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wash out the salt from my hands - Helayne - 01-09-2024
RE: wash out the salt from my hands - Theodred - 01-14-2024
His meetings had kept him far longer than he had originally anticipated. It wasn't simply the ordinary subjects, after all, and yet he couldn't find the opportunity to simply slip away from the concession of long, drawn out political speeches. The warmth in the air had begun to dissipate from the city streets by the time he finally found exit. Clouds gathered, heavy with the threat of a storm. While he didn't have to worry about the possibility of sickness in compensation to exposure to such elements, it did make for an uncomfortable ride in the saddle. Nef was settled complacently back in the stables of Dunmeath under the premise of not wanting to tire his favorite steed with such a long journey, it also wasn't uncommon for him to ignore the invitation of a carriage. Habits long upheld serving well to cover his movements now. Another horse found his hand under cover of the precious stone that Tanyi had granted him. The crystal had gorged upon his spilled ichor earlier in the day, an insurance to keep himself covered for his intended meeting, should she still be present in the city.
The seedy streets of Shanton were also an unwelcome part of his trek. While under normal circumstances, the flush number of pickpockets and other undesirable characters bore him a wide berth, under this false pretense, they often wandered far too close to the saddle bags that decorated his mount. Thankfully, he traveled lightly, and should their fingers find purchase on the satchels, they were more likely to turn up empty than not. An unfamiliar sound for the dark cobble roused as he came closer to the occultist's shop. He would need more materials as well than the disguise. Vervain. Wolfbane. Tools and weaponry utilized by mortals to deal with the plague of the undead for his normal weapons could not find him lest it be a clue to discern who he truly was beneath the mask and cloak. Finally, the sign came into view as the first valiant strike of lightening illuminated the skies overhead. It was closely followed by the brazen roar of thunder, reminding him sharply of most of the politicians huddled with their hands out, vying for the attentions of the queen. All tongue, but their teeth dull. Harmless. The sound of his approach was no doubt drowned by the clatter of the coming rain as if the heavens themselves wept for the uncertainty of the future. The overbearing scent of rancid and the hint of fresh blood was flushed away with the press of nature. Clean, crisp breeze hissed gently through the narrow alleys in a keening howl to accompany the melody of the raindrops. He'd always held a soft spot for such weather. It served to chase away most of the public. It sang merrily against window panes and rang hotly against lit lanterns, a lullaby that was often the only thing that eased the bags that would surely plague his eyes should restlessness show wear and tear upon his facade as it did mortals. It didn't take much of a glance to find her. The silver of her hair was a striking contrast to the darkness that surrounded her. As was the company she kept in spite of the buildings that towered over them. He dismounted the gelding, housing him under the eave of as he lashed the reigns to the bannister, allowing him shelter from the elements. Despite the change of his features due to Tanyi's spell, he allowed the porcelain weight of the mask to further shield his countenance as he turned to make his way to the store itself. Footfalls would halt, however, close to the door. Close to her. A bridge to answers she sought, though he mused if what he knew would still be enough. "Waiting for someone?" he inquired, fingers upon the portal that would lead in. |