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Post by saqir on Jan 27, 2006 14:44:46 GMT -7
Sawir paused halfway up the gangplank, narrowing his eyes. Nonetheless, he continued up the plank, and down into the passenger cabins, gathering the woman's bags, and stopping in his own room on the way out to pick up his jambiya. He left two of the jambiyas and his saif behind - if he carried the sword, someone might challenge him, and carrying this much baggage put a damper on his fighting style...
He darted up on deck in time to see those he was supposed to escort disappearing into the crowd. Stifling a growl, he dove in, driving a path to where he had seen them last.
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Post by maher on Jan 27, 2006 20:18:25 GMT -7
Maher was probably in the busy streets or possibly in the ship still, he was not a tall as these folk or was he imagining? he was being pushed and shoved, getting pushed in directions with such force that he might as well get picked up a thrown in any direction.
He checked for his coin bag, it's not there! oh wait it was never there. He found a coin on the ground earlier and was why he was probably lost. He was getting frustrated and tired. So he tried the old sailors trick when getting lost in a crowed place.
"Boga oga roa dheow how'd hed doe compaqi additry" Maher yelled and waving his arms wildly. Sounding like a foreign creature. The village people moved away from him like he was not human( could be true, you never know) .
He jumped before the chaos started again, he saw the ship. "Wow , I was that close to the ship the whole time. I need some sleep and spend this coin I found." Maher had no where to put the coin, and put it in his shoe for safe investment.
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Post by maher on Jan 28, 2006 19:06:40 GMT -7
Maher headed back to the ship.
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Post by Waleed Ibn Alurah on Jan 29, 2006 12:46:27 GMT -7
"No, no, no Mamoun, you scurrilous dog. Have you forgotten your training during your stay aboard this ship?" Waleed shook his head and continued, "These are city streets, I'll need my hard soled boots, do you want me to blister my feet?" Waleed gived out a loud sigh, he had been very lax with Mamoun during the trip and actually didn't mind it since he had little need for his attending, but now that there was people about, Waleed needed to look his best.
Glancing over to his three "bodyguards", he smiled a smile that reached his eyes. No luckier man there was than he, he truly believed. Waleed could see the anxiousness in the girls movements as they dressed in their armor and donned their weapons. Security wouldn't be taken to lightly here, but he also knew the women wanted to shop, and to appease them as they had pleased him many times during the trip, he would not deny them their just rewards.
"Okay, okay, fine Mamoun. Let us be off before we lose sight of the others." Waleed rose and open the doors to the bright outdoors and gasped in shock, "By all that is holy, is the sun twice as bright as it used to be?" Waleed shielded his eyes briefly to regain his eyesight and then stepped out onto the deck. During the trip Waleed had made very few visits to the deck of the ship, having sequestered himself to reading his Tome and other literature he had recently attained, and also partaking of the favors of this "bodyguards".
Seeing the others had left the ship, Waleed called out, "Wait for us, we're coming!" Hurridly he and his entourage whisked past the dock official paying him no heed as if he was a fly to be shooed away if approached. One brief glance over his attire, to assure he looked as good as he should, Waleed left the ship with his bodyguards who made a path to the others so that he could join them in whatever endeavor they were set on. Seeing Maher pass him by, he called out, "Where are you going? Why aren't you going with Ya'qub and the others?" Waleed did not slow his forward progression and did not wait for Maher's answer. If the man wanted to reply to Waleed, he had better keep up.
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Post by maher on Jan 29, 2006 18:21:30 GMT -7
Maher started up the plank, then heard he Waleed. Started, he turned and said " I am tired from this city and it's people, I was going to take a rest, but I would rather follow you and the rest of the group."
Maher hurried and followed Waleed. Not sure if he heared him. him himself was worried he might get lost again. At least he might get some sleep and some adventure.
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Post by Keesha on Jan 30, 2006 10:18:12 GMT -7
"No, no, no Mamoun, you scurrilous dog. Have you forgotten your training during your stay aboard this ship?" Waleed shook his head and continued, "These are city streets, I'll need my hard soled boots, do you want me to blister my feet?" Waleed gived out a loud sigh, he had been very lax with Mamoun during the trip and actually didn't mind it since he had little need for his attending, but now that there was people about, Waleed needed to look his best. ............................. Overhearing Waleed she frowns - somehow even while having to tolerate it in the civilization she is in, she has never agreed with slavery - nor with demeaning a servant in public. Then she hears Waleed moving hastily and unpreocupied after arguing with Maher. She briefly closes her eyes. Focussing on the street vendors around him through Eakon, and conscious that Waleed can not see her she slowly moves a ripe banana out of a stall and in front of Waleeds sole, ready for him to step on it as he is crossing a stall full of vegetables - ready to catch him on the floor unharmed - at least physically that is.
