Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 13:32:16 GMT -6
Hoff kept up after Vashnir in silence. The Knight was deep in thought and Hoff, unsure how to approach the situation, thought about results of the past few minutes. Traveling alone was stupid and he would barely be able to defend himself in a fight - so having someone along was very beneficial. The full feeling from the meal was making him talkative however and he decided he might as well keep the conversation going
"So what are you doing here Vashnar? Out for the sights?" he said, trying to sound witty rather than sarcastic
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Vashnar
Knight
I will have my revenge
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 13:39:20 GMT -6
Vashnar was brought back to now when Hoff asked him why he was here. replying to the question and not trying to sound pitiful he said "I came to Lycia to get away from Bern. I don't have a town, it was burned down. I don't have a family, my mother and father are dead and sister was kidnapped when I was 4. I became a knight to get revenge on the bandits that ruined my life". After several moments, Vashnar turned around and asked Hoff "what about you?"
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 13:59:34 GMT -6
"Ah that sounds rough" Hoff said, and immediately thought to not question further - "Me, im just traveling" he said decisively. Then with a shout "In the name of gold and glory". His face straightened again and he continued seriously
"See there isnt much to do when you live in one place. Maybe provide food for yourself, or raising family is your thing.. but still every day is a variation of the previous till you die" he made a choking sound as if dying "So I travel"
And with that he decided to move to a brighter topic of conversation
"So whats the plan, captn'?" looking around "Its getting late out here - I dont care what we do but we shouldnt keep walking around a deserted city in middle of the night like this"
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Vashnar
Knight
I will have my revenge
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 14:05:02 GMT -6
"Hm....You're right, Hoff" Vashnar replies after Hoff's question. "What should we do? I don't know if they still open the gate, and if they do will they open it to only two people. the inns are closed and I don't want to sleep in an allyway" He says out loud so Hoff can hear. After much thinking Vashnar snaps his fingers and turns to Hoff, saying really fast "You said you can open locks, right? want to prove it and get us out of the city?"
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 14:28:10 GMT -6
"You said you can open locks, right? want to prove it and get us out of the city?"
Hearing this Hoff started formulating a plan - unfortunately getting out wouldnt be as simple as lockpicking the gate control - even if he could get close enough undetected the guards would know the moment the gate opened. Also, Vashnar’s armor was so loud he was sure the guards would notice him approaching.
“I will need a diversion. No way can I get to the guard posts otherwise” he responded “If you can get their attention, or cause some commotion to have them come running. I only need a minute to open the lock, but you will need to somehow slip the guards that come. You must get trough the gate as fast as you can” he added “I will have it open but it will be no use if the guards come back before you have made it trough”
He looked at the Knight steadily wondering if he will go for it
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Vashnar
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I will have my revenge
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 14:36:03 GMT -6
Vashnar thought for a bit after hearing Hoff's plan. "Okay, let's go for it." he says as he walks down the street a bit, stops at a fancy looking store and shoulder-rams the door down, causing a scream to sound loudly though out this part of town from inside.
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 14:45:12 GMT -6
"Okay, let's go for it."
Excitement running trough him Hoff didnt need to hear anything else, and took off down the street towards the gate. Moments later a crash and screams broke the silence - he smiled and ducked near a container laying in the shadows.
The two guards that ran past,lances out, dont notice anything as they ran towards the source of the noise. The gate is unmanned save one guard that seems to have been dozing off, as he was still getting up looking around confused at the sounds wondering where his partners had disappeared to. Dang - Hoff though - maybe he will run off after them - sticking to the shadows he got close to the gate and began picking the lock on the chain.
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Vashnar
Knight
I will have my revenge
Posts: 75
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 15:08:12 GMT -6
When Vashnar crashed though the door, he realized that this was a jewelry store. Thinking how he should get out of this, Vashnar said "good evening madam" to the scared lady who owns the store and crashed though a nearby wall out onto a side alley and started to run towards the gate he remembered Hoff heading towards.
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 15:26:09 GMT -6
Judging by the increased screams and sounds destruction - either Vashnar was in trouble, or he was doing an amazing job wreaking havok. Either way, the lock finally gave way and Hoff peered from his hiding place only to see the remaining guard standing ready.
There is no time. I cant raise the gate like this and quickly did the math in his head - You cant make an omelet.., he started. Jumping out from his hiding spot in one movement he took out his short sword and drove the point trough the man's neck, slamming into him driving him to the ground. Getting up, without a second look to the guard he rushed back to the door control, pushed the wheel hard drawing up the chain lifting the gate open. He pried the chain with the dead man's lance and dove outside into the darkness
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Vashnar
Knight
I will have my revenge
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 16:11:03 GMT -6
Vashnar for the first time since he was four was having fun. On his way to the gate, he wanted to cause confusion and to have this city remember him: he crashed though a couple of other houses (one of them contained a dog sleeping, so he gave it a pat on the head and left through the front door). He got to the gate just in time for two reasons: 1) Hoff opened the gate (with the cost of a life, but really, Vashnar has caused several house damages this night alone), and 2) the guards are catching up. In an effort to make sure they weren't to be followed, Vashnar grabbed the spear holding the gate open, snapped it and sprinted through the gate just in time. It took him a couple minutes to find Hoff.
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 16:23:11 GMT -6
When Vashnar walked up Hoff wasnt out of breath anymore - he leaned back against a tree - "Well that went somewhat right.. we probably cant stay here very long, they are bound to give a longer chase now.". Looking around, the orchard they were in offered pretty good protection, but it was the only hiding place around. It was sure to stand out, and guards would definitely check here for someone that killed one of their own.
"Hey at least they know it wasn't you" he offered "its a pretty good alibi that the guards were already chasing you when their buddy died"
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Vashnar
Knight
I will have my revenge
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 17:02:07 GMT -6
Vashnar started to trust Hoff more now. And the fact he was right. "Well then Hoff, you want to start our trip with a good old fashion chase? Then let us be off!" he shouts as new energy takes hold and Vashnar starts to walk at a fast pace. As they're walking, Vashnar adds to Hoffs statement "true, but at least you're not the one that caused several large holes in the walls of houses" before smiling and they both break into laughter.
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
Posts: 79
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 17:11:05 GMT -6
ooc: hey man i think im going to bail, dont really know where i want to take this char - unless you really want to continue
Hoff had to laugh at Vashnar careless demeanor - all the better, and he didnt even have to justify his actions to anyone. He walked up settling into a traveling pace "So where to now?"
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Vashnar
Knight
I will have my revenge
Posts: 75
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Post by Vashnar on Sept 11, 2011 18:30:03 GMT -6
OoC: then we should make it to Etruria then.
"Well, easy way would be to go through Ostia" Vashnar replies to Hoff who caught up with his pace after the inccident in the town. "Then from there......I don't know. Besides, we have what, a couple weeks? And if we don't run into having to skip town we might not have to cause property damage or single guardsmen-manslaughter".
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Hoff
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You can get much farther with a kind word and a sword than you can with a kind word alone.
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Post by Hoff on Sept 11, 2011 18:41:22 GMT -6
ooc: ok sounds good
"That was not manslaughter!" Hoff defended - "Manslaughter implies killing somebody certain innocence. That was just a guard, they will make more." He then continued on "Ostia sounds good, havent ever been there myself."
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