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Queen Clarice Angelina Charmaine | Sapphire City Castle | Throne Room
Clarice, hearing Ashley's words, grinned happily. She was about to draw back from the embrace to put a gentle hand on Ashley's stomach, to feel the affectionate kicks of her little godson and to tell him how much she adored him despite not yet having had the chance to meet him, but a voice from the doorway interrupted. She smiled, pulling away and turning slightly to face Kiera, the lovely witch standing patiently by the door. "A little, but it's alright," Clarice said softly. "I'm guessing that you've finished your research and have something to report? I hope it's something good," she said, nervous. Not having known the witch very long, Clarice had no way of knowing how to read her. Was the small smile on her lips indicative of good news, or was it just the way she was? Was it meant to be comforting in the wake of bad news? Clarice could only hope for the best.
Aurélie Lorraine Charmaine | Telia City | University Building
Heading up to the doors of the university's largest building, where Aurélie took her classes and met with her professor, the young Princess gently grasped the door handle and pushed it open. She knew that there were classes in progress, so she had to keep quiet - she only hoped that her professor would not be busy with a class. Her meeting with him wasn't of the utmost importance, but it did matter - she wanted to do well in her classes, and she wanted to help him with his research. She moved quickly to his classroom, taking care that her shoes were not too loud against the tiled ceramic floors, masterpieces built by Slanait's finest architects. Opening the door, she saw him seated at his desk at the front of the room. Scattered throughout the hall were four or five students. She wasn't sure whether it was a class or just a handful of his students who had come to work on their assignments and papers in the classroom and all happened to be there at the same time. She had certainly done it before.
As she opened the door, the professor lifted his gaze and smiled as he saw her. "Ah! Princess Aurélie - do come in, come in!" He stood, and Aurélie couldn't help but to smile. He always treated her like this, refusing to take the Princess title off her name even when she had told him it was fine. It drew attention, and she heard two of the students whisper briefly between themselves, but she didn't mind. She was drawing attention simply for being of the richest and most powerful family in the Kingdom, and for being better than the rest of the people in this room. There was no shame to be had in that.
"Professor," Aurélie said politely, going over to his desk. "How are you this afternoon?"
"Oh, I'm well, Princess, quite well - and you? I trust that your project is going well?" he asked, and Aurélie grinned, giving him a nod.
"Indeed it is - I was just at home doing some research and a thought came to mind. Have you made any attempts to find descendants of the Sylaisan Empire's people? I'm sure some exist, they might be able to provide more insight on your research," she said to him, gently folding her hands in front of her. She watched his face, hopeful for some sign of approval, and the grin that appeared was more than she could have expected.
"Oh, your highness, I'm so pleased that you suggested that! As it stands, I have tried a few times to find information about descendants of the empire but had been unsuccessful - an inquiry made to the entirety of the Kingdom, though - oh, that might work!" He seemed to be spinning around in circles in his own head, working out the details. He was scatterbrained, but a wise and good man, which Aurélie respected. "Perhaps if a letter were to be posted in the bulletin boards in every city and town - if we were to request anyone with knowledge of or ties to the Sylaisan Empire to visit the university...perhaps either we could have them visit or we could ask them to write to us, so that we might send an emissary to visit them and interview them for any information we can get - you'd be willing to travel, wouldn't you?"
Aurélie was surprised by the rapid jumps his mind made, but quickly nodded. "I - yes, I'd be willing to travel," she said. "Would you like me to prepare something, perhaps? I could have some couriers deliver them to every town and village as you've suggested, posting it on the public bulletin boards so everyone will see."
"Oh! Yes, your highness - yes, that would be excellent. You can get to work on that, yes, I've much business to attend to - I trust your work, I'm sure you'll work out something good. Yes, that's wonderful. Good day to you, my Princess!"
Aurélie, amused by his ramblings and musings, simply smiled and nodded. "Good day, Professor," she said before turning and heading back out the door. Once in the hallway again, she closed the door behind her and leaned against it for a moment, exhaling deeply. He was a good and wise man, yes, but he did exhaust her so.
Crofton Dewl | Between Eastway Bluff and Vastwater Basin
Crofton walked along the darkened road, the moonlight shining down on the chunky gravel road ahead of him. It had grown lighter in the mere matter of minutes he'd been walking, which was odd - it didn't seem like it should be this light just yet, but it was. If anything, should it not be getting darker? It wasn't even midnight yet, but the moon seemed to be sinking, sinking further from the peak of its nightly arc. How odd. He shook his head slightly - perhaps his mind was playing tricks on him. Perhaps it was the lack of magic, as it had been so long since he cast a spell or stole a soul. But he would steal no more souls. He was going to be a good and honest man one way or another, and stealing souls wasn't the way to do that.
