First Five Starts Here

Khamyra, the closest, grabs her by the arms and it startles her. Novalee’s eyes grow big with Khamyra’s reaction as well as with Chances. She can sense that the little blonde Lazzier elf has no idea how serious this is.

Chance storms over to her, anger in his eyes, but Khamyra calls him off, pushes him away knowing Novalee is already in shock.

“Novalee explain yourself, how are they getting poisoned?” Khamyra looked at her intently.

Novalee looks around thinking, “before we chased down Anemone, our unit just finished a previous mission” she pauses a moment glancing over to the Champion, gulping down her fear “We were to deliver a barrel to a merchant just north of the Augustian border.”

Khamyra loosens her grip on the elf and gets her to sit down. The Onyx elf also sits down. Chance stands behind her waiting to hear the rest of the story.

“The night before the exchange, I could not sleep and I overheard them talking about poisoned wine” she shrugs her shoulders.

Khamyra glances back to Chance, then back to Novalee. “There has to be more to it, how do you know it’s going to kill the royals?” Khamyra says with a thoughtful tone.

“They had the Augustian royal symbol stamped on the barrel, and the word Mulled in Augustian elf as well” she stops for a moment and thinks “There was also the number 343 on it, oddly enough that was the number on the wine barrel we got in exchange too.”

Khamyra looks back at Chance, “Proof. My horse, ride now!”

Chance doesn’t hesitate, storms out the door, jumps on the horse and rides. He almost falls off a few times but manages to keep himself in the saddle. A 20 minute walk was reduced to a 3 minute horse gallop. He makes it to the gates and stables.

The stable master was washing his hands in a bucket when he sees Chance gallop up. “Its late, you will have too…” Chance gives him a fierce look and shows him his Black Ward ring. The master’s eyes widen “Yes sire, it will be here for you when you return.”

Chance sprints to the castle and he is relieved to see nothing out of the ordinary. He lets out a sigh, thinking if people were getting poisoned, I am sure this place would be in pure chaos.

He gets stopped by a few guards seeing him in fairly common clothes but the Black Ward ring gets him into the Castle. He stands at the entrance of the entry room and he spots a servant. He waves him over.

“Is there something I can do for you?” The servant asks looking Chance over who is in plain clothes.

“I need to speak with the Baroness, immediately” Chance says with some force staring at the guy.

He frowns, “I’m sorry she is busy right…” he tries to respond, but Chance grabs his arm and puts his ring in front of the man’s face. The servant just looks scared and shrugs his shoulders. Of course it is someone who does not know the black ward.

A guard notices the exchange and walks over “Is there a problem?” The servant goes to speak but Chance talks over him, raising his ring to the guard.

“I need to speak with the Baroness, immediately,” Chance says while releasing the servant’s arm. The servant moves off rubbing his bruised elbow.

The guard heads into the royal dining area and shortly after Cassie comes out looking around. She spots Chance, gives him a ‘come on’ look and walks his way. She is in a nice dress, hair is up and has a glass of wine in her hand.

Completely unexpected the quarter elf grabs the wine and he smells it, even takes a sip. Cassies eyes grow huge and anger starts to flush in her face. She grabs her wine glass, grabs Chance and drags him over to a quieter spot in the entry hallway. By this time she is starting to read him and she is quickly becoming much more worried than angry.

“Chance, what the hell is going on?” Looking directly into his eyes, trying to get more information from her reading.

Chance gives her a moment to read him and then continues quietly “ I have reason to believe that the Augustian mulled wine you just took receipt of is poisoned.”

The Baroness can sense he is telling the truth, but he is shielding something from her. She shakes her head a bit, “give me some kind of proof that this is not some fool’s errand. I believe YOU believe it… but… is it?”

Semi-interrupting Cassie, “Just tell me this, no one is drinking any mulled wine are they?” He says with concern in his voice.

She shakes her head “no, that is for tomorrow’s festivities.” She ponders a bit and decides to just go down and take a look in the delivery cellars.

He breathes a sigh of relief. “Proof? Want proof? The barrel is marked with the Augustian crest and has 343 marked on it” He says matter of fact, looking the room over and then back to the baroness.

Cassie hands Chance her glass “wait here” she says as she makes her way to a remote door, opens it and walks in. After a few minutes the door opens again and she walks over to Chance, making pleasantries to a passing merchant.

She looks very worried and when she arrives is some what demanding “How did you know this, HOW?” she says as loud as she can without being too loud.

Chance shakes his head “that is not important” he says.

“Chance, tell me now” She demands practically interrupting him.

He looks her square in the eye “Baroness. What is important is getting the wine out of here.” he says with some authority. She begrudgingly agrees with him, but the wine is the Augustians gift to the ceremony, they will surely wonder where it went.

Cassie grabs the wine glass back and goes to take a sip, stops and looks at the wine. She flushes with anger. How can we figure out if they are poisoned… taps her finger on her chin, “Bastian, get Bastian, bring the poison kits” she blurts out somewhat quietly.

Chance walks as fast as he could go without making things too obvious, heads down the steps into the compound. He was relieved to see the candles and lanterns lit in Bastians lab.

“Bastian we need Poison kits for…” Chance blurts out only to see Bastian in the middle of what looks like some form of recreation of a fight scene. McKenna, the new recruit, looks up, sees Chance and smiles.

“It’s never good when Chance runs in at what 9pm?” He shakes his head and puts down his daggers. “Kits for what?”

Chance looks at Mckenna and back at Bastian.

“Come on come on, she is Black Ward like you and me, spit it out” he says somewhat annoyed.

“Need the poison kits in the castle delivery cellar right away” Chance says, giving him the impression to hurry it up a bit.

Bastians eyes widen and before he could move, McKenna walks over and grabs them. Chance doesn’t hesitate and heads out, Bastian and McKenna follow close behind. He doesn’t realize McKenna was still with them before it was too late and they were through the castle gates.

The Baroness is going to love this, another pair of eyes and ears in on the event… Chance thinks to himself. He just keeps moving. Bastian takes the lead and shows Chance the entrance to the delivery cellar because he didn’t know where it was. There is a heavy guard presence, but with the rings it was easy to pass. They head down a big hallway of sorts, boxes, barrels to the left and right of them. They see the Baroness standing by two barrels, one is much smaller than the other.

Cassie sees McKenna and gives Chance a scolding look “No offense, but we really should keep this investigation to a minimum, I don’t want this getting out” Cassie says glaring at the WitchBlade.

Bastian shakes his head “She is with me, you want it done right, you bring the best.” McKenna smiles and even blushes a little.

The Baroness already has the “343” barrel spigged, pouring a little wine into two glasses. Cassie recalls; two types of poison, body and magical base. She holds up one glass and Bastian sprinkles some dust into it from the test kit. Nothing. She holds the other one up. Bastian does the same from the other kit; nothing. She gives a sharp glance over to Chance. “If it was poison it would be foaming up right now…” Bastian states.

Chance looks down thinking, if Novalee is messing with us, so help me, she doesn’t have that in her I don’t think. He starts to pace as the three of them test the smaller barrel that they called the taster. Still nothing.

“Chance, goddammit…” She starts in on a rant, “You drag me away from the most important guests, scare the living shit out of me and all for a false alarm.” She slaps a barrel in anger, the noise resounds through the cellar.

Bastian glances over to you, with some concern and pity knowing this is not going to end well.

McKenna continues to pace looking at the barrels of wine.

“Baroness, that is the information I received, how would I have known the number on the barrel if it wasn’t true?” Chance says, wondering if he missed something or maybe there is more than meets the eye with Novalee.

McKenna picks up one of the glasses from the big barrel and she squints at it. “You heat mulled wine before you serve it, correct?” She inquired about the specialized wine.

Cassie nods “yeah it releases the flavor and thickens the wine when it cools” she says while giving Chance another sharp look.

McKenna walks over to a lantern, lifts the hood, hovers the glass over the flame and within seconds the wine starts to bubble and foam and she drops the glass in surprise.

All four of them stare at the ground as the wine is foaming over and bubbling. “Yeah” Bastian says, “That’s what poison looks like.”

Chance does everything in his power not to give the Baroness a look, knowing he was right and that her attitude was not appreciated. She deserved a reprieve after what he did to her and the kingdom. She deserves a lot of reprieves.

He eventually does give her a glance and her eyes are still big, mouth covered and even shaking at some level. “This would have destroyed nations, destroyed realms, ended lineages…” she says in a soft, shaky voice.

Bastian tests the other 3 and they are clear from poison.

He is putting the kits away, and as though he is talking to himself, “It’s brilliant.” Everyone looks at him. “Well, it is, I mean it’s diabolical, but brilliant.” He looks around “The taster barrel is poison free.” He says trying to recover from his last statement.

He gives McKenna a look, and back at the two of you, he looks so proud of her.

“Good job McKenna” Chance says and smiles at her. She smiles back. Cassie walks over to her and puts her arms on her shoulders “Yes, thank you. You saved our asses and our lives.”

Cassie turns around, still worried on her face. “How am I going to explain to everyone where the mulled wine went too?” She says thinking out loud.

Bastian and McKenna didn’t want any part of the upcoming conversation and tilt the barrel and start rolling it down the hallway towards the door. Chance stands there arms folded just thinking about what can be said about the wine, or maybe…

“Fycon Bros” he blurts out, looking at Cassie. “I had some amazing mulled wine the other day with Ara”

She smiles real big, “that’s a great idea, I hope they have a lot of it… but I can check the other restaurants too” she says while nodding her head.

After a few awkward moments, eventually Cassie turns, “Chance, I am sorry…”

She couldn’t get another word out “No worries Baroness, I understand” he says as he glances back up to her. Their eyes meet, still a little bit of sadness and pain between the both of them since that Sunday night. She smiles and then frowns. “I should have known you wouldn’t have put anyone at risk… especially my daughter.” She smirks a little bit.

