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[Drago Lestrade]

[ModNote: Continued from Back In Tom's Room.]

*Drago & Lokie sorwed over The forrest of Dunn haveing left Wolfenden far behind. Drago took in a deep breath of the air as they sailed onwards.*

"Ahhhh, this is the life Lokie, free to go where ever we like."

*Lokie was starting to come down from his Dragon nip induced high.*

"urrrrr speak for yoursefl I've got a terribale headace comeing on."

*Drago rolled his eyes.*

"I told you not to take that much Dragon nip all in one go you knwo you can't handle it."

*Looks around and spys a clearing in the forrest.*

"Come on down we go, no use flying while your sick and in a mood.*

*Lokie snorted at Drago's remakr but knew he was right so started to desned down to the forrest ground below. Whne they touched down Drago looked around and saw a hollowed out large tree .*

"There you go Lokie you can sleep it off in there, I'll sent up camp here."

*Lokie regared the tree with destian.*

"It is moldy and damp, hardly fit for a goblin to inhabit let alone a Fire-Drake, I would much preffer a nice spashus cave or failling that a nice Bamboo feild."

*Drago unloded his tent off of Lokies back.*

"Well there are no caves around and Bamboo only grows in the Orient so it'll have to do for now."

*Lokie snorts again.*

"Humph one suposes so."

*He walks into the hollowed out tree and curls up. Actualy the tree mold and moss make for a very comfortable bed not that he was going to admit that.*

"Hmmmm it will surfices I think."

*He closed his eyes wnd went to sleep. Drago menwhile busyed himself senting up his tent so he to could sleep. Soon the rouge Airwan and his Fire-Drake were sleeping soundly in the Foresst Of Dunn.*


(OOC: Drago and Lokie will be active again soon.)

[Drago Lestrade]

*A Bird fluttering in the trees makeing the leaves russle awoke Drago Lestrade from his slumber. He didn't know how long he'd been asleep, and didn't realy care. He was well rested and thats all that matterd.*

*He looked at the sun. It was higer in the sky then when he'd fallen asleep so he guessed he'd been out for at least a day. He strched himself and looked across to his Fire-Drake Lokie.*

*Lokie was still asleep in his tree. Drago survayed the clearing all seemed peacfull. Save for a few russlings in the bushes.*

"Probabley an animal."

*Drafo said to himself.*

"But still."

*He layed his hand on the hilt of his Sword just in case. The russaling seemed to be getting closer.*

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

*Stiletta moves through the bushes, looking for an item of treasure that suddenly decided to make a break for it from her recently aquired haul (from a goblin's lair). She drags the bag of loot behind her as it is too heavy to sling over her shoulder.* [ModNote: Stiletta was last seen here.]

"Damnation, now where is that bracelet? It couldn't have rolled far...it looked like it was worth a lot too! Oh this is jolly irritating! "

*She stops for a rest against a tree and just at that moment hears a strange noise from a branch overhead. Looking up, she sees a strange animal yawning in its sleep*

"Hmm...now what is that? I've never seen anything like it before, its certainly a curious animal. Oh well, I suppose I'd better try and find that bracelet before it gets dark...now let's see..."

*Leaving the bag resting against the tree for now, Stiletta walks slowly forward, scanning the ground all the time for a sign of the errant bracelet. She hasn't gone far when she arrives at some bushes blocking her path.*

"Oh no you don't...if you bushes think you're going to hide my bracelet from me you've got another thing coming..."

*She takes out one of her many knives, drops to the ground and starts slashing through the bushes, crawling through them as she tries to clear a path. After a few minutes of this, and getting scratched a lot by the thorns that lurk there, she succeeds in reaching the other side of the bushes. But she's not alone...a man stands there - and it looks like he's going to draw his sword*

[Drago Lestrade]

*Drago had been lisening to the russling and had also heard Stilleta's voice. This had told him what ever this was it wasn't some harmless forest animal.*

"Lokie."

*He wisperd and threw a stick at the sleeping Fire-Drake.*

"Urrrr who's that?? Who dares disturbed my rest??"
*Lokie demanded as he woke up sudenly.*

"Shhhhssh hear that??"

