Searching for Hope (Part 2 Dante and Leyon, GF'ed)

Thoth · January 26, 2007, 05:43 PM

Coming before the grand building that is the home of the Benedictus Servants one feels immediately at peace with the tranquil aura that seems to shimmer in the air. The grounds of the Motherhouse is cordoned off by a waist high silver grate that served no real purpose aside from decoration as no gate stood at the opening. Behind the gate though is where the real magic of the place happens. The verdant green gardens stretch to the left and right of the crushed quartz path that leads directly to the large silver and gold doors of the building. The gardens themselves held flower beds of wild color with ponds and fountains giving contrast. Benches depicting the Gods and Goddesses of Aetheria adorned the backs of the benches that were never too hard for any to sit upon. Standing strong on the lush grass itself in places that seemed perfectly ordered were statues of the Deity's themselves with those historical figures of great importance.

The Motherhouse was made of great slabs of white marble. It was built around a centralized tower that rose four stories into the air and was capped with a large done of shining clear crystal. Branching off from the central tower are three separate wings that serve different purposes to those who dwell within the grounds. The right wing on the right side of the tower is where the Servants themselves stay. In this section is also the kitchens, storage rooms, infirmary and other such things. The left wing houses all those that have found there way to the Motherhouse seeking shelter, refuge, comfort, peace and rest. This wing has nothing but rooms that number a total of one-hundred. The final wing of the Mother is to many the most important, that of the chapel. The spiritual centre of the Motherhouse and for those in the surrounding area who find the trek to The Golden Plaza too tough.

When stepping through the double doors of silver and gold one is greeted with smiles from those within. Quickly a servant comes up to you in her typical black robes and smiles happily. "Welcome to the Motherhouse weary one, how may I be of service to you?" She asked sweetly her smile seeming to aid all those it fell upon. Pernia was a silent observer the whole trip from the Statue. She would look at both of the individuals who were traveling with her.

Dante Asunder · January 27, 2007, 04:52 PM

Dante looked back and forth at the grounds to the mother house, he admired their artistic quality, both the statues and the grounds themselves. Occasionally he would dart a glance over at Pernia, who had suddenly grown silent. Once the trio arrived at the mother house Dante let Leyon take the reins, afterall this was his domain. Out of habit Dante sent out the call to see if there were any other dracons nearby.

Thoth · April 4, 2007, 12:18 AM

Pernia stood waiting as the spoke. Dante noticed that after a moment her eyes seemed to close just a bit as they narrowed. The small young woman seemed to be an intense sort of person. She motioned for Darion to follow her as she moved to walk outside her eyes intensly following something.

Dante Asunder · April 4, 2007, 04:52 PM

Pernia was acting strange as she left to walk outside. Curious about her behavior Dante moved to follow her. Before leaving, and trying to not be too disruptive, he whispered in Leyon's ear "I'll be back". He then moved to follow Pernia. He would nervously look from where she seemed to be checking and her trying to identify the source of her agitation.

(ooc:I wasn't sure who Darion was. I thought you might have meant me, either way Dante would let Leyon handle the discussion with the mother house servant and he would follow Pernia.)

Thoth · April 16, 2007, 01:55 AM

Pernia paused at the enterance to the large building. Not giving an iota for what anyone thought about her she leaned against the door way and leaned around to look at something. Dante noticed for the first time that this young woman was trained in the skill of stealth. Everything she did was done with a certain amount of grace that spoke of years of training. Pernia stood still for a long moment watching. Due to her short height it would allow others to look over her and around the corner. Oh course given her secrecy one might be fine with just walking out the door and looking around. Pernia seemed like a very high strung woman.

Dante Asunder · April 16, 2007, 03:23 PM

Dante was impressed. If Pernia was as good at stealth as she seemed to be Dante definetly wanted to get into her good graces. Someday he might need more training and he finally knew someone other than Xeric who could teach him.

Deciding to give her some backup he snuck up behind her walking lightly so as to not make to much noise. He then used his height advantage to look around the corner above her head while trying not to be seen by whatever may be the object of Pernia's attention.

Thoth · May 17, 2007, 06:42 PM

Further down the building a human male was standing at a corner. His blue eyes were almost as cold as the short human woman who was standing near him. He looked left and right, not noticing the two people looking around the corner towards him. The man had long brown hair that was tied back in a pony tail that seemed to have a life of its own as the man moved his head back and forth.

