|
Post by Chelsea Dagger on Jan 8, 2010 0:18:34 GMT -6
At the sudden reveal and Rayl's reaction, Chelsea jumped back. She hadn't been with Rayl long, but he had never acted like this before. Her hand instinctively went to her bow, but she never grabbed an arrow. She looked to the Peg Knight and let her bow go. She didn't want to scare her again. She turned back to Rayl and saw him calmed down. She breathed deeply. She didn't want a fight to break out. She wasn't ready for that yet. Visibly shaken by the events, she leaned against the nearby wall and slid to the ground, her legs shaking.
|
|
Saffra
Dragon
The Winged Girl
Posts: 169
Lycia Fame: -1
Profession: Ill Omen
Affinity: Fire
Dragon Element: Ice
|
Post by Saffra on Jan 8, 2010 0:40:59 GMT -6
Saffra's eyes widened as she saw the lance come up and take aim at her. At the moment, the garb flew back as the long arch of her large wingspan broke free, tossing the robe off from her body, since, if something happened, it would have been constricting. Her blue wings shone in the light, the scales sparkling lightly as the sun shone down upon it. Her face didn't contort to fear or anger as she being mistaken for someone else, but instead, it was of fear, fear of the lance that might come to run her through. As she was persecuted, she shuddered and thought he was talking about the village she came from, but the killing of innocents? That sounded wrong...she hadn't killed anyone who was innocent, only those who were guilty, and few of them at that.
"I...please milord...please put the weapon away, I didn't so such a thing! I swear!"
But then, her words didn't do anything, as he had already began lowering the lance. Her eyes still wide in shock as she watched Rayl, wondering if it was some sort of Rouse. She didn't even have her Dragonstone in hand at the moment...but slowly, she began to relax, and was a little taken back when he apologized...it was strange...at first, he was angry, then it was like he had epiphany. Her guard lowered, as did her wings, which set into a comfortable position. her hands had tightly gripped the staff, and soon, loosened the grip, afraid she may have broken it in half. Slowly, she relaxed fully, and gave Rayl a small curtsey, trying to be as formal and polite as she could be, since he had an issue with her people, she had to make it up in some manner.
"Please...Sir Rayl, you needn't apologize, transgressions were done to you, and innocents...and I'll admit, my anger would have stemmed further than which you have shown...you honor me sir." She paused for a moment and fixed her hair a little, it having been a little messed up while wearing the cloak. "Sir Jin...? Ah...well, that's kind of you sir...I think...I think I'll take you up on the offer to stay...but is there something I can do? Something I can do around your ranch, perhaps, to earn my stay..?"
Licking her lips, she eyed Chelsea, and lightened her look till it resembled a sadness, as well as embarrassment, as she looked shaken, but decided against approaching her, in fear of making it worse, but instead, spoke to her, and the Pegasi Knight.
"I'm sorry.."
|
|
|
Post by Rayl Torien on Jan 8, 2010 1:00:53 GMT -6
"Nay you needn't do anything. I had no right to cause you grief in such a manner. I have had some experiences in my life which have been...less than savorable...just because one dragon caused so much grief doesn't mean they are all like that" he returned her curtsy with another bow, and Elibe seemed to lower it's head in apology also, as he put a hand on her shoulder," If you wish, you may check out one of the three guest rooms which I have...however, if my assumptions of what our Ilian madame here requests are correct, we may need to split the rooms up..."
He paused to count the amount of people, and much to his dismay had to look to his fingers for assistance. He may have learned to read and write in recent years, but...well, he never went to school after all...
One...two...three...four...and three rooms so...
"Alright then. Gabriel will take one room...madame dragon you may rest in another, and third we will have to split between Chelsea and..." he then realized he lacked the names of the two newcomers...something he'd forgotten to acquire due to the previous...scenario...
|
|
|
Post by Gabriel on Jan 8, 2010 1:27:43 GMT -6
Gabriel went on sweeping the two rooms that Rayl had originally signaled. Rayl had gone out for quite a while now, and Gabriel was done with both. "Ah...I miss having butlers and maids to do these things for me." He sighed, left the broom next to where Rayl had left his and decided to go outside to tell Chelsea and Rayl about it.
