Lyla

The Shackled Relic

@BubblegumQueen - Was actually waiting on you, haha.. so that would be nice, if you don't mind! I'll be posting either way. =3

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Elise Hartell & Scarlett

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Elise blinked at the woman's very abrupt response, glancing towards Fionn as he responded, setting the plate down as she finished. There was a reason why she followed the man - he seemed usually more adapt at understanding people than she ever was - or at least better equipped to hold a more friendly conversation and make people feel a bit better about themselves. At least that's what she always thought and he did not disappoint in this case either, easily replying to Nak as if nothing was wrong what so ever, offering her that warm smile she had grown used to herself. All she could do is sigh softly and nod in positive reassurance. "Silence is more valuable than most think.." It was really all she could think to say.

"It's okay!" Scarlett interjected in a cheerful, comforting tone, perking up. "You're safe with us.." she said in a softer tone, almost alluding that she somehow understand the weight Nak carried. "I'll just protect you instead!" The redhead seemed to beam, though it was a soft sort of expression, almost like she truly believed it would all be okay.

Elise's gaze snapped to the Scarlett. "W-what? N-no..! You can't do that! You don't even know how to swing a knife!" The worry was clearly painted across her face now, her expression going slightly white at the idea.

"Huh?..." Tilting her head, the oblivious woman looked over to the bladeswoman. ".. well.. so? I can do something!" she reassured Elise, seeming fully confident in her non-existent abilities.

"I'm not... I'm not letting you do that.. ugh.." Elise rubbed the bridge of her nose, sighing with frustration. 'How can someone seem so wise and inspiring one moment and then seem completely crazy the next!? She's going to get herself killed one of these days..' she thought to herself.

The Shackled Relic

Well, I'm just going to post I think (sometime today or tomorrow).... @Noodles - looking good so far, btw.

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Elise Hartell & Scarlett

_{@CoyoteLovely@Silvan Haven@LPRKN}

Elise blinked softly at the marching illusion towards Scarlett before pursing her lips lightly in thought. Scarlett however just seemed mildly interested in the trick, not flinching as she heard a mimic of her own voice behind her. At that, she just smiled, choosing not to say a word before biting into her piece of meat. Elise didn't say anything either as she took the piece of meat and started to munch on it. The warrior paused a moment and looked at the meat, glancing to Nak just then and smiling politely. "This was well cooked, thank you.." It really was, making Elise even a little impressed.

Before anything else could happen though, Nak had asked a question and just as she was about to answer, the hobbit interjected and started rambling on about it. 'Hm..' The woman simply took note of it and listened as he went on, only to glance to Fionn as he explained the adventure they were about to go on. She wondered how Nak and TC would take the news. By now though, it should've been no surprise that Scarlett was no stranger to such things, so even though she didn't seem anything but average - the news of undead somehow didn't alarm her at all. Which only prompted Elise to perk up and look to Nak, remembering something. ".. which is something you should know if you plan on coming along - don't blame you if you don't - but you'll need to keep an eye on Scarlett.. she, uh.." Elise paused, looking over to the redhead as she smiled in return. ".. has a habit of getting into a trouble.. with no way of defending herself."

At that, Scarlett shrugged softly, giving Nak an innocent look. "Don't even know why.. I just.. have strange urges to help people.." She paused, exchanging looks with Elise. "Doesn't bother me any though, even if miss Elise thinks I'll end up hurt.." Scarlett looked over Nak for a few moments before clearing her throat and giving Elise a coy grin.

"Wha- ..." Elise seemed taken back by the look before looking to Nak, then the redhead, and back to the elf. "... oh." At that, all Elise could do is smirk knowingly. "I'm sure Scarlett wouldn't mind the extra protection however.." she hinted at with an amused tone.

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Elise Hartell & Scarlett

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Elise continued to stay near Fionn's side, apparently keeping herself quiet. She had always been more of a thinker and less of a talker, but Fionn had gotten used to that by now. In fact, the only person that made her talk the most was Scarlett - usually trying to warn her off of some dangerous path. That was her nature though - stoic, serious, and yet kind-hearted. Maybe she saw in Scarlett what she could've been from the beginning, if she hadn't such rotten luck. Then again, losing memory? That was pretty awful luck, she guessed. Either way, she kept quiet, watching the exchange mostly with a light hand on the hilt of her blade.

As the halfling came to sit by the fire, Scarlett offered a soft smile, laying the toy bird in her lap. She idly rubbed the nightmare steed's nose as she watched the man. Since she seemed so unphased by most of the going ons, it was hard to tell what exactly she was thinking. However another sideways glance to Nak might have given the tiniest of hints. Suddenly, "he has to know some magic." Her eyes found the hobbit once more, giving off a polite smile. "Otherwise he'd have more supplies for a journey.." She quickly eyed the riding dog for a moment. "Hardly enough food or drink, no weapons for hunting.." With that, she trailed off, shrugging.

In the moment, Elise realized she was right - how could one hunt without a weapon? Magic, of course. 'Clever girl..'

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Elise Hartell & Scarlett

_{@CoyoteLovely@Silvan Haven@LPRKN}

"Will do," Elise said simply, glancing as she watched Scarlett pet Anzu. She caught the faint glimpse of a blush on the girl's cheeks, causing the warrior to raise an eyebrow. Scarlett must've enjoyed the fact that she made the elf laugh so easily. 'Heh..' she thought to herself. As Fionn and Nak conversed, Elise mostly kept her guard up, glancing around the surrounding. However suddenly as the whistle of an old halfing tune drifted among the breeze, her head swirled to it's location, gently placing a hand on one of her swords. Thankfully it didn't seem to be anything but a simple traveler, though he seemed a bit.. pushy in her eyes. None-the-less he didn't seem threatening, making her relax once more.

