Corrupted heart. Options

[jack cloudy]

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The Nord receptionist was more than a little displeased at the group that walked in. With one hand she gestured at the bouncer while pointing at the door with the other.
,,We don’t have room for beggars. Clear out, now.” She spoke in a bored yet resolute tone. Marsh snickered inwardly as he stomped on the floor with a paw draped in bandages.
,,Beggars?! How dare you call me a beggar! I have you know that I am Ter-kinin the third, count of Havenridge! I’m telling you, the king will hear from this! Calling me a beggar, unbelievable!” He bellowed furiously. He then turned around and marched for the door.

As the Argonian was going straight for the door, the bouncer stopped in his tracks.
,,Oh, forgive me. I didn’t recognize you in the gloom. Alric, light some more candles.” The receptionist called out in a hurry, suddenly the epitome of friendliness. Marsh turned back slowly, still with the same furious expression.
,,Unfortunately, we are rather full at the moment. The bridal suite is still free, however.” The Nord offered, already holding out the key.

This was the moment that Rajn opened her mouth.
,,Bridal suite? Wah, you think I’m married to these freaks?! Me married to a…..lizard and a big bear like him? You pervert!” She squeeled. Aran gave her a quick glare.
,,Be quiet, maid. And stay off the moon sugar.” He hissed. The receptionist and Marsh pretended not to have heard the interruption.
,,We’ll have a few servants be sent up to prepare a hot bath for you and your servants. Dinner can be enjoyed in our restaurant at sunset.”

,,Hot bath? Why didn’t you say so right away? If my nose wasn’t frozen, I’d probably tip over from how these two smell.” Again Aran had to glare at the Bosmer.
,,Do we need to cut out your tongue before you cease interrupting the master?” He asked. Marsh sighed. Ignoring one interruption was protocol, ignoring a second was foolish.
,,Maid, take the key and prepare my bath. I will be over in a moment, after I filled out these forms.” He hadn’t yet finished speaking before the girl had snatched the key and stormed off.

When he came up later, Rajn was sitting on a bed large enough for an entire family. The Bridal suite was very luxurious, albeit not as over the top as the suite she had at Cyrodiil.
,,Now what was that all about? Maid, cutting out my tongue? I thought you were my bodyguard, Aran!” She snapped. The Dunmer shrugged and put his spear to lean against the wall.
,,I am. You were making a serious mistake by constantly interrupting. We’d decided to let Marsh do the persuading, remember?” He pointed out. Marsh however, gave her an amused grin.
,,I never knew you compared Aran to a bear. And you are the only female on the group, so it is best if you take on the role of maid.” He chuckled. By now, Merdrar had become visible again and he’d stalked off to a corner of the room. He had no intention whatsoever of joining the conversation.
,,And these three believe they can threaten Tharn? This bunch of clowns?”

,,But I don’t wanna be a maid.” Rajn whimpered.
,,I don’t clean, I’m not an exceptional cook and I don’t bow for anyone. And I definitely don’t tie someone’s shoe laces! Just strip Merdrar of his armour and put him in a dress if you want a maid that bad.” She added.
,,I will not wear a dress!” Merdrar roared. Rajn grinned.
,,But you would be so cute in one. Besides, why are you tagging along anyway?” The Dremora involuntarily stepped back. The one question he couldn’t answer had just been voiced.
,,I mean, you’re going way too far for just charity. And I don’t trust charity. Last time I relied on it, I got screwed over. And then that mask, creepy.”

Fortunately, he was saved by the entrance of a young Nord dressed in almost the exact same robe used by his collegues at the Imperial palace in Cyrodiil.
,,Master, your bath is ready.” He called with a bow, then stepped back out onto the hallway.
,,We had a servant in the bathroom all this time?” Aran mumbled.
,,Yeah, they’re really hard workers after you poke them with an arrow. Now clear aside, ladies first!” Rajn shouted, rushed into the bathroom and then slammed the door shut behind her. Two seconds later, there was a distinct click.

,,Just where did you pick up that one?” Merdrar sighed. Marsh tried to open the door to the bathroom, only to find out it was locked.
,,Hey! Stay out! I know I’m the only girl around here, but that’s no excuse for you to peek.” The Argonian turned around with an apologetic shrug.
,,Long story. But let’s just say that despite her antics, she does come in handy when there are locks to open…..or close apparently.”

The Dremora nodded and chose to stare out of the window. He deliberately avoided the question of why he was travelling along with them.
,,At least those two don’t seem to notice. Now how do I get it out of that one’s mind? Hmm, she seems like the easily distracted sort. Gifts, fancy clothes?” He wondered. Behind his back, Marsh and Aran whispered in a corner.
,,Let’s wait just a little bit longer. See if he betrays his intentions himself.”

This post has been edited by jack cloudy: Sep 22 2007, 11:17 AM

[minque]

What he said!

Locked!