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digitaljoel ([personal profile] digitaljoel) wrote in [community profile] new_canton2010-06-09 11:05 pm

6-26-1043 Anderson Sharug

Semael arose early from his bed at the inn.  He hoped to get some time with Anderson Sharug before there were many people on the street.  He also knew that Anders always got an early start on the morning in order to get as much done as possible before he had to mind the shop.
 
In the common room Semael invited his companions along if they were interested, then grabbed a butt of fresh sour dough and a bit of sharp cheddar to eat for breakfast on the way.  The sun was just beginning to show above the trees as Semael began to walk down the street.  The town was still quiet.  Down the alleys a few bedpans were being emptied as people began to stir but was overridden by the smell of fresh bread coming from every inn and pastry shop along the road.
 
As he rounded the corner onto Smith street, the hammers and billows of the various smithies worked together sounding like an army fighting a heavy breathing dragon.  Half way down the street was the smaller smithy run by Anderson Sharug.  He was at the anvil working a piece of metal with surprising finesse, coaxing it into any shape he desired with a few strikes of his hammer.
 
Semael entered the shop, somewhat anxious about the reaction he would get, but of course none of that showed in his body language.  Anderson had taken a beating, and Semael felt partially responsible.  The wounds had healed some in the few days that had passed, but it was obvious there was lingering soreness.  Semael began to feel a little guilty for not coming earlier, but hoped Anderson would understand that it was an attempt to keep from betraying their professional relationship.
 
"Anders," Semael said between hammer strokes, catching his attention, "I was very concerned when I heard you had been kidnapped.  I managed to get what I believe is the story from another source, and I apologize if you feel that myself or my friends are responsible.  I hope that our taking care of Hacksaw will give you some reprieve.  I don't want to cause you any undue trouble or unwanted attention.  I would like to continue to honor our agreement if you feel it is still beneficial to you, but I understand if you feel the need to reconsider."  Semael said with the calmness, empathy, and sell assurance only a deva could manage.
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Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] quickhorn 2010-07-26 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
((Based on this timeline, I would suggest that Neh-toan still be at his perch and I will let him make a post prior to me responding here)).

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-07-26 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
My strength check was sufficient to down a wood or a barred door. If Ander's door is stone or iron then I bounce off with a sore shoulder.

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-07-26 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
It had been an hour or so since Anders had returned inside. The forge was brooding much like Neh-tohon now from inactivity. He was starting to feel the slightest ache in his legs which meant it was time to go or reposition himself on the wall. He places his right hand down on the wall to prepare for a slight leap to the alley but in doing so he accidentally loosens half a brick that falls into Anders' yard. The crash is a small thud but he's very disappointed none the less. As he stiffens to listen to see if his presence is detected another sound shatters his concentration. Something is wrong inside Ander's home, someone is in trouble.
He jumps from the wall eight feet across the yard and sprints to the door preparing his shoulder for a blow he is sure will hurt. Bashing things is more Samael's style, Neh-tohon thinks as he strikes the door hard. It bursts off it's hinges carry him to the storage room. Just then he hears someone yell Anders name from the front of the store.

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-08-09 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
As Neh-tohon gazed around the rear room he quickly noticed Natan arming himself but his efforts were stopped short by the impact of a door across the room. He ducked as the poor man's weapon came flying toward him followed by the now unconscious and helpless form of Natan. Neh-tohon quickly ascertains the condition of the young man. "Nothing looks broken but the headache that awaits him from the slowly forming lump on his for head will provide enough pain." He thought before he stared down the door.
"The intruder must be in the shop with the old man", Neh-tohon thought. The Elder Shrug was no where to be seen. Quietly, Neh-tohon prowled toward the door, taking care to stand to the side opposite of where the door would swing open. He had no desire to take a nap like Natan. He needed more information about this assailant or assailants so as he deftly neared the door he listened.
"Only one breath. Does this mean he's already killed the old man? The breath is thick and heavy. This thug is a large brust. Even the mighty Steepe Bison can fall to the cunning hunter. He tried entering this room once. I'll wait for him to try again and then I'll pounce." Neh-tohon thought as he waited for the unwanted guest.
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Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] quickhorn 2010-08-09 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"This was the last straw" thought Anders as he stands up from behind the anvil. It was enough that this incompetent group got his tongue ripped out by being careless with their information. It was enough that they had caused his shop to be destroyed. But seeing the Deva rush through his shop towards the back room with his weapon drawn was enough.

No. More.

And then he hears what is obviously his door being broken from his hinges. He reaches underneath the anvil he had been working behind earlier and grabs his weapons.

His training had made him dangerous with a rapier and dagger, but they were meant to defend and disarm. He didn't want to kill this imbecile, but he definitely wanted to injure him. The Deva had yet to see him, he had known this. He was obviously more interested in heading towards the back room. Maybe Ruby hadn't convinced him well enough that we were all on the same side, was he after Natan?

