Kithris's First Visit

Posted on 18 Sep 2021 @ 3:50am by Townsfolk The Scholar & Rogue Blaine Aries & Mage Kithris Sabrae

2,230 words; about a 11 minute read

Mission: Summerday La Fête
Location: Outside of Jader
Timeline: Cloudreach 20th – midday

Kithris had been on her own for the past three years. She had left her clan after an argument with the Keeper, about her training. It was foolish yet Kit couldn't bring herself to admit that the Keeper was right. Pride and stubbornness were just a couple of her flaws. Being on her own these past three years have shown her just how many flaws she really had.

Though Kit has been on her own, she still did her best to keep up on her training. Not having someone to show her how to cast things made it very tough. As tough as it had been Kit was able to learn how to shape change. Just one form only, which is a fox form. She also continued to practice her Knight Enchanter magic. She had only learned Spirit Blade before left the clan.

Her wanderings had taken her to into Ferelden for a couple of years. She had found a nice area outside of Amaranthine. She would sell or trade the furs from the animals she trapped to the locals for some goods and a bit of coin. After a couple of years, Kit made a decision that she knows will change her life. Whether for the good or bad, she didn't know. She just knew that it had do be done. Packing up what little she had, Kit left Amaranthine and headed out to find her clan. To apologize, not only to her Keeper but to the clan itself.

It was during her journey back to her clan, Kit found herself near Jader, a port city on the Waking Sea. She had done some trapping, collected a few furs, decided to trade for a new dagger and maybe some coin as well. By the time she enters the city it is close to mid-day.

Blaine sat at a table in a corner of a tavern with his feet on the table. He has his hands behind his head. His hood is up, talking to someone.

Not to far into the city Kit had stopped at a small trade stand. She struck a bargain then headed out to find a weapons shop. She kept her hood up to cover her ears though if anyone really looked they would know she was an elf. Not wanting to be teased or attacked Kit walked a little quicker than normal and kept to herself. Which caused the problem of finding a shop that sells weapons a bit harder.

It was close to a half an hour of searching when she finally decided to stop and ask someone for directions. She stood off the side of the road and looked for anyone who she felt wouldn't just spit in her face. It was while she was looking that she spotted someone who caused her to take a double take. Shifting so as to get a better look, Kit took a few steps towards the man. His light blue eyes were barely visible from under his hood, as she made her way to him.

Once she was close enough to confirm her suspicions, she pulled one side of her hood back slightly to show her ear before she pulled it back in place. In a low soft musical voice she asked her question. "Blaine Aries? Is that you?"

Inside the tavern, Blaine orders himself some more drinks. He keeps his feet on the table despite some dirty looks he has been given by the bartender and waitress. He just smirks at them. He still has his hood on to conceal his ears. He gets weird looks by the other patrons because of his Vallaslin. He just winks at them as they pass by not saying anything.

The man she thought was Blaine looked at her and then kept walking. Kit shook her head, of course it wouldn't be him. Why would he be here. Kit moved on. She decided to get off the street for a minute. Spotting a tavern close by, Kit made her way there. Stepping in it took a moment for her eyes to adjust. It took her a couple of seconds to grab a seat at one of the empty tables. Putting 3 silver on the table she waited for the waitress to come by. While waiting Kit looked over who was in the tavern. Out of the few patrons only one looked a bit out of place. Only because he had his feet up on the table in the corner.

Blaine looks over in Kit’s direction. His hood covering most of his face. You can somewhat see his eyes. He then turns his gaze to the waitress that brings him his ale. “Thank ye, lass.” He says with a deep voice. He takes a sip of his drink and looks back at her. He notices that their is something about her that is familiar. He doesn’t move from his current position.

Kit ordered an ale and some food when the waitress passed by. The woman took the silver and nodded her head. Her attention was drawn back to the man with his feet up when he spoke. That voice, she knew that voice. Yet how could it be him.

He removes his hood since everyone can tell he is an elf. He smirks over at Kit and waves. “Ello, love. Good to see you still in one piece.” He smiles. His feet still on the table. He takes a sip of his drink still looking at Kit.

Kit tilted her head slightly as her attention was already drawn to the man, her eyes widened slightly, as he lowered his hood. It was him. That same smirk, and same accent hasn't changed. She stood, her face not showing any emotion, as she made her way to the table Blaine was at. She stood for a moment, her greenish gold eyes seemed to flash in anger for a split second. Just as quickly as that flash of anger shown in her eyes, a warmth of love and caring brightened her face as she smiled and pushed his boots off the table. "Vhenan. Garas quenathra?" (Heart. Why are you here?)

He chuckles. “You haven’t changed, vhenan. I’m here on business.” He smiles warmly. “I missed you da’len.” He says lovingly. “Garas quenathra?” He looks into her eyes. His eyes filled with warmth and love. “It is really good to see you, vhenan.”

