Bittersweet Candy Bowl

The hedgehog just smiled at the knight “Just a short chat my dear lord Makar. It shouldn’t take too long” She gave the knight a few waves as she started to walk, keeping an eye on him out of the corner of her eye “Come now, walk with me across the walls would you? I think a bit more fresh air would do both our heads good…”

(Heh. Yeah she already said what she wanted. Sorry about the editing mix up there Mike =p)

Already awake after his 8 hours, to which his body was conditioned, he stared at the paladin which had shared his room for the night. Shaking his head he left him sleeping.

Perhaps I should go, if not for the king, but to observe this man…
with a flourish of his cloak he left the room and waited in the most logical place for a gathering

(of course, this happens before Icarus’s post. Oh and lunch is almost over, so back to afk, I’ll be keeping a low profile/ making dry, logical remarks every so often.)

(Be cool.)
Makar sighed and agreed by nodding his head.
So… what do you want to talk with me?

The two were walking the pathways of the castle ramparts once again, at first the Hedgehog remained mostly silent just enjoying the view as she glanced down at the city.

“Hm…you know when I first arrived here.. a good twenty two years ago now.. there was a lovely little theater house right over there… my young mind had no idea what to think of it…” she chuckled softly the knight beside her no doubt getting more and more impatient… but that was half the point.

“…at the end of the show I thought they were paying the actors with fruit.. such a strange custom these westerners have I thought” A knowing smile coming to her lips “.. but you’re not interested in that and neither am I to be honest…” her eyes slid about, making sure they were alone. She took a deep breath of her pipe blowing a large cloud of gray into the air, asking her little question as bluntly as possible.

“So then my Dear Lord Makar When do you intend to Marry the Princess?”

forms and climbs invible ladder and stands behind the two observing they’re conversation with a smile

Once again frustrated at the lack of action, she storms out of the courtyard.
I should have just gone off on my own last night. No one here is going to take any action…

Staring in awe at the levatating Amy.

That’s a neat trick…

Makar jumped aside in surprise for Lily’s question.
M-m-m-marry her?! I-is that even a question to be asked all of the sudden?
He looked to the other side, trying to hide his embarassed face in his cape’s neckband.

(Esh. What that’s two people gawking now? Can’t I have a Voice of Wisdom plot device Scene without half the entire cast gathering to watch? hahaha)

Lily just gave a light shrug, the entire purpose of that question to get a reaction out of him

“I don’t see why not. You have been among us for two years Lord Makar. You are in the prime of your life. A knight respected like any other, a legend to many. Not to mention the wealth and status that comes with it… there shouldn’t be anything stopping you from taking on a wife. Andrew wouldn’t object” She glanced his way for a moment not being able to stop herself from smirking at that blushing face before looking back towards the city once again

“You’re attracted to the Princess we all know it. .. and my dear Sundays love for you is so, so very obvious, and so very deep. It would be an utter tragedy to see her heart broken…. sooo I have to ask Sir Knight…”

The Hedgehog looked at him with a quirk of her brow “What’s stopping you?”

Looks at Princess Sandy with concern
Wasn’t that the girl who attacked last night?
The one that attacked-
Oh um. I’m sorry to hear about the King.
Albert then realises that this could be his chance and looks at Sandy now with much more hopefullness
If I went with Lord Makar on this quest then maybe the king would knight me and I could finally stop this damned bounty-hunting.
Please would you tell him than I need him to let me go on this quest.

Sunday turns her attention fully to Albert

“I am certain that Lord Makar would be glad to have yet another sword to his cause.”

She feigned a smile

“Just ask him when you have the chance. He is a kind man. I am sure he will give you your due”

((Ok. I seriously have to go onto Auto for the next 4 hours while I get SOME sleep… Sunday will jump at any chance she gets to join the party. During encounters, she will hang back and cast defensive spells, and occasional offensive ones. If someone is seriously injured, she will rush to their aid (Especially Makar, Lily, Plinius. In that order of importance). She will follow whatever Lily says.))

((Can we get moving? This drama is fun and all but are we seriously going to spend the entire RP in the courtyard? I assume everyone is going to join the party so we can just go “AND THEN THEY ALL EMBARKED N A MAGICAL ADVENTURE TIMESKIP GO&rdquo)

(I second that motion)

(that would be nice, charecter building is nessecary and all that but its action time)

looks to the others and give a small salute, Forms and invisble parachute (phycokentic mime powers fuck yeah!!) and leaps off the ramparts slowly drifting to the ground, points to the forest so an epic adventure can begin

Lets do this people

(Oh at least let me finish this little discussion with Mike. Was hard enough to get the darn knight alone for once. This is what Lily does! But yes we’ve been sitting around for a while… was expecting Heb to show up eventually and get the story moving to the woods&hellip

The knight tried to think on a good answer in the middle of his embarassment. He tried to think more properly on what to say, but couldn’t help but keep himself silent.
(Sorry for taking long.)