He heard voices coming from the stables, right where Rayl had told Chelsea that his horses were. He came closer, only to find a woman with blue wings coming from her back and a Pegasus Knight. Gabriel had always been interested in the winged creatures, but he never got to see one in his stay at Ilia.
They seemed to be talking, so they weren't enemies, whatever that woman was and whoever that Pegasus Knight was. "Who...are you, ladies?" he asked as he got closer to the group, unable to think up of a way to address the dragon lady.
|
|
Karina
The "Before" years
[M:1000]
Submit to the short skirt!!!
Posts: 132
|
Post by Karina on Jan 8, 2010 11:15:12 GMT -6
Karina was taken aback at the girl's true identity. A dragon! She had never seen one before. She was a bit taken aback, but she felt somewhat like the girl. Being a dragon, she must have lived in the wild for most of her life, too. Then she realized that she was being dressed. She gave the knight a quick curtsy and said, "I-I am Karina, of Resemul, which is no more. I have traveled almost the entire height of Elibe in a few days, and seek rest for both myself and my steed, Sascha. I-If it is not to bold, sir, I have no coin, but I could repay in service. I may only be a girl, but my lance arm is strong."
Karina bowed again, this time to the robed boy. The doctor had taught her to treat men of all ages with the utmost respect.
|
|
Saffra
Dragon
The Winged Girl
Posts: 169
Lycia Fame: -1
Profession: Ill Omen
Affinity: Fire
Dragon Element: Ice
|
Post by Saffra on Jan 8, 2010 12:42:25 GMT -6
OOC: Smaller girl!? Baww, that isn't supposed to be XD She's around 5'8 XD
IC:
Saffra rubbed her forehead softly as she eyed Rayl with uncertainty. His nibbled at her lower lip with slight apprehension, but finally gave way to his matter of thought. Still, Saffra disliked being a bother, she would be getting her own room, but she would have been perfectly fine if she had slept out with the horses...but she'd probably startle them. Sighing, she gave another small bow, as formally as she could, her long age having dictated this upon her since she was a little girl.
Gathering herself, she looked to the young man who had came out, almost as dusty as Rayl had been, if not more. She wondered for a moment if he might have been a servant, but if he had, he wouldn't ask for names so frankly. Giving him a nod of her head, and a slight bow as well, her wings furrowed back so they wouldn't be so much in the way.
"Greetings to you young gentleman...I am sorry, Sir Rayl, for not having introduced myself before this man had chimed in. My name is Saffra Therin."
Closing her eyes as she straightened her body, opening once she regained her stature, she flashed a small, almost knowing smile to the young Pegasus knight, admiring her courage, despite seeming so timid. However, Saffra began to approach the steed, Elibe...with a sort of understanding, beginning to circle around, almost admiring the horse which displayed it's own sense of personality, and wasn't in full as a mere servant, which many horses were.
|
|
|
Post by Chelsea Dagger on Jan 8, 2010 12:51:19 GMT -6
Chelsea had finally recovered from her scare and was back on her feet. As she brushed herself off, she blushed slightly. She couldn't believe that she had reacted in such a way. When she was done, she turned to the two newcomers. "It's nice to meet you both. I'm Chelsea."
She looked toward Saffra. She was ashamed of how she had acted upon her reveal. "I'm sorry for reacting like that. I was... startled. And that combined with Sir Rayl's reaction... I'm sorry." She bowed her head slightly as a way to emphasis how sorry she was.
She then turned to Karina. "From what I've been told I know Pegasus Knights don't really like archers, but I hope you won't be afraid of me. I promise I won't hurt you or anything." She gave a little smile, "And it looks like we're sharing a room."
|
|
|
Post by Rayl Torien on Jan 8, 2010 18:00:38 GMT -6
Rayl paused, before eying Karina," I often forget that the winged maidens of Ilia are lance users. I myself prefer the weapon, as I'm sure you just noticed. You needn't do anything Lady Karina, however I am quite curious as to how one fights and maneuvers upon a winged horse. How about if you show me later? Not in a duel mind you, but I have some targets and some test dummies out in a smaller part of my field, fenced from the pasture. I often train my more skilled knights there...speaking of my cavaliers: Chelsea, it seems you and Spirit have a bond of sorts, I'm sure she'd let you ride her out in the pasture if you wished."