“Well I for one am glad you were on the case and I will not bug you about where you got this information from…”

“Chance, I should have…” Baroness tries to say again, but gets interrupted again.

“Cassie… it’s quite ok, no worries…” Chance retorts again, kind of looking down.

She stops next to him on her way to the door, puts her hand on his arm and gets a big grin on her face.

He glances over to her and gives her a perplexed look. “What?”

“You just called me Cassie…” She smirks and walks away.

Chance smiles and even chuckles…

Turn Based Starts Here

DMaster: You are in the cellar, Cassie is walking towards the castle door

Chance: I will follow Cassie.

DMaster: She glances back.
CASS: Chance, you better leave the other way.
pointing towards the cellar entrance where you came in from.

Chance: Chan: Oh, yeah… I guess I better.
looking down.

DMaster: Xavier pops his head down the stairwell as Cassie is heading up.
XAV: Everything OK?
Sees you and looks confused.
CASS: Yup, everything is actually… perfect.
She grabs his hand and they make their way through the door, it closes.

Chance: Turn around and make my way back out the way I came. Had towards the stables.

DMaster: You make your way to the stables.
KHA: No one dead I am guessing.
She has a smile on her face.

Chance: Chan:No one dead, problem is averted for now.

DMaster: KHA: So what happened?

Chance: Chan: When I got there, the Baroness… errr Cassie…
Tell her the tale.

DMaster: Khamyra is getting the horse ready listening to you. You two jump on the horse as you finish the tale.
KHA: Foiled the plot. That is not going to sit well with the Witches.

Chance: Let her take the lead,

DMaster: Khamyra is in the saddle, you have your arms around her, your hands touch and of course its electricity.

Chance: try to keep myself calm.

DMaster: you get back to your house, Khamyra dismounts and puts the horse in the fenced area.

Chance: dismount behind her.

DMaster: KHA: We should apologize to Novalee, she in her own way just saved all their lives. We really kind of freaked her out.

Chance: Nod in agreement.
Chan: she did in a way, if she hadn’t told us who knows what would have happened.

DMaster: KHA: I know what would’ve happened.
you two head inside.

Chance: looking around for Novalee when I walk in.

DMaster: You do not see her anywhere. Khamyra goes down the hallway to her room and then comes running back.
KHA: The few things she had are gone, she took off, son of a bitch!
Worry washes over the Onyx Elf’s face.

Chance: shaking head.
Chan: she couldn’t have gotten too far on foot.

DMaster: As you turn to head for the door, Khamyra stops you, She turns up a lantern and is looking through one of her pouches, She grabs a small notebook, reads it. Khamyra looks around the room and walks over to one of the pans, and grabs it.

Chance: Chan: I mean I could eat, but now is not the time for a snack Khamyra.
Shake my head at her raising an eyebrow.

DMaster: KHA: If you weren’t so cute, I’d clobber you one.
She waves her hand in a symbol, speaks a few words and the pan starts to glow softly and it starts to tug in a direction
KHA: This should lead us to Novalee, or… possibly who ever manufactured this pan.
She shrugs her shoulders.
KHA: She used this tonight so it should still have her essence on it.

Chance: Chan: It’s the only lead we have, or I can track her. well then we better do this we owe it to her, she saved the royals.

DMaster: You two leave the house and Khamyra is trying to NOT make the pan look weird. You walk in what seems like a circle for 5 minutes, Khamyra is hitting the pan, seeing if it is working correctly. Eventually you head back down your street and it takes a turn down a small nondescript alley way. There is someone huddled, in a ball, arms around their legs, hood up against one of the walls.

Chance: Chan: Novalee is that you?

DMaster: She glances up and quickly tries to stand up
NOV: M’lord… I am sorry, leaving now, I’ll be out of your way.
you notice tears running down her face.

Chance: Chan: no you are not we owe you an apology.
I hold my hand out to her.

DMaster: Khamyra looks at the pan and mumbles “damn I’m good”
She stands there shaking, her head is down.

Chance: Chan: take my hand we are going home.

DMaster: She slowly looks up to you.

Chance: Give her puppy dog eyes.
Chan: please?

DMaster: Khamyra walks over to her, pulls down her hood and wipes her tears away.
KHA: Let’s get you back home.
She gives her a hug, Novalee, just bursts into tears hugging Khamyra fiercely. Khamyra was taken back a bit, but smiles, even she starts to tear up a little.

Chance: walk over to them both and wrap my arms around them both

DMaster: They snuggle into your big arms. After a minute, you three head back to home and head inside .

Chance: close the door behind me after we are all in and look back at them both.

DMaster: Khamyra stands at the door and Novalee puts her sack on the table, still a little overwhelmed.

Chance: Walk over to the Elf.
Chan: I am sorry for getting so upset , you actually saved the leaders of many nations… That is pretty amazing.
Smile real big

DMaster: She bows a bit and smiles as well,
NOV: Thank you M’Lord.

Chance: Chan: No I should be thanking you.

DMaster: Khamyra shakes her head mockingly, and with a teasing undertone;
KHA: Well you two can thank each other all night, I have to get going… good job Novalee.
She winks at her, Novalee smiles at her and nods.

Chance: Chan: well without you we wouldn’t have found her,so thank you as well.
wink at her.

DMaster: Blankly looks at you and shakes her head teasingly.
KHA: I know, I’m awesome.
She turns, smacks her ass and walks out the door.

Chance: Chan: now why don’t you go put your stuff back in your room.

DMaster: She nods and walks own the hallway, she walks back into the kitchen area.
NOV: Did you need anything…. ohhh I almost forgot.

Chance: Look at her raised eyebrow.

DMaster: She looks at you with a smile.
NOV: I bought the most expensive bed they had.

Chance: Eyes get big. ‘Great, good sleeps, no more hay!’
Chan: Yeah? Let’s go take a look.

DMaster: She walks you up the stairs into the loft.

Chance: eyes light up as I see the bed.
Chan: great work, this is awesome.
Sit on the bed.

DMaster: There is an ornate dresser here too, a fancy chest, some smaller lanterns and a painting. A rug under most of it.
NOV: I bought kind of an expensive bed, you gave me 15pp.

Chance: Smile real big. walk over and grab her hand and give it a small kiss.
Chan: thank you.

DMaster: Her eyes light up, she jumps past you and walks you over to the balcony door.
opens it. There are 3 stools, a bistro type table, some smaller lanterns, two other chairs as well.

Chance: Chan: This is awesome!
smiling.

DMaster: NOV: So you are going to the wedding Saturday then?

Chance: Chan: I guess I kind of have to(chuckling)

DMaster: NOV: Ok, then Sunday or Monday we can go through that basement.

Chance: Chan: basement I didn’t know I had one.

DMaster: Novalee nods her head and points to the shed that is a good 50 feet from your house.
NOV: There is a trap door in the shed, bunch of crap down there , almost didn’t see the door either, I tripped over it

Chance: Chan: hmm I will have to see it in the daylight, well it’s a good thing you tripped over it.
Chuckle and smile, walk over, give her another hug and kiss her forehead.
Chan: without you this house wouldn’t be becoming a home that it is.

DMaster: She hugs you back, then heads downstairs and you are staring at maybe the best sleep you will have this month.

Chance: I completely strip down and crawl in bed and just start to relax.

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Freya (Friday) 7am

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DMaster: it’s super comfortable and falls asleep. You get woken up by yelling.
CRY: I am getting wet, and that is something my ex wife NEVER said… yeah it’s drizzling, get up you slogs.

Chance: shaking head, stretch as I get up out of bed, go over to my dresser and look for some clothes to put on.

DMaster: ok you find them, put them on and head down. Novalee has a mug of steaming tea waiting for you.

Chance: Chan: Good Morning.

DMaster: She is humming a tune bopping her head around, you recognize it – it’s one of Karsons.
NOV: Morning M’Lord!
She looks to be in a good mood.

Chance: Chan: where did you hear that tune?

DMaster: NOV: When I was in the alley way last night I could hear music coming from the pub. It was a catchy tune.

Chance: Chan: must have been my friend Karson playing (chuckling) thank you for the tea.

DMaster: She nods.

Chance: Chan: I am not sure how late I will be tonight.

DMaster: NOV: No worries, I will be here, I bought a new potion manual so I will be trying that out today. Your house should still be standing afterwards…
She giggles a little.

Chance: Chan: it better be (winks) especially after all the work you put into.
take a few sips of tea.

DMaster: You finish your tea and head out, there are some puddles, but the weather looks to be clearing a bit.

Chance: Walk to the City and quickly head towards the compound

DMaster: you head in and its the same as it has been, floor is packed Harlow standing up on a chair

Chance: quietly fold my arms and just listen

DMaster: HAR:We are almost there people! All the guests are in and we just have to keep them safe for the next 3 days. Anyone working the north gate, northern sections or sweeping the northern lands, keep your eyes peeled, we do not want to have a repeat occurrence of yesterday.
people are nodding their heads.
HAR: Get with your leads… Chance, my office.

Chance: Roll eyes a bit, nod my head.

DMaster: Everyone glances back and looks at you.

Chance: Shrug my shoulders, smile as she says my name and just quietly look around.

DMaster: The floor dissipates to the corners where the leads are handing out orders.

Chance: Head to the captain’s office.

DMaster: Someone runs into you, almost makes you stop.
BRA: I’m fucking walking here.

Chance: Chan: excuse you.
shooting him a look, turn and bring my face to his short punk ass.
Chan: I don’t know if Cap likes that wall there but I would sure be glad to throw you threw it again…
Pointing at the wall I shoved him up against.

DMaster: Elijah walks over and separates you two.
ELI: You just keep stirring pots Bray, time to grow up.
He looks at Elijah and shakes his head,

Chance: keep walking to the Captain’s office, smirk to myself.

DMaster: you knock and head in, she is standing by her desk.

Chance: Shut the door behind me.

