Author: Slank, Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 12:21 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Indeed, some day"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 9:26 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Seeing the captan and the blacksmith liked the plan was no surprise to her. She gust watched as the men started doing what the captain ordered. She was surprised to see the two men that where willing to be traders to save there lives. it was pathetic and sad. but traders always get there fair share of the punishment in the end. The ones that where put back on there ship where at least loyal or knew what the lords would do to them if they found out.

The trip back was not long or did not seam long as vinsue thought about the recent events and thought about doing the voyage again later in the year. and once on dry land she realized she had to get soon. She was released that she did not half to start the fair wells. "It is a nice weapon. and i will enjoy seeing you again some day." She said than disappeared into the crowd. Soon she wound be home.

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 5:00 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Both Malik and the captain smiled at Vinsue's suggestion. The captain began giving orders to offer the men clemency for information and to return those who didn't take the deal to their ship. He then had the enemy's ships powder room lit on fire via a long fuse. Two men had taken the bargain and they would remain with the captain after he returned Vinsue and Malik to shore. Once they had disembarked, Malik said, "I was glad to see you put one of my weapons to good use. If you will excuse me, I have abed at the inn that is calling my name."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 6:05 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She watched them gather the 20 or so remaining pirate crew. she took the task of figuring out their fate to be an honor but it was also a task she had never had before. "well we do not want to break any laws, do we? but a week in prison before being set free is also not an acceptable offer after they took some captives and killed them." she said as she thought. she usually did not take the lives of her enemies and had never got them arrested. she knew the pirates were awaiting their fate and most likely trying to hear what she said. "Ships catch flame and sink all the time. I'm sure that saving a few is not agent the law, and im sure those that we 'rescue' have some valuable information that can help us catch a few more or give us a heads up on something." she smiled a bit. as she said the new options. having drunk and fought with the scum she knew that the worse fate for a pirate was to be thought of as a trader for the lords were quick to judge and they do not know mercy. both options were perfectly legal as far as she knew not like the law stopped her or anything like that but it is best to keep the ones she could. she was a clever boots and knew that the ones who died would not be on her head for they have a choice, burn or drown, and chance to live if they can put out the flames. the rest have a chance to live on the run or get cault by their own and beg for a mercy that is not there.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 6:35 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Malik watched as the young woman who's acquaintanceship had triggered this voyage nearly took the enemy ship all on her own. He did get into a brief scuffle with one of the pirates that ended when he pinned his enemies sword down and punched the pirate in the face with his off hand. He had always preferred brawling anyway. With the pirates rounded up the captain now had to decide what to do with them. He approached Vinsue and said "Milady, we have a problem. This particular crew is well know for having… purchased friends for themselves in the coastal towns of this area. If we bring them back they may spend a week in jail before their toadies n the government set them loose. We could drown them here, but that is technically illegal. It's up to you."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 10:05 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

The Brigantine waited to fly their flag as the Clipper came in range. The captain could be heard shouting orders and the men raced about preparing for battle.than the brigantine shot at them and raised their flag. it was a warning shot that missed the ship by a few yards. the captain was quick to fire the cannons back and hit there masts and rigging wich completely stopped the ship. she watched as they started aiming at one another's crews and fired. the two ships got side by side and most of the crew started swapping ships and fighting.

she smiled then jumped across. she at first fought with her new sword taking 9 men down before using her electric energy to force the men unable to fight. she had than found a way below ship and was saddened that there captives were dead. it was to late for them by the looks of it thy were cut as the pirates saw the coming. once above ship she saw the pirates surinder and whent to find the blacksmith. she used the close from one of the dead to clean her sword before sheathing it and jumping back to there ship. what the captain would do to the captives was anyones guess but she did wonder. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 7:40 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"No, I've not been on a ship before, but I am not finding it as unpleasant as I had feared. As far as swordplay goes, I haven't any formal training, but I have learned what works and what doesn't the hard way: namely by being attacked and surviving." Malik looked around the ship with interest, watching everything that was going on, but not asking any specific questions. The clipper ship made excellent time in its pursuit of the pirates and caught up before they had made it to pirate haven. The clipper began circling the pirate's ship in preparation for the coming battle.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 6:07 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

