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Post by Junospower on Apr 25, 2023 16:19:46 GMT -5
“I’m positive. I can use more friend here anyways,” Erin smiled. Having more friends in such an unfamiliar town would do her good. She hoped that the woman was right, that the next time someone cornered her in the streets, there would be someone there to stop it.
(Go ahead whenever you are ready)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 25, 2023 16:54:24 GMT -5
"Thank you." Evalyn says smiling at her. "My name is Evalyn by the way. I work over at the Quaint Oak's Inn. Stop by if you are in need of a good meal."
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 25, 2023 22:54:07 GMT -5
I am good to go when everyone is)
Garnet walked with her siblings as they were led away from their wrecked room by the maid. She looked at Nova and as he asked for a snack and said, “Really Nova, always thinking with your tummy.” The maid chuckled at this whole interaction before saying, “It is alright, I bet being scared by such a scary thing would make anyone hungry. If you really wish then I can take you to the dinning area my lords and lady.”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 0:49:56 GMT -5
(I'll go ahead and start it and have the season slowly begin to shift into fall)
Two Days later,
Luna found herself on the balcony looking out over the land. She needed some fresh air after listening to concerns from certain nobles and castle staff. Ever since the attack, everyone worried that Valex would go on another rampage. Some insisted that he be taken out of the castle while others wanted some kind of chains to prevent him from doing magic. She found the whole thing rather exhausting.
Hawke and his siblings were at the stables learning about the various horses and how to take care of them. Mason was currently waiting for the three to pick out which ponies or horses they wanted to ride.
Paul and a few other knights wandered the town keeping an eye out for trouble. He slowly makes his way through the marketplace eyeing the people in case anyone looked suspicious.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 0:56:11 GMT -5
Erin once again was heading for the Market place, baskets in each hand fill with fresh perfumes and candles. She had managed to sell off the last of her old stock the day before and was glad to finally put out the fresh supply. Unfortunately, she had to go through a rough part of town to get there. I was no Bleeding Rat District, but shady and dangerous folk still wander about. The young woman tried her best not to make herself too noticeable and she made her way through.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 26, 2023 8:24:52 GMT -5
A young looking elf male walked up behind Luna and said, “Your majesty, I have come to inform you that they young Valex has regained consciousness. However, he seems rather distressed and looks to be a slight flight risk.” This elf was one of the few that worked in the medical wing due to their strength in healing magic. They were also the only medics that had no qualms with the boy, given they knew the artifact that forced to lad to go on that rampage.
Garnet looked at the horse kind of disinterested. Honestly ever since the events two days ago she wanted to go see Valex but all the grownups refused to take her, for some it saying because he was a monster. However, she did not believe that, because her mommy and daddy told her so, and just wanted to make sure that their new big brother was okay. She looked up at Mason and asked, “Mister Mason, when can we see Valey?” I had to give him a nickname, don’t know why?)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 17:00:28 GMT -5
A gruff looking man notices Erin walking by and smirks. He figured she must have some coins on her, so he pushes off against the wall and begins to follow her.
Luna turns around to look at the young elf. "I will see him right away, thank you." She could only imagine what Valex must be feeling right now. "If you can, find Jay and let him know." She begins walking towards the door eager to get to Valex.
Mason pauses what he was doing and turns to look at Garnet. "Soon princess." He promised.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 17:08:04 GMT -5
Just a few more turns and she would make it, just in time too. Suddenly the streets felt a little too quiet and she felt something burning into the back of her head. Almost like she was being watched. She stopped for a moment and looked around, only to see just the normal bustle of people. Gripping he baskets just a little tighter, she decided to pick up the pace a bit, making her next turn into an empty alleyway.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 17:29:25 GMT -5
The man picks up his pace and follows her into the alley. Now she was making this way to easy for him! However, he failed to realize that a certain knight noticed him slip into the alleyway after someone. Paul lets out a small growl before making his way over just in case.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 17:34:37 GMT -5
In her haste, Erin hadn’t noticed she enter the wrong alley she usually turned at and was instead met with a dead end. Whispering a curse under her breath, she turned around, hoping to continue to on her way unnoticed. She froze in her tracks, a large, strange man was approaching her. She felt her breath quicken and she slowly backed away, accidentally cornering herself.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 26, 2023 17:51:44 GMT -5
The elf gave a quick bow to queen Luna as he said, “I will do as you saw your majesty.” He then left to go find the king so he might be told the same thing. As Luna would near the the infirmary a few yells could be heard and a middle age elf angrily stopped out of the door muttering about how stubborn that boy is, more than likely referring to Valex.
