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Post by Leandros Aurthurian on Feb 7, 2023 21:52:05 GMT -5
For a moment, Leandros does lose awareness that Kamille is behind him. He can faintly hear the arcane mutterings, but it is very hard to hear above the din of furious wings and stingers. The knight could hold his ground, but stingers were getting closer and closer. For now they deflected off armor or were blocked aside, but that only worked for so long.
He wasn't given much time to respond as he saw the lava golem run past, thankful this was not another problem on top of the hornets. Leandros cut down the last hornet before he finally stopped. The entire time so far he had constantly been in motion, fluidly moving back and forth. It was almost beautiful in a way if someone had an appreciation for the martial forms, each swing through a creature had the force of a lion behind it to match the sigil emblazoned on his cape.
On instinct Leandros starts to move towards the cave as well, but it seems obvious Mayhem has it handled. He didn't want to risk throwing the creature off or draw its ire. The paper-like nests of the hornest catching flame just from the ambient heat.
The knight takes this moment to turn back to Kamille, his face carrying an unexpected look of joy or at the very least curiousity, "That's helpful to have." He paused, seeing the strain she went through, "Are you all right? I can't imagine that was easy."
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 8, 2023 9:50:56 GMT -5
Kamille would be the first to admit how inept she was in the field of martial techniques, but she couldn’t deny what was right in front of her: a capable, skilled young man that could stand his ground. He managed to keep the hornets at bay, with only his technique and blade, faster than she could have ever imagined. Fate really must've willed them to meet, or else she would have a lot of trouble doing this on her own. Strong like a lion indeed.
Her spell really took a toll on her, and she leaned briefly against a tree nearby to catch her breath. The lava golem was out of sight for the moment, and the few hornets that still flew out of the cave were either on fire or already dying. Mayhem apparently got a bit too excited with the hornets, because as he banged against the stone walls of the case he caused it to collapse entirely. Well...... At least she assumed that would solve the problem. The golem would just return to his plane of existance, so she didn’t worry about him.
It did seem her worry about what the knight would think of her wasn’t warranted, as he turned to her with a look of pleasant surprise. She offered him a warm smile.
"It's.... I'm fine. What about you? Did any of them get through your armor? I have healing potions if you need... Luckly I guess these are not the poisonous variety of murder hornets...."
Kamille approached, crouching before a dead giant hornet to examine it closely. Once she was positive it was actually dead, she pulled it up to take a good look at its anatomy.
"Yes, pretty sure they are not the poisonous, but I could handle that too, if that was the case..."
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Post by Leandros Aurthurian on Feb 8, 2023 10:28:34 GMT -5
“Then I am especially glad to have your presence here.” He smiles warmly as she mentions her healing abilities, also thankful they are not poisonous. He offers a handkerchief over to Kamille if she so wishes to be clear of the sweat from her brow.
”Thankfully the worst I’ve received is their apparently very viscous innards.” The knight gives a gentle laugh as he is in fact coated in bug guts, not the most striking figure. His armor was relatively in good shape though, a few scrapes and dents, but mostly superficial damage. He rests the butt of his halberd on the ground and rests against it.
”I am not too familiar with magic or it’s stressed, but if need be, I’d be more than happy to carry you back to the village or your home if it is near by.” It is an honest offer given in earnest as the man seems blissfully unaware of what could be suggested by his words. Nor does he seem too concerned about associating himself with the witch in such a public and obvious way.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 8, 2023 16:20:57 GMT -5
For a moment or so, Kamille stared blankly at Leandros, as if trying to process what he had just said. There... seemed to be no ill intent there. And she doubted he said that with nothing but the most pure and innocent, golden retriever energy he had. Except he was a tall, handsome knight covered in the guts of his enemies. She was malfunctioning for a moment there, but eventually shook her head and seemed to find the one braincell that had been lost.
".............. Uh...... I'm okay, don't worry. My house is actually near... Which..."
She often wouldn't hesitate, but suddenly she was aware of the implications of such invitation.
......Like she ever cared, right?
"Do you have a place to stay? My door is always open, I have plenty of room. And I charge only the low low price... of your story."
