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[h1][color=D2691E]Farim[/color][/h1]
[color=D2691E][b]Location:[/b] Deep within the Forest by Lover's Lake -> Sorian Castle[/color] 
[color=D2691E][b]Time:[/b] Evening of the 23rd[/color]
[color=D2691E][b]Mentions:[/b] Torvi[@Tae], Roman [@Reusablesword], John/Frederick [@Conscripts], Anastasia [@princess], and Munir [@Infinite Cosmos][/color]

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There was a lot that was happening in such a short time. As Torvi tiraded against those present, a giant wolf appeared and walked next to Farim. It was clear the woman and the wolf were companions. As a fellow animal tamer himself, Farim could tell the bond the two shared. As her chastising ended, she offered a solution to his problem, something he was truly grateful for. But he could not help but blush at her casually branding him as Anastasia’s lover. [color=D2691E]”I - well. Perhaps that is bold to say. I have only just met her. But I do care for Annie all the same.”[/color] He was not sure why he was explaining himself like this, but the conversation thankfully shifted to Fenrys being directed to guide the young Shehzade.

[color=D2691E]I am simply making sure a good business partner and acquaintance is not kidnapped by some random forest hermit. I see you are more than that.”[/color] He turned the direction Fenrys had began to trot and noticed her walking across the clearing in a hurry. [color=D2691E]”And if you plan to take the jewels, may as well take the entire package.”[/color] He shrugged at the threat, but also fully accepted the consequences if he did hurt the Princess somehow. He did not wish to dwell on the ifs, but the notion formed a pit in his stomach.

Farim walked to the edge of the clearing with Fenrys, slowly searching for the Princess. He half expected her to jump out and scare him - but when he saw her crumpled on the ground, he instantly shot down to her aid. [color=D2691E]”ANASTASIA!”[/color] He firmly shouted. The man checked her for injuries and found the early markings of a bruise on her head, likely from when she tumbled. Farim gently picked Anastasia up, hands and arms supporting her body, and her head propped against his shoulder in case it was badly injured. 

When he emerged from the clearing, he yet again saw the two cloaked figures and made a distinct connection. This was about where the pair of men had emerged in the midst of the fight. Farim wanted to believe they would not be responsible for harming such a high member of royalty, but his suspicions got the better of him. He would rather an uninvolved third party examine her. [color=D2691E]”I am sure you both are busy. This is not just some woman. She is a [i]princess[/i] of this nation. She has more than just me as her allies. I like to think the best in people, so I will not accuse you both. But if either of you were the cause of this….”[/color] He took a measured breath to temper this growing fury inside him - he did not wish to condemn a man who had not yet spoken. So he simply spoke two curt words while staring daggers at the pair of men who stood across the clearing. [color=D2691E][b]Tread lightly.[/b][/color]

Up until now his demeanor and tone has been pleasant. But it was through those two words that a more sinister connotation bubbled forth. The frown and furrowed brows coupled with eyes that were brimming with calculated frustration. As if in that moment he was making a silent promise of what was to come. But just as quickly as it came, it vanished. [color=D2691E]”Forgive me. The night has been taxing. I will be taking my leave, and I shall bring Annie home.”[/color] With that he followed Fenrys, who seemed to be sniffing the ground in a rather impressive show of tracking. Before long they happened upon a carriage, one that Farim recognized as one of Hakim’s personal carriage for Muni. With minimal effort Farim flagged them down and hitched a ride to the castle.

[color=D2691E]”What a situation we find ourselves in. Clutching the one we are interested in while they peacefully slumber away. Seeing you dash off like that had me concerned for a moment, cousin. But I am glad you and your…..[i]moon and stars[/i] are both well~.”[/color] He said entirely bent on teasing his cousin’s fervant love. But there was still a kindness behind his eyes. Deep down he knew Munir needed a true love to break that poor shell of his. For the rest of the carriage ride there was likely banter and mild laughter amidst retelling of the two’s evening as they approached the castle.

It was then the pairs parted ways, with Farim making his way to Anastasia’s room. There was some mild concern from the guards, but a few quick dirty glances from Farim was enough to silence them. He did however make sure to reassure three things. One, the princess is okay. Two, he did not do this to her. And three, he would look after her until she was better, but if they so wished they could send a nurse to check in on her. Farim carefully opened the door, stepping in with Annie’s unconscious body and closing the door behind her. He breathed a sigh of relief as he finally felt the safest he had been in several hours.

[i]And then everything went dark.[/i]
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