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Post by superkamijoker on Jul 26, 2015 4:53:52 GMT
Numerius nodded, appreciating the compliment. "Life has many doors, Yoritomo boy." Numerius said, nodding some more. "It depends on which one you go through, that is what counts." Yoritomo nodded in agreement, not breaking his gaze from the arena. When he finally looked away, he turned his gaze to the three men he was conversing with, "So what do you gentlemen think of these so called 'games'?" |
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Post by SSJRuss on Jul 26, 2015 5:10:37 GMT
Tord roared with the Moasasaur, greatly enjoying the devastation the beast caused. "Got one ya'self, eh Nora? Can't say I'm not surprised! You're as fearless as she is, HA!" Tord said pointing at Minnora. Though she didn't seem to hear, as Minnora was looking more and more green. "Aye, ready to leave are ye? Feeling under the weather?" Minnora could hear the cheering and excited shouts of the onlookers. She could even hear the battle cries of the men in the arena. But, even more boisterous, was the sound of lapping water and the angry groans of the Mosasaur... She hoped the gladiators could fend off the beast. She hoped it would be floating in a shimmering pool of its own blood by days end... However, from this angle, it looked less and less likely... And the possibility of ending up in the water with that creature was making her feel sick. "Aye," she answered to Tord, "It seems I've had too much to drink... Thinking about sleeping it off and clearing my head 'fore tomorrow..." "Hmm," Tord thought for a moment. He was enjoying the game immensely and wished to see how it ended, but at the same time his father's words came back to him. "A women's concern should always be a man's priority. No matter what."
"Ah, father...", Tord mumbled to himself, then turning his attention back to Minnora. It would be wrong if he didn't at least offer to accompany her. "Good idea, Lass. Said don't overexert ya-self, remember? I can accompany you if ya like. We both could. Maybe find a place to teach ya to swim if ya feel up to it. I won't impose 'course." Tord finished with a chuckle. |
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Post by Indolent on Jul 26, 2015 6:00:00 GMT
@market Reynard seemed slightly distracted, before finally speaking. "...I think now would be a good time-" "YOU THERE!" A Roman patrol was approaching the trio as their captain declared. "By order of the Legion, you boy are to come with us." She'd seen them approaching far off, hoping internally they'd sway off their course toward her and the others. Unfortunately, the gods hadn't mercy for this meager hope. Grimacing, Dara stepped sharply in between the monks and the captain of the patrol. She leveraged both hands upon her hips, chest thrust out as she stared upward toward the captain, establishing immediate eye contact. A defiant, powerful posture, accentuated by her strong, forceful tone. "On what grounds yer taking him? Ae've a mind to make a mighty fit with the proper authorities, tha ones ya answer to most like, 'bout this manner how you lot treat yer guests. A displeasin' manner, really." She stared daggers, unbudging and resolute in her action. She weren't much for thinkin' of the consequences if were for others' good. Airgead completed the protective image, standing atop all fours low to the ground aside her companion, eyes leveled over the guards. Worse comes to worst... she could tear the captain's throat out before his men could react (much to Dara's displeasure most like). |
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Post by Terranova on Jul 26, 2015 7:50:38 GMT
"Good idea, Lass. Said don't overexert ya-self, remember? I can accompany you if ya like. We both could. Maybe find a place to teach ya to swim if ya feel up to it. I won't impose 'course." Tord finished with a chuckle. Minnora rose from her seat, no longer looking out into the arena. Instead, she gave Tord an appreciative glance. It was kind of them to offer, but she didn't know if it would really help... Plus, she didn't want to drag them from their show. "Aye... Spending a day on the water with the Vikings? Sounds... entertaining, at least," she answered, shaking a disbelieving head at the thought, "Unfortunately, I don't know where the nearest body of water is... I came from further in the mainland. Only creeks and rivers..." A giant tail lifted from the water and came down with a crash, spraying water all across the front rows. The audience roared. Brushing a layer of water off her arms, Minnora exhaled in exasperation. It wasn't like she wasn't already soaked... "Besides, you should stay to see your bet through!" she told him, raising her voice over the crowd, "I'll be... Fine." She forced a smile and added, "Fearless." |
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Post by SSJRuss on Jul 26, 2015 8:41:54 GMT
