Zariah was displeased, but it was some sort of compromise, she supposed. And as much as it grated her nerves she could play nice in the sandbox with Loren for the purposes of Neron's rule over Halo. She simply made a mental note to give a big, fat 'I told you so' to Neron once his twin failed him, as Loren was apt to do in everything he did. "Nothing else on the topic of Loren. I've other things to discuss." she said, hazel eyes pinning him with a look. "I had a very interesting chat with the soul-collector, Ludo. They are a curious, but lovely deity. I see why they've so many followers." she said conversationally, head tilting to the side, watching him closely. "Though I am very curious to hear from you...tell me more about this...Eirachi, as she is apparently called?" zariah If it is danger you seek, come on over. I covet tranquility but beget the tempest storm. |
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01-12-2020, 09:23 AM
the hailstorm Oh good. The subject of Loren was safely tucked into bed for now, then - but obviously Zariah had more to say. Slouching somewhat in his chair, he regarded her with hooded, steely eyes as the name Eirachi passed her lips. "My, but you like to dig," he drawled. "You already know all that I am willing to tell you about the creature. The goddess, as I'm sure you are aware now." Neron shrugged. "I was thrown into the Tundra alone. She appeared, we made a deal, and this is the result of it." Tilting his head at her, he raised his eyebrows. "If you would hear more, you are very welcome to go and find out for yourself. There is a shrine upon the Sea of Glass where she is rumoured to appear. Ask her your questions, though I would remind you of what curiosity did to the cat." the Merciless
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01-21-2020, 04:18 PM
the hailstorm ”I well know what satisfaction did. Whether you will find yourself satisfied is another matter entirely.” Risqué perhaps, given the Merciless’s trajectory to his bed of all places, but it was nonetheless out there. It was enough for her to concede that he had his own business, rather than laying claim to anything Launceleyn related, and Neron relaxed (if not somewhat grumpily). And yet - and yet here she was poking her nose in regardless. ”It has not occurred to you that I am quite content with my chain now?” he asked, tilting his head. ”That I, a former lawyer, did not navigate the deal I was given to bring myself the best options?” He raised his eyebrows. ”Zariah, you are introducing Jace to the rest of Halo as your son, and he will be taken from you if you inherit this debt. Are you thinking clearly?” the Merciless
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Change author: Posts: 1,134 | Total: 16,930 MP: 0 the hailstorm It was unfortunate that they were not under better circumstances to enjoy the flirting that had suddenly started up between them, and rather than warm to Zariah’s comment, Neron could only narrow his eyes coldly at her at the reminder that Beatrix technically counted as her own. She might not have confirmed anything, but the suggestion was there. She could absolutely decide to pay out one child in exchange for a freedom that Neron didn’t believe he needed. ”And it appears that your duty trumps the fact that it is not your business,” he said, not trying to disguise the drawl in his tone. ”If you are expected me to be waiting on baited breath, Zariah, you are mistaken. What suicide mission?” This was like pulling teeth. the Merciless
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01-27-2020, 08:07 PM
the hailstorm As time went on, it would appear that Neron would only grow icier and icier, and he held Zariah's gaze without any hint of amusement or curiosity now. She had made her case clear - that regardless of the fact that Neron had made his deal, made his bed and was (quite happily, he might add) laying in it, she would interfere on his behalf. Because of course she would. That was, after all, the Launceleyn way. And much as he might understand it, a year without his shackles made it a difficult pill to swallow. To kill the Eirachi then, was her plan, if not to take on Neron's debt herself. It was a rock and a hard place, and the Warden had asked for neither. "It has become apparent that whatever I think or say does not particularly matter to you. What would you prefer to do? I would like it stated now that I want no part of it, please." the Merciless
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01-30-2020, 06:49 AM
the hailstorm Neron was both a fool and not - as the likelihood of a volcanic outburst seemed likely from Zariah, he forced himself to soften somewhat. Unfortunately, his words were not quite so meek. ”I have never said you cannot help. You are the Archmage of the Citadel in a place so cold and bleak that one wave of your hand would raise the Launceleyn reputation with the masses.” He frowned gently. ”But you are unable to do what you would prefer to in this instance, Zariah, because I am saying no. I survived this long without any of you and I’m reaping those rewards. Stay out of my business, and stay out of the deal I have made with Eirachi. Are we clear?” Consider his death warrant signed. the Merciless
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01-30-2020, 04:36 PM
the hailstorm To hear that it confirmed that their reputation among the people of Halo was secure - or at least had not suffered with the arrival of the rest of the family - was a reassurance. It was one that Neron had expected from speaking to Ingrid along with others, but still. It did not, however, bridge the gap regarding the other matters. (The personal ones. The Zariah ones.) She spoke of family, of the way that he was, and suggested that his singular conduct affected the lot of them. A muscle tightened in Neron’s jaw. ”I feel as though you have forgotten that I spent much of my life as a lawyer before being dropped here in the mountains,” he remarked, the suggestion clear; she did not think him capable of loopholes, which had been the ironic mark of his trade. ”Then take on the debt yourself and sacrifice Beatrix or Jace. Or try and kill a goddess. I’ll say it again Zariah - I will have no part in it. Just because you are still willing to do disgraceful things in the name of this family does not mean I follow suit.” the Merciless
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01-31-2020, 07:03 AM
the hailstorm Had Neron always planned, subconsciously, to piss Zariah off enough that she would hurt him? He didn’t know, that was for sure. Granted, given his track record, it seemed gods damned likely (wasn’t seeking out punishment his favourite?), but since reaching Halo he thought perhaps he might have grown out of it. Whoops. The chair splintered out from beneath him - not the most subtle noise to go echoing about the room, but hey - and the floor met his back a second later. He felt the ozone in the air, the crackle of electricity upon his skin promising pain; and oh, did Zariah deliver. Once a Launceleyn, always a Launceleyn, no matter how hard you try. Like a trained animal, Neron was silent and still throughout the Archmage’s tirade, even as her nails bit into his jaw. Electricity charged through him, locking his limbs in place, and his lips parted to force shallow breaths into his lungs. As her words ran out, he regarded her sharply, cheeks flushed, a mix of fury and something definitely-not-fury in his expression. ”If you are quite done, you can leave,” he panted. | ||||||
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