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Post by Kerion on Oct 31, 2008 12:53:36 GMT -5
::He sees Lillith's hands charging with electricity. He sternly grabs her left wirst to prevent her from attack while shaking his head:: "Lillith, let it go, this is no place to start a fight."
::He saw her magic fade before she shakes his hand off. The two now unemployed joint investigators are led to the front entrance of the headquarters. A courier is waiting at the front with a parcel for Kerion. Instead of actual money in it however, it's a receipt which states that the promised sum has been wired to his account.:: Oh well, at least he did pay
::The rain's declined to a steady drizzle, and the street remains a dismal scene even as the first daylight breaks. Kerion pulls a flask out of his trenchcoat and takes a sip of the whiskey inside::
"I don't know about you Lillith, but I think we should continue the investigation."
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Post by Mongoose on Oct 31, 2008 12:58:33 GMT -5
"Well, if it isn't the young Miss Lillith." Says a familiar voice from behind Kerion and Lillith.
There, behind them, waiting up against the stations wall is Adrian, head wrapped in his kaffiya except for his face. His arms and legs wrapped to keep the cold off that his loose, desert attire cannot. Ashi is just barely visable, wrapped around his neck and covered by the kaffiya to protect her from the cold.
"I was told I would find you here." He bows slightly. "I came as soon as I got word about what is happening, awful business. Terrible what people can do to one another, specially woman." He approuches, hand resting on the hilt of his scimitar. "You look stressed, take it not everything has been going well... or was well as it could?" His attention turns to Kerion. "And who is your friend here?"
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Post by Kerion on Oct 31, 2008 13:04:41 GMT -5
::Kerion heard the voice and quickly went to draw one of his handguns, but saw the person and seemed he knew Lillith. His hand moved away as the guy talked.::
"You look stressed, take it not everything has been going well... or was well as it could?" His attention turns to Kerion. "And who is your friend here?"
"The name's Kerion." he replied to Adrian. "I used to Lillith's bodyguard until Ames decided to axe us from the investigation."
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Post by Mongoose on Oct 31, 2008 13:10:42 GMT -5
Adrian raises a brow to Kerion's jumpy nature, his eyes watching the hand over the gun closely for a moment, then back to Kerion, eyes staring straight into Kerions.
"Bodyguard?" He sounds slightly confused. "Never would think Lillith would ever need a bodyguard and please, no need to be tense. I am a friend of Lilliths." Adrian bows. "Name is Adrian Zephyra, but many know me by 'mongoose' and it is a pleasure to meet another associate of the fine Lillith."
He turns his attention to Lillith once again. "Investigation, just what I was hoping to speak to you about. Remember that time aboard the Hijrah?"
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Post by Lillith on Oct 31, 2008 17:05:19 GMT -5
::Adrian's return seems to cheer Lillith up some, but not much::
Adrian, it's good to see you again. How have you been. About that investigation, don't worry about it. As Kerion just told you, we've been axed from it. I don't know about him, but I was thinking of just heading back to my school. I'm sure my kids miss me, and Shaft and Rose probably have their hands full.
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Post by Mongoose on Oct 31, 2008 18:33:25 GMT -5
Adrian appears a little disappointed. "Oh... that's tragic to hear. I was hoping to get in on this a little, I mean after what the tarot cards said. Pity, you are just giving up like that. Sounds like the rabbit hole goes so much deeper then what the news have said, specially after that letter the killer leaked."
He looks off to a spot somewhere in the east, then back to Lillith. "The captain will be none to pleased to hear about me wanting to go elsewhere, he was already wary about getting near you or anyone else from years past. Calls you all bad luck, its rather amusing actually, seeing him groan on and on about all the trouble and pains." He chuckles to himself. "What a jittery, jumpy man he's become."
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Post by Lillith on Oct 31, 2008 21:40:06 GMT -5
With good reason. You know what they say. Witches just attract trouble. That man deserves a vacation. Or maybe some actual pirating would be a nice change for him. Him and the crew deserve some peace, especially after what Natalia did to them. Although... Iole will be sad she missed them.
::Adrian mentions news about the murder::
Wait, you mean you know what was in the letter?... Tarot reading you say. I remember now. What are they saying this time?
::Lillith takes Adrian's readings very seriously, as she respects all forms of magic, but more-so because foresight is, like her, tied to the air::
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Post by Mongoose on Oct 31, 2008 21:49:13 GMT -5
Adrian nods. "Oh I quite understand, the stories they told. Intense life they all have lived, infact they are at the dry docks here fixing up the vessel from the last set of problems."
Adrian rummages through a pouch resting on his belt. "Yes, I though you'd be interested in this. GNN was reporting it as some sort of exclusive, said this one was sent right to their offices, I had to catch it twice just to be sure, also wrote it down... here!" He brings out a crumbled piece of paper, upon which he had written upon. "So, this is what the letter said... Dear Investigators and Editors,
This is the murderer of those women over the past few weeks in the Crest and at the police station as well as the man in the library. Too prove that I am the killer, here are some facts that have yet to be released to the public: 1. The organs taken have thus been: a liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, several glands, a uterus, tongue and eyes, a set of lungs and other less interesting organs. 2. There was a peculiar symbol, in yellow, left at the library murder. Oh, what is that, Murders before the Burmecian woman last week, I say? Yes, there are three that the you have yet to find and they will not find, I have seen to it those bodies were properly disposed of.
