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Post by Eren on Feb 23, 2014 19:06:40 GMT -6
"Ale. Get me an ale," Eren ordered as he slammed through the tavern door and sat down on a stool, his lance on his back and axe at his side. It had been a long flight. No doubt Mika was tired as well, she'd had to carry him.
"Hey! Barkeep!" he ordered again. "Get my wyvern food and water, while you're at it.
It was nice, having rank and prestige, he thought to himself as he sipped his ale. It was nice, because he'd earned his stripes and his honor. And that was why he was here.
"Barkeep, I hear there are bands of bandits here by the border. Where can I find a swordsman and these bandits? I'm not insane, don't worry... Just get me a swordsman, dammit, and we'll do the rest."
Eren downed his ale and motioned for some food, which he ate ravenously. Taking out his coin purse, he paid and then relaxed with another pint of ale. Surely there was a swordsman in this freezing dump... Right?
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
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The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Feb 23, 2014 19:32:29 GMT -6
The man was kind of ... boreish in Shugo eyes. He busted through the door barking orders and screaming about. He made demands one after another adn yelled as if he expected everyone to simply bow to his will because he had rank. It was actually kind of weird that Shugo was paying attention to this. He was not usually one to watch people, or to think on things like this. Normally he minded his own business and drunk his milk, but after his parents died in that raid things seemed to change. Shugo was more aware of the world around him. He began to judge people by their appearance and read into peoples personalities. A lot of things had changed inside Shugo and some of them might not have been for the better.
"Are you from the Illian army", asked Shugo as he rose from his seat. The boy was keen to gain a bit of information. He had no real problem with Illia and in truth he did not get involved with politics and did not care too. He just wanted to get rid of some bandits. He did not like bandits. It was bandits that killed his parents and bandits that burned his home. The shirtless barbarians deserved their fate to die by his spear and he was keen to remove as many of them as he could. "If you are hunting bandits then I want in", spoke the young boy.
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Post by Eren on Feb 23, 2014 20:16:30 GMT -6
"Hoho, what do we have here?" Eren chuckled good-naturedly. "Hello, chap, what's the name and rank? Where do you hail from, m'boy?"
I'm Brigadier General Eren Barrata of the Bern Army, but I'm now retired. I wanted to travel, you see. Find some fun. Well, m'lad, if bandit-fightin's what you want, I think we'll get along right nice. What's your weapon? You wouldn't happen to be a swordsman, hey?"
Eren motioned to the bartender, waving him over.
"Here, let me buy you a drink. What'll it be?"
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
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The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Feb 23, 2014 21:16:55 GMT -6
"Umm", spoke Shugo. It was the first time anybody had really offered to buy him a drink. Normally they would buy some milk, or some juice and give it too him. "I guess you could give me some milk", spoke the lad. "I uses a lance by the way", spoke Shugo as he held out his dragonspear. "I don't really know how to use anything else."
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Stark
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Post by Stark on Feb 23, 2014 21:20:38 GMT -6
For a good part of the night the blonde headed young man had spent his time with in the tavern. Waiting, trying to gather info, but most of all trying to stay warm. He wasn't used to the cold of this land and didn't really like it. But this was the land of saleswords and the like. A ideal place for people of his mind set to set out for. Sadly for the most part he had little luck finding any leads on jobs or work. That was until a very loud man enter the tavern.
It seemed this man were out for the blood of bandits and when there bandit hunting there were always gold to follow. With a grin of his own Stark would leave his table as he made his way toward the General. It was true in the eyes of most Stark was nothing more then a novice, but he never took a leap of fate here and there, a novice he would stay forever. Taking a seat next to the man Stark would speak up." If you're offering drinks, I'll take a Mead." said with smile and confidence. "The name Stark and I hear you're looking for a sword arm. I may not be much, but I be happy to offer my arm."
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Post by Eren on Feb 23, 2014 21:29:05 GMT -6
"Hohoho, a milk it is! It's cold up here, it is... Barkeep, two warm milks and an ale!"
