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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 10, 2017 23:04:09 GMT -5
"Well when you travel you tend to learn some things. I just happen to have been bunking with an astronomer on the ship ride here. Not really being able to do.anything, he told me about different stars and constellations. How tey were found and what they mean. Sometimes he even let me look through his telescope." He smiled remembering the man. He was more than astronomer. He felt like they had become close friends. Always hanging out and talking. They were about the same age so they got together real well and hos dad even called them beothers sometimes because he would never see us apart. Christian even was able to teach the guy some moves with swords and knives.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 8:03:09 GMT -5
"That makes sense that you know so much. I only use a certain few as guides occasionally. Do you travel for leisure or is it part of your weapons selling?" Thea asked out of curiosity. But for a weapon salesman to travel...it was kind of odd. Though, he could just be getting new types of weapons from other countries or new ideas to make his own. That sounded more logical
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 11, 2017 19:51:25 GMT -5
"Both." He lied. "Sometimes its good just to get a break and have some fun. But sometimes you have the same ol customers that dont buy weapons so I have to go find some that will buy." He felt like it was a bad idea lying to her. But it was safer that way. That way she wont be hurt in any way, unless she found out what he really is. Which he hoped wouldnt happen.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 22:01:20 GMT -5
Thea gave a thoughtful sigh and turned her head back to face the sky. "I wish I could travel." She suppressed a small chuckle, "I wish I had time in general." She moved her hands behind her head. "I'm surprised I was allowed to miss my chores for the afternoon. I bet my brother though will have me make up for it. I wish I had more siblings so the work was distributed more conveniently." She turned her head to face Christian, "I envy you quite honestly. Being able to do things you actually want to do must be nice."
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 11, 2017 22:53:04 GMT -5
"Sometimes it nice but you always pay for it. If i take a week vacation, thats a week worth of money that I just lost. My weapons can range up to 30 gold coins. If i miss an oppurtunity like that, it could mean i wont have money for food for awhile. The only people that actually buy my weapons are traveler, hunters, and some guards men that prefer theyre own taste in weapons. Especially the royal guards that the king buys theyre weapons. Theres always the local blacksmith but mine are a little more flashy, more balanced, and some are customizable. I did a hilt of a sword one time with a dragon on it. The person said i dd such a good job that he let me keep it instead of paying me. I have it with my other weapons. Not for sale or for use unless its an emergency." He sighed, "If we're being honest", he sighed again, "sometimes i wish i could have your life. Basic and simple. Not an easy life but one that pays off in the end." He looked up at the stars before looking back at Thea.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 23:02:31 GMT -5
"It would be nice to switch lives for a little while wouldn't it? Just to see what's beyond our own knowledge." Thea has always been interested in what she doesn't know or understand, but that's just it. She doesn't know or understand it, and she doesn't know how she can. The books she has are mainly for leisure. Everything she learns is based off of her father's knowledge and her own experiences. But that was common for people of her class, it wasn't a poor education but it definitely wasn't up to royal standards. "But how about we talk more about you. You seem like an intresting person." She turned on her side to face Christian, with her head supported by her hand. "Tell me anything you think I should know about you. I might do the same."
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 11, 2017 23:21:40 GMT -5
Christian smiled at her. "As long as you do the same. I dont want to keep babbling about myself. Alright. So i was born in Spain. Lived there until a year ago. We were pretty poor. Then i learned to blacksmith and it helped my family out a bit. But it wasnt enough to keep a living. My mom and me saved up money while my dad was mostly working on keeping our house from falling on us while we slept. My mom worked at the local laundry place. When we had enough money, we bought 3 tickets to a place near here, only two ticket holders came off. People were starting to complain about the bad stentch of my moms body and eventually they made us dump her off in the middle of no where. We heard that Ziladia was a good place to live so we came here three days later. We were able to scavenge enough money for a one room place. Using my old blacksmith skills, i was able to get enough money to move out. I didnt want to but my dad said he wanted me to live a better life. I still give him money every week to help him out. Now i sell weapons for a living. And thats about it." He said. Realizing that his story wasnt very intresting. It was true about his mom, the blacksmith and all that but he started lying with the part he moved out. He lives with the other assasins but he really did give his dad money.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 19:53:39 GMT -5
{Omg, I'm such an idiot. For some reason I thought you replied so I was waiting for you. *face palm* I'll get a reply up soon}
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 20:10:36 GMT -5
"At least you're not lazy. People who sit on their rear end and don't do anything make me mad. It's a good thing I don't know too many though." Thea narrowed her gaze at the sky, like she was picturing the lazy men and women she despised. Of course, she changed the subject matter as to not go to a bad conversation. "I bet the food in Spain was exquisite. I cook, but not like that." She smiled in a humble manner.
