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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 7, 2014 15:22:23 GMT -5
Areyna scowled at Ser Jon, then sighed,"Alright... I will talk to the stablemaster." Then she thought and looked at him with a puzzled face,"You are squire, what could you do with a horse?"
"And 500 dragons? I can't give you that even if I wanted to, but I will be indebted to you. Anything I can get for you that is within my power, you shall have it.."
"There is nothing wrong with having a Royal indebted to you, remember that."
(Persuasion)
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 7, 2014 15:39:52 GMT -5
Fortunately Arenya's need seems to shine through because the boy nodded. "A squire always needs a horse, to practice for when he's a knight. Thank you, my lady."
He hurried off after Ser Jon, trying to be sly while the white knight talks to his friend, a tall man in the gold cloak of the City Watch. As Arenya watched, the boy tried to sneak up on the men and snatch the idol. But he stumbled at the last minute and crashed into Ser Jon. The knight stumbled. The boy had fallen to a crouch. He tried to grab the toy but Ser Jon was onto him and they scuffled over it for a moment. But Ser Jon had the upper hand. The white knight cursed the boy in a loud voice. The boy ran off.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 7, 2014 15:52:44 GMT -5
"Damnit..", she mumbled under her breath. Wiping her face with cold water, she had to think of something else. Ser Jon couldn't have known it was her, because that was the second time a squire tried to take the damned toy.
She had to try something different but what? Looking around for another savior to help her. It had only been the first day and it was still early.
"This is going to be a long fucking day", she sighed, still watching Ser Jon.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2014 17:56:06 GMT -5
Elseyris, entering the yard and seeing Ser Jon striding towards her shadowed location, holding a toy dragon, watched for a moment in confusion. She had come down to fit in some practice with her flail, but now she saw a different practice opportunity.
What is he doing with a toy dragon?
Surveying the scene a little further, she noticed Princess Arenya, fully armoured, pacing angrily a short distance away, and a boy scampering towards Ser John, about to leap at him. He seemed to be interested in the little dragon.
I suppose it won't hurt to help the poor soul, he's woefully mismatched! she thought, with amusement.
She placed her flail on the ground as silently as she could manage, and crept towards Ser Jon at the opposite angle from the boy.
As the boy and Ser Jon began to scuffle at eachother, she reached out to snatch the dragon, hoping to use their distraction with eachother to allow her to disappear into a shadowed spot with the dragon.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 7, 2014 18:03:19 GMT -5
Ser Jon bent to pick up the dragon but it was missing He cursed loudly. Not seeing Elseyris he looked over at Arenya "What did you do with it, lady? How the bloody hell did you spirit it away like that?"
He muttered something uncomplimentary, looked around a bit more then stomped off in a temper.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2014 18:07:19 GMT -5
Elseyris waited, silent as a shadow, until both Ser Jon and the boy were gone. Given how quickly he had run off, she surmised that the boy couldn't have been that invested in the dragon that she now clasped to her chest.
Arenya was still there though, and seemed to be searching for something.
It must be hers then
Elseyris slowly slipped out of her hiding spot, holding the dragon close, guardedly, and approached Arenya;
"My Lady, is this yours?"
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 7, 2014 22:18:04 GMT -5
"Are you daft, you pompous bastard?! I'm no witch!!!" Her reply fell on deaf ears because Ser Jon was gone. She sighed deeply until she noticed Elseyris holding the toy. Wasn't she the youngest of Aenar's chidlren. She hadn't really paid attention to them since the incident with her father, but there she stood holding this toy. Maybe it was a sign, maybe not... At that time Arenya did not care.
She laughed out loud and looked at her. "You have saved the day, my young lady."
"I am indebted to you. Thank you."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2014 10:28:54 GMT -5
"Are you daft, you pompous bastard?! I'm no witch!!!" Her reply fell on deaf ears because Ser Jon was gone. She sighed deeply until she noticed Elseyris holding the toy. Wasn't she the youngest of Aenar's chidlren. She hadn't really paid attention to them since the incident with her father, but there she stood holding this toy. Maybe it was a sign, maybe not... At that time Arenya did not care. She laughed out loud and looked at her. "You have saved the day, my young lady." "I am indebted to you. Thank you." Elseyris smiled at Arenya's appreciative laugh; "That's alright, he was clearly being an arse, so there was some fun in it for me too." She smiled playfully, handing Arenya the dragon. She studied the sign, and discerned at last the nature of the situation. "I have to go, My Lady, but I hope you and your little dragon stay safe." She walked over to where she left her flail, and picked it up, turning back to Arenya; "I'm not sure if this will help, but the base of that training pell over there has a small gap underneath it. I reckon the dragon would fit. I won't tell anyone." With that, she trotted over to the pell, and gave it a nudge, showing Arenya that it could be lifted slightly to one side. "I'll just be over here for a while," she said, purposely choosing a different area of the yard, facing away from Arenya, to practice her combat footwork. |
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 9:20:15 GMT -5
Arenya laughed,"Yes he was and his behavior got it's just rewards." She took the toy dragon from her,"Thank you again, Sweetling. I shall be trying to keep it safe until the Lord Commander returns."
