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Jan 21, 2011 09:09

[ A clatter of the communicator falling to the ground. A run-of-the-mill oblivious owner completely ignorant of it's existence, but the sound that is broadcast is clear enough. ]

-- Enough!

[ To anyone that might be hearing this, the impression they'd get is that Altaïr is speaking to nothing but air... and in this case, they'd be right ( Read more... )

†: malik a-sayf, c: asano rin, c: sunny gurlukovich-emmerich, c: fang baskerville, †: altaïr ibn-la'ahad

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exarticulated January 20 2011, 23:42:33 UTC

[ he would recognize that voice anywhere. ]

action exarticulated January 21 2011, 23:55:03 UTC

[ eyeing the pouch where the piece of eden was no doubt held, malik could only let out a low sigh. this city -- illusion or not -- was a complicated enough mess without the treasure's effects. -- maybe they would be able to keep it hidden. after all, no one had recognized its name when he'd uttered it on the "network."

adjusting his hood, he shifted away from the topic of the piece, instead nodding at the question about shelter. ] It seems the city provides Newcomers with a small residency. An 'apartment.' [ a wary glance around, mostly out of habit. ] I was wary of staying in such a place at first, but when the sun sets, the streets are filled with -- creatures. Monsters. To remain outside would have been foolish.

[ lowering his hand, he shifted his weight marginally. ] Our biggest concerns here may not be the Templars, any more.

action diadermic January 22 2011, 00:13:18 UTC

[ It did not matter, the possibility that one could get their hands on the piece still flooded his own mind. It was impossible to not comprehend the outcome, just as the thoughts of Templars finding their new army here wasn't far from his mind.

The talk of a 'apartment' was unsettling, there was no trust for those that greeted them, and the same could be said about the people that communicated with him before. But the talk of monsters had Altaïr's eyes widen in the slightest of disbelief ( -- Nothing is true, everything is permitted.) had him ask. ] -- Monsters.

[ He paused, words returning to their former curtness. ] You've had experience with these -- creatures?

action exarticulated January 22 2011, 00:30:38 UTC

[ shaking his head, malik could only give a dry laugh at first. altair's reactions of disbelief were perfectly justified, and he had responded in the same manner -- until he discovered that at least some of what the people here said was true. ]

I would not blame you for thinking me a madman, but I've seen them. I attempted to last the night outside when I arrived here, unwilling to take to the shelter offered to me, but the streets were teeming with them. Strange creatures unlike any animal. Some were weak, easy to defend myself from, but others... [ a low exhale. others had been almost terrifying. he was just reluctant to say. ]

Even you would have difficulty with them, Altair.

action diadermic January 22 2011, 00:45:05 UTC

[ Altair had met madmen. Garnier was persistent in his innocence of using them as experiments. Even his own mentor had persuaded the city of Masyaf to turn on their own brothers, and the Templars goal of freedom enclosed free-will. Malik had been resistant to all three, but the thought of monsters, of creatures -- only a madmen could conjure that thought, but to ensure their existence was anything but mad. ]

What you speak of is true, then. [ What little belief that there was was still enough. Though with Malik's next words of Altair's own abilities that had the possibly of him being incapable of defeating them was startling. It was not arrogance, but well-deserved confidence. ]

We will need to scout more information on those that corrupt the city, what brought us here. [ Pause. ] -- Find another shelter.

action exarticulated January 22 2011, 00:59:00 UTC

[ brows furrowed, malik gave altair a hard, steady stare. he knew altair was a changed man, his former arrogance gone -- but he could understand that altair's confidence might have been wounded. ] -- I would not blame you if you wish to see them for yourself. But be careful. My injury has made me cautious, and kept me from challenging those beasts. As strong as you are, caution will not harm you.

[ a slow exhale. this was all -- so much to deal with. rubbing at his jaw, he nodded in response to altair's words. ] I have been trying, but it feels strange, performing the task of the informants. [ a low laugh. ] Perhaps my time at the bureau has made me rusty. But what I have kept record of so far is yours to see.

[ a glance in the direction he had come from. ] Shelter, yes. But tonight, the 'apartments' may be safer. It will take time, finding a place we can guarantee safe.

action diadermic January 22 2011, 01:40:21 UTC

[ Listening with a patience that seemed to be absence from before he changed, Altair absorbed all the information, the occurrence that happened to Malik himself concerning the said injury had Altair give the other a hard stare. It would have been a lie to say that Altair wasn't curious of these creatures, but the warning of caution had been taken in completely. ]

These -- [ Taking out the NV to display the device at Malik. ] -- I do not understand how they fully work, but we shall use them to keep in contact. [ It was risky, Altair knew this, but what other choice was there? ]

For now I will find out what I can.

action exarticulated January 22 2011, 02:05:09 UTC

They are called "NV"s. A strange name, and their workings are even stranger -- [ a dry laugh. ] -- but they should suffice until we have trained some pigeons.

[ but this wasn't really time for jokes. ] I have marked the location of the shelters on the map. It is divided into private quarters for each Newcomer -- I shall mark the entrance to mine so you will recognize it, should you need me. [ pause. what else was there to say? a low breath in. ]

I will also find out what I can. It would be a waste for me to spend my time behind a counter, now that we are without allies. [ a sage nod. ] Take care, brother. You are strong, but these lands are strange.

action diadermic January 22 2011, 02:13:23 UTC

[ Placing the device back into one of several pouches attached to his robe, Altair only listened. (He seemed to be getting better at it, as a habit.) and could only give Malik silent agreement to the words that came from his mouth. ]

I will come to you at dusk. [ From the time now, it looked to be near-noon, this would have given enough time for Altair to secure his surroundings and find out what he could in due time.

He turned his back to the other, walked to the edge of the building before tilting his head over his shoulder. ] To you as well, Malik. [ And with that, he disappeared into the crowd below them. ]

action exarticulated January 22 2011, 02:27:10 UTC

I shall expect you then. [ reaching into his pocket to make sure that the NV was in place, he watched as altair turned to leave. ] Stay safe.

[ the flutter of white fabric, and the other was gone. malik only stayed for a moment longer before also turning away, once more adjusting his hood to make sure it would hide his face. no need to stand out too much.

a brief pause, as he shifted his weight before the opposite edge of the building, then dropped down and into the streets. ]

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