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 17, 2017 14:20:28 GMT -5
He was happy when she changed the subject wanting to keep it in a good mood. "Ya when we could afford it. Most of the time it was small meals. Beans, tortillas, and some tamales if we could get the ingredients." He looked up at the sky also, which was now turning all datk except the small rays still left. They would be gone within minutes so he took as much as he could in. "So enough about me. Now tell me things o should know about you." He told her.
Its ok. I was wondering what was taking so long XD))
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2017 15:32:36 GMT -5
Thea knew that those sort of foods were not her specialties. She couldn't pull off that Latin flair in food, it was your average meat entree with a side. Obviously nothing fancy unless she felt like dressing it up. "Well, for one thing, I love the outdoors. I don't like being inside for more than an hour or so. Therefore, if we talk again, I would hope that it's outside." She paused, "That didn't sound too forward or demanding did it?"
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 17, 2017 21:08:31 GMT -5
"Not at all" he replied. "But is that all i get to know? Gonna leave as a mysterious girl that i have to chase after? I dont want to spund like a creep but i really want to get to know you."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2017 21:14:35 GMT -5
Thea felt a light blush begin to color her cheeks, and could only pray it wasn't growing darker. Perhaps it was just the way he worded the sentence, or she was over thinking things, but either way, she did not feel the warmness in her cheeks leave. "I'm sorry. I...guess I'm just not good with these sort of things. It's been a while since I have talked with someone like this. I promise I'm not trying to make things difficult." Her voice was quiet, due to her suddenly feeling reserved again and embarrassed.
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 17, 2017 22:33:46 GMT -5
Christian gave a smile, "Its all okay." He hadnt noticed the blushing but figured that she got quiet because he embarrased her or something. "Just take a breath and well, let out what you want to. Takeall the time you need. Ill be toght here waiting." He said. Looking away from the stars and back at her again. Her hair shining in the moonlight.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 6:31:50 GMT -5
How much did Tha want to say? A lot. His much should she sat? Very little. It killed her on this inside that Thea kept quiet about what she did but the burden of her promises were too great to pass on to another. Not only that, but there were just some things people kept to themselves, and this was one of those tmes. If she had been close friends with Christian ever since they grew up it may have been a different story. But to say everything she needed and wanted to right now? She couldn't. She would just have to think of something else truthful to say. "Another thing you should now about me js...well..." Thea paused and then continued, "I don't like to talk much about my life or self for personal reasons. I don't want anyone to take pity on me, that's not what I would ever want. So I keep my mouth shut. I hope you understand."
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 18, 2017 20:01:19 GMT -5
"Tottally." He replied. He was a litte bummed that she said that but knew it would take time. "Lets have a change of subject then shall we? What kind of food do you like?"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 20:30:56 GMT -5
"Anything that's safe for human consumption." Thea joked. It was true though, she are a lot because she worked a lot. She would need food to keep up her strength. "Although, what I cook is quite opposite. My skill is quite limited." She grinned
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 18, 2017 20:43:04 GMT -5
He smiled back at her. "Well if you want. I could show you some easy stuff sometime. Such as a basic fruit and oats breakfast that i can make real snazzy. Then there's also rice, torillas, and such. Unless you know how to make those already."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 20:50:42 GMT -5
Thea propped herself up with one arm and turned her body to the side to face Christian. Her eyes were brighter with excitement and also because of the starlight. "I would love for you to teach me to cook. I don't know a lot about that kind of art. When were you thinking about doing it?" She asked, but was silently praying that she wasn't being too forward or pushy again. Even if Christian said she wasn't, she still felt as if she was.
