h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

My family is not the guild, I have no family.

*something is compelling her to talk to Patricia*

The guild killed my father, he was a Dark Alliance necromancer, my mother abandoned me, she worked for the guild.

*she stops suddenly, furious that Patricia has made her talk somehow, she draws one of the bells and rings it in a figure of eight movement. The sound is low and sweet, she adds her own voice to the mix, singing a strange melody. Patricia begins to gasp for air, she is almost unconscious when Syian stops*

*Gasps*

Well now that is interesting you are far too advanced to be an Apprentise at the guild, you are more like an adept to me

So you have no love for the guild either

*Patricia's face contort's with anger*

The my family hated Polonius because he wasn't a necromancer and the guild bowed to their wishes and split polo and I up, I personally escorted them to the Gates of Hell myself, all of them my beloved parents, my betrothed and the high council all except one

*Control's herself*

So you see, we are much alike you and I

*looks down with her face impassive*

That was a mere parlour trick, be careful what you say around me, ma'am

I know what it is like to be at the gates of hell with a family member, I fought with one on the very edge...the fight was long and *pain flashes in her eyes* different from anything I have experienced before or since.

*Smiles*

Believe me I know, now do you wish to return to the guild or do you wish to free yourself of the constraints of the guild

*defiance flashes in her eyes*

I have never been under the constraints of the guild, I do not live there nor do I study there. I am...

*remembers Lumien's kind words to her and falters before speaking softly*

Alone as always

*Begins to get annoyed*

Well what is it you want from life, or death

I said I did not belong to the guild, that does not mean I do not wish revenge on it....on somebody who once resided there....

*Looks interested now*

Oh yes, anyone I may know

No, I would rather not discuss it.

*looks nervously at Lumien*

Perhaps we should move somewhere where we are less likely to be overheard

Come into the kitchen then

Maybe I can help you with revenge, I've had plenty of experience

*they move into the kitchen, Syian remains standing with her hand close to her bandolier*

What is in it for me if I help you get this revenge you crave...I have...friends, a friend, at the guild

All I want is Craxus, no one else

*heitates for a moment then holds out her hand*

Deal

You can have any magic I possess

*Smiles and shakes Syian's hand*

I'll send my raven Nevermore to tell you when my plans are inplace

I cannot leave without Lumien, and she is not ready to travel.

*she unstraps her bandolier and lays it on the table*

Feel free to look at my bells, they are unique - even to necromancers.

You and Lumien can stay here until she is well enough to travel

*Inspects the bell's*

Hmm they are magnificent, family heirlooms?

Sort of

*she runs a long finger down one of the bells and spidery writing appears on the smooth metal*

"I was made by the dead to control the dead, only she who has the power may wield me"

I have been trying to understand that inscription for years

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