Kit gave Blaine a wicked grin when he called her little one. "Little one? Not sure you still have that right, Mir Fen." Her tone was one of anger yet her eyes held laughter. "It is good to see you as well." Sitting she made sure that she had a sight line to the door. Her tone shifted to a more serious note. "As to what I am doing here? (pause, lowers her eyes slightly) I am.... I am heading home. I need to make amends. (pause, looks up) I stopped here in Jader to sell some furs, get a new knife, some food and have a warm bed flr a few nights before I head back out."

It was then that the waitress came back with Kit's ale. Kit gave a nod and smile. "Thank you." She took a drink, then loomed to Blaine. "So what business do you have here in Jader?"

He chuckles at her reaction knowing it would cause that expression. He smiles at her. “It has been awhile. I haven’t been home in ages. Bad memories that I wish to not relive.” He sighs and takes a sip of his drink. “So much has changed since you have seen me. I’m here to learn somethings about my past.” He says vaguely knowing some people might be listening to him.

Kit grins. "Alright, keep it to yourself." Her tone says she understands. "Home was different when you left. It is part of why I left you know. It wasn't the same." She takes another drink of her ale. "You know you owe me and explanation. Not so much of a word before you left." He could hear the slight heartache in her voice.

He looks at the floor. “I left when my parents were murdered. I couldn’t stand being there in a place that caused me to relive that pain.” She could probably hear the pain in his voice. “I just had to leave. If I didn’t…” he sighs trying not to cry. “I didn’t want to leave you behind, vhenan. I had to for my own sanity because I couldn’t be there any longer. It caused me too much pain.” He tries to grab her hand across the table. “I’m here now.”

Kit listened as Blaine explained why he left. She knew what had happened to his parents. She had also known that it had caused a lot of pain for him. She immediately took his hand in hers when he reached across the table. She shifted her seat to be closer to him as she squeezed his hand. "Vhenan, mir vhenan." Her voice soft, full of care, as she places her free arm under his to pull him closer. "You could have told me how much pain you were in. I would have left with you."

He smiles weakly at her. “I didn’t want to remove you from your life there. I didn’t feel like I could do that to you. I didn’t want to be selfish. However, I do wish I did sometimes. You were one of the few things that brought me happiness after all of that happened.” He shifts his body to be closer to her. He whispers “The reason I’m here is to learn information about my parent’s killers.” He locks his fingers with hers.

"Oh mir vhenan." Her voice soft and low for his ears only. "You would have not taken me away from that life. I would have walked with you, side by side. (pause as her tone grew playfully angry) Besides, when have you ever been able to stop me from doing something that I want to do." She gave him a small playful shove as she snuggled a bit closer.

He chuckles and playfully shoves her back. He wraps an arm around her. “You have a good case.” He chuckles. “Well, now we’re together again. I can go back with you if you wish for me to. I have missed being at your side, vhenan.”

Kit shifted so that she was more comfortable. Her eyes shifted to the waitress when she brought over the good and set it down. "Thank you." Her tone light and pleasant. She reached out and took a piece of deer and took a bite. As she ate, Kit listened as Blaine told her that he would go home with her. This warmed her heart, though she shook her head. "No vhenan, I will stay here with you. We will find those responsible for what they did. Make them pay with their lives. Slowly." Her voice went from heartfelt care to a heartfelt revenge.

He smirks. “So protective.” He says playfully. “Aye, they will pay.” His eyes growing dangerous just as his lips curl into an evil grin. “I have learned many tricks just for that very thing. They will die slowly.” He orders himself some food. Once he gets his food he eats it pretty fast. “Are you sure this is what you want?”

Kit looked to Blaine with a little confusion. "Yes vhenan. This is what I want. (pause) Yes they will play." Her tone was one of love yet held a bite of harshness. It changed to a light heartedness with that elven musical tone quickly. "Besides, someone has to protect you." She laughed.

The food came and Kit shifted so that she could eat. As she did she will look around to see you might be in the tavern watching them.

He smiles. “As you wish, vhenan.” He leans back in his chair and takes a sip of his drink. He looks around noticing he is being stared at. He tips his cup towards the people who are staring at him to signal Kit he is being watched. “Oh you wound me!” He says in mock hurt. He chuckles looking at her with a smile.

Kit ate and chuckled at Blaine at his mocking wounded humor. "I wound you? Such a strong warrior to be wounded so easily." She laughed.

After a moment she looked at Blaine, her tone low and serious. "Have you many leads?"

He laughs. He shakes his head. “No, not really. I have been trying to eavesdrop in taverns to gather some information. I have ideas where they could be hiding.” His tone serious.

Kit gave him a slight shake of her head. She understood his probable reluctance to ask questions. Especially in any human dominate city. Eavesdropping would normally be the preferred way, yet she knew Blaine, eavesdropping would only last for so long. With her help, she might be able to get some answers a little easier. "Alright, well lets take the rest of the day and you can show me where you think they may be hiding. Then I might be able to find some one who would be willing to answer some questions."

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