“I know the basics, your friend who carries the hammer calls himself Thor, he’s one of the gods if I’m right?”
The Doctor’s forehead wrinkled slightly “So are you saying the Hellspawn in your country took the forms of creatures from Norse legends? Giants, elves, gods?”
“I know the basics, your friend who carries the hammer calls himself Thor, he’s one of the gods if I’m right?”
The Doctor’s forehead wrinkled slightly “So are you saying the Hellspawn in your country took the forms of creatures from Norse legends? Giants, elves, gods?”[/quote]
It felt weird having to explain something that was so deeply embedded in to her, but since it was not Daniel’s culture, she would have to explain in detail.
“there was a tale told to me when I was younger. I was born in to this world, filled with demons and just… unexplained creatures. I feel that perhaps mother and father wanted to prepare me for what I might encounter, but could only explain it using tales they already knew” she looked worryingly at her father, not wanting him to interrupt. He stayed quiet so she continued
"I worked alongside my mother tending to the wounded in our clinic, we lived above it. As early as 5 I was assisting her with treating patients. Naturally, child curiosity got the better of me and I asked questions. Questions like ‘why was this man’s arm torn off?’, ‘why are people being bitten and scratched then become sick?’ or ‘why is this man’s body having to be burnt?’. Heavy questions coming from a small child as you can imagine"
She paused as if for some response, but continued “I became a doctor at age 14 after formal training since age 12. It was an emergency law of sorts passed by the only University in my country. Children of doctor’s would become doctors, they were needed, and we were rewarded with qualifications” she smirked, motioning towards the ruined and burned degree she salvaged that now hung next to her bed.
“By then I had already seen every horror you could imagine. But the childhood tales remained, even after being forced by this hell to grow up early. Part of my mind remains a child. It’s that part that terrifies me” she frowned, grasping her father’s hand.
“But, enough about me, you want to know what legend I am talking about. Well, I guess the shortened explanation might be best. Around here we’re all very familiar with the undead because of all the Hellspawn. But in my country there are tales that precede long before any demon portal opened here. Mind you, these are just tales, but they are starting to ring true the more and more I see…”
She took a moment to think of how to phrase what she was about to say
“In nordic myth and tales, there are things called Draugar. They are pretty much what we would called “reanimated corpses”. But they are different to the ones you see. Much like demons, they are told to have the ability to take forms of beasts, even humans sometimes. And they are said to look more skeletal and ghoul-like than what we see.” She looked in to Daniel’s eyes “Blue. Their eyes are blue too, glowing even. They possess super-human strength, maintain intelligence of sorts, ability to use magic, pass through objects, scratch and tear limb from limb, and drive people mad at the sight of them.”
“It is said that they are immune to weapons, and that only a hero has the strength and courage needed to stand up to so formidable an opponent”
After a moment, she continued “But.” she sighed “You can’t physically kill one, only drive them back. That, is maybe why I never saw one after I had taken a swing at it in panic after it did this” and she moved her scarred arm a little
“I feel crazy” she sighed “But the blue eyes were unmistakable. Although I would like to think it is just my mind creating it since I tried to forget it. You’d think by 21 I would not believe in such stories”
Looking up at Daniel, she asked “Do you think I really saw it?”
[quote]"So now, friend, what was it you wanted to talk about?"
Judging by Dray’s serious expression Ford suspected it wasn’t going to be about cake after all.[/quote]
Dray noticed the the serious look on fords face and knew that ford was ready to talk something important
" I need to keep you in the loop as you are my friend ford 1st off i want to check if you were still going to travel with me and Valencia as we find her friend and why the cultist people want my family gauntlet and that your Ok. and the 2nd thing i need you to keep this quiet as im not sure what will happen but so you know its under control at this time so shouldn’t be an issue but as my friend you need to know"
dray slowly pulls away the eye patch covering his demon infected eye
"I need you to be calm for this it is just the eye and i think i know how it happened but at this point i don’t want to freak people out after what happened at that big battle"
Dray put the eye patch back on and waited as all that he said sank in. If ford was as trusting as he had been in the past with dray he would keep this quiet for him till he could gather more information on this matter.
Ford hesitates when he sees the eye. It reminded him somewhat of the time Forgetful had put her face into a wasps nest because “she wanted to see what kind of beds they slept in” or somesuch. Ford suspected this might be a little more serious though.
“Well now, that’s a right red pickle and no mistake. Probably best to keep it covered up, you know how some folks can be, and I’ll not tell a soul. As for the other thing, of course I’ll go wit’ ya. After all, you two probably wouldn’t last five minutes without me to look after ya.”
