Mending a shattered mind

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 2

"Ah, So you were born in realm year 745? It seems you are older than me.. I was born in RY 749"

* Wave snickered a little as he looked down at Tari, then to Dal*

" Yeah, she only started looking so old because of that heart... thing.. in her. She does not normally look like an old hag, she is usual-!!!"

* Wave's sentence was cut short by Tari's fist once more being sunk into his stomach, causing him this time to drop gasping to his knees, shattering one of the half formed crystals as he dropped down upon it*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood, 2

*Arachnia watched their budding conversation partially with interest and partially with a growing impatience... or perhaps it was boredom? Shrugging mentally, the Empress reminded herself why she was here and raised a brow as Tari hit Roaring Wave. She couldn't help but cringe as they crushed one of the essence containers. What an interesting relationship they had... *

Please, careful around those crystals.. As much as I am enjoying watching your conversations, I had a question for Dal'Lumen. First of all, I wanted to tell you that the swath of golden something on Quar-Zagot's scale was actually hair, and I have a sample to prove it

*as she started speaking to Dal, Arachnia turned her head to look at him, keeping her body open to the others in case they had something to interject. At the end of her statement she held up a vial, it was silver in the light, but there were a few defined silver hairs inside of it*

These are actually golden, though I'm sure that you can't exactly tell through this projection

[Dal'Lumen]

Resplendent Wood, 2

Secretly Dal was grateful to Arachnia for changing the subject, and
relaxed a little as he listened to her. A quizzical look struck Dal as he studied the tiny 'Golden' hairs in the vial. Who did these belong to?

After a moment of consideration Dal'Lumen suddenly became aware of the thing Ress had told him after his discussion with Zealous Mongoose.

"I wanted to tell you something that The Emperor whispered to me a few days ago when I confronted Zealous Mongoose, the purple scarfed man, to ensure Ress was moved and all his needs provided for. *Dal wagged his finger in the air pointedly* He said: "Check near the manses." I wasn't sure what he was talking about, but just before I spoke to him, Zealous Mongoose mentioned the murder weapon had not yet been found... meaning Ress' bow no doubt. Perhaps thats what he was referring to but I was uncertain, but if you get a chance to take a look around any of the manses, keep your eyes open for anything out of place!"

*Sigh* "I should have let Quar and Lirimana know, I can't believe I forgot about that!"


"I suppose now we just need to find the owner of those hairs and figure out what they were doing out in the middle of nowhere, and later hitching a ride on our friend Quar-Zagot! Do you have any leads that might suggest who these belong to?"

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood, 2

*there was a flash of anger across the Lunar's dark eyes at the mention of the leader against her Mate but she quieted it and continued to listen in silence. When Dal'Lumen was done she thought for a moment before answering*

If you would like, I can have Zeriku relay that message to Quar-Zagot and Lirimana for you. I will be sure to keep an eye out for Reign of Ress near the manses. As for who the hair could belong to, it's obviously none of the known Exalts in Imperveress. Mayli, the Goddess of the Wheat field has golden hair. She played a part in finding these hairs, but I wouldn't count her off of the suspect list. Kideshen has many different hair colors, being from the Great Forks area, so there could be one in there. What about any of the three of you, any ideas?

[Dal'Lumen]

Resplendent wood, 2

Dal'Lumen simpered, at a loss as to any other suggestions to direct Arachnia in the direction of the Empires 'blond bombshell' populace.

"Well, Lirimana described the woman who had hitched a ride on Quar as about five foot eight, lightweight for her height, and as we now know, blond. If Mayli fits this description, I would place her as the primary suspect; especially if her hair is anything like Quie-Ra's, the patron god of the Beziar Manse, whose hair looks rather like oat grain until you look closer."

Dal shrugged, not knowing what else to suggest.

"But if you need anything else, I will be heading out to the Marina once I wrap things up here. Sentinel brought up a concern last night, looks like somethings been tampered with over there, and something was activated... Probably nothing. The way Sentinels been acting, it's likely just a glitch in the manse network, or perhaps a few fishermen were a little too adventurous in their inebriation and upset the defense systems over there." *he said, smirking mischievously*

Dal looked back over to Tari, with a smile, he gave a look that suggested he wanted to let her know he wasn't ignoring her.

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood, 2

At present I would agree with you. It was Mayli who told me that it was processed wheat in the piles of food that were the people who died. What still brings suspicion to me is that Reign of Ress, the so-called murder weapon only creates living plants from those it fells. If it turns out to be something, contact me and I can be there within a few minutes, I wouldn't trust it to be something as simple as drunken citizens, though

*Arachnia looked between the quiet couple for a moment before addressing them again*

Do either of you know anyone that fits that general description, especially with the hair?

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 2

" Golden hair?.... no, I don't think we know anyone like that.... Wave?" * Tari turned her gaze to the still wheezing, hunched over man*

* Wave huffed and puffed a moment, then got to his feet and began to seriously think over this question*
" You know.... I seem to remember seeing someone like that... gold hair.... but I am not sure where......... somewhere in the South West of Imperveress I think... but all I can recall at the moment is the gold hair"

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood, 2

The Southwest? You mean my city?

