Noting his parent's and the Chevalier's moods, Zephyro tries to stay focused on those at his table. When Arthur speaks up, only to have his father chastise him for it Zephyro laughs, "Oh it's quite alright Master Gawain" He turns to Arthur, "Sounds like a good time to me. Though you'll probably show me up easily."
When Gwen responds, "Of course, I simply thought it would be rude to assume. Oath of the Crown you say? That's a fine choice."
History for knowledge of the oath? : 18
He laughs at Arthur's comment while thinking, "Oh, so she's older than he is. I suppose that makes sense..."
Trying to keep the conversation from dying, he continues, "Was that an easy decision? I mean, did you have that oath as your goal or did it take a while for you to decide which to go with?"
Once Himari walks in, whatever conversation Zephyro had been engaged in is cut short when he sees her. After a couple seconds of staring, he quickly recovers and says, "Good evening, Himari. It's a pleasure to see you again." When she trips during her attempt at a curtsy he reflexively reaches out to try to steady her despite the fact that he is still sitting down. Luckily she is able to recover on her own. He smiles and laughs at Lance's comment and Arthur's reaction as Himari takes her place next to the young paladin, and he turns back to Gwen.
Seeing his father at home came as quite the surprise to Zim. He thought his mother said that Herron would be arriving in a week, not tonight! Zim immediately snapped to performing his most cordial bow in response to his papa's greeting. Letting them finish, he piped up, "I do intend on studying as a bard. I believe it will aid me in my pursuit to enter into politics after your lead. After today, however, I have become quite aware that I will need to do more to protect myself and others. There was an attack at school today. I survived, but only barely." Zim Took a deep breath and then continued, "I plan on taking some additional independent studies courses within the school's fighter's section to mitigate my chances of falling in battle again."
Whew, that was the hard part. Before his distracted parent could find his balance, Zim quickly added, "That will mean I need armor and a shield... Sir, I have a plan, and I would ask that you trust me to implement it." Sure he had gone too far, Zim waited for a reply. If his father wanted to get straight to business, well, so would Zim.
(OOC: If you have pics for Kuro's parents I'd love to see them too!)
Its going to be now or later, either way I'm going to have to deal with it, Kuro thinks, but doesn't say this out loud. Instead he just shrugs and follows his mom into the room. Upon entering the room he hesitates, noting the rather...fancy meal. The sight reminds Kuro that he hasn't actually eaten anything all day aside from that bowl of ice cream. He isn't particularly hungry, but he knows he'll regret it tomorrow if he starves himself today.
When his father grins and speaks, Kuro has to suppress a groan. This was just great... what did Father expect him to say? Sorry, I actually ran away from the fight to try and get help but was to weak to get very far so I had to come back and fight as a last resort? Sure, that would go over well. As these thoughts run through his head, he stands silently behind his chair for a moment, staring blankly at the table before finally pulling back the chair to sit down.
He takes a moment to try and figure out what to say. It was clear that Father was only happy because he thought that Kuro had done some serious adventuring, so if he told him what actually happened... well it might dampen Father's mood. Does that matter? Not really, he'll find out soon enough that he was right about Kuro's lack of 'zest'. He glances back at his mom, briefly considering whether or not to try and excuse himself after all. But no, it wouldn't be worth it at this point. Suppressing another groan, he looks back towards Father.
"I don't know what you are expecting me to say," he says quietly. "It wasn't like I went looking for a fight." He shifts his gaze to the table before continuing, "We had to get into groups today, and then we were told to go... explore campus or go to town to get to know each other. We heard laughing, and a couple of my teammates went to go see what it was." He huffs, "They all jumped head first into the fight without thinking, and they all almost died because of it. I tried to go get help, cause clearly we were outnumbered. Of course there were no teachers around. Found a paladin though--someone my teammates knew so I brought him back. Course he got hit with that stupid laughing spell right off."He sinks back into his chair a ways, still looking downwards at the table, "If Forthright hadn't shown up, I don't think we would have survived. It was just luck that we survived as long as we did."
Zahira just enjoys her uncle's displays of affection which, truly, wheren't that numerous, and felt lucky that she could still count on them in her time of need. She listened to what he was saying about the team's performance in the cafeteria fight and nodded appreciatively when he told her not to push herself too much. But talking about being emotional and logical she intervened:
- But...! Surely there's the option of being both, right? I think I'm pretty emotional ... but I can also be logical when I need to be! I don't think that should be a problem.
When the conversation turned to the Chevaliers she worried. So, her uncle didn't trust them? Specially Gawain, Arthur's father? Didn't Athur say he was nice? The air genasi didn't really know what to think. Well, both aspects could be perfectly possible: the father being nice to his son, but at the same time that Gawain and Plash had had some kind of bad blood between us. And in what possition would that leave her if she ever met Gawain Chevalier?
- Oh... but ... uncle, can I ask.. what happened between you and Gawain Chevalier? - she looks confused at him. Then she remembered that, when meeting Arthur, he had looked a bit worried when Zahira had said that she came from Burguss - Did something bad happen between our families? Or ... just between you two? Is this related to your studies, uncle?
She paused an added another question:
- Wait, are you saying that my parents wanted to meet the Chevalier's? But they agreed with Zephyro's family that they should go first? What....? What is this about? What's the objective of that meeting? - she blinks in confusion. Up to now she tought she could have a problem if she just ... well... dated ... Arthur? But now everything seem more complicated that that?
When Plash talks about Straus, she's surprised:
- I didn't know you had studied there! How was it like? Well you well received there? And what about Burguss? Oh wait... - she realizes -...does this tensions with the Chevalier's come from the fact that you studied with "the enemy"?
OOC Sorry if my post are a bit shorter in this rapid fire approach! RP
Zephyro
Show you up? No way! I'm sure you'll make a fine rival! Haha!"
Gwen had raised an eyebrow before sipping her soup and drink once more, also Himari had fallen and tripped all over herself in her introduction. Zephyro's parents both had looked at the girl.. Rather annoyed it would seem but the head of the Chevalier's himself had offered a light chuckle. Gwen had stirred her soup looking at Zephyro
"Yes I've always been able to trust in the queen of Burguss. She is a kind and just woman, one whom I respect greatly I would do whatever she or the royal family asked of me."
