[Thanal Manor] - Growl of the Tigerlilly

[Keldon Elsdragon]

First Brightening of Ponutis of Winter
Continued From

Leaving down a hall way which led towards Keldons private office she knocked on the door quietly, until Keldons voice informed her to enter.

Keldons desk was lined with various papers, however they were organized in very neatly laid out piles of paper regarding the topics they were about. Situated infront of his chair was a pile of papers, containing deeds, and various other statements about the buildings he was intressted in using. Many of them where owned by dwarven nobles and various other figures within the city.

"Pardon me your grace, but Rinoa Tigerlilly is here to see you in regards to the Legion os Justice." She said with a smile. Keldon had made sure the house staff where for the most part informal with him in private and he did not worry about the Head Aedile seeing that aswell. "Thank you," He said with a smile in return. "Please show her to my office," Keldon looked around his office making sure everything was in order. This was not his official office but he did a large portion of his work here.

Ambrosia returned to Rinoa. "Please follow me," She would say softly leading them to Keldons private office and through the doors. Where Keldon would be standing beside his desk with a smile on his face. He would greet them with a hello and welcome to the city, "Greetings Miss Tigerlilly, and welcome to Primus Gaudeo. I am told you are interested in the Legion of Justice."

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

Again she felt butterflies in her stomach she was going to be in the presence of someone of nobility. A far cry from the street kids that she sometimes played with and fought with. If you can handle Les Grives you can handle him. Les was the first boy that ever kissed her. He was a snot nosed kid and always dirty. Well she showed him with a punch in the nose.[/i]

The memory made her smile. No she could do this she was a fighter and she was as determined as a pit bull.

When she seen him he was not at all what she expected. He did not at all carry an aragont behaviour and he was far younger then she imagined.

I was never one for formailties.

" Oh I was never one for formailties, you can just call me Rinoa. I am going to appologize a head of time if I offend you. I fear I have not been educated properly with manners and ettiquite pretaining to thanes. I was going to call you by your first name, but the kind woman warned me. Not that I think you are better then me because you carry a title." At the comment she cringed. Think before you speak.

" Perhaps that was rude. I will just tell you why I have came. I was in Prime nice city but very busy like Imperia but cleaner and safer." When she was nervious she babbled.

Get a damn hold of yourself! He is just but a man.

" Well I overheard two drunkans talking about the faction, and well I was always in favour of justice and protecting the ones that cannot protect themselves. So I travelled on foot from Prime to hear. I do hope that it is true, no one has varified this faction. If it is not then I appologize for waisting your time. Next time I will not believe the old saying that ale sometimes lossens the tounge." She said with a chuckle as she covered her mouth haulting a cough. " Oh well it will be awfully humerious if it was not. Though I fear I will not laugh right away."

[Keldon Elsdragon]

OOC: Here is the description of Keldon, as from the mind set I get from your character she would act a little different as Keldon can be either remarkably attractive and stunning to some or quite intimidating.

Physical Description:
To the any normal eye that is formiller Keldon is a original sight. Although his height was that of a average Medonian , standing at Six foot four (6'4), his hair was a stunning sight like many other elves aswell. Long golden brown strands gracefully flowing down his head just past the ridges of his shoulders. His skin appeared, and was to the touch silky smooth, the texture of a rose, and from a distance it appeared just that way. Although Keldon had a very original feature over most elves. Many elves are slender, weaker then most but far more agile. However the elf before you is very well built, his muscles toned, strong and refined. They were brought this way from endless training with the sword and countless hours in the fields of his step-fathers castle were he was put through vigiours training. His eyes were also unique, they were for the most part a stunning sky-blue, however somewhere along the lines in his gens was the trait of his eyes shifting colors, depending on his mood, very few knew what color meant what mood he was in.

In general Keldon is a remarkably attractive elven male, that to the first glance and perhaps with the right lighting has been mistake as a angel set from the heavens above, at times from various other deity's, however since he now almost always carries a longsword he has been referred to more commonly a angel from aslan, strong, attractive, with a commanding presence.

Keldon let out a chuckle, "Take a seat Rinoa," He said with a smile gesturing towards the chair. Moving to his own and taking a seat. "Well Rinoa, I am sure I can over look the last comment this time. But you may wish to keep in mind that when speaking to anyone in a position of power, or anyone in general being rude or blunt at times can get you into trouble. Even more when dealing with Government Officials. There are many who sit in the same chair I do throughout the Empire that would have you thrown in jail for that statement, and many who are quite sure they are better then the average commoner. But, alas that is politics and is a whole discussion in itself." He said leaning into his chair with a smile.