Anders quickly rounded the back side of the anvil, staying out of view of the Deva. He rounds the corner, just about ready to make his move when the Deva finally m akes it to the back room and slams against he door. He obviously hit something solid, as he bounces back and loses his balance. This is the chance that Anders needs, he quickly sneaks behind the Deva before he is able to recover and slips his rapier arm around his waste, his hand flicking the tip of the rapier to come under the chin of the Deva and his dagger point finds the nape of the Deva's neck. This had been his favorite hold as a duelist, and it required the school's shortened rapier in order to pull off.

"Raraaggrarrffsssrsrssttt"

"Son of a bitch" Anders swears in his head. He still wasn't used to the loss of his tongue.

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-08-09 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
As he waited for the door to open he suddenly hears something odd. Some bizarre yell, completely unintelligible and unlike anything Neh-tohon had heard before. A third something has just joined the fray. And by the gasp that followed the inhuman roar, it sounds like the big thug on the other side of the door was just surprised by the thing. His pause in his breath accompanied by the monster cry could only be the shock of an attack of some sort.
Realizing the brute must be distracted, Neh-tohon decided to change his strategy. Assuming the Masterful Spiral stance, he kicks the door with the full force of the attack traveling through the door into the thug behind it.
As the lumber strikes his victim with crash a wicked smile crosses Neh-tohon's face. The following grunt and return swing of the door suggested Neh-tohon contacted some bit of soft tissue covered by armor. Not a deadly strike but something to slow the thug down.
The smile is quickly ripped off Neh-tohon face as he hears the voice of the thug, but not it’s not a thug at all.
"Semael, is that you?"
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Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] quickhorn 2010-08-18 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
He had to admit, he hadn't heard someone use such righteous indignation in years. Anders was surprised that anyone still cared this much. He almost felt sorry for Semael. That feeling quickly changed as a shadow caught his eye. Not next to him, or behind him, but under the crack of the door. Whoever was in the back room had managed to sneak all the way up to the door without Anders hearing a thing. Maybe Semael's angry words had distracted him, but Anders knew better. Whoever was behind the door was well-trained, and an obvious threat.

"Natan!" Anders thoughts are filled with his son. Whoever was behind the door had obviously decapacitated his son. Anders swore to himself, if his son was dead, this intruder would spend weeks praying to whatever God he believed in that he would find release, any release, a mercy that Anders would not bestow on him. With a flick of his wrist, Anders swung the tip of his rapier under the chin of the Deva, cutting a small line. "Deep enough to cause it to bleed, but not so much it was anywhere near fatal," Anders thought, "A perfect stunning wound." Releasing the Deva, and allowing him to bring his hands up to his chin, Anders stepped to the side and forward, into the Deva's field of vision. Recognition flashed in the Deva's eyes for just a second.

A second was all that the Deva had, and then the door had swung open, connecting with his beautiful face with full force. As Semael took a single step back, Anders saw the blood gushing from his mangled nose. Anders was more and more surprised by the stamina and willpower of this person, as the Deva staggered back a couple more steps and then finally succumbed to the darkness. He was out cold.

But that wasn't what had made Anders laugh. And he couldn't stop. For a full minute his eyes teared up and he was barely able to stand. Of course the door hitting the Deva in the face was funny, but not nearly as funny as the knowledge of the person that had kicked the door with such force, that its connection with the Deva's face had knocked him completely unconscious. Anders had just caught a glimpse of him when Neh'toan had slammed the door open with his powerful legs. AT that point, everything made sense. And it was hilarious. Anders was trying to catch himself and stifle the laughing before Neh'toan caught on, but when he heard a muffled "Semael? Is that you?" he couldn't help himself. He was on the floor, arms clasped around his stomach.

And despite it all, what made him laugh harder was just how ridiculous he sounded, laughing without a tongue. He hadn't laughed, and had rarely smiled since they had taken it. But damnit, this was funny.

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-08-27 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Neh-tohon could now see through the door he just kicked open and was shocked to see his target was his none other than Sameal. What just happened he thought?

The blacksmith's odd laughing fit, if you could call the sounds coming out of his mouth laughing, added to Neh-tohon's confusion. Was this some sort of sick joke?
Seeing that Semael was unconscious he disregarded the blacksmith and went his friend at started trying to revive him. As he tended to the Deva he searched after who could be responsible for this mess. Had Ruby orchestrated this or was it someone else? Hoping he hadn't done any real harm to Semael he tried to forget who to blame and continued his attempts at rousing his friend.
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Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] quickhorn 2010-09-07 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
"What in the nine hells is going on here?" The man on the floor immediately stopped laughing and stood up quickly and faced the newcomer as he stepped over the threshold. Anders quickly moved his fingers to his pendant and reached out to everyone in the room.

"This is all just a big misunderstanding officer. I believe the men here thought I was in trouble." Anders didn't know if he could send sarcasm through this gift from Ruby, that is he didn't know until he finished his next sentence, "What, with all the protection you lot give me, I think they were just misinformed." Anders quickly realized what he had said as the guard's face quickly darkened. The night he was taken, he didn't see a lot of faces, but maybe this guard was there...

"I'll have you hung for speaking like that to me. Not to mention the dirty aliens you seem to be galavanting with," the officer said darkly as he moved forward, pulling out his handcuffs.

