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Post by Hamlet on Apr 23, 2008 17:45:10 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ Sitting out side on the porch, elbows were resting on his knees. He was sweating a little and every so often he would lift the back of his hand and wipe it off. He wasn’t feeling to hot and didn’t know where this sudden sickness was coming from. His stomach felt like it was in knots and every so often he would black out for a second or two. He felt lighted headed and all around groggy. Jynx, his kitten, brushed up against his legs and every so often he would swat her away not feeling really in the affectionate mood. Her purrs was even to the point that just hearing it turned his stomach. Groaning lightly he falls backwards on the porch, resting his back against the wood. Covering his eyes with the back of one of his arms he listens to his surroundings, listening for anything that could be coming. And lord behold as though he had called it. Some one in fact was. The steps up onto the porch was heavy and this he could tell it wasn’t Julianne’s and so he was guessing it to be Raphael’s. At least it had better been but then again why would Hamlet want it to be him anyways? He couldn’t stand the common thief especially as he tried to swoop down on his girl. Yes Hamlet had stuck the title on Juli simply for the sake, most males do their claiming telling others to back off. It was exactly like the animal kingdom.
The sound of footsteps sounded as though they were being followed by another set. A lighter pair. Possibly woman? Lifting his hand lightly he looks to Raphael, just as he predicted, looking down at him. “What are you looking at.” He snapped. Growling lightly Hamlet rose up from his laying position and nearly felt like his head was going to fall off from the sudden rush he got from getting up to quickly. “Aren’t you healed and gone by now.” Hamlet spoke once more. The prince wasn’t exactly really kind when it came down to it. He had an arrogant personality and an almost hostile and brutishness about him. Raphael was almost the same way except he wasn’t as Hostile as Hamlet himself and since they were almost so close in personality, Both collided with one another. Raphael♥ To day was one of those quiet days that Raphael was beginning to wonder if anything was going to pick up. Moving towards the house he spotted that Prince almost looked like he was passed out on the porch. Raising his brow he took careful steps towards him wondering exactly if the guy was indeed passed out or just laying there. Why if he was passed out. He could end his life so easily… so smoothly and effectively slip out of here. With the murder of the prince he would have done his job, reported back to Atticus and collect his just reward. It almost seemed to easy. Almost. He moves towards the porch, foot falls easy moving not so much in a rush. Simply giving enough time for Hamlet to move and possibly show he wasn’t passed out… Or if some one was going to come out, wouldn’t find him so suspicious with moving so quickly.
Stepping up onto the porch he advanced on the laying down prince. Stepping causally. When the Prince did stir he simply relaxed himself against one of the pillars. “Easy killer. I was simply making sure Princey boy wasn’t in any sort of trouble.” he said as he grabbed one of his cigarettes out of their pack from his pocket and lit it up. Sucking in the smoke and holding it in place he listens to Hamlet’s next set of words and he couldn’t help but laugh a little. Smoke flowed from his nose and mouth and he lowers his head a little. “Awe.. And make it so easy for you? Fat chance Princey.” He settled his foot against the wood of the house and looks outwards, spotting a couple of riders that were coming down the path. One of which was looking quite familiar. Well.. At least the horse they were on anyways.Laios♥ He moved slowly back and forth with Heru’s movements. He didn’t get why they were coming this ways any how. Glancing towards Xena he questioned. “is this the place you were talking about?” his brow rose lightly as Heru seemed to answer for her, nodding her head up and down. Ah but don’t let this fool you reader, there were simply bugs driving the poor horse mad. She pranced a little beneath his weight and which he gripped the reigns lightly until she finished her dance. Bright green eyes rose upwards to spot a couple of people on the porch.
If he didn’t know any better it was his old friend…. Raphael. How.. Charming to see him again. Yeah right. He wanted that guy probably was bad as he wanted him dead. There was so much conflict between the two ex partners that perhaps it was a bit wasteful to tell you the whole story. But for now we will settle on just saying this. Raphael was a traitor.
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Post by Alanna on Apr 23, 2008 18:56:43 GMT -5
Nadia It seemed now she ame across him yet again the little vixen was happy just to stick near him. Big brown eyes looked at everything with that seeming innocent look she had about her. Braid hung over her shoulder that she toyed with as they neared the house. Big eyes fell on the prince but she was silent. Very strange for little Nadia. Listening as the two spoke with mild intrest. Seemed that the two were as close to friends as her and Laios were when they had first meet, perhaps a little more on friendly terms of course.
