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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 19, 2023 15:01:52 GMT -5
Caspian hummed with a little sigh as he sat in the open windowsill wanting to at least enjoy the nice weather outside as he sketched in his journal some. Even if he couldn't go out and experience things he could sketch them. His journal was filled with his brothers stories of the world, letters from him, and his school books were laid about to help him understand what the things his brother described actually looked like. He glanced up and out the window with a wanting look wishing he could see all the things he had heard about.
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Post by Vail on Jan 19, 2023 21:49:36 GMT -5
Vail leaned against a tall tree, hugging the shadows as the sun stood high. It was a rare trip to Capitol Landing, for once it wasn't for a break, he'd just finished a burglary job. The job came from a jealous blue blood whose envy towards a rival dynasty led to him seeking more underhanded means to raise his status. It would normally be too petty for him to take interest, but he was able to manipulate quite the sum out the ignorant patrician.The client would honestly fit in well in Darkveil if he wasn't so soft.
He let out a gentle sigh as rested his eyes; he'd normally not travel during the day, but this area was too high class to stay still. No doubt there were all sorts of investigatory bodies on his trail already and an ash lander stood out like no other; best to move as far as possible before resting. He tightens the dark wrappings around his right arm, it was the only part of him that didn't feel sore. It was both a blessing and a curse; he could continue using it if need be, but it was no doubt just as exhausted as the rest of his body. He could risk damaging it if he was reckless.
He looks around the area at the flourishing greenery. No matter how many times he saw it he was still amazed, nothing like this existed in Darkveil, the ash suffocated almost all plant life in the city. He spots a tremendous garden just down the hill, it stood neatly trimmed in front a rather large residence. All manner of flowers existed in the garden, no doubt the owner were rather well off. He took a particular liking to the cone shaped red ones, freesias, he believes they were called. In spite of his condition, he'd taken the time to learn quite a lot about the world outside of Darkveil. Even something as simple as flowers stocked his curiosity.
His eyelids begin to flatter as a light breeze blows by him. The darkly clad man felt a moment of peace for the first time in a while. Just as he was drifting off, a familiar sensation washed over him. He was being watched.
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 19, 2023 22:05:03 GMT -5
Caspian paused as he saw the other curiously and amazed especially seeing him pausing at the edge of the garden. For a moment he wasn’t even sure the other was real but after a moment he spoke up “h-hello” he remarked softly hoping the other wouldn’t just walk off. He never usually got to talk to others. “Are you from another land?” He asked curiously with a look of awe and hope at the idea of hearing new tales of the world
The boy was pale and seemed fragile with a look of hope in his eyes. After all being stuck in a house all 23 years of one’s life was hardly a way to live
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Post by Vail on Jan 20, 2023 14:09:48 GMT -5
Vail spots a young man sitting on a windowsill on the second floor of the residence. “I this what I get for stopping to smell the flowers.” he thinks to himself. He doesn’t respond as the young man says hello, instead he walks through the garden and towards the residence. He needed to get closer and out of the daylight. He effortlessly scales the side of the brick wall before stepping foot on the windowsill[1]. He looks down at the young man who seemed rather intimidated. He was rather meek, nothing like the rabble of Darkveil, a person like this wouldn't survive there. He was honestly surprised that someone this close to his age could be so weak. He relaxes his stance, the boy was clearly not a threat to him. That is of course, if he didn't alert anyone else to his presence.
"You could call me that. I don't exactly have a home anymore." he states with a calm tone.
The boy was no doubt nervous, it's not everyday a scarred ash lander appears at your doorstep. Vail needed to maintain a calm disposition; he didn't want to hurt someone so weak, but his also didn't want knowledge of his presence leaking beyond this room. He'd have to take this slow, annoying, but at least it gave him time to rest his feet.
"Nice place you got here." he states as he looks across the room.
