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Post by Venus on Feb 10, 2008 16:47:24 GMT -5
The wind whistled through the towering trees as Venus landed silently in a deserted clearing. The moon was full, hanging bloated in the air above her head, and the stars were glittering like ice.
As she took a deep breath of the still night air, Venus felt a rush of what felt like electricity sweep through her mind, and suddenly Isandre was there.
~I was right.~ Her mind voice was smug, and Venus couldn't help but chuckle. ~Of course you were.~ Despite her doubts about the hellkite who happened to reside inside her, Venus was glad to speak with her again.
Her tone grew sombre. ~Now. This Rafael. I need to talk with Crimson, which means you'll probably have to wait for Serrion. I know he said he was meeting with Sheakria, so you'll have to hang around awhile.~
Venus nodded, resigned. ~He doesn't need to know about my plan, does he? I don't want them to worry. All I'll be doing is sorting out whatever business Rafael has with me and my clan. And then I'll come back.~ ~No, he doesn't. But don't you think it would be better to let everyone know?~ ~They have their own worries.~
Isandre subsided, and Venus sat back against a tree to wait, gold eyes distant.
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Post by Venus on Feb 11, 2008 15:49:37 GMT -5
The moon was now arcing its way back down the sky towards the horizon.
Venus was dozing, cradled by the roots of the large oak she was resting against. A translucent brittle blue shield stood around her; Isandre was on guard, even if her host wasn't.
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Post by Serrion on Feb 12, 2008 11:04:13 GMT -5
Serrion flew closer, he landed a small ways away from Venus, not wanting to startle her really. He looked back to see if the emerald female Sheakria was following.
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Post by Venus on Feb 12, 2008 12:30:26 GMT -5
The thump caused by Serrion's landing jarred the shield, and Venus blinked sleepily, sitting up. Grinning as she registered the arrival of her friend, the blue haze dropped and Venus stood. "I was hoping you'd pass by soon."
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Post by Fury on Feb 12, 2008 14:50:26 GMT -5
Sheakria landed just after Serrion, looking at Venus in a cautious manner. She remained silent for the moment, not wanting to startle Serrion's friend.
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Post by Venus on Feb 12, 2008 14:52:30 GMT -5
Venus looked past Serrion, and her expression became guarded for a moment before she relaxed. "And Sheakria - I hope you're having a nice break."
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Post by Fury on Feb 12, 2008 14:57:47 GMT -5
Sheakria smiled, as usual it wasn't her sinister one she used most of the time. She nodded at Venus. "I am."
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Post by Venus on Feb 12, 2008 15:02:22 GMT -5
Venus returned the smile, shifting her wings to a more comfortable position. "I bet you're glad to have one after all this time - I would be, that's for certain!"
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Post by Fury on Feb 12, 2008 15:11:28 GMT -5
The emrerald female laughed, a trait that was rather uncharacteristic of her. She then nodded. "Definately. ...It's nice to finally be away from stress for once."
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Post by Serrion on Feb 12, 2008 15:11:50 GMT -5
Serrion nodded his head to Venus. "You weren't gone that long... I'm glad your back, but why?"
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Post by Venus on Feb 12, 2008 15:13:45 GMT -5
Venus sobered immediately. "Isandre wants to speak with Crimson about Rafael - the dragon who attacked me. We had a ... meeting, shall we say, while I was away that brought a few things to light. She wants to know more before we take action, and so do I."
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Post by Fury on Feb 12, 2008 15:26:28 GMT -5
Sheakria's golden eyes flashed emotions, but quickly they quickly went back to their usual state. She let Serrion speak to his friend.
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Post by Venus on Feb 12, 2008 15:31:05 GMT -5
Venus's gaze darted to Sheakria at this uncharacteristic show of emotion, and for a moment she looked a little confused. The emotion soon faded though, and she looked back to Serrion to await his answer.
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Post by Serrion on Feb 12, 2008 15:35:26 GMT -5
Serrion tilted his head slightly, he could feel Crimson stir inside of him. "Of course but... What type of action do you plan on taking, I want to know so I can figure out how best to help."
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Post by Venus on Feb 12, 2008 15:38:26 GMT -5
"It depends on what this Rafael intends to do - after we had our little talk, he said something about the new moon... and he mentioned wanting to speak with Isandre. That's who he's really after." She paused a moment, looking troubled. "From what he said it sounds like he has encountered her in earlier lives. Plural. To be honest, it worries me..."
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