Why, you are surely asking, am I doing this? Everyone in the city would love to know but alas, I’m afraid I can’t give away too much yet. There is so much more work to be done. There will be several more killings, rest assured in that knowledge.
Sincerely, Autumn Harvester
P.S. Please give my regards to the sorceress, Lillith."
He hands the paper over to Lillith. "You were specifically mentioned, why I started to put two and two together. From what I heard, it is starting to sound a little like what had been told in the cards, was hoping you could enlighten further."
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Post by Lillith on Oct 31, 2008 21:56:10 GMT -5
::Lillith looks the letter over. Her grip tightens on the paper some after reading the line about Oliver's mother, as though her death were an afterthought rather than the monstrous tragedy it was::
Awfully full of himself isn't he. Pretty cocky too. And judging from his need of attention, I'd say he's a bit immature, and lacking in social skills. Probably some kind of loner who thinks of himself as highly intellectual. But mentioning me by name... as though he wanted to challenge me.... He's cocky, but not stupid. Maybe there's more going on here than what it looks like. And setting the clinic on fire to kill Rena just proves how many resources he has. So what did your cards say?
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Post by Mongoose on Oct 31, 2008 22:01:04 GMT -5
Adrian shrugs slightly, trying to recall everything back to that moment in the brig of the Hijrah. "Uh... well they were your cards, but I do remember such things as 'news', 'someone coming to your aid', 'doomed endeavor', 'berserker', 'someone not to be trusted', 'man behind it all', etc... I was hoping some of that would be starting to make sense." Adrian awkwardly scratches the back of his head. "Cause... if it had... that would be, for a lack of a better term, pretty friggun cool."
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Post by Lillith on Oct 31, 2008 22:14:45 GMT -5
So you think that reading is part of what's going on here.
::Lillith runs what she remembers of that reading through her head; The Page of Coins, a child wise beyond their years and full of anger. Oliver seemed to fit the bill quite well. The Knight of Swords, some kind of beserker, someone to be feared, Echidna had been crazed and nearly broken Oliver's mind. Not to mention how going near her had nearly killed them. The page of swords, someone not to be trusted, someone with a false face... Ames? And the King of Cups, the one behind it all. The Harvester::
Kerion, you just got your wish. We're staying on board. Come on, we're heading back to the inn. We'll figure out what to do from there.
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Post by Mongoose on Oct 31, 2008 22:20:17 GMT -5
Adrian nods, nearly excitedly.
"Infact, if you have this 'aid', I'd like to perform a reading on them. If they are tied to this as it seems, they could possess much insight through the cards. So... wheres the inn?"
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Post by Lillith on Nov 1, 2008 1:18:42 GMT -5
::Later at the Inn::
::The pub of the inn is quiet and empty except for the group. Not many people are willing to travel through Lindblum at the moment. Dante, Eva, and Kenny are waiting at one of the tables when Lillith returns with Kerion and Adrian::
Sorry we're late. Not much to talk about. This is Adrian, an old friend of mine and hey big news, we got fired.
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Post by Mongoose on Nov 1, 2008 1:29:13 GMT -5
Adrian bows to the group and formally introduces himself to the group.
"It is a pleasure, Adrian Zephyra of the Taipo tribe. I belive I have met you, before, Kenny."
He motions to Ashi, the tiny Midgar Zoomer around his neck, who now has taken comfort in the warmth of the pub.
"And this is Ashi, a friend of mine."
He grabs a chair from an empty table, sliding over to the other table and takes a seat. "I hear you are having a murderer problem, so..." He looks back to Lillith. "Are either of them the the 'aid', we spoke off?"
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Post by Lillith on Nov 1, 2008 1:33:25 GMT -5
Aid? You mean Oliver? No he's a bit younger.... where is he anyway?
::The rest of the group seems to avert their gaze, particularly Eva. Lillith understands at once::
Iole.
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Post by Mongoose on Nov 1, 2008 1:40:50 GMT -5
Adrian nods.
"Bit younger, right. So... where is he? I'm anxious to try this new tarot spread, he is likely the perfect candidate for it."
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Post by Iole on Nov 1, 2008 2:01:28 GMT -5
::Iole leads Oliver in by the hand. Ren follows behind them::
Here we are. Sorry we're late. Hope the old crow didn't... ::sees Lillith giving them a stern look:: Oh... Hey Lillith.
::Lillith folds her arms::
Lillith: And just where have you two been?
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Post by Oliver on Nov 1, 2008 2:18:48 GMT -5
Sheepishly, Oliver interjects after Lillith asks her question.
"Uh... ya... thas was me. Had'ta ta'l with sumeone in ta Crest. My fau't... same with ta change in clothes... 'orry."
Awkwardly, Oliver looks around at the group with the new, oddly dressed arrival. His attire he finds strange and highly unusual, almost a curiosity.
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Post by Renilius Blacklips on Nov 1, 2008 3:11:00 GMT -5
"Made sure they were safe. Well that's what I did." Renilius said while he followed behind the two kids.
He then puts his hands on both of their heads. "They did a good job beating up those kids and sight seeing." He smiled
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Post by Oliver on Nov 1, 2008 3:27:42 GMT -5
((Interesting enough, its been exactly one year now (give or take a week or two) since the Order storyline began.))
Oliver looks up as Ren touches his hair and scowls. "Why's it touc'in me?" He shakes his head, his hair falling back into place.
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