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 Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:56 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Helena had set the table, but she wasn't hungry. She was worried about Troy and what news he might have brought. Her father was a good man, but wily and quick to use situations to his advantage.
"Well done, Master Meme. Now get everyone to come over here and grab a plate." Cook beamed, making sure the table was set.
Akito checked himself and let out a sigh of relief: no blood. When Kuro came back, he thanked him and accepted the broth. "I didn't know you could cook." He teased, sipping slowly.
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:29 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme beamed a smile, proud of his work in the kitchen as he set a couple pancakes on each plate. He was glad there was enough for everyone, but with Cook in the kitchen there was a certainty that there was going to be enough. Once each plate had pancakes on it, Meme returned to the kitchen to help Cook with anything else she needed. "Come get some breakfast everyone!" he called as he continued to help Cook.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro blushed at Akito's smile but quickly turned the other direction so Akito wouldn't see it. "I didn't make the broth...." he said softly, grabbing a couple plates of pancakes from the table as Meme announced breakfast was ready. He placed one of the plates on Akito's lap, complete with a fork for the boy to use. "Don't force yourself...but try to eat a little bit of solid food if you can." he said softly as he sat down at the end of the couch and ate his own plate of food.
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:41 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Helena reluctantly sat down, but then she heard a noise outside and signalled to everyone to be quiet.... until there was a knock at the door.
Once Troy announced himself, she rushed to the door and opened it, throwing her arms around him. "I was so worried!" she yelled, clinging to him and then letting him go to hit his shoulder. "How dare you not spare the time to speak to me before! I. Was. Worried!"
She glared at him, noticing that he hadn't tried to defend himself or even opened his mouth to answer her. Her mouth dropped open as he moved around her and went to Kuro without a word to her.
Cook put a protective arm around Meme when the knock sounded, but it was clear that the Princess knew the man so she quietly finished pouring drinks, setting up a spare plate and glass just in case.
Akito was clumsily chopping up his pancake when the knock sounded. He placed his fork down and stared as Troy spoke to Kuro. When Troy finished, he bit his lip and nodded to Kuro, hoping he'd interpret that correctly: he'd be fine until Kuro came back.
He gulped. As long as he did come back.
Troy arrived and knocked on the door, announcing himself before those inside could become panicked. He didn't expect Helena throwing herself at him, but he didn't hold her back and stood stiff in her arms. He couldn't react, and it was almost a physical pain to ignore her, but their future was uncertain and it was really better for her to marry a Prince...
He moved past her, her glare searing his back as he bowed to Kuro. "Your Prince requires your presence, Kuro. We are to go back together to solve the 'issue'."
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:05 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme nearly stopped breathing at the sound of the knock, unsure of what he was going to do but seeing Cook defend him made him feel a bit better. Though he was relieved to see it was someone Kuro trusted and had seen before.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro stood as he saw Troy enter the cottage, something must not be right if the Prince was sending for him this way. "Understood. Please, exchange your greetings with the Princess while I gather a few things." he said softly, noticing that Troy hadn't even managed a 'hello' toward the Princess. Kuro assumed the young man wanted to remain professional but in situations like this, formalities could be spared at certain times. Kuro knelt down toward Akito and gave him a gentle kiss to his forehead. "I'll return shortly. Nurse Sarah will take care of you while I'm gone." he said softly, not wanting to leave Akito's side but Rufus needed him now. Kuro grasped Akito's hands gently before moving away from him to grab a couple of small things to eat on the way, seeing as he hadn't finished his breakfast. "Lets go." he said softly, walking out of the cottage and entering the carriage which Troy came from.
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:17 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus made his careful way downstairs, calling for the Captain as he went. He needed to arrange for his father to be knocked out and placed deep within the dungeons, possibly where he'd held Akito days ago.
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Helena waited for him to speak... and then all he said was 'Princess'? She watched him leave with Kuro, hurt and vowing he'd pay for this when they next sparred. She wouldn't let him go back to being purely formal with her - they hadn't 'fooled around', but they had kissed. Once.
Cook placed a reassuring hand on Meme's shoulder. "Why don't we eat, hmm? Akito seems to be asleep and the Princess needs a moment alone... it'll all be fine."
