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 Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:58 pm
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Layla never made a sound while he worked, not even when he had to dig to get a piece out. In the end, she was sweating a bit more but otherwise moved as if none of it happened as she got up. She moved past him, giving him a soft 'thank you' for the help with the copper, then nodded to the two that entered the shop.
"Blade..." she said simply, easily noting the Marks on them both, "I welcome your Mate..." she nodded respectfully to him then moved on, "Borias was taken by Hunters a few days ago... James will be taking over the job here," she said simply, her voice seemingly cold and indifferent unless one knew her.
Blade gave a nod in return, "I'm sorry, Layla... I know that's difficult for you..." she said then hesitated but moved on, knowing that it was difficult for Layla to reach out to anyone, "We have a boar outside that I took down a little bit ago. I thought that you could use it," she offered then waited.
Layla gave another nod, "I'll take care of it. Thank you," she hesitated a bit, unable to shake a strange feeling... She reached around the doorway and secured her quiver to her waist then picked up her bow, "James... You may need your weapons... Blade... Something isn't right..." she said softly, looking towards the back door while Blade pulled Wulfric further inside then pulled one of her daggers as she looked out the window. |
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:55 pm
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James rushed into the workshop and quickly put his armor on and grabbed his rifle and buckler making sure they were ready along with the munitions pouch. While James was getting what he needed Wulfric reached out with his senses and immediately picked up on something…odd… that had him drawing his blades “somethings wrong” his instincts were picking up something different than normal but then he caught movement along the tree lines and pointed in them out to Blade.
James came back into the room and looked in at everyone “where’s the threat?” he checked his rifle and found that it was still loaded since the last time he checked and ready to fire, James didn’t have to wait very long when someone burst into the room through the front door and was greeted with two knives and an arrow protruding from him when everyone turned him into a pin cushion. Wulfric caught the assailant and pulled the knives out handing Blades hers back and tossed him aside. Wulfric heard something which immediately caused him to grab Blade and pulling her down to the ground with him when the bullets started flying everyone took cover as automatic fire erupted outside flooding the house with lead which seemed to go on for eternity before it finally stopped.
James was up immediately after the hailstorm and had his weapon raised when the next person rushed through the door putting a shot into his chest dropping him instantly, Wulfric and Blade leaving the house through the back door had them running into a group who was coming in that way, Wulfric not wasting much time planting one knife in the first person he saw and embedding his other knife into his chest as he plunged it deep into him and proceeded to use him as a human shield when the shooting started from behind the next guy. While the fighting in the back kicked off, James shifted his buckler to his arm for added protection and took up position just inside the door. He caught sight of three in the trees one checking his weapon, possibly jammed on him which meant he was the one with the heavy weapon, but before he could put sights on him he slumps over, a arrow protruding from him, he hadn’t heard Layla but then again she was an elf, so he focused on the others firing and dropping the next one and the last one falling over as well, which was leaving the group behind them, though admittedly it was a lot quieter now than moments before. James shifted position to the back door and poked his head out, Wulfric and Blade finishing off the rest of them, most of them had knives sticking out of them, or were sliced to hell.
Wulfric grabbed both of them and tossed them up in the air like clay pigeons to which they both received a knife sticking out of them and fell to the ground with a small thud. Wulfric grinned as he stepped over to Blade who was looking just was happy about their fight as he was when someone came running down the road towards them with a rifle ready, and stopped a ways off. Titus having received the details heard the automatic gunfire and took off like a bat out of hell and if nothing else was relieved that no one seemed to be hurt “everyone alright?” Wulfric nodded as did James “we’re alright but these guys aren’t” Titus stepped forward and saw what they were wearing, and swore up a storm “these guys again” he stopped there still standing over one, and keyed his Comms Boss, situation is clear but it’s another group” he didn’t say anything after that as he grabbed a rifle still loaded and carried it off with him. |
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:08 am
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Blade grinned as she reached up and pulled Wulfric down for a brief but heated kiss, "We have to do that again later..." she said simply then moved inside, leaving Wulfric to deal with Titus. She needed to check the rest of the bodies and see if Layla was alright.