The ship already had 4 hours or so head start and they did not need to give them more. after the captain started yelling orders she looked at the smith who she knew knew nothing of ships and the orders the captain was yelling. she knew the orders all to well and could recite them in her sleep if she had to. "Come, we need to get out of the way and i think you may like the view." she said before walking to the port side of the ship. 
The spray of the water and the wind relaxed her. Usually she would explore the ship but for now she was fine above deck looking over the water and watching the city slowly fade away. "Ever been on a ship like this before?" she asked not knowing if the captain would return for chat or not.
She had not been in a ship fight but she had watched a few and wondered how this one would play out if they cault up to the other before it docked. Cannon fire and sword fights were fun to watch but she knew it had its dangers. She had nothing to worry about, Malik on the other hand had obviously not been in a lot of fights. corse his perfusion had made him strong. "Ever played around with swords?" she asked. thinking the answer would be a no. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 6:25 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

As Vinsue described the ship to the captain Malik pondered, with some amusement, how quickly he had gone from an area of his expertise to an area he was almost wholly unfamiliar with. "Deudermont my friend if we are to catch this ship it seems to me that leaving sooner rather than later would be to our advantage."

"Indeed" Deudermont responded, did an abrupt about-face and began shouting orders to his crew. In short order the ship was underway.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 4:51 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She nodded to her friend than looked at the captan. "It was a Brigantine with red and black striped sails. and the hull was stained a tad red. And she has at least 3 captives. 32 cannons and around 100 crew" She said than realised she had yet to introduce herself. but the smith did that for her though she would have used her last name if she had had the chance. if any name was none of her it would be her last. 

The captain seemed like one that believed in luck wich meant he would not like a woman on his ship for the fear of bad luck. "As far as i know it was set to sail to pirate haven." she stathed.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 3:19 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Captain Deudermont is his name, captain of the Sea Sprite." Malik said as he led her to the docks. As the boarded the ship he addressed said captain. "Good Sir, my friend her has a pirate ship in mind to be sunk. Despite the fact that it left the port a little while ago, no doubt not flying it's true colors, I have assured her that your ship is fast enough to catch the blaggards. Vinsue, if you would please describe the ship for the good captain."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 1:51 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She left him with the sword as she looked through the shop for a sheath that would fit. after a bit she found one and bargained for it. once both sides were happy with the price she returned and sheathed her sword. she put it on her belt than stated she was ready. 

"This friend of yours have a name?" she said as she waited for him to take lead.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 12:37 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Noting her attempts to find a place to put the sword, Malik offered her a small oblong ring of metal. "This will serve as a sheath until you can get a proper one from a tanner. It won't cover the blade properly, but it will allow you to fasten the sword to your hip. Just be sure to add oil to the blade each evening so that it doesn't rust." He pointed down the street and continued, 'there is a leather worker there, if you would like to stop there and pick up a sheath before we see if the pirate-hunter captain is available."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 10:53 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"I did not know that there was more than just me hunting or harming the pirates. I think it would be fun to meet a captain in a similar line of business. so i guess im in." she said than realised it did not have a sheath, or way to put it away if she needed two hands to do something.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 9:14 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Now, as for your desire to cause some serious trouble for some pirates, you don't come to a port town as a smith without making friends with a few ship captains. One of the captains I am acquainted with is a pirate hunter. You interested?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 9:07 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Vinsue watched and helped as instructed. getting the tool was a bit of a challenge for she had no clue what she was looking for. after a bit she found what she hoped was the right tool just in time to see him flip the sword over. she watched him trace her symbol into it. once it was finished she looked at it. it was well balanced and she liked the little surprise he had put in it. "Thanks, I like it." she said as she looked at the surprise peace. than turned it over and traced the symbol with her finger than felt the blade. she was quite impressed by the sword.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 8:46 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Hmmm," he said by way of acknowledgement that he had head. "I have an idea about how to fix that issue," he said, "but, for now, focus on the work."