Zephyro knows that the crown of the oath is very "Knightly" one that serves the kingdom and the country the royal family first and their god second. In Burguss these paladins still worship Clara but they serve the Vintsvents close and they are rather picky about whom they accept as oath of the crown.
After meeting the royal family and my father told me my oath was mine to choose.. It was an obvious choice.
"Yeah she's a total fan girl for the queen"
"Lance!"
Himari had smiled at the offer of Zephyro she stared at him for a moment before stroking her hair behind her ear. Zephyro's father had cleared his throat bumping his arm into Zephyro for a moment gesturing back to Gwen.
"Ahh Gawain it was a pleasure as always but I'm afraid my son is rather.. Tired from today's Activities. As you are aware.. He had helped with the gremlin infestation today."
"Yes Athyren, and for that we are grateful for Zephyro's efforts of course."
His father seemed in a rush to leave after seeing Himari and Zephyro's light exchange. It wasn't long before they were packing away.
On the car ride back.
May I ask son.. Why were you staring at that Sato girl? We don't need to deal with the Sato's I know Sumia politics isn't a discussion we bring up often. They are known for being.. Rather sneaky and untrustworthy. I hope Gwen didn't see that.
Shaylin had crossed her arms sighing.
"Yeah dad.. Just try to control ALL of his feelings. Like Gwen, don't talk to Himari."
"What?!"
Zim
Herron had looked to Zim pondering upon his words, he had dug through his robe pulling out a notebook before writing a few notes on Zim's words. Only for Zim's mother to let out a soft sigh at the two. It was clear she wanted them to act a bit more friendly to one another but this was just the way they are.
"I see, though I always was sure you'd make an excellent wizard this too is promising. Martial prowess can serve one well, I too spent my youth as an adventurer. I had strong stalwart allies take to the front, I know not to look down upon those simply because they lack talent interacting with the weave. Though you're path differs from my own I know you will carve forth a path that befits you master Badabim"
As Herron called Zim master Badabim and Zim calling Herron sir one could see the light almost leave from her eyes as she let out a defeated sigh.
"A shield and armor? I can afford you a shield, I will leave you Scale Mail as well to protect yourself if you can wield medium armors that is. It is the least I can provide, I would offer more but I'm afraid I just left a large donation to Crystal Meadows and I must limit my spending to focus on my research materials."
Zahira
Zahira can read from her uncle that he feels.. Disdain and a bit of anger on hearing the Chevalier face more so when he brings up Gawain than anything else it would seem.
Kuro
"Ahh you didn't expect a fight but destiny found one for you son! Did you use fire? I'm sure you used fire! You didn't back down did you? And those nobles at Starkwood said you were a coward! Fools I say! I knew deep down was a warrior!"
It was almost like his father was a different person from this morning it would seem.
"You went to get help? Cause you were outnumbered? You threw a spell first didn't ya? Ahh, you're paladin was useless than? So you did the heavy lifting eh? That's my boy! You're team mates didn't have a plan huh? At least you did, and with that powerful magic too. Silas..? Would have died..? Pfft, I doubt that son! You're merely being modest Silas the gremlins were all but defeated when he entered! No need for false modesty son haha!"
"Dear.. He's had a long day. It was a lot of socializing and a hard fought battle. He may not be in the mood for this food and noise don't you think? Maybe dial it back a bit dear?"
"Nonsense! He's a real adventerer now this is nothing compared to the ambiance of a tavern haha!"
OOC I do have pictures for Kuro's parents too I'll have to find them though haha xD
Oh and did Zephyro roll a charisma check for me ^~^ (Sorry if I missed it)
OOC I posted same time Zahira did I'll have to post back to her ^~^
Zahira
"Both..? You think such a contrast can exist? Such a stark clash? As a follower Cerebrum I must admit this is.. Hard to swallow. Emotion is normal of course but it depends what sort have clash you desire?"
"Ahh nothing between our families, in fact you're parents seem to love him. He is known as Burguss's Divine Shield.. The guardian of Burguss but not everyone knows the sins that man bears. Just trust me when I say to keep you're distance dear."
Plash had looked her way with a slight chuckle.
"Don't worry you're parents weren't going to make you date a Chevalier. Though they'd be thrilled by the aspect, however for the others.. Zephyro's family? You know of one of them? By their first name no less? I wonder if he is the child that was to meet Gwen Chevalier.. He may be expected to marry into the Chevalier family. You're parents are strict but even they wouldn't go that far, again they are emotionally charged people a forced romance would certainly not fit their agenda."
"Heh.. I did study with "The enemy" and I in fact fought Gawain in the great war. I was on the wrong side.. Of that war at first. I can admit that, and you're parents made sure I wasn't executed. Him fighting for Burguss was fine.. Straus was trying to unite the world but.. Really the former emperor was.. I'd say a tyrant but it was complicated.. My time in Straus was nice. The resources and technology are superior in Straus and they mostly fund Crystal Meadows little "town project" and the schools here. It was Straus's apology to the world.. If that makes sense,"
Zim was both relieved that nothing would get in the way of his plans, and disappointed knowing that this all went so easily due to his father's overly practical sensibilities. Zim could sympathize with his mother's exasperation at the situation, but that was why they divorced, wasn't it? Herron clearly cared, and wanted the best, for them, but he was an elf who was a bit an alien when it cam to matters of warmth and tenderness.
"Thank you very much, sir."The excitement welling up inside of him betrayed merely the smoothness of his voice, "I really think this will all turn out after all!" Suddenly, the auras and music overcame him once again. Zim winced and grimaced as he managed to make it all subside. "I think I need to sit down," He said as he tried to stay on his feet.
The young elf laughs "Well that is understandable, I myself hold both the Queen of Burguss and the emperor of Strause Haven in fairly high regard."
Zephyro would have tried to engage in some conversation about the current leaders of Burguss and Strause. (I'd try to RP this more but Zeph knows way more about this than I do lol)
When his father bumps him, Zeph gives him an apologetic glance before trying to continue the conversation.
