[PRP]A Warm Winter's Day (Azura x Fiore Morte)

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Fiore had been up since before the sun woke and found himself wandering. He normally would be drifting to sleep as the sun peaked over the horizon as he was generally one of night. Something had started to change, he found himself unable to sleep during the day and enjoying the warmth of the sun, making his armor hot. Strange thing it was supposing to be winter, but it hardly felt like it. This fact was something minor he noticed, it continued to baffle him why he was up and even more so to realize he was far from his father's graveyard.

This is a new forest he wasnt familiar with, but instead of heading back he proceeded on, feeling curious as to what may have been drawing him this way. For a forest the trees still gave way to plenty of light and when it shone through the trees it was almost magical looking. The sight and warmth made him smile, but he still felt a little out of place being in such warmth and light. He had always resided amongst the dark and shadows, that was home but he felt comfortable at the same time. He shrugged it off and continued through the trees.

He had walked a little further, his armor clinking a little as he went as he soon began to get hungry he could remember the last time he ate, he would need to find something to eat soon. He looked for a stream where he could drink and maybe find some nice berries but he was unsure which direction to try. It was then he noticed a dash of pink and white amongst the green of the forest. He saw a grand tree with a hole in its center, but what caught his eye was something floating around it. It looked like a soquili, was this a flutter? He had heard his father speak of those that could make themselves small to get nutrition from the flowers, but never met one.

He could be a little socially awkward with those he didnt know but he couldnt starve so he calmly walked forward. As he did she seemed to be worrying as she landed on a branch. He didnt want to pry but didnt like seeing such a beauty in distress. He cleared his throat sheepishly as he got closer hoping not to startle her. "Umm, pardon me....Is everything alright miss? Forgive me for intruding but I was just passing by and you seemed troubled.", as he spoke softly his legs disappeared a little more due to his nerves and he shifted slightly making his armor clank.

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[stormflower]

He smiled slightly awkwardly as he watched her flutter about and then grow in front of his size. He was a little surprised and curious and wondered how they managed that feat. He shook his head lightly as to not look so daft in amazement and began to speak in response but when she called him a knight it caught him off guard a bit. "Knight, me? Oh my armor I guess, but I dont know if Id call myself a knight.", he smiled sheepishly and blushed a bit.

He finally regained his composure, his legs becoming more solid in appearance as he calmed himself and he dared speak again. "Good Morning Fair Lady, my name is Fiore. I do hope im not intruding again, I was passing through and was looking for a stream or berry bush since Im unfamiliar with the area and I saw you and you seemed upset and wondered if there was something I could help with?", he said with a slight bow of his head and small smile as he raised again.

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[stormflower]

He smiled as she said she would lead him, but wait did she say 'Queen'? He knew she had a elegant air about her, but a queen he was stunned and wasn't sure what to say to her at that point. Finally he was able to form some words again. "Thank you for your kindness my lady." He wanted to tell her that she didn't need to call him 'sir', it was so formal, but being she was royal he decided to refrain. He kinda like the sound of it 'Sir Fiore'.

His armor shifted as he walked, he sometimes didnt know why he wore it all the time. Thinking back to Queen Azura's knight comment he spoke again. "My armor is different isn't it? I'm not sure why I wear it sometimes to be honest with you. My father gave it to me when I came of age, apparently my mother left it for me to help protect myself and my sisters before she left. My mother trained me in her warrior ways in case my grandfather came for us, she wanted to protect us from his evil. My mother is still in search of him as far as I know, wishing to eradicate all skinwalkers she comes across as well.", he realized he may have divulged more then he intended and she wouldn't want to know the evil he descended from. He blushed and lowered his head slightly as he apologized, "Forgive me for blabbering on about such things, its not appropriate."

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He smiled glad not to have scared her off in any way by his lineage. He knew his mother was lost for a time amongst the darkness, but she in the end turned to well a gray area, but she wasnt evil. He knew he was not evil nor was his father or sisters, though his sisters may be a tad darker then him in more then just appearance.

When Azura landed when they came to a glistening stream he gave a genuine smile and trotted forward slightly and bowed a thanks to her before moving the streams edge as he vocalized his appreciation. "Thank you my lady it is very refreshing just looking at the cool water!", he said with an added small chuckle. He looked at his messy reflection and then straightened and then lowered his head just enough for his helmet to slipped off the glow around the horn of the armor disappearing as it laid cold on the ground.

"Forgive me my lady but I may be a little primal for a moment.", he said without turning around before walking into the stream and then dunking his head in the cool waters. He gave a refreshed exclamation as he lifted his head out and shook it gently as to not splash Azura. He turned again unaware how messy his mane was now and walked out of the stream. "My thanks again fair Queen Azura, I hadn't realized how thirsty I was until I saw the stream. What can I do to repay your kindness?"

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