Forrest Mimulus wanders into the Tower of Seeing after nearly getting lost to meet with Arch Mage Lark . Sees her standing just outside on a ledge looking out over Taure Ru. Clears his throat to get her attention: " Greetings Arch Mage"!
Lark stood on the ledge, looking out over the dark realm, arms crossed over her chest. Hearing someone approach she waits till they speak first then responds, without ever turning around. " Welcome to the Tower of Seeing. What brings you all this way?"
Forrest Mimulus wonders if he should approach her while her back is turned, then decides not too, instead he decides to speak until she is ready to turn around." I came here in the hope that you would be willing to sit for an interview with me for a collection of Ru residents to include in the upcoming GA anniversary . I have 4 to 5 questions, it shouldn't take long.
Forrest Mimulus raises an eyebrow , and feels a sudden shift in the air that makes the hair stand up on his neck. "Well, I suppose you cant really tell if Im a spy but if you would take my word that Im here on legit reasons which is to interview you I would be honored". Boldly takes a step forward .
Lark chuckles darkly. " Ask your questions." she says, not saying weather she believes him or not. No, she was baiting him. " Just know, death comes to all that are deemed traitor, and spies die a spies death, which is alone and in unending agony."
Forrest Mimulus nervously chuckles: " I certainly wouldnt want to cross a powerful Mage such as yourself". So lets begin. Retrieves his parchment and writing lead from his pouch . "First question . How did you wind up in the realm of Taure Ru"? And how long have you been a resident here "?
Lark hears the first question and shifts her weight from one foot, swaying towards the other. " I walked." she says, then smirks, still facing out towards the realm. " Long enough to become the Keeper of the Tower of Seeing. " she adds. What about you, how did you get here and how long have you been a resident?"
Forrest Mimulus smiles at the evasive answer and decides not to ask her to elaborate further on how she walked to Ru. "Like you , I walked from a distance land in the south , and have been a resident for awhile now. He decides not to press further and go on to the next question wondering how hard she is going to make for an answer. "What kind of things were you planning to do here? And have you done them"?
Lark is silent for a few minutes, mulling over his answer to her query before smirking beneath her hood. " TO survive." she says, and does not answer his second question as well, it should be self explanatory. " Tell me what you know of the Metaliki." she then fires back at him. " Tell me of the plans of the Illithids and the Fallen Star."
Forrest Mimulus stops writing as her answer and then questions catches him off guard. "All of us who chooses to live in Ru are here because we are survivors . As far as the Metaliki and the plans of the Illithids and Fallen Star , your guess is as good as mine as I am not privy to that information. As I informed you , I am no spy". He decides to let the second question slide due to the fact it seemed to rub her the wrong way. "okay let's move on shall we? Are there any new things you want to do but haven't done yet"?
Lark mmm's, turning now to face him. " You never did give me your name, yet I am to believe you are not some thrall of an Ilithid, trying to get close to me. " she says evenly. Reaching into her pouch on her belt, she pulls out a darkish crystal, and holds it up between thumb and forefinger. " Siyo, I want to harvest the very soul of Atal Maru and put it into this very crystal, so I can wear it around on a necklace like a simple bit of jewelry, weather I add your soul to it to keep em company is yet to be seen."
Forrest Mimulus Realizes his error in the fact he forgot to properly introduce himself, probably due to the fact she unsettles him. After she finally turns around to face him : "My apologies Arch Mage. My name is Forrest Mimulus of the Elderwoods, this is my first assignment as a reporter. I'm sure you understand. Eyes the crystal and thinks its beautiful if not morbid because of what its use is for. He cant think of any good comeback he studders "yyyou dont wwannnt my soul , its already ttaken by another so to speak". Decides to wrap this up before he gets into a situation that he doesnt want and gets control of his speech . "Okay then, lets conclude this interview but first I want to thank you for agreeing to interview with me , but I would like to ask if you have anything else to add or anything you want readers to know about you"?
Lark mmm's once more, now rolling the crystal in her hand, as if it was nothing. " Forrest of the Elderwood, what an original name. " she says, obviously mocking him. " I will be speaking with the Elderwood about you, Forrest. " she says then nods her hooded head, lifting it so her silvery lavender eyes can be seen glowing in the darkness that is Taure Ru." Siyo, let your ' readers' know that I, the Keeper of the Tower of Seeing, Guild Master of the Order of the Magi, Arch Mage of Taure Ru, will kill show them that we in Ru will not serve a false king of any kind. If they wish to push the point, I will personally send them to meet whatever afterlife awaits them. " she of course, does not believe he has readers, but is in fact a spy for the Illithids or perhaps Nargoroth. " And you, my fine Satyr, will be watched." she says the last with such a cold tone, one might think ice encrusted her breath. She did not, in listing what she is, ever mention her name though.
Forrest Mimulus raises an eyebrow and gulps at her mocking tone. A flash of anger crosses his face but decides he should leave because he is no match to magic users. He puts his parchment and lead away in there pouch. " Yes, my human\dryad mother loved the wood so much she named her only son "Forrest" as an honor . Please do speak with the Elderwood. There you will find out I tell you the truth. But I want to thank you again for allowing me to interview you. It's been...interesting . I will see my way out" At that , he heads for the door to travel back home to the Elderwoods.