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« Thread Started on Jul 13, 2008, 9:13pm » | ![[Quote]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/buttons/quote.gif) |
The sun was striking as Lyr made his way downtown after quick look at the shops there and across the stone bridge connecting the two. The contrast was not terribly noticeable, though there was an air of decay and disrepair to the southern side of the river. Recent hot weather had served to chastise his choice of garments, and though sturdy, all of his clothing was made for more northern regions.
Sweat beaded on his creamy forehead making it glisten, and his hair mat where it ran into his temples. The linen shirt under his leather jerkin was soaked in more sweat and clung to him like an unwanted second skin. Even his satchel strap was coated with a layer of grime from its resting place over his shoulder and across his chest.
As he crossed the bridge the dark water beckoned, splashing playfully and burbling, seemingly, at his discomfort. Shadows of fish under its surface lazily swam, telling of the steady current and depth of the stream below. -I can't deal with this heat any longer...- Deliberately Lyr sat on the ledge of the bridge and yanked his boots off, leaving them to sit beside him. These were quickly to be followed by his jerkin, leggings, greaves, and shirt.
His pace quickened as he rounded the side of the bridge to the shore and made a startling introduction to the cold water. The dark brown fabric of his breeches turned to a black as they quickly became saturated.
It felt good as he ducked his head under the surface and swam a few strokes, watching the fish dart and flicker in the filtered sunlight.
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« Reply #1 on Jul 13, 2008, 9:35pm » | |
Iason wasn't sure where the town actually was. He had come to this area days before, and eventually had made his way north. There had been a sign labelling a place called "Dragon's Eye" ahead on his trail, and while he most certainly was in a civilized area, it wasn't anything major. The buildings were spaced out here and not in the greatest condition. Iason doubted if he could find anything of great use to him here. Nevertheless he continued on his way, knowing that looks could be decieving.
His step was slow, as the heat was blistering and carrying his cloak was no easy thing. He trudged along the dusty street, appreciative of the irony that he had finally found a populated area and yet he was in a worse condition than he had been in weeks. Wiping sweat from his brow and rubbing it off onto his pant leg he continued his march, becoming less enthused with each step. Eventually he came to a bridge. He crossed it, looking at the glistening water it traversed wishingly.
It would be a fine thing to take a dip right now. Iason thought. Coming to the end of the bridge he found that he wasn't alone in his thinking. There on the ground were a pile of clothes, and while Iason wouldn't put it past the area for someone to leave such things lying around, he took a second look in the river and saw that someone was indeed enjoying its relief.
"Hallo!" He called to the man below. Perhaps this city-dweller would be able to tell him something about this Dragon's Eye he had come to.
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« Reply #2 on Jul 13, 2008, 9:51pm » | |
Hearing a muffled yell Lyr surfaced, pushing off of the rocky bottom and lancing towards the light of the sun. As he broke the surface the spray dotted the rippling water. Looking about him, he reached up to wipe the long blond hair out of his face. There, stood a young man, not much older than himself with dark hair and angular features.
Without a moment's thought he struck out, back towards the shore. It was a steep bank and Lyr lingered in the cool of the water's edge where he could stand. Shielding his eyes he looked up at the stranger. "You called?" His voice was bright and warm as the day with laughter hinting at the corners of his mouth. The swim had improved his mood substantially.
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« Reply #3 on Jul 13, 2008, 10:10pm » | |
"Yes, I had," replied Iason to the man. Now that he was no longer submerged Iason could see that he was young, though perhaps near Iason's age, with long golden hair and a bright face. He was strong and capable-looking, and seemed to be enjoying the water.
Iason undid his cape and set it on the edge of the bridge. He then lowered his pack and water-pouch and finally sat himself beside the pile. His dark clothes still caused a problem for him temperature-wise, but removing the extra exacerbation of the cape was a big help. He focused his attention on the man below him.
"My name is Iason, and I'm a viator. I'm new to this area and I was wondering if you could help me out at all. For example," he made a sweeping gesture with his hand, indicating buildings around them, "is this Dragon's Eye, or am I mistaken in that?"
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« Reply #4 on Jul 14, 2008, 9:18am » | |
Lyr watched closely as the man pulled off his cloak and sat near it. He wasn't worried, but with his weapons a bit away and the man telling him he was an outlander, he wanted to keep a sharp eye out. -Iason, hm...interesting name. It's not native of any of the surrounding areas, must really be a far reach for this fellow to be here-
"I'm called Lyr, and yes, this is Dragon's Eye, but everyone around here just calls it Poll. I don't believe I know of your trade, Viator? Anyway, if you'd care to join me, you're welcome. It's a nice relief from this summer swelter." His skin was beginning to dry from the sun, and while he talked he splashed water up onto his shoulder and the back of his neck. The current under the surface was light, but it made the legs of his breeches sway in an aquatic wind.
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« Reply #5 on Jul 14, 2008, 9:46am » | |
"Lyr, it is a pleasure to meet you." responded Iason. "Though I must ask, is this all there is to Dragon's Eye? And would I offend anyone by calling it Poll?" Iason had taken the habit of using the same appellations as locals did wherever he traveled, but to save from getting into trouble for doing so he always made sure to check.
"As for my trade, a calling, really, it's simply traveler. I left my home six and more years ago. I had tired of the farmer's life, you see, and didn't want it to become my own. I've been on the road since, going place to place, sometimes stopping in vilalges and cities for as much as a month or for just a day, and now I've found my way here to...whatever I should call it."
He offered his new aquantance a smile. "As for your offer, I'm not sure I ought to accept. Public showings don't hold much appeal to me, I'm afriad."
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« Reply #6 on Jul 21, 2008, 10:49am » | |
Lyr thought for a moment before replying. "I suppose it really dosen't matter, whatever your prefference is, and yeah, this is pretty much it." Taking one last dip under the water he waded over to the edge. The water running down his back and from his hair made little shining rivulets on his skin, and his light eyelashes stuck together from the dousing. He was a strong, young man, built with little excess, and as he pulled his hair back into a tie he looked back up at Iason.
"So you're a traveler. From where do you hail?" Walking back over to his pile of things he crouched to look for his water pouch. "I, myself, haven't been here long."
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