Akito kissed Kuro's hand before he could withdraw it, then watched him go. "Just be alright..." he whispered at Kuro's back, relieved that he was at least taking breakfast. He pushed his pancakes away, tired again.
Troy fought the urge to run outside; Helena would have no qualms about jumping on his back in order to make him listen to her. So he nodded to Kuro and went to Helena, who was tapping her foot and glaring at him.
He coughed and managed a strangled, "Princess."
He cleared his throat, nodded to her, then headed for the carriage.
Once they were inside, he turned to Kuro. "I believe we will be disposing of Alaric, but Prince Rufus was injured - his Captain said he was 'ill' - so perhaps that is why he needs both of us."
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:42 pm
The captain heard his Prince's calls and came to his side almost immediately, knowing the boy wasn't feeling well at all. "Yes Sire?" He asked with a firm salute.** Meme Pear **
Meme watched Kuro and Akito for a few moments, noticing how close Kuro was starting to get to Akito. Trying to decide if he should butt into their apparently quick developing relationship, he was soon distracted by Cook's voice as soon as Kuro left the cottage. "Yes I suppose you're right." he said softly, taking a seat on one of the stools that sat on the other side of the breakfast bar as he tried to eat between continuous thought of Akito and Kuro.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro noticed how impatient Helena was and gave a soft sigh at Troy's lack of a greeting. He blushed at the kiss and gave Akito one last squeeze of a hug before he left, quickly seating himself in the carriage. Troy wasted no time explaining what was going on at the castle, but fretting over Rufus' illness wasn't going to do him any good if he wasn't there to help at the present time. Kuro remained silent for a few moments, looking out of the window which had the curtains pulled back just enough to let a little light inside before he looked back at Troy. "You shouldn't be so formal with her. There's no need to stand on ovation in front of us. You should have given her a proper greeting, or else she might have half a mind to shave your jawline with a sword." he said softly, imagining how sad Akito would have been if he had been so formal as well. "It is not good to keep a woman waiting for such a thing."
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:29 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
"I need my father to be moved and then left alone so that I may try to reason with him - whilst he's chained, of course." He didn't want another beating, or for the captain to think he was suicidal. "After that it will all be sorted."
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy sighed, not wanting to let Kuro into his confidences either, but he found his mouth opening and words tumbling out. "If I am to be her father's guard I cannot speak or act informally. Especially not around Prince Rufus' servants - he and Princess Helena may well end up married yet, with King Lionel backing the match."
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:54 pm
The captain of the royal guard nodded. "As you wish." He said as he quickly left and ordered his men to do as asked which did not take long as the King did not fight as much as expected.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro nodded. "Good point." he stated softly and continued to remain quiet for the rest of the ride. A couple hours later they arrived at the castle once more. Kuro quickly exited the carriage and rushed to Rufus' side who did indeed look sickly. "Sir..." he said softly, placing his hands on Rufus' shoulders to help him stand upright a bit. "You're definitely not looking well. You need medicine. Come, we should find the right medicine at Sarah's desk." he said softly as he gently tried to usher Rufus in the direction of the hospital wing.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:43 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus met Kuro and fought the impulse to order his Butler to stop worrying; he'd had a hard day - as had they all - and therefore Kuro had a right to be worried. It was lovely of him. Really.
"After our trip to the ward, we'll check my father is tied up appropriately and then," he looked to Troy who was trailing them silently, "you and Kuro can have your 'say' before we dispose of him." He'd kept his voice low so no-one could hear his treasonous words.
Once they reached the hospital wing, Rufus leant against the desk since he had no idea what to look for.
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy nodded and then waited outside whilst Kuro took Prince Rufus into the hospital wing.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:06 pm
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro wouldn't have heard a word of protest from Rufus, even if the Prince had threatened harmful sanctions upon him, Kuro would gladly take a beating after Rufus was healed properly. Once in the hospital wing Kuro began to dig around and found the pouch with herbs for stomach pains. He hoped this would help. "Come, we will brew this for tea. It probably won't taste very good but at least it will help." he said softly. Kuro wasn't ignoring Rufus' explanation of what would happen with Alaric, quite the opposite, he was looking forward to having a little chat with Alaric. Kuro wanted to be sure that the last thing Alaric would think about was how badly he hurt the people around him over the years.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:17 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus meekly followed Kuro to the kitchens and, when the tea was made, gulped it down without a grumble. "Ugh. Thank you. Now, we have to head down to where-" he broke off, clutching his stomach and forcing himself not to be sick. When he could, he continued, "where Alaric waits. Kuro will have a word with him, then you and I will return to help. Troy, you will locate the Captain of the guard and have him point you in the direction of weapons that we may need. He knows how dangerous Alaric is so he won't question it."
