Kert|Sensatiamens, Sensatia

[Kender Bard]

Kert was a simple man with a simple mind. It set him very much apart from his peers. The rotund, middle aged Mind was graced with two signs, and a powerful psyche.

And it was utterly wasted as he almost never tapped into those powers. And when he did, it was only for the most mundane of tasks. On the rare ocassion he'd been forced to do anything more complicated, he'd balked. If there was another person nearby, he'd ask for permission first.

In short, the man was just pathetic.

That was the exact thing going through the daydreams of the Mind who was stalking him now. She waited, patiently, until Kert rounded a corner where she knew nobody was around (for she detected no other thoughts or shields) before she attacked his mind, ruthlessly. Kert gave a yelp of surprise and pain, falling to his knees. He didn't even shield his poor mind since he almost had forgotten how.

[adris]

(Poor Kert, and we just left him there...)

Kristiana heard the yelp of pain and even instead of running she teleported in the general direction that the man was being assaulted. Seeing him in the obvious pain he was in she tried to act fast. Feeling a strong mental presence in the area now she did the only thing she could think to do now, she placed a hand on Kert's shoulder and quickly teleported them a safe distance away. She didn't take the time to measure the strength of the attacker so she didn't know if she could win that battle.

"Be all right, be all right, pleeeeease be all right."

She found it hard to move herself, but for other reasons. A certain match she met before and a breeding law later had her weighted down in a much different way then Kert probably was right about now. She didn't know how many teleports she could take though with the child, only being out to get some food for herself in the first place.

[Kender Bard]

Kert moaned softly, reeling from the pain of his attack. He tried to focus on Kristiana, but his vision was blurry for the moment. "Who're you?" he slurred, reaching out for the nearest object to steady himself.

[adris]

Kristiana tried to help him steady out by giving him a small backrub as he attempted to steady himself. She kept her minds eye out for if the attacker tried to come after him again. She really just hoped the assailent was the kind of coward that would only strike when someone is totally helpless.

"I am Kristiana, the historian. Take some deep breaths and don't think too much. Focus on a spot in front of you, and don't close your eyes because that might cause you to vomit."

She was barking out orders, but she hoped the sound of her voice helped as much as the backrub did. He just needed something solid he could rely on while he recovered.

[Kender Bard]

Kert complied meekly, doing as she told. Soon he was feeling well enough to stand on his own and could focus again. "Oh, yes, Kristiana... My word, thank you ever so much for saving me. Did you see who the beast was?"

[adris]

Kristiana smiled a little and helped the man to his feet. At least he was feeling better, she would have hated if she only got there in time to make it so he had to live the life of a vegetable.

"I just did what I felt was right. Sadly, I don't know who went after you... I could only think to get you out of there as fast as I could. You really should learn to put some shields up Kert, if nothing else its for your own life."

She looked at him pleadingly, but with a touch of softness in her eyes and face. She didn't want anyone to die, no matter how small thier role seemed to be at times.

[Kender Bard]

Kert rubbed his head and managed a rueful smile for Kristiana. "I should, I know, but I never thought I'd be hurt in Sensatia. This is such a peaceful city, after all, and I thought all of its citizens were the type to trust one another."

[adris]

Kristiana smiles sweetly at Kert, trying to find a place where she could sit down and rest her feet. She hadn't forgotten about what she was carrying with her and it could be taxing from time to time.

"Well, I have heard reports of minds doing unspeakable things across the continent. You never know which kind of people snuck into Sensatia when it first opened its doors to the communities. Sadly we can't throw a blanket of peace around people if we don't know exactally what thier motives truly are."

She had wished differently, she really did, but it was just too true that bad things happen to good people. Even in Sensatia where you know your neighbor, you never truly know whether or not they harbor hatred in thier heart.

[Kender Bard]

Kert sighed softly. "Well, one of the councilors suggested that Thelon enact a security measure wherein all people are to get their minds checked monthly for psychotic thoughts, but I put my foot down on that one, as did the vast majority. We've respected the mental privacy of others since the dawn of our race, and I wouldn't want to see that unspoken truce broken. Imagine the anarchy that could break out!"

[adris]

Kris just smiled sweetly at Kert as he relayed this information to her. It is one reason she dosn't hold it against him that he dosn't develop his abilities like most others. One shouldn't be blamed for having a kind heart.

"You're absolutely right, the last thing we need is a new batch of inquisitors. Not only was the last one was creepy enough, but nobody would really agree to that, I could even see myself fighting such a law. Where did Mr. Ny'sul go anyway? I think he lived in your old mind community Kert."

It was somewhat a good idea, with all the wars that the minds had been participating in up to that point. Maybe he died during the clear wars though, she should know this though as she was supposed to keep history of this sort of thing. That man had always just been a wraith to her though, almost like he didn't really exist.

[Kender Bard]

"I'm not sure," Kert admitted. "He certainly didn't come to Sensatia, so I assume either moved to Mentis, like most of our brethren, or is out drifting the world. I personally don't see why anyone would find so much appeal in that kind of danger though."

[adris]

Kris nodded thoughtfully to Kert. She also finally got feeling in her legs enough that she thinks she can walk for a little while. She stands up and moves closer to the man.

"He isn't like most people Kert. That is all I can really say regarding Seraven. Would you like me to walk you home? It will be good for you to have company until you learn to put up some shields."

Either way, she has to get home herself. She wasn't in the mood to finish the shopping trip she came out for due to this whole experiance.

[Kender Bard]

Kert smiled sweetly at Kris, taking her hand and patting it softly. "No, no, my dear, I'll be fine. I do believe I will teleport home; that is, unless you'd like me to give you a lift somewhere first? A woman with child should not be taxing herself so much for one man." He winked. "Especially not one as rotund as myself."

[adris]

Kris smiled sweetly back at him, just happy that she was able to make his day. Although him mentioning she was with child gave her an idea that made her think twice about going straight home.

"If it isn't too much to ask, could you perhaps drop me by Dart's shop? Its been longer then I like since I last saw him and this... well... is his as well."

The last part was more muffled, while the law has made it so she isn't the only one with child this time of year, she still felt kind of like a standout in such a small community. In any case it would be good to see Dart again in one way or another, perhaps she can steal a kiss from him on her way to see Mikasi, which would just make today a pleasent day if he could see her without appointment.

[Kender Bard]

"Of course," Kert replied kindly, holding a hand out to her. "To Dart's we go." And in a blink, he had them teleported once she touched his hand. He bowed his head politely and disappeared in a secondary flash for his own home.