01-30-2011, 03:48 PM
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aww don't worry about it! SSWM: 520
Nayru did not miss even the most subtle of signs that others gave off, it was part of what made her such a good tracker, such a good warrior to be. Yet nothing was subtle about the signs this man gave off as his hackles rose at the mere mention of Dahlia de Mai. Two options presented themselves. The first one was to quickly reach for the dagger strapped to her ankle and quickly end this transgression with either his life or her own. Although the black and white female was perhaps more inexperienced in the art of battle than the battle worn male before her, she knew herself to be quicker than such bulky built males and from practicing with Saluce she had a good idea on how to go about getting the upper hand. It wasn't a sure thing, there was a good chance she would fail, but there was also a chance she would come out the victor. It could have gone either way. Of course his fighting style could be different than anything she was use to putting her at a great disadvantage and a pacifist at heart she only wished to shed blood, at least the blood of other canines, with good reason. There was no good reason here.
Nayru took the second, safer and more desirable option and upon recognizing his hostility she took a step back, lowering her head further although her trained eyes and ears were taking in his every action. Even though the fairy girl remained seemingly placid her muscles were tense and ready to react in whatever way necessary if the man should decide to make a move against her. Her soft voice came again, more humble than necessary as was her nature. "I mean you no harm nor disrespect, sir." Ruby eyes met his once more, only for a moment before turning away as to not offend the stranger further. What did he hold again her pack? Was it only the poor reputation that followed them because of the Inferni conflict? Yet instinct told her it could not be just this, his reaction indicated something more, as if some personal offense had been played against him. Yet to Nayru this man was a blank slate, she knew of no evils he had committed, no reason to act against him and the young warrior did not wish to upset the man further.
His question surprised her, though she took no offense to his demanding tone. Where are we? He didn't know? He was lost? How could anyone be lost, especially one that seemed so experienced. Especially knowing that he must have been near to here before to have found Dahlia de Mai once before. And how ironic that here he was, so close to the lands that invoked such aggression from him. Very slowly and carefully she answered the man, her submissive posture never faltering. "You are in Ethereal Eclipse. The forest south of Dahlia de Mai." Nayru waited, ready to spring to the side, draw her dagger, or hopefully stay put, depending on how the male processed this information.
Nayru did not miss even the most subtle of signs that others gave off, it was part of what made her such a good tracker, such a good warrior to be. Yet nothing was subtle about the signs this man gave off as his hackles rose at the mere mention of Dahlia de Mai. Two options presented themselves. The first one was to quickly reach for the dagger strapped to her ankle and quickly end this transgression with either his life or her own. Although the black and white female was perhaps more inexperienced in the art of battle than the battle worn male before her, she knew herself to be quicker than such bulky built males and from practicing with Saluce she had a good idea on how to go about getting the upper hand. It wasn't a sure thing, there was a good chance she would fail, but there was also a chance she would come out the victor. It could have gone either way. Of course his fighting style could be different than anything she was use to putting her at a great disadvantage and a pacifist at heart she only wished to shed blood, at least the blood of other canines, with good reason. There was no good reason here.
Nayru took the second, safer and more desirable option and upon recognizing his hostility she took a step back, lowering her head further although her trained eyes and ears were taking in his every action. Even though the fairy girl remained seemingly placid her muscles were tense and ready to react in whatever way necessary if the man should decide to make a move against her. Her soft voice came again, more humble than necessary as was her nature. "I mean you no harm nor disrespect, sir." Ruby eyes met his once more, only for a moment before turning away as to not offend the stranger further. What did he hold again her pack? Was it only the poor reputation that followed them because of the Inferni conflict? Yet instinct told her it could not be just this, his reaction indicated something more, as if some personal offense had been played against him. Yet to Nayru this man was a blank slate, she knew of no evils he had committed, no reason to act against him and the young warrior did not wish to upset the man further.
His question surprised her, though she took no offense to his demanding tone. Where are we? He didn't know? He was lost? How could anyone be lost, especially one that seemed so experienced. Especially knowing that he must have been near to here before to have found Dahlia de Mai once before. And how ironic that here he was, so close to the lands that invoked such aggression from him. Very slowly and carefully she answered the man, her submissive posture never faltering. "You are in Ethereal Eclipse. The forest south of Dahlia de Mai." Nayru waited, ready to spring to the side, draw her dagger, or hopefully stay put, depending on how the male processed this information.
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