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Servant of Shadow	By : Giovanna Category: A through F > Forgotten Realms Views: 3741 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 7

Chapter 7.

Silently, the two stole along the semi-lighted streets of a lesser neighborhood of the city. Though Entreri noted a number of folk abroad on the streets, he was surprised by the muted quiet that seemed to hang in the air. The streets of Calimport were always alive with noise, no matter what the hour, and the quiet activity around him seemed strange indeed. He had to keep himself from gawking like some idiot tourist, so exotic were some of the things that met his eyes. To his surprise, he saw many different races represented here: Halflings, Duerogar, and Svirfnebli, even an occasional human, though pointedly no surface elves. Aramys informed him that most of what he saw where traders or merchants of some sort and were not allowed in the nicer sections of the city at all.
She kept to the shadows, skillfully avoiding notice by anyone. While it was not absolutely essential that they be unseen; for after all, most of the folk abroad at this hour were up to no good, Aramys preferred to take no chances. If a patrol party, which generally consisted of young males, were to stop them, they would probably be in for a confrontation. The oppressed male population rarely passed by an opportunity to take out their frustrations on someone below them on the social ladder. Aramys had no doubts of her ability to defend herself if necessary but considered it better to avoid notice if possible. Besides, with her human charge in tow, things could become unpredictable.
As the two passed the edge of a building, Aramys spotted a group of four young males, three of which appeared to be fighters, while one wore the obvious trappings of wizardry. Tizarizard paused suddenly, as if sensing something, and Aramys knew they had been detected. Apparently he possessed on his person one of the magic-sensing talismans that were common among his kind, otherwise their masks would have concealed them perfectly. There would have to be a wizard, the girl thought with disgust. She halted her companion with a quick motion of her hand, gesturing for him to stay close to the wall. He seemed to understand her perfectly though they were not communicatin won words, and crouched low in the shadows.
The drow were moving directly into their path, and there where limited choices of direction. They could either confront the party, which the girl didn’t want to do, levitate upwards, which Entreri could not do, or retreat, which at this point would only result in pursuit. Dammit! Thought the girl. I don''t need this tonight! As the young elf considered their options, another possibility presented itself. Her sensitive elven eyes spotted a dark shape on the wall they were pressed against, low to the ground; Possibly the opening to some sort of storage bin or basement
Aramys motioned Entreri to the opening. The assassin took her meaning instantly; realizing the girl wanted to avoid the approaching drow. Quickly, he reached down to the small door, examining its simple lock. He had it open in seconds, obviously nothing of great value was stored in the building. The door was small and low, longer than it was high and opened upwards on its hinges. It was just high enough for a person lying flat to slip through. Entreri gave Aramys a sharp and questioning look, but the girl motioned more emphatically, and the human heard the soft footfalls of the patrol party ready to turn the corner. Hoping she knew what she was doing, he slipped inside the opening. Aramys followed.
The two hit some type of a slick, slanted surface; the opening led to a chute. They slid, out of control, unable to get any purchase on the metal surface. Entreri landed first, half buried in a moss-like substance, which was used as fodder for Rothe, and filled the basement room. Aramys came after, unable to suppress a small cry as she landed squarely on top of the human.
They two lay frozen in position for what seemed a long moment, staring wide-eyed at eachother. They said nothing, the only sound was of their harsh breathing, and the rapid thudding of their heartbeats. Both started at the sound of a metallic scraping above them, as the door was lifted once again, and a soft light flooded the room. A drow face appeared in the opening above, an amused and wicked smile twisting his lips. It was the wizard.
"Well now, what mischief have we here? " he asked. As the light fell across Entreri''s now-unmasked face, the smile grew broader. From his lascivious tone, Aramys realized the male thought he had stumbled on some sort of tryst between two Colnbluth, and they were therefor fair game. " Are there Kobolds mating in here, or do I smell a pair of rivvel?"He said in bad common. The laughter of the rest of the group followed, congratulating their companion on his wit. The eager sound of drawn swords came next.
Aramys, her back to the group, her mask still on and her hood falling forward over her face, sat up, now astride the human. She knew exactly how to alter the situation to her favor. Entreri''s body tensed for action, but the girl gave him a slight gesture that told him to be still, and to follow her lead. He lay back.
" How dare you interrupt me!" she said in a fierce and commanding voice, speaking drow." I shall not forgive this intrusion, stupid males!"
There was a nervous rustle from above, and the drow who had addressed them changed his demeanor instantly. " My apologies, mistress, we meant no discourtesy." He swallowed nervously,"Um … it is our duty to question folk who appear to be where they don''t belong. What might your business be in this place?" he inquired fawningly.
" My business is obvious, idiot, and none of yours!" Aramys was practically shouting at the male, and his frightened face chedched at every word. Suggestively, her gloved hand caressed the humans'' face, stroking her fingers along his jaw line and coming to rest on his throat. When her hand reached it, she grasped it with surprising strength. Entreri was startled by this contact and off his guard, but nonetheless had the sense to put on a frightened and pained expression. He wondered what was being said, and why this soldier was so intimidated. Aramys continued, " Suffice it to say that I am on Lloth''s business, and that if you fools are still here when I am finished playing with this iblith, I shall take my turn with each of you, and you shall not likely survive the experience!" The girl turned slightly, her eyes glowing cruelly though her mask. Above them, thew faw face vanished with stunning speed from the doorway, and they caught a glimpse of rapidly retreating drow feet before the door-clanged shut.