"Good idea, Lass. Said don't overexert ya-self, remember? I can accompany you if ya like. We both could. Maybe find a place to teach ya to swim if ya feel up to it. I won't impose 'course." Tord finished with a chuckle. Minnora rose from her seat, no longer looking out into the arena. Instead, she gave Tord an appreciative glance. It was kind of them to offer, but she didn't know if it would really help... Plus, she didn't want to drag them from their show. "Aye... Spending a day on the water with the Vikings? Sounds... entertaining, at least," she answered, shaking a disbelieving head at the thought, "Unfortunately, I don't know where the nearest body of water is... I came from further in the mainland. Only creeks and rivers..." A giant tail lifted from the water and came down with a crash, spraying water all across the front rows. The audience roared. Brushing a layer of water off her arms, Minnora exhaled in exasperation. It wasn't like she wasn't already soaked... "Besides, you should stay to see your bet through!" she told him, raising her voice over the crowd, "I'll be... Fine." She forced a smile and added, "Fearless." "HA, don't insult me, lass. Vikings always know the closest body of water to em. Lake just outside of the city. Not big, but ya don't need much. Couple feet do ya good." Tord stood, finished off his wine, then patted Minnora on the back. "Ah It's just a little coin. Don't bother with it. Teaching the Fearless Minnora how to conquer he handicap, that's something to sing about! Imagine ya winning tomorrow cause these two foolish Vikings showed up and taught ya to swim! Makings of a hell of a tale, eh?" Tord smiled, holding onto Minnora's shoulder as if she were one of his Viking brethren. |
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Post by Nihlium on Jul 26, 2015 12:34:30 GMT
Hiroto turned to two of his servants and passed them two letters he had been writing during the fight. "Use two of our falcons to send this to my master and then return to me immediately. I ave seen the machinations of these people and it worries me."
His two servants moved immediately to without question.
Hiroto then turned to Noboru "Come with me." he stood up and walked over to Gaius and slightly bowed "Good day Senator! How are you enjoying the games?"
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Post by Nova Prime X on Jul 26, 2015 14:02:48 GMT
Minnora rose from her seat, no longer looking out into the arena. Instead, she gave Tord an appreciative glance. It was kind of them to offer, but she didn't know if it would really help... Plus, she didn't want to drag them from their show. "Aye... Spending a day on the water with the Vikings? Sounds... entertaining, at least," she answered, shaking a disbelieving head at the thought, "Unfortunately, I don't know where the nearest body of water is... I came from further in the mainland. Only creeks and rivers..." A giant tail lifted from the water and came down with a crash, spraying water all across the front rows. The audience roared. Brushing a layer of water off her arms, Minnora exhaled in exasperation. It wasn't like she wasn't already soaked... "Besides, you should stay to see your bet through!" she told him, raising her voice over the crowd, "I'll be... Fine." She forced a smile and added, "Fearless." "HA, don't insult me, lass. Vikings always know the closest body of water to em. Lake just outside of the city. Not big, but ya don't need much. Couple feet do ya good." Tord stood, finished off his wine, then patted Minnora on the back. "Ah It's just a little coin. Don't bother with it. Teaching the Fearless Minnora how to conquer he handicap, that's something to sing about! Imagine ya winning tomorrow cause these two foolish Vikings showed up and taught ya to swim! Makings of a hell of a tale, eh?" Tord smiled, holding onto Minnora's shoulder as if she were one of his Viking brethren. "...private time on a lake in teaching a Roman how to swim the Viking way in a single day when it usually takes lots more consistent practice and thus we will consequently miss the end of the show here?" She turned, looking over her shoulder at them impassively...before she broke into a sure and wide grin. "Aye, good idea! That's what newfound friends are for, aye?!" |
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Post by Terranova on Jul 27, 2015 2:02:35 GMT
"HA, don't insult me, lass. Vikings always know the closest body of water to em. Lake just outside of the city. Not big, but ya don't need much. Couple feet do ya good." Tord stood, finished off his wine, then patted Minnora on the back. "Ah It's just a little coin. Don't bother with it. Teaching the Fearless Minnora how to conquer he handicap, that's something to sing about! Imagine ya winning tomorrow cause these two foolish Vikings showed up and taught ya to swim! Makings of a hell of a tale, eh?" Tord smiled, holding onto Minnora's shoulder as if she were one of his Viking brethren. "...private time on a lake in teaching a Roman how to swim the Viking way in a single day when it usually takes lots more consistent practice and thus we will consequently miss the end of the show here?" She turned, looking over her shoulder at them impassively...before she broke into a sure and wide grin. "Aye, good idea! That's what newfound friends are for, aye?!" "So if it's worthy of song, it must be worth doing, eh?" Minnora chuckled, glancing between her... friends. The thought made her smile. "Sounds good to me, then!" She started out of the crowd, only stopping briefly to wait for Nora and Tord. |
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Post by mercenaryblade on Jul 27, 2015 2:05:09 GMT
Hansel shook his head at the Mossasaur devouring men, like so many minnows, He was so caught up in the scene he didn't answer his new friends questions, he seemed to be thinking about something very hard.
