Expanse: The City Reboot (Dark Fantasy Epic) Main Thread (Open, Started)

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Safehouse - Grim

Vergil choked for a brief moment as he heard The Vessel's response.

"That's impressive, I can usually handle twenty or so by myself, then again, I prefer not to kill them out right; it makes for a more interesting challenge. But as I say that, I remember that I occasionally pack quite powerful explosives for occasions where there are large groups which would be difficult to avoid. That's when I tend to use the environment to even the playing field". He replied with.

 

[CrazyBlaze]

Telnor- Safehouse- Grim
"And a fine hello to you too," Telnor said, "Food is ready if you are hungry." Telnor got up and retrieved his dagger from the other side of the room. He slid both of them back in to their holds and tightened the straps again.
"And you might want to be careful out there. The district is in an uproar. Rumors are flying everywhere and guards are probably going to start questioning any survivors of the party," he looked at Vessel, "And I'm sure we left an impression on someone."

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - Safehouse - Grim


?You didn?t wake me. And if you want to throw away your lives then by all means, be my guest, rely on your little toys and fancy tricks but someday, gods forbid, you all might actually grow up and start to take things seriously for once. One day you all here will grow old, like me, and you?ll come to regret the life you lived, and the choices you made along the way. So start to act like the adults you are and realise the danger we are all in.?

There seemed to be a real anger driving her words and it showed in the expression on her face. Scarlett grabbed some food in a bowl and sat down eating slowly.

"I assume someone had been keeping an eye on the street?"

 

[CrazyBlaze]

"Vergil was up until now. And we may be showboating right now but I can handle myself. I'm the others can too. We all know whats going on. And you probably would have died if none of us had been there last night!" Telnor's face contorted with rage, "AND YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH AND WHAT I'VE LOST! SO DON'T TELL ME TO GROW UP! YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!" Telnor breathed heavily as he looked at her through eyes of red.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Safehouse - Grim

"Well sorry for having a little fun for five minutes. People experience life in different ways and act differently. That can be for some people, the whole reason of growing old, so they can reflect and enjoy the good times they had." Vergil remarked.

"If I knew you going to be so... words cannot describe my feelings right now. I regret saving your life, lord knows I would have been happier, and don't ask me why I did. You know what, I'm leaving." Vergil further added, seething with anger. Having enough with this conversation, he got up out of his chair and headed towards the door. Before he left, he added.

"Telnor, Vessel, if you two need me for something, I'll be in The Eternal Mist, oh and before you ask again Scarlett, the area is safe... for now."

He slammed the door on his way out, and walked out of sight. When he knew he was out of sight. He said to himself, "I just need to calm down, just need something to relax with".

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - Safehouse - Grim


Scarlett remembered all the sadness and frustration been a member of the Red Stain caused, all the friends and lovers who never returned, all the times she had cried herself to sleep. She could see it in Telnor's anger. Over the years Scarlett had become cold and usually cared little for the feelings of other people. She didn?t get many visitors and it showed.

Scarlett walked over to Telnor. ??I?m sorry, I don?t get many visitors. I was just? never mind.?

 

[Korten12]

Nana Gavech ? Mage Academy - Upper District

The news had stung her like a bee. Could it be true? The whole entire Ion family killed? Lorel had been kind to her, they were friends. Was it possible that he like the rest of his family were working to bring down Upper District, and if so, why? Life in the Upper is a good one. Though while his name was whispered in the academies halls, it was soon and quickly forgotten. Hadn?t even been a week an already all the possible ways to insult the Ion family was created.

And while some anger burned inside, she couldn?t find it in herself to hate Lorel as he was a good friend. But one question lingered in her mind, did Lorel know about his family?s plans? She doubted that he knew, as he never showed signs of wanting to destroy Upper. Was it possible that he was killed innocently?

Nana got up from her table and went over to Maro?s room, as he knew that Lorel was good friends with him as she was as well. When she arrived, the room was silent, and he was hunched over his desk, eyes closed. While she didn?t want to disturb his sleep, she couldn?t wait to ask. ?Maro, Teacher!?

Suddenly Maro flew up out of his sleep, with an incredibly disturbed look. He rubbed his eyes and then looked at her. ?Nana, it?s you? I assume you came to talk about Lorel??

?Yes? It?s hard to imagine that he is dead.?

Maro didn?t know what to tell her. ?Yes, it is hard?? But then there was something she noticed about Maro in his voice and eyes as he couldn?t keep a straight stare. Almost like he wasn?t telling her something.

?Maro, is there something I don?t know? Something that hasn?t been told to the public??