Meanwhile, Elibe eyed Saffra right on back for some time before resting it's head on Rayl's shoulder, who began to pat the horse on the side of it's neck,"Gabriel, you needn't have finished the dusting...perhaps you should bathe later." he then made his way out of the Barn's doors before sitting on a barrel before the fence, watching his horses run about and his cows graze in peace upon the crunchy grass, Elibe on his right, his dog at his feet.
|
|
Karina
The "Before" years
[M:1000]
Submit to the short skirt!!!
Posts: 132
|
Post by Karina on Jan 8, 2010 18:02:41 GMT -6
OoC: sorry, my mistake has been removed.
IC:Karina smiled meekly at Chelsea. "I-I'm sorry. I'm sure we can become friends. It's just... I wasn't trained for long, but the number one thing my teachers stressed was to stay away from archers," she explained, "Lets make a deal. When we battle, I'll keep fighters away from you if you keep other archer away from me." Karina stuck out her hand awkwardly, not sure if that was an appropriate thing to say when meeting someone.
|
|
Saffra
Dragon
The Winged Girl
Posts: 169
Lycia Fame: -1
Profession: Ill Omen
Affinity: Fire
Dragon Element: Ice
|
Post by Saffra on Jan 8, 2010 18:22:10 GMT -6
As Elibe stared back at her, she kept her gaze to his. he was a tall horse, so she didn't need to slum over to look at him, but to the contrary, she had to look up just a little bit. She wanted to touch him, and as her hand came out, she pulled it back, with a sad look upon her face, and lowering her gaze, until she began to push forwards into the manor. Figuring it to be prudent, Saffra began to make way to find herself a room. She believed all the rooms, save for Sir Rayl's, of course.
The Halls were a lot narrower than she had hoped for, her wings hurt, trying to keep them together. Stumbling about, she finally came to what she thought was one of the guest rooms. They were of a fair size for her needs, bed, and a place to sit, it's all she could have wanted. She was tired of sleeping in trees. Breathing deeply through her nose, she could smell the scent of dust...it was musky still, despite having just been spruced.
Her eyes wandered the place, it felt homely, like a family lived here, not just a single man...but this place seemed so sad, it bothered her, not frightful, but it was just kind of depressing for her. Slowly, she began to sit on the bed, and she, tool, felt a touch lonely. it's odd that this should bother her, despite having lived for such a long time, without this kind of loneliness.
|
|
|
Post by Chelsea Dagger on Jan 8, 2010 23:53:20 GMT -6
Chelsea smiled at Karina and shook her hand. "Deal. I won't let any other archers get near you. Cause you're teachers weren't wrong, I've heard stories about how archers are very effective against anything flying. But you don't have to worry about us friendly ones." She gave her a playful wink. At Rayl's proclamation that she could ride Spirit, she thanked him quickly then hurried over to the horse. "Hey girl. Wanna go for a ride?" Spirit gave a neigh, which Chelsea took as a yes. She hopped up on the horse and turned to Karina. "Wanna go for a ride with us?"
|
|
|
Post by Rayl Torien on Jan 9, 2010 1:16:34 GMT -6
OOC: Apparently Aaron went and thought that the wyvern Rayl befriended on one of his many trips actually resided on his ranch. However, I have decided to go along with this, because that's awesome.
Rayl looked up at the setting skies, as if waiting for something. At first he heard nothing but the trotting of hooves, and it was his dog who first heard the faint wing flaps. getting up Dakota started barking and wagging his tail, while Rayl lbegan to scan the sky once he too began hearing the flapping...then turned around and watched as the wyvern landed upon the roof of the barn, apparently with a hunk of deer in it's jaw, which it dropped down at Rayl's feet the way a cat will sometimes due (only with mice, not deer) to show affection...the deer hunk was soon set upon by the dog, while Rayl looked up with a smile," Good boy...I can only pray that wasn't from Farmer Mallard's...again." how would Rayl tell a hunk of flesh from one animal from another anyways? Exactly: he couldn't.