*Drago said. Lokie lissend as Stilleta got closer.*

"Hmmm yes we apper to have company....Sounds female the voice is some what softer in tone. But deffinatly warrior in nature?"

"An Amazon???"

*Drago sujested.*

"I hardly think so Drago, we're rather far from their lands."

*Just then Stilleta apperd threw the bushses. Drago saw the knife and imediatly statred to draw his sword.*

"Hold it there miss. I'd much preffer this situation didn't nesesitate any blood shed but if thats what it takes. Who are you??"

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

*Stiletta gets up slowly and carefully, trying to look as unthreatening as possible which isn't that easy when you have a knife in your hand. When she hears the stranger's words - it sounds like he doesn't want a fight - she relaxes a bit and decides to drop the knife at her feet so he knows she means no harm to him*

"Well that's a jolly big sword you have there, make no mistake about that! You might be pleased to know that I mean you no harm. I'm Stiletta and I'm a warrior thief. And who might you be, sir?"

[Drago Lestrade]

*Drago watches the knife fall and lissens to Stiletta's explination and introduction. As he dose a smile spreds across his face and he shives his sword.*

"Well always nice to meet someone of the same vocation."

"Pleased to meet you Stiletta, My names Drago Lestrade."

*Offers his hand.*

"I'm a former member of the Airwan, The Dragon Riders and now adays a Freelance Theif and practasing Alchamist."

*There is an indignat cough from the right.*

"Oh yes and this is my travaling companion Lokie. He's a Fire-Drake"

*Lokie dips his head slightly in greating.*

"Greatings Stiletta a pleshure to make your aquitences."

*Drago sudenly remembers the Code of a Theif and he's not being perticualy gracious with Stiletta.*

"Would Care to join us?? If your hungry we have some food we can share its not a great amount but its better then nothing."

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

*Shakes Drago's hand*

"Greetings, Mr Lestrade...and I've got to say it's a relief that you are a fellow thief and not a warden! I am likewise pleased to meet you, and I would indeed like to take up your offer of joining you for something to eat".

*She turns to Lokie*

"Oh I say, you're the chap that was asleep in that tree, aren't you? I must say you're a rather handsome fellow! It's a pleasure to meet you too" *she returns Lokie's bow*

*Realising she can trust Drago and Lokie, Stiletta decides to tell them what she's looking for*

"I don't suppose either of you have seen a gold bracelet anywhere, have you? I recently raided a goblin's den - cleared all the treasure out, incidentally - and as I was dragging the sack it was all in back to Wolfenden to have it valued, the bracelet rolled out of it in this direction. Now I can't find it anywhere! The sack is just back there, by the way. I suppose I should bring it here before a goblin decides to steal it back"

[Drago Lestrade]

*Drago smiles and gose over to his traval bag, he lissens to Stiletta's explination about the bracelet, he come sback with a loaf od bread and some cheese.*

"Like I say, fraid it ain't much me and Lokie only arrived here in the area quite recently, realy need to stock up on supplies and curancy. Fraid i ain't seen an bracelets around my dear. How about you Lokie??"

"I have not seen one ounce of Gold since we arrived, and on a side not, we also need to aquire some Firestones Drago, One can not be expected to fly on an empty stomach and a low fire after all."

*Drago rolls his eyes.*

*To Stiletta* "He's some what vain, then again most speices of Wyhms are."

*Out load* Yes by all meens bring the sack in here were its safe after all, contry to what they say there is honnor among thieves. By the way what Level of Theif are you??"

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

*Stiletta's face falls a bit when she hears there's been no sign of the bracelet*

"Oh bother...well, it looks like I'll just have to forget about it for now. Who knows, someone from Wolfenden may find it eventually. Whatever way, I won't be getting any money for that. Still, at least there's plenty more treasure in that sack - goblets, necklaces, precious stones...they'll fetch a pretty penny, I gather. I'll go back and get the treasure after I've finished eating"

*She starts eating the bread and cheese, continuing to talk between mouthfuls*

"Thanks for this, by the way. I was getting rather hungry...oh, and when it comes to my profession, I'm of the third level. What level are you?"

