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Post by Kraft on Feb 18, 2008 10:22:03 GMT -6
"Friends?" Kraft smiled. He went for his pocket. He got out some documents.
"These people have been arrested for knowing you. After searching here and there, you know, using to occasional, eh, methods, we arrested five men and one woman. I'll read the names to you." He looked at the paper and waited dramatically, he wanted to see the reaction of Hiro. Hiro had to watch out, the Assassin was a torturer as well, he was looking at Hiro's body language.
"Jared." Kraft paused, and said the next name; "Bulau. Mura. Tom. Ken." He paused 3 seconds between every name. He didn't smile, he just read. He cleared his throat once again, and concluded. "And Elise." He waited, and put down the paper.
"Is your friend among these people?" He smiled. If Hiro's answer was going to be negative, he'll have them all killed by sunrise. He was a bastard and he loved it.
"But, wait, before you answer, why are you making this so hard? You've done nothing then ignoring my orders and doing whatever you want. You could've had it all. I still value your... skills, Hiro. Don't make me your enemy. You wouldn't like that... I wouldn't like that." He smiled once again and gestured at Hiro to give his answer.
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Feb 18, 2008 18:18:42 GMT -6
Hiro knew not to make any kind of reaction to the names. Only two stood out to him, Tom and Elise. "Figures as much. All you got was some random people who's only seen me. Tom is the only one who I know since he was nice enough to let me start a tab at his bar. The one I gave them to goes by 'Jay the Silent one' and he's one hell of a guy to look for."
Hiro knew playing the caged tiger wasn't his roll, hell if that assassin was 1/100 as good as Kraft said he still would lose to that man. "To answer you I have to say this. Where on me did you see that insigna? Also you only hired me for one job so far, but before I was jumped I was on my way to the meeting place with Jay. I was going to save you if not help expand your empire but you're making that impossible at the time." He had hoped that his bluff about Jay was going to work and Elise hasn't talked yet.
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Post by Kraft on Feb 19, 2008 9:29:56 GMT -6
"Mph. Tell me how you would've done it. And, thief, be grateful, my men saved your sorry ass. I'm offering you power, money, a purpose, and yet, you defy me, with you arrogant lies. Now, tell me." Kraft smiled. At the same time the big man awoke, but Kraft gestured him to leave the cell. His other bodyguard will be enough.
(OoC: Listen, convince Kraft, and he'll give you carte blanche, however, if you do not succeed in your actions/mission, he's going to have Tom, Elise and the thugs executed. He'll will be expecting reports, talks with you. If you succeed however, we can work like a team, and he'll give you rewards.)
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Feb 20, 2008 3:49:36 GMT -6
"Well some of the people you think you can trust are just wearing a mask. I'm not sure who but that place where you sent me, the owner was one of them. I think he figured I worked for you and rather kill himself and you not catch him. I can find more like him but it will come as a high cost." Hiro figured Kraft had figured out his lie, but he couldn't tell him who really had the papers.
"Well this isn't only for gold, you see I've only got two friends, well truthfully two people I know I can trust reguardless of the situation and you've got them here. They are to be set free before I even agree to weed out the ones in the mask." He had felt the two were starting to get along enough to put his guard down so he did. Dropping the broken wood he stood up stright then crossed his arms. "Also this 'theif' title you call me, it's not fitting. It's only stealing when you take something that doesn't belong to you. Everything is mine, you people haven't realised it yet." With that Hiro gave a cocky smile.
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Post by Kraft on Feb 20, 2008 11:00:51 GMT -6
The Assassin whispered something in Kraft's ear. He nodded. Hiro was a dirty, little, thieving, liar. And then, Hiro changed attitude. He dropped his guard. Kraft saw his muscles loosen up. The Assassin did not let his guard down, he was trained for this kind of purpose.
"Aha. So, I did well, arresting these little critters. And once again, you are demanding stuff from me, you expect me to believe, that you won't run away again, with the documents? I'll tell you what, little liar of mine, I'll release ONE of your friends, the one who has the papers. You'll bring to me, and we'll get our preparations ready to unmask certain... traitors amongst my ranks, and than I'll give you another, let's say, VERY important mission. If you succeed, I'll free your other friend, and you'll be able to do whatever you like and I will not have you killed. You'll be rewarded as well, of course. This is my ultimatum. Another deal is NOT possible. Don't try arguing with me. One word, and you and your friends will DIE." He showed a little smile. He liked the thief his attitude, but he was pushing it. Kraft wasn't used to so much arrogance, even the Assassin standing next to Kraft didn't dare to do such thing. Perhaps Hiro lacked something; faith. Faith was what bonded Kraft and his followers, and which was the only reason Kraft stayed in control.