After having stormed out of the courtyard, she takes a seat in a field just outside the castle walls.

I’ll see the fall of dozens of kingdoms before we leave here. Everyone is talking of taking action, yet nobody is making the effort.

She examines her razor sharp claws.

And it’s been ages since I last fed. If I don’t get out of here soon, someone will pay the price.

(I messaged Hebs over Skype to get the show on the road. He is currently offline, however, meaning don’t expect any input from him for a while.

EDIT: He’s online now and I’m pestering him for an answer.)

We can’t have you drinking our blood dear, now can we?

Agamemnon had appeared behind Lieselotte

Here. Catch.

He threw a vial of blood to her

Ah… Just don’t ask why I have that.

And with that he had returned to the courtyard.

Hmmm they’re heading off already?
Grabs his Rapier and throwing knives
Well if Lord Makar wants me here or not I’m coming as well!

She pops the cork open on the vial and sniffs the contents.
I don’t smell anything wrong but I still don’t trust him. I’ll pocket this in case I get desperate but there is no possibility I will drink this before then.
She shoves the cork back into the vial and puts the vial in her pocket.

Lily just stared for a few moments more, before finally giving a sad frown, turning away from the silent Knight.

“I can think of two reasons why not. The first being you’re torn between two woman… and don’t tell me you’re not. You’re as eager to rush to your lady’s side as you are the Princesses… and she… she’s just as hopeless as my poor Sunday is when it comes to you. I swear you have no idea how much that smile of yours effects the woman around you do you? Or how much the lack of it hurts? How do you think the princess felt when you turned her back on her earlier? When her eyes were full of tears no less!”

The Hedgehog raising her arms only to drop them, the Knight no doubt still hiding his face.. as she brings her hands to her back and just stares out into the courtyard.

“Which brings me to the second reason… selfish-guilt. You’re brave on the battle field My dear Makar…but on the field of romance you’re a coward. You can’t leave them both dangling like this….too afraid you’ll hurt one by taking the other…you’ll do far more damage by waiting. Make a choice Sir Knight…before this quest is over…don’t bite your lip and pretend the problem isn’t there..”

Lord Makar got up and walked away, back to where the others were at.
She’s right… why am I stoping myself?! I… have to choose… but…
He looked at Sunday and noticed Lieselotte wasn’t with the others anymore, sighing.
Why can’t I simply- -?
He gritted teeth and raised his sword high.
Comrades! We’re setting venture now. Let’s go!
He grabbed his shield and walked outside.

Ahh good I was growing restless for adventure.

Dave slings his axe over his shoulder and follows Lord Makar.

Groups up with the other keeping a fair distance away from the odd barbarian
we seek justice and adventure, lets begin lads thinks to herself

Mimes invisible bat and marches forward

He looked down when he listened the first reason, feeling remorse. The second reason quite provoked the knight, but he knew it was truth.
I know… you’re right… but… ghh!
(It happened before my last post, I just couldn’t edit it on time.)

So the Knight left hopefully with some thoughts in mind, or perhaps none at all she can’t be sure. As she watched the people gather from high above Lily just shook her head glancing skyward, thinking aloud

“Ah.. it’s off to sea again once again isn’t it Blair? Leaving broken hearts behind you.. *Sigh* nothing ever really changes does it? Well.. he won’t be making the same mistake you did..”

The mature hedgehog started to make her way down from the walls towards the little gang of heroes.. naturally intent on coming this time around… less she loose sight of those kids..

(Hm.. Semi-Auto Time as I’ll be a bit busy soon. Assume Lily is playing support as always, perhaps aiding the Princess in coming along this time…unless she can manage it on her own of course)

Want them or not you have all my swords so lets go.
puts on his cloak and follows Lord Makar

Seeing people finally leaving the castle, she stands and brushes off her dress. She joins by Lord Makar’s side and grumbles to him.

What took you so long to decide to get a move on? I’ve been waiting for us to take action since last night.

