Geddoe returns

[trueltning_fury]

[Who's missed out on lots of things? This guy has missed out on a lot of things. He's been away, actually, roaming the countryside on certain errands of his own that he isn't likely to talk much about. Hunting and treasure-gathering, sure, but also more clandestine things that are totally classified, totally.

Geddoe wanders back into the castle grounds around sunset, aware that he's missed the festival in Iksay, among other things. But the castle looks quiet, things don't seem at all out of place here. Just the way he likes it. Niiiiice and quiet...]

...hope they didn't give my room away while I was gone.

Comments

[duke_of_hazard]

Hmph! Then let's not pretend you don't know why I'm really here.

You know... something about settling a score? Or are you getting too old to remember?

[trueltning_fury]

[ugh. UGH. He closes his eye for a moment to heave a long, put-upon sigh, and then turns and resumes walking up towards the manor house]

I don't have the patience to waste time on your petty grudge, Duke.

[duke_of_hazard]

H-Hey, where hell are you going?! Son of a--

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Picks up pace and strides along next to Geddoe. ]

You know, last I checked, time is all you have. I still can't believe they just let you walk around with something so important to Harmonia. I assume not all the higher-ups know about it yet?

[trueltning_fury]

[bristles a bit, not so much at being followed but at the reminder of his burden and Harmonia. He can't believe they haven't sent hordes of axe-men down on his head, either.]

I'm sure the good Bishop has reasons for not informing anyone as to the whereabouts of a Rune.

[duke_of_hazard]

Huh... well, look at you, making friends with the head honchos. I assumed as much when I heard you're still roaming around, but I needed to make sure.

After all, if they send anyone after you, it better be me... or they'll be going through me.

[trueltning_fury]

[he halts at the door to hang around a bit, since this sounds like it could be an interesting chat]

I didn't know you cared.

[okay so maybe there's more sarcasm involved as well]

I honestly don't know what's going on. That doesn't mean I don't have my eye open, for what's ahead as well as what might be lurking behind me these days.

[duke_of_hazard]

You really ain't got a clue, huh... damn.

Does the rest of your ragtag unit even know that you're here?

[trueltning_fury]

You think I'd leave them without letting them know where I can be found? [Duke plz]

[duke_of_hazard]

[ He kind of does! ]

Hey, I'm just trying to understand what the hell you're doing, Geddoe. Keeping one eye open for what's ahead and behind you all by yourself? Can't be easy.

[trueltning_fury]

[his reputation clearly precedes him]

I need not explain it to you. It's not really your business.

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Ah, so much for the chat... ]

Have it your way.

Just remember while you're keeping that eye open, to make sure you don't forget about your real threat. [ Points at himself. ] I will be coming for you one of these days, and I ain't leaving until this is settled.

[trueltning_fury]

Then you're going to be here for a while.

[because he wants no part of that nonsense. Better get settled in for the long haul.]