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Post by υиdεяcσνεяѕнεяlσcк on Dec 25, 2017 18:13:20 GMT -5
Peyton hoped she didn't want to know too much about his job, especially considering he still wasn't certain of her occupation. He knew Jocosa was one to act for her own benefits and although he personally trusted her he wasn't sure if revealing his secrets would be the best idea for the already chaotic empire. Still, he wasn't about to resfuse a reunion with an old friend. "I should probably make it quick but definitely, let's get out of the market." He turned, noticing that the two women he'd stopped to eavesdrop on were now watching him. He offered the two an innocent smile before pushing past, indicating for Jocosa to follow with a nod of his head. "You'll need to tell me about yourself as well, you've been quiet." He pointed out teasingly, casting a mildly suspicious but not cold look over his shoulder. Jocosa smiled warmly as he agreed to the reunion. No matter how much of a bad idea she knew that it was, there was some small part of her that was actually looking forward to catching up with someone that she had once considered a friend. Of course the same could not be said now, oh no, her job didn't let her have friends. Jocosa stepped into pace just behind him, staying close enough so that she didn't lose him in the bustling crowd. She was skilled, but the townspeople were savage when it came to the markets. "As I said, a lot on my mind, what with the current royal chaos at the moment," She replied lightly as Peyton said that she'd have to tell him about herself as well, "But in all honesty, there's really not much to tell. Just been travelling around, doing whatever jobs I can get." She hoped considering it was vaguely true that it would be enough to satisfy him. But for some reason, she had a feeling that it wouldn't be.
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 19:04:51 GMT -5
(hi! i just posted two characters on the joining page, lmk if i need to change/add anything!) 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕜𝕡𝕣They look great! I'll add them right now, and yes Star and Minty that's fine, I've been thinking about adding some with moth minor roles or just some titles to use for Galena's other neighbors)) Peyton analyzed Jocosa's response, nodding carefully. "Sure, its been busy, confusing. I'm sure you can figure it's been driving me mad. Everything in chaos is such a headache, I can't stand it." He stutter stepped around a large group of people who refused to disperse and let them pass. "I suppose this isn't an easy fix though, it's not like any of Fredrick's children are ready to claim the throne but with Triton constantly looming over us it's causing a lot of pressure. And things were so bad before..." he trailed off, realizing he'd done too much talking. His childhood self was pushing through, desperate to tell his old friend about everything she'd missed. He led her to the outskirts of the market where the large crowds separated into scattered people. He stopped by the walls of the castle where only few were passing by. "Is here fine?" He asked, glancing anxiously at the palace wall, remembering his worries from earlier.
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 19:20:45 GMT -5
I'm back!
Hey Des, if it would be easier, you can switch Icarus to a Galena guard to balance things out. I can also come up with some other kingdoms, and make a map if you'd like. c:
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Post by υиdεяcσνεяѕнεяlσcк on Dec 25, 2017 19:22:36 GMT -5
{{ I feel like August and Jocosa would get along well Parkprot XD }}
Jocosa nodded along as Peyton talked, kind of hoping that he would end up letting a piece of information slipped before he released what he was doing. She wasn't going to rely on it, she'd learnt on too many occassions that if you relied on other people for your plans then you were going to end up sorely disappointed with the results, but it wouldn't hurt if he gave her some leads to look into. She began listening more intently as he continued to talk, thinking the event of meeting his old childhood friend may have lowered his guard. It didn't seem so, however, as he trailed off. All well, Jocosa figured there was nothing wrong with having the information she already knew confirmed from within the source. If everyone was correct, then, as Peyton had confirmed, the pressure building within Galena's walls themselves would allow her to kill two birds with one stone. Get her target and frame another noble directly. "Here's perfect." She replied with a smile, telling the truth as she scanned the palace walls. This was the perfect excuse to take a look at them without drawing attention to herself. "Well, it certainly seems as if your life is chaotic right now. Which I could say the same for me. It's been rather dull, sweeping people's floors when they'll let me for a few coins. But hey, what can you do?" She shrugged philosophically, hoping the comment would prevent further questions.
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 19:46:37 GMT -5
Sure star, I'll edit that rn. Btw do you have discord? Me and Sherlock started one and I think it be easier if we figured out a map on there. Or pm, either way a map sounds awesome!
