A New Sun Rises - Maxical's Adventures, The Truth Behind The Oblivion Crisis Options

[D.Foxy]

like the gas one gets after eating haggis.


*Foxy rolls around the floor in spasms, making strangled squeaking sounds*

[Acadian]

Then Owyn…what was with him? He was forking us together like he worked for Dibella as a matchmaker.

Very clever! Then how cute as it turned into a bidding war!

Agronak will make sure there is always a connection between you two till one of you dies. I want as far away from him as possible, and that means staying away from you.”

You go, girl! Listen to your inner kitty voice! Lets cross Gils off the list.

Why else would he leave you in here with me and not bother to start you? All he did was stake you out as his territory…like a dog urinating on a bone he has no desire to chew, just to keep the others from taking it.”

Gils may be no good, but he's right here. Let's cross Fathis off the list.

Oh noes! Is it Vincente behind door number 4? OMG, where is Janus?

Oooh! The DB. . . wow, I wonder where that will lead?

My goodness there is a lot swirling around! You are indeed the mistress of plotweaving!

[Destri Melarg]

I wonder how high Maxical and Gils would have gone if Owyn had simply let them keep bidding against each other. He might have been able to afford a decent set of clothes for his illegitimate daughter, Branwen (funny how that has never come up)!

I am not going to start quoting because the entire conversation between Maxical and Gils was perfect! I especially liked Gils’ description of Benirus Manor and his desire to make little ‘Dun-jiits’ with Maxical!

And now the Dark Brotherhood comes into the story. This promises to be some music festival!

[treydog]

The bidding war was great fun.

it was like sleeping in a bear cave. Instead of the light colored tiles bathed in moonlight, everything about this area was steeped in darkness and shadows at night.

Excellent description in this and the lines that follow.

haggis

To say that word properly, you have to make it sound as if you have a fish bone caught in your throat- and have been breathing the “air” of Edinburgh for many years.

“I want as far away from him as possible, and that means staying away from you.”

No, not a dumb kitty at all.

“But for that price I’d give the lich its own room and wait on it hand and foot.”

ROFL

He’s just stepped in long enough to threaten off the competition, can’t you see that? Why else would he leave you in here with me and not bother to start you?

I may not trust Gils’ motivations, but I do agree with his assessment of Fathis.

And the return of Vicente and the DB Stooges!

[mALX]

@ Foxy - Yeah! Now that's what I like to hear!!! Thank you so much Foxy !!!

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@ Acadian - ARGH! You're crossing off all her men! ROFL !!! I refuse to pick a #4, she has enough men in her life as it is, ROFL !!!!

You picked out a couple of my fave places in the chapter, I'm glad you liked them too. Thank you so much Acadian, You ROCK !!!

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@ Destri - I had Branwen (and her note to Owyn) several times in the original story, I may yet get her in for a cameo.

I am so glad the conversation with Gils came out all right. I edited the H out of it, and still worried it was too much.

The music festival promises to be packed. Not a whole lot of music will be described though, lol. Thank you so much Destri !!!!!

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@ Treydog - I always wondered if one would sound like they were hawking up a loogie when they said it - now I know !!!!!

You are correct (DB Stooges) - oh yeah. Thank you so very much Treydog !!!!

[mALX]

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Chapter 60: Secrets In The Sanctuary



******* Vicente Valtieri


Vicente rose, looming over Ocheeva and lowering his voice to keep Antoinetta from hearing.

“I caught that look, you did this deliberately! You knew Antoinetta would insist on going when you told her of your hotel room. You brought this on yourself, and so I will tell Teinaava when I give him the contract. I’ll find out later why you sought to aggravate me, but since you have…you know I’ll need to stay indoors the whole time, and I require a room for the quiet. If Teinaava gives up his room and sleeps on the couch…I’ll delay the contract.�

“All right, Vicente. I’ll talk to him then, see if he doesn’t mind. But you’ll have to pay what he did for the room so I can reimburse him.�

Her last words startled Vicente into raising his voice. “There are four of us now! I’m not paying full price and have Teinaava stay free! Divide the cost of the suite by four and Antoinetta will pay for two…�

“Me! Why do I have to pay for it?� Antoinetta squealed, stamping her foot.

“Because this is your idea, I don’t even want to go.� Vicente snapped, his temper flaring.

