Slow RP

[Daggertooth]

Rafael stared at the woman for a little, seeing no signs of life he pointed the gun up, blew the smoke away from the gun, held the hammer back, pulled the trigger, then lowered the hammer. He opened the chamber up and replaced the four bullets then spun it deftly back into its holster while watching the cloaked man incinerate the stranger. He gave a short nod aprovingly, so far he liked the cloaked man and how he handled himself. Perhaps he'll talk with him later.

He turned, eyes scanning the rest of the room, and looked down at Kendrealla, "Ya gonna be okay kid?" He asked.

[Wolfy]

Kendrella looked up at him. "YOu...you killed her..." she said softly, unbelieveingly. Then, she launched herself up and hugged him tightly around the neck. "Thank you," she said softly, tears running down her face. "Thank you...so much..." she continued, clinging to him.

[magicklorelai]

A shaking hand over her heart finally stilled, as her breathing eased from being scared. Chrysanthe, calm again, stood straight, and watched the unusual, cloaked man(Chains) dispose of the remains of that horrid woman. She frowned, thinking that it was rather unseemly to destroy the remains of even an evil woman, and headed over to the man. Slightly intimidated, she lightly tapped his arm to get his attention, nervous at the same time that she was curious.
"E-Excuse me, sir...but...why did you do that...?" indicating the scene of the attack. "...It seemed rather unnecessary...and...she could've at least deserved a burial...."

[Daggertooth]

Of all the reactions Rafael thought possible, this was not one of them. He looked down at Kendrella and put his arm around trying to comfort her. Whatever was going on, it was obvious that the strange woman had caused kendrella a lot of grief. "There there," he said trying to sound soothing, "come sit down ere, relax an order whatcha want. I'd like ta ere what all this was about."

[Wolfy]

Kendrella released Rafael and backed away, rubbing her eye. "...ok..." she said softly. She sat back down in the chair and scooted up to the table. Blaze barked happily, then jumped into her lap. Kendrella started petting him, staring at the table. "When i was born, mother sealed my powers. She was also a pyromancer, and knew the greif that uncontrolled fire magic can cause. She didn't want me to accidently hurt anyone before I could control my powers. I was...happy...for most of my childhood, despite not being welcome in town. Mother was kind. While she couldn't help much, she never hurt anyone. I thought the townspeople liked her," Kendrella started. Then, she guestured at the ashes. "But then...when I was 10...Sera-Anna came to town. She immediatly started turning the townspeople against us. She gathered up a little gang of thugs, and...one night...she cornered my mother. Mother...she fought back...but even then, she didn't use her powers to hurt them. Mother was killed that night...and my life ended," she continued, her voice emotionless. "After that, mother's belongings were sold. I lost everything...except for her necklace..." Kendrella whispered, touching her choker. "Then, when they couldn't decide what to do with me, they sold me into slavery. I was bought by an old man with three sons who, in his eyes, could do no wrong. Those boys...they liked to hear me scream..." she said, her voice bitter now. "I acumulated many scars over the years. Most were from them...but these..." she said, rolling up her sleeves to reveal her wrists, "These were from me..." She took a deep breath and continued. "Anyway...after the seal broke,i went after the thugs who had killed my mother. I killed them all...except for her. My powers...they couldn't touch her...but...hers could touch me..." her voice had dropped to a whisper again. "She made me her servant...had me do all sorts of vile things. And if I didn't, she would beat me...or worse...Blaze... Her touch...it hurts us... and one day, when she had let down her guard...I ran, and took Blaze with me. But then, there was this storm, and Blaze and I got seperated...I was afraid...I knew what she would do if she found us...i came in here...hoping, praying...that she wouldn't be able to follow...apparently, I was wrong..." she finished up softly. She raised her gaze up from the table. "Sera-Anna...she killed my mother...and made me a servant...she made me do her dirty work...and I couldn't do anything to stop her..." she whispered, a single tear rolling down her cheek.

[Daybreak]

Chains looked up at her and tilted his head. "A burial was more than she deserved." He shrugged and looked away. "The ceremony truely solves no purpose other than to comfort the living. She won't be missing it."

[Daggertooth]

Rafael let out a soft whistle when Kendrealla was done talking. "Well ya don't gotta worry bout that no more, yer life ain't over an there's plenty ya could do. Not everun's gonna react like that. So, now thats all over an yer save an all, whatcha plannin on doin?"

