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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 2, 2016 2:52:10 GMT -5
Savage sighed a bit to himself, making his way to his camp after another day of lousy mining. Shrugging off his saddle bags, small chunks of raw ore rattling about inside, along with a few jewels he had knocked loose. He had no use for such shiny things, they made for an easy sell or trade for other goods at least. Looking over what chunks he'd dug up before looking to his own weapons, he still needed to find a replacement for the handle and loose pins.
As he settled in for the evening he started up a fire to keep the shallow cave warm, he gave thought of setting up shop here, or at least a base of operations as he came into the mountains. Yet still didnt wish to settle down in one location still now that he'd been to so many places, it would be hard to pick one to stop at. For now though he closed his eyes, ears twitching occasionally, listening to the fires occasional crackle and the sound of bigs chirping in the fading light.
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Ciniki
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 2, 2016 12:07:03 GMT -5
Ciniki could say she had been a little bit of everywhere now. After leaving her home on the savannah for the prospect of better trade, new life etc. etc. she had made it to the griffon territory. Her run in with one VERY obnoxious bird and a group of pirates rather drained her on the idea of further prospects there. Ciniki slipped away while they had all been babbling at the water hole about weather the water was safe to drink or not. The over cocky griffon had really driven her past her breaking point. Now the hunter gathering zebra was searching for materials in the Dragon territoryto sell in other lands. Surely the ores and gems here would go for quite the pretty penny in her home territory.
Ciniki's cart rattled behind her filled with ores, gems and mining supplies. It was a lot heavier then when she was hauling hides and herbs and food. Upon her striped body she wore her bow strung across her back and a dagger strapped to her left hind leg. Never know if she would need it around here. She had been moving from one area to a new one and saw a light from a fire in the distance. More creatures staking a claim? Maybe it was a dragon? Either way Cinikis curiosity peaked, so she pressed on and approached the light. She saw it was a camp the closer she got, which gave her a little ease. Thank goodness it wasn't a dragon!
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 2, 2016 17:10:11 GMT -5
His ears twitched abit, taking a moment to stir, though realizing someone was nearby he growled and looked over, ready to grab his weapon if need be. He hadnt exactly expected anyone to be out here, especially at this time of night. Soon standing and glaring out into the dark, "Whos there?.."
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Ciniki
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 2, 2016 20:56:14 GMT -5
Ciniki stopped in her tracks, the crunching of her wheels stopping as soon as she had. Through the darkness she heard the other ponies deep voice. A male voice, obviously and he sounded tense. Maybe he wasn't exactly in the mood for visitors, oh well she was there she might as well make herself known. She called out to him in reply in a more cheerful voice then his. "Much the same as you, though it's not what I normally do." Charisma was the way into anyponys heart.
She angled herself slightly making it easier to reach for her own blade, hopefully she wouldn't need to draw it. This other pony seemed to have her beat in strength, but her bow would serve her well if she could maintain the distance, hence why she stayed to far away.
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 2, 2016 22:20:58 GMT -5
He snorted, glaring still, eyes adjusting to peirce the dark and see a decent outline, "I asked who, not why..." he growled, though paused, hearing the sky rumble loudly overhead, sighing a little, thats all he needed was to worry about mudslides in the morning.
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Ciniki
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 3, 2016 2:43:32 GMT -5
Ciniki carefully unstrapped the cart harness from around herself and set it down, un-attaching herself from the cart. She had a slight advantage for the moment being able to see his gruesome features, while he was still unable to see her. She quickly removed her bow from around herself, grabbing an arrow from her quiver and knocking it. In a quick motion she inhaled sharply, drew the bow and pulled it to her face. She aimed for a split second before letting the arrow fly.
Rather then aiming the arrow to the pony at his camp, she aimed for it to strike just in front of his feet. After a small moment of silence she relaxed her pose and spoke, cutting through the air with a much more serious tone. "One that is not intimidated by you, especially a miner without a crew." She replaced her bow on her back and awaited his response.
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 3, 2016 11:37:55 GMT -5
His ears twitched somewhat, remaining mildly aware of her position till he heard the bow string, glaring straight towards her. He paused at the arrow, though stood, bringing his hoof up from under his cloak, shouldering the broad sword from beneath it and growled, "do not test me, I don't rely on numbers just as you don't rely on size." he snorted, the arrow alone giving him an idea of her stature.
He'd made quite a few bows and regularly they were made custom fit to their owner depending on the type of arrow needed.
