Raptra

Guild of Dishonor

Kai's right hand flew up to the grip of the weapon at his waist at the sudden approach of the drunken stranger. Strange, he was certain that he could not have been that loud when he mentioned the hideout. This newcomer, in his current state, did not look as if he could offer them as much as he claimed, but people could be aggressive and dangerous when intoxicated despite not being in their best state of mind, and so Kai thought it best to remain wary as Ratte began engaging in a conversation with the drunkard.

He narrowed his eyes when the stranger responded to Ratte, questioning how they could trust one another. Well, the truth was that they did not have to, because after all that had happened, they needed one another. Sure, there were reasons to do so, especially after how Isago had taken it upon himself to warn the rest of them that someone else was after their group, but trust was still far from the main reason why they were still together, or at least Kai was not yet ready to think otherwise. This stranger wanted Ratte to answer, but the whole situation was making the boy uncomfortable, and he wanted the conversation to wrap up as soon as possible.

"We don't have to prove anything to you, and you don't need to know who we are, at least not until you can tell us who you are," he interjected, still keeping a firm grip on his cutlass.

@Mogget @Blueflame @FalkiThomas @King Tai @KatherinWinter

Skyline Academy (Academy of Heroes)

@PokimKyOshi Hmm, as of now I can't really give a specific time frame for that, considering the other players have been busy, but good news is that you and @Cerces22 have some time before getting to the actual conversation lol. It has been quiet though, think I'll do a New Year nudge for everyone who hasn't said anything in a while.
@OliveYou @Eric Horst @Rabidporcupine
Again, do let me know if you guys need more to work with!

Guild of Dishonor

Wow I've been away for some time. Welcome @Mogget, looks like Kai's a big brother now lol. Will post after responses from Isago and/or Ratte.

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Fact

Ban the Person above you

Banned for starting another waffle conversation after 7 pages.

The Job af the Assassin and Life of the Prince

While he conversed with Raven, Eliezer thought back to Allister's unusual request. Why would he ask for the time? As the palace butler, he would always be the one person concerned with keeping the time to ensure that everyone else was on schedule. It was very unlike him to come out here without his own watch on him. That was when he realized how that inquiry had led to the exchange about Raven's pocket watch and eventually about a little of her past. There was definitely something that Allister knew that he was not telling the prince, or perhaps, he had been trying to show him by making Raven take the watch out.

No, he already knew that Eliezer was aware of the significance of the watch. That was why he had taken so much interest in the fact that Eliezer was reading up on Lunar, and then proceeded to mention Raven at the library the day before. However, if his actions were not for the safety of the prince, then what was he trying to achieve? Regardless, apart from Eliezer and Mathazar, Allister also had knowledge of Raven's bloodline, and things were only going to get worse if this information was to reach his parents. Sure, Allister did keep the princes' secrets from the king and queen, but the crown prince considering marrying a noble of an enemy state was no ordinary secret. Eliezer had to have a talk with Allister regarding this whole situation.

He then took in what Raven said, finding the way she had expressed that particular thought to be rather strange. "After being with me? Well, it's quite a wonder that you even accepted the invitation to the palace ball where we had met for the first time, or protected my brother when you saw him in danger."

Eliezer did not want to sound accusing, but he had to admit that it did not quite add up. Her feelings for him did seem genuine, but what did he actually know when it came to romance or even just personal interaction? Unfortunately, she had been the one who had taught him everything he knew about the subject, and logically, seeing how this feeling of 'love' puts one in such a vulnerable state, he felt the need to ensure that she was hiding absolutely nothing before he placed his feelings for her above any other negative thoughts his mind might come up with.

"Making you happy? I'm not too sure how I'm actually doing such a thing, but I'm glad to have induced such positive feelings in you. That is the duty of a significant other, is it not?" He then paused, gesturing to the refreshments that the butler had brought them. "Please, help yourself."

The Job af the Assassin and Life of the Prince

Eliezer nodded at Raven's question. "I am having a lovely time with you as always, my lady. Although I may not express this in a way that you are used to, I do hope that I can convince you that it is the truth. This location is somewhat playing a part in the way I feel as well, for it brings me back to a happier time, back when things were simpler."

