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Post by Aria on Jan 2, 2011 18:22:17 GMT -5
It had been two weeks since she had set out from Lumos along with her companion or guardian Luti, the little flying cat thing flew beside her as they made their way into the city of Aquios. She had gotten a lead about a elven merchant setting up shop here in the plaze just a week ago, she Aria hoped it was her father and that this searching for him could finally come to an end. But that's not all that has been on her mind as of late, as she had made her way across the ocean she noticed the light from Lumos and others in the distance. They had been from the crystals, thinking she should head back the lights suddenly vanished and she just stayed on the vessel. She wore a traveling outfit instead of the dress she usally wore back home, and had her staff on her back.
As she made her way towards the plaza, Aria noticed the looks she was getting from the people of Aquios. It seemed she wasn't the first elf to ever pass through here, and she still never really understood why the chiefs hated outsiders or the other people from the cities. When she was on the ship coming to Aquios there had been an incident where someone just appeared on the deck of the boat, everyone in shock and surprised had no idea who it was or where they had come from. Even she had been in awe, could they be tied with what had happened with the crystals. Before she could do anything they had been taken below deck, and even now here docked in Aquios that person was still unconcious on the boat.
Luti nuzzled Aria's cheek before speaking up, just as they got to the plaza. "Hey are you still thinking about that person on the boat, if your so worried we could go back and check on them". The elf gave her guardian a look, before she spoke back. "If I was so concerned I would already be bringing them up here to be looked after now wouldn't I?" The cat like creature gave a nervous laugh before sniffing the air of some delicious food, and before Aria could stop her the little beast was already off towards the source. Shaking her head lightly she went off to do her own thing, asking a nearby person if they had seen a elven merchant she gave them a description but the young lady just shrugged and walked off.
She asked a young man who walked pass, as he explained that he had seen the person she was seeking and pointed towards the area where he had set up shop. A light of hope in her heart she quickly rushed over to the spot he had mentioned, but the flame soon sparked out as she saw nothing but a empty spot. Met with disappointment, Aria turned as she heard a yell and saw Luti come flying at her at full speed and both went tumbling back into the water of the fountain. What a mess this turned out to be.
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 2, 2011 18:58:22 GMT -5
Hadn't he told himself he would stay away from trouble? Oh yes, he had. Did he listen to that little voice in his head? Of course not.
Crimson hair swayed with the breeze as it blew past, bringing a rush of cool sensation that was a welcomed comfort. Emerald hues were scanning the crowd, suspicious as ever. He trusted nothing, no one. The male was clad in a simple, black, v-neck. Around his waist, a simple pair of dark blue traveling pants. He wore boots, simple in design but comfortable and good for walking great distances. For warmth he wore a coat of dark red that was pulled tight around his waist. Around his waist, a sword with a crimson hilt was hung. It was his pride, that blade. The one he had used for years, ever since his replication.
As usual, his bangs were drawn back from his face. One might say he was even handsome, but one look at his cold expression and all romantic thoughts one might of had would be extinguished. Asch was there to shop, plain and simple. He was alone, and that was how he liked it.
The male wove between the crowds of people, no one really noticing his passing. He was quite gifted at blending into the crowd whenever he pleased. And at that moment, he was indeed slipping by easily. The row of merchants came into sight, and a sigh passed his pale lips. Moving to stand in front of one of the merchants, he purchased several items that he was in need of.
It was a simple day, nothing out of the ordinary. There was nothing to catch his attention, nothing to draw him from his "shopping". Until of course, he heard a small yelp and saw a young blond fly back-wards into the fountain.
He stepped forward, eyes trying to see the girl's face. Everyone whispered to themselves, giggled, refused to help her stand. Asch rolled his eyes, sighed heavily, and moved to stand before her. He offered her a glove-clad hand, the usual look of irritation on his face.
"Come on." He called in an irritated tone. To most, he came off as cold and rude. But to those that knew him, that was... well, just how Asch was.
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Post by Aria on Jan 2, 2011 19:23:56 GMT -5
Of all the times for Luti to get in trouble it had to be now, and what was worse is that she was soaking wet. Luti quickly gulped and hid on the top of the statue in the middle of the fountain, just what did that little beast do that made her fly like a bat out of hell towards her anyways. The flying cat knew better then to steal food from others, this wasn't home and she had plenty of gald if she needed to purchase something. She struggled to stand up but was finding it hard since she had a heavy staff on her back and of course her sword by her side. The people around seemed to stop and whisper among themselves, even quietly giggle at her expense. How embarassing now she just wanted to hide her head and run away from this place, after all it seems like her father was long gone anyways. Though she suddenly glanced up as she heard a voice, seeing a red haired man with his gloved hand reaching out to her saying come on.
Aria had never seen him around, nor had she noticed him among the crowd. His tone held a irritated hold to it as she quickly grabbed his hand to be pulled out, and why....out of all these people that stood around with their stupid giggles and lowly whispers did he want to help her. Luti looked down at the man and growled from her perch on top of the statue, this man wasn't from around here was he. The flying cat had never seen anyone with clothing like his, could he be the one who had landed on the deck of the ship before. No probably not, hissing at the man Luti just stayed in her spot keeping a keen eye on this boy. If he tryed anything to her ladyship, well this cat would show her true form and go all out on him. Aria glanced up to Luti and frowned lightly to her guardian. "He's only helping me, no need to be hostile...yet".
