Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jul 12, 2016 4:34:52 GMT -8
"Well definitely nothing involving deer. Last night was a bit of a workout you know, figured we have about 30 minutes to give it another go if you want."
Vagueness would be the death of him. He should have just carried her upstairs, but that would reflect poorly upon him in the early morning, where it hopefully had not done so the night before.
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jul 12, 2016 11:22:45 GMT -8
Ryselle blinked at him, and then her eyes rounded in surprise as his meaning sank in.
"Oh! Yes. Absolutely. Let's go." Standing up, Ryselle moved around the table and grabbed Sterling's hand, tugging on him until he was on his feet. Whereupon she'd pull him upstairs with her and back into the room they'd shared the night before. Once the door was closed, she stripped out of her clothing with alacrity, her eyes lit with excitement and passion. And the moment they were both unclothed, she jumped on him. Literally.
<Fade to black>
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jul 12, 2016 11:43:08 GMT -8
"Excelle--"
He was cut off by her dragging him to his feet and back upstairs. It was honestly quite flattering that she had enjoyed it so much, he certainly had. His eyes widened further as she stripped faster than a king's concubine, and he did his best to keep pace, nearly falling to the floor as she pounced on him the moment his trousers were off.
<Exit>
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jul 12, 2016 11:51:07 GMT -8
<Fade back in roughly half an hour later>
Ryselle was grinning as she pulled her clothes back on. She'd never realized the act of sex could be so.. nice. It was fun, and it felt amazing. She understood now why people went to such lengths to engage in the practice. With her clothing once again on her body and properly fastened, she pushed sweat-dampened hair back from her face and twisted it into a braid again. As she did this, she glanced over at Sterling, her eyes gleaming.
"Does it normally get better every time? I didn't think it was possible, but that was quite spectacular." With her hair properly woven and tied off with ribbon, she rolled her sleeves up and turned to face him, crossing her arms. She knew they didn't really have time to spare, they had places to be and things to do, but she could admit that she enjoyed looking at him. She'd never really found anyone attractive before, but apparently she thought Sterling Calgary was.
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jul 12, 2016 12:26:42 GMT -8
He got up quickly, their morning romp exactly the level of exercise he had wanted. He was only slightly sweaty, nothing that would last long, and he grinned along with her as he dressed quickly.
"Well it helps when you are sober, and it generally gets better. Mostly because you learn more about what you like and what your partner likes, and hopefully switch to accommodate their preferences as well as your own."
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jul 12, 2016 12:42:07 GMT -8
"Hmm. Interesting. That makes sense, now that I think about it. I look forward to learning your preferences, Sterling Calgary."
She waited only long enough for Sterling to be dressed and ready to go, and then she exited the room - hopefully with him in tow - descended the stairs, and exited the inn entirely. It was time to get to work.
<Exit>
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 14, 2016 13:23:27 GMT -8
Azure led the way into the inn accompanied by Temus Grey and looked around. She was silent as she took in their surroundings. At least until she decided she might as well attempt to alleviate some of Temus' anxiety by taking the initiative. Approaching the barkeep, she spoke quietly.
"I require a room and a meal for one, if you please." When the barkeep told her how much it was, she calmly extracted the necessary coinage from her pouch (having gotten some from Temus earlier just in case) and handed it over. With the key now in her possession, she handed it to him and gestured toward the stairs, indicating Temus should precede her.
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 14, 2016 16:38:20 GMT -8
Temus had been gathering his courage when Azure spoke to the inn keeper for him. She handles the exchange quickly and professionally while he stands to the side. When she hands him the key he stares at her for a moment.
"Thank you Azure."
His voice remains as calm and implacable as ever, but his cheeks color slightly. He is embarrassed at the flood of relief that went through him when she did it for him. He turns and heads up the stairs to the room. Unaware of the look the inn keeper is giving them. Once that said 'my what an odd couple'.
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 14, 2016 17:09:28 GMT -8
Azure followed him upstairs and into the room once he unlocked it, looking around curiously. She moved to the window and gazed out at the town for a moment, then glanced over her shoulder at Temus.
"Do you wish to eat down in the common room, or would you prefer that I retrieve your meal and bring it up here?"
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 14, 2016 19:55:45 GMT -8
"Thank you for the offer, but I should go down. The ship will be worse than this. You may remain here if you'd prefer."
With that Temus takes off his pack and sets it aside. Then he lays his staff in the corner. With his spell book clutched painfully tight to his chest he heads downstairs. He takes his seat and soon his meal is delivered. He stares at wondering how to eat without letting go of the book. Which he knows is impossible, so he starts to build his resolve.
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 14, 2016 20:00:47 GMT -8
"No."
There was a slight edge of determination to her voice. Azure was determined to protect him, and she had to be near him to do that. Locking the door behind them as they left, she followed him down to the common room and took her seat beside him. She was watching the occupants of the room and keeping half an eye on Temus. She could see his uncertainty, his anxiety, but she said nothing. There was nothing she could say, or do, for that matter. This was something he had to do himself. All she could do was be supportive, and she was already doing that.