For a couple of hours, that is exactly what they did. once the rough shape blade had been pounded out of the steel he showed her how he used rasps and files for the final shaping of the flat and edge of the blade, secured the tang of the blade to a strong handle and pommel, distracted her by asking that she retrieved a specific tool from across the workshop, added a small amount of molten silver to the center of the cross-guard, pressed a small object into the silver as it cooled, and quickly flipped the blade over as she returned. He used a small, pointed instrument to inscribe her symbol in silver on the side she could see and then, after a quick polish so that the whole weapon gleamed, the work was done. He said quietly to her "I hope you don't mind what I have done." He showed her the side of the cross-guard opposite her symbol. A gleaming piece of mother-of-pearl was nestled into the silverwork. "I know you probably wanted your symbol on both sides, but I felt that this added just a touch of beauty to the sword."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 5:43 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

she watched him move the 'sword out of the fire and then give her the hammer. she struck the metal where he pointed with a good little bit of force. "It was just i missed a chance on messing with the pirates wich breaks tradition." she again hit where he pointed. "Usually i get a drink have, a fight and free a slave or cause some pirate so truble." she was starting to see the pattern of where to hit but still only hit where he pointed when he pointed. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 5:27 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Malik had already started work on the blade when she returned. As she walked up to him he hammered the emerging sword one more time and returned the partially shaped bar to the fire. "I'm sorry," he responded to her statement about the ship, "I don't know why it was important to you but it clearly was." He pumped the bellows a few times and, judging the metal to be hot enough, pulled the soon-to-be-sword out of the fire. He motioned to her to come towards him and handed her a hammer. "I'll point to where to hit and you wield the hammer."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 4:57 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

she felt bad that she had to run but she knew something was going to happen under the nose of the law and it was not going to happen if she had something to do with it. "I will not be more than an hour." she said before slipping out and quickly walking towards the pears.

she reached the pear just in time to see the ship heading for open water. she had missed her target. she was glad to not see any signs of human trafficking but felt that they still did it. She was a bit slower walking back as she thought about how she would fix the problem later. She went back to the smith place where she had left and walked in. frustration and disappointment showed on her face. "I missed the ship." she said.

Author: Slank, Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 4:03 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Oh…. Okay….." Malik couldn't help but look a little crestfallen. He had been looking forward to teaching her a little of his craft. "I'll just get started then." As he finished speaking he grabbed a steel bar from a container next to the forge and prepared to put it in the coals to heat.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 11:34 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She listened and looked at the stuff as he explained it.  "Not yet but i'll let you know if i get them" She said. Than remembered that she was waiting on something earlier. "I Forgot i got to go but i can come back later if that's ok. or we can meet at the tavern" She knew She was going to need to run to get to the ship if she intended on completing the task before the sip set sell. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 7:48 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"You can melt down old metal objects in a crucible and reshape them into new ingots or bars, but you always loose some material when you do," he responded. "It's usually only done with precious metals like gold or silver, especially gold, because they are so valuable and because, for some reason, there is always less dross, what we call unusable material, with gold ." As he was speaking to her he lead her over a small forge. "We have a small bellows here connected to the heating pit and an anvil to do the actual shaping. The bellows works to pump air into the bottom of the fire making it hot enough to partially melt the metal so I can hammer it into shape. Any questions?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 12:13 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She thought about it for a bit as the two smiths talked. after he returned she had an answer. "I would like to learn, so i guess i would like to try and create." she said. It would be nice to be able to say she had a hand in the creation of one of her weapons. she followed him as he led. she kind of liked the way that the stuff cluttered the aria it almost reminded her of a hoard. 

"So you use raw ore and other things to make stuff, have you ever recycled old things to make stuff. like rings and necklaces?" she asked quite curious as to if he had and if so if he had used cursed materials.

