PRE-ADVENTURE PROLOGUE

Cybil pulls you aside and sits you down. The ship will be in the Royal / Guardians dock in about 2 hours. It is your responsibility to organize the guards. It’s not that hard just have them on points, and be close to Urneeva. Let her do the talking, she will guide them off the docks and to the castle. Keep yourself close, but have 2 guards in front and 2 guards in back. She hands you two portraits sketches

Princess Amara, older sister to Bozutto. She will be queen of the largest hold in Vermeer one day

Prince Lattimore, Younger brother to Bozutto

Not on the ship, just the rest of the lineage

Hylora has been queen for 30 years, her husband died a decade ago and she has had no desire to remarry… until recently. The Kingdom will vote to have Amara secede Hylora or Amara weds a Prince or royal to solidify her ascension. Neither Mother or Daughter are in a hurry for that.

Prince Bozutto was the “pawn” they call it, He had to marry to solidify alliances or confirm treaties, etc. Essentially the oldest moves on to rule, the 2nd is usually the pawn, and anything after that is backup for the current throne.

We continue, Chance is getting ready to head for the Royal docks and greet the Royal’s coming in

DMaster: After a little talk with Cybil you head back to the castle, get yourself a nice bath, grab a set of clean under clothes and head back to the compound. Looks to be a nice day, it’s in the mid 50s now, a few puffy clouds and a light breeze. By the time you get to the compound it’s about 730AM. You have to be at the docks around 830-ish. You bump into a shorter woman with dark red hair.

Chance: Chan: oh Hello, didn’t see you way down there (smiling)

DMaster: She stops looks up to you
WOM: Excuse you…
CYB: You will have to excuse Chance, he is in a hurry to get to the docks (she raises her eyebrows)

Chance: Chan: Yes I am on my way Cybill

DMaster: CYB: This is Mina, she is one of our best seamstresses
MIN: And apparently a punching bag too (she scoffs playfully and walks off)
Cybil sighs
CYB: Probably made most of your clothing
Cybil shrugs her shoulders, nods and moves on.

Chance: Chan: okay I better get myself organized and to the docks
I gather my thoughts as I leave the compound and head to the docks, after I get geared up

DMaster: You make your way through the compound, you see Ara talking with an agent, that Mia girl is with Cybil. Bast is in his lab going over things with like 10 people. Out you go through the doors, now you are heading to the royal docks.

Chance: keep walking towards the docks and staying focused

DMaster: After winding a few streets, taking a wrong turn once, you get there and the 4 guards are waiting for you. You are about 30 minutes early. No ship yet.

Chance: looking at the guards (smiling) giving them a once over

DMaster: Urneeva is in the middle of the main dock pacing a bit, looking over a scroll and apparently talking to herself. There already are 4 guards on the docks normally, but these are mainly for royalty.

Chance: I will gather the guards and go over the game plan, all 8 and how they will set up when they unboard and how the 4 will set up when we walk them to the Castle.

DMaster: They nod in understanding and they set themselves up.

Chance: Double check everything and walk over to Urneeva,
Chan: Urneeva the guards have their instructions as do I(smiling)

DMaster: She looks up and smiles
URN: OK, Just going over a few things, I want to make sure I say the right things
She starts pacing again and reading from her scroll

Chance: I will stay by the guards as we wait, walking back over to them

DMaster: An hour passes and nothing, you were not really expecting them to be on time, what ship is. By that time Urneeva had stopped reading the scrolls and pacing. She hopped on a barrel and was sitting waiting.

Chance: pacing around as we wait

DMaster: After another hour, a guard grabs your attention
GUA: Sire (he points)

Chance: looking to where he points

DMaster: It’s a ship that sticks out like a sore thumb, it’s definitely a royal one and it seems they are not turning into these docks. Urneeva looks up and curses
URN: Dammit, they are going to the common docks!

Chance: Chan: well then I guess we better get to the common docks now

DMaster: Urneeva hops down grabs her scroll and heads out too
URN: We should probably hurry, you probably don’t know how to get there yet.

Chance: Chan: You would be correct, we will follow you.
Look over to my guards
Chan: Follow me, and we are going to make it double time.

DMaster: The guards nod and get in line and follow you and Urneeva. You follow her because you are not exactly sure how to get there. People are jumping out of your way and pointing. You get to the common docks and its packed, people everywhere
URN: (stops) Chance, we need to clear this people out of here, have them stop the unloading of all the ships
You see a few other guards who perked up when they saw you come down into the area

Chance: Chan: I am on it
Grab the guards with me.
Chan: Go and get all the guards on the dock right now and get them here. We need to clear the people out.
I will point at two of the guards
Chan: Once you alerted the other guards, get those two ships to stop unloading cargo and passengers. I can’t emphasize how fast we have to do this ok?

DMaster: They nod and move off pretty quick. Sure as shit a huge gallant ship is trying to dock at a lowly common dock, it is possible but it’s a tight fit. You are being aided by gawkers and standerbys. A lot of people stopped and looked.

Chance: Start clearing people myself moving them onto the other dock areas
Chan: we need everyone to clear the docks now

DMaster: Your plan goes well, there are 7 guards moving people out and 2 of them are on the ramps to a ship halting the unloading. There are some objections but for the most part it went smoothly…
You see one female walking past them and shoving them off walks your way and when you get in her way to tell her something
WOM: Get off me you dolt, I’m leaving OK?
She glances at you, squints her eyes

Chance: Chan: Ummm excuse me just who you calling a Dolt
giving her a sharp glance

DMaster: WOM: Well if you don’t know, I’m not…
she looks at the symbol on your armor
WOM: Oh… ummmm
She glances back, points at another guard
WOM: Him, I was talking about him!
She smiles and tries to look innocent

Chance: Chan: sure you were (scowl)

DMaster: She speeds up her exit and leaves the docks. The docks have been cleared and the ship finally makes port, its like a real tight squeeze.

Chance: Chan: okay guards form up

DMaster: Urneeva is waving you over

Chance: walk over to Urneeva

DMaster: The 4 guard keep a good square behind you, in formation.
URN: Ok, you know there names right? I don’t think they will talk to you but just in case

Chance: Chan: I have the sketches with me so yes I do

DMaster: You look across the doc area, it is huge. There are 6 major docks, they landed on the 5th. The 6th and 4th dock has tons of people just standing looking, gawking, more guards come down and help with crowd control as you wait. A few people walk down the ramp and down the docks. Looks like an equivalent to Urneeva and she greets them.

Chance: I remain silent as I watch, making sure my guards are in order.

DMaster: A gorgeous woman walks down the landing in royal attire. Everyone watching pretty much was like “ooooohhhhh” She turned back to the boat, annoyed.

Chance: smiling to myself that would be Amara

DMaster: AMA: Latty, come on, you complained the whole way, now lets get on dry land?
Another one jumps off the boat and follows his sister down, Urneeva bows and greets both of them

Chance: I will look back at the guards to make sure everything is perfect

DMaster: They look nervous and are trying to predict when to bow

Chance: Smirk and look back to see if they are close now.

DMaster: They walk up to you,

Chance: bow as they approach

DMaster: AMA: (sees the symbol) Wow, Black Ward… we must rank well (chuckles and walks by)
Prince Lattimore’s eyes light up.
LAT: WHOA
He walks up and after you bow and is looking at you, wide eyed and smiling
LAT: Black Ward sis… (he walks around you) Look at his sword, OMG, his shield!

Chance: smiling as he walks around me

DMaster: LAT: Can I look at your…
AMA: LATTY! Leave the nice man alone, I am sure Mom is waiting

Chance: Make eye contact and bow again, smiling.
Chan: it is fine M’lady

DMaster: With a disappointed look on his face, he walks past you
LAT: Why don’t we have anything like Black Ward?
AMA: Uggg… we do, kind of, the Elite?
LAT: Oh yeah… but they are boring and always screwing something up…

Chance: Chan: guards to formation now

DMaster: AMA: Latty, no they don’t.
They gear up and follow, 2 in front and 2 behind. You see servants and some light guards walking to the docks. Most likely to get the Princesses and Princes things. They bow as they pass by.
URN: So, the common docks M’Lady?

Chance: I will follow along side, keeping my eye on everything I can, and listen

DMaster: AMA: My apologies, we have a new captain for this trip. (she watches as a few people walk by and bow) By the time I realized it he was already heading into port.
LAT: Ha, what a dumbass
AMA: Latty! Mouth, really?
LAT: Jebus sis, I feel like I am walking with Mom
She stops abruptly, Looks at him with a death stare. Everyone has to halt quickly. He sighs and lowers his shoulders
LAT: Sorry
The entourage continues. The citizens know enough to get out of the way and show respect.But they also all stop and point and oooh ahhhh
MAN: Wow she is a beautiful
WOM: I hope everything is ok, Black Ward is with them

Chance: smile when I hear the black ward mentioned

DMaster: You make it to the entrance and you call off the 4 guards that escorted you. You take them through the double doors and into the throne room.

Chance: follow the royal party into the throne room after calling off the guards

DMaster: The Queen turns and looks, a huge smile washes over her face.
HYL: My Babies!
She goes running to them, Amara embraces her Mother
AMA: Good to see you Mother.
Queen looks over to Lattimore.
HYL: And how is my little warrior?
LAT: Mom, I am not little…
They embrace as well

Chance: Keep out of the way, stand with my hands in front clasped.

DMaster: The King, Princess Affinity and Cassie stand by or on the diaz to the throne.
The Queen looks behind the two children of hers and then around.
HYL: Where is Abrin and Gontor?
She looks at Amara as more things pile into the throne room (there stuff)
AMA: Ummmmm
HYL: Amara? Why are they not with you, they are your elite guards (with a sharp scolding tone)
AMA: I will talk to you later about that, they had some things to take care of, they are coming by land in a day or two
Lattimore is looking bored already, he slowly walks over to you, smiles

Chance: Chan: M’lord(bowing)
smile at him

DMaster: HYL: You traveled without your bodyguards… (sighs heavily) we WILL talk about that later (giving her a sharp glance)
LAT: (quietly) So… have you ever killed anyone?
Wide eyed

Chance: Chan:(quietly) I have M’lord

DMaster: He looks surprised
LAT: They were bad guys right?