Having been paying attention to them she moved forward to move past Raphael. The little woman hit her lower shin on the step and swore under her breath steping up and went to the other side of her dark companion and lifte her leg rubbing it. Looking up and around she spotted the horses she heard but looked away and down once again and set her leg down. "Why is it always the legs", she muttered and crossed her arms.
Julianne
The pretty blond that was on the topics of the two's stong dislike for eachother happened to come out finally to see what Hamlet was up to. She had been inside getting some things ready for their travel and all that. Things needed doing. Like getting some of the money from the Inn that was her's for her work but leaving enough for her father to hire someone and to keep things going while she was gone and he was busy at the maketplace and all that.
Light blue dress was shaken out when she stepped out of the house to get all the cat hair off it from brushing Queen. Sliver blue eyes lifted up and a warm smile was given. "Raphael, how are your wounds? Better", she asked him voice warm and bright as always. She brushed golden curls back out of her face glncing at the dark little woman before looking down at Hamlet wondering yet again if he was ok. He had came outside when she started to question him when she thought he looked ill and Juli had left him alone and still she said nothing just incase he got made at her for pressing the matter.
Xena
Raven haired warrior rode somewhat alongside her forced companion and his large mare on her heavy built charger like mare Ember. The black bay had her neck arched as she had a slow trot to keep in step beside her friend. As they neared the Inn she recomaended. Having a long time ago come here, Like when Juli's mom was still alive and Juli not born, and liked it when she was here plus it was the best place to stay really nice and quiet.
Blue eyes went to him when he spoke and then looked around alert as always. Strtangely she had warmed to him like the first night they meet and found him ok to be around and she was alittle less her around him. "It is", she said as she slowed her mare to a walk as they neared the house. Horse was stopped when they reached it and she looked at the small crowd on the pourch then Laios to see if he was going to do the talking or not. They both were not ones to talk much after all.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 23, 2008 19:20:45 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ Not minding the young woman who came with her as she was truly none of his business, he just merely glanced at her. She was lucky to get even that really as Hamlet tended to keep to himself no matter what. He snapped lightly as Raphael spoke, “Oh that’s right… only for you sweet heart.” he mocked Raphael’s words at the end. He rolled his eyes lightly and wiped his forehead again. Starting to feel more then woozy this time, more like he was about to throw up every where. Resting his elbows on his knees and his head in his hands he listens as Juli walked out. Part of him was actually praying she didn’t ask him about having an illness. Hamlet refused to allow her to take care of him, just how he was.
Simply stubborn. He was like that saying, “you can take a horse to the water, but you can’t make the horse drink”. Just sitting there until he heard the horses hooves he merely glanced up over his hands. He didn’t recognize any of them and truly could give a d**n who they were. So with a feeble attempt he went to stand up. He was thinking of going to get Path and perhaps go for a short ride but he was feeling he had better not. Just his luck he’d end up falling off and passing out. So he’d settle with brushing her. He swayed for a second but grabbed the beam to support him and about that time the riders and their horses had stopped. Glancing over his shoulder towards Julianne before looking back at them.Raphael♥ The dark man watched Hamlet and merely smirked. God he loved messing with the prince but he knew he’d better be careful. Just as quickly as he got the boys temper flared the quicker he could easily be taken down. That Prince was a dangerous man and was better if you attacked him in his sleep unless of course you want to loose a limb or two in the process.. Or maybe even your life? Eyes moved to Nadia and he sort of gave a face and shook his head. Looking down at her leg which she rubbed. “My poor clumsy girl.” he said lightly laughing before he took another hit of his cigarette.
Eyes moved towards the on coming traffic of the new comers before turning to the stunning creation called Julianne. As she asked him how he was, he blew the smoke in the opposite direction and gave a kind grin in return. “No worries here, lady Julianne.” He said. Of course he still hurt like the dickens and wouldn’t be up causing any trouble for a while. Glancing now as Hamlet rose to his feet and nearly fell but supported himself with the beam he was about to ask Julianne before he heard the voice of a well known man. Laios…. His eyes turned to the man atop the large black mare he knew he recognized and just who was this following him? A woman? What was he thinking, she could replace him? Laios♥ Laios looks towards Xena as she spoke. He had to admit things between them weren’t so clashy as they had been for the passed few days but much more calmer like the first night they met. His green eyes stayed on her for a second before he allowed a sort of grin cross his face. Of course it is. he thought. He knew it was rather a stupid question for she was the one that brought them this direction but who knows…. Maybe she could have went the wrong way? Eyes focused in on the little group now that he got closer he recognized two. Raphael and that woman he had interrogated not to long ago, Why was he with her?
