[right][b]Jesper:[/b] *Sighs, wiping my blood from his blade* Because I can take far better care of her than you can.[/right]


[quote]
*I blink, then sputter as I feel my rage growing even as my life slowly ebb away*

You treacherous [I]bastard.[/I]

*I fall to my knees as shock, anguish, and, most of all, hate threaten to overwhelm my senses*

[I]I can hardly believe my ears. My own friend, no, my brother in arms resorting to something as ignoble as this...[/I]

*I spit, the blood pooling in my throat making hard to breathe, and lock gazes with him. I see his is full of arrogant triumph, but feel mine filled to the brim with unbridled rage. Ah if looks could kill...*[/quote]

[right]
[b]Jesper:[/b] *Shifts his gaze over to Vaumon* I trust you'll keep your end of the bargain sorcerer?

[b]Vaumon:[/b] *Bows, flourishing slightly* Of course.


[b]Jesper:[/b] *Nods, sliding his dagger back into its sheath* Good, then we have nothing left to discuss.

*Turns to leave, pausing briefly to look back at me*

Do what you like with the body. 

*Stalks up the dust covered stairs*

He won't be missed.
[/right]

[quote]*I cough, choking as the air refuses to pass, and feel my head becoming light. I see the edges of my vision begin to darken as the slick warmth on my chest finally begins to cool. Letting my head drop, I finally fall into the long dark of death...*[/quote]