The less than noble thief [Ended]

[Rogus]

He'd nod in agreement, and would place the statuette tightly within his numerous belts.

"Farewell, thank you for your hospitality!" He'd jeer at the surprised clergy-men as he hopped up the stool and climbed out the window, landing with a thud. He'd race beside Ryuzaki, taking alleyways and less patrolled streets to escape the town. They would nearly be discovered a few times as they trekked through the city, the bell's of alarm ringing, every guard in the place would be on high alert. Finally, and luckily they managed to slip through the patrols and into the country-side. Rogus followed his companion to the tavern he spoke of, a few miles out from Caelin on one of the many back-roads that curved through the forest. They entered it, covered in sweat and smiling ear-to-ear at their success against all odds.

[Ryuzaki]

The interior of the small tavern and inn was dusty, and completely empty save a bored and grungy looking barkeep with a huge moustache and a half-empty bottle of liquor in front of him. He sat behind a worn and rough-hewn counter, idly spinning a large knife and sipping straight from the bottle as he hummed tunelessly.

"Hey, Horus," Ryuzaki said, smiling at his friend as the thieves barged in. "We seem to have made the guardsmen a little unhappy... So we're gonna need to lay low here for a while.

In a smooth movement, Ryu drew his right hand out of his pocket and deposited a small handful of gold pieces on the dusty, cup-marked counters.

"This should be enough. Let me introduce you to... Hell, I don't even know who he is. But anyway, let's relax, clean up, and enjoy ourselves, shall we?"

Flicking a coin to Horus, Ryu laughed with easygoing mirth and said jovially "Get me an Elimine's Draught, Horus... The irony will make it all the better. And get our friend something, too. Let's toast to success!

Ryu took off the cleric's wear and tossed it into a corner, pulling out his coin purses and beginning to meticulously stack and count the coins. After he finished, he divided the coins into five equal piles, and pushed two over to the other thief, quickly putting his share back in the purses and secreting them in his cloak once more.

"I may be a thief, but I have honor," Ryu quipped wryly. "We bit the coin, we got lucky, we made coin. I'm happy."

As he waited for his drink, Ryu pulled out the book and began leafing through it, quizzically mumbling the words incoherently and occasionally sniffing the worn pages.

[Rogus]

"Its Gus, Name's Gus." He'd answer the question of his name. He'd ask for some bourbon to the Tavern Keeper. Sitting down along side Ryuzaki, Happily taking his share. He'd look up, having closer examined the man he'd indeed look sacaen. ~Why would a sacaen choose the life of a thief?~. He'd not dwell on it, at least they had made away with their lives, and got some loot to boot.

He'd remove the statuette from his tunic, examining it with a triumphant smile.

"Melted down, this would be worth a small fortune... By itself, how much would you reckon?" He'd take his drink from the tavern-keep thankfully, and began sipping it.

[Ryuzaki]

Ryuzaki picked his drink up and took a long swig of the cool, refreshing, and beautifully turquoise drink. Setting the tall glass back down, he chuckled amiably. "Gus, huh. Well, good to meet you, Gus. I'm sure Horus is glad to know ya too, aren't you, Horus?"

Unfortunately, the bartender was fast asleep, his ample whiskers quivering as he snored softly.

"That? Well, I'd reckon a trader could give you a hefty sum for it, but better be careful who you pass it off to. Don't want them to trace us now, after that stunning getaway."

[Rogus]

"I'll stash it when we part ways." He'd snicker at the bartender's napping.

"I heard you say you're sacaen. I'll be fair and tell you i'm Lycian." he'd offer, as he wasn't yet bored of the other thief. "However, you can guess to from where exactly. Thats one of MY secrets." He'd grin and wait.

[Ryuzaki]

Ryuzaki chuckled good-naturedly and winked at Gus.

"Hey, I've got a little Lycia in me too... Half, to be exact. Wahaha."

Sighing, Ryuzaki got up and gathered the robes, moving toward a door to the left, by the back counter.

"There's a room for you on the right. Make yourself comfy, it'll be a while before we can safely leave. And don't worry, I won't try and kill you. I'm satisfied with my share, and my life."

With that, the thief swished his cloak and disappeared into the room, heaving another sigh and laying down on a worn and threadbare bed. He covered himself with his robes and was soon fast asleep, rejuvenating himself for whatever tomorrow would have in store...

{Thread End}