As the horses were pulled to a stop he glances towards Xena seeing if she was going to make the effort to talk or was it he. Looks like it was him. Heru danced a bit as she was forced to stay in one spot and being used to moving it was a bit harder to get her out of the habit. “ Umm… We’re looking for a place to stay. Perhaps you have a room open and stables?” His brow rose lightly as he watched the blond persuming she was the owner as, he knew well that Raphael wasn’t.. nor the young lady with him and not even… Wait- He just realized who the other man was. The Prince Hamlet. The man he was on the bounty search for. Not really killing him for a reward as Raphael but more or less.. Revenge for simple matters and Raphael knew this. But getting a bigger offer from his brother and like the traitor he was…. Went with him. He not once glanced at Raphael, simply ignoring him as though he didn’t even exist and praying that Raphael would do the same in return. But being the big ego arrogant man… His wish would soon be crushed.. He could feel it.
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Post by Alanna on Apr 23, 2008 19:59:26 GMT -5
Nadia Shapely lass made a face at him when he laughed at her yet again her pride took another little bruise. It was always better when she made foolish little knocks alone than infront of anyone. Not that she cared about most opions, besides perhaps Raphs, but that was different, or was it? Who cared. Eyes went to the two who stopped and the male who spoke. She took a step back a little remebering him now she looked at him and their last meeting ended very badly. She wanted no remakes. So silent she remained.
Julianne
When he answered Juli nodded pleased to hear he was fine. That ment she did her job well enough. But her eyes went to Hamlet and worry crossed her face when he faultered when he stood but she made her-self stay wher she was bitting her bottom lip. Why did her prince have to be so stubborn? A mental sigh given.
Eyes turned to the new commers when the male spoke and her head tilted to the side slightly then a warm welcoming smile was given and she moved down the steps. "Yes. You came to the right place", she said brightly and moved around the house. "Follow me", she said and went to the barn and opened two stalls side by side and then turned to th e two once they came in. "When your done just come in that back door there and I will show you to your rooms. I just need to make sure a few things real fast", she said and left the stable going inside to get keys and what not ready.
Xena
She shifted in the saddle when they reached the house and she was silent as Laios spoke her blue eyes went over the small group on the pourch. When the blond lead them back to the stables she followed. Ember snorting and her ears flickering back and forth. The warrior woman dismounted once they reached the stable and lead Ember in and gave a small nod to the girl as she got to work on her mare quickly.
Xena looked at Laios. "So what will we do then", she asked how he took the question's meaning was up to him cause she had mulitple meanings to this question this time. Ember unsaddled and her bags over her shoulder mare in stall and settled she turned to him to anwser.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 23, 2008 20:29:33 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ As the man spoke in front of him he just stared with a vacant gaze. To Hamlet it seemed that the man recognized him by the look on his face. Still holding onto the pole he looks to Juli as she spoke to the two. Before she lead them back, he grabbed her by the hand. “we need to talk later.” his tone was low and tried to show no worry but then again he was probably already worried about him. He didn’t normally show affection right off but because Raphael was present and because he wanted to prove his claim over Juli. He gave her a kiss on the forehead before turning and staggered up the stairs.
He could see through the back door Julianne opening the barn doors for them. For some reason the man irked him and maybe it was just him being paranoid which seems to happen more then naught. He moved towards the chair and sat there in silence, watching the book case with an almost vague look. Maybe there was more to why he was feeling so bad. Maybe it wasn’t the flu at all! What if he was infected!? What if he had a disease!?? Yup there is goes again… Paranoia. Raphael♥ Watching his companions eyes he just gave her a side was grin that sort of said, ‘sorry but you sort of stepped into that one.’ Keeping his place next to her even as his crush, Julianne made the scene. He couldn’t help but watch her as she spoke and he nods his head lightly. Such an elegant graceful girl. But then again that was the man wh*re speaking in him. Just about every pretty face was as elegant as a cat and graceful as a swan. Call him a bit of a sucker but he most certainly had to admit, he was feeling that girl Julianne completely. When Hamlet grabbed Julianne whispered something unknown to Raphael and then with a sort of battle, kissed Julianne on the forehead. Everything in him almost wanted to take that challenge right then and there. Rub it in HIS face like Hamlet done to him! Oh the nerve of some people! Raphael thought bitterly. Oh but Hamlet would get it back…. Raphael would take his challenge and smash him with it.
