A :Newcomer's: Curse (CRIMSON GET OVER HERE!!!))

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The palace of Ali'bar was aething I the stuff of legends. It was grand and enormous, with three different pools, two giant gardens, an enormous dining hall to receive guests, and much much more. This sultan was the sultan everyone would love to be. Not just because of his palace, but also because of his harem. Ali'bar was rumored to have the biggest harem in all the land, filled with beautiful girls of every type. However, in order to have so many, he required guards and servants to man his house. Which was what brought the new slave here today

This slave was exotic himself, with pale skin and silver hair, he stood out from the heavily tanned guards bringing him in. Ali'bar, sitting on his throne, looked down at him and scratched his chin. He was very large, wearing many rings and fine silks as a symbol of his wealth. "Hmmm.... Very well. He looks healthy enough. Send him to the kitchens first until we find a proper use for him." Ali'bar said. The guards nodded and dragge the new slave off toward the kitchens

[CrimsonMoon]

As they passed through the halls, they passed the courtyard surrouded by the Harem's private suites. As he passed the beautiful garden courtyard, a youn african woman crouched in the garden, crooning over a jaguar. She glances up and frowns when she sees him, retreating back to the southern suite.

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The newcomer doesn't look at her but instead shakes off his guard's hold and walks forward himself, silent but with a proud and defiant walk as he's led to the kitchen. Inside, the other servants look up with surprise as he's handed over to the main chef. "He's to help cook until we find a proper job for him." The other guard said. Faramir, as that was the Chef's name, nodded and here's the boy along. "Well come on now! Chop chop! Lets get you to vork!!" He said. "Go get bowls! We're preparing Ze food for Ze girls!!" He ordered as he pushed the slave along. The new slave blinked at the suddenness of command but complied and set to work, listening to whatever Faramir said

[CrimsonMoon]

A few hours later, a small singsong voice like that of angel," Faramir...?"

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Faramir turned at the sound. "Oh? Yes? Iz that who I think it iz? Back in my kitchen again?" He asked with a smile, chuckling

[CrimsonMoon]

A young woman poked her head around a corner, her bright green eyes sparkling with delight," Kon'nichiwa, Faramir-san!" The young lady had the porceline doll look, delicate, beautiful, untouchable. Her pitch black hair held back in a bun.. Perhaps she had been a geisha at one point, she bows quickly to Faramir,

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"Ah! Yes! Hello again! Did Ze food brig you here again?" He asked, tsking his finger at her. "Naughty, naughty girl! Oh! New boy! But Ze bowls over zere and zen hello vith meat if you please." He said to the new boy, who nodded and put the plates down before hurrying over to help with the meat cooking

[CrimsonMoon]

She shook her head and chirps," No Cheif-san, i came to help! Jiya-Saman said 'Akai, go be useful!' So here i am!"

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Faramir laughed. "Oh, very vell! You know spices, yes? Can you help vid those?" He asked her, poiting to where the spices were being sprinkled over some of the food

[CrimsonMoon]

" yes, cheif-san!" She chirps and dkips voer, the spices were close to the nee slave so, it didnt take much for her to ask him as she worked," i've never seen you before, are you new?"

[deepwallow]

He looked over with surprise as he sliced up the meat."huh? Oh, yes." He replied, seeming a bit wary, which was understandable. He had just gotten sold into some brand new place.

[CrimsonMoon]

" oh... Well, welcome! My name is Akai, You'll meet Jiya and Maria... A new girl is coming soon too!" She grins and sorts the spices

[deepwallow]

The new slave looks at her for a second before chuckling, giving into her obvious friendliness. "My name is Drow. It's nice to meet you, Akai" he said with a half smile. "Who are these others you speak of?"

[CrimsonMoon]

She beams and turns back to the spices," Jiya is from some tribe from the sahara in Africa. Maria is an american who was sold to Sultan and the next one.. We dunno..

[deepwallow]

"Huh... Sounds like an interesting group." He chuckled as Faramir suddenly called for him. "New boy! I need you to take zis over to Ze guard barracks! Ze need lunch! Take him vid you! Go!" He said, handing him a large kettle. Another servant hurried over and they started off, but Drow nodded a farewell to Akai before they went out.

As they walked, carrying their heavy burden, they passed the garden again. "Oh no!" Jon suddenly said. "What?" Drow asked. They put down the kettle and Jon pointed. "Up there! One of the balls got stuck! It's a game the sultan plays. We lose many." He explained. Drow looked up the tall column before him and shrugged. "I can get it." He said with a smile, a challenging fire lighting in his eyes as he strode forward and began to climb up. Jon yelped and wathed with dread, but Drow reached the top safely and threw down the ball. "Tada!" He called down, laughing

[CrimsonMoon]

At that, soft, slow clapping came from the garden

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Jon looked over at surprise, and so did Drow, but then Drow searched the ground before nodding. "Look out below!" He called before jumping off. Jon yelled in alarm and watched with horror as Drow landed in the trees. With many a crackle and shaking of branches, following by some snappin noises, Drow landed on the ground with a thud. Jon hurried over in worry, but Drow sat up, rubbing the back of his head. "Ach, it's smarts. But I'm ok." He said with a grin. "You could've died!!!" Jon said. Drow only shrugged but then looked around. "Who was clapping?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" me," a sweet, feminine voice purrs. A blonde woman with long blonde hair and striking blue eyes smiles at him. He wore quite revealing clothing and she radiated that aura that drove a man crazy with desire," I'm Maria, New Slave."

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Jon blushed and looked away, but Drow had a bit more of a resistance, though he noted her clothes in a swift glance. "Oh, Akai mentioned you. My name is Drow." He said pushing himself back to his feet and wiping off the leaves and such that stuck to him from his fall, seeming completely fine

[CrimsonMoon]

" ah..." She looks bored and turns away, her hips moving tantalizing that would make a weak minded man get a nose bleed," well.. Adieu.. And you should address us with 'Mistress'..."