Land of Shadows

Lancer ( Scathach ) Affiliated with CittaHousing| apartment j-4Rank| nobodyAbilities| magic resistanceWeapon

[scathachy-blog]

firstoffianna:

                    「♞」”I doubt that is true given your admirable status to our country, I’m certain you trained your student well.” Another smiled flashed at her. “But I will take that praise and hold it with all my might.” Diarmuid had a few encounters with her infamous student but nothing of the clash of spears ever happened, oh what a shame. 

           There was a chuckle to her remark, his heart lifting from her praises she offered him so easily. “I shall heed my words for you more often then! A honorable warrior deserves nothing more but to raise morale.” He believed in good charisma for others in light of keeping the fighting spirit live and well, as for being a knight the pride was also built from that. “And it seems to me it’ll be three if it keeps up this way.”

           Hive city had its ups and down from what he experience so it certainly weighed differently for others who spent more or less time here. “Some say its better than home,” He raises a hand to gesture a shrug.”With no grail here it does make the purpose of Heroics at a null point.” That was perhaps the charm of the city. It was going to be an adventure if she was to see half of the things that happened within the walls of each sector and its inhabitants. “It would be my honor to clash with you and may even gain a new trophy upon my spear of a worthy battle. But alas until you gain all that you lost I shall be gentle with you.” There was a smirk now on his lips as he teased the other, a wink to join after.

               ▰ ▱ ♚…A grin would grace the features of her face as she would nod proudly. Indeed she did raise a fine warrior, but she was allowed to be rough on him as she pleased. ❝ I suppose you are correct. Though as a teacher, I am allowed to be still harsh on him and say he has many things to improve on. ❞ Even though he left as a fine warrior, there was always room for improvement.

       A spark of amusement would rush through her as well as some joy. She always did enjoy some praise as she didn’t get it all too much. Except for when it was pretty words when someone wanted something of course. Maybe it felt better to her when it was actually something from the heart or truthful. ❝ I look forward to hearing more of these pretty words Diarmuid, ❞ she’d say with her grin still in place. ❝ Better be sure to say them to me everyday. ❞

       Her brow would raise in a slight question though at the mention of no grail. The woman of course had her assumptions of it, but she made no comment about it whatsoever. As she was certain information would come to her in time, and so it did. ❝ I see...Then we get to live a mundane life here as much as we are allowed then? How quaint. ❞ Though she supposed it wasn’t such a bad thing, maybe a tad boring though.

       ❝ Diarmuid... ❞ Hir name would pass from her lips as she paused for a brief moment before probably giving him the most stern look. ❝ Are you suggesting that you be gentle with me just merely because I have become handicapped? You have the audacity to say such a thing? Clearly you need common sense to be beaten into your brain. ❞ Getting into his personal space she would look at him eye to eye with a slight grin on her face. ❝ I might have to teach you a lesson boy. ❞

[scathachy-blog]

protxcta:

Wedged at the far corner of the bar, Shepard occupied herself by indulging in several glasses of liquor ranging in different colors. She avoided participating in the loud, drunken conversations of the other patrons, which was rather odd for her. Typically the commander found comfort in the chaotic atmosphere associated with those types of places. To drink away the pain, or merely throw oneself to the music and escape the daily life of war and death. Yet instead it left her with the sensation of being out of place. Shepard had hoped to find something reminiscent of her universe, finding the lack of alien species mingling with humans too bizarre to comprehend. Perhaps she was just terribly home-sick. 

The commander brought the glass to her lips, immediately downing the amber liquid in one gulp. Hell, even the drinks were a disappointment. The dull taste of whiskey couldn’t compare to the almost-lethal bite of Krogan Ryncol. She sighed at the now empty glass and set it to the side with the others. As Shepard grabbed for the next one, a pleasant voice shook her from her morbid thoughts. 

“Depends on who you ask. Some find me a pain in the ass,” Shepard briefly scanned the woman’s appearance, the emerald hues displaying a faint sign of interest. It was a rare opportunity to come across one who wasn’t behaving like an asshole. …Then again, she had to admit part of it was her fault.

However after the other had offered drinks, her scowl softened. Anyone who invited the commander to a night of alcohol-induced fun immediately earned a spot in her good books, “Sure. I guess I can use the company.”

