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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 19:44:43 GMT -5
She raised an eyebrow, and her amusement only seemed to grow at this. "That works for me." She shrugged, and grabbed her things again, setting off toward the center of the town. Hopefully they could gather up some good information at the main markets.
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 19:50:08 GMT -5
Tobias was actually very intrigued by his new employer, but had continued to keep with his 'strictly business' mentality. It seemed like Masquerade didn't mind it anyways. He walked along just behind her, watching the streets become a bit busier as they neared the center market.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 20:03:40 GMT -5
Masquerade stepped out into the central square, and into a throng of shoppers and townspeople. Market stalls her set up around the border of the square, and a fountain spouted out of it's center. There was a babble of many voices, harmonized by the squeals of small children running about playing games and splashing in the fountain, and the occasional shouting match between overpricing vendor and costumer. Masquerade becan to slowly pick her way through the crowds, acting as naturally casual as any other person there. She would pause occasionally, chatting with some random market-goer, but her perfectly nonchalant expression never changed, so it was hard to tell how these conversations went, if they pleased or frustrated her.
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 20:08:36 GMT -5
Tobias, as expected, remained silent. Every so often a weapons or merchandise stand would catch his eye, but nothing more than that. 'I'll just leave the information gathering up to Masquerade- she's better at this than I am, anyways,' He thought, keeping his eye out for a water flask of his own. 'What happened to my old one, anyways...?' He thought, appearing somewhat frustrated.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 20:10:51 GMT -5
After a while Masquerade gave up her quest, and turned to Tobias. "Got everything you need?" she asked. "Because it sounds like it's gonna be a long ways to go, and this is probably the last civilization we'll see for a while."
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 20:20:05 GMT -5
"Hold on, I think I've found what I need...." He pushed his way over to a small stand with an assortment of canteens and the like. "Mm, that one, please." He pointed out the one he wanted before the stallkeeper could even ask 'how may I help you?' The man nodded, and handed it to Tobias, who fished out the amount of coins needed. "There-- wait," He paused, holding the few coins just above the man's hands in his closed fist. "There, are those for sale?" He pointed to a pair of fingerless leather gloves near the back. "Ehh, they are if you will pay for them," the man replied with a grin. "Fine then," He grabbed a few more coins and dropped them into the man's palm. "Will that do?" "Certainly, sir!" He handed the gloves to Tobias. "Have a good day!" Tobias nodded and turned around to return to Masquerade's side. He tugged one glove over a calloused hand, examining the dark brown leather against his skin. "Yes, I believe these will do," He murmured, smiling.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 20:25:17 GMT -5
"All set?" she asked, and without waiting for a reply, began to weave toward the northern end of the square, skirting the fountain, and shouldering her way out of the crowds. As soon as she broke free of the throng she set a brisk pace up the road, not even glancing back to be sure Tobias was following. Maybe she didn't need to look. It was hard to tell with her...
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 20:26:45 GMT -5
He followed after her, pulling on the other glove as he went.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 20:31:25 GMT -5
She lead the way out of the city, onto a barren, dusty road that headed north, steps never wavering. Finally, near mid-afternoon, she slowed, and turned off of the road, into a small grove of trees. She dropped her pack and flopped down on the grass, sighing as she leaned back against a tree trunk.
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 20:35:03 GMT -5
He stayed standing, though he dropped his pack as well. He wiped his forehead on his sleeve and glanced around the grove, hoping to find a source of water in the shady haven. 'There's bound to be a spring or something, the area around this is so empty, and yet here's a patch of trees...' His fingers drummed on the empty flask- he hadn't had a chance to fill it before leaving.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 20:38:01 GMT -5
"There's a stream over that way," she murmured, pointing off to the side, through the trees. Her eyes were closed, and nothing moved but her hand. "When you get back I'll tell you what I've learned."
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 20:46:53 GMT -5
"Yes'm," He nodded, starting off through the trees, listening for running water. "Ah, there we are," He smiled, both hearing and smelling fresh water. He followed the sound until he found the actual source, and crouched down at the edge, filling the flask. When it was full, he dunked his head under and took a long drink.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 21:18:48 GMT -5
Masquerade heaved a deep sigh and leaned her head back, letting her hair flop over her face. She almost looked as if she were sleeping, but if one looked closely, they could see that her face was tense and weary, nowhere near the relaxed peacefulness of sleep.
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Post by Mя. Saяah on Jun 8, 2008 21:23:30 GMT -5
He sat up, shaking his head, sending water drops flying. "Ahh...." He sighed contentedly, wiping water from his face.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 8, 2008 21:57:43 GMT -5
A ripple of water signaled the movement of some living creature on the far side of the stream. Two large, bright green eyes stared out at Tobias, surrounded by a tangle of deep blue hair- or was it a plant, growing from the creature's head?
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