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27
December 12
Anistar City, Kalos
Bisexual
Blacksmith, bladesmith
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A keen mind cuts deeper than even the sharpest sword.
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Aurelie Lefevre
A Fable Agreed Upon [S]
POSTED ON Mar 29, 2024 23:32:30 GMT
[attr="class","aurelie"] [attr="class","aurelie_lyrics"]History gives answers only to those who know how to ask questions. [attr="class","aurelie_body"]Though she had encountered howard slayte a few times by now in both peaceful and tumultuous settings, Aurelie still couldn't say that she knew the admin-archaeologist very well. Not his hobbies, not his preferences, not even his schedule. If she wanted his help, she knew she had to appeal to him in some way, and she simply didn't have any jade statues or rare urns lying around to bribe him with. And want his help she did, for the things that Aurelie did know about Howard were that he seemed friendly and sensible, and his expertise in and passion for history were unquestionable. Who better to ask for help researching the enigmatic Calyrex whose unexpected request had baffled her so? One other thing she did remember about him, though, was her impression that Howard was perpetually hungry. Hungry for knowledge, hungry for money, hungry for stability, but also hungry for food. While Aurelie couldn't do much about most of those hungers, she figured she could address that last one. So it was that one late afternoon, the red-haired smith knocked on the door to the admin's office while bearing a covered porcelain dish. From beneath the cover radiated wisps of savory aromas, redolent of seafood, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. She raised her voice hopefully. "Hello? Admin Slayte?" Aurelie called through the office door. "I'd like to ask a favor, if you have some free time to help out.
"I know you're an impressive scholar of history, so I figured you would be the best person to ask about Calyrex, any historical information about it, any legends or lore surrounding it, and any reason why it'd ask for a custom-made saddle and shield. If that's all right with you, of course."A smooth enough beginning, she thought. "Uh, and if you're interested..." Now, Aurelie floundered a little. How did one diplomatically bring up a bribe? "Can I interest you in some of my homemade bouillabaisse stew? It's got fresh clams, shrimp, red snapper, and grouper." But no saffron—just turmeric instead, she thought with a sigh. Rallying valiantly, the redhead added, "Also, plenty of warm crusty bread from the bakery!"The bouillabaisse was her own recipe, one of her favorite (relatively) quick go-to meals when cooking for herself. Aurelie hoped it would be enough to at least win her an hour or so of Howard's time to unravel the mystery of the Calyrex. She looked warily over her shoulder, wondering if any Rockets might overhear her clumsy attempt at trading culinary favors for knowledge—or, even more embarrassingly, if the Calyrex would appear to stare at her in that eerie way it had... [newclass=.aurelie]width:420px;padding:40px;background:#862939;[/newclass] [newclass=.aurelie img]height:100px;width:100px;padding:15px;border:1px solid #fff;border-radius:100px;[/newclass] [newclass=.aurelie_lyrics]text-align:center;font-family:verdana;font-size:9px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#eee;letter-spacing:1px;[/newclass] [newclass=.aurelie_body]width:420px;padding:40px;background:#222;font-size:14px;line-height:16px;text-align:justify;font-family:calibri;color:#aaa;letter-spacing:.5px;[/newclass] [newclass=.aurelie_tag]text-align:center;font-size:12px;[/newclass] [newclass=.aurelie_tag a]font-size:12px;[/newclass] [newclass=.cred]text-align:center;font-size:8px;color:rgb(132, 132, 132);letter-spacing:1px;font-family:verdana;[/newclass] [newclass=.cred a]color:rgb(132, 132, 132);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:1px;font-family:verdana;[/newclass]
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