But Layla had gone out through the kitchen and around the house to deal with the ones in the treeline. She'd taken out several and even moved to deal with a second wave. The second group hadn't been as... inaccurate... as the first had been...
She finally moved out of the trees and towards the back door just as James turned to look at her. This time, she did have a few bullet holes, though nowhere deadly. Her outfit protected the vital areas, though she was likely to be bruised where it did cover her.
She wasn't showing any of the pain she was feeling though. She nodded to Titus and Wulfric then looked at James, "There was a second group. They're not a problem now," she told him, pointing out that they were all dead. Then she headed inside.
Well... She started to head inside... She collapsed just as she was passing James and he had to catch her before she hit the ground...
Blade turned in time to see Layla go down and moved over to check on her, noting the sweating she was already doing, "I think they came loaded for elf..." she said, looking up at Wulfric with a worried expression as James simply moved into action to take care of Layla... |
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:49 pm
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James picked her up dropping his gear on the ground, and would collect them later and simply rushed her to the bedroom placing her on the bed immediately, and spoke quickly as he checked the injuries “in the workshop there are two packs grab them and bring them here I may not have a means to fix this but I can try” he wasn’t entirely sure what they used but that was quickly established when Wulfric showed up with a rifle curious as to why Titus had taken off with one and showed it to him, James took the rifle and point at Layla “keep a hand on her I don’t want her moving when I start” Wulfric nodded and simply placed a hand on her chest pinning her there, James pulled the mag and swore up a storm “why the hell are they using my munition, these are used by the church” Wulfric looked at James sternly when he said that but was brushed off before he could say anything as James pulled a knife out and started looking for holes, around about that time blade brought his packs and handed them to him briefly who simply dropped them on the bed and opened up one of them revealing a small medkit and then went to work removing any bullets that remained. Each hole he found he checked for an exit wound and when there wasn’t one he simply used the knife to open the hole of a bit more not concerned to much as he shoved his finger into the wound to dig the bullet out before he pulled out a tweezer from the kit when he couldn’t quite get it and simply pulled them out that way, of the six or so bullet holes she had thankfully only three of them remained inside, so it was easier in the long run and simply went about trying to patch up the holes, Wulfric making sure she didn’t move an inch the whole time he treated her wounds. |
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:05 am
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Layla had come to partway through and made Wulfric work to keep her down while Blade helped James by passing him what he needed during the whole thing. When he was finished, she did help him stitch up a couple of the holes then helped him with the bandages on the rest while Layla laid back and panted for air.
Blade looked at Wulfric then at James as he started moving his medkit to the table so that items could be cleaned and put away, "She'll be going through the Fever over this. That won't be easy for you..." she started, then paused as she wondered what kind of help they could offer that would actually be useful.
There were healers up at the castle, but she didn't know who was available right now. Especially since they sometimes had trouble with Layla... Whatever Zuko had done to her in the past, it had messed up her ability to get the aid of Healers. Blade didn't know the full details, but...
Layla shifted her head to look at James for a moment, "Stop punishing yourself for your past, James..." she said, her soft but musical voice seeming like a shout in the quiet room. Then she closed her golden eyes briefly as she panted for air and shivered as the sweat cooled her skin while making her wounds sting sharply, "You must fight for the life you want," she added as he approached the bed and sat beside her.
When she opened her eyes again to look at him, she knew he was going to say something stupid and held up her hand to him. She noted that he took it without hesitating and briefly thought that he should have known better...
Her eyes gave off a soft green glow as she did something beyond rare... No one knew she had the ability...