He leaned against the wall in a shadowy area of the complex. The two recieved strange looks as various priest and citzens entered the building and watched the dracon and the short human girl looking around a corner.

The human remained standing there for a long time, it seemed like Dante's muscles were begining to cramp from standing their so long. Then a female halfling slipped out of the shadows and approched the man. The two only talked for a moment. Then the two parted the halfling returning to the shadows and the man walking towards the enterance to the complex.

Dante Asunder · May 25, 2007, 05:41 PM

Dante relaxed slightly as he saw the encounter between the man and the halfling. Rubbing his muscles slightly to alleviate the ache he looked down at Pernia, "So, um, why are we spying on this human?" he whispered. Dante flexed his wings slightly and waited for Pernia to answer as he followed the human with his gaze. He saw the man start to look his way so he quickly looked down at Pernia again as if they had been speaking.

Thoth · June 5, 2007, 03:48 AM

The woman looked back up at Dante. "He slipped along the wall trying to avoid being seen." She said as she motioned for her to follow him. "Lets see were he leads us." She proceded towards the gates following as the man walked forward. The man walked towards the merchant district taking his time as he walked.

Dante Asunder · June 8, 2007, 02:56 PM

Dante followed Pernia as she walked, he wanted to warn Leyon, but there wasn't time if they were going to keep their quarry in sight. Dante took his que from Pernia. If she tried to sneak, so did he; if she tried to appear nonchalant and casually stroll down the street he would do the same.

Thoth · June 18, 2007, 12:06 AM

The man eventually entered a building. The building was a three stories building that appeared to be in relatively good condition. The plaster on the building only showed any decay along the corners of the building. The man paused at the enterances and spoke with a man at the door, who appeared to be their to keep people out. There were three windows located on the second and thrid floors of the building. THe small woman turned towards the dracon. "I need you to try and gather information on that guard and the enterance while I look around back."

Dante Asunder · June 27, 2007, 02:12 AM

"You sure you'll be okay by yourself?" Dante looked at the woman with a tilt of his head and a blink. Dante nodded as she left and began to watch the guard momentarily from seclusion. He kept to the shadows and looked for a way to get close to the guards location without being seen by him, nor anyone approaching to speak with the guard or enter the building. He also made sure that his final destination would have somewhere for him to hide as well, so as not to draw attention to himself.

Once he decided on a route and destination, Dante slowed his breathing to match his heartbeat, then waiting for the guard to be distracted and noise from the day to cover the sounds of his movements. Dante stepped lightly, but swiftly to location after location in route to his destination preferrably around the corner of the building from the guard so as not to be seen, unless there was a closer more preferred spot.

Thoth · July 8, 2007, 09:39 PM

The woman disappered around the side of the house. Diana streets were fairly clean and so out and out hiding was impossible in the main through fairs. The city prided itself on its cleanly appearences. The allys one the other hand were another story. This one happen to have a number of boxs and discarded wood laying in the way.

Upon arrival he discovered that the boxs were placed such that it allowed him to remain hidden and view the guard. Unfortantly if the guard looked in that direction he would have a chance of seeing the dracon spying on him.

The guards stood their doing very little and just watching and keeping an eye on what was occuring. There was a brief moment when someone came forward to speak with him. It was a human who appeared to be in his late teens, and had shaved his head bald.

"...... contact ........ back ... evening..... signal." He was interupted while listening when he felt a hand on his shoulder. The woman of ice had returned.

Dante Asunder · July 10, 2007, 09:23 PM

Dante spun, with his hand going to his dagger as the woman returned. He let out an audible sigh, then resumed his hiding. " He hasn't done anything, just stood there. One person came up to speak with him, but I couldn't make out what was said. Something about a contact coming back this evening or something like that and a signal of somekind, but as to who the contact is or what the signal is I have no idea."

Thoth · July 19, 2007, 02:41 AM

The small little woman looked at him. "You have some potential but we need to work on that hearing of yours." Was all she said about that before motioning him to follow. "Lets head back here." She moved along the wall and eventually came around to the back. "Follow me." For a small woman she moved quickly. She climbed on top of some crates along the wall and climbed upon a lege along the top. She turned the conrer and contiuned to move.

The ledge was large enough for someone even a dracon to place its foot but it would be interesting to see.