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Post by Lovely on Jul 30, 2010 23:43:18 GMT -5
The sun poked its way into the dimness of the court yard of the slave market. As always the intense buyers roamed through cages as they measured them trying to find their greatest buy. They were like vultures grabbing the next remaining catch, perhaps they were. It was like a flea market but selling people instead of animals. Not that they weren't treated like animals, perhaps far worst. Animals were more like people in the Forelockian Slave Market. In the center of it all was a rather tall blond woman, her complexion was tanned with tribal markings slinking across her body. Her body was petite, with purple material covering certain areas of her body. Her sapphire oceanic blue eyes was examining the cages that lingered in this field of misery.
Her alluring walk made many men of different races look at her, and drool for a bite to eat. Unfortunately, for them she wasn't a meal, and she wasn't planning on allowing men to think the same. Her hour-glass image, allowed a hand to clasp her well rounded hips swayed left to right, and right to left repeatedly as she made her mark in the market. She brushed the back of her hand over her forehead as she whipped the sweat away. The heat was intense and she wasn't able to make a purchase, the choices were to much, and besides nothing captured her attention enough. Her back laid against a fence as she examined her surroundings.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jul 31, 2010 0:24:02 GMT -5
The only sound to greet anyone's ears now was that of a dog snarling and going crazy in the cage as a man had jumped back in fear; gripping his hand to his chest as he panted a little heavily. After that had happened, that row- and the one in back and in front of it- were silent; save for the chuckling of a male. A few seconds went by- the dog was still growling; it's hackles on his back standing straight up. A whistle greeted everyone's ears, and the dog backed down, then trotted slowly to his master. "You'd best learn to control that dog, boy! It's fur would make a lovely fur coat in the winter!" The man snapped. "That's what you get for trying to stick your hand in a cage where there's a sign posted; advising you not to do so." Came the male's short, but honest, reply. The man scowled once more, then moved on to the next slave.
"Caden." The male whispered. The dog, Caden, looked at him as though he were being scolded. The boy laughed and ruffled his fur, and his cat-eyes scanned over the investors. On top his head, his ear twitched as he looked around. Ever since he had gotten back into the cages in the market, he had been feeling sick. His chances of being purchased were low due to that fact... but it was simply because his sensitive nose was constantly filled with dirty, disgusting scents. Next to him, a light tan tail flicked in the dirt. His tail was dirty- if you even wanted to call it a light tan to match his hair. In fact, everything about him was dirty from being in the cages for so long. The boy pulled the dog close to him and lightly began to purr. Caden whined and looked at his owner and leaned into the side. The boy new he was probably going to die in the cages- he hadn't eaten in quite a few days... and the only reason he even tried to hold on was for one reason: he, of course, had an escape plan... He and Caden, they would get out of there for good. They'd be happy, and free... and would make it to Azriel... where they could live in peace, and have a good life... This daydream he had so often was interrupted by a sharp pain in his stomach. His arms gripped around the dog as he grit his teeth together to keep from crying out. Caden whined louder; he could do nothing to comfort his friend.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2010 1:59:34 GMT -5
Green, almond shaped eyes glanced around through a blond sheet of hair. Caged people watched the tall Elven warrior as she stalked between the rows, her stride proud. She'd never been to a slave market, and she wasn't very impressed with it. A few rows over, she heard what sounded like a dog snarling and snapping angrily. Paying little attention to it, she continued to wander. A small child to her left sat in a corner of her cage, crying and clearly frightened. The woman shook her head. Come on... Just pass through and continue on. You can't free anyone. she urged silently. She carried on, focusing on nothing more than exiting this terrible place. [[It took me almost two freakin hours to post this because I had no idea what to do. So don't nobody complain, alright??  ]] |
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jul 31, 2010 10:04:27 GMT -5
After those long, agonizing minutes of pain ripped through his stomach, he finally loosened his grip on Caden. Caden turned and licked his master's face clean of the tears that cleared a washed path down his face. The young man laughed softly and ruffled his fur, then looked on. He could pick it up- the poor child crying. "Wanna go make a visit?" He asked Caden very softly. Caden's tail slowly wagged. The neko slowly got up from his slight fetal position on the ground. Casually, he walked to his cage door and hung his arms out. A passing guard glared at him, but the cat merely lifted a hand in a casual wave. The other slaves watched in amusement. As the guard passed, he slowly reached out and nicked a pack of smokes. He pulled his hand back into his confinement and pulled one out; sticking it between his lips. From his pocket, he pulled out a lighter and lit the stick. His eyes narrowed as he watched everyone pass by. Once more, he hung his arms out of the cage, then slowly, even with a bored-expression, lightly slipped his nail into the lock. His nails with like those of a cat when he needed. As his nail worked around the lock, he looked at the other slaves- he would nod, smile and put his free-hand to his lips to have them stay quiet, then go back to working the lock. He knew a little better than to try and run from the whole compound- but his cage to someone else's? Who cares! The lock clicked open, he pat his leg gently for Caden to follow. Cautiously, he walked out with Caden and shut his cage. He reached up, pulled the cigarette from his lips and blew smoke out of his nose. He walked on towards the crying child.