On the car ride home, all of the exhaustion from the day finally hits him. He sighs and closes his eyes before responding to his father. The older elf's comment made him a little angry, but he is in no mood to argue with him, he also isn't to keen on letting him know that he had been talking with Himari for a long time now, so he opts for another half-truth. "I'm sorry father. I just, well she just looked a lot different than the last time I saw her. It caught me off guard." He opens his eyes again, "I do think the dinner went fairly well for the most part.Though, I'm not really sure what Gwen thinks about me. Did I mention that Arthur actually helped with me out with the gremlin incident?"
Herron had looked at Zim as he begun to speak in elvish, gesturing a few hand signs. The words he spoke were merely somatic components for a few arcane spells. After casting a few spells he had looked at Zim a bit perplexed.
"This arcana, the weave you are connected with.. Perhaps you should speak with a bard upon such lore and knowledge. Something however seems.. Off Zim."
"Off? That's all you got? Really? Dear, sit down a bit okay? Weave and what it all can wait! Get a drink and sit down all right?"
She had went to guide Zim as Herron began to write a few notes on the matter.
"I will discover the latent secrets for you master Badabim or at least I shall try. Stay well and I hope you are able to rest well."
And with another flash of his hand he was gone? Zim's mother had sat him down before getting him a drink of water she let out a sigh. She had hoped Herron would stay for dinner.
"Maybe it's a good thing he's checking this out for you.. But at the same time he could have stayed for dinner..."
OOC Zim is ready to continue forward and he can add Scale mail and a shield to his inventory ^~^
Kuro couldn't help but let out a groan this time. Of course Father would change his opinion of him when he thought Kuro actually did something. No doubt if he'd actually been there he would have been horrified by the fact that Kuro had just run away as soon as the fight started---regardless as to whether or not he was running out of fear. After slouching further in his seat he says, "No, they were all crowded in the doorway. I couldn't have done anything at first even if I'd wanted to, so I tried to find help." His gut clenches at the mention of 'powerful magic' and he grits his teeth for a moment, "The only spell I could use for the most part was fire bolt. Otherwise I would have hit more than just the gremlins." He hesitates, not sure if he really wants to bring up the magic missile incident. Who knows how Father would react to that... he'd probably try to get him to recreate it right now and Kuro knows all to well how that would go. His gut sank further when Father said that the paladin had been useless... honestly that had been Kuro's first thought as well during the battle, but if Arthur hadn't been there then they probably would have lost someone sooner. It...wasn't right to just dismiss him like that. Even Zim and the others... sure they were all idiots for getting involved in the first place, but so was he for letting them get him involved. He grits his teeth before saying, "I'm not being modest. I'm just telling the truth. Half my team was on the ground for the most part, and if I'd taken even one hit I would have been too. It was luck and that was all there is to it."
(With you're 14 he doesn't blow them away but he's made a good impression on them! Even Gwen smiled just the once to wave him off! Gawain and Nimue doing so as well!)
Zephyro is able to share much about Burguss and if he is to ask Gwen would share much about Burguss as well
Zephyro's father had let out a bit of a sigh recollecting himself despite his sisters words. It seemed Zephyro knew best how to handle his father.
"I see.. You are a young man after all, I should have kept my cool. I believe you did rather well Gwen actually. Also Arthur himself, the child admitted he spent much of his time laughing in that battle.
"Which looks better on us right? Cause Zephyro did better?"
Shaylin chipped in with a somewhat sarcastic attitude despite her usual meek attitude she couldn't stand.. Her father picking on others.
"I won't lie, it does look good for our family. Arthur had spoke glowingly of you, it must be hard for Gawain.. To have a son that treats everything as if it's some joke. He certainly could learn a few things from you Zephyro."
OOC You can roll history on Burguss history! But he's from Straus so no roll really needed. Also with his 14 charisma if he had simply asked Gwen about Burguss he would gain info on Burguss as well without a history roll
As for Straus Zephyro knows the current emperior is Cereluen Wingstride (It's in the world map lore you can look and it's not meta gaming too for Straus) the whole blurp on Straus there he would actually know ^^
If you all need that link again just let me know ^~^
Also if you roll history 15 or asked Gwen Burguss's little box you can read too ^~^
Zahira feels relieved when Plash tells her that her parent's would never force her into dating anybody, and feels sad that's not Zephyro's case:
- Yeah, Zeph's my team mate! He's nice though well... maybe a little too serious? But I can understand why with everything you're telling me. So his paren'ts want to marry him to Gwen Chevalier? I guess everything makes sense now - when Plash looks at her wondering what she means she adds - Arthur told me that Zephyro was going to meet his family today. Now I understand what for. And Arthur did invite me to come over, but I declined. And now you tell me that I should not come near Gawain Chevalier? Well, imagine I had said yes! And imagine I get to ... you know ... see Arthur more? If that happens ... well... how am I going to escape meeting him?
Wow. Everything was very complicated! The genasi girl thought also of Himari, that told her a couple of hours ago that she found Zephyro to be cuter than she had remembered. And Zahira had adviced her to talk to him more and more to get to know how much she did like him. Man... and he's to marry that Gwen? None of that sounded good!
The young artificer blinks when Plash confesses that he had fight with Straus. But is utterly enraged when she learns that he had almost been executed if not for her parents:
- You were going to be exe-what????? Oh my god, uncle!! That's ... that's... - her breeze becomes stormy all of a sudden - Now the idea of melting people with my magic sounds really appealing! How could they even think of ...?? - She takes a moment to try to calm herself and adds - And mum and dad prevented that? - Suddenly, she wasn't so angry at them anymore.
She does manage to calm herself, the air around her turning back to a soft breeze. That was in the past. Nothing of the sort was going to happen to Plash anymore. And her parents had done the right thing. Zahira hugged ther uncle:
- I'm happy all of that is in the past now. And I'm sorry for asking so much. But I think it's better that I get to know these things, right? In any case, I've probably asked too much for tonight. We should perhaps think of having dinner, huh? - she smiles rather tiredly. Her uncle had said many things that had surprised and even shocked her and she needed her own time for processing them.
"Ahh a little bit of friendly fire happens sometimes! I'm sure you're teammates can take a hit or two they are adventurers! Half you're team was on the ground? You still pulled a victory even with a laughing paladin and a knocked out team! One hit..? Nonsense! You have you're mage armor you're shield yes? I'm sure you can push back any attack son!"
His father had started to now sound a bit frustrate as Kuro's mother came to his side before pulling him up.