               ▰ ▱ ♚…The first thing that would come from her parted lips would be an amused laugh. Clearly the lancer was already taking a liking to this woman, and was already making herself comfortable at the table she would be seated at. ❝ Well then we share something in common, how quaint. ❞

       ❝ Anyone could use good company considering what sort of lot has been attracted to this place. Oh look, I believe the males are finally having their usual contest of strength, ❞ she’d state as she would put an arm on the top of her chair as she leaned over to watch a pair of men arm wrestle. Yeah, that was definitely the usual test of who is stronger and weaker for them. Pathetic would be the first word that would come to mind, but also highly amusing as well. ❝ Now to wait for one of them to throw a punch in an angered manner. But in the meantime -- a round of drinks over here if you would! ❞ The lancer would raise up her hand as she shouted to the bartender while going back to her relaxed position in the chair.

       ❝ I am assuming you have a name correct? ❞ Even though it was a fairly odd encounter probably, she did wish to know some sort of name so she wasn’t saying ‘ hey you ‘ or something of the sort. The woman considered giving her own name for a moment, but she supposed it’d probably be best to give her class name for the meantime. Never knew what could happen she supposed considering the whole servant thing. ❝ You may address me as Lancer. ❞

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…❝ This ‘ Halloween ‘ day was truly interesting.... ❞

[inqeradarchive]

Sometimes he forgets what it was like, ending up in this city unawares and without a penny to his name. No metal vessels, no weapons, and his innate ability to manipulate the power within his own body… gone. It’s far too easy to forget now that it’s all been returned to him, and he hardly considers forgetting to be in his best interests.

“Not all of us are powerless,” he begins, “although it takes quite some time to regain everything you’ve lost. It’s worth the effort, but we shouldn’t have to go through this in the first place.” All at once, his old ideas return to him. “Poor manners is the least of it; they can do much worse than rob us of our strength, and they certainly have. I’m not entirely convinced that this city’s tragedies aren’t related to their reign, to tell the truth.”

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…Now that had perked her interest a lot, she didn’t quite think of these scientists ruling over them. No she just thought of them as an annoyance than anything meddling with things that they shouldn’t.  ❝ Well when one is granted such power as they have, it not uncommon for one to abuse such power. ❞ Fortunately the woman had not partook in any of the events that have befallen onto this city. Though she had heard rumors of them, and she could only count herself lucky that she had not been in one yet.

       ❝ We’re basically dogs they want to keep on a leash and granted a treat if we behave. And who are we to argue if we gain things that are lost unless we do so? At least that is what I am getting, or am I wrong? ❞ The proud warrior couldn’t say she was pleased if they thought of her as a mere fun toy. Again though, she had nothing to even show that she had a problem with it. As she was quick to temper, she would still be wise in what to do and not to do in foolishness. ❝ I am pleased though to hear we can at least regain everything. I’d truly be annoyed if there was nothing to do to gain it all back. ❞

[firstoffianna]

            「♞」A visage that was only familiar from previous encounters in the city, never had he fought with the servant outside of these walls.  Diarmuid wasn’t so lucky to have spoken much with the woman, but it was in due time they would meet again. “You praise me too easily with words, fearless Lancer.” He greeted her with a smile, hands on his hips to show his prideful stand. 

                    “Some might say otherwise.” For a small woman she sure had the strength of many when she patted his back. But his name slid off of her tongue so easily, Lancer wondering what honors bestowed upon him for a known warrior to hear of his name. “The great warrior Scathach, I don’t believe we have properly met or shared a battle before. I’ve heard many stories of your achievements when I was a lad. But for my time here..its been too long. Almost Two years?”

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…The woman would be quick to shake her head as her hand rested on her hip. ❝ You have more things to praise than a certain student of mine though, I must say. ❞ It would be her own personal humor and jab at a known lancer that everyone had seemed to always see besides her. It was actually really amusing to her, especially with the last recent news she had heard of the boy. Dressed as a druid was it? Yeah, she wasn’t going to forget about that for a while.

