Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 1:59:25 PM)
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Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 1:59:32 PM)
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Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:04:23 PM)
*he takes her to what is obviously a hotel, leaving his car with the valet and opening the door for Alinore himself to offer his left hand to assist her out* I apologize. My office isn't a suitable venue for this discussion. And I have yet to commit to a specific territory in the city. I hope this will do.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:04:38 PM)
((Leving his keys..with the valet.))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:05:00 PM)
((*imagines Lenore still sitting in teh car in the parking lot*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:05:02 PM)
))

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:05:49 PM)
She blushes a bit, looking over the hotel, but gets out with mild trepidation, looking at gideon curiously.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:06:35 PM)
If you'd prefer the lobby bar, I'm sure it will be deserted at this early hour. We will have privacy enough.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:06:53 PM)
She shrugs dismissively.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:09:12 PM)
Then my room it is. *and to the elevator they go! Up to the seventh floor, a large suite unlocked with an actual key as opposed to a credit card swipe, Alern walks inside and drops his keys on the mini-kitchen's counter on the way to a generously apportioned sitting room* Please, make yourself comfortable. Care for somethign to drink? I have water..some fruit tea concoction and coffee if you'd care for any of those..

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:11:16 PM)
She nods, flipping out her bracers as they reach the privacy of his rooms. "Water is fine for me." She spools out the note and offers it to him.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:13:03 PM)
*accepting it and crumpling it as he walks to the kitchen, there's no tell-tale stormclouds to betray any anger, so whatever he's feeling seems to be something beyond the jurisdiction of the Gwydion rage*

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:13:44 PM)
She takes a seat, daintily on the edge of a comfortable chair, crossing her legs at the ankles

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:18:59 PM)
*returning with a glass of water, he offers it to her, and then seats himself lightly, not reclining in his chair either, but not at all dainty. Merely, poised* The events of last night then. Have you heard anything of the chess match that opened a door and the Hunger that dwells beyond it?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:20:46 PM)
She takes the water, sips delicately, and shakes her head. "No, I'm sorry - I was involved in school matters."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:22:27 PM)
I wasn't in attendance either, thanks to a client. Regardless, they made it no further than that until last night. A number of us were taken to the passage by Dame Beata and entered.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:23:00 PM)
Descending with some difficulty through an almost fleshlike tunnel, we found the red-eyed nocnista calling itself the Hunger. Imani proved most instrumental in provoking and distracting it while the room was searched for other exits. Emma slipped through a crack into the Countess' realm beyond to investigate. Imani engaged the Hunger in battle, Hlaine and Bly assisting him greatly..while I used a practice blade on the creature and tried to keep it's attention and attacks centered on me. Once routed, we were able to get past its disappearing bulk and join Emma.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:23:47 PM)
The Countess was still in her tree, apparently dreaming. I woke her somewhat rudely to demand an audience, given her attacks on our lives, I felt justified. *drily*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:24:19 PM)
The Countess revealed that she was dying, and her madness spreading. The only options were to seal her realm up and lose that portion of the freehold with no guarantee it would stop more nocnista from escaping her mind. Or..to destroy her. Counts Rosetto and Landry attended her and decided it was in the land's best interest to spare her the further degradation of her mind and the endangering of countless Kithain.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:26:56 PM)
She frowns, nodding for him to continue.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:29:13 PM)
*he speaks almost mechanically, as if both practiced in the retelling, and not looking forward to the ending* Count Landy's position in Court is tenuous, he'll be no ally at all if he were the one to do it. Count Rosetto was her lover once, and could also be useful to the Courts here, when Galan comes to call. Rosetto loaned me the use of his blade. *drawing the longsword at his hip to reveal the blunt practice blade* As mine is not suited. *sheathing it with a jolt* And I destroyed her.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:30:41 PM)
She frowns, holding out her hands gently to him.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:37:25 PM)
*he watches her gesture for a long moment, almost as if he weren't certain what she intended. Finally rising and placing his hands in hers*

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:38:03 PM)
She squeezes them comfortingly, with a quiet smile of compassion. Nothing more, nothing less, and lets them go after a brief moment.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:39:08 PM)
"I'm sorry I couldn't be there, though I doubt there is much I could have done." She types quickly to him. "I had questions for her, though I suppose they will remain unanswered for now."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:39:45 PM)
I was able to ask a few before I brought the Counts in. Perhaps they were the same. What did you wish to ask her?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:40:37 PM)
She pauses, composing herself before asking. "A friend of mine went out on a mission for the Duke, looking for some treasure. He did not return intact."

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:41:13 PM)
"I suspect that the Countess and Hunter's death are related, as they bear traces of the same glamour."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:41:46 PM)
Ah, no. I am sorry, that's rather more specific than anything I thought to bring up.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:42:27 PM)
"I expected as much."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:43:40 PM)
*he nods lightly*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:44:18 PM)
((I will be slow for a bit here. Gotta clean up the playroom))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:56:39 PM)
((And back))

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:56:58 PM)
(WB. My husband has never seen watership down)

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 2:57:05 PM)
(I am subjecting him to bunny induced horror)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:57:12 PM)
((... lol))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 2:59:29 PM)
((I can leave you to do that if you like. lol))

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:01:44 PM)
(Nah, I just found a clip of the worst part)

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:04:19 PM)
"Are you alright though?"