"Kanato dear, you should calm down a bit. Here I'll get you're favorite drink, Kuro's really exhausted."
"Bah! I'm not a child! Don't baby Kuro, he is a man now after all!"
With that Kuro's mother had taken his father upstairs despite his reluctance too
Timeskip
With each family handling their own children's first battle in different varying ways the group had spent time together and apart all with varying degree's of success in and outside of school. However a week had passed and news came out, the first student this year had gone missing. Rumors of this happening last year came out and the town was on high alert and the teachers were extra careful now at school since the disappearance and gremlin uprising. Things were shaking up to be a nerve wracking first year weren't they? However today was a Saturday the kids were free to do as they wish. All awoken with the text of a kid disappearing, of course each of their families had told them to be careful in one way or another.
(I'm imagining that he would have both asked questions of what he didn't know, and shared what he did know of both kingdoms. :) )
History just for the fun of it: 8... lol looks like he would have been asking Gwen a lot of questions then!
Zephyro waved back at the Gwen and her family, before settling down in the car.
"Well, I'm glad to hear you say that father, though to be honest, I was also overtaken by that spell. Though, from what I understand the gremlins didn't give him a break." The young elf didn't want to get into the details of the battle, but at the same time he didn't want his father...or his sister for that matter... to give him more credit than he deserves. "Arthur may need some lessons in etiquette, but I can say if he didn't show up when he did I wouldn't have made it out of that fight. Luckily the school worked it out so he can help my group out whenever we require a front line fighter."
Plash had heard Zahira's questions and her plights upon.. Dating Arthur, she could tell by Plash's face he didn't exactly want her to date Arthur. Perhaps he was hoping this was merely a phase he had called Arthur nice but he didn't exactly.. Support it nor did he however forbid it. The two had watched a movie as he shared of his time in the Straus army fighting against Burguss. He believed that Cerebrum wanted unity and that the former emperor.. Emperor Straus (A name once passed down) was on the right path. He was defeated in the war and almost killed by Burguss. He was a war criminal and a traitor to Burguss but he told her of her parents giving him a chance to see the light to fight for Burguss once more. He had hugged her back and after their little movie night he was more than willing to let her go to bed she had however had a really long day.
Moments before going to bed, Zahira remembers she's left her backpack abandoned in the middle of the living room. It was unsual for her not to be 200% tidy (uncle Plash had made sure of that by constantly saying to her "Zahira, we are artificers! We have to be tidier than the tidiest!" when she started living with him), but that hadn't been a normal day, and thus, the genasi girl had just left the backpack hit the floor as soon as she had entered home.
Taking it to her bedroom, she stared going through its contents and suddenly remembered Kuro's picture. She wasn't going to just leave it there, right? So she had an idea and went to the workshop room, grabbed a few pieces of wood and a crystal and worked on buiding a frame for a while. It wasn't going to be the best frame Spiral had ever seen (probably not worth being in a museum) but it would look good enough and also keep the sketch safe from harm.
Happy with the result, she went back to her bedroom, framed the sketch and put it on one of the shelves.
- Nice!- she thought, and laughed softly imagining Kuro looking at the result with his usual almost expressionless look.
Even so, she seemed to liked trying to solve even the most complex of puzzles. So facing the decisson of just leaving the frame there or texting Kuro with a picture of it, she of course chose the latter. So she took a picture sent him a text along with the picture.
Text to Kuro:"Look, Mr Forthcat and the rest of the cats will now be forever safe in a frame! It looks good, right? Dooon't worry, I won't show it to anybody *smile amaji*"
She didn't really wait to see the reply as she was incredibly tired. That had been a tough day and she had really earned a good night's sleep.
(Zephyro gains the knowledge of Burguss written in the world map! ^~^)
Though Zephyro father was strict, Shaylin was proud Zephyro stuck up for Arthur. Zephyro's mother had said Zephyro was being modest but his father Athyren had believed him and for the rest of that night? Had decided to cut Arthur.. A bit more slack however throughout the week that slack had not lasted when it came to speaking of Arthur or his behavior. He still hadn't believed that Arthur was good enough to fight alongside his son.
The tabaxi boy woke in the morning with the first thought as always being about the egg that he had brought with him. It seemed that was the only thing he truly thought about anymore. Worrying over it and yet caring for it the best he could. He hoped that everything he was doing was right. He got dressed for the day and headed to the room where the egg was safely kept away from all of the craziness his father and mother could get up to. He loved them both, but until the egg hatched and the little critter inside could take care of itself and actually travel with him... Well... He wasn't going to fully trust that it would be okay. The egg came before everything else. Before his family. Before his crystal. Not like the crystal was something he actually liked at the moment.
As he looked at the egg he reached out and touched it lightly. Ah it was so pretty. He really loved this egg. It had been such a great gift. He had earned this. Slowly he dropped his hand away. Hopefully... Everything was proceeding as planned with this little thing.
He left the room knowing he would just stay there all day if he didn't. He would just look upon it and hold it. There was no point in that right now. He had to actually go down and see his parents. Something about that... Shot anxiety through him. Were the robots going to be wearing flower crowns again? Would father have let mother help because he was just too distracted? Would there be another explosion? He glanced at the door where the egg was nuzzled safely in pillows and blankets and frowned lightly.
Of course he had to have the most destructive and crazy family. He headed quietly down to meet with his family and hopefully have a normal breakfast before heading out. He checked his messages on the crystal as he headed to the kitchen. Ah... A missing student. One of his ears flickered and his tail twitched. This made him very uncomfortable and unsure of what he should think. He was going to have to be careful. He knew his family would worry about him. He would do his best for them to not get into trouble.
"Good morning! Mom! Dad! I checked the egg and it's doing great!"
He smiled warmly even though his family did bring him anxiety he loved them so much. Even when his mom made cat puns and teased him about Roger. Even when his dad blew something up and threatened to shoot Roger. Seemed like both his parents had differing opinions when it came to the bard teacher, but Trick couldn't see him in a bad light like his father seemed to. He had... Of course been around Roger a lot. He was his friend.
He wondered what he would end up doing today. Would he be going out with his party? Would they be getting to know one another or would they be getting up to no good again?
