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 Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:13 pm
After all the chaos of his engagement with Sariza, Faisal realized he had never gotten a true gift for her. Since it was an arranged marriage he truly didn't have the full courting experience and most of the pleasantries had been exchanged as official betrothal gifts between the family. The very thought made Faisal almost feel ashamed and the young nobleman decided that it would be time for him to do something for a change. However, deciding on a gift proved to be quite the challenge and he found himself roaming the artisan district at a loss.
[Faisal 1]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:13 pm
Kyril was walking up towards her mentors workshop when she first saw the other hybrid. Her mother wasn't in the highest rankings of society but even Kyril had seen the boys from the Northern house once or twice. It was hard not to know about one another especially when there were very few noble houses with hybrid heirs. Still, what she couldn't figure out was why Faisal was walking around the artisan district like a lost janarim pup. "May I help you?" She found herself asking as he crossed the street for a third time.
[Kyril 1]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:13 pm
Maybe a pair of earrings or a hairpiece? Wasn't that cliche though? Surely his grandmother had already sent a chest full of jewelry pieces and the like for their "courtship". Faisal was so wrapped up in his thoughts that the appearance of another hybrid took him completely by surprise and he found himself flinching back with a hiss. The memory of the assassination attempt was still too fresh it appeared and Faisal felt his cheeks darken with embarrassment as he slowly recognized the young woman. "I uh...my apologies." He finally managed with a slight feeling of frustration. Was he truly so on edge that someone simply approaching him was that startling?
[Faisal 2]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:13 pm
"Apology accepted." Kyril's lips curved upwards into a small smile and she was thankful that it was just Faisal and not some other nobles crossing her path today. It was like being with any of her brothers she felt instead of being with the more uppity sort. It definitely made her feel more at ease to be dressed in her work leathers instead of silks today. "Is there a reason that you're so distracted today?" She found herself asking with a raised brow.
[Kyril 2]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:13 pm
"No real reason." Started Faisal almost sheepishly as he studied the other girl. "Kyril, right?" He found himself confirming as he slowly started recognizing the other hybrid. She had taken him by surprise by suddenly appearing here so early in the day and in an artisans outfit at that! He remembered a few brief meetings with her when they were younger teens together but she has always been so dressed up that it was startling to see her in simple attire. "May I ask why you're here?" He found himself questioning, not out of disdain but more so from pure curiosity.
[Faisal 3]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
"Uh huh." Kyril tossed her braid over her shoulder before giving Faisal a sharp look. "I'm certain that my very presence must be terrifying to create such a reaction." She looked down at her hands, her fingernails recently stained with teal and violet dye flicked with gold. At least it wasn't crimson like last week when she had emerged with enough splatters to look like she had come from a massacre. All Kyril could do was shake her head before glancing back towards Faisal. "I took up being an artisan. Surprising?" If anything despite inheriting wealth and a lesser title her mother had converted their estate into an academy for dancing. Needless to say most of her family kept a work ethic instead of just lazing about in upper society, especially Kyril.
[Kyril 3]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
“A little?” Faisal chuckled before rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. “It’s been a while since I’ve attended any teas with grandmother nor do I usually expect to see anyone really taking up a profession...at least out of the girls I had met there.” His gaze widened at the attitude shift he felt and Faisal had to hold up his hands defensively. “Of course that doesn’t include you. I’m more surprised to see that you opted to work in Oba instead of Matori.”
[Faisal 4]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
“Nice save.” Kyril laughed before giving a slight shrug. “It happens. Honestly my family makes plenty of profit from the academy with their sponsors while still having savings from the family fortune that my mother inherited.” The hybrid’s gaze gleamed with amusement. “I suppose many are mostly surprised that I didn’t go into dancing but magic called to me instead.” Fire danced around her fingertips as she held up a hand, her expression thoughtful before she lowered her hand once more. Kyril studied Faisal a moment longer before smiling. “I haven’t seen you in ages though so it doesn’t surprise me that you didn’t recognize me at first.” Truly she hadn’t been to any meetings over a year herself due to traveling and studying in Belrea. “What really brings you here, Faisal? I doubt you took up being a crafter like I did...unless something drastically changed since I’ve been away from Oba?”
[Kyril 4]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
Ah, so it appeared Kyril had more than just a fiery temper like he remembered. Faisal found himself amused at the display of magic before her words caught him by surprise. “Nothing too crazy so my duties are the same as ever for the household.” Murmured Faisal under his breath before looking back towards Kyril with interest. “Though you did say you’re an artisan now? What do you craft exactly?” He tilted his head as he studied her. She wasn’t bulky enough for smithing and he didn’t imagine her as much of a painter either for some reason...so what was her craft?
[Faisal 5]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
“Nothing too crazy, hmm?” Kyril tilted her head as she mimicked Faisal. “But something seems to be up with you despite that.” She wasn’t a fool and was fairly good at reading others by now, a perk of being an artist who studied emotions to convey into her craft. “If you don’t want to tell me that’s fine but I do glass crafting. I make any type of trinkets or even accessories for weapons and the like.”
[Kyril 5]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
“Yes, yes.” Faisal waved a hand towards Kyril before letting out a sigh of defeat. “I may have a fiancee which is slightly stressful and I realized I haven’t really….” Cherished her? Taken any steps towards being an actual romantic partner? The very thought made the back of his neck flush with shame before he continued. “I haven’t really taken the time to get her anything special to commemorate the occasion.” That was not incorrect, right? Faisal settled for that explanation before waiting on Kyril’s reaction. “I was hoping to find something here but I’m at a loss.”
[Faisal 6]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
“Oh!” Kyril blinked with surprise. “So your grandmother must be happy.” She mused with a small smile. “I hope you’re happy with the arrangement as well.” Surely it was an unexpected arrangement for Faisal to be so stressed about it, right? Either way she reasoned that he wasn’t too terribly upset if he was shopping for a special present. Still, his words had her thinking and the young mystic grinned. “Why not let me help you with a present?” She offered finally as she thought over the issue.
[Kyril 6]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
Faisal blinked in surprise at the offer. “You want to help me with a present?” He repeated before letting out a chuckle. “I suppose that’s a very artisan thing to offer. How much do you want to charge me?” He found himself teasing though honestly he was curious about what Kyril could do. Was she truly talented enough to make something worthwhile or was this another noble just pursuing some sort of side hobby?
[Faisal 7]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
“I’ll take a good purse full of gold.” Teased Kyril in return as she nudged Faisal before passing him. “I’m sure your family wouldn’t even blink an eye.” The hybrid started on ahead, her heeled boots clicking against the sandstone pavement of the street. As she walked she made certain to slow down before rounding a few corners until finally they stood in front of the large dome building that made up her mentor’s workshop. Large open windows allowed heat from the forges to release into the street air, the fires on their busiest days making the air around them waver like a mirage. To the right was their small shop and Kyril wasted no time in flicking a key into the lock and walking inside. Shelves of trinkets decorated the place along with vases and other delicate pieces and after taking a few steps inside Kyril gestured towards Faisal. “Look around? What type of things does your intended like?”
[Kyril 7]
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:14 pm
Faisal blinked in surprise as he walked into the shop after Kyril. “Wow.” He breathed as he glanced around. Out of all the things he had seen before Faisal didn’t realize that glass could take so many shapes and colors. Perhaps he should have paid a bit more attention to the arts that his grandmother was always gushing about with his mother. Faisal could only walk in slow circles around the room before his gaze finally settled on something shimmering that was tucked away in a display to the far right. “What is that?”
[Faisal 8]
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