It was at that moment that Anders knew that his son awoke, he could feel the anger coursing through his head, and knew it was coming from the other room. This wasn't good, the guard was going to pick up on that and make the entire situation much much worse.

Anders eyed his weapons, they were too far away now, he instead decided to take a gamble on the poor Deva laying on the floor. If he needed anything now, righteous indignation would be it. He wrapped his hand around the pendant, forcing all of his focus through it and sent a single phrase to the unconscious Deva.

"WAKE UP!"
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Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] quickhorn 2010-09-20 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
No sooner had Willis left, and Samael begin to relax when he found his entire body rigid. His arms lifted, and spread. Each molecule of his being was being forced apart. Just before he was ripped from limb to limb into a thousand million pieces, he was flung across the room. A glimmer cuaght his eye and he turned his head. This was it, the end of this lifetime. It was short, too short.

"STOP"

The sound didn't come from him, but from all around him. The very walls seemed to have said it. And that's just what he did. Samael stopped, midair, his limbs hanging loosely, his face a mere inch away from the spiked hammer hung on the wall.

He turned, his body still floating. Natan had walked in from the back room. His mouth was bloody and both eyes were swollen. But something else was shining around him. It was as if the entire room melted away the closer it got to him. His hand was raised and pointed at Samael. It was then that he knew that it was Natan that nearly had killed him.

But it was Anders that had stopped him. Anders' amulet was glowing a deep red, and the same affect that had been permeating from Natan's entire body was also flowing from the amulet.

"Calm yourself Natan," the voice was calm now, but it still echoed throughout the large blacksmith shop. "This was a large misunderstanding. One I'm sure our intruders will gladly pay for damages, as well as spend the next few minutes explaining".

"Fine, I'm willing to listen," the younger Sharug responded.

"You're going to have to let him down first son," Anders chided his son. Natan still had no idea the affect that his emotions, let alone his directed power had on people. Anders had seen perfectly angry customers come in and upon reaching Natan's aura, had a complete shift in mood. Often to the detriment of the customer, who had forgotten their grievance and left with a smaller purse and more items than they needed. Anders usually didn't mind, but it still felt like cheating. He had searched everywhere for someone to help him figure out his son and his power, and that's when he had met Ruby.

The start of it all.

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-09-23 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Neh-tohon growls angrily, the sound catches everyone off guard. Irrated and frustrated he nearly kicks another door but restrains the impulse.
"I hope everyone can see what is happening, and what has been going on for years now. Once again the lawless and corupt have succeeded at taking another blow against the innocent." He walks to Semael and wipes off some his blood. "This is their doing." He then walks to Anders and points at the necklace. "That is their doing." Then he points at Natan, "Your anger is gift from them." Lastly, he lays bare his tatoo. "This is what they do people. They make us slaves to fill their coffers, they make us slaves to our fear, so we begin jump at any disturbance and mistrust everyone,and they pull our strings even when we think we're free of them." The frustration finally overcomes him and he slams his fists on the counter. "This has to stop, we have to stop them."
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Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] quickhorn 2010-09-24 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
If everything wasn't so damned funny, he would have been able to hold it in, but he just couldn't help it. Anders first snorted, and then busted up laughing again. Before he could contain it, Natan started laughing as well. And when Natan finds something funny, it seems everyone does. It was only a minute before everyone was tearing up from the chuckles. This only made it funnier as the tears caused Samael's nose to glow a bright purple which shuddered like a overfat grape on his otherwise regal face.

Finally, as everyone collected themselves, Anders grabbed his favorite scotch from behind the counter and grabbed a few shot glasses and poured. He left them on the counter, letting his company take their glass if they wanted. It was now time to get down to business, while the Deva's head still rung from the concussion.

"I'll admit," Anders says, "that I have much more respect for each of you now. I'm sorry for the way things have played out this far. But we do need the shop next door. And I believe that due to the damages to my shop and my bodily person, that the deal we had made is fair."

Anderson shifted his weight as some of his companions gathered their drinks. He continued before they could argue, "But I will assist you in whatever you need in that acquisition," Anders said, "The first being that the store next door has very little business. But there is one man that enters the store every week at the same time. Followed exactly 2 hours later by a woman. The man then leaves an hour after that, and the woman shortly thereafter."

"He'll be entering the shop in about 20 minutes from now, in case you were wondering", Anders chimed in just before they could speak and then quickly swallowed his shot and poured himself another. "And I'm sure that sounds like a perfectly reasonable job for such a skilled tracker as you Neh-toahn" Anders quickly shot out before chuckling again.

Re: AM 6-26-1043 (Open to Samael, and then Neh-toan)

[personal profile] venmoose 2010-09-25 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
Laughing is not something Neh-tohon often does but for once in his life it felt good to chuckle despite his raging emotions. Once Anders finished explaining the neighboring shop's upcoming guests. Neh-tohon looked to Semael and said, "I'll see what I can hear while they are inside and then I'll tail one them. Going after both doesn't sound possible unless the man lives close by." Then looking at Anders, "If you had to pick one to follow, who would choose the man or the woman?"