Over a month has past since your first fateful meetings with each other. Time has passed and the seasons have changed.
Each of you is greeted by a messenger clad in his best. He hands you an envelope and waits as you open it.
Upon inspecting the invitation you see the seal of the Surtova family. The acting Regents for the human kingdom you reside in.
Breaking the seal you see.
'You are cordially invited to the Hunting Festival Pre-Party at the Lord Mayor of Restov's Manor House on the 6th of Egrera. Party start time is at First Evening Bell. You are allowed to bring one guest of your choosing. Invitation needed to enter.'
Alexander read the letter once, then twice, then three more times.
Yesss, thiss iss it, the beginnning. A guessst.... If I brought that elven girl... her beauty might bring a smile to the Lords, along with her telling them of my handiwork herre.
Alexander gently woke up Lorde with a smile as Lorde licked is hand with its tiny pink tongue Lordeee, we are going to have a gooood hunt today, I can just tellll. You want to help me find that red haired elf?
Alexander would hope that she would be happy with him inviting her along as his guest, and Alexander hoped that they'd be able to make more than just themselves smile at the Pre-Party.
Sara read the note over before tossing it aside on her small desk before lighting a candle and inspecting the seal. Ugh. As if dealing with lords during bounty hunting wasn't enough.
Nooo thank you. She said outloud, before re-reading the note once more Wait... Hunting??? Hmmm.
Sara broke out her weapons and prepared her spells before packing her things Well, hopefully they mean the kind that gets me paid- I might even be able to ask for a higher clearance on my bounty rewards since I've done so many at this point. I wonder if that other hunter I met, Diamond, will be there. She actually wasn't that bad- as far as other people being around goes.
Stryder and her Mother gave a squee and hug of excitement as they read the letter together. Her mother took her face in her hands with a small tear Oh Evangeline, your father would be so proud. Her mother than gave a girlish gasp of excitement Are you going to find that one bear-wrestling man and ask him to go with you?
Evangeline giggled Ssssh! Maybe! She cutely hid the note away from her mother as if she were attempting real secrecy- though the truth was the complete opposite. Alright, well, maybe. But I'm not entirely sure I want to tell him its with the Lords- hopefully he dresses with as little clothing as he did last time.
She and her mother giggled then as Evangeline prepared to make her morning trek to town and open her clinic. She looked at the mountain as she passed Well... Hopefully Mr. Serious is there... And maybe this time I'll actually get my ARMS around him- though I'm not sure I could... Not literally anyways. He he!
Nathan instantly began to fret as soon as he finished reading the note- he spat another sample of his venom in the vial Oh s%$$! It's a slight darker shade than last week- damn it. Hopefully I'm on the better end of whatever that Spryon's venom did to me.
Nathan had tried to take a sample after Hirushal had put his venom into him, but it was much too tainted and small for Nathan to make any headway with it on any of the slides or vials he tested it in.
What would the lords want with me? I've GOT it! He yelled outloud while at his cart, enticing a few giggles and laughs as people walked by Yes yes yes he paced They know the stature of my apothecary stand! No doubt they want to hear and fund my research, now that they of course understand the value of the Spryon. There's no way they have not taken notice of us! Especially Hirushal!
Nathan immediately made preparations of a list of his most recent expirements on the Spyron and himself so that he could present it when, no doubt, he was called on to testify what he had done and found so far.
Blue Dawn was stroking the nose of the beautiful roan mare she had found. The wild mare was a bit older but had taken a liking to her after she fed her some sugar and carrots and followed her everywhere. Smiling she would move over to a tree stump and gets up on her back without need for a saddle or bridle. Stroking her neck she would ride along the road heading into town. Her read hair billowing out behind her as she looked forward to meeting the people in the village. They were all strange and wondrous.
Diamond had been flitting around the guild hall when she noticed the red headed elf walk into town. Smooshing her face against the window, she stared looking her horse over. It was a pretty one but she liked her milk white horse. It even had bows in its mane and tail. Of course no one would think it new how to fight but she had stolen it fair and square from another bandit and she was proud of it.
A tap on her shoulder and she turned to look seeing a well dressed messenger.
"Miss, for you." Looking it over she reads it and squeals in delight. "A party, oh, I love parties of course I will be there. I must go find a dress." She hurriedly flitted off to go look through her things.
Assirran as he always did, started his day with a bath in the cold waters of the springs. Before doing his meditation and then training. He had made a simple home for himself up at the shrine.
He was there most of the day, tending his small herb garden and training.
Hirushal was grumpy. The messenger had brought two notes to him. One, the invitation. The second was his adopted family insisting he go and make a good name for themselves. Great, they were looking to use him to up their status in some way.
Sighing he knew he would go anyways so he packed his few meager belongings and would start his trek there.