[1] Surface scaling
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 21, 2023 9:29:18 GMT -5
He watched amazed as the other scaled the wall and entered looking like an awestruck kid “wow..” he remarked before hearing the others words “are you okay without a home..?” He asked with a bit of worry for the other not seeming to mind the others entrance too much. He hardly ever got visitors and very much wanted to talk with someone else. He carefully stood knowing he couldn’t for long but he was so excited
“Ah thank you! I try to keep it all organized just in case I get a visit though this one was unexpected” he smiled “so where are you from sir? What is it like? What’s it like in town today?” He asked unable to hold in his questions as he hoped for tales of the world outside “I believe there is a festival coming up are things being set up? What kind of things do they have?” He asked. Sure so many questions may be annoying but he was desperate to hear anything about the world he couldn’t go see though he longed to
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Post by Vail on Jan 21, 2023 19:44:58 GMT -5
Vail watches the young man with a confused expression. He was taking a shadowy intruder climbing into his window surprisingly well; how naïve was this boy? He seemed so desperate for interaction that his own safety wasn’t even a concern. “I don’t have much of a choice, it’s simply my reality at this point, I live in spite of it, a home is a luxury.” He replies in a calm, solemn tone. Vail observes the young man as he stands. His posture wavered at the simple act; no doubt this boy was sickly. He couldn’t help but feel sympathetic for him despite the cushy residence he resided in. He was taken aback by the flurry of questions the young man threw at him. This was definitely the most sheltered person he had ever met, no doubt a result of the boy’s condition. He needed to establish some rules for this conversation, lest he risked information leaking from the boy’s lips. “First of all, I need confirmation that what I tell you will not leave this room. Understand?” He replies sternly. “I’m from Darkveil, it has a rather fitting name. It’s the polar opposite of a place like this, hope you never venture there. Someone like you wouldn’t last long, no offense.” He descends from the window into the room and leans against the closest wall. “As for the town, I’m imagining it’s rather chaotic there today.” he says with a smirk.
The thought of asking someone of his demeanor such simple questions baffled Vail. This kid was more ignorant than he thought, any normal person would immediately recognize that he wasn’t dressed to engage in such communal events.
“No clue about any festivals, I’m here on business, too busy to take in the sights.” He replies.
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 22, 2023 18:26:40 GMT -5
He was surprised but took this as a good sign of conversation and nodded swiftly “I promise!” He made an x over his heart as he said this. Dark wil? I’ve read about it in my book a bit… wow… and I take no offense I haven’t even been able to leave the house grounds…” he said with a small weak laugh. “If I calculated correctly it should be today. I’ve heard it is quite fun to attend such things” he added thinking about it clutching his book to his chest “have you ever been to such an event?”
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Post by Vail on Jan 23, 2023 19:30:35 GMT -5
A small feeling of pity fell over Vail as the boy let out a weak laugh, for the first time in a while he felt lucky for what he had. In spite of his condition, he still had the freedom to do what he wished; within his own control at very least. This boy, on the other hand, was burdened by his health to a degree which limited all parts of his life. He took careful note of the boy’s words. Calculated? The boy so sheltered he didn’t even know the news of the land he called home. This residence, no matter how cushy it may be, was a prison to the boy. His naivety was no doubt a product of his solitude. His gestures were even childish, such actions meant nothing to someone like Vail. Trust can only be gained through loyalty or fear in his world, gestures like these were more often than not an act. Vail sighs as he looks out the window, the flowers swayed with the breeze as he replies to the boy. “No, Darkveil is a city continually blanketed in ash, parties and festivals occur indoors, days like this are once in a blue moon there.” His eyes return to the young man. “Do mind if I rest my eyes as we talk?”
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 24, 2023 10:14:28 GMT -5
“Ah I see” he nodded some as he thought about it making mental notes of this to add to his journal later before smiling “I don’t mind at all. Thank you for being kind enough to share stories with me. Any you have of the world I would love to hear!” He replied though his legs began shaking from standing and he moved to his chair sitting still hugging his journal “anywhere you’ve traveled or memorable moments I would love to hear! I know basics of the world from my books but I love hearing about peoples adventures and such since I can’t have my own” he replied simply as he sat there. He was a very genuine person and felt no reason to lie as he knew nothing of how cruel the outside world could be. His brother had only told him the good stories after all
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Post by Vail on Jan 25, 2023 14:29:34 GMT -5
Vail felt conflicted as he listened to the boy’s eager words. He would feel guilty if talked about his work, or the majority of his past for that matter. He pauses for a moment as he thinks of a topic.
“I suppose I could talk a bit about my hobbies. I was basically raised in a tavern, so I tend to visit them as I travel.”