"It would take you a few shots to bring me down ya know, and only one for me." he continued to use his hearing to find where she was, not to concerned with the first couple arrows he may take, iron hide wasn't just some nickname.
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Ciniki
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“Be everywhere, do everything, and never fail to astonish the customer.”
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 3, 2016 18:59:19 GMT -5
With a smirk on her face Ciniki took several steps out of the shadows and into the light of the fire. Giving herself away like that was a big step. She wasn't there to hurt him, she just wanted to make a point that she wasn't come helpless struggling miner. She had pulled her cart with her without strapping it up to her and set it down just beside the tent. She stopped just in front of him and looked him over for several seconds before jutting out her hoof to him.
"The name is Ciniki stranger, I present you no danger. What would your name be, it must be a strong name from what I see." She tilted her head gently, her dangling earrings falling slightly to the side. She didn't look like she belong there, which was true. She belonged on the savanna, that's where she'd lived her whole life. It showed in her apparel. Almost full tribal regalia, with touches of utility.
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 3, 2016 20:00:35 GMT -5
He frowned, still quite agitated, he didn't find the situation that amusing. Where he was from he would h ave cut her down by now, though this was Equestria and all. He relaxed a little though would shrug off the hoof and general greeting, "It isnt wise to approach ponies in such a manner..." he grumbled, "But if you must know, I go by Iron hide here." he stepped away relaxing his blade back in its holder at his side.
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Ciniki
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 4, 2016 0:02:14 GMT -5
"As a trapper and trader by choice, you learn to judge people by their voice. You're voice was not so hard, therefore I know our communications would not be barred." she spoke, in the stereotypical zebra rhyming pattern. Frowning gently at his refusal to shake her hoof she placed her back on the ground. She took a quick look about the camp noticing how ramshackle everything looked, even his fire was puny. "It seems as though your humble, it is good that upon you I stumble." She turned back to her cart and began to rummage through it. She pulled out a new pickaxe, some wood and a long rope with a cloth. She turned back presenting them to him.
"I have a few things here you may find of use, if my offer is not to obtuse. I would like the company for the night, if you agree these things will treat you just right." She said as she returned to her smiling at him. Hopefully the offer of supplies for the chance to settle here for the night was just enough to entice him.
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 4, 2016 0:09:21 GMT -5
He relaxed back to his spot beside the fire, picking through a pouch of fragmented ores, glancing up at her offering before looking back to what he was doing, "Your welcome to stay tonight, I cant just send someone away... the weathers about to change anyways." He was aware it was going to be a heavy downpour, the cave entrance slanted enough to allow water to flow out rather than in. The air already beginning to chill as the clouds thickened and thunder rumbled.
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Ciniki
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 4, 2016 0:17:05 GMT -5
Smiling gently Ciniki nodded and placed the objects on the ground beside her cart, where she would leave them for him to do with as he pleased. As he spoke on the weather turning Ciniki looked out the mouth of the small cave and inspected the sky, feeling the temperature dropping as well. She shook her head gently and plopped herself down beside the fire, on the opposite side of him and gave a soft sigh. She wished she was home right about now brewing her teas, which she was almost out of, and enjoying her fathers company. She missed him dearly, but now was not the time for her to wallow in self pity.
Looking through the fire over to Iron Hide, Ciniki watched him for a moment. When she finally spoke she said, "So where are you from Mr. Hide, clearly you are not from this mountain side."
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 4, 2016 0:41:54 GMT -5
He was quiet a few moments than grunted, "I grew up in mountains just not ones as quiet as these." he closed the bag after taking a couple ores out, grabbing a different one to place them inside, trying to better organize them it seemed.
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Ciniki
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Post by Ciniki on Apr 4, 2016 14:16:38 GMT -5
Ciniki watched carefully as the man began to sort with a kind of interest in his work. She tilted her head gently trying to see around the fire to see just what kind of ores he had been able to gather. Eventually she scotched a little closer to the great pony keeping a careful eye upon him. She was very interested in what he had now. I suppose during her lonely travels, curiosity over others had gotten the better of her. "What is it you found? Has your luck in these mountains been abound?"
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Post by Iron Hide on Apr 8, 2016 22:36:19 GMT -5
{Sorry had a few days of bananas~}
He muttered, "Nothing useful around here, just a few shiny rocks..." somewhat annoyed, many ores he wanted had probably been discarded at the sight of the shiny gems, and wasted for trinkets. He glanced up from them, "Your welcome to go through them, I have little use for them..." besides maybe selling a couple for bits, but that didnt do him much good anyways.
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