Damiann47

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

Yup, I know her wearing the collar would have a fantastic effect. Oh also I don't get that reference, if it is one, but yeah thanks heh.

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

Well wasn't that a mouthful to say? Still there was something endearing about the way he spoke, all in spite of his lack of finesse with words. She thought this in the best possible way, because really he could've gotten to the point with many less words, all the same he had a positive outlook, something that they'll need moving foward. Without warning however, it almost seemed Noboyuki panicked... about something, which right at the time Rena didn't notice, at least until he shoved an object of some kind into her hands, after saying he's going back to the room. It was a present he said, curious she looked down upon the gift, and well was quite frankly surpised. Somehow the hero found a pendant, more like a collar, a sapphire in the shape of a heart, treated on such a way to appear almost pink. The craftsmanship was faulty at best, that said it would've been pricey anyway. Rena stared at the collar, her mind suddenly racing to understand what it meant, this was no small gift in her eyes... no it really meant much more.

For maybe five minutes she stood there, seriously contemplating how to react, yet she had nothing, for the time being she held onto it, and nothing more.

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The last three weeks were largely uneventful, and during that time Rena was quiet, not cold like before, she was unsure. After their date neither of them talked about the collar, the gift, it just seemed to be out of bounds somehow. Noboyuki was ready in the lobby while Rena was cleaning out the last of their things, the owner wasn't around, he had to take care of a few errands, so they've already thanked the man earlier. Rena was of course dressed in her traveler's cloak, everything was packed, everything but one specific item. It remained tucked away since that day, she didn't want to look at it, maybe affaid what it symbolized. She wouldn't have thrown it out, or leave it behind, but still... she had no idea what to do with that collar.

Rena came ambling down the stairs, not talkative still somber. She walked up to Noboyuki, head down, eyes cast to her feet. She was ready to go, and hoped the hero was able to understand that. One important thing to note, if the light were to hit her just right, one could see a brief glint of pink... around her neck.

Various Plot Ideas Brewed Up

Bump with a new plot.

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

Yeah that's all good, especially since we both been pretty good about posting consistently. I liked this by the way, an actual chance that makes sense for Rena to be all joyful, instead of that aloof persona.

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

Skipping would be fine, don't this we could get much more out of staying unless you can come up with something yourself. As for that monstrosity, I did intend for it for a single encounter for now, but yeah he'll come back for sure later.

Anyway let's wrap the date up, got a feeling our hero could make a good move here. Also how did you feel the date sequence went anyway?

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

So I think we're about at the end of the date, so what's next?

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

Arthur huh, Noboyuki made this man out be greater than life itself, which had to beg the question if this king ever existed, it all seemed be fictional, as someone who had known an actual king her entire life she know what to really expect. Still as far as stories goes it wasn't the worse, plus Noboyuki had to have some natural talent if this was apparently his first time telling one at a garthering spot. When he sat back down Rena leaned over, "Then you have a knack for this if it were your first story." She flashed a nice smile before returning her attention to the next speaker.

By the time everyone started dissolving the gathering it was well into the evening, the sky already streaked with the brilliant orange of sunset. Rena motioned for the hero to follow her, it was about time to return home at the tavern. On their walk back the girl was still in high spirits, the day had gone much, much better than she ever expected when Noboyuki suggested a date out. She didn't regret a moment of it, not at all. While she wasn't talking, Rena was whistling a random tune, nothing in specific just a random collection of notes. Reflecting on the day as a whole, she'd actually learned quite a bit about her partner, in that single day he had revealed so much more than the month they've been on the road. It was good, the first time she felt like they connected.

She stopped by a low stone wall, behind it was the sun almost ready to disappear below the horizon, now the sky was in full twilight. Rena instead on moving on like she initially expected to do, she decided that simply watching the beauty of the scene to be too peaceful to pass up. Without turning her head she addressed the hero, "I can say that overall, I don't regret today, far beyond what I expected... what do you think about sunsets? Are they an end or a beginning?"

[Damiann47]The Legend Of A Hero Gone Wrong[Hebigami Shiho]

They were out of the market, for the most part while there were a few stalls left Rena left them alone, not as if they had the funds to entertain buying anything extra. Interestingly enough there appeared to small gathering area for discussions, these were more common in major cities and were actual meeting halls rather than the outdoor one present in the hamlet. Rocks and lugs must've been hauled from elsewhere, that didn't seem to matter much since the spot was crowded anyway. Rena pulled Noboyuki towards the meeting place, insisting that they could use information, but really in truth she just wanted to hear some stories.

The way it worked at these gathering spots was everyone took part, one person takes a turn to share either a piece of information or a story, in Eskar it was a very social activity, an important one at that. Tales were varied, some were about actual events, very solem, down to earth about the continued invasion of demonic forces. Often times it brought the mood downward, but no one could deny the importance of such news. Others were boasting from hunters, kills of epic proportions, course most knew them to be false but it was all in good fun. One in particular was of Sir Roland quite honestly only children stories about the moral adventures of a fictional knight. Rena while, she didn't say anything, still had a love for these childish tales, despite the fact she long outgrew them.

When it was her turn Rena decided to talk about one of the far off realms she visited years ago, Daldrom, a merchant republic more akin to Noboyuki's medieval Italy than a typical kingdom. While she wasn't considered to be a talented storyteller, Rena tried to be animated as possible throwing her arms about when described the vast vineyards to the best of her ability. She went into greater detail about the daily life of the common folk, about the brick homes they lived in, their cultural foods which mostly considered of fish. Then when it came to the court, she tried to paint a clear picture of the soaring palace walls, the well maintained lawn, the sophistication of the artists, the poets, of the best works displayed proudly within that ivory white castle. By the end Rena looked ecstatic, smiling brightly and even laughing occasionally.

She turned to Noboyuki, seeing as it was his go, she proceeded to forcefully pull to guy to his feet. "Come on Noboyuki." Rena spoke in a teasing tone, almost singsonging, "I hope you got something good for these folk." She looked upon him practically grinning. This date was great, a single chance to cut loose, at least for a day.

Alma Mater Maximus

Goy became a little more... bold over the last few months. I should know.

Alma Mater Maximus

Fine on my end, actually waiting for deadpixel to post, there really isn't anything I could add with Thisa right now expect maybe walk away but that's boring.