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    Searching in the dark... [Markus]

    Nessa Cordelia Lux
    Nessa Cordelia Lux

    Starlight Maiden


    Starlight Maiden

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    Lineage : Vassal of the Cosmos
    Position : None
    Posts : 6990
    Guild : Fairy Tail
    Cosmic Coins : 145
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Experience : 26,209

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Starlight Maiden
    Second Skill: Valkyrie Summoner
    Third Skill: Moon Goddess Slayer

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    Post by Nessa Cordelia Lux 12th July 2018, 12:55 pm




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    Nessa was in a mixture of emotions, she had just finished a job with Markus and she was currently in two minds about it. On one hand they had successfully managed to save loads of little fairies from any further torture. The humans that had captured the fairies were brutally mutilating them by tears their wings of by force. The poor creatures had been through so much, thankfully her and Markus had managed to put a stop to the suffering once and for all. Not to mention she now had a new companion named Arielle. A pretty pink male fairy, who had snuggled himself in her satchel asleep, poor thing had used a lot of his magic on her. Calming her mind after she had ...lost her cool. It had been a long day and she didn't blame him for having a nap. But she didn't know if she would be able to sleep tonight, because on the other hand there were a lot of negative things on her mind.

    To start with she had lost control, lost control in a way she had never done. Sure she had a little bit of a temper on her, she knew that. But it mainly resulted in little tantrums or her going ham on an enemy. But this time was different, unlike anything she'd ever known. It was like pure hatred creeping its way out of her body from nowhere, sending her into a fierce spiral of rage and darkness. She wanted to kill. It had felt sickening, disorientating, she didn't feel herself. Where had this dark rage come from? Had it been something born recently, or had in always been inside her. She didn't understand, nothing had significantly changed about her recently, other than joining Fairy Tail. It didn't make sense to attribute this change to that, not this was something else. She needed to find out what it was that happened to her. She felt like her family would be the best people to speak to but at the moment they were all the way back in Magnolia. But then again, was it wise to talk to her Father or Aunty. They had dealt in their fair share of dark things in the past. Perhaps they would blame her joining a guild, maybe they would even force her to leave. To turn away from magic until they could figure out the source of the problem. But what if they never found out. She couldn't leave Fairy Tail now, she had already grown so attached. Maybe, she should just look into herself, and see what she could figure out. Involving them so early on, didn't seem wise.

    Then there was Markus, his killing of several of the enemies they had faced tonight. She wasn't sure how to handle it. For one she had never seen someone kill before, And it had been right in front of her. There had been one night where she had witnessed fighting and many people died. But she was hiding in the home with her baby cousin crying in her arms. She hadn't watched, she hadn't even been able to bring herself to look. So that was different, not like she watched Markus earlier. The brutal cold way he had ended that mans life, the chaos alight in his eyes as he did so. It had shaken her. She knew it was for fair reasons, it wasn't for sport or games. Those men were evil, they would've killed them both if he hadn't but. If she had it her way, they all would've been arrested and faced a sentence. Killing them, it was the harshest of sentences, once she wasn't sure it was fair for them to decide. She just didn't know if it was right, not for the men but for Markus to do that to himself. Because from what her Aunty told her, killing a person, it changed you. Remoulded your mindset and not in a good way.

    She hoped maybe they would get to talk a little, maybe clear the air somewhat. It felt so tense right now, probably because they both had different stances on the matter. It was pretty obvious when it happened that the dynamic between them was shfited. Nessa didn't like it, she enjoyed Markus's company, she wanted to be able to fight alongside him. But until they talked about what happened, she wasn't sure if they could. They made their way through town, walking in silence. The two of them managed to track down a tavern not far from the forest. They were sore and really needed to just rest. As they made their way into the tavern, she headed straight up to the bar, pulling herself onto a barstool. Before she cleaned up, there was something she reall needed to do first, and that was have a drink. The bartender made his way over to them, eying them cautiously. They weren't exactly the cleanest patrons in the place, covered in dirt and blood. She sighed looking up at the bartender her violet eyes strained from the stress of their ordeal. "Can I get a shot of your strongest liquor? Wait, actually make that two." She added deciding Markus probably would need one to, something to take the edge off. Maybe after that, they could finally talk.

    WC: 889

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    MarkusEldridge
    MarkusEldridge

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    Lineage : Progeny of Chaos
    Position : None
    Posts : 1376
    Guild : Dies Irae
    Cosmic Coins : 0
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Experience : 75

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Primordial Chaos Slayer
    Second Skill: Chaotic Darkness
    Third Skill: Chaos Soul - Primordial Warrior

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    Post by MarkusEldridge 13th July 2018, 11:34 am





    Black

    Glancing about, Markus looked at the abode the mages found themselves within. Markus and Nessa had just completed a mission, freeing captured fairies, and putting an end to the torturous trade and trappers. At the time, Markus acted in what he felt was the best, and most reliable way. Many of the trappers had in fact lost their lives in the fighting. All those who had lost their lives were at Markus’ hands.

    Markus did no regret what he did, in fact he felt it was the only true way to end the trade. Should the traders, the ones who survived, not fear ever completing those acts again, they would just return to ways and another mage would have to once more put an end to it. In addition, it helped that the trappers had attempted to kill the mages, they had no reservations to torture, or kill. Why should Markus.

    Those thoughts and others crossed his mind as he followed the starlight mage. They had yet to speak, though Markus knew sooner or later they would. The black clad mage felt no need to avoid the topic, he has had experience in the past with explaining his action. Very few understood, though most acknowledged that there was some necessity. Along those lines though, Markus felt no need to be the one to start the conversation.

    As the two mages made their way to down, not too far from the forest they had just been it, Nessa tracked down a tavern. It was late, so markus understood the need to sleep, they had used much of their mana so food would also be important. In addition, although Markus did not say anything, he could feel one of his wounds had opened up once more. He knew it would need to be rewrapped at some point.

    The tavern was well made, and seemed to be of good standing. It was a simple multi story wooden building, meaning there would be beds for them to sleep. He could see light flickering through the windows, and hear music from the door. With a sign the black clad mage followed his female companion through the entryway.

    As they entered Markus watched his companion waste no time before heading to the bar, he did not blame her. It had been a long night, and he understood. As she sat into a barstool, the black clad mage followed, pulling his hood off his head he sat next to her.

    ‘Strongest Liquor?’ Markus looked towards the female. He wondered just how much she drank, maybe this was one of her secret vices… She did not look like much of a drinker, but then again no one in this pub could probably guess what Markus had done tonight, so who was he to judge. Besides, she could just be trying to get him intoxicated before confronting him. It was a tactic many employed. If she wanted, he would play along.

    “Make them a double.” Markus said passively.




    <~~~~~"Only with Darkness can there be Light"~~~~~>

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    Nessa Cordelia Lux
    Nessa Cordelia Lux

    Starlight Maiden


    Starlight Maiden

    Administrator- Moderator- Developer/GFX Artist- Main Account- God VIP Status- Dragon VIP Status- Knight VIP Status- Regular VIP Status- VIP- Gain An Artifact- Quality Badge Level 1- Quality Badge Level 2- Quality Badge Level 3- God Of Ishgar- Ten Wizard Saint Member- Rising Star- Custom Slayer- Neutral Guild Ace- Z-Rank- Y-Rank- X-Rank- H-Rank- S-Rank- A-Rank- Wanderer- EXP Grinder- Working Together- Forever Solo- Christian Minecraft Server- I Have Friends...- Teaming Up!- Limited Edition- Hired Help- Idolize- Achiever- Expert Achiever- Over Achiever- Buddy Buddy- Obligatory Beach Episode- Shipped- Sticking Around- Dank Memer- Fan Artist- Taskmaster- Halloween gfx'ers- Halloween Social- Halloween job event participant - Haiku Contest Participant- Richie Rich- Rich- Veteran Level 3- Veteran Level 2- Veteran Level 1- Character History!- Magic Application Approved!- Obtain A Secondary Magic!- Get A Pet!- Character Application Approved!- Complete Your First Job!- Obtain A Lineage!- Join A Faction!- Supreme Grand Master [5000]- Grand Master [2000]- Master [1000]- Senior [500]- Novice [250]- 1st Place Event/Contest Winner- 2nd Place Event/Contest Winner- X-Mas Event Participant- Hero- Summer Special Donor- Summer Special Participant- Have Seijin On Your Friends List- Have Onida On Your Friend's List- Have an Admin as a friend!- Have aeluri On Your Friend's List- Best GFX Artist Award- Player 
    Lineage : Vassal of the Cosmos
    Position : None
    Posts : 6990
    Guild : Fairy Tail
    Cosmic Coins : 145
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Experience : 26,209

