His holiness, master Victavius

((I loved the chatter so I'm posting it here for myself mainly :) It'll tell you something of Victavius I guess, and the prelude will tell you a bit of what happened to Mandisa recently, but otherwise it's just a load of fun for me :D))

Serpent's head inn was full, yet again. It must be the time. She kept feeling like she must go there every other evening at least,  a hunch, no more. Something of the right time right place kind. Plus she had work to do, and the elusive mage was most likely to show up here. It was good time to come up with that letter of blackmail supposedly written by Thorious. Neverlin's help would be nice, she never wrote as well as him, plus he is a man after all, the letter should be written by a man.

But he's a noble. Well he isn't.. Mandisa rolled her eyes involuntarily. Half-noble. Anyway, not a brute like one of King's Guard soldiers. As she said before, Thorioius never appeared subtle. So someone brutish, not so well-mannered.. She cast her thoughts around for an appropriate person she could trust, not really hoping to think of one. And then it clicked. How lucky.. *half a page torn out* He would certainly be able to help, if she could trust him. But she'd have to reveal too much. It'd make him ask questions, get suspicious. Although can a being like that get suspicious? *another page missing, the edges of remaining paper singed*

That was another matter - she needed to learn or find out the means by which she could stop the demonic part from overwhelming her. Otherwise she was vulnerable, in all senses. Yet for all she knew it may be part of the plan. Mandisa smirked. Well there were two heralds she -could- ask. Fenixx, whose madness was legendary, so he'd never know; and Amunsol..

[Victavius] Hmm you've changed
[Tatzuya]: Ah! Zealot. you startled me

 The northerner came up to her so silently she never noticed him sit down, engrossed in her thoughts.
[Tatzuya]: Changed? In what way
[Victavius]: You have changed somehow
[Tatzuya]: Do tell me more
[Tatzuya]: *grins*
[Victavius]: Something about you has grown smaller
[Tatzuya]: *furrows an eyebrow* You absolutely sure?
[Victavius]: Positive
[Tatzuya]: Well I don't know if I should slap you at this point
[Victavius]: Maybe its your Heatheness
[Tatzuya]: Heatheness... I really doubt it
[Tatzuya]: Let me guess. you came here.. to catch someone?
[Victavius]: *sniff* *sniff*I dont smell as much Brimstone as usual
[Victavius]: Can I not come to enjoy the locals...........
[Tatzuya]: If enjoy means tying them up and burning them, yes..
[Victavius]: Bah I suppose you know me to well, I dispise the locals
[Tatzuya]: *smiles, reaching for some wine and resting her elbow on the table, looking at him affectionately* I certainly do.. And may I admit I share some of that emotion
[Victavius]: This oversized sandbox makes me parched
[Victavius]: *grabbing Caraf of water and drinking straight from it*
[Tatzuya]: Hmh
[Tatzuya]: Yet I find this place a good one for wasting time. And it has proven to be such... where else could I hope to be er.. blessed with your holy presense? If I can be blessed at all, that is
[Victavius]: I've caught scent of your fellow Heathens M'lady
[Tatzuya]: *looks down grinning* Indeed? And where, may I ask?
[Victavius]: Here and there
[Tatzuya]: How come she's not tied up yet
[Victavius]: Hmm how come indeed
[Tatzuya]: Or have you decided to take me first? *looks up at him, curving her back invitingly*
[Victavius]: Hmmm, I need you alive yet
[Victavius]: But when that seed of Chaos inside Blossoms..................
[Tatzuya]: You need me? Tied up, I hope? What seed?
[Tatzuya]: *snorts and drinks a bit more wine*
[Victavius]: *wiping water from mouth* well see
[Tatzuya]: All I can see.. is this gaunt face of yours, as though you walked through all the circles of hell and emerged imbued with holiness... *sneers, expression alluring*
[Victavius]: (did I really pull it off that well when I made it?)
[Tatzuya]: So tell me what is this seed that's supposed to blossom, and inside who is it?
[Tatzuya]: (YES)
[Victavius]: The seed of Chaos is Everywhere That wretched Sister of yours is consumed by it, Sowing disruption everywhere she treds
[Tatzuya]: Aaaahh..
