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Post by вєвє on Dec 3, 2016 15:56:11 GMT -5
Many started to call for his life to end but the stubborn princes called out in her best "I'm a princess" call to save this mans life raising a thumb up calling to others to do the save. "Let him live!" She felt hope swell in her as she watched the crowd begin to put their fingers up. She looked at the smaller gladiator with soft eyes though her stance was rigid. Sabinas father Emperor Titus IV stood stepping beside her placing a hand on her shoulder, "As Emperor I say let this man live." She smiled and relaxed her arm. She mumbled her thanks to her father before he went to sit down, she watched as the roman gladiator walked angerly away. She called over a solider as she watched the Celtic gladiator stand in pain. "Get him a healer," she said dropping a silver and emerald ring in his hands as payment. Aedan fell unconscious, the last thing he was aware of being the feeling of being supported. When he woke, he was in the infirmary below the Arena, with a physician leaning over him. Aedan was immediately hit by a wall of pain not just from the wound but from the stitches the medic just so happened to be putting in his wound. He groaned when hit by this pain, putting his head back on the simple straw bed on which he had been laid, Sabina excused herself in the middle of one fight and walked down to the barracks a guard tried to turn her around but one firm look and he shut his mouth deciding to just follow her in silence. When she was down the hall of the infirmary. She walked with a purpose, past all of the caged gladiators and their guards going to the door where she swung open the door as the doctor finished taking care of the Celtic gladiator. "Leave us." She said quickly then took a seat beside him. She waited for him to acknowledge her.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:01:39 GMT -5
Aedan nodded at his friend, though he felt a little sad when he realised that the hunger for freedom appeared to be gone from his friend.
"For me? The same. Nothing really changed, apart from the fact that all of the other gladiators found out about my sister during our punishment. They try and use it to taunt me on fights now. But other than that, everything is the same. Same gladiators, same trainer. The only difference is that I am now 7 years without freedom and not 5. My frustration grows with each passing year."
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 16:05:43 GMT -5
Aedan nodded at his friend, though he felt a little sad when he realised that the hunger for freedom appeared to be gone from his friend. "For me? The same. Nothing really changed, apart from the fact that all of the other gladiators found out about my sister during our punishment. They try and use it to taunt me on fights now. But other than that, everything is the same. Same gladiators, same trainer. The only difference is that I am now 7 years without freedom and not 5. My frustration grows with each passing year." Damianos hesitated in his actions, and then continued. 'At least you're okay.' He said, not even acknowledging the mention of freedom. He smiled up at him. 'You still fight beautifully.'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:06:15 GMT -5
Aedan fell unconscious, the last thing he was aware of being the feeling of being supported. When he woke, he was in the infirmary below the Arena, with a physician leaning over him. Aedan was immediately hit by a wall of pain not just from the wound but from the stitches the medic just so happened to be putting in his wound. He groaned when hit by this pain, putting his head back on the simple straw bed on which he had been laid, Sabina excused herself in the middle of one fight and walked down to the barracks a guard tried to turn her around but one firm look and he shut his mouth deciding to just follow her in silence. When she was down the hall of the infirmary. She walked with a purpose, past all of the caged gladiators and their guards going to the door where she swung open the door as the doctor finished taking care of the Celtic gladiator. "Leave us." She said quickly then took a seat beside him. She waited for him to acknowledge her. Aedan was so startled by the sudden appearance of Sabina that he took a second to awknowledge her, and flushed with the embarrassment of the delayed reaction. "My apologies, my lady, " He said, dipping his head "I forgot myself for a moment there." There was a pause, before he reached into his armour and produced the favour "My apologies that I could not win for you, my lady. But at least I did not 'die on you', as you so elegantly put it"
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:09:34 GMT -5
