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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 9:16:38 GMT -8
Key smiles warmly at Rabbit.
“Thank you for trusting me. I will let Luke know. Can I tell Jack as well?” She chuckles to herself.
“Do you think that Izzy would give up that word?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 17, 2018 9:19:59 GMT -8
"I don't think so, she let me go I can't imagine she would tell someone else. However, my mother knew it, as did some of her trusted people. Part of our being sworn to our matron involves obedience, she was told it, plus other ways to make me do her bidding.”
She seems full of regret and shame, "She never forced me to do anything. I did everything because I liked it, and it was what I wanted to do."
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 9:54:07 GMT -8
Key looks into Rabbit’s eyes.
“That is not you anymore. We will not let your family force you back into a life that isn’t yours anymore. I have to be honest, Ive lost some of the ease I had regarding Izzy. I think there is a large chance she could be under your sister and mother’s thumb.” She raises an eyebrow.
“I know its hard, but you have absolutely no reason to be ashamed. As far as Im concerned the life you lead now has wiped away anything you have done while you were a slave to your mother. I think if you really examine those feelings you may find that those feelings, the ones where you loved the violence and murder, came from someone else.” She puts her hands on Rabbits face.
“We need you to be clear headed. You have rare insight into how things in their courts work. We’ll need those insights soon I think.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 17, 2018 10:35:04 GMT -8
Rabbit shrugs, "You should not trust any drow, not even me. We are taught to lie with every breath we take."
Rabbit's eyes are tired, ashamed and full of mixed feelings, "I love you sister but you don't see me. You see just one portion and you assume that is who I am. I am humbled that you care for me that much, but the monster is still inside me, even with no one to command it. I still dream of doing those things, and I sometimes wake up and enjoy the memory of it, at least until I realize what I am doing. I am that monster your family told to scare children and to stop wayward elves from wandering the forest. I am just the same as Glorion, just with brief moments of clarity.”
She looks around the clearing outside the tent, shivering slightly, tears starting to form around her eyes, she leans closer to Key, her voice cracking as she tries to talk quietly, "I was here when my people killed your aunt. I didn't even realize who she was compared to all the other raids I have been on, until I saw the encampment and how it is set up. It got lost in the many other raids I have done."
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 11:34:50 GMT -8
Key’s eyes go wide, then she realizes what she’s betraying and her face goes back to the painted on smile for the benefit of those around them.
“If Im not supposed to trust you then why did we do this?” She scratches at her wrist to draw Rabbits eyes in that direction.
“You are who you choose to be. You may have a monster inside you, but becoming that monster is your choice. Just like its mine to believe that you will not make the choice to become that monster. I also choose to believe that you are at this exact location for a reason. Maybe its time to wipe your skate clean of one more thing.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 17, 2018 13:03:07 GMT -8
Rabbit sees Key's eyes go wide, and a single tear rolls down from her left eye. She looks away and listens to her sister, not looking at Key the entire time.
Rabbit's rubs her tattoo when Key mentions it, "This is because I know I can do this." Indicating the tattoo, "I was bred for this, raised for it and spent almost more than 350 years doing it. Being your handmaiden is the easiest thing in the world for me, and it allows me to vent some of this rage and bloodlust inside me in a direction that will help. I mean I am...”
She seems to shiver for a minute and then all the emotion is gone as if a switch was flipped. The only remnant left of her emotional outburst was the drying trail of the tear, "I am sorry Key, this isn't the place or time for me to have issues." She gives her sister a smile, "Don't worry, it is just a rough moment seeing my people, I am fine now." She gives her a lecherous smile, "although I do have some free time if you are bored." She takes a large drink from her cup.
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 14:25:27 GMT -8
Key’s eyes narrow at the mask Rabbit pulls over herself. She shakes her head letting it go.
“You misunderstand my shock and worry. I was worried about what would happen to you if anyone heard you admit to that.” She shakes her head again and waves a hand in Rabbits direction.