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Starlight Maiden
    Second Skill: Valkyrie Summoner
    Third Skill: Moon Goddess Slayer

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    Post by Nessa Cordelia Lux 13th July 2018, 12:23 pm



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    Nessa's eyes widened in surprise when Markus suggested they make the drinks double, but she supposed he felt it to. The tension, she wasn't really sure how to carve her way through it, but surely alcohol was the best way to loosen the tongue. Perhaps Markus wanted to work through it too, or maybe he just really fancied a drink. She didn't actually know much about Markus, whether he was much of a boozer or just the odd one here and there type of guy. Then again as she thought about it, there wasn't much else she knew about Markus either. Having only meant him recently, plus he wasn't exactly the sharing type. Maybe she shouldn't have been so shocked about him killing those men, she didn't really know him that well to start with. She watched the bartender as he headed over to the higher rack, reaching up he pulled down a bottle of dark brown liquid. A name she had never heard before, the dust on the bottle suggesting it wasn't used often. He pulled up two double sized shot glasses, and filled them each to the brim.

    As the bartender brought over the shots, she wrapped her hand around it, eying it hesitantly. She had drank before, but usually they were much softer and gentler drinks. She was more of a cocktail and a dance kind of girl. They were also normally at parties, and soirée's. Nessa loved a party she really did, and enjoying a drink or two was harmless. But in a bar after a difficult job, this was new territory for her. Even so she felt on edge, there was thick tension still surrounding them. Unmoving. She wanted it gone, wanting to feel comfortable with him again. After a moment she picked up the shot, she brought it to her lips. Tipping her head back and she drained it's contents. Shutting her eyes as she did so. Swallowing the dark fluid that practically attacked her throat on the way down. Then slamming the now-empty shot glass down on the table once more, she let out a gasp, wrinkling her nose and sticking out her tongue. The taste had been far from pleasant, it was almost overpowering and the liquid had burned her throat to almost painful levels. However she had asked and the bartender had provided. She licked her lips looking back at Markus once more. Was that enough? As she looked at him, her voice trapped in her throat the answer was clear. No, it was not. She turned to look back at the man who had poured them the shot. "Another?" She asked the barman, who looked momentarily surprised before shrugging it off to prepare another round of drinks.

    She reutnred her gaze to Markus, the blood on his shirt, his cool unreadable expression. They both needed a real good clean up; sweat, blood and dirt on them wasn't a kept look. It had probably been why the bartender had eyed them so when they first come in. But the bar was quiet, so he had most likely chose business over aesthetic. Her eyes flickered over his bandages, recently applied by herself, it wasn't bad work. Not as good as her fathers but still, she had experience with first aid before. Her father had often allowed him to practice on her, plus there were types in his lab where he would accidentally cut himself carving up ingredients or scald himself with a potion. During which he had always given Nessa the oppurtunity to help. Nessa eyes moving from the bandages to his face, and finally she address him directly, "How are your wounds?" He had after all, hurt himself pretty bad during the fight. Despite what he had done, it didn't mean she wasn't concerned, he was her guildmate afterall. Another shot glass full of the dark alcoholic substance placed in front of them, she didn't care to ask what it was they were drinking. She just needed to feel loose, and more relaxed. She couldn't stand feeling like this, being so awkward and unsure. It had been so easy to talk to him before, but after what they'd just been through. She was wound tight, too tight.

    WC: 708
    Total: 1597

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    MarkusEldridge
    MarkusEldridge

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    Lineage : Progeny of Chaos
    Position : None
    Posts : 1376
    Guild : Dies Irae
    Cosmic Coins : 0
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Experience : 75

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Primordial Chaos Slayer
    Second Skill: Chaotic Darkness
    Third Skill: Chaos Soul - Primordial Warrior

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    Post by MarkusEldridge 13th July 2018, 12:53 pm





    Black

    Markus watched as the man grabbed a bottle from the top shelf, it was dark, brown, and with a darker liquid. As the bartender pulled the cork the mage wrinkled his nose, the musty odor of strong alcohol assaulted his olfactory senses. The stout man then reached over, and placed two tall shot glasses in front of the mages before filling them to brim. Markus could tell the man was eyeing them wearily, though that was unsurprising, the black clad mage was probably still covered in blood residue and wrappings. However, the man did not argue with the two new patrons, Mages were well known in Fiore, and sometimes the jobs were dangerous.

    As Nessa reached over grabbing the drinks, Markus did the same. There was no cheers, no clinking of glasses, both the mages just shot the dark liquid. Markus could feel it burning his throat, he shook his head slightly before placing the drink down slowly. Markus was certain to keep an eye on Nessa the entire time… It seemed his suspicions were correct, the female mage did not seem to be used to drinking, yet she still asked the bartender for another.

    That, more than anything else told Markus what he needed to know, the female was nervous, and wished to talk. Markus nodded his head to the bartender, agreeing to another. He watched as the man filled the glasses once more. While watching he heard Nessa ask her question. Before answering Markus looked towards the bartender, and glanced around the tavern.

    Eyeing an open table in the corner, Markus reached into his pocket and pulled out one of his small coin purses. Placing it on the counter he looked at the bartender, his eyes were cold, but the meaning was certain. “We would like to open a tab, and would very much appreciate it if food can be brought to the table over there.” Markus let go of the bag, before the man got a chance to speak the black clad mage spoke up again. “I don’t care what you have available, just whatever is the taverns specialty. We would also like more drinks.” Markus’ voice was calm, not happy nor angry, but direct.

    Once the man nodded Markus stood, shoot the drink, and went to the table. Only once Nessa joined did he answer. “My wounds are okay, I have had much worse. Besides most of it is internal, after some time I will be alright.” He answered her, as usual his voice were direct, and calm. He looked her in the eyes and spoke with a neutral tone. The job had gone quite well, as far as he was concerned, yet he knew his methods sometimes troubled others.

    “What about you? Are you doing alright.” He asked, knowing it would not be long till the conversation turned to what she really wished to speak about. He could tell she was preparing herself.




    <~~~~~"Only with Darkness can there be Light"~~~~~>

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    Word Count : 993


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    Nessa Cordelia Lux
    Nessa Cordelia Lux

    Starlight Maiden


    Starlight Maiden

    Administrator- Moderator- Developer/GFX Artist- Main Account- God VIP Status- Dragon VIP Status- Knight VIP Status- Regular VIP Status- VIP- Gain An Artifact- Quality Badge Level 1- Quality Badge Level 2- Quality Badge Level 3- God Of Ishgar- Ten Wizard Saint Member- Rising Star- Custom Slayer- Neutral Guild Ace- Z-Rank- Y-Rank- X-Rank- H-Rank- S-Rank- A-Rank- Wanderer- EXP Grinder- Working Together- Forever Solo- Christian Minecraft Server- I Have Friends...- Teaming Up!- Limited Edition- Hired Help- Idolize- Achiever- Expert Achiever- Over Achiever- Buddy Buddy- Obligatory Beach Episode- Shipped- Sticking Around- Dank Memer- Fan Artist- Taskmaster- Halloween gfx'ers- Halloween Social- Halloween job event participant - Haiku Contest Participant- Richie Rich- Rich- Veteran Level 3- Veteran Level 2- Veteran Level 1- Character History!- Magic Application Approved!- Obtain A Secondary Magic!- Get A Pet!- Character Application Approved!- Complete Your First Job!- Obtain A Lineage!- Join A Faction!- Supreme Grand Master [5000]- Grand Master [2000]- Master [1000]- Senior [500]- Novice [250]- 1st Place Event/Contest Winner- 2nd Place Event/Contest Winner- X-Mas Event Participant- Hero- Summer Special Donor- Summer Special Participant- Have Seijin On Your Friends List- Have Onida On Your Friend's List- Have an Admin as a friend!- Have aeluri On Your Friend's List- Best GFX Artist Award- Player 
    Lineage : Vassal of the Cosmos
    Position : None
    Posts : 6990
    Guild : Fairy Tail
    Cosmic Coins : 145
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Experience : 26,209

