reached out an arm, his sleeve pinched around his hand, offering a scrap of parchment. It bore an address, and a strange symbol like a seven-armed octopus, or perhaps a fern of some sort. A nest of snakes? "This is where you will find your quarry", he added. "You know what to do."
[21:25]Sable Moonsong smiles brightly at the lalafell. "Oh don't worry about your water. It's not poisoned! Would be silly especially if Master has a need for you!" she exclaims, nodding as turns to her Master, bowing and taking her place behind him, resuming her bright humming melody.
[21:29]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] bows to the man. "Thank you. You seem to know more then you lead me to believe, though I will not question the infomation you have given. You have my thanks and I hope I can repay you." She was still neverous about this repayment but she'll just have to cross that bridge when she gets to it. For now, she had other fish to fry.
[21:31]C'kayah Polaali: "I have faith in you, my loyal daughter", he chuckled. "Go now. Go and make me proud."
[21:33]Voyde Sharde looks around evasively, her eagerness to get on her way rather evident.
[21:34]Zazanther Rerenther bows courteously to you.
[21:34]Zazanther Rerenther: [Kakase] "I shall do my best, though I thought that last time to..."
[21:35]Sable Moonsong perks up, smiling brightly. "Ah! Guests are leaving, farewell! I hope you come back soon~ I'll have sweets next time!"
[21:37]C'kayah Polaali: "The path wouldn't be worth it if it were easy, my daughter", he murmured. "But you have my aid now. Surely you will prevail. And then..." He chuckled, the glowing eyes shifting in his dark hood. "Well, pay no mind to what comes after. All your attention on your task, my daughter."
[21:39]Zazanther Rerenther: [Kakse] "Then for now I shall take my leave. I take that this guard will be  my connection to more of these reagents when I need them?"
[21:39]Voyde Sharde is rather creeped out now but... well her helmet hid her expression quite well.
[21:40]C'kayah Polaali: He sat silently, and she could almost *hear* the smile on his lips.
[21:42]Zazanther Rerenther [Kakase] took the silence as a possible maybe. If anything, she did have ways to contact the man again. She bows once more and starts to head out.