Kal speaks his mind and Harp responds
Subject Kal speaks his mind
Kal rides silently through most of the day. He quietly wonders why these elves would allow themselves to be party with a savage creature like this "Harp". Are they blind? They must see that his pious intentions must eventually fail, he has no choice but to give in to the destiny of his blood.
It's not that these half-orcs can't summon self control when they need it-- even Dargrak showed some skill with his axe -- it's that they are naturally savage creatures. They can't deny who they are, they can only hide it for a time.
I imagine they think the human blood helps tame the beast inside him. Humans -- half a step removed from savages -- and they think that blood will give this beast self control. This groups aspirations are noble, but folly. Harp is a beast, and he should be treated as such.
Kal pulls his horse up next to Harp's: "It was foolish of you to wake the lady Rochelle. Did you think before you acted? That sort of instinctual acting will get you killed one day."
Without waiting for a response, Kal continues: "I don't know who you think your fooling, or if you're fooling yourself, but know this: I know what and who you are, it's written plainly accross your face. When your self control slips, I'll be there."
From: Karl
Subject Kal speaks his mind
Mark, Does Salix hear this? Does anyone else?
From: Josh
Subject Kal speaks his mind
Kal intended to say it only to Harp, but he wasn't overly careful.
From: Jake
Subject Kal speaks his mind
:o Holy crap, that's an interesting twist. Who else would have been in hearing distance of that comment?
From: Kevin
Subject Harp responds
Harp looks at Kal, his face twisted in confusion. What had this elf just said? Was he impuning his honor? His commitment to Heironious and the Order? How dare he? Why, this person deserved nothing better than a sword through the heart!!!
But no, that was the way of the enemy, the followers of Hextor. As inviting as the thought was (OOC: and it was inviting), he had learned the straight path was the good path. If he were to slay this elf for this mere slight, the dissension it would sow in the group would be immeasurable. Harp takes a few breaths, says a prayer to Heironious asking him for his strength and guidance, and responds to Kal
"Kal, I have know you for only a very short time, but I welcome your offer to assist me when my self control slips, for it has in the past and it will in the future, for I am only "human". I have missed the guidance and instruction of my Knight/Captain Angelwing, and I am sure with your vast experience and exceptional wisdom you will be able to take his place admirably. When I grow despondent that I have failed in a task, and brought a dear price to me and those around me, I need but glance your way and look to your example with the were-beast last night. To have come so far, and then fail so utterly, costing the life of one of my friends and dire injury to the rest of us, is truly inspiring. I will look upon it and rejoice that I have that as an example to live up to.
However, if you choose not to become my mentor, then I will continue to seek the guidance of Heironious. Through his grace, and the companionship of those around me, I will continue to strive to be better than my parentage would normally lead me to be."
From: Jake
Subject Surins to Harp's defense
OOC: I have no idea if Surin was able to hear Kal's comment. If not, pretend that the turn below was never written.
IC:
"I don't know who you think your fooling," Kal says, "or if you're fooling yourself, but know this: I know what and who you are, it's written plainly accross your face. When your self control slips, I'll be there."
Surin had been withdrawn ever since Ran roused him, pale and silent as he rode along, not at all his usual cheerful self. Hearing Kal's words he flushes, and anger flares in his eyes How dare this chance companion bald-facedly insult a man who'd fought by his side only the night before? On another day he would have sought to ease the tension such words would inevitably bring, turned it into a joke that everyone could laugh at. After what he'd done last night, and the nightmares that had chased him through his sleep, he was in no mood to diffuse the situation. Guiding his pony with his knees, Surin draws up alongside the pair, arriving just as Harp replies.
"Kal, I have know you for only a very short time, but I welcome your offer to assist me when my self control slips, for it has in the past and it will in the future, for I am only "human". I have missed the guidance and instruction of my Knight/Captain Angelwing, and I am sure with your vast experience and exceptional wisdom you will be able to take his place admirably. When I grow despondent that I have failed in a task, and brought a dear price to me and those around me, I need but glance your way and look to your example with the were-beast last night. To have come so far, and then fail so utterly, costing the life of one of my friends and dire injury to the rest of us, is truly inspiring. I will look upon it and rejoice that I have that as an example to live up to.
However, if you choose not to become my mentor, then I will continue to seek the guidance of Heironious. Through his grace, and the companionship of those around me, I will continue to strive to be better than my parentage would normally lead me to be."
"That's a fairer answer than I reckon you deserved, speakin' like that to somebody done you no wrong," Surin says, his voice flat. "You always make a point to insult them as fight beside you, or is that somethin' you save for special occasions?"
From: Mark
Subject Kal and Harp
I have to say I think that Harp has dissed Kal well and truly. Not that he didn't deserve it. :)