Peyton gave a pitying look to his old friend, but for whatever reason he didn't find her story making sense. Someone like Jocosa working as a maid didn't sound right at all. She struck him as someone who would knock out a noble if they payed her too little and rob them blind afterwards, she had never been one to just accept something if she believed she deserved more. "Oh," he said simply, not wanting to accuse her of lying. He did, however, make note to more carefully watch what escaped his lips, it wasn't like he knew Jocosa as well as he used to and as saddening as it was, he couldn't trust her anymore. "That's very unfortunate," he said politely.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 19:49:24 GMT -5
( 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 could you start off Auden x Lila? ~∂єѕтιиу could you change Lucia’s age to 18? I think 17 is kind of pushing it for an assassin. xD)
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 19:51:28 GMT -5
Np Mint!))
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Post by υиdεяcσνεяѕнεяlσcк on Dec 25, 2017 20:05:30 GMT -5
{{ aahh Des! Peyton's thoughts on Jocosa are 10/10 she would most definately just knock em out and rob them XD i gotta poof for a bit now - so I'll reply when I get back (: }}
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 20:08:35 GMT -5
Pff I was starting to pick that up about her, lol))
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 20:17:09 GMT -5
Lila didn't get out very much. That was probably fairly obvious as she entered the ballroom alone. Her long brown hair was pulled up into an elegant arrangement of braids and twists. Her bright blue eyes sparkled in the light radiating from the crystal chandelier. She tried not to gape to much, but she couldn't help herself as she stood there with an open mouth, taking in all the beauty that surrounded her. At least she didn't gasp as she had done when she had seen her dress to wear tonight. The long dress was made out of powder blue fabric pooled around her feet. The bodice was covered in lace that extended onto the off-the-shoulder sleeves. It had been years since she had last attended a ball, and now she was old enough to truly enjoy it. Though she was in this foreign kingdom on official business and she knew not a single soul within the land, she was determined to enjoy herself. As she crossed the ballroom floor, Lila was so distracted by the wonder and beauty of everything that she didn't notice the man she was about to run into until it was too late.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 20:30:20 GMT -5
Auden appreciated the care in which Achelous had put into their ball, though he’d been to many affairs like this before and he privately considered them wasteful. It was true that the ballroom was elegant, the people present were important, and the atmosphere was somewhat intoxicating. But the crown prince would have rather been racing through Tritonian countryside on Sarayu, his horse. Here, politics and under the table deals ruled, and there were little things that Auden despised more. At least out in the open air you didn’t have to constantly watch your back or feel obligated to talk to some smelly count. His train of thought was broken when he was pushed by a petite woman. The prince turned, a witty comment about something or other ready, when his breath caught in his throat. Standing in front of him was one of the most attractive girls he’d ever seen. Sure, her beauty wasn’t as “out there” as Princess Seraphina’s, but there was something pure and honest in her pale blue gaze. “Princess Lila,” he managed, a smile coming to his face.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 20:37:21 GMT -5
𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 could we do Lucia and Icarus? I’ll put up a starter for you if you want to.) Lucia crept carefully into Count Dregon’s study, her pale auburn hair shining like silver in the moonlight. She’d come this far, sneaking into one of the private wings of Galena’s royal palace, and she was not going to mess all her hard work up. A noise from outside the stone walled room pieces her attention, and the assassin froze, instinctively sliding her dagger out of her deep red cloak. After a tense minute had passed, she got to work again. Red Velvet. That’s what the people called her. See the flash of crimson and soon you’d be dead. It had become an icon for her, and Lucia was secretly proud of it - as proud as you could be to be a famous assasin. But Red Velvet was not here to kill tonight. Her quick fingers smoothed over official court documents, looking for one in particular. Duchess Aurelia needed it, and she was going to pay well.
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 20:40:21 GMT -5
I have Damon and Gavin open anywhere if someone is looking to rp))
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 21:09:16 GMT -5
(Icarus will be right up!)
