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"I see." Ione murmured, glancing fleetingly at the other slaves direction before turning her gaze away once more. "Maybe he'll get out of here soon. Those twins seemed pretty interested in him when I arrived- From what I could tell, at least. Based on how they hold themselves, being called a coward might cause them to actually get him for the challenge. Of course, I know little about them other than what I observe, so.." The girl loosened her clutched on the icy bars, her surprise from the slave's outburst finally starting to melt away.

At his question, Ione paused, trying to find the right way to word her question. "Mister Zhin, do you even desire to be bought?" She had intended to avoid any terms that had to do with purchasing, since she didn't wish to offend him, but couldn't figure out any alternative ways to state her question. After all, even if she could find and accurate way, both would still know the real meaning. "I'm sure that some would rather stay here than be dragged off by someone they hardly know, so I was just wondering."

's**t!' It was the only thought that ran through his mind as he was berated with attack after attack. Summoning his mental strength, he pushed out the walls, of the crushing barrier, freeing himself of the pressure. No sooner had he done this then a few balls of fire blasted up against him, sending him into a smoldering spin to land on his stomach ten feet away.

Belazerith gasped, rolling over and clutching his side as he pushed to his feet. 'This is turning out better than I had hoped...Perhaps too good...' Gritting his teeth as Alex came closer, he pushed both hands out in front of him, muttering something indecypherable under his breath. An enourmous wave of water errupted from both palms, spiralling at his oncoming opponant. 'This'll get him...'

Indeed, the man's expression had held nothing short of relief and joy. To be freed was a slave's greatest wish, no doubt. For them, the very sunlight that most people took for granted was like heaven. Green eyes softened at his words, expression that of both interest and understanding. Though she would never fully experience the depth of his words, due to the fact she'll most likely never experience such hardships, Ione knew well enough what it was like to yearn for freedom.

Ione took a step away from the cell, almost as if she were going to walk away, but soon fell into a slight bow. "Mister Zhin, I'd like to humbly request that you come home with me." It wasn't an order or a demand, merely a sincere statement, her gaze lingering on the floor. She had always been taught to hold herself proudly, never to lower herself and bow unless the person deserved it. In the sorceress' personal opinion, respect was needed at the moment just as much as it would be if she were speaking to one of her father's influential acquaintances.

"I can't grant you complete freedom, nor the guarentee that I'll be a very good mistress, but I'll try my best. The work wouldn't be that hard, I don't think, and I'll make sure my brothers don't bother you or anything so..." A sheepish smile danced across her lips though it couldn't be seen in her current position.

Belazerith sighed, flexing his hand back and forth painfully. "Well...He's the first to actually hurt me...And survive at that..." he mused, striding over to take a look at the damage. "And only getting knocked out at that...Mmm..." Shaking his head, almost happily, he lifted Alex onto his shoulder, carrying him back to the mannor to be placed in his own chambers, leaving the black ribbon to be blown away in the wind.

[[You can just wake up in the room.
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((Sorry I have been gone so long, I was camping.Right now I regret it though I am so sunburnt its not even funny.))

~Celia looked into Avios eyes~"What I have been through is not much, sure I have been a slave since I was 9 but I believe if I hadn't been I wouldn't be who I am now.I know I'm not perfect I mean noone is, I guess you could say I like myself.I have done nothing to make my life worth living.For the past 6years I have done what other people have told me too, sure I didn't always listen but just look where it got me.I ended up here, at least for now.I guess I have gotten used to this way of life, I may not like it but what other choice do I have?"~Celia stopped because she felt as though she was going on about nothing.~

((Sorry so short..to much pain to type..))

((This is sad how I ended up waking up four hours early for work. It's not my alarm, but me. Went to sleep way too early gonk . Needless to say, I'm back on my feet. 3nodding . Oh and Illicit, you realize that you're no longer a Freshman, right?))

Avio turned himself and his attention back to Celia as soon as her small speach started. He waited during that time, trying to soak up every bit of it that he could. "But during that time, haven't you realized what you've had to do in your life? Every single bit of torture, pain, and cruel, meaningless tasks that your previous masters have sent you through; I'm sure that you've seen and performed things that I know that I could and would never do; not for anyone. It takes someone very strong to be able to accomplish what you've gone through for six years and still have both a heart and soul still intact," Avio stated, closing his eyes once more. His voices had a sudden change to it and it had become rather cold and heartless for a split second; like it had no emotion behind it at all, "You, Celia, have strength that I could never even grasp," his voice changed again, this time to a more serious tone, "You are here talking to me as if you were never a slave, but a person. You speak what it is on your mind to me and are not completely submissive to what I say. Though you have clearly stated that what you have been through is 'not that much', I still believe that you have been through a lot more than what you think." Avio opened his eyes again. They were the same, emerald and lifeless, but had something else behind them; something had been rekindled in his life. Avio wasn't really sure what this feeling really was; it could have been anything. Suddenly, as if by magic, three bars crumbled to the ground. "Now that's convenient..." Avio stated, looking up at the ceiling to see if he could spot what triggered that sort of reaction. He saw nothing at all.

((I hate it when I have something major to type about...I type too much then gonk ))

Zhin's hand pulled back as the gate was opened, the bars that had held him in for so long. He blinked, as if he thought it was an illusion that would go away, yet it remained. Tentatively, he took a step forward, moving beyond the cage boundaries slowly. The welling in his eyes had all but stopped, replaced by nervousness, though a pleasant kind. His pupils retracted to mere slits as the light hit his eyes, not having to shield them yet.

Walking slowly to Ione, he smiled, this time taking on the sheepish look. "I think that's about the furthest I've walked in quite a while..." he said, distractedly running a hand through his silver hair. He looked around, some cages empty, though some not, still holding slaves. His eyes sadened, casting around upon the helpless souls, just as he had been. Some he knew, some he didn't, but at one point or another, he'd slipped into each of their minds, getting to know them as a pasttime.

To his left lay a young girl who'd been stripped from her parents as payment long ago, and had been sitting in her cell for three years. To his right sat a seemingly older man, his head in his hands. Despite his looks, he was actually only twenty-three, having been tortured nearly to death, his rate of growth been sped up.

Zhin shook his head, then looked back to Ione with a small smile. He waited, looking Ione in the eye as she'd instructed him to. His mind wandered to his clothes though, having been worn and torn over the past year, not getting washed or anything at all. "I appologise for my current dress...And I suppose for my own condition. I'm sure I don't exactly smell like fresh-cut flowers..." he said with an appologetic look.

"Two hours? Wow, that is a long time." Alex said. I must have really over-used my powers. He shook his head, finally getting rid of the splitting headache. He looked at the food as it was brought over. "Well, all I can say is that it is better than crusty bread." Alex said, without a hint of sarcasm.

Alex looked at the burn mark on Belazerith. I did that? Well, I guess that is pretty good for being a little rusty. Alex looked to Belazerith. He wants to learn pyrokinesis? "Well, I can tell you that I'm not the best of teachers, but I'll do my best. Hydrokinesis would be an interesting ability to learn, I've already thought of how I could use it in battle." Alex said, grinning a little. "I guess it's a deal then, pyrokinesis for hydrokinesis." Alex said, smiling. He was starting to like it here, and his new master had already earned some respect. It was quite quick for Alex to trust someone this fast, but it was partly due to the fact that Belazerith was a telepath, the same as him.