- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to ALL
: *finishes his paga and wanders over to the village stream, setting his pack down beside it*
(23:33:55 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to ALL
: *the water drops trickle down onto the sleeping woman's face. each one that lands runs down the side of her cheek, from her forehead, which does this flinch every time one lands. eventually she stirs, probably from a dream. one hand rests on the ground beside her, in the muddy ground, the other is half-tucked underneath her t-shirt - and - jeans clad figure. her hair is muddy and long and probably underneath all the grime a dark array of hues*
(23:35:15 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to ALL
: *steps to the stream and uncorks an empty bota, dipping it in the stream to fill it to the brim with fresh water... he idly pats the hilt of the sword at his waist, checking it and the knife on his other side, as well as the one in his boot sheath... he glances back at the village, trying to decide whether to make the trip back to the citadel tonight, or to leave it until the next day*
(23:36:59 ) Nameless Visitor : Enters...
(23:49:56 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to ALL
: *the water eventually annoyed her enough to actually wake her, making her make weird sleepy-waking sounds, as she opens her eyes slowly - the hand that rested beside her, covered in mud, she holds up, completely perplexed. Then her vision clears, and she sees it is clearly covered with mud... and the cold of the ground hits her, as well as the sounds of the rushing stream and the jungle's sounds, and then the beat of her heart pounding in her chest as she begins to panic. She screams as a giant flying insect lands on her forehead and buzzes at her - she swats at it, still shrieking and freaking out* Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod -- Get away get away!!!
(23:53:29 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *hears a commotion from the undergrowth nearby, on his side of the stream... an unfamiliar voice shrieking and yelling... he darts in the direction of the noise, emerging from the foliage to see a girl thrashing on the ground, covered in mud and strange clothing, having just swatted a large bug to death but not seeming to notice. He looks down on her until she notices his presence, taking one step after another until he is only a few feet away*
(23:58:17 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to ALL
: *big brown eyes are darting around a bit crazily - she didn't notice the man - at least not right away. big bugs had the tendency to distract... she sees it laying on the ground, and makes a small, surprised "Oh..." Then she finally looks up, practically right in front of her, and sees the tall man nearly looming over her - and - ohmygod coming her way - she shouts again and scrambles back on her butt, til her back hits a huge tree with a bit of a thunk. She can't think of what to say, but... * Um.. um... hi?
(23:59:21 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *watches as the girl backs herself against a tree... he comes to a stop a few feet from her, offering a tight, thin smile... recognizing the Earth tongue, he responds in kind* greetings, girl... you must be lost.
(00:19:28 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to - The Blade's Edge - Dra
: *blinks almost as if she is mystified to hear English, although rather thickly accented English, she pushes the hair out of her eyes, and instantly regrets it when she realizes she's just smeared mud on her face even more* Um.. yeah... yeah you could say that... I.. just kinda.. woke up and was... here. Where is.. here.. anyway? My dorm roomies are gonna freak if I'm not there. I'm always there.
(00:21:34 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *listens to your words, translating them in his mind, waiting a beat before replying* you are far from your home, girl... and you will not be returning there. This place is Gor, and it is your home now. *he stands alertly, watching you carefully... this is where some of them decide to try to run... no use letting her get eaten by a wild beast in the jungle out of ignorance*
(00:25:51 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to - The Blade's Edge - Dra
: *It is clear she is struggling to wrap her mind around the mere possibility of being on another planet - and she starts to panic again, scrambling to her feet as she clings to the tree before she falls down on her butt, not wanting to feel it squish.* What what? Madness! *she laughs, as if nervous, and then looks around as if her friends might have played a trick on her* They.. they hired you didn't they? Those weird gothic girls from the dorm? Quit... quit having me on. You've got to be joking.. Another planet! With life! *she calls out, a little high-pitched* Joke's over! Come on, enough of this Cameron! Tina! *she listens, on tenterhooks, for a reply... and hears only the crickets and other things in the answering silence*
(00:28:07 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *shakes his head sadly* no joke, girl. This is Gor. Most Earthfolk who arrive here don't live through their first night. Now... either you will turn and run into that jungle, and die starving and alone, or you will come with me to food and shelter, and a chance to keep breathing.
(00:33:38 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to - The Blade's Edge - Dra
: *gulps. she looks back into the density of the jungle - she could barely see in front of her past thirty feet it was so thick - and then to the man - what other option was there? Survival was the only sane choice. She shucks the idea of being on another planet to the side, for her brain to wrap around later - and settles for instinct* Okay... okay... I'll come with you to.. to wherever.
(00:35:43 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *nods as you respond* perhaps you'll be a survivor after all. *looks over your mud-smeared face and clothes critically, then gestures to the ground in front of him* you won't need those clothes here, girl... remove them and cast them aside, then kneel at my feet. *looks you in the eye as he speaks to you, his face stern, his voice infused with granite*
(00:39:23 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to - The Blade's Edge - Dra
: *blinks again, shaking her head as if she is suddenly hearing you speak Chinese.* take off my clothes? But... it's... the.. the bugs. They'll leave bites all over me - and - and they're huge and - what do you want me to take my clothes off for anyway and what do you mean I won't need them?? *she asked in a rush*
(00:41:18 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *growls slightly as you object* the bugs will not concern you for long, girl... there aren't as many in the village, or in any of our other settlements. I will not repeat myself, girl; do as I say.
(00:45:51 )
sarai
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to - The Blade's Edge - Dra
: *as if for the first time she notices your manner of dress, the outlandish longness of your hair - and the sword slung on your hip - like some sort of Ren Festival-goer - and she gulps again as your voice gets gruff and harsh* A-alright *she looked back, deciding to go with the flow for now, as something made a noise in the underbrush of the jungle, scaring her almost witless - she scrambles out of her tee and jeans, and plunks them beside her as she sits on the ground on her knees, a bit slouched and making a face as the mud squishes so queerly beneath. She is glad she's got hair of some length to cover most of the exposed skin, even if it did get her all ick with the slick mud*
(00:47:17 )
- The Blade's Edge -
Drax Kernien
† Mercenary †
PClaw, WM
--a freshwater stream that runs past the native village and drains into the bay--
to sarai
: *looks down at you, shivering and naked on the muddy ground, and softens his a bit* tell me your name, girl... I will allow you to keep it, for a time... *he draws a thin band of steel from a pouch at his belt, still watching the girl's face*
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