Burning Gold [Deidric and Mysteria]

[Serenity Caine]

Blossom Festival Date For: @deidric and Mysteria
Located: Beachcommon
NPC'd By: Buggy

Caster appeared before Mysteria with a loud exaggerated sigh. "I've been seeing way too much of you lately; and I never thought I'd say that after all these years." She rolled her eyes, stepping closer to her. "If you have anything you want to grab, get it now." She demanded, leaving out who her date would be with. When Myst was ready, or really even if she wasn't, Caster would reach out and grab her wrist, porting her to the beach, on a blanket under a parasol. With that complete, she set off to get the Purple Menace's date for the evening. Appearing before Deidric, Caster had that wicked smile on her face again. "Heeelloooo handsome!" She spoke, winking at him. "Ready for round two? Though... I don't know why you're choosing such boring dates. Such a waste." With that, she pushed his shoulder lightly, sending him into the light and to the beach, where he would find himself sitting next to Mysteria on the blanket. 

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This time Deidric was prepared, he when he felt the presence he simply watched as he suddenly appeared on the beach next to the woman who's wanted poster was plastered basically everywhere. Deidric was ready to prepare to see what she was made of, but when he looked at her curiosity washed over him.

"Well you are certainly different than I expected." he admitted as several black scales had manifested around his eyes and his neck. He takes a seat tilts his head curiously looking at the woman who had caused such an uproar.

"Sorry for forcing you out here like this, I just had a couple of questions for you and I had no clue how to find you on my own." He admitted.

[Mysteria]

Mysteria was dressed in what she believed to be ‘relaxing’ gown of fine black silk; lounged on her couch reading a book. When out of the blue, she felt a chilling presence enter the room. The kray woman didn’t even have to look up from her book; her uninvited guest spoke up and their identity became clear to her. Caster had once again appeared before her, cocky as ever, but thankfully not hostil. Which was still unsettling in itself. Even more so to see the fallen goddess in her home more than once in a place that was suppose to be hidden. This was most unsettling to her.. However, before she could get up to really grab anything other than her ‘trask arm’ that killian had built for her, Mysteria felt herself pulled by magic. One minute she was in her home. The next minute she found herself blinded by a bright light, met by a warm gentle breeze.

Her hand felt sand and fabric; however, the light was so bright she had to squint a bit in order to adjust to what she was seeing. Her hair, braided, in a loose manner whipped around her figure gently where she sat Her eyes blinking as she took in the beauty of the ocean before her, completely unaware of the man that appeared beside her.

‘ Well you are certainly different than I expected.’ Mysteria’s eyes went wide as she darted her head around to stare face to face with man who had spoken to her..Her eyes blinking rapidly for a bit; not really sure what to make of the man before her who suddenly flashed some scales of his own. A kindred spirit? Nay, his eyes were not of kray descendant. This fascinated Melania, however her fascination was shrouded with caution.

An when he spoke up again, Mysteria quirked a brow and busted into laughter. “ My you are either brave or ignorant, but now that you have me here. I guess I'll answer what I feel... Though I believe in equal exchange when it comes to information..... As an example, Why would you be looking for me Stranger? “ She asked rather curious on what he would say, an how she would respond from hence forth to his questions. After all, she didn't know this man. Plus she was a criminal by the crown. She knew there would be people looking for her, hired by the crown to capture or to silence her eventually.

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Deidric had to admit, when he’d decided to summon one of the kingdom’s more powerful and wanted criminals he hadn’t really expected it to work. Though was surprised him even more was the relative lack of fanfare about the whole process. From the illustrations and descriptions he’d heard about Mysteria he’d expected her to appear from a cloud of darkness or riding a tiger made of lightning watching her just appear felt a bit anti-climatic. At least until he really saw her.

Deidric’s nose twitched twice as he caught the scent of dragon and he could feel the amount of manna emanating from her. However more than anything else was seemed to spell bind him was her eyes. Even full of suspicion and caution Mysteria’s intelligent and beautiful eyes left an impression on the young Ku-Deyu noble.

The sudden expression of mirth broke his train of thought as he came fully back to himself from his surprise and a confident grin once again appeared on his face. When she mentions the two traits that would cause him to call her here his grin widens showing a few too many teeth that seemed a bit too sharp. “Well you’ve got me on both accounts, I am a poor foreigner who is trying to get his bearings and learn more about the world around him. As for bravery, well I’m either that or very stupid, and that’ll mostly be decided by whether or not I survive.”

Deidric carefully and slowly unclasped the buckle of his sword belt letting it fall to the ground. He was wearing a good leather sword belt along with thick black woolen pants and black boots that had been well worn, but also well cared for and recently polished. His shirt was silk and deep violet, it hung off loosely off his muscular frame, but did little to hide it.