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Starlight Maiden
    Second Skill: Valkyrie Summoner
    Third Skill: Moon Goddess Slayer

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    Nessa watched as Markus gave the bartender orders, requesting a tab and a meal. Food she hadn't even thought of, it was wise, seeing as they hadn't eaten anything since they'd set off this morning. But even so, she didn't know if she could eat anything right now. But she probably should, because alcohol on an empty stomach wasn't ideal. Especially not for someone as inexperienced as her. Despite her self confidence in her drinking capabilities, constantly knowcking back shots that contained alcohol most like over forty percent in strength was bound to affect the Starlight Maiden. Not saying anything further to the barman, she also stood and seeing him down his drink. She took hold of her own shot and followed suit, the bitter alcohol not being any easier to take down the second time. She placed her glass down on the bar and followed him across the room to the table, before sliding herself onto a chair. This was good, now they were out of the way, they had more privacy.

    She listened to his answer, it fine him telling her that they were okay, but the follow up to that didn't do much to reassure her. The word 'internal' wasn't exactly a pleasant word to use when talking about wounds. It made you think the worst, like bleeding, ruptures or breaks. Things you couldn't see directly to sow up or bandage. Things that needed the attention of a real doctor. Something Nessa was most certainly not. She could only really handle anything external, his use of the word internal made her bite her lip. She didn't think saying anything to him about it would help, so she let it go. She relaxed a fraction, a small fraction. At the very least the ice had sort of been broken. They still had a thick layer to get through, when he asked her how she was doing. She looked around, hoping the bartender would be over soon with another drink. She sighed, supposing it would be along in a few minutes, there was no point making him was. She would just have the push through the anxiousness and hoped the alcohol kicked in soon.

    "I'm not hurt or anything..." She answered in a quiet tone, which was true, she had sustained very little damage doing that job, a rarity for her. But it most likely had a lot to do with the fact, Markus had taken them out for the count completely. Nessa had a tendency to always knocked her enemies unconscious which required more precision and effort in a way. In a fight killing someone was easier, but to make hurt them enough so that they were incapable of fighting without dying, that took some restraint. Restraint she was worried she may be losing, especially after that little moment in the forest. She knew full well that in that moment, with a forceful crack against that mans skull she could have killed him, taking him out of the picture completely. Thankfull Arielle had been there to stop her, the fairy had sensed that this wasn't her true nature, and because of the fairies decision, she wouldn't have to deal with the guilty concious of taking a mans life. Something she didn't think she would be able to handle.

    "I guess it just wasn't what I expected..." She admitted to him, they were a slight sadness in her voice. It wasn't that she couldn't hide it, but more she didn't have the energy to try and hide it. She was just so tired, and the tension was bearing down on her. Lying was pointless too, so why pretened she was okay with it. When the truth was, she really wasn't okay with how things turned out at all.

    WC: 630
    Total: 2227
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    MarkusEldridge
    MarkusEldridge

    Administrator- Moderator- Main Account- Mythical VIP Status- Demon VIP Status- God VIP Status- Dragon VIP Status- Knight VIP Status- Regular VIP Status- VIP- Mythical- Gain An Artifact- Quality Badge Level 1- Quality Badge Level 2- Quality Badge Level 3- Custom Slayer- God Slayer- Y-Rank- X-Rank- H-Rank- S-Rank- A-Rank- Wanderer- Eevee- EXP Grinder- Jewel Grinder- Job Creator- Working Together- Forever Solo- Christian Minecraft Server- I Have Friends...- Teaming Up!- Limited Edition- Hired Help- Unknown Powerhouse- Unknown Legend- Achiever- Expert Achiever- Over Achiever- Buddy Buddy- Shipped- Sticking Around- Taskmaster- Lineage Making Contest Participant- Veteran Level 1- Character History!- Magic Application Approved!- Obtain A Secondary Magic!- Get A Pet!- Character Application Approved!- Complete Your First Job!- Obtain A Lineage!- Join A Faction!- Tertiary Magic- Master [1000]- Senior [500]- Novice [250]- X-Mas Event Participant- Player 
    Lineage : Progeny of Chaos
    Position : None
    Posts : 1376
    Guild : Dies Irae
    Cosmic Coins : 0
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Experience : 75

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Primordial Chaos Slayer
    Second Skill: Chaotic Darkness
    Third Skill: Chaos Soul - Primordial Warrior

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    Post by MarkusEldridge 13th July 2018, 2:03 pm





    Black

    As they sat Markus kept his eyes to the rest of the patrons. They tavern was mostly empty, but that did not mean much to Markus, especially when he was in such a state with someone hoping to get him intoxicated. What can he say, trust issues are hard to break, and he has been jumped way to many times in his life.

    A she spoke up the black clad mage was unsure what to make of her answer. She seemed to hesitate. Which usually meant either she was actually hurt, or her pain was not physical. He looked to her again, this time ignoring the tavern. Markus again looked at her attire, it was amazing she made it unsaved in her dress. When she spoke up again he could hear sadness in her voice.

    What exactly had she expected? The trade of Fairy wings was already skeptical at best. Markus went in fully expecting what they saw. The black mage however suspected her actual reservations had to do with what he had done. He thought for a second, keeping eye contact with her. He could understand.

    “I know. Jobs like these always have their surprises.”
    Markus was curious if she would continue.

    At about that time, a young man walked up to their table. The pouch Markus had given to the bartender, probably the owner as well, was enough to guarantee good service, so Markus was glad to see they were considerate.

    The young man who had approached was handsome in a town sort of way, his eyes mostly lingered on the female mage. Markus assumed a black clad patron with blood covered clothes was not the welcoming sight, while the white dressed and attractive female was probably much more his speed. The lad asked what they would like to drink, and informed them that the food was being cooked and would be soon. Markus for the most part ignored the lad, excluding to inform him that he wanted a lighter liquor on ice. Too many shots could get dangerous for mages.

    Once the man had gotten Nessas order Markus spoke again. He looked into Nessa's eyes, using them to understand what she could be thinking. “What were you expecting? These jobs can get, dangerous.” Markus was passive, he was unsure what to say, how to continue. As usual conversation was an area he lacked. Markus was not naive to what she meant, but he was not going to be the one to bring it up.

    the world was a dangerous place, and sometimes dark deeds are needed to keep others safe. Markus had no regrets, those men were beast, monsters, and would continue even if a few of them server jail time. His actions kept them safe, and actually had a chance of stopping the crime.




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    She wasn't sure how to reply to Markus's initial comment, she knew he was right. But to her this wasn't exactly a light 'surprise', like opening a present and getting something that didn't suit you at all. Or eating an egg and finding eggshell sitll inside of it. This was far more unpleasnt for a 'surprise'. Sure, she had been surprised many a time on jobs since becoming a mage and she was learning more and more each time how to deal with it and think on her feet. But it was by no means getting easier on her, it seemed each job was opening a door more into the worlds darkness. She had known that bad things happened in the world, but in her naive state of mind she just hadn't think she would be exposed to such things so soon. Today had been a big reveal for her, it was her reason for being in such a state of shock over it all.