Aedan nodded at his friend, though he felt a little sad when he realised that the hunger for freedom appeared to be gone from his friend. "For me? The same. Nothing really changed, apart from the fact that all of the other gladiators found out about my sister during our punishment. They try and use it to taunt me on fights now. But other than that, everything is the same. Same gladiators, same trainer. The only difference is that I am now 7 years without freedom and not 5. My frustration grows with each passing year." Damianos hesitated in his actions, and then continued. 'At least you're okay.' He said, not even acknowledging the mention of freedom. He smiled up at him. 'You still fight beautifully.' 'Well, you have vastly improved as a fighter under the tutelage of your new trainer, it would appear, as you too fight beautifully. My trainer insists that I will start getting old and useless before long. At 25, I personally think he's getting a bit ahead of himself," He joked "but there it is"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 16:13:46 GMT -5
Damianos hesitated in his actions, and then continued. 'At least you're okay.' He said, not even acknowledging the mention of freedom. He smiled up at him. 'You still fight beautifully.' 'Well, you have vastly improved as a fighter under the tutelage of your new trainer, it would appear, as you too fight beautifully. My trainer insists that I will start getting old and useless before long. At 25, I personally think he's getting a bit ahead of himself," He joked "but there it is" It was then that his trainer rounded the corner, striding with purpose. 'I'll have his head off his shoulders?' He demanded, stopping before him and tapping his foot. Damianos bowed his head with respect. 'I am sorry, Kyrios.' He said, using the Greek word for 'master'. The trainer smacked him upside the head. 'Idiot.' He sighed, then looked at Aedan. 'This the celt?' 'Yes.' The trainer examined Aedan closely, head tilted. 'You have a nice look in your eyes, celt. My name is Atreus. Who is your master? Where do you train?'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:20:30 GMT -5
Aedan bowed his head too, but not as much as Damianos. He bowed his head only the amount needed for a free man, whereas Damianos had to dip his much lower for his master.
"My trainer is Cassius Metallus, sir, and I train here at the Arena," replied Aedan politely.
He had no idea why Atreus was asking these things, though he did know that it was common for trainers to identify the gladiators of rival trainers. Perhaps he was trying simply to ascertain whether he belonged to any great rival.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 16:28:41 GMT -5
Aedan bowed his head too, but not as much as Damianos. He bowed his head only the amount needed for a free man, whereas Damianos had to dip his much lower for his master. "My trainer is Cassius Metallus, sir, and I train here at the Arena," replied Aedan politely. He had no idea why Atreus was asking these things, though he did know that it was common for trainers to identify the gladiators of rival trainers. Perhaps he was trying simply to ascertain whether he belonged to any great rival. Atreus spat at the floor, annoyance on his expression. 'A cruel and disgusting man.' He snapped. 'A man like you deserves better; especially with your chemistry with Damianos. He is stupid. You stay here.' The trainer turned and hurriedly walked away, robes sweeping behind him. Damianos looked up, blinking with surprise. 'Never seen him so annoyed before.' He said, looking at Aedan and shrugging.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:32:22 GMT -5
Aedan too looked a little startled and dazed "I have absolutely no idea what happened, but I strongly suspect that my master will not be Cassius Metallus in a few minutes"
Aedan looked at Damianos, a smile growing on his face "Imagine if we get to train together again. It like old times"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 16:37:35 GMT -5
Aedan too looked a little startled and dazed "I have absolutely no idea what happened, but I strongly suspect that my master will not be Cassius Metallus in a few minutes" Aedan looked at Damianos, a smile growing on his face "Imagine if we get to train together again. It like old times" Finally, a piece of the old Damianos seemed to return, and his eyes lit up, a handsome grin spreading on his lips. 'That would be wonderful...' he said. 'My training guild is in the countryside.' He added. 'Not here in the city. The air is fresh and good for the lungs.'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:42:10 GMT -5
Aedan smiled 'Trust me, Damianos,I have not left this city in seven years, so anywhere outside the city boundaries will suit me just fine, I have no doubt"
He was pleasantly surprised to see the old Damianos return, with that handsome grin that was somewhat infectious and his pleasant rumble of a laugh.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 16:50:22 GMT -5
Atreus came back, an angry expression on his face. 'Damianos?' 'Yes, Master?' 'We're smuggling your Celt.' Damianos released a choked splutter. 'I'm sorry, /what/?' Atreus looked at him blankly. 'We. Are. Smuggling. Your. Celt.' Damianos looked at Aedan, and raised his eyebrows. 'Uh... mind if I kidnap you?' He asked, as Atreus also raised his eyebrows.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 16:57:40 GMT -5
( That was the best thing I've read all day xD)
Aedan was a bit bewildered, but nodded "Uh...I mean...okay?"
