06-11-2014, 08:47 PM
"I'm Neil," the Sacaean introduced himself to Paige. "As for earlier, it's nothing."
He looked away to hide his embarrassment. Although he wasn't ashamed of helping, the fact that he originally acted out of self-interest is awkward, to say the least.
"Let's get to the schoolhouse to check on the others," he said instead.
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While there, Neil simply idled as the people got their bearings after the rather violent attacks in the town. There was a lot of anxiety, for good reason of course, which did little to ease Neil's mood.
"Would you happen to be from the plains? I’m sure there is some story as to why you've come from so far," he heard someone ask him. He recognized Paige from before.
"Hm? Yeah, I am from the Kutolah tribe," Neil answered. "I'm actually here to deliver items for a friend. It was important that his things made it to Bern as soon as possible, which is why I went ahead by myself."
The Sacaean gestured to his bag beside him as he spoke.
He didn't flinch from lying to Paige; although it is true that he was born and raised in the Sacae plains, it would be bad if people found out that he was also a mage that researched magic in Etruria. Also, Neil had no idea if Paige's view of him would differ in the case that she actually knew his secret. If the circumstances forced Neil to reveal his true colors, he could only hope that she understood his intentions.
Shadrach's introduction to the two threw Neil off-guard: it's fairly bold to toss around "Etrurian" and "noble" in the same sentence. Technically speaking, Etruria doesn't exist anymore.
"Hello, I suppose," Neil greeted the man. "You can call me Neil."
He looked away to hide his embarrassment. Although he wasn't ashamed of helping, the fact that he originally acted out of self-interest is awkward, to say the least.
"Let's get to the schoolhouse to check on the others," he said instead.
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While there, Neil simply idled as the people got their bearings after the rather violent attacks in the town. There was a lot of anxiety, for good reason of course, which did little to ease Neil's mood.
"Would you happen to be from the plains? I’m sure there is some story as to why you've come from so far," he heard someone ask him. He recognized Paige from before.
"Hm? Yeah, I am from the Kutolah tribe," Neil answered. "I'm actually here to deliver items for a friend. It was important that his things made it to Bern as soon as possible, which is why I went ahead by myself."
The Sacaean gestured to his bag beside him as he spoke.
He didn't flinch from lying to Paige; although it is true that he was born and raised in the Sacae plains, it would be bad if people found out that he was also a mage that researched magic in Etruria. Also, Neil had no idea if Paige's view of him would differ in the case that she actually knew his secret. If the circumstances forced Neil to reveal his true colors, he could only hope that she understood his intentions.
Shadrach's introduction to the two threw Neil off-guard: it's fairly bold to toss around "Etrurian" and "noble" in the same sentence. Technically speaking, Etruria doesn't exist anymore.
"Hello, I suppose," Neil greeted the man. "You can call me Neil."
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Insurrection - Lady Cecilia "Cecily" of Laus, third in line to the Laus marquessate