    Nessa didn't pay much attention to the guy that came over, only hearing his words and not really taking him in. At present Nessa was more focused on trying to work out what to say to Markus. She needed to proceed carefully, Markus didn't exactly seem like the type to get mad, but still if brought up the wrong way. Things could still be led into a confrontation. "I'll have the same and another shot for me." She added after Markus over her shoulder. The bartender looked a little surprised she wasn't paying more attention to him. Perhaps he was used to getting more attention of female clientele.  Despite his intentions of trying to catch her eye, Nessa was just too distracted. Even then she probably wouldn't have realised what he was doing anyhow. She had a tendency to be a little dense when it came to such behaviours. Markus may not have wanted a shot, and she wasn't about to force one on him. Nessa on the other hand felt like the alcohol wasn't playing the part she had hoped it would to make things easier. At least not yet.

    She heard his next remark, and shot him a little frown. Irritation began to crawl under her skin as he spoke. It was the first time he had ever said anything like that, although he may not have meant it any particular way. Somehow it felt a little patronizing, like she was a gool for not realising that this was a possible outcome. Nessa didn't like it, as she spoke back, her tone become defensive, "It's not the danger that bothered me, it was how it was handled. I just..." She had been just about to go on a tangent, to blame him for doing what he did. Tell him that it wasn't okay and that he should've thought things through. But as before she could her words had caught it her throat. What was she doing? Was she actually about to scold Markus for saving her? Afterall, who knows what would had happened if he hadn't have taken action, perhaps she could have been hurt much worse or even died. She couldn't allow herself to do that. He had done what he needed to help them get the job done, as much as she didn't like to admit it, she understand that well enough. Her frown faded, she relaxed back into her seat. She wanted to get through to him, but she didn't know how. She thought about it for a moment, something came to mind. Something personal, something that might help him understand why she felt this way, but still. It wasn't something she could talk about easily, and saying it meant she would be trusting Markus with a painful part of her history. Finally she spoke again.

    "The last time I saw someone die it was my mother." He voice had become soft, quiet, she looked at the table as she said it. Her eyes glistening with sadness. The memory glimmered before her eyes, her mother lying in her fathers arms, his desperate attempts to heal her. Nessa holding her hand tightly as she said goodbye, moments before her body became forever still. She took a moment before looking back up at him. "It was just a little jarring is all. I know you had to kill those men, I get it, I'm just not used to it. I wasn't expecting it to be so brutal, but that's due to my own inexperience I guess." It was the first time she mentioned her mother to anyone outside of her family. The revelation wasn't easy, but Markus didn't seem like the type to go about blabbing about such things. So she had opened up and revealed part of her truth. Because Nessa knew, she couldn't expect him to understand her if he didn't understand the history she had with death.

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    Markus gave Nessa a sidelong look as she ordered yet another shot. He now knew, without a doubt she was not much of a drinker… otherwise she would know how hard this is gonna hit her soon. Whatever, it was her choice. He just hoped she could hold it all down in a few hours. With a sigh he took another drink of his water, he was dealing with enough socialites to not deal with a drunken guild mate. As far as the chaos mage was concerned, that was trouble waiting to happen. He could not stopp glancing back to her however, there was something about this mage. he could tell she hid sadness behind her usual joyous smile.

    Markus listened to her first comment, and cocked his head as she stopped part way through. He was fully expecting a lecture, and had gotten such before, they no longer bothered him. He wondered what was on her mind. He was fully prepared to explain his actions when she spoke again.

    He looked her straight into the eyes when she spoke of her mother's death. Markus knew nothing of the pain of losing a parent, in fact he had left his on purpose many many years ago. there were many days he hoped to hear of his parents death, of their demise. It was not like they were not well known, he knew should it ever happen he would be able to find out. yet, there they were still in Bellam. However, Markus knew very well the pain of losing family, his brother had been lost when the black clad mage was very young, and to this day it still bothered him in his dreams. Markus, decided for the first time, to allow his guard to drop. Just a little bit.

    After all, the female in front of him was an ally, not just a partner, but a guild mate. That was supposed to mean something, at least from everything he read and was told. Taking a deep breath he spoke up, his voice was still calm. “I can promise you. Nothing about what I did was brutal. However, was it effective? Yes, it was... . I have seen men beaten with rocks, I have seen women loose limbs, and survive. Yes.. I killed those men, and No I do not regret it. I did what I feel was necessary. Those men would have done much worse to us. They were the true brutes.” Markus said, his voice held no emotion, but his eyes revealed something. Something he was thinking of, contemplating. He was not used to sharing, and had only told this to a few others in his life.

    “My magic is chaotic by nature, it takes much control for me to… refrain from killing. Even if it does not kill… That is no mercy to the survivor, because they will no longer be whole.”
    Markus paused, and opened his mouth to speak. He thought of what she did to the man, the one she left barely breathing against a tree… Then, suddenly he decided against what he was about to say. He instead said something else.

    “I am sorry to hear of you mother.It is not a pain I understand. I never knew mine well… She was, not, a good person. However…” Markus paused, contemplating his options. What to say. He had waited long enough that their drinks had arrived. Markus glowered at the server, biting his toung.

    The lad tried to remain longer than Markus felt was necessary, perhaps he was annoyed he was not getting the attention he felt he deserved. Markus signed, deciding in that time what to say to the female mage, and finally gave him a sidelong glance to the lad. He was glad for the slight distraction, and extreme time to think, but it was time they were left alone. A look full of menace, of false danger. Markus would never hurt the lad, and had no reason to, but he did not like being interrupted unless necessary.

    “Do not bother us again until the food is ready.” Then he thought again, looking down at his drink which was already getting low. “That, or if one of us gesture towards you, asking for a refill.” he added holding up his glass. His voice was laced with an unsaid threat.

    When the lad was gone, Markus looked again at Nessa and finished what he was saying. “I do not know what it is like to lose, or care to lose a parent. However, I know what it is like to lose a sibling… The first time I should have killed, the first time I… hesitated. Cost my brother his life.” his voice was still passive, calm, calculating. He was never one to really feel emotions, at least not any more.




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    Nessa watched as Markus's demeanour would shift, only a fraction, she couldn't get a clear read. Except that the tension had eased off, even if only slightly. He seemed to understand, at the very least what she was getting at. He would begin by reassuring that what he didn't wasn't brutal, before beginning to unravel a dark history. Her eyes widened as he spoke of the horrors he had seen, the graphic and quite frankly, honest brutality. She gulped, she had heard of such horrors but had never witnessed anything like that. Nessa had spent her life sheltered from such darkness, her mother and father had made sure of that. Even stories from their past, or from her aunt Antoinette. Certain things were not spoken at the dinner table, for whatever reasons, the Lux family had wanted to protect their daughter from it. What Markus was telling Nessa were the worlds true horror stories, the kind you told at camp to get a reaction out of your peers. But Markus had lived them, and she understood that now. What she had seen was nothing more than a fraction to what he had witnessed. What he had suffered through. At the least, she was learning something, something about what it was that made Markus who he was, and why.

    "I know they were, I saw." Her mind flickered back to that moment she had seen that man torturing the fairy. Ripping it's wings from it's back, tearing it's flesh as he ignored it's tiny screams. It had been a horrible sight, something she knew would haunt her for a long time. The instantaneous hate she felt for those men and what they were doing to those poor creatures were well founded. That man she attacked, he was a monster, she didn't regret having hurt him the way she did. What she did regret was the overwhelming loss of control that had instigated it, the toxic desire that had filled her. The need to kill. The pure enjoyment she had felt from feeling the man suffer under her touch. It had petrified her, more than any of those men did. She wasn't like this, she had never been like this, she couldn't fathom why this was happening to her, why now? What was the trigger?

    Markus's next words explained to her what he had meant, why he had said he knew what it was like to lose control. So that was the nature of his magic, she knew it had a darkness about it, but she hadn't been able to grasp how it worked in her mind. She had only been able to assume that like her own it was manipulated in an elemental fashion. However now she had a small understanding. She wondered if it felt the same to him, the same as the darkness that had erupted in her. All these dark and malicious emotions that she were alien to her. Before she knew it the next words were coming out of her mouth. "Do you ever...enjoy it? Killing?" She asked, not even attempting to filter the question somehow. She wanted to know, and although normally she would never had asked something so brazen. There was a slow confidence welling within her, the tension was easing. Finally the alcohol seemed to be working on her. Her body, and her tongue were loosening slightly.