DMaster: HAR: Come in, close the door.
She has this big smile on her face.
HAR: One day you are risking the nations for a quick poke, the next you’re saving the kings and queens of Legon with your heroics.
She shakes her head walks over and gives you a warriors handshake.

Chance: Shake her hand back and smile.

DMaster: The door opens behind you. Killian is the first through.
KIL: There he is…
Walks up and gives you a weird handshake hug. Bastian walks in with McKenna by his side.
HAR: There is the other hero.
She shakes McKenna’s hand, She blushes a little looking around.

Chance: I am still kind of being quiet as I watch everyone pouring in.

DMaster: Valentine makes her way in, closing the door behind her.
She walks over to you, puts her hand on your arm and smiles, there is no need for words, she has a proud look on her face.

Chance: smile and nod at Valentine

DMaster: As the other congratulate McKenna
MCK: I don’t think I should be praised for knowing how to get drunk on Mulled wine
Everyone giggles. Bastian walks by you, smiles pats you on the back
HAR: So…. I think I speak for us all when we say PHEW
She walks back around her desk.
HAR: We have all of the food, drinks getting double checked, tracing their origins and everything is getting tested. Bastian make sure you make more of those…
BAS: Me and McKenna already on it Cap.
She smiles and nods, Harlow looks over to you.
HAR: Care to let us know how you knew this information, I mean its not like you overheard it in a bath stall.
Killian looks at you and smirks.
KIL: Never know what gets said when you have to take a piss.

Chance: Chuckle a little.
Chan: I have an informant Captain who told me, and this person had the information I really don’t want to reveal who they are because it could cause a lot of problems.

DMaster: Everyone nods understanding that.
VAL: I have more informants than Killian has bruises on his ass, none of them would ever get that kind of information
Killian rubs his bum and looks over at Valentine. The room is still a bit quiet. Bastian notices this, and to move it on;
BAS: We all have those… people, we have to protect.

Chance: Chan: let’s just say I am glad it worked out

DMaster: They nod and a few more things are said, and the group leaves.
HAR: Chance stay put.

Chance: Chan: yes Captain.
Put my hands behind me, as I stand there.

DMaster: HAR: Usually I would not pursue this, but it might be the biggest “informant” this world has ever seen.
She looks you in the eyes.
HAR: You told me once you trust me, and I am asking you to do this again.

Chance: Chan: I do Captain.

DMaster: She frowns.
HAR: Who is your informant?

Chance: Sigh a bit. Explain to her who my informant is and then get quiet

DMaster: She sits there pondering, she walks around her desk and sits on the edge of it
HAR: So she was just broken out of prison by this other person who you are also avoiding telling me about.

Chance: Nod

DMaster: She nods
HAR: And she is no longer with Thorn Gate, I mean I guess not… she would be killed on site for telling you.

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: no she is not with Thorn Gate as far as I know.

DMaster: She pauses a moment, thinking. looks at you with raised eyebrows
HAR: Think she might have more earth shattering information?

Chance: Chan: I can certainly ask her

DMaster: She nods.
HAR: Make it so (she walks back around her desk) Get with Valentine for your orders…

Chance: Chan: yes Captain

DMaster: HAR: Oh I am sure I don’t have to tell you that you are not to be in the City tomorrow

Chance: Chan: what is tomorrow Captain?

DMaster: As she sits down, she almost chokes on that comment. She gets a big smile on her face.
HAR: Oh… I don’t know Chance…
She laughs and smirks.

Chance: Chan: oh if you are talking about the wedding I was invited.
Shrug my shoulders.

DMaster: Her laugh turned to a raised eyebrow.
HAR: uhhhh by who? It certainly wasn’t Cassie.

Chance: Chan: by the Prince, Captain.

DMaster: She hangs her head.
HAR: Goddammit. You aren’t considering going are you?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I think I have too, by what the invite said.

DMaster: She hits her desk with her fist, making a bang.
HAR: This is going to go over like a puddle of piss in a beer drinking contest.

Chance: Chan: sent me an outfit and a sword along with the invitation to boot.
Shrug shoulders.

DMaster: She looks up to you.
HAR: Whaaa?
She sits at her desk, leans back and thinks.

Chance: Chan: I know I have made my fair share of big mistakes but I will make sure the wedding goes off without any problems.

DMaster: She looks at you from her chair, trying to read you
HAR: Well you trusted me Chance, I will trust you (smiles a little) Fair?

Chance: Chan: very Fair Captain.
smile at her.

DMaster: She leans back up and starts going through papers
HAR: Dismissed, and thank you Chance.

Chance: Exit her office and close the door, go look for Valentine.

DMaster: The floor is back to normal. Ara spots you and trots on over.

Chance: Chan: Good Morning to you beautiful (smiling)

DMaster: She smiles and gives you a kiss, you kiss her back
ARA: So rumor has it something big went down last night… and you were in the middle of it?
She smiles, with a bit of pride.

Chance: Sigh and look at her.
Chan: when aren’t I?

DMaster: Ara: True…
She nods sarcastically but truthfully.

Chance: pull her in and give her a small hug picking her up off the ground

DMaster: She giggles a little

Chance: Chan: I better go find Valentine though and find out what this day brings, hon

DMaster: She gives you a kiss on the cheek and walks off.

Chance: if I don’t see Valentine on the floor I will head to her office, as I look around.

DMaster: She is in the corner talking with Cybil.

Chance: quietly walk over to them.

DMaster: Valentine sees you.
VAL: Chance, gear up you are with Veritaan today. I don’t feel like peeling Braylen off the walls today.
she smirks.

Chance: Chan: Morning Cybil (smiling) as you say Valentine.

DMaster: Cybils eyes raise.
CYB: I heard Braylen had a run in with Elijah the first day… he seems to be a troublemaker.
Valentine shrugs.

Chance: Chan: he needs to read the books to, he didn’t even know what a sweep or our code was.

DMaster: She shakes her head and sighs.
VAL: Get to the Southern gates, there is a stable that Veritaan is waiting for you.

Chance: Chan: Yes Valentine.
Quickly head to my office and start gearing up.

DMaster: You gear up.

Chance: pull my hood up and quietly head out of the compound and to the southern gates.

DMaster: Its a longer walk, and you go by the castle and Inn. There are people out and about, on the front lawn.

Chance: Keep moving.

DMaster: you make it to the south gates, show your ring, they let you out and see the stable out there.

Chance: head to the stable, looking for Veritaan.

DMaster: Veritaan is leaning against a pole, talking with his sis.

Chance: eyes get big.

DMaster: ROH: Chance!
She walks over and gives you a hug.

Chance: Chan: Rohlia!!!
hugging her back.
Chan: Is it safe to pull my hood back?

DMaster: They look around.
ROH: Sure why wouldn’t it be?

Chance: Chan: the King and Queen of the Augustia hunt my kind
Chan: you know impure blood and all.
Frown and shrug my shoulders.

DMaster: Veritaan looks at Rohlia and they have big eyes.
ROH: It never dawned on me that you are.
VER: Quarter Augustian elf.

Chance: Nod.
Chan: a bastard (chuckle)

DMaster: VER: That’s why Cap sent you with us, keep him away from the north gates.
Rohlia nods her head.

Chance: Chan: and the fact I am ready to relocate Braylens nose if he even looks at me the wrong way.
bust out laughing

DMaster: They exchange glances
ROH: Chance you know what happened at the north gates yesterday right?

Chance: Chan: no I don’t, I was distracted with that punk ass bitch, Valentine sent me home.

DMaster: VER: There was an insurgence, your “kind” tried to make their way in to attack the Queen.
shakes his head.

Chance: Raise an eyebrow.
Chan: What, really?
shaking my head.

DMaster: VER: How the hell did they ever think they would of made it in, let alone to the castle
ROH: Suppression, decades of hate and fear will make people do crazy things

Chance: Chan: I guess. So shall we get to whatever it is we are suppose to?

DMaster: VER: Well…
He looks over a map.
VER: We are to check out hideouts.
ROH: It could get sketchy, that’s why I am here.

Chance: Chan: well I am glad you are, nice to be back in action with you Rohlia.

DMaster: She nods than gives you a look.
ROH; Wait, maybe not, the last 2 times… Chance. No offense.
laughs.

Chance: Nods.
Chan: hey just think now you have the Champion with you.

DMaster: You three get up on the horses and you head out. The trio checks out three of the spots and finds nothing.
VER: I can’t help but notice…
ROH: No, I am sure she does not want visitors.
VER: Come on I haven’t seen her in forever.

Chance: looking at them both.

DMaster: ROH: Ok, fine I’m hungry too.
VER: Yes, follow us Chance.

Chance: Chan: as you say.
now that I am away from the city I pull my hood down.

DMaster: You head into a town, put the horses in a stall
VER: Chance, this is Arrow Run.
They walk up to a nice brownstone looking house.
ROH: Welcome to my home Chance.
she opens the door.

Chance: Chan: thank you.
Smile and walk in with them.
Chan: must say very nice Rohlia.
as I look around.

DMaster: It’s a beautiful home, A woman comes down the steps.
VER: Emma!
He runs over and they embrace.
EMM: This is quite unexpected.
Rohlia walks up to her and they kiss…

Chance: nod as I see her.

DMaster: ROH: Yeah hun, we were in the neighborhood, wanted to grab a bite.
ROH: Emma, this is Chance.
Her eyes get big , she walks over to you, looks you in the eyes and kisses your hand.
EMM: I kiss the hand that saved my loves life, and my own.
VER: Me too (chuckles).

Chance: blush a bit as she does.

DMaster: EMM: And Veritaans.

Chance: Chan: I am just happy I could.
still not knowing how to react.
Chan: well I couldn’t let anything happen to taan or Rohlia would have had my ass(smirking)

DMaster: Rohlia nods.
ROH: He knows better (chuckles)
you three sit and chat. Emma is making a quick meal with a stew. You three have a great lunch.

Chance: kind of taking all this in, seeing more of their private lives.