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:08:44 PM)
As can be expected. Baron Tristan is letting me spend my nights at Heart of Fire to ward off the cold.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:09:21 PM)
"And what of the other fae? Is that why Emma and Tyler were so cold to you?"

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:11:04 PM)
No.. Emma just realized why I volunteered to be the one to do it.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:11:15 PM)
And Tyler..misunderstood a request I made.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:11:19 PM)
"So the others wouldn't have to?"

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:11:45 PM)
*a slight headshake* Duke Galan intends to proscecute the killer.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:12:34 PM)
She smiles vaguely. "So, yes. So the others wouldn't have to."

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:12:56 PM)
"Throwing yourself on the blade. Noble of you."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:13:42 PM)
Not particularly. I hardly plan to walk up to the Duke and hold out my arms.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:14:11 PM)
But knowing categoricaly who -did- kill her, will make it harder for him to blame the baron or Baroness for it. As I consulted neither.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:15:31 PM)
"A rather tidy way to do things. I approve, really, but I have no use for intrigue. As much as it won't help, you have my support in the issue."

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:15:41 PM)
"I suspect this isn't the first time he's tried to do this."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:16:21 PM)
*a wry smile* Thank you Alinore. And no, I might agree with you there. I'm curious if there have been similar disappearances when the hold was first lost.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:16:50 PM)
"I can introduce you to Hunter."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:19:02 PM)
*lifting a brow lightly* Your friend?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:20:10 PM)
"Yes. He mentored me through my first year and saining."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:25:12 PM)
((OOC I can't recal the name of the Liam rogue who's been around.,Drew something.))

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:29:08 PM)
(It's drew, yeah)

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:31:05 PM)
*a wry smile* He's the one gave me the practice blade.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:31:13 PM)
((Sorry, hubby home and showered))

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:31:21 PM)
"Considerate of him, of course."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:31:41 PM)
((He pestered me briefly)) On the provision that he can ambush me anytime and anywhere for training.. yes. Quite.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:32:12 PM)
She blushes delicately at some inappropriate thought, and fans herself, the keys clattering in a scatter of noise.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:32:43 PM)
*he tilts his head* Alinore?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:33:08 PM)
"I'm fine." She says with an overly bright smile.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:35:12 PM)
So it seems. Care to include me in that stray thought there?

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:35:33 PM)
*is he -deliberately- wording it that way? No way to know*

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:36:19 PM)
"Drew is just... Exciting." She replies, biting her lip shyly.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:36:36 PM)
Mm. A crush.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:36:53 PM)
I'll request he ambush me sometime when you're present, shall I?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:39:05 PM)
"Oh, no, I wouldn't go that far." She shakes her head. "It's more like it's a matter of him being dangerous in a way that most people aren't. Like eating spicy food."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:40:22 PM)
Miss Alinore, implying that it's not a crush, because you would like to eat him? Hardly an improvement.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:42:09 PM)
She blushes bright red at his implication. "... I don't know what you mean. I don't have any notions like that."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:42:59 PM)
I beg to differ. -Now- you do. *shaking his head* Seems we've gone quite off the topic. Shall I return you to where I gathered you, or someplace else?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:45:25 PM)
"I don't know. I'm quite off track. Besides, I'm sure people are more interested in more interesting people. That are imteredsting. like etienne"

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:45:59 PM)
Flustered, she balls her hands up and smiles tightly, looking up at him, before relaxing her hands and taking a sip of her water.

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:46:55 PM)
*and unlike the blushing Dougal, no reaction whatsoever from Aleron on that one, either he's an accomplished con for a Gwydion..or..there's nothing there* I wouldn't know, I've spoken with her perhaps three times now.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:47:22 PM)
"Ues. You spoke with her."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:48:02 PM)
I've spoken with you as well. Is there an undertone to this I'm missing?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:49:13 PM)
"Conversation with me tends to be one sided and protracted affairs."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:49:47 PM)
You're replying well enough presently.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:50:20 PM)
"I get lost in a crown-x d aaaa crowd."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:52:31 PM)
Have you ever passed something on to me in such a crowd and had it remain silent? *curious, lifting a brow*

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 3:54:38 PM)
She smiles faintly. "No. But you're not always there. I do appreciate your courtesy though."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 3:59:49 PM)
*he nods lightly* Is there something else I could do to alleviate this frustration?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:01:02 PM)
"It's something i need to solve on my own, I think."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:02:45 PM)
I see. Ever consider an airhorn?

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:03:04 PM)
*the slight smile crossing his lips a moment later*

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:04:59 PM)
Her lips twitch, before she grins. "From time to time."

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:05:09 PM)
"I'll likely eventually upgrade to a speaker."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:05:41 PM)
A pity. The keyboard has style.

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:08:34 PM)
"I'll be keeping the keyboard, but changing out the tape."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:09:09 PM)
*waving the wad of typed replies she's given him* And lose the pompoms?

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:09:27 PM)
"Little mementos of my passing."

Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:12:42 PM)
"If you want me to write you love notes I can always do it by hand."

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:14:14 PM)
I wouldn't recognize your writing. *a chuckle*

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:15:40 PM)
((And I have to run. Hubby wants to pretend we're married. lol))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:16:37 PM)
((Aleron would drive her back to wherever she wished after more friendly conversation))

Gideon Ryder (Aug 24, 2011 4:16:54 PM)
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Lenore Burke (Aug 24, 2011 4:18:32 PM)
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