Lila took a step back, ready to apologize to the man she had bumped into. But before she could, the man greeted her by her name, a small smile coming to his face. She tried to hide her surprise, her heart skipping a beat for a second. Who on earth was this man? And how did he know her name? A pang of fear struck her, the warnings of several court officials about assassins and spies ringing in her ears. But then she saw his eyes. One was green as trees in the midst of the warmest days of summer, while the other was as frosty blue as a winter storm. And though the princess was not the most clever, one would have to be truly stupid to forget eyes like that. "Prince Auden," she said, dropping into a curtsy. It had been years since she had seen him, the last time being in Galena before this whole mess with the death of her father and the lack of an heir. They were only children then, but Lila could see for herself that he never did lose his good looks. With a polite smile on her face, she said, "What a pleasant surprise to see you here, your highness." Remember, she thought to herself. His father wants you and your siblings dead.
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 21:17:48 GMT -5
It was dark. Really dark. And Icarus was not blessed with night vision. So as he raced down the hall, he cursed silently in his pursuit of a lantern. He knew he heard something in that room, and he needed to check it out. But not without light. There was no use in fighting if you couldn't see what you were trying to kill. His search led him into a nearby office, where a torch hung on the wall. Snatching it quickly, he tip-toed back down the way he came. His heart thudded in his chest, the firelight casting shadows as he approached the door. His back was pressed flat against the wall as he drew out a dagger, the royal seal of Galena carved into the blade. Taking in a deep breath, the young guard focused. Using all the strength he could, Icarus kicked down the door, entering the study like a wildman. Across the room, there was a figure. Though the torchlight helped, the person was hidden underneath a red cloak. "Who are you and what are you doing in here?" he demanded. His muscles were coiled tight like a spring, ready for anything. As he should be. These days, it seemed to be everybody was out for blood.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 21:43:54 GMT -5
Prince Auden remembered warm summer days in the wood when he looked at Lila, and the fresh smell of pine and lavender emanating from her. His eyes twinkled with the memories, though they turned a bit sad as he remembered what they were now. Enemies. At least, their parents were. The crown prince wanted to laugh when he remembered that the opposing side’s daughter had been his first kiss. They had both just been twelve year-olds, and had wanted to try it out, so they decided to try it on each other. And Auden remembered secretly enjoying it. “Likewise.” He agreed, a slight playful flint in his multi-colored eyes. “I see you haven’t stopped bumping into things.”
(Don’t like his face claim so much, but it’s something. xD)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 21:51:06 GMT -5
Lucia had just found the specific document when a figure had stomped into the room. The assasin was no slouch when it came to people walking in on her. The poor guy didn’t know what he was getting in to. She didn’t know how wrong she’d be. Doesn’t seem to be good at stealth, she noted, brushing back her auburn locks and offering an almost flirty smile. Men could be bought with anything. She carefully slipped the paper into her hidden satchel and drew out her daggers in one fluid motion. She spun them on her palms, her golden-brown eyes flickering like firelight around the room. Two exits. One skylight up above. One double-door. She decided on the skylight. She couldn’t exactly see her opponent, as he was holding the lantern close to him, but it didn’t matter. “Can’t you tell?” She smiled playfully. “I mean, I thought I was famous,” she laughed, and gestures to her red, velvet cloak. To her, this was all a game.
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 22:20:20 GMT -5
Lila exhaled a small laugh, turning her sky colored gaze to the floor. She had always been clumsy, especially during her childhood. She looked back to him, her face now solemn. The prince had been her best friend during that summer, and during the months after, she had secret dreams and fantasies where they were married and ruled the world on rainbow thrones, wearing crowns of butterflies, spreading love and cheer with their smiles. But now that would never be possible. He would be the next king of Triton, and though she did not like to think about it, she could be the next queen of Galena. Who knew how many spies and assassins he had ordered after her? "There are some things that never change, yet there are other things that never will remain the same," she said. Lila very badly wanted to be cold and hateful towards Auden, but she could not. She longed to stare at him with ice and anger in her gaze, but the memories of their childhood and his smile would not let her. The princess never really had been able to think with her head, and that was not going to change tonight.
