A Parting of the Ways

Threehorn · **Reply #240 on:** March 29, 2007, 06:30:15 AM

"Sir... do you wish for me to call Stripetail still?" Wayne asked trying not to be too emitional about it.

Nick22 · **Reply #241 on:** March 29, 2007, 10:43:27 AM

Yes... as soon as possible..' the minister said.. "I will.. be announcing my retirement in the next few days...I want him here before I make my announcement..."

Threehorn · **Reply #242 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:31:45 AM

"I can contact him now if you like" Wayne said to him with a suggestion

Nick22 · **Reply #243 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:42:12 AM

The minister nodded. "But Don't tell him why I am asking him to come, I want to tell him that myself... and make my plea. We're are finished here.. for now..." He turned away and moved slowly towards a cot set up in the corner.

Threehorn · **Reply #244 on:** March 29, 2007, 05:30:42 PM

"Very well sir" Wayne leaves and then speaks mentally 'Stripetail the Minister Trin wish to see you soon as possible can, he wish to speak to you about a few things that is a matter between lord and minister' Wayne told Stripetail

Nick22 · **Reply #245 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:16:22 PM

Understood" Stripetail replied. "I'm on my way." A servant came in with Eva close behind him. "Eva you have the run of the castle while I'm away.. invite some friends over have a big party, I don't care. I'll be back in a couple of hours, I'm going to Dinoton."

Threehorn · **Reply #246 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:30:30 PM

"Thank you Stripetail" Eva nod a little "I will make sure no one goes in your studies if I ask any friends over. "I could ask some friends over, I wonder if Nova would like to..." Eva said in her mind the last words wondering about it.

Nick22 · **Reply #247 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:48:18 PM

Stripetail teleported to Dinoton, reappearing near the minister's residence... Wayne had sent him the location of the residence mentally along with his message. He frowned as Wayne came up to him...

Threehorn · **Reply #248 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:12:05 PM

"Minister in his room sitting by the window. He waiting to see you Stripetail" Wayne said to him. "He not well, age gotten to him" Wayne whispered softly.

Nick22 · **Reply #249 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:25:37 PM

I know. Cesha said as much..."Stripetail replied. "It must be really bad for him to look to me for help... but no matter.." He strode to the door and opened it.
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The minister stirred as stripetail entered. "Close the door behind you..' He said hoarsely. stripetail did as he was asked. As he did the Minister slowly rose from his chair by the window. It was clear to Stripetail upon first glance that Trin was dying. "As you can plainly see wizard, my condition is very dire. I'm 102 years old, My father and mother both lived into thier 130s. Not that 130 years is impressive to an immortal like yourself." Trin said to him. "Now, i've treated you with very little respect over the years, and Dinoton treatment of your kind has not been great, to put it mildly. But I hope that now, in my declining state, that you will show me mercy."

Nick22 · **Reply #250 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:35:21 PM

Stripetail looked at trin intently. "So You want me to heal you,and therefore extend your life? How long do you have to live currently?' "At most a year according to my doctors. my illness has forced me to retire, I will announce it in the next few days, and soon you will have another Minister to deal with. Wayne has offered me a rare liquid that could extend my life 5-7 years if I'm lucky.. but that's simply not enough...I'd like a few decades, and according to Wayne, you can extend the life of someone who asks you. The time you give me I will use to spend time with my family and enjoy the fruits of my labor."

Nick22 · **Reply #251 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:51:50 PM

Stripetail said nothing... which made Trin very nervous "Look, I will compensate you very handsomely for this...whatever you want.. I will give you" trin said, desperation clearly in his voice. Stripetail wavd him away. "I personally have respected you Minister. You have not returned that respect..." "Wizard, I am begging you" Trin sank to his knees in front of him "Please, I'm sorry I did not give the respect you deserve,But I don't want to die..." "Death is reserved for all mortals Minister, you are asking for me to delay your day of reckoning..." Stripetail said. there was a coldness in his eyes that threw the enfeebled Minister into a panic. "Please.. don't refuse... please..."
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Stripetail gave Trin a silencing glare."I will extend your life, at a miumum of 30 years, 35-37 if you include wayne's potion. You could, if you are lucky , see your 150th. Now go lie down Minister, I don't think you'd like it if folks came in here and saw you on your knees to me.' A smile broke out over Trin's face. "Thank you wizard. Bring Wayne in here.. if you would.."Trin shuffled over to his bed, and climbed into it.

Threehorn · **Reply #252 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:30:03 PM

Wayne stood calmly against the wall waiting for Stripetail to come out wondering how it going. "I wonder if Stripetail will help him out... I know how hard the minister been with him and the terms of magic over the years" Wayne said to himself

Nick22 · **Reply #253 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:31:55 PM

Stripetail turned and opened the door. "wayne. come on in...We're finished in here..Once you come in, I'll tell you my decision.."

Threehorn · **Reply #254 on:** March 30, 2007, 06:54:54 PM

"Alright" Wayne nod and walks in to talk to the minister again

Nick22 · **Reply #255 on:** March 30, 2007, 09:40:43 PM

"Here's the deal" stripetail said, as Wayne entered the room. "I've agreed to extend his life by a minimum of 30 years. Including the potion that you gave him wayne, he can expect to live 35-37 years at the least. He's going to retire, and use the time I've given him with his family. If he stays healthy , he could see his 150th birthday."

Threehorn · **Reply #256 on:** March 31, 2007, 05:13:57 AM

"I am glad to hear it and that he will take care of himself for the life that leads after this, I am happy he going to retrie and be with his family" Wayne said with a smile to Stripetail.

Nick22 · **Reply #257 on:** April 02, 2007, 09:41:08 AM

'so are you going to heal me now.. or what" the Minister complained. "Once you announce your retirement" stripetail replied "if you were miraculously healed before announcing it, there'd be no reason for you to step down..."

Threehorn · **Reply #258 on:** April 02, 2007, 09:56:45 AM

"That is ture, best to wait till that done then do it Trin" Wayne agreed to what Stripetail was saying.

Nick22 · **Reply #259 on:** April 04, 2007, 03:47:55 PM

"So you'd rather let me suffer for the next few days.. eh?' Trin glared at them... "Alright, I'll bear it as best I can... My doctors will be coming in shortly...."