    His comment about her mother, made her swell a little. She appreciated the statement, even as they were coupled with his own sad truth. She could only empathise so much, as someone whose mother had been nothing but doting to her. She couldn't imagine what it was like to have a parent behave in any other way. His words were interrupted by the arrival of the waiter. She muttered a thank you as he gave them their drinks, she took her glass of the liquor on ice. Bringing it to her lips, she took a sip. It was cool, she could still taste the alcohol, but it wasn't as strong or abrasive as the shot. She took another sip, then placed it down gently on the table. Noticing that the waiter was still standing there for some reason, it seemed she wasn't the only one. Because Markus's demeanour changed from calm and collected to threatening, as he gave the man a firm order not to bother them unless necessary. The waiter who went from hopelessly angling for attention to immediately terrified quickly nodding before scurrying off. Nessa's lips curled into a slightly amused smile, she didn't blame the guy one bit for running away so hastily, there was just a vibe Markus gave off at times. Dangerous.

    As Markus began his sentence once more, Nessa listened, his words felt different. More open than ever before, and when the reality of what he said dawned on her. She felt her stomach drop, her hands rose to her lips and her eyes began to well. She blinked away the oncoming tears, she didn't want to cry in front of Markus. But what he had said had really strung a chord within her, to know such a personal thing, something that had undoubtedly been painful for him. She hadn't expected him to reveal that to her. His true suffering, laid out for her. "I'm sorry..." She croaked out finally. It seemed she was always apologising to him these days.


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    Markus was not surprised she understood, though there seemed to be something behind her eyes. Her voice was quite, sad, contemplating. Markus thought a little on it when she asked her question. That made almost everything click in his mind. Her demeanor, her fear. She was wondering just as much about herself as she was him. He wondered what answer she was hoping for. He liked challenge, and puzzles, yet this was different, foreign, unknown to the chaotic mage.

    Markus saw her react to his statement, that was… surprising. He did not care for sympathy, nor to sadden her. In fact, he wanted nothing more to let her know he understood, in part, that pain. As she apologized, he reach forward grabbing her hand. He arm was soft, smooth.

    “Do not apologize, there is no need.”
    He said calmly, there was much he did not say about those days, and much he would never say, but she definitely did not need to feel sorry for him. Markus was no longer bothered by it… For many reasons. “It was long ago, years before I had even taken my first life.” Markus was not sure if she remembered him telling her that, though he doubted she was someone to forget.

    He took another drink, letting go of her hand. “No.” Markus said, referring to her other question. “I have never, enjoyed taking a life. However…” Markus paused, trying to figure out how to speak his mind. “I have never regretted it either.” Markus finished. He did not state that there was very much he felt, whether positive or negative. In the end he knew what he needed to do, he never had questioned his actions. His magic was volatile, and he knew he would rather die than cripple.

    Markus spoke up again, curious of something. “It was your mother wasn’t it… The one who lead you to strive for good?” The realization came to Markus when he thought of her actions in the forest, and of her reasons for joining a guild. He knew he had seen her crying that day, looking at an apple. He wondered if it was related, in the end the chaos mage decided that they must be.




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    She felt his gentle touch on her hand, the slight warmth of his skin on hers, it was a small gesture but a reassuring one. He then told her not to apologise. Whatever hardships he had faced, It seemed he had overcome them and grown stronger because of it. Despite what he said, she couldn’t help but feel her sorrow for him, and she found it hard to contain her emotions. That was just how she was, always wearing her heart on her sleeve. Her emotions honest and unreserved, she didn't see the needed to hold yourself back or be deceitful. Because when you tried to hard to hide your emotions, you closed yourself off. Nessa didn't want that, if she eventually wanted to make friends again, she knew she had to be herself. Or at least as much of herself as she could be. The feel of his hand and his words seemed to help her pull away from getting too upset over their conversation. The threat of tears settling.

    He then proceeded to answer her question, telling her that he didn’t enjoy it, the killing. On one hand she was glad, she didn't know how she would have been able to process it if he had said yes. she wanted to forgive him of it, she did. But someone who enjoyed doing that to others, she wasn't sure if even she had the compassion for that. However this didn't help her understand her situation. It seemed whatever it was that had taken over her was unique, that sadistic pleasure that made her queasy to recall. She needed to investigate this, to find out what it was and get a hold on it. Learn to control it somehow or at least what was causing it. Maybe even have it taken out of her, although she feared that wouldn’t be possible. As he had let go of her hand now she reached forward, this time for the shot. Lifting it up and knocking it back. She would just forget that for now. She didn’t want to dwell on it anymore.

    She placed the now empty shot glass on the table, sighing. They were getting a little easier, not a lot. But she decided a break was alright for now, the alcohol was beginning to warm her body. She could feel it coursing into her, giving her a lighter feeling, tingling under her skin. Making her feel much lighter, like the burdens she carried could just float away. She caught his next question and a genuine smile appeared on her face as she thought about her mother. She thought about her, how much she had inspired her to be who she was today. He's guess was right, she was the reason and she was proud of that. No matter what people thought of her/ Once again Nessa found herself opening up even more to the Chaos mage.

    “Yeah she was, I mean my Dad’s a great guy but my mum. She was something else, she was a healer. Her magic used light like mine but it never burned anyone. She was the purest person I’ve ever known. She even joined a dark guild, because she felt like they needed help in more ways than one. That was before I was born, my Aunty says she was naive, thought everyone deserved a chance to be saved. I really want to think that too but...” Her words trailed off, but it was proving harder than she’d ever imagined because the darkness in people was too much. She couldn’t bring herself to forgive the way her mother could, it was too hard. Unless her mother, Nessa's eyes could not forget the cruelty of the monsters that lived in the world, human and non-human. The unrelenting tway they hurt, tortured and killed others for their own personal gain. How her mother had been able to forgive all of it, was a mystery even to Nessa. Ultimately it had been her unrelenting kindness that had killed her, the dark guild came back for her. Although her mother and aunt had managed to wipe the dark guild out completely, she had died from her wounds hours later. Nessa had watched it, how her attempt to change her life and escape her history had caught up with her. Taking her from the people who loved her most, right before theiry very eyes.

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    Markus listened as the female mage spoke, though he could not bring himself to agree with her. Not everyone deserves a chance to be saved, a chance lead to death, hesitation, doubt, worry. They all lead to the same outcome, death. Some people were too far gone, and giving them a chance, a moment, was all they needed to end you. Sadly Markus found himself agreed with Aunty, that sort of naivety lead to death.

    Markus however did notice her smile, he was pleased that it seemed the awkwardness was starting to die, and on top of that the fact that she was smiling, and he was open, meant alcohol was effecting both their minds. Markus did notice her trail off… With that he decided to speak up.

    “You are not your parents, they choices or beliefs are not infallible.”
    Markus did not mean to insult her, and hoped she did not see it as such. “If I had shared my parents view, then my greatest aspirations would have been nothing more then as a servant, or slave. You must come up with your own path, your own choices, your own believes.”

    At around this time, the server, a different one then before, hesitantly stepped forward, informing them food had arrived, and asked if either of them wanted another drink. Markus accepted the food thankfully, he needed to restore his Magical Power. He asked for another drink on the rocks to sip. Looking at Nessa, he decided he also wanted another shot.




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    Nessa felt the tension falling from her body with each passing word that Markus spoke, the air between the two much lighter already. Compared to how they had been when they walked in, having hardly shared a word between them since leaving the forest. The discomfort she had been feeling had disappeared and it was nice. This is what she wanted, to be able to talk to him comfortably, to feel like there wasn't any animosity between them. She felt herself relaxing, and becoming a little more happy as she spoke. “I can’t imagine you being a slave. A butler I think you could pull off, you’re very held together. But you’re right, it’s not you’re path. I can’t follow in my mums footsteps, but I’ll do right by her and be the best version of myself.” She wasn’t her mother after all, there was no benefit to trying to be a carbon copy of her. Having good morals and helping others, that was enough. She knew her mum would be happy with that. Maybe Nessa didn't need to try to forgive everyone, as long as she kept true to herself. Life was too complicated to live by one set of rules afterall.