“It’s quite possible that you did see one, or that perhaps they take the form of those creatures to play on your fears? Or maybe even the legends are based on a type of demon that plagued our world hundreds of years ago.”
Daniel sighed, “Regardless I think if you see creatures with glowing blue eyes, my advice would be to keep your distance. I’ve learnt most things that glow are more likely trouble than not.”
“Draugar you say, I’ll take a look through the books and ask Kali if she knows anything of them. That, or something that matches the description is what tore through your arm?”
[quote=“Bryn”]
“It’s quite possible that you did see one, or that perhaps they take the form of those creatures to play on your fears? Or maybe even the legends are based on a type of demon that plagued our world hundreds of years ago.”
Daniel sighed, “Regardless I think if you see creatures with glowing blue eyes, my advice would be to keep your distance. I’ve learnt most things that glow are more likely trouble than not.”
“Draugar you say, I’ll take a look through the books and ask Kali if she knows anything of them. That, or something that matches the description is what tore through your arm?”[/quote]
“A distance? You don’t have to tell me twice” she laughed. “If you need specific information on the draugar, I would start by looking in to Icelandic folklore or of those origins. What I saw is an exact match from those tales. Upon returning back to my home in my travels not long ago, I found many graves spoiled and looked as if something had, well… climbed out”
She paused for a moment "It would be possible it could have been playing on my fears. Growing up surrounded by the dead rising and demon attacks, you start to think that the tales of myth ring true, especially at a young age"
Her emotions of growing up started flooding back. The bodies, the suffering, the helplessness. She did her best to hold them in, like she had been doing since she was a child. Exhaling, she felt them slowly go back down, buried once again.
“If you find anything, please let me know, Doctor”
“Of course I will,” he replied a reassuring smile appearing on his face.
Resting the back of his fingers against the woman’s forehead to take a rough measure of her temperature. “I think it’s probably best you get some rest now, things seem a little quieter at the moment we may as well take advantage of it.”
Reaching to the metal trolley he retrieved a plain jar of pills. Twisting the lid off he gently shook two plain white pills out, “Take these, they’ll help you sleep, goodness knows could do with a decent rest Doctor.”
Dahlia took the pills, glancing at them before reluctantly swallowing them quickly.
“Bit harder to treat a patient when they know exactly what you’re giving them, huh” she laughed weakly. The young doctor got comfortable, it would take a while for these to kick in.
“I think some rest should do me some good. I haven’t been able to rest in a long, long time…”.
“Oh and uh, thank you Daniel. For everything. I understand if you’re too busy to come see me from now with all your preparations, but please see me before you go on your trip. It’s not quite commonplace that someone you know goes to a place like that”. On the surface, Dahlia was smiling. But deep down, she was concerned and scared.
Lightly grabbing her father’s hand, she whispered “forlad mig ikke…” out of impulse, before looking back to the now very tired Doctor “You should get some rest too. You need it”
“fairt enough then Ma’am, still as i said before, i’m, finding me bearings 'ere, and the fact that so many of you lot ‘ave been …affected by your experiences, does make me fell a bit like, well like i got soemthin’ to make up for”
“I really wouldn’t recommend trying to make up for lost time when it comes to the sorts of things we’ve had happening here. Anyway.” She holds up her flowers. “I’m going to take these to Dahlia. Thank you for the company.”
[quote=“BlackDahlia”]
Lightly grabbing her father’s hand, she whispered “forlad mig ikke…”[/quote]
“Ég er hér dóttir” He says reasuringly with a squeeze of her hand and a warm smile.
“Nú þú ættir að hvíla og láta aðra hafa áhyggjur af búðunum fyrir lítið”
“your welcome Ma’am, and thanks”
[quote=“BlackDahlia”]“Oh and uh, thank you Daniel. For everything. I understand if you’re too busy to come see me from now with all your preparations, but please see me before you go on your trip. It’s not quite commonplace that someone you know goes to a place like that”. On the surface, Dahlia was smiling. But deep down, she was concerned and scared.
Lightly grabbing her father’s hand, she whispered “forlad mig ikke…” out of impulse, before looking back to the now very tired Doctor “You should get some rest too. You need it”[/quote]
Watching the heartfelt exchange between father and daughter the events of the past few days were finally catching up with the Englishman.
“Don’t worry, whilst we’re a little short staffed I shan’t stray too far from here. Try not to worry about everyone else and concentrate on getting yourself well.”
Contemplating the bright haired woman’s words he nodded, “Yes you’re right of course I’ll make sure to get a good nights rest things seem a little quieter now after all.”
Sarah flopped over the back of the chair, staring just to the side of the noticeboard. Her tail twitched with nerves, and she let her eye’s track along the wall, as if following something invisible, just to freak out anyone who might be watching.
