Riches to Ashes|Obsidian, Mount Humontis

[kiyukit]

Rithim stroked her newest aquisition. A beautiful necklace made of silver, gold and gems of all sorts. Just the perfect thing for her. A beauty for a beauty.

"Mother? Now that I've got this thing, I haven't got a dress to wear with it, or bracelets, or..."

As the young woman listed off all the things she didn't have, her mother winced painfully. The necklace alone had cost them two months pay, and the other things her daughter was asking for would be more then enough to put them deeply in debt.

"Of course dear. We'll go shopping tomorrow. Why don't you go to the market and see if there's anything you like."

[adris]

[whisper=Kiyukit]He appears, like a shadow he has made the jump to Humontis. It was to his lucky ears he overheard this conversation. A delicious medley of words that seemed to perfectly fit another target.

Hmmm, hello there my friend. I see you are most beautifully adorned. Might I ask what the occasion is for? I must say you did catch my eye.[/whisper]

[kiyukit]

Rithim, with a brilliant smile directed towards her mother, had stepped out of the house and had been heading towards the market place and her favorite shops, when she thought she heard something.

"Hello? Is anyone there? If that's you Jandi, you're not touching this necklace. It's MINE."

[adris]

[whisper=kiyukit]No no, I am not Jandi. I don't think you would know me I just wished to comment on how pretty you looked in that necklace. I was only trying to be friendly I promise.

Just catch her attention... after that you can start working on her. That was what he kept whispering to himself. He has been on such a high from his past successes that he fears he might try getting ahead of himself. Just four more to go, he could almost taste victory. His notes on the human mind had become nothing short of fascinating.[/whisper]

[kiyukit]

"Oh! Well, that's just fine then! Might I ask your name, mysterious person who has such absolutly wonderful taste?" Rithim laughed, a high sound that she apperently thought was endearing, but was in fact, highly annoying.

[adris]

[whisper=kiyukit]You are too kind miss, like anyone else in Naruta I know beauty when I see it is all. My name is Charles, but feel free to call me whatever you are comfortable with. May I ask what you are up to this fine evening?

The local nobles are the Starks. For such a possessive young lady it shouldn't be hard to make her wish she were one. Then he would have his next sinner in hand, Envy.[/whisper]

[kiyukit]

"Charles? Such a nice name! Far better then the one my stupid parents stuck me with. And as for what I'm doing? I was going to go out shopping for some new clothes to go with my necklace? Would you like to come along? I'd love to have someone to help me, my mother has no taste in such things."

Rithim was delighted, this man had such wonderful taste! And his compliments were so nice!

[adris]

[whisper=kiyukit]Why thank you, now I know I have come to the right person. Not only do you look astonishing but you are so kind as well. Are you of the Stark family, such a proper lady as yourself reminds me so much of nobility.

all right, now the trap was baited, all that was left was for the girl to fall into it. He was already cackling to himself at how smoothly things have progressed for him. He should have all seven complete in no time at all.[/whisper]

[kiyukit]

(You know... I could almost pity Seraven... =^-^=)

"Ha! The Starks are nothing more then peasants compared to my family!" Declared Rithim, the light of supposedly rightous anger entering her eyes. A person passing nearby muttered "Oh no, someone's set her off again..."

Rithim, with the selective hearing of one who's been pampered her entire life, continued on "My parents merely play at being simple workers. Do I look like the child of a pair of dirt grubbers?"

[adris]

[whisper=kiyukit]I apologize, I just don't know the area too well and didn't know of any other noble houses in Humontis outside of the Starks. But you are correct, you must have had quite the noble birth. Is that house I saw you leave you're Winter home then? Perhaps you have a larger one in the Fields for when the weather gets better.

Thats one way for her to have to admit that the Starks have more then her, go as high up the price chart as one could imagine. All she has to do is start wishing she were one of them before he has her, he should almost thank the family for becoming rich.[/whisper]

(OOC: Trust me, Seraven has a lifetime worth of bad Karma that has to hit him sooner or later)

[kiyukit]

"Rithim! Honey! Wait for me!"

Rithim turned in a swirl of skirts, to find her mother hurrying after her. The woman wore a simple dress of tan fabric, much worn, and had heavy lines around her eyes and forehead.

"MOTHER! I can't believe you would wear that in public!"

The older woman flushed in embarassment and stuttered "I'm sorry dearling, have you thought about what clothes you want to go with your pretty new necklace? Maybe you had something in your closet after all?"

[adris]

[whisper=kiyukit]Indeed. Forgive me that her actions are strange to me Rithim, but usually nobles are first to flaunt thier prowess. She seems to cover it up most fervently. Even the humble Narcissa makes sure to dress well when in public, and he is only noble by rank.

Rithim has done irritatingly well at not taking the bait so far. He thought it would be simple envy that would sufficiently progress. That is what will happen still he feels, but the simple envy will be harder to achieve.[/whisper]

[kiyukit]

(Hey, Adris, would Rithim's mother be able to see Seraven?)

"My mother is ignorant in the ways of fashion. And it pleases my parents to pretend that they are simple mining folk. Why, even our neighbors don't know the power they weild!" Rithim flushed deeply, trying hard not to vent her rage in front of this delightfully mysterious stranger.

[adris]

(Not even Rithim can see Seraven, he is using a simple illusion trick so he can travel rooftops without being seen. He is speaking to Rithim via telepath, so she probably looks to everyone like she is talking to herself.)

[whisper=kiyukit]I see, what power is this if I may inquire? Are they senators? Traders of great renown? A longstanding noble house with prestigious roots? Forgive me for asking but such things always fascinate me.

He might have to change his focus. Perhaps he can force Rithim to overtax his parents finally, make them admit to her that they didn't have the money she thought they had.[/whisper]

[kiyukit]

Rithim flushed, glaring at her mother as she spoke "What does it matter where the power comes from? They have it in spades. My closet is enough to prove that."

Rithim's mother meanwhile was looking at her daughter with great worry in her eyes "Rithim? Dearest? What's wrong? Should I get you father?"