“That isn’t fair, why should Teinaava pay the same as you to sleep on a couch when you have a room?� Ocheeva raised her voice.

“What’s all the shouting about?� Telaendril popped her head in the door.

“Vicente wants to take over Teinaava’s room for the music festival, and expects him to pay the same amount to sleep on a couch…� Ocheeva began.

Telaendril’s eyes lit up. “Are we going to the music festival? I want to go! How much are you charging? I don’t need a room.� She turned to the door and shouted. “Gogron, come quick! We’re all going to the music festival!�

“Take this discussion out of my quarters and into the…“ Vicente began.

Gogron was lumbering in with a sleepy smile when he was nearly bowled down by Teinaava, who charged into the room looking angry. The scuffle that followed ended quickly when Gogron pinned Teinaava against the wall. Gogron‘s arms were raised, the sweat dripping onto Teinaava.

“Get off me, man…good gods you stink! You’re dripping sweat…GET OFF ME!� Teinaava’s voice was muffled by Gogron’s broad chest in his face.

When released, Teinaava stomped up to Ocheeva, fuming.

“I told you not to tell Antoinetta about this! Now see what you’ve started? You knew she’d run her mouth and ruin everything!� Teinaava stuck his forked tongue out at Antoinetta. “I’m not giving up my room, I paid for it.�

“Ocheeva, make him give it up for me, pleeeeeez…� Antoinetta whined, turning her over-large eyes up to Ocheeva.

“Gogron, you’re stinking up my private quarters! All of you, take this discussion somewhere else!� Vicente’s voice was raised now.

Ocheeva ignored him, shooting Teinaava a calculating look and a slight signal. “Anyone that wants to go has to pay an equal share for the suite. Anyone who gets a room in the suite has to pay twice that portion per person. Pay up now or you don‘t get into the suite.� She wrote down a figure on a parchment and held it up.

Gogron pulled a wad of Septims out and paid for himself and Telaendril. “We don’t need a room!� He grinned at the room in general.

Ocheeva looked over at Antoinetta. “Well? You have to pay four times this amount for you and Vicente to share the other room, or twice this amount just to stay in the suite. What are you going to do?�

Antoinetta looked over at Vicente, by her expression obviously prompting him to argue more. He rubbed his fingers together pointedly and turned away from her, pretending to read a book.

“Okay…I’ll pay.� Antoinetta said in a sulky tone, then muttered under her breath. “You were nicer when I was putting garlic in your dinner…�

“What did you say?� Vicente’s eyes blazed.

“Nothing. I said I’ll pay so we can share a room.�

“What’s going on?� M'raaj-Dar entered the room, taking in the varied expressions on everyone’s face.

Ocheeva held up her hand to silence, counting the Septims that Antoinetta handed her.

“We’re all getting one room together for the music festival. If you want to come the price is this to sleep on the floor at the Merchants, double that if you want a room.�

“Who else got a room?� M'raaj-Dar’s eyes darted to Vicente.

“Vicente and Antoinetta are sharing one.�

“I’ll take the other then.� M'raaj-Dar grinned and plunked the Septims into Ocheeva’s webbed hand.






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Ocheeva divided the Septims in half and handed Teinaava his share, pocketing the rest. Everyone began filtering out of Vicente’s quarters talking excitedly about the trip. Vicente signaled Ocheeva over as she was heading out the door. She shut the door and locked it, walking hesitantly over to Vicente.

“What do you want?� Ocheeva’s voice sounded wary.

“Keep an eye on Antoinetta. I think she’s going to add garlic to my meals again. I wonder if Lucien knows about my allergy to garlic? He may have spilled his guts to Antoinetta about it in a moment of passion.�

“You think in a passionate moment Lucien was thinking about your allergies? Maybe he made up shopping and ’to do’ lists as well, or plotted the fate of the empire…�

“Sarcasm is beneath you, Ocheeva. Secrets are always passed in the heat of lovemaking, it‘s how assassins garner information.�

“Why would Lucien be passing secrets about you? They are both on your side…supposedly.“

“Who knows? He may just babble like an idiot in the act. But Antoinetta…she is on no one’s side but her own. You’d do well to remember that, Ocheeva…especially since she has Lucien‘s ear. Teinaava was right, you need to quit passing any information to her. We are running this chapter of the Guild, and it’s unprofessional of you to discuss anything said in confidence with the members.�

“Unprofessional! You’re calling me unprofessional? Your slab has seen more action than…�

“May I remind you that you enjoyed quite a bit of time on that slab yourself…oh, wait! I see what this is all about, you‘re bothered that I’m seeing Antoinetta…�

“Maybe I am, can you blame me? Having to sneak around as if you two are married, as if I’m naught but an illicit affair? We were together first…�

“Ocheeva, you know why we have to be discreet. If she went to Lucien with what goes on in here, we’d all be purged. It’s like having a mole amongst us. If you hadn’t told her about this trip it could have been us going away together for the weekend, just like old times.�

Vicente cupped his hand under her chin, raising her face to his. “Come, Ocheeva…we have too much history together. Don’t let anger take that from us.�

Ocheeva’s eyelids drooped at the touch of his hand. She was still his, for all her angry words. Vicente leaned over her shoulder, letting his breath tickle her neck. Her knees trembled, she would be putty in his hands…

But then Vicente chose the wrong moment, the wrong words to croon into the crook of her neck.

“Since it’s your fault I’ve been forced to go…you’ll have to feed me.“

Ocheeva pushed back from him but was still caught in his arms. “Vicente, you should let the moths out of your wallet for a change. You’re getting a free room! Teinaava and I paid plenty for the suite and have to sleep on the floor watching Gogron and Telaendril go at it.�

Vicente’s eyes flashed anger, then changed to a calculating look. “Are you forgetting that it’s because of me that you and Teinaava made out like bandits? You don’t make that much in a month, I should get a kickback for that! And I’ll need to have meals sent up. I can’t be seen, not with that dratted law Uriel passed.�

Ocheeva pulled away from him in anger. “Get Antoinetta to pay for your meals, she’s the one sharing your bed. You don’t share it enough with me anymore for your hunger to be my problem.�

He caught her before she could storm away. “Is that what this is all about? Ocheeva, don’t let her presence ruin what we had together. You know I can’t abide angry women, that’s the reason we’ve not been together. It has nothing to do with her. You know she couldn’t possibly match your experience there. I just don‘t want her to find out about us and carry tales to Lucien. Come here then…�

Vicente pulled Ocheeva to him. “You’ve been avoiding me in your anger. Do I need to beg you?�

Vicente cast a spell by making an elaborate flourish with his hand, removing both their clothing instantly. He drew her close against his chest and felt her weakening, leaning in to him. Her webbed hand began slowly sliding down his side…then suddenly a pounding came on the door and Antoinetta’s shrill voice echoed in to them.

“VICENTE! LET ME IN!�

Ocheeva pulled away from him. “Forget it, Vicente. Or get rid of her for a while. I’ll not do it with her pounding at the door.�

Vicente exhaled loudly and stomped over to the door. Pressing his mouth to the keyhole he yelled for Antoinetta to get him a steak dinner with a baked potato at the Cheydinhal Bridge Inn and bring it back to him, snapping at her to make it fast when she tried to talk her way into his room.

“She might go to my room and come down here through the trapdoor.� Ocheeva hissed.

“Then get up there and lock it, make yourself invisible. Wait…okay, now.� He gapped the door slightly and shoved Ocheeva out after she cast the invisibility.






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Ocheeva climbed down into Vicente’s room through the trapdoor. “It’s locked, and I saw her leaving.� She moved into Vicente’s waiting arms.

“We will have plenty of time together while she’s at that music festival…leave after she does in the mornings and spend some time with me.�

“I don’t know…�

“Do it Ocheeva. Promise me you’ll give me some time while we’re there. I won’t go unless you say yes.� Vicente hesitated in his action.

“Don’t stop…okay, I’ll do it.�

“That’s what I wanted to hear. Will you feed me? I’ll need to eat…do you want me to stop again?�

“No…I’ll feed you…some. Get the rest from Antoinetta. She‘s getting to sleep with you in a room.�

“That’s your fault. Next time don’t tell her anything.“

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Ocheeva was putting her clothing back on slowly, her face a study of anger and shame.

