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Post by Manah on Oct 31, 2023 15:02:53 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
"It's the second time a violently venomous creature tries very intently to sting or bite you since we've left your fortress. The second time, I found out it was under someone's control and there was no magical signature leading away, so it was apparently planted inside before we ourselves got in. Given that your driver had easy access to the carriage both when we left and returned, and I imagine he was tasked to watch over the carriage while we were away, it makes him a fairly likely perpetrator", she explained.
"It may have been someone else who just sneaked up to the carriage and planted the creature after getting around his vigilance", she noted. "Working for your family for twenty years might sound like it would make him an unlikely suspect, but crimes are often performed by one who knows the victims, so it is no guarantee of innocence", she explained. 1 to maintain my form.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Oct 31, 2023 15:49:18 GMT -5
"Even still..." She paused a bit uneasy.
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Post by Manah on Oct 31, 2023 16:01:38 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
"I am not saying he is behind it. I'm merely suggesting he might be. If you want me to investigate, I will. I just want you to know I would definitely look into him first if I do", she noted. 1 to maintain my form.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 1, 2023 0:24:46 GMT -5
"Alright. But don't hurt him unless you have very good proof of his guilt." She said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 1, 2023 0:52:44 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
She nodded. "Of course. I will make sure to only deal with the guilty party", she promised. "I will merely investigate him. If I learn he is not involved, I will not touch a hair on his head." 1 to maintain her form.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 1, 2023 20:54:00 GMT -5
She nodded and sighed. "Good then." She said sitting in silence the rest of the trip, still leaving her feet next to you.
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Post by Manah on Nov 1, 2023 21:51:59 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
The brunette nodded as she resumed watching over her just in case the would-be assassin had done more. 1 to maintain my form.
8 in Intelligence to resume my watch.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 2, 2023 18:56:21 GMT -5
You arrive back at the Castle with no problems.
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Post by Manah on Nov 2, 2023 22:38:47 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
"Milady? We have returned back to the fortress", she said, gently patting on her leg. 1 to maintain my form.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 3, 2023 1:38:34 GMT -5
"Oh, right, thanks." She said slipping back into her shoes and leaving the carraige.
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Post by Manah on Nov 3, 2023 1:58:24 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
The brunette maid followed along with her.
"Do you have any known enemies or rivals who would go as far as to have you killed?" she asked. 1 to maintain my form.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 4, 2023 1:14:11 GMT -5
"Probably, but I don't personally know that many of them." She said returning to her chambers.
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Post by Manah on Nov 4, 2023 19:23:39 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
"I see", she said, following her for the time being. "...Do you wish for me to begin my investigation, remain in your company, or perform some other task first?" she asked. 1 to maintain my form.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 4, 2023 23:24:09 GMT -5
"Do what you think is best." She said. "I am no slave driver." She said producing a small sack of 2 dozen gold coins and passing them to you. "I intend to bathe and change clothes, if you feel I'd be safe then do what you will, if you still think I need protection you are free to come with."
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Post by Manah on Nov 4, 2023 23:50:38 GMT -5
Arachne (Human Maid)
"Oh worry not, I fully intend to be paid for my work", she said with a smile, taking the gold and pocketing it away before she dropped her magical disguise and returned to her dark elf assassin appearance.
"Until I can find the would-be assassin, I don't think you should be left alone. Of course, I cannot actively investigate and serve as your bodyguard simultaneously, but I believe it would be wise that I remain by your side at least until tomorrow. If the assassin is among us, there is a good chance they will make their move this night given their failure today. If they do not attempt anything until tomorrow, it should be safe to assign someone else to your safety while I find the killer, provided I screen your protector first."
She shrugged. "At any rate, I am not leaving your side tonight."
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