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

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - Mo

Scarlett stood before the building. She closed her eyes only for a moment, but it was enough to activate her gift. In the back of her mind a tangled web of sound appeared, with Scarlett at the epicentre, conflicting and shouting across each other like hive of a million voices. Well trained in her gift, Scarlett subconsciously began untangling the noise thread by thread and listening to the delicate sound or voice contained within. There was nothing unusual. No sound of hurried feet. No hushed voices identifying her to unseen allies. No raising of a freshly sharpened blade in anticipation. Scarlett was almost disappointed.

Her attention returned to the building, unassuming and ravaged by the elements it looked no different to the rest of the street. Except this was a safehouse. Sera?s Mo Safehouse to be exact. It had been a calculated risk of course, with Sera taking an unknown apprentice there was the possibility that the mystery girl was inside. Scarlett chewed her lip. No sound radiated from the building. It was either clear or Sera had taught this Tear girl to move without sound. Scarlett reached out, she felt her heart pause for a moment. Opening the door Scarlett was ready to flip backwards and avoid any attack coming her way but none came. The building stood empty, occupied only by dust.

It didn?t take long to find the small stash of Kiel and spare throwing knifes, leaving quickly Scarlett hurried for the Guardians centre, stopping only to grab some winter clothing with her new found wealth.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Some Tavern - Mo

Vergil quickly sheathed his katana as **** quickly changes, disappearing in a bright flash. His mind was suddenly taken to a seemingly infinite, and empty white corridor. Then without warning, hundreds of various memory fragments start firing at him like arrows.

Vergil tried to dodge them, but he was hit by many. He started to experiences many memories from his early life. Being discovered and taught by his former brothers in arms of the Thieves Guild. His first use of the ability he would call, 'Shade's Vision', and his departure into a solo career as a thief/mercenary. For even a brief moment, he caught a glimpse of his parents, at he least he knew what they look like, their faces seemed familiar, like he had seen them some years ago.

Then quickly as they came, the memory shards disappeared, and Vergil was back in the tavern. The **** had gone. Adjusting to the sudden reassertion of the situation, he noticed that The Vessel was eating the muffin from before. Vergil looked at the blown out candle, and realised its significance.

"Oh, Vessel, happy birthday". Vergil told her in a warm and friendly tone, and a smile on his face. He then sat down one the opposite side of the bench that The Vessel had sat on.

"What just happened with ****, I take it **** changed forms and vanished."

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion and Itsuka Maen ? Mo

Itsuka and Lorel walked through the market section of Mo at the various goods they needed. ?So Itsuka? Lorel spoke to make small talk. ?Your Red Magic, is it true??

?Yes. In fact I used it in the previous fight.? She spoke as she looked at the various shops.

?Oh? Was too busy.?

?As was I, didn?t get to see how you handled.?

?I did? Alright I guess.?

They began buying goods and putting them in various pouches. ?So how did you meet Velen? And not be a big supporter of Upper??

Itsuka stopped and looked at Lorel and then nodded at the benches nearby. ?Shall we??

They sat down and put down the bags, but made sure no petty thief could come by and snatch them. ?Well it?s an interesting tale. Takes place, roughly 11 years ago. I was in the North meeting with a Mage by the name of Yovrius. An Ultimate Mage, an also very interesting fellow. Well Yovrius is the Head Mage of the Vo?ana family.

?Well, Velen was traveling with a man named Mar and his group. They were escorting someone who needed safe keeping, and an incident happened. A self-righteous Power Hungry Mage captured Vo?ana?s daughter, Mista, and Velen and I were part of the operation to save her, and we got to know each other. Sort of close, I guess you could say after that. But our paths divided and we split.?

?Who was the person he was escorting??

?Sorry, I can?t tell you that. Confidential.?

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Some Tavern - Mo

"Fine, thanks for asking. You could say it took me on a trip down memory lane. Haven't entered the Corridor of Dreams in at least a decade, last time I went there was when I gained my Shade's Vision ability." Vergil remarked in a relaxed state of mind, the final few fragments of memory returning to whatever void they came from in his mind.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Some Tavern - Mo

"Why thank you, I take it you've dealt with that kind of thing before from the looks of it. What made you go into a relationship with ****, it seems like **** got the better end of that deal, no offence. I am however happy to answer any questions you have about me." He replied with, a brief smirk appearing on his face.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Some Tavern - Mo

Vergil described the capabilities of his Shade's Vision.

