[b]Renee Terfiel and Lanus Retily[/b]
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[quote]She turned towards Lanus, giving him a small shrug. "I never know what's going on in her head..." She paused, looking back up for a moment. "Probably thought the sunlight feels good up there."[/quote]

"The sunlight?" Lanus raised his eyebrows, scratching his chin. He looked up the tower, cranking his neck so he could see the mage. "Hmm, interesting," he mumbled to himself. "Is it an effect of her alchemical curse or is it just a quirk of her personality?"

[quote]"Renee, was it? Don't worry a thing about it." she answered to her apologies on his behalf, then turned to Lanus himself. "How sweet, thank you - but don't think for a second that your own pretty eyes will protect you from the lightning of the gods if you try that with me again." she said with a smile and in a nonchalant tone. There was no bad blood, just a friendly warning that Asterope was not the kind of Lady to suffer unwanted advances. [/quote]

Lanus shrugged, still keeping his charming smile. This wasn't the first time his advances were rejected. Or the hundredth for that matter.

"Just zap him if he annoys you again." Renee stated with folded arms, giving a glare at her boyfriend. "Don't worry. He can take it."

She wasn't lying. The man was far more capable than she was at fighting miasma abominations. A thunder or two wouldn't bother him.

"Oh, how cruel, Mademoiselle." Lanus replied to Asterope. "I am simply introducing myself, that's all. After all," He grabbed Renee with his arm, dragging her into a hug. " I already have her to warm my bed at night."

Renee could only respond with a blush.

[quote]He turned to Aldin first, as his concern was the most personal. “Ah, yes, of course. Aldin, you’ve my promise that your mother is being provided the best care the Tower has to offer. That being said, please do visit her in the infirmary before you set out. You’ll find it further down the hall on the west wing when you exit this chamber. Our apothecary is tending to her now.”[/quote]

Renee raised her eyebrows. His mother is here? And she's being treated by the Tower? Is that the reason why he's willing to come here?

It reminded her of her own reason to come. Lanus. She just wanted to be of use to him. Even though he offered her a normal life, she rejected it, wanting to be by his side instead, as a fellow Reaver. She couldn't just leave him on his own as he fought those abominations.

No. It wasn't just that. She desired revenge as well. Against those creatures that had taken everything from her.

She gave Aldin a sympathetic look, giving a silent prayer that her mother would recover.

[quote]“As for what that man you passed in the hallway was alluding to…I’m afraid that’s a bit more complicated. We’ll go over that in a bit.”[/quote]

Renee huffed. No one cares about him!

[quote]As for whether team assignments will be permanent or rotating, that’s something you’ll have to work out amongst yourselves. Within this group of fine magus, I understand that some of you know each other already, so perhaps more often than not you’ll want to sortie with them. Or maybe you’re the more outgoing and social type, and are enticed by building rapport with new people. Whatever the case may be, I’m hoping that you’ll make the best call when deciding which missions to take up.”[/quote]

Well, I'll always be with Lanus, that's for sure.

Lanus, on the other hand, was already thinking about which pretty lady he would like to team up with, eyeing them one by one with his sharp, elven eyes. Particularly their… features, so to speak.

[quote]“Hmm, I was honestly expecting more questions out of all of you. But, I guess I should expect as much from a group as focused and resolute as the one before me.”[/quote]

No need for unnecessary questions. We're here to do our job. Nothing more, Renee thought to herself.

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Out of the options they were given, Renee only had one choice in mind.

Necropolis.

The fae gritted her teeth. She would not let anymore people fell victim to the scourge of the abominations.

She looked up at Lanus, wanting to know what his choice was.

"Heh, you want that one, don't you?" He smiled, pointing at the image.  "Well, I'd say we take it. They would need our expertise after all." He winked. He knew better than to go against his stubborn ladyfriend. When she decided on something, it's really unlikely she would change her mind on it.

Still, it would be difficult. He'd prefer her to do easier jobs but it would wound her pride if he were to leave her behind.

Well, he'd just have to protect her then.

It's a shame it would mean that they wouldn't be going with those two beautiful witches though.

[quote]"Once you've assembled your team for this 'Necropolis' assignment, call for me, I'll go along for it."[/quote]

Hearing Aldin's words, Renee decided to tell him that they would be on the same team. But before she could do that, he was already on his way to the infirmary, almost as if he was in a rush to go there.

Of course he is. His mother is there after all.

She stopped herself from calling him out. There would be other opportunities for her to speak with him.