Closed [Konrath's Detective Bureau] Words and Whispers

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This lazy agricultural settlement rests on the swampy shores of the Middle Suvan at the delta of The Kenash River. The River's slow moving bayou waters have bred a different sort of people - rugged, cultured, and somewhat violent. Sprawling plantations of tobacco and cotton grow on the outskirts of the swamp in the rich Cyphrus soils, while the city itself curls around the bayou and spawns decadence and sins of all sorts. Life is slower in Kenash, but the lack of pace is made up for in the excesses of food and flesh in a city where drinking, debauchery, gambling, slavery, and overbearing plantation families dominate the landscape.

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[Konrath's Detective Bureau] Words and Whispers

Postby Jed Radacke on June 12th, 2014, 10:57 pm

11th of Summer 514AV

It seemed pointless to Jed. Starting rumors and gossip. Much of the his family weren't to crazy about it either, but Mica had said it was worth it. Occasionally words were more effective than fists, the head of the house had told him. And of course he was the one to do it. In a way Jed didn't mind, he didn't agree with the new rules either, it was like the Sitai were trying to take the power from the Dynasties. It didn't settle over well with his family, and he knew a few more families weren't too fond of the changes either. But today he was to talk to the Konrath's. Specifically one of the younger of the long-living family. One who specialized in the word of mouth. He had a proposition for Estrellir Konrath.

The warm summer breeze should have brought relief from the heat, but instead just brought slightly less warmth to his skin. He had grown up here, and the heat was not nearly as bad to him as he had heard some people complain of. Jed glanced around, as he stepped off the bridge to Fire Island. It was relatively small, he could see the Middle Suvan peaking from between the three buildings. The midday sun was beating down overhead and Jed found he wouldn't have minded the shade of a building at the moment. The island was small, and the gardens not kept as fine as some of the other islands, but the bushes did not grow out of control. He knew the building, however unassuming it stood, and strode right up to it, pausing at the door. He ran one hand through his hair before pulling the wood open. Usually Jed would glance over the door, see what carvings and work had been put into it, a side-effect the addiction to his own work, but today he wanted to look attentive.

The room was small, and smelled of books, a new scent for his nose that was used to the fresh scent of wood or the strong stains that would hit your nostrils like an arrow when left open too long. His bright blue eyes landed on the Konti, should she look up, she would not meet the usual menacing stare that tended to rest on his face. Instead he would break out into a smile. No slave was with him that afternoon for him to direct to the wall, so he took three strides closer. "Love what you've done with the place." Jed spoke as if he had actually been there before, whereas he had never entered the building before. Friendly was a rare way of interacting with strangers, something Jed wasn't entirely used to. However genuine it was out of place coming from his bearded mouth. Scars and ink tattoos over his muscles permanently labeled him as the rough sort if he hadn't already been identified as Radacke. "Its wonderful to finally meet you, I'm Jed. I don't believe our families are terribly close, but it is nice to finally meet one of the esteemed Konraths." He extended his hand, Jed knew her name of course, and undoubtedly she knew his. But a proper introduction was due, since the families were resting in a comfortable nutral light. A fact that he was there to use, and given strict orders not to tamper with. Unfortunately for his family, he was no messenger boy, he could handle the simple task of inter-dynasty politics.

Even though the slight flattery was not necessary, Jed was quite fond of good impressions. He wasn't against have a friendly conversation with this beautiful woman on the side. He wasn't in any rush.


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[Konrath's Detective Bureau] Words and Whispers

Postby Estrellir Konrath on July 13th, 2014, 2:32 pm

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The sun had barely crept over the rooftops of Kenash and a strong scent of coffee was still lingering around Konrath’s Detective Bureau. Its owner had already had her share. Occasional laughter trickled out of the kitchen window, only audible if one listened. The slave clerk was playing with the kittens instead of cleaning the dishes.

Estrellir didn’t mind. In fact she was beyond noticing things around her. The large desk had been cleaned, papers, quills and curious artefacts shoved to the corners. The Konti herself was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the desk, hands resting on her knees and eyes closed. She was wearing her usual grey tunic and dark pants, growing more tattered by the season, and nothing on her feet. The opalescent scales and delicate webbing between her toes and fingers was exposed to the light and gaze of any visitors. Estrellir didn’t care because her mind had traveled to a faraway place only she knew.

Her breathing directed her thoughts, a quiet whisper in the back of her mind, and constituted their rhythm. With every breath, in and out, everything she was and thought and had ever done washed in and out of her mind. Watching the tides relaxed her.

Violet eyes snapped open and a silvery white lock fell over her shoulder as footsteps approached. The door was opened and someone entered. The Konti still made no move except for a slight narrowing of the eyes.

His first remark added a slight frown. For a moment confusion took over. Was she supposed to know that guy? Know him better than she did? Blood ties with the Radacke were written all over his tall form, to her insightful sixth sense at least. When he continued to introduce himself, she sighed with a hint of relief. No gaps in her memory then.

After shaking his hand, she slid from the desk and landed in her chair. The fluent motion suggested she’d sat on that more than once before. “The pleasure is all mine, Jed. Please, take a seat. Would you like some coffee?” Gesturing to one of the cushioned chairs spread across the room, Estrellir gave a mild smile.

If he accepted, she’d nod and a pretty girl with long chestnut hair would enter the room as if pulled by invisible strings. A simple cup with steaming coffee would be offered to the guest. Then Estrellir would lean back in her chair and observe him. “So what has brought you here? Is it merely a courtesy call or will you give me a delicious present, something to chew on?” Despite the polite act, that particular Konrath wasn’t one to beat around the bush if she could avoid it. Like he’d pointed out, their families didn’t share particularly close ties. A Radacke in her bureau meant business, yet she veiled her suspicions and refrained from licking her lips in anticipation. Not yet.
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[Konrath's Detective Bureau] Words and Whispers

Postby Vice on August 14th, 2014, 12:35 am

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Jed Radacke :
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  • New Rules = Sitai Oppression


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  • Jed: Radacke


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