A figure not much different from all the rest approached the busy meeting grounds, overall he looked like an average Joe but like you probably know, no one is average, one can only appear to be so. Cassually Samber strode into the meeting place stopping in his tracks soon after. Long digits of his hands pushed his hood down, revealing deep obsidian tresses and a young but tanned facade. Early, maybe mid twenties one might think. Thorax heaved slightly befor moving in further into the meeting place. Azure oids did their work and it looked as if he was looking for someone, someone he was meeting perhaps? Partly that was true, he was looking for someone even though he was sure there would be no one he knew. Gaze settled on a rather chubby maid, she was most likely human but it wouldn't have mattered if she wasn't. In her arms a basket filled with enough bread to feed an army. Obviously she was out shopping for a castle's dinner, or lunch or something like that. Maintaining his casual posture he walked up to the unexpecting maid, heading in the opposite direction at a sturdy stride. Soon collision was as good as inevitable and indead the two bumped into each other. Samber's hand reached for the pouch the maid was carrying and managed to snatch it from her side with ease as a waterfall of bread thundered down form the baskets onto the streets, distracting the maid. In one fluid motion the pouch disappeared in his cloak. It all happened in a split second and the poor maid didn't notice anything. Oh I'm terribly sorry ma'am. Samber blurtted out and gallantly kneeled to help her gather the bread in the basket again while continuesly saying how sorry he was until she stopped him and told she was grateful that he helped her. Once all the bread was in the basket again the male helped her up and with a final excuse for his clumsy behavior their paths split up. Ofcourse Samber had been right, the maid had been from a castle and a pretty wealthy one at that The pouch was well filled even after the purchase of so many bread. He grinned to himself, all too contend with his own skill. Low? Perhaps. Effective? Most definately. If the conditions were good why waste a perfectly good chance like this one?
Crimson cloaked figure strides along the unfamiliar grounds. Hood drawn low over her features. Only soft pink lips could be seen on her sheltered features. Her waste was wrapped tightly in gray and white cloth as very wide sleeves fell to her sides. A long sword was tied to her waist, hilt sticking out slightly so as to be ready for withdrawing. Her pants gradually became baggy so as to not hinder movement. Her red slippers moved as she gracefully moved in the meeting area.
A smirk is seen on her face as she steps around others. Careful of Pick pockets. She laughed inwardly daring any to test her. Under the crimson hood she watched a maid get bumped into by a young fellow. The smirk became wider as she watched him easily take her goods. The poor maid did not even notice as she bent to pick up the breads with the other. She snorted in disgust that this lady was so Innocent as to let this brute steal her wealth.
Quickly she moved with stealth that was not human bred. For this lady was no human herself. Well she was half. But that didn't slow her down one bit. As quick as lightening she had her blade drawn and stood squarely in front of the thief. The tip of the sword was sharper than any before, Its metal seemed to sing in the air. Beautiful ivy was in scripted ever so delicately into the long blade. Her bloody hued hilt was held firmly, as if she was born with it by her side. She calmly stood there inspecting this thief further, Her Eyes could be seen. They where a bright Golden color, and flashed angrily to the man. Fair skin is seen on her delicate face, some would call her beautiful but she hated every one staring at her face. Right now a look of utter disgust was on her elegant features as a little bit of her Silver hair was starting to show through. She held the blade up and to the mans neck. It happened so fast that she was sure he couldn't have even seen her coming.
She tilted her face to the other, regarding him quietly for a moment. Her fair hand held the blade poised to cut his charming dial from the rest of his body. A soft smirk is seen as she let her musical voice be heard.
"Well now,.. That wasn't very nice,.. now was it?"
She smiled sweetly to the other, Strong magic surrounded her as she was ready for what ever he was to do. Yet she appeared calm as she awaited his reply
The male had already walked on and started the process of forgetting his act. It was easier on the conscious if you didn't remember every single coin you took. Gaze had already started up a new search for any potential victims, he had a feeling this could be a good day. Little did he know about the femme who was catching up with him quickly. The feeling of the cold blade pressed against his throat was the end of the good day. In islence he scolded himself for not paying attention. Just his luck a keeper! Gaze dropped to the sword as he ceased all movement. Nope not a keeper. The sword was sharp ot the touch, definately not a keeper. Encripted, nice... Might not have been, but neither is sneaking up on an unarmed man. Voice was blank but he couldn't cloack the undertone of annoyance in it. Which mainly was directed for himself but he didn't like people that tried to kill him that much either. Gaze tore loose from the blade to look up at the femme who had his life in the palm of her hand. Literally. Orbs settled on her fair facade, a hint of mischief sparked in them as they locked with her golden ones. Besides...I don't hear her complain... He added some moments later with a gesture in the direction the maid had taken.
(ooc- sorry...lack of imagination -.- ...again...)
