[center][h1][b][color=orangered][u]Aurora "Rory" Blythe[/u][/color][/b][/h1][/center] [center][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em1RRgI51uI[/youtube][/center] [color=gray]Aurora was ecstatic with a smile when Bela revealed the steaming pie from underneath her cloak. They had only been friends for two days now, and Isabella was slowly becoming her favorite for all the food she would bring during the night--first apples, and now a warm and steamy pie. Still, a part of the squire made note to bring something the next time they met (if they ever did again), lest her companion grow upset that they were the only one bringing goodies to their meetings. It hadn't felt right, at least in Aurora's thoughts, that Isabella was the only one bringing gifts of food. Soon the two friends walked outside, and towards a tree in the gardens. Aurora took a seat next to Bela, both of them using the tree as back support despite the roughness of the bark.[/color] [color=orangered][b]"Thank you, Bela."[/b][/color] [color=gray]The squire responded, taking the offered section of the pastry. With a smile of her own once again, Aurora took a bite of the steaming pie. It was delicious, and Aurora was left amazed at the taste. Full of spices that were surely exorbitant and expensive, the squire was sure the pie had to be one of the best she ever had. Sitting her section of the pie back in the large tin it came in, Aurora grabbed the book she was reading moments ago before Isabella's arrival.[/color] [color=orangered][b]"There are a number of battles in this book, Bela. Did you know that the Arathi Empire partook in the Troll Wars with the elves of Quel'thalas? With their aid, humans were allowed to learn magic because of the alliance the two races formed."[/b][/color] [color=gray]Aurora stated, cracking open the old book. However, the squire hesitated to read anything from the lines written inside. They was something Aurora needed to know, and that was if Isabella was alright. With the book still open and flat on her lap, Aurora looked towards Isabella, and proceeded to lock eyes with the girl. Taking her hand and clasping it between both of hers, Aurora wanted to make sure her companion knew she was there for her.[/color] [color=orangered][b]"Bela, I don't want to dwell on the matter too much, but...[/b][/color] [color=gray]The squire spoke with great care, her tone soft and gentle as if not to alarm Isabella.[/color] [color=orangered][b]"...there is something I must know. When we first met, you hardly seemed to be at ease. How come?"[/b][/color] [color=gray]Aurora went on to state, referring to the forced laughter and chuckles from the night before.[/color] [color=orangered][b]"Don't worry yourself, Bela. I won't tell anyone of what bothers you in any sort of sense, but I'm worried for you."[/b][/color] [color=gray]Aurora stated, still with the gentle tone from earlier. She [i]needed[/i] to get down to business with whatever Isabella was holding back from the squire. Not for Aurora's sake, but for Bela's sake. Aurora had studied to be a paladin, and if there was anything she could do to help Isabella, she would be willing to help a friend in need to the best of her ability. Even if it was something way out of her league, Aurora would want to help. A paladin needs a strong will to harness the Light, after all.[/color] [hr] [center][@Amazonkass][/center]