un: Black Prince; text

[blackscales]

I spoke with our old friend the Huntress earlier. She confirmed a few suspicions. Her and her husband the Beastmaster were granted their powers by the White Wanderer. From him, she says, he used no artefact. She took it willingly, she says, but he didn't explain the full consequence. She was offered a shield, a way to defend herself. He asked for nothing in return, only to spread his message. She couldn't say exactly what that meant, that he was here. That his creatures are. She believed his daughter was important in some way, to this.

She believes they have all been used. That it all began with Matthias, and must end with him. She wants him dead, I am certain.

Incidentally, it seems it isn't her choice to ride unclothed. She says clothes burn when they touch her. A somewhat crass touch, I think.

I will be around the auction if anyone desires to find me.

Comments

un: absterge

[downswing]

Facile, to ever fault another.

[blackscales]

She certainly shares blame for accepting without asking more questions.

[downswing]

Foolish or desperate?

[blackscales]

Desperation can make fools of people, you could argue both.

[downswing]

I find myself unmerciful.

[blackscales]

It is possible to do both good and ill, to be the victim and the perpetrator of a crime.

[downswing]

Sympathy... is a difficult prospect here.

[blackscales]

She has caused harm, and that will not be excused.

[downswing]

She should perish.

[blackscales]

I'm certain you are not alone in that belief.

[downswing]

In agony.

[blackscales]

You seek vengeance for the child?

[downswing]

Justice.

[blackscales]

You are sure the child would want this?

[downswing]

His wishes of mercy not paramount.

[blackscales]

Even when doing justice in his name?

[downswing]

Children are too forgiving.

[blackscales]

Some children, perhaps.

[downswing]

Not you.

[blackscales]

I could not forgive.

[downswing]

And paid price for it?

[blackscales]

There is always a price.

[downswing]

Your own?

[blackscales]

Too much blood.

[downswing]

Condolences.