Faith.
Hiro must believe and trust.
"Trust me Hiro. It'll be worth your while. Have faith." He came closer to Hiro, unarmed. It would be stupid of Hiro to try something now, all would be lost. And besides, Kraft was prepared, if he was going to be taken hostage, Hiro would be in for a little surprise. But now he got near Hiro, put his hand on his shoulder and said;
"I promise. Do what I just suggested, and it'll be all worth your while. No lies." He looked Hiro right in the eyes, and Kraft knew that it was a long time ago, that he had been so sincere. St. Elimine be praised.
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Feb 21, 2008 10:17:43 GMT -6
"Have faith? Faith in what, a false higher being. You happen to see somebody that's revered as a very religious and 'holy' person and your now a great person. You pry on the hopelessness of the the poor, then you feed them more lies then I've fed you. They try to find something that will fill the void in their life and you place it there and they see you as a great person. I'm sorry, I can't have 'faith' in something that's not really there." His smile was quickly gone, he knew he most likely angered him with that.
"Oh by the way, I didn't run away. I needed a drink and got too carried away, as good as I am at breaking in being drunk hinders my talent. Speaking of having a drink, why don't you let Tom go and we head to his pub and we talk about the mission over some liquor. He'll close up so it would be just the three of us. He should know a thing or two going on in the town that both of us might not know about, after all the towns people wash away their problems there and blab on and on about stuff."
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Post by Kraft on Feb 21, 2008 15:04:40 GMT -6
Kraft his eyes were wide open, his mouth was open. Was this guy insane? How did he dare to talk about Kraft like that? It was true, Kraft murdered, stole and lied, but he did it for a greater cause. A world were everyone would obey St. Elimine's law. A peaceful world with two leaders; her Prophet on earth and St. Elimine in the heaven. Her legacy will always live on, and she couldn't have picked someone better than Kraft. In his anger -he was flabbergasted by Hiro's response- he almost killed the thief, but he got a hold of himself just in time. He didn't want to have blood on his hands anymore, and then it struck him.
Hiro was a test. A divine test, a tool sent by St. Elimine. Converting Hiro and not killing him was a test. Kraft figured it out! He saw what his mistress, his light was up to! She sent him a tool, a thief that would help him succeed in his goals, but only, and only if, Kraft didn't kill him. If Kraft had killed his young man, all would have been lost! He smiled, he had figured it out. He musn't kill Hiro! He must use him, live with him, feed and clothe him, teach him, convert him, and be his... friend. Not his master. His friend.
Still.... his intuition, Kraft himself was a thief, told him that Hiro was up to something. He still fully trusted him, but then again, a friendship had to start somewhere. Kraft didn't have a lot of experience with that kind of things and while thinking -all this happened in a measly split second- his arrogance and evilness kicked back in, luckily, he had learned that Hiro should not be killed, he was a divine creature. Funny that a godly person as him, came in the form of thief. A drunken, lieing, bitchy, well, thieving tramp. He enjoyed the irony. He and Hiro were alike.
He got up.
"You little... I forgive you. Just... stop trying to fool me. I'm not going to your pub. I know what people think about, I almost run this city. I have spies here and there, other bartenders as well, and besides, I'm not going to risk my precious life by going to that pub alone." He laughed, was Hiro that foolish? It was almost funny. He must be desperate.
"I want the documents. I want to discuss plans, and I'm only doing it somewhere I feel safe. Enemies lurk around every corner. And I think you could be amongst them. But listen, Hiro, I... I... I don't want to do this anymore. This psychological mindgame going on between us, let us be... partners. Friends, if you like. As long as it gets what you want and what I want. Is that a deal? Now, I'll have them fetch Tom. Then we'll go to my office; sounds good?"
Kraft stood up and waited for Hiro to answer.
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Feb 22, 2008 3:28:53 GMT -6
"Partners? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think partners keeps somebody hostage and say they'll kill them if the other fails. Anyways as long as you have her I'll keep them papers."
Something changed in Krafts attude and Hiro noticed it, be alone with him in his office. No way, sounds like a horrible idea. "Know what I love about spies? They're just like me, they can and probly with hold information to you, if not lie about it. How do you know these spies might not be one of your enemies altering the truth untill they catch you with your pants down? After all you would of known about some of the nobels plotting against you, going to send word to the King that you're after his throne. Thoses spies are worth every last gold coin you pay them."
Hiro just wanted to rub it in Kraft's face that he had information that his own spies didn't. He wasn't trained to be a spy yet he done a better job at information gathering then real spies and that made him happy.
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Post by Kraft on Feb 23, 2008 13:16:06 GMT -6
"I don't trust you." Kraft his attitude was changing back to moody and arrogant. This little twit wasn't crawling and begging and it was getting on Kraft's nerves.
