Larissa
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Post by Larissa on Jun 9, 2007 10:21:17 GMT -6
Larissa walked alone on a road in Etruria's most rural and unpopulated lands, far from any city or town.
She knew she was an easy target for enemies, but she also knew that with her magic, she could defeat whatever may come. That was what she hoped.
Larissa stopped briefly to adjust her canvas belt, but that is when she heard the sound of steps.
She stood her ground. That was the way she always reacted to events such as a simple twig broken under her foot. But this sound was no twig and it did not come from under her foot...
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 9:23:51 GMT -6
Skye eased a slim arrow into her bow, pulling it back ever so slightly. The arrowhead pointed straight at the heart of the mage girl, glinting faintly in the sunlight.
She didn't even know the girls name and yet she was going to kill her. Skye WAS getting paid for it after all, and a great deal at that. They had given her good reasons to do it as well, despite the fact that they didn't seem to relate to the mage at all.
She flinched uneasily, causing a twig to snap under her foot. She gasped and shot the arrow without thinking.
Nothing personal, but her job was finally done without any worries, or so she thought.
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 10:53:28 GMT -6
Larissa saw that there was something that looked like gold under her feet. Maybe that was the sound.
She bent down and as she did, she heard an arrow fly by.
Larissa looked up quickly, "Huh?" And then looked all around, again standing her ground. She held her magical tome close, ready to attack, "Hey! If you're trying to shoot me then why don't you actually aim AT ME!" She yelled to the unknown attacker.
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 10:58:32 GMT -6
"Crap," Skye said under her breath. She huddled her body closer to the tree and lowered her bow, trying to breathe as quietly as possible.
She clenched her teeth in frustration. I can't believe I missed...
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 11:12:25 GMT -6
Larissa started looking around some more, "You know, if I were you, then I would be running away because I, the wonderful Mage, Larissa, am a Mage and I know magic!"
She stopped speaking for a moment. There were some mutterings. Larissa became even more angry and impatient, "Are you a coward or something! Come out in the open and fight me!"
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 11:21:33 GMT -6
She sounds so arrogant....Skye rolled her eyes. Logically speaking, the mage girl didn't look any stronger then she was with that fragile frame and amateur stance.
Skye deducted that she could take the girl in a fight if need be and slowly eased herself out of her hiding place. She lifted her bow, ready to release the arrow in front of her.
She seems innocent enough....so I won't kill her unless she gives me a reason to. Those idiot soldiers already paid me anyway.
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 11:29:13 GMT -6
Larissa saw the assasin begin to approach her, out from any hiding spot, "Ah ha! I knew someone was hiding on me!"
She crossed her arms, "You think just because I don't have my weapon ready that you can just beat me right? Right? Don't deny it you...Assasin!"
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 11:35:53 GMT -6
As the mage girl taunted her, Skye finally revealed herself completely. She lowered her bow warily, her left hand lingering near her arrow case on reflex. She cautiously made her way towards the loud girl.
"Listen...I'm not going to kill you..." Her words were muddled by her frustration, which was directed at the mage's over-confident attitude.
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 11:41:10 GMT -6
"Oh, really? How can I tell you're not lying, hm?" Larissa replied with indifference. She didn't trust anyone who attempted to kill her, and the archer before her was no exception.
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 11:49:03 GMT -6
Skye sighed. For some reason, now I kinda wish my arrow had hit her. Then I wouldn't have to go through this mess.
She fully lowered her stance and forced a smile. I bet I couldn't look any faker right now... "Some guys hired me to kill you for....family reasons. But you don't really look vicious or anything so....I have no reason to kill you." That wasn't nearly enough explanation...
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 11:54:05 GMT -6
"Family reasons???" She thought for a second and then replied, trying to understand as best she could of what was going on, "...So a relative of yours hired you to kill me?"
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 12:00:02 GMT -6
"No!...I mean that well...it had something to do with...your family.." She mumbled the last two words. Why would my parents want to kill her?! I don't even know her name! Seems a little ditzy to me.
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 12:03:29 GMT -6
"My family?!" She blinked. Was this girl trying to trick her. Larissa wouldn't take any chances.
She backed away and opened her tome, "Alright! I've had enough of this! If you're tricking me, I'm going to turn you into toast!"
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Post by Skye on Jun 10, 2007 12:15:10 GMT -6
Toast?..."Wait, wait!" Skye held her hand up. "I meant that these guys wanted to kill you because your parents were rather...important." Maybe I can use this information to avoid a fight.
Skye's logic thinking kicked in. She smirked. "Besides, if you try to kill me you'll only be hurt in the process for no reason. I suggest you lower your weapon. I'm not going to hurt you if you don't provoke me." I bet she'll want to know why her parents are important. But strangely enough, I feel like I shouldn't tell her.
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Post by Larissa on Jun 10, 2007 12:21:34 GMT -6
Larissa became totally and utterly confused, "My parents are dead. They were poor farmers in Southern Ilia."
After a moment of silence Larissa exploded, "WERE YOU SENT TO TRICK ME, ASSASSINATE ME, OR DOWN-RIGHT CONFUSE ME?!"
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