You say you are going to help? Who do I have to destroy in return?

Kadajs eyes narrow.

Keep it up, and I leave you here to rot. The worm plans to kill you at the moment. But that's only becuase he isn't original enough to come up with something creative to torture you with. But he will.

He moves closer, almost nose to nose.

You may not like what like how I do things, due to that little bubble of false world-goodness you cling too so tightly, but even you can't deny, both Dreg and that corporate drug addict got what they deserved. And if that bulldog mouth is too much for that puppy dog ass then perhaps you deserve to stay here while I "accidentally" let it slip where your precious Madison is. You don't have to accept my help. But I suggest you minding a tad more respect to those much more powerful then you and offering a hand in help.

He begins to fade.

Perhaps it was a mistake trying to help you.

If he lets anyone know where Madison is then.... I guess I have no choice.

No! Please wait, I need your help. Please. He is desperate and that fact resonates in his voice. You are the only person who can. So please, I can't survive without your help.

He fades further.

My masters power is draining. He can project himself into peoples dreams easily enough, but projecting others seems to take more. But seriously, Shin, you need to let Madison go. She's not what you think she is. I wasn't kidding when I said to stop looking for her. But that's not important right now.

If you are truly sincere about what you say. Come to see me. And do anything you can not to fall under his rule. Don't become his slave. His voice echoes as he fades away completely.

What does he mean? If he won't help me find Madison there is no point to any of this. Well I guess before I worry about any of this I have to find a way to get away from the dragon.

The blackness starts to fade after a while. Truths head is getting hazy. And suddenly without warning, he loses his breath and feels as if hes being pulled through a mouse hole. After a moment of strain, he opens his eyes. Hes back at the dragons home. He can tell from the old japanese stylings.

Good, you're awake. A loud, booming voice enters his head.

Yes I am awake, and still alive, that's a surprise. Truth says trying, very poorly to mask his fear at his current predicament. So what did you decide would be my fate?

Lets speak plainly. You may have gotten my servant killed. Its not entirely your fault, but as you are here, and appear to be eager to make ammends, Id imagen an oppurtunity has been presented.

Tetsuyo, now in his human form, crosses the room, and begins lighting candles.

So what do you think? I could rip the thoughts from your mind, but its always more interesting to hear it from ones own word.

Well your right, I wish to make amends, but I don't really have anything to offer a dragon. My skills are not great enough for me to help you, and as you have been through my mind once you know that me finding Madison is the only thing I care about. I vowed to find her and I'm not one to break vows. His voice regaining confidence as he speaks.

His face shows no emotion.

Interesting. And thats all that matters to you? What about your own well being? Or that of those you've put at risk?

Don't get me wrong I do care for those I have put at risk, I deeply regret what I've done, but there isn't really a lot I can do. As for Madison I owe her, she made me what I am. Truth pauses for a moment remorse filing his eyes, he can barely stop the tears trying to escape his eyes. As for my own well being I am responsible for the life of two men, I don't care what happens to me, I only want to find Madison and make sure that she is alright.

I dont know this Madison, if thats what youre trying to figure out. Though judging by your memories Id say the Dunmer does. But thats not important right now. Right now, I have some work for you. Call it your penance.

I don't know what to do I can't do anything but go along with him he is a dragon. As for Penance, it means nothing no matter what I do I will still be guilty, nothing will change that. Taking random jobs is what led me here in the first place.

With some bitterness in is voice. What do you want me to do?

Tetsuyo moves across the room so swift, and so fast that Truth can barely see him move. Next thing Truth knows he has his hand out stretch on the table in front of him with Tetsuyo holding it, and in his other hand, a blade.

This is for your tone, and partially for your penance. I wont tolerate it like the Dunmer did.

He brings the blade down and removes Truths pinky finger.


Take 5 boxes of unresisted damage

Do we understand eachother?

AGHHH, first Kadaj and now this, you need to control yourself better.

Truth wobbles on his now rubber like legs, face draining of color, trying to ignore the pain and remain calm he says through his deep gasping. We *gasp* understand each other. *gasp* What do I *gasp* need to do to earn *gasp* my penance?

Tetsuyo takes the finger and swallows it.

You see? Eager. Now onto bussiness.

He looks at Truth a moment and sees the color gone from his face. He rolls his eyes and waves a hand. Suddenly Truth feels much better. Even most of the pain is gone. Its no longer bleeding, but its still a nub where his pinky used to be.


He speaks as if nothing irregular about this meeting has happened.

Now we dont know for for sure if my servant is dead. So, to get your probation started, you'll venture into where you sent him, and find out yourself. Either him, or proof he is dead. That is your job. You are free to go now.

Truth nods in acknowledgment afraid to open his mouth again, he turns and leaves the building. He heads towards Redmund gathering his thoughts on the way.

He starts hyperventilating then tries to calm himself. Keep yourself together just a little longer, and it's for Madison. Alright remembering last night is helpful and Kadaj did say that Dreg is dead so I all I have to do is find proof. That shouldn't be too hard, I should probably get Abby out of this mess too.

He sends a message to Abby. Hey I messed up giving you the info on those guys they are very dangerous, please don't look into them anymore. They may also be after you please be careful, if its safe please send me some acknowledgment that you are alright, and if you need help let me know I'll do what I can to help. Just in case I don't see you again, I want to thank you for being such a good person and all the help you have given me over the years, and I"m truly sorry for what I have done to you. Farewell...

He continues on his way to his the job that would decide his future, and puts his commlink away saying goodbye to the last remnants of his past

He doesn't receive a reply. He makes his way to Redmund in a hurry. Its not hard to recognize locations from the pictures he gave to Dreg. Pin pointing a location is even easier given the information he still retained from the hypnotism.

Suddenly his com beeps.

Be prepared. I'm sending you some Absinthe. Continue as you planned and Ill make sure you come out of this unscathed. Ill even give you Madison.
Kadaj

Truth's heart races as he rereads the message several times to confirm that it does say that he will finally get to find Madison. I hope he comes through on this . All I have to do is take of this business with Dreg and I'll be able to see her again. Now for a plan, I think the truth may work in my advantage here, or get me killed I guess I'll find out.

He walks into the building with his arms raised in a non threatening manner to either side of his head.

Truth steps into the old building. Suprisingly finds no one there in the first room.

He continues through the halls listening for any sound of movement, checking room by room for anyone living, or dead.

Truths astral senses are peaking. All sorts of emotions chorsing through the room. Anger, the loss of hope, Definitely a backround count. Something terrible happened here.

Exploring the first floor, not much is found.

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