Post by Dark Emporess of Fury on Feb 19, 2003 4:16:19 GMT -5
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Myst moved her form quickly through the night's cover, arms lifting to allow palms to brush away the branches that blocked her path. Darkened orbs scanned about cautiously, making sure no one followed her & her companions. She stopped for a moment in her paces, nostrils flaring as she took in the scent. Nod of her head she turned to Valianna & Katya. "This way." Returning to stride she wandered through the thicket destination was in her sights. There it was the wall passage Vali had led them through. She stopped palms lifted to rest upon its surface as she closed her eyes taking in the vibrations that were held within.
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Molten pools of gold flashed with excitement at the situation at hand. Gone was the nervousness Katya had felt the last time she was here. Garbs of pearled silk were meticulously stained with splashes of green from stains that gave obvious clues to where that had been. Thankfully by the time she saw civilization again, this place would cease to exist. The tip of her tongue played absently with the sharpened curve of elongated fangs as she stood there next to the others, she too placing her palm against the wall, digging through the ivy that covered it. Her body trembled with anticipation as she felt the vibrations. She looked expectantly at Valianna, waiting for her to join them. "Come."
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Her patience at its worst was obviously better than that of the two before her. Valianna paused a foot or so away from the wall and simply watched them for the time being. A shake of her head sent loose the cascade of midnight tendrils as she took a step forward. "Well, what are you waiting for? You don't really need me to get in anymore. You still have the mark, even if you cannot see it." Digits tightened around her staff as she leaned her weight against it. Her free hand patted her cloak to ensure she still had all of her ingredients on her. She wasn't sure what all might be needed before the night was over, and she wasn't about to take a chance. "Go." She whipped her wrist and sent the staff into them, literally shoving them through the wall as she idly walked in behind them. Crimson hues flickered lightly as she glanced over her shoulder, making sure there was no one there behind him. God knew what would happen to them if by any chance they were followed. One last cautious look around and she vanished into the ivy and away from sight.
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Crimson coated palettes curved into a smirk as she turned sights to Valianna. "But were we to be sure of that? I think not, so instead of taking the chance of banging my head off a wall, I chose to wait for you." Soft hiss parted her tiers as she turned upon a heel. Her knee high boots echoing her steps behind Valianna as the blackness of her cloak swirled about her body, blending her within the shadows. Digits curled about the dagger strapped to her waist as she gave quick turn of her head to look back at Katya, making sure she followed behind them.
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She was definately following behind them. She was greatly aware what was at risk, aware of the dangers of attempting what they were about to. Outweighing it all though were the great rewards promising to come to them if they did indeed succeed. She did not expect to fail for each of them was innately strong in their own individual ways. Myst's strength was her Light & Dark sides and the fury it raged, channeling it into everything to keep the balance - sometimes, and Valianna's strength was her dedication and skill to the dark arts. A stronger priestess was hard to come by, for few could outdo her in tests of the arts. As for her own strength, she was not yet sure what it was, but she knew she could contribute. Many have doubted her, thinking her to be frail and weak, it was simply an act. An act that very few could tell. She was proud of the way she was. Maybe that was it. She was simply unafraid to just be. "Let's go, girls."
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[continued in Part 2]