Quickly, Aramys got off the human, feeling completely unsettled by his closeness. She shoved her mask upwards, regarding the man as he sat up, moving away as if burnt by her contact.
" What did you say to them?! Entreri whispered harshly. His heart was still beating, slamming fast and hard against his ribs. He realized with anger that it was not due to apprehension. He could still feel the soft weight of her body against him, the burning caress of her hand on his face, and had to fight to gain control of his body''s reaction.
" Very little." She replied. " I simply suggested that I was a high priestess, and that was more than enough to send them scurrying in the opposite direction." She didn’t elaborate on what else she had eluded to in the conversation. Drow priestesses were notorious for their sexual perversions, and encounters with them often resulted in death for their partners.
Entreri, however, was perceptive enough to note the touch of embarrassment on his companion''s too-delicate face, and realized fully what had been suggested. But he still didn’t understand why the males had been so scared. He started to question her further, but stopped, realizing that engaging in a conversation about Drow sexual practices would prly bly be a subject best left for later. He let it drop.
The two stood, and considered how to get out of the place. There was a full-sized door at one end of the chamber, which proved to be locked, and which they realized would only lead to the other locked doors in the interior of the building.
" I''ll levitate up to the opening." Aramys said finally, "I''ll throw you a rope once I''ve reached it and you can pull yourself up the chute."
The girl started to walk towards the small door, but Entreri stopped her with an extended hand.
"How do I know you won''t leave me behind?" he demanded. " You weren''t exactly happy about having me around."
Aramys flashed him an annoyed glare. "If I say that I will throw you the rope, then I will!" she stated coldly. "Besides, Jarlaxle will be angry if you don''t return with me." Again she moved towards the exit.
Entreri doubted that the threat of her lover''s anger would hold much sway with Aramys. The tension he felt when near her exploded suddenly into fury. He took a threatening step towards her.
The girl turned and watched his approach through narrowed eyes. Damn the idiot! She thought in frustration. Damn Jarlaxle as well, for saddling me with this assignment. Perhaps I''ll just kill the bastard and be done with him; I can drop him in a chasm and tell Jarlaxle it wn acn accident! The young elf put her hand to one sword.
Entreri reached the small female and grabbed her roughly by the shoulders. He didn’t completely understand the anger he was feeling; he had no reason to believe the girl would betray him. Nonetheless, he felt as out of control as he ever had, a feeling that frightened him as nothing else could. He didn’t know what he would do with her when he grabbed her, some thought of incapacitating her and taking her rope and escaping the place entirely passed through his mind. What he did do took both of them by surprise. He puller ber body against his roughly, lowered his mouth to hers and kissed her hard.
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