As Laios was on the scene now, dark eyes were ever so acutely in watching him. When Nadia backed up he sort of took that step forwards as though he, was in some way protecting Nadia. She could look at him doing so and maybe he was? But then again maybe he wasn’t? With Raphael nothing was ever so sure about him. He took another hit of his cigarette until it reached the cherry. When Julianne moved the new comers away he lightly lifted his head, blowing the smoke into the air but his eyes intently on the pair until they were out of their sights. "You might hate me for this." he said looking to Nadia. "But Imma going to put a plan into the works. Follow me lead." he said smiling widely. He had this all figured out....Stepping fowards he moved to the barn and instantly he heard Laios say some catty words. "About to ask the same question." Laios♥ Eyes kept on the young woman even as the prince pulled her to the side whispered something and then staggered up the stairs like he was a bit off balance. oh well makes my job easier. he thought. As the woman lead them back to the barn he gets off of Heru holding her by the reigns and easily taking her into the barn to unsaddle her. Looking to her as she spoke he merely allowed a wicked grin cross his features. “remember I said I was on a job?” he said looking to her as he took the bit out of her mouth. “well lets say I am grateful you brought me here, for you just made it easier for me.” Put the saddle and bit on the tack room before walking out.
“The man that was sitting on the porch. That’s who I have come to…..deal with.” he said looking to her. Of course making sure no one was around to hear and not only that he was close enough to tell her nothing more then a whisper. But hearing foot steps he looks up quickly and spots Raphael heading their way. “What the hell do you want.” Laios says bluntly. Listening to his words he chuckles lightly. “Not for you…..”
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Post by Alanna on Apr 23, 2008 20:48:17 GMT -5
Nadia Nadia smiled dispite her-self as he spoke to her knowing full well she did. But she couldn't help it sometimes she was just plain old clumbsy. Big brown eyes followed everything with a silent air. When Raph did step forward she raised a brow slightly in mental wonder of what he ment by doing so. She listened when he spoke again and then nodded. "Alright", she said knowing the moment he followed after them why he said she would hate him but she stayed beside him anyway silently.
Julianne
Julianne stopped when Hamlet grabbed her arm before leading the two off. She gave him a nod and small smile. Blue eyes brightened when he gave her forhead a kiss though worry crossed her features yet again when he stumbled inside.
Once she had the keys she went to Hamlet having looked and seeing that the travelers were speaking to Raph adn the woman. She looked at him and coruched down at the arm of his chair and looked up at him and hand touched his arm. "What did you want to say", she aksed him voice soft.
Xena
Xena listened when he spoke and gave a sort of ironic smile. "Glade to be of some help", she said with a shrug and followed him. When he spoke of the target he had she raised her brow. "Didn't look like much", she commented keeping her senteces small and short as always.
Blue eyes went to the two when they came up and Laios and Raph spoke she rested a hand on her sword hilt as eyes lickered from one to the other. "You know him", she asked Laios eyes on the dark stranger and narrowed slightly. Typical Xena for you all gruff and rude when first meeting someone and most the time it stayed that way.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 26, 2008 13:04:26 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ Eyes wandered over to Juli as she came into the room. His head lightly tilted to the side and his eyes lightly narrowed though not in a threatening way. Sitting himself up he leans on his knees. Those new comers didn't look trustworthy to him but because he felt as though he was constantly weighing her down with his own worry he decided better in telling her that. "Your right... I am a stuborn fool." he started. he sighed heavily and gave a cricked grin. "I'm not as fine as I said I was." he said nodding his head lightly. "as you can probably tell I think I caught the flu."
Of course this was not what he was really wanting to talk to her about but he wanted to be sure on the other situation. That man who came with the woman today seemed familiar, almost.... Too familiar. As though he himself was in some sort of trouble along with the men that was already chasing him. Did he have something to do with Atticus? Raphael♥ Looking to Laios and then glancing over his shoulder to nadia to see if she was there he lightly tilted to his head. "Recognize her?" he asked. Watchign Laios shift lightly as he soon moved Heru into the stall and locking it. Raphael nods his head and crosses his arms. "I know why your here Laios and I could be lieing in saying, your wasteing your time. but seeing as your more determind then I am.... I shall allow you to have it." His eyes glimmered lightly as he rose his head but kept his gaze steady. "However I can help you reach your goal. I do know how badly your blood burns for that desire." A smirk crossed his face and Laios remained contently quiet for the time being, just listening to his words. "I would be lieing saying I wanted another alliance with you as well as me just being friendly, but i have decided that since I was being a jack a** before.. I decided to try and make an amends. No sore feelings.. And if I help you and you help me. You could say in the end we both get what we want and never have to worry about crossing paths with each other." He smiles lightly and looks to him. "what do you say Laios? one last go around?"