But that ability shifted that glow from her eyes to flow up her arm, over his arm, to his shoulder. There, it centered on the brand he had. It probably felt like he was being branded again and he gripped at her hand tight enough for that. But she did pretty much the opposite... She cut that tie and freed him of it as she managed to 'heal' the brand to nothing more than a hint of a scar...
In the end, they were both panting and she was gritting her teeth to keep from making pain noises from the sweat getting to her wounds. But she felt it was worth it...
"Now..." she swallowed and licked her lips, "Now you can truly fight them..." she told him in a soft whisper.
Blade had watched with wide eyes and knew exactly what Layla had done. But she still didn't know what to do to help either of them right now and Wulfric was able to feel her frustration... |
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:37 pm
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James was grateful for the assistance that blade gave while he worked on Layla, when Blade mention that she was going to be in for a fever he sighed and spoke up “you don’t know that half of it, she’ll be lucky if she doesn’t die from that concoction in that bullet, they were created to kill fast, she needs a proper healer” Wulfric spoke up as he crossed his arms “what are those?” James looked at Wulfric and just stood there “they’re a blend of iron and copper, iron core with a copper jacket designed to shave off splinters on impact” Wulfric swore as he looked at Blade and just went back outside not really liking what he heard.
James was surprised when he heard Layla speak, even more so when the tattoo was removed and just gave her a nod as he looked at Blade, and just spoke “if these guys are using my creations, you guys might want to be careful, the fact that they have my ammunition tells me that the church is involved, and they aren’t likely to stop anytime soon” James stepped into the other room and went where he dropped his gear and picked everything up and simply went over to the counter and placed them there, he noted that some of the orders had been shredded when they attacked, and just sighed in frustration that he was going to have to redo those orders, but he ignored them for the moment as he took noted of the damage seeing much of the front room filled with holes. |
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:12 pm
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Blade watched it all then nodded to Wulfric when he went outside. She watched Layla lay back and pant for a moment then followed James, "The building can be repaired. The island is set up for that kind of thing," she assured him softly then looked back at Layla's room and back at him.
"Keep an eye on her... She'll probably try to do something stupidly stubborn... My advice is to make something to eat and keep her in bed. Even if you have to tie her down to do it," she told him simply and turned to leave but paused in the doorway, "She's right, though... Stop punishing yourself for something that's not your fault... Take the second chance you've been given... Make a new life for yourself here... For all that they've taken from all of us, don't let them take any more of your soul..." she added, not bothering to hide the pain in her voice from what the Church had done to her.
Before he could say anything, she left. She joined Wulfric outside and took in a deep breath of the cool air, nodding when he offered her used blades to her. She gave a small smile when she noticed that he'd cleaned them for her and simply put them into place, "The village... Cassius' place, I think... If it's the Church, he'll be a prime target... He's one of the ones that helped to rescue me back then... Then he went on a bit of a bender where the Church was concerned..." she explained, knowing that he'd understand and simply started leading the way to Cassius' place.
Layla worked to get her breathing under control so that she could manage the pain. She was even able to ignore the burning of the fever. She moved to the edge of the bed and checked her leg brace, noting that it was fine. She checked her outfit and decided to change since this one needed to be cleaned. She got to her feet, one hand to the wall as the world swayed for a moment, then continued to the dresser Borias had carved for her. She opened one of the drawers and pulled out a clean outfit then moved to the bed to change.
She dropped the bloody outfit next to the bed and slowly pulled on a pair of shorts and a haltertop. But the actions left her dizzy and panting against the pain again. Which meant that she had to get it all back under control again. It wasn't as easy this time, but she did finally manage it. She got to her feet and looked for her bow, noting it beside the bedroom door and moved to collect it.
She was on automatic by now, simply moving through the actions she usually did. She wasn't one to simply lay down and stay there. Hell... When she'd met Borias was when she'd broken her leg. He'd been forced to lay in the bed with her so that she couldn't sneak past him to leave... |
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:28 pm
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It took a moment, but Layla gave in to laying down. She gave a sigh when he came back and put a cool rag on her forehead. After a moment, she shook her head a bit, "I shouldn't be laying here like this... There are things that need done..." she said softly, hating it when she got like this.