"It's sort of like second sight. It allows me to see how people and objects are related to me, by giving off a coloured aura. To put it into context, a friend/ally appears with a blue aura, an enemy is red, a important object or person shows up as gold, finally everything else reads with a dull white aura, meaning it bears no significance in my goals."

"If I concentrated on a specific person for a long enough period of time, then they give off a faint ghostly after image, allowing me to track their movements, past and presently, a useful maneuver whenever I've been on an assassination contract, since I also do that in conjunction with thievery jobs."

"Finally, I can see through magical illusions or decoys, pretty good when a Mage is trying to keep something hidden. I used it when duelling that Mage swordsman I battled in the gardens of Harold Nehelem's estate. He surrounded me with a circle of decoys, whilst he himself hid amongst them. He was just about to strike when I detected his movement, and blocked his attack, using this." He then showed his hidden wrist blade to The Vessel, secretly triggering it via the ring on his finger.

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion and Itsuka Maen ? Mo

After they finished chatting, Itsuka and Lorel finished up the shopping and made their way towards the Guardian Center where Telnor and Velen are.

Velen ? Mo

Velen and Telnor left the Guardian Center and they began to make their way towards the market where they expected to see everyone but instead spotted Lorel and Itsuka with many goods. He waved to them and then asked. ?So you guys got all the goods??

?Correct. Enough for the seven of us.? Itsuka answered.

?Good, do you know where Vessel, Scarlett and Vergil are??

Lorel shrugged. ?They went somewhere, but didn?t say. Probably meet with us soon.?

?We need to go fast. In less than twenty minutes, they?re going to be expecting us at the Mountain Gate.?

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - Some Tavern - Mo

"It was difficult to pin down a precise form. There were so many phasing in and out, each one keeping the true form hidden. For that brief moment before **** used that broach, the illusions were distant. What I could make out was a tall man, pale skinned, like death itself; fairly large, but in a muscular sense. He had long black hair, part of it being below the shoulders."

"Although, that may have been another trick as well, a disguise been hidden amongst other disguises to fool me. But I can't be certain. Sorry if that doesn't give any concrete evidence, it was all I could see for those few brief seconds of clarity." Vergil answered to The Vessel's question, an air of uncertainty in his voice.

"As for what I thought of her, well at first she seemed to be a decent enough person, kind exterior, inquisitive interior. But when that façade dropped, and her nature shined through for what it was, its that, she seemed to think all high and mighty about herself. That she was the centre of attention, that she was smarter than everyone. To put it to a better phrase, 'full of herself'.

Suddenly he could here voices outside the tavern. He then turned back to The Vessel.

"If I'm not mistaken, that is Lorel, Velen, and Itsuka. Telnor must be with them as well, we probably should be going, lest we be late for the mountain gate." Vergil then got out of his chair, and headed to the door.

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion ? Mo

?Speak of the devil, its Vessel and Vergil. Hello. Now where is Scarlett? We need to go to the Mountain Gate very soon.? Lorel spoke.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - City Streets - Mo

"Hmm, I haven't seen her either. Scarlett must have disappeared after Velen and Telnor left. But she must know to meet us at the Guardian Centre surely." Vergil replied with in a approving manner.

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - Mo

?You mean me??

Scarlett arrived at the chatting group, having spotted them in the street. She was dressed in her winter clothing and carried a small bag across her shoulder. The smell of alcohol carried on her breath. Scarlett had stopped for a quiet drink alone before deciding to head to the Guardians Centre and chosen her favourite spirit from a bottle on the wall. It had helped to calm her mind.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - City Streets - Mo

"Oh, Scarlett, didn't see you there. It seems you are all prepared, warm clothing, additional supplies, all ready to go. I take it that now the whole group is one place again, we shall head to the Guardian Centre." Vergil remarked to Scarlett's sudden appearance in a surprised manner.

"Hmm, shall have to get some winter weather gear of my own, hopefully, there is still time to prepare after things are sorted at the Guardian Centre." Vergil thought to himself briefly, concerned for his own situation in terms of preparation.

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - Mo


?Yes. Well. I had something to do, so I decided to go shopping early. I see your well prepared.?

Scarlett couldn?t hide the sarcastic tone laced in her voice.