• Closed • [Burning Mountains] Lost Girl

[Vivian Shiryu]

Vivian smiled slightly as Zvezdana told her to pursue her leads, that she was heading to Rharne. Though when Zvez reached up and kissed her cheek, she was a bit surprised, but she returned the gesture with another hug. "For you, my Queen, always." she said, her voice choked up as she let go and turned to the horse. "I'll find a way to get it controlled. When I find what I'm after, I'll find you in Rharne." she said, taking eighty gold nels out of her coin purse and taking a bit of cloth from the horse and tying it into a new coin purse for Zvezdana. "That should keep you fed and clothed to Rharne. When we get there, where should I look for you? For that matter, where should I send letters too? Keep you updated on how my search is going, you know." she asked, moving to help Zvezdana into the saddle. Once her friend was in the saddle, Vivian reached up and patted her on the leg. "I'll be as quick as I am able. Do me a favor though, all right? Don't let give up. I will come and I will help you keep that beast under control one way or another." she said, before smiling a bit. "Though if an opportunity comes up for you to find a way to keep it under control or get rid of it, do pursue it."

Stepping away from the horse, Vivian smiled sadly. "I'll do my best to keep you updated with my search. Keep safe until I get there, Zvez." she said, her tone confident in her belief that she would find a way, but there was sadness at the parting. "Good bye." she said as Zvezdana started to leave. She stayed there until her Queen was out of sight before she started towards the fort, staying on the same side of the river as she was on.

[Zvezdana Venora]

The horse must have seen them. Curious, it had crossed the river on its own while they had been talking. Maybe it was also trying to put some distance in between it and the fire that continued to glow. The two of them approached the beast, spending the last few precious moments in each other's presence.

Zvezdana was grateful that Vivian was finally loosening up a bit. She was accepting that one way or another, she was going to leave and never return. At least, until the time was right. Zvezdana accepted the coin purse, holding it tightly in her palm beneath the cloak. Bare feet were supported as Vivian boosted her into the saddle. The red cloak rested on either side of the horse, just as it should be. When Zvezdana placed her bare nether region onto the cold saddle, she promptly stood up in the saddle and readjusted the cloak. It was still damp, but it at least provided some softness between her legs rather than the rough leather. As soon as she got into Burhan, she would bathe and find some proper clothes.

"Vivian," Zvezdana purred gently. "You cannot send letters to a dead woman. I will contact you when I find a place to hide. In the mean time, protect yourself and the girls." Seira. Seriel. She wouldn't even be able to say goodbye. Although she did not know the girls as well as she should, she desired to protect them. They were sweet, innocent, clever, and cute. Who wouldn't love the twins? She hoped that Vivian wasn't lying and that she would see them again in the future. "I won't just survive. I will thrive. One day, I will rise again."

She dug her heels into the soft region of the horse's belly, coaxing it forward. All of Rynmere would think the final nail was in. She would make them think again. They would be surprised. She would still rise. One day, she would still rise.

OOC

Zvezdana is leaving all her belongings behind. This includes all her finances to date except for the 80 gn and the cloak that Viv just gave her. All her items have been removed and archived in her old CS. The horse has been paid for by Zvezdana for use in this thread and the next. It will be removed after that. You can find it in the financial ledger. If there are any questions, please feel free to PM me.

[Maltruism]

Come and get your Loot!

(There's plenty more where that came from)

VIVIAN WARRICK:

Rewards:

• Story: +5
• Collaboration: +5
• Structure: +5

Knowledges:

• Deception: Devising a Story to Explain Survival
• Discipline: Enduring a Friend's Anguished Outbursts
• Etiquette: Only Tell The Grim Details She Demands
• Etiquette: Tough Love
• Field Craft: A Wet Cloak Will Eventually Dry
• Leadership: Giving Your Friend Cause to Believe in Herself
• Leadership: If You Can't Wake Her, Carry Her
• Leadership: Sharing Your Gear With a Friend in Need
• Politics: Only Zvez Can Make First Contact
• Psychology: Giving Some Details Prevents Worse Speculation
• Psychology: Giving Your Friend Hope For an Immortal Cure
• Sessfiend: Does the Cursed Sleep During the Episode?
• Sessfiend: Heat Aura Starts Forest Fires
• Sessfiend: Scared of Its Own Reflection
• Sessfiend: Scared of Water
• Zvezdana: Leaves You All Her Belongings
• Zvezdana: Leaving Rynmere, Possibly For Rharne
• Zvezdana: Says Elyna Murdered Veljorn
• Zvezdana: Sessfiend Cursed by Syroa
• Zvezdana: Trusting the Twins to Your Care

Loot:

Wouldn't exactly call it "loot", but Zvez's belongings.
(already shown on CS)

Loss:

A Friend in Need, and 80gn
(also shown on CS)

Injuries:

Nothing new to speak of

Fame: 0

All transpires in secret

Comments:

Outstanding!
Damn near brought tears to my eyes.
If you think your false story regarding Zvez's fate would bring you fame points, let me know.
PM me with any comments or concerns

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ZVEZDANA VENORA:

Rewards:

• Story: +5
• Collaboration: +5
• Structure: +5

Knowledges:

• Deception: Rynmere Will Believe You've Died
• Etiquette: Waking Up Naked
• Field Craft: A Wet Cloak Will Eventually Dry
• Leadership: Driving Your Friend Away For her Own Sake
• Leadership: The Decision to Leave
• Politics: Only Zvez Can Make First Contact
• Psychology: Accepting That You're Innocent
• Psychology: Fearing For Your Loved Ones' Safety
• Psychology: Having to be a "Dog" to Get Help Stings
• Psychology: Knowing That You've Killed When Cursed
• Sessfiend Curse: Nightmare Before, Headache After
• Sessfiend: Heat Aura Starts Forest Fires
• Sessfiend: Scared of Its Own Reflection
• Sessfiend: Scared of Water
• Sessfiend: What's Eaten Doesn't Truly Reach the Stomach
• Vivian: Says There is an Immortal That Can Possibly Help
• Vivian: Strength and Loyalty in One

Loot:

80gn traveling money
(already shown on your CS)

Loss:

Your whole life's course.
And all your belongings.
(already shown on your CS)

Injuries:

You probably wish you'd died.
But sorry, the fiend has too much heal factor.

Fame: 0

This all takes place in secret

Comments:

This was heartbreaking, truly
It makes me want to kill both Syroa and Elyna...lol
Any fame, if anyone knows you're the fiend, would have probably come in the preceding threads.
But if there's some consideration I overlooked, let me know.
I am definitely no expert on the socio/political dynamics of Rynmere
PM me with any comments or concerns