A Thief in the Market

by **Tersay** on May 8th, 2013, 7:35 pm

Tersay spat at him in disgust.

"I don't particularly care what you are. All I know is that you've stolen something and that makes you thief. There's nothing worse than a criminal in my mind." Tersay paused to look at him for a second before returning her gaze to the surrounding camp.

"Look, I'll save you the trouble of fighting me if you give me the money you owe for that apple." She smirked and turned her head towards him just slightly. "Kay?"

by **Valdyor Avenca** on May 8th, 2013, 7:42 pm

Valdyor sneered at the woman. She was being far too presumptuous of her own strength for his tastes. "No, it isn't. I don't have to give you anything. You want to prove I stole anything, go ahead and try. You want to fight, then let's fight. And even if you could prove I stole anything, you have no idea what you saw. Perhaps I was robbed first and simply regaining what was mine. Perhaps this goes far further than you could ever hope to understand."

He smirked and nodded, turning his eyes to lock with hers. "Yes. Perhaps you ought to think more clearly. Perhaps, just maybe, this goes all the way to the top, and trying to disturb the delicate balance of this city and it's underworld would be catastrophic. Now, do you really want to be the reason the whole of Zeltiva goes up in flames?" he asked seriously.

by **Tersay** on May 9th, 2013, 8:11 pm

Tersay rolled her eyes, unfortunately for her, she was not only stubborn but it was very difficult to convince her of anything. "Bah! Please. You don't honestly expect me to believe what you're saying, do you? Ha! Proving you took an apple is not going to end the world, and paying the innocent person the money you OWE them for it isn't going to make Zeltiva 'go up in flames'"
Her icey blue eyes grew cold with extreme distaste. "My god, what kind of critter are you to be so full of yourself? Are you just that proud that you think you can put yourself above the law and take what you please without paying the price?!"

by **Valdyor Avenca** on May 12th, 2013, 1:05 am

Valdyor scowled as he realized that that avenue of attack hadn't been successful. He'd have to change tack. And so change tack he did. He took a step back and then shot forward, charging the woman and leaping at her. He slashed out with his claw like nails but that was all a feint. The real attack was in getting his teeth close enough to sink his fangs, and venom, into her.

by **Tersay** on May 13th, 2013, 1:52 am

Tersay took a step back, bracing herself for his attack. She got into the perfect stance to help keep her balance as she pulled back her right arm in preparation to strike. Tersay waited until Valdyor was close enough before she finally threw a punch at the man. Tersay hit him square in the jaw and watched as she sent Val flying. Tersay pushed her hair out of her face and got ready to strike again.

by **Valdyor Avenca** on May 13th, 2013, 11:46 am

Valdyor crumpled back after that blow, rolling along the ground, his face and body bruised painfully. He gasped and coughed as he came to a slow stop. He took a deep breath and looked up at the woman before spitting on the ground and cursing in Symenos.

"Viratas and blood!" he cursed, leaning up against a tree and rubbing his face. He was damn lucky that nothing was broken, but he knew that his face was going to hurt like hell for the next several days. He hissed angrily, baring his fangs, but there was no way he was making the first move this time.

"Get out. Take the money and just get the hell out of here," he growled angrily and spit again.

by **Tersay** on May 13th, 2013, 7:23 pm

Tersay paused, frowning, anticipating that this was another fake-out. She relaxed after nothing happened and made a confused face.

"That's it? I mean, you're not gonna fight back?" She put her hands on her hips. "You put up such a fuss about this and then give up that quickly?!?"

Tersay rolled her eyes at Valdyor and sighed with exasperation. "Jeee-sus, if I knew you were wasting my time, I would've punched you to begin with." With that, Tersay quickly walked up to him and held out her hand expectantly. "Alright, then. Thanks for… -ahem- I mean, well, don't steal anymore."

by **Valdyor Avenca** on May 13th, 2013, 9:40 pm

Valdyor scowled and tossed the coin purse at her angrily. "I wouldn't have put up such a fuss if I'd have known you're too dense for words to sway. And as for fighting, well, we can't all be built like brick warehouses," he spat at her, slowly standing with the support of the tree. "I'm no brawler, and I've no weapon but claw and fang, and that clearly won't cut it against you. I'm a thief with a bit too much pride. But I'm no idiot."

by **Tersay** on May 14th, 2013, 1:02 am

Tersay's physical outlook towards him didn't falter, but she felt herself relax inward and soften towards the weak creature.She caught the coin purse and hesitated before replying. "Even idiots know better than to steal… and get caught." Tersay turned on her heel and made like she was going to walk away before turning her head back and saying, "Who are you?"

by **Valdyor Avenca** on May 14th, 2013, 10:40 am

Valdyor scowled and spat at the ground at her comment. "I'm not much for getting caught myself. Sometimes, people with sharp eyes happen to see what we try to hide," he intoned somberly, as if he were reading from some ancient book he had memorized. A she turned to leave, and then stopped, he thought about her question. He decided there was no harm in telling the truth.

"Valdyor Avenca. Symenestra, second son of my family. And who are you?" he asked a bit testily.

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