Soft piece of Silver hair escaped the cover of shadows from her cloak as her golden orbs flashed with amusement, yet her delicate face looked at the man, she held, rather calmly. Her thin hand moved the red hilt in her grasp as she gently twisted the blade, causing a rainbow of colors to dance across its metal beauty and Ivy etched refinement. The movement caused more of the blade to touch his neck, yet she didn't break his skin, but she wanted to get the point across that she was not to be taken as a fool. Glowing orbs looked from under her hood as she regarded the brute before her. She smirked at his words then her musical voice is heard again.
"I hardly consider you a man,... Thief."
She nearly spat out her last word in disgust. Her free hand raised up quickly and moved the stray silver tresses back into the blood red cloak that covered her form. She stood there for a long moment seeing that the maid had long since left. At his words she gave a gentle sigh as her free hand reached up and in one quick moment pushed her hood back...
A young woman with the look of her early twenties appeared from under the shadowed hood. Long silver tresses fell to her mid back, held in a lose wrap. Her white bangs brushed on either side of her face framing her features, while glowing golden orbs stood out on a fair face, her soft pink lips pressed in her own irritation at the man. Her face was that of unnatural beauty. But right now she looked at the man with a strange mixture of anger and slight amusement. She new that she did not need the blade to kill the fool. Avoiding cutting his hide she quickly moved the sword, it glittered as she quickly sheathed it in blackness. A white ribbon, wrapped low on the crimson hilt could be seen by her side. Her Golden orbs never left the mans features as she spoke softly, yet very wary of the man.
".. and I don't kill unless necessary either."
Her wide and long sleeves laid across her chest as she folded her arms, Her strong magic was still ready to be used if he decided to do anything. As gruffly as her voice would let her she asked him a question with one lone brow raised in curiosity to him.
Subconsciously the masculine held his breath when the blade's pressure on his throat increased but his gaze stayed where it was. The words she spoke so easily angered him immensely but he had no insult to snap back at her and wisely he held his tongue. When the crimson hood was lowered his anger got replaced by surprise. It spread clearly across his features as he took note of her beauty. What he saw wasn't exactly what he had expected, not even close in fact. Slowly he became aware of his own expression and slowly started to gather his wits again. Muscles were relaxed when the threat of the shimmering blade was retreated, leaving a bright red pressure mark in the skin of his throat. Digits rubbed over the sore spot she'd caused. Doesn't kill unless necessary. And when was it necessary? But again he held his thoughts to himself, careful not to push his luck. Of course I have a name Tone of voice was flat and snappy without any apparent reason and he had not intended to be that way, at least that was what he told himself. Deep down he knew better. Samber He shortly introduced himself. Brows rise in expectancy of her name in return for his. The vix had been in her right to confront him with his crime. Well, petty-thieving. But right now he considered her completely out of line, poking her nose in his affairs. Such a liar he was, he couldn't even speak the truth to himself for he knew perfectly well that she had done nothing wrong. His own vanity was the problem and also the reason for his annoyed and hostile stance. Caught red-handed and off guard by a girl like her.
A soft purple sheen passes ever so gently across her bright golden orbs as she took his deep stare into her own. She could feel his anger at the words she had chosen to speak of him. But to her a thief was a thief, plain and simple. Golden orbs narrow at his surprise that came to his face. Surly she wasn't that pretty, OH but she was, Her unknown father had passed on such beautiful characteristics that none could even put together a mental picture handsome enough to match his face. Her gaze danced around the court yard, noting others that had started to stare at her figure also. She wanted to sneer at them, but she calmly held her self as she quickly looked back to the other. Her delicate face seemed relaxed her soft ears took in his quick answer with an uncaring expresion. Her long silver tresses swayed gently in the breeze that passed the court yard. Watching his hand raise to rub the spot her blade had just been moments before, she slowly moved her own right hand to rest on the crimson hilt of her blade, her fair fingers played along its russet and white wrappings as she thought about him for a moment, yet she never drew her blade. Her soft voice is uttered forth.
"The thief Samber."
She blinked at him wondering if he even deserved her own name. Yet she shrugged lightly for the young woman was not worried about him knowing her dubbance. She gave him a wary glance ready to give her name forth, yet she heard a yell from a short distance. Her face never moved from the man in front of her. She new it was the guard's, for the maid had surly found out by now that her coins where missing. She smiled smugly at Samber while she spoke.
"It seems she has come back for her goods,.... Thief."
She laughed softly and stood still, Golden orbs dared the man named samber to even think about moving just the slightest, as people around her ran quickly, soon her and Samber were surrounded by a very large circle of armored men. There swords drawn as they stood still. Apparently he had robbed a very wealth home owner, one wealthy enough to hire such men in a short time. The maid was among the group as she sniffed from crying, it was obvious that she had gotten quite a lashing for letting such goods slip off her. The maid quickly pointed out Samber.
"That man right there he must have stolen the money from me,."
She paused a moment looking to the Silver haired woman before him.
"And that lady must work with him also."
