[OPEN] When Will My Life Begin
Jiao Chen
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#1
JIAO
Well, here she was.

The way there had been treacherous and terrifying and she'd nearly frozen to death, the guards had glared at her on the way in, she was shaking from hunger. Jiao had never been happier. The Citadel was new, alive with possibility like she'd never known, so far from her quaint little tree-village. It was everything she'd dreamed.

Walking into town she looked around for somewhere to eat. While she was sure the food here would be alien to her too, she was excited to try it. Then, she had to find somewhere to stay. As thrilling as it all was, she could feel an ache behind her eyes where the hard work and many hours awake were beginning to take their toll.

Standing in the middle of town she slowly turned around to take it all in, looking incredibly obviously like a newcomer, oblivious to the stares she was attracting.
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Amun Arlun
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#2
full moon rising on the waters of my soul
Amun had still been doggedly doing his part to explore Halo. Although he’d been reassured to the contrary, he still felt deficient in his service. Especially because, well, exploring was his shtick, and yet it had been given to someone else, he’d redoubled his efforts.

They’d done a decent job exploring the Tundra, apparently, but as far as he knew the actual city in Halo was as yet a mystery to the Ascended. So the potter had dropped off some meat that he’d acquired from definitely reputable sources (stolen) at the portal, before making his way down the long road.

After grinning and winking at the hostile guards, he’d sauntered through the gate, eyes darting this way and that, drinking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Citadel as he wandered its streets. Perhaps the last thing he expected to see here, however, was a Fae.

Eying her, the Ascended eventually shrugged and approached. ”Hello there, gorgeous. You’re a long way from home.” That wasn’t going to help with the stares she was attracting, but at least his voice came out as charmingly as he could manage, which was really fucking charming. He swept into a shallow bow. ”Amun Arlun, at your service.”
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Jiao Chen
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#3
JIAO
Hearing the word 'gorgeous' and rightfully assuming the man meant her, Jiao turned with a delighted smile. She looked even more pleased as Amun dropped into a bow; the man really knew how to greet a girl of her level! "Jiao." She gave her name, curtsying in response to his bow.

Hopefully he wasn't here to chuck her out of the Citadel or scam her out of the money she didn't have. Before he could do that, she hoped she might be able to distract him with what she needed. "I was actually just looking for someone to speak to. Do you know where I could eat something here? I've never been before." Not that that wasn't painfully obvious.
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Amun Arlun
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#4
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As Jiao curtsied, Amun let out a delighted chuckle, the sound dark and low. ”It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Straightening up, he grinned at her. As she admitted she was looking for someone to speak to, he winked. ”Well. Here I am, lovely lady.” He swept his arms down his body, demonstrating what a magnificent specimen he was.

Then she went on to say that she was looking for food, and that this was her first time here. "Alas, I am in the same boat as you. Perhaps we could explore it together, and find you a bite to eat." He held out his arm, offering to escort her through the streets of the Citadel.
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Jiao Chen
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#5
JIAO
While Jiao was not really in the market for handsome men, she had to admit that Amun was really very charming indeed. She gladly took his arm, feeling rather important and special as she looked over the passers by walking by themselves. "So...you are new here too, then?" She asked as they walked, keeping an eye on the places they passed. "Did you come from the Hollowed Grounds? Or...somewhere else?"

As she looked to Amun for his answer, she suddenly noticed the glint of a sharper tooth in his mouth and her eyes widened. Leaning in to whisper, she asked: "Are you one of those...er...A...Ascended? Is that it?" Jiao didn't know how to feel about that at all; she had never met one of the Mathair-killers.
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Amun Arlun
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Age: 41 | Height: 5'7'' | Race: Ascended | Nationality: Outlander | Citizenship: Hollowed Grounds
Level: 11 - Strg: 31 - Dext: 34 - Endr: 28 - Luck: 30 - Int: 1
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#6
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As Jiao took his arm, Amun gave her a brilliant smile. They began strolling along, and he didn’t miss how her observant eyes watched their surroundings and the crowd. He did the same, noting the buildings, the clothing, everything and everything. At her question, he shot her a shit-eating grin. "I am new, yes." When she went on to ask where he was from, he chuckled, the sound dark and low. "Both."

Then, however, she noticed his fangs. He nodded, then winked at her for good measure. "That I am!" His tone was cheerful. He quickly followed up with a question of his own. "You're a Fae, right? I've heard so many wonderful things about your kind, but I'd love to hear them from you directly, if you don't mind telling me." Tone eager and eyes sharp, he watched her out of the corner of his eye.
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Jiao Chen
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#7
JIAO
"Oooooh, an Outlander." She nodded her understanding and immediately became rather more curious about Amun. "Was the place you came from a lot like here?" It had been a while since Jiao had gotten to hear about one of the mysterious other worlds out in the universe.

Amun gleefully informed her he was in fact Ascended; his thrill about it took her a little off-guard. Perhaps she had gotten the wrong idea, especially if he seemed to like the Fae so much? Still keeping her eyes on the buildings they passed, she replied: "Well, um...honestly, I find home kinda boring. That's why I'm out here. But...Fae are good. We can fly and use magic and we know the forest like no one else..."

Casually, almost friendly, she asked: "Were you there when the portal in the Mathair was opened?"
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Amun Arlun
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Age: 41 | Height: 5'7'' | Race: Ascended | Nationality: Outlander | Citizenship: Hollowed Grounds
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#8
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Amun chuckled at Jiao’s curiosity and nodded. ”An Outlander, yes.” Glancing around at their surroundings, he smirked. ”We had snowy regions yes. As well as deserts, and far more exotic climes.” He winked at her, his voice and features suffused with delight.