“What is it Ocheeva? Did I not bring you pleasure?�

“…Of course Vicente…it’s this line of business. I can’t meet anyone else. I was with you first. It’s her you should be sneaking to see, not me. If I could meet someone else she could have you. It’s humiliating to sneak…and share.�

“Don’t talk of finding another, you’ll drive me mad like that lunatic vampire we read about in the Courier.� Vicente pulled her tightly against him and whispered the words against her neck. “You know as long as she has Lucien‘s ear we’ll have to be cautious in everything we do.�

He watched the chill bumps raise on her arms before dropping a kiss on her shoulder and releasing her. Ocheeva preened slightly before casting invisibility and slipping out the door.






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“Why was your door locked earlier? Why wouldn’t you let me in?� Antoinetta demanded, tossing the box containing the steak dinner down in front of Vicente.

“I was seeking to rest up for this trip without being disturbed.�

“Vicente, why must I sleep out there with all the others? I want to be in here with you, so everyone knows we’re a couple. I think Ocheeva…desires to be with you. I‘ve seen the look in her eyes…like you‘d want an old wrinkled lizard…�

“She is your sister, remember? Mind your tongue.“

“Well she’d have to have a fin loose in her brain to think you‘d want her when you have me. You…you’ve never been with her before have you?�

“Of course not. We are professionals working together to keep this Sanctuary running smoothly. You know you’re the only one I want to be with.�

“I can’t believe you never met anyone you wanted before I came along.�

“You know how special you are, how do you doubt it?�

"When are we going to be married? I should be running this sanctuary with you, not you and Ocheeeeeeeva.� She drawled out the name in a sarcastic tone.

“If we marry now I can’t promote you, it will look like nepotism.�

“I'll have Ocheeva's position, you’ll see. I’ll talk to Lucien, he’ll give me her job and throw her out of here. He knows real talent when he sees it."

“I worked you up to Slayer already, did you forget that? I can’t show favoritism by promoting you too quickly. The others will be suspicious of how you have gained all those ranks.�


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This post has been edited by mALX: Aug 4 2016, 04:25 AM

[Acadian]

My goodness, it is a wonder the DB can stay in business amidst their antics! Very amusing!


Might the crazed vampire mentioned in the Courier go by the scary name of Aggie?


I particularly enjoyed the last scene. After you painted and set the stage, the clever maniuplation employed by Vincente upon Antoinetta was truly impressive! He is one smooth bloodsucker.

[D.Foxy]

Holy ships, what a well crafted back story!!!

(Foxy's jaw drops to the flaw at the plotcraft)

[mALX]

Might the crazed vampire mentioned in the Courier go by the scary name of Aggie?

Nae, it's Lord Lovidicus. No one knows Agronak is a vampire yet but the reader and Janus. The Courier article is referenced in chapter 58 in a conversation between Gils and Owyn:

“All this was in the Courier… They did a whole expose on it. They even printed excerpts from that vampire‘s journal, he was a nut!..."

This post has been edited by mALX: Oct 15 2010, 03:11 PM

[treydog]

Oh boy. Intrigues within the DB. Vicente is setting himself up for trouble. Lots of good scene-setting and characterization in this one.

[Destri Melarg]

There are certain things in life that I have come to depend on. For instance, I know that my computer and cell phone will perpetually be three years obsolete. I know that, if given the chance, the Cleveland Browns will find a way to lose every Sunday. And I know that, in mALX’s capable hands, the Keystone Cops Dark Brotherhood are the perfect remedy for the mid-October blues. I enter these two passages as evidence:

“You think in a passionate moment Lucien was thinking about your allergies?”

“Unprofessional! You’re calling me unprofessional? Your slab has seen more action than. . .”

Add to that you’ve got a vampire eating a steak (rare, I assume) and baked potato, PG-13 depictions of lizard-lovin’, and whiny little climbers like Antoinetta! Like Acadian said, it’s a wonder any contracts get done at all!

[Zalphon]

Dark Brotherhood! Bad Maxical!

[mALX]

@ Acadian - Vicente's got a game going on in that Sanctuary - I don't know if he is using that spell on them or what! Lol. Any man that can mooch off a woman at the same time they are hitting on them... Thank you so much Acadian!!!!

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@ Foxy - coming from you - that is huge!!! Thank you so much Foxy, and keep your eyes open in this upcoming chapter for a mystery man... (!!!!)

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@ Treydog - Thank you so much Treydog!!! I hope the personalities of the players showed through, that is what I was trying to do, lol. Vicente...oh yeah, I see trouble in his future! Juggling women when they live under the same roof - not smart, especially when they are assassins, lol.