    A new waiter arrived placing meals on the table, the pleasant aroma hit Nessa's nose, and yet wasn't enough to tempt her. Because despite all the time which she hadn't ate, she still wasn’t hungry. She admitted it looked really, really good. Better than she expected a quiet tavern like this to be able to produce, but it wasn't quite what she fancied right now . She would probably allow herself a little nibble later, maybe something to soak up some of the alcohol should she consume too much. As the waiter offered another drink, she bit her lip in thought. The liquor was nice, she didn't want to get too silly, but now she was relaxed she wasn’t quite ready to stop. She finally felt good again, so a little more couldn't hurt could it. But she would go for a change of pace.. “I want something interesting, hmm...” Her mind drifted to her Aunty, sipping a signature drink on their family holidays. She sat up excitedly at the idea, “Bring me a margarita!” She said with a friendly smile, she’d never actually tried one but her aunt loved them. She wanted something different, and she wasn’t very much aware of the way mixing drinks affected an individual. Plus it would pretty neat to know what one of them tasted like, to see why her Aunty loved them so much. Watching as the waiter left with their order. She found herself giggling suddenly.

    “I think you scared the other guy. With your ‘Do not bother us again’” She did a very poor attempt of mimicking the way he spoke. Pulling a serious face and lowering the level of her voice so that it was masculine. Then  following it with a light laugh. Any air of tension she had carried before gone completely. Joking about his serious nature was a much lighter subject to broach, plus despite the truth, in her slightly hazy mind she had done quite a good impression of him. Not enough to pursue of career in comedy, but enough to amuse herself at the very least.

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    Markus nodded at her reply, his mindset, now, was the same. However, he did not always believe that way. It was hard to believe you are worth something, when your own parents raised you to believe you were worth nothing. Though he hadn’t felt even that in a while. In the end, he knew why his parents had hated him, first after he was born, then later after what he had done, what he had caused. There had been much pain he knew to their hearts, yet still he had grown to be apathetic to those who birthed him, they certainly had nothing to do with who he was today.

    He watched as the waiter left to get the mages their drinks. It was not until Nessa commented on it, that it really hit him. He looked at her laugh, cocked his head at her imitation, and spoke up. “I just wanted some peace and quiet with my female companion.” Markus said passively, as an off hand remark.

    “I think he was flustered by not getting the attention of a beautiful mage.”
    Markus’ words held no real praise, no ‘flirt’ if anything they were just observations, comments on the weather. Even though, Markus was usually more tactful, he did not realize how much the drink was affecting his mind.

    After eating a bit more of their meal, he spoke again. “By the way, your voice has too much emotion to be a replica of mine.” He paused, looking at her. “Too much caring, too much hope.” He winked. Before looking back down at his food, eating once more. He knew he was passive, emotionless, neutral. In fact, he prided himself in that ability.




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    Nessa grinned at his remark about wanting peace in her company, they had been on quite a serious topic. So it had made sense that he would prefer them not interrupted. But still it was new for her to see him put someone in their place. She hadn’t known him long. So experiencing such things from him were amusing. She felt like she was learning more about him, which she liked. His next words took her by surprise. She felt herself blush a little when he called her beautiful, eyes widening before darting down towards the table. It wasn’t as if she had not been called that before. But to hear it from Markus was different. Beforehand it had usually be something she had just shrugged off as a compliment with intentions. Something a guy said to her when they wanted something else.  But Markus had no intentions, not with her. Not that she could see at least, somehow hearing him say it felt more real than when she heard it come from others. He didn't say anything he didn't believe to be true, so hearing it was fluster her a little more than usual.

    She laughed, although this time there was a hint of nerves in her voice. “Was he? I had no idea. Maybe he just wanted a tip...” She suggested, before quickly polishing off the rest of her drink. She looked back at him, her cheeks a little flushed. He gave her feedback on her impression of him, causing her to grin at him. Pleased he wasn't bothered by her impression, or the poor way in which it had been delivered. Even if she thought it had been pretty spot on in the drunk minset she had at that point. ”Well I’ll just have to work on that, the more I’m around you the better it’ll get, you’ll see.” Her reply implied exactly what she meant, that she wanted more time with him because despite how today’s had gone. She was finding that she still really enjoyed his company. Something about Markus was just... magnetic, he kind of made you want to be around. Nessa could only place it on as a connection between friends, surely there wasn't anything more to such feelings. At least nothing that she could logically think of.

    Their drinks were soon brought over to them, and Nessa who still wasn’t ready to eat anything. Decided to work on her margarita. It was an almost goblet shaped glass except a lot wider and thinner. The liquid was murky white, the rim laced with salt and a like say on the edge. She brought it to her lips and took a hearty sip. Almost choking on it. The intense flavour was not what she had been expecting. In no way did she resemble her classy Aunty who nursed her Margaritas with nature elegance. She would have to tell her aunty about it when she saw her, and ask her how exactly she could enjoy something so disgusting. She wiped her mouth, “Oh god, that’s absolutely vile. Here try that.” She said pushing the glass over to him.

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    Markus was looking at his glass when she responded. He could hear a slight twang to her voice, perhaps she was nervous, flushed? Or just intoxicated… He grinned at her though, “Oh he certainly was thinking of a tip… Just not the same kind. Markus said quietly, but probably not so quite that she could not hear. Markus was just remarking on his thoughts, he really did not care one way or the other, nor did he blame the lad.

    At hearing her second remark he looked up again and raised an eyebrow. He knew what she was saying, they would continue to work together. It was quite surprising for Markus. There were only a few people that he had met that worked with him despite the killing, and usually they killed too. “Next time then, I will show you what to look out for.” He glanced down at her apparel, wondering if she was one of those females who did not know, or was not certain, of their own attractiveness.

    When the drinks arrived Markus continued to sip at his. He was feeling the buzz at the front of his mind, and knew his reflexes would be dulled. He asked for a glass of water to go with the food before looking back to Ressa.

    She had a margarita, something Markus had only had on occasion and never of his own violation. Suddenly however, he watched as Nessa gave the most… interesting face, a mix between tasting something sour, and smelling a bad fart. She almost choked, which would be just Markus’ luck. Losing an ally from drink rather than job.

    Suddenly, she pushed the glass towards him, offering him to try it. He wondered if perhaps they had made it wrong, and as such reached down, picking up between two fingers, he took a drink. It tasted fine, and the look of confusion he shot her probably said as much?

    “Just how often do you drink?” He asked, not even realized that they had completely lost their original conversations.




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    Nessa may have an a female oblivious to the advances of men she met on a daily basis. She was not however unfamiliar with the workings of the human body, she knew all about the birds and the bees. About human lust. So when Markus made his next remark, she felt herself turn even redder. Regardless of whatever he had been expression, perhaps it was the alcohol, but something quite rude came to mind. She laughed nervously once more, "Well, no tip for him, I'm not that kind of girl," She replied quickly. It wasn't that she didn't have sexual desire, but it certainly was not aroused by a random bartender. No matter how good looking.

    She smiled at his next remark, still blushing from the previous, but not wanting to recreate any tension between them. Just because she was embarrassed didn't mean she was going to stop talking anytime soon. "I'll hold you to that," She said, feeling pleased that he was agreeing to working with her again. It meant to her that so far, he wasn't put off by her. She was glad. She wasn't sure after her reaction earlier, that he would want to be around her anymore.

    Nessa watched as Markus sipped the margarita with the same cool collected that her aunt would, completely unbothered by the taste. He asked a question in regards to how often she drank. She pouted, grabbing the margarita. "I drink, I've just never tried one of these!" She told him defensively, before bring the margarita up to her mouth and taking another big sip. This time trying hard not to react, although as the intense flavour coated her tongue, she found it very hard. She swallowed, it, managing to keep a straight face, and promptly celebrating by sticking her out tongue at him.