For another hour or two, he walked. The moon seemed suspended in some strange transitional place, uncertain whether it was to rise or sink. Crofton continued along his way, glancing up at it only briefly every now and then. Just what was happening above him? Why did the moon sway as if uncertain of its place? Perhaps he would ask somebody when he reached Vastwater Basin, a city known for its scholars. Not as renowned as Telia, of course, but certainly still a worthwhile place to seek out knowledge. If anyone was up, that is - he couldn't tell for sure what time of day it was.
Finally, at long last, the moon began to sink, this much was certain. The closer he came to the neighbouring city, the lower it fell above him. The sky's deep blue tones became pinks and oranges until, finally, they faded to a soft, early-morning shade of blue. The sun was coming up on the other side of the sky, baffling Crofton. Had he already walked on until morning? He didn't feel as tired as he should, assuming he had been walking all night, but the sky didn't lie. He sighed, shaking his head. Perhaps it was quite the opposite - he was overtired, and seeing things and assuming things that were untrue. As he walked on, the morning sunlight shining down on him, he saw Vastwater Basin appear through the trees ahead, and he sped up his walk. He should certainly like to reach the city sooner than later, wanting nothing more than a warm bed and a bite to eat. He must be going mad, for the sun was high in the sky at this point. It seemed to be almost noon hour. Had he really been walking for twelve hours?
He reached the city's gates and passed through easily, heading quickly to the nearest building he saw with a sign that said "Inn" on it. He walked in and saw the place filled with those who had stopped in for a delicious afternoon meal. The waitress approached to seat him, but he quickly held up his hands. "Perhaps in a bit - for now, I'd like to rent out a room. I've been travelling all night, by foot, and should like some rest."
"Ah, I understand," the waitress responded politely. She led him to the counter, where he engaged in a short exchange with the woman running the place. He handed over ten coins, and in return she handed him the key to one of the rooms on the upper floor. Thanking her, Crofton headed for the stairs and began making his way upwards. Sleep was a welcome distraction right now, so he headed into the room quickly. He took no time to examine the room, instead locking the door behind him and going straight to the bed. He collapsed upon the comfortable linens and sighed, ready to fall asleep.
Expedition in progress: Cave of Souls
Posts: 3
Trials/tribulations: 2 (pity for a stranger; exhaustion)
Clarice, hearing Ashley's words, grinned happily. She was about to draw back from the embrace to put a gentle hand on Ashley's stomach, to feel the affectionate kicks of her little godson and to tell him how much she adored him despite not yet having had the chance to meet him, but a voice from the doorway interrupted. She smiled, pulling away and turning slightly to face Kiera, the lovely witch standing patiently by the door. "A little, but it's alright," Clarice said softly. "I'm guessing that you've finished your research and have something to report? I hope it's something good," she said, nervous. Not having known the witch very long, Clarice had no way of knowing how to read her. Was the small smile on her lips indicative of good news, or was it just the way she was? Was it meant to be comforting in the wake of bad news? Clarice could only hope for the best.
Aurélie Lorraine Charmaine | Telia City | University Building
Heading up to the doors of the university's largest building, where Aurélie took her classes and met with her professor, the young Princess gently grasped the door handle and pushed it open. She knew that there were classes in progress, so she had to keep quiet - she only hoped that her professor would not be busy with a class. Her meeting with him wasn't of the utmost importance, but it did matter - she wanted to do well in her classes, and she wanted to help him with his research. She moved quickly to his classroom, taking care that her shoes were not too loud against the tiled ceramic floors, masterpieces built by Slanait's finest architects. Opening the door, she saw him seated at his desk at the front of the room. Scattered throughout the hall were four or five students. She wasn't sure whether it was a class or just a handful of his students who had come to work on their assignments and papers in the classroom and all happened to be there at the same time. She had certainly done it before.
As she opened the door, the professor lifted his gaze and smiled as he saw her. "Ah! Princess Aurélie - do come in, come in!" He stood, and Aurélie couldn't help but to smile. He always treated her like this, refusing to take the Princess title off her name even when she had told him it was fine. It drew attention, and she heard two of the students whisper briefly between themselves, but she didn't mind. She was drawing attention simply for being of the richest and most powerful family in the Kingdom, and for being better than the rest of the people in this room. There was no shame to be had in that.
"Professor," Aurélie said politely, going over to his desk. "How are you this afternoon?"
"Oh, I'm well, Princess, quite well - and you? I trust that your project is going well?" he asked, and Aurélie grinned, giving him a nod.
