Pepsionne
oi oi
the apprentice
Bjรถrn
โง THE INHERITANCE
โAnd off treks Bjรถrn, to find a doll! A magical doll, the best of them all,โ Bjรถrn chorused, parading through the snow. His form was home to a cacophony of jingles and sounds, the excessive accessories lining his person sent into a storm of movement with each step. He was a blight on the oppressively gloomy landscape. A splatter of rich maroons, purples and reflective golds that bared teeth at the blanket of snow that wished to oppress their splendor.
The apprentice stopped, chin tilting up at the sky. โAlthough I hope itโs a magical doll,โ He said to himself. His words were swallowed promptly in the silence of the forest around him. โThey didnโt list that did they,โ He fished the crumpled paper clipping from his pocket, eyes scanning over the advertisement once more. โOsluga,โ He tested the name in his own voice. For a moment, everything became impossibly still. Even the falling snow far too timid to make a sound in its descent.
Bjรถrnโs shoulders raised into the air in a lazy shrug, the action breaking through the tense silence from the bells and clinking metals strewn about his person. โOh well, I guess Iโll find out.โ The wizard resumed his boisterous stride, this time tuning, โOsluga Osluga, the perfect excuse-ah, to go on an adventure, for something I can use-ah.โ
A crow calls in the distance, its grating cry much more fitting in the macabre atmosphere. An omen, perhaps, or simply just a warning as to Bjรถrnโs approach. Animals would often shrink back under his gaze, despite the apprenticeโs cooing enthusiasm. Something sinister waded in the pool of his shadow. Its stench was far more potent than any bright smile he could offer. The wizard continued onwards regardless, a heavy coating of snow reclaiming any presence he dared leave behind.
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It didnโt occur to Bjรถrn that the footsteps he had been hopping from step to step within could only have come into existence given the arrival of another. It was the weight of his body thumping on a harder, sturdier ground that lifted his gaze up to take in the estate, and the three figures that stood on its doorstep. โOh, how fun,โ He said, a broad smile breaking out across his face. โThe more the merrier.โ
Quite a ways away from the entrance to the grand building, the wizard adjusted his stride into something more akin to a jog. Cold wind wrapped greedy fingers around the wide brim of his hat and lifted insistently. White blonde strands were given but a moment of apperance before Bjรถrn clamped a hand down to secure the cap to his head, his stride never faltering.
Any insects or small mammals who had gathered within the foliage of the estateโs foreground were rooted from their warm respite, jetting out in a panic the moment Bjรถrnโs figure passed by. Like oil scattering in water, the yard became a chaos of movement.
โOh--Iโm just in time!โ The wizard called, voice struggling against his bodyโs fight for limited air. He stopped several paces behind where the small group had gathered, hand pressed to his chest as if pressure alone could restore the air to his lungs.
Bjรถrnโs eyes drifted to the hazy shadow whose presence stamped a weak mark within the doorway. โThe great Osluga!โ
Such a cheery disposition had an eerie effect when placed upon the stoic background. A judgment of tone was sadly lacking in the vast wheelhouse of the wizardโs skills. โPardon my intrusion. Have we already made our introductions?โ
The apprentice's eyes shifted from one form to the other, drinking in features with an eager thirst. Stiffened postures only melted by the warmest of smiles. The three seemed noble and well put together, although certainly not a group.
The woman closer to him, her shock of white hair blending into the haze of snow that hovered steadily around them, she seemed detached from the other two. Perhaps having arrived a beat too late if her distance from the door told any story.
The two further from Bjรถrn had an intricate intimacy to their movements. Their stances, the push and pull of one gaze giving way to the other--an understanding one could only expect from oneself. The wizard blinked, wondering if Madame Ania had punished him with some kind of illusionary magic once more.
โAnd off treks Bjรถrn, to find a doll! A magical doll, the best of them all,โ Bjรถrn chorused, parading through the snow. His form was home to a cacophony of jingles and sounds, the excessive accessories lining his person sent into a storm of movement with each step. He was a blight on the oppressively gloomy landscape. A splatter of rich maroons, purples and reflective golds that bared teeth at the blanket of snow that wished to oppress their splendor.
The apprentice stopped, chin tilting up at the sky. โAlthough I hope itโs a magical doll,โ He said to himself. His words were swallowed promptly in the silence of the forest around him. โThey didnโt list that did they,โ He fished the crumpled paper clipping from his pocket, eyes scanning over the advertisement once more. โOsluga,โ He tested the name in his own voice. For a moment, everything became impossibly still. Even the falling snow far too timid to make a sound in its descent.
Bjรถrnโs shoulders raised into the air in a lazy shrug, the action breaking through the tense silence from the bells and clinking metals strewn about his person. โOh well, I guess Iโll find out.โ The wizard resumed his boisterous stride, this time tuning, โOsluga Osluga, the perfect excuse-ah, to go on an adventure, for something I can use-ah.โ
A crow calls in the distance, its grating cry much more fitting in the macabre atmosphere. An omen, perhaps, or simply just a warning as to Bjรถrnโs approach. Animals would often shrink back under his gaze, despite the apprenticeโs cooing enthusiasm. Something sinister waded in the pool of his shadow. Its stench was far more potent than any bright smile he could offer. The wizard continued onwards regardless, a heavy coating of snow reclaiming any presence he dared leave behind.
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It didnโt occur to Bjรถrn that the footsteps he had been hopping from step to step within could only have come into existence given the arrival of another. It was the weight of his body thumping on a harder, sturdier ground that lifted his gaze up to take in the estate, and the three figures that stood on its doorstep. โOh, how fun,โ He said, a broad smile breaking out across his face. โThe more the merrier.โ
Quite a ways away from the entrance to the grand building, the wizard adjusted his stride into something more akin to a jog. Cold wind wrapped greedy fingers around the wide brim of his hat and lifted insistently. White blonde strands were given but a moment of apperance before Bjรถrn clamped a hand down to secure the cap to his head, his stride never faltering.
Any insects or small mammals who had gathered within the foliage of the estateโs foreground were rooted from their warm respite, jetting out in a panic the moment Bjรถrnโs figure passed by. Like oil scattering in water, the yard became a chaos of movement.
โOh--Iโm just in time!โ The wizard called, voice struggling against his bodyโs fight for limited air. He stopped several paces behind where the small group had gathered, hand pressed to his chest as if pressure alone could restore the air to his lungs.
Bjรถrnโs eyes drifted to the hazy shadow whose presence stamped a weak mark within the doorway. โThe great Osluga!โ
Such a cheery disposition had an eerie effect when placed upon the stoic background. A judgment of tone was sadly lacking in the vast wheelhouse of the wizardโs skills. โPardon my intrusion. Have we already made our introductions?โ
The apprentice's eyes shifted from one form to the other, drinking in features with an eager thirst. Stiffened postures only melted by the warmest of smiles. The three seemed noble and well put together, although certainly not a group.
The woman closer to him, her shock of white hair blending into the haze of snow that hovered steadily around them, she seemed detached from the other two. Perhaps having arrived a beat too late if her distance from the door told any story.
The two further from Bjรถrn had an intricate intimacy to their movements. Their stances, the push and pull of one gaze giving way to the other--an understanding one could only expect from oneself. The wizard blinked, wondering if Madame Ania had punished him with some kind of illusionary magic once more.
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