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Post by greenlightning on Jul 27, 2015 3:14:18 GMT
When he finally looked away, he turned his gaze to the three men he was conversing with, "So what do you gentlemen think of these so called 'games'?" Numerius looked around. "They don't talk much." He explained. "Reiko is joining the games tomorrow." He added, looking around. He looked down to where Minnora, Tord, and Nora were sitting. They seemed real friendly. A Roman friendly with a Viking? That's a new one. It is well known that higher authorities in the Legion often bedded many women, and produced many bastards. Legatus Vatia would be no exception. Perhaps she is part Viking? That would explain her...friendship with the two brutes. He shook his head, now is not the time to think of that. |
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Post by SSJRuss on Jul 28, 2015 1:58:10 GMT
"HA, don't insult me, lass. Vikings always know the closest body of water to em. Lake just outside of the city. Not big, but ya don't need much. Couple feet do ya good." Tord stood, finished off his wine, then patted Minnora on the back. "Ah It's just a little coin. Don't bother with it. Teaching the Fearless Minnora how to conquer he handicap, that's something to sing about! Imagine ya winning tomorrow cause these two foolish Vikings showed up and taught ya to swim! Makings of a hell of a tale, eh?" Tord smiled, holding onto Minnora's shoulder as if she were one of his Viking brethren. "...private time on a lake in teaching a Roman how to swim the Viking way in a single day when it usually takes lots more consistent practice and thus we will consequently miss the end of the show here?" She turned, looking over her shoulder at them impassively...before she broke into a sure and wide grin. "Aye, good idea! That's what newfound friends are for, aye?!" "Aye, friends." Tord gave a grin to both Nora and Minnora. This was his first taste of friendship outside of the Vikings he knew. He was starting to really like this foreign place. Even if it's customs were strange, it's people were to admired. With that, Tord join Minnora by her side. "These beasts aren't the only ones we 'ave encountered ya know? Seen some giant squid me-self!" |
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Post by Terranova on Jul 28, 2015 2:16:59 GMT
"These beasts aren't the only ones we 'ave encountered ya know? Seen some giant squid me-self!" "I've seen a giant squid as well," Minnora boasted back, "There was one imported by one of our locals. It was almost two meters long!" She raised her hands parallel to each other and separated them to emphasize its length. "Mother bought it up on the spot. We practiced preparing the thing for three nights." |
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Post by SSJRuss on Jul 28, 2015 2:23:09 GMT
"These beasts aren't the only ones we 'ave encountered ya know? Seen some giant squid me-self!" "I've seen a giant squid as well," Minnora boasted back, "There was one imported by one of our locals. It was almost two meters long!" She raised her hands parallel to each other and separated them to emphasize its length. "Mother bought it up on the spot. We practiced preparing the thing for three nights." Tord stopped for a moment, then busted out laughing. "Aye, big you say? The one I saw was at least three times that size. Attacked the boat it did!" |
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Post by superkamijoker on Jul 28, 2015 6:53:20 GMT
Numerius looked around. "They don't talk much." He explained. "Reiko is joining the games tomorrow." He added, looking around. He looked down to where Minnora, Tord, and Nora were sitting. They seemed real friendly. A Roman friendly with a Viking? That's a new one. It is well known that higher authorities in the Legion often bedded many women, and produced many bastards. Legatus Vatia would be no exception. Perhaps she is part Viking? That would explain her...friendship with the two brutes. He shook his head, now is not the time to think of that. Yoritomo laughed "I've noticed." gesturing towards them with his glass of wine, "But no offense taken, I spent all my life around other samurai and priests. they're not much for deep conversation either, most of the time." he drinks more of his wine and nods towards Reiko with a warm smile, "That's impressive, my friend. All the luck to you, may the spirits keep you safe." He turns towards Numerius again, "You seem distracted. Is everything alright?" |
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Post by Terranova on Jul 28, 2015 9:08:59 GMT
Tord stopped for a moment, then busted out laughing. "Aye, big you say? The one I saw was at least three times that size. Attacked the boat it did!" Minnora's eyes widened, but she did her best to hide her surprise. "A-aye," she began slowly, stretching out the word as she thought, "Ours was quite impressive for being so far inland, but... attacking a boat?" She cut him a suspicious eye, "Surely, you're joking..." |
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