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 15, 2016 8:10:43 GMT -8
Temus looked at Azure. He supposed he shouldn't be surprised she'd followed. She was bound to do so, still it was oddly comforting. He takes a long a deep breath and removes an arm from his spell book. He slowly begins to eat his meal never looking up from it, absolutely focused on the next bite.
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 15, 2016 10:32:38 GMT -8
Azure remained where she was, sitting in silence while Temus ate and watching over him. A few people glanced their way, and the spirit just stared at them - blankly, unblinking - until they got unnerved and looked away.
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 15, 2016 14:43:50 GMT -8
With a steady methodical determination Temus consumes the entire bowl of stew. He does so without once panicking and dropping his spoon to hug his book. Thought this is a relatively simple thing he is rather proud to have done it. This sense of pride is shattered when a serving woman arrives to ask if he or Azure required anything else. Temus stares at the woman blankly and she begins to shift uncomfortably. Fear courses through his veins, but finding strength he didn't know he had he manages not recoil. Instead he says quietly averting his gaze.
"Water, please."
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 15, 2016 16:06:58 GMT -8
Azure sat in silence while Temus ate, and then glanced up at the waitress as she returned to ask if he needed anything. She glanced back toward Temus when he finally replied, and there seemed to be very little reaction to her.. until the waitress returned with a glass of tepid water. Then Azure's eyes sparkled, and a few things happened at once; water was drawn out of the air and coalesced into a few ice cubes, which were then carefully dropped into the cup of water that was sitting before him. She swirled the water.. and then created a little icy umbrella that settled at the edge of the cup's rim, bobbing merrily in the swirling water. The tiniest of smiles quirked the corners of her lips as she eyed him thoughtfully.
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 15, 2016 17:56:46 GMT -8
Temus eyes widened by the barest fraction of an inch at Azure's antics. He stares at the drink dumbfounded for a moment then he does something unexpected. He laughs. A real laugh warm and happy and utterly unlike any sound he'd made before. There is even a small smile to go with it.
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 15, 2016 18:05:53 GMT -8
He laughed. The would-have-been smile never fully formed, but her eyes gleamed as though she were grinning. It was good to hear him laugh.. more than that, it made her feel good to know that she'd been the one to make him laugh. Although her expression didn't change, there was an impression that she was quite pleased with his reaction as she inclined her head slightly toward Temus.
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 15, 2016 18:36:06 GMT -8
The laugh slowly dies, but the faint smile remains. It is very odd to see on the mages usually dead face. Odd to see his eyes sparkle and his mask slip away. His voice is quiet, but contains traces of warmth.
"Thank you Azure. I don't know that I've ever laughed before."
He picks up the icy drink and tries to take a sip. He winds up poking himself with the ice umbrella, moving it out of the way he tries again with more success.
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Azure
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 190
Age: Ageless.
Physical Description: Azure's form is very petite, no more than 5' tall, and quite slender, with a dainty bone structure that results in beautifully formed features and an inherent grace. Her skin is fair, and her ears long and pointed, signs of her Elven heritage. Her eyes are blue, although the exact shade can never be pinpointed, as it is constantly changing. Her hair is long, falling freely to her slender hips, and is a light shade of blue. She is very swift, nimble, dexterous, and flexible.
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Clothes and Equipment: Azure usually wears a set of intricate white robes, with blue, green, and violet accents, as well as a headdress with golden portions and a couple of bracelets and anklets. She can manifest a bow and quiver of arrows to aid her in her tasks. In addition, she possesses a flute that appears to be made of blue-tinted wood, which.. doesn't have any special abilities. She just likes to play it.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 18, 2016 20:24:04 GMT -8
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Post by Azure on Jul 15, 2016 18:46:55 GMT -8
Azure's eyebrows twitched upward a fraction at the information, and she seemed to mull it over for a few moments. Then she inclined her head in a deep nod to Temus, and lingered there for a few moments. When she raised her head, it was to fix those ever-changing eyes upon him, speaking quietly as she replied.
"I am honored to have been the first to make you laugh, Temus." What was it like to laugh, she wondered? She wasn't sure. Nothing amused her.. at least, not to that degree. She just couldn't feel emotions intensely enough to have such a reaction to something.
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Temus Grey
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 233
Age: Looks to be about 17.
Physical Description: Standing at a little over 5'8 Temus is not a particularly intimidating person. He has soft features, a narrow jaw, mid set cheek bones, and high brow. He has silky black hair that runs to about mid back. Red eyes that seem to pierce through people. His build is slim, and his skin pale, he clearly does not spend an abundance of time in the sun.
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Clothes and Equipment: Set of simple mages robes, a cloak, pouches filled with reagents, his channeling staff fitted with an odd blue stone, and his spell book.
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Registered: Feb 29, 2016 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Temus Grey on Jul 15, 2016 20:44:52 GMT -8
Just as the laugh the smile slowly fades, until his usual lack of expression returns. He remains silent as he finishes the drink setting it down he gets to his feet. He says thoughtfully.
"Honestly I don't know why I found that funny. Still I am glad for the experience. I am going to retire for the evening we have an early day tomorrow. I know you likely won't take me up on it, but you are welcome to stay down here and enjoy the music and ambiance."
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