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Post by Pitman on Oct 21, 2012 1:50:45 GMT -6
Morning of Karli's Death
Earl Krutus Adunliun was preparing a special breakfast for his coming guest this day. As he observed his servants working the kitchens he was dress pretty much casually as it was not a day to be notable. As he was looking at his data pad with all the feed there was needed. He sat in a nice room with a table in the middle and a chess board laid there.
'Everything is progressing very rapidly... the first one is down already. Strangely use of a black invitation as well.'
He soon waited for his guest to arrive.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 21, 2012 1:58:14 GMT -6
It's quite rare to see James walking in the area instead of being in his room or other locations, and even more rare to see him up to early in the mornings. But that's not important right now, though rare, it's not impossible to see him in these situations. What is special is that the location that he is heading to, the Adunliun Manor.
Out of his two followers, Elena seems to be missing. You'd think it's because of some special reasons, but no she just slept in, and James decided to leave her alone for now. There's no need of too much protection here for this meeting.
When they arrive, Reimu step forward to knock on the door, then they wait for a response.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 21, 2012 2:37:34 GMT -6
A Servant arrived at the door and opened it she was wearing a maid outfit. She soon bows then says, "Welcome to Adunliun Manor My Lord. My Master is waiting in guest solar. I shall take you to him."
As she lead James and Reimu towards their destination through the different halls showing ancestors who came before Krutus and other great paintings of different worlds and ancient cultures. As they arrived at the Solar Earl Krutus soon got up from his seat and then says, "Welcome My Lord to my humble aboard."
Soon two seats were shown for both Reimu and James across from Earl Krutus. He soon says, "Come come and sit refreshments?", Krutus soon said as oen of the servants brought different assortment of drinks to choose from.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 21, 2012 2:53:52 GMT -6
The two of them take their seats, and both of them takes a light drink.
"Good morning, It's been a while Krutus. First let me express my gratitude for inviting us here today. Next time I shall return the favor."
James seems noticeably different, or rather showing more of his true self rather than his mask. He seems to place some degree of trust within the man in front of him, at least enough to call him by his name.
"I'm guessing you have something to show or talk to me about today? Or else you wouldn't have arranged a special... breakfast."
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Post by Pitman on Oct 21, 2012 3:02:00 GMT -6
Earl Krutus soon smiled at the man before him an ally is a better friend then an enemy as his father always put it. They were working for the same ideals and obviously this meant better chance of survival to work with them.
"Of course of course, for now we shouldn't be even monitor by that Femyeal at the moment she has been keeping tabs on the three great houses very good. Expected but of course we both know how to hide everything. Here is the current report from my father.", Krutus soon said as he handed him a data pad.
"Everything is not only proceeding on schedule but in fact ahead of schedule. A Test run on of the new experiment on the Frontier Planet Calypso is proceeding with very favorable results I say 95% of the populace have been affected. Sadly Caliburn will likely intervene there again they do become bothersome that Gen Avenor's Legacy still manages to get in the way. Chess?", Krutus soon said as he had the board on the table ready.
"As well our special guest from the Tower has landed and begun his own rampage I suggest to keep an extra eye on your back as though a good asset is quite well insane. Already as you can see lady Karlinsa Barbosa was found dead in the city from my contacts. This is only the first attack so I am expecting a lot of dead bodies. Of course none of this is connected to us obviously.", Krutus said with a smile.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 21, 2012 3:31:15 GMT -6
It's always good to have allies, as long as they have the ability to complete their tasks. More so when you look at what they're planning against.
James sits there, reading the information that's in the data pad, memorizing, and calculating all the data that's inside. Nodding once in a while to show that he is quite pleased at what he's reading. Looking up when Krutus gets the chessboard ready.
"Well done, as I expected. Just remember, there is no need to rush, time is on our side... but a simple mistake could lead to a huge error. Make sure safety is the top priority, as long as we're careful, there is nothing Gen Avenor could do."
He takes his turn and move his chess pieces, his tactics are mainly defensive, but with tide turning moves ready behind his defenses. Like a hidden snake ready to lash out at it's prey.
Then he hear what Krutus said about the 'special guest', showing a faint smile he looks up from the board.
"It is quite unfortunate to see that Marquis Patriel aren't getting his job done. I'm sure some of the more influential students will not take lightly of this mistake, am I correct Krutus?"
