Hunting the Huntress

[house_tyree]

Alexia returned to House Tyree after nearly a month’s absence. Things were getting really bad between the Assassins and Thieves again. As much as he wanted to dismiss the idea he did need the help of one experienced in these matters. There was only one he could trust to help with these things and she had become the target of more then one kidnap

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[_mariel]

Sometime had passed since the incident with the Ambassador. She had failed in her duties but in truth she knew she would. Division can be as deadly as a weapon she once surmised and in those fateful days leading to the assasination attempts she learnt it's power first hand.

Now she was free, literly, metaphorically. But something still lingered in her mind and she knew trouble was beginning to brew. Her compatriots were more on edge then ever before and she wasn't foolish enough to doubt that it had nothing to do with the rapidly eroding truce between the guilds.

Trouble was brewing and somehow she knew her betrayal would be far from over. With her business associate by her side and her guise as Tatyana Beauchamp now firmly in place she takes a seat at a nearby lounge as she awaits for her client to arrive.

[centauri_fire]

Alexia had been searching for quite sometime when he felt the familiar mind enter the room. He turned to see her walk in with a Narn that was hardly a surprise. he had nearly had his ears blasted from his head when Adira had ranted about MAriel choosing G'Kar's bed over the Mollari's. Alexia always found it amusing because when they were on good terms Adira was furiously jealous and..now.. now she was angry because she hadn't stayed with him.

He shakes his head to himself. Waiting for them to get setteld before he moved. He kept an eye on them a tried to stay out of thier direct sight. He certainly didn't want her to bolt.

Approaching them he bows politely.

Lady Beauchamp it is a pleasure to finally run into you.

Though in her mind Mariel hears Lady Mariel I have been looking for you. He smiles politely and then looks at the Narn.

If you are in teh middle of business I can wait until it is tended to .

[_mariel]

She bows slightly in reply as her compatriot greets him in the tradition of his people. However his words enter her mind as Mariel's eyes snap up as she stares at him sharply before nodding at his words.

Ah I'm sorry, I should introduce to my business partner. This is Ke'Lan. He will be joining us in our discussion as well.

She says politely though there is a hint of an edge to her voice as though in warning. Ke'Lan on the other hand doesn't seem phased as he give the Centauri a polite, formal nod.

[centauri_fire]

Alexia smirks.

As you wish My Lady... and perhaps he can give me some valuable information as well.

He smiles at Ke'Lan plolitely and then continues.

Though I am not sure this is a good place for teh discussion we are about to have.

[_mariel]

Mariel nods slightly at his words before catching his final remarks as her mates folds his arms his expression guarded but obviously in agreement.

I see. Very well then, name your place.

She states openly giving him the highground so to speak as she permits him to decide their location.

[centauri_fire]

Alexia nods.

The place is not far from here.

Then he smirks.

Don't worry I am not here to kill you... just for answers...

He flamboyantly places his hand over his hearts.

...I simply don't have the hearts to rob Lady Adira of such pleasures.

[_mariel]

Mariel raises a brow to his smirk and cocky remarks though her companion doesn't look pleased. However at his final words Mariel gives him a dark smile as she simply replies.

Yes, well I'm sorry to dissipoint the dear Lady Adira but I do believe my demise will not be by her hands.

Motioning him to lead the way she gives her companion a reassuring smile that isn't returned as he frowns deeply at the Centauri before him as if to say i do not trust this one.

[centauri_fire]

He smiles.

That is a great diappointment.

The Narn's distrust was unnerving but he didn't let it get to him.

Alexia leads them to a nearby building and into a small room within.

It is sound proof and should you like to check it for listening devices be my guest... you will find nothing.

He takes a seat at the small table and motions for them to join him.

Can I offer you something to drink.

He smirks at the irony of a poisoner actually offering a non-poisoned drink to an enemy but he quickly returns to business.

I have quite a few questions I would like to have answered before we are through this evening. I would prefer to just talk but on certain matters I must have an answer.