Chance: Lean towards him and look at him.
Chan:(quietly) yes very bad guys

DMaster: As you two speak, Amara and the King greet each other as does Affinity
Eventually Cassie and Amara greet each other too

Chance: Watching as the talk with each other and look back at Lattimore and nod forward
Chan:(quietly) M’lord maybe you should go talk with them

DMaster: Affinity is looking at you talking with him and smiling
HYL: Latty come over here and say hello
He smiles and nods and walks over and greets the King, Amara looks around
AMA: Where is Zuzu? (she pauses a moment and closes her eyes) Oh damn… I mean Bozutto?

Chance: I will hold my place as I watch

DMaster: LAT: HEY! You told ME not to call him…
AMA: I know I know…
HYL: It’s ok we are among friends
As the small talk goes on Cassie walks over to you

Chance: bowing as Cassie walks over

DMaster: CASS: Everything go ok I am guessing?

Chance: Chan: well besides the fact that they went to the common docks yes (look at her) I made sure everything went as it was suppose to… it seems that they had a new Captain of the ship

DMaster: Her eyes light up
CASS: Why would they… OHHH… Well they are here and happy, so consider it mission accomplished. Without there elites we might have you shadow them for a bit until we can get replacements, (almost talking to herself) probably a few 5 stars for the time being

Chance: Chan: that is fine with me as I told Valentine I have to earn my stripes (smiling) I will do what is needed of me

DMaster: Birgetta walks in from the entrance, looking somewhat apprehensive. You remember this is where she came from before Camerondale.
They all seem pretty happy to see her. Birgetta looks over to you
BIR: Can you do a quick favor for me?

Chance: Chan: what do you need Birgetta
kind of giving her a look

DMaster: BIR: Go up to Erikka’s room and tell her that there was some sort of delay at the docks
CASS: (laughs) Might as well add, you caused it too
She smirks and nudges you.

Chance: Chan: I can do that
Looking at Cassie
Chan: I might not volunteer that information. let me get on that right now

DMaster: CASS: Just head back to those doors at the top of the stairs. All the way down the hallway take a left and the first door on the right
BIR: Thanks!
As she hugs Lattimore

Chance: head to Erikka’s room

DMaster: You head through the royal double doors, up the stairs and the guard is there
GUA: Sir, you shouldn’t…

Chance: show my ring as I walk past

DMaster: GUA: OH! Sorry.
Steps away

Chance: head toward Erikka’s room

DMaster: You get the door

Chance: knock on the door

DMaster: ERI: Come in

Chance: walk in with a big smile on my face

DMaster: Erikka is leaning against her bedroom post, flinging a bra around her finger, topless. She sees you and instantly her eyes bulge and she tries to cover herself.
ERI: CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!
She grabs the bed sheets and wraps it around her.

Chance: Looked shocked (but getting a good look) and quickly turn around

DMaster: As you turn, you hit your head on the door and step back grabbing at it.
ERI: What the hell are you doing here???

Chance: Chan: whoops sorry, you said to come in right? (rubbing my head) Birgetta sent me… now I know what a door knocker feels like.

DMaster: ERI: Why would she send you?

Chance: Kind of glancing back, and turn around once I know she is covered.
Chan: she wanted to tell you there is a delay at the docks.

DMaster: ERI: Ohhh…. oh
She stands there kind of looking down, disappointment on her face

Chance: Pointing at the door.
Chan: I will just go wait outside

DMaster: ERI: No its ok, tell them I will be down in a minute

Chance: Chan: okay as you say, sorry again(blushing) I will let them know

DMaster: She nods and starts to walk to her dresser with her bedsheets wrapped around her

Chance: quietly closing the door as I walk out. kind of cursing quietly as I walk back to the throne room

DMaster: You make it to the throne room and everyone is just conversing nicely, a servant or two is there and they have drinks
Birgetta sees you from across the throne room.
BIR: Erikka knows?

Chance: Chan: Uhhh yeah she knows, she wont forget either.
(smirking)

DMaster: BIR: Oh?
She is slowly walking towards you.

Chance: Chan: well let’s say she wasn’t even dressed
shaking head, blushing again

DMaster: Birgetta’s eyes light up and she turns around to see everyone else too. She whips back around
BIR: Chance?!
She walks over to you, grabs your arm and pulls you aside

Chance: Shrug my shoulders
Chan: hey she told me to come in(quietly)

DMaster: BIR: Why did you just tell the entire Royal court you walked in on Erikka? Are you insane?

Chance: Chan: sorry sorry(quietly) Well I really didn’t – just said she wasn’t dressed yet. I didn’t say I saw her cookies.

DMaster: Birgetta puts her hand to her chin
BIR: Ok, I can spin this I guess.
Cassie is slowly walking over to the both of you, both hands on her drink

Chance: sighs

DMaster: She has a slight smile on her face, and it is as though she is trying not to laugh. Birgetta looks at her
BIR: Cassie, this is not funny
CASS: (she nods) I know, just a slip of the tongue my dear.
Birgetta gives you a look that could kill and walks back to the group
BIR: Misunderstanding, she just told him she wasn’t even dressed yet, that is why she is late getting here…
They all nod and agree to what she told them.

Chance: Chan: You didn’t help much Cassie (giving her a playful look)

DMaster: She has a soft smile and chuckles.
CASS: Sometimes you just have to enjoy the little non stressful things in life…

Chance: Shake my head slowly looking at her
Chan: laugh it up

DMaster: She looks at you with a smile and stops, squints her eyes. She squares up to you, and looks you directly in your eyes

Chance: Step back a little, looking at her directly

DMaster: She furries her brow
CASS: You ok Chance?
Concern washes over her face

Chance: Look around me
Chan: Besides telling everyone I saw Erikka’s cookies, I am doing good.

DMaster: A slight smile from Cassie at your comment then it goes away.
CASS: I can’t… read you. Its like you are not even here

Chance: Sigh, close my eyes and lean my head back.
Chan: Great just what I need, more manifestation. Maybe next I’ll grow a tentacle out of my ass

DMaster: CASS: Eww, no. (she continues to look at you) It is like how Affinity was, and how Azatina is to me.

Chance: Chan: Cassie I don’t even know how to explain(quietly)

DMaster: She steps back, looks down at her drink, takes a sip and looks back at the group in the Throne room.
CASS: Don’t… just don’t… let’s just move on. We can talk about it after

Chance: Sigh in relief
Chan: that would be for the best

DMaster: CASS: For now just shadow the royals until further notice

Chance: Chan: As you say Baroness
I will quietly pick a spot to stand and quietly watch

DMaster: Erikka makes her way in and everyone greets her. Afterwards you see Erikka, somewhat forcefully grab Birgetta and they seem to have a heated argument. Birgetta is pleading her case.

Chance: shaking my head, and quietly stay where I am for the moment

DMaster: You hear the double doors open from the entrance.
MAN: Oh am I interrupting, they said I could come in…
Erikka glances over and a HUGE smile washes over her face and she runs towards the man. She hits and hugs him hard and he exhales, Practically knocking him over. Birgetta makes her way over to you.
BIR: Thanks for getting me in trouble with Erikka. (gives you a look)

Chance: Chan: She said to come in, I kind of do what people ask of me, ya know.

DMaster: BIR: THAT, is who she thought YOU were (looking at you) His name is Karson, they have been dating for 3 years. He finally found a job here… and is moving to Camerondale. (almost talking to herself) Waiting for him naked… bold move Err.

Chance: Chan: well she probably really missed him.

DMaster: BIR: They haven’t had se… err I mean, Chance. We are having no luck today, you and I.
They make the rounds, meeting the royals and after 15 minutes they make their way over to you. Birgetta was chit chatting with you as they made the rounds. Birgetta gives him a big hug
KAR: Birggy glad to see you
BIR: You too Kay
Looks at you
KAR: And who is this?

Chance: Smile and nod.
Chan: my name is Chance
extend my hand

DMaster: His jaw slowly falls, He stares at you in an awkward long moment
ERI: uhhh Hon? (tugs on his sleeve)
He grabs you and gives you a fierce hug
BIR: Ohh… better look out Erikka…

Chance: Awkwardly hug back
Chan: a simple handshake would have been fine(smirking)

DMaster: He pulls back and looks at you, hands still on your shoulders. By now pretty much everyone is looking your way.
KAR: You saved Erikka’s life…
BIR: Oh yeah… I forgot
ERI: You forgot almost dying… (shakes her head)

Chance: Chan: I just reacted is all

DMaster: KAR: I owe you everything, I owe you my life
ERI: (tugs on his arm) Karson…

Chance: Chan: you owe me nothing, just take good care of Erikka(smiling)

DMaster: He gets a big smile and then you two warrior handshake
KAR: We will talk later Chance (looks at you)

Chance: Chan: as you say

DMaster: Affinity meets them in the middle of the room and they are talking
Cassie waves you over

Chance: walk over to Cassie

DMaster: CASS: They are going to get settled in their quarters, then they will have a picnic at the Gazebo

Chance: Chan: So I will just be that little shadow

DMaster: She nods and looks a bit out the windows.
CASS: you can wait at the Gazebo, it’s a beautiful day

Chance: Chan: that suits me just fine I need some air

DMaster: The royals head through the double doors and up to their quarters

Chance: I head out to the Gazebo and quietly take in some fresh air, trying to get a feel for the temperature

DMaster: You walk through the gardens, they are in full bloom, it is actually beautiful. It is mid 60s by now, a few puffy clouds, light winds. You make your way, and there are 2 servants there, Bozutto is talking with one of them as they are setting up food and drinks

Chance: Chan: oh M’lord
bowing as I see him

DMaster: He glances over
BOZ: Chance… What are you doing here? (looks around)

Chance: Chan: I was told to come out here and wait for the royals to come out to have lunch

DMaster: He looks confused

Chance: Chan: Something about; you are still waiting on Elites to show up and it’s a real nice day out, so I wasn’t going to argue.

DMaster: He just smiles a little and shakes his head
BOZ: No matter…
He walks over grabs some cheese and pops it in his mouth

Chance: Look around first
Chan: you won’t even know I am here

DMaster: You do notice something out of place

Chance: Walk over to that location, carefully

DMaster: Looks like someone is sitting about 10 feet from the Prince

Chance: look over

DMaster: behind the blossoming flower bushes. You go and look, you almost didn’t even recognize her in a princesses dress, a small tiara, and clean

Chance: Chan: M’lady(bowing and smiling)

DMaster: She looks up
AZA: Chance! (she smiles)
She looks very nervous

Chance: Chan: it is good to see you(quietly)

DMaster: She looks around
AZA: Are you shadowing the Royals today?