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 31, 2006 5:23:14 GMT -7
The banana tumbles down and rolls into the street in front of Waleed...
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 31, 2006 12:55:45 GMT -7
...he steps over it with nothing more than a hitch in his step.
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 31, 2006 12:58:32 GMT -7
"Welcome to the Jasmine Dream," the speaker whole-heartedly called up to the newest arrivals. Only the young sailor Maher found it unnecessary to look down at their greeter. The turbaned man was immaculately dressed in stylish red and yellow silk robes, which he neatly filled with a wealthy man’s large belly. From beneath his bulbous nose a waxed and curled mustache defied gravity on each side of this cheerful face.
"As it is your first time in my inn," he bowed, "let me welcome you accordingly. Come in, come in!" He clapped his small hands twice, sharply. Servants sprang into action with overflowing trays of fruits and nuts, shady palm fronds, and pitchers of cool water.
"I am Ahamed al-Dihliz, your humble innkeeper and honored host should you find my simple establishment to your liking."
His disparaging remarks to the contrary, the Jasmine Dream was on par with any in Tajar, as evidenced by the many wealthy merchants who took coffee in the terraced gardens and young couples who flirted as they cast coins into the fountains and wishing-wells that wove through shady aviaries.
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Post by Waleed Ibn Alurah on Feb 1, 2006 11:42:08 GMT -7
"Ahhh..." Waleed sighed softly, "My compliments to you innkeeper, your place here is quite to my liking, very beautiful, very beautiful indeed. Fate has smiled upon you for you are indeed a lucky man." Waleed cast a galnce about the inn and continued, "My companions and I will require some rooms, seven in all I believe, will this be possible?" Waleed took a proffered date and glass of cool water and awaited the man's answer.
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Post by saqir on Feb 1, 2006 19:35:26 GMT -7
Saqir walked in, distinctly uncomfortable in the opulence. He was already beginning to lose tolerance for Waleed's superior attitude... Being surrounded by the sort of wealthy, leisurely people he used to eliminate for the Fedayin brought back disturbing memories. He snarled slightly as he shifted the bag on his shoulder.
"If this is your destination, I leave your bags. Enjoy your stay.
Placing the baggage on the floor, and somewhat uncaring of the fact that the captain probably intended for him to accompany the passengers to their room... No matter. They wouldn't be out of his sight for long. Just long enough to collect his pay, his weapons, and his falcon.
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Post by Keesha on Feb 2, 2006 2:30:51 GMT -7
Noticing the disturbance in Saqirs face, having recognized him as usefull arm in their quest and watching him heading out she steps back and smiles. "I see you are a talented falconeer yourself" then she whistles and continues....
"Let me introduce you to Eakon"... smiling as she watches Eakon entering through the inn opened window. Maybe we can share a training tip or two .. he can certainly.." then petting his head ".. improve".
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 2, 2006 10:58:41 GMT -7
"Ahhh..." Waleed sighed softly, "My compliments to you innkeeper, your place here is quite to my liking, very beautiful, very beautiful indeed. Fate has smiled upon you for you are indeed a lucky man." Waleed cast a galnce about the inn and continued, "My companions and I will require some rooms, seven in all I believe, will this be possible?" Waleed took a proffered date and glass of cool water and awaited the man's answer. "You honor me, effendi," the small man cried in great delight. With a look and a gesture from Ahamed, a group of young men hastened over to carry any luggage and stood ready to lead you to your respective rooms. "Should any need arise, honored guests, you have but to ask and I will do all in my power to accommodate you," Ahamed al-Dihliz stated without a hint of sarcasm.
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Post by Waleed Ibn Alurah on Feb 2, 2006 15:50:18 GMT -7
"You are most kind and very generous, Ahamed." Waleed said with a genuine smile-- it was good to be back in the lap of luxury after the long trip aboard ship. "I will require two rooms, one large for myself and my bodyguards, and one smaller for my manservant, thank you." Waleed motioned for the baggage handlers to show them the way and began to follow behind.
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Post by saqir on Feb 2, 2006 16:36:35 GMT -7
Noticing the disturbance in Saqirs face, having recognized him as usefull arm in their quest and watching him heading out she steps back and smiles. "I see you are a talented falconeer yourself" then she whistles and continues.... "Let me introduce you to Eakon"... smiling as she watches Eakon entering through the inn opened window. Maybe we can share a training tip or two .. he can certainly.." then petting his head ".. improve". Stopping on his way out the door, Saqir turned. "Perhaps. If we meet again. For now, I must return to the ship for my pay, my weapons, and that very falcon you just mentioned." He turned and left.
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