[Tatzuya]: Aaaah.. I see
[Tatzuya]: So the one I carry hasn't blossomed yet, hm
[Victavius]: Your a Devotee to that *reformed* Heathen Preacher are you not
[Tatzuya]: Devotee? *stretches a bit, still grinning* I can assure you, I am devotee to noone
[Tatzuya]: Why I do not even know what she preaches!
[Victavius]: She?
[Victavius]: I speak of Amunsol
[Tatzuya]*Eyes widen in genuine surprise* You have been talking about the blade lord all Along? Why I thought you are still interested in Kailisto..
[Victavius]: You know not the history of the coven you've joined?
[Tatzuya]: Oh I am sorry you changed topic and I didn't follow.. *grins, hiding the unease that the mention of Amunsol brought* History of the coven..
[Tatzuya]: Let me see I am sure I know some of it
[Tatzuya]: But I certainly may have missed some.. key points. But first of all how do you know I joined them?
[Tatzuya]: You see I held it in secret until you blundered in here and started shouting about it for the entire inn to hear *gives him the most blinding of smiles yet*
[Victavius]: Ohh come now M'lady as if I havent seen you by their side on the field many times over
[Tatzuya]: You must have a keen eyesight
[Tatzuya]: To spot my face under this hood at that distance
[Tatzuya]: Why don't you admit how far your spy networks reach and proceed with your history lesson
[Victavius]: Well, *sipping water* you do not always wear that hood now do you
[Victavius]: History lesons...........
[Tatzuya]: No, I sometimes wear a certain helmet that conceals even more of my face
[Victavius]: *chuckles in amusement at the term lessons*
[Tatzuya]: So what is it Order did that didn't please the --most-- righteous of Zealots
[Victavius]: The deviant Blade Preacher was preaching Seditionisim before his "reform"
[Tatzuya]: Ahhh
[Tatzuya]: Was he now
[Tatzuya]: I was under the impression he merely wished to test the strength of forces of that fool of a king
[Victavius]: He's still a part of a group of Heretical Aquilonians who seek to un throne our Most benevolent ruler
[Tatzuya]: Oh? They aren't all aquilonians you know
[Victavius]: Obvisouly scum such as that attracts many "seedy"types
[Tatzuya]: *frowns at him referring to Amunsol as scum*
[Victavius]: Escuse me lady Tatzuya, I ment the Aquilonians............ of course
[Tatzuya]: Your could not have expressed yourself more clearly.. *bows slightly with her head* And now I can properly answer your question. I am no devotee, I am undergoing a training under him
[Victavius]: Sooo you see your time spent around such Blasphemy has planted the seed............
[Tatzuya]: *laughs*
[Tatzuya]: I was under the impression that you didn't think much of me while I still claimed allegiance to Satetka..
[Tatzuya]: So who did I get the seed from? *chuckles*
[Tatzuya]: What if it was there from the beginning.. dear Zealot?
[Victavius]: *chuckles* a spontaenous admishion of guilt then...............
[Tatzuya]: Guilt? Who says I feel guilty about it?
[Tatzuya]: It's the way I am.. and for some reason you don't think it's appropriate. But that makes it so much more exciting, no?
[Victavius]: Does a true criminal feel guilt.... I think not
[Victavius]: Does a true Heretic feel guilt I know not
[Tatzuya]: Exactly *nods* A true criminal has been born a criminal *grins*
[Victavius]: The path of righteousness leads to the palace of wisdom.
[Tatzuya]: It may, but I think I'm already in that palace.
[Victavius]: Humanity is an ocean: if a few drops of the ocean are polluted, than the ocean is tainted.
[Victavius]: So you see, Amunsol and SatetKa are the Droppers filled with hate
[Tatzuya]: *looks at him calmly* So what are you going to do about it.. hate? Amunsol? You are way off here, Zealot
[Tatzuya]: If you weren't so blinded by the fact that he claimed your .. what was it, his holiness the King, may be not as competent as you think he is, you'd see that Lord Amunsol has the main seat in that palace of Wisdom of yours
[Victavius]: Even though you once called him friend, the Traitor has forsaken you. Show no mercy even if he begs for it, for his soul is tainted and given the chance he will betray your trust.
[Tatzuya]: Alright.. and who is that Traitor
[Victavius]: Amunsol is surely a traitor if their ever was one
[Tatzuya]: *laughs*
[Tatzuya]: Who did Amunsol betray, personally? He didn't swear his allegiance to the King? Did he?
