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George Rozas

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Flynn blinked upon mention of he too being an unwed son of the king, something that bulldozed his previous thoughts on the matter as the implication his sister provided sunk in. Had... the Duchess spoke about him? That would put a lot of the things she said into a clearer perspective, but it still came as a surprise. But now was not the time to ponder such a realization, he shook it off to be thought about later - turning his focus back to Rie's concerns.

"It would be quite simple - look to my shadow,"

He replied with a slight smile, subtly indicating with one hand towards the side where his shadow unremarkably sat with no indication of anything being off. At least, until Rie would look - at which point the Black Prince's shadow shimmered gently, drawing no attention from others who may yet be around unless they were looking closely - a pair of dark violet eyes appearing and looking to Rie, bobbing slightly as if nodding, before disappearing again. Flynn hadn't looked away from his sister throughout.

"Shades make for excellent guards. Should danger find you, it can leap from your shadow into physical form to defend you,"

He said, a mild hint of pride audible in his tone as he spoke of his work.

"It is perceptive, can think for itself and is plenty capable in combat - but it understands and follows my will and my orders, they are incapable of working against my wishes."

I am Inferi.

29-Nov-2022 15:17:14 - Last edited on 30-Nov-2022 01:49:24 by George Rozas

Inferi

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The only real surprises from the announcement of who was going and who was staying were, in Ariadne’s eyes, Flynn and Leon. She had expected their places to be reversed, as she generally thought of Flynn as one of the more experienced travelers of the group and Leon as more like someone who would be better taking care of things back here at the capital. Not that she objected with either; Leon would be very good to have along with his magical capabilities, and Flynn’s experience in dealing with dangers would hopefully prove helpful in keeping Rie safe.

Speaking of her twin, before everyone had split up to speak amongst themselves or retire for the night, Ariadne had given Rie a, “

I promise, but you need to take care of yourself too. If you need any help, you can go to any of my officers, all right?

To Reyner, and essentially the rest of the room as well, she announced, “

In this case, I propose that we travel in no more than our group, and, as suggested, we may requisition military aid from the area should it be required. I will place my soldiers on standby in the event the worst happens and they are needed, but they will not be accompanying us.

”

If there was anyone that wished to debate this with her, she would give them a chance for it, but if not then she was finished speaking with anyone for the day. There had been enough already, and she had plenty of work to do before she could even think about sleeping. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

29-Nov-2022 23:37:34

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2023

Bluefirecan

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Adrienne listened intently as Flynn explained his plan to her. She took a small step back, a gasp escaping her lips, as the prince’s shadow seemed to come to life. He explained that the guard was a shade, which was capable of leaping out of her shadow and defending her. He also explained that it would obey his orders, despite being able to think for itself.

“

And… Would this process hurt me or,

” she paused. “

The… guard?

” Rie finished, pulling her hand to her chest but otherwise regaining her composure.
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01-Dec-2022 02:42:03

George Rozas

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The prince eyed his sister curiously, having held back a reaction to her surprise in tbe face of his display - he'd expected surprise, after all. It had been a long time since any of his siblings had seen his magic, and he had most certainly not been capable of creating something like a Shade back then - he had yet to even raise his first undead before he left the capital, having had no access to bodies while squared away in the palace.

"If it caused you harm then that would run quite counter to my intentions, dear Rie,"

Flynn replied with an encouraging smile, but still went on to shake his head.

"Neither you nor the Shade would be harmed, no. It could move from my shadow to your own, or indeed any other's shadow as easily as you or I walk across a room - you would not even notice were you not aware."

I am Inferi.

01-Dec-2022 08:59:06

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2023

Bluefirecan

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Rie’s eyes flicked curiously back over to the Shade. She’d heard stories of Flynn’s exploits – news travels fast amongst idle hands – but she’d never actually seen the depth of his power. But few men were as noble as he, and she knew he held a particular soft-spot for his siblings.

Drawing in a deep breath to steel herself for her next words, Adrienne brought her eyes back to meet Flynn’s. “

If you are sure that it would help,

” she started, before glancing back at the Shade. If it had a soul, maybe she could…

Rie mentally reached out to the Shade. To her surprise, she could sense a pride emanating off of it, though it was tinged with something more somber. The princess was encouraged by this – it at least didn’t seem to be agonized by its servitude. “

And you are sure it won’t interrupt the tasks I will need to attend to,

” she continued. “

Then I will accept your help, brother.

”
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02-Dec-2022 00:44:46

George Rozas

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With those words Flynn's smile bloomed into a full grin, pleased by his sister's acceptance - and her trust.

"I assure you that there will be no interruptions or issues with your work, sister. Denall is to be your watchful guard, not a mischievous phantom,"

He replied happily, outstretching his arms as he moved to embrace Rie warmly. In doing so the siblings' shadows overlapped, and should her eyes glance over Rie would be able to see the shimmer of Flynn's shadow manifest and shift over into her own - the violet eyes briefly lookin up to look at her before they and the shimmer disappeared, her shadow once more appearing normal.