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Noting his parent's and the Chevalier's moods, Zephyro tries to stay focused on those at his table. When Arthur speaks up, only to have his father chastise him for it Zephyro laughs, "Oh it's quite alright Master Gawain" He turns to Arthur, "Sounds like a good time to me. Though you'll probably show me up easily."
When Gwen responds, "Of course, I simply thought it would be rude to assume. Oath of the Crown you say? That's a fine choice."
History for knowledge of the oath? : 18
He laughs at Arthur's comment while thinking, "Oh, so she's older than he is. I suppose that makes sense..."
Trying to keep the conversation from dying, he continues, "Was that an easy decision? I mean, did you have that oath as your goal or did it take a while for you to decide which to go with?"
Once Himari walks in, whatever conversation Zephyro had been engaged in is cut short when he sees her. After a couple seconds of staring, he quickly recovers and says, "Good evening, Himari. It's a pleasure to see you again." When she trips during her attempt at a curtsy he reflexively reaches out to try to steady her despite the fact that he is still sitting down. Luckily she is able to recover on her own. He smiles and laughs at Lance's comment and Arthur's reaction as Himari takes her place next to the young paladin, and he turns back to Gwen.
Seeing his father at home came as quite the surprise to Zim. He thought his mother said that Herron would be arriving in a week, not tonight! Zim immediately snapped to performing his most cordial bow in response to his papa's greeting. Letting them finish, he piped up, "I do intend on studying as a bard. I believe it will aid me in my pursuit to enter into politics after your lead. After today, however, I have become quite aware that I will need to do more to protect myself and others. There was an attack at school today. I survived, but only barely." Zim Took a deep breath and then continued, "I plan on taking some additional independent studies courses within the school's fighter's section to mitigate my chances of falling in battle again."
Whew, that was the hard part. Before his distracted parent could find his balance, Zim quickly added, "That will mean I need armor and a shield... Sir, I have a plan, and I would ask that you trust me to implement it." Sure he had gone too far, Zim waited for a reply. If his father wanted to get straight to business, well, so would Zim.
(OOC: If you have pics for Kuro's parents I'd love to see them too!)
Its going to be now or later, either way I'm going to have to deal with it, Kuro thinks, but doesn't say this out loud. Instead he just shrugs and follows his mom into the room. Upon entering the room he hesitates, noting the rather...fancy meal. The sight reminds Kuro that he hasn't actually eaten anything all day aside from that bowl of ice cream. He isn't particularly hungry, but he knows he'll regret it tomorrow if he starves himself today.
When his father grins and speaks, Kuro has to suppress a groan. This was just great... what did Father expect him to say? Sorry, I actually ran away from the fight to try and get help but was to weak to get very far so I had to come back and fight as a last resort? Sure, that would go over well. As these thoughts run through his head, he stands silently behind his chair for a moment, staring blankly at the table before finally pulling back the chair to sit down.
He takes a moment to try and figure out what to say. It was clear that Father was only happy because he thought that Kuro had done some serious adventuring, so if he told him what actually happened... well it might dampen Father's mood. Does that matter? Not really, he'll find out soon enough that he was right about Kuro's lack of 'zest'. He glances back at his mom, briefly considering whether or not to try and excuse himself after all. But no, it wouldn't be worth it at this point. Suppressing another groan, he looks back towards Father.
"I don't know what you are expecting me to say," he says quietly. "It wasn't like I went looking for a fight." He shifts his gaze to the table before continuing, "We had to get into groups today, and then we were told to go... explore campus or go to town to get to know each other. We heard laughing, and a couple of my teammates went to go see what it was." He huffs, "They all jumped head first into the fight without thinking, and they all almost died because of it. I tried to go get help, cause clearly we were outnumbered. Of course there were no teachers around. Found a paladin though--someone my teammates knew so I brought him back. Course he got hit with that stupid laughing spell right off." He sinks back into his chair a ways, still looking downwards at the table, "If Forthright hadn't shown up, I don't think we would have survived. It was just luck that we survived as long as we did."
Zahira's insight check on Plash hearing "Chevalier": 16
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- But...! Surely there's the option of being both, right? I think I'm pretty emotional ... but I can also be logical when I need to be! I don't think that should be a problem.
When the conversation turned to the Chevaliers she worried. So, her uncle didn't trust them? Specially Gawain, Arthur's father? Didn't Athur say he was nice? The air genasi didn't really know what to think. Well, both aspects could be perfectly possible: the father being nice to his son, but at the same time that Gawain and Plash had had some kind of bad blood between us. And in what possition would that leave her if she ever met Gawain Chevalier?
- Oh... but ... uncle, can I ask.. what happened between you and Gawain Chevalier? - she looks confused at him. Then she remembered that, when meeting Arthur, he had looked a bit worried when Zahira had said that she came from Burguss - Did something bad happen between our families? Or ... just between you two? Is this related to your studies, uncle?
She paused an added another question:
- Wait, are you saying that my parents wanted to meet the Chevalier's? But they agreed with Zephyro's family that they should go first? What....? What is this about? What's the objective of that meeting? - she blinks in confusion. Up to now she tought she could have a problem if she just ... well... dated ... Arthur? But now everything seem more complicated that that?
When Plash talks about Straus, she's surprised:
- I didn't know you had studied there! How was it like? Well you well received there? And what about Burguss? Oh wait... - she realizes - ...does this tensions with the Chevalier's come from the fact that you studied with "the enemy"?
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OOC
Sorry if my post are a bit shorter in this rapid fire approach!
RP
Zephyro
Show you up? No way! I'm sure you'll make a fine rival! Haha!"
Gwen had raised an eyebrow before sipping her soup and drink once more, also Himari had fallen and tripped all over herself in her introduction. Zephyro's parents both had looked at the girl.. Rather annoyed it would seem but the head of the Chevalier's himself had offered a light chuckle. Gwen had stirred her soup looking at Zephyro
"Yes I've always been able to trust in the queen of Burguss. She is a kind and just woman, one whom I respect greatly I would do whatever she or the royal family asked of me."
Zephyro knows that the crown of the oath is very "Knightly" one that serves the kingdom and the country the royal family first and their god second. In Burguss these paladins still worship Clara but they serve the Vintsvents close and they are rather picky about whom they accept as oath of the crown.