[Victavius]: We all owe Conan Allegiance.................
[Victavius]: He is the bringer of Light the keeper of order, the Defender from Chaos
[Tatzuya]: *waves him away* But I will not attempt here to convince you of anyone's righteousness. Ah yes.. Conan is the one true God.
[Victavius]: You are misconcieved Heretic, Conan is blessed not the one true god
[Tatzuya]: What is your point? Are you trying to preach me into leaving Am.. The Order and joining your holy forces? *laughs out loudly*
[Victavius]: *wiping more watter from his cracked lips* I am trying to save your soul
[Victavius]: That IS my job
[Tatzuya]: *starts to laugh again, but then stops, looking at him rather seriously, reaching for her glass* And why would you try that.. aren't there other, more worthy souls out there? Who haven't sank so deeply.. *grins*
[Victavius]: All souls cry out for salvation.
[Tatzuya]: *takes a sip, tilting her glass from side to side and causing the wine to splash against and leak down the inner walls of the glass* What will you do when you see a contingent of Order men.. kill them? And me along with them? Or try to save their souls?
[Victavius]: The men of Order have Repented have they not..........
[Victavius]: I'd like to think not but they tell the kings men otherwise
[Tatzuya]: Repented? Is that what you call it? *laughs*
[Victavius]: Not words from my mouth this time
[Tatzuya]: The men of the Order.. have agreed to let that lousy King of yours to stay on his Throne. Ah a pity, I like your way of putting things
[Victavius]: You sound suspicously like Satet -Ka now............
[Tatzuya]: I do? Impossible. I haven't talked to that man for weeks now
[Victavius]: *sniff* *sniff* I smell his wretched hide somewhere
[Tatzuya]: Oh you doo *looks highly interested*
[Victavius]: Yes its his un mistakable REEK
[Victavius]: Behind you
[Tatzuya]: *laughs, then stops* You serious?
[Tatzuya]: *looks round*
[Tatzuya]: Hm no I don't see him, must be invisible
[Victavius]: Theres no more vile twisted soul on the contentent
[Victavius]: He is in plain sight
[Victavius]: in the cove
[Victavius]: Several of his Ilk
[Tatzuya]: *looks again, to the cove now, spotting the familiar robe* Ahh yes that's him I think
[Victavius]: Conspiring with the hand it seems
[Victavius]: Just his type of Scum and Villany
[Tatzuya]: *smirks as she turns back to look at Victavius* Hand? Hand of Set? Why you surely didn't expect him to sit and do nothing
[Tatzuya]: He must be gathering armies as we speak *laughs*
[Victavius]: Yes *smirking* gathering Armies...........
[Victavius]: Let him gather, more bodies of Corruption for my rangers arrows to strike
[Tatzuya]: *chuckles appreciatively* Yes the only armies I have seen him gather so far are the armies of serving wenches, and even then..
[Tatzuya]: Anyway, Zealot.. *leans in closer to him* I always liked you, I think we should see more of each other
[Tatzuya]: Do you not think.. it would be for our mutual advantage?
[Victavius]: Mmm *sniffs a glass of wine to clear the filth from his nostrils* Keep your friends close and your enemies closer is that not the saying
[Tatzuya]: *grins, hissing* Exactly..
[Tatzuya]: And how has been.. that plan of yours.. progressing? *leans in to whisper*
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[Victavius]: *speaks openly with a sour face* It has stalled
[Tatzuya]: Ah, a pity
[Tatzuya]: *taps on the table gently, as if thinking*
[Victavius]: But worry not their time will come
[Tatzuya]: *nods and smiles unpleasantly* Good to hear
[Victavius]: Filled with corruption that lot is, they burden the kings revenue
[Tatzuya]: *doesn't look too much interested in the reason*
[Victavius]: *whispering in her ear*
...(eavesdropper suspicion)

[Tatzuya]: *smiles pleasantly as though she's been just told a compliment*
[Tatzuya]: Why thank you, though I had no doubts that was the case
[Victavius]: How blantant
[Tatzuya]: *grins, leaning into whisper into his ear in turn*
#To [Victavius]: Maybe we should return the compliment then, though I may not have anyone available, all alone as I am..
