Fight Against Darkness

[Kaya]

Elizabeth held the rest of the letters in her cloak and started walking along the streets. Though her hod was down, she did not mind the snow. it was nice and pure. not muddled brown or gray like it soon would be. but a nice white just like her own fur.

Elizabeth walked through the middleclass district waving to the children playing in the snow, and occasionally joining them in throwing a few snowballs. She was on her way down to the docks, she heard that there was going to be a nice shipment arriving today, and wanted to see if she could charm her way into the ships goods. The sailors were normally always looking for someone they thought they could cheat out of a trade.

 
 She heard a bit of a rucks and stood a short distance away observing the situation. one of them was the girl she had a letter delivered to, the other two.. She thought then smiled. those were two of the three she needed to deliver letters to as well.
 
"Excuse me but what are you doing bothering her? you should be on your way. it doesn't look like she wants anything to do with you."

(boys... try to stick with the original story line please (its fine ur loking for what ever you are.. but somehow have it tye in with the rest of the rp)..... most appreciated and we need to wait for the lizard to post. i hate having to read multiple posts so lets cool down on the posting or try to make it at least 5-7 sentences in length... please..  it would be much appreciated.)

[Cifero Windtail]

"I WAS JUST CURIOUS, OKAY?!" Jackal yelled. "Stop treating me like some villain!" He rubbed he chest a bit more where the girl had punched him, looking over at the new person. "I was only trying to be helpful! That's all I ever try to do!"

[Aldrea945]

(I punched you, not kicked.)
 
Rachel started backing away.  Three against one, or even two on two, were not odds she'd try with her food.  The slush was already leaking into her boots too.  "Listen, you can be as curious as you want, but I have things to do.  If I see you again, maybe I'll tell you.  Maybe not.  Right now though, no.  Good bye," she said.  Rude as it was, she couldn't care less.  The ships were more important than a squabble.
 
She carefully backed into an alleyway and hurried up the escape, onto the roof and off toward the docks again.

[serpington]

(man, i go to sleep for 6 hours and three pages happen and cif, white, not trying to be a pain but it couldn't hurt you both making your posts longer)
 
max woke slowly, dispite the warmth of the blanket and greenhouse he was still to cold to do anything in a hurry. slowly but surely he got up and grabed out some clothes he had stashed, a warm coat, shirt, long pants and, his most hated but necicary part, shoes.
"damn this weather, i can't wait till i get out of this frozen hell and find somewhere warm."
he snuck out the same way he came in, his bag hidden under his coat and a large had he had stolen from an american traveler covered his face while he casualy stroled down the ally to return the blanket he had 'borrowed'

[Kaya]

"boys. i have something for you." Elizabeth walks up to them both and hands them letters. "you will be able to find me if you truly try. " the letters say the same as what was written on Rachel's. as they look down at the letters Elizabeth starts back toward the docks.
 
(if you dont remember what the note said go back to look at hers.. it pratically the same thing.)

[Cifero Windtail]

Jackal looked after the oddly mysterious cat. "Geez," he said. "She reminds me of my mother... you know, before she died..." He looked down at the letter in his hand. "So... we should probably open these." Pulling out his dagger, he carefully opened the letter. "You need help... um... wait, what's your name?"

[serpington]

max quietly climbs through the window of the house, silenty walking past the girl who was still asleep, blacing the blanket on the small chair  near her bed and left a flower he'd picked from the greenhouse on top of it in thanks before going to leave. geting to the window before she spoke
"you can keep it if you want, you need it more than i."
"ah, but then i would have no reason to come back and see you."
he smiled softly so that she could just see his face before sliping out the window and heading towards the docks

[Kaya]

Elizabeth is headed away at this point and ignores him. she gets down to the dock and sits on a crate a small smile on her face. / mm good ships today... very good./ she looks around, pleased with what she sees she hops down and walks up and down the dock.

[Aldrea945]

Rachel relaxed as she walked, munching on some burnt chicken.  It was easy to get down the next escape, landing in the alley.  The snow fell around her, inciting shivers as it came down harder.  He coat had been a few years old when she'd grabbed it; it was threadbare by now.  'Maybe they'll have some wool on the ships.  Or silk.'  She smiled at the thought.  "Maybe.  I love that stuff..."
 
The docks weren't far from where she was, ships bobbing in the distance.  Choppy waters made docking hard, and ice had covered some areas.  She glanced down the row.  Merchant ships tended to be guarded, but she didn't want to get anything from the poorer traders.  It'd just make the wealthy wealthier.  Crewman ran up and down the docks, breaking up the ice as they went.
 
One ship caught Rachel's attention.  It was large, as large as a spanish galleon, and painted rich purple and red.  The sail looked new, and the wood looked sturdy.  It was just coming in for dock, but she couldn't see any flags.  'Must be an out of England crew.'
 