After meeting the royal family and my father told me my oath was mine to choose.. It was an obvious choice.
"Yeah she's a total fan girl for the queen"
"Lance!"
Himari had smiled at the offer of Zephyro she stared at him for a moment before stroking her hair behind her ear. Zephyro's father had cleared his throat bumping his arm into Zephyro for a moment gesturing back to Gwen.
"Ahh Gawain it was a pleasure as always but I'm afraid my son is rather.. Tired from today's Activities. As you are aware.. He had helped with the gremlin infestation today."
"Yes Athyren, and for that we are grateful for Zephyro's efforts of course."
His father seemed in a rush to leave after seeing Himari and Zephyro's light exchange. It wasn't long before they were packing away.
On the car ride back.
May I ask son.. Why were you staring at that Sato girl? We don't need to deal with the Sato's I know Sumia politics isn't a discussion we bring up often. They are known for being.. Rather sneaky and untrustworthy. I hope Gwen didn't see that.
Shaylin had crossed her arms sighing.
"Yeah dad.. Just try to control ALL of his feelings. Like Gwen, don't talk to Himari."
"What?!"
Zim
Herron had looked to Zim pondering upon his words, he had dug through his robe pulling out a notebook before writing a few notes on Zim's words. Only for Zim's mother to let out a soft sigh at the two. It was clear she wanted them to act a bit more friendly to one another but this was just the way they are.
"I see, though I always was sure you'd make an excellent wizard this too is promising. Martial prowess can serve one well, I too spent my youth as an adventurer. I had strong stalwart allies take to the front, I know not to look down upon those simply because they lack talent interacting with the weave. Though you're path differs from my own I know you will carve forth a path that befits you master Badabim"
As Herron called Zim master Badabim and Zim calling Herron sir one could see the light almost leave from her eyes as she let out a defeated sigh.
"A shield and armor? I can afford you a shield, I will leave you Scale Mail as well to protect yourself if you can wield medium armors that is. It is the least I can provide, I would offer more but I'm afraid I just left a large donation to Crystal Meadows and I must limit my spending to focus on my research materials."
Zahira
Zahira can read from her uncle that he feels.. Disdain and a bit of anger on hearing the Chevalier face more so when he brings up Gawain than anything else it would seem.
Kuro
"Ahh you didn't expect a fight but destiny found one for you son! Did you use fire? I'm sure you used fire! You didn't back down did you? And those nobles at Starkwood said you were a coward! Fools I say! I knew deep down was a warrior!"
It was almost like his father was a different person from this morning it would seem.
"You went to get help? Cause you were outnumbered? You threw a spell first didn't ya? Ahh, you're paladin was useless than? So you did the heavy lifting eh? That's my boy! You're team mates didn't have a plan huh? At least you did, and with that powerful magic too. Silas..? Would have died..? Pfft, I doubt that son! You're merely being modest Silas the gremlins were all but defeated when he entered! No need for false modesty son haha!"
"Dear.. He's had a long day. It was a lot of socializing and a hard fought battle. He may not be in the mood for this food and noise don't you think? Maybe dial it back a bit dear?"
"Nonsense! He's a real adventerer now this is nothing compared to the ambiance of a tavern haha!"
OOC
I do have pictures for Kuro's parents too I'll have to find them though haha xD
Oh and did Zephyro roll a charisma check for me ^~^ (Sorry if I missed it)
Next post I'll probably do the timeskip ^~^
OOC
I posted same time Zahira did I'll have to post back to her ^~^
Zahira
"Both..? You think such a contrast can exist? Such a stark clash? As a follower Cerebrum I must admit this is.. Hard to swallow. Emotion is normal of course but it depends what sort have clash you desire?"
"Ahh nothing between our families, in fact you're parents seem to love him. He is known as Burguss's Divine Shield.. The guardian of Burguss but not everyone knows the sins that man bears. Just trust me when I say to keep you're distance dear."
Plash had looked her way with a slight chuckle.
"Don't worry you're parents weren't going to make you date a Chevalier. Though they'd be thrilled by the aspect, however for the others.. Zephyro's family? You know of one of them? By their first name no less? I wonder if he is the child that was to meet Gwen Chevalier.. He may be expected to marry into the Chevalier family. You're parents are strict but even they wouldn't go that far, again they are emotionally charged people a forced romance would certainly not fit their agenda."
"Heh.. I did study with "The enemy" and I in fact fought Gawain in the great war. I was on the wrong side.. Of that war at first. I can admit that, and you're parents made sure I wasn't executed. Him fighting for Burguss was fine.. Straus was trying to unite the world but.. Really the former emperor was.. I'd say a tyrant but it was complicated.. My time in Straus was nice. The resources and technology are superior in Straus and they mostly fund Crystal Meadows little "town project" and the schools here. It was Straus's apology to the world.. If that makes sense,"
Zim was both relieved that nothing would get in the way of his plans, and disappointed knowing that this all went so easily due to his father's overly practical sensibilities. Zim could sympathize with his mother's exasperation at the situation, but that was why they divorced, wasn't it? Herron clearly cared, and wanted the best, for them, but he was an elf who was a bit an alien when it cam to matters of warmth and tenderness.
"Thank you very much, sir." The excitement welling up inside of him betrayed merely the smoothness of his voice, "I really think this will all turn out after all!" Suddenly, the auras and music overcame him once again. Zim winced and grimaced as he managed to make it all subside. "I think I need to sit down," He said as he tried to stay on his feet.
The young elf laughs "Well that is understandable, I myself hold both the Queen of Burguss and the emperor of Strause Haven in fairly high regard."
Zephyro would have tried to engage in some conversation about the current leaders of Burguss and Strause. (I'd try to RP this more but Zeph knows way more about this than I do lol)
When his father bumps him, Zeph gives him an apologetic glance before trying to continue the conversation.
On the car ride home, all of the exhaustion from the day finally hits him. He sighs and closes his eyes before responding to his father. The older elf's comment made him a little angry, but he is in no mood to argue with him, he also isn't to keen on letting him know that he had been talking with Himari for a long time now, so he opts for another half-truth. "I'm sorry father. I just, well she just looked a lot different than the last time I saw her. It caught me off guard." He opens his eyes again, "I do think the dinner went fairly well for the most part.Though, I'm not really sure what Gwen thinks about me. Did I mention that Arthur actually helped with me out with the gremlin incident?"