*the Empress turned her curious expression to Dal'Lumen*

I think that is something that we should check out

*looking back to Roaring Wave she smiled and took a step towards him*

What keeps your memory vague, Wave, and how can we make it better?

*Arachnia shifted her weight so that one hip was slightly closer than the other, her silvery garments shimmering with the motion. A delicate slipper peeked out from underneath the length of the gown, the Widow's head tilted down and to the side in interest while her lip maintained a sweet curl, looking up at the couple through her lashes*

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 2

* Wave nodded once more, answering Arachnia's question as he contioned to think over what he saw*

" Yes... I think I remember a little... yes.. it was a young woman... maybe about Tari's age, except searingly beautiful... she had full breasts, large hips and a killer a-AAH!"

* a sickly smacking sound could be heard as Tari sank her fist into Wave's stomach once more. His eyes became large as he wavered slightly, but did not fall like before, despite this hit being far harder than the last ones... strange how Tari was so deceptively frail, yet powerful.*

"And next time you start looking at other women like that, its going to be both fists... and not even your training will save you. I am your wife remember?"

* Wave breathen heavily for a moment, but then returned to normal. He ran a hand through Tari's grey hair a moment, then gave her a sheepish smile*

" I love you... you know that, right?"

"....." * She smiled a little, then rolled her eyes at his statement*
" You better."

[Dal'Lumen]

[shadow=yellow,left,300]Resplendent Wood, 2[/shadow]

Dal grimaced when Tari gave Wave yet another solid blow in the gut. Dal mused to himself, hoping Wave was better with his fists than with his words.

"Sounds like an alternative lead to me, it's obviously going to take some asking around back in Arenea. We should cirtainly notify any other reliable individuals to keep their eyes open for someone that fits that description. Gate Guards if any, shop owners, and so on could be used as additional eyes and ears out there if no witnesses are initially found. I might check places of entertainment, a girl like that could easily find a way to blend in if she is amongst other beautiful women, so bars and theaters or the like."

Dal grinned, he hoped these suggestions would help in some way.


" Ill probably head over to the Marina now, check out that disturbance. So I will probably see you all again soon." *Dal gave roaring Wave a Challenging Smirk, and then smiled at Tari* Tari, you and Roaring Wave are welcome to come to my Manse in East Beziar any time, Quie-Ra, the god of the Oat, is Quite a good cook! I have a Dojo in there, that wave, I am sure you could appreciate... Maybe you could teach me some of what you know, hopefully by then you will have recovered from that last one Tari gave you." *He said chuckling*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood, 2

*the Empress's expression remained unchanged as she mused over the various people in her cult. Could it have been a visitor? Golden wasn't a common hair color in her people, after all. She heard the sound of a fist against flesh, the conversation reaching her about the same time as the noise. How could she hit her Mate like that? If Ress looked at another woman it would upset her, yes, but not enough to hit him. Perhaps it was a fighter thing; she had seen a few Lunars act like that with their Mates. She turned to Roaring Wave, still in her business mode, despite their horsing around*

I will keep a look out, as should all of you. If anyone finds or remembers anything, call out for Zeriku and she should respond. Through her, assuming that I am not nearby, will fill me in and we can go from there. Dal'Lumen, if you decide that your situation on the docks are more than a trifle, Zeriku can be our link. I was thinking of a meeting tonight, at the Imperial Manse. I expect you'll be in attendance?

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 2

* Wave nodded, then bowed to both Dal and Arachnia*

"I will help you both in any way I can.. if I remember anything, I will get in contact with you... and trust me, you will be seeing a lot more of me in the near future, and there is definitely a lot we can teach each other... let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I was never the best in my division, but I was better than most."

*Tari smiled, content with allowing Wave to speak for the both of them at the moment... after all the being crazy and beating upon Wave, she was tired*

[Dal'Lumen]

Resplendent wood, 2

Dal nodded, and leaned all of his weight over onto one leg. His hands came up to either side of him in a shrug.

"I'll do what I can, I will likeley be busy untill dusk, but as soon as I am back at Beziars manse I will project myself to the Central Manse for the meeting. Untill next we meet then Empress Arachnia?"

*Clasping his hands together, he gave Arachnia a farewell bow*

Dal bent down with a big grin on his face, his muscular frame looming over the delicate unsuspecting crystal spires, like a behemoth over a tiny, by comparison, city. He reached down and began snapping the fully formed crystals off at their roots in the floor as if they were twigs.

"Ill just gather these and be on my way"

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 2

" Good evening Dal. Done forget... contact me if you shoud need anything"

* Tari waved, smiling slightly as she did*
" Goodnight Dal... thank you again..."

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood, 2

Alright, Dal'Lumen, we will be in contact. Don't forget that you are able to reach me through Zeriku if the incident is more than you intended. Safe travels

*the Empress looked to the couple in the room before her, hiding a pang of jealousy that they had been reunited with so much ease*

Good evening to you, then, Tari and Roaring Wave. Thank you for your help, please let us know if you see anything suspicious. I will arrive to pick you up on the morning of the trial

*Arachnia nodded to the three of them, her tresses swaying slightly as she did so*

Unless there is something else, I have a few other places to be before the sun leaves rule to the moon