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...I'm only human, just a little human. ______________ _________ __ _ ℓ υ c ι α xн α ℓ α c я є
...I'm only human, just a little human. ______________ _________ __ _ ℓ υ c ι α xн α ℓ α c я є

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"My only concern is the safety of this castle, Lady Sophonisba; it keeps me busy enough that I have no time to create an agenda. As for your informant, I would appreciate it if you could direct me to them. It could possibly help me catch the thief and return the crown to her Majesty."

"All the knights here all serve under their respective families, so you may find it difficult to find a champion here. However, I hear there is a recruit looking to become a guard here. Shall I send him your way before someone else claims him?"

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Sophie tilted her head and looked at Lucia. "Everyone has an agenda, my dear. We all have ambitions, hopes, demons, or even mothers that guide our hands." She studied the guard captain for a moment longer, ignoring the request to reveal her source of information. The captain wouldn't expect an answer anyway. "Bring this new recruit later. If he hasn't yet made a pledge to another house, he may serve my purposes here. And when you bring him, dress for dinner. You'll be staying to dine. You are after all, a lady of the court, and despite your position, and the secrets you keep from me, I would like to thank you for what you've done for Alex."

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Alex gave a smile and bowed her way out, practically skipping out the door. She quickly made her way to the kitchen and gave a nod at the chef, who called her name as she went down to the wine cellar. What did he want? She had no clue. "This only deserves the finest..." she said to herself, gazing at the rows upon rows of ales and vintage wines, thinking that they had all earned it at this point. She was allowed to take these without hesitation, correct? Especially for someone in her Lady's position?

The finest wines of the castles were imported, traded from countries where the temperature was hot all year in order to ripen the grapes to perfection. Alex took a bottle of one of the finest and oldest wines, dusted off the label, and began to make her way back.

"Alexandra! Can you please just--"

Alex brushed past the chef without an answer, still lost in her happy-go-lucky world. The chef would have followed if not for the orders pouring in for dinner. Perhaps he would try another time.

The handmaiden was now back at the front of Sophie's door. She was about to take a step in but heard murmurs from inside. She didn't know what made her stop, but the girl began to listen in curiously.

"despite your position, and the secrets you keep from me, I would like to thank you for what you've done for Alex."

The handmaiden raised her eyebrows, secrets? There were secrets? Alex peered around on both sides of the hallway--no one was there. She continued to listen while she could.

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"Of course, you will be the first to hear of their arrival. Now if you would excuse me, I have some business to take care of."

"I'm sorry!"

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Alex's eyes widened and let out a breathless "oof" as she nearly got run over by Lucia who happened to be on her way out. A feeling akin to a heart attack took place as the wine bottle nearly toppled to the floor, only to be saved by Lucia. Everything was alright. The handmaiden's face was also blushing a bright red at almost being caught in her act of eavesdropping. An inner sigh of relief as she seemed to get out of it all unscathed...relatively.

She hastened her reply, trying to steer the focus somewhere else, "Lucia! It is alright. Won't you stay? I just wanted to say thank-you before you left!" Alex gave a wide grin, holding out the bottle to the Captain. "It was just so nice of you to forgive me and Sophie for last night!"

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Post: 95966283_186 created on Sat, 21 Mar 2015 06:27:24 +0000
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[ R O W A N ]

Rowan had no interest in whatever was in the door on the left or whatever it was that G had said. She selected the nearest bed chamber and dropped her sad leather bag. She divested of the majority of her robes and proceeded to the adjacent washroom to clean up, the mage had no interest in a full bath, and only used the provided cloths to give herself a bit of a cleaning. She did her best to ignore the sensation of the scales on her arm, neck and cheek. While the odd affliction did not hurt per se, it felt very odd where the skin met the scales, like a deep itch that she didn't dare scratch with her new golden talons. As she washed she did have to admit they were lovely in a way.

