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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 3:19:37 GMT -5
Aaron blinked. "Wait, really?" he asked. "I did not see that coming."
"Because it's my job as a knight to make sure the citizens are protected and doing well. Last time I checked, you are a citizen. Even if you live in the forest," Ari replied, only whispering the very last phrase. He fixed his gaze on her despite the glare, hoping the meaning would come across.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 3:37:30 GMT -5
Ari's stubbornness is impressive xD]]
Ari sighed again and ran a hand through his hair, turning slightly away. "I had no other choice this morning, if I had said the truth, I know how my brother is... I'd never be able to see you again," he said muttered. With one last glance over his shoulder he walked away to resume his search.
"I can't let a lady pay for my drink! That would be disrespectful!" Aaron said, though he knew Lisa definitely had more money than he could ever hope to earn. He held out his arm for her to hold. "But right this way milady."
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 3:45:50 GMT -5
The level of communication between these two is A++ xD]]
"FINE." Ari spun around and glared back at Becca. "ONLY IF YOU ADMIT YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR," came his response, garnering the attention of quite a few passersby.
Aaron smiled, lightly humming happily as he led the two of them to the tavern. He thought he heard a yell in the distance and paused. "Did you hear that?" he asked.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 3:59:51 GMT -5
![:lol:](//storage.proboards.com/6575102/images/EYovFCWKvybdNMI4vmTh.gif) Ari glared at Becca with narrowed eyes for a moment, his hands balled into fists at his sides. "You're only going to hear this once! I'm sorry.... that you're being so stubborn right now!" he snapped. "I'll just bring the doctor here myself!" he muttered, marching off. Aaron shrugged. "Yeah, must be," he agreed. "You can't say this town isn't a lively one," he laughed. "Master! Get me a table for two and make it a nice one!" he called out once they entered the tavern. "Aaron! You actually managed to bring a lady with ya this time!" the owner of the tavern called back, letting out a hearty laugh. "I'll give ya the best table in the house!"
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 4:12:21 GMT -5
"Uh, yes, you are..." Aaron said, letting out an embarrassed laugh. He led Lisa to the table before slipping his arm out from hers. "After you, milady," he said, pulling out the chair for her.
Ari did an immediate half-turn when he heard Becca's cry. "Are you -- " he held himself back. It was hard, but he did it. He pointed to the first person he saw. "You there! Go help her up while I fetch the doctor!" he ordered before marching off again.
"Uh, yes sir!" the young woman cried before hurrying over to Becca.
Don't worry, all the emotion now will only make their reconciliation that much more romantic~ <3 xD]]
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 4:35:14 GMT -5
xD]] Ok! See ya later!]]
"So what'll ya have?" asked the owner, approaching the table. "A mug of your very best," Aaron replied, grinning. "As usual~"
Ari marched to the doctor's building in town, it was a good thing he didn't have to march all the way back up to the castle again. "Excuse me, there's an injured woman on the main street near the town square," he said, telling the first doctor he saw. "She has a leg injury, the stitches are coming out." "Oh my!" the older man exclaimed. He rushed around, grabbing the necessary supplies before heading for the door. "Wait!" Ari suddenly called. "Can you bring her to stay here once you're done treating her? And can you give her this for me?" He handed the doctor a folded up note on which was written 'Wait for me at midnight'
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 17, 2017 14:35:26 GMT -5
Nice xD]]
The doctor soon approached Becca and hurried over. "You must be the woman that young man told me about," he said. "Here, we're going to move her to my office before I work on this injury. It's much to dirty out here," he then said to the young woman at Becca's side.
"Can you stand?" the woman asked Becca. She slipped Becca's right arm over her shoulder to lift her, and the doctor did the same on her left side.
"Despite it being a tavern, it's a very nice atmosphere inside," Aaron commented. He chuckled. "You should see it when all us knights gather in here after a long day, talk about craziness."
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 18, 2017 5:18:54 GMT -5
"I would never get drunk, it's the others that do!" Aaron said defensively. "I have to set a good example for the others, along with Ari."
"Hmph, I'll believe that when I see it," the owner said with a chuckle. He placed the two large glasses on the table and gave a slight bow. "Enjoy~"
The doctor and the young woman brought Becca to the small office and laid her down on a newly made bed. "This may sting a little," the doctor said as he started to clean up the wound.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 2:52:40 GMT -5
The doctor removed the old bandages and stitching and disinfected the wound again before putting in new stitches. Once that was ifnished he wrapped clean bandages snugly around Becca's wound. "Alright, it's finished. For now I just want you to rest here until it heals, I was told to take good care of you," the doctor said with a smile. "Oh! And the young man told me to give you this." He took the folded note from his pocket and handed it to Becca before leaving the room.
Aaron took a long sip, downing half the mug. He slammed it back on the table and released a satisfied sigh. "So, do you like it milady?" he asked.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 3:10:08 GMT -5
"Great!" Aaron replied with a grin. "Do you often go to places like this? It just doesn't seem very fitting for someone like you... but then you suggested it so quickly..."
By the time Becca had gotten the note, Ari had returned to his post at the castle. He relieved his replacements and stood at the gate, noting Aaron and Lisa hadn't returned yet. He thought for sure they'd be waiting for him.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 3:30:03 GMT -5
Aaron nodded slowly. 'I see..." he murmured, also taking another sip. Emptying the glass this time he slammed it down again and called for a refil. Then he turned his eyes to Lisa, a serious look on his face. "So, you're Ari's childhood friend right? Got any embarrassing secrets on him that I definitely will not use against him in the future?" he asked, snickering.
Ari went over his super secret plan in his head as the afternoon went on. He was the one who set the guard schedule, so he knew where each and every guard was going to be on watch during the time he was planning to sneak out. The only issue was the location of his room. It was close to the center of the property, adding a bit of difficulty to his escape.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 3:52:54 GMT -5
If there had been any drink in Aaron's mouth it would have been all over the floor. "What? Really?" he exclaimed, bursting out in loud laughter.
Sure! xD]]
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 4:08:43 GMT -5
"Oh man, this is precious!" Aaron said. By now he'd been laughing so hard that tears were falling from his eyes, and he called for yet another refill as he wiped them away.
Ari had managed to escape the castle grounds without getting caught. Well, he ran into one guard but explained that he was just making the rounds checking on all the night guards, and it worked. He quietly made his way to the doctor's building. He was wearing something different now, in an effort to hide his identity. He left all his armor behind and was in a simple dress shirt, pants, and boots with a dark cloak wrapped around. He had the hood pulled over his head as well and quickened his pace as the building came into view. The doctor let him in and showed him to Becca's room. Seeing that she was asleep, Ari closed the door quietly behind him and waited.
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 4:16:27 GMT -5
xD]] Goodnight!}]
Ari jerked forward, the hood flying off his head (because that's totally possible). "Be careful!" he snapped, and then felt immediate regret for the way he said it. He stepped closer to Becca, very awkwardly, and turned on the lantern in the room. "I mean... how is your leg doing?"
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Post by Kuragehime on Nov 20, 2017 21:28:06 GMT -5
A twinge of pain flickered over Ari's face but he quickly hid it, not wanting Becca to see. Without any further words or explanation, he stepped up to her and slipped one arm behind her back and the other under her knees. "Pardon me," was all he whispered as he lifted her from the bed, blanket and all, and walked out of the room.
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