Eren studied the newcomer. He couldn't be more than ten, maybe twelve. Hmm. He'd be green for sure... The way he held his lance, it looked like he'd drop it as soon as stab somebody with it. Ah, well. It'd be a good learning experience for the kid.
"So, kid, what do ya do with that lance of yours? Are you a footsoldier, or what?"
Suddenly, a new voice caught his attention, and he swiveled to look at another young man. This one seemed a bit more seasoned, yes? He was a swordsman, too. Good for fighting bandits with axes, huh.
"Oho! Well, then, barkeep, a mead as well! Good to meet, you, m'lad. I'm Eren.
Well, a company we've got indeed! Here's the scoop, lads, so listen well. We're on the track of the Titans, a ruthless bandit company. While too large to take on in full, they've got a raiding party coming back from a hit on one of the towns up yonder north. I intend to take them down. They'll probably have some goods, and I'm sure the townspeople will thank us. It's not a cake-walk, now, so if either of you boys would like to stay behind, I won't take any offense.
However, we'll have to move. I intend to take them on tonight, after Mika's rested. That gives us about 8 hours to prepare. We'll move out at moon-high, so if you're coming, be ready. Any questions or concerns?"
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Feb 23, 2014 21:41:19 GMT -6
"I am a wyvern rider", spoke Shugo with pride. He had leaned the trait from Valin and took his class with pride. "My mount Luna is outside. She seems to like the cold and prefers to say a good bit away from the building."
Stark walked up and Shugo immediately began to size him up. He looked green in Shugo's eyes. In truth however Shugo was still pretty green himself. It was not long after he fighitng with his spear as a recruit, or even the days he spent as a knight. He had seen a couple of battles. It was enough to call him a experiences soldier at least. Eren spoke of the danger and Shugo began to steel himself. He remembered the fires of Hal village and embedded the image of bandits in his mind. He knew there would be a challenge ahead.
"You look green", spoke Shugo as he turned toward stark. "You might want to pull out on this one. Theses bandits might be above your experiences range."
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Stark
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Post by Stark on Feb 23, 2014 22:01:07 GMT -6
It seemed this man would be a lot easier to talk to then Stark had first thought. A down to earth soldier type he would guess. But what followed did indeed cause the young man to think about the task ahead. A gang of bandit was indeed something he shouldn't take lightly and truth he most like was getting into something far above his head. Still he couldn't help it, since leaving his home behind he could only move forward. Go for broke, as they said. With a nod to the man words he would take the mead and take a slip. It was bitter.
However it was the voice of the other boy that caught his attention as he lean out to see him. It seem the younger man saw him as nothing more then a greenhorn, and possible just a bounden. But, who could blame him Stark thought with a laugh. "You're right. I am green. I have seen but a hand full of fight, non which could be called a battle." he said with a odd smile. Hell in truth he had yet to truly take another life. But if he were to take one it might as well be a bandit. "Maybe I should sit this one out, but no body get stronger by just sitting on the sideline their whole life. Sometimes you just have to take first leap and see what happens." Said once more with a grin just before quickly downing the mead in one take.
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Post by Eren on Feb 23, 2014 22:07:14 GMT -6
"Hohoho... Right you are, lad. Right you are. I remember when I was your age -- young, flaming hot, and ready to take on anything. Now, I guess you could call it wisdom, but I call it experience. Knowing when to hold and fold, and when to bluff for gold.
I like you both. I really do. If you want anything to eat or drink, feel free, on me. I've got to check on Mika. Get ready, boys... Moon-high will be here soon, and then it's go time.
Oh, and Stark -- You'll be riding with me. Mika can handle the weight. Hope you're good with flying. Shugo, be ready and have your wyvern meet Mika, so that they get to know each other. I'll be waiting; I just need to check on her and take a walk."
Standing up, Eren pulled his axe from his side and flipped it into the air, drawing his lance at the same time and catching his axe. With both weapons drawn, he did a pristine and well-practiced salute, before replacing his weapons in their sheaths and striding purposefully out the door.