The fair woman, with silver hair, garbed in a crimson cloak, hardly held back the urge to attack the plump maid that stood behind the ring of men. On her elegant face white pearls gritted in anger with a disgusted look that danced across her features. She would never be caught dead doing such a deed as stealing for petty cash or helping for that matter. Her hand tightened on the bloody hued hilt of her sword, which only made the maids words more believable to the guards. The golden eyed woman tried to speak of her innocence only to be told to shut up by the captain, such rudeness was not taken so well by her. Glowing Yellow orbs move as she quietly hissed to Samber in anger.
"This is all your fault, Thief....... But if you split that purse I will help you escape. If not I will leave you here with them."
She motioned with her free hand to the hordes of guards that stood around them, they were ready to attack. She did not steal from others, but she needed money and the maid had sorely crossed her, by accusing her alliance to the thief. So naturally she did not care, anymore, if this man took her money. But for having to deal with such a problem she did not want to go empty handed. She watched Somber carefully, for if he escaped without paying for such a mistake she would hunt him down.
Samber was just about to make a comment on her constant name calling, true he was a thief but not everyone had to know, when the small army of guards came bursting in. Oh, well that's just great... he mumbled all his earlier luck gone like snow in front of the sun. Rapidly he started counting guard soon drawing the conclusion that it didn't look all that good. Azure orbs settled on the maid, glaring at her lacking any sympathy. Gaze traveled over the many armed men that had now closed the circle. Each one accompanied by a sword. And where was his? Ah yes...lost it in a poker game a week ago. He'd almost forgotten about the silver haired vix until the maid mentioned her and he couldn't help but chuckle. He shot her a glance to see her reaction. Anger, nice. My fault? I never asked you to get involved. If it hadn't been for you I'd have been long gone before she ever missed the damn purse! he hissed angrily at her. His gaze lingered to and from each guard slowly as he thought of her offer. A rather tempting thought came to his mind, maybe he could let her take the fall for it all. No he couldn't, the cash was still in his possession a much wiser voice told him. The guards started to close in on them, the circle around them growing tighter and tighter. Angrily Samber gritted his teeth, what a mess. Alright! You're getting half but if I go down, you're coming with me Warily he looked at her wondering what her escape route was. Samber had a feeling this was going to be one of those trust issues which he wasn't too good at. I hope for both our sakes you have a brilliant plan to go with this deal... A quizzical look was on his face and brows raised in wonder of this thought of her's.
Golden orbs flashed with anger at his words. Her fault? Her angry words came out in a whisper, yet she had a hard time keeping her voice down.
"If you hadn't stolen the money I would never had confronted you,.... THIEF."
She raised her voice a littler louder as she spoke the last words. She had taken a step closer to Samber while she was softly yelling at him. Her delicate fist was in a ball in his face as if threatening him. She gave an impatient sigh and quickly looked around, Eye's narrow as she notices the guards closing in on them. She calmly looks to Samber wondering if he would take her offer. She liked the idea of some more money, but if he didn't speak up soon she would leave him. She smirked at the thought of him standing there alone, to take the blame that he had rightfully earned. She stood a little more calmly than one in her situation should. Her brow raised in an impatiant act. She had to smile at his threatening words. She softy whispered to him.
"Thief,.. Do not think to throw petty threats at me..... And I never go down so easily. Trust me."
One moment she was standing there smiling sweetly to him. Then a flicker of a bright light appeared before him as she became nonexistent. He was alone standing there in the middle of the approaching guards, only a pile of the vixen's clothes was left, crimson cloak, and her strange exotic blade. The stunned men only paused for a moment before they decided to rush the lone Samber. Yet just as they almost reached him a thunder of hove beats could be clearly heard as a large blood red mare lunged through five armored men and landed gracefully next to Samber. Her strong black legs took out the remaining group around him. Silver mane and tail held high as the mare looked to Samber. Golden orbs glowed from a dark face. The equine's mouth never moved yet she spoke in a musical voice to him.
"Hurry,.. get on before they regroup.... And don't you dare forget my clothes.... Use the blade if you must,.. but I warn you it will not let you kill me with it.."
She nudged him in the direction of her clothing as she leaned down a ways with her strong equine body, Brass orbs moved quickly around her while she hoped he would hurry for the men had already started to wake up and grab at dropped swords.