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 22:39:19 GMT -5
Icarus was suspicious. They seemed too prepared, and they seemed to have a purpose. But what could it be? He watched as the intruder stood, but not before slipping something inside her cloak. Oh that's right, her. It only took the young man a few moments to figure out that the cloaked person was a woman. Her cunning grin leered at him in the dark, though her eyes were hidden in shadow still. Her sarcastic and bold answer reached his ears, and the guard was only annoyed. This lady's stalling tactics were not too impressive, and besides, he didn't even have a clue who she was. Maybe if Icarus was aware of who the thief was, then he might have strategized or analyzed the situation a little bit more. But he had not a clue. "Real cute," he snapped, narrowing his amber eyes, their color burning intensely in the reflection of the firelight. And then he lunged. Tossing the torch into what was hopefully the fireplace, he reached at the girl with an outstretched hand. Icarus liked to do things by the book, and the book said that all intruders were to apprehended and interrogated. Not kill the scoundrel right away, even though he believed that method would be much more effective. So he reached for his arms, fingers ready to latch onto her bicep.
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 22:48:14 GMT -5
I get all my face claims on pinterest, so that's a good place to find some if you haven't already looked there. Some of my favorite dark haired face claims to use for guys are Matt Dallas, Jacey Eliathon, Sergei Polunin, Kit Harrington, Maxence Danet-Fauvel, and Simon Nessman. Those are just some I use, and there are plenty out there to choose from.
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 22:50:00 GMT -5
Lol all my characters have beards, I just looked up the types of beards they had and found someone with their hair color)
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Post by 𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 on Dec 25, 2017 22:53:59 GMT -5
I'm really picky with mine, it's honestly kind of a problem lol.
I think I'm going to make a few more characters. Anything that we need or we should have? If anyone has any plot ideas, I can make a character for one. c:
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 25, 2017 22:59:38 GMT -5
Hmm I don't think we need anything in particular, maybe gaurds for specific nobles? I need to figure out all the subplots and relationships we have pretty soon .-.))
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 10:00:21 GMT -5
Lucia twirled her daggers on her palms once more, observing the guard. He radiated a feeling of tenseness, and the assasin could tell he was ready to spring. Ah, well. She was never the best at stalling. The guard would of course be stronger, but the woman had relied on her speed and agility many times, as well as her skill with her daggers. She could seee his piercing, beautiful amber eyes narrow and she coiled up, ready to act. A feeling of excitement rose up in the woman. Some dirty moves would probably throw off the man, he seemed to be a person that did everything by the rules, and sage was the exact opposite. When he lunged at her, she was ready, and dove under his outstretched arms, kicking him in the calf as she launched herself to his other side.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 11:22:39 GMT -5
Auden knew he shouldn’t be with Lila, let alone almost flirting with her. But ever since that summer, the prince had always thought of her. No other girl his father had thrown at him had made him feel as exhilarated and alive as the princess of Galena did. It was crazy he felt this way; after all, they’d been foolish kids when they last met. But the heir felt inexplicably drawn to her. And he felt a tingle of pleasure that Lila had laughed at his joke. A part of him told himself to walk away now. This was a waste of time. But a bigger piece forced him to stay with her. There’s no harm in this. “True, true,” he agreed, taking her hand and kissing it, all the while keeping his eyes on hers. Lila had changed, becoming more slender and no doubt more graceful, but her eyes stayed the same hopeful, pure sky blue. “And you’ve stayed just as lovely as the last time I met you.”
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bad bitch
𝕛𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕤
if i punch myself and it hurts am i too weak or too strong
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Post by 𝕛𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕤 on Dec 26, 2017 11:48:13 GMT -5
(thanks for adding me! does anyone have any characters open/is in a good spot for me to jump in?)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 11:59:56 GMT -5
((Well, right now Lila and Auden are meeting each other at a ball, and my assassin, Lucia, is currently fighting with Icarus, a guard. August could be short-termed partners with Lucia, if you want. ))
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bad bitch
𝕛𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕤
if i punch myself and it hurts am i too weak or too strong
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Post by 𝕛𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕤 on Dec 26, 2017 12:05:47 GMT -5
(ohh that'd be cool! ok lemme read what yall have done so far and then i'll type something up)
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Post by ~∂єѕтιиу on Dec 26, 2017 12:09:44 GMT -5
If anyone has an assaain open Gavin is looking to hire!))
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 12:10:30 GMT -5
Lucia will be open in a bit after fighting a guard!)!
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