Damsel in Distress?

by **Alva Marek** on October 25th, 2013, 2:54 am

Alva yawned, stretching her perfectly sore limbs. The pain of a good run was always welcomed. Kai seemed a little bit more relaxed now that they were sheltered. It wasn't the grandest but it would have to do. At least he was alive.

"Does that sort of thing happen often to you, being attacked by random men?" his words broke the calm silence that Alva was accustomed to. With a sigh, Alva reluctantly answered.

"Unfortunately so. Don't really understand why all these petchers keep coming at me. Regardless, I can handle myself. I worked hard to make a little bit of a name for myself. You may have just ruined it.* Alva glared at Kai. She was going to have to fight a few of the bigger guys at the bar to regain her rank among people you shouldn't mess with. She sighed. Sleep was calling to her and Alva was more than eager to answer that sweet call.

"Any more questions?"

by **Kai Spyridon** on October 28th, 2013, 12:59 am

After asking his question, Kai rolled his shoulders to release a bit of the tension he usually felt after performing acrobatic feats over a brief period of time, because he was accustomed to performing these feats over somewhat extended periods of time because of his line of work often dictated for heavy physical involvement I suppose I should retrain myself for urban acrobatics... after doing several jobs that gave me more freedom in how to jump about made life easy, but not really knowing the layout or what to expect would be a mistake next time I go to a city and plan to do any acrobatics... My shoulders always expect more but I don't know why... Kai thinks to himself, letting his mind wander, while waiting for Marek's reply.

Hearing a sigh Kai refocused his attention back to Marek to listen to what she had to say. "Unfortunately so. Don't really understand why all these petchers keep coming at me. Regardless, I can handle myself. I worked hard to make a little bit of a name for myself. You may have just ruined it." After she says this Marek glared at Kai as though it was his fault for stepping in when he did and sighs once more. I suppose that in reality it was my fault, I should learn to avoid sticking my head where it doesn't belong.

Looking at Marek, Kai notices how fatigued she looks and hears it in her voice when she asks him "Any more questions?" to which Kai thinks for a moment I could ask her now but it can wait, I don't want to impose any further. After thinking for a few moments Kai responds with a quiet voice "I have one more question, but it can wait for now... you look tired and should get some rest. And I do apologise for interfering with your business, I shall try to avoid doing to in the future." After this final comment, Kai crosses his arms and sags his head a little as if entering into a state of deep thought.

by **Alva Marek** on October 30th, 2013, 5:02 am

Alva couldn't help but smile at Kai. He meant well.

If I'm being honest with myself, I wouldn't have been able to take on that drunkard, I'm too tired.

"I have one more question, but it can wait for now... you look tired and should get some rest. And I do apologise for interfering with your business, I shall try to avoid doing to in the future." Alva rolled her eyes. She had gone a few days without sleep on countless occasions tracking a target for her solo raids. A few more minutes for him to ask a simple question would not kill her. "Go ahead and ask me Kai. I can survive a couple moments of not sleeping just a little longer." She was as relaxed as anyone could be living in Sunberth. This stranger in her home was no more a threat to her than a young child. Alva wasn't afraid of death. It was almost welcomed, a nagging hope in the back of her mind on a daily bases. Her mind was wandering in a sluggish fog caused by her need for sleep.

Snapping back to reality, Alva noticed she had been staring at Kai, and her cheeks flushed with a light pink color. As cold hearted as she tried to act, Alva still had a little innocence. Kai had an air of confidence that surrounded him. His eyes revealed that he had seen and done things that no man should ever have to endure. He couldn't be much older than her.

Snap out of it Alva. You don't know this person. Emotions make you weak. They get you killed. She waited as patiently as possible for Kai to ask his question.

by **Kai Spyridon** on October 31st, 2013, 1:05 am

"Go ahead and ask me Kai. I can survive a couple moments of not sleeping just a little longer." Raising his head to this, Kai sees Marek roll her eyes while relaxing a little into her chair, after a few moments Kai notices Marek staring at him with slightly glazed over eyes, as though deep in thought or from the lack of sleep. After a few moments Marek's cheeks flush a light pink, barely visible in the low light of the room but to Kai it was as visible as anything else.

She is really tired, that much is plain to see, but because she asked I shall ask her my question. Kai thinks to himself while figuring out how to word his question. After thinking for a couple of moments, Kai finally brings himself to ask "My other question is... Why trust me?" after asking Kai sagged his head back down and enters a state of deep thought while waiting for Marek's answer.

Deep in his thoughts, Kai considers various things mainly focusing on the condition of Sunberth I don't know what life is usually like in Sunberth, but, if it is anything like what I have already seen today, then I suppose that just living in any form of accommodation is like a godsend... nothing could prepare you to live in this city... nothing, and I will keep my promise to you Mother, no matter what... even if it ends up killing me. This last thought is almost like a silent prayer to his long dead mother.

by **Alva Marek** on October 31st, 2013, 2:49 am

Alva was taken aback by his question....Why did she trust him? Perhaps because of his actions or maybe it was out of the kindness of her heart.

“I honestly don't know. I was raised never to trust for trusting in anyone will get me killed....there are numerous possible reasons but none of which would rightfully fit into this situation. Perhaps it was on a whim. Maybe to be kind. Maybe some subconscious part of me just wanted some company. Maybe I'll find the answer to your question but for now I don't have one. At least you are safe here.” Alva stood slowly and began to walk into another room before stopping. “My name is Alva. Alva Marek. Just so you know.”

