Thread: Hunter or Hunted? (Atroxa & Effigy)

Ah, what a pity. Ulrich stated when she declined his invitation for drinks at his table. Of course when she bowed ever so slightly Ulrich would lower his head as well. A mutual sign of trust be it a courteous bow or a look down from eye level. It showed you had no intentions of harm or that you trusted the other person by exposing an opening for attack. This had greater value back in more savage days, but now it was more customs and etiquette then life or death. May the gods grant you strength so that I might see your lovely face return to me. Ulrich added as Varena went to deposit her bags, a smirk on his face as he went back to humming his tune. Like the other Hunters, Varena had be quick to carry out her duties. Hearing her speak of wanting to return home as quickly as she could it made Ulrich wonder what a woman such as herself would do? Was she a wild one, going off to live among the beasts? Was she more refined, going for parties or social events? Surely Ulrich would of see her around if that was the case. Maybe she wanted to just be by herself, take a nice warm bath with some wine. The thought made Ulrich smile, thinking of Varena in a bathtub. His gaze going to one of the windows of the inn, watching as the last rays of sunshine started to fade and night would take it's place. Hopefully he would be able to reach the fun before it was over. Ulrich getting up from his table and leaving the inn, heading towards the woods. What the man came upon under the cover of night was quite the sight indeed. Varena was still fighitng, several trolls laying on the ground dead... Limbs and heads sprinkled here and there. All that was left was one troll and the ogre, Ulrich finding this rather fascinating. He kept beside the trees though, not exactly wanting to show himself. Seeing how this was the fourth hunter he had sent he was rather surprised to find results. The troll was in a state of rage and confusion, how one human could best his four mates, and stand toe to toe with an Ogre. She had been smacked around a number of times through out the fight, even cut across her back by one of the trolls. And yet here she was still, standing at the ready with her sword and shield in hand. The Ogre letting out a loud roar as it charged at her again, only to miss as she rolled to the side, cutting at the monster's leg once more. The troll had up and had enough of this, and would soon turn tail and run, right towards the trees where Ulrich was. Ulrich would reach out, grabbing the troll by his throat before forcing him down to the ground. Varena a little preoccupied with the Ogre to see what was going on else where. Ulrich! Let me go, I quit! The troll spat out in sort of forced common tongue. Ulrich smiling as he held him there still, like a child holding down a bug. I paid you in advance for your services. Are you to reimburse me for this failure? Ulrich asked, the troll gripping and clawing at Ulrich's hand that held the troll in place. Na.. Ah... Ul.. The troll was trying to speak but the man's grip only grew tighter. Ulrich's eyes suddenly changing to a disturbing full black before he let go of the troll's neck, his teeth growing long and sharp before he sunk down into the troll's neck. Holding him down Ulrich would drink, draining the troll of his blood, his life. A cry of pain would pull Ulrich from his meal, standing back up he quickly pulled a handkerchief out, wiping his face clean of any blood. Varena had been picked up by the Ogre, the monstrous brute now squeezing the woman against his chest in an attempt to break Varena's back. Ulrich would quickly charge in, drawing his sword to slash at the ogre's back. The beast would roar out in pain, dropping Varena. Ulrich moving amazingly fast as he practically ran up the ogre's back, cutting at the back of the Ogre's neck. The man didn't lob the beast's head off, but he had cut right into the bone of his spine, practically severing the monster into nothing more then a motionless heap of flesh. An Ogre... my word. Ulrich said once the beast was left to pant on the ground, paralized. I got worried after sending such a lovely woman as yourself into what had bested three hunters. Thank goodness I came after you. The man stated, coming over to help Varena up. We have to get you back to the inn, I can properly take care of these wounds for you there. Come now.. Ulrich stated, almost pleading to Varena as he tried to get her arm over his shoulders so she could limp along and use him as support. They had a good hour worth of travel back to town, and the night was only getting colder.