Chance: Chan: yes I am(quietly)

DMaster: She looks relieved
AZA: Ill feel better knowing you are there
She smiles
AZA: You better get back to the gazebo, I am to be the big surprise (rolls her eyes)

Chance: Chan: as you say M’lady(smiling)

DMaster: As you walk back, the Royal party is on its way

Chance: quietly go find a spot to stand and watch

DMaster: AMA: ZuZu!
She walks over and gives him a big hug, He hugs her back
BOZ: So good to see you sis
He glances over and sees Lattimore, they embrace as well.
LAT: You are going to get hitched (laughs)
He smiles
HYL: I have been looking for you for a day now, where the hell have you been?
The prince gives his Mom a hug
BOZ: Sit down all of you
The servants give them drinks and they wait on the side
BOZ: I have a little surprise for you… a little blast from the past

Chance: I will quietly just keep watching

DMaster: Princess Azatina walks from around the bush

Chance: be ready to spring into action if I need to

DMaster: All three just stare with their mouth open
Azatina looks like she wants to be anywhere but here
HYL: (looking at the prince) This is where you have been huh?
AMA: Azzy…
She stands up and runs to her giving her a huge hug, Both of them start crying. Lattimore gives her a hug too, and fights the tears. The Queen is just looking at her, Her eyes welling up. Azatina walks over to her, Bows and kisses her hand, tears streaming down both their faces. They hug and everyone is surrounding them

Chance: quietly taking this all in

DMaster: They all sit down and they talk a bit
AMA: Where have you been?
AZA: Well I traveled the lands… ** she tells them everything you already know **
The Queen stands up and walks a bit a ways
BOZ: Mom?
HYL: I don’t… know… (sobs)
Everyone’s eyes water hearing her cry. She wheels around
HYL: Why… Why did you run away? WHY?
she says with desperation in her voice, Azatina looks down and fidgets with her hands
HYL: We could of dealt with this affliction
BOZ: Mom…

Chance: still being quiet and watching just in case I need to step in

DMaster: An angry look marred with tears
HYL: NO! I mourned for you, I was still mourning for you… and you just ran away because you didn’t know what to do?
Amara stands up and puts her arm around her mom
AMA: Mom.
HYL: No… no…
AMA: (interrupting) MOM.
She shrugs her off and the Queen walks briskly away sobbing, Bozutto stands up and goes to say something but doesn’t
LAT: So you can set things on fire…?
He says innocently
Azatina looks at him blankly, and bursts out laughing, The other 2 follow suit in giggles and chuckles. Amara walks over to Azatina, takes her hands brings her to a standing position, gathers her siblings and they hug for a good 3-4 minutes, crying and softly talking
AMA: Ok… (wipes away her tears) This should be a celebration!
She snaps her fingers, the servants grab silver pitchers and goblets, they toast and drink, then start to eat. Amara glances up and waves you over.

Chance: Walk over to her
Chan: M’lady

DMaster: AMA: Please sit and eat with us, you have been standing there forever and you must be hungry
LAT: Yeah you can tell us some stories!
After hearing Lattimore, Azatina looks up to you and raises her eyebrows and smiles

Chance: Chan: thank you but I am sure my stories wouldn’t be that exciting

DMaster: Azatina practically chokes on that statement and she coughs. A servant hands you a plate of food and a drink

Chance: Chan: but I would be honored to eat with you

DMaster: AMA: Your name is… Chance, is that right?

Chance: Chan: yes M’lady

DMaster: The Prince looks your way and then continues to eat, the food is incredible of course but you were not that hungry

Chance: take small bites

DMaster: Suddenly everyone stands

Chance: stand as well looking as I do

DMaster: The Queen is standing there, handkerchief in hand, clearly looking like she has been balling for the entire time
HYL: Azzy, let’s take a walk….
She says with conviction, holding out her hand. Azatina softly smiles, looks worried and gets up. Azatina takes her hand and the two of them walk off further into the gardens, which are blooming, it’s beautiful. Its mid 60s , mid day, light breeze, a few puffy clouds here and there

Chance: looking in the direction they headed and kind of sigh as they walk off

DMaster: BOZ: Chance, can you just keep an eye on them, keep your distance but I don’t want…
AMA: She would never
LAT: Huh?
BOZ: It can be triggered with emotional responses
Amara looks at you and nods

Chance: Chan: Yes M’lord and M’lady I shall
bow as I get up and quietly walk in the direction they went

DMaster: You finally get to see them, you are close enough to hear
AZA: I am so sorry

Chance: quietly listen just in case I need to come out from where I am

DMaster: HYL: You know what you put your family through? Put your siblings through? The Kingdom??
AZA: I didn’t know what was happening, I was scared…
HYL: Azatina… (she turns a bit and wipes her nose)
There is a long silence
HYL: You broke his heart (she says with a crack in her voice as she begins to cry) he was… devastated.
Azatina is trying to keep it together, but tears start to form.
AZA: I never wanted any of this, for anyone…. I screwed everything up
She loses it as she puts her head in her hands and balls
AZA: I will pack up and leave now, I don’t want…
HYL: YOU WILL DO NO SUCH THING
Azatina is taken back a bit and looks up. The Queen walks over to her, grabs her face and kisses her forehead
HYL: I love you Azatina, and I missed you dearly. I don’t want to miss another minute. OK? it is just a lot to process.
Azatina’s face is in shock, tears streaming down her face, They hug and cry for a few minutes. You hear someone walking your way

Chance: turn and look

DMaster: It’s the Prince, he is trying to be quiet
BOZ: (quietly) Everything ok?

Chance: Smile and nod

DMaster: He stops and nods. Then almost comically sneaks away

Chance: cover my mouth not to laugh

DMaster: HYL: Let’s go get some food before it goes bad in this wonderful sun. But before they do, Azatina grabs her hand and looks at her
AZA: I am so sorry… (pauses) I missed you too… so much.
The Queen smiles real big and pats her hand, then puts her arm around her.

Chance: quietly shift my spot so they don’t see me

DMaster: HYL: I can tell my dear,
They walk back to the group and they don’t see you.

Chance: quietly walk back to the group, after they get back to them, go sit over by the gazebo

DMaster: They finish their meal, Two guards you are guessing are 5 stars walk over to you
GUA: You are relieved, we will take over

Chance: Chan: thank you
I will get up and head to the throne room, stop myself and then kind of turn back and kind of just watch the royal party until they leave the garden area

DMaster: They are not leaving, they are walking around looking at flowers, and such
lattimore looks bored out of his skull

Chance: I kind of just silently watch from the entrance, smirking at how bored Lattimore looks

DMaster: You hear the door open from the castle

Chance: look over as the door opens

DMaster: Cassie is leaning out, stops and looks up
CASS: Wow what a beautiful day (looks back at you) BTW What are you doing?

Chance: Chan: just watching from afar

DMaster: CASS: mmmm ok. We sent those guards for you…

Chance: Chan: well I have nowhere else to be (look up and around at the beautiful surroundings)

DMaster: She smiles
Chan: we do have a runner here for you, thus the reason you were relieved

Chance: Chan: okay okay I wont be far if you need me, I suppose I could just go close my eyes for a bit
smiling

DMaster: Cassie gets this funny look on her face.
CASS: You doing ok Chance? Did the little distraction of Errika naked or how did you put it… see her cookies, make you batty?
Cassie chuckles
CASS: There is a runner here for you

Chance: Snap out of it
Chan: oh man maybe it did
(smiling)
Head inside go see the runner

DMaster: RUN: Ring?

Chance: show my ring

DMaster: 1 Valentine Compound Blue

Chance: Chan: yes I understand
before the runner can speak

DMaster: He nods and runs off

Chance: head to the compound, pull my hood up as I walk, show my ring to the guards

DMaster: They let you in

Chance: go in and head to valentine’s office

DMaster: As usual it is bustling, people talking, exchanging papers, all desks and tables filled and people working.

Chance: looking around as I am walking toward Valentine’s office

DMaster: You see agents, and a few other people like Cybil working at her desk. You make it to Valentine’s office

Chance: knock on the door

DMaster: VAL: Come in

Chance: Peek in, make sure everyone is dressed, chuckle to myself.

DMaster: She is not in armor, first time you seen that

Chance: Chan: reporting as requested Valentine

DMaster: She looks up and rolls up a scroll. She has things in order on her desk, shelves. A pack sits on her desk.

Chance: pull my hood down

DMaster: VAL: I will be leaving for a few days, so you will report to Thanos or the Captain ok?

Chance: Chan: understood (nod)

DMaster: She stuffs the scroll into the dark leather pack
VAL: You are to train with Helkyr… but

Chance: Stand in front of her desk, arms crossed
Chan: but?

DMaster: VAL: We just want you to keep an eye on Princess Amara, she will undoubtedly train today. But do so like you are not keping an eye on her, understand?

Chance: Nod in agreement, squirm a bit, tug at my armor

DMaster: VAL: When they are done with their training, you are off duty. (she glances through the pack, she grabs some jerky sticks and throws them in there) I will talk with you in a couple days.

Chance: Nod again
Chan: one question, if I may, am I to do this out of gear?

DMaster: She nods
VAL: Yes, being in gear for training would seem… weird

Chance: Chan: okay just making sure(smiling stretch a little)

DMaster: She looks at you odd.
VAL: Chance?
She is squinting

Chance: Chan: Yes?
looking at her

DMaster: VAL: You look uncomfortable

Chance: Chan: everything is fine, just a lot to take in with the royals here and…

DMaster: DM: The armor has been fitting tighter, so you are uncomfortable a bit
You were getting used it, but still you tugged a bit and squirmed

Chance: Chan: and my armor seems to be a bit tighter than usual

DMaster: VAL: Go to the BW Armory, talk with Ara, I don’t want my agents worrying about armor fitting (closing up the pack) Its 2 doors down, can’t miss it or the noise or smoke

Chance: Chan: maybe I better see Bastian after that as well, he said to report anything different

DMaster: She shrugs her shoulders
VAL: Sure
She slings the bag over her shoulder and you two leave the office

Chance: Chan: be safe Valentine(smiling)

DMaster: VAL: Always (she darts off like no one was in front of her)

Chance: head to the armory first

DMaster: You head down 2 doors and you see a big archway leading into a blacksmith shop with 4-5 stations and people moving around and working, it’s pretty busy and noisy.

Chance: walk in see if I see Ara around

DMaster: A guy walks over to you seeing that you are just standing around looking.
GUY: Sire, can I help you?

