Fantasy The Calm After War (Always Open and Accepting)

[Paint The Wind]

Waesmors, Pets, and Alison Foster
Castle- Waesmor Guest Room​

Elaina hugged her back. "You look much better mom. The best actually. I just hope I don't get hit on by some creep." she said. She was ecstatic to see Arabelle the happiest she's been in 7 years. "How is the world with your eyesight back?"

Ari looked on as Selra came into the room, not dressed at all and confused. He'd have been annoyed had Selra actually been exposed to magic on a daily. Instead, he wasn't annoyed at all at her not being ready. "A noble ball. I know, a pain in the ass. You have to get dressed pretty soon because we start soon."
@Baku
FireMaiden

“If any creeps do hit on you, call me over and I’ll mess them up,” she said firmly. She then went back to smiling. “It’s wonderful. I forgot how bright and colorful and beautiful it was,” she said happily.

 

[Kallo]

He nods. Having a slight look of confusion as he noticed the attire she was in. Being slightly hesitant on actually leading her to the assassin. "That would be the case, though are you sure you'll be able to take care of her...? I know she isn't really fighting much more...But wouldn't the possibility of blood on your clothing be a bit...Ineffective?"

Kylesar1

 

[Kylesar1]

He nods. Having a slight look of confusion as he noticed the attire she was in. Being slightly hesitant on actually leading her to the assassin. "That would be the case, though are you sure you'll be able to take care of her...? I know she isn't really fighting much more...But wouldn't the possibility of blood on your clothing be a bit...Ineffective?"

Kylesar1

Ari Waesmor
Castle Halls
(Ari is a guy)​

"I'm not worried about that. Telekinesis you know. Ari Waesmor. To whom am I speaking to?" Ari said as he followed the guy to the assassin. Upon approaching the assassin, Ari looked at her, not even bothering to draw his blade yet. "So you asked for death, huh? You've come to an actual assassin then."
Scarlett-Wulf

 

[Kallo]

(I'm sorry...I got confused for a moment.)

He would start leading him along through the halls. Nodding for a moment when he hears his explanation. "I would be Xonrot...Your not going to try to demote me for this are you...?" He questions. Before sighing to himself as he stands at the door when they finally enter the room. Watching them as he crosses his arms.

Kylesar1

 

[Kylesar1]

(I'm sorry...I got confused for a moment.)

He would start leading him along through the halls. Nodding for a moment when he hears his explanation. "I would be Xonrot...Your not going to try to demote me for this are you...?" He questions. Before sighing to himself as he stands at the door when they finally enter the room. Watching them as he crosses his arms.

Kylesar1

Ari Waesmor
Castle Halls​

Ari laughed. "Relax." He said with a smile. "For someone who doesn't work for me, the only demotion I can give you is demotion to worm food." Ari still talked about death like he was talking about his clothes or his family life. That much probably would never change. "If you're following orders, no need to demote you, yes?"

 

[Kallo]

Ari Waesmor
Castle Halls​

Ari laughed. "Relax." He said with a smile. "For someone who doesn't work for me, the only demotion I can give you is demotion to worm food." Ari still talked about death like he was talking about his clothes or his family life. That much probably would never change. "If you're following orders, no need to demote you, yes?"

He seemed to think for a moment as he then nods. Looking on over with a slight smile of his own. "That's a fair point...Just never know what happens behind the scenes. And fair point...Though I do wonder how well that would go for becoming worm food."

 

[Scarlett-Wulf]

Ari Waesmor
Castle Halls​

Ari laughed. "Relax." He said with a smile. "For someone who doesn't work for me, the only demotion I can give you is demotion to worm food." Ari still talked about death like he was talking about his clothes or his family life. That much probably would never change. "If you're following orders, no need to demote you, yes?"

“That’s exactly what I asked for, I’d rather fall at the hands of a true assassin than the weaklings that are in the pedals” Alexandra got onto to her knees and leaned over. “I only ask that use my own weapon to dispatch me....and that I’m buried even if there is no ceremony” looking up at Ari for a brief moment before lowering her head again.
Kylesar1 Kallo

 

[Kallo]

He growls for a moment. Shaking his head. Looking on over at Ari as he kept the scythe in his grip. "I think of that as a poor idea...You can likely manipulate the scythe as you desire to not only transport elsewhere...But instead just prevent your own death." As he returns to standing at the door.