On the other side of the camp, Scarlett simply sat next to Anzu, as the horse seemed to watch her figure out the clockwork songbird. Her attention was drawn up as well though as she heard the tune, perking up slightly to see what was going on. A halfing. Scarlett seemed distracted now by the new comes, but it was less fascination like it had been with her new toy or even heighten interest like it had been for Nak - instead, it was a watchful gaze, almost like she was curious what would happen. Regardless, she still took a moment to glance to the elf, smiling to herself softly. Elise had been spot on with her guess - Scarlett very much enjoyed the fact she made Nak laugh. It was a nice laugh, too.

The Kindred

@Ashevelendar - Oh shit! I hope you join!! Scarlett would love someone like this, haha... and she'd couldn't care less that he's a troll. xD

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Elise Hartell & Scarlett

_{@CoyoteLovely@Silvan Haven}

Elise just lowered her arms and accepted the detour, giving Fionn a sideways glance. Her duty was protect both of them, so it only made sense she was the most cautious, but she was also probably the most phased by the strange sight. She had seen clockwork before, though it was usually in the form of golems, however the nightmare steed was something very new to her. As it snorted at the guests, Elise tensed slightly, looking between Nakreyya and the creature before just following Fionn quietly. However instead of indulging in the invitation for food, she stayed near Fionn almost like a bodyguard, watching Scarlett.

"Really?" the woman exclaimed eagerly before snatching one of them up and almost hugging it to her chest. "I think this is one of the best things I've collected yet!" Scarlett beamed at her host and looked over to the fire when given the invite. Unlike the other two, she went straight for it before suddenly stopping. She looked back to the elf, paused, and said, "you're pretty." It was such an off the wall comment that it certainly made Elise blink in surprise. Scarlett didn't waste a moment continuing her journey over to the fire though, smiling gently to the black horse, completely unphased by it's presence (as usual). Sitting between the fire and the horse, the woman went about investigating her new toy.

'There's that strange aura again...' Elise thought to herself, watching the redhead. 'Maybe she was some sort of leader before she lost her memory. I bet people would follow her to the grave.' Taking in a deep breath, she finally turned to the elf and decided to offer the woman a small, formal bow. "I believe introductions are in order if you're sharing your hunt. I am Elise Hartell. This is Fionn Harken, our captain and that is.." She stood up and looked over to the other companion. ".. Scarlett."

The Shackled Relic

@BubblegumQueen - It's a forum-wide role-play. Just poke around and do plenty of reading for now. =3

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Elise Hartell & Scarlett

_{@CoyoteLovely@Silvan Haven}

Elise glanced behind her, watching Scarlett for a few moments, who just seemed to be observing the nearby forest with this strange unusual blissfulness about her. To be honest, it wasn't all that odd to Elise anymore and she was sure Fionn had gotten used to it by now, as well. "Remember, we're going into some ruins.. so, just.." Elise sighed softly. "Be careful?" That was the hard part, wasn't it? When was Scarlett ever careful? Sure she would listen when told to stand back, out of the room, and mostly out of range of any sort of opponents, but Elise kept count - seven times. That's how many times Scarlett had nearly gotten herself killed. Before long though, movement out of the corner of her eye caught her attention, seeing an elven woman working on some sort of toys or something.

Elise and Fionn probably would have more or less walked by her - normally - but not this time. Just as they were walking by, Elise grumbled softly to herself, watching Scarlett walk right up to the table and started staring at the clockwork birds. Taking in a deep breath, she tugged Fionn's shirt slightly, motioning to Scarlett. The girl never seemed phased by anything. Last month they had faced an orc chief named Harg'on Bloodbathed. Gods he was much bigger than normal, but wouldn't you know it? Scarlett had just stood there and watched, like she has no worries in the world. That was perhaps the only saving grace the girl had, in that if she felt she and Fionn could handle a foe, she didn't manage to budge.

"I like these.." Scarlett suddenly said, leaning back and giving Nakreyya a friendly smile. Though Elise was curious about the eye and did her best not to stare or specifically avoid eye contact, Scarlett almost acted like the elf wasn't missing an eye at all. Had to wonder if she even noticed things like that sometimes. "They are beautifully crafted. I don't know much about clockwork though.. I think.. but it looks like precise work.. like you care a lot about your craft."

'Fuck..' Elise thought to herself, folding her arms over her chest. 'For not knowing who she is, she sure comes with crazy intuition.'

Scarlett looked back to Elise and Fionn, giving a soft smile before looking to the elf once more. ".. I hope we're not bothering you much though.. we've just been walking most of the day - off to explore dwarven ruins - but figured a rest might be in order.." Instead of asking, she leaned over the table only slightly once more, seeming to be very interested in the mechanical birds.

Elise slowly raised her hand to cover her face and rubbed the bridge of her nose. 'I hope Fionn doesn't get upset about telling strangers our plans..' Elise didn't bother to scold Scarlett or even think it was needed - the girl seemed innocent enough and probably didn't mean to cause trouble. Hopefully the elf wasn't too put off by their mysterious companion.