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Lily was a bit surprised when the thin man took a seat by her. She looked him over for a moment before taking a long drought from her flagon. Fifth drink. She smirked. "Heh, Maybe. I'm not really familiar with the local brews, though. Any suggestions?" She took another drink from the flagon, emptying it. Her blue eyes glanced back to the newcomer. She noticed him taking a look towards the table. Maybe he was just curious. Lily smiled. "Oh, Lily, by the way." She extended her hand towards the man. "And you?" Her voice remained calm and cheerful, and a grin crossed her face.
Sophia nodded, reaching into her pocket and removing a small pouch made of red velvet. She opened the bag and poured the appropriate amount of coins on the table, counting out the number and tossing a few extra out as a tip. She reached up, taking the wine bottle. "Thank you miss, the cot will be fine, if you don't mind." It was best if they all stayed together. Sophia was tired, but she imagined it'd take a bit for the room to be set up, being that they'd have to bring in a cot. The girl took a glass from the bar and wandered to a nearby table, taking a seat. She poured the wine into the glass and took a sip before corking the bottle. "You can have some, if you'd like." She motioned to Gareth and Eva. She was exhausted, and her eyes rested on the table.
Eva gave the innkeeper a nod and took a seat by Sophia. She glanced back towards Lily, who had turned away. She needed to talk to the woman at some point, but confronting her right now was a bad move. Lily's eyes were now glued to the wall of bottles before her. Eva had made a bold move, bringing the Princess to where they were. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the redheaded woman in the corner throw up a white hood and stroll quickly out of the room.Lily's eyes followed the woman as she left. The blonde woman looked towards the table where Eva and the others sat, and then across the room to the black robe-clad duo. They were still here. She wondered what they were doing.
Eva gave the innkeeper a nod and took a seat by Sophia. She glanced back towards Lily, who had turned away. She needed to talk to the woman at some point, but confronting her right now was a bad move. Lily's eyes were now glued to the wall of bottles before her. Eva had made a bold move, bringing the Princess to where they were. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the redheaded woman in the corner throw up a white hood and stroll quickly out of the room.Lily's eyes followed the woman as she left. The blonde woman looked towards the table where Eva and the others sat, and then across the room to the black robe-clad duo. They were still here. She wondered what they were doing.
Y-you won. Stop this brutality.
That takes it.
It's really just a staredown at the saloon.
Eva looked around the room when they entered, trying to find the innkeeper, but she was immediately pulled from that endeavor by another sight. Her eyes slowly moved to the front of the room, where she noticed a mop of golden blonde hair. She froze for a minute. It seemed they'd come to the right place, but it wasn't exactly how she planned for it to go. She broke her focus on the small woman across the room when the bartender called out to them. She shook her head and approached the woman, shortly followed by Sophia. "Oh, yes miss, we're looking for three beds." She wasn't particularly one for drinks. Sophia's tiny voice cut in. "And a bottle of wine, please." The Tauran woman turned towards the Princess. It was none of her concern. The girl was stressed, it was a concession she'd make given the circumstances. Eva's orange eyes glanced back across the room, settling on the blonde woman, who now returned her gaze.
Lily had been sitting quietly, enjoying her drink in peace now that the brawl had finally cleared out, when she heard the door creak open. She turned around with a smile, figuring Maria had finally returned from her little adventure, what she saw shifted her mood instantly. Eva Stonewater, a boy she didn't recognize, and Sophia Octavia. "You've got to be fucking kidding me..." She whispered the words, sitting at the bar, mouth agape. She stared blankly at the Tauran for a moment. What in the hell was she thinking? The woman's blue eyes darted to the corner of the room, where the redheaded woman had closed her book and was watching the newcomers closely as well. Well, this was an interesting change of pace.
Lily had been sitting quietly, enjoying her drink in peace now that the brawl had finally cleared out, when she heard the door creak open. She turned around with a smile, figuring Maria had finally returned from her little adventure, what she saw shifted her mood instantly. Eva Stonewater, a boy she didn't recognize, and Sophia Octavia. "You've got to be fucking kidding me..." She whispered the words, sitting at the bar, mouth agape. She stared blankly at the Tauran for a moment. What in the hell was she thinking? The woman's blue eyes darted to the corner of the room, where the redheaded woman had closed her book and was watching the newcomers closely as well. Well, this was an interesting change of pace.
Sophia gave a weak smile. "Thank you sir, I greatly appreciate this." The trio continued on through the door and out onto the road. Mullen sprawled out before them. Despite the late hour, it seemed at least a fair portion of the city was still awake. They made their way down the main street of the city, passing few travelers outside of the occasional drunk. Eva motioned towards Gareth. "Keep a lookout for any inns or taverns... and for anyone who looks suspicious." She realized that Sophia wandering the streets probably looked like a sitting duck for an aspiring pickpocket or mugger, but on the main road that was unlikely, and even if it came down to it, she and Gareth had managed to fend off Taggerung. A common crook was the least of their worries. Eventually, the Tauran caught a glimpse of what seemed to be an inn in the distance. She could faintly read the sign. 'Crossroads Inn'. She smiled. At least they'd have somewhere to rest. "I think I see one up ahead."