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@ Destri - Thank you so very much Destri !!!!! ...They're baaaaack!!! The line about Lucien in a passionate moment was a spur of the moment thing on the edit - I loved it and kept it. My problem with editing is that I add more than I delete, then I end up with 60 chapters covering only a couple months in the characters lives, ROFL!!!

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@ Zalphon - Thank You so much Zalphon !!!! Uh oh, it only gets worse from here...the DB has issues sometimes in my stories...ARGH!!! ROFL !!!!!

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@ EVERYONE - The upcoming chapter was inspired by Naughty Haughty and Julian on her recent chapter posted October 11, 2010. I laughed myself ill from the minute I read it (five days) and finally had to add an inset to this chapter as a tribute to Haute for bringing me joy.

There is also a cameo in the upcoming chapter of an unknown person...

[mALX]

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** This chapter was inspired by Naughty Haughty and Julian on her recent chapter posted October 11, 2010. I laughed myself ill from the minute I read it (five days) and finally had to add an inset to this chapter as a tribute to Haute for bringing me joy.

** There is also a cameo of an unknown person.



Chapter 61: The Thong



******* Vicente Valtieri


Vicente felt a poke in his side and nearly spewed his wine. He glanced across at Antoinetta to see if she had noticed him jump. Her sullen expression and the discontent in her eyes showed she was still dwelling on the unsatisfactory progression of both their relationship and her career with the Dark Brotherhood.

“Er…Antoinetta, I need my cloak and cowl taken to the Cheydinhal Bridge Inn to be laundered immediately. Tell them to put a rush on it, and wait for them to finish so you can bring it back. Otherwise they’ll close for the night and I won‘t be able to go with you.�

“Why didn’t you have me bring it before? You knew I was going there…�

“Don’t question my directives, this is exactly why it is so hard to keep promoting you. Now go!�

Vicente heard the bolt drop into the lock position after Antoinetta left. Telaendril appeared, her hand raised in the spell that removed her invisibility. She danced over to Vicente and plopped down in his lap.

“She’s too stupid to know inns never close, and thinks she could run this place?� Telaendril snorted.

“She thinks a lot of things that will never happen.� Vicente pushed the dinner away and turned Telaendril around so she faced him. Where is Gogron?�






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“I saw Antoinetta leaving and hurried to get Gogron out of here. That big oaf took forever, she was back with your dinner by the time he left. Are you really hungry? Can your dinner wait?�

“Can it! You’ve been hiding from me lately, you know I can’t stand this sanctuary unless you keep me company…� Vicente cast a spell that stripped both their clothing and pulled Telaendril into his arms. The smell of Gogron wafted from her skin, churning his stomach.

“Gogron is a grunting pig. He weighs a ton and insists on being on top, his sweat nearly drowns me. I’m afraid one day he’ll fall asleep in the middle of everything and crush me.�

Telaendril leaned toward Vicente, putting her arms around his neck. With each movement the rank odor of Gogron powerfully drafted up Vicente’s nose. Between the stench and her words Vicente felt his dinner begin to roil in his stomach. The nausea mounted quickly. His hand flew to his mouth and he rose from the chair in a swift movement, unseating Telaendril.

“If you mention Gogron again I’ll lose my arousal. It drives me as mad as that loony vampire in the Courier thinking about you and him together. You are too good for the likes of him. It’s me you should be with…I’m jealous, and will slay him one night if you don‘t leave him.� Vicente declared, covering for his hasty leap from the chair.

“I…never knew you felt this way Vicente!� Telaendril gaped. “Your passion was so great you leaped from the table as if you may run out and slay him right now! Oh Vicente!“ She pulled herself off the floor and ran to him.

Vicente realized he had scored a hit with that tirade. If he could break them up so she didn’t reek of Gogron…she would easily be his favorite.

“Don’t try me long, I ache to plunge a dagger in his back.�

“Oh Vicente…I’m jealous of Antoinetta too…� Telaendril wrapped her arms around him, hugging her face to his bare chest.