DMaster: VER: Hate to eat and run but.
EMM: It’s what you live for…
Twister reference.

Chance: Chan: thank you for the wonderful lunch (smiling)

DMaster: She walks over and gives you a hug, whispers in your ear.
EMM: Thank you Chance.

Chance: hug her back.
Chan: you are most welcome.
whisper back at her.

DMaster: You three get on your horses and set off. The next 3 spots were deserted and empty. It’s about 4pm. Now you are on the edge of the shale, and you can actually see your house .

Chance: Chan: hey there is my house.

DMaster: They look over.
ROH: Cool, let’s take a rest.
VER: Since when did you move to the shale?

Chance: Chan: Since last week, I needed a change of scenery (smiling)

DMaster: you three walk in, Novalee has some vials set up, a few books around the table, ingredients on the table. She has a streak of dirt across her face. She looks up
NOV: M’Lord?.
Rohlia and Veritaan eyes bulge and look at each other.
ROH & VER: M’Lord?!?!

Chance: chuckle as I see her.
Chan: Novalee these are my friends Veritaan and Rohlia.

DMaster: She smiles and waves.

Chance: Chan: the whole Champion thing guys(smirking)

DMaster: They look at each other shrug their shoulders and smiles
VER: Uhhh I thought you were still with Ara…

Chance: Chan: I am Veritaan.

DMaster: Rohlia makes herself at home, walks over to the wash basin, looks out.
ROH: Oh a well, sweet.
she walks out the back. Veritaan walks to you.
VER: Does she know you have a hot blonde elf in your home?

Chance: Chan: yes taan Ara met her, she had dinner with her here already

DMaster: He nods his head. Rohlia comes in with a bucket of water, Novalee already headed for the cupboard grabbed mugs

Chance: Chan: so welcome to my humble abode(smiling)

DMaster: you drink and Rohlia and Novalee are talking about the potions she is trying to make.
VER: Nice place Chance, what the hell… I need to find out if you are making more than me (chuckles)

Chance: Chan: that is a story in itself and then some, one you wouldn’t wanna hear I am sure.

DMaster: You guys finish up and head out. You say goodbye to Novalee.
VER: We have to check that hideout that they raided last week and that’s the day.

Chance: look over to her.
Chan: okay let’s get to this.

DMaster: You get there, and there are some squatters but no one that is threatening.

Chance: Chan: So back to the city then?

DMaster: They nod. The three of you go to turn and ride and you see a few people on horseback, just sitting there about 300-400 yards away.
ROH: Hmmm, what are they doing?

Chance: Chan: looks like they are watching us.

DMaster: You get a tingly sensation.

Chance: Smile.
Chan: okay I think I know who they might be maybe.

DMaster: VER: I have great vision Chance, there is no way…
He is squinting.

Chance: Chan: I have people that watch over me… the champion thing again before you ask.
Explain very quickly about the Dark Society.

DMaster: They exchange glances and back at you.
ROH: I thought that was just a fable, interesting. Should we go see them then?
VER: I have a gut feeling, they might know something, and they are testing the waters, why would they make themselves visible.

Chance: Chan: well stay behind me as we approach you two, I trust your gut.

DMaster: They do as you say , as you get closer, you see Khamyra.

Chance: Smiling as I see her.
Chan: Just can’t get enough of me I see.

DMaster: Khamyra smirks and shakes her head.
GRI: M’Lord, nice to see you again.
Rohlia and Veritaan again exchange glances.

Chance: Chan: nice to see you again as well.

DMaster: Khamyra jumps off her horse.
KHA: Got a second Champ?
Griffin frowns looking at the Warlock.

Chance: Chan: for you I have two (smirking)

DMaster: She smiles and walks up to you and hip bumps you a little, you bump her back. You two walk off far enough away.
KHA: We found a group of… well… your people.

Chance: Chan: you mean impure?

DMaster: A little annoyed, even angry, she retorts.
KHA: I know I mentioned it before, but no Chance, that is just what they say it is. You and any mixed breed do not have impure blood.
She takes a deep breath.
KHA: some of them are not doing well after the skirmish yesterday, I was hoping you might want to…

Chance: Try to recover from my previous statement.
Chan: So you wanted me to check on them?

DMaster: She nods.
KHA: Yes, some will not make it through the day.

Chance: Chan: and maybe do what I do (smile) well every life is important to me.

DMaster: A long silence passes, she is looking to the ground. Then she smiles and takes your hands in her hands. Electricity, power surges between the both of you.

Chance: enjoy the feeling that I am getting from her.

DMaster: KHA: You know our order was ready to teach the Champion how to cherish life and understand that every life matters… figuring he would be a brutal warlord or something.
With a dead serious look on her face, she looks into your eyes.
KHA: It has renewed our faith in Finster and our order now that you were chosen. You are everything we could have hoped for and more.
And for the first time since you met her, she lowers herself, bows her head and takes a knee.
KHA:M’Lord.
The moment is intense, seeing her like this.

Chance: Chan: And I could not ask for better protectors… now would you please get up.
Taking her hands, holding them in mine and as before do the unexpected and kiss her hand.

DMaster: She stands up, looks at you with pride. She smiles
KHA: Let’s go heal some people shall we?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I agree, they deserve better than this…

DMaster: Griffin is looking at Khamyra with pride and a big smile
VER: Everything… ummm ok… M’Lord?
He chuckles but quickly stops seeing Rohlia shoot him a look.

Chance: Chan: Rohlia and Veritaan seems they know where some more of my kind are, they might not see tomorrow unless I help them. I will understand if you want to head back.

DMaster: They both shake their heads.
ROH: Lets ride then.
VER: We’re with you.

Chance: smile at them and nod my head.

DMaster: Griffin has an odd expression, looking at your companions with a soft smile.
GRI: Follow me.

Chance: Chan: lead on Griffin.

DMaster: You reach a patch of trees and brush. They unmount, you see a poorly set up mash unit.

Chance: unmount as well and tie my horse up.

DMaster: 5 people on makeshift beds, another 5 helping them. Rohlia jumps off and heads in. Half of the people are Augustian elves, the other half are half-elf.

Chance: quietly taking my necklace off as I finish tying my horse up. Head into the area.

DMaster: they are taken aback when they see you and Veritaan, with your Black Ward gear. Rohlia is already helping, getting water to someone coughing. Griffin and Khamyra are staying out of the way, but have dismounted.

Chance: start walking around and seeing who needs help.

DMaster: They look at you, your eyes starting to glow, they are scared and confused. Rohlia is with someone and she glances up.
ROH: Chance…
She sees your eyes…
ROH: What the fuck?!

Chance: Chan: please do not be scared I am here to help.

DMaster: Veritaan laughs quietly at Rohlia’s reaction.
Khamyra heads in.
KHA: People, he is here to help.
Rohlia points at a guy who she was next to.

Chance: walk over to him.

DMaster: Rohlia unwraps his bandage and its bad, looks like it is getting infected, He is unconscious, barely breathing.

Chance: Put my hands on him and concentrate on healing.

DMaster: You feel the power surge, his wound disappears, all that is left is some dried blood. Rohlia jumps back.
ROH: Holy shit Chance…
A few others helped back up too.

Chance: Shake my head slowly, smile looking at her.
Chan: Surprise!

DMaster: Veritaan laughs again.
VER: Yeah takes a bit of getting used to.

Chance: Chan: Sorry Rohlia should have warned you.

DMaster: You walk around and heal the rest of them, even the ones with lesser wounds.

Chance: when I finish healing them all I will quietly smile.
Chan: Is this all of them?
looking around for Griffin and Khamyra.

DMaster: Griffin is still outside the triage talking with someone with their hood up. Khamyra walks over and puts her arm around your waist.
KHA: Those who survived. Good Job.
Rohlia and Veritaan are talking farther away.

Chance: Chan: now if you can put my necklace back on me(quietly)

DMaster: She fishes in your pocket… cops a feel, grabs the necklace.

Chance: smirk as she does.

DMaster: She grabs your hand. and leads you over to a patch of trees and pins you up against a tree.
KHA: No one needs to know what keeps you suppressed.

Chance: Nod.
Chan: Good thinking.

DMaster: She puts the necklace on you, takes her time, running her hand across your neck, cheek – electricity. She smiles as you do.

Chance: Put my hands on her waist as she does and pull her close to me.

DMaster: KHA: Chance there is no cold water around here… (giggles)

Chance: Chan: Tough luck, be glad I don’t do more.
Give her an evil smile.

DMaster: She clasps the necklace and her breath kisses your neck, making your hair stand on end, she whispers in your ear.
KHA: Two can play that game.

Chance: Chan: and I can play that game back just fine you mynx. Move my hands from her hips to both on her face and line her eyes up with mine.

DMaster: She melts. Close her eyes, you feel it too, it’s incredible. She opens them to look into yours.

Chance: and just slightly let our lips touch.

DMaster: She moves, cheek to cheek instead.
KHA: Chance… I… dam you.
she pushes you away giggling, she has a big smile. She points at your pants.
KHA: Get him under control (she says while laughing)

Chance: Look innocent.
Chan: hey he has a life of his own(chuckling) it’s your fault anyways!

DMaster: I’ll meet you out at the road, she walks past you giving you a teasing look.

Chance: Calm me and well, him. Head back over towards the horses.

DMaster: The people thank you are taken back that you are one of them and black ward and some creature that heals. It must be overwhelming for them.

Chance: smile at them as they thank me and nod my head a little.

DMaster: Most of the others are listening to Rohlia talk. She is talking with them about NOT trying anything dumb again.
ROH: An ogre army could not make it through the gates, and even if they did, the castle is near impenetrable.

Chance: I chime in on the conversation.
Chan: I might not be around next time, please be safe.

DMaster: MAN: You are one of us, come fight with us!

Chance: Smile softly.
Chan: Everyone has to pick their battles, and this is not one I can pick right now. I have different things to fight for. If you listen to my friends, fight well and fight smart.
looking at all the people.

