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Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-02-2015
Evangeline rolls out of bed, her muscles and joints protesting, as they had often of late. Her body had been changing, though subtle over the last few weeks. The training and exercises adding a certain wiry strength to her slim limbs. She thought for a moment of those responsible.
Ser Orrin, the Dragoon, who had been teaching her methods of self control and inner strength she had mocked in the past.
Lady W'seckhi, mercenary soldier, who had been training her body, giving her the strength and endurance to continue.
However her original teacher had been suspiciously absent of late, not surprising, given his wandering lifestyle. Still, this morning, like most others, she strapped on her arms and armor, before heading out into the misty morning, hoping to meet Gharen once more.
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-02-2015
Gharen kneeled quietly in meditation near one of the campfires amid the refugee camps. He stood out amidst the Refugee's that were moving about beginning their day as he wore the white and blue armor of a free Paladin. He drew occasional inquisitive looks from them, and children dared each other to touch him and run away.
He meditated on recent events, an argument with Roen, his sister acted as if he did not know, or understand that which the refugee's within Ul'dah's borders suffered through. Her assumption had angered him and when the siblings parted, it had been less than amicable.
He quietly pondered what his sister had said that day, and the words of a student of his, this is until he heard someone approaching accompanied by the sound of chain mail.
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-02-2015
Evangeline is at first confused by the strange figure, then quickens her pace as they become recognizable, face splitting into a grin.
"Master Wolfsong!" She attempts to give him a hug, if not resisted, "I have missed your lessons."
"I should have known though, that highlander on your arm at the ball. You would not be human if she had not caused your to wander for a time."
The Elezen steps back again, admiring his armor, "You will have to tell me how you acquired it, you almost seem civilized." There is humor in her tone, "I'm assuming you didn't bend the knee to the Sultanate in between the ball and now."
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-02-2015
He turns to look at the familiar voice and is surprised by the sudden show of affection and begins to turn a shade of red.
"M.. Miss Primrose! A.. Aye, I must apologize fer neglectin' yer lessons."
It had taken this long to for what Evangeline said regarding the ball to register. "W..what? Oh, no, t'was nothing like tha'! Miss Grimsong an' I are acquaintances, she asked me te attend with her regardin' a bit' o'.. ehm.. business."
When she releases him, he stands, adjusting one of his gauntlets as he does. "Nothin' o' th' sort, I crafted it myself over th' moons since my time in' tha' cavern in Coerthas, If'n one means te be a paladin o any sort they should look it as well."
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-03-2015
Evangeline shakes her head, "There is no need to apologize, if anything I constantly impose upon your generosity. Though I'm a bit disappointed. You and the Lady Grimsong looked perfect together."
She studies his armor again as he speaks, "Crafted it yourself...? I suppose that makes sense. It is only armor, after all, the Sultanate does not have a monopoly on it." She nods, "You cut a rather dashing figure in it, be careful, or I might fall for you." Evangeline winks with the last statement and gives him a playful nudge.
"Forgive my jesting, but I am simply glad to see you again. I was worried that you might have wandered off permanently."
"What brings you back to Ul'dah this time, Master Wolfsong, and would you perhaps, have time for more instruction?"
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-03-2015
He blushes slightly at the compliments, "I.. I Thank ye Miss Primrose."
He pauses for a moment as he considers just how much to tell her. "I've been travelin' a bit regardin' a few things my sister has some involvement in. I came here te meditate an' reflect upon a disagreement we recently had, an' my time as a refugee myself in little Ala Mhigo."
"I think I'd enjoy a bit o' trainin', though, I hope ye don' mind my askin' Miss Primrose, ye expressed hopes o' helpin' th' refugee's out o' their situation when we first met. How do ye plan te bring those changes about?"
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-03-2015
Evangeline smiles wryly, "Given my own circumstances, I know all about family disagreements. Hopefully yours was nothing like mine."
She brightens at the promise of a lesson, and then nods, "You might not like to hear it, but I've been working with some of the more sympathetic monetarists." Eva shrugs, "They recognize the problem of the refugees as much as anyone. Some have been donating money, food and medicine to help the situation."
She sighs, "I've given up on revolution, at least for the time. I've been more focused on building small schools, clinics... tangible things."
"Why do you ask?"
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-04-2015
He nods thoughtfully at her statements. "Those are all commendable things te do Miss Primrose, nae all monetarists wish te step upon th' backs o' th poor, ye've chosen a path te be proud o'. One tha' does nae make things worse or result in bloodshed. I imagine tha' ye an my sister would get along well."
"She is much like ye, wish'n te help th' refugee's, though she see's my philosophy o' balance as doin' nothin' as bein' part o' th' problem. I believe tha' she wishes fer th' same, fer there te be no bloodshed, but.." He stops, opting not to get into details.
"She spoke te me as if I did nae understand th' harshness o' this life, as if I lived a privileged life in my time here. I don' know how best te reach her an' make her understand."