Kylesar1 Scarlett-Wulf

 

[Kylesar1]

“That’s exactly what I asked for, I’d rather fall at the hands of a true assassin than the weaklings that are in the pedals” Alexandra got onto to her knees and leaned over. “I only ask that use my own weapon to dispatch me....and that I’m buried even if there is no ceremony” looking up at Ari for a brief moment before lowering her head again.
Kylesar1 Kallo

He growls for a moment. Shaking his head. Looking on over at Ari as he kept the scythe in his grip. "I think of that as a poor idea...You can likely manipulate the scythe as you desire to not only transport elsewhere...But instead just prevent your own death." As he returns to standing at the door.

Kylesar1 Scarlett-Wulf

Ari Waesmor
Castle Room​

The guy had the scythe in his hands. Killing her with it is likely, but she could have a trick up her sleeve. "You're in no position to be making demands, but I'm in a good mood, so I'll let you explain why first." His eyes started glowing red. "If I think you're lying to me, I'll make you suffer before you die."

 

[Scarlett-Wulf]

“While a trick would be nice....the scythe is no longer mine...it falls back to its original owner...with my defeat..” closing her eyes Alexandra relaxed her body, only reaching up to brush her hair from the back of her neck “I don’t have the power to enter the scythes realm, teleportation is out of the question for me, that aside the even if I could it take me quite some time to do so” keeping her eyes closed she awaited her fate.
Kylesar1 Kallo

 

[Kylesar1]

“While a trick would be nice....the scythe is no longer mine...it falls back to its original owner...with my defeat..” closing her eyes Alexandra relaxed her body, only reaching up to brush her hair from the back of her neck “I don’t have the power to enter the scythes realm, teleportation is out of the question for me, that aside the even if I could it take me quite some time to do so” keeping her eyes closed she awaited her fate.
Kylesar1 Kallo

Ari Waesmor
Castle Room​

"Suit yourself." Ari used Telekinesis to float the scythe out of Xonrot's hands. Holding it in the air without physically touching it, he spun it in the air and impaled her through her chest. He drew his blade, ready to chop her head off the moment she did anything other than die.
Kallo

 

[Kallo]

He growls for a moment as he noticed the scythe tugging against his grip. Before letting it go as he draws his spear. Also preparing as he shakes his head. Lowering his stance as he holds the spear about half haft. "Well...I guess that's fine then...Though it's on you if anything goes to the crapper."

Kylesar1

 

[Scarlett-Wulf]

“Thank you for your minimal amount of pity..” Alexandra held her the blade sticking out of her chest, Wincing as her blood poured down her chest onto the floor, gasping a bit as her final breaths were take. As soon as she stopped breathing the scythes own dimension opened as all of Alexandra’s blood was pulled into it. A withered hand reached out of the dimension, with it a man stepped through. His silver hair hanging over the face of a whithered frame, the black clothing and ornate armor adorned his body as he stood up wrenching the scythe from her back. The scythe had begun to glow as he regained his features, as if feeding off the blood the scythe has absorbed. Looking over at Ari and Xontox he placed the scythe on his back. A old and long forgotten house emblem on the back of cloak, laced in silver. “So you have finally had enough blood have you baumet...enough to free me?” He asked the scythe, a somewhat annoyed look on his face. Looking down into Ari’s eyes Raven tilted his head to the side before asking “Would you mind telling me where I seem to have ended up?”
Kylesar1 Kallo

 

[Kylesar1]

“Thank you for your minimal amount of pity..” Alexandra held her the blade sticking out of her chest, Wincing as her blood poured down her chest onto the floor, gasping a bit as her final breaths were take. As soon as she stopped breathing the scythes own dimension opened as all of Alexandra’s blood was pulled into it. A withered hand reached out of the dimension, with it a man stepped through. His silver hair hanging over the face of a whithered frame, the black clothing and ornate armor adorned his body as he stood up wrenching the scythe from her back. The scythe had begun to glow as he regained his features, as if feeding off the blood the scythe has absorbed. Looking over at Ari and Xontox he placed the scythe on his back. A old and long forgotten house emblem on the back of cloak, laced in silver. “So you have finally had enough blood have you baumet...enough to free me?” He asked the scythe, a somewhat annoyed look on his face. Looking down into Ari’s eyes Raven tilted his head to the side before asking “Would you mind telling me where I seem to have ended up?”
Kylesar1 Kallo

Ari Waesmor
Castle Halls​

Ari sighed in annoyance. Too much pain in the ass right before a pain in the ass ball. Why couldn't his prey just die? Hopefully this new guy wasn't a pain in the ass. Ari gave him the benefit of the doubt and responded, placing his sword on his shoulder. "You're in an Elven Castle. Your vessel or whatever thought she was an assassin enough to take on high profile targets."