       ❝ Your words oh so do give me a spark of joy. If only such pretty words were spoken to me more often, ❞ she’d speak with a light laugh soon afterwards. The woman would not be surprised though he would not remember their meeting of when she had him summoned for help as a servant. Such a troubling thing it was, but she would keep it to herself for the meantime. There was no need to speak of events if he did not remember them. ❝ Two years you say? ❞

       That is an awfully long time, was it a good thing? She could not say, but that was too long for comfort for her to hear about let alone deal with. ❝ I can’t say I’d still be flashing smiles if I were you being stuck here for so long. Then again...I suppose this place does have a certain charm to it. ❞ Whatever that charm was though she had no idea what it was at the moment. ❝ Well if I’m going to be stuck here for a while, at least I know I have one good person to chat with here. Or perhaps I can even use you for a sparring partner? You’d be more of a challenge than most chumps here in this city I’m certain. ❞

[silvareliquiae-blog]

     WHAT WAS WITH THIS CITY and tough women? Not that Nezumi was complaining, but he was certainly more used to seeing women outsmarting others instead of using brute force. His eyebrows were raised as she roughed up the little thief, and he gave the kid a shrug when he looked over at him before running off. Nezumi almost laughed. Almost.

     “What can I say? I’ve become too nice.”

     Her question made him raise a finger to his chin, thinking of the places to eat around the area. His own cooking was something he preferred, especially considering his lack of money, but there was one place in particular he thought would suffice. He was hungry himself.

     “Follow me. There’s a noodle shop a few blocks down.”

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…Purple locks would shift with her head as she tilted it slightly. ❝ Too nice? Such a thing is not bad, but still you shouldn’t let anyone get away with thievery. ❞ To each their own she supposed, it wasn’t her possessions being taken away. No, if it was her possession being taken away the kid wouldn’t have gotten away with just a few words that was certain. It would probably be a good thing she wasn’t the target otherwise there would be one poor beaten up sack of meat.

       ❝ A noodle shop? I can’t say I’ve really eaten noodles before. ❞ Her meals usually consisted of fruits and veggies, with some meat as well. Of course though she never had the luxury of trying many new foods where she came from. ❝ Alright, I’ll try it then. ❞ With that decision she would nod a few times with a slight grin on her face as she slapped the boy’s back.

           ❝ Please lead the way! ❞

[latrocinari]

     “Probably nothing but dead corpses or rats. A woman like you has      far more better things to explore.”

There was a slight purr in his voice, a smirk on his face following his words as though he was telling some kind of joke to himself, but the outlaw reached into his pocket to pull out a lighter and tossed it to the woman. Curiosity had gotten the best of him when he saw what the woman was doing and though he knew the lighter wouldn’t do much, he wanted to see her struggle using it.

     “Though, I suppose this place can even make the most boring      of places interesting. Who really knows what’s in there… ~”

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…Her hand would quick reach out to catch the small thing he had tossed at her. Bringing it up closer for examination she would raise up a brow before looking back to  him. ❝ There probably is better things to explore, but dead corpses or rats just sounds like so much fun doesn’t it? ❞ She’d speak with a hint of amusement in her tone. Though it would soon fade as she stood there fumbling around with the lighter that was presented to her. It was a funny thing, she knew what it was, but yet it was another story trying to figure out how to use it.

       Finally she would get what she needed to do as she would press her thumb on what needed to be flicked down. Still she would be unsuccessful after a few attempts, but soon light would come forth. Well a very small light.

       ❝ Exactly, which is why I wish to go in. But this would prove to be useless to me, you may have it back. ❞ She’d speak as she tossed the light back toward him. ❝ I’d be better off going blind in the dark honestly. Anyway, care to come and join me? You don’t really look like you have anything better to do. ❞

[theeternalartist]

He sat at his desk with his eyes to a book.  Enjoying some light reading for a change, he didn’t pay too much mind to a customer coming in.  Her voice caused brown hues to glance over to the long haired woman.  She must be new to the city to be asking such a question.  The towel would be easy to offer, but the map one would be a bit difficult.  He didn’t have one on him, but he should be able to print one.  He thought so, at least.

“Give me a moment,” he spoke to the woman as he picked himself up and moved over to a nearby door.  With a key, he would open it up and go in to grab a towel from the supply room.  His eyes did wander the room for a brief moment before he would step out and lock the door behind him.  Moving over to the desk, Sasori would hand the towel to the woman before sitting back down and type away at the computer.

