The Queen's Minor Castle-Torgen(Town):
The cloaked figure ran with the man glancing behind him as he quickly looked to the ground his eyes focusing on a spot and he watched as the point dipped down just enough to cause one to tumble if they weren't paying attention. This of course would possibly stagger them and they could fall or one could simply miss it completely but it was a step that may assist them if followed.
As the two rounded the corner and lost complete sight of the guards, the man behind the cloak quickly pushed his body up against the wall as tight as he could next to the man who escaped with him. He sat quietly for a few minutes and peeked around for a moment to make sure the coast was clear. The man let his heavy breathing escape his lungs and gave a gentle laugh looking to the one beside him.
As the man spoke he smiled and nodded pulling his cloak from his head revealing his cat like ears that sat upon the top. "No problem, talking your way out of those guys are tough. Generally ends up in either you getting into twice as much trouble or them just killing you. They're greedy and that uniform they wear makes them think they're invincible."
The Neko looked around the corner to make sure they were still clear and only nodded. "Wanted? Hah, I'm a dead man walking so we're both in the same boat. As for the uh....Magic user thing I do appologize but they were about to hack now and ask later so we either ran or we just....Well die, I like my head so....." He let his words trail off and shrugged stretching his bones. The magic essence that cloaked his eye color soon returned to the natural ocean blue color they were once before.
As the man stepped closer in Natural reaction, he stepped back away from him being cautious. Of course the two had escaped together but he knew way to well than to trust someone so quickly. In his past events in life he'd trust them without a second choice. But with the way The Queen's rule had began magic users were turned in for gold and he couldn't be taken to that foul woman.
A part of the male wanted to glare at the man when he spoke of 'kicking his butt'. Another part wanted to let the man know what he thought on that matter but he shook his mind of it and nodded. He would play it off, well hopefully but he would leave it up to the man to believe his words as a joke or not.
"Well my good man, Magic user...." He spoke motioning towards his eyes and waved his hands as his eyes lit up this time a soft lavender. With the wave of a hand small flames formed around them and dispersed. They would seem more for show rather then for damage purposes. "So kicking ones butt may be a bit of exaggeration."
He followed his statement up with a laugh and smile towards the man. "As for everything else, it is a pleasure to meet you Dendrac, I am Kiro Akira of Norrifidan. It is a long, long, long ways away from here and probably a better place then here as of now. But I can't return home so here I am." His words seemed to sum up the matter of his home but he continued on forth.
Taking a bow he stood up once more. "As to why I assisted you, well thats a simple matter. On multiple cases. For one, I'm a magical being of sorts, cat ears and a tail." If the man paid enough attention he could see Kiro's motion towards his waist where he shifted his tail beneath his shirt. While it wasn't an important matter more to just motion the tail situation and where it was.
The boy then proceeded with his words. "Then theres Two... That Cyclops we saw is actually a good man just has a bad temper. Funny one should say it tho, he is an expert when it comes to leather works. And he's pretty good at it. Gentle Giant of sorts. Without any magic he stands a good 7ft tall. And well three, well it was either try to help you or watch your attempt to talk yourself out of it. Last time I saw a guy trip into a guard he lost his way to walk for having 'bad ankles'. Needless to say he had no ankles left after that situation. Left to die as one would say."
As he finished his statement, Kiro looked behind him and pointed. "We're still a bit to close for comfort with those guards. So I suggest we continue on. I have a few friends here in which I'm currently staying with. Only visiting tho, on the outskirts of Torgen." With that the man slipped the cloak back over his head and began heading off in the direction ahead. He half expected the person to follow him but wouldn't care either way.
The Queen's Villages- Stinel (Town):
The jester frowned when she spoke of not being able to donate and shook his head at her words. "Injuries, or no injuries. The days will continue on yes they will!" With that he continued on dancing and moved back into the crowd of people repeating his request for donation. He had no cares in the world and only wanted to enjoy himself. True there was always someone who needed assistance in the Festival as people were always doing stupid things to hurt themselves but he would continue on.
Just when one would believe that situation was over, another man crept up on the girl and grabbed his self with a grin staring the girl down. "I've got an injury that you can handle miss. It's a big one too!" He laughed only to be halted by the stumble of another man who bumped into him. The two then began their own quarrel about bumping into each other while a female approached the girl and gave a gentle smile. "Ignore him, he tries to sleep with all of the ladies. If you're looking to assist, I may not have much but my brother injured his leg a few moments ago dancing with those fools." The lady motioned towards a home just near the entrance of the festival. "I know I could have brought him to the healers and had them do it in the tent but he can't really walk...."
King Nero's Castle -Crex (Castle):
The king proceeded with his meal until the dine in was done. From that point the crowd dispersed and moved directly onto their duties. King Nero was the last to stand as he waited for others to clear the room. He did have important matters to discuss and now would be a great time to begin. Their stomachs were happy and it was time to do his duties as King.
As the man stood he cringed at a slight pain in his lower back mainly from sitting for so long other reasons from age. He glanced back to Maline as he motioned and began to walk towards the doors of the castle. It was common where he didn't even look back to see and knew she would be just behind him. "Maline, I have some matters to discuss with you. Some for my personal gain, others for the gain of other kingdoms. Though it'll wait momentarily until we're in much quieter areas."
His words came calm and collective yet was hinted at the wandering ears around them.Through his walk, he stopped by a hanging image that had been painted by one of the painters. It wasn't much but held the image of a white stallion. One of Nero's finest horses. Outfitted in iron armor it served him well through the years.
His path continued and he worked his way through the castle with little words on simple matters of the castle. His true matters would soon begin as they stepped into the War Room. Just before them was a large table with a clay model of the lands around them.
Other things to be noted in the room was a locked chest in the corner, three sets of armor, a sword rack and another large table which was empty and was large enough to hold a total of eight people. Nero shut the door behind the two before moving to the table that held the land's mold.
As the man stared down at the model, he ran his hands across the clay wiping a bit of the dust down before staring at it. "It's been many many years since this room has been touched. We've been a good long time of peace and without war and while it may be great. I personally have received some intelligence that speaks of The Queen ready to make a move. It will close in on us soon if we don't take actions on the matter." Nero glanced back to Maline and pulled a rolled up parchment stamped with The King's Seal in which held it out to the female.
"In this letter is matters for Queen Azrath. I need you to take it to her and deliver it straight to her. Not to one of her men, but straight to her." As he handed it over he kept a stern look. He knew Maline would be one to trust, and she could carry herself to Azrath's land with ease. Much faster then any horse he owned. In which he confirmed in his words. "I trust you will be the most reliable and fastest to get this to her."
King Nero's Castle -Crex (Docks):
A man watched as the man rolled his carriage off the boat and into the lands. Of course it wasn't an uncommon thing seeing they were across a lake but he seemed out of place. The man moved towards the one who just entered along with the small girl and piked his interest towards them.
Upon approach he gave a bow and nodded. "Greetings! I am the master of the lakes. I am here to welcome you to King Nero's Crex. I see you have some goods on your carriage, and am here to speak with you on the matter of business you have here. Everyone who enters Crex must sign a paper as a statement of arrival." The man pulled a book from his pouch with a quill and ink ready to pass it to the man.
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