    "I'm just into more fruity cocktails," She looked over at the bar, scanning it's contents. Then waving over a nearby waiter, "That blue stuff, what is it?" She said pointing to the prettiest bottle she could see. The waiter glanced at it before looking back at her,

    "That's our peppermint schnapps," She beamed from ear to ear, now that she had tried before.

    "I'll have one of those please...wait, actually just bring the whole thing." She said then looked back over at Markus, her eyes locking back onto his. His question had stirred her competitive desire to prove her drinking capabilities to him. Not that he even challenged her, it was just how she'd interpreted it.

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    It does not surprise Markus that she was ‘not’ that sort of girl. Though, he did find her flushed face amusing. As for someone that schooled their faces, controlled their emotions, and was generally extremely unexpressive, the black clad mage found himself having a very hard time not laughing, so much so that it probably showed. As for the Starlight Maiden, it turns out she was extremely bad at hiding her expressions, and the look she gave while sticking out her tongue was one for the record books.

    He listened as she ordered an entire bottle, and raised an eyebrow. Seems she really wanted to prove something. Markus however, grew up, and still lived on, the streets. As such Markus was NOT a fruity person, but excelled at drinking rum, whisky, and bourbon, the choice drinks of hobos and windbags.

    Markus locked eyes with the female, accepting her challenge. He turned towards the waiter, “Lets add a bottle of that.” Markus said pointing towards a top shelf rum, keeping his eyes locked on Nessa. “Oh, and let's have a pitcher of water.” Markus added, he might even teach Nessa the secret to heavy drinking.

    It was not long before both bottles, the water, and a couple glasses were placed upon the table. Markus leaned over, and pored each of them their choice drinks, before reaching over and pulling off his heavy black coat. Once more leaving him in a sleeveless black shirt and wrappings. Unfortunately, he had forgotten that the white wrappings were stained red, and he was ignoring the looks from the tavern owner and staff.




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    Nessa smirked as he ordered a bottle of his own choosing, and for some reason water. She had always presumed you drank it at the end of the night to fight off the hangover. But then she wasn't experienced enough to know better. Maybe he wanted to sober up, or think she needed it. She didn't feel that way at all, her body felt really good. The best it had all day, she wanted to stay this way for as long as possible. In her mind she was perfectly fine, really, really fine. Getting a little merry had really helped ease the tension and now she felt good. Almost like she was floating there in that moment, everything seemed to move quicker.

    The drink arrived quite quickly now, it seemed the staff had picked up that they were good customers and that a speedy service was their friend in this case. After Markus poured her blue coloured liquid into a glass, she took it, raising it into the air. "Cheers," She said perkily, before taking a careful sip. The sweet minty liquid coated her tongue, it was cool having been chilled beforehand. She swallowed it smoothly and smiled, happy to have found a drink much more sutied to her tastes. "That's more like it." She said enthusiastically before taking another sip. This was more fun, enjoying food and drink together, they were sure to be fine now. The tension was long gone, and now they could just be Markus and Nessa, fellow guildmates and friends. That had a nice ring to it.

    She watched as he took off his coat, eying his bandages. Shaking her head a little overzealously, she would need to change them soon. Her gaze returned to his face, she leaned forward. Placing her elbow on the table and resting her chin against her palm. A question came to mind and thanks to her now loosened filter, she didn't hold it in. "So... Markus. Why such a thick shell? I mean are you scared of letting anyone in or are you not sure how?" It was a random question, but one she had been wondering for a while now. He was always so serious and closed off, she only felt like she had really learned anything about him today. Their last meeting hadn't involved a lot of talking on his part. So why not ask, surely it wouldn't do any harm to get to know the guy better.

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    Markus watched as she drank her glass cheerfully, as he reached for and drank from his own. He tried to remember the last time he drank, like this. He never truly had any friends, and all of his drinking buddies were either clients, assassins, or other various ruffians. Yet, here he was sitting in front of an ally, a guildmate, maybe even one day a friend. Though only time will tell. Markus was not one to trust, yet somehow this woman just drew him out, he knew she would be dangerous, if she led him on. He would have to keep his guard up.

    He was surprised with how much she seemed to love the drink, but he accepted her cheers, and raised his own glass taking another long drink. She was in a good mood, which was far different then how she had been earlier. Markus was no complaining. After all, if alchohal lightened the mood, then it would leave him time to think.

    Glancing around he saw that they were again alone. He was taking another drink when he heard her speak. Did he really have a shell? It was never part of the plan just more… how he was. Was she trying to learn more about him, question him? He could not decide what it was she was planning.

    “Neither. Never had a reason to open up.” Markus said simply, “Besides, attachments lead to weakness, and trust leads to betrayal.” Markus took another long drink, thinking for a few moments. Markus always thought it was interesting people held such a candle to closed off people, after all most of them do not make those choices on their own.

    “What about you,” The black clad mage started, nodding at Nessa. “When did you decide to be an open book?”... He paused for a second before continuing. “Or, is perhaps your shell just hidden? Maybe behind cheer instead of… gloom?” The last word was turned up, as if he was trying to come up with a descriptor that would fit what she saw.




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    Her face still resting comfortably on her palm,  she tilted her head. Listening intently as he answered her question. It was a very ‘Markus’ like answer, required minimal effort and the most logical. She lifted her head up, parting her lips to speak, her words were soft. “So theoretically speaking, say for whatever crazy reason I was in a position of trust, do you think I would betray you?” Her violet eyes fluttered over to his, wanting to watch his face as he reacted. Taking in every movement and shift. Something about Markus fascinated  her. Plus she would also like to know what he thought of her. Nessa had never betrayed anyone and she couldn’t imagine herself doing it in the future. It just wasn’t something she could get her head around, breaking a promise to another person, it made no sense.

    She heard his question and glanced away, an open book, so that’s what he thought. It wasn’t exactly wrong, that was how she portrayed herself. Then he followed with the remainder of his question, hitting much closer to the mark. “I try to be a very open person, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t have secrets. It’s not that I can’t speak about them but I feel like it’s better that I don’t. Not so much for my own sake but for others,”

    For starters she didn’t want the sympathy of others, nor the controversy that came with her mother’s demise. A healer in a dark guild. Some thought she was brave, others thought it was selfish. Some even went as far as too say she deserved it. It was easier if people didn’t know about her mother, because the pain she felt was bad enough without others tarnishing her name. Then there were her other secrets. There were people who had done things to her, things that others may want to punish. Nessa would never forgive them for those things but she didn’t want anyone to suffer anymore because of it. She would rather it be left alone and forgotten.

    “If something were to make me gloomy, it would be selfish of me to pass that onto someone else. Personally I’d rather handle it by myself and focus on making others happy.” She added before taking another sip of her drink.

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    Markus did not have to think long about her first question. For him, his mindset, and his belief in people he already knew the answer, and assumed it would not be one Nessa would like to hear. As such, he remained silent as if considering the options. He would keep his eyes on her, looking directly into her eyes. He contemplated what would be best, as always Markus was in favor of honesty.

    Markus continued to listen as she responded to his questions. He did not believe it was selfish to act as he does. In fact, expecting others to be happy could be considered just as selfish as making people sad as far as he was concerned, though he did not voice that oppenion. Markus took a drink, considering what she said.

    When he spoke up, his voice was steady, certain. “Yes.” Markus said simply, although there were many reasons why, he knew in the end if someone truly wanted her to betray him. She would. However she reacted, Markus spoke again.

    “Would you choose me, or you Father. What if in order to save his life, you must betray me?... You saw them,” Markus nodded towards the forest, pretty sure she knew who he was speaking of. “Do you think they would refrain? What about the rest of your family, elders, children? Is there no one you are close to, that you would protect to matter the cost?” Markus finished, his voice held no emotion, no doubt, he felt certain of her choice, and assumed she did not consider the options. However, there was one more he had yet to say.