Chance: Chan: I am here to see Ara, about my armor

DMaster: He nods and points to the door in the back left

Chance: walk over to the door

DMaster: Its half open. You see a large room with multiple tables, a few open windows, and a huge round Candelabra hanging. Each table has tools strewn about, some in racks, some on the table. The walls are a lighter tan, probably dirty from all the blacksmithing work. Looking in further, you see a woman standing in front of a table, back towards you. In front of her is Ara, leaning over a piece of armor, stretching it and using a punch mechanism to join a strap to a piece of armor.

Chance: knock on the door

DMaster: The woman half assed glancing back
WOM: Come on it, this ain’t no bathroom

Chance: Walk over to Ara
Chan: I am here to see the best looking blacksmith in all of Camerondale (smiling)

DMaster: the Woman looks over to you as you approach with a look of disagreement on her face
WOM: Hey now, I think I might… (stops as your eyes meet)
She looks both ways nervously
WOM: I think… I hear Mina calling…?
She scoot around you and quickly leaves. In the meantime, Ara looks up slowly, she has a raggedy brown shirt with dirt and holes in it. Her hair is strewn about and she has some dirt and grease marks on her face. Her eyes are huge, like a deer in the headlights

Chance: Watch as that woman leaves and looks back to Ara, get a big smile.
Chan: ummm Ara we got a slight problem

DMaster: ARA:uhhh Chance, wh wh what are you doing here?
She pats down her hair and looks around her tables. Grabs the first rag she finds and wipes her dirty face with it. Little did she realize she put a huge grease mark down her cheek, making her look even more adorable.

Chance: Chuckle a bit and just look at this beautiful woman.
Chan: I don’t know why, but my armor is getting tight

DMaster: She looks embarrassed by the way she looks. She looks past you for a second.
ARA: Where did Elorra go?
She looks around

Chance: smirking
Chan: Ahhhh Elorra is it? She has a set on her let me tell you. I met her at the docks this morning (looking at Ara) and…

DMaster: Ara is still trying to clean herself a bit, looking in a longsword on the table and frowning at the big mark she put on her face.

Chance: Softly take her hand
Chan: Ara you look… (look into her eyes) adorable

DMaster: She looks into your eyes and practically melts… smiling.
ARA: Oh yeah Elorra, she is my sister for the wedding. She said she bumped into a rude Black Ward guy
She chuckles

Chance: Chan: ahhh that rude black ward guy would be me (smirking) dealing with rude elves as well (wink) but I wasnt trying to be rude but the royals threw us off by going to the common docks

DMaster: ARA: Oh dear
You can’t help but stare at the large grease mark across her cheek

Chance: Look for a cleaner towel or rag and pick it up. Wipe her cheek for her.
Chan: Nice to see you in action, down and dirty

DMaster: She smiles
ARA: Oh, (shakes her head) There is something wrong with your… armor?

Chance: Chan: yeah my armor Ara it’s a bit tight

DMaster: She furries her brow
ARA: It shouldn’t
She walks around you tugging and strapping and unstrapping, She stands in front of you
ARA: Ok, take it off please
The door creaks open.
MIN: OHHHH What Am I missing?!?
Mina walks in working on a pair of gloves it seems.

Chance: take off the armor

DMaster: Ara glances over
ARA: Nothing, you are just missing some messy ugly girl with dirt and grease all over her face

Chance: Grab both her hands and look at her.
Chan: What? (give her a confused look) messy UGLY girl…? Not even close, Ara.

DMaster: Mina stops and looks at you two and smiles.
MIN: You are too much. Your sis said that Chance guy was here so I wanted to properly introduce myself after you (ahem) ran into me
Ara moves to another table clearing off space.
ARA: Are you stalking my family and friends? (giggles)

Chance: Chan: I must apologize for that, I was preoccupied with the Royals coming in.
smiling

DMaster: Ara leans down and works on the greaves and bracers
ARA: These seem a bit tight too, Mina dear can you grab me Chances paperwork please?
MIN: What do I look like?
Ara stops and looks at her
ARA: Do you really want me to answer that?
MIN: (mumbles) Bitch (playfully)

Chance: looking down smirking

DMaster: Mina grabs the paper work and hands it to her. You can’t help but notice as Ara walks to a table in front of you and bends over to get a few tools.

Chance: Chan: I just noticed how tight it was when I put it on so I ummmm uhhhh *cough*

DMaster: Mina tilts her head looking at Ara’s ass and then looks at you
MIN: I think other things are going to get tight, if you know what I mean

Chance: Chan: the armor that is(smirking)

DMaster: ARA: (going through tools) What else is tight..?
Ara is oblivious.
Mina giggles and mumbles something about ‘Ara’s ass being tight’. She walks over to find your paperwork, grabs it and puts it on the table for Ara. Ara is measuring it and looking over the papers.
ARA: It’s perfect (shaking her head)
MIN: Maybe the undershirt?
Ara turns around and nods
ARA: Take off your shirt
Ara looks at you and smiles, bites her lips

Chance: Look the two girls over suspiciously. Slowly take off the shirt.

DMaster: Mina seemed a bit uncomfortable
MIN: I think I might go and… (sees your body) not leave (as she watches)
Ara glances at Mina and then looks you over and hands the shirt to Mina. Mina looks it over.
MIN: Nope its standard
Both girls are looking you over
ARA: You look… kind of different, but I am sure working for the Black Ward has you going non-stop. no, bigger.
MIN: Oh you’ve seen him without a shirt or naked even huh?
One eyebrow raised looking at Ara.
MIN: You holding out on your best friend now?

Chance: look down as Ara says that

DMaster: Ara gives her a glance, they communicate non verbally like best friends can.
MIN: Ok… ill put this here and leave you two
places your shirt on a table and walks out, closing the door.

Chance: Chan: different how?

DMaster: She walks up to you, very close and puts both her hands on your chest and she traces her hands down your body
ARA: (bites her lip again) I’m not sure, but it’s nothing… that looks wrong

Chance: Chan: So just bigger?
kind of looking at Ara

DMaster: She looks up to your eyes
ARA: uhhh maybe… Even your eyes… they seem… lighter, but that could just be the weird lighting in this room.
At this point she is about as close as she could possibly be. You can practically hear her heart beating

Chance: look into her eyes for a minute

DMaster: She couldn’t resist any longer, gets on her tippy toes, grabs your face and kisses you

Chance: kiss her back

DMaster: She leans her entire body on you and then you can really feel her heart beating

Chance: and gently touch her face with my hands

DMaster: You two kiss for a few minutes. She steps back after a bit, finger on lips, smiling and breathing heavy
ARA: Ohhh ok (breathes in and out) Bad thoughts….
She walks over and grabs a towel

Chance: Lean on a table, watch her walk away… if you know what I mean.

DMaster: She is smiling a bit wiping her forehead and face

Chance: Chan: so bad thoughts now
smiling

DMaster: She giggles
ARA: Yes…
Then the door opens up
MIN & ELO: Ohhhh Arrraaaaaa
She shakes her head with a smile
ARA: Yes
Looks over to the door
MIN: We are going out tonight and Chance is coming too
Ara slowly looks over to you

Chance: Chan: hey who am I say no
smirking

DMaster: ELO: Excellent, you owe me a drink since you were the rudest thing ever.
Ara gives her a look

Chance: Chan: that is fine I guess that should qualify you for a free drink

DMaster: Elorra walks over and she is looking you over too
ELO: Ok… I get it now (looking at her sis with a big smile)
ARA: Elle stop!
ELO: No really I get it… or I wish I was getting it
ARA: Oh my god! (blushes)
Mina is laughing

Chance: cant help but bust out laughing

DMaster: Then Elorra looks at you and smiles
ELO: And what were you two doing back here?
She takes a finger and wipes some grease from your face
MIN: Get some
Ara turns around playfully and blushes even more

Chance: Chan: can’t help it, I was told I was her male model
looking at all of them smirking

DMaster: ARA: You two are something else
Ara turns around, walks over to you and stands on her tippy toes and gives you a kiss

Chance: give Ara a kiss back

DMaster: ARA: I’ll adjust this, give an extra inch and I’ll have it in your office tomorrow

Chance: Chan: you might wanna give me my shirt back I need to see Bastian after I leave here (smiling) thank you Ara

DMaster: Ara hands you the shirt giving you a look, and she winks

Chance: Chan: I will see you ladies later

DMaster: They all smile playfully and wave

Chance: head to Bastian’s lab

DMaster: You head over to the compound, go in and to Bastian, He is dripping something into a vial a few people around him helping

Chance: Chan: Hey Bastian
Chan: You told me to report…

DMaster: He interrupts you with a finger in the air. Everyone looks at you and then the vial cautiously. He finishes the drip and says a few things to his people. He waves you over to the room you went into before
BAS: What’s up?
Walking in the room, he closes the door.

Chance: Chan: well my armor is fitting tighter, Ara brought it to my attention I look different when I took off my shirt and that my eyes are getting lighter in color

DMaster: BAS: Sit sit

Chance: I take a seat

DMaster: He has a lantern he puts close to your eyes
BAS: Can’t tell, I will have to take Ara’s word for it, I don’t know what they looked like before, was she anymore specific? Look different how?

Chance: Chan: I guess bigger, when she had her hands on my chest… I… errr… I mean… I just look bigger

DMaster: BAS: Hmmmm how would she… oh… OH? Nice (he raises his eyebrows and smiles)
twitches and rubs his hands together

Chance: Chan: I wasn’t sure if this was worth mentioning to you, but I know you have been tracking it.

DMaster: He nods

Chance: Chan: and then what Ara said

DMaster: BAS: Anything else?
He starts measuring you from shoulder to shoulder and around your waist and chest

Chance: Chan: and Cassie said she couldn’t read me, like I wasnt even there

DMaster: He stops, his eyes grow big
BAS: What? Oh…
He walks a bit away mumbling like he always does

Chance: looking down at myself

DMaster: BAS: Chance
He turns around
BAS: Sit
He looks at you already sitting.

Chance: Chan: Way ahead of you (smirk)

DMaster: BAS: Oh
He smirks, but his look turns serious
BAS: My research is exhausted. I have looked through everything I have and what the temple has too. Even took a trip to that library. There is not a word about how to remove this… mark, curse from you.
He sighs and twitches

Chance: Chan: Well what are your personal thoughts, research aside? What does your gut tell you?

DMaster: He frowns a bit
BAS: THat book that was taken by the Finster probably has what we needed (his eyes light up a bit) BUT I have esmershard looking over the loot from the stronghold

Chance: Chan: well no telling where that book is now

DMaster: He turns and walks to the a wall and leans crosses his arms.

