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Post by Varian on Jan 12, 2008 6:26:51 GMT -5
Tilan simply nodded in reply before turning to leave. Though just before the door he stopped as if in thought for a moment before turning back to Delano.
"Sir, indulge an idle thought here. We currently only have the capacity to carry out outside surveillance measure, which for the most part is not overly effective. To make matters worse we know we've had a spy in our midst, so I propose trying to work a spy into Lothair's group. Now I understand that any normal person would not be able to get past the barrier around the clock tower but..." He moved a hand up to scratch his chin as he worked over the finer details in his mind.
"I may have the perfect candidate. I'm unsure how familiar you are with my prize flower but I believe her conditioning is solid enough for her to be used in such a capacity without trouble. Admittedly I'd rather not run the risk of wasting the time I've spent crafting her but given the situation I feel she is the only real valid choice as a spy. No overt hostility to Claudius and no resistance to my orders. I don't much value her ability for assassination but for information gathering she should be fine." He finished with a slight smirk, enjoying where this game might be leading.
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Post by xxHuntressxx on Jan 12, 2008 23:20:21 GMT -5
" Hmm... you have a point. So be it but you screw up again and I'll have your hyde Tilan." He snapped as he watched the man still highly unhappy. His bland eyes weary with the battle of trying to hold onto his power.
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Post by Varian on Jan 13, 2008 7:08:11 GMT -5
"Of course sir, I'll set things into motion. I'll have a full report ready as soon as we start getting information." Tilan gave a nod of understanding before turning to leave. Heading to his workspace to organise this little endeavour.
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Post by Aerynn on Jan 14, 2008 9:31:14 GMT -5
Donovon strolled along the corridor toward Delano's office and knocked quickly on the door before pushing it open.
"Good evening Delano. One of my underlings informed me that I should come and speak with you, but they did not inform me as to why."
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Post by xxHuntressxx on Jan 14, 2008 20:07:01 GMT -5
“ Oh yes, I need you to help Tilian with some research he is doing. You of all people have probably seen much back at the base of our operations… maybe you can help the fool get his … priorities on the right track.” He smirked to himself. Throwing the fake to Tilian’s hands. Freshly delivered for torture of course.
“ Tilan, please report to my office.” He smirked as he let his voice play over the intercom. Exactly like one being called to the principals office.
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Post by Varian on Jan 15, 2008 9:43:21 GMT -5
Tilan made his way to Delano's office once again, picking at the loose threads of the bandage he was now sporting around his left shoulder. The wound was more superficial than anything else but the better it looked the more convincing his whole cover was. It was a true testament to his work that she had followed his instruction perfectly, not instead choosing to gt him. It was a shame he had to let her go for the time being but with any luck she'd be retrievable.
Opening the door to the office he moved inside, giving a nod to Donovon and Delano as he entered. So that was what this was about was it.
"You wished to see me sir?"
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Post by xxHuntressxx on Jan 15, 2008 21:01:24 GMT -5
" Please, show our good friend Donovan here what you have been working on Tilan. I think he will be a great help to your dealings." He smiled serenely. Giveing the man his prey, gift wrapped as one would say. He just hoped he was smart enough to get what he was getting at. To imprision the man and find out what he could.
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Post by Varian on Jan 16, 2008 12:01:46 GMT -5
"Of course sir." Tilan nodded to Delano, understanding what he was to do quite clearly. "I'm sure he'll be a great aid to the work. " He turned to Donovon for a moment before moving a couple steps towards the door. His expression remaining neutral the whole time.
"Right this way." He indicated with an arm, waiting to lead Donovon to his work area. Formulating a plan of action as he gave the man a calm nod.
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Post by Aerynn on Jan 16, 2008 12:08:06 GMT -5
"Of course, any way I can help."
Donovon smiled coldly at Delano before turning on his heel and preceding Tilan out of the door.
Once he was outside of the room he waited for the other to catch up and then continued off down the corridor beside him. He spoke in a more mild conversational tone than he had used with Delano.
"So what is this work that I can be of help with, something of personal interest or something that can further Delano's plans?"
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Post by Varian on Jan 20, 2008 17:16:55 GMT -5
Tilan moved out after Donovon, guiding the man towards his little workshop.
"A little of both. A personal interest that may bare the fruit of a great aid to our cause." he replied, "We had a little run in with a certain dark one not long ago. While he escaped unharmed his little pet left us a present which I do believe could be the instrument of their downfall." He let himself smile a little at the idea he had formed for the dark witch. It would certainly be his crowning achievement to date if it succeeded.
