*takes Lolli's hand and kisses the back of it lightly*
A pleasure to meet you, Lolli. My name is Daniel.
*he turns to the person with Lolli*
And you, sir? Are you any more familiar with this area?

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What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

"Not at all, I only just arrived myself.

Hmm, in case you're wondering, I am called MARKed."

*smiles at MARKed*
Nice to meet you, MARKed. Well, since we're all pretty much unfamiliar with the area, if you're heading towards town, it would be nice to have some travelling companions.

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What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

*Lolli looks Daniel up and down again, then licking her lips, motions down the hillside* 

"Well, I've got no problem letting the two of you tag along, just don't get in my way if things get 'hairy'." 

*she starts making her way down the hill towards the ever growing lights of the village*

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.

The few seconds of silence that came after this scene were broken by the echoing sound of a sad melody played by someone not very far away from where Daniel, Lolli and MARKed met...

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"Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo"
I will f*** you in the ass and mouth
Catullus, XVI

Things do sound more profound in Latin...

*Piri looks outside the doorway to his home*

"travelers? in these parts? they must be lost"

*steps outside*

"Greetings... Warriors? what brings your kind into this peaceful place?"

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Truth is an absolute.

*still playing his harp melody*

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"Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo"
I will f*** you in the ass and mouth
Catullus, XVI

Things do sound more profound in Latin...

*glares for a moment then smiles* You pose no threat *pulls a knife from his belt and picks some dirt from his fingernail then looks back up* You can find some food in the tavern *walks back into his house*

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Truth is an absolute.

Well, he's hospitable. Not friendly, but hopsitable.
*looks around*
Where is that music coming from? It doesn't sound like it's coming from inside...

---

What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

From a small hilltop, a dark, hooded figure can be seen kneeled with his harp, lit by the moonlight.

---

"Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo"
I will f*** you in the ass and mouth
Catullus, XVI

Things do sound more profound in Latin...

:: the moon's out tonight, you should let that ring recharge while you have the chance ::
Hmmm... you know what, what don't you two stay at the tavern, I think I'll go see who's making that music.
*takes his hands from his pockets to allow his ring to absorb the moonlight*

---

What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

*notices someone approaching*
...*stops playing for a while*
Who goes there ?

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"Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo"
I will f*** you in the ass and mouth
Catullus, XVI

Things do sound more profound in Latin...

"Very well, you do that...."

MARKed turned to Lolli.

"Well? Shall we go to the tavern or to the nearest farm as you wanted?"

Hey there, my name's Daniel. Who are you, and what has you playing your music out at this time?

---

What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

*looks at Daniel's eyes and stands up*

Who am I ? I'm known as Adrian... and my music is the only thing that can ease the pain in my soul without bloodshed...
*long pause* you wouldn't happen to be a holy man, a priest, now, would you ?

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"Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo"
I will f*** you in the ass and mouth
Catullus, XVI

Things do sound more profound in Latin...