William Cortland

Thirty, Enhanced Human, Lord of Galinora, Points - 25

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“Perhaps I assume too little. If I had presumed too much I doubt if I had stopped to talk to you. Clearly my time has been wasted by a little thunder boomer who can’t keep his power in check.” Roderik smirked at the boy with his arms crossed firmly over his chest. He was eager to see what this kid could do.

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“Maybe you have. Thunder boomer?” He asked, an eyebrow raising as he looked at Roderik. “You clearly assume far too little about me.” He said simply. Had he wanted, he could cause a hurricane. But, he didn’t need to share that with the man. 

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A tinge of red spread across Levana’s cheeks when the man caught her giggling at him. The storm cloud hanging above his head reminded the redhead of a storybook her parents had read to her when she was a child and she was determined not to be sad about the memory, choosing instead to laugh. “I’m sorry…” Levana said quickly. “its just that that cloud seems to be following you and it reminded me of something.”

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William stared at the woman in front of him with a blank stare as she giggled. He couldn’t believe she found his distress so amusing. It was rude, absolutely terrible. “I get the feeling you’re not sorry at all.” He said in a huff, crossing his arms in almost a childish manner. The cloud still remaining above his head. “Care to explain what exactly ‘something’ is?”

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“You have never heard of the vampire of Vaasos? Well then that’s a shame.” Roderik clapped his hands together with a smile plastered onto his face. “I bet I have and you are too stupid to realize. I mean you did just let your possession get stolen.”

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“If I did, I don’t remember. So obviously, you don’t have that recognizable of a name.” William said in good humor as Roderik clapped his hand. “Stupid? One shouldn’t assume so much when knowing so little.” He said, pulling the pocket watch from his pocket. “It wasn’t stolen at all.”

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“So your ability is no honed. Perhaps you should practice more. Did that thief you were chasing cause you to form that cloud?” Roderik smiled as if he had a plan hatching inside his head. “William Cortlan, why does that name sound familiar to me. Have I pillaged any of your ships or slept with any of your women friends?”

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“That is for me to know and you to find out. My entire day has caused me to form the cloud.” He said simply. “You could have for all I know. But, considering I’ve never heard your name before in my life, I’m doubting that.”

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“Roderik Darkfyre or The Vampire of Vaasos. The preference is yours to choose. Perhaps that talent of yours should be better hidden. Have you ever thought of putting it to good use on a ship?” The pirate faerie had no qualms about so bluntly asking the man. If his interest sparked then maybe a bond could be struck. “You could have saved me a lot of pain in the last storm I found myself in.” Roderik gestured to his sling holding his arm in place across his chest.

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“Roderik it is then.” He said, raising an eyebrow at the pirate. “I’ve never been one for ships.” He stated simply with a shrug. Even if he had wanted to, he knew he wouldn’t be able to. There were too many things he had to take care of now. Not to mention, he would have to leave people he loved. “I’d be a lot of help until I accidentally stub my toe on a table and cause a hurricane.” He replied jokingly.

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“There is a storm cloud above your head.” Roderik crossed his arms. It was intriguing to see a weather manipulation occurring under his nose. He could already see all the possibilities to add such a character to his crew. “What is your name sir?” The fae didn’t waste anytime in an effort to become acquainted with the young man.

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William glanced up and huffed when he saw the cloud before he tried to wave it away. “That happens.” He muttered as the cloud started to fade before he looked back toward the man in front of him. “Cortland, William Cortland.” He said before he held out his hand. “And yours?”

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Yvaine looked the man over, rolling her eyes at the sight of him. Why didn’t this surprise her that he of all people would be chasing after a thief like some commoner? He should have a servant do that for him. Not a very dignified moved on his part. “I am just watching some crazy man chase after thief. You know you have servants to do things like that for you. Why waste your energy when you can have someone else do it for you?”

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William looked at her, not in the least bit surprised that she was rolling her eyes at him and looking as if he were repulsive. “You’re right, next time somebody steals something of mine and starts running I’ll be sure to take my time to go find a servant and have them chase them down instead. I’m sure the thief won’t mind waiting for me at all.”

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Today had been going poorly for William. Waking up hungover was already annoying enough. Added on it seemed as if everybody were out to aggravate him today. Then, somebody had poorly tried to steal his pocket watch. After he had chased off the thief, he stood and took a deep breath. Completely unaware of the storm cloud he had formed over his own head, he glared at the person who seemed to be staring. “What?”