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Post by x_p a n d a on Jan 21, 2008 22:12:14 GMT -5
"Delano!" came Nou's cold, barking tone. Boots tapped heavily on the stone underneath them, barely heard from the angry screaming above ground. The male threw open the door and then blinked as Tilan and Donovan exited. He frowned slightly at Donovan and then turned to Delano, the sleeping dragon child tucked into his coat revealed. The little one was sucking on his thumb, oblivious of what was going on. Nou stepped forward, one arm holding the child and the other resting on Aurindhir. "I have something for you, but it has awakened the sleeping giant again," he said softly, holding out the bundle of the toddler. He placed the serenely-sleeping dragon child on the desk, his down-soft silver hair flip-flopping. Nou's gaze turned to Delano. "Orders?"
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Post by xxHuntressxx on Jan 21, 2008 22:23:00 GMT -5
Delano looked up in surprise. Not at all expecting this of all things to be delivered upon his desk. It was a child.. But a powerful one.
“ It’s good to see you have redeemed yourself yet again Master Nou. Take it to the blood master. He needs a new pet. As for the dragoness, since she can’t be controlled. Kill her. I leave this task in your hands. Unless that is you know of a way to capture her again?” He asked with a wicked smirk upon his face. He patted the child’s head as a evil plot started to form within his mind.
“ … Tell Tilan not to kill this one though….. After he examines him… bring the child back to me. I have a plan that might make Master Lothair bow before me soon enough.” He laughed wickedly as he looked to the promising child. .
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Post by x_p a n d a on Jan 21, 2008 22:31:09 GMT -5
"I had planned on using the child as a hostage system. She would destroy her own son if she continued this stampede outside," Nou said coolly, resting a thin hand on Askilar's chest. The child grasped his thick-taloned thumb in his other hand; Nou felt his heart warm in the oddest way. "As you wish," he said softly. He grasped Askilar again, pulling him up and holding the little one against him as he trotted out of the office and over to Tilan.
"Tilan? Delano wants me to put this one in your care. He is not to be killed and after you have examined him, bring him back to Delano," Nou said, voice as haunting as usually as he rested his back against Tilan's doorway. He handed the bundle to the male.
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Post by Varian on Jan 22, 2008 7:20:31 GMT -5
"Ah the work never ends does it," Tilan smiled at this moving over to collect the bundle, "So what do we have here that's so important that we'd abduct a child?" he asked, somewhat curious. He moved over to place Askilar down on a open area of desk, ruffling the little boys hair a little.
"You stay still until I can get you something to play with okay." He told the boy before turning back to Nou, waiting for an answer to his inquiry, since even basic information would save him some time with the examination.
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Post by Aerynn on Jan 22, 2008 8:03:24 GMT -5
Donovon had followed Tilan back to his lab and looked curiously over his shoulder at the child. He recognised him immediately and swore mentally.
"So what was this project and what does the child have to do with it?" If the worst came to the worst Donovon could grab the child and get it back to Ryusei, but he didn't want to blow his disguise quite so prematurely.
((So is there some big plan involving Askilar that'd be ruined by the trickster grabbing him and scarpering?))
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Post by x_p a n d a on Jan 22, 2008 20:01:02 GMT -5
[[Delano's plans were the brainwash the child. Nou, being the variable for Claud's side, would pin Ryusei's fullblown rage against Delano while giving the hostage situation for Delano's point of view]]
Nou raised his brows slightly. "This child of two persons whom you are aquainted with, Orvasrin the harundal demon and Ryusei the dragoness from the coliseum fiasco, is thought to be of some use to us in a slight way. Would a little sample of his blood be sufficient for you before I take him back?" the black-clad phantom thief asked. His bright green eyes met Askilar's calm gray ones. The child looked down and began sucking his thumb, whimpering a bit.
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Post by Varian on Jan 23, 2008 12:16:48 GMT -5
"Hmm, half demon and half dragon then, quite the interesting child I imagine he'll end up being." Tilan eyed the boy curiously. A little something crossed his mind at that point, a long shot but perhaps.
"Yes, yes that would be ample, though I could examine him without drawing blood given the time. I shall assume Delano wishes for him back soon though. I would ask for one little personal test though." he informed the torture master as he moved over to one of the desks on the other side of the room and rooted through a draw there. He produced a small crystal hanging on a thread much like a necklace. He held it in his palm and stared and watched it as he moved back over to Askilar. As it came close to the child it began to take on a dim glow, shining a little brighter the closer it was moved.
"Hmm...what are the chances..." He said to no one in particular before pocketing the crystal without an explanation. Now this place really wanted to test him didn't it, very well then, he was becoming somewhat bored with the monotony anyway.
