V. Spoils

After blood is shed, the vultures descend...

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V. Spoils

Postby Solin on July 31st, 2013, 2:37 am

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Solin glanced at Razkar as he approached them and noticed frown on his face, and he started to wonder if he disapproved of him helping his fellow Myrian. Over the last few days, kelvic noticed the Razkar has been doting over the his female counterpart, and he was starting to wonder if they were related in some way; however, Razkar seemed to treat the Kaie in differantly than the rest of the part, so he kind of wondered if the women of the Myrian were held in high regards. It would be a answer. He would have to learn in time, but he was patient. Anyways, Solin figured he needed to be careful and respectful around Kaie otherwise he might butt heads with his former leader. The kelvic uncorked the bottle of clear alcohol and said with a nod to Razkar,
“As I said, I am no medic, but whenever my Da got injured in the forest, he always treated his cuts and scraps with alcohol or a hot piece of metal. He said you could also heat the end of anything metal and burn the wound too. He told me it good if you want to stop the bleeding quickly.” Setting the bottle down, He saw the cut on her body were small, so he started to tear the shirt into long strips, and he answered Razkar question, “Yes, I am using alcohol to clean the wounds, so her injuries don't go foul on her trip back to the city.” Solin didn't understand what his father meant by wounds going foul, but he assumed it was bad, so like a good son he treated them as soon as possible. The kelvic decided to stay silent as they conversed between each other in their native tongue. It was a strange language, but he assumed they were discussing his act of kindness. The kelvic poured some of the contents of the bottle onto the rag, and he looked up at Kaie and said with a nod, “I not going to lie to you Kaie this will sting.”

Solin reached out and started to dab the nearest viable wound with the wet rag. He held it on the wound for a few ticks before removing the damp cloth and tied the cloth tightly over the cut. It wasn't a pretty bandage, but it was the best he could do for her till she made it to a healer. Solin decided to make small talk with the Myrians as he continued to the next cut, “I wanted to say to you both it was a honor to fight along side you both. Honestly, I was quite fascinated on your people fighting style. It is both brutal and elegant at the same time.” Solin thought for a tick before asking his question, “I am curious if your people teach your fighting technique to outsiders? Oh Kaie. I am going to clean your calf wound now.” Solin poured a small bit of alcohol onto the rag again, and he knelt down by her leg and gently started to dab the wet rag along the wound on her calf. He made sure to keep replying the alcohol with each dab since he needed to clean the dirt around and inside the wound. As he cleaned the wound, he was surprised that she could even walk let alone fight, but he figured her goddess was keeping her stable and alert throughout the fight. When he was finished cleaning the wound, he decided to tie two bandages around her leg to make sure the wound stayed clean until she got back to the human city. Solin stood up and put the empty bottle into the saddle bag and said with a smile, “Kaie, I did the best I could dressing your wounds, but I suggest you find a healer to take a closer look at you calf wound.” Solin looked at Razkar and Kaie and said with a nod, “I can accompany you both to Syliras unless you want to take the journey alone. If you want Kaie, you can ride the horse to city, so you can stay off your injured leg. I was just going to walk the horse to the city anyways.” Solin waited for a chime for them to answer his first question than he asked his second, “If you both ever want to go hunting for game in the forest or train in the future, I will be in Syliras till the Fall. If not than I wish you both safe travels.”
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V. Spoils

Postby Razkar on August 1st, 2013, 2:21 am

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Razkar regarded Solin the way he did most barbarians: warily, from a distance, and with more than a pinch of hostility. Even after a year living among them he kept his guard up, studying them through a poker face and half-expecting them to turn on him like animal.

They were, after all, fundamentally flawed in his eyes. It wasn't their fault, just the course of Fate and Nature that had left them broken off from the true path that Myri and her Children walked. Be that as it may, they had to be watched...

Razkar kept that expression and that mindset, even as he watched the white-haired Kelvic tend to his Sister (for that was what all Myrians were to each other in the barbarian lands; nothing less than blood kin). They barely wavered when Solin doled out his flowery thanks, but noted his subtle request for training.

"I train for mizas." He said simply, frowning slightly as the smelly liquid was pressed to Kaie's wounds... she winced, and hissed, her skin flex and Razkar couldn't help his hand squeezing the handle of his gladius... but she was fine. "At Fighter's Pit. Want to learn? I teach, for pay. But not teach all. Never good idea, teacher give student all he know..."

Then Solin offered to give Kaie a horse, to go with her through the Woods, to make sure she was protected and safe... and that pierced his wall of mistrust.

"That is... real male's offer, Kelvic." He said eventually, bowing his head in respect as Horse snuffled next to him. "May seem like small thing to you..." His eyes flickered to Kaie, then back. "... but not to us. Would be happy to have you walk with us... if female agrees."

Solin probably blinked in surprise at hearing his scarred and fearsome leader, now bedecked with scalps ripped of the heads of those he'd killed, asking a woman for her opinion. But he didn't miss the fleeting smirk of amusement that creased the Myrian's face, the way his eyebrow arched satirically as he faced Kaie, humor soaking his savage words as he spoke their language.

"I think the young male wants you for his sweetheart, Sister. You mind him tagging along? He's probably right about your leg. Use it too much the bleeding will start again, and then we're all petched."