[Victavius]: I believe I have one in order
[Tatzuya]: In Order as in.. available? *looks up at him looking entertained*
[Victavius]: yes it would seem so
[Tatzuya]: Although I am sure.. it's in both senses
[Tatzuya]: *smiles at him as though he's some kind of particularly rare treasure sitting right in front of her*
[Tatzuya]: Well then... I would be most interested to know more
[Victavius]: One is treding the path now
[Tatzuya]: *looks pleased*
[Victavius]: More wretchedness
[Tatzuya]: *laughs* Where? Surely not Amunsol himself *looks around*
[Tatzuya]: Ahhh
[Tatzuya]: One of his, I see
[Tatzuya]: Wenches after wenches, I am sure there's nothing in that cove but talk of pretty eyes
[Victavius]: This place is filling with corruption I may have to leave lest I myself become tainted
[Tatzuya]: Ooow that'd be a pity..
[Victavius]: That I become tainted.... yes it would
[Tatzuya]: May I hope.. for a letter? I'd be much interested to see if the man has anything interesting to say. But I don't know what I could pay you with.. *tone positively implying now*
[Victavius]: But of course M'lady
[Tatzuya]: Ah good *looks very pleased* I hope our relationship will only deepen, Zealot.. for very few men are as satsfying as you
[Victavius]: If I am your definition of Satidsfying............ Well with my vowes of purity and all............
[Tatzuya]: Oh and you have those.. ooww.. *leans in closer* I am sure we'll be able to figure something out
[Victavius]: So what have you heard of Laeris
[Tatzuya]: *looks surprised* Think you can withstand all this dirt? *motions around the inn* Very well then.. Laeris.. *ponders*
[Tatzuya]: Frankly I never took much interest in Laeris' blunderings, yet I heard she left the country. However the other day I could swear I saw her in Keshatta.
[Victavius]: I believe I have just been spotted
[Tatzuya]: And I hear someone called Jahan been sending her loveletters..
[Tatzuya]: Spotted? What do you mean
[Victavius]: He is glaring in my Direction
[Tatzuya]: *whispers*
#[Tatzuya]: Satetka? Well if he came over it would make for a most amusing conversation don't you think..
...
#[Tatzuya]: I do not even know if he knows I joined The Order to be trained by Amunsol..
[Tatzuya]: *laughs*
[Tatzuya]: Who would you like me to pray to
[Victavius]: I presume set
[Tatzuya]: Hmm Set? Or Xotli?
[Tatzuya]: Xotli is always an option now
[Tatzuya]: *looks around briefly*
[Victavius]: If you consider the Demon a god...........
[Tatzuya]: Ah yes that question
[Tatzuya]: Pardon, but I can still pray to a demon, no?
[Victavius]: Anyway back to the Petals
[Tatzuya]: *nods*
[Tatzuya]: Petals seem to be outnumbered by the sea of wenches this inn is now full off, need to tread carefully not to get stuck
[Victavius]: The question remanes what you get stuck IN
[Tatzuya]: I wonder what would any man find in Laeris
[Tatzuya]: Yet if they did they could get into a lot of trouble, if you know what I mean.. Oh look
A woman approaches the table and sits down onto the free cushion.
[Tatzuya]: Hello there
[Tatzuya]: *looks at the woman a bit inquiringly*
[Victavius]: Greetings Give my Thanks to the Prophtess for the prompt service
[Mehopia]: I shall
[Victavius]: So tell us
[Victavius]: What Heresies does the False preacher of set scheme
[Tatzuya]: *stares at Victavius for a second, wondering what prophetess he speaks of, then grabs her glass of wine to appear unimpressed*
[Victavius]: Bahh more of them
[Tatzuya]: *looks around failing to spot any BotS people*
[Victavius]: This is the most of them I have seen in one place in some time, quite the "serpents den"
[Tatzuya]: *laughs* Yes the name matches
[Tatzuya]: *looks up at the woman wondering what means she's going to use to cmmunicate with Victavius*
 

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[Tatzuya]: WEll frankly that was a bit disappointing
[Victavius]: *Sipping some wine* Quite
[Tatzuya]: Did you scare him that much that he won't even sit in your presense?
[Tatzuya]: Maybe we should join him in Kopshef and take his head, it does look worthless *looks around*
[Victavius]: Do I scare you that much Heretic................