The whole message would have been amusing if it hadn’t been so very alarming. She hadn’t seen the message happen, she hadn’t sensed anyone nearby and she honestly had no idea who from hell had done it. Hopefully it had been one of Dagon’s agents, the last piece of information that you wanted to bring back to your master was “I don’t know.” That sort of report tended to have unpleasant consequences.
She rolled onto her back as she thought, and fell off the chair in an undignified scrabble. She straitened her fur back into place with all the remaining dignity she could muster, and stalked out of the room, tail held high. Sometimes you just had to accept that you just weren’t having a good day and cut your loses.
Esther takes the route to the infirmary that passes through the Taverna. She ignores the narrowed eyes of the teenaged boy she attacked for jeering at her on the day she’d learned of Zek’s supposed death, but catches the words ‘Gypsy whore-baby’ all the same.’
In the corridor that contains the East India Trading Company’s tea room, she stops to take Harriet out of her sling.
“I did a lot of things I’m not proud of while I was pretending to be a cultist,” she tells the infant. “But some of them, I’d do again. Unfortunately, I’m not undercover anymore so it’d probably be bad form. But you.” She kisses Harriet on the forehead. “You are going to grow teeth eventually, and I’m told it’s common for children to go through a biting phase, and if it’s something you need to get out of your system, I’ll turn a blind eye to it as long as you focus on people who deserve it. Deal?” She re-adjusts the baby’s blankets before continuing to the infirmary.
She pauses at the entrance to the infirmary, not wanting to interrupt the conversation Dahlia’s having with her father, nodding to the two of them before looking around the room for something to put the flowers in.
[quote=“siximpossiblethings”]
She pauses at the entrance to the infirmary, not wanting to interrupt the conversation Dahlia’s having with her father, nodding to the two of them before looking around the room for something to put the flowers in.[/quote]
“Taken little Harriet for a bit of a walk today, I see” she smiled at her friend, nodding towards the flowers.
[quote]by housemonkey
“Well now, that’s a right red pickle and no mistake. Probably best to keep it covered up, you know how some folks can be, and I’ll not tell a soul. As for the other thing, of course I’ll go wit’ ya. After all, you two probably wouldn’t last five minutes without me to look after ya.”[/quote]
Dray nodded and sighed in relief that ford did what he was hoping he would do " now iv got to get a few things for the road and find out if valencia needs anything and we will be off so if you get yourself sorted out as it will be a long trip a head of us" stops looks around and thinks for a moment. " ill meet you back at the taverna in about an hour ok" dray puts out his hand to shake on the deal with ford.
[quote=“BlackDahlia”]
“Taken little Harriet for a bit of a walk today, I see” she smiled at her friend, nodding towards the flowers.[/quote]
Locating an empty vase, Esther fills it with water from a jug on one of the stands.
“We went to visit the Forest Folk. Ford hung himself from a tree by the feet- Nothing too surprising, really. I picked these for you- I thought it might be a bit better than looking at the same walls all the time. I’ll take her elsewhere if you like, though, I don’t want to interrupt the conversation you were having.” She nods at Magnus.
[quote=“siximpossiblethings”]
Locating an empty vase, Esther fills it with water from a jug on one of the stands.
“We went to visit the Forest Folk. Ford hung himself from a tree by the feet- Nothing too surprising, really. I picked these for you- I thought it might be a bit better than looking at the same walls all the time. I’ll take her elsewhere if you like, though, I don’t want to interrupt the conversation you were having.” She nods at Magnus.[/quote]
“Oh no, please stay if you like. We’ve hardly seen one another…been busy these past few days”
Her gaze fell on the flowers and she smiled “certainly makes a nice change from the white splashed with red I am so used to seeing”
She looked at her father then back to Esther “it’s funny, I never saw flowers growing back home. Only time I went outside was when it snowed. Only time it was safe…” She trailed off before shaking her head a little.
“How are the others faring? I’d check for myself, but I’m afraid I’m without use of my legs right now”
[quote=“BlackDahlia”][quote=“siximpossiblethings”]
“How are the others faring? I’d check for myself, but I’m afraid I’m without use of my legs right now”[/quote][/quote]
Esther finds a clear space on one of the tables and sets the flowers on it, then, somewhat awkwardly with Harriet in her arms, manoeuvres a chair so that she can face Dahlia.
“Nothing to report, really. Ford strung himself up from a tree by the feet.” She shrugs as though this doesn’t surprise her. “I miss this place. Not that I can blame anyone for not wanting a cultist where we keep all of the drugs and scalpels. How are you doing?”