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Post by AshLightning on Apr 26, 2023 18:17:15 GMT -5
Jay was currently in the side room of the throne room, meeting with some advisers about the recent attack by the Lord of thr land controlling the Fairy King's forest. He had tried to remain on task for what was happening but he was still thinking about Valex repeatedly. He'd already heard some rumors floating around, and unless they were quelled quickly things would get even more out of hand.
After their meal with Sir William, Scover had gone to investigate what all the commotion was, only to hear what all had happened. Right after this he had run to the infirmary to see Valex and Diantha, and after staying beside Valex for hours he'd reluctantly left. He had been worried all the last couple days, barely finding enough mental strength to read or do anything beside lay in bed, fearful for his friend.
Diantha had thankfully made a speedy recovery, having only suffered overexertion and Mana sickness from having used all her power and then some the day everything happened. So now she was just taking it easy and trying not to strain herself. However she'd obstinantly refused to be moved out of the room to keep her away from Valex. The Elven woman wasn't going to let the boy be alone with so many rumors flying around, plus she knew the artifact that had controlled the poor boy and knew how to react if there were any lingering effects.
Nova had been focused on a young miniature pony the stablehands kept as somewhat of a pet, fawning over it and giggling happily as he petted it.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 26, 2023 21:25:18 GMT -5
The young male elf walked into the room where King Jay was and said, “Pardon me my lord, but your wife wishes for me to inform you that young Valex has awoken. She has already gone to see the boy but when last I saw him he looked at he was on the verge of running.” With that he waited for the kings response and orders.
Selene knocked on Scover’s door while asking, “Scover, sweetie, are you in there, can I come in?” Honestly once she heard what happened to Scover she was worried as well. Not only for her new nephew but her son. With how close the two are it made sense that he would be scared for his friend, so she just wanted to check on him.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 21:48:40 GMT -5
"Hello there little lady." The man said as he moves closer until he was standing in front of her. "I'm gonna keep this simple. Give me your valuables and I won't have to harm that pretty face of yours."
Luna steps into the room and looks towards the bed. "Valex." She called out.
Rye sat in a chair next to Diantha's bed. While she recovered, he pretty much stayed near her side only leaving to get something to eat or to sleep when Diantha insisted that he go sleep in his actual bed. Rye notices his mother and gives her a small nod before turning his gaze back to his lover.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 21:54:06 GMT -5
“I haven’t anything valuable on me. Honest, I don’t!” Erin begged, pressing herself closer against the wall. She tried to put at least some distance between the man and herself by holding out one of her baskets in front of her, for all the good that would do.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 26, 2023 21:59:08 GMT -5
As Luna entered the room and called for Valex one of the nurses, this one not an elf, walked up to her and said, “Your majesty he is over there, but has not been talking or much really.” She then pointed to the bed that had Valex curled into a sitting position, knees pulled to his chest, and a metal tray in front of him. With a sigh the nurse walked away to deal with other things.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 22:17:18 GMT -5
The man started to move closer until he feels someone grab the back of his shirt and spin him around. Paul takes hold of the man's neck and squeezes. "I suggest you leave the woman alone or else your blood will cover these walls!" The man swallows hard putting his hands up in defense. "Hey now, I wasn't gonna hurt her, We were just gonna have a ta-!" Paul tightened his grip to show that he wasn't buying it.
Luna walks over to him. "Hey, Valex how are you feeling?" She asked her voice soft. Perhaps, she could get him to talk to her.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 22:21:56 GMT -5
Erin stood there watching everything unfold around her. Her heart was still pounding furiously, whether it was from the lingering adrenaline of almost getting mugged again or the sudden heroics of the knight, she didn’t know. All she could do at that moment was stare, slightly shaking like a trembling leaf.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 26, 2023 22:38:19 GMT -5
Valex slowly looked up at Luna as she got closer and his eyes seemed really sunk in and dark. He looked at her with a mixture of fear and sadness. Kind of pushing his face into his knees he asked in a low tone asked, “So, I assume that you want me out of your lives now.”
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Post by AshLightning on Apr 26, 2023 22:59:40 GMT -5
Jay looked up as the elf walked in and he immediately stood up, shushing the advisers who continued to try and talk. However, one stern look from the king quickly silenced them. After hearing the news that Valex was awake, Jay immediately dismissed the advisers to go and collect more info, they'd been talking in circles anyway. "Go and talk to Scover if no one has already. And Selene as well, I'm sure they're both going to want to see him." The king said before quickly making his way to the infirmary. He walked in to see Valex and Luna already talking, not hearing Valex's earlier statement, and the king just made his way over. "Valex. How are you feeling?" The king asked gently.
