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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 5, 2010 19:38:08 GMT -5
Jason nodded. "I'll probably have to make it look like I was never even there. That will take a lot of care on my part. Alaheidra seems the type to have a place for everything and everything in its place. If she gets even the slightest bit suspicious that I've stolen anything, it'll be broken fingers for me, or worse."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 6, 2010 2:57:55 GMT -5
Zephyros shivered at the idea, taking one of Jason's hands. "I really don't like that idea. Maybe we can find a different way to get this information. I don't want you hurt."
I... really don't want you hurt. Like... really don't. he thought, biting his lip a little. "I don't want to risk her finding this out."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 6, 2010 15:52:24 GMT -5
Jason nodded, closing his fingers gently around Zephyros' hand. "Well, sometimes there can be no reward without risk. And if this is the only way to free me... well..." He shrugged, giving a half-smile. "A few broken bones are a small price to pay for my freedom from these curses. They'll heal in time."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 6, 2010 15:59:49 GMT -5
Zephyros looked at his hand in Jason's and let it go self-consciously. "They might heal wrong, though. I can't set bones, I don't have any real first aid knowledge, except for what might happen in a hunt. Besides... she could move you, change the curse that binds you to a single place. If we do this, we only have one chance, and a very limited window of opportunity to put into effect what we've learned."
The door was nosed open slowly, the wolfhound bitch looking in curiously. Watching her master shiver a little, she came in and settled at his side, her head resting on his feet. He put a hand on her head, scratching her ears. She huffed a content sigh as the door was opened further and the two males came in, one settling at Zephyros' back and the other on his other side. He couldn't help but grin at them.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 7, 2010 14:56:11 GMT -5
Jason sighed softly as Zephyros pulled his hand away, and again at the young prince's words. He had made some very valid points. What, then, could they do?
He watched silently as the wolfhounds nosed into the hut, ignoring him and settling down around their master. Their quiet loyalty made him smile.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 7, 2010 17:42:37 GMT -5
Zephyros bit his lip thoughtfully, still scratching his hound's ears. "You said that there would have to be risks... I'm afraid of you getting caught, but... since you stand to gain the most... and lose the most, I suppose it would really be your call. I'd do my best to help, do anything you need me to. I can keep her distracted for hours, IF I can get her away at all. After that... well, I guess it would be up to you."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 7, 2010 18:37:04 GMT -5
Jason nodded soberly, weighing his options. On the one hand... he had everything to gain if this worked out as planned. On the other... he had quite a lot to lose if it failed. That put him in quite the delicate position. He sighed and bit his lip, staring at his knees as he tried to come to a firm decision.
As he continued to think, he realized that he had much more to gain than he had to lose... surely the cause was greater than the risk. Alaheidra wouldn't dare kill him, even if she did find him out. He looked up at Zephyros, his eyes firm and bright, and spoke. "I have more to gain than I have to lose. I think we should try to find any and all information we can about my curses."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 7, 2010 18:42:12 GMT -5
Zephyros nodded, still scratching his wolfhound's ears. She lifted her head a little at the sound of Jason's voice, then settled it again. "Very well. When do you think would be best to meet her? At the moment, I can come any time, but when the snow flies I shall have to be far more... discreet."
He rested his chin on his knees, shivering slightly again. Hopefully snow would stay back, but he feared it would fall sooner rather than later. And he didn't want to cut short his time with Jason.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 9, 2010 0:43:20 GMT -5
"It should be soon," Jason replied, "but not immediately. We still need time to work out the details. It shouldn't start to snow for several more weeks yet, but you're right, it would be best to get this done before winter really starts setting in. I want so much to be free of this..."
He sighed. But at the same time, I want to learn more about you, and that will require time. And I wish I were bold enough to ask the questions I want to ask.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 9, 2010 0:55:03 GMT -5
Zephyros looked at him curiously, "What details outside of timing?"
He kept his hounds near him as he shivered again. Truly, he disliked the idea of using himself as a distraction for Alaheidra so that Jason could sneak into her house. But there really was no other way... He bit the inside of his lower lip tightly, but let no other sign of his inward distress show. Whether others would agree with him or not, helping Jason get free of his curses was more important than some petty discomfort on his part.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 9, 2010 16:05:05 GMT -5
"Just the timing," Jason answered. "For example, should you come after moonrise, or while it's still day? The sunlight would make searching easier on my eyes, though it would be awkward for me in wolf form. On the other hand, when I am in human form, I will probably need some form of light other than moonlight to guide me. I doubt Alaheidra would keep her spellbooks where they could be easily found and read, except by herself. And if I need to light a lamp to see my way around, that could pose a danger as well. Fire and paper, especially old paper, do not go together well. Alaheidra would be... more than furious if her whole home went up in smoke along with her father's precious spellbooks." He shuddered a little. "Not to mention that I could be seriously hurt by that as well."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 9, 2010 22:28:06 GMT -5
Zephyros nodded and then blinked, "She's going to have lamps and such in her house. After all, she has to do things there after dark as well. The lamp will have glass to protect the paper from the flame. And you'll need your hands to look."