Of course Raphael was lieing through out his teeth for he had this thing figured out through the small little time the two had come stroding up on their horses. Raphael was a mastermind always had been laios was nothing but the iron. Listening to the woman as she had spoke about them knowing each other he just wait for Laios to speak. Laios♥ When Raphael moved his attention breifly towards the woman that hobbled behind him green eyes moved back to the dark complected man and about that time Xena spoke. As Raphael wasn't going to say anything Laios nodded his head towards him. "Ex partner." Was all he had to use... and all he would say on the subject.
"Your offer sounds like there is more to it." he said drily. "I don't like playing games and you know it." he said once more. He leaned against his mare's stall who was nibbling happily at some hay and he clears his throat. "But your right... perhaps you nor I could do this alone." he said. He had his own way of thinking, He knew Raphael would be wanting to pull some trick and he wouldn't let it. he wanted the prince dead and he gone. "However you notice I am not alone." he moves his head back towards Xena and grins. "what makes you think I would fall back into your deciving grip fool." He growled.
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Post by Alanna on Apr 26, 2008 13:41:27 GMT -5
Nadia Big brown eyes were on Laios as Raph spoke. She shifted her weight onto her better leg as they spoke. Oddly silent and still for her. Listening as they spoke. What was Raphael doing? Trying to pull a quick one on Laios? He didn't seem to take the bait and this woman he's with seems to find his some sort of joke. She could tell by the smirk she had. Arms crossed as she waited to see where this was going to go. Shifting slightly closer to Raph without thinking too much about what she was doing.
Julianne
Julianne looked at him as he moved. Eyes studied him. He didn't look so well too her not at all. So when he spoke she gave him a small smile and a gentle hand reached up to brush his forhead half to brush his dark locks back and also to see how feverish he was. "Well then ou need to be in bed not out and about", she informed him soft tones firm. "We can leave the moment you better but you must reast and fight off this first. Your stubborn you should be better in no time", she mused lightly and stood.
Offering him a hand while putting a front of a calm sweet smile to hide the worry she had. "Come My Lord you need to lay down and I shall get you some tea to help your fever", she told him and waited for him to do as she said ready to put her foot down if he tried to argue with her.
Xena
Blue eyes studied the pair with emotionless silence as he spoke. Chin lifted up a rather amused look was given as this dark stranger purposed a truce with Laios. When her jade eyed companion told her whom this name was a cool smirk formed on her lips and she let the bag she had held set down on the ground and went to her saddle as the two spoke still listening. Lifting a booted foot she puleld the dagger out of that and the other boot shoving them in hidden sheathes in her saddle as Laios replied. Grabbing a small pounch she teid that to her belt near her sword.
Moving away from the stall she silently picked up the bag. The whole action was simply because she forgot her purse and didn't trust anyone aroudn here. "Now this is what gets me", she said when Laios finished seapking,"Why should this whelp searve any trouble at all, to the point of needing help from anyone." Her tone held no suspific emotion and her cool gaze was on Raphael tring to get a read on him. But the question seemed sane enough to her seeing how she had little cares for humanity thus never listened to gossip not that any spoke to her after all.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 26, 2008 13:56:14 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ Now there was his mistake. he didn't want to lay down, infact he'd rather be up doing something then lay down. Night time was the worst time for him it seemed, that no matter how tired he was, he still couldn't get to sleep merely because of his mind. his mind made him restless and it was true if he laid down he wouldn't be getting any more rest then he would sitting up. He shook his head even as she brushed her hand crossed his forehead, glancing up at her as she spoke.
