Poison me, poison you. Aha~~ {Ninus}

by **Ronan Dugal** on June 25th, 2013, 5:51 am

Ronan was surprised to hear that Ninus was trying to find the poisoner as well. Was it in an attempt to gain some penance for what he had done? For forgiveness? Ronan didn't think the man worked like that. Perhaps it was because he now knew Turan and his wife and the people here. So he knew who his poison had affected and perhaps that had brought on some feeling of responsibility or guilt? Or maybe Ninus just enjoyed a good riddle. Ronan wasn't quite sure. Ronan thought Ninus looked tired.

As Ninus started talking about the night before, Ronan couldn't help but swallow. He had made an attempt to not speak about it but Ninus wanted to talk so Ronan would talk. "There is nothing to forgive. It should be you, Dr. Aurellius, who should be forgiving me. I am...was curious and in being curious I'm afraid I may have hurt you, although I did not realize it until later on. I apologize for my behavior last night." Ronan was... confused about the whole thing. He could see from Ninus' face that more was going on than expected here and that what had happened yesterday had impacted the man more than Ronan had imagined.

"I will gladly give you my hand in friendship and in cooperation in finding this poisoner. I have no doubt, ser, that we will find him. And when we do..." Ronan's hand closed into a light fist as he spoke. He didn't finish the sentence but left the rest up to Ninus' mind as to what would happen. Silent, Ronan stood for a moment in the middle of the kitchen before he relaxed. He smiled and chuckled to himself before he spoke again. "I believe, Master poisoner, that your accent is starting to rub off on me." With that said, Ronan started to search around for something to eat and for Terrence to help him with said task.

by **Ninus Aurellius** on June 25th, 2013, 6:03 am

The Prince of Rats

Ninus nodded quietly. "I only add the hilt of your knife to the collection, ser. I am used to bearing such a burden." he said. "We shall speak of it no more. We will find this so-called poisoner, and I will make him suffer dearly. Abusing the fruits of the tree and vine to torture the innocent is a slander amongst us. I was taught to use it to feed my hide, to grant revenge upon someone who had harmed me. Even thieves and highwaymen have their code of honor, ser, and I know it well."

Ninus stood up from the table. "For now, I need to return to my home. My own plants lay suffering whilst I attended the one wrapped around Turan's heart. He should recover swiftly, with rich food and drink helping him on his way." he said. "I...must rest as well. Exhaustion plagues me, I do not have your fortitude my knight." He held his ribs a moment as the broken one ground against itself. He sorely needed to lay in bed, attended by the rats until he could rise swiftly again. He was still dizzy, and was more annoyed than anything at the feeling. "My head still fancies me drunk." he growled, stroking his fingers through his hair.

He picked up the poison kit he had left in the kitchen, carefully repacking. "I shall leave you for a day or so, ser. Come to me if Turan worsens, if some vestige of her hatred still lingers in his heart. Or if you hear of the poisoner. I would not have him abuse my trade, nor alert the knights to the existence of such a thing." he told Ronan, and set the kit on the counter. He approached him and hesitantly embraced him, feeling the tiny part of himself that still very much desired Ronan flare up. It was quickly put down. "I shall see you in but a few days, my knight. Rest."

He put his fingers to his mouth and whistled, and Cricet limped down the stairs. Ninus picked up both rat and kit, and walked slowly out of the door.

by **Ronan Dugal** on June 25th, 2013, 8:04 am

Ronan wasn't sure if he was happy for Ninus or not. At least he hadn't scarred the man for life with his actions from the night before. Ronan smiled as Ninus went on a cursing spree towards the person responsible for the poisoning of Turan. "I wouldn't really call Turan innocent..." He couldn't help it. But it was obvious that Ninus was being serious while Ronan always saw the humor in a situation, even one like this. With a soft sigh, Ronan listened as Ninus explained the need for them to part for a few days, with Ninus going home. "It is not fortitude, ser, but acting skill." Ronan winced as he lifted his shirt up to reveal the big bruise on his side. "It hurts every time I breathe."

Ronan listened to the doctor's orders as he watched Ninus gather and store his poisoners kit again. When he walked closer, Ronan reached out with his right hand, expecting a handshake from the man. His hand got trapped between the two of them as Ninus embraced Ronan, something the man had not expected at all. Y-...Yes. I'll see you when you feel better. On the off chance that I'm not here when you come by, I'm sure you can stay here and wait for me. Or leave a note with the lady. She'll make sure I get it." As Ronan and Ninus walked towards the door, Cricet joined them and Ronan held the door open for the poisoner. He gave a nod towards the man but remained silent.

After Ronan had received a good breakfast from Terrence and he had said goodbye for the day, he left Turan's suite, or rather his wife's suite. Dressed once more in his flamboyant and ever visible outfit, Ronan wandered the streets of Syliras with a purpose. There was a poisoner to be found and he had people to see.

by **Radiant** on July 9th, 2013, 3:45 pm

Ronan :

Ninus :

Notes :

My radiance is not bright enough?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your grade, beam me a PM and we can work it out.

Skill	XP Earned
Observation	+5 XP
Socialization	+4 XP
Rhetoric	+4 XP
Philosophy	+1 XP
Intimidation	+1 XP
Seduction	+3 XP
Investigation	+2 XP
Intelligence	+2 XP
Persuasion	+4 XP
Weapon: Shuriken	+2 XP
Brawling	+2 XP
Acrobatics	+1 XP

Skill	XP Earned
Observation	+5 XP
Socialization	+4 XP
Rhetoric	+5 XP
Philosophy	+2 XP
Intimidation	+3 XP
Seduction	+3 XP
Storytelling	+1 XP
Investigation	+3 XP
Intelligence	+3 XP
Animal Husbandry	+3 XP
Medicine	+3 XP
Poison	+3 XP
Herbalism	+1 XP
Weapon: Syringe	+1 XP
Weapon: Knife	+1 XP
Brawling	+1 XP

Completed Poison me, poison you. Aha~~ {Ninus}