forum Meet my under-used villains

Started March 28, 2019 by @Darkblossom group

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Gaiesh lay down on his side, rather like a cat. “Tell me,about yourself,” he said quietly.

"Of all the damn places to be trapped…"
The male gave a soft snort, running a hand through his dark purple hair. He seemed human, other than the face behind him a long, draconic tail trailed behind him. His purple eyes swirled to red, but then back to the purple. A forked tongue flicked past his lips, testing the air.
"Hm…such interesting scents," a sly smirk appeared on his lips, seeming to give a chuckle under his breath.

Gaiesh lay down on his side, rather like a cat. “Tell me,about yourself,” he said quietly.

Cliff settled down on the floor, looking at Lorreth for permission to tell the stranger more. She nodded her head, and he began.
“Well, I used to be a part of the Sharpgem Clan. Command Krio -“ here he cuts off, pointing to Lorreth, “Led that Clan. We almost conquered all of Caldin’s Caldera, but then a traitor stopped us, and the other Clans banded together to stop us. I was very young when that happened, and don’t remember much, but my dad told me about it. Command Krio got away with her life, and went off to Gacker River and became a Battle Sun fighter for a while. Then Gregory, my dad, found her, and we are working on getting back to the Caldera and reclaiming our place in the city.” Cliff finished talking, and looked at Gaiesh for a reaction.

The god looked at him, the rare feeling of emotion showing on his face. “I like you,” he said. “I wish you good luck.” He winked and hopped down, “I have a hunch you will succeed.”

Cliff shrugged.
“You should say that to Command Krio. I don’t do much. I basically keep Lorreth from getting too mad at Dad. She may not care for him, but motherly instincts are hard drown.”

Gaiesh nodded. “Mothers are hard in general.”

Gregory snorted.
“You can say that again.” Lorreth rolled her eyes but said nothing.

Lorrehlyl watched this exchange silently in the corner. Nijçs was trying to tell her something, and she was forcefully ignoring it, suppressing his voice with her magic. The rune on her hand began bleeding profusely, dripping onto the floor. She ignored it to keep channeling her magic.

Gaiesh jumped the fifteen feet back onto his ledge and faced the wall, either ignoring them or contemplating something.

Lorrehlyl gave a small whimper, then a screech, and fell on the floor thrashing. Her right hand was bleeding everywhere.

Gaiesh looked over his shoulder curiously. "What's wrong with you?" he asked.

Lorrehlyl squirmed and lashed about on the ground, her eyes wide with pain as light magic swirled around her body. In her mind’s eye, she saw two green snakes coiling around her body, burrowing into her skin. The serpents may not have been visible, but she could feel them, even if it was all in her head. She heard two identical, creepy laughs, Nijçs and Coils greatly enjoying her pain.

Gaiesh shrugged and turned away again.

(Huh. Good to know.)
Lorreth just stares at Lorrehlyl, mildly concerned but not really wanting to do anything about it. Cliff, the cinnamon roll that he was, stood near the screaming woman, a sad and frustrated look on his face as he watched.

Gaiesh looked at Cliff. "You okay?" he asked, mildly curious.

Cliff nodded.
“Will she be okay?” Cliff posed the question to Gregory. Gregory nodded and stood, moving to embrace the young kid.

Gaiesh nodded.