Makar seemed quite down, but tried to smile while talking to Lieselotte.
Sorry for keeping you waiting… we’re going now, so go ahead. I’ll reach everyone real soon.
He walked near Sunday and promised to see her again soon, going away reluctantly.
I’ll be back! I swear!
He reached the woods’ entrace, looking for the Lady.
We’re all ready?

(I’m back!! And backreading&hellip

So… What did we decide on? A-are we leaving? When? Could someone please explain?

Icarus, slightly confused, wonders what is going on.

Seeing people start to move, Herald prepares to follow them, still trying to keep hidden

looks over to Lady lieselotte and keeps invisble bat at the ready

She looks reliable, a vampire, probably been around a while, probably knows her stuff. Think i’ll follow her

(must sleep, will follow around Lucy in autoplay and take rudemntary comand, mostly defensive barriers and light melee combat with invisble constructs such as bats, clubs, poles, blunt basicly use my past posts as autoplay style guide)

(crap name! Amy sorry)

(Sleeping time now. Guess Albert will stay at the front of the group and stays freindly with everyon ((but not Agamemnon)) Stays near and defends Delilah, using his rapier and knives, in a fight and takes orders from Lord Makar, Delilah, and Lieselotte. Don’t leave a wall of text for me to read like last time okay > )

((How is it we have 20 sign ups for this game, yet less then half posting? Inactivity is killing these things ))

Seb stops for a second to admire the city that amazed him so as a boy.
Well, I guess I’m back, though it looks like I’m a bit late to the party. But I wonder what the royal guard will think when they see me back after my rather hasty departure.
His mind wanders back to the day he ran from the city. Then quickly snaps out of the depressing memory
Ahh well, I’ll worry about that when the time comes.
Seb sets off for the city gates.

(I go to school, and I come back to find that not only that you STARTED THE FORUM WITHOUT ME, but you also made me skip an awesome party)

(I go to work for five hours and have to spend 30 minutes backreading&hellip
Having come around from his alcohol induced coma in a back alley, Hannibal sees Herald sneaking around.

So, southerner, what are you doing slinking around? Hiding from someone? Paranoia so strong that you thought I’d send a hit team after you?

Surprised at the sudden voice.

Hiding from someone?… Somewhat, but not out of fear. In case it isn’t obvious I am not here as the prince of my tribe, and I certainly do not wish to be known as such. I intend to join this quest and was hoping to speak with Lord Makar After he left the castle, so that no one else would have the chance to recognize me.

How do you know me anyways? I am quite certain that I have not met you before.

Hannibal puts a finger to his mouth.

Secret. All very hush-hush. Point is, I knew you’d be arriving, and I just KNOW that you’ll want to join in on this funfest of an adventure. I’m determined to stick with you the whole way. So whether or not you’re gonna rush up and introduce yourself or stay back here is irrelevant to me. I’m gonna keep an eye on you.

… you seem to me to be a rather infuriating little man, but I suppose that if you want to keep an eye on me I can’t exactly do much to stop you. Perhaps I should do the same to you, you seem to know so much about me already, why shouldn’t I learn about you.

I’ll tell you all you need to know, your majesty. I used to be in the royal guard. I was the best there ever was. Then, I killed my CO. Then, I called in some favors to escape the noose. Then, I got really drunk and my memory fails me for some reason. Then, I got assigned to you.

Hannibal waves his arms in an all-encompassing gesture.

And here we all are. There. Story of my life.

(Ok here I am… you may leave towards the forest at any time now)

Okay Makar lets get going while the day is young.

Dave looks onwards to the forest in anticipation

Not getting anywhere with his inquiries, Icarus decides to take initiative.

H-hey guys, I think we should get going. Time won’t stand still for those who linger around.

*Whew, now that I got that off my chest, I feel relieved.*

Wait, assigned to me? Herald grabs hannibal’s shirt (Or fur I guess, if he’s not wearing one) and gets right in his face. Who.Else.Knows.I’m.Here?

Slightly unsheathes his swords with his thumbs.

Let go of me now, or I will cut you to pieces.

[Whisper] Too many ears in this damn city. The walls have eyes. Save it for when we leave civilization.

Fine. Lets go of him
People seem to be going, you might want to go meet up with them, but know that this isn’t over.

I’m afraid that I can’t do that. I’m sticking with you from now on. If anything happens to you, then four men and two women, most of whom are probably watching me right now will kill me and make sure that I’m forgotten. So no. I’m not letting you slip back into the shadows. I’ll join the rest of the group when you decide to. And this business of me being assigned to you; it never happened as far as they’re concerned. I’m just an drunkard that’s handy with a sword.