Chance: sigh

DMaster: BAS: Apart from finding something in that loot, that did have a lot of books, your only option may be to face Finster again face to face… in the Hall of Whispers

Chance: Look shocked, slowly look at Bastian
Chan: ummm what?

DMaster: He nods
BAS: I haven’t said anything to anyone yet, but that could be the only way you can get it removed ( stops leaning and walks towards you) I am not going to tell anyone until you want me too. With the wedding coming up, Royals are in town… I don’t think too much will happen with you except maybe growing a bit or having your eyes lighter. (sighes) at least I hope.

Chance: Chan: so I would have to face him again

DMaster: He shrugs as he stands in front of you.
BAS: Maybe, but let’s not speculate just yet. You seem to be getting on with it, you feel ok?

Chance: Chan: well other than me being more charming
smiling

DMaster: BAS: smirks OK, well let’s just keep the course, anything more happens let me know

Chance: Chan: I will Bastian thank you

DMaster: He smiles, twitches and walks you out of the lab. The lab has people running around, the vial overflowed and its causing a stink
Bastian throws up his arms.
BAS: Ahhh come on I was gone for a minute! (plugs his nose) Get out Chance before you barf!

Chance: hold my nose as I walk out

DMaster: The doors are being closed and people are looking in

Chance: smirking as I walk away

DMaster: HAR: Causing more trouble Chance?
She hands papers to Cybil and smirks

Chance: Chan: actually not really Captain(smirks) Bastian does just fine on his own I think.

DMaster: She shakes her head and walks back to her office

Chance: walk out of the compound and head to the castle, then to my room quickly change my clothes and head to the training area

DMaster: Its mid day and still beautiful out. You grab your training armor and you head out. Once you get outside there is a large crowd around the training area. Servants, some rich merchants, royals and guards

Chance: keep my training armor in hand as I check it out

DMaster: You see Helkyr, crossed arms leaning against a pole

Chance: walk over to him

DMaster: Talia pops out of a tent, armor in her hands.
TAL: Hey Chance
She smiles and waves

Chance: Chan: Hey Talia
smile and wave

DMaster: Princess Amara is “training” with Lattimore. They are going over sword moves.

Chance: kind of watching as well

DMaster: An older man is guiding them
TAL: (quietly) This looks like a bunch of crap
HEL: (chuckles) Aye it is
The man looks over to the dwarf as though he heard him and frowns, then continues to guide them

Chance: Chan: (quietly) well it could be worse

DMaster: HEL: I could have a mace split my nutsack, that would be worse
Before she could cover her mouth she belts out a laugh the entire training area hears. Her eyes are huge, blushing with her hand covering her mouth. The man training stops and looks over, as does everyone else.

Chance: cover my mouth as well trying not to laugh, and just look down

DMaster: MAN: Dwarf, is there a problem?
HEL: Names Helkyrr thank you very little, and no… no problems here.
MAN: No really, if you have something to add
HEL: Well, I wouldn’t want to hinder your *ahem* training, so I will stick with my fighters here (thumbs to you two)
His face drains of color and it turns to a scowl. Amara takes off her helm and looks at him.
AMA: What is he talking about?
Lattimore takes off his helm, sees you, smiles and waves

Chance: smile at Lattimore and wave

DMaster: MAN: Nothing he is just a Barbarian
HEL: A Barbarian who is also the Royal trainer and the Weapons Master her in this fine city.
Amara puts her wooden sword and helm on the table and looks over
AMA: Your name is Helkyr?
HEL: Yes M’lady (he even bows)
She nods
AMA: I feel like you do have something to add and you are holding back, do not let our status stop you from informing us of something.
She takes off her gloves looking over at the dwarf, Everyone is looking now

Chance: stand next to Talia

DMaster: The Prince Bozutto walks to the edge of the crowd watching
HEL: Fine…
Helkyr walks out to meet her and bows again.

Chance: Chan:(quietly) Sis this is gonna be interesting

DMaster: HEL : I know you (points at the man) Marlyn, the legendary trainer
MAR: Yes…
He smiles proudly the he looks at the dwarf with contempt
HEL: Trainer for tournaments… you are teaching them the rules of engagement
This Marlyn walks closer, crosses his arms and nods

Chance: set my training armor down behind me and quietly watch as I stand next to Talia

DMaster: HEL: You can train someone to win every tournament here to Zhana Sands (looking around to everyone watching) but when you get into a real fight, there are things this technique will not cover and (puts his head up a bit and smirks) it will get you killed.
MAR: (look of disgust) Rubbish
Helkyr looks over to you
HEL: Chance… (waves you over)

Chance: walk over

DMaster: HEL: This kid here is Chance, he was trained by one of the greatest captains this kingdom has ever seen, and Chance, let me ask you, did Morty ever teach you rules of engagement?

Chance: Chan: he did (nod)

DMaster: HEL: What did he say about it?

Chance: Chan: It was great for simple things like balance and holding weapons.

DMaster: Helkyr nods
HEL: And it is, it’s a beginners guide for warriors of all kinds.
MAR: Beginners..? BAH!
HEL: Chance, what did he teach you right after it, I know Morty very well… so I know what he would say.

Chance: Chan: well (look around) Pardon the expression but he said everything else about it is a bunch of shit.
Everyone is taken back a bit
HEL: That a boy, tell it like it is
He nods and smiles
Chan: I apologize, but there is way more to a fight than standing and holding a weapon.

DMaster: Cassie walks up next to Bozutto and watches

Chance: Chan: Actually the first thing he taught me (look at Helkyr) is a rule of his own, it’s a rule that every fighter, every warrior should live by…

DMaster: HEL: AYE! Marty taught us the true rule you live by, Only ONE matters (looks around the grounds again making eye contact with some people) Take one more breath than your opponent
Marlyn turns to Amara and shakes his head
MAR: This is folly
Amara kind of waves him off a bit, she looks interested

Chance: Chan: There will be no “set up” or “stance” or correct way to balance your left foot with your right arm… arggg… hated that. It will be you, an opponent and your life on the line.

DMaster: Helkyr walks over to the table grabs his training sword
HEL: Grab a sword chance… get out here and let’s show them
People back up a bit, Lattimore is giddy almost

Chance: grab a sword and meet him out in the field and get in the middle as well

DMaster: Cassie has this smirk on her face, enjoying this
HEL: Do not hold back, because I am not

Chance: Nod and get ready

DMaster: You take a stab, he parrys and you two go back and forth. One move makes you tumble to the side and block his attack, another he gets on his knee and holds off a downward slash. You are in the heat of battle with him, loving it, and suddenly… things slow down for you. It is like half speed, and you dodge his attack, twirl around him and kick him square in the ass. He goes tumbling down forward but with some agility he pops back up.

HEL: Nice one you little…

He comes at you with little chops, and you know he is waiting for his moment. For a few its straight up parries. Everyone is wide eyed and smiling, Lattimore is loving it. Helkyr is giving you a weird look as you are blocking them with ease. He finally has enough and goes in for the kill. You step aside, kick his feet out from under him. He slams to the ground, you kneel (lightly) on his sword arm and you place the tip of your sword against his throat. He coughs, and when the dust settles everyone claps and nods to each other. He has a wide eyed look, nothing you have ever seen from him before.

Chance: hold the point at his throat for a second, smile and then back up, offering my hand to stand him up.

DMaster: You look over to Talia who is wide eyed in confusion. They are all looking at you smiling wide eyed. Helkyr gives you a look, like he is not sure about something, takes your hand, stands up, dusts himself off.
LAT:Wow, you are really fast Chance…

Chance: looking at everyone and back at Helkyr

DMaster: HEL: I guess I am a better teacher than I first thought (still wiping off his tunic)
He Chuckles, the crowd chuckles as well. Marlyn stands in front of the Princess.
MAR: That was ridiculous, no form, no balance… no…
Cassie walks out to the field
CASS: I don’t mean to interrupt you Marlyn.
He stops and looks at Cassie, red faced and frustrated.
MAR: What could you possibly…
Amara jumps in immediately
AMA: Marlyn! You do not take this tone with one of the Heroes of the Realm, understand? When you risk your life and your loved ones for the sake of the realms safety, then you have a right to speak! I apologize, Cassie.
Marlyn backs off immediately, shocked.
MAR: I apologize, M’Lady and Baroness.
Embarrassed, he bows and sits in a chair behind mostly everyone. Cassie smiles and nods to Amara. She smiles and nods back.
CASS: The rules of engagement are excellent for when you begin, before you face off with an opponent.. but Helkyr and Chance are right… it’s live or die, it’s you or them.
Helkyr grabs your arm and yanks you back
HEL: We will talk later

Chance: Chan: as you say

DMaster: Cassie stops where you two had your sparring contest.
CASS: I know he doesn’t like to be the center of attention, but Chance may I bother you for.. a tale?

Chance: Chan: yes Cassie
walk over

DMaster: She puts her hand on your shoulder, looking at everyone.
CASS: I would like you to recall the moment you saved my daughter’s life
She looks at you and smiles. Amara’s head snaps to you as does everyone else watching.
AMA: Whaaa?
LAT: Yeah tell us! Wait… Affinity?

Chance: Look around a little nervously.
Chan: It was the night of the party, the one with that amazing singer Onyx Elven singer… ** Tells the tale **

DMaster: You finished up the tale, didn’t even realize you were getting into it with the slash, and parries. Amara looks over to Bozutto and he nods like he already knew. Everyone’s eyes are wide. Marlyn walks back to the front, desperately trying to keep face.
MAR: RUBBISH, Odius’s are a myth
He looks at you in disbelief

Chance: Chan: my dear sir, I assure you they are very real and I know a roguishly good looking Ranger who helped me kill another (smirk and look at Cassie)

DMaster: MAR: TWO? BAH!
LAT: Did it smell funny?
Everyone looks at him and they laugh

Chance: Chan: I didn’t have a chance, no pun intended, to give it once over with my nose (smiling)

DMaster: They all smile and giggle

Chance: Chan: Bottom line, the Odius was not going to wait for eye contact, he was not going to square off… he just wanted to (pause for dramatic effect) Kill Me.

DMaster: CASS: They are real, and he didn’t even mention the 2nd time he met one in a fish warehouse with that Roguishly good looking Ranger. (she smirks) and yes Prince Lattimore… that did smell in there
Everyone giggles. It grows a bit quiet, Cassie glances at you, without thinking and says…
CASS: How about the 2 hellhounds?
Everyone stops and looks.

