Brief Smile -- Lair of Ebon Shadows

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Subject: Brief Smile

Author:
Bob

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Date Posted: 11:27:59 09/02/02 Mon
In reply to: Blood & Chocolate 's message, "[Changes] (EVERYONE)" on 20:41:46 08/31/02 Sat

A quick, elusive smile slips across his features, but does not tarry long; he has little time for such expression, now. The small purple drake's face hardens once more, unreadable except for his powerful amethyst eyes, shimmering with intelligence stoked by the flames of youth. With those gradually-darkening eyes he gazes long and hard upon Dark Tiger. Death in these parts really doesn't seem to have the same negative impact it does elsewhere in these mountains, does it? His thoughts are wry and private as he contemplates the conversation and what he next intends to say.

Seating himself in a sphynx-like pose, wings lifted slightly from his sides, long, slender head swivelling variously to listen carefully to each speaker in their turn, nodding at appropriate intervals. Finally he speaks, voice quiet and unassuming but alive with ringing, bell-like clarity. "As we all are wont to repeat, the old days are over. Superior as indeed we are, I hope we all have learned that any victories we gain by simply gathering what strength we have and diving into battle are short-lived, satisying though they may be at the time. The proof for this is, as the saying goes, in the pudding: namely, the Lights are still around. Essentially I've come to the conclusion that no matter how many of their irritating royalty we murder, the Lights keep rising back up, more determined each time if not any stronger or more intelligent. Now a new era has begun for all of us. I propose we take utmost advantage of it, because from past experience it seems unlikely the Lights will be clever enough to do the same." Standing, wings raised, his tone changes slightly, becoming stronger, deeper somehow- more self-assured, farther reaching. "But the key is that we have to act fast, and be as covert as possible. If the Lights find out, they'll panic and respond in kind. They can't know too much about this until we want them to."

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[> Subject: +Evil Presence+

Author:
Raistlin
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Date Posted: 13:43:57 09/02/02 Mon

+_+_+

+ Sinister smile and glossy black scales shimmer in the midst, appearing upon the opposites of Oberon and B&C +
+ He did not want to entale more hatred upon himself +
+ Though renewed, he wasstill crippled by their standards +
+ Optics radiate hatred as they look at the other dragons, unlike he +
+ His race was superior though limited, though small +
+ War was needed in the Shadow lands as well +
+ Land was needed to expand +

My fellow Darks, though not through reputation. The Shadows wish to share their half as well. We do not wish to fight you, the Darks. We would rather remain in our secluded land, our lands of magic. Yet, if wished we could help you. Make an alliance between the two dragon senates of power. I can train those who wish of it, though. I do still in Everdark, but I can here if wanted. I may not look it, yet looks can be quite deceiving. It is up to you...

+ Shrugging, he showed he did not quite care whether they aligned the two groups or not +
+ Everdark was in its prime +
+ They were not many, yet they would grow in reputation +
+ Shadows, like he, are not to be taken lightly +
+ Blue and silver optics shimmering, he waited for an answer, so that plans could be made +
+ Either for war and training, or for the Shadow's own war +
+ Refusing to make contact with any of them, he tightens his grip upon his ebon staff, shifting his legs +

+_+_+

[> [> Subject: [Sneers]

Author:
B&C
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Date Posted: 20:38:50 09/02/02 Mon

[Her thoughts became well gaurded as the Shadow appeared. Hmm.. Raistlin was an extremly powerful ally for the Darks, but what if he wished to turn them into fools. Play behind their backs and strike up a deal with CS.. After all..He only fought for himself and his precious Everdark. This decision would not be decided 'pon she. Yet it was clearly known that she did not approve as her crimson gaze narrowed 'pon Bob. There was little time for the Lights were suspicious.. A trait that seemed to grow on them. Perhaps we should not wipe out the Lights but corrupt them into the darkness..]