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Xekoli---------------Tovin
Xekoli---------------Tovin
The Slums seemed in rare form today. Perhaps it was from the war and the sales of memorabilia stolen from fallen soliders. Perhaps it was the spike in arms deals as civilians strove to better protect their families should the front line find itself in their front yards. Tovin supposed it was something more--wars brought out the worst and greediest in everyone--and the merchandise of the black market stretched far beyond just weapons and war trinkets.
That was why he was here in the first place. By the order of his father, Quil'lian, he was to check up on the little business hub in the Slums and make sure things were running smoothly. Tovin wrinkled his nose at the very thought of why he was here. Currently he was in his natural Paragon form--a strong and dark Voidbringer. It wasn't essential for him...but it did make his sister feel more comfortable. Talking several feet down to a tiny human wasn't really her forte.
"You should just smash up the whole place you know. Hit him where it will really hurt." Xekoli grumbled to him. The female Sailfin was currently lounging as best she could on the stoop of one of the large building ruins left behind from better times. She was a looker--her dark body offset by two brilliantly white stripes racing along either side of her spine. Tovin only grumbled.
"You know I can't." He replied simply without moving a single eye down towards her. He was much more poised and ready, all eyes scanning the area for any sign of trouble. He was never truly alone and he could never let himself believe that he might be. Not only from the threats of the teaming streets around him, but from his father's reach. His stone-cold stare was often enough to keep most human smugglers and war lords well away in this form, however. Xekoli rolled onto her side and let the noon sun warm her belly scales.
"Then you are just as spineless as Azazel." She quipped in lazily. "The two of you just so afraid to make a stand..."
"Koli, dont." Tovin warned. "Azazel never stood a chance. I have to play my part...for now. You know this." The two fell into uncomfortable silence for a few moments before Xekoli began chuckling darkly.
"Always good to catch up with you, Tovin. Especially since you never change." She laughed. Tovin, in a moment of weakness, cracked the smallest smile.
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