Chance: Nod and look at Cassie. Put head down, try to keep it under control. Memories…

DMaster: The thoughts of Ferellus flood your mind and you step back a second, lower your head, waiting for the overwhelming pain to subside.
AMA: Master Chance, are you OK?

Chance: Look up, wipe a tear away and take a deep breath. Nod at Amara.

DMaster: Cassie walks over to you and puts her hand on your shoulder
CASS: I didn’t even think, I am sorry, I know… (quietly)

Chance: Look at her
Chan: No, it’s ok. If any of this can help save a life or make them a better fighter (quietly)

DMaster: Cassie wipes another tear away from your cheek.

Chance: Chan: Yes. (look at everyone) A hellhound. Another creature that will not adhere to those rules. (pause) I fought side by side with my best friend and when it was all said and done…

DMaster: Another tear rolls down your cheek
Cassie steps to the side next to you and puts her arm around you

Chance: Chan: He didn’t make it. He died in my arms.

DMaster: Everyone is looking at you, some have their eyes welling up including Amara.
CASS: I am sorry Chance. (she looks at everyone) This only happened a month ago, I wasn’t thinking.

Chance: Chan: It’s ok. It’s something everyone should know about too and it ties in with Morty’s teachings… never underestimate your opponent. After we put down those dogs we did not know their bite, their saliva was poisonous.

DMaster: Everyone kind of gasps and looks at each other. Cassie walks over to the Princess who is watching intently. She looks intently at Amara and looks at the rest of the crowd as she talks
CASS: Do you think an Odius is going to stop and make sure you are ready to battle? How about a Hellhound? Either of their heads?
LAT: They have two heads? (looking shocked)
She nods

Chance: Compose myself, take a few deep breaths.

DMaster: Cassie looks back at you and walks to you.
CASS: Do you think the High Priestess of Finster will square up and tip her dagger to you?
Everyone is taken back by that one

Chance: Chan: (snort) Hell no.
Clench my jaw, shake my head.

DMaster: CASS: These are uncertain times, more than ever… in battle you do not stand on ceremony, you fight and fight with everything you have… win and win at all costs

Chance: Put my hand on my hips and look down slowly nodding

DMaster: CASS: If there is anyone who could tell you about this, the ups and… (looks at you) downs it’s this man Chance. I see a lot of my Vulcuran in this one
Now she starts to get a little emotional, glances down, getting her emotions under control.
CASS: OK. No need to bring anything else up (chuckles)I have taken enough of your time, I apologize for interrupting, and I will let you get back to it
She nods and everyone nods back and she walks back to the side. Amara walks over to you, looking into your eyes.
AMA: Chance
She gives you a warm look.
AMA: I am sorry for your loss. We will be ever grateful for what you have done. We will find a way to honor your friend, for he was brave.
Lattimore comes running over too. Again, maybe its all the shit you are going through but you well up again.

Chance: Chan: Sorry, I am sorry it’s just…

DMaster: She grabs your hand and smiles.
AMA: A man who cares this much, is a man worthy to lead & love.
She smiles, nods and starts to walk back to her table, then stops a moment. Turns back around. She takes your hand again and looks at the ring. Smiles again.
AMA: Well deserved my young friend (smiles again)
She then walks back over to her table.

Chance: Chan: Thank you so much, M’lady (smiling)

DMaster: LAT: Can I train with Chance?
AMA: I don’t see why not, just don’t take my brothers feet out from under him please Chance
Looks back at you and smirks

Chance: Chan: I wouldn’t think of it.
Bow a little

DMaster: The training commences, the Marlyn guy just sits at the side while Talia and Amara go over some of the basics
You teach Lattimore a few things, and he gets all excited.
AMA: Ok, that’s enough for today
She nods at you, Talia and Helkyr
AMA: Thank you
LAT: Ohh man… Thanks, Chance!

Chance: Chan: you are welcome, anytime

DMaster: The entourage makes its way back into the castle, Helkyr did not waste any time and walks up to you grabs your arm and walks you away from Talia

Chance: Chan: easy on the arm beard boy.

DMaster: HEL: What’s up with you…
He looking into your eyes
HEL: even your eye color changed, I have been training you for weeks now and I never seen you move that fast
Talia was walking over, and Helkyr didn’t notice.
TAL: Yeah, I noticed it too, you were really fast…
HEL: (sighes) Talia, I wanted to talk to Chance alone

Chance: Shrug my shoulders
Chan: well too late now
looking around making sure everyone else has left

DMaster: He shakes his head, walks over to a table, grabs a jerky and starts chewing. The training field is very empty. Talia hops her ass up on the table, wiping her forehead with a towel

Chance: Chan: Helkyr were you told of what happened on our little trip
saying it quietly

DMaster: HEL: Nope
He leans against a pole, crosses his arms

Chance: Chan: your gonna wanna sit for this

DMaster: TAL: I am not sure you should be talking about this Chance, even my Dad gave me the stinker eye.
HEL: I’m good
Helkyr gives her a sharp glance

Chance: Chan: He is our weapon master he needs to know

DMaster: Talia stops wrinkles her nose
TAL: Wait, (as though she was figuring something out) what does THAT have anything to do with your speed or eye color?
She looks at you, furries her brow

Chance: Chan: I am getting to that Talia

DMaster: Looking frustrated and tired.
HEL: Yeah Chance… What does anything have to do with anything?
Waves his hands around randomly
Talia sticks her tongue out at Helkyr

Chance: Chan: Talia, after our meeting with Finster… yes Helkyr, me and Talia met the Dark Cleric himself… *** You tell him everything ***

DMaster: HEL: I didn’t see that coming (looking stunned)
TAL:So you do what he says now?
She looks confused.

Chance: Chan: no I don’t and won’t, I refuse to do that hence I am the way I am
looking down
Chan: don’t say a word to anyone (quietly)

DMaster: HEL: Well even if I did, no one would believe me (snorts) You were so fast, I couldn’t keep up with your counter moves…
TAL: So that little heal thing he did, he marked you and you are now his priest or something? I wonder if he did anything to me (looking around herself)

Chance: Chan: no I don’t think he did. If he did you would be showing signs by now (quietly)

DMaster: Ahhh
they both sit there for a while stunned and then you three disperse, it’s around 4-430

Chance: taking in what happened in my little battle with Helkyr as I quietly head to the garden

DMaster: You walk the gardens, mind on all the things happening. You hear talking that makes you stop.

Chance: quietly go toward the talking

DMaster: AFF: I can’t believe you did that to me
BOZ: I didn’t do anything to you!
AFF: Made me look like an idiot!
BOZ: What?!
They are pretty loud too

Chance: I quietly stay still, just listening

DMaster: AFF: You said you had a family meeting… I guess I am not your family huh?
BOZ: Affinity…
AFF: No, really… Azatina must be considered family. I asked the court where you were and they looked at me like a puppy just died. They all felt sorry for me.
BOZ: What? No, I mean she has been practically family since…
AFF: You fell in love with her
BOZ: (grumbles)
AFF: See what I mean? How would YOU feel…
BOZ: Affinity, Hun, keep your voice down.
AFF: Hun? Really? We reached a stage where we are calling each other “hun” now?
BOZ: Ugggg… Listen, my family needed to know what happened to Azatina, it was kind of important for her to be there.
A long silence
BOZ: Please don’t cry
AFF: (shaky voice) I don’t expect you to love me, I realize that now
Another pause of silence. You can hear her cry.
AFF: But I deserve respect, and just a little bit of acceptance from you and your… family.
BOZ: You do!
AFF: Then why wasn’t I at that meeting, or hell that’s shooting for the stars apparently, why wasn’t I even told about it?
BOZ: It was just…
AFF: And do I even dare to ask where have you been the past day and a half?
another long silence

Chance: keep listening quietly

DMaster: AFF: No, don’t even… I just can’t (cries)
and you hear her run away
BOZ: I just can’t win (he pounds the gazebo post)
She went farther into the gardens, He is walking back to the castle

Chance: wait till he walks back into the castle before I move

DMaster: He is preoccupied and walks to the doors and goes in

Chance: come out of hiding and quietly walk through the garden acting as if I didn’t know what was going on as I look for the Princess

DMaster: You see her on a bench crying, head in her hands

Chance: Chan: Oh M’lady I am sorry, I heard someone crying and wanted to see if…

DMaster: She snaps her head up and sees you, she gets up and runs to you hugging you, crying

Chance: Chan: ummm M’lady are you okay?

DMaster: She doesn’t answer, she just cries

Chance: just let her cry but not moving

DMaster: She finally stops and she backs up and looks at you and she just freezes as she is looking into your eyes

Chance: so if we are seen it won’t be awkward for anyone, look at her and smile

DMaster: AFF: Uhhh Chance… what is… going on
She looks down and backs up

Chance: Chan: what do you mean?

DMaster: She looks back at you and squints
AFF: I can’t… read you
she shakes her head

Chance: Chan: I don’t know
just shaking my head

DMaster: She then steps forward and looks into your eyes

Chance: try looking away from her gaze

DMaster: She grabs your face and makes you look at her
AFF: Your eyes… they are different, believe me I would know this

Chance: Chan: M’lady told you it was complicated

DMaster: She looks at your lips… closes her eyes and backs up. She is breathing a bit heavy

Chance: Chan: no no not again, don’t you dare pass out on me

DMaster: She is a bit wobbly

Chance: grab hold of her

DMaster: AFF: Chance, (she looks into your eyes again) What is happening? Why…
she passes out in your arms

Chance: Chan: damn it
carry her to the throne room

DMaster: Just a few guards are there
GUARD: What?

Chance: Chan: guard, get Cassie now!!!!!

DMaster: The one guard races for the doors and goes in, the other heads to the entrance. She is stirring a bit, she looks up at you

Chance: Chan: shhh its okay, your mom will be coming

DMaster: AFF: No, im…im good
She tries to stand

Chance: staying next to her holding her up

DMaster: She wobbles a bit but seems strong enough. Cassie comes ripping through the door
CASS: Chance…. What the hell did you do to my daughter now?
She runs over to her.
CASS: Come on
she gives you a sharp glance

Chance: looking down and sighs

DMaster: You three go to that same room, on the way Affinity tries to talk but she sounds almost drunk…affinity sits down, leans back. Cassie closes the door.

Chance: walk to the window

DMaster: CASS: What the hell did you do this time?
Half playful, half serioustone

Chance: Shake my head, turn around
Chan: why is it always me (smiling) I can’t help it you both have abilities most don’t

DMaster: AFF: Mom…. mom… mom…
CASS: What?!
She looks over to her
AFF: Hug him
CASS: Oh hun, I think you might be… drunk?
AFF: No… hug him
She has a goofy look on her face
AFF: go on, he’s very… huggable.

