Ahanna watched perched safely on her horse a few yards off. The poor thief never had a chance�. One of her pets ran to her a torn eyeball dragging in the dirt hung from the creature's hairy muzzle. She gingerly plucked the eye from its mouth and tossed it away. The rat now losing its dinner watched her warily. A small incantation and the rodent burst into flames screeching its way back to its group setting them aflame�. The air began to smell of roast rodent.. Ahanna turned away disgusted, the twisted creatures had killed her escaping slave. Torm was a bright young man, eager and willing to please, that was until she began to dabble in the black arts. That horrified the young man causing him to panic taking along the golden serving bowl as he ran from the manor. That being the cause of his doom� the bowl passing through the gates awoke the dirty creatures from their constant time of sleep. After which they struck tearing him limb from limb once he fell to the bite of the leader.
Bringing the horse around with her she snapped the thin whip and rode off to town to tell the master the bad news; he would not be pleased to find his daughter's favorite slave was dead by rats. He believed even slaves should die honorably� such a fool� but a pretty fool, and very strong�. She found herself swooning over him once again and caught herself. Your no pretty young milk maid�. Your Kana, one of the bright warriors. The words brought her no joy, in fact they had put her into a dimmer mood altogether. She would pay for the rats' folly� but they had suffered their fates already.
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Mordin had been in a foul mood when he awoke. And the day only worsened it, every begger, slave, handicap, homeless, and convicted thief chose that morning to knock on his door. To him.. excluding the slaves of course� they were all scum.. trash that should have been taken out long before his time. But now he was stuck in the place of helping the idiots. He was the lord of the manor� lord of the city and to his people's minds the lord of the rest of the world as well. A feeling of dread slowly crept up his spine� more bad news was coming. At that moment he had just finished making a deal with an ex-thief, the money hidden deep in his home for a chance at a new life� New life indeed.. he would die before the night was through. But it was none of his matters; he drew the line at dealing with them. The doors both burst open and Mordin looked up. There stood Ahanna a very pretty� but with a tongue that would cut your heart open and gut the inside without thought. However unlike the rest of the foolish lords around him he had something over her� as well as pure strength to match her wit. He stood slamming his palms into his desk for emphasis. Ahanna I know you have more manners than to burst in on my work without knocking.. this is.. this is unheard of you pathetic excuse for a bar wench. Her eyes narrowed slightly and he slammed his fist into the hard wood, causing a dull thud to ring out in the small chambers. Don't you DARE give me that look you haggard street harlot. Now what the hell did you interrupt me for? Her face was a mask of serenity.. a cool knowing smile crept across her soft features�. That had done it for Mordin.. he had been mocked enough that eve. Taking the spear leaning against the wall to his side he thrust it toward her, she easily side stepped the flying weapon� her smile growing. Now you wouldn't hurt a lady would you�? He chuckled and flew the weapon back to his side. Of course I couldn't� Now, what brings you to my humble abode? He watched her serenity fade as if it never was. Sir Mordin� I bring news of the escaped slave�. He sat up in his chair, suddenly everything faded from his mind but that thought. And? Well� he's dead�. At those words she fell to her knees and kneeled before him. I will accept punishment for his death . I am ready. A dark expression crossed his features� he was quite upset that the slave had died but seeing her so fearful..had made him frown. Get up � she cringed and placed her head to the ground. Please I wish to be punished. He growled, I said get up before I pull you up by your ears. She cringed once more and stood tears flowing freely down her face. He sighed and motioned for her to sit. After lowering her eyes she meekly walked to the chair and sat. It was my fault.. I did not try to stop them� I couldn't� he had stolen� " Its fine.. fine� forget it��.. just stop." She smiled warmly and began to watch him. After a deep breath and a sigh he began to recite orders. Then paused�. is he in one piece? She shook her head quickly and he sighed again. No decent burial this time then�� gah� she is going to have my head for this� Well go on.. get going. I'll be getting a hold of you later. Be ready.