Leandros might not be aware, but that was fairly typical of Kamille, and the townsfolk and some travelers grew used to her ways. She was quick to offer food and shelter in exchange for gossips, news and stories - a price most were willing to pay to get out of a storm or just have a nice bed and food. Her visits were starting to get a bit more sparse, since the wards she rose around her house at the rise of the Clasp. She was a target once, she wouldn't be again.
"Also... I don't know much about fighting, but... That was impressive."
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Post by Leandros Aurthurian on Feb 8, 2023 17:14:19 GMT -5
Leandros chuckles softly and takes on more of a shy expression as she compliments his fighting. "Says the woman who can summon elementals and meteors. You're certainly much more impressive."
The halberd was tucked back into the sheath along his back before he attempted to clean off some of the goop and gunk that covered him. It was a losing battle though as it wasn't something to be wiped away.
"I am sure I can find lodgings back at the village. In this state, I would hate to sully your home. I would need access to a bath and I wouldn't ask that of you. It seems like a bit much to ask of a new friend." He gives another little laugh, hoping she cant catch the slight hint of a blush peaking up from his cheeks.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 8, 2023 20:48:53 GMT -5
Kamille looked proud of herself for earning such compliment. She usually wasn't a shy one, but oftentimes would wonder if people would fear knowing how far her power went. " We have different abilities. None is greater than the other, only different." The Witch looked around, apparently satisfied with the result. The hornets were gone, their nest clearly destroyed. As if to answer the question whether the place was safe once again, Mischief landed on her shoulder once again. Mischief only usually came when the danger was gone - of course. Kamille smiled at it, then chuckled at Leandros' quip. If there was something she would hardly miss would be an embarrassed blush. " Oh, there is a river near my house, if you'd like to wash yourself... I won't look, I promise..." Leandros would quickly learn that the more flushed and embarrassed he showed himself to be, the more she would provoke, nearly as mischievous as her raven - but not nearly as much as she once was. Either way, she wouldn't press much.
"The invitation still stands. My house is nearby, I can fix dinner and clean clothes while you wash. You have my thanks for helping me in regards to this infestation. It's the least I could do."
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Post by Leandros Aurthurian on Feb 8, 2023 21:10:58 GMT -5
"You wouldn't be the first to break that promise." Another little shy laugh. As knightly and noble as he was, he was not immune or ignorant to the whims of wandering eyes. "Lead the way then if you wish." Lee would follow, this time from behind to let her lead on. These woods certainly were something else now that he had the time to appreciate them since he wasn't being swarmed by giant insects. He could see why someone would be so protective of it and be proud to claim it in their title. He stops a bit short seeing they are coming up on the house, "I will be off this way then?" The knight points in the general direction he can hear the water coming from. Leandros isn't entirely sure of what Kamille's type is, but if she does decide to take her own little peak there is plenty to look over. The 6'5 knight seems to fill out every bit of his armor as he takes it off to set down beside the river. Underneath the breastplate, padding, and clothing is a broad chest with well-defined muscles and abs. His arms show off the strength it takes to wield a halberd so fluidly, his hands wide and calloused. The bath is a slow moving process given just how much bug there is to get from himself and his armor. If Kamille so wished, there was time to luxuriate in the sight. After the bath is done, he will approach the house with cleaned armor and clothes that have least attempted a wash in the river. Ready for a meal and rest after a slightly harrowing ordeal.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 9, 2023 4:39:03 GMT -5
It was a bit easier than expected, actually. Kamille's house stood squashed between two hills, like a bridge with a long stone staircase leading to the doorstep; the hills were cut, down there, by the river. The house itself didn't look big or impressive, apparently a simple wooden house, even if its location made it clear that some kind of magic kept it in place. Which was... safe to assume
True to her word, Kamille left the knight to wash alone, without bothering him with prying eyes, occupying herself inside her house. She brought from the forest one of the bodies of the murder hornets to take a closer look at it, leaving it in her office for the moment.
Should Leandros chose to accept her invitation for dinner, it was easy enough to walk up to her doorstep by the stone staircase - the door would be open. He could also simply follow the river back and would be led to a path that took them to Moonveil Village. He could feel there was something distorting time and space around there - some powerful magic wards that she rose to protect herself after being the target of the Clasp.
Should he turn, he may not find her house as easily as then.
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