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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 0:58:24 GMT -8
Standing stubbornly against the weathering conditions that blow in from a nearby mountain, are the dark remains of an old castle. The halls stand empty and hollow, the only sound within them being the howl of the icy winds that tear through them. Stones stacked tall are worn and chipped, structures within the walls collapsed over time. Painting and tapestries once beautiful and ordinate no longer decorate, but now blotch the walls with ugly objects ruined. The grounds and gardens are long barren and dead. Even the gargoyles carved out along the roofs and the walls stand vigilant for naught, their forms weathered along with the pedestals they stand upon and losing some of their haunting charm. But they continue to watch, regardless.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 8:54:17 GMT -8
Her body wrapped in warm weather to keep her safe, Kelly trudged through the ice and snow with her face looking only half a foot in front of her. How did she end up in the cold region anyway? She knew she had to come out here for....something but between the cold weather and the fading light she had all but forgotten. All she cared about now was finding a warm place to stay.
Eventually the snow and ice gave way to carved stone, causing her to stop in her tracks and look up. An empty ruined castle? Had that always been there?
"Well, better than nothing.." She muttered as she approached the castle entrance.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 10:25:54 GMT -8
The place was empty save for the occasional patch of snow and plenty of weathered stone debris. The heavy portcullis was rusted halfway open - easy for any man or woman to walk under and enter the structure. With the sun on the descent the skies were already turning a deep grey with the cold weather continuing to blow.
Shadows began to dance over the structures as the night moved in. Coupled with the eerie emptiness of the place, it might be a little unnerving.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 10:28:44 GMT -8
By now Kelly was used to strange and unusual places. She placed her backpack down and pulled out a sleeping back along with some flint. She looked around for kindling or anything that she could burn.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 11:44:53 GMT -8
There was little of tree remains for kindle - but throughout the halls of the castle were remains of furniture if Kelly wanted to use it, constructed of once beautiful woods now worn and scuffed. The tapestries were of wool, handmade, and flammable.
Somewhere through any course of searching and gathering anything for a fire, there would be a sound of cracking stone, shifting rubble. Whether Kelly heard it or not was entirely up to her, should she be around the courtyard when it sounds.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 12:53:51 GMT -8
Kelly heard the cracking stone but thought nothing of it. To her it sounded like stones falling from wear and tear. With the kindle built into a camp fire, she lit it and settled down on her sleeping back next to the stairwell to avoid too much wind and cold. She had her arms out to warm her hands, rubbing them every once in a while.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 19:37:26 GMT -8
The place seemed still and quiet as night fell, save for the howl of the wind outside the hall where Kelly was at - thankfully the stairwell indeed helped block off the bite of the cold.
But it would be several minutes later that at the end of the hall, opposite from where the fire danced and Kelly rested, a bright pair of demonic eyes shone in the shadows. They were locked on the thief perfectly. Regardless of whether Kelly noticed or not, they began to bob and draw closer - announced only by heavy footfalls.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 19:39:27 GMT -8
Kelly glanced over momentarily before looking away, almost immediately after darting back and looking at the eyes in terror. In one swift movement, she sprung to her feet and grabbed her rapier, getting into a defensive posture.
"Shi- Who's there?!" She called out to the mysterious figure.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 19:48:16 GMT -8
A bestial snarl would echo down the hall as the eyes moved closer and so did the footsteps. There was a sound of something like nails scratching along stone for a moment.
"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" The voice is purely feminine and clear, but held power and authority in her tone. It was clear she wasn't happy, and perhaps threatened. "You do not belong here, human."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 19:50:09 GMT -8
"...No, no I do not." Kelly said sincerely, still in a defensive posture as the figure moved forward.
"However, with the weather this cold I would die if I didn't come in here otherwise. I apologize for trespassing, I will repay you for allowing me to stay at least this long if not longer. I am Kelly and when the sun rises I'll be gone no questions asked."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:19:09 GMT -8
"You came here for a reason - the cold isn't my concern. Why are you here in the first place?"
Her figure would become more outlined in the dark as she came closer, the first traces of the fire's light casting something upon her figure to illuminate who or what exactly was headed straight for Kelly.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:20:30 GMT -8
Kelly stood up straighter, lowering her guard a little but raising an eyebrow in confusion.
"Huh? I just found this place while wandering out there....I didn't even know it was here."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:30:12 GMT -8
The oncoming figure was closing the distance quickly and coming into view in the light of the campfire - and her expression was extremely defensive. Seems she didn't trust Kelly's word.
"Every time you humans come up this way, it's always for the same purpose. You never stumble out into the mountain snow - you're looking for something. And I tire of running you greedy things out of here."
Her wings would unfold from the position about her shoulders, looking like a cloak before they moved, and flapped hard once - enough to likely blow out the fire.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:33:50 GMT -8
Her eyes went wide.
"....Hold the fuck up, are you an actual gargoyle?" She said, pointing to Khakyi's wings. She scoffed but grinned.
"Oh man, that's so cool! I-I don't think I've met a gargoyle yet. Well, no, I have, but it was a smaller one. Nowhere near as attractive as you though."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:47:13 GMT -8
The compliments don't blow over very well, and the creature moves to stand directly on the other side of the remains of the fire - glaring directly at Kelly.
"You leave, or I make you."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:49:48 GMT -8
"Why the hostility? I haven't taken anything, I've explained why I'm here, and I'll die otherwise."
She sat down on her sleeping bag and patted the ground next to her.
"Here, come join me. If you watch me the entire time I can't steal anything right? I'm assuming if the cold doesn't bother you then you probably don't need sleep either. I'm also thinking you might be a bit lonely."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:57:37 GMT -8
The creature seemed to pause, though why it was uncertain. The silence to follow was a bit much - was she contemplating?
Then she moved again, stepping over the warm embers and aiming to snatch Kelly up by the back of her jacket - lifting her up near effortlessly if she managed to make the hold.
"You need somewhere to stay? I'll give you somewhere to stay."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 20:59:29 GMT -8
"Ah! Heywhoahangonthatsnotfair!" She yelled as the giant gargoyle grabbed her. She seemed less terrified and more annoyed as the larger woman picked her up.
"Fine, as long as it's not in the gods damned snow!" She snapped.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 21:18:49 GMT -8
Kelly would find herself being dragged along the floor, well down the hall and down another stairwell that led into pitch blackness - hardly spared the bumps from each step as Khakyi went. When the floor leveled out, they kept moving. There was a sound of a heavy ring knob as it was pulled and the painfully loud creak of a heavy wood door opening - probably the first time in a long, long time.
The poor bandit would be thrown inside of whatever the room was that had been opened - no light anywhere to give any indication as to where they were. Then the door ached again as it was slammed shut, and there was a loud clap of a wooden latch sliding into place - likely a lock.
Inside, if Kelly felt around she might find a plain bed with the sheets and blanket still there - though everything might smell a little musty. It was clear the place had been empty and untouched for a while. There was a small table and a pair of chairs somewhere against a wall, as well as a dusty, sooty fireplace that hadn't seen light in some time. A dresser with old clothes folded in them, though most of the fabrics were so worn.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 21:22:34 GMT -8
Kelly rubbed her head as she stood up.
"Yeah, pretty much what I expected..." She muttered to herself as she tried to get her bearings. Not being able to see anything was annoying.
"Hey, gargoyle lady?" She called out as she felt her way over to the doors, "Look, I know you can see in the dark but I can't. Could you at least toss in some kindling and my flint?"
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