Ivories grinded and he shot her a glare for being right. Well partly atleast. Barely Samber supressed a growl, petty threats? Never go down easily? and they said he was arrogant! The light blinded him momentarily and when he regained his visual she was gone. The coward! Leaving when things got a bit rough. Well that's just great he exclaimed angrily. But she'd left him a present, how nice. His foot kicked the blade up and digits closed around it, grabbing it in mid air in a routined fashion. Pulled the engraved blade out of it's sheat and weighed the sword in his hands to get the feel of it. Preparring himself for a short fight and an arrest soon after. Life was being a typical bitch again. Hands lifted the long blade up to counter attack the guards, who were now charging at him, when the menacing sound of the equine interupted both him and the small assembly of guards. Instinctively he jumped backwards as the equine landed so close to where he stood. The pieces of the puzzle slowly fell into place. Not a coward, a shapeshifter. Her voice brought him back to reality and quickly he picked up the bundle of clothing she'd left behind. Do I look like a killer to you? he replied dryly, while taking off breaking through the line of startled guards easily now. He ran through the crowd that had gathered and he hoped hartily that the equine drew all the attention and frankly she did and among the crowd were no heroes like the femme had been earlier. Lucky for him. He crossed the meeting grounds in a matter of seconds and managed to disappear between two of the stalls that displayed their goods to passers by. Out of sight now he could straighten out his mind, well for as long as it lasted. Since he expected another glorious appearing of the, still unknown, vixen anytime soon to collect her cash. How he wished for telepathy right now so he could inform her that it wasn't smart to stay there and that he'd meet her at *fill in place here*. Therefor he waited patiently assuming she'd have noticed his hiding place. Meanwhile he enjoyed himself by wondering what she was, too good looking for an ordinairy shapeshifter, too graceful for a gifted human. Something elf like probably. Gaze casts up at the sky estimating the time close to nightfall. The sword was still in his hands and he ran his digits over the engraved blade while gaze wandered off again. Probably he should've stayed to help but he hadn't fought in a while and wasn't up to practicing with heavily armored guards who wanted to have his head. He sheated the sword again. Plus if the vixen would be killed in the fight, which would ba a shame ofcourse, he got to keep the cash and have a blade worthy of a king. Surely the smithcraft had worked hard on the sword and it was worth a good deal. Head dipped in a small nod, he was almost starting to hope she didn't make it through but he knew better than that. She'd show up, if not her spirit would porbably haunt him. A sigh heaved from his thorax and he tried to hear what was going on but there was too much murmur of the crowd. Samber seized his fruitless attempts to find out what was happening, he probably would get a full report on how she could've used his lazy ass out there when she got back. A smirk drew on labarums as his frame leaned back against the market stand, waiting for the Elf to show up. Either in solid form or spirit.
Golden orbs narrowed as she watched the thief leave her. In anger she mumbled soft words.
'Stupid, worthless coward, When I catch him,.. I'LL KILL HIM!'
Quickly she noted the guards as they tried to grab at her equine sides and face. She gave a sharp grunt as one of the armed men cut deep into her chest. Her red blood flowed freely on her body dripping to the ground below. She Gave a shrill scream as she attacked in full anger. Pearls ripping at clothing and body's as she ran for a long time and then moved into an ally way, before disappearing again.
The silver haired woman appeared beside the stalls, Quickly she was able to steal an old large cloak to hide her nudity, before any saw her. Hood once again drawn deep over her fair face as she calmly moved between the stables to find Samber, Soft ears took in the commotions of the guards as they moved farther away from the hiding place, to try and find her and the thief. She had led them far away and they should be safe for a good while..
She slipped in quietly, her body and face hid in the shadows of the old brown cloak. making her rather unrecognizable. Her pale hand extended forth open as if waiting for a hand shake, But the Blade twisted out its dark scabard that the man held and flew quickly in mid air to its owners hand. Her fingers slowly griped the hilt of crimson, as she once again held its sharp edge to his face. A grim face of beauty was seen as Golden orbs flash with anger under the hood at him.
"You disappoint me,... Samber.."
Rainbow colors shimmered quickly on the lovely blade to his face, only to fall slowly down to her side, suddenly a stream of her blood flowed from under the cloak and down her hand and on the blade, only to start dripping a large crimson puddle on the ground. A soft grunt could be heard as she moved the blade swiftly to her left hand. As soon as the hand was free of the sword, her right arm fell relaxed to her side still dripping blood off her delicate fingers, from the equine form that took damage. Ignoring the blood that flowed she blinked back her pain placidly, as flashing yellow orbs took his features in.
"I take it you don't fight much?,.. Yet you have survived I see........ I am sure that you are disappointed to see that I am alive!"
Anger was clearly written on her face. Had the fool meant to leave her to die. She became enraged at the thought as her good arm quickly raised to hold the blade up again, fighting the urge to kill him right there. But the quick strain caused her to give a soft gasp, Her face turned white, as more blood fell to the earth from her arm, Her face strained slightly as she moved to the other side of the walls away from Samber. Grimly she stood leaning on the wall for a moment to collect her thoughts. Then she swiftly glanced back to the thief sword ready in her good hand, for the attack she waited for. She new she was weak from the wound but she could still kill him, she need only shape shift again. She did not look elven, only like an extreamly beautiful young woman except for the golden eyes and Silver hair.