Finally she completed her wash and lay down on the rather spartan but perfectly comfortable bed. She reached for her bag and while reaching into it spoke, aperire inanis. From within the ensorcelled bag she reached to another dimension and removed the orb she had hidden there. She rolled it around in her hands, it was the same as when she had found it before, a bit larger than a foot and perfectly round, rather heavy and absolutely gorgeous, like a perfect gemstone. "Vopraan..." she whispered to it, the word that had spoken itself as she approached the shrine. Nothing happened. She wasn't sure what she had expected anyway. She put the ball back in her bag and lay down to sleep, she needed that far more than anything else at the moment.

In the meantime, Ash was on the path to the capital, out of a sense of duty mostly, he could suffer no undead to escape, an abomination, however close it may be to his ex-protege, was still an abomination. Besides ... he had to make sure she was alright. In a way. Even though she seemed to hate him now. He held up a hand in front of him and let the mage light keep the path lit, though it didn't make it much easier on foot and the sun was going down. When he heard horses on the path ahead of him he knew he had been getting close to the capital, though it was some miles out yet. "Halloooo! Traveller here! Are you from Capital City? Could I possibly accompany you back?" He announced his presence, for certainly this would not be a group of bandits so close to the city.

It turned out to be some sort of patrol, and they seemed to be looking for Rowan of all people, by order of the Captain of the Guard!? He of course told them that he knew who they were looking for, and was immediately scooped up and carried off to report back to their boss.

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"Oh! No, it's alright, I have some th-"

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"I ask that you tell me about your business with the thief some other day, along with Lady Sophonisba's involvement in it. Just...in case something comes up, I will be able to cover for you. Also, I do hope you do a little less...knife work on me next time."

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"I met your sister again. I didn't expect her to do it through stabbing me, but I guess it wasn't a big deal, not with my situation anyway. You'd think with my rank I could've stopped her from getting thrown into prison, but this new heiress had to bail her out. I have this feeling I should keep Alexandra away from her, but I'm not sure yet..In other news: she's taller now so you won't be able to pick her up like you used to. Are you going to be disappointed?"

"Captain, I received an anonymous tip earlier today that you may have been involved in the theft of Her Majesty's crown. Now, I certainly don't want to believe that. Surely our wonderful Captain wouldn't be capable of something as awful as treason, but alas, we must follow all leads since this investigation is so important, don't you agree?"

"What's this? A note proving you were part of his escape? Well, isn't that just...good news for the queen."

"Lucia Halacre, you are under arrest for treason."

"Also, I would suggest not struggling, it just looks pathetic, especially in your night garments, and please don't make too much noise. It is night time after all and you wouldn't want to wake everyone up."

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Post: 95966283_188 created on Sun, 22 Mar 2015 17:25:06 +0000
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Sophie heard as Lucia bumped into the handmaiden just outside the door, and strained to overhear the rest of the conversation, but the acoustics weren't in her favor. She did catch Alex's cheery spilling of Sophie's involvement, but not much else. Sighing, she leaned back and waited a bit longer, until she heard the captain bustle away, and Alex entered the chamber.

The captain had been unwilling to share the connection between a war hero and the Tinel blood, but Alex would almost certainly fill Sophie in. "Ah, an excellent choice dear. Let me pour, you've had a stressful morning." Sophie poured out two glasses as she went on. "Really my dear, whatever kind of bond do you have with that lovely captain? I was almost sure she'd be the biggest problem."

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Post: 95966283_189 created on Mon, 23 Mar 2015 04:57:31 +0000
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Alex patted down her dress happily as she watched Sophie pour them drinks. At the moment, she didn't have a care in the world. She had given a happy nod at the Captain as she parted from them, completely oblivious to any possible undertones of her words.
"Ah yes, the Captain. Well I have to say my Lady that I do not know much about her myself. She would live as a squire at my family's estate, and I was too young to remember." the handmaiden tilted her head thoughtfully as she dwelled on past memories. "I don't believe she would ever have a reason to go against the Tinel family..."

