The Afterglow: A Story of Abandonment And Spite.

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 “Curses.” Skar mutters to himself. Skar looks for Atlas.

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 “Curses.” Skar mutters to himself. Skar looks for Atlas.

 *Atlas is currently about 80 feet in the air outside*

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FOR PHOENIX’S EYES ONLY

She remembers a world of near darkness. Illuminated dimly by a fragment of something powerful. She remembers a simpler time where there were no peasants or rich folk. The final thing she remembers is…a tree. A massive tree, in the center of the civilization. She recant remember why it was there, but she knows it was the first of it’s kind.

 

 *hehe Phoenix?*
*also what should she say? I’m drawing a blank on what to continue with…*

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 Douxgras' smile spreads across his jack-o-lantern patterned face. "Of this, I have no doubt. I doubt I will have anything to fear with you around, Mr. Kraus." The checkered book seems to laugh, a deep, echoing sound of pleasure. It begins to speak in Undercommon. "Brilliant, brilliant. Your eyes are yet to open, Douxgras, but this is an excellent start. Finish those perogies and take the time to learn with your new ally. You have your work cut out for you, but ambition and passion will carry you through."

 *Is it only to him? Because Kraus understands Deep Speech, Common, Undercommon, and Quori.*

Kraus steps back, sheathing his cleaver. He stays quiet, simply observing Douxgras behind the broken silver mask of a skull. 

 *Kraus can hear it too, and evidently understands it! The text is still impossible to read without Eyes of the Rune Keeper, though.*

Douxgras begins to boil the perogies. "So, where are you from, Mr. Kraus? I originate from here, but I've been in the untamed wilderness most of my life."

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*Cut. I think it would actually be awesome if she instinctively became an animal that could live for hundreds of years.*

FOR PHOENIX’S EYES ONLY

She remembers a world of near darkness. Illuminated dimly by a fragment of something powerful. She remembers a simpler time where there were no peasants or rich folk. The final thing she remembers is…a tree. A massive tree, in the center of the civilization. She recant remember why it was there, but she knows it was the first of it’s kind.

 

 *hehe Phoenix?*
*also what should she say? I’m drawing a blank on what to continue with…*

 *Deny that it’s a faulty memory*

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 “Curses.” Skar mutters to himself. Skar looks for Atlas.

 *Atlas is currently about 80 feet in the air outside*

 Skar calls up. “Return to your master, and bother me no longer.”

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 Douxgras' smile spreads across his jack-o-lantern patterned face. "Of this, I have no doubt. I doubt I will have anything to fear with you around, Mr. Kraus." The checkered book seems to laugh, a deep, echoing sound of pleasure. It begins to speak in Undercommon. "Brilliant, brilliant. Your eyes are yet to open, Douxgras, but this is an excellent start. Finish those perogies and take the time to learn with your new ally. You have your work cut out for you, but ambition and passion will carry you through."

 *Is it only to him? Because Kraus understands Deep Speech, Common, Undercommon, and Quori.*

Kraus steps back, sheathing his cleaver. He stays quiet, simply observing Douxgras behind the broken silver mask of a skull. 

 *Kraus can hear it too, and evidently understands it! The text is still impossible to read without Eyes of the Rune Keeper, though.*

Douxgras begins to boil the perogies. "So, where are you from, Mr. Kraus? I originate from here, but I've been in the untamed wilderness most of my life."

 He listens to the book before turning his attention back to Douxgras "I am unsure of my origins. I have brands on my back that suggest I was passed around as a guard by houses but my last memory is walking the streets, searching for you." He said quietly.

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 “Curses.” Skar mutters to himself. Skar looks for Atlas.

 *Atlas is currently about 80 feet in the air outside*

 Skar calls up. “Return to your master, and bother me no longer.”

 Atlas fly's into the tavern and picks me up

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*Cut. I think it would actually be awesome if she instinctively became an animal that could live for hundreds of years.*

FOR PHOENIX’S EYES ONLY

She remembers a world of near darkness. Illuminated dimly by a fragment of something powerful. She remembers a simpler time where there were no peasants or rich folk. The final thing she remembers is…a tree. A massive tree, in the center of the civilization. She recant remember why it was there, but she knows it was the first of it’s kind.

 

 *hehe Phoenix?*
*also what should she say? I’m drawing a blank on what to continue with…*

 *Deny that it’s a faulty memory*

 “It is not faulty. I remember it because I am a spitting image of my mother. And my dear brother… how could I ever forget him?”

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 “Curses.” Skar mutters to himself. Skar looks for Atlas.

 *Atlas is currently about 80 feet in the air outside*

 Skar calls up. “Return to your master, and bother me no longer.”