(Oh yeah his Charisma check was 14. I put it in the PMs so that's understandable lol)
Zim
Herron had looked at Zim as he begun to speak in elvish, gesturing a few hand signs. The words he spoke were merely somatic components for a few arcane spells. After casting a few spells he had looked at Zim a bit perplexed.
"This arcana, the weave you are connected with.. Perhaps you should speak with a bard upon such lore and knowledge. Something however seems.. Off Zim."
"Off? That's all you got? Really? Dear, sit down a bit okay? Weave and what it all can wait! Get a drink and sit down all right?"
She had went to guide Zim as Herron began to write a few notes on the matter.
"I will discover the latent secrets for you master Badabim or at least I shall try. Stay well and I hope you are able to rest well."
And with another flash of his hand he was gone? Zim's mother had sat him down before getting him a drink of water she let out a sigh. She had hoped Herron would stay for dinner.
"Maybe it's a good thing he's checking this out for you.. But at the same time he could have stayed for dinner..."
OOC
Zim is ready to continue forward and he can add Scale mail and a shield to his inventory ^~^
Kuro couldn't help but let out a groan this time. Of course Father would change his opinion of him when he thought Kuro actually did something. No doubt if he'd actually been there he would have been horrified by the fact that Kuro had just run away as soon as the fight started---regardless as to whether or not he was running out of fear. After slouching further in his seat he says, "No, they were all crowded in the doorway. I couldn't have done anything at first even if I'd wanted to, so I tried to find help." His gut clenches at the mention of 'powerful magic' and he grits his teeth for a moment, "The only spell I could use for the most part was fire bolt. Otherwise I would have hit more than just the gremlins." He hesitates, not sure if he really wants to bring up the magic missile incident. Who knows how Father would react to that... he'd probably try to get him to recreate it right now and Kuro knows all to well how that would go. His gut sank further when Father said that the paladin had been useless... honestly that had been Kuro's first thought as well during the battle, but if Arthur hadn't been there then they probably would have lost someone sooner. It...wasn't right to just dismiss him like that. Even Zim and the others... sure they were all idiots for getting involved in the first place, but so was he for letting them get him involved. He grits his teeth before saying, "I'm not being modest. I'm just telling the truth. Half my team was on the ground for the most part, and if I'd taken even one hit I would have been too. It was luck and that was all there is to it."
Zephyro
(With you're 14 he doesn't blow them away but he's made a good impression on them! Even Gwen smiled just the once to wave him off! Gawain and Nimue doing so as well!)
Zephyro is able to share much about Burguss and if he is to ask Gwen would share much about Burguss as well
Zephyro's father had let out a bit of a sigh recollecting himself despite his sisters words. It seemed Zephyro knew best how to handle his father.
"I see.. You are a young man after all, I should have kept my cool. I believe you did rather well Gwen actually. Also Arthur himself, the child admitted he spent much of his time laughing in that battle.
"Which looks better on us right? Cause Zephyro did better?"
Shaylin chipped in with a somewhat sarcastic attitude despite her usual meek attitude she couldn't stand.. Her father picking on others.
"I won't lie, it does look good for our family. Arthur had spoke glowingly of you, it must be hard for Gawain.. To have a son that treats everything as if it's some joke. He certainly could learn a few things from you Zephyro."
OOC
You can roll history on Burguss history! But he's from Straus so no roll really needed. Also with his 14 charisma if he had simply asked Gwen about Burguss he would gain info on Burguss as well without a history roll
As for Straus Zephyro knows the current emperior is Cereluen Wingstride (It's in the world map lore you can look and it's not meta gaming too for Straus) the whole blurp on Straus there he would actually know ^^
If you all need that link again just let me know ^~^
Also if you roll history 15 or asked Gwen Burguss's little box you can read too ^~^
Zahira feels relieved when Plash tells her that her parent's would never force her into dating anybody, and feels sad that's not Zephyro's case:
- Yeah, Zeph's my team mate! He's nice though well... maybe a little too serious? But I can understand why with everything you're telling me. So his paren'ts want to marry him to Gwen Chevalier? I guess everything makes sense now - when Plash looks at her wondering what she means she adds - Arthur told me that Zephyro was going to meet his family today. Now I understand what for. And Arthur did invite me to come over, but I declined. And now you tell me that I should not come near Gawain Chevalier? Well, imagine I had said yes! And imagine I get to ... you know ... see Arthur more? If that happens ... well... how am I going to escape meeting him?
Wow. Everything was very complicated! The genasi girl thought also of Himari, that told her a couple of hours ago that she found Zephyro to be cuter than she had remembered. And Zahira had adviced her to talk to him more and more to get to know how much she did like him. Man... and he's to marry that Gwen? None of that sounded good!
The young artificer blinks when Plash confesses that he had fight with Straus. But is utterly enraged when she learns that he had almost been executed if not for her parents:
- You were going to be exe-what????? Oh my god, uncle!! That's ... that's... - her breeze becomes stormy all of a sudden - Now the idea of melting people with my magic sounds really appealing! How could they even think of ...?? - She takes a moment to try to calm herself and adds - And mum and dad prevented that? - Suddenly, she wasn't so angry at them anymore.
She does manage to calm herself, the air around her turning back to a soft breeze. That was in the past. Nothing of the sort was going to happen to Plash anymore. And her parents had done the right thing. Zahira hugged ther uncle:
- I'm happy all of that is in the past now. And I'm sorry for asking so much. But I think it's better that I get to know these things, right? In any case, I've probably asked too much for tonight. We should perhaps think of having dinner, huh? - she smiles rather tiredly. Her uncle had said many things that had surprised and even shocked her and she needed her own time for processing them.
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Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
Kuro
"Ahh a little bit of friendly fire happens sometimes! I'm sure you're teammates can take a hit or two they are adventurers! Half you're team was on the ground? You still pulled a victory even with a laughing paladin and a knocked out team! One hit..? Nonsense! You have you're mage armor you're shield yes? I'm sure you can push back any attack son!"
His father had started to now sound a bit frustrate as Kuro's mother came to his side before pulling him up.
"Kanato dear, you should calm down a bit. Here I'll get you're favorite drink, Kuro's really exhausted."