Horses nor Cattle panicked or even so much batted an eye towards the creature,which curled up on it's perch: it had taken some used to and some scoldings to keep the winged lizard from devouring his other animals. It had also taken some used to from the neighboring villagers, but it was their trusted friend Sir Rayl, so surely he had it under control...after some cow devouring incidents, the beast now made due with hunting out in the mountains. Rayl couldn't help but think of what Wyvern's were at this point: The Descendants of dragons...
...speaking of Dragons, he still felt guilty about how he had treated his guest, and thus rose to his feet, giving Elibe a pat on the side to stay, though the horse merely went to follow Spirit on the ride around. Heading to and inside his house, he made his way to the guest rooms, and taking a guess to which one Saffra was in, he gave a knock on the door," Madame Saffra, are you in there? I'd like to talk to you." with this, he turned the knob and entered the room
|
|
Saffra
Dragon
The Winged Girl
Posts: 169
Lycia Fame: -1
Profession: Ill Omen
Affinity: Fire
Dragon Element: Ice
|
Post by Saffra on Jan 9, 2010 1:40:47 GMT -6
Saffra hadn't been doing a whole lot in the meantime. She had taken off her bags which held a change of clothes, similar to what she was already wearing, and a rather plain gown she used to sleep in, when she was in a place with a room, and a bed. She had been setting her stuff aside for easy use and access, even though she was not permitted to stay more than a night, she wanted to keep the place as homely as she could make it. Humming quietly, she kept herself seated on the bed as Rayl came inside. Saffra would have jumped up, but she was busy brushing her hair.
"Oh, Sir Rayl!"
She stopped what she was doing, and slowly stood as he expressed himself. Looking to her boots, she pulled a wing close and stroked her slender fingers over the webbing, almost as if she was amazed at feel of it. Her eyes came back up, and nodded to him, and directed him to his own chair which stayed in the room.
"As you wish, sir, please, may I keep seated? Flying for days on end takes a lot out of me.."
|
|
|
Post by Rayl Torien on Jan 9, 2010 1:49:42 GMT -6
"That is quite alright madame Saffra, there is no need for you to be so formal before me...especially how I acted earlier, which is why I'm here..." he smiled and let the door shut behind him, before sitting next to the dragon...it was odd, sitting next to someone from a group of beings that had nearly turned you into a pile of ash...anyways," I'm sorry for how I had acted back there and for any grief I may have caused you..." he put a hand on her shoulder, with wary not out of fear, but since he never really...touched people. He wasn't wearing his armored gauntlets now, so it was an odd thing for him, "It's a long story, and I hardly doubt you'd be interested in hearing it, but...I just want you to know that if you need a place to stay for awhile, you may do so here for as long you wish."
|
|
Saffra
Dragon
The Winged Girl
Posts: 169
Lycia Fame: -1
Profession: Ill Omen
Affinity: Fire
Dragon Element: Ice
|
Post by Saffra on Jan 9, 2010 2:03:02 GMT -6
Saffra didn't understand exactly what he meant about her being so formal. This was the way she was all the time, and had this ingrained upon herself. However, she didn't respond to this, as he moved next to her, and placed a hand on her shoulder. She was a little curious about his past with her people. However, she nodded her head, and let her wings furrow and flex behind her, placing her brush down on the other side of the bed.
"Please...Rayl..." leaving out his knights title was s a little strange, but she gave it a try. "Your transgressions towards me are not taken with ill will on my part, it is forgiven, and forgotten." She offered a bright smile, but her eyes wandered a bit from his and looked around the room, frowning slightly.
"Thank you, once more, Rayl, I think I may take your offer up on staying...but if I might be so bold...If I am going to stay, atleast allow me to do some work, or else I will go stir-crazy...also, are you not worried that someone may find out about me?"
|
|