Azure pools followed the sword as it rejoined his owner a sigh escaping him. Pity. A smirk was painted on his maw as the now familiar blade was again pointed at him. It was getting kind of old, everyone drawing swords at him. The smell of the blood came to him before the sight, orbs closing momentarily too keep his mind straight. Blood was one of his weaker points and it keeping himself under control was hard and tiring. No, I don't fight much and I have my reasons. the reply was short immediately closing the subject. It was none of her business and it'd probably stay that way. Admittedly, I can't say I'm happy to see you.... his voice trailed off. Dial was tilted as he tried to figure out where the blood flow was coming from, but the cloak covered it up. His best guess was her shoulder and thorax region, since it was most vulnerable for an equine. Orbs narrowed as he watched the crimson life fluid drop down, swallowing with some difficulty. Samber took a deep breath and strode over to her, standing around was doing no good. He came across the blade's path again but pushed it aside with out taking further notice of it. Could you just put the sword away? I'm not gonna kill you. One attempt was enough for today... Ivories flashed at her in a grin and he handed her the bundle of clothing she'd left behind. Assuming she needed it. Digits pushed the cloak she was wearing aside, just enough to see the deep gash in her chest. He tried his best to look at the wound instead of the blood that steadily seeped out of it. That doesn't look too good He mumbled, more to himself than to her as to keep himself under control. Glanced up at her to see how she was holding up. Placing his hand over the wound carefully, concentrating on the healing process. It would take a while since it was a pretty deep cut but it was the least he could do. Sort of an apology in his own, twisted way. Slowly but surely the wound started to heal under the touch of his hand and a small smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. He still had the touch. I believe you were just about to introduce yourself he said looking at her, trying to break the silence and get his mind of the blood related subject.
She flung her hood back as anger and pain filled golden orbs took in his Azure pools. She narrowed her eyes as she took in his features, as it seemed he tried to control him self from something. Her silver hair was no longer tied back, as some soft white tendrils lay on her shoulder. Still the sword was held up in defense as she softly spoke.
"The feeling is mutual."
She stood leaning on the wall across from Samber. Soft ears took in his other words about fighting. Her silver hair fell softly around her as she tilted her dial to the side, It seemed she searched his face for an answer. Her eyes flare with hate as she caught him looking her cloaked body over, She would teach him manners. But she paused as he suddenly looked uncomfortable. She was looking at him puzzled when he moved. She quickly jumped back in slight shock as he came closer, but the wall stopped her movement. Her back pushed hard against the wall, while he easily moved her blade away. She glanced confused at her sword that fell to her side wondering why it had not killed him. She quickly looked back to Samber still confused. Numbly she took her clothes with her left arm, awkwardly holding the sword and clothing.
But her thoughts all ran dry as his hand came to her clothing and he started to touch her cloak on her body. Hate ran wild in her face as she would have slapped him had her arms not been either useless or holding her clothing. She was about to tell him to not touch her, until she saw his face, she grimly looked at him, as he tried to hide an emotion. She became quite and calm, she wasn't afraid but she had known that he was no ordinary man, but a blood drinker? She had lived a longer life than normal and was very familiar with many kinds of creatures. She looked plainly at him as he spoke of the wound. She was still pale as he glanced up to her, once again she searched his face for a meaning. She jumped slightly as his large tanned hand laid on her fair flesh, causing him to bump her wound, which made his attempt at carefulness futile. A soft gasp is heard as the pain caused her to see stars, her body shivered slightly from the sudden over load of hurt that was coming from her chest. She suddenly dropped her clothing and blade from her arm, sword quietly landing on her clothing, as she quickly lifted the now free hand to lay gently on his forearm, that held the hand on her soft flesh, Her long fingers curled tightly around the thick arm as she tried to hold on to wakefulness. Her sight was starting to blur from the sudden pain.
Golden orbs blinked softly in shock at Samber's eyes, as the pain started to ease enough for her to glance at the man that was healing her. She could feel the magic flowing through her body and focus at the mans hand. Softness was on her features as she watched his face for a while, Silently she stood there... A blood drinker who heals? NO he is something else... Yellow lanterns caught the fleeting smile that touched his lips. Her own soft grin appeared on her delicate face before fading away. The pain was bearable now as her voice filtered through the space between them.
"They named me Ariokashil.. But all call me Ario."
She calmly looked at him, then realizing the situation she glanced around her. Body relaxed as no danger was found. Fascinated golden eyes took in the deep cut that slowly started to heal. She stood there calmly, her hand still gripping his arm.
Free hand was placed on her waist for support when she stumbled. She'd lost a lot of blood. What a waste. That brief thought shocked him slightly, he thought he had it under control but that slipped through, pushing him closer to that edge. He shook his head banning the unpleasant thoughts from his mind. He looked up again, this time to look into Ario's somewhat surprised orbs. Maybe I'm not such a bad ass after all huh? He asked with a lop-sided grin. From the expression on her face he could tell the pain was easing quickly. When her tensed muscles finally relaxed his hand let go of her waist, and reached under his cloak to emerge a moment later with a flask, the simple wooden flask contained a light brown fluid known to many as whiskey. He handed her the bottle Drink, you need to restore- he paused momentarily taking a deep breath Restore the blood you lost. He didn't know if she was used to strong alcohol but it was all he had that came close to the water she needed. Soon the wound was completely healed, Samber removed his hand from her skin to reveal only healthy flesh. Not even a scar was left. Not bad, not bad at all. The only thing reminding the wound was the stained blood on her skin, but there wasn't much he could do about that without being accused of rape. The male flexed the muscles of his hand a few times, the magic always cramped his muscles up. Does that feel alright? he asked and with a curt nod indicating the, now healed, wound. It'd been a while since he'd been healing anyone other than himself and mistakes were easily made. Whipping the blood from his hands, again he got overwhelmed by his lust for blood. He tried to remember the last time he had any and found it had been a while ago. With growing difficulty the urge to sink his fangs into her skin was muffled away again. Later. He told himself sternly.