[Wolfy]

"I...I don't know..." Kendrella said softly, propping her chin in her left hand. Blaze yipped happily, then put his front paws on the table. Then, he jumped up on the table and walked over to Rafael. He sat on the table and looked up at him. "Blaze, be careful," Kendrella cautioned. "By the way...I don't think we were ever properly introduced. My name is Kendrella," Kendrella continued, turning to look at Rafael.

(OOC:Blaze is close enough that Rafael will be able to feel the heat from his flames. ^_^)

[Daggertooth]

"The name's San Rafael, But everun calls me Rafael." He said, tossing the dog a scrap of meat from his plate. "Ya best start thinkin whatcha want in life, nows the best time as any, specialy sice there ain't no'un after ya no more. There Ain't is there?"

[Wolfy]

Kendrella reached over and put the meat back on rafael's plate. "BLaze can't eat meat. He eats coal or wood," she said softly. Blaze barked happily and moved closer to rafael's plate, sniffing curiously. She smiled at the puppy. "NO...they're all gone now..." she said softly. "I don't know what i want to do...I never really thought about it...I never really thought I'd ever be free..." she said, her voice dropping to a whisper. Blaze yipped, and pawed at the plate curiously. Kendrella sighed, then reached over and pulled him towards her. "Sorry...he's a little hyper right now..." she apologized.

[Scarecrow]

The shadows in the corner of the bar began to move, coiling and melding into solid form. A tall man, covered in black bandages and stitchmarks. He was shirtless, but the darkly coloured bandages covered eveything up... He was wearing pants, thank god. He had disproportionately large hands, calloused but long nailed. He wore mismatched shoes and a dark grey blindfold, which somehow managed to obscure most of his face, though a pointed nose, and a mouth full of teeth were both visible. The nose had a somehow... Feral look to it, and that, coupled with the way he held himself, made him seem distincly... Odd.

With a single, sinuous movement, he darted to the bar, and ordered himself a drink. Anyone who had been paying attention might have noticed a dark purplish grey, lizard like tongue slither out of his mouth before he delicately sipped his drink, as though tasting the air.

((This. Is. My. Boogeyman. He scares the life out of me... But I figured he'd be fun to rp. Play nice, Boo.))

[Rehiro]

Moss took in the situation and went back to his stare at nothing "are you still interested in continuing the conversation?" he asked.

[Scarecrow]

((Oh, come on, Lorelai... The Boogeyman likes talking to people- Dontcha, Boo?
Boo: My name is NOT Boo. Yesss... I enjoy talking to people.))

[Daybreak]

((But... but... Chains responded to her! ;_;))

[Shippo_no_Neko]

"umm, yeah. So. What do you have that is... dangerous?" The old sparkle came back into her eyes, a mischevious smile creeping across her features.

[Daggertooth]

"Its all right," Rafael said looking at the dog. Weird that the girl created it. "Well ya got plenty a time ta think bout whatcha want. Didja ever have goals an stuff when you were little? Befor all that unpleasantness happened?"

[Wolfy]

"Goals? ...I wanted to help others...to be like mom..." she said softly, looking down at her hands. They were twisting together nervously on top of the table. she was still a little uneasy about being around males. Blaze yipped happily, then brushed one paw across Rafael's hand. Kendrella had looked up in time to see and gasped.

[Daggertooth]

Rafael instinctively pulled his hand back and gave a soft curse. The dog really was hot. He looked at his hand as a red mark started to become visible. "It's alright," Rafael said, "been hurt worse Befor, course ya best keep that dog close. Won't be good if'n it runs around damagin stuff."

[Wolfy]

"I'm sorry...please don't hurt him...he didn't mean it," Kendrella, said, reaching forward and grabbing Blaze. She hugged him against her and stared at Rafael with wild eyes. She was trembling.