"Hey there... no need to cry." He gently whispered to the child. He smiled, winked at the boy, went to the door and began to pick the lock once more with his nail. Once he had finished, he slipped inside with Caden. They both walked over to the child, he crouched down and sat next to him. The child immediately clung to his side, shaking. "Hey hey... don't worry, ok? It's not all that bad, I promise. I've been here for..." He paused and looked at Caden, "I was born into this, kid... Name's Leon." He explained as he slipped an arm around the nervous child. "That there... that's Caden. Bestest friend you could have, treats me well and keeps all the idiot-buyers at bay." Leon added on as Caden came over and licked the child's dirty face.
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Post by Lovely on Jul 31, 2010 10:13:17 GMT -5
The dog growled, it snapped and here she was next to the commotion. The sight of it was priceless, the buyers held their hands back from fright, from a boy almost only skin and bones. He was filled with filth, she neared the cage as she looked into it. Her eyes connecting to the figure within it as she smiled. He was holding onto his dog for dear life. It was evident he was starving, poor soul. Her eyes flickered brightly with excitement as she looked at the man her eyes flickered with excitement. She shook her head, this boy wasn't even worth a sent. She could find a much stronger man to do the job of insisting her, unfortunately, the pickings this month were low, all the good quality slaves were already all bought off. She sighed as she laid against his cage her long blonde hair glistening under the rays of the sun, she capture the event as the little sly with his pet dog snuck out and weaseled his way into another cage, that was interesting. She smiled as she followed him, her hands held onto the cage frame, and she looked within it.
"Well Well Well, a little sneak me sea with me very eyes"...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2010 22:04:59 GMT -5
From behind her, she heard the sound of a cage door opening, and she turned to see a young man and a dog slip in to a cage she'd just passed.
A little curious she doubled back, but stopped when she spotted a woman, now peering inside the cage.
Losing interest, and deciding it best she leave, she searched for an exit.
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The small boy shook as he clung to Leon. And giggled when Caden licked his face. Slowly, he reached out a hand to pet the dog.
"I'm Kulais." he said quietly. But before he could say anything else, a voice made him jump and cower into Leon.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jul 31, 2010 22:09:19 GMT -5
Leon's eyes slowly looked away from Kulais to the woman gripping the cage. Softly, he began to purr to calm the poor child. "It's ok, Kulais... I won't let anyone hurt you." He promised and winked; the purring from deep in his chest never stopped. Lazily, his eyes focused on the woman as his arm around Kulais tightened just slightly. Caden looked at the woman and a small growl issued from his throat. "Shhh..." Leon hushed Caden. Caden whined softly and lightly licked Kulais' face once more.
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Post by Lovely on Aug 1, 2010 12:27:58 GMT -5
"Boy, ye' a drifter aren't thee, I'm not seeking to make enemies, I can use you three in me ship"
The woman stated as she held onto the bars a little more, her eyes looking at them with full of excitement, she noticed a few men were watching them. The woman had a different thought in mind, it was evident to see she wasn't looking for slaves. She had much more things in mind then just a slave trade. She looked around gestured her finger within it, moving it as she suggested the 3 to come near. She began to whisper,
"Me seeking a crew for me ship, its nothing like this camp, and if it makes you feel better me be heading for Azriel, wether you choose to follow and disembark there be ye' choices, but I repeat, its nothing like this here depressing place"
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Aug 1, 2010 18:28:07 GMT -5
Leon stared at the pirate before him, careful to have the child still tucked under his arm. "What could you use two nekos and a dog for on a ship?" He asked softly back. Caden stayed by the boy as Leon got up and slowly moved over to the woman. "I have no special gifts, no trickery," that right there was a lie. "no ability to steal..." another lie: his cell was full of boxes of things he had stolen. "And I have only a few days tops to live... Look at me... I'm skin and bones." He chuckled softly, but his eyes were full of something else. "I'd be better shark-bait and food than someone useful to you." He stated and stood in front of her now. He stood but a little taller than her. His hands gripped the bars above her hands. He leaned down just a bit to be about face height, "Think I'm still crew material? What use... is a young boy, a young man and a dog to you on a ship?"