She watched him silently as her hand still gripped his arm. She shifted closer against the wall as she noticed his hand had been on her waist. She felt slightly irritated that he would even have one hand on her let alone two. Yet she quietly looked on as he quickly shook his head, Yellow orbs narrow as she becomes wary of him again. As he spoke of not being such a hard ass she placidly gave a soft grunt to his words. She quickly eyes his hand as he reaches into his shadow filled cloak. Body once again becomes tense ,as she now feels much better, and gets ready to defend her self, for she didn't quite trust him, she didn't really trust too many people. She just blinked, a little confused, that only a flask was brought out and handed to her. Eyes stare at the container for a moment, before she reaches slowly out to grab it. She opens it and gently smells what was in it for a moment before she took a couple of deep drinks. She closed her eyes as they watered from the strong liquid. She only drank enough till her body didn't feel so empty. With a soft cough she gently handed the flask back to him, murmuring her thanks.
Skin became cooler as his hand lifted from her body. Quickly she looked to the healed flesh, Blood was still smeared on her but the wound was gone. For a while she stared at the place where the cut had been, then, noticing her almost bare chest, she quickly reached up desperately grabbing at cloth to cover her tainted red skin from his piercing stare. Now she was sure he hungered for blood. Shifting her gaze she calmly watched his hand open and close, as if from slight discomfort. Carefully she moves across the wall as her back slides on its rough surface away from him. Her long silver tresses fall softly around her face as she leans down slowly to pick up her clothes and blade. She quickly sheathed the sword as she stood up once again. Golden pools never left his form for a moment. She paused slightly before lifting a hand to rub the clothing over her chest, where now whole skin had healed. Strangely, she softly smiled at him while speaking.
"Yes that is much better......... I,....I thank you."
She quickly pulled her regular clothes on from under the large cloak, Not caring that the man was there for he could see nothing under the dark cloak. For a moment she struggled with her waist as she re wrapped the grey and white cloth around her. In a matter of seconds she was swiftly throwing the blood soaked cloth far from her and even farther from Samber. She looked down to tie the blade to her side, her regular crimson tinted cloak was flung on her back and secured with the ties as she looked at him with wondering thoughts. She glanced from his blood stained hand to the man's face, Eyes narrow as she watched him stand as if trying to calmly fight an unknown force. She could see a strange glimmer in his azure orbs. Her vocals were sent forth to him.
"You are not what I expected you to be... Th,.... Samber.... But then again, what is natural in these times?"
Not thinking, she had just about called him a thief again, but caught herself in mid word. Ario looked calmly at the man, knowing full well that the blood seemed to slowly drive him to mad. He craved blood, she only hoped he could control himself or else she would kill him. Or at the very lest die giving him great hell of a battle for trying to bite her. Golden orbs scan his features and frame for a moment as if sizing him up.
She still seemed surprised about his actions and he started to doubt whether it had been wise to heal her. Especially now that her strength had returned accompanied by her complete distrust against him. A smirk crossed his features as she thanked him, it probably cause her physical pain to thank someone like him, a thief she despised so much. When she started to put on her clothing he took a greedy swig from the alcoholic fluid, quickly followed by a second. The burning it caused in his throat helped somewhat against the thirst he felt. The throbbing feeling in his head subsiding a bit. He decided he'd wait 'till darkness had set in before leaving the shelter behind the stalls. It wouldn't be smart to go out in the meeting grounds in broad daylight now. The sound of her voice drew his attention from his pondering and to her. A grimace formed on his face as he caught the beginning of that hated word, again. Thief. Well maybe he was one, but he didn't like being called one. Luckily she corrected herself and he smiled faintly. Not what she expected I get that a lot... he replied with a smirk. Plus I can say that it is mutual, Ario. I thought you were noble... Guess I was wrong. Now I see you're just about as bad as me. He said with a blank expression that revealed nothing of his feelings. Now he came to think about it, it was actually quite amusing. Slowly he counted the silver coins he had stolen earlier to give her her share of the money. The price of freedom was high these days he noted grimly. He tossed the purse with the half of the money in it to her and deposited the other half in his own purse for later use. Ignoring the looks she gave him he looked at the skies again. A good hour until dark, maybe more. He had some idea of what she was thinking. Obviously she had noticed his struggle to control himself. How else could the wary looks be explained. A powerful shape shifter like herself had nothing to fear from an unarmed healer like him. So his best guess was she had put one and one together and came to the conclusion that he was a blood drinker and now she was more on her guard around him than ever. He smirked, funny how a small fact like that could change someones stance completely.