The warrior settled back on his heels before waiting for her response, absently petting Horse as he did. The grey and white gelding's back now clinked and clanked with the metal strapped onto it, as did Razkar's pockets. His eyes flashed upwards, peering through the canopy... though that was hardly the word for it. A canopy was for home, for the choking jungles of Falyndar. Here it was just... the tops of the trees.

Still plenty of light. Plenty of ground they could cover, distance put between this place. Razkar smiled up at the sky, just before a gust of wind caressed his face and sent leaves scurrying and dancing around their feet.

A refreshment. Twas all a refreshment, and all gratefully accepted...

[ooc]Wrap it up, guys! Go ahead and post your final posts, and the last one can roleplay us heading off back to the west, towards Syliras. Then I'll go ahead and submit this for grading[/ooc]
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V. Spoils

Postby Kaie on August 1st, 2013, 6:04 am

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The first touch from the alcohol soaked rag earned only a quick inhale from the woman. The second nothing at all. Yet as the burning sensation became more frequent and the liquid was settling, a wince wasn't uncommon. Gods, how she hated to appear weak. She dared not let anything more than occasional hiss slip from her lips and never did she shy away from Solin's touch. Will alone empowered her to remain in her position and take it.

She could see Razkar from the corner of her eye. The way his hand wrapped about the handle of his weapon pugnaciously with each show of her pain. At least the old ways were still in place back home, or so he made it seem. Nonetheless, Kaie despised the fact she gave him the impression of discomfort. It made her want to crawl under a rock.

Rather than just putting on a brave face for show, Kaie genuinely needed this care. She had heard too many stories of infections in an open wound. She'd keep her limbs if she had anything to do about it, so she remained. Solin was rambling on to herself and Razkar again. A speech of thanks and information about her healing. Had the alcohol quit stinging her reddened skin, Kaie surely would've made a point to reply. The burning turned her silent for those few moments. Only a slow nod was given in his direction to show understanding, and perhaps a gesture to accept his compliments. It was only when his offer was spoken that pain was washed away by sheer surprise.

A barbarian offered her the back of his own horse? To escort her through the forest with her kin? Solin had proven to be unorthodox and genuine. Such attitude was rare within this world she had become accustomed to. Never in her life had she seen such kindness shown to the savages of Falyndar. Why was this particular Kelvic so different? Razkar clearly found himself with similar thoughts since his voice seemed as surprised as hers when he spoke. When his eyes had flickered to her mid-speech, Kaie nodded her head in agreement. The shock was still evident on her features. No small thing, indeed.

As custom, Razkar had sought her out for final say on the matter. Remembering her role in their own foreign society, she would rise to the occasion as expected. Kaie deliberately adjusted her feet into the soil, standing now more solidly. Or so she had hoped. The muscles in the wounded leg had seized up some and become tense. Adrenaline was gone and so was the burn of Myri's presence. Now she was once again a mere mortal, one who felt mortal consequence of battle. She could walk but the calf was tense. They were right and she knew it. If she decided to push it, she would find herself in quite a bit of trouble.

"Thank you for your kindness, Solin Valhir. Razkar is right. Any kind of consideration extended by a barbarian to our people is rare. I accept your offer. I'd rather not put us in any inconvenience on our way home. Thank you again," She said with sincerity in her burning gaze. Then she turned to Razkar after hearing his jibe in their native tongue. A playful banter that earned narrowed eyes and an amused smile on her end.

"You have it all wrong, dear Brother. I do believe it is you he admires. Why else would he wish to spend so much extra time with you? She said in return, twisting a harmless inquiry for training into something more intimate. Of course such claims were empty and only to fuel their amusement.

"Besides, It is just their nature. I've heard that even the most hostile of Kelvics to possess the deep need for attachment. They always do continue their search. I owe him anyhow. You chose a good companion for us, no?" Kaie finished with a gentle shrug, moving toward the horse slowly.

Kaie had gathered what she had looted. Some went in her pack and the rest was either tied to her belt or pack. Feeling comfortable, she went to the animal. She reached her bronzed hand forth to gently rub the nose of the horse. She could feel the hot steam of its breath upon her palm. She moved her hand down to its cheek, patted it a few times, and then moved to its side when she felt it was steady enough. Kaie was no expert on riding, but she had gotten on a horse and ridden bareback once or twice. Getting up wasn't the problem. Besides, they were just walking anyhow. Once she had successfully managed to mount the animal (it took a couple of attempts due to her leg), she was prepared to move on.

As she waited for Solin and Razkar to prepare for their leave, Kaie couldn't help but take one last look at the battlefield. The blood spilled ground that had become sacred to her. Her first battle. Her first kill. All in the name of the Goddess Queen. Kaie would've taken a thousand more wounds and it all would've been worth it to her. Somehow, she felt closer to home as far away as she was. She patted the horse's side and stroked its mane gingerly. It really was a pretty thing. Subconsciously though, Kaie couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to instead ride a different animal. An animal more wild and more savage than the Myrians themselves. A predator. What power would a rider feel mounted on the rare and treasured Myrian Tiger?

A lingering thought would always remain: Would her actions that fateful night bring her peace or haunt her dreams (and conscience) for the rest of her days? Only time would tell...

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V. Spoils

Postby Perplexity on August 22nd, 2013, 2:16 am

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Keep What You Kill
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Dead Hungry: How To Devour Soulmist
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Kriemhild: Undead Maid


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Rivers of Blood: The Beauty of Gore
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Men Are But Cattle
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Kaie of the Cutthroat Shadows
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