“I only tolerate her at Lucien’s orders. Come, let us not talk of them. I want to…�

“Vicente…you smell like Ocheeva!�

“Oh, I loaded her down with Septims to spend on all of you in the Imperial City. She hugged me, that‘s all. Er…I left myself nothing to eat on, you will feed me while we are there, won’t you?�

“You know I will. Vicente…why are you rooming with Antoinetta?�

“The law Uriel Septim passed, anyone can kill ancients now. I’ll need to drink blood so no one sees my nature, much as I hate to…but the alternative is death. I could never ask you to let me feed on you…although I’m sure you blood would be ambrosia compared to hers. …It’s only a few pints, nothing that would be missed by the giver.�

“I don’t know Vicente, I’ll think about it.�

“Think about it later, we’ve talked away our time together.� Vicente kissed her passionately, then began a steady downward pressure on her shoulders.

“But Vicente…�

“You smell of Gogron. You know I have a sensitive nose. End it with him tonight, or I‘ll end it with a dagger on the trip.�

“I will…�






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Vicente stretched out on his slab afterward…yes, she was easily his favorite. Telaendril cast invisibility and slipped out. Without rising Vicente cast a spell to lock the door. Less than five minutes had passed when Antoinetta banged on his door.

“VICENTE! LET ME IN!�

Without rising he cast a spell to unlock the door.

“Enter.� Vicente’s voice reflected boredom.

“Well don’t act like it’s a big chore.� Antoinetta pouted.

“You know, you are really too old for that pout to be endearing. I suggest you drop it from your repertoire.� Vicente rolled his eyes before shutting them again.

“Vicente! Are we not going to…�

“If you insist, but I’ll need to rest first. It’s been a stressful day.�

“Ew, your skin smells of Gogron.�

“Don’t tell me you’re jealous of him too! Next you’ll accuse me of M'raaj-Dar…and stop sniveling if you want me to be able to perform.�









******* Gogron gro-Bolmog


Gogron slowly rolled off the top of Telaendril. “What do you mean?�

“I mean it’s over between us. You’re crushing me like you did that poor bunny you had as a child. I‘m sick of it Gogron, you’re a brute and a pig. You stink, and whenever I’m with you it makes me stink too. It’s over, now get away from me.�

Gogron’s perpetually smiling mouth sank down into a frown. “I love you Telaendril…and I never crushed a bunny, that‘s a lie.� He said in a quiet voice.

He heaved himself up and began picking up his things. Telaendril’s lacy thong drifted to the floor when he lifted his greaves. He glanced up at Telaendril, but she had her back turned to him.

Moving faster than normal, Gogron snatched the panty up and slid it into the pocket of his greaves as a tear slid down his cheek.

Gogron glanced around the training room before going in. He hesitated, M'raaj-Dar was in there practicing his spells.

“What happened to you? You get sick from licking Vicente’s boots? Ha ha ha ha!� M'raaj-Dar put away his spells, indicating he was waiting for an answer.

Gogron hesitated, but the need to confide in someone was too great. “Telaendril said it was over. She said I reek, and that I crush her.�

“I know, I heard her telling Ocheeva she was planning to. She said you squished a bunny too.�

“I didn‘t squash a bunny, that‘s a lie. So that’s why Ocheeva told me I couldn’t hug the new recruits anymore!�

“So what are you going to do?�

“I took her panty, I don’t know why. I came in here to…bathe…I guess.�

“Ha! You've got to be kidding me! Let me see it, is it lacy? Perfect! I‘ll tell you what to do, you weave it into your braids so everyone can see it, but she can‘t snatch it out without undoing each braid. Then in front of her, tell them what it is. And don‘t let her see she upset you; laugh when you tell them…like this, ’Ha ha ha ha ha‘!�

“You think that will get her back?�

“…Get her back? Er…Sure! It will get her back for what she did to you…“

“If that works, I won’t have to take a bath?�

“Did you take one before she bedded you?�

“No.�

“Then why start now? She obviously liked you as a foul-smelling ape this long. There has to be another reason behind her ending it. Maybe she is seeing someone else…�

“Not bloody likely! …Wait a minute…like who?�

“Teinaava tried to attack you today…he looked pretty mad.�

“Teinaava! That worm!�

“Or it could be Vicente, I’ve noticed when he calls her ’Sister’…he looks like he believes in incest.�

“Vicente! That blood-sucking old bat! I‘ll bet it is him! I‘m going to hang outside his quarters all night and see if she sneaks in there!�

“Good idea. As your friend, I’d be willing to keep a close watch on Telaendril for you.�

“You’re a good friend M'raaj-Dar, thank you.�

Steam from the bath had left a film of vapor on the looking glass. Gogron wiped a circle with a meaty hand. It gave a smoky appearance to his reflection as his fingers worked the thong into his hair.