Alex then blinked out of her train of thought, and glanced back at Sophie. "Oh yes, I wanted to ask, is your family...." she looked down at her hands and twiddled her fingers together, nervous about asking her Lady personal questions, "...close, to the throne?"

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Post: 95966283_190 created on Mon, 23 Mar 2015 07:39:42 +0000
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"If you think this going to hold water y-"

"And what makes you think it won't? It was very clearly found in your room and we have witnesses to that fact. It wasn't like I planted it; as if people can enter your room so easily. I suggest you save the energy you're using to loathe me and think of a good defense. Your trial is at dawn and depending on how it goes, your execution will be in the afternoon."

"The lighting down here is just playing tricks, that's all."

It was probably twelve years ago, summer, but being in the north, snow still covered the kingdom. The only thing the season brought was less frequent and lighter snows with more sun throughout the days, enough that children could go out in a light long-sleeve and not risk frostbite. Lucia herself was in a simple short-sleeved shirt and pants, her hair only shoulder length at the time, and sat on a small wooden stool. In her lap she balanced an ornate breastplate currently acting as a perch for her arms which in turn were now pillows for her head. She slept rather soundly for someone in the cool, foul smelling armory and it surprised the knight who walked in enough to get a low chuckle. He tiptoed over to her and pulled up another stool to sit right in front of his squire. Taking the polishing cloth she had dropped on the floor, he slapped her face with it and watched her jolt away rather violently, nearly letting go of the armor. He put a hand on top of the breastplate in case it really did fall and shot her an inquiring eyebrow and smirk. "How am I suppose to joust tomorrow if my armor is covered in your drool?" Lucia blushed and grabbed the armor as she spun to put her back to him. She took another cloth from the table near her and went back to wiping the metal down. "Do not worry, Sir William, you will be the most dazzling knight at the competition tomorrow. Whether or not you will be the most skilled...that may be harder to guarantee."

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Post: 95966283_191 created on Mon, 23 Mar 2015 07:56:29 +0000
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"The Astarte are as close to the throne as a noble house can get without actually sitting on it." Sophie said it simply, it wasn't a boast. "One of the four original grand houses established at the first founding of the empire, the Astarte have remained in power for countless generations, and have ever been staunch supporters of the royal family, the Didomese. True, we don't agree on all things, but the Astarte have worked with them to ensure the empire remains whole. Without our influence and diplomatic efforts, the infighting among the middle and petty houses would have torn apart the kingdoms long ago. We know who to pacify, and which houses to sow dissent between, to ensure they fight each other and not the throne."

Sophie paused for a moment, debating. She was here on a diplomatic espionage mission, here to play the great game of court politics. She couldn't afford to confide in anyone. But surely she could keep a friend. Sophie was lonely here. She had saved Alex to secure the girl into her service, yet she found a small piece of her regarded the Tinel with actual fondness.

"I'll give you more history later, for now I think some rest is in order, no?" She smiled warmly at the girl. "Let's head to the bathhouse and relax and celebrate. I know that several of the crown prince's cousins are visiting from the far west, they'll be thrilled to hear about how Dormer was embarrassed today at your trial."

(Hope that works to set up a time skip? I forget how long of a jump peeps were talking)

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[ R O W A N ]

Ash attempted to talk to the guards that had picked him up but they seemed rather tight lipped so he awkwardly fell into silence until they reached Capital City in the wee hours of the morning. "Grammercy for bringing me thus far, I should go find my, er, friend..." But the guards did not stop their horses and they all continued up to the castle. Ash grew increasingly worried at both the silence and the fact that when he tried to say something, one of the guards had actually said "Silence!" very angrily. Before he knew it and without being able to explain himself he was bustled from one group to another until finally he ended up unceremoniously in a cell surrounded by criminals.

"Wait! But...what about Rowan!? Ah...pardon me..." His eyebrows bunched together and he pressed his back up against the bars as he realized he was not alone in the cell. "I am terribly sorry for the intrusion...I am certain it was a misunderstanding...I will be out of your way, uh, er, momentarily..."

