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Post by lilyrose on Aug 7, 2007 7:22:36 GMT -5
Lily walked into the cafe and sat down next to the window. Looking around no one would ever guess at the destruction that had happened the previous day, the cafe was clean and bustling with people.
Lily decided to wait for Narym before she ordered ' everyone has to eat' she thought to herself.
Yawning she sat back in her chair, sleep hadn't come easy last night, every time she closed her eyes Lily could see people running and screaming.
'I should have done something ' she thought to herself , although try as she might she could not think what, she had never encountered powers like Dyras before.
Lily sighed and glanced at the door to see the impressive figure of Narym enter, she raised her hand in a wave .
'Hi , I haven't ordered yet , thought you might be hungry!'
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Post by narym on Aug 7, 2007 7:45:09 GMT -5
Narym saw Lilyrose straight away, even though the cafe was packed. It was like she was tuned into her. She sat down with a groan. "Hi, I'm starved, slept through breakfast and forgot lunch!" She looked around and lowered her voice. " Looks like death is good for business here!" Lily hid her face behind the menu and Narym grinned. " Seriously though," she continued, " I've been looking around and asking discreet questions, but no one seems to know what's going on. Not that they're saying anyway." She shifted her seat slightly, the better to see the door; Rule number 1: ensure your escape route.
"So, what are you having to eat?" She quirked an eyebrow. " Steak, rare?"
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Post by lilyrose on Aug 7, 2007 8:25:52 GMT -5
Lily instantly felt relaxed around Narym her wicked sense of humour helped!
"Steak sounds great make mine blue! " she said with a smile.
Lily watched Narym shift her chair so that the door was in her eyeline.
"Expecting lightening to strike twice are you?" she asked only half joking.
"Look while we are on the subject .." Lily leaned closer to her companion and lowered her voice "..I think I know who the person in the cloak is, as to why , on that I have no idea."
The waiter brought over their order and Lilys stomach grumbled . "Sorry I have to eat im starved " she smiled.
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Post by narym on Aug 7, 2007 8:41:16 GMT -5
" You know her?" Narym leant forward, whispering over the noise of the crowd of diners was almost impossible. She quickly told Lily what had happened after she had left yesterday, hot on the heels of the woman that had killed all those people. At Lilys look of surprise when she mentioned a wolf, she nodded. " Yeah, it was a surprise for me too, I can tell you!" She started belatedly to eat her pie. "Oh man!" she almost wept," this is to die for! Anyway, although he didn't attack me, I didn't exactly get the feeling he was a friend." She carried on eating for a bit longer, then continued. " And this afternoon I went to the Sanatarium to check on the guy that was attacked as I came into town." She finished her pie. "One of the nurses was killed yesterday, same as here!" She looked at Lily and frowned. " So if you know who it is, you'd better say quickly."
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Post by lilyrose on Aug 7, 2007 9:27:34 GMT -5
Lily tucked into her steak and listened to Narym talk. When she reached the part about the wolf Lily stopped eating and raised an eyebrow.
"Shapeshifter?" she said to herself as much as Narym.
As Narym finished telling her about the dead nurse Lily made up her mind , she had to tell what she knew, however little, if there was anything she could do to stop more people dying she had to do it.
Lily told Narym about how Dyra had found her when she first entered Night World , about how friendy she had been and how relaxed Lily had felt in her company.
"Although thinking about it I do remember her saying that she had episodes and that she lost track of time every now and then" Lily shook her head "I had no idea that it was anything like this . How could I have got someone so wrong?"
Lily finished her steak and sat back in her chair "The food here is to die for!" realising what she had just said Lily grimaced and looked at Narym " sorry unintentional , poor taste"
"As far as the wolf goes im at a loss ,i havent been here long and i havent met many people but im guessing at shape shifter. Although what a shape shifter has to do with this is beyond me "
Lily looked over at Narym , studying her while she ate. 'Can I trust you ?' she thought to herself. Lily certainly felt comfortable but then she had with Dyra .....
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Post by narym on Aug 7, 2007 10:01:31 GMT -5
Narym sat back and studied Lily, just as Lily studied her. Usually she had a good nose for enemies and friends, but nothing was what it seemed in this town and she knew she would have to be extra vigilant; Rule number 2: know your enemy. Plus, Lily was a vampire, she was certain of it now. Yet she wanted to help catch a killer.
She sighed and called silently to Fallow. 'What do you think?' 'Go with your instincts' he replied. There was a crunching noise as he spoke. 'Are you eating?' she grimaced. 'No don't tell me! Ok, I'll trust her.' 'Don't forget rule number 3: don't drop your guard.' He went back to his meal.
Narym smiled at Lily, who was looking at her curiously. " Ok," she said, " enough of this sizeing up. I've killed vampires in my past and I've no doubt you've had your share of warriors." She paused and pointed to the grey in her hair. " But I've a yen to settle for a while and I think that, whatever your story, you'd like to do the same." She held out her hand. " Friends then. How about it?"
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Post by lilyrose on Aug 7, 2007 12:54:17 GMT -5
At the mention of killing vampires Lily visibly flinched. Images of her parents being slaughtered in front of her flashed through her mind , her mothers screams and her brothers hand in hers dragging her away.
Lily shook her head trying to clear the scene away. She looked at Naryms outstretched hand and hesitated. 'She is right tho ' Lily thought to herself 'you have killed your fair share of warriors, and Narym had nothing to do with the death of your parents.'
Friends in Night World seemed in short supply and finding someone to trust couldn't be taken for granted so Lily took Naryms hand and said "Friends" and smiled.
"Your right, I would like to settle for a while I have had enough of traveling to last me a while. I came here to find some answers but all it seems to have done is raise more questions!"
Lily continued "I haven't really had a chance to explore Night World yet maybe we could get together again soon and have a look around , and as loathed as I am to get involved, find out more about Dyra and why she seems intent on killing everyone in sight "
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Post by narym on Aug 7, 2007 13:53:05 GMT -5
" Sounds like a plan," Narym agreed, pleased that Lilyrose had accepted her offer of friendship. Perhaps together they might find some answers to their questions. She got up and went to pay the bill. Looking ruefully at the few coins left,she realised she would soon have to find some kind of employment to earn her keep, remembering Rule number 4: Never rely on the charity of others.
She joined Lily at the door and held out her hand, showing the few coins change. " Reckon that's enough for a beer?" Lilys grin was infectious and together they went laughing out into the night.
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