At her comment, he grinned. ”Looking for a bit of a thrill? Lovely lady like you shouldn’t have any trouble with that.” They continued strolling, though he turned his head so he could watch her as she spoke of her home. ”That sounds pretty wonderful to me. What’s so boring about it?” All there was in his voice was an idle curiosity.

His answer to her question was just as casual. ”I was not.” Tilting his head, he gave her an appraising look. ”Were you?” Again, nothing but idle chit-chat.
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Jiao Chen
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#9
JIAO
"Oooh. And did you have a lot of wars? It seems every Outlander I speak to had a lot of wars back in their old worlds." Wartorn histories were not lacking in Caido, Jiao had noticed. In fact, she'd gone from knowing nothing about any politics, to knowing about the conflicts between several nations she'd never heard of.

She supposed there wasn't anything boring about the Fae life as such, just... "It's all I've ever known. It gets same-y, after a while. Everyone wants the same stuff. Everyone loves the woods. Everyone hates the humans. Er, no offence." Not that she was really all that concerned about it. He would not be the first human she'd offended.

"No. Do you know what happened there?" She asked, tossing the question back to Amun.
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Amun Arlun
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#10
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Amun smirked at Jiao. ”Nope. No wars, lovely.” Gesturing at his body with his free hand as they maneuvered through the crowd, he winked. "Can't you tell I'm a lover, not a fighter?" His tone was wickedly cheerful.

Chuckling at her apology, he grinned. "None taken." Glancing at her out of the corner of his eyes, he waggled his eyebrows. "So you've got a bit of wanderlust in you. That's good!" His tone was enthusiastic, and his eyes flashed with excitement.

Shaking his head, the enthusiasm slid away, but the grin remained. "Not exactly. Do you? And why do you ask." He kept his body relaxed, and his voice light.
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Jiao Chen
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#11
JIAO
"It doesn't matter what you are." Jiao pointed out, poking a finger at Amun's chest. "Maybe everyone in your world fought around you while you were singing love songs, I don't know. But no wars, then. What was going on there?" As much as she was, like all Fae, a little suspicious of the Outlanders, she couldn't help but find their stories fascinating.

She was filled with wanderlust, though she'd only just realised that was what it was. "Yes. I want to explore everywhere I can. Though everywhere I go, everyone says 'Oh, you're a Fae! Wow! Tell me all about the woods!'." Jiao waved her hands about with this impression to convey her irritation. "I don't think I'm ever going to escape the Greatwood."

It seemed they were going to keep dancing around the Mathair. "I know the Ascended killed the tree and some of our soldiers...for a portal." She said, taking a bold step. "I heard that The Voice burnt the Mathair horribly with her magic. That she was cold and unconcerned with the life lost." Not asking a question, Jiao simply waited to see how Amun would reply.
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Amun Arlun
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#12
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Amun grinned at Jiao after her finger bounced off his chest. "Hard to be a lover when the world around you is at war, lovely." Winking at her, he felt he grin gain a wicked edge. "All sorts of things. Gods and monsters and mages, the iciest mountain ranges, far colder than here, to the most blistering of deserts. Creatures and treasures you could only dream about." He'd settled into the cadence of a practiced spinner or tales.

Chuckling at her comment, he nudged her with a hip. "Not with that attitude!" He raised his eyebrows, the expression challenging. "So what have you seen? Or what would you like to see?" Tone enthusiastic, his eyes glittered with interest.

At the Fae's own challenge about the Mathair, he released her arm and turned to face her, his own expression inscrutable. "I heard that too. Again, I wasn't there when the portal opened." He cocked his head to one side as he stared at her.
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Jiao Chen
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#13
JIAO
"I dunno, we all fight a lot but I've seen a lot of people being gross with their tongues down each other's throats." Jiao made a face - she was not at all a fan of PDA, no matter if it was humans or Fae. Partly, maybe, because of jealousy. It had been a long time since she'd had anyone to kiss. "Were the Gods in your world like the Gods here?" She asked, further curiosity entering her mind.

What would she like to see? Jiao wasn't entirely sure, other than new stuff, but she tried her best to come up with a few examples. "Hmm..I'd like to see some interesting new clothes on people. And new dances and try new food too - I'd really like to do that soon." She groaned with a little laugh, reminding Amun of the point of their walk.

It seemed Amun would not blame the Voice nor excuse her, so Jiao decided to let it go. After all, she did not want to answer for the crimes of every Fae - perhaps Amun was distant from the other Ascended. "Alright. I was just curious."
Leave all of my regrets to sink like shipwrecks
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Amun Arlun
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Age: 41 | Height: 5'7'' | Race: Ascended | Nationality: Outlander | Citizenship: Hollowed Grounds
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#14
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Amun smirked at Jiao’s comment. ”You say that like that’s a bad thing.” Voice gleefully teasing, he winked at the Fae. At her comment, he glanced over at her. "I don't really know the gods of this world that well. Care to enlighten me, lovely?"

At her bucket list, his smirk turned into a happy grin. He steered them towards a stall selling skewers of meat. "You should check out the Fiat Lux celebrations in the Hollowed Grounds. Lots of fun clothes, lots of food, lots of dancing. Not sure you'll find that much of that in Halo, more's the pity." Tone conversational he brought them to a halt before the kebab guy.
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