Elsie Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:50 am
((Transcript from a chat conversation:))
Elsie took a deep breath as the zep floated over the shore. She walked along the wooden planks towards the heavily robed blood elf, hips swaying. "So..." She leaned on the railing "what takes you to ESS TEE VEE, Lord Blodrick?"
Thalarion was standing like a statue wind whiping his hair behind him. "What brings me there? Buisness of sorts. The same call that brings any of us to our destiny. Isnt it about the travel rather than the destination ?"
Elsie sighed at his words. "Boy, is it..." She looked out at the horizon, trying to seem pensive.
Putting his hand on the rail and gripping it rather tightly " So your undead woman. Why was she in your presence as you left on your journey?
Elsie made a small face, obviously the moment ruined by her MOTHER. "You mean my mom? She's like... SO over protective. ugh. I'm practically a grown woman..." She tried to stand straighter at that.
Trying to hide his expression of bewilderment at such a parental situation " Ohh yes, how they are, how they are. Setting out the young birds from the nest for the first time. Must weaken even the strongest of hearts." Even he was disgusted at his response.
Elsie beamed at his obvious understanding and tenderness. she twirled a lock of hair between her fingers. "So what's the word from Silvermoon?" She leaned forward, trying to meet his gaze.
"I haven't been there for quite some time. I have no business there. They are to busy with trivial pursuits and foolish endeavors to see the issues rotting the structure from under there very feet. I always choose neighboring towns to reside in. Less...interruptions from passerby's"
"Solitude can be comforting. I hate living in such a big city, myself..."
"Yes, where you live with an undead woman. How did such a paring happen?" he said with a bit more interest.
Elsie put her back to the rail, turning to look at him. "You don't know my mother?? Juniper Tai'Jui?" She kicked back her head a little, letting out a laugh. "You ARE out of the main cities... Haven't you heard of my dad? Zenosi? He's only like... HONOURED in Thrall's friggin army."
"I dont have much interest in the coming and goings of the war. I have not heard of her, Unless she was featured in the Blood Elf scrolls that pass through our peoples hands with honor, then im sorry. Might you enlighten me a bit on these honorings?
Elsie tipped her head down, slightly in disbelief. "Ohmigosh... My dad is like... the best alchemist ever. He worked for Sylvanaas for like forever then she did some freaky mind control shit and he got out of that. They were totally a power couple back in the old wars... My dad's up in the North now. So's my older brother. They both do the war thing."
"Ehmm, Sounds interesting. Mind control. I have dabbled in that. Bit of childs play if you ask me" As adjusted a collar button. "Sylvanas, that name hasnt eneterd my ear for years. She still running that pack of ghouls in the undercity?"
"Yeah, far as I know... I've never been there."
"Disgusting place, think Oggrimar is dirty... Dont worry dear, you are better off without it." He turns mechanically " Have you ever ponderd the notion that your mother is not of the living... I heard sylvanas controls all of those kind, does her bidding...And to think you will outlive your very own mother" He says with a hollow ring to his voice.
Elsie was uncharacteristically quiet. "My mother's living... She jus' died once. Maybe she won' out live me. I'm going to stranglethorn to help fight next to my brother."
"Last time I heard, the Ancients only gave us one try at this life" He gave her a wink that was supposed to be reassuring. " A fight is what you seek? is this not the first time you have left your quarters?"
Elsie chose not to respond to the first part of his remark. There was nothing weird about having a human mother, right? Or was she? She had never really heard much about her original birthday... She knew Tuli was adopted, but there was no doubt she and Tai were not... Questions filled her mind.
"Well yeah, but just because I haven't be OUT doesn't mean I don't know how to handle myself. I've done some training from some of the army's best."
"Im sure your a fierce opponent little one.".. he looked her up and down.."Did you bring nothing for protection?"
Elsie's brow furrowed slightly at the down talk. "I've got my gear packed..."
"Not gear" waiving dismissively "Trinkets of protection, counter curses, the more learned sort of supplies"
"Oh... I'm not really into the spell casting... My brother's into witch doctor stuff though. Sometimes he makes me stuff but it smells, so I always throw it out."
"Primitives" He sighed. "Just a moment" He slammed his staff two time quickly on the deck boards. The succubus emerged. "The wooden box with the Platnium enlays. Try not to smudge it" he tried to make it sound as if he was joking. She handed him the box. he pulled out a small velvet bag. Out slid a necklace that shone with a dull sheen yet glinted in the soft moonlight.
"I have been carrying this for awhile. I have no need of it. Its yours if you would like to take it."
Elsie was never one to turn down a gift. Let alone a necklace. LET ALONE from some older blood elf... Her eyes widened. "What is it..." She moved closer to him.
" Its a protective aura of sorts. Might give you a upperhand in physical conflicts against your foe" He held it out to her "You have to promise me to keep it on you at all times though...we would hate for it to be stolen by some beggar or gnome" His eyes lit up a bit, burning orange. "We are firends now, what good is it not to trust friends" he held out his hand again.
Elsie pulled her hair up the back side of her neck and turned her back to him, looking over a shoulder. She leaned back, nearly pressing against him.
His face deadened his eyes lit with victory. "This will be lovely" A small whimper was produced from the succubus, his head snapped to directly gaze into Sarona's eyes "Medivh!" ... he snapped the necklace shut..."Sarona wanted me to tell you that she honors the wearer of this necklace"
Elsie closed her eyes and inhaled sharply as the cold stone touched her neck. She smiled as it snapped shut. She turned back to look at him, eyes full of adoration.
"it matches your..(he hated calling the excuse for clothe she was wearing a proper shirt)..Wardrobe most excellently." He put the bag back into the box and handed it to Sarona to hold. " The conversation has been illuminating. I have no doubt you will fair well on the adventurous path that awaits you." He dipped a knee and raised his left arm behind him in a pseudo bow.
Elsie was a bit breathless. "Thank you, Sir." The commotion stirred amongst the goblins. A stout one above the cargo hold shouted "The Zeppelin will be arriving in Grom'gol in roughly 10 minutes. Please prepare for departure of the vessel!" Elsie looked back to the elf, "I hope we meet again Lord Blodrick..." she smiled her most alluring smile.
"If the winds of our roads cross, then it shall be so. " He turned "Grab the things, we are moving." Sarona gave a sullen glance at Elsie. She grabbed the stuff and followed behind Thalarain. As he walked to the middle of the zepplin he turned and lifted his cane and tipped his head " Al diel shala"
The zeppelin made it’s way over the shallowing waters of Stranglethorn Vale the night sky reflected in the tides as they washed over the sand.