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Post by Lovely on Aug 1, 2010 20:35:46 GMT -5
"A child as no need to live in a home like this, I am merely granting him a favor but you, yes you"
The woman's finger pointed to the boy as she stated the woman as she looked at him her eyes focused well into his eyes, she didn't move her eyes, no she didn't remove them for a second. They read deeply into him, as her smile widened, there was much more to her than met the eyes. She continued to speak her voice like soft butter seeping through with a tinge of a pirate accent, this woman was an adventurous. She continued to speak yet again.
"Ye' think me have not seen you escape yer cage young man, that dog is well train, and me knows ye' be useful for quite alot of things, don't ye' go lying to me now"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2010 17:34:08 GMT -5
Kulais sat there, hugging Caden and watching the two adults as they spoke.
Though this woman seemed strange, Kulais found himself more curious of her than afraid.
"What's a ship?"he asked, letting go of Caden and slowly finding his way to Leon's side. His blue eyes were wide and full of curiosity as he glanced from Leon to the woman and back. "Is it food? Does it have food? Or beds?? I've heard about beds like the clouds." The excitement was clear in his voice, and his face held a little more life now.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Aug 2, 2010 21:51:30 GMT -5
Leon stared at her, she saw. She saw what he did- that wasn't good. "He's not just well trained, but protective." He turned to Kulais and put his arm around him. Caden walked over and sat next to Leon. "A ship... is a big, HUGE thing that's been built.. and it floats... It has many, many rooms... and yes, it has food... and it might have a bed, or a form of a bed." He smiled. "Perhaps she can elaborate on what a ship is... I've just seen them from the distance." He explained. "Well.. the only way we're able to get out.. is if you buy us... I'm running cheap cause I look ill and deathly." He chuckled softly.
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Post by Lovely on Aug 4, 2010 15:08:49 GMT -5
"A Ship, Oh a ship is a very splendid thing, huge, all sorts of rooms in which you can sleep in, rooms with beds who feel like clouds, and food from the very seas we can eat till our hearts be full, its a wonderful place made by me, I am willing to buy ye', me has the money. But you must promise me, that ye' be me crew, and be obedient until my next docking at Azriel" She looked at the three, her finger pointing up as if an idea appeared in her thoughts. She looked at them and scoped the area quickly, to avoid any other ears that could possibly hear her. She smiled as she neared the cage, and began to whisper. "If ye' obey I promise ye' that food will always be on the table, new clothes, baths in which ye' may bath in, me grant ye' the greatest life ye' ever dreamed in having, do I has a deal?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2010 16:29:45 GMT -5
Kulais' eyes lit up.
"For real??" He whispered, beaming. He looked up at Leon.
"What do you think, Mr Leon? It sounds like a dream, doesn't it? New clothes, and food. And beds!! I always wanted to try shrimp, and, and, and cake! Oh come on!! Can't we?"
For a sickly looking child, he sure had quite a bit of life to him now.
He smiled widely, looking from Leon, to the woman, and back again.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Aug 4, 2010 23:58:05 GMT -5
Leon stared at the captain. Be her crew, that was it. "There's no other catch?" He asked suspiciously. Leon ruffled the boy's hair and sighed softly. "I guess... I'll be calling you master, then." He told the woman. "I just hope you won't work him too much." He murmured to her, then looked down at Kulais. "In order for this to work, I'll have to go back to my cage, however... since I did... you know... sneak out." He winked and stretched, then bent over as he gripped his stomach once more. A long whine escaped his lips and a hand shot out and gripped the bars to Kulais' cage. His claws dug into the rods and made indents where they rested. He grit his teeth as he stood, hunched over, dealing with the pain. Caden whimpered and lightly licked his hand on his stomach.
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