::The mob, all wound up and looking for bear, tore off down the left sidestreet.
As Tauer and Aegil headed down the right they found it deserted. Only some piles of goods and boxes lined the sides. As they continued down, there came the faint sound of sobbing::
Silent as a shadow on padded feet...
Tauer [M:150:160:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=540&page=1#18960][b]While the Light's away, the Shadows will play.[/b]
Tauer continued his approach with caution. Sobs did not mean there was someone in need of help. It could be a possible trap for all he knew, so it was better to be safe than sorry.
Aegil [M:53:440:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?board=cs&action=display&thread=853]Everything Casts A Shadow...[0:In a rare occurance I am unavailable][1:As usual I am available]
Aegils expression stayed stoic as she trailed behind, frowning faintly. Sobbing? She had a pretty good idea what they'd be seeing next, and of the two likely scenarios it could mean...
Revenge is a knife you point to your own heart It's a poisoned dish you wind up eating yourself...
::They heard the shufling sounds of someone trying to hide behind some of the boxes stacked in the alleyway.::
"Go away! I...It wasn't me!"
Silent as a shadow on padded feet...
Aegil [M:53:440:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?board=cs&action=display&thread=853]Everything Casts A Shadow...[0:In a rare occurance I am unavailable][1:As usual I am available]
Aegil moved closer to the boxes a gentle expression on her face. "Its alright...you didn't do anything wrong..." her usually harsh voice became soft and motherly. "Come on out, its okay.... I understand..."
Revenge is a knife you point to your own heart It's a poisoned dish you wind up eating yourself...
Tauer [M:150:160:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=540&page=1#18960][b]While the Light's away, the Shadows will play.[/b]
The change in Aegil's tone came as quite a surprise. Tauer couldn't tell if she was showing genuine kindness or if it was a complete facade. The demon leaned toward the latter.
"You won't hurt me? You're not with those others?"
::Out from behind the boxes crept a young woman with long brown hair the color of peat and eyes as blue as a clear stream. She was dressed in a simple white dress and had clearly been crying. With bare feet, she slowly stood before them, looking much like a deer ready to bolt at a moments notice.::
Silent as a shadow on padded feet...
Aegil [M:53:440:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?board=cs&action=display&thread=853]Everything Casts A Shadow...[0:In a rare occurance I am unavailable][1:As usual I am available]
"Of course not" Aegil chided gently, holding her hand out to the woman. "Come now, why don't you tell us what happened hm?" She smiled slightly. A gentle smile.
Revenge is a knife you point to your own heart It's a poisoned dish you wind up eating yourself...
Tauer [M:150:160:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=540&page=1#18960][b]While the Light's away, the Shadows will play.[/b]
Tauer decided to let Aegil do all the talking. The young woman looked ready to run at any moment and he didn't want to scare her off by saying the wrong thing. Aegil seemed to have everything under control anyway. A woman's touch was what was needed here.
"I..I just saw so much death... I wanted to help. Then people started screaming and I heard them wanting to hurt me so I ran..."
Silent as a shadow on padded feet...
Tauer [M:150:160:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=540&page=1#18960][b]While the Light's away, the Shadows will play.[/b]
"You're safe now," Tauer said, breaking his silence. Didn't last long, did it? "I sent them off in the other direction. What's your name?"
He was certain he knew the answer but he had to ask.
Aegil [M:53:440:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?board=cs&action=display&thread=853]Everything Casts A Shadow...[0:In a rare occurance I am unavailable][1:As usual I am available]
Aegil gently reached to place a hand on the girls shoulder and embrace her lightly, comforting her. It was the first time she had performed an act, but she knew the ache of being hunted. At least this girl was only trying to do pure good, rather then seek vengance. Spectre did not hesitate to mock her weakness, but she cared little.
Revenge is a knife you point to your own heart It's a poisoned dish you wind up eating yourself...
::She caved to the small touch and embraced Aegil back. Somehow Aegil felt more awake and alive in her arms. Even her Shadow draws back from her touch, allowing a moment of peace...::
"Thank you. Thank you so much!
Mother said my name was Spring, the season that marks the end of winter."
Aegil [M:53:440:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?board=cs&action=display&thread=853]Everything Casts A Shadow...[0:In a rare occurance I am unavailable][1:As usual I am available]
Aegils eyes widened at the sudden freedom of Spectre, the shadow at her feet drawing back. It was both joyous and terrifying, and nerve wracking. She managed to get some coherant thought as she held the girl. "Is your mother around?" She asked.
Revenge is a knife you point to your own heart It's a poisoned dish you wind up eating yourself...
Tauer [M:150:160:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=540&page=1#18960][b]While the Light's away, the Shadows will play.[/b]
Spring? So Astronoth was the Mother of Seasons? That explained the blooming flowers, but what did it have to do with bringing dead animals back to life?
Tauer followed Aegil's question with one of his own.
"Why did you come to Wistvale? What changes are coming?"