[Tatzuya]: Me? No you do not scare me.. you attract me.. I thought I made that rather clear *grins*
[Victavius]: Bahh a waste of time the coward runs everytime I get close to him
[Tatzuya]: Ah yes I would have done well to remember that. Empty threats
[Tatzuya]: But I must admit I never knew your.. relationship was that tense *laughs*
[Victavius]: This place Stiffles my nose,,,, Its full of the pestilent
[Tatzuya]: Well lets go for a walk then
[Victavius]: Its no better outside
[Victavius]: Unless youd care to walk to Aquilonia
[Tatzuya]: Ah yes.. good point
[Tatzuya]: Only if you promise to tie me up once we get there *winks*
[Tatzuya]: Plus the Order have moved to a new location, I may as well take my possessions there
[Victavius]: My my fiesty tonight arent we
[Tatzuya]: Every night lately
[Tatzuya]: *tugs at the collar of her robe a bit, as if hot* It's all the demon powers I'm telling you
[Victavius]: May the power of Conan consume you.........................
[Tatzuya]: *laughs* Why if you can channel it, the mix would surely be interesting to experience
[Victavius]: Shall we have an Exorcisim
[Tatzuya]: Hmm that sounds ... inviting.
[Victavius]: I can assure you its most Unpleasant
[Victavius]: very painful
[Tatzuya]: Aahh pity I don't like pain much
[Tatzuya]: Maybe some other time then, when the seed blossoms and what is it.. the palace of wisdom crumbles and the roads to it lie forgotten
[Victavius]: Precisley see you learn well
[Victavius]: I shall save you yet
[Tatzuya]: Who knows, who knows
[Victavius]: The man who has nothing can still have faith.
[Tatzuya]: YOu talk in riddles Zealot, and I had too much wine
[Tatzuya]: So did we eerr.. *looks over at the woman standing next to them* find out anything interesting?
[Victavius]: Just as you said typical
[Victavius]: Womanizing
[Tatzuya]: *shakes head ruefully*
[Tatzuya]: Well at least I am glad I don't have to witness that directly anymore
[Victavius]: I am sure he is binding his ties to the Hand............... *chuckling*
[Tatzuya]: Indeed, pretending he can offer it well-sized things to grasp
[Victavius]: How may I compensate your time?
[Tatzuya]: Comp..? Are you asking me? *looks completely bewildered*
[Victavius]: No M'lady
[Tatzuya]: Thank the demon god
[Mehopia]: Ummm you can mail me compensation. Any coin you attempt to hand me will fall through my accursed hands.
[Tatzuya]: *regards the woman's hands with slight curiousity*
[Victavius]: I shall do so then
[Mehopia]: Pleasant eve...
[Victavius]: Thank you for your time
[Tatzuya]: Why who cursed you so.. oh good night then
[Mehopia]: I was cursed with no flesh. One of the many maladies that can happen practicing dark arts...be wary...embrace the light.
[Victavius]: Words well said
[Victavius]: If ever I have heard
[Tatzuya]: *rolls eyes*
[Victavius]: Indeed
[Tatzuya]: Why you simply needed a competent teacher
[Tatzuya]: Oh she left
[Tatzuya]: Well your holiness maybe you should have offered to lift the curse to that poor girl? No flesh.. she won't have much use to us in the priestly matters, if you know what it takes to get.. insider.. information.. *snorts*
[Victavius]: Prayer cleanses the soul, but pain cleanses the body. She will need both
[Tatzuya]: Exorcism then
[Tatzuya]: But will she be able to feel the pain with no flesh?
[Victavius]: Her curse comes from her lack of faith,,,,,,,, Which I find disturbing!
[Victavius]: (ohh did I just throw a vader quote SICK)
[Tatzuya]: (i wouldn't know :P ask the public lol)
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[Victavius]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MaJy7LH5js
[Tatzuya]: (sweet give me a sec :))
[Tatzuya]: (LOL i totally need to get the original movies)
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[Tatzuya]: Well master Victavius, shall we? Unless you're staying in Stygia
[Victavius]: If your meeting is at an end I shall retire
[Victavius]: Only one of my flock is still up
[Tatzuya]: Well I do feel rather tired, so I am afraid I will have to interrupt this lovely evening
[Victavius]: Until next time
[Tatzuya]: Last thing I heard the Order was mining, as per your request *snort* Yes, until our next meeting
[Victavius]: LOL Goodbye