He was understandably a little confused,but he saw a chance to get out of the city and live with his friend again, and it was an opportunity he wanted to take. So, he couldn't see why he shouldn't let them kidnap him.At least they'd asked more politely than the Roman soldiers who took him captive seven years ago.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 17:01:48 GMT -5
( That was the best thing I've read all day xD) Aedan was a bit bewildered, but nodded "Uh...I mean...okay?" He was understandably a little confused,but he saw a chance to get out of the city and live with his friend again, and it was an opportunity he wanted to take. So, he couldn't see why he shouldn't let them kidnap him.At least they'd asked more politely than the Roman soldiers who took him captive seven years ago. 'Great.' Atreus cheerfully said, before tossing a bag over Aedan's head, and binding his wrists behind his back. 'They'll never know.' He cryptically said, nodding at Damianos, who, laughing, slid his arms around Aedan's waist and lifted him over his shoulder with ease. 'Comfy?' He asked, following his trainer, who was whistling as he led them both.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 17:02:15 GMT -5
(I'm glad x'D)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 17:08:13 GMT -5
"Uh...yes?" Aedan replied, his voice muffled through the bag "comfy, and not at all confused" He joked "Oh, and if you drop me, the theatrics will go up another level"
He had to admit, he felt slightly like a sack of grain, tossed on Damianos' shoulder like this. But at least this was much more entertaining than an thing he'd done since he and Damianos had tried to escape two years ago,
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 17:19:43 GMT -5
"Uh...yes?" Aedan replied, his voice muffled through the bag "comfy, and not at all confused" He joked "Oh, and if you drop me, the theatrics will go up another level" He had to admit, he felt slightly like a sack of grain, tossed on Damianos' shoulder like this. But at least this was much more entertaining than an thing he'd done since he and Damianos had tried to escape two years ago, Damianos s n i g g e r e d (cursed word!) and ensured he held Aedan as gently as he could, not wanting to hurt him. Atreus weasled his way through every guard until they made it out of the Coliseum and the bustle of the marketplace could be heard. There was a whinny of horses and the sound of clunking wood as Damianos climbed into a wooden box/carriage, Atreus taking up the front to take them home. Damianos sat Aedan down on the bench opposite and closed the door, locking it. He leaned over, body close to Aedan's as he untied his wrists, then pulled the sack off of his head. He sat back down, gazing at him with excited eyes and a happy smile. 'We made it.' He said.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 17:25:42 GMT -5
Aedan looked a little flustered, with pink cheeks and dishevelled hair from the sack, but he smiled at his friend, smoothing down the wayward blond locks.
"We'll, I'm glad. It was getting warm inside that sack"
The carriage rocked backwards and then forwards as it rolled into motion, starting their journey to the countryside.
"So exactly how far away if this place then?" Aedan asked, curiously
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 17:27:55 GMT -5
Aedan looked a little flustered, with pink cheeks and dishevelled hair from the sack, but he smiled at his friend, smoothing down the wayward blond locks. "We'll, I'm glad. It was getting warm inside that sack" The carriage rocked backwards and then forwards as it rolled into motion, starting their journey to the countryside. "So exactly how far away if this place then?" Aedan asked, curiously 'A day and a night's ride.' He replied. 'We've got sleeping sacks in that corner-' he paused. 'You can have mine.' He then said, before continuing; 'and our own food in that corner,' he indicated a different corner. 'Knock twice on the front wall if you need to relieve yourself, Atreus will stop the cart for you to get off.'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 17:38:05 GMT -5
Aedan shook his head "Have your own sleeping sack. I'll be fine. I'm used to Arena conditions, which is sleeping on the stone floor. If anything, this will be more comfortable, even with no sleeping sack. Thank you for offering, though"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 17:40:02 GMT -5
Aedan shook his head "Have your own sleeping sack. I'll be fine. I'm used to Arena conditions, which is sleeping on the stone floor. If anything, this will be more comfortable, even with no sleeping sack. Thank you for offering, though" 'Aedan...' Damianos gently said, 'take it. I don't sleep much anyways; travel makes me restless.' He looked away, eyes hooded as he remembered being dragged from his home. 'And Atreus sometimes let's me sit up front to talk.' He added, looking at him.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 17:44:29 GMT -5
Aedan nodded, feeling a warmth at his friend's generosity "Alright, as long as you're sure. Thank you."