The other targets were too well guarded, and all of them had seen her before.  She'd go after the new prey.  Rachel sat on a crate nearby, waiting for it to come into dock.  It took several minutes, but it was worth it.  The gangplank lowered.  At first, no one walked out.  Then, a tall lady, dressed as richly as a noble, walked elegantly out with an escort.  Rachel adjusted her clothes and walked over.  "'Ello.  Would you happen to need any assistance?"
 
The lady, no older than thirty and with the scales of a snake, looked down her nose at Rachel.  Rachel felt her blood run cold.  Cold blue eyes seemed to drill through her.  She smiled wide, pointed teeth showing.  "That'd be much appreciated.  I'm here looking for my young protegee.  You might be able to help us find her."  The Lady put an arm around Rachel.  She knew snakes were cold blooded, but the touch sent chills through her.  Pain erupted in her chest.  She walked with the lady, who introduced herself as Tabitha, only because she couldn't leave.  She felt cold, numb and yet on fire all at once.
 
It was ten long minutes before Tabitha and her assistant, Gyrus, released her.  "Thank you.  You've helped so much child.  Perhaps I'll see you again soon."  Without another word, they disappeared into the crowd.  Rachel swayed and collapsed to her hands and knees, unable to breathe.  Unable to think.  Unable to do anything but shake and cough.
 
It was several miutes before her coughing quieted, letting her sit back on her heels.  She was gasping deparately still, but at least she could breathe her body was retaining heat.  The cold stayed deep within her, but there was heat.  'That's it.  I HATE nobles.'

[Kaya]

Elizabeth hides as soon as she sees the snake come off the boat. She really did not want to talk with her right now. it was a pain when she decided to come into port without prior waring. Elizabeth winces when she sees her link arms with Rachel.. /poor girl.. shes going to be so cold now./ as soon as the snake walks off with out Rachel, Elizabeth darts out of her hiding place and helps her up.
 
"I'm sorry about that. come with me...you're freezing... take my cloak." its surprisingly heavy when Elizabeth places it over Rachel. Elizabeth leads Rachel into a dimly lit tavern. "Marci can you give me a hand please...?" a young bar maid hurries over and helps Elizabeth with Rachel.

[Aldrea945]

Rachel shook, looking around.  The tavern was similar to others in town, abeit better smelling.  A rough hewn bar area sat at the back, with tables and chairs here and there.  Few seats were empty, with patrons smoking and drinking happily.  She looked back at the girl that'd brought her in there.  Her face was cast in thin shadow but for the very edge.  'Pretty.  Wonder why she's on the streets.'
 
Rachel smiled, still shivering.  "Thank you.  I saw you earlier, when you tried to help.  Never caught your name though," she said.  She still kept her voice deeper, even though the girl knew her gender.  With so many people around, a few that she knew, there was always the chance they'd figure it out in some drunken state and attack her.

[Kaya]

"don't worry boy. you'll be fine with me and Marci.. we just need to get you rested.. " Elizabeth and Marci lead Danny into the back. it is a lot warmer. Marci looks at Elizabeth accusingly.
 
"What are you doing back in here? i told you not to come back." Elizabeth winces.
 
"I'm sorry OK. SHES back. i did not know that she was going to be docking today. We'll be gone just as soon as ray starts to get her wits about her. Please.. i know i have no right asking this..."
 
Marci sighs and nods. "that will be it though. i still haven't forgiven you yet."
 
"thankyou Marci.. i really do appreciate this..."

[serpington]

*max stroled into the tavern, quietly taking a seat at a table and pulling the small amout of money he had out of his pocket, seeing if he had enough for something hot or not. quietly looking around and trying not to draw attention to himself. staying in the dark at the back of the tavern*

[Cifero Windtail]

Jackal sighed. "Um, you know, I'll just meet up with you later... you seem pretty busy right now." He started walking towards the docks. "Besides, someone's got to keep the peace down there... I'll meet you in the tavern by the fourteenth dock."
LATER...
Jackal quickly pushed open the doors of the tavern and sat down in the back, gently rubbing his left arm. Darn thugs, he thought. Always trying to beat the hell out of everyone... Looking around, he saw that his friend had yet to arrive. He noticed a lace monitor sitting nearby, his hood up.
"Hmm... not a bad idea," Jackal muttered, pulling up his own hood.

[Aldrea945]

Rachel narrowed her eyes.  This girl knew too much about her to be a stranger.  "How do you know me, how come to keep callin' me a girl, and who's she?  Quit avoidin' the questions I ask.  I deserve an answer," she said, standing up.  She hadn't even gotten the girl's name, and for all she knew, she could be working for the royal army.  Anybody could be drafted for sailing duty without a word of warning, and there wasn't a way out without being hunted down for treason.