Thread: Bait and Switch [Ilatria and Everundine]

It had only been a few hours until nightfall, and that's when Fenris stood up. Stretching out his legs, he caught a glimpse of movement from the alienage. Maybe Anso had gotten to work, his suspicions confirmed when he saw the group enter the same building from that day. Soon after the door closed, he saw a group of Tevinter soldiers move into place... eight of them from what he could see. Scowling, it had been a trap after all, he saw the captain and lieutenant move into their place on the stairs, it seems they were prepared to either let their soldiers die or stop them before they killed what they assumed would be him. A bitter smile made it's way onto his face, they had no idea that a slave could outsmart them. Making his way down after the group made their way outside, he heard the brief sounds of battle before the captain addressing the group. I don't know who you are friend, but you've made a serious mistake coming here. Lieutenant! I want everyone in the clearing now! It seems they were weaker than Fenris had originally thought, it only took one surprise attack from him to slaughter the eight other men hidden just behind the lieutenant. But little did he know that the lieutenant was currently dealing with Fenris' burying his sword into his stomach before shoving him in the direction of the steps. C-captain... he's here... A choked voice came out before he heard the body hitting the ground, the signal for him to move into place. You're men are dead, and your trap has failed. I suggest running back to your master while you still can. He spit the word master out into the captain's ear, his lips formed into a sneer. A few seconds later, he felt a hand on his shoulder. You're going nowhere, slave! In that instant, Fenris couldn't think. His vision clouded red and the next thing he knew, he heard himself snarling out I am not your slave! and ripping the man's heart out from his chest. Crushing it and watching the man collapse, he took a couple deep breaths to calm himself before shaking his hand to get rid of the blood and filth on it and turning to the group in front of him. From what he could see, there were two humans and a.... beardless dwarf? Shaking his head, he could see that the leader of the group had a staff on his back. Eyeing it warily, his proud demeanour diminished somewhat. I.. apologise. When I had asked Anso to provide a distraction from the hunters, I had no idea they would be so... numerous. He paused, listening to the man speak. He was uncomfortable under his gaze, but it wasn't as bad as Danarius was. It's a long story. Fenris looked down, not wishing to share his story unless he knew he could get help. But even so, he was going to have to to get help. Thank you for the help, but I may need more. I can pay you if you wish. Frowning at the word 'Tevinter captive', some of his rage bubbled to the surface. Stepping down to be on even ground, he forced himself to stay in place. I wish it was as harmless as being a captive, but I was-am- a slave. He wasn't free yet, he wouldn't be until Danarius and Hadriana were dead. My master wishes the return of his property and what is on me. He could care less if I were dead as long as the skin on my back was unharmed. Taking a breath, he looked at the male. He didn't look like a mage, he had black scruffy hair and he wasn't exactly clean-shaven. And that's where I need your help. He won't be in town for long, and I need help getting into his mansion and confronting him. His eyes narrowed as he looked to the highest point in the city, his fists clenching and unclenching.