Aurifort read the parchment over again. Each time he read it, his blood would boil to the point where he would grind his teeth and mumble curses without knowing. That bloody bitch will pay for this…they will all pay for this, Aurifort crumpling the paper from his tight grip. The bard had made friends, many friends. He just couldn’t understand how? The Pyralis he knew was quick to temper, ruthless, and showed no emotion when he worked with them. Hell, the bard cried for the first couple of years fetching with Aurifort, a habit he broke from him. After a while the bard just did as he was told, no sympathy, no emotion, just work. I have to respond to them all…I have to make them understand our power, the Elezen thought reading the parchment once again.
The master’s spy walked into his room without knocking and making a sound. “I like this leader’s response. Smart, cunning, and deadly.†The masked female Hyur said leaning against the wall. Aurifort jumped up and glared at the woman. This one I hope gets her throat cut one day, the Elezen thought.
“You read the response before I even had the chance?†Aurifort said while still re-reading the parchment. Of course she did…she’s a spy…that’s her job.
“Of course I did...I suggest you take her advice. You are stretched thin as it is and having an academy in Limsa where we are weakest does not bode well for us or you. Refocus on Pyralis and simply him. Making threats on behalf of the master will NOT end well for you Aurifort.†The masked female said while looking off in the distance.
“You expect me to let this go? She brushes us off as if we are some simple hired hands! She and her allies must pay!â€Aurifort slammed his fist on the table and stood up glaring at the Hyur.
“The master could give two shits about some academy, miqo’te clan,or exiles. He wants the bard, just the bard. Put away your petty anger and focus on the real task Aurifort. I’m leaving for Coerthas and Ishgard today to report my findings. Do not do something foolish. If this hub falls Aurifort the master will have all of your heads.†The masked female Hyur got up to leave without making a sound.
Aurifort frowned and crumpled up the parchment throwing it aside. Perhaps she is right…the Elezen thought falling back into his chair and leaning back on it. But the anger and blood was still boiling in him. His pride was hurt and he did not want to let some little miqo’te insult him. He looked to the lalafell messenger who was tied up and shivering. A thought ran in his head and he smiled, “My little favorite messenger…take all the coin and jewels I have stowed away in storage. Bring them to the shrouded three in the desert. One will go to Limsa and infiltrate the academy; the other two will find anyone who is related to the academy, this keeper’s clan, or the exiles. They will NOT kill them. They will stage it as a robbery and cause as much harm as possible. This cannot lead back to us my little messenger. I may not be able to deal out the punishment myself but I’ll be damned if I just let this go.†The lalafell whimpered and nodded his head quickly.
Aurifort took out a dagger and undid his ties before snatching the lalafell by the shirt and bringing him close, “Before you do the task I gave you…you disappointed me. Pick which eye you want to lose.†The lalafell paled and stared at Aurifort with horror. This will have to do…this will have to satisfy my anger. The lalafell did not offer a response. So Aurifort took out his right eye while the lalafell screamed and flailed. I love this job.
The master’s spy walked into his room without knocking and making a sound. “I like this leader’s response. Smart, cunning, and deadly.†The masked female Hyur said leaning against the wall. Aurifort jumped up and glared at the woman. This one I hope gets her throat cut one day, the Elezen thought.
“You read the response before I even had the chance?†Aurifort said while still re-reading the parchment. Of course she did…she’s a spy…that’s her job.
“Of course I did...I suggest you take her advice. You are stretched thin as it is and having an academy in Limsa where we are weakest does not bode well for us or you. Refocus on Pyralis and simply him. Making threats on behalf of the master will NOT end well for you Aurifort.†The masked female said while looking off in the distance.
“You expect me to let this go? She brushes us off as if we are some simple hired hands! She and her allies must pay!â€Aurifort slammed his fist on the table and stood up glaring at the Hyur.
“The master could give two shits about some academy, miqo’te clan,or exiles. He wants the bard, just the bard. Put away your petty anger and focus on the real task Aurifort. I’m leaving for Coerthas and Ishgard today to report my findings. Do not do something foolish. If this hub falls Aurifort the master will have all of your heads.†The masked female Hyur got up to leave without making a sound.
Aurifort frowned and crumpled up the parchment throwing it aside. Perhaps she is right…the Elezen thought falling back into his chair and leaning back on it. But the anger and blood was still boiling in him. His pride was hurt and he did not want to let some little miqo’te insult him. He looked to the lalafell messenger who was tied up and shivering. A thought ran in his head and he smiled, “My little favorite messenger…take all the coin and jewels I have stowed away in storage. Bring them to the shrouded three in the desert. One will go to Limsa and infiltrate the academy; the other two will find anyone who is related to the academy, this keeper’s clan, or the exiles. They will NOT kill them. They will stage it as a robbery and cause as much harm as possible. This cannot lead back to us my little messenger. I may not be able to deal out the punishment myself but I’ll be damned if I just let this go.†The lalafell whimpered and nodded his head quickly.
Aurifort took out a dagger and undid his ties before snatching the lalafell by the shirt and bringing him close, “Before you do the task I gave you…you disappointed me. Pick which eye you want to lose.†The lalafell paled and stared at Aurifort with horror. This will have to do…this will have to satisfy my anger. The lalafell did not offer a response. So Aurifort took out his right eye while the lalafell screamed and flailed. I love this job.
FFXIV Characters:
Jorund Ironheart- Balmung
Naoh'a Mujuuk - Balmung
Arismont - Balmung
(Pyralis Cevas - deceased)
Jorund Ironheart- Balmung
Naoh'a Mujuuk - Balmung
Arismont - Balmung
(Pyralis Cevas - deceased)