Immediately Maro yelled. ?No! No! Nothing. It truly is hard??

Nana stared at him, and he moved back. ?Tell me what is it your hiding!?

He knew he couldn?t mind, Maro always had been a terrible liar. ?Lorel? Isn?t dead. He is still alive??

Alive? Really? But how did he know?

?How do you know that?? She demanded.

Maro pulled open his drawer and pulled out a letter and handed it to her. She opened it and began to read it in her head.

Dear Maro,

On the evening on April 21st, I made contact with Lorel. I had found him being attacked by Mage Hunters. That night, I explained to him what was going on and the various reasons. He seemed to understand. We plan to go to Grim, but first to Tabulath to meet with Yias and discuss recent events. In Grim we will be meeting with Itsuka Maen to get her to join our side. From there we shall go to the South, or possibly North. Depending on what happens.

Operation Deathly Continuation, is a go.

From Velen.

?So he is alive. But what is this, Operation Deathly Continuation? Maro, what is going on??

?Nana? All I will say, are you prepared to know? Your life will change and you can?t go back. Are you sure you wish to know??

Itsuka Maen ? Tower of Di ? Grim.

After Lorel and Velen left, she began to prepare. She put on a blue and dark blue shirt on but kept her current pants, then she put on large brown boots, and then got her hair back to its normal curly self, and then put a brown hat on top of it with various curls sticking out below. Then she grabbed a red satchel with various pockets to place stuff in. Now she was ready.

She left her room and descending down the towers spiral stair cases, until she reached the bottom. Before joining Velen and Lorel she would need to buy goods for the trip. Food, medical supplies and some Magi Crystals but they would be costly. Hopefully she could get them for cheaper. As she left the tower she signed out on the desk and left. The two guards bowed and then she went down the stairs and into Grim.

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - Safehouse - Grim

Scarlett turned to the Vessel.

?I was referring to the other two mostly, but your skills, why don?t you tell me about them??

 

[CrazyBlaze]

Telnor- Safehouse- Grim

Telnor brushed past Scarlet.
"Goodbye. Thank you for the place to rest.," he turned to Vessel. "Goodbye Vessel. I can't say it wasn't interesting. Maybe I will see you again." With that he left the safehouse and entered the streets of Grim once again. He walked down the street unknowingly following Vergil's path.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Somewhere - Grim


"Damn it! Vergil thought to himself, but now in a much more calmer mood. "I acted like such a jerk in front of everyone. I'll head back... but later. For now, its just me, no one else." He further added, stopping momentarily to rub his forehead.

After walking through the streets of Grim, he came across a quiet market. It had a few stalls, some were selling weapons, others armour. He found a table at a cosy restaurant, and started to watch the scenes of the day unfold. Vergil laughed a little as he noticed several of the merchants squabbling over whose merchandise was superior, at points it almost turned into a fight, but unfortunately, no such entertainment was found.

"They could give a live demonstration about whose items were best by using them in a fight. But seeing their, somewhat rotund stature, I don't think they would fit." He muttered under his breath as people returned to their daily routines. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a pair of gentlemen sit at a table opposite him. One was in his late teens and sported white hair, the other, he couldn't tell, but at a guess, he was in his late twenties, early thirties at the most.

"Those two seem distracted by their meal, if I move quick enough, and time my actions, I could have the older guy's Kiel pouch away in a moment's notice." He remarked, making sure no one was listening.

Vergil carefully got out of his seat, and strolled over to their table. He pretended to trip to get closer to the target.

"Sorry about that sir, must have been a loose cobblestone or something, let me just tie my bootlace, and I'll be on my way." He told the gentleman, kneeling down in the process. After he made sure his attention was elsewhere, Vergil drew out one of this throwing knives, and quickly cut the belt loop, catching the pouch as it fell. He then got up, and strolled into the crowds, blending in with the group, and making sure he wasn't spotted.

"Hmm, like taking candy from a baby." Vergil smirked as he became one with the crowd.

 

[tobi the good boy]

Lucian pushed himself from their targets shoulders and landed squarely atop the soles of his feet mere seconds before Vincent's dark blade made contact with their foe, luckily enough too; the mage was cleaved swiftly in two. Proceeding his landing, Lucian opted to remained still for a moment, drawing in the morning rays as they emerged from behind the slate grey clouds hanging wistfully in the foreground of a canopy of blue.

