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       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Grumbles Date: March 28, 2018, 8:36 am
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       Mikhail doesn't argue the point but differs to the women on the
       point of etiquette and continues on to the icon merchant. "I
       confess I had it enlarged before journeying for the city, fully
       confident I would be accepted into the Guard and so you see my
       head was already quite swollen." There is more a smirk than a
       smile on his face. "As for hunting you Lady Obturus...as much
       fun as dangerous game is, I prefer to return from a hunt with
       all my limbs." She was far more dangerous than she appeared at
       first blush, it was part of his fondness for her.
       As the icon merchant comes into view Mikhail grins "oh good, the
       house has been rather bare without icons in the holy corner.
       Have you this tradition here?" He asks the question of both
       women, looking between them.
       #Post#: 2203--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: earthdawn66 Date: March 28, 2018, 9:16 am
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       * the merchant looked about and brought out a few*
       Will these be right my Lord
       * The vendor asked as another guard arrived handing him scrolled
       parchment then left*
       Special orders
       *Philomena asked softly*
       #Post#: 2204--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Amaris Date: March 28, 2018, 9:35 am
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       She pokes his ribs
       "Mikhail Vladimirovich...do I look to be the type of woman who
       would tear off limbs? Surely you would agree that I am not so
       dangerous as that. In fact, my being a threat may be completely
       in your mind. Prey is not the only object one may hunt."
       She let him think about that last statment until he spied the
       merchant. She giggled at his seeming joy in finding it.
       "I do not kow about a traditional corner .... My father is quite
       godly, he intalled a chapel at my dwelling. But a corner sounds
       much better..."
       She watched him begin to shop with a small smile..
       #Post#: 2205--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Grumbles Date: March 28, 2018, 9:41 am
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       Mikhail grunts as Amaris pokes his ribs, mostly to cover that
       she'd found a ticklish spot in so doing. With mock solemnity he
       looks down at the lady "I have seen you grin Am...Lady Obturus,
       I do believe limb removal could well be in your purview with
       those beautiful teeth of yours." He could never keep his eyes
       from giving away his inner laughter, otherwise his face was a
       deadpan mask as he says this.
       "That was quite the gift to build you a chapel...of course we
       have churches in Rus but every izba has a holy corner where the
       people keep their icons."
       Then they were in the stall and he eagerly looks over the icons.
       Mikhail points to one of the Virgin Mary "that one...do you have
       any of Saint Elijah or Saint Basil as well?"
       When his fellow Guard showed up Mikhail greets him warmly, takes
       the scroll and mutters in his own tongue. He was hoping that the
       scroll was written in Greek and not Latin. Looking at the seal,
       he breaks it and starts reading...slowly...unless of course it
       was in Latin in which case he just scowls.
       #Post#: 2209--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: earthdawn66 Date: March 28, 2018, 12:28 pm
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       *the scroll explained the change in days off her would have the
       next two days off before a month long stretch*
       Good..... or bad news?
       *Philomena asked him*
       I do have a question Lord Mikhail. . . are not Icons a form of
       Idol Worship?
       #Post#: 2211--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Amaris Date: March 28, 2018, 12:59 pm
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       Amaris tried not to laugh, and in doing some made an odd
       squeak...then coughed to cover it out of decorum. She was trying
       very hard not to smirk as well.
       "That is an excellent question Philomena. What do you say to
       that Mikhail?"
       #Post#: 2212--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Grumbles Date: March 28, 2018, 1:16 pm
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       Mikhail's eyes plod along through the letters for a time before
       he rolls the scroll back up. "It appears that I have tonight and
       tomorrow off duty and they will be the last for some time.
       Strange really, I dont know why this couldn't wait until I
       turned up tonight." He shrugs off the oddity and looks down at
       Amaris with a Look of almost brotherly annoyance over her half
       hidden laughter.
       "I am no lord in this land Philomena, as for idol worship...no,
       icons are reminders, tools for us mere mortals to use to connect
       to the saints and sometimes for them to grant us blessings, such
       as protection from unholy things."
       Looking up from the women around him, Mikhail looks at the
       merchant with barely patient expectation. "I have good silver
       for your wares...do you have the icons I seek?"
       #Post#: 2213--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Amaris Date: March 28, 2018, 1:41 pm
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       She looks up at him, it was quite interesting to see him
       annoyed. She was beginning to wonder if there were anything that
       could shake him from his jovial nature. She slid her arm around
       his waist
       "Don't be upset. Now you have two nights free. You can spend
       tonight charming Philomena...and tomorrow night I will come to
       your house and you can teach me how to pull a bow. Oh, and I
       will bring you a housewarming gift as well..something I am sure
       you cannot find in Constanople...or at least I have never found
       here."
       She smiled cheerfully up at him.
       #Post#: 2215--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: earthdawn66 Date: March 28, 2018, 5:22 pm
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       *Philomena listened*
       long stretches of work are probably normal then for you. . . i
       get this night off each week so least it is set. . . so looks
       like no coming to my work again anytime soon
       *she looked ahead down the street*
       Oh. . . we aren't together. . . he was at most walking me home
       nothing more
       *having heard comment about spending thenight with her*
       #Post#: 2218--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Icon Hunting (Great Bazar, night, open)
       By: Amaris Date: March 28, 2018, 5:46 pm
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       Amaris studied her nails a moment while barely concealing a
       smirk
       "Suit yourself girl, I lose nothing either way."
       "She looked back up at Mikhail..
       "If this merchant does not have what you want I will find one
       that does and let you know tomorrow."
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