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Teinaava sat reading a book in the main room’s library. Vicente stood nearby, leaned up against the shelves…M'raaj-Dar was right! Telaendril was there with both of them!

In a rare moment of speed, Gogron sashayed up. He made a point of twirling awkwardly in front of them. Telaendril’s eyes bulged when she saw the crown of pink thong wound into his hair, she knew immediately why she was unable to find it earlier.

Seeing her fuming, Gogron gave her an overly large forced smile.

“What in the hell is that thing in your hair, Gogron?� Teinaava gawked at it.

Vicente’s lip curled and he took a step backwards. “Good gods, it’s lace! Should we begin calling you Gogronetta?�

“Hey, I don't like to tell stories, but Telaendril and me...ha ha ha ha ha…you know? Don't believe me? That‘s her thong in my hair! Ha ha ha ha ha!�

“What is he doing?� Ocheeva whispered to M'raaj-Dar.

“He’s wearing her thong. She’s been cheating on him with someone here in the sanctuary, and he’s going to find out who. Can you imagine her with that foul smelling ape? How's that for gossip? Ha ha ha ha!� M'raaj-Dar elbowed Ocheeva.

“Do you know who she‘s cheating with? This is important, M'raaj-Dar!�

“No, but I’ll find out. Gogron has given me the task of watching her…closely.�

“You do that, M'raaj-Dar. Find out who she is sneaking around with…I’ll give you a little bonus on your pay if you find out.�









******* M'raaj-Dar


“How could he do that to you? What an idiot! That bunny crusher! That foul-smelling ape! He is unworthy of licking your boots, Telaendril. If that was me, I would treat you like a royal princess. Anything you wanted would be yours without you even having to ask. You just cry right here on my soft fur, it will bring you comfort…“









******* ????????


Staying close to the bushes and keeping to the shadows, a man dressed totally in black slid silently behind the members of the Cheydinhal Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary as they made their way to the Imperial City. His feet never broke the stillness of the night, he moved as if trained not to crunch the gravel along the path. His ears and eyes took in every word, every movement.



“Why can’t I ride a horse? I can’t walk the whole way!� Antoinetta whined.

Telaendril‘s eyes wandered frequently to Vicente with hints of flirtation.

Gogron was tailing Vicente so closely that he kept bumping into him and stepping on his heels. Vicente shoved him away each time.

“Get off me Gogronella! Walk further back, your stench is overpowering and I‘m tired of you trodding on my heels!�

Ocheeva’s eyes flitted between Vicente and Telaendril so much that she stumbled frequently. Her facial colorings began glowing in the dark in infused neons.

M'raaj-Dar moved up next to Telaendril. “Cuddle up to my warm fur, Telaendril. I’ll make sure this cold night air doesn’t give you a chill…� he whispered as he wrapped his cloak around her.

“How long is he going to wear that in his hair? It’s humiliating…� Telaendril whispered into M'raaj-Dar‘s ear.

Vicente’s head snapped onto the two of them, his eyes an incandescent red.

Teinaava sulked, glaring darts indiscriminately between Antoinetta and Vicente.

“SLOW DOWN!� Antoinetta demanded, stamping her foot.
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When they entered the Imperial City the man following became an invisible shadow, walking as a part of their group…unseen and unheard.









******* Maxical


That last conversation with Gils went through my mind so often that I could have recited it verbatim if asked. My nerves were frayed…no, they were totally shot. I even bit Owyn’s head off a few times. After that he began avoiding me.

Fathis came almost daily and took me out of the Bloodworks. Every time a Pit handed me a note saying Fathis was waiting outside, Gils would fume and rant. Fathis spent quite a bit of time kissing me, but each time was no different than in Anvil. Nothing happened. I was returned to the Bloodworks unstarted. Fathis seemed to be becoming agitated and frustrated with our visits. I know I was.

Gils…he could have chewed a steel bolt in two with his teeth he was getting so aggravated. Our practices became so intense that Owyn backed us off training. The tension was palpable, and spread through the Bloodworks like a plague till we all were sniping and irritable with each other. Overall was a tangible scent…something imminent…so thick in the air it was hard to take a breath.