A moment later the prince drew back, his grin back to a warm smile.

"He will act on your word as he does mine, should you need him to... though I hope that his presence will be nothing more than a precaution."

I am Inferi.

02-Dec-2022 01:08:21

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2023

Bluefirecan

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Adrienne stepped happily into her brother's embrace. Though she was older, he was physically larger than she, and so enveloped her easily in his hugs. It was a comfort the elf hadn't realized she'd missed so much while he was out adventuring, and in the current crisis more than ever, such comforts were even more valuable.

Her guard - Denall, apparently - slid into her shadow. She hadn't noticed right away; not until she realized that she sensed the Shade's emotions from her own shadow. Rie just caught the Shade's eyes before the being returned to its... Rest? Watch? Her shadow returned to its normal appearance, in any case.

The princess smiled as her brother withdrew from the hug. "

Trust me, you are not the only one who hopes this is only precautionary. After all, we're going to have our hands full with managing the kingdom even without the threat of attack. But I appreciate the aid nonetheless,

" she replied. "

But I believe it is getting quite late, and after the amount of time I've spent suppressing the nobles' panic, I could do with a night's rest or twelve,

" she added, offering a tired smile and a quick nod.

The diplomat walked briskly to her chambers, where some servants were waiting to help her dress for bed. One of them offered her some tea, which she took wearily. Her thoughts wandered over the day's events as well as silently wishing for the safe return of her siblings.
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03-Dec-2022 15:28:01

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2016

Taleisin

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Chloelle sinks into a warm bath, exhaling sharply. She closes her eyes, content to relax her tense and aching muscles.

"Your Highness, what should I do with the dress?" Her nearby maid asks quietly, raising the dress she had worn to the celebrations that had been so cruelly cut short by nothing less than the death of the king. It had been a beautiful dress - but now it is stained heavily by the blood of her father. Chloelle eyes the dress over and heaves a great and saddened sigh.

"Dispose of it. I never wish to wear it again,"

she answers in a quiet voice.

"I wish to be left alone. I'll call you once I am done with my bath."

With sympathy, the maid nods and curtseys, before making her departure - ushering the other maids out of the room for the time being.

Chloelle listens to the sound of departing footsteps. The shutting click of a door. Then silence. She stares into the bubbles that cover the surface of the water.

Then she allows herself a small chuckle.

"A pity it was not done by my hands, father,"

she murmurs to herself.

"But do not worry. I will make sure to enjoy the coming fight over your throne. The destruction of your legacy will be a show to remember."

She exhales sharply, looking up to the ceiling. She contemplates the words of her uncle, the offer he had made.

"Are you watching, mother? Perhaps it will yet be a Diranni that sits on the throne, instead of an Arenar,"

she muses, closing her eyes as the warmth of the bath heats through her entire form.

Everyone has the potential to be an asshat in a flower crown.

04-Dec-2022 22:42:21

George Rozas

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After saying goodnight to Adrienne and taking his leave Flynn made his way through the palace towards his old bedroom, waving off the servant who asked if he wished for an escort - the prince had been away for a long time but he would never forget the layout of his family home. He paused briefly outside of his chambers before entering the room, a brief twitch of his finger prompting the door to shut of its own accord - the click of the lock completing his retreat.

The man stood there, looking about the room with a fond smile - familiarity and nostalgia spreading through him as his eyes took in the details, small and large, that surrounded him with old memories. Flynn brushed a finger over the dresser on one end of the room, coming away clean - his room had been maintained and cleaned, but otherwise left unchanged over all these years. It felt strange, lacking much of the warmth he remembered, but so too did it lack the same chill he'd felt from it in his final few years before leaving.

"Perhaps I was away too long..."

He whispered to himself, a twinge of pain spiking in his heart as the day's events flowed over him with none around to witness it. He closed his eyes, smile disappearing as he let out a deep sigh - moving to sit on the edge of his bed with bowed head and hands clasped.

Father... had never been the best father, nor the best man. Neglectful, a serial cheater, far too easily swayed by his smaller head among his many faults, but so too did Flynn remember the better times - of when father would play with him, when father and mother would speak to him with such pride, when they would take trips with him and drop in on his learning simply to see him doing his best. It was easy to only see the bad in the man, as some of his siblings were like to do, but father was not evil - his strict refusal to force any of his children to marry or arrange betrothals was one such virtue.

Flynn would quietly mourn the father of his childhood this night, I am Inferi.

05-Dec-2022 14:21:24

George Rozas

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but from tomorrow his focus was turn fully to that of the future - of his remaining family, the kingdom and the culprits behind his father's murder. The truth of what was happening would be found - one way or another. I am Inferi.

05-Dec-2022 14:21:27

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