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CREE.
Owner of the discreet Gilded Cage hideout. Cree has traveled all of El Nysa and established his spies, or "little birds" in every corner of the world. He knows intimate details about important figureheads of both factions, and suspects that the refugees are not all that they seem to be. Despite being a known criminal and the apparent orchestrator of the VIOLET 2710 attacks, he provides work for the lower class and seems to have a generally positive reputation. He has a strong dislike for Ashti.
Cree is almost never seen without a small bird on his shoulder. You might find that you have seen this bird before, and if you listen closely enough, you will hear it speak common to its owner. If you specifically request contact with the the bird alone, it is entirely possible it will carry out a conversation with you.
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[The weather is hot. Too hot for a man like Victarion to be truly comfortable, even if he has been sailing the southern sees of Essos of late. It's why the weather finds him wearing less armor than what he would truly like. In a den of scum like this, a man was oft in need of protection from a shaded blade. Even so, a big man like him was the sort that did not invite trouble.
He sat as instructed and leaned back into the seat as his eyes spent more time on the peculiar surroundings than on the man in front of him.]
I have been hunting the man who poisoned my kin. Many of his agents are dead and with Olympia abandoned, his snakes have all fled into their holes. [He leans forward.] I thought mayhaps this might be one of them.
[ Cree considers Victarion as he surveys his surroundings, gaze trained his every move. His position shifts to one more braced to stand should the need arise, his eyes filled with discernment. ]
You speak as though you are a predator, but if my memory serves correctly... You are but a snake that has fled his hole to chase others into theirs. What makes you so different than those who have poisoned your kin, when you were in a cell they may occupy now?
Ah, but your niece is alive, is she not? The man you attacked is dead, leaving his kin with nothing but a memory.
[ His eyes narrow, but he seems otherwise disinterested in making himself more intimidating than the other man. ]
There are a great number of creatures here, Victarion Greyjoy. Snakes, rats, crows and cats, all of which serve their purpose in the food chain. It would be in your best interest not to make sure narrow judgments of the people I house here, should you want your questions answered. And it is best you ask them before I lose my patience.
[Victarion does not hide his scowl, but it's clear that this den houses not only his prey, but perhaps men of the same ilk as him. It is not easy for him to be diplomatic, since it never comes easily to him. All the same, Asha is alive and there seemed to be hope for a cure.
He drums his fingers.]
Very well. If I'm to find no snakes here, might be I'll find a better prize. I mean to have a ship again and to raid as I've always done. To do this, I need men. Do creatures like that hide here as well?
You'll find many a sailor here, yes. [ Cree comes to smirk, leaning forward with his elbows seated on his knees. ] You will find that western trade routes along Olympian territory will be more restricted, but they are worth their weight in gold. The Eastern seas harbor goods more ripe for the taking, but Wyver ships are much harder to conquer.
Now, I normally enforce a fee be paid to use my recruitment tables, but... [ He then rises to his feet, extending his hand. ] I will allow you to use this place with no charge for your trouble. See that I don't see any thieves' blood on my floors if you would it to stay that way, hm?
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He sat as instructed and leaned back into the seat as his eyes spent more time on the peculiar surroundings than on the man in front of him.]
I have been hunting the man who poisoned my kin. Many of his agents are dead and with Olympia abandoned, his snakes have all fled into their holes. [He leans forward.] I thought mayhaps this might be one of them.
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You speak as though you are a predator, but if my memory serves correctly... You are but a snake that has fled his hole to chase others into theirs. What makes you so different than those who have poisoned your kin, when you were in a cell they may occupy now?
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I am no snake. What I did was just and I feel no remorse. What was done to my niece was without just cause.
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[ His eyes narrow, but he seems otherwise disinterested in making himself more intimidating than the other man. ]
There are a great number of creatures here, Victarion Greyjoy. Snakes, rats, crows and cats, all of which serve their purpose in the food chain. It would be in your best interest not to make sure narrow judgments of the people I house here, should you want your questions answered. And it is best you ask them before I lose my patience.
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He drums his fingers.]
Very well. If I'm to find no snakes here, might be I'll find a better prize. I mean to have a ship again and to raid as I've always done. To do this, I need men. Do creatures like that hide here as well?
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Now, I normally enforce a fee be paid to use my recruitment tables, but... [ He then rises to his feet, extending his hand. ] I will allow you to use this place with no charge for your trouble. See that I don't see any thieves' blood on my floors if you would it to stay that way, hm?