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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 20, 2012 21:15:33 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] As Nathan spoke his words hit him like a thousand daggers stabbing into him. Kurtis lowered his head and his long bangs covered his eyes. every word the other man said was true and Kurtis had nothing to say to defend himself. Tears formed in his eyes and rolled down his cheeks. Yes he was a coward... The thought have having to face the ones he had hurt terrified him to the core of his very being. It was easier just to leave and try to start over.. But it was a selfish thing to do as his country went into a downward spiral. Kurtus could not bring himself to look up at Nathan. All the shame he had been hiding away within himself was now filling him like the very day he realized what he had done.
The last thing Nathan asked hurt most of all. He never forgot what he did... The scared look of that little girl in the castle... Her screams when she saw her dead family members.. the body's of the women in the castle.. He still woke up from nightmares from that night and woke up sobbing. But even then he did nothing to try to make up or fix what he had done.. " If you think I have forgotten your wrong... I.. I live with the shame of what I have done everyday and night.. When I look back everything seemed like a nightmare it took me years to wake up from. I despise what I did.... But I can never take it back.. I wish to Arceus I could...I... I.... " Kurtis fell silent, his words caught in his throat. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 20, 2012 21:49:29 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan was aware that the man was crying, and something uncomfortable settled in his stomach as a result. Looking away and folding his arms around himself, the redhead suddenly felt something sharp in his mind. ]i]'Nathan where are you?' |
[/i] Amina asked bluntly into Nathan's thoughts. 'Not now, Amina... give me a minute, please...'[/color] And with that, Nathan closed off his thoughts from the Gardevoir again. By then, Kurtis was talking and explaining that he had not forgotten what he had done. He's quite hard on himself.......good... Nathan thought before opening his mouth. "Then I have a proposition for you," Nathan said bluntly before walking forwards and raising a hand up to seize Kurtis's chin and make him look at him. Staring down, Nathan waited briefly before continuing. "As a way to atone for what you have done rather than just sit here and think you can ignore it," he said calmly. "Are you willing to make a contract?" With that, Nathan removed his hand and crossed his arms again. [/size][/scrolly][/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 20, 2012 22:19:51 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] Kurtis heard Nathan's words before he forced him to look at him. His eyes grew wide as he listened. he could not believe what Nathan was asking. When Nathan let go of his chin, Kurtis took a few steps back till he felt the wall touch his back, and looked at Nathan warily. he had a idea what kind of contract may be thinking about. A way to atone for what he has done... " What kind of contract..." Kurtis asked with a guarded look. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 20, 2012 22:25:28 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan smiled softly. "I want you to become my mole in the rebel circuit," he replied. "I seek information about what they are planning and what they are doing. Quite a lot is going on, and I can't trust my intelligence as of now. However, you have already got quite a name for yourself in the rebels and can join back in without much question asked... " A surprisingly catty grin came to Nathan's face at that moment.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 20, 2012 22:37:28 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] Kurtis paled a ghostly white as Nathan spoke. Re...Rejoin the rebels?? Even if it was to spy on them the very idea terrified Kurtis, He swore to himself that he would never go back.. Surly if he did they would expect him to be the man he used to be, Kurtis did not know if he could handle that... And what about Lance??? What would he do if he suddenly came back from grave?? Not just him but the whole Rossi family. Kurtis gulped as his breathing became labored. " I....I...." Kurtis started but fell short. he voice and words failed him. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 20, 2012 22:45:07 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan stared at him, his face growing a bit more stern than it had been as he waited for the redhead to say whatever it was he was going to say. However, it seemed the words he was looking for weren't coming to this particular man. "Why not?" he asked dryly turning his head. "If you work for me, I can twat the rebel regime and reconstruct the powers as they were. I have been searching for both the crown prince and the queen as of late, and when I find them, I aim to restore them to a government far more stable than the last. To do this, I must break down the rebels from the inside, you see?"
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 20, 2012 23:27:46 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] Kurtis looked down again and his bangs covered his eyes once again. This..... This was crazy... How... How could Nathan ask this of him??? he would do anything to make up for what he has done... But this??? This is suicide!! Kurtis gulped again as Nathan spoke. He seemed to have good ideas.... But that did not mean it would work. It could easily back fire and end badly, Kurtis said nothing as he gathered his thoughts. He had no idea what to say to this. Part of him wanted to say yes but the other said no. And.. What about Sarah?? If he did this his name would spread like wild fire and she would know what he was... A killer.. And what about her safey??? That was also another reason he fled changing his first and last name to what it was today...