Chance: Shake my head
Chan: probably not a great idea to hug me, I mean we would have to go pick out patterns and then have an awkward conversation with Xavier…

DMaster: CASS: Are both of you drunk?
Looking confused she looks back to you
CASS: Why shouldn’t I hug you…

Chance: Sigh and look down

DMaster: AFF: Give him a lil squeeze momma (giggles)
Cassie can’t help but laugh a little looking at her daughter sprawled across the couch.

Chance: Chan: you remember that little parting gift from you know who

DMaster: CASS: Yes, it’s probably why I can’t read you anymore

Chance: Chan: there is more to it, kind of like a growth

DMaster: She rolls her eyes
CASS: Great!
Affinity looks up for a second
AFF: Why aint you hugging him ?
CASS: Honey…
Tries not to laugh at her daughter.

Chance: Chan: All right, bring it in Cassie
turning back to look at Cassie opening my arms up

DMaster: Cassie smirks, looks at her daughter
CASS: Have you been drinking?
AFF: (falls back down into the couch) Nope… I feel like it though, when I snuck out that mulled wine and me, Erikka and birgetta got plowed… hehhehhe
CASS: Wait? When was this?
Affinity’s eyes comically get big and she clams up.
AFF: Oh shit! Oops! No, never mind, nothing!
She leans back again. Cassie slowly looks back at you shaking her head

Chance: I look at her, give her a goofy smile

DMaster: CASS: You can make girls get drunk now?

Chance: Chan: that I have no clue
smirking, open my arms again
Chan: let’s humor the Princess shall we

DMaster: She gives you a half smirk, and you two hug, then you two back off
CASS: I got nothing honey…
AFF: (quietly) Wait for it

Chance: look at Cassie

DMaster: You see cassie stop and breath deep
CASS: Whoa… what the hell…
She walks to the chair next to her daughter and sits

Chance: Chan: great now I am a walk pheromone
smirking

DMaster: CASS: Its like all my abilities are
AFF: Fucked Up!
She laughs loudly. The door opens

Chance: shaking my head

DMaster: The Prince barges in
BOZ: What is going on here and where is she…
He sees you and then walks over to Affinity

Chance: walk to the window

DMaster: Affinity looks up to see the Prince
AFF: Ugggg What do you want?
Cassie is holding her head.
CASS: What a strange sensation
The Prince is looking down on her.
BOZ: I just heard that you passed out or something? Are you ok?
AFF: I will be fine

Chance: Chan: okay, I am taking this as my cue to leave
Looking at them all

DMaster: Cassie nods
AFF: Go braid Azatinas hair
BOZ: Oh my God Affinity!
CASS: Are you two fighting AGAIN? JEBUS!
BOZ: What is happening here, no really
You are halfway across the room.
AFF: Mom hugged Chance (giggles)

Chance: nod to Cassie, quietly head to the door

DMaster: You leave and they are still bickering
BOZ: You’re hugging young men now?
CASS: Boz, don’t you start with me too!

Chance: head out of the castle rather quickly and head to the compound

DMaster: you get to the compound, show the ring and in you go

Chance: time to go see Bastian and again, head to the lab

DMaster: He is there alone looking over parchments and looking at vials of liquid

Chance: Chan: oh Bastian

DMaster: BAS: Uh oh I know that voice
he looks up

Chance: Chan: yeah the voice of trouble (smirking) we need to talk

DMaster: BAS: I could guess that much

Chance: Chan: more is happening

DMaster: BAS: Ok, well tell me, I’m not getting any younger or prettier

Chance: tell him everything

DMaster: BAS: So you like screw up there abilities and they act drunk

Chance: Chan: yeah I do

DMaster: BAS: Ok, don’t know what to do with that info
He walks over to a folder brings it to the table, grabs a quill and writes it down on some paper

Chance: Chan: also when me Helkyr had our little sparring match its like time stood still

DMaster: He looks at you and he starts to think

Chance: Chan: I knew what he was doing before he did it

DMaster: He walks over grabs a book and starts to leaf through it
BAS: Yup
Plops the book down

Chance: Chan: yup what?

DMaster: BAS: Sit

Chance: Chan: Son of a bitch, NOTHING good ever comes from you telling me to sit (smile softly and sit)

DMaster: BAS: I have been trying to figure out what REALLY is happening to you

Chance: Chan: should I be ready for another day filled with wedgies?

DMaster: He twitches and flips a couple pages
BAS: I couldn’t figure out why certain things would happen and it would continue to manifest, didn’t make sense with what I was reading and piecing together.
He points at the book, and there is an image of a man, in magnificent armor standing in front of an army

Chance: Chan: okay so what am I looking at?

DMaster: BAS: The only explanation left… Finster has dubbed you his Champion

Chance: Get up and back up
Chan: his what!!!!

DMaster: The chair goes flying. People look into the lab as you stand there staring at Bastian. He leans back, gets up walks over closes the door, comes back
BAS: Yes, for his ascension he needs someone to protect him while he ascends

Chance: Chan: oh just grand it gets even better, so he chose me… guess it was the cologne I was wearing

DMaster: BAS: yup
wrings his hands twitches, flips a few more pages and grabs a page or two he has information on.

Chance: Chan: but why I am still young, he could have picked someone more experienced

DMaster: Bastian looks over a few passages.
BAS: The one with the heart of a lion… (traces his finger across some passages) he will be blessed with the Whispers of the fire.
He shrugs his shoulders
BAS: I could not tell you why you… could be a matter of convenience, or something he saw in you like a heart of the lion, or maybe a prophecy I have yet to uncover.

Chance: Chan: oh just great stick a fork in me

DMaster: He looks around the room

Chance: shaking head
Chan: and no don’t get any ideas Bastian
smirking

DMaster: He smiles
BAS: (looking at the book) His hunger will no longer guide him, and he will not be a slave to his bed. For the Champion will protect the dark cleric as he ascends

Chance: Scratch my chin
Chan: so that’s why I am changing so much

DMaster: He nods
BAS: I am not sure how big you will get, or what else will happen… How’s your appetite?

Chance: Chan: Its waining to be honest

DMaster: he nods,
BAS: I think you’ll have a harder time getting to sleep too

Chance: Chan: just grand how are we gonna hide all these changes

DMaster: BAS: Haven’t really thought about it… hopefully you won’t get much bigger
He giggles
BAS: That’s what she said
laughs

Chance: Chan: I hope not (laughing) I mean what if I get as big as Killian

DMaster: 7:56 PM
He shrugs his shoulders then furries his brow
BAS: Hey Kid… you look different
imitates him

Chance: Chan: oh man then I can look at him saying who you calling kid(smiling)

DMaster: Bastian nods
BAS: Well off you go, I am actually going to go home tonight and try and sleep in my bed
He closes the books and puts them on a shelf

Chance: Chan: okay sorry to bother you Bastian, I just thought you needed to know

DMaster: BAS: NOOO I am here for you. It’s been a long day and I think I need my bed (laughs a little)

Chance: Chan: don’t dream of any monkeys (smirking)

DMaster: He smiles and walks to the back
BAS: g’nite chance

Chance: get up out the chair
Chan: good night Bastian
leave the lab, looking down at myself as I walk out of the lab and then looking around before I quietly walk out of the compound and head back toward the castle

DMaster: you get back and in the entrance of the Castle is the King and Britney making their way out.

Chance: Chan: M’lord
bowing as I see him

DMaster: KING: Chance, nice to see you
Britney has an evil, I want to fuck you this second look

Chance: Chan: nice to see you to Britney as well (smirk a bit)

DMaster: BRI: You too Chance (winks)

Chance: wink back at her, head for my room

DMaster: They are heading out and then leave the castle. you get there, there is a note from Imogen, cleaned your room

Chance: Plop down on the bed, just lay there thinking

DMaster: You kind of stink and you are going out tonight, it’s like 6-630 now

Chance: Get a bath and head back

DMaster: ok you get back to your room, you pick out some nice clothes, all black, with a small BW symbol on it, nice boots

Chance: get dressed up fix my hair, put my hair back for a change and make sure I look good. go over to my dresser and grab my money pouch
and hook it to my belt, throw on a little bit of cologne, but not too much.

DMaster: You notice the pouch is heavier. It has another 7 platinum and 10 gold. You get payment from Black Ward to your pouch directly. You feel good, and you notice your jaw is a bit more defined, the shoulders a bit wider, the clothes are tighter. You hear giggling outside your door.
MUFFLED: You knock, No, YOU knock, Are you sure this is the room?

Chance: Chan: come in already I can hear you

DMaster: Giggles, the door opens

Chance: looking up from my dresser
Chan: I could hear you all down the hallway(smirking)

DMaster: Mina and Elorra come in.
MIN: Ara wanted to see if you were ready, we are going out for a quick bite then off to… where?
ELO: Dukes Den. They have some bards playing tonight
MIN: Oh damn… I hope your paying Chance LOL its pricey

Chance: Chan: well I am not really hungry but I will come with you, hey on my pay we might not get to far (smiling)

DMaster: Elorra is wearing tight leather pants, a vest and a light shirt underneath. Mina is wearing a simple summer dress looking thing

Chance: Chan: I am ready when you ladies are

DMaster: MIN: Lets go!
you three head down the hallway, there are a few people watch as you walk past them with these 2 hot girls, Out the front of the castle
down the road, you take a few roads and you get to an apartment of sorts. Mina goes in
MIN: We are here bitch, you better be ready
ELO: Nothing but class Min (rolls her eyes)

Chance: Walking in
Chan: what did I sign myself up for(smirking)

DMaster: They all stop, and drop their jaw

DMaster: Ara walks into the room, leans a bit against the door jam. She has a silver skin tight dress that looks absolutely fantastic on her.

