Raptra

Empyreus Academy

@Aphelion Petty rivals? ;)

The Job af the Assassin and Life of the Prince

Ah alright, think you'd enjoy it.

When he heard this was intentionally a way to provoke Raven he was mad and wanted to kill them now for using his sister emotions for their benefits.

@Fairy Tale Dreamer

That would end our story quickly lol. I don't think it was intentional though, but that works. Sorry for the wait again, kind of tired and not really satisfied with what I have planned for my next post. Shall I do a skip to the festival?

Empyreus Academy

So are we wanting boys/girls dorms with roommates or a free-for-all where you pick your roommate?

@Birdboy

So we're doing the dormmate idea then? Free-for-all is fine, cause we could have something like this, if you'd like.

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Angel raised an eyebrow in slight confusion at the reaction. Did his response just make this boy nervous? It was not exactly what he had expected from someone who would decided to start a conversation in such a situation. Regardless, the blond continued to speak, describing his abilities due to there apparently not being a name for it yet. He listened to 'Able' as he watched the bus driver work his way through a set of keys, before replying the taller teenager again.

"Interesting. It's Ángel," he commented, and first gave Able the Spanish pronunciation of his own name. "You may call me Angel if it's more convenient for you."

Angel felt immensely relieved once they were let inside the building, delighting in the warmth of the fire. He was slightly taken aback at the enthusiasm of the man whom he assumed to be Dr. Muller. He glanced over the other people in the area, presumably the staff members of the academy, while Muller was speaking, and when that was over, he found himself still taking it all in, mainly the fanciness of the whole setup and the mention of the bedrooms. Uncertain about where to begin, Angel hesitantly raised a hand, or more like a couple of fingers, before asking a question.

"Have the rooms already been allocated, Sir?"

@Gisk @Birdboy

The Job af the Assassin and Life of the Prince

Phew, finally back. By the way, have you seen the 2009 movie Ninja Assassin? Caught most of it on TV and it reminded me of this RP.

The Job af the Assassin and Life of the Prince

Eliezer shook his head when Shadow suddenly appeared and shocked Hildebrand. "I would have to ask that you people do you best not to cause my knight any more distress. I still need him alive."

It was a humorous implication that the knight could have been killed by the shock, and although Eliezer was aware that it could be possibly taken as a serious statement because it came from him, he was immensely frustrated at the moment and could not have cared less. Hildebrand was surprised at the prince's attempt to jest, having never witnessed it before, and turned to him with a scoff of amusement. The two then listened to the words of the assassin, and after he disappeared, Eliezer sighed and continued to speak to his knight.

"I would have invited him to stay where he was, considering that he shall be listening to what we are going to say regardless," he commented, before returning to the topic they had been discussing, this time with the input of Shadow in mind. "With all that has happened, it is highly likely that the royal family will not be present at the Celestial Moon Festival for our safety."

"Which would mean that your absence might not be realized if you do decide to go and see her," Hildebrand pointed out.

"If I do make such a decision, and if I am spotted, it would do no good for my reputation. There is already suspicion about my involvement with the Lunarian assassins. If I were to be seen leaving the palace unannounced with no regard for my personal safety, there would be even more reason for my people to question if I am suited to rule. She is the heir to the throne of Lunar, and after what my family has done to the kingdom, I do believe that I owe them at least this, but is it worth risking my right to the throne?"

"Not to mention you still have feelings for her, Your Highness."

"That is irreleva-" Eliezer cut himself off after seeing his knight raise an eyebrow at him - a nonverbal reminder that his feelings should matter.

The prince only let out another sigh, and Hildebrand started to advise him once again. "Ask yourself this, Your Highness. If you let her go, would you be able to live with that decision even if you manage to do right by your people? Can you let your heart tell you what is right this time? How much would you regret then, regardless of what may happen? You matter to her, and to me, if nobody else, not as the future ruler of Dainia, but as an individual. However, if you are afraid to trust this, then I understand. If you would pardon me, Your Highness."

Having said his piece, the knight stood and left the room, leaving Eliezer to contemplate the issue by himself, or rather, leaving him with Shadow, who was likely still around.

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There was alarm in the palace once again in the evening when the body of the assassin together with the written threat and the blood-stained feather was found at the palace gate. Of course, only a handful of the palace's residents were actually aware of the Red Robin's association with the royal family and servants, and the identity of the one who had made the threat. All the rest knew was that the Red Robin was the client who was responsible for the attack on the crown prince's convoy on the way to Sorene, and was therefore puzzled as to why another party which she had likely offended would leave her a threat at the palace gate. The younger prince found some time after they had been alerted of this, and he managed to have a word with Robynne in a private chamber of the palace.

"I must say that you're doing well in provoking the Moon Raven. It will be more difficult for my brother to hide his association with her if she continues to react in such a way," he began. "In the meantime, stay at the palace, do not risk any more than you already have."

"However, if Prince Eliezer chooses to cut all ties with her and denies any of this, he would be believed, yes?" She asked.

Mathazar nodded. "If he does. I used know him completely, his thoughts, his fears... the decisions he would make. He was predictable, though, not anymore, unfortunately. We shall wait and see what he does now."

Meanwhile, Hildebrand was back in Eliezer's company. Like the members of the royal family, the knight had been present when the note and the feather was brought in with the details of the dead assassin.

"She is not well, Your Highness," he commented, as he walked with the prince back to his quarters. Seeing Eliezer's look of confusion after he had said that, he then explained. "I do not mean in terms of physical health."

Eliezer nodded in understanding. "I have made my decision."

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After the golden-eyed girl met his gaze, Angel felt a little bad, imagining that she must have already gotten enough stares when she had still been among the 'normal people'. However, his thoughts were interrupted when another boy whom he had not noticed earlier caught up to him and spoke to him. Considering his unusual stature, it was rather strange that Angel had not realized his presence on the bus, though, like him, this other boy had been silent for the journey, or at least during the time when he was awake. He took a couple of seconds to get what the blond was asking, after taking into account that it was probably only their unnatural abilities that set them apart from other people. Although he was usually not one to jump at an opportunity for a conversation, he appreciated someone coming up to speak to him at the moment. It would at least distract him from the cold.

Angel glanced up at the taller youth. "I'm an... electrokinetic, if that's what you mean. I believe that you'd like to share what you can do?"

As they drew nearer to their destination, Angel took a deep breath of relief, looking at the large building which was now much closer. If there would be no one else outside upon reaching its entrance, he might eventually attempt speaking with the bus driver, that is, if the older man did not speak first to tell them what was going to happen. Alternatively, they could all just hang around and explore the area until someone showed up.

"This seems... nice," he commented, keeping his eyes on the building.

@Gisk

The Job af the Assassin and Life of the Prince

Ah, cool. I know it's been some time, but I'm hoping to get back to this by the weekend or earlier.

Empyreus Academy

Hey peeps, I know it's been some time. Still in this and will hopefully get back to this by the weekend or earlier.

Ban the Person above you

Banned for just as many links.