DMaster: He nods and you and Rohlia move to the road.
The man with the hood is still speaking with Griffin.
GRI: you just witnessed another part of the prophecy fulfill itself.
MAN: Wait, a priestess died?
KHA: live under a rock much?
MAN: Kind of…

Chance: look down a bit when I hear that, clench my jaw…and then back up and sigh.

DMaster: Griffin sees you walk up.
GRI: M’Lord, this is Dash.
He goes to one knee immediately.
DASH: M’Lord.

Chance: Chan: pleasure to meet you (frown) now please get up.

DMaster: Khamyra walks past you, looks at you, then at Dash.
KHA: He ain’t much for that Dash.
He rises looking at you in awe.

Chance: shoot her a look.

DMaster: GRI: Dash is our best tracker.
DASH: Ranger sir, I am a ranger.
He shakes his head.
GRI: Yes Ranger.

Chance: Smile.
Chan: ahhh a Ranger.
Pull my hood back up as I mount my horse.

DMaster: You wrap up everything and the three of you head back to the City, the others go their way. Takes about an hour, it’s a quiet ride.

Chance: take my horse back to the stable.

DMaster: You stop for a bit watching some horses running around in a large fenced in area just outside the gates. Its about 6:30, long day and your ass is sore from riding so much.

Chance: Head to the compound.

DMaster: you get there, head inside, it’s still busy. You look for Valentine, but she is not on the floor.

Chance: Go check her office.

DMaster: You walk past Veritaan, who smiles as you pass. She is in her office with Thanos. You knock when you get there. They look up.
VAL: Oh chance, Veritaan was just here, heard you made a pit stop.

Chance: nod my head.

DMaster: Valentine looks at Thanos. He shakes his head
VAL: Looks like the guards are coming in, so you are done for the day. Tomorrow you will be on sweep duty for most of the morning…

Chance: Chan: is tomorrow the wedding Valentine?

DMaster: Both Thanos and her give you a look.
VAL: No its next month Chance.

Chance: Chan: cause I do have to get ready you know.

DMaster: VAL: ready for what?
They both look at you.

Chance: Chan: since I was invited to the wedding.
shaking head.
Chan: the Prince invited me.

DMaster: VAL & THA: You are?
Valentine thinks for a moment. Thanos draws back, furries his brow.
VAL: Well you did save the Princesses life, I guess that makes sense, don’t get too sauced, you just pulled Sunday duty (smirks) Get here around 9-10 Sunday morning, report to Bastian. Now get out of here before I change my mind.

Chance: Chan: I hear that.
nod my head again and quietly head to my office, ungear and walk out of the compound. Head to the north stables to see if I can catch the stable master.

DMaster: In your office you got paid for the week, so you put it in your pouch. Walking out of the compound, to the stables, and you walk over and you see him working on a stall.

Chance: Chan: Excuse me you are the stable master right?

DMaster: He looks up…
MAS: Yes… hey aren’t you the guy from last night?

Chance: Chan: Yes I am, I was wondering if you had any horses for sale.

DMaster: His eyes light up.
MAS: Of Course, we have about 10 right now, what are you looking for?

Chance: Shrug my shoulders.
Chan: walking home is getting a little tiresome, could you show me them. How much are they?

DMaster: He leads you just outside the gates, to a big fenced in gate. He points out, they are grazing now.
SM: They range, (he points out a smaller beige horse) that beauty is 1PP. That one (he points to a magnificent black horse) well he is 12PP.

Chance: Chan: Falling in love with the black one.

DMaster: He nods his head.
SM: Ahhh Toby, he is a damn fine steed.

Chance: reach into my pouch.

DMaster: SM: Did you need a saddle, tack and bridle?

Chance: Chan: Yeah, I can barely stay on with a saddle, wouldn’t even want to attempt to try it without it.
smiling at him.

DMaster: OK, That will be another 10 GP.

Chance: Chan: it will beat walking home (chuckling)
Hand him 14PP, that should cover it.

DMaster: He waves a girl over.
SM: Gear Toby up.
WOM: Awww he was sold?
SM: Yes my dear…
she nods and walks away.
SM: Toby is a favorite here, one of the best horses we have ever bred , came from one of the best ranches in Rockdale.

Chance: Perk up a bit, did he say Rockdale?
Chan: I can tell.

DMaster: You see him get saddled and set up, the saddle is great quality and he gets brought over to you. The girl’s eyes are welling up.
GIRL: Ill miss you Toby.

Chance: Chan: You can see him anytime you like you know.
smile at her.

DMaster: She looks at you.

Chance: Chan: I’ll be keeping him here everyday I come to the City.

DMaster: She gets a big smile and hugs the horse. The Stable Master pats the horse on the neck. She jumps down and hands the reins to you. He neighs a little and walks with you.

Chance: take the reigns and pat Toby.
Chan: Thank you.

DMaster: He nods.
MAS: Thank you.

Chance: walk with Toby for a small bit before hopping up into the saddle to ride him home.

DMaster: You ride him home, he is smooth, better than any horse you ever rode so far. It was nice, you get home in a few minutes.

Chance: as I get near the house I will dismount, and walk him to the pen area.
Chan: welcome to your new home boy patting him.

DMaster: he runs in , you will have to get Novalee to get hay and feed and keep him watered.
Novalee sticks her head out.
NOV: Ohhh what a gorgeous horse! Is he yours?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: Novalee we have a new guest, yes he is mine(smiling)

DMaster: She goes out and pets him, takes off his tack and unsaddles him.
NOV: I love horses, My first job was with horses.

Chance: Chan: I am gonna need you to get hay feed and keep him watered Novalee.

DMaster: She smiles and nods her head.
NOV: No problem.
Put the saddle under the awning, tack as well.
NOV: Dinner is on the stove.

Chance: I could eat, head in and grab some grub, pour some ale and sit down, eat.

DMaster: Novalee heads in, washes her hands and stands by the table drying them off.

Chance: So your first job was with Horse? (munch munch)

DMaster: NOV: Yeah, I was an.. well I guess I still am an Orphan.
She grabs the pitcher of ale, pours herself a mug and puts it on the table. Novalee sits down across from you.
NOV: Once I was 16, they just didn’t have the room or money for me, so they found me a place… kind of a work for rent. It was a horse farm in Rockdale, I was only a half day’s ride south of there. So I went there, and lived / worked for I don’t know 10 years maybe.

Chance: Chan: Did you like it?

DMaster: She shrugs her shoulders.
NOV: Loved working with horses, though I usually only cleaned up the stalls. Living arrangements sucked, I was always fending off advancements and getting harassed. But it was a place to live, better than the streets I suppose
She takes a glug of ale.
NOV: Then it really went to shit when one of the owners left for a year, then came back and she croaked shortly afterwards. The husband, the other owner, was never the same.
She looks over to you.
NOV: I’m sorry you probably don’t want to hear this.

Chance: Stop eating, looking at her intently, shaking a little.
Chan: No, I actually REALLY want to hear this. What was your boss’s name?

DMaster: She is eyeing you up, looks perplexed.
NOV: Her name was Catalina Franks, why?

Chance: I know that name, its the name my mother told me about. That was my biological mother.
Chan: and… she died?

DMaster: Novalee leans back a bit,
NOV: Yes, found her in a stall, passed on.
Your heart sinks.

Chance: Put down my fork. Get up and walk out the back door.

DMaster: Your mind is racing, you knew that your mothers name was Catalina, you knew she raised horses and you are pretty sure it was Rockdale. She was in the isles for a reason, possibly because of her health…

Chance: I never met her, doubt I ever would have… but… she is dead.

DMaster: It rings in your head, your real mother is dead, has been for years.

Chance: Get myself under control, take a couple deep breaths and walk back in.
Chan: the one that died?

DMaster: Novalee is standing at the table.
NOV: Did I say something wrong M’Lord?

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: No, not at all… Catalina Franks… She was my biological mother.

DMaster: You see Novalee’s eyes grow as wide as you have ever seen them.
NOV: wh-wh-what? Your mother? Wait, how…

Chance: Tell her the story of Chance, when I am done looking down a bit and then back up.

DMaster: NOV: M’Lord, I didn’t know, I am so sorry.

Chance: Nod and drink the rest of my ale.
Chan: Thank you for Dinner, but I suddenly am not very hungry.

DMaster: She gives you a look and walks around, meets you halfway and gives you a hug.
NOV: I am sorry M’Lord

Chance: Give her a kiss on the top of the head and walk up the stairs, fall into bed.

DMaster: You struggle getting to sleep, thoughts swirling your head. Eventually you do.

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Sagalay (Saturday) 7AM

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DMaster: You get woke up with yelling.
CRY: I stubbed my toe, hit my head and stepped in someone’s puke… hope you have a shitty day too! Get up!

Chance: Chan: oh shut it already(mumbling)
as I crawl out of bed.

DMaster: The invitation said 10am at the castle so you have time.

Chance: Better get ready.

DMaster: You shit, shower, bathe, get dressed, ready to go. You and novalee work on your hair for a good 45 minutes getting it just right. You put the sword on your belt.
NOV: There, all set, I think.
Novalee turns around.
NOV: Oh Khamyra… wow.

Chance: Turn around and look.

DMaster: She is dressed to the nines.

Chance: eyes get a bit wide and smile.
Chan: ummm Khamyra just wow.

DMaster: NOV: You two are going together, oh no, there’s going to be trouble.
She says teasingly.
KHA: Well there is a nasty Augustian Queen bitch that I don’t trust as far as Novalee can toss a melon.
Novalee shakes her head.
NOV: I couldn’t toss it far… nope.
Khamyra has a purse like thing, she smiles.
KHA:I have a pinch of a few things in here, just in case.

Chance: Look at my sword around my waist.
Chan: good cause this sword isn’t gonna be worth anything.

DMaster: KHA: If you need your toast buttered (giggles) You look… good champ.
she eyes you up and down.

