Redblade took a deep breath before speaking. He really had no idea where to begin so he figured that from the beginning would be the best place. But first he needed to ask her a question.
Have you ever heard of someone by the name of "Piper"?
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Redblade took in a deep breath. He had no idea where to begin, but it seemed that the beginning would be the best place to start off with. The warven would need to ask her one simple question before he began.
Have you ever heard of a man named "Piper"?
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ama rubbed her chin and scrunched up her face, as she sifted through years of people she knew, had known, and had heard of.
Well, there was Pippa - one of the women who also worked with her mother in the kitchens back at Broodenberg Castle. But Gnomes had said Piper was a man, so...
What was the name of that cabin boy, from the ship that she had sailed on across the Merrilan Ocean? Scrawny lad with wild hair...No, that had been Phillip.
Maybe it was that dreamboat of a bard she had met in the Arbor Citadel, the one with the looks of an adonis and the voice of an angel. He could strum his lute for her anytime. But his name was Pierro. Oohh, Pierro...
"I don't know anyone by that na-"
Then it struck her. The poster! The demoness had written a message for Vandal on the back of a Wanted poster and - although she didn't recall the faces - one of the names had been Piper.
The warven nodded his head without saying a word. So she had seen the posters in town afterall. Maybe she hadn't really taken notice of what was on it, but she was some what aware of who Piper was and maybe knew a little of him as well.
As am I. To make the story short, not everything is as it seems. I have taken a responsiblity that I must complete to make things right. Although I may be considered the bad guy, I am trying to do what I feel is right to protect those that I love. I hope you understand what I am saying and have some sort of trust in my words.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ama paused in her consumption of early morning food, and her eyes widened with surprise, as the warven began confessing his outlaw status. There was little doubt that Shamrock Gnomes was telling the truth and, while others may have bolted for the nearest law enforcer, Ama's only action was to slowly re-pack what was left of breakfast and finish chomping on her mouthful of fruit.
There was a minor silence as the young demoness thought of what her next words would be. After all, she had just found out that she was standing in the presence of a wanted man. Ama brushed back a lock of blue hair behind her ear.
"So, you must be Redblade."She said, more statement than question. "What did...What are you both wanted for? It must have been something bad if..."
Ama took a step back from Gnomes - the masked criminal. He'd asked her to trust him, he'd said it several times actually, but for some reason it wasn't making the young demoness feel any safer. A hand went to the blade at her hip, yet she did not draw the weapon.
"Does Mr. Ravenhurst know what you did? Is that why you left the Noctis?"
Redblade noticed the change in tone from Ama. It was to be expected. She was taking it smoother than others would, that's for sure. He remained still, watching her every move, especially when she reached for her blade.
I am... We are wanted for many things, many that I had no part in. Since I am in his band now, they have been added to my name as well.
Watching her take a step back, he did the same to get more distance from her.
He does not. It all happened so quickly, and I did not have the time to do anything about it. For all he knows, I'm just a criminal now and I need it to stay that way, at least for now. Nobody can know about this and the only reason I'm telling you now is because... I miss the life that I once had, and I needed a true friend to talk to.
He turned around looking up at the sky as it began to have more colors with the sun barely beginning to rise at the horizon. It would be up shortly, making it difficult for him to hide in the shadows to return back to the village. He turned around and began to walk away.
I must be leaving now... I will understand if you report me to the authorities, but I beg you not to mention my intentions. Piper is not someone to mess with, and I am trying my best to clear my name and bring him in.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ama thought herself a fairly decent judge of character, and Sham- ugh, Redblade's words seemed genuine enough; an innocent man - or at least a somewhat innocent man - who was only trying to take down a real criminal.
"I won't report you." She said, as the masked warven started to walk away. "But I think you're stupid. If Piper is as bad as you say he is then you shouldn't be doing this alone."
The blue-haired Haisheth loosened her grip on her dagger. She wasn't going to use it against this guy.
"If you need some help...you know where to find me."
As he continued to walk away, he grinned and then lowered his mask back on. She was indeed a good friend. Could not have chosen a better person to have revealed his secret.
When he reaches a large tree nearby, he stops but doesn't turn to look at Ama.
It is why I have told you all of this. One day, I may need your help... Be safe Ama.
He jumps into the shadows of the forest and makes his exit.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ama furrowed her brow as the masked man departed. On his fool's errand, Redblade would be the one who needed to be safe, not her. Perhaps she should inform Mr. Ravenhurst. Surely he'd be better suited to deal with this Piper.
Hmm...
This was going to become one of those distractions she'd promised her tutor she wouldn't get caught up in. The young demoness had a lot to think about, but right now she needed to get back into town. Her new teacher would be expecting her very soon and she daren't be late. For a moment, Ama watched the spot where the warven had disappeared, then sighed.
"See you around, super spy." She muttered, before going back to Wistvale.
Another beautiful evening was beginning to set over Wistvale. The sky was getting darker making the stars shine more and more while the sun faded and the moon began to rise. The sound of frogs croaking is heard at a nearby pond where few would come to fish during the early mornings to feed their families.
Redblade knew this place was alone at night. He would sit by a tree and count the meteorites that would scar the midnight sky. It would calm his nerves of the everyday issues he had building up. Once in a while, if he was bored, he would grab a rock and throw it in the pond. Besides that, it was mostly quiet, peaceful.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ivy shot a scowl at the tree right in front of her that she just managed not to run into. Her mind and eyes had been elsewhere, mainly on the bow and arrow held in her hands that she had been practising with. She didn't start insulting the tree like she wanted to, however, she spun, knocked an arrow, and after taking a second to aim at a knot in the side of the giant plant, Ivy loosed her arrow and smiled happily when it hit it's mark with a 'Thwack!' She took a moment to look at her work and then went to retrieve it, looking around as she walked to see if she had ever been in this part of the woods and realizing she hadn't.
Hearing the arrow hit the tree almost had the warven jumping to his feet and reaching for his weapons. It was usually a sound of someone trying to kill him, which was becoming a daily thing lately. Having realized it was a short female, one who he had bumped into not too long ago, sort of calmed him down. Back then she let loose an arrow at him, and it would appear she still had the same bad habit.
Staying low, he slowly reached for his shield and placed it in front of him, in case she would be startled of his presence.
Do you have a thing for shooting trees? A horrible incident, maybe?
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ivy spun and pointed her beloved weapon at the owner of the voice, raising an eyebrow at the shield and then scowling slightly when her eyes moved upwards and she saw Red. "Oh. It's you." She rolled her eyes and lowered her bow. "No, I'm practising. I don't want to use innocent people or animals so I use trees." She sighed as she hoisted her bow back on her shoulder and reached behind her to replace her arrow with the other ones she carried. "What are you doing here?"
Practicing at night? Wouldn't it be better to do it during the day?
Seeing that she lowered her bow, he slowly lowered his shield and waved for her to get closer.
Come. Look up at the sky and see why I'm here. This is the best spot outside of town to enjoy this.
The sky was pitch black except for the bright stars that filled it. Only a part of the moon is seen, making it better to see the stars. As he spoke, a shooting star is seen streaming over them, only visible for a second or two.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Ivy eyed him suspiciously before following his movements, glad for the dagger she always kept hidden under her dress. "Never know when you might need to shoot an arrow. If I can do it at night, there's no way I can't do it during the day." She stated, tilting her head back to stare up at the sky. Smiling slightly, she nodded to the lights in the sky. "Do you usually look at these?"