The docks (and beyond)

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought studied the man. There was nothing about him that particularly struck something within her but... she could swear she knew his eyes. Her hand moved to her necklace. She didn’t speak.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

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What is the necklace?

 

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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AJ bought her an amethyst necklace. It was a while ago. It's nothing magical or invested, but it is rather special to her.

 

Edited March 7, 2019 by Shard of Thought

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom looked at her. "Hello, Tamika." His voice betrayed no emotion.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought continued to look him over and decided she had nothing to say.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom waited for a moment without saying anything.

"I believe you were expressing your discomfort at your lack of information?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought narrowed her eyed. "Yes."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

“Who are you and how do you know her? Better yet, who is she?”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

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Is Thought still wounded?

 

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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Yes.

 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

4 minutes ago, beantheboy12 said:

“Who are you and how do you know her? Better yet, who is she?”

Tom raised his eyebrow. "Weighty questions indeed. Ones I will explain. But come," he said, turning to Thought. "Tamika is still injured. We should attend to her care first."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

“Well, do what you need to do to heal her.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom nodded and turned around. "Step into my office, please."

[beantheboy12 he/him]

AJ helped Thought to her feet and helped her reach the office.

Edited March 7, 2019 by beantheboy12

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Shelves lined the walls, filled with devices of all different kinds. There was a gun that had strange writing on the side; a box that looked a lot like the one Rorim had used back at the docks; a small box that seemed to float in midair; and keys. Lots and lots of keys, in various shapes, sizes, and colors.

Tom was spinning a small wheel filled with vials of colored liquid. At last he came to a stop and pulled out a red one. He handed it to Thought.

"Here," he said. "This should do the trick."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Thought took it unceremoniously. "I drink this?"

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom nodded. 

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Searching herself and the man in front of her, she found that she was inclined to trust him. Enough to uncap the bottle and drink it, at least. This man hid secrets. Secrets Thought dearly wanted. And worst of all, he knew it.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

The liquid tasted slightly bitter, but had a sweet aftertaste. It filled Thought with a comfortable warmth, healing her injuries and bringing peace to her mind.

Tom watched with a carefully projected air of nonchalance. When it became clear that the potion was working, he turned away and flicked a switch on the wall.

A table with three chairs appeared in the middle of the room. He waved at it. "Shall we sit down?"

Sorry for the slight godmod to describe the potion effects...

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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You're good, I wouldn't know what it tastes like.

Thought nodded, taking a seat at the table beside AJ.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom sat down in the last chair, facing the other two. He drummed his fingers on the table. "Where to begin, where to begin..." he muttered to himself. "Hmmm... Better start with the Tombstone Key." He looked up. "That's what started all this. The Tombstone Key."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"If you're hoping that will ring a bell, it doesn't."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom sighed. "I had a feeling it wouldn't. Anyways, the Tombstone Key. It's a device, shaped like a key. It had the power to 'lock' a soul, preventing it from dying. Or so it was said."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"And why in the world would I want something like that?"

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom laughed. "To avoid death, of course. Why else?"