Dracol Arc

[Asrana]

OOC: Yes, it is turning out we will have multiple lines, though they may sequentially turn into each other.

Anyway, time to introduce Bean and his character.

IC:
Sefeya stepped into the inn on the south side of one of the poorer sections of Dracol, supposedly they would find their target here.

Her black and silver cloak rustled slightly as warm air flowed out of the common room, the silver hemmed hood hiding her long blond hair and jade green eyes.

Her two guards stood outside, waiting for a signal from their mistress in cas she was in danger.

Many heads turned to regard her, most of them turning unfriendly at the sight of a Dragon clan royal. The inn keeper bowed deeply to her, quickly heading back behind the counter when waved away.

She glanced around the common room, eyes never quite settling on someone until she found who she was looking for.

He was dressed in plain clothes, black being the predominant color. But he was unmistakabley their target, Sefeya Dracomia never forgot an employee.

She silently strode over to his table, a black gloved hand resting on her tachi.

Silently sitting across from him, she pulled her hood up to reveal her face to only him, "It's been a few weeks, Wraith."

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith looked up from the meal in front of him. Dark blonde hair fell over his forehead, threatening to obscure his gaze.

"Hello, Sefaya-dono." His hard emerald gaze met her jade colored eyes curiously. "Is there another job for me? Or was there a problem with the last bounty?"

[Asrana]

Sefeya smiled, "We have a long-term job for you." Her voice was hushed, pitched for him to hear only, "And it involves a member of the royal family."

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith raised an eyebrow, and continued to eat. He swallowed a mouthful of the stew in front of him thoughtfully.

"I thought your own security forces handled that kind of thing." He commented after a moment. "What happened, did one of the royals upset the wrong person?"

[Asrana]

Sefeya's eyes glinted slightly, "We need to move a royal that isn't recognizable as one to Stathon without being detected, our guards would tip off the people targeting her to her identity. As would her own abilities to defend herself. So we're hiring neutrals to guard her. Part of the group is already put together and will arrive in two days. We just need a final member to be her full personal bodyguard. This could extend beyond the timeframe of the trip to Stathon as well..."

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith winced slightly, his first overt show of emotion.

"I like working for you, Sefeya-dono. You get me the information I need, and pay me well...But...A bodyguard? I don't know if you'd noticed, but my...'talents' lend themselves more toward taking lives than defending them."

He rubbed at his chin, frowning. "Who are you looking to guard them from, anyway?"

[Asrana]

Sefeya smiled, "We know where your skills are focused, and that's why we'd like you. She needs someone to cover her back in a fight since she can't use her full abilities."

"We don't know exactly who's targeting her, but we do know they're fairly powerful. Most guesses lean towards a rogue from the Jade Magi Guild and several companions."

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith nodded. "What kind of material backup can I...er, we expect? Hm...You know, I'm not all that good at fitting into groups,"

He blinked. "And, you must have a dozen contacts more suited to bodyguard work than me...so why'd you come to me?"

[Asrana]

Sefeya nodded, "There are six other bodyguards. You're only expected to work with the girl and get along with the other guards.  Your job would be to work with her if she engages in combat."

She shook her head, "But those would still indicate someone of great imortance being guarded. Since you are relatively unknown and yet still skilled, we would like you to take the job."

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith nodded. "Tell you what. You helped me out with the last bounty, so I'll give it a try." He conceded

"Take me to this group, and we'll see if I'm a good fit for this job," he said, taking another few bites. "If it doesn't work out, no hard feelings and all?"

[Asrana]

Sefeya nodded, "Very well, the group will be arriving at the citadel morning after tomorrow, the guards will be expecting you."

She stood, "Though our primary concern is how well you'd work with the girl, not her other guards."

She pulled out a carefully wrapped cloth bundle around the size of Wraith's fist, "Just to secure your arrival, Wraith." She set it down on the table in front of his stew, completely silent.

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith picked up the cloth bundle, startled, but not visibly so. He hefted it in his hands for a moment, gauging the weight.

"This...is a bit more than I expected. You weren't kidding about it being an important job..."

[Asrana]

Sefeya smiled, "Nope, just make sure you show up, because that's not much compared to the final pay. And I'm sure Captain Asrana will be able to persuade you to join." She smiled reassuringly before standing up and leaving, completely silent as she walked in betweeen tables and out the door.

OOC: Yes, I'm at school and hating every minute of being on a comp that is blocked from e-mail and won't support AIM Express. I want my reading material (aka, AIM logs)! ><;;

[Bean Bandit]

Wraith finished up his meal, contemplating the money. It was a lot more than he'd ever been paid, for any bounty he'd ever brought in.

Hmm...This alone could last me months. and it's not the full amount? Guess I WILL give this a shot. Money like this is nothing to sneeze at...

[Asrana]

Two rather burly fellows stood once Wraith had finished his meal, making sure to look around for Sefeya before heading to his table and taking seats.

"So, yer workin' fer the Dragomir's, little guy?" The one to Wraith's right chuckled darkly once he had spoken.