[_mariel]

Mariel says nothing at his remarks, really what did she expect him to say? All the same Ke'Lan's dark expression is both comforting but also unnerving. Though she too is careful to hide this as well. Though things were settled between them earlier he was still bitter at her actions and it was obvious he'd rather be anywhere else then associating with his old enemies.

As he leads them to the small room and gives an offer to check for devices Ke'Lan quietly scans the room despite Mariels brief look that seems to say that it isn't necessary. As he glances around she replies politely to Alexia.

I have no doubt of your honesty, but my associate prefers to ensure this personally.

Though inwardly she knows he is also doing this to agitate and possibly insult the two of them. However he finds nothing and soon joins them as Alexia offers a drink. Mariel hesistates before giving in as he smirks.

Some tea would be nice if you have some.

Ke'Lan politely declines as he takes a seat his expression guarded as he listens silently as does

[centauri_fire]

Alexia is unphased by Ke'Lan as he usually was by most people and thier nervousness around him. He was a spy and assassin after all, people are naturally nervous in such company.

He nods to her request for tea and makes a point of ignoring the Narn. He knew the tactics, he was an agitator and Alexia was unwilling to play his games.

Her openness to business is a slight surprise but he lets nothing show, instead remaining serene.

I will start with the less important.. or well less important to my superiors, matters.

Who has been kidnapping Lady Adira?

I know you don't care probably but it seems the incidents started just previous to the Ambassadors poisoning and ironically all of the captured suspects seem to know you in one guise or another. I hardly think it is coincidence.

He gives ehr a very pointed look.

And don't lie.. as you know this conversation is for me only polite formality.. it is niether convienient or fast. Should I catch you lying I will revert to my normal manner of handling these situations.

[_mariel]

She takes the tea graciously noting that he is blatantly ignoring the Narn. But if this agitates Ke'Lan he is careful not to show it. However it iritates MAriel who is oddly protective of him but she manages to hide it well as they turn to business.

His question is upfront and direct. But despite her normally cool facade a look of concern creeps into her features. This is news to her and the thought instantly causes her fear to rise. Why drag her into this she thinks to herself. Ke'Lan on the other hand raises a brow slightly and looks more annoyed then anything. He doesn't say a word but he exudes a sensation of dissipointment that seems directed more at Mariel then to the situation at hand.

I'm sorry to dissipoint you, but I wasn't aware of any incidents concerning Lady Adira. But if you can tell me more about the captured suspects perhaps I can make sense of this.

She states quietly as her thoughts already begin to try to fill in the blanks as a sinking sensation in the pit of her stomach tells her that this may have nothing to

[centauri_fire]

Alexia looks concerned at the revelation that Mariel truly knows nothing of this at the moment or at least has yet to put the pieces together. He sighs heavily and a pair of Centauri Assassins bring a third Centauri into the room. Alexia motions to the cuffed man.

Does he look familiar?

OOC: I am letting you fill in the plot or at least direct the plot of who and what this man is... **EG**

[centauri_fire]

OOC: Hmm.. I suppose.. though Alexia would surely have skinned him by now..literally if it were that man.. but...ah.. maybe Alexia has other ideas..I am around if you want to chat about this.

A slaver?

Alexia's brow raises.

Which slaver?

he asks knowing where he can gain more information if he needs to. Though speaking to that man was almost as bad as speaking to the cuffed Centauri.

[_mariel]

OOC- oh yeah good point I can't see Alexia letting him live that long anyways...Perhaps he is in cahoots with said criminal but isn't the directly responsible? *shrugs* ah crap i'm taking off for the evening shortly =( I'll have to get back to you on that one tomorrow, unless you have some ideas? At the moment i'm a completely clean slate so i'm cool with whatever you come up with =)

Mariel nods slightly her expression turning steely as she retorts sharply.

I'm surprised he didn't devulge you in this information himself.

She states not really wanting to speak further on this topic as it could lead to revealing more information about her alter ego then she'd care to admit.

[centauri_fire]

Alexia frowns at her response.

People do not give thier underlings all the information so I have to work my way up the chain of command. I am sure you are not that naive.