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With a groan and a heavy sigh Shadow began to move. He had been taking a much needed holiday in Malkesh since anyone had last seen him. It was something that he had been needing after everything that he had been through with going to Tarterus, recovering the hammer, having the constant threat of death as well as many other factors. Though it was not his choice to take a break, he was bugged into it and the same person who bugged him into it was now particularly vocal again. He had come here alone to the eyes of others but could often be found talking to himself as he wandered the great halls of castle Drakenhoff. Talking to ones self at his age was common enough that no one would actually care while he was in his home since many assumed that at that age they could not find anyone worth talking to half the time. Shadow spoke to himself for other reasons though. She was the only one worth talking to half the time and even after how ever many centuries they still had a decent relationship going. "I know you don't like being trapped in there but it is still not safe for you to be wandering around. Trust me, nothing would make me happier than to walk with you here but you know it is dangerous." He paused as if listening to a response from someone who was not even there. "Well... maybe we can for a little bit, no one really notices much around here.... especially with me." he let out a small sigh, he was not going to win this one this time. "Okay, I will let you out and we can go for a walk somewhere." Said Shadow as he walked down a row of shelves in the large library, looking over his shoulder due to paranoia before clutching his amulet and breaking the seal to let her out. She wasted no time at all in getting out and retaking her physical form, stretching out her wings as she could with her arms over head and a crack of the neck. A smile crossed her lips as she took a deep breath. ""Thank you Shadow." She said before lightly hugging him and placing a small kiss on his cheek. "So where are we going? Please tell me it is somewhere interesting and not just here." She added as she took his arm and stood beside him. Her deep blue eyes watched him as she waited for a response with the odd excitement of a child. Shadow chuckled slightly, "Don't worry my dear Cecilia, we are not just going to walk around the library. We can walk the grounds for a while. The weeping forest is a short distance form here and there is a small village on the other side that makes some delightful steamed meat buns and their cider is on par with anything I have tried in the past." Said Shadow as he slowly started walking back through the library to the door with Cecilia in tow. Cecilia's eyes light up at this talk. Previously Shadow would only take her for a short walk before hiding her away again but not this time, she would get a lot of time out there. "You planned this didn't you?" Said Cecilia as she walked along side Shadow who simply nodded in response. He had planned this out before he even took this little holiday of his that she bugged him to take for almost a year to take. "Let us just enjoy this time." Said Shadow as they wandered off and enjoyed their time. They spent the long day in idle chatter during their long walks and sampling the food form the locals of the realm and drinking to their hearts content. Close to the end Shadow got the feeling that someone had been calling to him and with that feeling in mind he let out a sigh, it never failed. Cecilia noticed the change in her companion, "Business calling again?" She asked, knowing full well that it was time for her to return to her little prison. "Well, I guess you should answer it and I will just go back to hiding." She said before placing a small kiss on Shadow's cheek. "It has been fun doing this. So do not feel bad about having to lock me away again. I forgive you." She said, joking a little. "I am sorry about this. I was hoping to let this go on for a little longer but there is no rest for me. We will continue this another time. I promise you that." Said Shadow. He gave her a tight hug and a peck on the cheek before sealing her away again but it was good that she was not too upset, in fact she was singing from within her prison and that made Shadow smile. He started to make his way back home to collect a few things before Returning to the manor. He just hoped that the manor had not fallen apart in his absence.

Nolaloth did not look behind him to address Rose as he continued the search, "Rose, when tracking living beings it takes as long as it takes. Things move around a great deal, especially when they are not wanting to be found. If you want me to find them then you must be patient and most of all, quiet. We will find them when we find them. If you would rather be elsewhere then go elsewhere and I will do what I can to convince them to speak with you." Said Nolaloth. It was not easy to just track things that could fly at will. Especially when they already know they are being followed and covering themselves well. This could turn into a long and drawn out competition between the two groups if Nolaloth could not keep a step ahead of them.

Shadow made his way through the portal back to the manor. He was not looking forward to any of this at all. Everything might have very well fallen apart in his absence but with luck no one will have died yet. He never looked forward to coming back to the manor since something always went wrong but Cecilia was trying to keep his spirits up with song which did work in keeping him happy but he still had that sense of dread that he always did. With a sight Shadow walked to the manor and in through the back door to the kitchen with his bag over his shoulder. He noticed a rather intense laughter coming from Marcus as he entered and knew that something was going on for sure. "Having a good time then Marcus?" asked Shadow as he walked over to the fridge to get some food for himself. He would wait for Marcus to respond and based on the response would decided weather or not to take up drinking heavily again.

"It is okay Rose. Not everyone is cut out for this sort of thing. Though tracing is a lot like hunting but slightly different. it is like a game of chess, moves and counter moves, constantly trying to stay one step ahead of your opponent until one of you makes a mistake." Said Nolaloth in a low voice. He was not able to just speak with his mind like Rose was. He followed every move they made, picking up on the patterns before realising something. "They are watching us Rose." He said as he stopped. "Speak to them and they will listen to you. If your argument is good enough they will reveal themselves." He said.