Admittedly, she hadn't known about the copper allergy, and the iron allergy was bad enough... But...
She looked towards the fireplace as he started to move the rag over her face and neck, knowing that he was going to find a very light dusting of both metals on the rag when he was done. But she was looking at the cold fireplace and remembering another time... Back then, the enemy had been even more unreasonable but just as deadly.
She remembered the fire burning in the fireplace that first night. Borias was asleep in the chair beside it in his human form. She'd snuck to the door and opened it. It was raining that night, the air so humid that you couldn't breathe without feeling like you were sucking in water with the air. She'd seen Zuko step out of the trees and froze in place. But he hadn't seen her thanks to the Goddess protecting the building that night. Then Borias had come up behind her and put his hand over her mouth then an arm around her waist when she'd nearly collapsed from the shaking and the iron-fever.
He'd held her there until Zuko left then carried her back to the bed then laid next to her so that she'd stay put. But she remembered the fear she'd felt that night and the shock that Borias had been willing to risk so much to help her... Why would he risk so much? Why would anyone risk so much for her?
In the end, Zuko had nearly killed him but Borias had still come after her to claim her. And she still didn't understand it....
She didn't realize that she'd spoken it out loud. The fever-visions were starting up faster than usual... |
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Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:09 am
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James did his best to keep her comfortable as she was dealing with the fever, he wasn’t sure what to do since he’d never actually done anything like this before to help those suffering from being shot by his ammunition which, but he did the best he could for what little he could do. Before he could say anything, he heard someone come inside and raised his head in time to see a strange figure come in her form very clear to see as Za’Vira approached the counter and spoke up “hello?” James placed a gentle hand on Layla’s shoulder before he got up and left the room to attend to the individual standing in front of his counter “sorry we’re closed at the moment to repair damages” Za’Vira nodded lightly and replied “I’m aware, I’m not here as a customer but rather to lend a hand wherever I can, I had heard there was fighting this way and wanted to lend aide” James looked at Za’Vira slightly confused by what she was but replied “I see, well it happens I do need some help, you wouldn’t happen to know anything about fevers and dangerous allergic reactions?” Za’Vira grew serious as she stepped around the counter and replied “of course, I’m a healer” relieved James gestured into the bedroom and followed behind Za’Vira pausing when he heard someone else showing up only to see Wulfric and Blade there and simply nodded to them as Za’Vira went by Layla and knelt down by her “what’s happened?” James turned his attention back to Za’Vira and Replied “she’s taken a high fever due to an allergic reaction to copper and iron” Za’Vira nodded and placed a soft hand on Layla’s chest “you’ll be alright I can help you” James watched a moment before he left Za’Vira alone with Layla to attend to Wulfric and Blade and simply walked around the counter “something happen?” Wulfric nodded and handed him the ammunition from the other fight “these were used elsewhere” James took the offered ammunition and swore lightly “these are a nasty combination who were they after?” Wulfric looked at blade.
In the bedroom Za’Vira opened up her pack and pulled out a few things she’d likely need to make a remedy to help ease the symptoms, while she worked on the remedy she spoke up “I’m Za’Vira I’ve recently come here” Za’Vira stopped what she was doing to check the area in question seeing how serious it was she placed her hand on her forehead and knew that things were serious, which only reinforced her resolve to help her and resumed making the remedy she needed. |
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Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:26 am
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Blade gave him a nod then moved to explain, "Three Alichino and one of the most powerful male Siren's in existence," she told James briefly, "They managed to kill the Alichino and injured the Siren. Cassius is a good friend. I don't want to see him die," she added before moving past him to follow Za'Vira.