Once Troy had left, Rufus looked to Kuro. "I will try and grab a small snack and then follow you. Do not get close to him, don't put yourself in danger, but let the guards know you have permission to be alone with him." He nodded then started searching for an apple.
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy waited as the tea was made and drunk, then left to follow Rufus' instructions. He called out for the Captain, knowing the main reason for this was so Kuro could say what he needed to without an audience.
"Captain, could you show me to the armoury so I may borrow a couple of weapons before the 'talk'?"
Alaric hadn't bothered to fight when he was moved. His son, that cowardly b*****d, would come along soon enough and then he'd find some way to get free. If only so he could beat Rufus into submission.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:28 pm
The captain had just finished his orders for the men he was supervising when he heard a familiar official from behind him. "At ease soldier. I'll lead you to the armory." he said softly, walking out of the front door of the castle to the two towers that sat on either side of the large gates which separated the castle from the rest of the kingdom. The captain entered the one tower which had a door on the inside of the castle grounds. The inside of the tower was adorned with weapons fastened to the walls. "Take your pick. Any one of these, with your skills of battle, should be sufficient for Alaric." The captain grimaced as he spoke the king's name, it was almost as if he were speaking of a demon. The walls were lined with swords of varying lengths, sizes, and widths as well as maces, daggers, and shields with spikes on them.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro still wasn't convinced that Rufus was feeling any better but he needed to give the medicine time to work. Besides he was more interested in having that little chat with Alaric. "If you need me, Sire, I am only a few feet away." he stated with a respectful bow before he set off for the dungeons. It didn't take long to find Alaric's cell, and he didn't speak right away once he was face-to-face with the man. He wanted to relish in the sight of a tyrannical king in his own shackles.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:51 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus stopped searching the moment he was alone. He folded his arms and waited, then set off for the armoury. He felt slightly better, but he was glad Meme wasn't here... he'd get in trouble if his husband knew he'd been hurt. He sighed as he walked, knowing Meme would find out but hoping he'd have time before that.
When he arrived at the armoury, he nodded to the Captain. "Anything you can recommend?"
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy inclined his head. "Thank you. Should it be required, I shall see to it that the borrowed weapons are cleaned." He selected several, assessing them in terms of what would cause the most pain and the least damage: he had no idea what Rufus intended to say about the death of Alaric, but pain seemed a good idea.
Alaric glared at Kuro for an instant before licking his lips slowly. "How considerate of my worthless son to send me entertainment. You looked better when I first had you, but you still posess a quality that belies your servitude..." he purred.
((Love your avi! ^_^ ))
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:03 pm
The captain turned to hear the Prince at the door and noticed the young man's skin was starting to gain some color. He gave a soft nod and grabbed one of the broadswords that lined the side of the entryway. "I used this sword during the last war. I would trust it with my life." he said softly, handing it to Troy carefully. "I hope your strong enough for it."
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro glared fiercely at the tyrant. "I am hardly entertainment for you of all people. I just wanted the last thought you have to be all of the people you hurt. If I had my way I would have found the first servant you defiled and eventually murdered, however unintentional it was." He growled, keeping at a distance from the bars. He knew how quickly things could change for the worst around this man. "I devoted myself to your son. That is why I possess such a quality. After you took everything I had as a young adolescent, what other choice was I left with?"
((Thank you! ^^))
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:11 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus let Troy accept the sword before turning to the Captain again. "And for me...? I should like to inflict damage if he tries anything."
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy thanked the Captain, then waited to see what Rufus might be handed.
Alaric smirked. "So the whelp is who you want? He'll give in to you and then, when he marries Princess Helena, he'll cause a war and need me. He's useless."
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