Harlan
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Post by Harlan on May 2, 2018 9:00:20 GMT
“You’re the famous Alyn Redhands, I’m sure you’re worth a formidable fortune. But with all that fame, it sounds like you’re telling us you’re going to live out the rest of your life in hiding.” His voice was wrought with distain. “What’s the fucking point?”
“If I were you... and I’m glad I’m not. But if I were, I would take that horse and ride straight for the wall. The Black isn’t much of a life, but it’s better than one spent running.” He concluded his statement with a shrug, it was the only bit of pity he could muster.
Harlan’s attention was drawn back to Vex. “If you’ve got a job that pays, I’ll listen. But don’t think I’m going to start taking orders from a woman just because Crazy, Gimpy, and Golden Boy here don’t want the crown.” He peered at Vex, still trying to make up his mind about her. “You’re tough, I’ll give you that. But are you as tough as Longinch?”
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Post by Edwyn Blackfort on May 2, 2018 10:04:18 GMT
"Who said anything about running?" said Alyn. "If I wanted to just survive, I'd be at the Wall already. Yet here I am."
Alyn paused and ran his thumb along the edge of his knife, a smile appearing on his face as he remembered.
"The 'famous Alyn Redhands' you say? So how did I supposedly become so 'famous'?"
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Barley
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Post by Barley on May 2, 2018 19:06:39 GMT
"Can you all stop talking in fucking riddles?" Barley asked, looking between the three of them, "Say what you all mean, we don't have time to fuck around."
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Vex
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Post by Vex on May 2, 2018 19:39:25 GMT
Vex stepped towards Harlan, close enough to impose, if that was even possible in his case, and studied him with a slight sneer, altogether ignoring Redhands and his unwarranted trip down the memory lane. This was hardly the time for unlocking tragic backstories. Who the hell cared, anyway?
"You'll chomp the orders down and ask for seconds if you wanna see that gold," she told Harlan, her eye and empty socket almost indistinguishable in the dark, save for a slight glint.
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Post by Tim of Raventree on May 2, 2018 21:57:40 GMT
"We all want that gold so let's just do the bloody job," Tim said, worried that Vex and Harlan would cime to blows before Vex told them what the job was.
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Harlan
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Post by Harlan on May 2, 2018 22:17:30 GMT
“You give dead guys blood handies,” replied Harlan, snickering at his own joke.
However, when Vex approached, his jovial demeanor became foreboading. He swallowed the lump in his throat, and tried to bury the memory of the knife Vex had used to grope his manhood. “Okay... okay, no need to get so aggressive. I’ll hear you out. But I know damn well how much you’ll need my help to pull it off, there just aren’t enough of us left for you to be picky about who you have on your side. So best to treat ol’ Harlan with a little respect.”
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Post by Edwyn Blackfort on May 2, 2018 23:59:53 GMT
Alyn rolled his eyes.
"Think about it Harlan. You don't become 'famous' by just running and hiding in the woods. You want fame and fortune? Then I'm your man."
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Harlan
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Post by Harlan on May 3, 2018 0:37:25 GMT
“How do you propose we acquire such wealth?” he asked. Harlan was losing faith anyone in the gang could fill Longinch’s boots, but at least Alyn was a warrior; and he wore the armor.
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Post by Edwyn Blackfort on May 3, 2018 1:28:21 GMT
Alyn eyed Harlan and thought for a moment before speaking.
"At the moment we're small in number. We select our initial targets carefully. As we grow in wealth and fame, other dissidents and disaffected will likely join us. The lords who support the Blackfyres are by no means in full control of their lands or people. We can take advantage of that. Become rich and wield power as a result. Only then will we be safe."
Alyn's gaze met Harlan's. "We could have somewhat of a headstart. I'm known across the Riverlands. That may be an initial disadvantage, but watch as the power, fame and wealth of the Redhands gang grows further. Watch as dissident lords pay us to cause discord amongst their enemies. The rewards will be large and you could be part of that."