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Post by x_p a n d a on Jan 24, 2008 22:43:06 GMT -5
Askilar rolled onto his bottom and reached out curiously for the shiny crystal. He cooed, wanting to hold the thing in his gentle hands. When the man pocketed the thing, his hands dropped and the room's light seemed to dim. Askilar hugged his knees, staring at his pale skin with his gray eyes.
Nou kept silent for a moment before nodding. "Well then, I leave him to you," the phantom thief said softly. He nodded and turned on his heel, clip-clopping out of the room.
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Post by Aerynn on Jan 25, 2008 10:06:58 GMT -5
Donovon took a seat on one of the table tops as Nou left and stared at the strange young child. He glanced at Tilan and spoke in his cold, analytical voice.
"So is there in fact any way at all I can assist with this plan? By the looks of it you have everything covered."
He was itching to grab the child and run. He was sure he could make it before anyone even tried to stop him. And the best bit would be that as well as helping Ryusei, he'd be ruining Delano's plans again.
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Post by Varian on Jan 26, 2008 13:39:23 GMT -5
Seeing the little one's fascination with the stone Tilan withdrew it from his pocket again and showed it to him, the stone taking on a soft glow as it was in his presence once more. He placed it down next to Askilar before moving over to his desk again and withdrawing a few scrolls and vial of blood from the draw.
"Yes, yes, this little one isn't related to my project. One second and I shall be with you." he assured Donovon, spreading the scrolls out in an empty space before waving the man over.
"Take a look at this, these detail sealing and entrapment spells. With a little bit of fine tuning I reckon I can get these to work on pretty much anything with a powerful enough catalyst." He tapped the vial of blood on the desk, waiting for the man to get his drift. Of course his little plan would need some testing first, but it seemed that had already arranged itself.
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Post by Aerynn on Jan 28, 2008 5:43:40 GMT -5
Donovon wandered over and picked up one of the scrolls. He glanced over the incantation and muttered a few of the words under his breath. He looked up at Tilan and the small vial of blood he held.
"And what would you be using as a catalyst? That vial of blood I see in your hand maybe. And may I ask who you are planning to trap with this spell?"
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Post by Varian on Feb 4, 2008 19:50:55 GMT -5
"Not just any blood, the blood of the guardian of darkness. Of course such a powerful little item might be hard to control..." Tilan started, before turning away and taking a few steps across the room. His hand flicked the vial of blood open As he raised it in front of himself.
"So of course it will need to be tested at least once before the final plan. I guess it's a good thing..." He poured the blood into the air, watching it collect in the air with a slight smirk to himself he twisted around the blood trailing his hand as it came round to level with Donovon's head.
"I have a spy to test it on." He said the trigger word for an entrapment spell while flicking his hand forward, the collected blood taking on a net like appearance and launching itself towards
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Post by x_p a n d a on Feb 4, 2008 21:38:07 GMT -5
Askilar's expression brightened and he reached for the stone. He grasped it in his pudgy fingers and played with it idly. He looked up at Tilan and smiled a little bit, enamored when the witch flickered around with the blood. His gray eyes locked onto the glimmering red life, mouth opened in a tiny "o" His hands reached out for Tilan this time.
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Post by Aerynn on Feb 5, 2008 8:30:19 GMT -5
Donovon stood calmly as the bloody net flew towards him and let it wrap its crimson tendrils about him. He dropped his head to look at the bonds and wriggled curiously in them. He spoke with his head down, voice still as cold and emotionless as it always had been.
"Well, looks like you got me. Caught me with my pants down as it were."
He looked up again, a toothy grin spread across his face. A face that was rippling constantly, shifting through hundreds of appearances per second.
"What you failed to anticipate is that I have friends with me."
Dark shapes seemed to materialise around Tilan, each one covered in glistening chitinous spikes and blades. Each stepped forward menacingly at the man and raised an arm ready to strike. One more shape appeared behind Donovon, this one much smaller and not quite as festooned with bladed protrusions. It carefully picked up Askilar and stood ready to disappear the way it had come with the child.
"Now you have me and I have the child. Who do you think Delano is more bothered about?"
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Post by Varian on Feb 5, 2008 11:22:10 GMT -5
"Heh, a shape changer, we really do need to improve our security around here." Tilan sighed, letting his arm drop to his side as his eyes flicked over the creatures around him. He gave a slight shrug as his eyes turned back to the demon that was Donovon.
"Probably the child, though I don't see why that makes any difference. Chances are you'd just as happily escape with the child anyway. After all you do seem to have me at a slight disadvantage."
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