[Drago Lestrade]

*Drago looks a little embarassed.*

"Ermmm Well i'm, I'm not that far off being a thrid level theif myself."

*Lokie snorts.*

"Oh goodgreif Drago tell Miss Stiletta the truth, don't beat about the bush. I dought she'll think less of you."

*Drago gives Lokie a dirty look. then turns back to Stiletta.*

"I'm a Theif of The Second Level."

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

"Second level? Well that's impressive, I must say...you must be the most skilled fellow thief I've met since...well it's been a very long time. Actually, I have a story that might interest you...I was actually away in some other land for a while, I've only recently got back."

*She finishes the bread and cheese*

"I'd better go and get that treasure I was talking about, don't want to leave it any longer on its own - won't be long"

*She goes back the way she came and returns a few minutes later, dragging the sack behind her. When she gets to the bushes, she drops to the ground and pushes the sack - with considerable effort - in front of her, until she's back with Drago and Lokie again.*

"There...well, what do you think of this little haul then?"

*She opens the neck of the sack wide enough for her two new friends to see just exactly what's in it*

[Drago Lestrade]

*Drago looks into the sack. He is alsmost dazzaled by the sunlight gleaming off of the gold and jewels.*

"Magnifciant." he says

*He takes out a pearl neckless and holds it up so Lokie can see.*

"Indeed a most impressive haul."

*Sighs*

"One shuders to think of such finarey wasted on some disgusting goblins. Thouse fowl cretures have no true appreciation for buety and fine art and yet they pillage it were ever they go."

"Now us of The Great Whym race...Ahhhh a speices with a greater appreseahion of art and finery you will not find should you serch for a thousand years."

*Drago chuckles*

"Yes Lokie we all agree its a fantasict haul there no need to resite a sonet about it."

*Puts the neckless back in the sack.*

"Indeed Miss Stiletta a most Beautiful haul. But not as Beautiful as the theif who liberated it from its previous 'owners'."

*He smiles at Stiletta.*

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

*Stiletta smiles at Lokie, and the compliment*

"I must say you know the proper way to flatter a woman, Mr Lestrade. Motley - that's Wolfenden's resident jester - could do with a few pointers from you. He used to follow me about constantly whenever we ran into each other during dungeoneer's quests. Let's just say he wasn't backwards in coming forwards. Oh he was completely harmless, but his constant pining for me could get awfully annoying! But enough about him - what brings you and Lokie to these parts?"

[Drago Lestrade]

*Drago returns Stiletta's smile.*

"Well thank you Stiletta and please just call me Drago, all my freinds do. Only people who ever called me Lestrade were my commander in the Airwan and one of my fellow Airwan's a Miss Romahna, yeah and only time she called me that was the time she turned me in for theft."

*laughs at Stiletta's discription of Motley.*

"I've yet to meet a Jester who didn't have wandering eyes for maidens. I think its with all the abuse they suffer in taverns and what have you, they are just despreat for some one to show them some kindness."

*Has a bite of some of the cheese.*

"As for why me and Lokie are in these parts, We kind of wore out our welcome in the last place we set up "home" so we need to leave in a hurry and find some were else to opperate. As it were the locale merchents etc there weren't to keen on my choice of profesion of theiveing. Although it was not a wasted trip as i got this armour and sword while i was there."

"He meens he aquired them by theft."

*Lokie interjected.*

"Yes thank you Lokie i think Stiletta had summised that."

"Also my hobby of Alchame didn't go down to well with them. All the explosions etc."

"Which by the way is how i ended up with this bizzar eye colour."

*Indicates his eyes which Stiletta notices for the first time are actualy a deep purple.*

[Stiletta [2nd account]]

*Stiletta has a close look at Drago's eyes*

"Bizarre, maybe - but by gosh, they're rather attractive at that! And rather hypnotic too..."

*After a moment without saying anything, she blinks quite visibly*

"Yes...well...where was I? You say you like practicing alchemy - have you managed to turn anything into gold?"