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Post by The Horror on Dec 17, 2018 18:34:47 GMT
"Not every booked and cranny, but you get my meaning. We've been there more than anyone else. The Society knows its business, you want to go in there, we can assure that you won't eat a venomous lizard that looks like a fruit nor a poisonous fruit that looks like a lizard." Aelon said, trying to make himself sound more confident.
"The Lord Governor has given us a bad name, so people avoid doing business with us. That, of course, aligned to the fact that not everyone has the balls to mount an expedition."
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 17, 2018 19:48:56 GMT
“What benefit can it have to the governor to stop people investing here?” She mused, looking around the room, maybe it was punishment.
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Post by The Terror on Dec 18, 2018 0:12:10 GMT
Lopopo spoke again with a fervor that had been missing before. "Because the governor's closest friend died on such an expedition. Baelor Golareon went seeking secrets far too dangerous for him. Venturys Santygar played no part in the endeavor, yet Lord Taernarys believes Venturys should have done more to protect his friend. So now the Governor is content to leech off what resources Lord Golareon has already found. The mines, the fishing, the lumber. In the meantime, the Society withers like old grass in the shade. This is his punishment, you see."
He gestured to the younger man, "Forgive Aelon for his bravado, but the truth is, most of Linyanti believes we are just a collection of mummers trying to swindle their coin so we can leave this place. Few here still believe there are still mysteries worth uncovering. But Master Santygar and young Master Aelon and myself and young Lady Vaenys still believe the Society still matters."
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 18, 2018 6:36:49 GMT
Aelyx was quiet for a long moment after the explosion of emotions from him, but rather than seeming to soften at his words, she seemed to get harder, whether for or against them it was hard to tell.
“I see,” she nodded, wheels in her head turning about how best to proceed. “Do you both live here in the city?” She asked.
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Post by The Horror on Dec 19, 2018 18:41:04 GMT
"I do..." Aelon said briefly, concealing that fact that he slept in that very building. "Lopopo lives in the compound with his people. Though he spends most time here."
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 20, 2018 23:21:27 GMT
She had heard that Adaxios was not fond of the colony so the news of Lopopo living there surprised her. “Is there much other interest in the group currently? Surely there are some here who have an adventurous spirit, seems useless to come here and... no venture further,”
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Post by The Horror on Jan 6, 2019 10:49:22 GMT
"Most of the folks who one here are not looking for an adventure. They just want a new life, maybe a new home where they can put food on the table for much cheaper or maybe a new start after a bad spell of events." Aelon said calmly, he stared out of the room's window, letting his mind fly. "We have smuggles, impoverished nobles, dirty scoundrels and incompetent mercenaries... Most of us are running away from something rather than after something. Sometimes it's both, but that's very rare."
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Jan 6, 2019 14:50:39 GMT
“Which are you?” She asked boldly, not really one for hanging back.
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Post by The Horror on Jan 6, 2019 15:03:13 GMT
"That..." Aelon smiled impishly. "Is a very long story, that I usually tell over a couple drinks and a good dinner."
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Jan 6, 2019 15:15:20 GMT
“Okay then” Aelyx said, not keen on the chase, perhaps after day one of her being here she’d be more inclined to buy his story out of him, but not today. “Well it was a pleasure meeting you both. I may return in the future.”
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Post by The Horror on Jan 6, 2019 15:22:51 GMT
"..." Aelon opened his mouth to say something, but dismayed by her ignoring of his proposal, decided to stay silent. " Actually, never mind. It was great meeting you, my Lady. I hope we can make business in the future. The Society will always have an open door for those who thirst for adventure."
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