[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/ty7JKGI.png[/img] [img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjExNi41YzAwYTMuVEdsMmFXRWdSbWx2Y21VLC4w/romance-fatal-goth.romance-fatal-goth-premium.png[/img][/center] [@Lucius Cypher] [hr] [hr] A she got up to leave, her eyes locked with that girl once more. Livia couldn't help but to frown deeply at the girl. Now that the suddenness of the entire situation wore off, she was considerably less frightened. In fact, she was rather curious about potentially speaking with the girl in question - but the time for that passed. Livia followed after the group, staying near Darc. It was annoying she couldn't see in Underhaven, so she'd at least have to trust them to lead her out of this place without getting herself lost. [color=a187be]"Well, Darc,"[/color] Livia replied. [color=a187be]"While the resin is used for recreation, it does have the potential to be used as a focus for certain spells. In this case, I assume she intends to use it to help with the attunement of a familiar."[/color] A logical conclusion, considering this entire business with the ruins as well as the needing to acquire a soul for her the dagger. It would be best not to mention the other items she had been gathering for the spider, either. No need to go around spreading rumors without reason. [color=a187be]"So while those Orcs may use it for recreation, they are certainly not using it to its full potential."[/color] Though she couldn't say she didn't understand the need for such things to relax. Not that she'd do it herself - but her father was a connoisseur of such things, as he put it. As the conversation died down, Livia turned her head towards the sound of Katherine and Selena. It was easy to find them, even in the darkness. Selena's eyes shone like beautiful sapphires in the darkness. Livia might have even said so, had the obvious inhuman woman not been so quick to utterly ignore her. Eavesdropping was usually considered impolite, but she couldn't trust Katherine not to do something incredibly stupid, and it was always good to at least on some level have a general idea of events. Besides, Selena wasn't exactly being very subtle or quiet. [i][color=7ea7d8]"To put it simple, I’m gathering a team. I don’t expect all of them to come fully equipped or talented with any particular skills. I’m not so greedy and spoilt to expect so much out of nothing. But what I do want is potential. And I can see potential in you, Katherine, even if you don’t. Especially since you don’t realize what you could do, with guidance and practice. And I’ll be more than happy to teach you… Should you choose to believe in me, who believes in you.”[/color][/i] If it was possible to hear the sound of someones mental faculties snapping, they'd have completely drowned out the pairs conversation. As Livia walked, her mouth curled slightly downwards into a frown. What...what was this dullard saying? Katherine? Potential? A team of some sort? Certainly, Livia would agree that Katherine certainly had some talent. Livia wouldn't have bothered even trying to teach her step sister if she wasn't. Hells, even if she wasn't she'd probably have done it. That was undeniable - but compared to herself? To [i]her[/i] hard work, studies, and countless hours reading and studying! Even going so far as to attempt trying something most more advanced spell casters would even have trouble with! The idea in and of itself was [i]absurd[/i]. It was laughable, even! If it wasn't so infuriating she'd have laughed! And yet here she was, completely ignored. Ignored and obviously considered nothing more than useless or a burden? Something to be swept quietly away, locked in her room until dear old mother just decided to get rid of her!? Just because she wasn't special? Didn't carry the magic of her family, and wasn't 'pretty' enough to warrant parading around like a doll?! Her eyes, fixated on Selena for just a moment. If she had been younger, she'd probably have done something, but growing up under her mothers thumb quickly made her learn one thing - such acts of emotion got a person nowhere. Livia folded her hands behind her as she walked, gripping them together tightly. She was getting worked up over nothing. Nothing. She couldn't let herself be so agitated. It was quite likely Selena was just trying to butter up Katherine. She'd do the same. And probably say the same, too if she were in Selena's place. Still, the whole part about her being completely ignored this entire time by the woman and so obviously brushed aside...infuriating, even if she was completely used to it. If Selena was blind to real talent, hard work, and prestige instead of a coddled fool who's only talent was getting into trouble chasing after the nearest cute girl...fine. So be it. It didn't concern her, nor did she care. [color=a187be]"Anyways...Darc,"[/color] Livia said after a minute or so of walking. Her voice betrayed no hint of her irritable or otherwise angry thoughts, continuing in a friendly tone. [color=a187be]"Should I find you back in that tavern or will you be delivering it to me?"[/color] She needed to know so she could at least make plans. If he got it to her first thing tomorrow, then she could continue with the soul gem and the bull. [hider=Livia's Inventory] -bottle of black ink -quill -small knife -set of Fine Clothes -signet ring -scroll of pedigree -Soul gem Dagger -The book “Frothy Tales of Conquest” -1lb Kafei seeds - 1 Vial of Snake Venom Money: 4gp & 4SP Max carry weight: 135lbs [/hider]