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Shadow Snooper


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Halfling Sneak



Just before the sun sets on the AMTP compound, Euan twists the lock on his door before donning a well-purposed outfit which covers nearly every inch of his skin! A monotonous but inconspicuous gray and black ensemble conceals him, including a hooded cloak, elbow length gloves and simple boots. Little holes open over each fingertip -ideal for any Touch caster- and a mask sown into the hood obscures his face, leaving only his eyes exposed. And once he activates his form, seeming charcoal smearing across face and his sclera going black, he is the picture of stealth!

Euan hops into Azowy's Plane and flits from portal to portal, slipping his head through each shadow and snooping on those nearby. Exhausted from their first real day, many he encounters are fast asleep already but Euan busies himself with mapping out the compound. But as he stumbles upon Andrea, Renard and Leon waving off Orin, his curiosity gets the better of him. He lingers out of sight, barely protruding from the shadow beneath a bench in the common area.

Andrea Neutral






Did he seem off to you?

Andrea asks once Orin is gone, the three of them lingering around a fire pit



Renard snickers at her suggestion and Euan quickly recognizes him as the sunny support member from his own unit. He is surprised to see the amicable fellow spending time with these two. Renard is petite, mousey and non-threatening, looking much younger than he is. A bright, altruistic and cheerful facade hides a far more scheming, cut-throat persona, known only to a rare few! He finds himself in the company of high ranking heirs, much like Leon and Andrea, despite being of a lower nobility himself. But rather than drawing these people to him naturally or by his combative skill, Renard has a unique talent as an informant! Gathering intel one way or another, he lays his secrets at the feet of these "friends" as though they were sacrificial offerings. In this way, those in the know have come to rely on his useful snippets while others fall victim to vicious blackmail--all for the gain and ambition of this duplicitous teen!

Renard Foster






I heard

Renard comments enthusiastically

He lost to two deviant Yaxiyans and the Minx heir today!


Andrea Laugh




Yeah right,

Andrea ridicules, frowning when Renard doesn't laugh along with her

She couldn't even beat you if she tried!

They defeated Ifani, too.

Leon adds in, smiling as Andrea's eyes widen with disbelief

Of course, it was four to one... not that the Huaren girl has any control over her drake.

he sniggers

Such a waste of a good familiar!

Leon Smug



Andrea Glare

Now you sound like that damn princess!

Andrea bites with a clear intent to offend but her tone doesn't phase him

I hope being on that pitiful unit doesn't make her go soft...

Andrea remarks bitterly

She's the only rival worth my time!




Riiight

Leon flashes a sinister smile and Andrea's eyes narrow

Your "rival"

Leon Smile


Euan Mad





Havering snobs

Euan grumbles to himself, lowering back into the plane


Euan continues exploring the compound, pausing again as he stumbles onto Zetian and Longwei in front of their building. Zetian seems to have been waiting on him. Longwei sucks in a breath at the sight of her, immediately bowing and keeping his eyes averted down.


Zetian Realistic





There is no need for that here

Zetian hums

I just wanted to congratulate you!






Con... congratulate me?

Longwei questions, rising but still retaining a deferential demeanor

Longwei Neutral





Yes~!

Zetian chimes in her strange, disingenuous tone

You're already fulfilling your purpose so well! Much quicker than I expected.




My purpose?

Longwei gasps


A touch of excitement enters his expression as he imagines what he might've done to please her, followed by delicate, tenuous hope.

Zetian Realistic





I wasn't sure at first...

Zetian continues, prone to sharp inflection

But what better way to show the kingdom we want to move forward together, to put the past behind us!


She watches Longwei with a hint of a smile






You fought well together today, not a hint of hesitation or malice.

she peeks significantly at Tia and Ifani's room

What a powerful message, a Zhou fighting alongside the sole Minx heir!


Longwei's breath leaves him all at once, eyes widening as he realizes her meaning. Euan squints at Zetian, not having a clue what they're jabbering about but disliking the joy in her face while Longwei looks as if he might shatter. Seeming satisfied, Zetian swivels and makes her way inside without another word. Euan also takes his leave, feeling bad for the little guy. He decidedly resolves himself to prank Zetian later, when he has the time.


Euan Uncertain






Whits wi' all o' th' drama tonight!

Euan gripes, meandering through the plane.


He lingers in front of a number of unexplored portals, trying to pick one out. As he pops the top of his head through another, he finds himself in the pantry just behind the mess hall. The building has been locked up for the night, not a soul in sight.


Euan Smirk






Jackpot!

