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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 10, 2020 21:28:46 GMT
She smiled. "When I was a girl I thought pirates were wonderfully wicked and romantic, and desired a pirate for a lover. You're right, of course, they are very violent, but so are paladins and hunters and all kinds of people. Though I certainly agree that there are lots of more interesting ways to make money than simply taking it by force. That is rather dull." One of the more interesting elements of Redbeard's legend is that he would board naval vessels and merchant vessels and his beard would be aflame, like he was some demon. That's why he interests me. It takes a brave man to set fire to your own beard, I should think."
She toyed with a lock of her own dark hair. "I've no beard but I wouldn't dream of lighting my own hair on fire."
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 2:05:25 GMT
Damien shook his head at her words, "Paladins and soldiers... they are all the same. The world is so much more interesting then they allow it to be. They got lauded for murdering scores at the command of some lord. A lord that they cannot even choose to follow. They all commit atrocities and if you asked them why they would just say duty.That is no acceptable answer to such a question. I am the outlaw because I steal property while they feed other men and woman to the butchers. It is disgusting." He shook his head sadly.
He looked down at her hair, "IF you want to learn how to set your hair on fire travel with a circus. I have seen three woman and one man light themselves on fire. They can spit and juggle flames as if they were simple balls. It is apparently not so difficult a trick with the right alchemist supplies, but it is beyond me. I am quite hot enough thank you."
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 12:28:12 GMT
"I'm sure you are," she replied. "But no, I've no desire to travel with a circus, alchemy or not. Perhaps one day you will tell me some of your stories. My songs can make you even more famous than you already are, and I think you are a man who thrives on his fame."
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 18:57:55 GMT
Damien shook his head, "You are wrong. Do not get me wrong... I fucking love my fame. That is not the thrill that gives my days meaning though. It is just a pleasant reward for being the most amazing man ever born." He bowed to her deeply, just like that taught him back in the capital. "You are lucky to bask in my presence really."
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 19:08:38 GMT
"And you are lucky to be in my presence," she retorted. "Let's say we are even, shall, we?"
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 19:14:51 GMT
Damien chuckled confidently, "Of course. If it is important to you we can claim what ever you like." He raised a hand to his heart and replied, "It is always lucky to make a new friend. Of that I am quite confident. So I will make an offering to lady luck this evening to that her for joining our two paths."
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 19:28:25 GMT
"So you should. I'm very lucky," she told him. "But you know, sometimes it's fun to stop posturing. I would like to know the man behind the king."
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 19:36:51 GMT
Damien chuckled, "If you think there is some deep and buried secret that led me to this path you are wrong. I knew from a child what my calling is, and I gave up a luxuriant and easy life to steal baubles from idiots." He smiled deeply, "And I do not regret it at all." He sighed, "Is there some deep dark secret that made you the Skylark of the Buick Hills?"
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 20:27:28 GMT
"Yes, but I don't feel like sharing. Not yet. I do have a lot of secrets," she teased. "If we become better friends perhaps we can share secrets."
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 20:35:06 GMT
"Of course Annie. I will treat you the exact same way I treat all my friends. I will be open, honest and gallant." Damien bowed to her, "Do not worry though. I know most people are not as capable as myself so I have long learned to make allowances for them. I just happen to be the best at friendships, thievery and lawn bowling. Though that third talent does not quite come up that often." He looked around suddenly, "I doubt this island even has a lawn."
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 20:43:56 GMT
She laughed. "Lawn bowling? Now that's not sometehing that gets disscussed often. Even I have never played that. It seems so stuffy. How did you end up learning to play?"
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 20:53:31 GMT
"I am Comte-in-Exile Damien Chevalier. The Comte part means I grew up at the Emperor's court. Even before Nick took over I was raised among the highest classes. My family was the wealthiest family in the Empire until my father died. I ruled for only nine months but I think I drove us down to number five. Then my sister took over and returned us back to where we belonged." Damien replied with a smile, "Nobles love lawn bowling. I mean it is simple for them because the servants do all the real work." He smiled suddenly at a memory, "I remember Nick getting so drunk that he closed his eyes, turned his back to the pines and threw the ball over his shoulder. He accidentally tossed it right at me, so I knocked over all the pins, and slipped away. He thought he was the Gods' gift to sports after that."
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 21:14:00 GMT
Silvia giggled. "My mother is a lady, and my sister, but I don't recall either one of them playing lawn bowls. Then again, I don't believe they met the emperor either, at least, they didn't before I left. What's he like when he's sober?"
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Post by Damien Chevalier on Jul 11, 2020 21:21:51 GMT
"It was more common when he was younger. He is a passionate man. When he makes a decision he throws himself into it. He is clever too when he doesn't cloud his mind with poison." Damien gave Silvia a wry smile, "He is also a damn good kisser." He winked at her, "Or so I have observed. IF you ever run into him try and pucker up and lay one right on his lips. I assure you will not be disappointed."
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Post by Silvia Raizer on Jul 11, 2020 21:33:38 GMT
She gave him her saucy grin. "I will remember that. Is he good at other things, besides kissing? I have never met him."
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