Nobody
Alexios Group
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Post by Nobody on Jun 3, 2021 0:38:21 GMT
"Ah, yes."
I smile jovially.
"In that case, Good Sentinel, I am happy to agree."
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Post by Storyteller on Jun 3, 2021 0:41:56 GMT
You detect no attempt at deception from the Shepherd, and you sense only sincerity in his intention not to speak of changelings to others.
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Post by Diocles on Jun 3, 2021 1:10:52 GMT
"I am glad we are in agreement, for I have been charged by the King to make sure this secret stays among us!"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jun 4, 2021 0:32:47 GMT
"Do you know why the King demands such secrecy?"
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Post by Diocles on Jun 4, 2021 1:07:56 GMT
I stare at him in disbelief. "I just told you... 'Think about it. What happens if rumor of doppelgangers spreads? 'No, you honor. I didn't commit that crime. It was a doppelganger." "Yes, your honor, I killed him because he was a doppelganger" to get away with murder' is what I said!"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jun 4, 2021 1:12:50 GMT
(LOL, my bad. Forgot that bit.) "Ah yes, you did say that. My apologies. So Jund, how will you occupy your time while we wait?"
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Post by Diocles on Jun 4, 2021 1:17:34 GMT
(lmao) "I work for the King now. I am the Royal Sentinel, the first of its kind. I have taken a cottage down by the river and will use it as my base, but I expect to be out of the city for some days at a time. Maybe weeks. Not sure yet!"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jun 4, 2021 1:20:34 GMT
"Well, I take it you'll keep us informed and direct us in our parts in this drama?"
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Post by Diocles on Jun 4, 2021 1:22:58 GMT
"I will do what I can, of course, but perhaps you are better equipped to handle this crisis? I hunt and destroy monsters, plain enemies, and have no idea how to deal with doppelgangers, other than locking down the city and testing everyone! I can be easily mimicked, too, and you cannot."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jun 4, 2021 1:26:09 GMT
"Friend Jund, I am completely in the dark on this. I do not see how I am equipped in any way to handle this crisis. While I may not be able to be mimicked effectively I am just as subject to deception as anyone." I raise my hands helplessly. "I have no idea what to do here."
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Post by Diocles on Jun 4, 2021 1:44:14 GMT
"Your eyes are not stronger than the average person's? I hear that you priests of death are able to see into the hearts of men as easily as you peer into the spirit world!" I shrug. "I have no such power. My stares are simply a product of my emotional state."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jun 4, 2021 11:35:20 GMT
I sigh heavily. "I will do what I can. So at this point our goal is just to identify random shape-shifters?"
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Post by Diocles on Jun 4, 2021 12:16:04 GMT
"Sometimes you have to wait for your enemy to come to you."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jun 4, 2021 16:17:43 GMT
"I will conduct my business as usual but keep my eyes open. You know where to find me?"
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Post by Diocles on Jun 4, 2021 22:13:24 GMT
I nod. "I do. And I thank you for the temporary use of your house. Your hospitality is unstinting!" I rise and bow slightly to my drinking companions. "Now excuse me. I must take to the metaphorical trees and blend in with the foliage as I await the passage of my prey!"
I settle the bill and leave, unless the ever-generous Anak prevents me from executing the former action.
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