There was a pause, then "Atreus seems nice. Tell me about him. You said a little, but I think I need to know a little more since I've been not-quite-but-pretty-much kidnapped"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 17:50:42 GMT -5
Aedan nodded, feeling a warmth at his friend's generosity "Alright, as long as you're sure. Thank you." There was a pause, then "Atreus seems nice. Tell me about him. You said a little, but I think I need to know a little more since I've been not-quite-but-pretty-much kidnapped" He smiled slightly. 'When I was taken and arrived at my new hold, I insulted my trainer the day that Atreus was visiting. I was taken away and given seventy lashes. He watched the entire thing, and then bought me before they had time to cut me down. He took me to this carriage and lay me down, and cared for me for a full three days.' He leaned over the bench and rummaged for food. 'He asked me how I felt.' He said. 'I told him everything that had happened to me. He seemed angry that I had been forcibly taken... he brought me to his gladiator guild. Most of the gladiators there have been bought from places they were abused in, or have willingly consented to becoming a gladiator as a job choice. We are well cared for.' He paused, looking at Aedan. 'Just last week a ten year veteran was released from duty, and given a small home and a piece of land near the guild for him to live. He's now one of the trainers.'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 18:01:39 GMT -5
"Ten years?" Aedan echoed "huh, that's interesting. I never met anyone who had been a gladiator as long as me. It sounds like there will be many people like me there. But wow, Damianos, how lucky to have found a master like him among the hundreds of abusive ones. I have neved heard of anyone having a master who actually asked them questions about how they were feeling or how they had been made slaves, never mind actually caring about those things." He felt like, for the first time in seven years, there was truly something hopeful and good coming for him. And maybe now he would find a way to live out his days a free man, like that ten - year veteran who was given a parcel of land and a little house. It would be all he needed. But what he would want more than that would be a place on a ship headed back to his homeland.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 18:09:27 GMT -5
"Ten years?" Aedan echoed "huh, that's interesting. I never met anyone who had been a gladiator as long as me. It sounds like there will be many people like me there. But wow, Damianos, how lucky to have found a master like him among the hundreds of abusive ones. I have neved heard of anyone having a master who actually asked them questions about how they were feeling or how they had been made slaves, never mind actually caring about those things." He felt like, for the first time in seven years, there was truly something hopeful and good coming for him. And maybe now he would find a way to live out his days a free man, like that ten - year veteran who was given a parcel of land and a little house. It would be all he needed. But what he would want more than that would be a place on a ship headed back to his homeland. (Quick question; are aiming for there to be any romance between the two? And shall we make maybe one or two more charries, just for more interactions at the guild?) 'It is hard work.' He warned him. 'You must earn your meals and your ranks in this place. I can help you, for I am respected for my strength; your age will most likely earn you some respect as well.'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 18:13:26 GMT -5
(I don't know. I'm sometimes think I can feel it between them but I'm super indecisive. What about you, you feeling it?
And yeah, can do)
Aedan nodded "Thank you, I appreciate you saying you'll help. After all, earning your ranks and meals sounds like a small price to pay, and I'm more than willing"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 18:21:18 GMT -5
(I don't know. I'm sometimes think I can feel it between them but I'm super indecisive. What about you, you feeling it? And yeah, can do) Aedan nodded "Thank you, I appreciate you saying you'll help. After all, earning your ranks and meals sounds like a small price to pay, and I'm more than willing" (I'm definitely shipping them, just wondering how I can make Damianos more flirty and less.... stiff? Not sure what word I'm looking for lol, maybe he'll be more relaxed and confident in his guild.) Damianos smiled widely, then jumped as Atreus knocked on the wood. 'I'm going to buy a second sack.' He called inside, as he climbed down. 'Stay put, both of you.' Damianos listened as he heard him leave, then looked at Aedan. 'I guess you'll have your own tonight after all.' He laughed.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 18:24:14 GMT -5
Aedan smiled "See, we're not even there and conditions are already a hundred times better than the Arena. Dry, warm, plenty of food, don't have to sleep on the floor,"He joked, listing off the things as he said them "Oh, and in the Arena I didn't have you there. Not for the last 2 years, anyway"
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 3, 2016 18:25:36 GMT -5
(Okay... Damdan is a go then! Though well have to have a better ship name XD)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 3, 2016 18:27:00 GMT -5
(Okay... Damdan is a go then! Though well have to have a better ship name XD) (Damdan x'D)
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