And the same goes for his ploys, striking at the right timing, if there's no open then he'll just have to create them... though it's not a heavy strike, it'll silently build up until the problems collapse on his target.
"I... heard there are a few members in the counsel that did not enjoy the relationship between Marquis Patriel and our beloved student president, and a few seems to want a higher position in the counsel. Perhaps you would like to know these people?"
He turns to Reimu, who nods and prepare a list of names, after she's done she hands it to Krutus.
"Unfortunately some of them are a bit worried about going against them directly, the few that are marked with a star might need a bit of a push to get them going, Earl."
Reimu gave her bit of advice to Krutus, even if he might already knew these information, it's better to know more than to know less when you are pulling off an operation.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 21, 2012 14:35:49 GMT -6
Krutus soon replies, "Of course him not getting his job done will make him look bad. That is the perfect thing to do make him look not trustworthy by the other Houses."
He continued to press his attack on the board well speaking, then he hears what James says next. He received the list over looking at the different Houses not as much yet but it can still grow.
"That is correct already I believe other 'suitors' have already branded him the highest suitor and most if not all Noble Houses will see this as a power grab for House Sarcarus. For each new leader who comes to power will determine who is favored with the next leader. Most will treat him with distaste but it is to be expected we just need something to wedge them apart. I will think of something we just need a very good excuse.", Earl Krutus soon said after over looking the list.
As he continued the match he then says, "Though the Tournament went well with the test of the new pill I didn't expected Marquis Ven Avenor to do that at the end. I hear also that Alexander Ralgos has finally given his full support of us and finally into our fold. Interestingly enough the other Houses of the Southeast and Eastern Regions are still neutral or not taking sides... yet. As well truly there is only two more key areas left in the Southeast that has not sided with us or with Avenor."
He once again made his move knowing his opponent was very good.
"Still I believe whatever Countess Darcy is planning it won't benefit us at all. She has been playing both our sides along with their House in only taking most advantage of the situation, her father would join whatever side will benefit his House the most in survival. That is the key differences between the father and the daughter. As well she has been getting 'close' to Ven Avenor I sure we could taker advantage of that as well. Yes?", Krutus soon said with a malicious smile.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 21, 2012 17:00:41 GMT -6
"Ven Avenor... indeed that one is different, what he last did surprised me quite a bit. For someone to do something as foolish as that is beyond my expectations... be careful when you deal with him, fools might do pointless actions for no beneficial reasons, we don't need any special surprises."
He suddenly play a surprising move, one that'll put his opponent into a split path, forcing them to choose their next action carefully.
"Ralgos, that should be expected, and a decent trade. A foolish pawn in exchange for a... well, not a great ally, but a decent one. It only took a small bit of effort too, no reason to not use that opening. As for Countess Darcy... no matter, let them swim around for now. Eventually they'll see the right choice to take and join us, if you can then try and use that relationship as a tool."
Then he follows his last move with yet another move to create a crack in his opponent's defenses.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 21, 2012 19:23:51 GMT -6
Krutus soon nodded knowing full well both Ven Avenor's and Patriel Sarcarus' weakeness were women may in fact help them in the end. As the match continued he soon noted James moves.
"Still currently there is multiple alliances which could help or completely ruin our plans. At times a man knows when he loses and wins. Still days grow shorter as our plans continue to simer.", Krutus soon said.
He soon noticed he was going lose then submits.
"My lord breakfest is finished.", one of the servants said.
"May we dine now James? The food is a delicay of Aduinluin.", Krutus offered.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 21, 2012 19:29:30 GMT -6
James bows his upper body slightly as Krutus admits defeat, it's always good to show respect to your opponent after the battle, and there's no reason to not to do so.
"Sure, it's been a while since I've had that."
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Post by Pitman on Oct 21, 2012 21:30:26 GMT -6
"Ah yes the last time it was with our fathers and my elder brother.", Krutus soon said as the went to the other table in the room which have already been prepped.
As the meal was set up Krutus soon raised his glass then saying, " To a new future."
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Post by Rabite on Oct 21, 2012 21:56:11 GMT -6
"To a new future."
James and Reimu follows, doing the same, then proceed to have a well prepared meal.
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