"I saved your life. Also, how can I know you're not lieing?" He laughed loudly.
"I'm sick of this. I've been way too good for you. I offered you fame, money and power, and I get in return from you is arrogance, contempt and lies. Maybe I should change back to my original tactic. You'll get me the papers right now, or I'll have every single last one of your friends executed. You'll get me the names of the nobles and you'll do whatever you say. You'll crawl and..." Suddenly Kraft stopped. He was doing this wrong, he must... he must be gentle, friendly, this was a test. A test. Oh, St. Elimine, why do you expect so much from me, your loyal servant.
"Sorry, I, I... I have to think. Think about my original offer. You, Tom, to my office, the papers on my desk and money and the freedom for all the hostages if you succeed in the missions I give you. Let the guards know it when you're done. You've got exactly 8 hours to think about it, after that, I'll be back here and I will deal with you." He smirked and got up. Kraft was annoyed, his faith was holding him back right now, this little thief was asking too much of his time, he had so much to do, so much.
He needed a drink.
He left the cell, and went for his office for a quick nap and a bottle of wine. He was so tired.
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Post by Kraft on Feb 25, 2008 10:39:12 GMT -6
After entering his office, Kraft immediately closed the door after telling his servants he wasn't to be disturbed. He went for his drink cabinet, chose a fine wine, drank the entire bottle, and relaxed. The shaking stopped. He could almost feel the alcohol hit him, he liked this. He took another glass, poured in water and added some mint leaves. A lot of them. He drank that, and another glass of water and made sure his breathe was okay. He put two other glasses ready for after his nap. He undressed and went to another room close to the office, they were connected by a single door. There was a bed. He then slept for two hours and when he woke up, he was feeling a bit fuzzy. He knew how to hide it and it helped him getting through the day. He put on fresh clothes, drank the other two glasses, put on some perfume, did some exercices and got ready to do some work.
He had a lot to arrange, he felt that everything, almost everything was in place to overthrow the Ruler and to start all over again. This time, the Church would be in charge, the people will obey, because they're all bound by faith. This time a New Etruria will be born, and all of Elibe will know it. The word of Elibe will be spread. He smiled. That would be perfect...
He was curious if Hiro had already given his ultimatum some thought. He hoped that Hiro would agree. It would be a pity to kill his friends.
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Feb 26, 2008 13:23:57 GMT -6
Hiro had quickly gathered his belongings, even if Kraft didn't want him to he still did. Without speaking or even looking anybody in the eye he left the castle. He had tried to think of a way to free Elise but had failed. Using what Kraft had wanted as a bargaining tool didn't work, he could just pick the lock and walk out with her but somebody would notice and know the orders.
He got to Tom's bar and it was still locked. Maybe he took the long way or taking his time it didn't matter Hiro was going in with or without him there. Picking the lock he went in locking the door behind him. It looked like there had been a robbery here by the way tables and chairs was broken and scattered around the place. He probably put up a fight before they got him, Hiro figured he'd have to help since it was his fault this happened but at the moment he didn't care.
He sat at the bar just thinking. For what seemed like a few hours he heard a click, the sound of a lock being opened he turned to see Tom enter. "What took ya so long?" Hiro said as he entered the door. "They only released us like 30 minutes ago. I see you let yourself in. Now help me clean up since from what I can tell this is all your fault."
Hiro was going to help up till Tom pointing the blame at him. He didn't like it when people pointed fingers at him, even if he was at fault. "All you had to do is listen to them and go and this wouldn't of happened. Anyways this isn't important, they've got Elise and I've gotta get her out or it's my ass. I think I've got something going but not too sure about it. Give me a drink so I can wash way the fears of this plan."
Liquid courage was all Hiro needed, at least he hoped.
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Post by Kraft on Mar 3, 2008 13:31:57 GMT -6
Kraft knew that Hiro wasn't going to break. So instead, he had decided to weaken security so that the little bugger could escape. He also released Tom, the one that was supposed to know where the documents were. But Kraft wanted to control Hiro, watch his every move, so he had ordered his head-assassin, the blonde, weasel-like, Geoffrey, to follow Hiro. Two other assassin were ordered to accompany Geoffrey. After all, something may happen. Hiro may not go for the documents, Hiro could try to escape from town. Steal more, get wasted again. He may not have agreed on Kraft's ultimatum, Hiro didn't have much of a choice. He was probably going for the documents, and then, his Assassins would interfere.
Kraft made a note to kill Hiro if he dissappointed him once more. He had patience and faith, but enough was enough. If St. Elimine wanted to test him, she had chosen a difficult test.