"Although I am not sure it is the best thing the story of the Legion of Justice is told by drunkards in a tavern. It is atleast comforting we are still known. What you heard would be correct. The Legion of Justice does stand up for those who need's protecting, and if there is something that needs to be fixed our members will go out and fix it. Or atleast try to, without causing more damage of course. What type of information would you like to know?"

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

OOC: sorry

INC: Perhaps he was far more intimidating then she thought. Taking the offered seat she quietly sat down. " Ah yes perhaps but would a man who belongs to such a faction send someone to jail? I fear though that soon I will find myself in trouble I always do speak my mind, and can not lie. Never was one that excelled in that skill father was never proud." She said with a chuckle.

" Though in all seriousness I did not mean offence. Where I come from the wealthy and the privalidged were often unkind."

Hearing that she had not made the trip in vain she let out a breath of relief. " Oh good perhaps ale does losen the toung. Well what type of events are you currently involved in?"

Perhaps it was time to tell the truth because she thought the importance was the reason why she was here. " I grew up in Imperia. I played with street kids though did not engadge in crime. Well perhaps the minour assault of Les Grives he was six years old same age as I. A snot noised kid that lacked personal hygene he kissed me so I punched him square in the nose. " She said with a chuckle.
Quickly her deminor changed to one more serious.

" My father was a cold blooded assasin and belonged to the black hand. If the price was right he would kill anyone. Out of obvious shame and guilt I tell anyone that he was but a shop keeper. I feel that I have to pay off the sins of my father. I know that he is not proud of me. Because he often thought that it was a dog eat dog world. One night I came home and he was dead with a dagger in his belly. It seemed as though Karma had caught up to him. If I was their I would probably be dead too. The humerious thing is that despite all that he did. I still love him and miss him but at the same time happy that he is gone. Their will be no more blood on his hands." She whispered softly.

" So that is why I have come that is why I wish to join." She said as she looked at the thane and the leader of the faction. " Though I will not grovel to do so. I still have my pride, and I often speak what I think sometimes not looking at the consequences."

[Keldon Elsdragon]

Keldon sighed, "Miss Tigerlilly, I would prefer if you stop acting under the assumption that I am going to make you beg, or grovel to get anything from me. Let alone membership to a organization that is supposed to help those who are in need without asking anything in return. I will admit there are many nobles and more prominent figures in the Empire who enjoy making people do such things. I however am not one of those people." Keldon made, or atleast attempted to make a smile.

"If you would like to join the Legion then you are more then welcome to." He made a more warmer smile. "All I need from you is your full name and your address were you can be reached, or can receive letters, and private announcement's from myself or other Legion members."

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

Well she was relieved that her past would not hinder her acceptance into the faction. " Well I relieved to hear that. Well I do not know my fathers last name, tigerlilly was my mothers maiden name. As for an address I currently am lacking one. As I sold my home in prime and currently do not have a place of residence." She murmured with a cough. " Though I shall probably find my self residing in an inn or perhaps I could seek bording at a temple in return for house work."

It seemed as though Keldon was a nice man, and it spoke of his character a great deal when he did not judge her.

[Keldon Elsdragon]

Keldon nodded to her writing the information down, he then smiled and opened his drawer. "Well then, I would suggest you speak to the citys administrative office and purchase a peice of land within Primus Gaudeo. Until then you are welcome to stay here within my home for the time being."

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

The offer of staying at his home surprised her. It was a very kind offer but the young woman did not know if she could accept. That is if she could not find a place on her own right away. The young woman liked her independence and she did not want to be a burden.

Standing up she smiled in gratitude. " Well that is very kind of you. Though I think I would like to find a place of my own. You have been very kind Kel I mean thane Elsdragon. Although I would like to see if I can find my own lodging and employment. Do you know of anyone highering in this city? Oh and perhaps a healer? I fear that batteling the elements have given me an awful cold."

Waiting for an answer she slipped on her bear fur cloak as she did not want to take too much of the thanes time.

" Oh and are there other members of the faction in Primus Guado? I would like to meet them if that is at all possible."