She didn't know what this guy wanted, first he tried to kill her and now he seems mad that she won't trust him. She had lifted her arms to put her silver tresses in a bind. A soft frown appeared on her fair face as she looked to his features for a while. Softly she spoke, yet a little strength was behind the words as she stood stiffly.
"We should not be so quick to judge each other and ourselves.. Samber. But I do not trust many,..."
Golden orbs flickered with anger, as she sharply added.
"Over time you learn to make choice's more delicately,.. Or else the'll cut you down!"
She was angry not at him but a memory long past it's prime. She blinked calmly as her eyes came back to his face. Her soft hand quickly grabbed the purse as he flung it through the air. Lowering it while her other hand took only a few coins and put them in her hidden pockets that lay on her sides, she held the still full purse as she moved slightly closer to his form a moment. Her hand moved to grab his larger one as she put the remaining money back in his grasp. She smiled to her self as she though for a moment. Years of life, and here she was wanting to help something that she had hated. But he had healed her, and that alone was something to think kindly on. She smiled softly to him, it was a true smile that lit up her beautiful features. She lifted her hand from his that now held the money she didn't take or want. She suddenly held the blade as she presented the crimson hilt to him.
"This blade is very strong in magic and power,..... Some times I think it has a will of its own. I have lived a long time and still know not of its full potential. It should help with the cravings,. if you hold it long enough."
Again she raised the hilt higher for him to take it. She smirked at him, it should work the sword had not killed him when he had pushed it aside as she held it in her hands. And that had never happened before. It was a blade of killing and life giving. It had chosen life for this man and she wanted to see why.
"You've held it before, but like I said sometimes you feel magic and sometimes you don't."
She was not afraid as she stood in front of him holding the blade. The sword would not kill her and she was strong enough to fight him off if need be. But she did not think of fighting at the moment. Yellow orbs looked softly into his own Azure lanterns, wondering if he would try.
He smirked, she spoke of quick judgment while she had been the one calling him a thief hardly worthy of life on their first encounter, she'd also been quick to tell him he wasn't a man. Of all people she should be the one listening to her own advise on how to cope with life. However it wasn't his business and he liked it that way. Time... he said almost with disgust. He was about to make remark on the subject but again chose not to. It was his business, not to be shared with just anyone. Like Ario, Samber didn't trust many either but probably for a whole different reason. Gaze dropped to his hand as digits closed around the money. He looked up at her with slight confusion, only to see the crimson hilt offered to him. What in god's name was she trying to accomplish with this generosity? If it was an attempt to buy her life it was a bloody stupid way of doing so. And a wasted one at that, he had no intentions to take her life. Well, not in his right mind anyway. A frown appeared on his forehead as she seriously seemed to be offering him her sword. It would be useless in my hands was his reply and it was true. He hadn't had training on such grounds, he knew nothing of wheeling a sword. Besides, my magic isn't strong enough for it.. My, my wasn't he being honest for a change. Any other day of the week and he'd have accepted it and sold it for a large sum of money.
She had felt that they both had judged each other to quickly. She did have good reason though, He was a thief after all, And yet more than that. She calmly looked up to his face. Golden orbs softly scanned his features. She was very placid as she spoke.
"I must agree, time does hold the key to many things."
She softly shrugged noticing his confusion at the money she gave back. Looking rather uncaring to his hand that now held the returned money.
"I have my own honor,..... and reason's."
She had to softly laugh at his statement of it being useless for him to hold the sword in his hands. Still she held the blade with hilt pointed toward him. Watching the frown spread on his face she gave a soft grin, then replied.
"I am not saying take it from me for keeps,... For it was made for my own spirit, and probably could kill those that take it from me,... Slowly driving them mad or just taking there life quickly, I don't know for sure, but either way keeping it for to long from me would not be wise."
She glanced at the blade, its Rainbow colors shimmered under her long fingers. She gave a soft sigh as she shifted her hold on it, her other hand slowly grabbed the red hilt. Still staring at the blade before her she spoke again.
"You'r magic does not need to be strong,.. You don't even need magic in your blood or body for the blade to do its own will."
Still holding the blade she lifted her free hand and laid her delicate fingers on his chest, over his hart. Her palm pressed firmly onto his body, She closed her eyes for a moment as she felt her own strong magic collect to her hand and start to filter slowly, not wanting to cause damage, through his form. Her face seemed to look as if she was searching for something. Her power trickled easily through his every part, Swirling gently through his chest, down his legs, then up to softly touch his dial, slowly she found her answer. Her hand lifted gently from his chest and fell to her side, as she gave a slight nod of agreement. Her Yellow oids blinked open to his face.
"Yes you do have strong magic,... And not trained as you have said.... Pity.... The power of healing is a great thing to hold..... even I do not hold strong healing ability's as you are capable."
She stared silently on his body at the place her hand had been, she had also felt other magic ability's that would be possible for him, if he only would only train the powers would easily grow. She had also felt his thirst driving him slowly crazed, Her face changed to puzzlement as she cooly stood in front of Samber. She felt that the blade would help him with the cravings. Quickly she fliped the sword in her hand and gently grabed the blade, once again allowing him to grab the hilt. Calmly she blinked.