 

[Scarlett-Wulf]

Raven looked down at the corpse “She’s not one of mine....my kingdom fell far too many years ago...” Sniffing the air a bit he relaxed a bit more “I was sealed away years ago by my only friend for my own safety, forgive me for my rudeness I am King....no I was a king, but regardless I am Raven Crost, The Black Rook of the North” bowing briefly when he introduced himself.
Kylesar1

 

[Kallo]

He simply watched the exchange take place. Glaring for a moment as he sighs. Noticing that the man...While pale in nature had shown no signs of hostility or desire to harm them. As he slowly stands to his normal stance. Putting the spear away while his eyes seemed to clear up. The previously cloudy orbs now being the pure clear gateways they had been before.

 

[Kylesar1]

Raven looked down at the corpse “She’s not one of mine....my kingdom fell far too many years ago...” Sniffing the air a bit he relaxed a bit more “I was sealed away years ago by my only friend for my own safety, forgive me for my rudeness I am King....no I was a king, but regardless I am Raven Crost, The Black Rook of the North” bowing briefly when he introduced himself.
Kylesar1

Ari Waesmor
Castle Halls
​

Ari sheathed his blade, returning the bow. "I'm Ari Waesmor, the Black Assassin. This here is Faylen, Elven country. You'll have to figure out how to get around here. You don't have long until guards come and question you, as we're about to go to some noble ball."

He kicked the corpse and addressed the guards. "Can you guys get this body out of here?" They started to move and take the body out. He turned back to Xonrot but addressed them both. "Let's go report this to a higher authority. Bailey or the Queen."
Kallo

 

[Kallo]

He nods as he hears the order so to speak. Bowing for a moment as he starts moving along the halls. Walking a bit slower as of the moment as he waits for Ari. A semi confused look on his face as he tried to figure out exactly what the man would be. Other than one that has few moments spent with the sun.
Kylesar1

 

[Scarlett-Wulf]

Raven followed behind the two of them. His hand resting idly by on the hilt of his sword. Looking at the architecture where he was, admiring the craftsmanship. “If it were the queen I would be meeting due my nature of not being known by any of you it would be customary to disarm me, correct?” Raven sniffed the air, looking at the Xonrot then to Ari “You have children, Ari? And you are relatively new to combat...how you carry yourself gives you away”
Kallo Kylesar1 FireMaiden

 

[Safety Hammer]

Bailey O'Connor & Kids
High Prophet's Wing​

Turning around, she smiled at him, "You look very handsome," She said, pulling him down so she could kiss his cheek. Turning back to the test of the group, she looked around. All the kids were present, Herah would still be on her way there with their luggage, and Selra seemed to be the only one missing. "We'll wait until Selra gets here, then proceed to the ball room. Being early is probably the best because the drinks are still fresh," Bailey chuckled. But she didn't plan on having more than one champagne because around 9, were the peace talks. And she had to be clear headed for this, but she knew that they were probably going to end badly. "Anyway, Tyr, do you like my dress?" She asked. (I posted a picture already so I'm not gonna do it again)
Safety Hammer Kylesar1 @Baku P Paint The Wind Tetro

"Yes I do." He said, kissing her back on the lips. He happily plucked a champagne flute from an elven waiter, and sipped the bubbly golden liquor like a gentlemen, as opposed to the usual chugging down of his beer This must have looked incredibly foreign to the rest of the party, since Tyr wasn't necessarily known for his gentlemanly manners.
"You look stunning, dear."

 

[FireMaiden]

"Yes I do." He said, kissing her back on the lips. He happily plucked a champagne flute from an elven waiter, and sipped the bubbly golden liquor like a gentlemen, as opposed to the usual chugging down of his beer This must have looked incredibly foreign to the rest of the party, since Tyr wasn't necessarily known for his gentlemanly manners.
"You look stunning, dear."

(They aren't in the ball room yet. At least, I don't think so. I was gonna make a whole big post about it starting)

 

[Paint The Wind]

(They aren't in the ball room yet. At least, I don't think so. I was gonna make a whole big post about it starting)

(DO IT)

 

[FireMaiden]

Bailey O'Connor & Kids
7:02 PM, Castle Ballroom
​

Even though the dancing had just started, and servers had only just begun making their rounds around the ballroom, it's was filled with the nobels who had been invited. They all wanted to be there on time, which of course meant they were early. A sea of colors and I'll displayed wealth danced around with the music, as these people were considered the highest of high society. Others who aren't dancing, were enjoying watching. Or, were migling in the other area opened up for the ball. Like, the balconies, the garden over looked by silver plated guards, and the hall of hero's. But, where ever they were, they knew the purpose of this party. To celebrate the Peace Talks. And then, to either celebrate going to war or avoiding it.

