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[center]Location: Dogfalls Outskirts

Assignment: Interrogation's over. Negotiations begin. [@Tsunmene][/center]

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Colt stiffened as an oddly crazed look began to twinkle in her eye. He watched in queasy fascination as the insects gathered and reformed themselves into a clicking, undulating throne for Kohi Dei as she sat upon them. [color=AABAC5]"His big loud-and-red. I like that. Stealing it."[/color] Colt responded, the humor in his voice now tinged with audible wariness. His stance shifted lower as she watched him with amusement in her eyes. [color=AABAC5]"You know, it just occurred to me, we've done all this flirting but I still don't know your name."[/color] The silver-haired young man added. [color=AABAC5]"I don't know what it is, but I feel like if you're anything like me, you want your name known."[/color] He offered as he slowly began to pace, weapon still half-drawn, watching as the throne twisted and shifted to face him as he circled it. [color=AABAC5]"And if we're done talking, are you sure you wanna do this in an empty field with nobody watching?"[/color]

His gaze flicked to the forest, towards the bodies within it, and he frowned. [color=AABAC5]"Those people were more than just... Biofuel for your creatures here, but somehow I doubt that message is gonna resonate with you. But way it sounds to me, we have a common enemy, or rival, or however you want to swing it, at the gates of Dogfalls right now."[/color] He reasoned.

His sword closed in its sheath with a 'snnk', and he steadily released his grip on the handle. [color=AABAC5]"I'm Colt."[/color] He said. [color=AABAC5]"Light-bearer, son of Church Knight Cassell Avalon."[/color] He introduced, before grinning and giving her a suitably aristocratic bow - or at least the best fascimile of one he could, having never been one for the formal lifestyle. [color=AABAC5]"And I'd like to offer a temporary arrangement. We get to killing each other after we've ruined Algrimar's evening."[/color]

His golden eyes flashed, his fangs glinting as he grinned at her. "Once we've subverted his siege, we can get right back to killing each other. That sound reasonable?"

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[center]Lady Victory. Stronghold of Mistmoor, Evening.

Current Targets: Tarrian Kar. [@BunniesOfDoom] Erik Elfhame Ostriecher V. [@IAmTheIsland][/center]

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[color=F9E073]"Your cooperation is appreciated."[/color] Himeri said coldly, no real inflection or appreciation in her voice as she smoothly slid her blade into its sheath. [color=F9E073]"Those were not attacks, Ostreicher. They were knocks on the door."[/color] She elaborated, her metallic golden pupils flicking to him. A wave of fear washed over the Light-Bearer, though unlike the guards who were reduced to a gibbering mess at her gaze, Himeri was curious to see him shake it off. She tilted her head, much like a cat watching a mouse, before turning her gaze then to Tarrian.

The same wave of fear passed over her, though similarly her anger and ferocity overpowered it. [color=F9E073]"Curious."[/color] Himeri mused out loud. [color=F9E073]"So this is what true Light-Bearers are capable of."[/color] She murmured. [color=F9E073]"As I have said. I am called Himeri. The Eboshi estate sits abandoned within these walls. There is a sword inside - the matching companion to this one."[/color] She explained, gesturing to the weapon at her hip. [color=F9E073]"I will be clear, I do not act in the interest of the Scourge - not at this moment. The Lesser Grim that threw themselves upon the walls were expendables under my command."[/color]

Her expression didn't changed - the same disinterested, unamused stare flickered between the two Light-Bearers. [color=F9E073]"Thus, I make my purpose here as clear as possible. I intend to retrieve that sword, alone or with escort. I will leave when finished."[/color]

Her glare then locked onto Tarrian. [color=F9E073]"Should I be refused, I will still be leaving with that sword, and Mistmoor will have two less Light-Bearers."[/color] She said disaffectedly. [color=F9E073]"I announce myself and introduce myself to this city's protectors on the hopes that the easier option will be chosen. Our business concludes faster this way."[/color]