The path of the Grey.

[Naiya]

((Open rp for anyone who could be in Helbriar, if you have questions feel free to send a pm, thank you. ))



*An elvish lady travels to the harbor, clad in a grey cloak with a hood that hides all but the lower half of her face. As the wind blows, a loose strand of blonde hair can be seen. She strolls casually towards the smaller dock, her graceful footsteps quiet enough to allow her to approach the ship-master unheard*

"I wish to travel, if I may."

*The man turns arround quickly, drawing a sword, and sheathing it again when he sees the elfess*

"Sorry Miss. Ye gave me a fright! It's not many who choose to sail from this dock.. If ye wish to go to Vanima, ye need to go over there."

*The man points to the larger dock not far away*

*She walks toward the door leading below deck, turning her head briefly to speak to him*

~I could push him off the dock and sail there myself.~ She thinks to herself, intead saying, "I have made no mistake, I will be below deck, please alert me upon our arrival."

*A look of suprise crosses his weathered face, and he stumbles with his words*

"A..Aye miss, we can leave now if ye like"

*He pauses, perhaps wondering if he made a mistake sheathing his sword, or if in fact, the act saved his own life. He chides himself for being so negatve and mutters*

"I really ought to get a new job.."

*The man turns and follows her on board, with a last shake of his head he watches her close the door leading below deck, before taking his place at the wheel he takes a long drink from a dusty bottle and makes a long drawn out sigh*

"And away we go to Helbriar.. Tanora and the rest o' 'em with us."

[Naiya]

*Finally arriving at their destination, the man sailing the ship hesitantly knocks on the door leading below deck. the door creaks open and the Elvish lady in her grey cloak, emerges into the night from below*

"Thank you, now farewell and the gods blessing on your voyage."

*She speaks simply, and her smile looks forced, the words sounding automatic and empty of true emotion. ~There really is no need to be so kind now that he has fufilled his use.~ She thinks briefly, and she turns without giving him a chance to speak, advancing towards the opening in the mountain she had marked on her map only several days ago*

[Naiya]

*The elfess takes a parchment from her pack, rereading it to be sure of its directions*

~~
I know this message will find you,
Please deliver the suplies I mentioned upon your first visit to collect your payment.
Be swift, as I wish to replenish my supplies as soon as possible.

[x]20 fenris blossoms
[x]20 empty grey bottles
[x]10 virgins weed
[x]20 sibanac leaves
[x]Steppe fern, a copper for however many you have
[_] Any additional herbs bottles etc, I may or may not pay for them, it really depends on how low my supply is.

Signed,

~H. Brother of The White Flame~
~~

*She nods her head slowly and enters the opening in the mountain, taking a few tentitive steps forward, she wraps her knuckles sharply against the door, hoping the brother can hear on the other side. She breathes a sigh of relief when he opens the door and allows her to enter.*

"I have that which you seek."

*She smiles warmly, and holds a leather pack out to him to examine*

"Everything is there, plus a little extra, do you have the payment we agreed upon?"

*The mans face remains stoic and he nods solemly, handing her a small coin purse and a thin parcel, wrapped in wool cloth.*

"There you are, may it serve you well on your path to enlightenment."

*~Enlightenment.. that is hardly what I am here for.~ She thinks to herself*

"Farewell then, perhaps I will write to you, to tell you of my success."

"And if you fail?"

"If I fail I won't be writing messages to anyone, will I?"

*She turns to leave, adjusting her grey cloak slightly. ~Not long now, and I will be safe..~ She almost chuckles, ~No, not safe. Just safer..~*

[Naiya]

*The elfess spots a key on the ground near her feet, pausing several feet short of the door, She picks it up, and walks back to the cross*

"Is this yours by any chance?"

*The priest pats himself down quickly and an embarresed expression breaks through his stoic countenance*

"Ah yes, it would be mine. I am grateful you found it, now hurry along it is better you are not here much longer."

*The elfess stiffens, and her voice echoes with suspicion*

"And why... would that be?"

*The man looks down for the briefest of moments as he shuffles his feet*

"Well.. you happen to be trespassing, it also happens to be a crime here, and it is best that you are not found.."

*At these words the Elfess seems to lose control of her emotion for a moment, her words are forced through her teeth in a soft hiss*

"What?! Why did you see fit to invite me -back- after the first time I was here?! Wait... you invited me here, that means I should be allowed to leave without repercussions, right?"

*The priest looks uncomfortable and clears his throat before speaking*

"I am afraid you don't understand, I will most likely be punished with you if you are caught, and I urge you to get going! As much for my sake as for yours.."

*The elfess turns quickly, and she strides across the room once more towards the door.*

"What madness under the sun drove you to abandon logic, and think this risk worth a bag of leaves and empty glass bottles?"

*The man can only shake his head, silently willing her to move with haste*