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 9:03 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Would you like to create? he said. "if you want you can help me make your sword, put a bit of yourself into the weapon." As he finished talking they arrived at the smithy. "Think about it for a minute while I talk to the smith." As he spoke to her he released her hand and entered the smithy. If she continued to watch him she would see him approach the master smith and speak quietly to him for about a minute. He returned to her and gestured to her to fallow him. "What do you think?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 1:01 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She had not reaised that they do more than make weapons but it did make sense that a smith would. she was not good at making stuff. she can destroy with her breath or claws but when it came to creating it almost always fails. "I can understand why you take so much pride in it. i can not create to save my life. so im glad my life does not depend on that as much as it does wisdom and strength." 

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 12:17 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"It is, and was, hard work, but it is my passion." he said. "I love the process of taking metal, or even raw ore, and shaping it into something else. It is what I imagine creation felt like to the gods, except that I am dependent on my materials. It matters little what I am making, a farmer's plow, a nobleman's sword, a workman's hammer and chisel or a soldier's shield, so long as I am giving shape and form to something that will be valued by another." Here he paused, realizing that he had been speaking a about his craftsmanship in an almost worshipful tone. "Sorry, I know I can get a little caught up when I speak of my craft…."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 11:37 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She smiled at his laugh. "I bet it was funner in person" she said. "I take it you liked your job at that place?" she looked around as it is her habit to do and was relieved to know she was not being tracked. she than returned her attention to Malik. Noblemen often had a better than you attitude and a lack of street smarts that made them easy to anger or make look dumb. truthfully she felt bad for tham at time though at times she is more than happy to let them know their place in her mist. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 9:39 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Not as much as you would think," he responded as he walked towards the smithy, "The master Smith did most of the customer interaction." He paused for a few seconds as he searched his memories for something she would find interesting. "I remember one time a noble decided he would 'honor' the shop by coming himself rather than sending a servant like he normally did." As he spoke his smile grew wider and wider at the memory. "This particular nobleman was the foppish sort, the kind that went out of his way to avoid discomfort or danger, which is why he felt it such a great honor to us that he come to the shop. The man was so pompous and oafish that the master smith nearly threw him out of the shop!" He said as he broke into a brief period of laughter….

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Tue May 9, 2017 7:16 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

the smith was a real gentleman. she knew there were so few and was glad to have met him. She was glad the man had not noticed them leaving. the town was nice in the midday sun. it felt so different to be led rather than to be the lead but she did not complain. she would soon have a new sword. one specially made for her with her mark in it and everything. 

the town past the docks and taverns were still quite new to her and she looked around and took note of the looks and ways they went. "So you have been in the business your whole life? i would guess you get to see very interesting people and hear some rather intriguing stories?" she said. it was her turn to ask questans though she had so few and was bad at coming up with them.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 9:15 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"I thank you for the meal." he stood and held out his had towards her. "I would be honored to escort you to the smithy." He said. Once he had placed her hand in the crook of his left elbow he began to walk her out of the tavern….

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 7:00 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"In that case a new sword would be greatly appreciated." she said then again looked at the man and quickly away. "He is a bit upset at me for destroying one of his ships a week ago and could try something but he will not be much of a problem. I have dealt with stronger and more. just not in the mode to fight quite yet." she said and was glad that the man stayed to himself. it had been a while since she had left the bar without a fight and would not mind it. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 6:22 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

He waved away her concerns. "If even half of what your saying is true, and you have given me no reason to believe it is not, you will bring more honor to my work than any of my previous customers will even have the chance to." He noted her somewhat nervous behavior and glanced towards the door. He saw the man come in and sit down at the bar. He turned towards Vinsue and quietly asked "is he a problem?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 4:56 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She had never thought of having a sword. and being offered one specially made sounded nice. It would for sure do more damage than the dagger if it was needed. "Actually meals on me." she said and pulled out a few coins and placed them on the table. "That is a generous offer but are you sure you want your handy work to be worn and used by one such as me?" she said knowing that being associated with her also had its drawbacks. she drank the last of the ale and knew their conversation was drawing to an end.