Shadow could not help but chuckle slightly, "Welcome to the real world my boy. Women are very strange creatures and capable of many things. Especially when they are jealous. If you want my advice, hide away somewhere dark until it is over." Said Shadow. He had witnessed the acts of jealous women before on several occasion and even been lead stray by them in the past. it was never a good thing. Shadow then paused as he realised what Marcus had said. Shadow had made no attempt in his haste to mask the scent of Cecilia so that he could return quickly and he also felt a small hint of panic coming from Cecilia within the amulet itself. he took a moment to calm her but to Marcus it would look like he was just considering what to say. "I have no idea what you are talking about Marcus. your senses must be off slightly. What reason would I have to be gallivanting off with another women hm?" Said Shadow in an attempt to conceal his actions. He did not expect Marcus to truly understand what was going on with Cecilia and himself but if Marcus was on the ball he would pick up on the scent of cider and meat also. Shadow then took a seat at the table and sighed slightly, "What have my grandchildren been doing now then? And as for the food, I shall not eat it. it is for your wife and children but I can give you advice. jealous women are a force to be reckoned with. They are stronger than normal and will do just about anything to get what they wish. I just hope that you are not the object of affection because they will make your life a living hell in the end." Said Shadow.

Kaine smiled a little hearing that light scream of hers, Still having her kiss him back brought a smile to his lips as he reached over to turn on the water, never letting his lips leave hers. Letting his hands rest upon her hips a moment he slowly let his hands slide up her shirt.

Kaden just chuckled lightly at the mental image that came with Alice's promise that if Rosaline did something like that again she would call her out on it. Styreotipical roles destroyed, not that he had a problem with that, stereotypes bothered him. Still something that was said caught his attention "Protecter of the manor?" he asked curiously, first he had heard of something like that.

Sevren frowned a little when he heard Seth's sigh, admitably hurt a bit hearing it, that sound just seemed to be of uter detestment and knowing he signed Seth up for something he didnt want to do bothered him a bit. Standing up Sevren wrapped his arms around Seth's neck before pulling him into aheavy kiss that made him blush a bit more. "Sorry, you don't have to go if you don't want to" he said softly, he just wanted to see his father and Seth getting along better than before.

Charlotte sighed softly as she left her room, she could just feel the drama in the manor at the moment and couldnt help but shake her head slightly rubbing her temple before dropping a hand to her obviously pregnant belly "I just pray you dont have to deal with whats going on when you get here" she tsked softly before going down to the kitchen. Letting out a soft yawn she streched her hands out before her "Hmm, hey shadow" she yawned rather casually as she made her way to her husband.

Dusk soon found herself backed up against the wall, her arms rather casually drapped over Halco's shoulders as she returned his kiss, unable to fight a slight pout when he pulled away to speak, though it was replaced by a smile soon enough. "Well, i think you've got quite a plan" she manaed to say before she was captured into a kiss once more. Though before long she heard her fathers message ringign in her ears and let out a slightly frustrated groan.

Dusk had to addmit that that hand of his heating up was rather.... nice, yeah lets go with that word, but still after her fathers comment she was a bit upset. "Don't be so sure of yourself cowboy" she said just to tease him a bit before finally going to tell him what it was "My father wants us down for breakfast" she said and the way she said it gave away that his tone of the message seemed to have a no nonsense way to it.

Dusk just rolled her eyes and shook her head a little. "Yeah, as in me and you.... and i'd rather not think about how he knows you were here if you don't mind" she said shaking her head a bit, the fact that her father knew everything was just creepy to her no matter how she thought about it. "Yeah, god forbit you have to deal with that over breakfast" she said though she would hold the mention of her brother to herself, that was just because she was curiosu.

Of everything that could have happened, Shadow was least expecting to be caught off guard by Sakura bursting into the room. It was a pleasant surprise though since he rarely got to see her any more. He gave her a hug before speaking. "Hey there little one. How have you been?" He said with a smile as the memories returned. "Sorry that I have been away for so long. Things really are picking up everywhere and I did need a holiday."

Rosaline sighed looking around the dences part of the lush forset they were in on mannor grounds ."Yea. i guess not everyone can do tracking "Rosaline smiled noding"Well.i'd love to learn it from you .Alaways wanting to learn new things" Rosaline stoped walking as he said their listing .Rosaline bowed to the forset then stood back up Excudeing her Arua"I Am Rosaline Von cristainson ,I come Seeking your Aid .My bother Sajuuk is in Dire need of your healing. "Rosaline took a deep breath in thru her nose back out "Plus ,there is also Great need of your Severis . a Emeny Named he is "Rosaline projected in her mind she dare now say it aloudhe who is Sand.sokar"Rosaline sighed But hope Swelled in her chest .at the only wish to help everyone.but also the ache in her heart .Waiting on them to Say something anything in Reply to her Request.

Marcus shook his head an sighed "Because your an inframus womanize Father that why."Everyone knew it was true .Marcus smirked "I've never been off on my Scene of anything .Now if i chose not to notice that different.But i also smell"Marcus Sniffed the air around his father"meat buns ,an cider .So father tell me where have you been with her .only place i can even remotly think of with such smells would be our family castle Drakenhoff"Marcus smirked he knew his father was hiding something an he wanted to know what "No,thankfull im not the person the Affection is upon with jelous too....no that would be Sajuuk "Marcus shook his head listing to his Father Advice"I'd be quickly incline to agree .But i have my duty an i can't shy from it." Marcus sighed "well as for you Grandson ,he's with .....a thorn in my side .he with Seth .an Dusk is with Halco"