"Indeed it is - I was just at home doing some research and a thought came to mind. Have you made any attempts to find descendants of the Sylaisan Empire's people? I'm sure some exist, they might be able to provide more insight on your research," she said to him, gently folding her hands in front of her. She watched his face, hopeful for some sign of approval, and the grin that appeared was more than she could have expected.
"Oh, your highness, I'm so pleased that you suggested that! As it stands, I have tried a few times to find information about descendants of the empire but had been unsuccessful - an inquiry made to the entirety of the Kingdom, though - oh, that might work!" He seemed to be spinning around in circles in his own head, working out the details. He was scatterbrained, but a wise and good man, which Aurélie respected. "Perhaps if a letter were to be posted in the bulletin boards in every city and town - if we were to request anyone with knowledge of or ties to the Sylaisan Empire to visit the university...perhaps either we could have them visit or we could ask them to write to us, so that we might send an emissary to visit them and interview them for any information we can get - you'd be willing to travel, wouldn't you?"
Aurélie was surprised by the rapid jumps his mind made, but quickly nodded. "I - yes, I'd be willing to travel," she said. "Would you like me to prepare something, perhaps? I could have some couriers deliver them to every town and village as you've suggested, posting it on the public bulletin boards so everyone will see."
"Oh! Yes, your highness - yes, that would be excellent. You can get to work on that, yes, I've much business to attend to - I trust your work, I'm sure you'll work out something good. Yes, that's wonderful. Good day to you, my Princess!"
Aurélie, amused by his ramblings and musings, simply smiled and nodded. "Good day, Professor," she said before turning and heading back out the door. Once in the hallway again, she closed the door behind her and leaned against it for a moment, exhaling deeply. He was a good and wise man, yes, but he did exhaust her so.
Crofton Dewl | Between Eastway Bluff and Vastwater Basin
Crofton walked along the darkened road, the moonlight shining down on the chunky gravel road ahead of him. It had grown lighter in the mere matter of minutes he'd been walking, which was odd - it didn't seem like it should be this light just yet, but it was. If anything, should it not be getting darker? It wasn't even midnight yet, but the moon seemed to be sinking, sinking further from the peak of its nightly arc. How odd. He shook his head slightly - perhaps his mind was playing tricks on him. Perhaps it was the lack of magic, as it had been so long since he cast a spell or stole a soul. But he would steal no more souls. He was going to be a good and honest man one way or another, and stealing souls wasn't the way to do that.
For another hour or two, he walked. The moon seemed suspended in some strange transitional place, uncertain whether it was to rise or sink. Crofton continued along his way, glancing up at it only briefly every now and then. Just what was happening above him? Why did the moon sway as if uncertain of its place? Perhaps he would ask somebody when he reached Vastwater Basin, a city known for its scholars. Not as renowned as Telia, of course, but certainly still a worthwhile place to seek out knowledge. If anyone was up, that is - he couldn't tell for sure what time of day it was.
Finally, at long last, the moon began to sink, this much was certain. The closer he came to the neighbouring city, the lower it fell above him. The sky's deep blue tones became pinks and oranges until, finally, they faded to a soft, early-morning shade of blue. The sun was coming up on the other side of the sky, baffling Crofton. Had he already walked on until morning? He didn't feel as tired as he should, assuming he had been walking all night, but the sky didn't lie. He sighed, shaking his head. Perhaps it was quite the opposite - he was overtired, and seeing things and assuming things that were untrue. As he walked on, the morning sunlight shining down on him, he saw Vastwater Basin appear through the trees ahead, and he sped up his walk. He should certainly like to reach the city sooner than later, wanting nothing more than a warm bed and a bite to eat. He must be going mad, for the sun was high in the sky at this point. It seemed to be almost noon hour. Had he really been walking for twelve hours?
He reached the city's gates and passed through easily, heading quickly to the nearest building he saw with a sign that said "Inn" on it. He walked in and saw the place filled with those who had stopped in for a delicious afternoon meal. The waitress approached to seat him, but he quickly held up his hands. "Perhaps in a bit - for now, I'd like to rent out a room. I've been travelling all night, by foot, and should like some rest."
"Ah, I understand," the waitress responded politely. She led him to the counter, where he engaged in a short exchange with the woman running the place. He handed over ten coins, and in return she handed him the key to one of the rooms on the upper floor. Thanking her, Crofton headed for the stairs and began making his way upwards. Sleep was a welcome distraction right now, so he headed into the room quickly. He took no time to examine the room, instead locking the door behind him and going straight to the bed. He collapsed upon the comfortable linens and sighed, ready to fall asleep.
Expedition in progress: Cave of Souls
Posts: 3
Trials/tribulations: 2 (pity for a stranger; exhaustion)