“I may be able to print you out some papers that will give you detailed areas of the sectors and districts, but that’s about all I can do for you right now.”  For a moment, he was staring at the screen before his eyes would look back to the woman.  “Are you new to the city?”

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…She’d flash him a smile of gratitude as she took the towel mumbling a thank you of sorts, but wasn’t too audible as she was busy drying herself off. At least she had some sort of shelter now for a few minutes anyway. ❝ So this city just doesn’t have a map at all? How tedious... ❞ She’d speak with a bit of a dry tone as her hair continued to be shuffled around by the towel she was using to make sure she was good and dry. ❝ But yes that’ll do enough, I’ll take it. ❞ It was better than nothing anyway.

       ❝ Yes I am, what gave it away, hm? ❞ A small amused chuckle would come from her as she would fold up the towel neatly. ❝ Thank you again, ❞ and saying that she would place the towel in front of him.

       ❝ So yes, that sort of map will just do just fine for me I believe. Not much else to obtain in this city I believe. ❞ There was no shop around the area that she saw that would hold any maps anyway. This was her best option for now, there wasn’t much else of anything else. ❝ Shall I offer money or something of the sort in return for your helpfulness? ❞

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…❝ You seem to be pretty relaxed for someone who looks like they’re slacking off. ❞

       How long had it been since she had seen her student from long ago? It had been too long she would believe, to see that he looked about the same as ever. ❝ Perhaps I wasn’t strict enough with you during our time together, ❞ how much strict could she even be? Even she didn’t even know, but still it was only light hearted jokes on her part. Nothing serious at all, for now.

       Her hand would extend out to give him a few pats on the head almost like one would do for a child. ❝ You look well enough though, and for that I am content enough with. ❞ A small reunion such as this wouldn’t be spoiled quite just yet. The woman would only let the moment last instead as she had heard of him from the small little master and Mashu. A druid he was dressed up as last time was it? Well it was apparent he would look the same as ever for the current moment. ❝ I am slightly disappointed though, I was hoping so much to see you dressed up as a cute little druid because of a small rumor I heard. A shame I missed it. ❞

@irishlancer

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…❝ How petty could one be? ❞ She’d ask as she lifted a boy up by his collar as her free hand would pat him down. Finding what she was seeking for, she’d grab it from the boy’s pocket before roughly dropping him to the floor. “ Actions like that will not be tolerated, now begone from my sight. “ Harsh her tone would be, but true her words would be clearly.

       Ignoring the boy’s existence now, her hand and attention would extend toward the stranger before her. ❝ Your possession I believe. You ought to be more careful it would seem. ❞ Pickpockets were nothing but child’s play though to catch, and perhaps a slight annoyance as well. Either way, the matter was put at an end so what did it even matter now?

           ❝ Ah, yes -- and now if you could be helpful to me now, could you please direct me to a place with some good yet cheap food? I’m a quite famished. ❞

@silvareliquiae

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…❝ I’m beginning to wonder if this is just some sort of new summoning place for servants and others alike, ❞ a small shot of humor from her as she had the tingling feeling there was another like her close by. That feeling seemed to be right on the money as she was quite certain that this one would be another servant.

       Her eyes couldn’t help but look at the servant all over though in curious and wonder. A machine perhaps? It was an odd look, but she would not judge. ❝ You look like a formidable foe almost with that appearance, it’s quite intriguing. ❞ It would be alright to ask what class they were wasn’t it? It was not as if there was a war going on in this city from what she gathered. Not like she would care much about giving away class names in the first place. Unless it’d give her a large advantage in battle, then maybe.

           ❝ It’s alright if I ask what you are right? So what class are you, hm? ❞

@dimensionofsteam

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…A fighter is what she’d appear to be, and certain the lancer was that she was a fighter alright. The way she walked, the way she held herself, and many other signs of her body language would scream it. For the moment though, the woman was not looking for a fight in hopes to have the thrill of life or death. Rather she was just bored and simply looking for some conversation to entertain herself with.

           ❝ You look like a lot of fun to hang out with, ❞ she’d speak with a slight smile.

