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Post by Rowan on Jan 18, 2021 17:56:19 GMT -8
"The terms flew out the window the moment you got hurt. This is personal now."
His tone went frigid. Fractal spirals of frost covered the glass in his hands and his breath fogged. He tried to calm himself, but his Mantle still rose, the whispers promising brutal retribution.
"I'm getting that stuff off the street." A simple statement, but one loaded with hidden anger. He closed his eyes and composed himself. "Don't worry, I won't go at it alone. And neither should you. Not in your state."
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Post by Ivory on Jan 18, 2021 18:04:09 GMT -8
"Rowan," she offered, her tone gentle but laden with resolve, "I need to hear you say it. No secrets. We share openly on this, regardless of our personal ideals. I need your promise before I go to Eurydice."
The was a certain guilt on her face, but Ivory was playing the game. She wouldn't allow the situation to be turned against her values, however. She needed a promise that Rowan would be honest and open. There was risks if he had the avenue to remain silent. Ivory was potentially digging up dirt on her own court and needed to be informed of what was found.
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Post by Rowan on Jan 20, 2021 0:07:56 GMT -8
"Yeah, sure, whatever, I'll tell you. I'll try and find who the Chemist is working for and where they get their Glamour." He pouted. He felt like he was being babied, but maybe he was projecting.
"And I don't really care about the Spring side of this. I trust you to deal with it." He took another sip of the smoothie, which was thicker because of his earlier outburst. He frowned. "Can I get a spoon?"
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Post by Ivory on Jan 20, 2021 14:35:07 GMT -8
The smile returned as Rowan agreed, albeit begrudgingly, as seemed his nature.
"Thank you," she said, "I know I'm being a pain, but... honesty might help reign Eurydice in and assist in tracking her rival. Considering she isn't the one that seems to be distributing... I'd rather she retain her dominance, even with her connections to the Cartels."
She'd sip as Rowan spoke of her court, though she didn't fully believe him.
"You say that, but who knows? What I learn might help us find our Chemist too. Or the source," she'd say before nodding to Rowan's question. She'd rise from her stool and move around the island before retrieving a spoon on the other side and sliding it over, "I got a few smoothie recipes if you'd like them. Do you have access to a blender?"
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Post by Rowan on Jan 20, 2021 19:18:46 GMT -8
"I could buy one. Once I finish my Hollow." He took the spoon and started eating his smoothie with it. "I haven't been back since, you know..."
"I don't think I'll need help finding him. I just need to figure out this one Contract and I'll be fine."
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Post by Ivory on Jan 26, 2021 12:09:25 GMT -8
Ivory nods as he eats.
"Then I'll buy you a new one," she says, "As a housewarming gift."
A weird flex, but the Pale Dragon's intent was a positive one. At the mention of staying away from his home, Ivory's smile displayed some guilt. One of her hands ventures forward, squeezing the Darkling's shoulder.
"Do you have a place to stay?" she asked.
As the conversation turned to the source of their woes, Ivory nodded once again, accepting his refusal with the grace she was known for.
"The offer remains," she said, "I will see to my end, but if you find you need help with yours? You know where to find me and how to reach me."
Then came a lighthearted smirk.
"You're helping me with a vendetta after all and we Springs love our vendettas," she joked, her amusement bleeding through her voice's hoarseness.
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Post by Rowan on Jan 26, 2021 15:39:18 GMT -8
"Yeah, I'm staying at the Hostel for now. Tia has been kind." He smiled as Ivory reached out to him. "Thanks. I'll let you know when I'm done."
He sighed at her persistence. "Fine, I'll keep you posted," he said in resignation, but chuckling a little still. "I'll head out - I need to get ready for this. The smoothie was really good."
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Post by Ivory on Jan 26, 2021 20:22:36 GMT -8
Ivory would nod. The Hostel was a good place. Safe and boasting in the security of numbers.
Her smile moved to broad grin as Rowan finally agreed to keep her posted.
"Another one to go? I got reusable cups around her somewhere," she says as she moves to rinse the blender and get it ready for another batch, "It's the least I can do after all you've done for me."
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