Kurtis's body started to tremble with fear as he thought this over. even with everything that could go wrong this could also work as well... "If..... If I go back... everyone I have wronged will want me dead... What happens if they hunt be down... What if someone from the Rossi's come after me?? Not that I would blame them... How... How do you expect me to pull this off.. " Kurtis asked without looking up. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 21, 2012 9:48:07 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan was silent as he waited for Kurtis to talk. When the man finally did, a surprisingly harsh scowl set itself on his features. "If they hunt you, then you run and fight and kill if nessisary," he replied a bit more bitterly than intended. "The Rossi nobles themselves will probably not hunt you, though they will send people if that is the case. Defend yourself against those people and do not lose. Do not hold back. I want my moles firmly planted in unknown soil." Briefly, he sighed and looked away thinking over what he was asking. It was harsh, and Nathan knew that. However, he had to be harsh at the moment. He had to be mean and angry if he wanted this to work. If Kurtis backed down, it would be a lose-lose situation for the both of them, Kurtis losing his freedom and Nathan losing his intell.
'Nathan where are you? Why can't I find you?' Amina barraged into the redhead's thoughts again causing him to cringe a little. "Back at the inn, dear...' was the mental reply. Amina gave nothing back, but almost instantly a light shimmered and a Gardevoir appeared. 'Nathan how dare you-.oh.... sorry....' she stopped upon seeing Kurtis and frowned quickly stepping back and away from the two men. What was going on? Was this part of the pokemon investigation? More importantly: How had Nathan managed to keep this from her? Why did he do it?
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 21, 2012 10:27:30 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] At Nathan words, Kurtis's legs gave out from under him and he slumped to the floor. Kill..... Kill if he had to... That... That was to much to ask... never again would he kill.. Tears formed in his eyes and ran down his cheeks once more. This..... This was just so much.. He would much rather go to jail and pay for his crimes that way.. But... If this worked... He... He would be able to make up for the wrongs that he did. At that moment Kurtis felt someone else in the room. He looked up a little to see a Gardevoir was now in the room. Kurtis looked down again and raised a hand and covered his face. Kurtis took in a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He then dropped his hand from his face and looked back up at Nathan, tears still in his eyes. " If... If I do this may I ask something of you in return.." Kurtis asked softly. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 21, 2012 11:44:27 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan was quiet as Kurtis asked if he could make one request, yet his head nodded shortly after that. "What is it?" was the question that was asked. Amina, meanwhile, stood there silently wishing that she could just stop whatever was going on. However, Nathan was ignoring her thoughts and semed intent on whatever he was doing. Thus, she ended up looking towards the man instead. It was only after that that she caught sight of the scar on his cheek. That... this was the man that Nathan had learned about... a long time ago wasn't it? How had he known he was here? Why hadn't she been alerted to this? Why was Nathan keeping this from her. She was his wife. This... 'Nathan....' she thought quietly towards him but didn't say anything further.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 21, 2012 12:02:28 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] "I Didn't come down here alone... I.. I came here with my younger sister.. Sarah.. I wanted to make sure she stayed safe. If I where alone I may have stayed in the east and even would have turned myself in... She... She is the only family I have left.. If I join you... Can... Can you protect her? She.. She also has no idea what I was and when I go back she will learn of what I have done.. My biggest fear is that someone will try to use her to get to me... She has nothing to do with what I have done... Please... Tell me you can protect her.." Kurtis said in a begging manner. If Nathan said yes then he would agree to spy on the rebels. Even at the danger it would pose for himself.. Though it would be worth it if he could try to make up for what he has done... [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 22, 2012 18:38:46 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]He had a sister? Nathan's eyes grew for a moment as he remembered his own younger sister, Lotti. Briefly he frowned, yet after that, a quiet head nod was given. "I will see to it that she remains safe," he replied almost too quickly. Amina, meanwhile, could feel the sudden emotions rolling off Nathan and found herself slowly nodding as well only to blink upon realizing that she had no idea what she was nodding at.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 23, 2012 0:00:57 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] A relieved exprassion and smile came to Kurtis when Nathan agreed to protect his sister. He looked down again and covered his face with his hands as she tried to calm himself down. " T...Thank you... You don't know how much that means to me.." Kurtis said and he stayed on the floor for a moment. He then lowered his hands and slowly stood back up. Kurtis looked at Nathan then for a few minutes before taking out a photo from somewhere on his person and handed it over to Nathan. It showed Sarah standing next to Kurtis near some house. " This is Sarah.. This was taken a few weeks ago. I have no idea where she is at the moment.. But she likes to explore so she could be around exploring the different areas around here..." Kurtis said and looked down off to the side. If he was going to do this he would have to leave without saying goodbye to her.. He felt like he could not face his sister now.... [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on May 23, 2012 13:50:24 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan took hold of the picture, and grey eyes dropped downwards memorizing the appearance of the girl. She looked somewhat like her brother though different in various ways. Nodding his head slowly he hesitated before slipping the picture somewhere into his clothes. "I will make sure to find her and keep her safe," he stated calmly looking at Kurtis in a careful way. Amina looked sideways at nodded at Nathan. She would help with that too.