The prince then turned to his butler in slight confusion as Allister appeared with a serving tray. The lake and the pavilion were some distance away from the palace, and it seemed rather strange that he would come all the way out here just to bring them refreshments. Granted, Allister appeared to have grown fond of him and Mathazar, and would usually be vigilant regarding the safeties of the princes, but he should have known that there were guards in the area even though they were out of sight. Perhaps it had been Mathazar who had sent him out to check if everything was fine.

"The gesture is much appreciated, Allister, but you did not have to trouble yourself in such a way. After all, this place is quite a long walk from the palace," Eliezer pointed out.

Allister seemed to take a significant amount of interest in Raven, even the day before when he mentioned her in the palace study. Raven, in turn, had an unexpectedly strong reaction to the butler's attempt at getting to know her. It was only natural to want to know more about the significant other of a prince that he served, which was why Eliezer was puzzled by her hostility towards him. However, as the conversation started to go towards Raven having to bring up traumatic memories, he decided that it was time to put it to a stop.

"Thank you for coming out here, Allister," Eliezer interjected after Raven's mention of Wynton Forest, his tone implying that he desired to be left alone with his lady.

His suspicions were correct after all. Raven was indeed a survivor of the Wynton Forest Raid, and her family was killed by order of his own. How was it that she could even bear to be close to him? That was the only thing that did not make sense. He did not want to question her motives any longer, but with such facts considered, what he currently had with her seemed to good to be true, unless she was motivated to do for the residents of Dainia what she felt his parents had failed to. She could most likely make a big difference if she married into the royal family.

Eliezer wanted the best for Dainia as well. It was his responsibility, and because of what she had revealed to him, he now knew how he could make things better for his people. He considered letting her know that he had discovered that she was of Lunar noble descent, but decided against it, thinking it would be best to address this one step at a time.

"Do not harbor animosity towards Allister, my lady. He is merely protective of me." He then took her hands into his and look her straight in the eyes before speaking again. "I have been made aware of what truly took place in Wynton Forest, and what my family had done to yours and many others. I can only apologize to you on their behalf, although I do acknowledge that it would do little to make up for the pain you have been put through. As heir to the throne of Dainia, I will give you my word to do my very best in ensuring that innocent people shall not suffer as they did then, and if you are to be the one to rule by me, I foresee you having a significant part in it all."

Ban the Person above you

Banned for not taking the blame.

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Juice

Skyline Academy (Academy of Heroes)

Rainna Rivera

Rainna continued watching the stones as they left Adam's hand, preparing to dodge out of the way should they be aimed right at her. However, he instead channeled them over her and they seemed to disappear, before she felt the pressure of the bottom rock and heard the shifting of the stack over her head. She instinctively turned her head in an attempt to glance up, with Adam responding by removing the stones and flinging them aside towards one of the nearby trees. It appeared that he was not interested in a spar, preferring to practice his skills in a more playful way. From what he had just done, it seemed that there was at least a little bit of a child under that stoic demeanor.

His rather lengthy elaboration on what he called his 'enhanced perception' which came next was no surprise to Rainna. Considering his first words to her, it was something to be expected. However, he made it clear that he was aware of how strange his manner of speech may come across as to others. A little of his nervousness was showing, and Rainna found herself chuckling a little every time he stopped himself or acknowledged his tendency to ramble. He did not look like the type who would care at first, but now, it really looked like he was concerned about 'fitting in'. She almost found it rather adorable.

"Hey, if it takes that much of an effort, then don't worry about it. Besides, listening to you speak is quite... refreshing," she assured him, before leaning in closer. "That's interesting, I guess you'd have figured out that Outterridge was hiding something even if you hadn't seen what happened last night."

She then turned to the tree he had directed the rocks at, bringing them back to the training. "Bet you I can cut this right down with my mist, though, that'll probably be dangerous, so I shouldn't. Hmm, want to practice levitating objects I can dissolve so I can practice my aim?"

@Eric Horst

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Yunnie was successfully put to sleep at the start of Ronnie's demonstration, expecting to meet with the dreamwalker in her subconsciousness. However, she did not see him throughout the entire period of her slumber. Instead, she was met with flashes of a run-down laboratory or experimental facility, menacing shadows, and the terrifying jaws of an unknown creature. She would awake to find that her partner had vanished.

The training session had already begun when Mona arrived in Roxgeo Forest. The first person she saw would be the Asian girl from the night before, by herself and just having woken up from a state of unconsciousness.

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