Entering the separate room, Alva sat on the floor with no real intentions of sleeping. She was exhausted, but she just had a nagging feeling, a gut instinct, to stay awake. And her instincts have never been wrong before. This man was obviously a traveler. Perhaps, if she made a proper acquaintance, he would allow her to travel with him to leave this hellhole city. Maybe. As she leaned her back against the wall, the world began to spin and fade away in a taunting dance. She had fallen asleep.

by **Kai Spyridon** on November 1st, 2013, 2:11 am

Kai opened his eyes and looked at Marek, and noticed that she had a confused expression drawn on her face as though surprised at his question, in a confused tone she answered his question “I honestly don't know. I was raised never to trust for trusting in anyone will get me killed....there are numerous possible reasons but none of which would rightfully fit into this situation. Perhaps it was on a whim. Maybe to be kind. Maybe some subconscious part of me just wanted some company. Maybe I'll find the answer to your question but for now I don't have one. At least you are safe here." after answering Kai's question Marek got up and moved to an adjacent room, stopping about halfway and says "My name is Alva. Alva Marek. Just so you know." and continues into the room.

Kai mulls over Alva's response for a couple of minutes She was raised to not trust anyone, because it could have resulted in her death? That is not something I would wish on anyone, and compared to my childhood... it is just awful to think that she had to suffer through a living hell. before looking around the house to familiarise himself with the layout, should he need to leave quickly or need to find his way around when there was no light. After walking around for a little Kai decides to enter the same room Alva entered a few minutes before, to discover that she had fallen asleep.

She must have been exhausted. Kai thinks to himself as he gently picks Alva up and carries her to the bed in the bedroom and places her on it, putting the covers over her and walks out of the room, sits in a meditative stance and takes out his mother's flute from his pack, adjusts the ring on his finger, an old habit, and thinks to himself Alva looks peaceful when she is asleep, it must be her only way to escape the life she is currently living. After thinking, Kai begins to play the flute absentmindedly, yet softly, a song taught to him shortly before his mother died, which reminded him of the many things, mainly when his mother first taught him how to play the flute.

Think of this as the song :

by **Alva Marek** on November 1st, 2013, 5:14 am

Several bells later Alva woke with a start, grabbing her rope dart. Looking around, she noticed she was no longer in the room she had fallen asleep in. She was in her bed, Kai sitting on the floor playing his flute.

He stayed? Alva had no clue what to say. Her cheeks flushing again, she ran to get dressed in her usual "hunting" clothes. For some unknown reason, she couldn't look at the man. Had he watched her in her sleep? Did he try anything? Did he move her to her bed? So many questions buzzed around her head like angry bees. It was driving her mad. She needed to have a clear head. Especially since she was low on funds. It was infuriating. There just weren't enough travelers this time of the year.

Maybe you could....no....he saved your life. Whether you like it or not, you are indebted to him. She swore silently. This sucked.

The sun was about to set. Night was falling fast. Wordlessly, Alva made her way to her door and opened it. She did not expect Kai to follow her. Nor did she really want him to. But she had a job to do if she was going to make it through this winter.

by **Kai Spyridon** on November 7th, 2013, 9:27 pm

After what felt like several chimes of playing his flute, Kai feels as though he has been reinvigorated, because the lack of movement conserved his energy. He also feels something else, after a few moments it comes to him after his stomach growls I am hungry... not so surprising I guess, but still, how long have I been playing my flute? Looking up from the flute and glancing over at the window, Kai notices that there is less light than when he began.

How long have I been playing for, I wonder? Mulling over the most obvious question for a few minutes, Kai shrugs and continues to play the flute until he hears something. Stopping in the middle of a C note, Kai slowly swivels his head around to locate the source. It sounded like it had come from the room Alva was in Maybe she woke up? Kai thinks to himself.

Getting up quietly, Kai walks over to the room, to discover it is empty. With a slight concern entering his mind, Kai gives the room a once over to see if anything appeared out of place, discovered that some clothes were missing and came to the logical conclusion that Alva had woken up and left, or was in the process of leaving.

Walking out of the room quickly and as quietly as he could, Kai watches as Alva leaves the building. Without even thinking, Kai puts his flute into his pack, eats an apple to temporarily sate his hunger, and goes to the door to follow her Just in case she is set upon by more men and requires assistance. Kai thinks to himself, although he finds this prospect unlikely. I suppose the real reason that I will follow her is that I want to get to know her better, and perhaps become friends with her. Exiting the building, Kai calls out to Alva even if only quietly "Hey, you wouldn't mind if I came with you, would you?"

by **Alva Marek** on November 13th, 2013, 5:19 pm

Alva didn't hear Kai speak as she began free running. There was a large open field she could practice wielding her rope dart in. The only place she allowed herself to relax and just let her body flow with every movement she made. It was just outside of town. Doing her best to make sure she wasn't followed, Alva took every back alleyway and abandoned road to reach her favorite secret destination. The moon was full and hung high above the ruins of Sunberth. It was a relatively peaceful night even for this city.

Alva sighed in relief as she finally reached the meadow in what felt like forever. It was a peaceful place with no violence, no murder, no rape or any intended harm. No horny pigs or prostitutes. Just tranquility. It was so beautiful to her.

by **Vanari** on March 15th, 2014, 6:33 am

Kai Spyridon

Observation	+5 XP
Intimidation	+1 XP
Rhetoric	+2 XP
Intelligence	+3 XP
Interrogation	+2 XP
Running	+1 XP

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Loot :

Alva Marek

Observation	+2 XP
Intimidation	+1 XP
Socialization	+2 XP
Rhetoric	+2 XP
Interrogation	+2 XP
Running	+2 XP

Lores :

Loot :

Notes :

Closed Damsel in Distress?