[Daggertooth]

Rafael looked at her and recognized the look of terror, she really thought he was going to do something bad. "Now whats this all about? I already said its okay, not like he even burned me badly. There ain't no reason to be huggin yer dog an starin at me like I'm bout ta end yer world. I ain't gonna hurt yer dog few that an I ain't gonna hurt ya. "

[Wolfy]

Degree by degree, Kendrella relaxed. She sat Blaze on the floor beside her, where he promptly curled up and went to sleep. "...you...you won't hurt him? Even though...even though he burned you?" she asked softly, looking down at Blaze with a worried smile. "sera-Anna...anytime I did something wrong...or Blaze did something wrong...or when she was just in a bad mood...Blaze would suffer...sometimes, it was me she punished...but usually...it was Blaze. He's...he's the only reason I survived as long as I have...the only reason i kept living..." she whispered softly.

[Rehiro]

"Coins" said Moss unenthusiatically "and a stick" he touched the staff that had been transported with him. "I've had the staff for as long as I can remember. Its killed a fortune teller and injured a few others. I found the coins in a temple in the middle of nowhere, and they've killed two people. The reason I dont get rid of them is because they cause more damage if I dont keep a watch on them.... and I doubt I could escape the staff. You see... as a demon im not all that powerfull but the forces that I have been put under control by could probably eliminate everyone in this tavern. I didnt come here, I was put here. Whenever that happens, another person is killed and their carving is put on another coin. I dont do this. I was just the unfortunate person to be put in this body. Another person will surely die here. Of course... with the way people act around here, at least it wont seem like such a big deal".

[Daggertooth]

"I already toldja it was okay. Most folks ain't like that Sarra-Anna, I certainly ain't. You needent worry bout that her no more. Be careful yes, but don'tcha be going paranoid. You've had a rough time at it, best not ta let it affect ya more than it already has."

Rafael finished up his meal then kicked his feet on top the chair to the side and leaned back relaxing. "Good eatin," He said contentedly, "Ya sure ya don't want anythin?"

[Wolfy]

Kendrella shook her head. "I'm not hungry," she said softly. Then her stomach gowled. Loudly. Kendrella blushed and wrapped one arm around her stomach. She accidently pulled the material of her shirt tight, and her ribs showed clearly through the fabric. "...but thank you anyway..." she whispered.

(OOC: Grrrrrrrrrr... Kenny! Eat! I know you have some money of your own!)

[Shippo_no_Neko]

"Hmm... Are you sure that these coins really kill people? I'm not doubting you, but just wondering... 'Cause I got some people..." she clenched her fists, "Who really need some of those coins... Can you give me more details? How long does it take for them to die after recieving the coin?"

Her face was curious, but at the same time, deadly serious.

[Scarecrow]

Scissors moped, glaring at the amber liquid in his mug, as though daring it to anger him. Or he would have been if it hadn't been for the blindfold.

DAMN that little kid. He doesn't believe in the boogeyman, does he? Rediculous. What had happened to the good old days when all he needed to do was snatch at children's feet when the jumped into bed to scare them? The blasted kids were getting smart. Now they had flashlights. Locks on the closet doors. Nightlights. How was he supposed to do his job with a blasted nightlight on?!

He sunk into the bar stool, practically growling.

[Daggertooth]

Rafael looked at her and shook his head. "I can't force ya ta eat but it looks like ya need it. The offer stands. The missus here makes excelent food. In the mean time I think we could use more kettle chips." He called over Sheryl again and ordered more kettle chips. They were good chips.

[Wolfy]

Kendrella shook her head again. "...I already owe a lot to the barkeeper. What with the drink, and the scorch marks...I barely have enough to cover it as it is..." she said softly, looking around the room. however, she did reach for a kettle chip and nibbled on it hesitantly.

Serlina came back into the bar, wet, but looking more relaxed than she had been. She looked around, noted the fire puppy, started to move in her direction, then spotted Scissors. Hmmm... she thought to herself, before heading in his direction. She slid into a seat beside him. "Hello..." she said softly, smiling.

[Scarecrow]

Scissor practically jumped. Oh, the irony that he could be scared by a mere greeting. He craned his neck around to face her with a strangely fluid motion.
"Greetings, miss," he said flatly, standing up to bow slightly, as was the cutsom. Ah, old habits die hard. Particularily when the posesser of said habits was, quite literally, a closet case.

He sat back down, and seemed to slid across the ground more than anything.

[Wolfy]

"Rough day?" Serlina asked kindly, after getting an ice water from the barkeep. She ran one finger around the rim of the glass as she waited for the strange man to answer. This person intrgiued her greatly, for some reason.