?My wound's are fine, I'm more worried about my poncho, you sliced the damn thing in two? Lucian announced with a spark of agitation before casually walked to the pile of gore that was once their target, reaching down and inspecting the damage Vincent's black blade had inflicted upon the dark garb. Lucian gripped the corner of the high collar on his ruined piece of clothing, pulled it from the bloody pulp of their target and raised it to the light, as if inspecting it.

?Completely ruined, it's ripped and soaked in blood.? Lucian let out a great sigh and let the fabric fall to the ground. He turned on his heel and began retracing his steps back to the silver steed hidden back at the rundown stables.

?Can you still ride?? Grey queried his partner. Vincent gripped his limp appendage and made sharp eye contact before giving a slow nod. He could ride, but it was going to hurt like all hell, then again... that's what the Mage Hunters were up against; all hell.

?Good, saddle up. We're off to Grim.?

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion ? Grim

Suddenly in a blur Velen got out of his seat and grabbed the man who had tripped and walked. ?Do you really think we would be that stupid to not see what you did. If you don?t give me it back. I will cut you down.?

Lorel got up, he hadn?t noticed it at all that his pouch had gotten stolen and he stood up too, but began to fear that it would draw to much attention.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Somewhere - Grim

"Certainly sir, didn't mean to rob you blind, nor keep the Kiel for myself. T'was merely a test of skill. Here you go" Vergil replied with as he turned his back on the pair, and began to walk away, as he did he tossed the bag of coin to the man, whilst secretly activating a Decoy Bomb.

"Should you need the services of a thief, and you happen to be still in Grim at the time, head over to The Eternal Mist, but just you two. Wouldn't want any trobule arising from it. Good day to you, Ion boy." He further added as he dropped his Decoy Bomb, and disappeared.

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion ? Grim

?What the fuck was that? A test? A Thief? What was he leading onto?? Lorel spoke as the man vanished with the smoke bomb. The crowd around moved away and then saw nothing as the smoke vanished. Velen sat back down and he himself had to admit he had no idea what happened.

?To be honest Lorel, I have no idea at all. But I think we should pursue him. The Eternal Mist? Must be an inn or something around here.? Velen spoke looking around as if someone else was going to come out.

?Follow him? Why not we go back to Itsuka?s? I haven?t asked her about the Red Magic.?

?Don?t worry Lorel. But I can?t just let this end like this. I can?t feel reassured that everything will proceed as planned if we don?t tie up this loose end.?

Both of them stood up, and paid the tavern and left the area. Lorel was a bit nervous but Velen had seen the thief?s kind many times before. After walking for a bit, reaching 12 in the afternoon, they arrived outside the Eternal Mist. It was a reasonable size inn, nothing too different from any other inn. Above the door was a logo that read out Eternal Mist in red letters, but an almost misty white overlay to it.

Together they entered the inn, not knowing what to expect.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Eternal Mist - Grim

After he had vanished from the crowd, Vergil instantly made his way to The Eternal Mist. It was 11:30 PM by the time he saw the misty overlay draped across the crimson red letters. He decided to avoid Tobias, since he was still in possession of his key. Before he was up the stairs, he yelled Tobias, who was in the back room.

"We may be expecting some guests as it were, but don't worry, they are for me." He then waited in his room, behind the secret door. It was almost 12 noon by the time he heard footsteps outside.

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion ? Eternal Mist - Grim

When they entered they went up to the desk where a man was waiting. He greeted them and told him his name was Tobias.

?Um, we were told to come here by someone. A thief, to be blunt. He had black hair and red eyes. Do you know of him?? Velen asked.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Tobias The Innkeeper - The Eternal Mist - Grim

"Yeah I know of him. His name is Vergil Crawford, experienced thief, part time assassin, has good connections with most of the major factions, especially the Red Stain. He's a friend of mine. In fact, he helped me with a few problems I had a few years ago, in return, he has a permanent base here in the north eastern part of the Middle Section. What's your business with him then?" Tobias replied in a rather serious manner, all the while his right hand was underneath the desk and out of sight, as he began charging a small bolt of dark, electrical like energy, which thanks to his talents, he was able to mask the signature.

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Vergil Crawford - The Eternal Mist - Grim

Vergil could hear conversation going on downstairs, he recognised the voices as being of Tobias and the gentleman from earlier. He decided to enter the fray.

"Ah, Tobias, these are those guests I was on about earlier, this way gentlemen." He gestured them to follow, as they entered the room, he heard the click of the wall going back into place. Vergil then sat himself in a tall armchair, and rested his left leg on the other. He then clasped his hands together, and placed them on top of the left leg.

"Now then gentlemen, what would you like to discuss?" Vergil asked with a smirk on his face, and a gleam in his eyes.