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An encounter in the woods
Topic Started: Jun 6 2009, 09:53 PM (820 Views)
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Zadok the orc treads carefully through the sand forest, in search of king truffles, a rare delicacy enjoyed for countless years by many noble families across the planet, locating them wasn't a problem for zadoks' keen sense of smell, the problem lay in the fact they tended to grow near the lairs of vine spiders, who have a nasty bite when provoked.

With his keen senses, he finds several in quick succession and decides to make the most of it and heads for home. "Always qui while you're ahead" warned the memory of his favourite uncle, who taught Zadok to hunt in the forest, not that it did his uncle any good, he got too greedy hunting for sand pearls, and was eaten in the process.

A new scent catches his attention, it isn't like the others in the forest. Following his nose, crossbow at the ready in case of trouble, he comes across a figure laying in a crumpled heap on the floor. Whoever they are, they reek of a mixture of wealth and terror.

He keeps his distance, ready to act should he need to.
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Tayslin panted quietly, the pain rising gradually from her leg to her lower abdomen. Oh Gods...I'm doing everything I'm supposed to. What if it doesn't stop, what if it gets so dark that I can't find my way home! I knew I shouldn't have come out here without Gerld. If I survive this I'm going to be confined...but that's if I survive this. With her eyes tightly shut she attempted to ignore her predicament to prevent panicking while blocking out the sounds of the strange forest around her which had been her sole companion for the past few hours-though those had felt like an eternity. Her small sack was pressed against her stomach, her dagger clutched in both white hands. She had no idea what would happen to her if no one happened along. What I wouldn't give to see someone of my own kind!
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Zadok snorts in surprise, griping the base of his enormous crossbow. "This one is not dead." He says plainly, touching the figure gently in the shoulder. Expensive scents hang around it along with more familiar scents of the wild forest, though these are more recent.

Zadok crouches in order to get a better look at the figure before him "What is this one doing here?" He asks.
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At the touch to her shoulder Tayslin's eyes spring open but she remains still as Gerld taught her. Straining her ears the breathing of something large not far away confirms that she is definitely not alone. Paralysed with indecision she pulls the dagger closer, cold sweat beading on her forehead. If it's an animal I play dead if it's someone they should check to see if I'm still living....but what if they just poke? Maybe I should make some subtle signal. Unable to resist her curiousity she painstakingly slowly turns her head from the soft mossy ground to peer up at the being that has knelt directly behind her. Her bright green eyes widen.Oh gosh.
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"That one lives?" Zadok says aloud, astonished that the figure before him managed to survive the forest and its many perils, for now at least.

"This one will not harm." He says, pointing to himself. Zadok removes a small pouch from around his waist, opening it slowly.

"That one take, this help." He says, trying to work out if the figure understands him.

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Blinking in slight confusion Tayslin begins to understand that this creature-orc probably-was not going to make her situation any worse. Inhaling brought the strong scent of earth and perspiration into her nose triggering a sneeze.
"Sorry, excuse that. Hello!" Colouring as embarrassment threatened to consume her she rolled her upper body forward to more comfortably face him. "Please excuse my discourtesy but I fear I've been bitten by a poisonous insect and that moving will only hasten the spread of the toxin. Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated and rewarded. I am Tayslin Havlard, second youngest of the Earl of Havlard and my safe return will certainly be worth your while."
As soon as the words had left her mouth the thought that he might hold her for ransom surfaced but she decided, for her own sake, to depend on his having a kind nature. Though a thick accent obscured his communication his handle of English seemed sufficient. Smiling she cautiously extended a hand in greeting. "I'm pleased to meet you.....sir."
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"That one, poison" Zadok says, indicating a red swelling on her left shoulder. "Use green, smells of eggs." he continues, indicating the small leather pouch he just placed next to her.

"Zadok" He says, placing a fist on his chest. A scent on the breeze catches his attention, a scent which bodes well for no one.

"That one come, storm soon."
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"Zadok." Inclines her head. "Thank you." She reaches for the pouch, smearing some of the remedy on her shoulder. Crinkling her nose she gazes at him with one eye closed. "You're certainly right about the smell." Furrows form in her forehead as she works, gradually becoming aware of the growing wind around them. Slowly sitting up she readjusts her sack, replacing her dagger to its interior and reties the pouch before returning it to him. "I certainly hope it'll be alright for me to move now, that sky doesn't look too inviting." Overhead thick clouds drift lower, rumbles from the south reaching their ears through the dense foliage of the forest. A cold gust sweeps past them and Tayslin crosses her arms over her body in response to the sudden dropping temperature. "Things never really get easier do they...."
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"This one carry that one." Zadok says as he hoists the girl over his shoulder, picking a route through the forest which takes them to one of several hideaways he has in the forest. Zadok hauls away large clumps of ivy like plants to reveal the entrance to an underground shelter.

"These ones go under." Says zadok finally.
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Tayslin manages to rather enjoy being carried over his shoulder-like an exciting installment in an adventure story! Pushing herself upwards to look at the shelter she raises an eyebrow. "That's very well hidden. Had I happened upon it I wouldn't have known it was there Zadok. Are we going to weather the storm in there together?" She giggles a little at her own pun, brushing wet hair from her eyes as the rain begins to pour down.

*Note from the author: I'll be away for a few days but I should be back in action around Oct. 1st. ^^*
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