The shadows kept moving around the cell, mostly in one corner where they spread out towards the little light that was entering the room. A figure came out into the open, removing her hood that was attached to her dark cloak as she did so. Her voice sounded unpleased with his reply.
It would be wise to speak the truth in my presence. I am not one to play games with. Now tell me your name.
Her words sounded very intimidating and fearful this time as her voice was more serious and louder then before. She slowly continued to step towards him, while two other figures stepped out of the shadows one to each side of her. They wore little armor and carried swords at their hips and a bow on their backs, which made them seem like her personal guards or assistants.
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?"
He was unclear as to what exactly had happened back when he was with Shen. He assumed that he had somehow been captured by the odd grouping of elves they had encountered, and this was all he needed to confirm that.
They were a scary lot, that was for sure. Enough to shake him into almost complying with the woman. But he bit his lips and stopped the words from escaping.
Truth was he was not expecting to live through this interrogation. He had little hope of rescue since no one knew where he was, and even less hope of escape being outnumbered and in chains.
He pulled at these chains now, both to test their strength and to give him an excuse for a pause in his reply.
His only thought was that since he was not going to live, he had best anger them enough that his death was quick and provide as little information as he could.
"Flarb, son of your mother."
I was born, shortsword in my hand.
Behind a shield, I'll make my final stand.
Seeing his wild reaction, she raised her right hand and pointed her index finger at him. In response, the shadows around Argent moved and wrapped around his arms and legs to pull his body back towards the wall and held him tight. He felt a cold feeling around his forehead as his head his held back and his mouth his closed shut.
Her guards stop a few feet away as she gets closer to Argent. Close enough to whisper in his ear.
Shhhhh... You do not want to upset me, demon.
She places her cold fingers on his ear and slowly slides them down his neck, to his shoulder, and keeps going south until she bends down and reaches his injured leg, placing pressure on it making the pain hurt more.
Looks like you were injured. Let me fix you up.
Her hand glows purple as a spell is casted on his injury relieving the pain after the part of the arrow is taken out and his cut is sealed, not leaving a scar. Unseen to his eyes, there was another spell casted on his leg that left the same symbol marked onto his skin as he had seen on the archer he killed that same day, but it disappeared when she stood back up on her legs, smiling at him.
There. Feeling much better now?
She tapped her finger on his lips, which undid the shadow that had covered his mouth to let him speak again.
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?"
He fought against the shadows as they wrapped about him as much as his bonds would allow. Curse sputter from his lips as the shadows force his mouth closed.
When the woman touched him and healed his wound as confused look crossed his face. Why would she heal him if she intended to see him dead?
Perhaps he should play along a bit and see what happened...
He smiled back at her with a wink and a flash of smile.
"Fit as a fiddle, m'lady.
Now if you'ld see me released from these chains, perhaps we could discuss whatever questions you have for me somewhere more...private...
I do have to admit, they make a horrible first impression."
I was born, shortsword in my hand.
Behind a shield, I'll make my final stand.
Seeing how his tone changed completely, she stepped back and waved the shadows to free him, and they did so.
The chains are there for your protection, Haisheth. I would hate to have this conversation cut short for something that could have been avoided. And with your first impression, you must understand why I can not do so until I can be assured that you will not be a threat.
She looks back at one guard, but just turning her head and signals them to exit the cell.
Leave us.
As they exit, Argent can spot his belongings on a table by the door, that is then shut. The dark mage walked around the cell as if inspecting its condition as she spoke again to Argent.
Tell me your real name, and I shall release the chains. Deal?
She turns around and looks back at the Haisheth to see his reaction to his next words. Where she stood now, it was away from the exit door and the table.
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?"
He was still suspicious, but figured in the end this little bit of information was useless to her. He was no one after all. And if nothing else, he had at least evened the odds up some.
"We have a deal.
My name is Argent, son of a whore.
Or so I've been told by many."
He shakes his arms to rattle the chains.
"Satisfied?"
I was born, shortsword in my hand.
Behind a shield, I'll make my final stand.
She waited as she took in every bit of expressions that might say that he was not telling the truth. Satisfied, she waved her hand again and the shadows entered the key hole to unlock the chains that held him back. She was not afraid of him, but she did want to have control of the situation at hand.
Argent was now free to do what he wanted. She remained leaning her back on the wall just a few feet away, almost tempting him to reach for his weapons. Crossing her hands in front of her, she raised an eybrow and tilted her head at him.
I pray that you will act accordingly, yes?
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?"
Argent, there is only one reason why you and your friend are still alive. I am a reasonable person, and I've been told that you saved one of my own, so I will spare your lives in return for that. All I ask is but one thing... You will not speak of me or anything else that has happened today to anybody. Do I make myself clear, and do I have your word on that?
She kept her eyes on him once again to see if he would speak the truth.
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?"
He is in good hands and I will take you to him as soon as I have your word. So...?
She pushed her back off the wall and headed towards the door, where Argent was standing by the belongings.
Look me in the eyes and tell me I have your word, Mr. Argent, and you will be on your way along with your friend. All of this would only feel as if it was just a bad dream.
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?"
So they did have Shen, if this woman was to be believed.
Were it just his life, he may have pushed things further to see just what this woman was intending with Wistvale. However there was another life in the balance and he was hesitant to put it in jeopardy.
The lives of the many, or the lives of a few...
He gathered up his things.
"You know...
We were told you plan on attacking the town. Is this true?"
She laughed maniacally at his words for a few seconds.
And what would I gain out of that, hmm? Don't you think if I did want to attack your little village, I'd have started with you and your friend first? What would be the point in letting you go free then?
She placed her hands on his shoulders as he was finishing up putting his gear back on. Her shadows wrapping around his back, unseen or felt by him, as she turned him around slowly and leaned closer in a seductive way to whisper in his ear.
Do I have your word?
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?"
He felt something near his back like a cold shiver. When the woman placed her hands on his shoulders he flinched a bit in reflex and chalked the feeling up to her nearness.
When she turned him and leaned in, there was a moment when he considered driving his shortsword up into her abdomen despite her words, but her caress and her voice made him hesitate and the moment was gone.
"Give me your word that you will release me and my friend to leave safe and unharmed in any way. And that you will not attack Wistvale.
Do those things and you have my word that I will not speak to anyone about what I have seen or heard. Aside from my friend of course, seeing as he already knows..."
I was born, shortsword in my hand.
Behind a shield, I'll make my final stand.
Stepping back she smiled at him again, as she continued to rest her hands on his shoulders. Although she had plans, her response would make things easier, she figured.
You have my word.
Your friend is being attended to at the moment and I have not had the chance to speak to him yet, but I do believe you can convince him to do so better than I. Humans are rather hard to talk to, but you and him seem to be friends, so it should be easier for you.
Do I have your word then?
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?"