Diantha had been taking a quick rest before hearing the king and queen enter. The elf slowly opened her eyes, glancing at Rye and reaching a hand towards his to hold.
It took a few moments before Scover responded to his mother's request. "Come in." He said weakly. The magic in his room seemed to be rippling with nervousness, just like Scover was at the moment. He clearly was scared, and didn't quite know what to do.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 23:03:33 GMT -5
Paul gives once last squeeze before tossing the man away. "Go before I end you!" The man stumbles a little and for a moment considers pulling his knife against the knight but decides against it. The man hurries off eager to get away. Paul turns his gaze back to Erin. "Are you all right?"
"No, I do not." Luna sits down on his bed and places her hand on her lap. "You aren't getting rid of us that easily."
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 23:08:02 GMT -5
“Yes… Yes just- just give me a second…” she forced out breathlessly, trying her best to steady herself. Eventually she managed to look up and was surprised it was the same handsome knight she had see a few times before patrolling the market place. “I-I truly cannot begin to express how grateful I am. Thank you.”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 26, 2023 23:28:12 GMT -5
"Your welcome." Paul said as he takes a better look at her. She looked vaguely familiar but he couldn't really place it. "You really should be more careful. Alleyways are typically only used for deals, murders and other activities." He takes note of her baskets wondering if she was trying to head into the market.
Rye smiles as he reaches over and locks his hands with hers. "Hey there, how was your nap?" He questioned a slight tease in his voice.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 26, 2023 23:56:24 GMT -5
Erin cleared her throat, "I'll make note of that for next time, thank you," she managed with a small smile. She gave her baskets a small once over to make sure nothing was damaged. "Um... If you wouldn't mind, could you point me in the right direction of the market?"
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 27, 2023 0:06:08 GMT -5
"Might be better if you just follow me." Paul answered. Without waiting for an answer, he turns around and begins walking towards the entrance of the alley. He assumed that the woman would simply follow him.
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Post by Junospower on Apr 27, 2023 0:10:22 GMT -5
His assumptions would be proven correctly as Erin scrambled to catch up with the knight. It had been a while since she felt this safe walking through the street, and with an almost personal escort from the knight, she felt almost invincible! She’ll have to repay his kindness somehow…
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Apr 27, 2023 0:26:47 GMT -5
Paul makes a mental note to patrol the outskirts of the marketplace. Seemed certain people were trying to venture out among the regular folks. Once out of the alleyway, he keeps walking until they reach the main marketplace area. "I'm assuming this is where you wanted to go?"
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Post by Junospower on Apr 27, 2023 0:32:53 GMT -5
“Yes, thank you,” she breathed out with a sigh of relief. She turned to the knight once more, “I don’t know who you are, but you very well have just saved my life back there. Again, I truly can’t thank you enough sir.” A faint blush spread across her face, one that fortunately could be seen as embarrassment of the situation she found herself in early.
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Post by AshLightning on Apr 27, 2023 0:49:42 GMT -5
"Your welcome." Paul said as he takes a better look at her. She looked vaguely familiar but he couldn't really place it. "You really should be more careful. Alleyways are typically only used for deals, murders and other activities." He takes note of her baskets wondering if she was trying to head into the market. Rye smiles as he reaches over and locks his hands with hers. "Hey there, how was your nap?" He questioned a slight tease in his voice. Diantha smiled softly and shrugged. "It was okay. Too short though." She whispered back. She glanced over to see Jay and Luna with young Valex. "When did Valex wake up?" She whispered to Rye.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Apr 27, 2023 7:42:25 GMT -5
Valex didn’t say anything when Jay came in and just start in his couples up position. In a low voice he asked, “Them what will be done with me, shackles, a cage, or will it be sealing my magic?” Slowly he looked at them with his almost lifeless eyes and said, “I am the monster after all that attacked the castle, king, and triplets. Maybe Valkner was right, I really am worthless after all.” With that he moved his face back into his knees.
The elf gave a nod to Jay before heading over to Scovers room. Once there he heard Selene say, “Sweetie I know that you are nervous for you friend but you need to calm down. Worrying yourself like this will only hurt you in the long run.” Suddenly she stopped talking when she heard the elf walk up behind her. Turing to face him the elf bowed and said, “Miss Selene and young Scover, I was told by the king to inform you that young Valex has awaken. Though I must say that he is not in the best mental condition at the moment.”
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