Chance: Give her a look.
Chan: well you look amazing Khamyra.

DMaster: KHA: Yeah I do kind of look hot.
Novalee looks and nods.
KHA: Thank you blondie.
smiles.

Chance: Chan: I would say more than hot(winking) shall we?
offering her my arm and grab the invitation as well.

DMaster: As she walked to grab your arm, there is a nock on the door.

Chance: go and answer the door , opening it to see who it is.

DMaster: Its two guards, dressed in royal attire.
GUA: Looking for Chance Axion.

Chance: Chan: you have found him.
looking at them both.

DMaster: They move back and you see two horses hooked up to a carriage.
GUA: When you are ready sire.

Chance: Chan: thank you (smiling) Shall we my dear looking back.

DMaster: Khamyra has a dumbfounded look on her face.
KHA: Holy shit chance… wow… What is this all about?

Chance: shrug my shoulders and just smile.
Chan: Fuck it, just go with it.

DMaster: KHA: Have a good day Blondie, don’t wait up for us
Novalee smiles and nods. You two walk out, get in the carriage, it’s a gorgeous day, sunshine, mid 60s already. The carriage pulls away and everyone is kind of looking on in the town as you head towards the city. You drink some Champagne, and before you know it you are at the City gates.

Chance: offer her my arm as we walk.

DMaster: She takes it, you guys cross a bit, skin on skin and you both jump a little, she laughs. You are escorted to the castle, it’s packed, hundreds if not thousands of people are all around the castle, hoping to catch a glimpse of the prince and princess. You are escorted through. You look around. The castle is decorated amazingly, the grounds are wonderful. Even Khamyra seems impressed.
URN: Chance! (looks at Khamyra) Hi Chances date, you have to go over there.
She points to a crowd of people at the entrance.

Chance: Chan: Urneeva (smiling)

DMaster: Urneeva looks completely stressed. Khamyra squeezes your hand and walks off.
URN: Chance follow me.
She leads you to the servants dining area.
URN: Ok, pay attention, when the princess gets to the top of the diaz, the Prince will pause the wedding, wait for your name and then go up ok? Once it is done, walk around Saundra and stand there as the wedding takes place. Once they start walking back, you need to be right behind them. Got it?

Chance: Eyes big, nod.
Chan: yes…
Think for a moment, what am I here for.
Chan: Urneeva…

DMaster: You look up and she is gone. The entrance way is starting to fill up with guests. There is a 15 foot line that they do not stand in, that is where they will walk through. The huge double doors into the throne room are wide open. You are guessing it is about 10 now. You continue to look and take this in.

Trumpets start to play, the Prince makes his way through the entry doors, through the entry room and into the throne room. He is followed by his mother; Queen Hylora, his sister; Princess Amara and his little brother; Prince Lattimore.

They make their way to the top of the throne area, and they all go to the right, set up.

Chance: Keep my eyes peeled for anything else. Quietly waiting and watching, trying not to shit myself.

DMaster: The trumpets stop playing and it switches to Harps and lutes. A soft, wonderful song.

The princess looks stunning, long train, beautiful dress and walks through with a soft smile on her face. She is followed by her King; King Jeramiah, her mother; Baroness Cassie, her uncle; Duke Xavier and her two ladies in waiting Erikka and Birgetta.

Chance: Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts.

DMaster: It seems surreal, You see her get to the top and it gets quiet. Saundra walks up and smiles at the prince.
SAU: Before we begin, the Prince has an announcement.
He smiles and waves.
BOZ: Thank you everyone for coming to this blessed event…
He looks over to Affinity who looks a little perplexed at what he is doing, it was not in the rehearsal party yesterday.
BOZ: She looks so beautiful doesn’t she?
She blushes, everyone “awwws”
BOZ: There is a tradition in Vermeer, and I wanted to continue with it here…
He takes one step down the diaz.
BOZ: This wedding is taking place because of many amazing people, I would spend the entire day naming them off.

Chance: Keep myself calm, still listening

DMaster: BOZ: But there is one that truly made it possible. It was one fateful night, in the Summer Isles. He faced an unimaginable foe with nothing more than a sword and his courage. My beautiful bride, her beautiful ladies are alive because of this man.

Chance: taking a deep breath.

DMaster: BOZ: Vermeer has always had a protector of the court… we call him… Champion. The Champion of the court. I am proud, nay, I am privileged to present to you, our Champion of this court.
He takes the final steps down to the ground level and puts his arm out beckoning you.
BOZ: Chance Axion, please come forward

Chance: Make my way out, thinking happy thoughts. Walk towards him hoping I don’t trip or burp or something.

DMaster: As you walk towards them, you thoughts go to the Summer Isles, where you were born, were you were raised and who would’ve ever thought that after that day the Princess walked into his life that he would be here, right now. Everyone’s eyes are on you, hundreds of people staring at you as you walk up the center.

Chance: quietly looking at everyone as I walk, keeping my thoughts focused and happy.

DMaster: You don’t really see too many people at first, it was overwhelming but as you close in. Cassie has this weird smile on her face shaking her head. Xavier is actually smiling. The King is puffed out and proud. Affinity is just staring straight, not daring to look. The Prince walks up to you and hugs you and people clap

Chance: hug him back.

DMaster: He takes you up to the top.

Chance: Think in my head, with everything I have… ‘You got this princess. This is your day, enjoy it, live it LOVE IT’ – I will repeat this as many times as I can before I have to stop.

DMaster: You only get a glance but you think the message was received. She has this soft smile, she glances back to her mother who is trying not to cry. Prince Bozutto stands next to you.
BOZ: Mother?
Queen Hylora walks up to you, she has a big smile on her face.

Chance: Bow before her, then look up and smile.

DMaster: QUE: Kneel my Champion.

Chance: I kneel before the queen.

DMaster: Everyone’s eyes are still on you, its so quiet you could hear a mouse fart. She grabs the sword and rips it out of your scabbard, the sound echoes through the throne room. The Prince jumps back playfully.
BOZ: Whoa mom, we are not going to battle.
Everyone laughs and she smiles.

Chance: smirk as I bow my head.

DMaster: HYL: Chance Axion, do you swear to protect this court with your life?

Chance: Chan: I do.

DMaster: She wheels the sword around your head with precision and skill. She flips the sword around with an uncanny speed.
HYL: Rise Champion.

Chance: I slowly rise.

DMaster: She hands you the sword.

Chance: slowly take the sword from her.

DMaster: The entire court in front of you has a huge smile on their face looking past you.

Chance: Turn and look.

DMaster: Your mom is walking up with a royal sash, tears streaming down her face. Seeing her, after hearing about your biological mom, hits you hard. You realize how much you miss her and love her.

Chance: I’ll start to cry and smile as I see her.

DMaster: There is not a dry eye in the house right now, everyone is sniffling and smiling. She walks up and places the sash around you, and hugs you.

Chance: Give her a huge hug.

DMaster: She leans back after the hug.
MOM: I am so proud of you… I love you.

Chance: Chan: Thank You Mom , I Love You too.

DMaster: You wipe your tears away and she walks down and stands at the foot of the stairs.

Chance: I remember what I have to do, and go stand behind Saundra

DMaster: The wedding starts, Saundra drones on about love, commitment, blah
SAU: Prince, your vows?
Bozutto speaks to Affinity, her hands in his. He caresses her cheek and smiles. She smiles back
SAU: Princess your vows?
Affinity says them to him, and she kisses his hands when she is done. Prince Lattimore jumps forward and holds out his hand for Bozutto (for the ring) The Prince glances back and smiles
BOZ: Not yet my brother.
LAT: Oh crap, ok…
backs up, everyone giggles.

Chance: chuckle a little as well.

DMaster: They tie a ribbon around their hand and they put their heads against each other, Saundra blesses them. The Prince turns around, Lattimore is not paying attention, looking at the ring in his hand.
BOZ: My dear brother, I love you dearly and be thankful I do right now.
Everyone laughs and Lattimore looks up.
LAT: Oh, here, here, is the ring!
he hands it to him, Bozutto gives him a big hug. He turns and repeats some more vows and puts the ring on the Princesses finger. Cassie walks over to her daughter, they embrace. You see them together, and it kind of hits home.

Chance: Try to hold it back… think happy thoughts and still watching.

DMaster: Cassie has tears streaming down her face
CASS: My little dove.
They put their heads together.
AFF: I love you Mom… so much.
CASS: I love you too.
She hands her the rings, she turns and puts it on Bozutto and says some vows.
SAU: I present to this court, to this city, to this realm… to this land… Prince and Princess Roche of Camerondale and Vermeer, married.
Everyone claps, trumpets start to play. They turn and have a little kiss.

Chance: clap a little.

DMaster: then they look again at each other and then have another kiss, much deeper and passionate. Everyone claps louder and whoooo and ahhhhs.

Chance: Wince a little, but think to myself, she is going to be ok, she is going to be happy. Then put my arms behind me.

DMaster: They start down the stairs and down the red rug, Everyone is clapping, throwing rice.

Chance: quickly get behind them, follow them as I smile a bit.

DMaster: they make it outside, Urneeva beckons to you. The crowd erupts at the fenced area, and gates.

Chance: walk over to Urneeva.

DMaster: URN: Great job Chance!
The couple walks around the lawn area, waving.

Chance: Chan: Thank You.

DMaster: they kiss a few times and everyone cheers. Your mom walks over to you and puts her arms around your waist, The guests start to pile out.

Chance: smile at her and hug her.

DMaster: Bozutto and Affinity stand about the center of the lawn and they greet the guests.
JOS: When they approached me, and asked me I just couldn’t believe it. (smiling) My son, the champion!

Chance: Smile real big
Chan: I must say this was most unexpected, I didn’t even know what was going on until the Queen nearly took my head off with that sword.