"Seriously.... I don't think I could lay down. Allow me to stay here." he said urgng her. Not only was it his mind that worried hthis young prince but also him not trusting Raphael and newly found friends. With him sitting in the comfy big chair he could not only watch himself but be doing as he was told by Juli at the same time.. even if he didn't want to. Raphael♥ A smirk crossed his face when Laios refused and called him a fools. He expected it he also expected him to point out that he wasn't exactly alone but his female companion was right there with him. His brow rose and he laughs lightly, "Aye. Your right. I wouldn't expect you to trust me. However; you don't often have such a target handed directly to you..... now do you?" His head lightly tilts to the side as he watched him and not only the woman behind him as she shifted around doing god only knows what for he truthfully wasn't paying that much attention.
When Xena spoke he could help but chuckle even more at her foolishness. "That Whelp, Is Prince hamlet... And Prince Hamlet is more dangerous then he appeares. He's a copy ninja. The worst kind to fight against. Which is why he needs more then two people." But once more Laios refused him and he shook his head. Foolish man. h thought to himself. It didn't truthfully matter to him if he took the truce or not. Either way Laios would be dead he'd be sure of it. Hamlet would probably end up killing him and if Hamlet was killed instead, Raphael would be sure that Laios was killed immediately afterwards. Raphael as I said was a mastermind after all and if Laios didn't know any better he'd probably would have fallen for it. Laios♥ Listening to Rapahel speak he shook his head and before he could answer Xena spoke up and Raphael answered. Lowering his eyes for a second in thought he nods his head lightly. "Its true actually Xena. Its better to have more then one person." His eyes soon darted to Raphael and he growled. "but not you." His fist clenched tightly and he then shook his head. "Best leave Raphael.. wouldn't want your pretty little friend hurt again." He smirks a bit more as he moves his head. "The Prince is mine.. no matter what you say and you can tell Atticus that." His voice was low but loud enough for Nadia and Raphael to hear him, however not the two in the house.
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Post by Alanna on Apr 26, 2008 14:34:44 GMT -5
Nadia Nadia was silent still as they continued to speak. Corner of her full lips twictehed with a smile until Laios spokeand brought up Raoh leaving incase she might possibly get hurt again. She looked away teeth gritting. But still she said nothing. When the dark woman spoke and turned moving away a brow rose with wonder. It was amusing what she said. Could this gruff prince be so foolish to show a connection with the blond and her be a weekness? She didn;t think it would be that easy or perhaps it was but Raph was tring to avoid it because surely he would have been done with this already if it was as simple as using Juli agaisnt him.
Julianne
Juli's hand lowered when he spoke and she thought it over then gave another smile. "Very well. Here", she said and moved to a chest in the corner of the room and opened it pulling one the quilts out of it and returned to him and gave it to him. "I'll return with your tea", she said softly and bendig down a gentle kiss was planeted on his over warm forhead and she left the room to brew the tea.
Xena
A hand reasted on the cool hilt of her sword as Raphael answered her. He was mocking her. But she stayed still and looked away to Laios when he finished speaking and he confirmed the others words. "We don't need him anyway. He's attached to that wench. Its clear as daylight. Thats all we need isn't it", she said simply. Though she said nothing more.
Xena shruged the bag father up on her arm. "I'm going inside. I'm in no mood to talk", she muttered more to Laios than anyone. Turning away from them. A lazy stride carried her to the house clearly meaning she wanted to chat no longer. If Laios followed than he could she honestly didn't care.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 29, 2008 18:33:03 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ So she didn't fight with him? Well thats the first, he almost braced himself for it but she simply went along and kissed his forehead. He just rose his brow giving a cricked grin as she turned in headed off towards the kitchen for tea. He sat back comfortably in the chair, well... Almost comfortably. His senses were spiking again which were giving him a headach even worse then the one he had. Shifting in the seat he had planted his bottom in, he rested his head on the arm of the chair and stared at the door. Sweat beaded on his forehead, breathing lightly rougher then before as eyes contracted.
Was this just a fever? or was it more? Some one was coming towards the house he could tell. A growl almost worked up his throat like a savage beast but he closed his eyes and tried to calm down the anger that suddenly appeared. It felt like something was inside of him, something scratching at his skin trying to rip through and get out. Shifting restlessly beneath his skin and body digging at his bones. He groaned little bit and shifted his head backwards, resting in the crack of which the arm and the back of the chair meeting, eyes closed as he paused waiting for the sudden wash of relief. Raphael♥ Perhaps he was mocking her? what ever shall she do about it? he kept his eyes on the woman for a second as his brow merely rose when she spoke. It didn't take a scientist to figure that one out sweet heart. he thought rather bitterly. Even people who didn't know the couple knew exactly that the prince and lady were smitting. Something Raphael personally couldn't stand, to him she was something he wanted..... for himself. But he too knew that if he was to be the one killing Hamlet she wouldn't very well fall into his hands now would she? No, he had to be a thinker on this one and instead of being the one charged with the murder he'd be simply the leaning shoulder to help a grieving lover.