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on May 23, 2012 23:50:20 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] Kurtis nodded and removed his sword from his belt. He the knelt down on one knee ad held up his sword that was still in its scabbard. He then closed his eyes and bowed his head. " Lord Atra. I Kurtis Hideki formally known as Kade Midori Here and now accept your contract to spy on the rebels as in return you look after my sister. My sword is yours to command as you so wish. " Kurtis said and stayed on the position he was in. Yes it may have been a little formal but it felt right for Kurtis to so this. This was his first step in atoning for what he had done. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Jun 4, 2012 13:25:23 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]There was a flicker of surprise that came and went from Nathan's eyes. True he had read about such notions of knights, but seeing as his father was never one to take up knights, he had never been one to either. However, then again back then Era was at pace... Times had changed, and it had fallen to the shoulders of the nobles to take up loyalty where they could in order to fix the injured Eran flower. A small smirk graced the features of the redhead before becoming more somber as Nathan reached downwards and took hold of the sword in the area between Kurtis's hands. He made no motion to pick it up as a king would have done to knight someone. Instead, he simply held the position there. "This contract between us is sealed. I will defend your sister from whatever harm comes to her, but your strength and your might are now mine as well." After the words were stated, Nathan's hand left the sword, and the man stood upwards fully again. "We'll part ways for now. I have some business to attend to in preparation. In the mean time, please see who you can talk to within the rebels.. Don't announce yourself fully just yet though," he stated calmly.
Amina was quiet and didn't move a finger as she watched the progression. A part of her twitched with unease, yet she managed to remind herself that Nathan had relatively good instincts and knew what he was doing. Breathing in softly when the contract was made, she slowly smiled. 'You could have told me...' she projected solely to Nathan, yet all that she received back was a wave of some feeling that she was unsure of how to intemperate. Oh well...
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Jun 4, 2012 23:20:25 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] Kurtis kept his eyes closed as Nathen spoke sealing the contract. Once again tears formed in his eyes, part of this felt so unreal... But he knew it was no dream, He was going to make up for what he did. Though he knew he could never change what he had done. He still would have to carry that with him forever no matter what he did to atone.. Kurtis then stood back up and put his sword back on his belt. Kurtis then looked at Nathan as he spoke more. He did his best to keep his fear from his features, Anything could happen and go wrong with this... But he had to go through with it. Kurtis is a man of his word and he would trust Nathan to be a man of his word. Kurtis then nodded without hesitating "Lord Atra, I shall do my best.. If I may ask sir, may I take sometime to prepare? I have few pokemon, I feel I will need more for this mission." Kurtis said and hoped Nathan would say yes. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Jun 6, 2012 19:05:26 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]The question brought a calm nod in reply. "As was said, I have some business to attend to myself, but that is fine," he replied back before slowly taking hold of Amina's hand. ".....Ah... also..." he started slowly before fishing out a paper and writing something rather quickly on it. "This is my private cell phone number, if you have a problem, please call," Nathan stated rather flatly. The last thing he needed was to lose contact as soon as he had established it. Cellphones were so useful these days, really.
"It goes without saying that once you log the number, you won't log it under my name and you'll destroy the paper shortly after," the redhead said looking towards the shorter redhead.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Jun 6, 2012 23:38:09 GMT -5
[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Kurtistable.png][atrb=height,365][atrb=width,498][atrb=style,border:0 navy none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:3px;margin-left:235px;margin-top:58px;margin-bottom:10px;)] Kurtis felt relived when Nathan said he could take time to catch more pokemon. Though he blinked when the other man took out some paper and and wrote down his number. Kurtis took it and gave a weak smile. He had no cell phone.. He was to poor to get one.. fact he did not even have a house phone... "Lord Atra.. I don't have a cell phone... Nor do I have the money to buy one..." Kurtis said and looked down and off to the side. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Jun 12, 2012 18:52:01 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/nathantable.png);color:512a13;width:348;height:364;][atrb=style,border:0 black none,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(185),sy,as(padding:4px 20px 4px 9px;margin-top:55px;margin-left:225px;margin-right:5px)]Nathan's lips pressed together at the revelation that Kurtis didn't actually have a phone to work. Frowning briefly, he mentally sighed before looking towards Ami. The Gardevoir nodded her head and disappeared rather quickly into a white light. Nathan waited a few more seconds, and sure enough, the Gardevoir reappeared before holding out a simple phone. Taking it from her, Nathan quickly typed in his own number and logged it under MOM before holding it forwards to show the screen. Smirking a little, the redhead then held it out to Kurtis for him to take. "There, you have one now," was the easy statement back.
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