DMaster: Your Mom giggles. Khamyra walks over, jaw on the ground
KHA: I did NOT see that coming…

Chance: Chan: you and me both.
Keep my one arm around my Mom and take Khamyra’s hand in mine(smiling)

DMaster: Energy flows, feels great.

Chance: Chan: Mom this is Khamyra.

DMaster: MOM: Hi, nice to meet you.
KHA: Mom, I thought this was your sister?
She shakes her head and smiles.

Chance: Shake my head, and cringe inside at that horrible compliment. Smile a little more.

DMaster: Your mom steps away.
MOM: I have to go talk with Urneeva, Ill see you a bit later.

Chance: Chan: okay see you a bit later.
Look at Khamyra when Mom is far enough away.
Chan: really my sister (smirking)

DMaster: She looks up at you, flutters her eyes.
KHA: She liked it.

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I know she did.
Put my arm around her waist.
Chan: I don’t know if we are suppose to mingle or what.

DMaster: As you finished saying that, the King walks over. Khamyra bows.

Chance: Bow to him as well.
Chan: M’lord.

DMaster: JER: (ahem) Champion huh?
Puts his hands behind him smirking.
JER: It’s a bit redundant don’t you think?
Chuckles.

Chance: Chan: well it is M’lord but who am I to argue.
Shrug my shoulder and laugh.
Chan: Allow me to introduce you to Khamyra.

DMaster: JER: Pleasure to meet you,
Gives you a look and a raised eyebrow.
KHA: Pleasure is all mine M’Lord.

Chance: Chan: she kind of watches out for me M’lord(quietly)

DMaster: He smiles.
JER: I bet she does.
He pats your shoulder and moves on to the next group of people. Khamyra chuckles and then nudges you.
KHA: What did he mean ‘redundant’ he knows about the other Champion?!

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: Not today Warlock, let’s just go with it.
smirk and look at her.

DMaster: She nods and takes your hands and looks up into your eyes.

Chance: look into her eyes.

DMaster: It’s almost as if you two wanted to kiss, the urge is there.
KHY: What do I call you now? Champion X2? Double trouble Champion? Pain in my ass – pain in my ass?

Chance: Dip my head down closer.
Chan: I wish you would just call me Chance.

DMaster: KHY: Ha… not a “chance”
she laughs at her own pun.

Chance: Roll my eyes and sigh. loosen one of my hands from hers and touch her cheek to remind her.

DMaster: KHY: (quietly) ohhh you little shit.
she laughs.

Chance: Chan: nothing little about me my dear Elf.

DMaster: She nods with her eyes big.
KHA: I’m pretty sure you are right.
Urneeva walks over to you.
URN: We can make our way back into the castle, make your way into the royal dining area.
where you had the spring ball with Ara.

Chance: Chan: okay thank you.

DMaster: The crowd moves into the dining area, You get ushered to the head tables. You look around and its magnificent, even better than the ball. They show you to your seat, but they say you can mingle if you want. You two kind of stand around, the waiter brings over some wine, mulled, and Khamyra grabs the glasses.
KHA: You only live once my Champion.
She takes a deep drink of the wine.

Chance: Look at her and shake my head, take a sip.

DMaster: The reception starts, the wedding party gets introduced and everyone claps. You watch, the couple walks in and they are greeted then get ushered over to where you are. You notice the King walking over to the stage area.
JER: Food is on its way, so get situated.
It’s about one in the afternoon. You two sit down and you get served an amazing meal.
KHA: Oh my god this food is amazing.

Chance: Eat, cuz food good. My brain goes caveman when the food is this good.

DMaster: its awesome.
KHA: By the way, the Queen is not even here… (quietly) the King is without his Queen.

Chance: Chan: hmmm that’s odd(quietly)

DMaster: She nods as she is eating and sounds like she is having little orgasms. The meal is done, you put your napkin on the plate, push the plate forward. You want to belch but think better of it. The royals are a table over and another one over is just the Prince and Princess who are eating and conversing. You are sitting with some high end merchants. Your mother comes to visit, she is beaming with pride.

Chance: Talk with my mom, give her a few hugs.

DMaster: You converse with her, give her a hug or two. Your mom heads off to another section where apparently she knows people. Then you feel your hand slowly grabbed as you stand at your table. Britney smiles and leans into you.
BRI: I knew you had it in you… Champion…
She seems proud as well.

Chance: Chan: Who knew I could fool so many people.
Chuckle as I say that.

DMaster: You two converse, she gives you a kiss… on the cheek this time and walks off. The King is over by the stage, the cake is there, looks like they are going to cut the cake

Chance: Walk over near the king

DMaster: You catch him sneaking a taste.
JER: mmmmmm

Chance: Clear my throat a little.
Chan: M’lord can I speak with you for a minute

DMaster: He stands up straight.
JER: Chance you saw nothing on pain of death.

Chance: Chan: I saw nothing M’lord.
smiling

DMaster: He laughs and walks you over to a spot away from most people.

Chance: Chan: Where is Queen Alannya?

DMaster: He looked at you, and couldn’t stop himself from looking at your ears.
JER: King Tazzier sent her home, she was causing too much of a stir and he wasn’t having any of it.

Chance: Chan: Thank you M’Lord, I was just pre-planning, but now I don’t have to.
Smile at him.

DMaster: He nods and watches as the Prince and Princess walk past you hand in hand.
JER: Time to cut the cake!
He gets right up to the cake.

Chance: Move back a little, eye up the King, he seems a bit too excited for Cake.

DMaster: They slice it, and pull out the first piece.
AFF: Oh you have to be kidding me!
She says with laughter.
BOZ: Is that… no…

Chance: Look over.

DMaster: Bozutto busts out laughing, Cassie is making her way over and her eyes get big, she looks at the King, smiling and shaking her head. They put a piece of cake on a plate and it is dark, with purple filling, The King unapologetically grabs it and starts eating. Prince Lattimore walks over
LAT: It’s a Raspberry truffle cake!

Chance: Start laughing

DMaster: Cassie grabs a fork, walks over to the king, she takes a piece with her fork and eats it… he King smiles and pulls the rest of it away playfully

Chance: cover my mouth trying not to laugh too hard

DMaster: cake is served you sit back down
KHA: omg… this is amazing… I need to protect you more often

Chance: Chan: sure just use me for the cake
as I take a bite of mine

DMaster: she nods her head as she shovels in another bite. You two finish. A short pause in the events, you and Khamyra chit chat a bit commenting on the lavish decorating. The king on the stage;
JER: Everyone welcome the happy couple, their first dance together!
The first dance starts. Everyone claps. The Prince and Princess dance to a nice song. The dance area is huge, they are practically dancing alone.

Chance: watching as they dance.

DMaster: Everyone is watching. It ends with them kissing. A lot of clapping and “awws”. Xavier walks onto the stage.
XAV: The King and the Princess, try not to step on her feet M’Lord.
Everyone laughs. The King gives Xavier a playful glance and the Prince and the King dance.

Chance: Watch them dance.

DMaster: The King has her laughing. Everyone claps when they are done. Cassie gets on stage and speaks;
CASS: Chance. Can I have this dance?
The room looks at you, Khamyra’s jaw drops.

Chance: Stand up and smile, nod a bit and head to the dance floor.

DMaster: You walk onto the floor. Your eyes meet Cassies and emotion just floods in.

Chance: I will try and calm my emotions, knowing it will affect Cassie. Reach for her hand, take it and wait for the music to start.

DMaster: Her eyes are already starting to well, she is struggling with it too. A culmination of the past few months rushed into you. The music starts and you start to dance.
CASS: It’s been one hell of a road we just went down…

Chance: Smile, look down at her. Soak in her beauty and wish I was a better man for her and her daughter. The thoughts wash over her, and you can tell she felt it.
Chan: I am not going to lie, its been a trial. One of my own making, and you have been amazing through it all.

DMaster: She is completely shocked by your response, and it lets loose. tears start to stream down her face. You are fighting it, but they are welling up.

Chance: Chan: I owe you everything. I just wish I was…

DMaster: She interrupts you.
CASS: You have been… our Champion.
She puts her head down trying to calm herself.

Chance: You look around the room, trying to clear your mind to help her not lose it. But your thoughts go to when Cassie was next to Affinity in the royal area, on the couch after she collapsed in the royal garden… she was stroking her hair… “My little dove” Tears start to fall as you smile a little.

DMaster: CASS: Chance…
she says in between little sobs.
CASS: Never stop following your heart, it’s the biggest heart I’ve ever known and it is bound for something great.
She gets it out as she continues to dance, talk and cry. Those words… makes the world’s problems disappear for a moment for you.

Chance: Keep dancing, trying to keep a steady voice.
Chan: I will always love your daughter and I know it’s something much different now. (take a breath) It has to be, and hell it might even be stronger this way.

DMaster: She looks up to you, her beautiful blue eyes filled with tears.

Chance: Chan: But it hurt so bad when I failed you because I realized… I love you too. You mean the world to me…

DMaster: She can’t take it, in the middle of the song you two stop dancing as you embrace both crying. The room is in tears watching this unfold. The song abruptly stops, the moment is surreal. Cassie looks up, kisses you on the cheek. Wipes a tear away and eeks out “I love you to Chance.” Realizing the music stopped, somewhat embarrassed she turns around and sees everyone staring at you two, eyes wide, tears everywhere.
CASS: He stepped on my toe, it hurt.
The room explodes with laughter. She glances back up to you, smiles and walks away to her daughter who is in full water works mode. She looks at you.

Chance: Look at those two women, and smile with pride. Just knowing them is an honor.

DMaster: Affinity smiles and tries to wipe away her tears. Cassie walks up and the two of them embrace. Xavier walks over to you, as you are trying to wipe the tears away.
XAV: I am not sorry for punching you, but I will admit when I am wrong (chuckles a bit) I couldn’t have picked a better Champion for these two.
He looks over to you, reaches his hand out to shake it.

Chance: Smile at him, shake his hand
Chan: I did deserve it. (pause) Funny how life takes you in all directions.