Alexander began to hunt for the Red Haired Elven girl, Blue Dawn, with Lorde's assistance high up in the air
Hopefully I can find herrr Alexander hummed to himself as he began to make his way through the overgrowth and brush of the jungle.
Evangeline, after realizing she could not stop staring at the mountainside, pouted to herself Well I can't imagine any harm in trying to find him from tracing his steps from last night!
After Evangeline made her way to the sacred place in the mountain that Assirran had shown her, she began to try and work backwards from the muscular man's steps
As she does so, Evangeline takes out a banana from her pocket and throws it at herself for 1d6 splash damage as a free action
Alexander eventually gives up his search in the jungle when later that afternoon Lorde spots the redhead in town.
He gave out a cry and headed that direction.
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Evangeline doesn't seem to find the trail but after an hour of desperate searching hears a noise behind her and there is Assirran staring at her. "Can I help you?"
Alexander quickly followed Lorde until he could see the Red Headed Elf Blue Dawn, at which point he would wave an arm and call out to her Bluee Dawnn! Overr herrre!
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Evangeline gave a tiny "squee" as she turned to see Assirran He he... How long have you been watching me.... Assirran?
Evangeline did her best to not wobble in each step she took towards the dark skinned man before showing him her invitation to the Hunting Festival It says I could bring a guest, and, well.... I was hoping.... I could bring you? Evangeline pouted as she blinked her eyes after Assiran.
Blue Dawn heard a familiar voice calling her and turned looking around. Seeing Alexander, Dawn smiled brightly and waved.
Sliding off her new companion she would stand there.
"Hello, Alexander. What brings you to town this fair day?"
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"I haven't been watching you long. I was just curious on why you would be here." Moving closer he would look at what she held out.
"Are you inviting me to be your guest?" He asked calmly studying it.
"I see no reason to turn down your invitation. When do you wish to leave?"
I have ann invite, Blue Dawnn. A Hunting Festival that would allow me to bring a guest, should I want one... I figured you would wannt to go with meee, since you owe me for that sssscythe. Heh heh.
Alexander gave a gentle flick of his tail as he hailed Lorde back down to waddle next to him as he turned to it Don't embarrass me this time and you can ssstay, good friend.
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Evangeline's eyes grew wide as she looked Assirran over Are you, he he, going to go like that???
She attempted to let her fingers touch Assirran's hand as he took the letter from her and again when she took it back Ummm, we could go right now! But I should probably go home and change and... maybe you could meet mother.... Hm?
Looking at him she would pause for a second and for a brief moment he saw a soft pain. "Oh, I did not realize I owed you for the scythe. My sincerest apologies. If...going to this festival is what is needed to pay up for the scythe then by all means I will accompany you."
She seemed to fret now slightly.
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"I have appropriate wear. I will go change in that. I can come by to pick you up. That is what a gentleman would do. I will see you this evening then. Have a good day." He said and would head up towards his place.
Seems politics were moving again and he was interested to see what turn they would take.
Alexander grinned as he licked his lips Noooo, nooo, I wasss kidding Blue Dawn. Alexander took hold of one of Blue Dawn's hands I sssimply wanted you to go... For my pleassure. Heh heh.
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Oh my deity oh my deity oh my deity Evangeline thought her entire way home. She and her mother squeed together at the news of Evangeline being taken to the party by the man she only met last night.
Ok! Ok ok ok! I have to go get ready!
Blue Dawn looked up at him biting her lip. "Are you sure? I don't really have much to wear besides what you see. Is that fine?"
She seemed to brighten when he said he was only kidding.
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When he arrived that evening, he looked every bit the gentleman. Well dressed, and looked quite impressive.
When her mother answered the door he put an arm infront of him and behind himself as he bowed. "Pleasure to meet you madam. I am Assirran. I am here to pick up Evangeline."
Alexander looked Blue Dawn up and down several times as he smelled her wonderful scent Mmm, yesss, that will be absssolutely fine. What are you here for? Mind if I followw you with Lordee?
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Evangeline's mother lowered her eyes at Assiran with a smile as she called out Evangeline's name.
As Evangeline made her way to the door her Mother began to fret Now, do you have-
Yes, Mother. Ok. Ok ok ok. Yes! Ssssh! Yes! She giggled as she quickly gave her Mother a peck on the cheek before sliding by her, out the front door and quickly closing it behind her with another giggle She, uh, eh hem, she worries! Don't mind her! Ready???
"I came to give some herbs to the church. They talked about the need of them for healing poltices. I do not mind. Lorde is always welcome." Smiles at the Roc.
"We can head out after we drop them off." Smiles warmly and would walk next to her new companion as he followed her the rest of the way in town. Dropping off the herbs she was all ready to go and smiled at him motioning him to lead the way.
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He seemed amused. "It is good she worries. It means she cares. Yes, I am ready." He holds out his arm for her as he walks her to the Lord Mayor's house.