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
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The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Feb 23, 2014 22:15:53 GMT -6
"Very well", spoke Shugo. The rider then turned to Stark. "If you are coming to fight then I should apologize in case I offended you. There should be no friction between us. I merely spoke what I did because I been through a battle", spoke Shugo. "It is not pretty", spoke the rider in a low tone. "Lets try to stick close to each other and watch each others back."
Shugo chugged his glass of milk and slammed the jug agaist the table. He was mimicking a man he saw once at a tavern. He walked outside to introduce Luna too Eren's mount. Preparation was going to be important. The bandits still had axes and Shugo only had a lance. They would have the upper hand in the fight.
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Stark
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Post by Stark on Feb 24, 2014 15:33:16 GMT -6
The large man seemed pleased with Stark words. He laugh a bit as the man saluted with his overly large weapon before heading out. He had offer them food and Stark for one was going to take the man up on it. After quickly placing a order the young boy words would reach him. And for the first time he would greet the words with a serious look. "Nor do I expect it to be pretty." he said before looking away and grabbing another drink. "Don't worry. I'll try my best not to slow you two down." Stark was no fool, he knew where he stood with these two. Even if the kid was younger experience made up the gap. Yet, after tonight he hope he himself would be at least one step closer to what he needed.
After eating his fill Stark would make his way outside toward the two and their mounts. "So these are Wyverns? Always thought they would be bigger!"
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Post by Eren on Feb 24, 2014 18:46:30 GMT -6
Eren strode over to Mika, who was sleeping peacefully. He smiled contentedly, feeling her neck and watching the gentle contour of her wings and back. Such a beautiful sight, she was, and gleaming like a onyx shadow amongst the twilight gloom. Eren sighed and walked down the center lane of the village, idly fingering his axe.
"Hmm. C'mon, Eren, buck up now. No reason to be afraid, just some bandits. They said five to ten at most. Calm. You're not a brigadier general for nothing. Focus on the task. Leave nothing to chance. Strike like fire, flee like wind. Dodge like water.
You can do this.
---Timeskip forward---
As the moon rose near its apex, Eren walked back to the tavern. Walking up to Mika, he gently stroked her back, waking her.
"Are you ready, Mika? We've got a passenger, so don't frighten him too much... Heh, you're in control. I have no fear.
Mika gave a happy growl in answer, flicking her tail tip and spreading her wings.
"Now, where are those kids?"
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
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The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Feb 24, 2014 18:56:29 GMT -6
"Alright Luna", spoke Shugo to his wyvern. He always held a conversation with her before he left. It was a habit he picked up from Valin."Now Luna remember to not eat the other members, nor fight Eren's Wyvern. She is our ally Luna so no fighting", spoke Shugo. The wyvern let out a grunt of air. Shugo was not sure if it truly understood him, but Valin thought they did. So Shugo simply followed in the tradition. Shugo hopped up onto Luna and walked the wyvern out of the stable he had her in.
"Eren", shouted the boy as he waved to the Dragon Knight.
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Post by Eren on Feb 24, 2014 19:21:02 GMT -6
"Aha, Shugo! Good to see you. I see you've got your wyvern; may I ask his or her name?"
As they grew nearer, Mika hopped forward and shrieked excitedly at the other wyvern, flapping her wings. It had been a while since she'd flown with another wyvern, and Eren could tell she was excited.
"Any sign of Stark the Swordsman?" Eren wondered. "Hope he's not late. In the Military, you can't be late."
Eren spun his axe worriedly.
"We have to fly. If we don't get them now, the night will be too dark. And Mika will be seen for miles in the day. DAMN. Where's that kid?"
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Stark
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Post by Stark on Feb 24, 2014 19:43:58 GMT -6
Having grown tired of waiting in the cold air Stark had taken refuge within a near by barn. Sadly however he did not count on the defying sound of the wind to cover up the sound the his two companions as they approached. If wasn't till he heard the sound of people shouting that he peeked out seeing he was now late. "Damn it." he grumbles to himself as he quickly ran out. With a fast pact he made his way next Eren. "Sorry about that. Didn't hear you lot come up within the barn." he said as he flipped up this hood and looked at the Wyvern. So they was going to ride this thing hmm? he thought to himself as he wonder just what it would be like to fly.
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