Sweet heart? Rarely, Bad boy? half the time..... Manipulative sleeze? Always... His brow simply rose even more when Xena proved his point of being the weaker sex, most women were. She may look like a warrior but he doubted her completely. Why? Raphael believed there was no one comparable to himself, no one could match him! but yet he thinks this way about every one, sweet heart.... Nothing personal. Laios♥ He listens to what Xena had to say and then she turned and moved towards the house... Obviously done with the conversation. He didn't follow he didn't really even more besides allowing his eyes to slide back to the pair that stood infront of him. Weesles. Of course Nadia hadn't even opened that pretty mouth of hers but he could see it. She was working with him and for what? Having her fancy? he could almost bet that once Raphael was done with her, he'd be gone the next day. Thats how that demon worked. Useful only when it benefitted him.
Even after Xena had left he stood there for a second as though pondering over what had been said. He shook his head and merely turned his back on the two, heading back in side the barn. Raphael for once not following him but retreated once more back to the front of the house.
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Post by Alanna on Apr 29, 2008 18:55:03 GMT -5
Nadia Dia was silent as she looked around and when Laios went in the barn she sighed and moved to go back to the porch no longer wanting to stay there. Once there she sat on the top step arms resting on her knees and hands clapsed together as she looked across the street. "Why does it always seem like I get more excitement than I want", she muttered mostly to her-self than anyone really. Big brown eyes were closed with a sigh and face turned sky ward.
Julianne
Juli put the kettle on the fire after filling it with some water that she had brought in earlier and got to work. She waited for it to be warm enough before she poored it out in a mug and then returned to the room for him before the warrior woman came in and gave it to him. "Drink it, it'll help", she told him.
She looked up at the raven haired woman came in and motioned for her to follow and lead her up the stairs to her room and gave the key over before going back downstairs with a sigh. She picked Queen up as she went looked at Hamlet. "Would you rather I stayed here or is it alright if I go outside. I will stay close of course no question about that", she asked him. Not really sure if she should leave him be or not to.
Xena
Xena went inside hearing noone say anything with only the smallest glance back to see noone having moved just yet. She went inside and looked at the prince that seemed to be so much trouble and then looked away to the blond and silently followed her to the room given. Things were set down and she grabbed a sharpening rock and went downstairs to setle outside and to work on her blade for something to do.
Settling down at the base of a tree in the backyard away from everyone she turned her sword over a few times before she got to work humming some old song the women back home used to sing when working the feilds as she went along. Last time she was here she had done the same thing so she knew it was fine.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 29, 2008 19:08:41 GMT -5
Hamlet♥ The pain would subside and then intensify he didn't know what was going on with him. But hearing footsteps he straightend himself even the slightest. Of course even in pain Hamlet was always alert and ready to fight but seeing as it was just Juli he took the tea sipped it and then just held it.
Then the dark haired woman came in and like the animal that had been placed inside him, its eyes opened and narrowed. Even his facial features had seemed to slightly reflect this he even had half the mind of snarling at her, but he held back the temptation with merely bringing the cup up to his mouth to hide it. As she had lead Xena off but then came back. When she spoke he shook his his, "no do you what you want. don't worry about me." he said and gave a half witted grin that was weaker then a thin peice of paper.Raphael♥ He moved with dragging feet after Nadia who had went off to the porch before he did. He didn't sit however instead he began pacing back and forth, watching the ground and the imprints his shoes made in the grace. His sides hurt as though he had been suckered punched and each time he breathed in or out he could feel the bruising from being thrown off of Ruse and landing on the ground. Eyes moved to Nadia as she spoke he stopped for a second. "If you wish to not stick around longer.... You can go." his voice was soft.
