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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:11 pm
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:31 pm
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He was at a loss as what to stay he wanted Ialu to stay with him, but then...he didn't want his friend harmed. He could fight true but this mission could get dangerous. Eladrian was torn, the responsible thing to do is leave him in Odessa and then come back later to retrieve him. He wasn't sure if Ialu would agree, a part of him wanted him to stay with him, to face the unknown south. The young man sighed, "I really would like you to stay behind. Perhaps when my mission is complete, I can come back for you but....the choice is yours Ialu, it has always been yours, to risk coming with me means that I would not have the luxury of knowing that you are safe in what ever I do, no harm will come to you." "...Otherwise, if you do decide to come with me, I would have no-other as my companion in this journey."
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:19 pm
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Ialu listened to Eladrian speak, then his eyes began to narrow. He wanted to stay with this man, no matter what. They didn't understand his concern. He wanted to throttle both of them. They were treating him like a child. Ialu had been a slave before. He had never put so much value on his life that he'd back away from an adventure. If he died, no one would miss him and he'd at least have experienced something more than his life before. He glanced to Amal, "I'm asking if I should leave because it seems your superior doesn't want me with you. I ask because I don't want you to violate some arbitrary code or law against fraternizing with someone who isn't of your kind." He looked back to Eladrian, "I don't want to leave you. I'm not worried about danger, I know the risks and I can defend myself. I don't even know what I'd do on my own, and I-..." He took a deep breath, "I don't want you to walk out of my life. I will leave if it's more convenient for you, but otherwise, I believe I'll stay."
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:09 pm
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:31 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:26 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:25 pm
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:01 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:15 am
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Ialu rode Sadiki peacefully, his thoughts spinning through his head. All the same, he kept a mask of peace on his face, trying not to let any emotions show. He was utterly confused by Eladrian's behavior. One moment he was protective of Ialu as his own, but the next he was fawning all over Amal. Ialu stole glances to the disguised elf every few moments though, not really blaming Eladrian. The elf was beautiful, dark hair and soft light tanned skin. He was almost a cross between Ialu and Eladrian. Ialu felt a little self-conscious though, now. His skin looked so dark compared to their's, even though he was pale compared to most Egyptians. And his hair so dark black, it was almost blue. He sighed and glanced up to the Sun in the sky, judging it to be around late afternoon. His stomach was beginning to rumble as well, so he pulled Sadiki to a halt, "We should stop for food, since we never ate when we woke."
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:54 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:51 pm
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Ialu got off of Sadiki easily and was filling a bowl with water when he saw Eladrian fall. He bit his tongue and pursed his lips so as not to burst into laughter, setting the bowl down and walking over naturally. With no undue attention, he took Eladrian's arm and hoisted him back to his feet, a warm smile on his lips. Almost doting, he began brushing the elf off, picking at some of the thorns, "There you go--- Oh my, gods above, those horses are going to kill my Sadiki. He's too nice not to let them run all over him."
True, the other horses had bustled Sadiki out of the way to suck up all of the water. But the red Arabian stallion simply watched, letting the others get the water and going over to nibble at some thistles. Ialu sighed and walked back over to the stallion, stroking his neck. He retrieved a brush and ignored the thought of food to begin brushing the horses. All were so overheated, the sweat had stained their coats and foamed over their fly-bitten flanks. He groaned, "We need to find civilization soon. Horses were never meant for long trips through the desert."
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:06 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:01 pm
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Ialu turned, watching them. Maya could create a spring for them? This was news. He looked around to the horses and smiled. If they could create a spring enough for all of them to drink, then things would change.
Sadiki's eyes immediately lit up with Maya's reappearance. He lowered his head and watched her, whinnying softly. Ialu wanted to laugh and somehow tell the horse that he didn't have a chance, but the animal would never understand. He looked to Amal and Eladrian, "If we can create a spring, it might be best to stay in this spot for a full day, at least, just to make sure they're all fully hydrated and recovered before leaving again. I-... Magic really is wonderful, isn't it?" he turned back to the pack horses, murmuring, "I'll just set up camp then." He went about unloading the horses and setting up the tent. He wasn't any help as far as magic went, and it was no point in trying to pretend they needed him.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:13 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:22 pm
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