she looked back at the entrance as she heard the doors open. she readjusted her hood and looked back at the table. he had not seen her yet and had took a seat at the bar. she was not quite up for a fight yet and would likely not play around with him before sending the electricity threw him. she drew away from her thoughts and back at her new friend.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 2:58 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Would you like a sword with that symbol?" He asked quietly and calmly. "If I o some labor for the local smith I'm sure he would be willing to trade me the metal I need. I would just have to fulfill my agreement with the tavern, wouldn't want to eat and run after all…"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 1:38 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

the sound of the blade and stone rubbing was quite soothing. and she took mental note at what he did so she may be able to do it later if it ever needed it again. once handed the dagger back she felt the blade. she had never felt one so sharp. she than replaced it in her boot. "It is my mark that it holds. the man that raised me had that as his symbol as well as his brother. his brother tried to get me killed after he killed his brother and at his death i started using it. mostly to mark those that try to capture me and fail and to show that my hand took part in something." she said. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 12:42 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Malik applied a small amount of oil to the whetstone, held the blade at the proper angle for sharpening, and began to move the whetstone in circles along the edge of the blade. As he would occasionally stop to wipe the whetstone off, reapply a little oil, and test the edge of the dagger by lightly running it over his palm. He became engrossed in his work, not so much deliberately ignoring those around him as absorbed in what he was doing. When the edge of the weapon was sharp enough to cut quickly and easily, but not so sharp that the edge would fold over the first time it met resistance, he handed the blade back to the woman. "Is that your symbol or someone else's?" he asked.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 12:26 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

the tip of the dagger was stained red long before she got it but she had done her best at cleaning it and repairing it. "That would be nice of you." she said. she was a bit surprised he did not ask about the symbol in it. It was the only weapon she has ever carried and she had found it useful for many things. she was not surprised that he knew it was dole.

"I guess the pirate that made it put a lot of effort into it. if there is one thing i have learned it is that they are masters at the sword and like them to be of good quality." she said as she watched him sharpen its blade.

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 11:57 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Malik examined the dagger for a few minutes. "It's very good quality work, I could only barely do better. I could be sharper though." He reached into his backpack and pulled out his whetstone and a small container of oil. "If you would allow me I would be glad to sharpen it for you."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 11:13 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

she reached to her boot and pulled the dagger out and placed it in her had with the handle faced away from her so he could safely grasp it. Her mark was burnt in the middle of both sides of its double sided blade. The mark was a backwards S with a tail and one that every pirate knew and feared. The mark stood for SilverTail, the last name of the man that raised her and his brother that first tried to kill her. She did not notices tension or any of those type of emotions. 

"I got that as i escaped. funny enough it was in the room that changed me in. and i was glad to have got it or my friend may have died." she said as he took it. she than took a sip of her drink and finished off her bowl of stew. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Mon May 8, 2017 10:22 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

As Vinsu told her story Malik ate his stew. As he had implied with his comments about her youthful appearance and wondering why she bothered with "mere mortals," he was becoming more and more convinced that the woman across the table from him was something more or other than human. On the one hand, he had dealt with enough inhuman creatures on his travels that he knew to be wary of them, but, on the other hand, sitting this close to, and having a conversation with, a being that he suspected could pose a very direct danger to his person was… thrilling in a way. He idly wondered if she could smell the tension on him despite his careful concealment of it, but decided he would not allow his thoughts to go down that particular rabbit trail. "May I see your dagger?" he asked as she resumed eating.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Sun May 7, 2017 6:34 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Acily I could care less if the gods were ok with me telling my story. it is mine and not theirs. and as of now i have now where better to be." she said than took another bite of the stew thinking where to start.