Not a bit harsh nor was it showing how he felt which was yet again.. Odd for him. He worse his emotions out on his sleeves and when he felt one way it came out in his voice which meant to come out in another way. But for once.... he didn't. Infact he was pretty calm about this whole ordeal. Laios evens said the Prince was going down any ways. Maybe just maybe he'll let it unfold on its own all he had to do was sit back and relax. Moving towards Nadia and slumping into a sit next to her, he lightly nudged her with his shoulder. Even with a cut up face he was still pretty handsome as he let that grin cross his features. Laios♥ When he was sure the other two went away he moved back out of the barn. Staying there as he slid his back against the barn doors and fell into a sit. Just what he wanted..... Raphael being here... He had thought he had gotten rid of the man. With the sound of foot steps he glances upwards to spot Xena marching towards a tree. He figured she was still not in the very talkative mood so he stayed put and took out his knife from his boot. Running the sharp end of the blade in the grace making pictures in the dirt.
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Post by Alanna on Apr 29, 2008 19:48:50 GMT -5
Nadia Nadia looked at him when he spoke lashes fluttering for a moment as she thought a moment. She didn't want to go but she was starting to tire of forever being on the guard. BUt what was she to do instead marry some baffle brained man to get soem peace? No way. She gave a small smile when he sat down by her and nudged her with his shoulder.
"Naw. I like being around you for all the pain you cause a girl in her neck", she teased lightly. Sitting back with her palms to hold her she closed her eyes and let her head tilt back again the warm sum warming tanned skin. Only thing about leaning back and wearing a shirt that she left a few buttons unbuttoned at the chest was ones shirt tends to pull down and tighten agaisnt ones curves making them more exagerated than her's natrually were. "Plus I have yet to think of where to go next", she added not opening her eyes.
Julianne
Juli nodded quietly at his answer and gave him a small smile. She moved over and set Queen in his lap who curled up in the small space between him and the chair and purred for him. "Just call if you need me and if I don;t hear you Queeny will fetch me. She's smart that way", she said in a rather matter of fact way tring to encourge another smile out of him.
That done she went out the back door to go to the barn. She had asked Drew to leave Bandit for her so she could get use to being aroudn the large animal before they left. She galnced at both warriors as she went to the barn. A pollite smile was given to the male as she passed the barn wall with a nod. Going inside she went to the first stall were the paint was and offered him a palm to smell and lip before giving him a piece of a carrot she grabbed before leaving the kitchen.
Xena
Xena turned the sword and worked on the other side. She stopped and tested the edge still humming softly as she did so. A small cut appeared on her thumb and she licked the drop of blood from it before standing and rubbign the bit of blood off the blade and gave it a few twists hearing that pleasing whistle she was looking for when it reached a certain speed and stopped. Clearly the blad was sharp enough not that she ever let her weapons go too far without work.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 29, 2008 20:17:29 GMT -5
Hamlet
Not once did he not believe her when she said that about Queen. He knew the cat well enough that she was a tattle teller of all sorts. His eyes wandered down to the cat who purred lovingly to him and as she left he nearly felt like knocking the cat off. No.. he had to control himself. closing his eyes for a second he let his hand rest on Queen's pack, rubbing her soft fur and allowing it to carress his fingers. Relaxing him.
The beast inside his body had died down for once allowing him to relax and maybe that was the held of the cat. Opening his eyes, they narrowed lightly as he glances towards the door. Then back to the book shelf infront of him.
Laios
He watches Xena absent mindedly for a second until Juli came trodding his way. Carrying in her hand a carrot, she smild polietly to him and though it was a strain he did the same. She seemed fair enough. Green eyes looked down at his doodle and not even realizing it he had drawn Xena. gritting his teeth he smeared the picture with his foot and gave a gruff growl at it before getting to his feet and moved back into the barn.
Watching the young lady with the horse he stops, watching. It was odd to him that some women feared horses. Why just about all the little girls he knew adored them. "You show fear, he'll never respect you." he said finally as he paused watching her. He takes a few steps fowards and leans lightly against Heru's stall door. "But never the less.... Don't show to much compassion either. Be stern... but gentle." His brow rose lightly as he nods his head towards the paint.
Raphael
Listening to her made him smile even more and he laughs lightly before straightening himself. "Hanging with me only causes trouble." he said lightly. He glances down at his feet as he moves his hands together intwining his fingers together. When she leaned back he glances at her and let his eyes roam over her figure for a second.
"There is no where to go..." he murmmured. He kept his eyes on her for a bit longer before making himself look away. Ever so much did he want to leave a love bite on her neck as she had tilted her head backwards but he had to contain himself. One: he couldn't afford Juli seeing, Two: They were wide open and he never liked putting on public shows. Glancing back down at his fingers he leans lightly fowards, strong shoulder blades peeking out from beneath his shirt and shifting up, slightly sore.
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