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[ R A N I M A D R I X ]

Once again, the half-dragon found himself at the gates of Capital City. And once again, he wore his worn, nearly patchwork cloak as his disguise. The anxiety he had felt no more than a few days prior during his previous visit paled in comparison to what he felt now. A small part of him wanted to run away, but he could feel some presence in his mind reassuring him that he isn't a coward. The feeling gave him strength, somehow. He breathed a heavy sigh, and approached. He couldn't make out the faces of the guards under their helmets, but from how they sounded, they seemed to be the same guards from last time.

"State your business." The guard commanded.

"I--I'm here to see Odier. I... hope to repay him for helping my father a few days ago."

"Oh. It's you. Yes, he DID mention something about expecting someone soon." The guard seemed just as cold now as he was before. "Fine, go on in. You know the drill; Keep your eyes down, and speak to no one else."

Ranimadrix nodded, and proceeded through the gates, following the same path from before. He made his way back to the old man's office, somewhat expecting to find him there. He reached up, and gently knocked on the door, waiting patiently for a response.

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"We're starting? Do I not have anyone to defend me? Other judges?"

"Of course not! What makes you think I, the captain sworn to protect the crown, would steal it!?"

"Who in their right mind would risk their own life for a handful of gold?"

"A woman, apparently,"

"It is so clear someone is framing me! Why can you not see that!?"

"Temporary?"

"How does it feel to lose the captain title, little girl? To be honest, it never fit you very well. On me, it just sounds good: Captain Bartholomew."

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Alex stretched out her arms and gave a great big yawn. She was in her bed, and for once, she felt well rested. She blinked open her eyes and was momentarily blinded by the sun that was streaming through her window.
A wistful sigh.
If only you were here to experience the castle with me... she thought sadly. As stressful as the last few days were, a lot of good had taken place to counter-act the bad. The handmaiden blushed as she remembered meeting the prince's cousins yesterday with Sophie. How one of them had bent and kissed her hand. She shook her head in embarrassment, stopping the memory short.

Moments later she was out the door patting down her dress when she heard someone calling her name.
"Alex! Alex!"

The girl turned her head over to the right, and saw the coal boy pelting down the hallway at her. She nervously glanced around for any witnesses. It was suspicious when a noble was found to be conversing with the lower tier of the castle staff. History of planned assassinations and misdeeds had deemed it so. Alex put a finger to her lips and beckoned the boy into her room.

She carefully closed the door behind them, then turned to face the boy.
"Okay, what is it?"

"Urgent news." He whispered intensely, "They have pinned the stolen jewelry on someone else instead. You're safe now."

Alex gave a small gasp, "Who else could they have pinned it on?" She worriedly thought that her friend the thief had actually been caught.

The boy gave a small pause before answering, "Word says that it was the Captain, but you didn't hear it from me"

Alex's eyes widened, her mouth gaping.

The boy took her shock as a positive reaction. "Just wanted to let you know Miss. You seem unlike the other nobles, treatin me like an equal and all." He gave a deft nod and began to make his way out her door.

"Wait!" She called out, grabbing the end of his sleeve. The boy stopped, and turned expectantly.

"Where is she now? Take me to her."

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Alex was now approaching the guards in front of the dungeon hesitantly. She already knew this was a bad idea, but her feet could not stop moving her forward.
The guards loomed over her small frame.

"State your business." one of them said, "Back so soon Alexandra?" the other chortled.

"I would like to...to visit Lucia? In her cell?" she asked in a small voice, realizing that she was simply taking a coal boy's word for it that the Captain was in there.

"Ah, so you've heard the news. Surprised you didn't come here sooner." One of the guards answered, causing the other to chuckle.

"She's inside, last cell, on the right. Watch your back in there, the vermins like to reach out."

Alex gave a slow nod, and walked inside, her heart racing. When she reached the aforementioned cell, the handmaiden indeed, saw the Captain inside.

"Lucia? Is that you?"

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