He bit his lip a little, "Besides, I'd need the night to hide the fact that I'm sneaking a woman into my cabin. Especially an older woman."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 9, 2010 23:08:18 GMT -5
Jason nodded slowly, biting his lip. "That's very true. It will have to be after nightfall, then. The only question left now is which night."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 10, 2010 19:32:46 GMT -5
"Which night would give you the most time? I have no duties coming that restrict my time these coming nights until spring. None that I am aware of, at least. And I'm sure I can distract her for as long as you need. Until daybreak, honestly. So it would be up to you what night."
He continued to pet his wolf-hound as he looked at Jason.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 13:33:47 GMT -5
Jason nodded, thinking aloud. "The moon is waxing again; it will be full in less than a fortnight. That would probably give me the most time as a human, unless it happens to be a cloudy night -- in which case I'll pray the sky is clear. That would be best, I think."
He fell silent, watching Zephyros petting his hound. They still had a fair amount of night left to them, and he didn't want to spend it all in silence. He looked at the younger prince with a smile and addressed him.
"Tell me about yourself, Highness," he suggested. "In all the time we've known each other we've been so focused on me and my curses that we haven't really gotten to know each other well. I've told you a little of my history, and I'm interested to know yours, if you're willing to share it of course."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 12, 2010 15:07:24 GMT -5
Zephyros looked at him in slight surprise, then smiled and nodded thoughtfully. "There isn't all that much to tell. I'm the youngest of four brothers, usually in some sort of trouble... Never was very good at the politics stuff, but I guess I have that luxury... I've had a few relationships, again nothing really important. Really, by the time it comes around to getting me married, we'll have run out of suitable matches. Except there is this one girl... she drives me insane, but everyone seems to think we'd be perfect AND it would put me in almost direct line for the throne of her country... another reason to want to avoid that match, I think. Me in charge... there's a frightening thought."
He gave Jason a lopsided grin, his head tilted to the side.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 16:33:03 GMT -5
Jason grinned in spite of himself. "I have a very different history, I think. I'm the youngest child of my parents, but since I'm the only son that makes me the heir; frankly I think one of my sisters would be a far better ruler than I would. I've only been in one relationship, which didn't work out at all. My parents kept pressing me to find a wife, to ensure the endurance of their line. I think that was what drove Dorimus and Alaheidra to do what they did. You know the rest of that story," he sighed, lowering his eyes.
"I'd all but given up hope of finding someone to marry even before I was kidnapped out here. Who would want to marry a cursed prince? Everyone's probably afraid I'd eat my own firstborn child or something ridiculous like that. Besides which, I've never really found anyone I was attracted to. You, on the other hand..." He looked up at Zephyros with a smile. "I think that whoever you choose to marry, they will be very lucky."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 12, 2010 20:01:02 GMT -5
"I don't want to marry and get tied down like that. Just the idea of being 'tied down' almost frightens me. The girl my parents have in mind... I mean, she's nice and all but..." he shrugged, unable to really put his objection into words. "I don't know. Maybe one day I'll change my mind."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 20:07:09 GMT -5
Jason tilted his head to the side as he answered Zeph. "Why do you see marriage as such a negative thing? The chance to find someone you truly love and share your lifetime with them shouldn't be likened to captivity. It's a gift. If you truly love the one you're married to, your lives will be a blessing to each other."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 12, 2010 21:37:56 GMT -5
"That's the point. I won't get that luxury. My marriage will be to the advantage of my country, not myself. I'll be lucky if I get to marry someone I can stand to be in the same room with."
Shrugging, Zephyros turned back to his hounds who were starting to look anxious. He shoved them a little, "Go on. Don't get hurt. I'll call."
The dogs nodded and left, but the bitch stayed at his side. The two males could take care of themselves.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 21:41:32 GMT -5
Jason sighed softly. "I can see that being frustrating. What about the girl your parents want you to marry? What's so undesirable about her?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 12, 2010 23:58:02 GMT -5
"Mostly... no choice. And she' clingy. Like she doesn't get any attention at home or anything. I guess she's a nice girl... but... I don't know. It's hard to articulate. And I don't think she really likes the idea any more than I do," Zephyros said thoughtfully. "I guess if I do have to marry her, it wouldn't be TOO bad. But... it wouldn't be all that great either, you know?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 13, 2010 0:04:27 GMT -5
Jason nodded. "I can see that. A mediocre marriage would be nothing much to look forward to. There's the hope that you would learn to love each other in time, I suppose, but how often does that really work out as it should?" He shrugged. "In that case I can see it seeming like captivity. Even so... I wish you the best, you and whomever you eventually marry."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 13, 2010 0:07:08 GMT -5
"Thanks. This got depressing," Zephyros said with a chuckle, brushing his curls out of his face. "We could get a bit of a fire going and warm up some of that bread I brought... There's even a currently frozen hunk of butter in there."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 13, 2010 13:36:38 GMT -5
Jason smiled. "I'd like that. There should be some firewood outside already, but I can gather more if we need it."
He picked up the basket and brought it outside with him as he left the tent, arranging twigs and branches in the middle of the ring of stones before taking a flint and knife out of the basket and starting to kindle the fire. He jumped a little as the flame sprang up, watching it warily.
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