He slouches slightly against the wall, his legs being more exhausted than he previously thought.
“Taverns tend to be reflective of the populace. If you want a general feel for the city, it is a good place to start. Take Sol City as an example, the largest tavern in Charon resides there, known as The Brass Dragon. Despite its size, it’s a rather cozy place. I stick out like a sore thumb there, but I’m never treated poorly. I usually head there to relax and reflect.”
A smirk forms across his face as he continues.
“I spent most of my childhood in a place called The Dancer’s Den. It’s a rowdier place to say the least. Parties and fights were common, much like the rest of Darkveil, it was either fortune or conflict. It been a long time since I’ve been there, I often think about it.”
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 26, 2023 14:09:13 GMT -5
Caspian nodded and listened intently taking mental notes over what he was told seemingly in awe by it all “wow… it sounds amazing! I’ve heard of taverns a bit but it sounds so nice! The one from your home sounds like quite an adventure as well! Do you think the big one would be welcoming to even me?” He asked curiously picturing himself in a large tavern with all sorts of people and stories to tell him of their lives and adventures. It was easy to see how much he longed to see outside of his home, to meet new people and do something with his life yet he couldn’t by himself as he just wouldn’t make it that far alone
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Post by Vail on Jan 27, 2023 14:50:55 GMT -5
Vail’s eyes open as he looks at the young man with a curious expression. The boy was serious about his question, likely brought on by his overwhelming curiosity. “Probably, although it’s hard to say in my case. In my line of work, it’s difficult to tell when someone is being respectful because they are nice or if it’s out of fear. I’ve never seen a fight there, but still I wouldn’t go alone if I were you. Just my perspective.” A stray thought passes through Vail’s head, it was a risk, but it could benefit both of them. Perhaps he could create some distance from the local chaos with a convenient cover. It would require the kid to cooperate however, his naivety might prove to be an issue if suspicious parties started investigating. He would need a good cover story, as well as confirmation that no one would fly into a panic if the boy was gone for a little while. With a sigh, he asks the young man a question of his own. “How well monitored are you? No doubt you have caretakers in a place this fanciful, but how diligent are they?”
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 27, 2023 21:05:45 GMT -5
“They mostly leave me to my studies and to spend the days as I please as long as I remain on the grounds. Usually only mornings I see them to wake me and in evenings to see if I need anything before bed. Why?” He answered tilting his head curiously to the other “they only ever come otherwise if I ring a bell” he explained gesturing to them. One was by his bed, another by his bed, one by the window and one by the door. All would alert staff if rung in case of an emergency. He then looked back to the other still curious. He tried not to get overexcited and get his hopes up on assumptions as if he was wrong it would be quite disappointing
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Post by Vail on Jan 28, 2023 14:31:53 GMT -5
Jeez he literally had servants at his beckon call, the boy’s life was even cushier than he’d previously thought. Judging by the position of the sun, Vail guessed that it was just before noon, plenty of time before anyone would check up on the boy. That was only one of his concerns, however, the other was how well the boy could move. This plan was dead in the water if the boy had no way of walking at a decent pace. Like hell he was going to carry him, plus that would look more like a kidnapping than an escort. “Do you have any way to assist your walking? A cane perhaps? If so, we can slip out of here. If anyone asks, I'm your bodyguard, hired to protect you by your family.”
Vail didn't have a lot of confidence in this plan, but the young man had unfortunately hit a soft spot in him. He reminded him of some of the younger members of his old gang in Darkveil, so eager for adventure with no knowledge of the world's cruelty. Call it pity, but he couldn't help but give the young man a chance, even if it was to his own expense.
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Post by Caspian Halonen on Jan 28, 2023 14:48:35 GMT -5
Caspian looked at the other surprised and amazed before getting up with a nod as he moved to a cane which went up his forearm and latched onto his arm to help him stand easier. Once it was on he looked at the other amazed “we are really going out?” He asked amazed and excited. It was everything he had ever wanted. He grabbed a satchel and put his journal and a quill inside wanting to take as many notes as possible on the things he would see and learn. “Thank you thank you so much!” He smiled moving over to the other excitedly “I-If there is any way I can repay you I will I promise!” He added looking up at the other happily
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