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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 3, 2007 13:32:45 GMT
*Ashnel groans silently after the shock of the armed mouse wears off and he lowers - lowers, but does not sheathes - the dagger in his paw. You could've given me an assumed name! Somebeast might know me from Terralux, he cries to nobeast, even though only he can hear himself. Then, almost on impulse, Ashnel asks the mouse:* How long d'you think Blackstar'll hold out against the conspirators? *Even if the mouse is on Tervin Blackstar's side, Tervin can't arrest me... or at least, if he does want to hold out, he better not!*
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 3, 2007 17:11:10 GMT
*The mouse stares at Ashnel and Regen, then lowers his bow slightly. * *Th' conspirators? .....not long. Most o' the army's with 'em...'s common knowledge by now. M'self, I'm stayin' out o' it. Whichever side wins.
*Regen nods slightly. *Well, that's a way to stay alive, I suppose..are th' leaders common knowledge, too?
*The mouse glances behind him, then says quickly, *Only one o' th' leaders is knowledge - he's a recruiter, meets people in secret. He introduces 'imself as Will Eale, but I doubt that's 'is real name.
*Regen quickly covers up whatever he thinks about this piece of news. *...thanks, buddy.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 3, 2007 19:34:03 GMT
*Ashnel tries to keep an impassive expression, and all the while is desperate to turn to see what Regen might be thinking. Eale... was he that stoat captain who was there at the attack, when Seastar-? He cuts off, not one to try and dwell on anything. Not that the dark squirrel often succeeded in not reliving moments...* Will you show us the way to the fort? *Ashnel asks the mouse quickly, before he can begin to leave or talk again.*
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 3, 2007 23:37:40 GMT
*The mouse points behind him and south a bit more. *Straight that way, s' about five miles off. If y' stay on th' path, you'll get there.
*Regen resists the urge to groan. *We must've been going in circles th' last hour. *The squirrel continues to look impassive, however. *Ok. Thanks. *He nods up the path. *Shall we go?
OOC: I remember who Regen reminded me of, now. He's alot like Casca from Julius Caesar, the Shakespeare play. Me an' Baraka figured it out earlier.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 4, 2007 8:41:58 GMT
OOC: *Thinks about this and grins.* I think I know the one you mean. I've got a volume of all of Shakespear's plays, so I'll look it up. *Has not a lot to do.*
BIC: *Ashnel tries not to look smug - now's not the time! - but he can't help feeling relieve that they've reached the end of their journey, even if they are about to walk into the midst of conspirators. The squirrel calls his thanks to the mouse, and hurries on. Haven't been inside a fort in seasons, thank goodness. The Guiding Stars help Tervin if plague ever breaks out - spreads like wild fire. So does news, and mutiny, for that matter... Ashnel continues on his way, babbling on to himself in a friendly manner that he'd not speak to many creatures with.*
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 4, 2007 11:39:56 GMT
OOC: Advancing to....Blackstar's fort.
BIC:
*Regen and Ashnel are approaching a building, which, instead of a fort, seems to actually be a small, round castle, with stone walls and a hill in the middle. Regen glances around, looking peeved, and nods toward the gate. * *Welcome to Fort Copperin, Ashnel.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 4, 2007 12:22:21 GMT
*Ashnel tries not to look impressed. Of all the forts he's seen, Tervin Blackstar's is one of the best... from the outside, of course. Inside, I hear it's a different matter with the mercenaries. Could be trouble, but we shall see...* Are they expecting us? *Ashnel asks Regen nonchalantly. We don't want to raise the alarm by walking in, armed to the teeth an' uninvited.*
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 4, 2007 14:04:30 GMT
*Regen shrugs. *Dunno. Probably not, but they know who I am - we shouldn't have any trouble, if I say you're a new recruit. I'm glad I wore my uniform now.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 4, 2007 18:23:36 GMT
*Ashnel takes in coolly what Regen is wearing.* Eh, I was wondering why there was so much conspiracy. *He grins at the other squirrel.* I'm guessing we're s'pposed t'be a team now. *He nods towards the entrance to the Fort.* So... g' luck.
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 5, 2007 21:04:19 GMT
*Regen rolls his eyes at Ashnel's comment, but replies to his next sentence. *Yeah, I guess we are now. Let's go. *He heads for the gate, looking somewhat peeved. *
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 6, 2007 7:19:31 GMT
*Ashnel arrogantly walks in through the arch a little ahead of Regen, not knowing what to expect, but keeping his expression cool - eyes hooded, confident smile - and weapon close to paw.*
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 6, 2007 14:38:27 GMT
*Regen follows Ashnel, looking distinctly uneasy. The guards on top of the wall watch the two squirrels alertly, but do not stop them.* *As they enter the fort, Regen breathes out slowly, then says, *So...I guess we'd better stop by my place first, to see if we c'n get you a shield and a lance...that's the weapon of choice here, as most beasts are foot soldiers.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 6, 2007 14:55:22 GMT
*Ashnel pulls a face.* Shield an' lance? Y'know, that's more o' my cousins' thing... I'm no' really- *He pauses mid-excuse, realising he has to play the servile, obidient mercenary now, and nods.* Shield and lance. Your place. *The squirrel agrees.*
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Post by Tinsy Stormsight on Apr 6, 2007 15:00:36 GMT
*Regen grins. *Lets go, then.
OOC: Advancing to Regen's place...
BIC:
*Regen has led Ashnel to what appears to be a small, mostly empty house in the rattier part of the fort. The squirrel opens the door carefully, glances inside, and waves Ashnel to follow. *Come on. I'm glad I didn't sell this, even if I could've used the silver. *Inside are two rooms, a bedroom and a main room. Regen lights a candle on the table in the main room, and looks around. * *Right...weapons.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Apr 6, 2007 15:06:40 GMT
*Ashnel glances around the place. It's not Terralux, of course... but I'm sure Regen likes it well enough to not have sold it. I would've; but I expect, what with having Wood as a brother and all, that I'm not as honest as him... The squirrel is persuaded from his thoughts by Regen's voice.* Wha'?! Oh, right. Weapons. Right.
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