Sophia stepped to the front of the group as the guard spoke. It was foolish to not expect the guards to intervene. She looked up at the man, her yellow eyes reflecting the moonlight. "Oh, hello sir. We are seeking passage into the town. My room... um..." She looked to the ground, unable to think of a way to describe the situation in a calm fashion. Thankfully, Eva filled in the blanks. "Two of the Princess' servants were killed in the room earlier tonight. Understandably, she did not feel comfortable sleeping there." Sophia nodded. "So... we were going to head into town to find an inn to stay at, at least for the night." The Princess spoke again, the fatigue showing through in her tone. She clutched the helmet tightly beneath her arm. She wondered if this was the same guardsman she'd met earlier, but she couldn't tell from his voice, and the nature of their helmets nearly completely obstructed their faces.
Eva nodded in agreement with the young man, and followed him out onto the road. They would have to pass through the Palace wall to get to town, but she didn't foresee any particular troubles there. Once they were out, they could make their way to an inn, and all would be well. She reminded herself to keep her eyes open for possible threats, they weren't particularly safe anywhere at this point. They walked for a while, before finally reaching the wall. The main gate still seemed to be damaged, but there were smaller side doors nearby that would allow them safe passage.
Sophia followed quietly, Jezin's helmet still tucked under her arm. At this point she didn't care where they went, she just wanted peace and quiet. The day had drained the very life from her. She could feel an aching with every step, and her side was still quite sore from being kicked. She had finally removed all the thorns in her arm, at least. She was thankful to have Eva and Gareth as companions, she still felt nervous, but being alone would be truly terrifying after what they'd been through.
Sophia followed quietly, Jezin's helmet still tucked under her arm. At this point she didn't care where they went, she just wanted peace and quiet. The day had drained the very life from her. She could feel an aching with every step, and her side was still quite sore from being kicked. She had finally removed all the thorns in her arm, at least. She was thankful to have Eva and Gareth as companions, she still felt nervous, but being alone would be truly terrifying after what they'd been through.
Figured I'd post a bio for Eva since she's becoming more prominent.
Name: Eva Stonewater
Age:22
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Appearance/Clothing: Eva stands slightly above average height for a woman. She has a somewhat muscular build, and tanned skin. She carries the characteristic Tauran traits of grey hair and orange eyes. Her hair is fairly short, reaching just shy of her shoulders, and is nearly perfectly straight. It is parted neatly across her forehead.
Ordinarily, Eva wears a simple dress made of charcoal grey fabric. The garment has loose sleeves that reach the middle of her forearms and allow comfort and ease of movement. The bottom of the dress extends about halfway down her shin. The only decoration the clothing seems to bear is a row of silver buttons running from the neck to the middle of the chest. The dress' loose-fitting nature makes it perfect for concealing the armor beneath it.
Underneath her dress, Eva wears a sleeveless cuirass of scale mail made of a tough blackened metal. The cuirass reaches just past her hips, and has a belt of black leather wrapped around it's bottom to hold it tightly in place and prevent jingling or other unwanted sounds. On this belt, Eva carries multiple sheathed daggers, all of which are affixed tightly so as to conceal their existence. In addition to the cuirass, Eva wears a pair of black trousers that are hemmed just above the knee, and a sleeveless shirt made of black fabric for padding beneath her cuirass. In a bad situation, the dress can be abandoned for the more tactical gear beneath it. Eva also wears a pair of brown leather sandals, but these too can be abandoned if needed.
Weapons: Eva carries a variety of daggers on her person. At the back of her belt, the Tauran woman carries two straight, double edged daggers roughly seven inches in length. The weapons appear to be made of steel, with black leather wrapping serving as a hilt without increasing weight. They have no guard or pommel and have excellent balance, making them useful for throwing as well as melee combat.
A second pair of daggers are affixed to the belt a few inches in front of the first two. These are a pair of stilettos with narrow blades made of polished steel. They are roughly ten inches long and are useful for penetrating armor. They have small crossguards made of silver and a handle made of a black wood. Two small orbs of silver serve as pommels for the weapons.
Eva's final two weapons are a pair of single-edged knives worn near her hips. They are roughly thirteen inches in length with narrow, slightly curving blades, making them useful for both piercing and slicing. The weapons are light, making them useful for quick melee combat. They have no guards, and 'hilts' made of wrapped black leather in a manner similar to her smaller knives. A small totem hangs from a ring in the hilt of one of the knives. The totem is made of some kind of stone and is in the shape of a bull's head. It is an idol traditionally worshiped by native Taurans. It is believed the totem brings strength in battle.
Personality: When assuming her identity as a handmaiden, Eva is usually somewhat quite and inconspicuous. She tends to keep to herself and avoid bringing any unnecessary scrutiny upon her person. However, her true nature is a bit more fierce. She takes her mission very seriously, and will go to any lengths to keep the Princess out of harm's way. Though her main reason for protecting Sophia are her orders, she has grown fond of the girl over the years. She has been familiar with trauma from a young age, and thus is usually able to cope with bleak situations fairly well. She is not quick to panic.