"I was raised by a man tell i turned 16, his brother killed him and blamed me. My head first appeared on those posters soon after but i was proven innocent. since then i have wondered about. pirate haven became a place where i felt free from bounty hunters so i made a name for myself there. I freed many slaves and fooled many pirates. I had always outsmarted anyone dumb enough to try to bring me to the lords. after a while i explored the world. the temple library i came across and learned how to use electricity to my advantage. than to the cradle. I was transfixed by a necklace and the god decided to put it on me as a gift. as well as the curse that it was hexed with. I lost all my powers and found myself in the one place i wish i wasn't i was back in Pirate haven." she said than took a sip of her drink.

"I went to the tavern and got me a drink, a man drugged my drink and I awoke in a room full of unsavory things there intent was definitely pain and blood. some girl freed me and got us out of the house. we split and she got cornered. I turned back and fought off the men that were after us. one cut me wich is why i now have a scar. I left the city in search of a way to get rid of the curse. It took a long time then i found myself on a mountain of snow and ice in a forever storm. A god i had befriended found me and brought me in. He eventually got the curse removed. it was not easy but I was glad for it. Not long after i had returned to the pirate den to prove myself and get my name back. destroyed a ship or two and and decided to leave for a place i could sleep without a dagger in my hand. wich brings me to the present."

She started eating her stew and drinking her ale before they became room temperature. her face changed with feeling at each part a smile, a laugh, a frown, and sorrow, was obvious at each part. the last time she told her story was to a god and that was before the curse. She ended happy with a smile and all. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Sun May 7, 2017 3:53 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Would the gods mind you telling your story to me? It seems to me that it would be an interesting story and you've certainly piqued my curiosity." he looked around the tavern briefly, then continued, "I understand if you have places to be, but I'm enjoying myself for the first time in what feels like ages."

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Sat May 6, 2017 6:53 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She took the stew and took a bite as he asked his question. "I would rather not get on a god's nerves again. last time did not turn out well and it was not easy to undo. it is also nice to not worry about getting attacked and mere mortals are quite fun to hang with." she took another bite of her stew. she could expound but found he would ask if he wanted more on the story. "And I am nothing special just lucky in very unlucky events." she said.

Author: Slank, Posted: Fri May 5, 2017 9:23 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Please, just Malik is fine. I'm hardly a Mr. or a Sir. Just an out-of work tradesman." He signaled to the barman that he and his companion would like some food. After a brief negotiation in regards to payment, Malik eventually agreed to do some of the many repairs needed around the tavern in lieu of paying money, the bartender brought him two bowls of hearty, savory stew. He pushed a bowl over to Vinsue and continued "You, on the other hand, are a far more impressive individual. Young in appearance, and beautiful, as well as having survived a den of pirates and the realm of the gods. I makes me wonder why you bother with mere mortals," He finished with another of his characteristic grins.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Fri May 5, 2017 10:33 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

she returned her hand to her drink and took a sip as she thought about how she would answer the question. "Well Mr. Malik, I come from pirate haven. a place that lacks laws and anyone with a price on there head goes to be safe from the rest of the world. Thing is it is ruled by pirate lords and they do not like me for many reasons and sent people after me all the time. One actually cault me once." she pulled up her sleeve to show the 5 inch scar from a knife that she got as she escaped. she looked at it for a second then pushed her sleeve back down. "they wanted to do way more and way worse but i am not easy to obtain. and had escaped. but that was awhile back but as said anything is better than that pirates deen."

she had a lot of stories of that place but thought that would put out enough information to where he could ask more questans. she again sipped her drink. "Well anything may be a bit of an over statement. the cradle and porta inferi are pretty bad but those are in the realms of the gods. no mortal place is worse than pirate haven." she still had nightmares from the cradle incident but that was a different story for a different day. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Thu May 4, 2017 8:23 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

"Malik Stonemason, smith extraordinaire, at your service," he responded. He found himself thoroughly enjoying this conversation, but something she had said was sticking in hismnd. At risk of his new friend ending the conversation, he asked "What, pray tell, was so horrible about where you were that 'anything' is better than it?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Thu May 4, 2017 6:11 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

it took a bit for either of them to talk but she did not mind.