He read some more documents. He briefly checked them, and gave the order to kill some kind of thief as an example.
"Kill." He muttered. He signed another paper, and another one, several documents, all condemning people to death. After a while, people's lives become like objects. You do not think about them as people, humans. They are documents.
"Kill. Kill. Kill." He muttered absently. His thoughts were drifting off to Hiro. He wondered what the little bugger was doing...
MEANWHILE:
Geoffrey was standing on the street watching the pub. He had coloured his hair and was wearing his streetclothes. He was playing with a knife, of which he had several on his body. His two mates were mingling with the other people. He then looked one last time at the pub's door, where Hiro and Tom were and dissappeared. They were watching at Hiro's every move...
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Mar 6, 2008 13:52:50 GMT -6
Go to her house, break in, find papers, burn them. Yea, no wait that would mean she's a goner. Plan A down the drain.
Find a good writer, use force to get way, have him create fake papers for Kraft, pass them off as the ones he stole. Wrong type of paper would be used, penmanship most likely would be noticeable as not the same as the noble. Plan A was better then B.
Plan C. Take a piss.
Go to her house, break in, raid the pantry, find the papers, take them to Kraft and bargain for Elise's freedom. Win Win for Hiro. Free food and free friend.
Hiro was leaning more towards Plan C at the moment, leaning was an understatement he loved it more then anything. Most logical would be D though, he might leave the raid the pantry out of it out of fear of what Elise would do. Setting the bottle down he stood up. "I think I've got it. I'm going to break in her house and take a piss." Hiro had a little too much to drink, combining plan C and D. "I mean break in her house and get the papers and use it to get her freedom. But that king dude must be loaded... Yea money that belongs to me in his vault."
At this point Tom was hoping somebody would ruff Hiro up, first he got two of his friend kidnapped and one of their lively hood was ruined and he still thought about himself. Heading towards the door Hiro was able to seem sober, just for the crowd.
Passing thou groups of people he left their belongings where they were, he was too focused on getting to Elise home and not throwing up everywhere. He finally got there, testing the door she had left it unlocked. Walking in he looked around for any spot she would hide things. Scanning the bookshelf he say the word 'Holy' one one of them. "Bingo" He said as he reached for it and opened it. Nothing in it that shouldn't be there. Going to put it back he noticed something about the wall that was behind the book. Sliding a hidden compartment he found all of the papers he gave her.
He started to head out the door with a grin.
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Post by Kraft on Mar 7, 2008 10:08:54 GMT -6
GEOFFREY:
Geoffrey nodded at his two teammembers. They were both higly skilled and trained for these kind of situations. Two of them blended in the crowd, and they thought they'd have a hard time followin Hiro, but he seemed to be a bit too wasted to do anything. This was peanuts. Geoffrey himself was walking on the rooftops, following Hiro. Delfia had very narrow streets in this part of town, he could jump from one roof to another. Nobody seemed to notice. Lucky him.
Hiro entered a house and a bit later he exited with a grin. Geoffrey was a smart man. He knew what was best for the High Inquisitor. He wanted to see what Hiro would do know. Surely he wouldn't go back to the Castle? Geoffrey smiled, and he kinda wished Hiro would destroy the papers. Torturing him would be fun. But at the same time, he hoped, that Hiro would have come up with something brilliant, that could save his life, and get him money.
He waited.
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Hiro
Rogue
I love stealing, I love taking things.
Posts: 216
Profession: Professional ladies man
OoC Alias: Hal
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Post by Hiro on Mar 12, 2008 19:40:17 GMT -6
"He seemed pissed off, I've gotta get in good favor with him... My riches are at risk if I don't. I got it, why waste his man power when there's people who'll give their life for him."
Walking towards the town center he had to come up with something to say. Upon getting there he seen a decent sized crowd and climbed on the edge of the fountain. "People of this city. I'm the great theif that broke into that lord's home the other night and broke out of Kraft's prison. Here I hold a letter that noble was going to send. He thought I worked for Kraft so he took his own life due to what was on that letter. Him along with a few other noble's who are close to the King has been telling him that Kraft is plotting against him.
"These claims are all lies, I spoke to Kraft while in his dungeon and he has no intention of harming the King but it seems like the King only listens to the nobles. He's planning on sending his army here once he get's word that the time is best to kill Kraft. The letter I hold here is the A-OK to march in. Now I'm not sure about you people but I would hate that, I was spared by Kraft so I'm going to repay the favor and help attack the King for beliving that our good man is out for blood. A man of his status wouldn't even do that in his dreams."
Hiro could hear some people shoot things at him. Some was to shut the heck up, others were threats of collection the bounty on him. Nobody went towards him though becuase there was a few of Kraft's loyal people gathering up front.
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