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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 16, 2009 20:15:42 GMT -5
"Oh umm, Branches" She suggested.
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 16, 2009 20:34:54 GMT -5
Speaking of branches, there was the distinct sound of one breaking off to Joanna's left.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 16, 2009 20:37:54 GMT -5
Aalina jumped up.
"Talk to them Princess. Keep them calm." She said to Joanna
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Post by Marie on Dec 17, 2009 14:32:44 GMT -5
Joanna groped for her blade, forgetting that she no longer had it in hand. She hugged the girls to her.
"Are you going to tell us what you picked then, Cassie?"
"Butterfly," Cassana said. "But it's gone now."
Joanna listened for danger.
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 17, 2009 14:36:15 GMT -5
Eventually a man came out into the clearing. He was wearing a shadowcat cloak over a leather tunic and and breaches, and had a bow in his hand, the arrow already nocked. A rusty hand axe in his waistband, and a dirty full beard completed his look.
He watched them for a long time, but said nothing.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 17, 2009 14:39:24 GMT -5
Aalina didnt relax, but shot a glance to the girls and Joanna.
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Post by Marie on Dec 17, 2009 15:06:56 GMT -5
"Who are you? Joanna asked nervously.
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 17, 2009 15:12:20 GMT -5
The man does not initially reply, it appears as though he does not understand. He says something in a language they do not understand.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 17, 2009 15:16:53 GMT -5
Aalina looked confused a second, then went to stand next to joanna.
"Put the girls on a horse. If something happens get away." She whispered to her.
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 17, 2009 15:22:07 GMT -5
As Aalina whispers to Joanna, the man raises his bow indicating that he will fire.
"You... Andal!" he says, in bad Common.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 17, 2009 15:24:50 GMT -5
Aalina nodded slowly.
"Yes, Andal." She said clearly.
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 17, 2009 15:30:31 GMT -5
The man extended with his hand and tugged his beard.
"You captives..." He said.
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Post by Marie on Dec 17, 2009 15:35:17 GMT -5
Joanna had put the three girls on one of the horses together, instructing Eleyna to guard her sisters. She turned to the wild man.
"No, we are not. Lots of money for you if you get us home safe."
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 17, 2009 15:37:06 GMT -5
The man promptly loosed the arrow that he had nocked, catching the horse which Joanna had put the children on directly behind the ear. The creature whinnied and fell dead, the three children rolling off and bouncing to the ground, crying.
"CAPTIVE!" he cried again. as he nocked another arrow.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 17, 2009 15:39:40 GMT -5
Aalina rushed to the children's side. She cradled Silvana and gave Cassana a one armed hug.
"Alright. We captives. Let the children go."
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