“A question for a question sounds fair to me. I am Deidric, I called you here because I wanted to talk. I like meeting interesting people, besides I’m curious about what leads someone to suddenly turn against their monarch.” After pausing for a couple of seconds he also admits. “Well if I am being honest I also just wanted to have a chance to hang out with someone who I could just relax around.”

[Mysteria]

Mysteria’s gaze searched his features. Her brow still quirked upwards in an amused fashion. Still unsure what to really make of this man. Though It seemed he was caught off guard by her appearance. Perhaps he was expecting something more? Or maybe the hype of the rumors had made her out more than what he had hoped for? Either way, Mysteria took note of the brief silence and stare, before watching his features change to become more animated with a grin. So this man was more dragon like than just the flash of scales. Mysteria pondered, more curious of the stranger before her while still remaining cautious, and rightfully so with a large bounty out for her by the crown.

Mysteria remained silent as he responded to her brave or idiot remark. A witty response, but one that didn’t settled her uneasy feeling that this was a trap set by Breton. Even more so when her eyes fell upon his belt when he began to unclasp what looked like a sword. He was armed. Great, a possible armed dangerous threat if he was out to claim the bounty. However, she didn’t keep her gaze down long on his sword as began to speak again. Her ears twitching once she heard the sound of him placing the sword down. So it seemed he was willing to keep it civilised for now. A good start to at least make her a little at eased.

When he finished talking, mysteria’s expression seemed rather amused and puzzled. So he wanted to have someone he could relax around? A wanted criminal wasn’t someone she imagined being pleasant to hang around with. “ I see… Deidric you say your name was? Well formalities aside, I assume you already know my name by the posters. An I Mysteria, am but a fraction that is against the monarch. I just happened to make an impression on his majesty when I left the castle. “ Mysteria gave a small chuckle, hiding her true thoughts on his statement. After all, she did not chose to leave her job, home, and familiarity. Fate had tossed her into this role, fueled by fear and rage of her failures towards him. “ I’m amused you choose a person like myself to ‘hang out’ with. You must be new to want to put yourself at risk to be in my company.” Mysteria smirked, turning her head to look out to the beach and ocean. She picked herself up off the blanket and brushed the sand off from her silk gown, before walking over to the edge of where the waves barely reached. Her toes digging into the wet sand as she looked out to the rolling waves, while strains of hair whipped around her frame in the sea breeze.

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Deidric watched curiously as a plethora of expressions seemed to run across Mysteria’s face as he removed his sword. He supposed he understood, there was something unsettling about being unarmed in the presence of someone who was, even if you did not need your weapons to be dangerous. That was what he had thought initially anyways…

When she replied to his inquiries he tilted his head a bit and an almost comically puzzled expression spread across his face. “That has to be one of the most cagey answers I have gotten to a question in a long time,” he admitted before snickering and then laughing outright. The rest of her answer did little to alter his joviality. “I’ll admit I don’t think I’ve lived quite as long as you have based on the rumors, but I can’t imagine that you haven’t realized that there is risk in most things that are worthwhile. It’s true meeting with you would probably cast suspicion on me, but so what?” He finally asked curiously.

“Right now the only proof I’ve even had contact with you would be your word or that of the goddess that brought me here, and she does not seem like the type to speak in court. So assuming you are not going to turn me in I don’t think there is much risk in at least having a chat. Besides, there’s always the chance we’ll hate each other and risk of association with fix itself.” He pointed out in a carefree manner. As he spoke Deidric made sure to keep his stance open and non-threatening.

“So…” he began as he walked over to the beach standing near, but out of arms reach from her in an attempt to ease her worries a bit. “..got any hobbies?”

[Mysteria]

Mysteria glanced back over her shoulder, her pupils narrowed, turning into slits similar to a serpents. She stared back at him, her eyes flashing for a second. He was certainly cocky for bringing her age into this, but she listened none the less and quirked her brow in amusement. He was certainly an odd fellow, she had to admit. Her eyes returning back to normal.

“ I see.. You’re brave indeed, but my age has nothing to do with my wisdom. “ She smirked, turning back to look out at the ocean and the crashing waves before her. For the time being, she allowed herself to relax. Her hand reaching up to tuck a few strains of stray hair behind her long pointed ears. Her silence broke with a chuckle the moment he asked if she had any hobbies. “ I have many hobbies I dabble in, traveling to sparing, but I enjoy dancing the most. “ She admitted, giving a small smile before glancing over to him. She looked over him a brief moment, her brow quirked. “ If I may be so bold... You smell of a kray, but off...Are..Are you perhaps ku-deyu or something else? “ Mysteria asked, her expression curious having a little difficulty placing the scent she was picking up.

“ You’re not afraid of me, so that suggest you’re a warrior of some kind, am I close? I know thats two questions from me, but my curiosity has peaked. “