Layla saw the female come in and frowned before starting to sit up, "I'll be alright. It's not a big deal. Thank you," she started but stopped when Blade entered the room and put a hand on her shoulder to keep her from getting up. Even she couldn't resist that glare...
Blade did, indeed, glare at Layla as she explained to Za'Vira, "This is Layla. She's more allergic than usual to iron, and seems to carry a secondary reaction to copper. They were attacked here by the same group that attacked Cassius and his mates. They've already attacked up at the castle, and in the forest. The Village Council is already issuing warnings to the villagers to only travel on the Safe Path with the usual delivery caravan. But apparently they've come here with specific targets. They took out Layla's husband, Borias, and came back to attack her. She's beyond stubborn, though; so treat her accordingly. And if you need tie her to the bed... Do so..." she explained, and delivered a warning that told Layla what she needed to hear.
The Elf still hesitated as she looked up at Blade then finally gave a sigh as she relaxed back against the bed and looked at the other female, "I'll sweat the metal fragments out, and deal with a semi-delusionary fever until it's all out of my system. I basically have to just put up with it... The fever-visions have already started..." she finished, her voice fading a bit as she admitted to something she didn't want anyone to know about...
After all... Zuko was a point of embarrassment for her, a point of her past that she'd much rather forget about... But the pain of that past was scarred into her skin and bones.... |
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Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 3:51 pm
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James was surprised when Blade explained who they were being used on and sighed “should have realized, Sludge being a component I’m surprised the munitions held up considering, whoever made these is very experienced in their craft” Wulfric seemed concerned by this and replied “I see, so any idea on what to do about the munitions?” James shook his head “afraid not, best you can do is avoid being hit by something like this, iron penetrator, and sludge sleeve, I’m surprised that anyone survived it” Wulfric nodded and glanced over to see what was going on in the bedroom.
Za’Vira finished what she was doing and applied some of the medicinal remedy to the affected areas before applying a cover to the affected areas which would keep the medicinal herbs on the impacted areas easily. Once done she looked at Blade and ,spoke to her “it’s done, she’ll need plenty of time to rest, and frequent applications of the medicinal herbs to help with the reaction and the fever” she made sure to make a large enough supply to help her through the duration of the time and stored it in a some pouch before continuing “there should be enough of the remedy made to get you through this and it must be applied frequently, the bandages need to be changed out a few times a day and the herbal remedy reapplied, if you run out before you recover I can made more but someone needs to tell me so that I can, I can come by and check on you but I expect you to take care of yourself and rest” her eyes were on Layla the entire time she spoke her eyes spoke volumes of the seriousness of the problem. Looking back at Blade she stood up and continued “it would likely be a big help if someone was able to be here to look after her during the entire time she is dealing with this, if the fever gets away she could die from the reaction of combined allergens” she stood there concern was on her face as she spoke. |
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:07 pm
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Blade didn’t have to wait long to find out why Ashigaera was there as she came in and smiled, James looked at her with a confused expression, Ashigaera spoke up “Hey Blade, Wulfric… I assume you are the new leather worker?” James nodded “I am” she stood there in the middle of the floor putting her hands on her hips and continued “well Sebastet has need of information only you can provide, would you mind coming back to the castle?” James was a bit surprised by the request and was about to say something before Wulfric spoke up “something wrong?” Ashigaera shrugged “with everything going on, the Church’s lackeys are unusually equipped and needs answers” Za’Vira heard the conversation and came out of the room and spoke up “James if you need to go I can stay here and look after Layla, she’s asleep for now but she’ll need tending to until she’s recovered” James nodded “alright well I guess I’ll go with you” Wulfric looked at Blade confused but wasn’t about to say anything.
Ashigaera looked at Za’Vira and smiled “thank you, I’ll make sure he gets back safe, Blade I’ll return to the castle, and return the horse I was given to ride here and meet you all at Sebastet’s office” Wulfric looked at James who was still confused by the individual in front of him and just shook his head. |
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:53 am
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