He shrugged carelessly and looked around the group. "But do as you will."
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Harlan
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Post by Harlan on May 3, 2018 6:48:18 GMT
“You speak of possibilities, but I don’t share your faith. I don’t think I’m willing to wager my life on your reputation.” Harlan withdrew one of the wine skins he had found in Inchfield’s quarters. He popped the top, and had himself a well deserved drink. “We should speak with the fence in Harroway. There, we can sell some of this junk, find ourself another job, and recruit new men.” He smiled at the though of being off that tiny island and celebrated with another drink. “All rivers lead to Harroway.”
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Post by Tim of Raventree on May 3, 2018 15:45:55 GMT
They seemed to be no closer to making a decision, Tim realised. Everyone seemed to want to do something completely different. It made his head ache. He seemed to be getting a lot of headaches in the last day or so.
"You sure you don't want to lead?" He asked Harlan. "You sound an awful lot like a man with a plan."
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Vex
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Post by Vex on May 3, 2018 16:47:38 GMT
"Fucking hell," said Vex, not quite believing what she was hearing from a gang of bandits. She raised her good eyebrow at Alyn. "Was that what you were trying to do, asking all these questions? Stake claim? Could have fucking started with that."
She looked to Harlan and then to Tim, thinking. "You shits won't follow a woman, but can't make a fucking decision," she said with a sneer and looked to Alyn, studying him for a while. He was best fitted for the job, sure. Anything to get this shitshow back on the road.
"Fine. I vote Redhands. Suppose he's already wearing the right armour," she said, smirking at the man in question. "But you better make good on your promise."
Weary of the recent dialogue, she proceeded to collect her spear. "I don't want anything from the pile," she announced, for general information. "I'll take first watch." With that, she left to find a good vantage point.
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Barley
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Post by Barley on May 3, 2018 17:06:10 GMT
Barley had been grabbing her medical kit to see if anyone needed a more expert hand than Harlan's but soon looked between all of them, looking as unimpressed as anyone on the team ever had and then frowned deeper, "when it's the blind leading the blind who ever care who is in the lead?" she asked and threw a hand up, following Vex. "Alyn is as good as any of you, I'd watch out though, the life span of our leaders leaves a lot to be desired."
With that she headed over to Vex. "Let me see that" She said to the other woman in the group, holding her medical supplies out to show what she meant.
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The Raven
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Post by The Raven on May 3, 2018 17:22:14 GMT
Barley had been grabbing her medical kit to see if anyone needed a more expert hand than Harlan's but soon looked between all of them, looking as unimpressed as anyone on the team ever had and then frowned deeper, "when it's the blind leading the blind who ever care who is in the lead?" she asked and threw a hand up, following Vex. "Alyn is as good as any of you, I'd watch out though, the life span of our leaders leaves a lot to be desired." With that she headed over to Vex. "Let me see that" She said to the other woman in the group, holding her medical supplies out to show what she meant. Medical 70 After half an hour of medical practice, Barley shows she is just as fine a healer as any of those misogynistic sons of bitches at the Citadel. (Wound completely reduced. Barley earns a single point to Medicine.)
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Harlan
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Post by Harlan on May 3, 2018 18:55:59 GMT
They seemed to be no closer to making a decision, Tim realised. Everyone seemed to want to do something completely different. It made his head ache. He seemed to be getting a lot of headaches in the last day or so. "You sure you don't want to lead?" He asked Harlan. "You sound an awful lot like a man with a plan." “I was with Longinch for nearly a year, longest out of you lot. I watched him work, and advised him when I could. I’ve got no stomach for command, but I can be a powerful asset to whoever does lead us.” He held up the wineskin, “If that is to be Alyn Redhands, then so be it. It only makes sense that Inchfield’s woes would fall to the same shoulders as his armor.” He eyed Alyn with a smirk, “I hope your reputation is as strong as you boast. Let us drink, in the name of Redhands!” He offered the wineskin openly, as it appeared he was the only one with libations.
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