Among the crowd of people not dancing, Scarlett and Tyler were running around with other noble children eatin various sweets, and trying to sneak some of the "adult juice" because they wanted to try it. The servers were smart though, and kept a very close eye on them. Until they got bored. Among those dancing, Alex was rather in enthusiastically dancing with a noble girl around his age because he was to nice to really say no. Standing beside the queen, Bailey was talking to her whole watching the party. She wasn't to big on dancing, not because she couldn't, but because she just didn't like it.

Looking over at the Queen, who like she guess, was dressed on red, she had to laugh because of her previous question, "Oh really?"

"Yeah. I mean, why wouldn't they dance together?"

"Because Ari apperantly likes soft squishy people. Tyr is not one of those people," Bailey said, taking a sip of her drink. Some of the finest wine in Faylen. Anora had to chuckle at her statement.

"Yeah, that makes sense. I still wanna see it though."

"Me to."

From nearby, the councilmen stood watch, not going the party because of their own personal views. They wanted to keep clears heads for the peace talks in just a few hours, but something seemed a little off. They were continuously looking at the large come stone used for the peace talks, and the two women conducting them. Kylesar1 Scarlett-Wulf @Baku Tetro Safety Hammer P Paint The Wind Kallo

 

[Kallo]

Xonrot would be watching the ball going on with a slight twitch. Not truly enjoying the fact that he had to let his spear be left behind where he couldn't quite grab it. Instead having a short sword attached to his thigh. Which was hidden under the fairly elegant robes he was wearing. A few spots on his body seeming to glitter like gold in the light due to his scales that where normally hidden underneath. Luckily though...Seeming to meld together with his apparel.

Spoiler: His apparal.

Though he would continue to change his position from time to time. Making sure to keep an eye out for anything truly offsetting.

 

[Kylesar1]

Ari Waesmor
Ballroom​

Ari was doing something else entirely. He was entertaining the little Wood Elf children and Elven teenage fans. Also, Avery was in the crowd looking at him with the same face of childish awe. An archer to his ability would be fairly well liked amidst Wood Elves, even though he was human. He was sharing his stories of archer and rogue expertise with them. At bare minimum, he was taking the burden of child care off of parent's shoulders. It was for a MUCH different purpose though: getting away from the nobles if only temporarily.

"Where is your bow now?"
"Yea, I want to see it!"
Ari sighed. "Don't have it. I don't use the bow anymore."
They were all incredulous. "BUT WHY?!"
Ari pulled out his dagger and showed them the runes. "I made a contract with a God, and they don't want me using a bow."
A moment of silence in the little ensemble. "SCREW THAT!!"
One if the Elven teenagers spoke up. "Magic is nice and all, but why ally yourself with someone who wants to suppress your ability?"
For some reason, that was an awakening moment for Ari. He was too talented for his own good. Too many paths to follow on magic alone, and so many paths outside of magic he was qualified for. It launched him into an identity crisis, slowed down his effectiveness in assassinations, and threw him into frustrated rages. He had been more of an ass than usual, especially to Tyr. He never really thought about why he was angry all the time, but for some reason, he instantly knew why.
"If those Gods won't take you at your best, tell them to fuck off." This was Avery speaking up, standing at the head of the children
Ari laughed. Here he was taking advice from little kids and stans. What a time to be alive

Elaina Waesmor​

Elaina was dancing with Arabelle, happy to see her mother seeing and actually happy for once. She had a big grin on her face as she whirled around like a tornado. Elaina loved to dance and was in ballet outside her High Priestess training, so her movements were incredibly graceful, as graceful dancing to the music as Ari was in battle up close. Her dress flowed like a smooth red river at her feet, her feet twisting in perfect coordination to the music.

Noam was dancing with a girl who's fancy he apparently struck, and they danced like they were a moving couple.
P Paint The Wind

Alison Foster​

Alison watched from the sideline, conversing with the other guards while sipping wine. Official guards weren't allowed to drink. She wasn't though. Ari forbade her to get drunk though, which was just fine to her. "Xonrot, what made you become a guard for the Elven Monarchy?" Seemed too restrictive for her taste. She got a lot of freedom as a maid and guard for Ari
Kallo



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