Eyeing the dragon,"Then this horrid game will be over." Looking at the gap, seeing what Elseyris had seen Arenya nodded. "You are a sharp one, it will fit just fine right there." She slid the little toy just inside the spot and closed it back. She smiled at her as Elseyris moved to the other side of the yard.
As Arenya waited for another challenger she watched the young one practice.
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Post by Lord Commander Brandon Snow on Jan 9, 2014 9:26:03 GMT -5
As the day wound to an end, the sun went down and the moon came up. Eventually Brandon appeared. He scanned the yard and noted the missing dragon. He looked at Arenya. "All is well?" He asked.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 9:44:13 GMT -5
She was sitting in front of the stand where the dragon was hidden. When he approached, looked up at him with a nod and grin. "Aside from a few bumps and bruises. Yes, all is well, Lord Commander."
Holding her sword, wiping it down,"Why do you ask?"
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Post by Lord Commander Brandon Snow on Jan 9, 2014 10:11:11 GMT -5
"Your Dragon appears to be lost." He replied.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 10:13:40 GMT -5
She shook her head,"No, it's not lost." Arenya stood,"It's fine and it's right here with me."
She knew he wasn't one for frivolities but she wanted him to ask her where it was. Maybe that would put at ease in her decision to hide it.
"I may have taken a chance with what I did, but my charge is safe and unharmed."
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Post by Lord Commander Brandon Snow on Jan 9, 2014 10:22:17 GMT -5
He nodded solemnly.
"Carry on then," he said curtly, before departing.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 10:26:15 GMT -5
"I shall, Lord Commander."
Sighing deeply with a small hint of relief as she watched her brother, the Lord Commander, leave her again. Taking her seat infront of the spot, she began wiping her sword down again.
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The next morning Arenya was asleep, still sitting against the hiding place of the dragon. Her head was back, her mouth open as the sun rose into the sky.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 9, 2014 11:00:50 GMT -5
it was still a bit early for her to be challenged again but the young squire came soon enough to bring her food.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 11:37:14 GMT -5
Awakened by the smell of food, Arenya shook her head and looked a the squire. "Thank you." She began to eat and watch the oncoming sunrise. Secretly she longed for a hot bath and her bed, but she knew she had to complete this task or she would go no further.
She had a point to prove, not just to her brother but to herself.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 9, 2014 12:00:06 GMT -5
The sunrise was filled with beautiful, brilliant colours, giving her hope for the new day.
The young squire served her a cup of pale ale to go with her food. "My lady, what did you do with it? The dragon, I mean? I hear you might have to fight again today."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 12:19:00 GMT -5
Chuckling as she took the ale,"It is safe, don't worry. I forgot to than you for your efforts yesterday, but I think you may need to make sure you have sure footing before you rush a man."
Taking a sip, she looked at him with a smile,"Such a cluster of information you are today."
"Who am I supposed to fight?"
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 9, 2014 12:52:57 GMT -5
The boy shrugged. "I don't know. But it's not two days yet. I'm sorry i couldn't help you, but he's a knight of the Kingsguard. They are the best knights in all the land." The boy grinned. "But my lady fought well, I think."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 13:02:17 GMT -5
She finished her ale, making a small belch and looked at him with a silly grin,"My apologies, that was very unladylike of me." Arenya then handed him the empty plate and cup.
"And yes, Ser Jon is a Knight of the Kingsguard but he is not a gentleman", she frowned. "You did fine to even attempt to help me." Arenya ssmiled,"Keep upi your studies and you too can one of the greatest knights in the land."
Hearing his compliment she smiled,"Thank you, he was a bit stronger than I but I can tell you that I was not afraid and I was not about to quit even after he took the dragon from me."
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 9, 2014 13:11:08 GMT -5
The boy laughed at her gesture.. "You are very brave to fight him. I don't know why you're doing this but I hope you win." He grinned again.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 9, 2014 14:19:38 GMT -5
"Brave? I never thought of that term when I accepted his challenge. Crazy maybe.." She extended her hand to shake his,"I thank for you vote of confidence."
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 9, 2014 14:32:32 GMT -5
"Thank you, my lady>" He seemed surprised that the blood of the dragon would shake hands with him. "I'll come back later with more food."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jan 10, 2014 7:59:08 GMT -5
Noticing his surprise, Arenya smirked,"Thank you again." As the squire ran off, she called out to him,"It is not beneath me to show gratitude... Even to a squire."
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all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too