 Atlas fly's into the tavern and picks me up

 Skar chuckles and blocks the exit to the tavern. “Fool. I am the military leader of this kingdom, you think I should let my enemies go when I can easily catch you again?”

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*Cut. I think it would actually be awesome if she instinctively became an animal that could live for hundreds of years.*

FOR PHOENIX’S EYES ONLY

She remembers a world of near darkness. Illuminated dimly by a fragment of something powerful. She remembers a simpler time where there were no peasants or rich folk. The final thing she remembers is…a tree. A massive tree, in the center of the civilization. She recant remember why it was there, but she knows it was the first of it’s kind.

 

 *hehe Phoenix?*
*also what should she say? I’m drawing a blank on what to continue with…*

 *Deny that it’s a faulty memory*

 “It is not faulty. I remember it because I am a spitting image of my mother. And my dear brother… how could I ever forget him?”

 “…You may wish to speak to Sedzia about this matter.”

Reqka unwildshapes- "oh no..."

Tumultus is in the poor tavern Skar isn't in (he made sure lol). He's talking with some other people.

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*Cut. I think it would actually be awesome if she instinctively became an animal that could live for hundreds of years.*

FOR PHOENIX’S EYES ONLY

She remembers a world of near darkness. Illuminated dimly by a fragment of something powerful. She remembers a simpler time where there were no peasants or rich folk. The final thing she remembers is…a tree. A massive tree, in the center of the civilization. She recant remember why it was there, but she knows it was the first of it’s kind.

 

 *hehe Phoenix?*
*also what should she say? I’m drawing a blank on what to continue with…*

 *Deny that it’s a faulty memory*

 “It is not faulty. I remember it because I am a spitting image of my mother. And my dear brother… how could I ever forget him?”

 “…You may wish to speak to Sedzia about this matter.”

 She considers this. “ maybe I will.”

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Reqka unwildshapes- "oh no..."

 Skar sighs. “If I didn’t destroy you, my father would destroy me.”

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*Cut. I think it would actually be awesome if she instinctively became an animal that could live for hundreds of years.*

FOR PHOENIX’S EYES ONLY

She remembers a world of near darkness. Illuminated dimly by a fragment of something powerful. She remembers a simpler time where there were no peasants or rich folk. The final thing she remembers is…a tree. A massive tree, in the center of the civilization. She recant remember why it was there, but she knows it was the first of it’s kind.

 

 *hehe Phoenix?*
*also what should she say? I’m drawing a blank on what to continue with…*

 *Deny that it’s a faulty memory*

 “It is not faulty. I remember it because I am a spitting image of my mother. And my dear brother… how could I ever forget him?”

 “…You may wish to speak to Sedzia about this matter.”

 She considers this. “ maybe I will.”

 “Although, making an audience with Sedzia is no small feat.”

*Gtg for dinner, I’ll be back in a bit.*

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 *Kraus can hear it too, and evidently understands it! The text is still impossible to read without Eyes of the Rune Keeper, though.*

Douxgras begins to boil the perogies. "So, where are you from, Mr. Kraus? I originate from here, but I've been in the untamed wilderness most of my life."

 He listens to the book before turning his attention back to Douxgras "I am unsure of my origins. I have brands on my back that suggest I was passed around as a guard by houses but my last memory is walking the streets, searching for you." He said quietly.

 "Hmm... I hope you do not forget about me. That could make later reunions awkward." He chuckles. "But the fact that you were branded, enslaved by the houses... it concerns me. I doubt they would leave a healthy and well-trained lout like you unattended. People like you can be very dangerous when you set your minds to something, look for meaning. My guess is that you were too intelligent or kind for their purposes. Possibly both."

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 *Kraus can hear it too, and evidently understands it! The text is still impossible to read without Eyes of the Rune Keeper, though.*

Douxgras begins to boil the perogies. "So, where are you from, Mr. Kraus? I originate from here, but I've been in the untamed wilderness most of my life."

 He listens to the book before turning his attention back to Douxgras "I am unsure of my origins. I have brands on my back that suggest I was passed around as a guard by houses but my last memory is walking the streets, searching for you." He said quietly.

 "Hmm... I hope you do not forget about me. That could make later reunions awkward." He chuckles. "But the fact that you were branded, enslaved by the houses... it concerns me. I doubt they would leave a healthy and well-trained lout like you unattended. People like you can be very dangerous when you set your minds to something, look for meaning. My guess is that you were too intelligent or kind for their purposes. Possibly both."

 "I am a tool, nothing more or less. I was made for defending and for serving." He said, his voice eeriely monotone "Having feelings when someone is in danger or when someone is attacking could destroy everything that person has worked for. Having feelings is good for some, allows them to lead others, but for others, it is a barrier from being the best you can be."