She smiled at the way he asked for her name so few ever do. "I'm Vinsue. and you are?" She said and reached out her had for a shake. she thought he would do the same.  

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 3, 2017 10:27 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

He sat back in his chair and just looked at her for a minute, debating what to ask next. After a minute's musing he realized he had yet to ask the most obvious question. "Pardon my manners" he said, "I haven't asked you your name?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Wed May 3, 2017 4:56 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

She had been traveling most her life and knew the frustration of it yet she loved it aswell. "By land legs I mean that i am stable on land again. after a long voyage on rough seas your body gets use to the sway of the ship. once on solid ground people often stumble about on shaky legs tell there body realises the ground has stopped moving." she said. this being a port town that phrase was often thrown about like many of the sailors phrases. 

She was lucky to get a ride that was not out to kill her. just the ride could have gone a lot better. "And i come for the simple fact that the only ride across the sea came to this port but anything is better than the last place." She said than took a sip of her drink. She almost wanted to ask if he ever sharpened or made a weapon for a pirate or what the most interesting person he ran into was but she decided against it. 

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 3, 2017 12:40 PM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

(slight change, his backpack has his smithing tools and a journal and ink and quill)

Malik settled into the seat she offered him and placed his backpack on the ground as softly as he could considering it's contents. "Well, I am a smith by trade," he responded to her inquiry, "and I'm currently looking for employment." He sighed, looked down at the table, and said with just a hint of frustration in his voice "I've been on the road for a couple of years now, moving from place to place taking odd jobs to keep myself fed, and just looking for a town that doesn't already have a smith in residence." He glanced back up at her and, with his amused grin back in place, said, "Your turn. What did you mean by 'land legs'?"

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Wed May 3, 2017 11:15 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

she looked at the man that approached the table and offered his assistance. "I'll be fine. but thanks for asking. just got my land legs back. one would have thought i was drunk a bit ago after the way i stumbled about." she said then gestured towards the seat on the other side of the table. he looked strong and she took note of his weapons. she smiled at the way he bowed. she could use a good story or even a good laugh. 

Despite his kindness and joys spirit she kept her guard up. either he was new to the aria and knew nothing about her or he was a good actor she knew many on both sides and has learned it can be quite difficult to distinguish between the two. "So what brings you here." she asked. she sipped her ale and waited for him to talk.

Author: Slank, Posted: Wed May 3, 2017 9:43 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

Malik sat at the bar sipping his drink. He had been too long on the road and too long without steady employment. Though his clothing and gear, the later consisting of a nearly empty backpack, weapon sharpening equipment, a buckler and a hand-and-a-half sword, were still in descent condition, everything seemed to have a semi-permanent coating of roadside dust. He glanced at the entrance to the bar as a new patron entered and did a double take. The white, almost albino, individual was not overly attractive to Malik, but, simply by virtue of her being a young lady, much less a young lady of such unique appearance, she seemed not the sort to usually frequent this establishment. This, in addition to her obvious injury, made her interesting. As she sat down Malik decided that, for better or for worse, he was going to go speak to her. He finished the last sip of his drink and walked over to her table. "Excuse me miss, I couldn't help but notice you favoring your side as you came in. Is there anything a man with an overabundance of muscle and a lack of common sense, such as myself, could do to help you?" he said in a slightly amused tone accompanied by a grin and a comical bow.

Author: Vinsue, Posted: Wed May 3, 2017 8:53 AM, Post Subject: [P] pride in scars.

A limp in the young girls step screamed she had a story to tail as she walked into the bar and got a glass of ale. something was wrong but she showed no signs except for the limp as she took a seat at a far table. she muttered the words to a healing spell. She had the hood of her simple brown hood up over her snow white hair. She knew that her face was on a few wanted posters in the city and wanted to be in full health if anyone was looking to exchange her for a bounty.

She sipped her drink after the healing was done and watched the door. most knew not to mess with her but there was always some who test there luck.