DMaster: He nods and turns next to you as you both watch Cassie stand at a table wiping her eyes and blowing her nose. It makes a funny sound. Xavier smirks.

Chance: Chan: All the triumphs, all the failures, you sometimes lose sight of what’s truly important.
Just stare at Cassie.

DMaster: A long pause. You glance over to Xavier who is also staring at his sister. Tears welling up in his eyes.
XAV: You couldn’t be more right.
He walks straight for Cassie and embraces her. She looks shocked at first, and then smiles and hugs him back. She looks at him and sees he is crying and she loses it again too. He says a few things to her, and she is beside herself, a huge smile. They put their heads together, crying happy tears. Affinity sees this and walks over and puts her arms around them both. They all cry with smiles on their face.

Chance: You are taken back to that time at the Inn, tears streaming down Affinity’s face as she says “No Chance I will hold you in my heart, it might be the only thing left in there…” Think to myself, no Affinity, you have a very full heart, filled with amazing people who love you…

DMaster: as if she heard you, she looks up and over to you and smiles.

Chance: Walk back over to the table, still in a bit of shock, trying to wipe tears.

DMaster: Khamyra is dumbfounded. Looking at you like you need to start explaining things.
KHA: What in the world, Chance. What was that all about?

Chance: Sit down, still in deep thought. Shake my head.
Chan: Not right now please.

DMaster: She backs down from her questions. She pushes a mug of ale your way in hopes it will cheer you up.

Chance: Smile, take a big gulp.

DMaster: The wedding keeps going, You talk to a few people passing by, congratulating you on the Champion status. Khamyra makes you dance a few times, and its fun. The wedding is winding down… You are talking with Khamyra about the new horse you got when you hear her voice.
AFF: Chance, I would like the last dance with you.

Chance: Tense up, stand up and turn around. The room is looking at you. Smile, bow a little and nod. Knowing full well this is going to kill me. Try to stay focused as I walk onto the floor.

DMaster: Affinity stands there, holds out her hand

Chance: Gently take it in my hand.

DMaster: The music starts and you two dance. Just the touch of her hands, is making your heart beat faster and your mind race.
AFF: Who knew a kiss at a bachelor party with a drunk Prince would change everything.
She chuckles a bit, trying to keep the mood light.

Chance: Chan: That was one hell of a kiss.

DMaster: Affinity slowly looks up at you, her big gorgeous green eyes.

Chance: Chan: I know that kiss, he didn’t have a Chance
Close my eyes realizing, I made a terrible pun without even knowing it.

DMaster: She laughs and looks in your eyes.
AFF: I know things are different, and they have to be.
She looks around the room.
AFF: Everything is falling into place… I feel like I don’t deserve it. Not after what I put you through.

Chance: Chan: What… the time of my life?
Look into her eyes.

DMaster: She softly smiles, tears start to form.
AFF: The time of my life… (She says softly) It was and will always be.
You two dance for a moment or two before…
AFF: Chance, with everything crazy, lives changing, I just want you to know…
Tears started down her face, and that’s all it took, you well up again.
AFF: I love you.
You can’t hold it back.

Chance: Let them flow, I don’t care who sees what.

DMaster: She puts her head on your chest and cries.

Chance: Lean my head on hers as we dance. Trying not to snot on her, lol

DMaster: The song is almost done. She looks back up to you. This is it, the last time… last chance…

Chance: Chan: (quietly) Affinity, I loved you the second I laid eyes on you, I love you now and I will love you with my dying breath. I know it’s different now but you seem genuinely happy, and that is all I care about.

DMaster: She has a big smile on her face, puts her hand on your cheek, wipes a tear away. She leans in, kisses your cheek, and whispers…
AFF: Remember me like we were swimming in shimmer bay…
Her big green eyes, tears streaming. You stop, savor the moment and as quickly as it came, it has gone. She turns and walks to the Prince and she hugs him fiercely. He smiled at you, and even had some tears flowing. Everyone claps and is teary eyed. Those words, the memories were too much.

Chance: Look for an area where there aren’t too many people.

DMaster: You turn from the crowd and walk to an unoccupied section. Sit down and put your head in your hands and cry. After a few minutes you are starting to regain your composure, breathing deeper.

Chance: Get up and start to head back to the table.

DMaster: Khamyra is standing at the edge of that empty area, crossed arms, tilted head.
KHA: Should I even ask.
The place is starting to empty, that was the last dance. You get yourself presentable.
KHA: Well that was the most pleasant protection duty I have ever pulled

Chance: Chan: yeah and you got cake to boot.

DMaster: KHA: That’s what I meant.
laughs.

Chance: Chan: come on let’s get out of here, I need out of this
tugging at the collar a bit.

DMaster: Khamyra’s eyes light up
KHA: OK!

 

Chance: Chan: let’s go home Khamyra unless you had somewhere else in mind(smirking)

DMaster: She shakes her head and grabs your hand and you two leave

Chance: holding her hand a little tighter than before as we walk out

DMaster: Leaving the castle, Khamyra stops and looks around
KHA: Balls… We have to walk home.
She laughs.
KHA: Oh well.
It is, 60s, the sun is setting, gorgeous out.

Chance: Chan: well it’s a good day for a walk (smiling) gives us some alone time.
Taking in the sunset as we walk, still holding her hand.

DMaster: its a pleasant walk, She lets your hand go and puts her arm around your waist.

Chance: put my arm up around her shoulder since I would have to reach down.
Chan: well today was certainly interesting to say the least (quietly mumble) Champion times 2.

DMaster: KHA: It was… I am guessing you are not going to tell me what the hell that was with you and the Princess, and the Baroness.

Chance: Chan: I mean it is kind of personal, but you are my protector not like I should have any secrets from you… I trust you.

DMaster: She slows down a bit, looks up to you.

Chance: looking down at her.
Chan: me and the Princess ummm kind of had a thing.

DMaster: KHA: A thing… or did the princess have YOUR thing?

Chance: shaking head.
Chan: your not making this easy.

DMaster: Gives you a look.
KHA: When do I ever make anything easy Chance.

Chance: Chan: never but that what makes you so interesting
Think of how to word things.
Chan: I mean we had a thing, well it was more than a thing.
Pauses, try not to think about it too much, done enough crying.
Chan: Well… we just had a thing. Leave it at that.

DMaster: KHA: Thing. Got it. (smirks) Yeah banging the soon to be queen, would be a big problem for everyone.
She stops.
KHA: Waiiiit, Is that why you were booted from the Castle?

Chance: Get her to keep walking. Quietly not saying anything

DMaster: KHA: Ohhh damn… you were banging bedposts and that got you kicked from the castle (shakes her head) You dog!
She puts her arm around your waist again and you start walking again. You make it home lights on in the house.

Chance: Walk in with my arm around her shoulder

DMaster: Novalee is face down in one of her books snoring. Khamyra puts her hand over her mouth to not laugh. She grabs your hand and leads you upstairs

Chance: Chan: aww poor girl.
smiling. Stop Khamyra as she leads me upstairs.
Chan: one second.

DMaster: She looks and nods.

Chance: quietly go lock the door, and turn down the lanterns. Letting Novalee sleep. Walk over to Khamyra.

DMaster: She is sitting on a step, looking at her nails
KHA: You done grandpa?

Chance: and follow her up the stairs.
Chan: yes Grandma (smirking)

DMaster: As you two walk up the stairs
KHA: Thelma, I just got to lock this here door, and turn down some lanterns and put my teeth in water

Chance: Chan: I hope you did have a good time

DMaster: KHA: Yeah, actually I did. It was a bit stuffy but hey it was a royal wedding.
She sees the huge bed.
KHA: Holy shit.

Chance: Chan: yeah Novalee does good work
smiling
Chan: a bed fit for a champion times 2 (chuckling)

DMaster: KHA: And then some.
she looks around the loft.
KHA: Wow, this looks great.

Chance: Chan: should have seen it before was sleeping in hay
bust out laughing.

DMaster: KHA: I think my horse ate your bed yesterday, hmmm hey, you do what you gotta do.
she chuckles.

Chance: Chan: oh I can think what I wanna do.
looking at her and grin, letting my hair loose.

DMaster: She looks over to you.
KHA: Oh? Well it is getting late.
She looks down.

Chance: Chan: and just where do you think you are going?
looking at her as I walk over to where she is.

DMaster: With a half smile, She shrugs her shoulders

Chance: as I wrap my arms around her waist. Looking down at her
smiling, pulling her closer to me

DMaster: She has hands on your arms, looking up

Chance: leave one arm wrapped around her waist as I bring my other hand up to her face and touch it

DMaster: She closes her eyes
KHA: mmmmm

Chance: Gently stroke her face, and then work my finger to her ear
as I trace her ear

DMaster: Smiles and giggles a little

Chance: and then down to her neck.
Chan: Would you stay the night, Khamyra?

DMaster: She looks up to you

Chance: looking down at her and give her a smile.
Chan: That’s not the Champion asking the Warlock, that’s the man… Chance asking you Khamyra.

DMaster: She pulls away for a second. She sees a colorful shirt on the dresser and her mind goes to Ara, maybe it is her shirt?
KHA: Think that is a good idea?

Chance: Chan: I know I have been feeling the attraction between us since we met, not just because of who we are.
Look over to her.
Chan: tell me I am wrong and I will stop.

DMaster: KHA: Damn…
She looks down, and stands there thinking.
KHA: Chance… your touch makes me wet, of course the attraction is there…

Chance: Chan: well is it because of who we both are, is that has you worried?

DMaster: KHA: No… yes… maybe…
She walks up to you, grabs your face and kisses you. it’s like nothing you ever felt, your first kiss and it practically paralyzes you.

Chance: kiss her back and pull her closer to me.

DMaster: She stops, breaks from your embrace, backs away in as much surprise as you from how powerful it was, turns…
KHA: I think we need to talk first…