"Bah! I'm not a child! Don't baby Kuro, he is a man now after all!"
With that Kuro's mother had taken his father upstairs despite his reluctance too
Timeskip
With each family handling their own children's first battle in different varying ways the group had spent time together and apart all with varying degree's of success in and outside of school. However a week had passed and news came out, the first student this year had gone missing. Rumors of this happening last year came out and the town was on high alert and the teachers were extra careful now at school since the disappearance and gremlin uprising. Things were shaking up to be a nerve wracking first year weren't they? However today was a Saturday the kids were free to do as they wish. All awoken with the text of a kid disappearing, of course each of their families had told them to be careful in one way or another.
(I'm imagining that he would have both asked questions of what he didn't know, and shared what he did know of both kingdoms. :) )
History just for the fun of it: 8... lol looks like he would have been asking Gwen a lot of questions then!
Zephyro waved back at the Gwen and her family, before settling down in the car.
"Well, I'm glad to hear you say that father, though to be honest, I was also overtaken by that spell. Though, from what I understand the gremlins didn't give him a break." The young elf didn't want to get into the details of the battle, but at the same time he didn't want his father...or his sister for that matter... to give him more credit than he deserves. "Arthur may need some lessons in etiquette, but I can say if he didn't show up when he did I wouldn't have made it out of that fight. Luckily the school worked it out so he can help my group out whenever we require a front line fighter."
Past Zahira
Plash had heard Zahira's questions and her plights upon.. Dating Arthur, she could tell by Plash's face he didn't exactly want her to date Arthur. Perhaps he was hoping this was merely a phase he had called Arthur nice but he didn't exactly.. Support it nor did he however forbid it. The two had watched a movie as he shared of his time in the Straus army fighting against Burguss. He believed that Cerebrum wanted unity and that the former emperor.. Emperor Straus (A name once passed down) was on the right path. He was defeated in the war and almost killed by Burguss. He was a war criminal and a traitor to Burguss but he told her of her parents giving him a chance to see the light to fight for Burguss once more. He had hugged her back and after their little movie night he was more than willing to let her go to bed she had however had a really long day.
Moments before going to bed, Zahira remembers she's left her backpack abandoned in the middle of the living room. It was unsual for her not to be 200% tidy (uncle Plash had made sure of that by constantly saying to her "Zahira, we are artificers! We have to be tidier than the tidiest!" when she started living with him), but that hadn't been a normal day, and thus, the genasi girl had just left the backpack hit the floor as soon as she had entered home.
Taking it to her bedroom, she stared going through its contents and suddenly remembered Kuro's picture. She wasn't going to just leave it there, right? So she had an idea and went to the workshop room, grabbed a few pieces of wood and a crystal and worked on buiding a frame for a while. It wasn't going to be the best frame Spiral had ever seen (probably not worth being in a museum) but it would look good enough and also keep the sketch safe from harm.
Happy with the result, she went back to her bedroom, framed the sketch and put it on one of the shelves.
- Nice! - she thought, and laughed softly imagining Kuro looking at the result with his usual almost expressionless look.
Even so, she seemed to liked trying to solve even the most complex of puzzles. So facing the decisson of just leaving the frame there or texting Kuro with a picture of it, she of course chose the latter. So she took a picture sent him a text along with the picture.
Text to Kuro: "Look, Mr Forthcat and the rest of the cats will now be forever safe in a frame! It looks good, right? Dooon't worry, I won't show it to anybody *smile amaji*"
She didn't really wait to see the reply as she was incredibly tired. That had been a tough day and she had really earned a good night's sleep.
Peindre l'amour, peindre la vie, pleurer en couleur ♫
Auriel | Shenua | Arren | Lyra
Past Zephyro
(Zephyro gains the knowledge of Burguss written in the world map! ^~^)
Though Zephyro father was strict, Shaylin was proud Zephyro stuck up for Arthur. Zephyro's mother had said Zephyro was being modest but his father Athyren had believed him and for the rest of that night? Had decided to cut Arthur.. A bit more slack however throughout the week that slack had not lasted when it came to speaking of Arthur or his behavior. He still hadn't believed that Arthur was good enough to fight alongside his son.
The tabaxi boy woke in the morning with the first thought as always being about the egg that he had brought with him. It seemed that was the only thing he truly thought about anymore. Worrying over it and yet caring for it the best he could. He hoped that everything he was doing was right. He got dressed for the day and headed to the room where the egg was safely kept away from all of the craziness his father and mother could get up to. He loved them both, but until the egg hatched and the little critter inside could take care of itself and actually travel with him... Well... He wasn't going to fully trust that it would be okay. The egg came before everything else. Before his family. Before his crystal. Not like the crystal was something he actually liked at the moment.
As he looked at the egg he reached out and touched it lightly. Ah it was so pretty. He really loved this egg. It had been such a great gift. He had earned this. Slowly he dropped his hand away. Hopefully... Everything was proceeding as planned with this little thing.
He left the room knowing he would just stay there all day if he didn't. He would just look upon it and hold it. There was no point in that right now. He had to actually go down and see his parents. Something about that... Shot anxiety through him. Were the robots going to be wearing flower crowns again? Would father have let mother help because he was just too distracted? Would there be another explosion? He glanced at the door where the egg was nuzzled safely in pillows and blankets and frowned lightly.
Of course he had to have the most destructive and crazy family. He headed quietly down to meet with his family and hopefully have a normal breakfast before heading out. He checked his messages on the crystal as he headed to the kitchen. Ah... A missing student. One of his ears flickered and his tail twitched. This made him very uncomfortable and unsure of what he should think. He was going to have to be careful. He knew his family would worry about him. He would do his best for them to not get into trouble.
"Good morning! Mom! Dad! I checked the egg and it's doing great!"
He smiled warmly even though his family did bring him anxiety he loved them so much. Even when his mom made cat puns and teased him about Roger. Even when his dad blew something up and threatened to shoot Roger. Seemed like both his parents had differing opinions when it came to the bard teacher, but Trick couldn't see him in a bad light like his father seemed to. He had... Of course been around Roger a lot. He was his friend.
He wondered what he would end up doing today. Would he be going out with his party? Would they be getting to know one another or would they be getting up to no good again?