[Keldon Elsdragon]

Keldon nodded. "There are several but many of them are employed by me and are currently elsewhere. Two are presently staying here in my estate, although one could of left by now. I am not quite sure, however in regards to employment there are likely many. I am currently looking for new members of the city guard, that would provide you lodging, and the supplies to live along with a paycheck if it would interest you. I know my staff is also looking for some assistance within the estate and grounds if that would interest you. Otherwise I would suggest people to the cities administrative officials."

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

" Well I will look to see what I can find in the city. I do not have much trainging with weaponary. Though I am sure that I will find something if I will let you know. You have been very helpful and I look forward to taking tasks in your guild. Though I fear that I have taken much of your time. As you are quite a busy man." She said with a smile, and began to walk to the door and show herself out.

[Keldon Elsdragon]

Keldon coughed a little, he could withstand a little disrespect as she knew not to to act with those of upper society. Although he did have his limits, she had yet to insult him. Although standing up walking away, turning her back to him all before he could speak was nothing more then insulting. Keldon rose in his chair, and in sharp quick voice that would show he was irritated the second she heard it. "Excuse me,"

[Keldon Elsdragon]

Keldon coughed a little, he could withstand a little disrespect as she knew not to to act with those of upper society. Although he did have his limits, she had yet to insult him. Although standing up walking away, turning her back to him all before he could speak was nothing more then insulting. Keldon rose in his chair, and in sharp quick voice that would show he was irritated the second she heard it. "Excuse me,"

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

OOC: Oh someones feathers are ruffled lol....

What I did nothing wrong. What is he taking that tone with me for? I told him that I was leaving because he was busy and I did not want to take too much of his time. I thought that a good bye was implyed.

Turning around she looked at him. While others may have been intimidated she was not. " Yes is their a problem? Oh is this because I did not say good bye? Or because you wished to discuss things further? I thought that what needed to be said was said. I know that you are busy so I was going to make an exit. Oh and I would appreciate if you did not have a stern tone with me. I was never conciouslley rude. That is the difference between you and I.. For you thane Elsdragon know better." She said with a little tone of sterness her self.

Perhaps this was why she did not have many friends. She often talked back and ruffled too many feathers often not on purpose. In truth though she often was to proud to ask for help and she was never used to kindess. In Prime it was easy though when she engadged in small talk with the two woman. For her walls that she had built around herself were yet unbroken. That was her deepest fear vulnerbility.

[Keldon Elsdragon]

Keldon quirked his eyebrow as the girl spoke, There was alot Keldon would up with, but at times his temper could come through if someone hit his buttons just the right way. "Rinoa. if you wish to be direct with me I will be very direct with you, and I would take these words as sound advice. If you speak like that to any other official in this city you will likely end up in the cities jail. Even if you do not think it is fair or not, if I was another person in the position I hold you would likely be leaving this office with a guard escort to the guardhouse." He said sternly. "You hold no title, no position of authority, nothing to your name. To most of the Empire you are nothing more then a mer citizen and will likely be treated as such. I suggest you watch that tung of your or it will put you into a situation you will not like. I suggest you not turn your back to those who are superior then yourself in our society." His voice started to return to normal. "If you want to talk back to people I suggest your chose very wisely who it is. I was going to suggest that if you wanted housing and training to join the city guard as they will train you, give you the things you need and pay you."

"However if that is all you wish to discuss then very well, the door is there. Once you find a suitable location to live please inform me so I and the Legion has a way to contact you."

[Rinoa Tigerlilly]

Perhaps I shall leave while I still can. This is perhaps the first time in my existance that I have had a purpose a goal. I think I should also take some ettiquite classes.

For the moment the young woman decided to not talk of the unpleasentness of their behaviour. She did not understand all he was doing was trying to help her and she was being so crass. The young woman wondered if she would ever be able to get rid of the shadows of her past.

" Thank you. I will perhaps look into joining the city guard. I do need to buy a weapon. I fear that this rusty old dagger will not suffice if I do find myself in peril. I do thank you for seeing me, and I do hope that I have not ruffled your feathers too badly. Now I am saying good bye, and I am leaving." She was not being sarcastic she just decided to explain her actions so that their would be no confusion.

With that said she excited the thanes office and quietly closed the door behind her.

Well that did not go too well. You stupid stupid girl. Instulting the leader of the faction you wish to join. While you are not beautiful you are far too pretty to be locked in a dark cell. Retracing her steps she found the door that she used to enter the manour and showed herself out.