“I know nothing I say will change any of your perceptions. This isnt over. Im sure we’ll talk about this again.” She looks at Rabbit directly her expression serious.
“You know Im in an ackward position now. I can’t keep a secret to save my life, and even if I could this is a wooper to keep from both the man I love and my adopted mother.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 17, 2018 15:55:59 GMT -8
Rabbit sees the conflict in Key’s eyes and voice. A calm acceptance is returned.
"I do not want you to lie or keep secret from your lover or family. I would never ask or expect it. I would have come forward sooner and told you before the meeting if I had realized what it was. The drugs we used produce a haze that battles just run together for me.”
Rabbit looks around the tent, ensuring nobody is listening.
"I did not wish this on you. I do not want you to hide it. I might try not bring it up while we are here, I wouldn’t want to disrupt the ritual. However, I stand by whatever you do with it and I will accept it.”
The mask almost breaks, “I don’t know what to tell Luke.”
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 16:16:02 GMT -8
Key’s face melts into something soft and full of worry.
“We can deal with it after the ritual. Maybe a while after. I’ll need to tell them, but not with all the emotions they are feeling now coursing through them.” She reaches for Rabbit.
“I truly believe that all that is part of your past. I will defend you even if it means that I loose people and things I care about. You are my sister. I will defend you like I would my own blood.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 17, 2018 17:01:43 GMT -8
Rabbit wraps her left hand around the back of Key's head like a partner that has been intimate, she pulls herself forward her mouth resting intimately close to Key's ear in order to whisper and not be heard by the surface elves next to her.
"Usstan orn'la belbau phor ussta dro vlos whol dos, xun naut jivviim dosstan pholor ussta, Usstan gumash naut dro xuil ol...”The dark language of the drow making it hard for those close to understand it, the elves closest shy away, and move to tables further away. The drow at the far end of the tent lose some interest in their table as they assume it is a lovers quarrel. A small smirk crosses Rabbit's face.
"Your future is what I have sworn my life too, we can make it work either way. Your future is more important.” She looks around, and unsuccessfully trying to change the focus on her, "Have you seen anyone else this morning?"
// Usstan orn'la belbau phor ussta dro vlos whol dos, xun naut jivviim dosstan pholor ussta, Usstan gumash naut dro xuil ol - is drow for "I would give up my life blood for you, do not harm yourself, I could not live with it."
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 17:33:01 GMT -8
Key kisses Rabbit on the forehead and lets the conversation go.
“I left Anglerond in our tent, but other than you and him I haven’t seen anyone.” She looks around at the space that has been vacated. Her mouth kicks up at the corner.
“Should we save kalil from the girls?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 17, 2018 17:41:09 GMT -8
"That isn't a bad idea, one of those girls are going to leave him crying... both of them will leave permanent mental and physical scars, and maybe kinks he didn't start out with.”
She downs the rest of her drink quickly, "Do you want to go find them?"
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 17, 2018 17:58:53 GMT -8
Key laughs and slaps her thigh.
“I think that would be a good idea. I’ll save our spot here?” She waves her hand at the nearest serving girl.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 1:14:25 GMT -8
As the two ladies get ready to get up, a young male, dressed in the clothing of one of the tribes of the horse masters steps in. He looks back out of the tent as if looking for someone, sighs deeply and begins to walk to a table when Rabbit motions for him to come over. Kalil walks over carefully, assessing the situation between Rabbit and Keyleth before taking a seat at their table.
"Empress, Handmaiden, this morning seems to be keeping you two well...”
KALIL
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 5:45:38 GMT -8
Key stands as a sign of respect as Kalil approaches.
“Good Morning Kalil. It is keeping well. I hope that the same can be said of you. How are your accommodations? Is there anything you need in that regard?” She motions for him to sit then does the same.
“I hope you’ll tell me if you’re being mistreated in anyway by anyone. Im quite embarrassed by how you were treated at the docks.”
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