    “What if, I trusted you with my life. Say I killed the wrong person, and had to go into hiding.” Logically, with Markus’ demeanor it was a possibility. He had gone in hiding before. “What if only you knew of my location, and that was discovered. What if, someone gave you a choice. Give away my location, and your mother is returned to you?” Markus knew there were miracles in the world. With Magic.. All things are possible.

    Markus watches her after he spoke, and during his examples. He was curious if she considered what trust meant. Betrayal did not have to be intentional even, or voluntary.

    Markus looked into her eyes, the drink was getting to his mind. He could feel the buzz, a slight and comforting warmth. "I know you would not intentionally do such. You are as kind and caring as you are beautiful. Your light is bright, and your heart is pure." Markus' eyes changed slightly, holding some disappointment, rather than the pure neutral state they once were. He looked away. He was unsure if she would accept what he said next, but he truly believed it, and regretted being unable to fully trust her with her other ties.

    "However I believe you are naive to the world, and as evident by today. You are unwilling to do what is required for my trust... For, you would have to be able to kill to protect me, or your family... Otherwise, one of us will suffer when you are forced to make a choice."




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    Nessa found herself swaying slightly side to side, as the alcohol inside her intoxicating her more and more with each passing moment. She watched Markus face, her eyes blinking slowly at him as he pondered her question. She hoped he would say 'no' it was the obvious answer, that any one would expect. Yet, when he didn't, she was only mildly surprised. She listened to his explanation, her face blank as she took in his words. She reached over, and patted him softly on the shoulder, before leaning back in her seat. Taking a deep breathe,

    "WRONG." She said so loudly, the whole room still for a moment to looked at them. She hadn't shouted it, but her voice had been so loud that it had drawn a lot of attention. Attention she ignored. She wagged her finger at him as she spoke, "Now listen here Mister Markus, you can say all these things and you can presume all these scenarios. But unless we were actually in those scenarios, you can't tell me what I would or wouldn't do. Based on today, you think you know me, but guess what hot shot." She leaned in really close so she was practically whispering in his ear, her voice a lot softer. "I can be pretty damn unpredictable." She sat back and let out a laugh. Reaching for her drink and taking a swig, before slamming the glass back down on the table with extra vigor. She reached over, cupped his chin as a means to get him to look at her when she spoke.

    "As for my naivete, well that's a lecture I've had many times. You all can keep saying all that but guess what there's a third option." She looked him straight in the eye. Trying to look at serious as she could in her drunken state. "Try and save everyone, even if it kills me. I'm not gonna live with the guilt of killing someone to save another, selfish as it may be, even if it means we all die. It's fine if that causes you not to trust me, It's your prerogative after all."

    She let go of his chin, sitting back in her chair. "You know, you shouldn't go around calling girls beautiful like that, you might accidentally cause one to fall for you. I mean, a strong handsome man like yourself, it's a recipe for disaster. Plus there's the fact you have this mysterious bad boy thing going on, some girls find that sexy ." She let out a little giggle, her normal self would be mortified, yet drunken Nessa has lost the ability to filter her words before they left her mouth.


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    Markus glanced around as her voice rang out. This was a bad recipe for someone trying to ignore attention. The mage saw a few eyes fall on them, but quickly looks away as they met his gaze. Looking again towards the female mage he would see her swaying. A quick glance told him that her water was left untouched. He wondered how much longer it would be before either of them gave out. Though, he could tell he was much more measured than the other mage. He assumed, because he had less regrets after their job.

    Her finger was in his face, waving back and forth, as she spoke again, referring him as ‘mister’. Markus realized then that he had never told her his last name, not that it really mattered. As she spoke, he listened intently without argument. Getting his message across would be hard enough without the added strain to both of their minds. He agreed, he could not decide for her what she would, or wouldn’t do, but he knew entering a situation without being ready, and prepared, for what needed to be done was just as dangerous.

    Markus took a deep breath as she got closer, whispering in his ear, much like he had within the forest, however for entirely different reasons. Unpredictable was certainly a good choice of words at this moment. He still believed she would hesitate when it came down to it, but he could be wrong. When she sat back, he took the moment to drink the rest of his water, and feel his glass before drinking more of his alcohol. Then, he felt an unfamiliar feeling, a touch, soft against his face. His eyes fell to hers as he was directed.

    Listening to her speak, he could tell, she believed what she said, even if the drunken stooper made it difficult to say clearly. Sadly, her seriousness, and her reply, only helped to cement his feelings. Proving why he can not trust her, not fully, not if it will also risk her life, and her families. His eyes solidified once more, emptying themselves of emotion while he looked at her. Steeling himself to the inevitability, like most she would probably tire of him. He spoke up, while she was still close.

    “Then you will only succeed in killing us all…” Markus said, matter of factly. He however was drawn to her power, prehaps one day if she pushed then it was possible. However, the mage doubted such things.

    “You choose to live without guilt of killing, while I choose to never again live with the guilt of not doing what needs to be done.” Markus reached up, touching the hand against his face. He was not trying to be cruel, and he would never hope to lecture her. Each person should live their own life, as they see fit. Markus was content to watch, and he had no regrets, not any more.

    He let her hand slip from his when she sat down. Her next words caused his eyes to open, they were so different then the quasi serious moment they had just had. Markus once more thought of her descriptor, ‘Unpredictable’... he would remember it. Looking at her again, almost for the first time, he realized how strikingly beatiful the mage was. she had blossemed into woman hood, and even in her intoxicated state had an air about her that he could not deni.

    The shadow mage had no plans to cause anyone to fall for him, nor did he see himself living that life. He was dangerous to be around, and had never really accepted attachment. He has had, ‘partners’ in the past, however just as he could not trust Nessa, he could not trust them.

    In the end, this all meant Markus was not someone to be loved. Not truly anyways, and he was okay with that. Though, with her final comment he knew it was not love which swayed her, and he hoped to make sure it remained that way. He did not think of himself as a ‘bad boy’ they usually had a persona he did not match. Mysterious however, he might agree with... Though he preferred inscrutable, or enigmatic.

    Markus gave her his signature grin, a smile which held no real feelings. “Well, at least I have that going for me. Are you some girls?” He asked, his tone was in the same measured pace as when he spoke of her beauty or heart, as if stating a fact. Markus knew he was attractive, at least theoretically so, his lifestyle caused him to be well toned, and he was ‘blessed’ with other features, a pleasant face, and straight hair among them. However, unlike most ‘bad boys’ he had no plans to flaunt it, at least not intentionally.

    “Should I be worried?” Markus asked as well. He knew the question was to throw her off. In fact he would hope to avoid this sort of conversation entirely.




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    Nessa stared at him as he made the comment about killing them all. Not really comprehending what he was saying based on her drunken thought track. She was too busy looking at his face, taking in his dark eyes, his lashes, all of it. His mouth was moving, but she wasn't quite hearing what he was saying. All she could concentrate on was the gentle touch of his hand, when he placed it on hers.

    She looked away, trying to remember what he had said, but she couldn't. She had been too distracted, she could help but giggle at her own silly behaviour. She heard his question and looked back at him, she grinned. "Are you asking if I think you're sexy?" She slurred with a mischievous look in her eye. She leaned forward in her seat and bit her lip, wondering how to answer. Did she find him sexy? He was attractive, that much she could confirm, with his good looks and nice body. But could she say such a thing a loud. She thought about what it meant to think of someone that way. Reaching forward, she took a sip of water for the first time since they had sat down. She was suddenly feeling very hot.  "I don't know what it means to find someone sexy, I'm not very experienced with men. I almost did once with my ex, but he did something bad. Something I couldn't forgive, I haven't really looked at anyone that way since. I guess... I've forgotten."

    It was a rather personal admission, she never spoke about Rex. To anyone, not even family. But given he was her only source of comparison for physical attraction. "Maybe I didn't find him sexy, else I might've let him have his way. I guess I'll learn how it feels one day..." She said, no longer staring at Markus, but at the table. She heard him ask her whether he should be worried, but had forgotten what it meant. Not realising he was asking if she were at risk of falling for him. "Huh? Worried about what?" She asked in a confused tone.

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