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 18, 2017 21:03:12 GMT -5
"How about tomorrow afternoon?" So that way we can get whatever we have to do done and then i can show you at my dads place. I would take you to mine but i dont have any food at my house really." He told her trying not to be suspicious in any way or anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 21:11:29 GMT -5
Thea thought for a moment about the time. Would she be able to get out of her chores again tomorrow? She was really pushing it if she asked. Perhaps she could leave afterwards, although, it would probably be dark. "I don't believe I can come in the afternoon again." She told him with slight disappointment dimming her gaze. Her eyes searched his face as she tried to think of what she could do. "I could possibly come later though, after the sun sets. By that point I have time to myself?" She suggested.
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 18, 2017 22:15:20 GMT -5
"Ph ok." He said a little dissappointed that he had to wait even longer to see her again. "Do you want me to wait by the gate again?" He asked not sure if he was allowed to know where she lived or not. He knew most the people within the walls of Ziladia but not outside on the farms or anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 5:40:30 GMT -5
Thea almost sighed a breath of relief when he still decided to talk to her. She was quite unsure at first if so late a time worked, but apparently it did. "The gate is fine." Thea assured him. It was a good idea to not let him come to her house. Her father would start jumping to conclusions about her going out during the night hours with a boy. And to someplace where he used to live. She had to admit it did sound a bit odd, and was already mentally processing if this was a good idea. "...do you honestly find my company enjoyable enough to see me again?"
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 20, 2017 18:52:09 GMT -5
"Would i be taking you out again if i didnt?" He said. Then he realized what he said. "I meanm..i..what i meant to say..." He practictly kicked him self in the gut with that one. "How about we head back now. Its starting to get late" He said with a nervous smile as he got up and brushed whatever he could reavh to get grass and dirt off.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 19:04:29 GMT -5
Confusion crossed Thea's features when he made his comment. It sounded almost snarky but she did not say anything about it. He seemed to realize his mistake quickly enough to try and correct himself. Even if he didn't complete his sentence. Thea tried not to pay too much attention to it though, "Yeah we should head back." Thea agreed as she brushed herself off, and tried to be discrete about making sure her rear didn't have any grass on it, that would be embarrassing.
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 20, 2017 19:17:01 GMT -5
Christian felt around his body trying not to be weird to make sure that his weapons were still on his and didnt fall out. He hopped onto the horse and held out a hand to help her up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 19:28:55 GMT -5
{I'm probably going be up until really late, so yay more rp time!}
Thea took his hand in her own. Her grip was soft in his hand, and she immediately noticed the size difference between them. Her hand was small, slim, dainty almost besides the roughness in certain spots. His was larger than her own, but not too big. They seemed to be the perfect size for him. She quietly said thank you for helping her up before wrapping her arms around his waist as to not fall off of the horse.
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 23, 2017 23:50:24 GMT -5
When Christian felt that de had firmly gotten hold of him, he motioned Steel forward into a long turn back to the trail home. About 10 minutes later they were on the cobblestone road approaching the gates. Steel at a trot, slowed to a stop. He quickly hopped of again, only to help her down once again trying to impress her with as many manners as he could. "He hope you enjoyed tonight." He told her bowing and kissing her hand.
Sorry, I got caught up with school projects and papers and with sports.))
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2017 5:12:20 GMT -5
Thea could tell that Christian must have been raised in a good household in the way he showed his manners. It seemed that all of the little things that came with etiquette, he already knew. She gave him a soft smile, "I did. Thank you Christian. I will have a hard time waiting patiently for tomorrow I'm afraid."
{Don't worry about it}
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Post by Longclaw511 on Jan 24, 2017 23:11:06 GMT -5
"I'm not sorry to say the same. I don't know if cooking will be as good as it was tonight but I'll take anything I can get to be with you more often." He said in as soft as a voice his rough throat could give off. He let go off her hand and not knowing where she lived was getting ready to get back on steel and leave Thea to do what she had to do.
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