Chance: my eyes get wide

DMaster: MIN: Hell I might want to date you right now
Elorra just looks and nods. Ara looks nervous. She looks at you and smiles

Chance: Jaw open
Chan: You… look amazing
smiling

DMaster: She smiles real big and blushes, she walks over to you and looks up at you

Chance: look down at her
Chan: just wow Ara

DMaster: She gets on her tippy toes and gives you a kiss

Chance: give her a kiss back

DMaster: MIL: (whispers) Get her a step stool for her birthday
Elorra giggles
She looks at them in a playful scolding manner
ARA: Guys don’t start
she runs to the back and comes back out with a purse/bag

Chance: Chan: oh she wont need that (smirking) that’s why she has my arms

DMaster: MIL: Awwww thats sweet
Elorra puts her finger in her mouth gags
ARA: Lets go

Chance: Chan: I saw that Elorra (smirking)

DMaster: You four head out and head to Fycon brothers, Elorra walks in, talks to the waiter and you get seated
MIN: Damn girl, you got some connections we don’t know about?
ELO: Lets not worry about that (laughs)
You order some wine, and you get it. The waitress pours the 4 of you glasses. You have a glass, they make a toast
MIN: Here is to Ara… in hopes you get to see Chance Naked tonight

Chance: Try not to spit out my wine

DMaster: Elorra practically chokes on her wine
ARA: Mina.. I swear. You sniff a cork and you’re a slut!

Chance: Chan: now now ladies (laughing) being a slut is not a terrible thing

DMaster: Elorra laughs out loud and cups her mouth forgetting she was in Fycon Brothers. Some patrons looked over but it wasn’t too bad. You look across the room. You spot Erikka and Karson looking over to your table. She smiles and waves, Karson turns around and sees you.

Chance: smile and wave back

DMaster: The girls all look over
MIN: Who is the overly good looking couple
ARA: Thats Erikka, not sure who the guy is

Chance: Chan: that is Karson her boyfriend

DMaster: He stands up and walks over
KAR: Chance, good to see you again.
Erikka walks up too

Chance: Chan: good to see you as well Karson, Hi Erikka. This is Elorra, Mina and Ara.

DMaster: They exchange pleasantries
KAR: I still want to talk OK? (points at you)
Erikka smiles and nods

Chance: Chan: absolutely you say when
smiling

DMaster: They go back to there seat
ARA: What’s he going to talk to you about?

Chance: Chan: well he says I owe him everything etc etc
Sip my wine, look at them

DMaster: The three girls look at each other confused

Chance: Chan: It’s a long story. In short form, in the summer isles, Royal party there, baddy attacks Princess and ladies in waiting, I come in to save the day and I feel… like such an ass talking about this.

DMaster: MIN: Saved them from what a sunburn (smirks)

Chance: Chan: oh you have no idea (smiling) part of the reason I am in the black ward

DMaster: ARA: Oh?

Chance: Chan: ladies surely that is a story you don’t wanna hear

DMaster: MIN: You can’t throw that out there and expect us to…
she gets interrupted by the waiter

Chance: Chan: saved by the waiter
(smirking)

DMaster: WAIT: Courtesy of the couple over there
You see Karson and Erikka wave a little
WAIT: The dinner has been paid for as well

Chance: wave and lip a thank you

DMaster: MIN: Damn, we need to eat out more with Chance
ELO: That sounded dirty
Mina laughs, Ara looks at the champagne and looks at you and bursts out laughing

Chance: Look and realize it’s that awful tasting sewage of a drink

DMaster: Ara leans in and whispers
ARA: Look, your favorite drink (giggles)
Points at the champagne

Chance: Chan; I Know! (chuckle) You three help yourself, I mean really, take seconds and thirds

DMaster: The waiter pops the cork and pours a glass for everyone, Mina and Elorra look at you funny
ARA: It’s nothing, it’s the exact kind we got at the welcome back spring ball, and he didn’t like it… He would rather down dwarven spirits

Chance: Chan:(smiling) yes I would

DMaster: She puts her hand on yours

Chance: touch her hand
Chan: just this once I will drink it and not make a face

DMaster: MIN: I have to tinkle, Elorra go with me?
ELO: Its not like I can hold it for you

Chance: looking over at them kind of funny

DMaster: They both get up and walk to the bathroom
Ara turns herself and faces you in the seat

Chance: Chan: thank you for bringing me out tonight
smiling

DMaster: She nods

Chance: Grip her hand a little tighter and look into her eyes

DMaster: ARA: (saying softly as she gets closer) I should thank you for coming with me… or us…

Chance: Chan: the honor is all mine to be with someone so beautiful

DMaster: She gets a little frustrated and pulls your chin towards her and she kisses you

Chance: Bring my hand up and hold her head by her neck as I kiss her back

DMaster: Mina stops quickly and looks back to Elorra.
MIN: oops maybe I should go pee again
ELO: (laughs) you two,
she sits down, Mina sits as well. You see Erikka at the other table with wide eyes and all smiles seeing you with.. Ara.

Chance: Smile back thinking… damn. While still holding Ara’s hand

DMaster: You order and eat, it’s amazing and you have a good conversation. Karson and Erikka stop by on their way out and you all thank them

Chance: smile at them and thank them

DMaster: The dishes were taken away, Ara is practically sitting on you. Out of the backroom, there must be a VIP section where the King and Britney come out.
KING: (signaling everyone to sit down) Everyone, I appreciate it, please sit and enjoy your meal
people where standing and bowing, etc

Chance: Chan: Ara its the king

DMaster: ARA: You think? (giggles)
King looks at you
KING: Chance! We meet again

Chance: Chan: come on sit in your chair for now (smiling) yes we do M’lord

DMaster: The girls all look shocked that he is talking to you. Ara does not comply, she has her arm around your arm. Britney’s eyes raise looking at Ara, She smiles
KING: You are not following me are you?
He laughs

Chance: Chan: Not unless you are paying for my dinner tonight M’lord (laughing)

DMaster: Britney also looks at the table of good looking women and nods her head
KING: Next time my friend, well you all have a great evening

Chance: Chan: they picked and I came along

DMaster: They all nod and smile saying Thank you, etc

Chance: Chan: you too M’lord (smiling)

DMaster: BRI: Yes Chance… (pauses, looks at you) have a great, ummmm (looks at Ara) Night (smirks)

Chance: Chan: I will try, thanks Britney. You too.
smiling and giving her a look

DMaster: She walks out after the King
MIN: Who was the hottie cougar with the King, Britney, is that like his girl or something?
ELO: Yeah, why did she talk directly to you Chance?
Lifts her eyebrow

Chance: Chan: she was my boss on the Isle

DMaster: ARA: Oh that was Britney!
Elorra looks at her
ELO: Yup, sis, that’s the name he called her (giggles)
Ara gives her a playful dirty look

Chance: Chan: she has known the king for a long time, but they are not a thing

DMaster: Ara downs the rest of her glass

Chance: Chan: Ara you might wanna slow down(smirking)

DMaster: Mina looks up at you and scowls…
MIN: Are you kidding? Ara hasn’t been out in a month if not longer, she works from 6 until 9 everyday
ARA: Mina, no its ok
ELO: Damn Mina, protective much

Chance: Look around nervously
Chan: I was kidding…? don’t take it too seriously, this night is about fun

DMaster: Mina looks a little embarrassed
MIN: Sorry… I just
ARA: Want to protect me, my red headed step bitch
MIN: Ohhh you remember!
ELO: What the… (laughs)

Chance: Chan: the duke’s den calls us doesn’t it(smiling)

DMaster: they all laugh
MIN: Oh yes!

Chance: Grab a platinum piece out of my pouch, throw it on the table for the tip.
Chan: let’s go ladies, lead the way because I have never been there

DMaster: You four head out, Ara is on your arms. You make your way down through a street or two, the sky is a deep purple, the stars are out. its still in the 60s

Chance: looking up a bit at the sky as we all walk along

DMaster: You make it to a huge area, circular. In the middle is a statue towering, with a fountain surrounding it.

Chance: looking at the statue

DMaster: It has a plaque and it reads Vucluran, Hero, etc

Chance: Eyes bulge put my hand to my mouth, back up and look up

DMaster: ARA: What?

Chance: Chan: Affinity’s father…

DMaster: They all nod, Elorra rolls her eyes and crosses her arms. Veritaan walks up to you four.
VAR: Hey whats up?
ELO: You gotta be kidding me

Chance: Chan: oh hey

DMaster: Ara steps back a bit and lets go of your arm
VAR: Hey Elorra, Mina
Looks at Ara and smiles
VAR: Ara…
ELO: How do you know when I am in town
VAR: Its a second sense I think (smirks)

Chance: shaking head

DMaster: Mina looks at Ara and then at Veritaan

Chance: looking at both of them

DMaster: VER: Going to the Den? I’ll get us a table
He turns and walks to the Den. Mina goes to Ara and grabs her hand and they walk off. Elorra walks up to you

Chance: Chan: okay what just happened?

DMaster: ELO: Taan is my ex, then I found out he is sweet on Ara now

Chance: Chan: Oh, damn. Am I going to have to knock some skulls?

DMaster: She shakes her head.
ELO: I didn’t know you were back in the picture. But when you took off for some place for a week, you two were completely off. She went on a few dates with Taan… I warned her it wasn’t a good idea unless she is serious.

Chance: Chan: just grand now things get complicated

DMaster: ELO: Of course, why not
Ara and Mina come back, Ara grabs your hand
MIN: Well let’s go, maybe we can get a few drinks out of Taan tonight
Elorra laughs

Chance: looking at her when she grabs my hand
Chan: you sure about this, want me to kick his ass

DMaster: She is pulling you away
MIN: Well see you in there (nods at Elorra)
the two of them walk towards the den

Chance: follow her as she pulls me away

DMaster: She grabs both your hands
ARA: Ummm… well… hmmm When you left for your mission, we were not you know

Chance: Smile and nod

DMaster: ARA: Veritaan kept asking me out and I finally caved and… went on a few dates.

Chance: Chan: your sister filled me in

DMaster: ARA: She did? Dammit
Chance: Chan: Ara its okay

DMaster: ARA: Nothing happened, he kissed me on the cheek on the second date

Chance: Chan: honestly we weren’t together, why would I get upset.

DMaster: She is looking down
ARA: Are… WE… together?

Chance: touch her chin and pull her head up
Chan: I would like to think we are

DMaster: She slowly gets this big smile on her face, her eyes are sparkling, she smells amazing…

Chance: Chan: I mean hell I even dreamed of you while I was away and I didn’t tell you that when I first came back I was worried you wouldn’t feel the same way

DMaster: ARA: Really…

Chance: Chan: Really really

DMaster: She looks at you, at your lips, back to your eyes. she is leaning in

Chance: Chan: that’s why I didn’t tell you till now, but yes I did dream of you on my way home and couldn’t wait to see you again

DMaster: She giggles a little
ARA: Man, you are really bad at reading signals, I mean rea…

Chance: Interupt her with a deep passionate kiss

DMaster: in mid sentence you kiss her, and she melts, she puts her entire body against yours

Chance: wrap my arms around her

DMaster: you are lifting her off the ground without even a second thought