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-04-2015
Evangeline shakes her head, then looks around, making sure no one is close enough to overhead. "Do not misunderstand me, Master Wolfsong." Her voice is low, "I have not ruled out more active means of improving the situation here. I simply could not discover a plan I was satisfied with."
She licks her lips, "I must admit I'm curious what plan this sister of yours had in mind."
Then she calms "However as you say, first one must ensure they will not make things worse. The conditions and situation here are no stranger to you." She shakes her head, "I fail to see how your sister could believe otherwise." Evangeline gestures to the squalor, "As bad as it is, a life living in the dirt, is better than resting six fulms under it. If you feel the risks of her plan outweigh the rewards, I trust your judgement."
Evangeline clears her throat, "I am still curious though."
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-04-2015
He gives Eva a look, "She is supporting th' actions o' a man tha' claims te want te bring change te Uldah, a noble goal, dependin' upon how one goes about it."
Unfortunately I believe th' methods bein' used may only help te push things te a tippin' point, incitin' more violence in a place where anger is jus' below th' surface."
"She swears there will be no bloodshed. But I cannae help but wonder if this man's actions will tear th' city apart."
He looks about the camp at the people going about their day, the children playing nearby. "These people would not survive if'n th' city turns upon itself."
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-04-2015
"Gharen, if I'd heard this a few months ago, I'd already be rushing over and signing up." Evangeline chuckles, "I like to think I've learned a thing or two since then."
"There are some good among the monetarists, even the Blades, and some bad among the Royalists as well." She sighs, "Life is ever so complicated, despite what some of my texts would have be believe."
Evangeline reaches into a satchel and pulls out a weathered primer,
A is for Aldgoat, and B is for Bomb
Children's Learning Series
Children's Learning Series
"This I know, will bring no harm to the people here..." She laughs again, "Unless they take to it too readily, and turn out like myself."
Her mood becomes somber for a moment, "As you say though, this place is volatile, as much as I hate that idea. However, it also cannot subsist for eternity... at some point, some risk will be needed." Evangeline tilts her head, "You have been evasive, but would you speak on this plan? Even in generalities? Perhaps I could give you my own judgement."
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-05-2015
"Yer quite correct." he takes a deep breath, But risk with a measured hand, lest this place become a mass grave for innocents."
His expression shifts, as he thinks, "This pirate uses an alias by th' name o' Redgrave, an bought up large shares in a trade route, as I understand it, he had th' monetarist family tha' owned it killed, men, women, an' children, an entire bloodline wiped out all in order te take control o' the route himself."
He goes quiet for a moment as he reflects on that point again, "I don' know this man's plan, an' I really don' need te, I know what he's willin' te step o'er th' bodies o' children do te accomplish it."
"I've been speakin' with contacts, trackin' down people with information, I'm gettin' a hold o' th' location o' those trade routes.. an' plannin' te find out what he wanted them so badly, an one way or another bring him te justice."
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-05-2015
Evangeline blanches, "Those do not seem the deeds of a just man. Even in my most drastic plans, I'd never have wanted such a thing. Take the merchants, seize their wealth, perhaps even put the more egregious offenders to trial..."
She shakes her head, "Not like that though. What is the point of changing one set of tyrants for another." Evangeline grimaces almost growling, "Worse, such acts only make true change more difficult. What moderate merchants would side with our cause, thinking we only seek to butcher them like animals."
"No, Master Wolfsong, only evil comes from such actions." She meets his gaze, eyes full of anger, "And if what you say he has done is true, I do not appreciate the efforts of myself and others mentioned in the same breath."
She nods, "If I can assist you any any way, you have my blade, as inexpert as it may be."
RE: Rough Edges - Gharen - 01-05-2015
He gave her words some thought, he had been contemplating on how best to bring this to an end and doing so by not involving or endangering others. Every plan that came to mind would take time that he did not have, or had slim chances for success.
"I thank ye Miss Primrose. I'll acquire th trade route maps, unfortunately, I don' believe tha' we have an abundance o' time te finesse this quietly. I expect this te get messy, an' quickly. But I need te know what was so worth killin' fer."
RE: Rough Edges - McBeefâ„¢ - 01-06-2015
Evangeline nods, "This concerns me greatly as well. If the world is to change, the last thing it needs is another false prophet." She fingers her heretic brand instinctively as she does so. "Nothing is worse than those who do evil, cloaked in the language of good. Though, I think the reason might be more transparent that you think. Greed, selfishness, and arrogance, are likely to be the root. Anything that makes one man think his own life and ambitions are worth more than another's. You should tread carefully, if he was willing to treat innocents and children so cruelly, there is no doubt you will be in danger the instant you press further into this matter."
She looks at Gharen's plate, and her own light shirt of mail. "Perhaps I should consider acquiring my own set of plate. Though truth be told, I have little experience in arms and armor." The Elezen plucks lightly at her chain shirt, "I am not sure how much protection this would be in a genuine fight."
"Perhaps you could recommend me some styles of armor? As impressive as yours is, I'm not sure that I am ready for anything quite so heavy."