       ❝ Care to have a round of drinks with me? ❞ Making friends at what would appear to be some sort of pub was probably not at the top of the list to do so. Of course, when was she someone to care about such a thing? ❝ All the rest of this lot don’t really seem like they’d be great company, having to tolerate their presence I think is clearly enough. ❞

@protxcta

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…He would be familiar in every aspect, and she would be slightly grateful there was at least one sensible mind in this city. For she had remember him as a good enough man especially when summoned to help. ❝ Well well, if it isn’t the top dog. ❞ A smirk would make it’s way to her face as she strolled her way up to him.

       ❝ You’re a sight for sore eyes aren’t you? ❞ A slap to the back would be what he’d earn from her as she just kept smirking to the man. ❝ Either way, it’s good to see you once again Diarmuid. Though, I guess, perhaps it would better if not in this city? ❞ The woman would have no idea if it was good or bad to be in this city, but she’d pay it no mind for now. Well unless if she was attacked then that would be a completely different story.

           ❝ Let me guess, you’ve been here long enough haven’t you? ❞

@firstoffianna

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…Slowly her finger would raise up to her lips for a signal for the other to be silent as much as possible. Crimson eyes would then go back to what she was watching and smiled slightly. ❝ If you’re loud you’ll scare them away, ❞ she’d speak softly, but still more audible than a low whisper. What she didn’t want to scare were the couple of birds she had laid food around herself for.

       ❝ They finally decided to get the food, it’d be a waste if they were to fly away now without it. ❞ Some that had trotted off to a further away distance had finally trotted back to peck at the food on the ground she had laid out for them. This was really the only method of trying to get a peaceful mindset that she could think of for the moment though. As...odd as it may seem.

       That and there was really nothing else for the woman to do in her spare time by sitting on a bench. Maybe she made it into a game to try and get the birds to all get down and start eating away near her. Giving them that small window of trust with her as she just sat there. ❝ Wanna feed them some more? Gives one something to do. ❞ She’d ask as her head moved in the direction of some more bird seed that was beside her.

@jokarata

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…Her hand would firmly grasp a rock as she would toss it into a rather large tunnel she stood in front of. Letting out a low whistle as she watched the rock disappear into the dark taking the hint that it was pretty deep as it echoed it’s way down. ❝ Well that looks interesting enough, can only wonder if there’s something down there. ❞ She would speak to herself while slightly mumbling being rather intrigued already.

       ❝ Hey, got a torch or something? ❞ Her hand would extend outward toward the stranger as her fingers would bend down multiple times in a gesture for him to hand her something. ❝ Anything that shines light at all? ❞ It was evident that she was going to go in there no matter what. What looked like an adventure seemed as if it’d be pretty fun to go in.

           ❝ Unless if this thing goes somewhere boring...than that’ll be very highly disappointing. ❞

@latrocinari

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚…❝ It is incredible how poor manners these scientists have wouldn’t you say? ❞ Being randomly tossed into here, forced to partake in whatever they wanted you to do, given little cash, got all of your weapons and abilities taken away, needless to say she was not pleased. ❝ Though I suppose I cannot complain too much if they provide housing for everyone. At least, those who are fortunate to get them. ❞ Well living on the streets could help strengthen one’s mind and body.

           ❝ It’s a bit pointless if no one is at their strongest peek though if we were to fight. It’s quite irritating isn’t it? ❞

@inqerad

[scathachy-blog]

               ▰ ▱ ♚...For a city that was created by man’s hand, it certainly had the qualities of an actual world. She had only just arrived, but she could tell that it was still summer and would soon be fall. It would only be unfortunate that she’d be caught in a light summer rain, but still fortunate as she got the shelter she needed when she opened the door to an inn. Adorable would be the first word that would come to her mind as she looked around at the inside.

           ❝ Pardon the intrusion, ❞ would be the first words she would speak as she walked up to the desk.

       ❝ You wouldn’t perhaps have a map of this city at all...? They didn’t exactly hand one out at orientation, ❞ she would half heartedly joke as she made it quite clear she was new to this city. ❝ Oh, and perhaps a towel? If you let people use those for free of course. ❞ She’d request as a few water droplets were still clinging to her hair and dripping off of her.

@theeternalartist