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This post has been edited by mALX: Aug 4 2016, 04:27 AM

[treydog]

“She thinks a lot of things that will never happen.”

“You know, you are really too old for that pout to be endearing. I suggest you drop it from your repertoire.” Vicente rolled his eyes before shutting them again.

”You’re crushing me like you did that poor bunny you had as a child.”

Not- not- bunnies? Oh, it's just a vicious rumor. Whew!

Not sure which was funnier, M’raaj-Dar’s advice, or the fact that Gogron followed it.

The whole whinging, griping, sniping procession to the Imperial City simply knocked me out of my chair. You have obviously been on a few long road trips with a bunch of children, right? Reminds me of Denis Leary talking about his dad being able to smack the entire backseat full of kids without turning around…

And just to add the perfect spice to the DB Chaos Brew, we have a moment of Maxical- complete with cliffhanger. And I quote, “ARRGH!”

[Acadian]

Overall was a tangible scent…something imminent…so thick in the air it was hard to take a breath.

Ahah! I have it all sorted out now. Gogron is infiltrating the Arena! "I will crush you like a bunny! Here, let me stick your head under my arm, you yellow team swine - who needs a paralize spell? Oh, and check out my doo! I'm not one to brag, but. . . . Say, that Andronicus smells yummy!"

My goodness, you have certainly brought the Sanctuary to lfe. Replete with smells, passions, jealousies and hillarity. The smartest assassin of the bunch seems to be (surprise, surprise), the Khajiit.

Very crreative!

[Zalphon]

You...you kill bunnies?!?! HOW COULD YOU?!

[mALX]

@ Treydog - The line about the pout ("...too old for that pout to be endearing. I suggest you drop it from your repertoire.”) came before any of the DB storyline - I wrote the whole DB section regarding Vicente and Antoinetta around that sentence, lol. I'm glad you picked it out.

Reminds me of Denis Leary talking about his dad being able to smack the entire backseat full of kids without turning around…

SPEW !!!! I fell out of my seat laughing when I read that !!! I'll have to look up Denis Leary !!!!

Thank you so very much Treydog !!!

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@ Acadian - Aha! You caught that! Oh yeah, M'raaj-Dar is def a bit of a stirrer of trouble - Thank you so much Acadian !!!!

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@ Zalphon - Nah, now that is something you can blame on Bethesda, (or John Steinbeck, who Bethesda borrowed it from). Thank you so much Zalphon !!!

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[ureniashtram]

Oh my gosh. I have a feeling that Vicente was bitten into a vampire during his years as.. how do I put this.. um, er.. A How-nee teenager? A How-nee teenager that somehow made his face appear as a shrivelled apple? A How-nee teenager so...ahh...err.. how-nee that he hits on lizards and bosmers who he calls 'Sisters'? What is this?! This is getting rather... horrifying, mALX!

= = = lol

Awaiting the next chapter!

[D.Foxy]

Now, it is true that my dong has passed many a thong
and discovered delights worthy of many a song
'tis true, too, that I have heard of, and seen
Many a pouting puta who thinks she'd grace a screen ...

But this - dear mALX - has left me speechless
Characters some witless, and some quite breechless!
I know that Orcs stink, perpetually on the brink,
Of killing all breathing that turgid fetid miasma (wink)

But the talk of this Orc is a real piece of work
He spews like a testosterone-crazed asinine dork!
With armpits like Barnpits full of reeking odure,
...heck...who needs the suave, smooth James Bond allure?

And that puerile puta too made me laugh
Thinking she's as classy as a German Lady Graf
When all the time her whining, pouting act
shows stupidity, immaturity, and lack of tact!

The Vampire Leech is the Lech we seek
to kick in the nuts - the way he preys on the weak
of mind, and heart, is scintintillatingly disgusting,
those long-fanged chops are in need of a busting!

Teleandril the tormented has her sins formented
from loving the lecher of whom I've commented
She never can see that when it comes to HE
It's ever and always going to be "me, me, ME!"

But the crowning joy is the appearance of m'boy
decked in black and sneaking ever so sly
Now throw him into that mix of chicks and dicks
and Oblivion will shake at that guy's dirty tricks!!!




Good enough for you...hey...lil'ol mALX???