The frown grew deeper, she wanted to take away the nagging craving for blood and replace it with a sword that would drive him insane eventually. Somehow it didn't make sense to him. Patiently he watched her movement, feeling the warmth of the collected magic center in his chest before surging through his body. The strength of her magic was like a cold shower o n an early Sunday morning. He'd expected her to be strong but not like this. His mind started wondering why she was so impressed by a simple trick as healing if she possessed these kind of powers. For that was all that ti was to him, a simple trick. He'd known it since he was a child and thought nothing special of it. He eyed her curiously as she spoke. A great thing to hold? He couldn't suppress a smirk. True it was a nice talent, certainly in his kind of job, for he'd had many cuts from daggers and other injuries of that kind, but he was almost sure that she was overrating it. If that's what you've been taught than it's highly overrated. He said sneering at her words. Eyebrows raised as she continued to stare at him and he wondered what else she'd felt. Guessing it must've been that throbbing, aching feeling and hunger for the precious crimson fluid. He grinned slightly assuming it was her first encounter with it. He knew bloody well how hard it could hit someone on a first encounter. When she presented the hilt to him his hand grabbed the hilt firmly. It'd probably be easiest to just accept it or they'd probably spent the rest of the evening arguing over it. He took the sword from her and almost automatically started searching for flaws. Samber knew little about sword fighting however the value of these kind of weapons he knew as well as the back of his hand. Pieces of weaponry like this were appreciated by the lords and royalty and they were willing to spend crazy amounts on them. The fairer the blade, the better the price. To his own amazement he found not a single flaw on the sharp edges of the blade. Rather amazing. And of course worth a small fortune. It's a nice blade he told her honestly but not mentioning what he thought it'd be worth. Most likely she'd kill him is she knew he was only as much as thinking about what price he'd get. But hey, it was his job, can't blame a man for thinking! Tell me one thing, why should I take it? he said, tearing his gaze lose from the blade and turning it to wards her. He was expecting an honest answer from her, not some silly excuse.
She looked dryly to his face then back to the blade. Her soft lips parted as she placidly spoke.
"You can't take it for you would surly die.... and I don't think that idea pleases you very much..., I just wanted to see something..... don't worry,. I won't let it kill you."
She glanced at the blade noticing that it was slightly glowing purple. Smiling as she watched him scan the blade over. Probably seeing what it is worth. She gave a soft snort in humor at the thought. Cooly she spoke again.
"It was a gift from my father,... formed from his soul. You may think it worth a lot, but to me it is priceless... You would need a willing soul to form a blade like this, for your self."
She gently brushed her fingers over the perfect edge of the blade. She smiled softly as power started to pulse within the sword. She could feel it start to move toward the man's hand that held the hilt. It was a soft current of rippling strength, she watched the energy move in to his hand and slowly ebb up through his chest to spread through out his body. She calmly watched as she new the blade would try something since it hadn't killed him in the first place. She heard his words and simply added.
"If you feel a power that can grow greatly in side you is nothing to be proud of, then you should be ashamed.... I, my self, never believed in a limit of magical growth. I started with only shape shifting and have grown over the centuries to become stronger."
She held the blade so that she could follow the swords power through his body, Brow slightly furrowed in wonder as the magic tried to enclose the hunger that grew inside him. Yet it was difficult, for the man had clearly been born with the hunger inside him. But the blade still pulsed softly through him working to soften the harsh cravings.
Samber couldn't help but wonder who and what her father was and didn't even notice the strength of the sword until it seeped into his body. With surprise he looked at his hand it felt as if it was on fire and he clenched the hilt stronger in his hands, knuckles turning white from the pressure. Slowly the burning feeling lessened, leaving a tingly feeling that now spread out through his body. It wasn't unbearable but pleasant was a different word. The words she spoke took the attention away from whatever it was that was coming from the sword. Great power.. he spoke with a snort I posses none! He was sure of his right. You're the first one to ever tell me about such a thing in over an era, you could just as well be mistaking. He tried to keep his tone of voice flat but still the words were sharp and defying. He'd been told many things but this was a first, however why should it be any different from the rest of them? Like the rest, made up, untrue but amusing at times. When he was just about to continue the tirade in his defense the power of the sword collided with his hunger, causing him to gasp for extra oxygen. A small war seemed to be raging inside of him. Hurting like hell, his free hand sought support at the cool wall, gritting his ivories to bite away the burning feeling. A painful sting shooting up his spine with every heartbeat. As sudden as it came it went again, leaving his heart racing and adrenaline rushing through his veins. Chest was heaving heavily as Samber tried to catch his breath and provide his tensed muscles with the oxygen they needed. Slowly he came to realize that the nagging cry for blood was numbed to almost non existent. When he caught his breath again he looked up at Ario. Had she known this was going to happen? If so she was fairly sadistic. However he didn't think she knew what an effect it would have, let alone that she knew this was to happen. He couldn't find words to ask her, still fazed from what had happened. Azure eyes locked with her's in search for any answers.