History: Eva grew up in war-torn Taura during the Third Tauran Rebellion. She was born to a poor family, mainly surviving off of farming. After Lyoki forces put down the rebellion, most returned to their homes. Some, however, took to looting the countryside. Eva's village was sacked by one of these rogue legions, causing the death of her family. She, too, would've been lost in the chaos if the force sent to put down the raiding party had not arrived. The Faceless Legion, led by one Celeste of Redmoon, cut down their rogue brothers in droves. Following that, the area was searched for survivors. Eva, now orphaned, was taken back to Veranthium along with a number of other Tauran children as a sign of goodwill towards the now damaged colony.
She took an interest in the military, seeking to join the ranks of the Faceless Legion who had saved her from certain death. She took to weapon's training rather quickly, and was trained specifically for the Blackcloaks from an early age. She did eventually join their ranks, but was given a very specific mission. She was to assume the role of Princess Sophia Octavia's lady-in-waiting. In truth, her purpose was to be the last line of defense for the Princess in case all others failed. Other Blackcloaks were placed in similar positions to defend Sophia's sisters.
Name: Eva Stonewater
Age:22
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Appearance/Clothing: Eva stands slightly above average height for a woman. She has a somewhat muscular build, and tanned skin. She carries the characteristic Tauran traits of grey hair and orange eyes. Her hair is fairly short, reaching just shy of her shoulders, and is nearly perfectly straight. It is parted neatly across her forehead.
Ordinarily, Eva wears a simple dress made of charcoal grey fabric. The garment has loose sleeves that reach the middle of her forearms and allow comfort and ease of movement. The bottom of the dress extends about halfway down her shin. The only decoration the clothing seems to bear is a row of silver buttons running from the neck to the middle of the chest. The dress' loose-fitting nature makes it perfect for concealing the armor beneath it.
Underneath her dress, Eva wears a sleeveless cuirass of scale mail made of a tough blackened metal. The cuirass reaches just past her hips, and has a belt of black leather wrapped around it's bottom to hold it tightly in place and prevent jingling or other unwanted sounds. On this belt, Eva carries multiple sheathed daggers, all of which are affixed tightly so as to conceal their existence. In addition to the cuirass, Eva wears a pair of black trousers that are hemmed just above the knee, and a sleeveless shirt made of black fabric for padding beneath her cuirass. In a bad situation, the dress can be abandoned for the more tactical gear beneath it. Eva also wears a pair of brown leather sandals, but these too can be abandoned if needed.
Weapons: Eva carries a variety of daggers on her person. At the back of her belt, the Tauran woman carries two straight, double edged daggers roughly seven inches in length. The weapons appear to be made of steel, with black leather wrapping serving as a hilt without increasing weight. They have no guard or pommel and have excellent balance, making them useful for throwing as well as melee combat.
A second pair of daggers are affixed to the belt a few inches in front of the first two. These are a pair of stilettos with narrow blades made of polished steel. They are roughly ten inches long and are useful for penetrating armor. They have small crossguards made of silver and a handle made of a black wood. Two small orbs of silver serve as pommels for the weapons.
Eva's final two weapons are a pair of single-edged knives worn near her hips. They are roughly thirteen inches in length with narrow, slightly curving blades, making them useful for both piercing and slicing. The weapons are light, making them useful for quick melee combat. They have no guards, and 'hilts' made of wrapped black leather in a manner similar to her smaller knives. A small totem hangs from a ring in the hilt of one of the knives. The totem is made of some kind of stone and is in the shape of a bull's head. It is an idol traditionally worshiped by native Taurans. It is believed the totem brings strength in battle.
Personality: When assuming her identity as a handmaiden, Eva is usually somewhat quite and inconspicuous. She tends to keep to herself and avoid bringing any unnecessary scrutiny upon her person. However, her true nature is a bit more fierce. She takes her mission very seriously, and will go to any lengths to keep the Princess out of harm's way. Though her main reason for protecting Sophia are her orders, she has grown fond of the girl over the years. She has been familiar with trauma from a young age, and thus is usually able to cope with bleak situations fairly well. She is not quick to panic.
History: Eva grew up in war-torn Taura during the Third Tauran Rebellion. She was born to a poor family, mainly surviving off of farming. After Lyoki forces put down the rebellion, most returned to their homes. Some, however, took to looting the countryside. Eva's village was sacked by one of these rogue legions, causing the death of her family. She, too, would've been lost in the chaos if the force sent to put down the raiding party had not arrived. The Faceless Legion, led by one Celeste of Redmoon, cut down their rogue brothers in droves. Following that, the area was searched for survivors. Eva, now orphaned, was taken back to Veranthium along with a number of other Tauran children as a sign of goodwill towards the now damaged colony.
She took an interest in the military, seeking to join the ranks of the Faceless Legion who had saved her from certain death. She took to weapon's training rather quickly, and was trained specifically for the Blackcloaks from an early age. She did eventually join their ranks, but was given a very specific mission. She was to assume the role of Princess Sophia Octavia's lady-in-waiting. In truth, her purpose was to be the last line of defense for the Princess in case all others failed. Other Blackcloaks were placed in similar positions to defend Sophia's sisters.
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