Steve wrote:Steve wrote:
A man offering for sale rare water opals....
11th of the Claw of the Storms~
A conversation continues….:
Man in Red Armor and Cape: Yes, I am a man who cares for action.
Man in Blue: But perhaps...a man that has traveled as much as you seem to have....knows not where to act.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He seems to ponder that for a moment, not responding for a time* "Perhaps not, but those who act wrongly, will be punished accordingly" *He responds, with little emotion*
Man in Blue: Tell me then, man of the red robes...what is "to act wrongly?" You seem to carry a passion...but how do you express it?
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "You will receive what you give . . . " *is his only response*
Man in Blue: Is that...some rule you abide by? *he emphasizes to you*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *he ponders that for a small moment* "Yes . . . I guess you could call it that"
Man in Blue: A man with a code...*he implies that of the man in the red robes*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *Get's an ever so slight grin of satisfaction at the man's words*
Man in Blue: Or...a man that honors
the rule.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He quirks an eyebrow* ". . . The rule?" <i>he responds questioningly
Man in Blue: Is he a man that abides by and from within...or does he adopt and serve what arrives from without? Codes...honor...rules....these all have
origin. Where does
yours originate?
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "From what I have picked up on my travels. From what I have learned from some of the people I have traveled with" *He looks slightly uncertain at the questioning*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "And from what I feel is right . . . "
Man in Blue: Guided by an inner compass, then.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He looks slightly more certain with his last sentence*
Man in Blue: A man that would face the Gods on his own merit, more than serve them in order to
gain merit.
Man in Blue: *Dhavel seems to continue on with ascribing characteristics on the man in the red robes*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "What about you then? What do you wish to achieve with selling . . . these . . . gems"
Man in Blue: Did I not say that clearly to you?
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "To show people
the way, wasn't it?"
Man in Blue: These gems...are
said to give great and powerful insight, to those that open themselves to
The Way. But I sell them, for another...more practical reason.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: ". . . money" *he states*
Man in Blue: It is a clever answer. The clearest one for the simplest of observations.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "What do you need money for?"
Man in Blue: Since my arrival on the Sword Coast, I have wandered from village to city, finding not one single observance or installation to honor Istishia, the Water Lord. Though water itself is none other that
life for this region....none have given thought.
Man in Blue: Given thought to show the dedication, this elemental King deserves.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: " . . . So you wish to start a temple?"
Man in Blue: The path I am upon is not one to construct a temple. And within the faith....it is little needed.
Man in Blue: A shrine, well placed, and with the correct display of shells and gems to honor him...would suffice.
Man in Blue: With such a gift in honor....there shall be equal return.
Man in Blue: *he smirks ever-so-slightly at the man in the red robes*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *he snuffs, yet ponders the man's words*
Man in Blue: It is unfortunate.....*he leaves these words to hang in the air between them*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He quirks an eyebrow* "What is?"
Man in Blue: It is unfortunate that so few comprehend the passion and the prowess behind constructing a thing, that which is made to honor, of respect, and of mastery.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He looks at the opal questioning for a moment, then to the man in blue, then back to the opal*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "What do they cost?"
Man in Blue: They are to be purchased with one sack of gold coin in weight.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *he feels his pocket, and clearly ponders for a long moment*
Man in Blue: Is it difficult...for a man of action, to make such an act, nay purchase?
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "Am I to trust a man I do not know, that this is the right thing to do?"
Man in Blue: Man of the red robes....you have already stated with clarity, that you do what you feel is the right thing to do....I would dishonor you, to impose upon you that which you can determine for yourself.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *he ponders for a small moment longer, before replying* "Very well, I see little harm done in helping you achieve your goal . . . " *He grabs a bag from his belt* "One bag you said?"
Man in Blue: *Dhavel smiles* There are four gems to choose from....I offer that you take the one that appeals most to you. And yes, one bag of gold coin in weight.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "And what four gems are those?"
Man in Blue: *he wave his hand over the small blanket on the ground before him, holding four water opals*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *he judges them, obviously trying to make a well thought decision*
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He picks an opal that he was focusing on most, and he offers the man a bag of coin. He first hands the man the money, before picking up the opal*
Man in Blue: *shows patience* My thanks, red robes.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He gives the man a small nod* "I hope you'll spend it well"
Man in Blue: In time. Shall it be our path, crossing....then you will see it risen into place, what I seek to build.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *He again, gives the man a small nod* "Time will tell"
Man in Blue: Of course...a man that appears as you do, does not seem to be a man that stays any place, for long.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: *A small smirk appears on his face, but he does not respond...Then he seems intend to leave*
Man in Blue: You and I, may not be so different, though it may seem so, on the surface.
Man in Red Armor and Cape: "Time will tell . . . time will tell. Perhaps we shall meet again"
Man in Blue: Perhaps. Or, I shall find you when you least expect it....