Euan grins, climbing all the way out




Euan moves quietly through the pantry, scanning the shelves and plucking up an apple. Munching on the crisp fruit, he continues exploring and quickly locates the wine cellar. He uses the plane to bypass the locked doors and once inside, Euan browses their selection, popping bottles out at random. With a tablecloth turned napsack of bottles, Euan makes his way back into the plane. But it was not how he left it!




A seeming storm cloud has gathered east of Euan, billowing into life silently, barely causing a whisper. Even the shadows around Euan seem to gravitate towards massive pall, leaning and stretching like sunset shadows! Euan keeps a close eye on this while moving towards his room, hoisting his loot through under his bed before turning back toward the strange phenomenon. In all of his years wandering the plane, Euan had rarely seen this kind of activity, having a creeping suspicion of the cause. He approaches furtively, the figure within the storm becoming more opaque as he slips closer.

Confirming his suspicion, Azowyr himself is hovering before him! The smoky, wispy elemental has plunged his ethereal limb into a portal, drawing shadows into himself as he musters his power and concentration. Euan had only seen this entity on the rarest occasion, generally when Euan had managed to offend the shadow-man somehow. Since he was a boy, he had always found Azowyr to be melodramatic and conceited despite seeing him as an odd uncle of sorts--his only companion in the shadows. Especially when he treats Euan like an impudent child misusing his domain for mischief (and Evan often did!) His curiosity peaked, Euan pops his head out to see what's happening on the other side.

In the physical world, shadows flicker and loom outwards from a milky-haired girl she as faces off against some soldier. Euan can see through the shadows which conceal her face, something oddly familiar. Yet, he cannot place her identity. As he studies her more closely, he notices particularly oblique, hand shaped shadows gripping her from below. Peeking into the plane again, he realizes Azowyr is reaching though her shadow and into the physical world-- something Euan didn't know was possible!



Euan Challenge



Oy!

Euan shouts at the entity

Hands off th' lass, Wyrie!

Azowy glances in his direction, giving the girl the moment she needs to break free!


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Azowyr Profile





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way!
Azowyr hisses

Azowyr gestures toward Euan with his other hand, umbral tentacles coiling around his legs


Euan Distress





Oh no

Euan gasps on the quickest of breaths



With a simple wave of his hand, Euan is flung violently aside, travelling an incredible speed and distance before even realizing what had happened. Euan grips the passing shadows as an anchor, slipping through his fingers until he finally slows and stops. But this eats up a terrible amount of energy! As he regains his bearings, Euan can still see Azowyr at a distance, just barely, and begins leaping back in his direction.




Not even a quarter of the way back, the girl and a black beast slip into the plane, Euan's eyes going wide--had Azowyr pulled her in or was she... like him? He has little opportunity to muse, the tumultuous plane morphing into a full-blown typhoon! All Euan can do is grip the shadows, his body tossed and tumbled in a ruthless stygian tempest. Then, just as quickly as it had begun, the storm dissipates entirely.

Giving a tired sigh, Euan continues his journey back, meandering forward sluggishly. He watches as the girl comes and goes one more time before he reaches the compound. Dragging himself through the portal with a grunt, Euan slumps onto the edge of his bed with leaden limbs. Ginger curls are pasted to his forehead by sweat as he slips off the hood and the slightest pant passes his lips. But that breath hitches instantly as two crimson eyes flash open from across the room!


Euan Uncertain





Shite!

Euan startles,springing to his feet


Danut looses an ominous but melodious laugh, his eyes rising and gleaming bright in the gloomy room.


Euan Mad





Fuckin' gonny no dae that!

Euan clamours indignantly, lowering back onto his bed with his heart pounding

Danut looks him up and down, raking Euan's appearance into the silence.





Why are you dressed like that?

Danut questions, his voice laden with harsh judgement as his eyes narrow

You've been out thieving haven't you?

Euan Serious



Oh, reit!

Euan sasses with a roll of his eyes

Am a bandit so if Am out at night the only thing l could be doing is "thieving"?





Don't you mean were...?

Danut drolls, deadpan, but Euan remains unblinking and unperturbed,

Why else would you dress that way... assassination?



Euan Smirk

Relax bat-daddy!

Euan teases, earning him another scowl

All I stole tonight wis stupid gossip an', well,

Evan leans down with a smirk, pulling a bottle from underneath bed and waggling it in front of his roommate

I guess yer too good fur any o' this then?


Danut blinks stupefied as Euan pops the bottle open and takes a swig. Euan chuckles , rolling another two bottles out with his foot. Danut appears as though he might protest at first, until his leer falls away into a chuckle. Euan tosses him a bottle.


Euan Smile





Oy, flower boy!

Euan barks across the hall


Florio emerges swiftly with an expression of clear discontent. Another bottle in hand, Euan greets him with a grin from the threshold, instantly lighting up Floro's face with a bright smile!




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