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Post by Dirk on Jan 18, 2024 4:33:52 GMT
"It's a family conflict. How did the King find me? Do you know? I was dying and a hand plucked me up then I woke up here."
He says " I am just angry for a lot of reasons."
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2024 3:32:33 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/P5NKHGh/Luke~jpg "I do understand family conflict. Let me tell you about my two brothers-in-law..." He begins a long-winded story about his family that still isn't completed when they reach the great hall. Rinaldo is alone at a great table eating a turkey leg. "Dirk, buddy, you're up. Come over and grab some chow," he says waving Dirk over with the leg.
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Post by Dirk on Jan 22, 2024 14:02:37 GMT
Dirk eats like he needs fuel to heal and info dumps between bites.
"Thanks for not letting me die. But what happened? How did you find me? You do know that my fist wants to have a violent high speed collision with your face right? Why you say? You killed my father and if I remember my recent experiences correctly yours isn't dead."
Dirk ends the commentary with a grin.
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Post by Admin on Jan 24, 2024 5:21:32 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fC2fwdp/Luke~jpg "A friend of mine brought you here in terrible shape. Getting you patched back up and healed took a lot of time and skill. I'd think that by saving your life, the debts are cancelled, yeah? Since you've been through so much, I'll even throw in a pardon for your piracy.
"What is this talk about my father not being dead?"
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Post by Dirk on Jan 25, 2024 0:26:11 GMT
Dirk says "Your father is the reason I was in such bad shape. We were trapped somewhere and he put me in as the subject of an arcane ritual. Then something happened, I ended up in a broken falling apart shadow too injured to move. I saw a big white hand reaching to pick me up then I woke up here."
He sighs "I have no desire to kill you and start another round of you killed my father, prepare to die. Break your face with my fist yes. Play pirate and mess with your shipping.. Hell yes. But death isn't on the agenda."
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Post by Admin on Jan 28, 2024 7:34:08 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fC2fwdp/Luke~jpg Rinaldo is interested in the news about his father. "That does sound like the kind of thing dad would do. I bet he also arranged it so you'd be brought to me. To have you die would be giving in to the great powers; to both sacrifice and save cheated whoever had captured you.
"Glad to hear you're not so dead set on killing. There's a lot of work to be done and not enough trustworthy hands. Try to lay off my face - these looks are all I've got going for me."
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Post by Dirk on Jan 28, 2024 8:25:59 GMT
I think you underestimate yourself. I just want to go home. If you don't want to be on this end of the universe you are more than welcome to join me.
We will have to have a fist fight or something to resolve the situation between us someday but that day isn't today.
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Post by Dirk on Feb 1, 2024 0:16:18 GMT
Oh by the way, who exactly did rescue me? And let's say, I was going to be pirating in the Golden Circle? Anyone you need harassed and plundered? Unofficially of course?
You should come to the Courts with me. We have nightberry wine, chocolate chip cookies, and Hot Hendrake lasses
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Post by Admin on Feb 6, 2024 5:42:38 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fC2fwdp/Luke~jpg "I've been close enough to the Courts to learn that they're not for me. My mom was from there, you know?
"My bashful and damaged friend does not wish to be named at this time. I'm certain you two will meet again in the future.
"An offer of privateering, eh? I'm a respectable man these days and can't be employing pirates to do piratical things. But the Begmans are acting like they want to start something and I will need some good sea captains if they decide to get physical."
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Post by Dirk on Feb 6, 2024 18:49:58 GMT
I am sure you'll find a way to let me know when you are in need of assistance but until them am I pardoned? Plus heads up stay away from Flora she tried to marry me off. She is touched in the head.
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Post by Admin on Feb 11, 2024 0:27:56 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fC2fwdp/Luke~jpg "I've already got a political marriage and a steady on the side. Flora has no hooks for me there. Who was she thinking of for you? One of the Motius kids?
"I'm sure our mutual acquaintances can keep us in touch. However, if you'd rather stick around for a few days, I can paint some cards for us."
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Post by Dirk on Feb 11, 2024 5:50:59 GMT
Sure, I'll stick around for a bit in exchange for a card. But this never happened. If I am asked I still hate your guts with face breaking intensity ok?
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Post by Admin on Feb 13, 2024 3:53:29 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fC2fwdp/Luke~jpg "My style is distinct enough that you shouldn't show the card to anyone then."Cancelling and shuffling around appointments, Rinaldo finds the time to paint a card of Dirk. Want to describe his heroic pose and colors?
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Post by Dirk on Feb 13, 2024 19:58:43 GMT
Dirk just nods "I still hate you so I am not showing your card to anyone, remember?"
Dirk's trump
Dirk, as befits Caine's son, is wearing black and green, black to match his hair and green to match his eyes. His pants and boots are black leather. His emerald green silk shirt has a pirate flair to it and is slightly open at the neck.
Dirk stares right at the cardholder with a serious gaze as he sits in a chair of oxblood leather. He holds a bottle of wine in his left hand as his right hand holds a dagger that rests across his lap.
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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2024 22:57:29 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fC2fwdp/Luke~jpg "Sure you do. Gives you a good reason to hand the card off to someone who would try and attack me through it. I really can't recommend that trick."It is a long day of painting. Rinaldo occasionally mutters complaints about getting the green of Dirk's shirt just right. As Dirk's patience wears out and his butt gets numb from all the sitting, Rinaldo calls the card complete. It is an amazing likeness. "Now we leave it overnight to let the paint dry. I should have one of me for you tomorrow. Until then, let's eat and chat some more.
"So, ever see Jacob hanging around the castle?"
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