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[color=fff200][i]Temple of [s]Ayel[/s] Aelios[/i][/color]

[color=f49ac2][b]"Ahh yes! How refreshing with a REFINED and NOBLE mind for once amidst all the thickheaded louts. You are completely correct, Lady Hightower. If shapeshifting would have been something easy, then those jealous, conniving and pigfarming peasants would have attempted to mimic -my- face. Well, I cannot of course blame them for that, but everything else is fair. But your notice has made me draw the conclusion that indeed this shapeshifting thief-creature is no doubt one of those blighted mongrels."[/b][/color] The nobleman explained while he raised the free hand to his jaw and face, as if he was posing for a portrait to get him in profile.

Eris had a good head on her shoulder, almost as good as his own, but to compare the two wouldn't be fair. He was after all shaped to be a god amongst mere mortals, not only in appearance but wits too. She had done admirably for a not-as-good noble, and her research and assistance to Flynn would indeed be crucial to finding the source of the blight. The peasants. They bred like animals and behaved like them. Likely some peasants had traded more than just wares with those barbaric mountain apes, that's most likely how the blight spread. 

[color=f49ac2][i]'Those filthy perverted lowborn.'[/i][/color] He mentally chastised before opening his noble mouth yet again.

[color=f49ac2][b]"I, happen to be an expert at illusions, I was trained at the Aurelian academy of the refined arts under a private tutor. In fact, I can create perfect replica's of myself, they are as flawless as the man they depict. But they aren't real, like that witch goddess those barbarians are worshipping. It's probably just some really ancient ape-hag hermit. But this does indeed support -my- idea that this underhanded thief is indeed one of those blighted monsters, like that -disgusting- snake creature. Well if this noble-hating guardsman is innocent and is no accomplice of a thief he has nothing to fear. In fact he should appologize for acting suspicious. Go on. Take a knee. I am very forgiving man for those in need for forgiveness."[/b][/color] He raised an arrogant eyebrow to Kale, and pointed down to the floor with his free hand, then his grey eyes wandered to Eris again. 

[color=f49ac2][b]"I was indeed chasing that thief, as I felt it was my duty as a noble, a devout man of Aelios, an Aurelian, as an honorable man and best friend of the prince. But Lady Hightower, I do not want to be the source of any tale-spreading of my bravery, I am a very humble man after all. In fact… the most humble. Judging by the hole in the door, I can say with outmost certainty it was broken by magical means. It was a very precise thing too, almost as if the culprit had some mentoring from a master of the arts. Clearly. Perhaps our thief eavesdropped on another man's lessons and thus obtained free-tutoring. Underhanded yet crafty. That's how they can get to you Lady Hightower, don't ever let those creatures get near you. They are beasts. In fact, I believe his highness is going to lock them all up. Why else gather them all here?"[/b][/color] Ayel explained in a very thoughtful and overly elaborate manner, it almost were like he had been there the moment the hole had been made.

[color=f49ac2][b]"It is entirely possible that this thief stole something else. I shall begin to draw some sketches of the most likely culprits. I have a belief that it's either some blighted creature that looks like a disgusting snake, an overgrown hairy wolf-like ape or some orange eyed crocodile looking one. Of course we shouldn't limit ourselves to just these three most likely suspects, as there are more of those accursed creatures about. Still that is a good way to start. His highness even followed that lousy wolf-thing quite recently and he was as suspicious of it as I were. And he's the all brawn one. Also I am not rattled, it is important for a nobleman of a noble stature as myself to behave calm and rational in even the most pressing of circumstances, I shall take it upon me to inform the prince myself about this."[/b][/color] Ayel nodded to himself and then to Eris, then he furrowed his noble eyebrows at Kale.


[color=f49ac2][b]"While you are here, Lady Hightower, I think this is an fine opportunity to mention that I wish to congratulate you. You are hereby the subject of being courted before marriage, to yours truly. I was hoping to write you a letter, but the thief seems to have taken my feather-pen and my ink aswell. So I will get right to the point. You have my permission to engage myself, Lord Ayel Raunefeldt in courtship for the betterment of your own family, Dawnhaven and the world. As a token of my dedication to our commons goals, I would like to donate an excessive sum of coin to the cause of dealing with the blight so that we can all pack up our things and return to Aurelia again, away from those sniveling barbarians. Don't worry about the ring, I will provide one, diamond is prefered yes? You shall of course be given the biggest one, I wouldn't want anyone to spread rumors about me being… ugh… poor. We shall decide on a proper date for the marriage later, but this temple seems to be quite suitable, considering the other options are lousy. 

Save for my home, but I cannot host -that- many people in my home. It would lose all the mystery and flair. Also do not worry about that emotional nonsense, this is strictly a marriage of necessity and class where we both benefit. Besides we both have dealings with my best friend, his highness himself. I am certain he could use some time to get away from his otherwise problem free days to attend a wedding. I was reluctant on picking him for best man... I mean he is the second best choice. And ring bearer? No, I cannot imagine his highness would like that once he sees that my ring for my wife is far bigger than what he may have given to that abysmal woman from the mountains, which I hope I will not have to meet. Thus I believe Lord Stormlight would make for an ample ring bearer, no doubt he would feel honored being picked for such an esteemed role. I shall send him a letter as soon as possible. He no doubt will be thrilled to know two people more successful than himself are to be bonded in further greatness. With your research, and my wealth, brains and charm, there is no telling how far we could go. But these are details best savoured for later over dinner, as we are now on the same page in the book of honorable names, I give you permission to enter my home here in Dawnhaven and bring me some spare clothing. Not to worry, I shall remain firmly in place and inspect the crime scene."[/b][/color] He nodded his head quickly and motioned towards the door with an arm flourish. Then his crow-like gaze went to Kale, almost as if to say 'What?'.