Snippet #2741639

After dismissing the others to search for their prey, Ven used the scent of Lady Duzelle's blood to track her down. It was fresh and strong, and given how thick the scent was he knew right away that she had forced her wound to remain open so she could leave the trail for them to follow. A rather noble gesture. But she was a noblewoman, so he supposed it was to be expected.

When the scent grew stronger, he knew he was getting close. And finally the scent hit that point where his instincts told him to stop. He carefully leaned towards, but not over, the edge of the roof. Sure enough, he could hear her breathing down below.

Rather than jump down in front of her, he backed up and climbed down the opposite side of the building. As he descended, he was very careful to make no noise as his feet touched the ground. He walked to the corner and listened.

*Pit*

*Pat*

*Pit*

*Pat*

The blood droplets are thick... She has lost more than she may have intended. He thought.

He could hear her breathing as well. She was in shape, but the run from him and his companions was still tiring for her. As well there was a shuffling on the ground indicative of her being in a seated position.

She had essentially given up the chase and now wanted to be found, so Ven decided to oblige her.

He walked around the corner, and as he did so he stepped loudly enough for her to hear and turn around to face him.

"Lady Duzelle, I am Master Ven of Te'i Sai." He said, coming to a stop around three paces away.

"We know very well who you are, but you are not our target. The jester and her companion stole something from us, and we want it back. But in order to convince them without unnecessary bloodshed, we would like you and your companion to do the talking. Just tell them to return the documents they stole. If you do so willingly, no harm will come to you." He said, stepping closer and extending his hand.

"We may be assassins, but we're not the monsters many people think we are. Those who have caused chaos and mayhem in our name have done so to smear our reputation. Killing innocents is against our creed, and both you and your companion fall into that category in this incident. If you comply and come with me willingly, you and your companion will be spared and I will treat your wounds myself. If you do not, we will be forced to consider you accomplices to this theft of our property, and our protection of innocent lives will no longer apply to you." He warned calmly.