Aria used her upper body weight to push herself up out of the fountain, almost falling right into the young man but stopped herself. With her free hand she tucked some wet strands of hair behind her elven ears, before glaring back up to the statue hearing Luti hiss this time before turning her attention back to the man. "Ignore her she's just in a foul mood, thank you for helping me out of that fountain." The hair on Luti's back bristled, a foul mood she would show Aria a foul mood. After she finished the apple she stole, the flying cat threw the core right at her mistress. "How is that for foul mood....". Rubbing the back of her head, Aria just gave a frown and head the apple core plot in the fountain water behind her.
The people went back to their buisness since the show was over, and Aria just seemed to look the young man over. His clothing seemed odd and his hair we red, she had never seen anyone look like him in any of the cities. Okay heard about anyone like this in the cities. "Are you one of the people who just mysteriously appeared here, also do you have a name. I want to properly thank my rescuer, unlike the people around here. My name is Aria, and the rude little flying cat up there is my guardian Luti".
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 2, 2011 19:55:55 GMT -5
Of all the things for him to do, this one seemed so far out of character. He helped her stand, and found his glove to be slightly wet afterward. Sighing softly, he shook it for a moment before completely ignoring the wet feeling on his fingertips. It wasn't like he hadn't dealt with water before, but at that point, it was just annoying him further.
He heard a tiny growl, and shifted his focus from the girl, to the top of the statue. There was something there, small, and with feline-like features. It continued to growl, and Asch scoffed, slightly amused by it.
"Ignore her she's just in a foul mood, thank you for helping me out of that fountain." The girl's voice was soft to his ears, something he had not experienced for some time.
Asch shook his head, completely ignoring the small thing above him.
From her appearance, she was indeed an elf. But she was clothed as though she intended to travel. No more curiosity ate at him from that point, and he had already decided he didn't really care about who she was or what she was doing. He had helped her up, that was it. He was cold... wasn't he?
The people turned away from the scene, no longer amused. They simply went back to ignoring the people who weren't from that place; the sight of it nearly made Asch sick. Rolling his eyes, he turned to face the girl again, his attention having drifted off to see the people.
"Are you one of the people who just mysteriously appeared here, also do you have a name. I want to properly thank my rescuer, unlike the people around here. My name is Aria, and the rude little flying cat up there is my guardian Luti."
He hadn't the slightest clue as to what she meant. Mysteriously appeared? Perhaps, because he couldn't really call what he was doing in that place. Shaking his head, Asch attempted to recall a bit of memory. Hadn't he been in Baticul just a day ago? Perhaps dwelling on it wasn't wise.
"I don't know what you're talking about." He snapped. Though it wasn't meant to come out in a harsh way, it wasn't as though Asch knew how to speak softly. He heard her give her name, and responded before thinking, "My name is Asch."
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Post by Aria on Jan 2, 2011 21:02:38 GMT -5
She was happy to be standing once more, and not sitting in that wet fountain. Except now before she decided to leave this little city she would need to get dry, and if this was the plaza area then the inn or housing area couldn't be too far. Wringing out her clothes just near the fountain trying to get as much water out as possible, she glanced around the area before looking up at Luti. "Can you go find us a place to stay please?" The flying feline huffed but soon took off to look for a place where her mistress could dry off, Aria glanced back to the red haired young man who shook his wet gloved hand. "The water won't harm you, it's pure here and fresh". Rolling her eyes a little she finished wringing out her clothing the best she could, before working on her hair next. Coming here had been both fruitful and disappointing, she knew her father had been here but where he went was still unanswered.
Luti soon came back and landed on Aria's shoulder, whispering to her that she talked to the chief and there was a vacant house for her to get warm and dry in. Giving her guardian a pat her gaze went back to the red haired man, he didn't seem very happy to be here and looked almost like he wanted to leave. Well he had helped her when no one else would so she was greatful for that, but his irritated tone.....well not too many people would take kindly to that. But who was she to judge right, after all she knew nothing about this stranger and couldn't really tell him what to do. Luti had snagged another apple on her way back and again she heard the yelling from the sales merchant. "You know Aria, that merchant needs to be faster in catching people who steal". Aria just frowned, yeah faster in catching little flying felines who have no respect or don't pay for their apples.
Seeing everyone go back to their daily buisness, Aria brought up the subject of him mysteriously appearing here. Asking him if he was one of those who just showed up out of the blue, his looks and his clothing were just so foreign to her she couldn't help but wonder. And his reply of course came at her with a snappy remark, but did he mean to say it that way she didn't know. Probably not. "Then let me ask you this, where are you from?" If he answered her that, she would know if he was from around here or from one of the cities. A simple child could answer the question she just asked, Luti just snorted and threw the apple core across to a trash bin that was nearby also waiting for his answer. She may be a feline, but her smell and senses were sharp and she could tell he was not from here.
Aria introduced herself, and waited until he told her his name. Giving a small nod when he did, so his name was Asch. It suited him, Luti floated off her mistresses shoulder and motioned for them to follow her. Enough standing around already, Aria needed to get dry and well as for Asch the feline could really care less on what happened to him. "Nice to meet you Asch, if you wish you can follow me to the housing district here and maybe you can tell me more about yourself". A small smile crept to the corner of her lips, as she sloshed after Luti.
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 3, 2011 13:24:11 GMT -5
He didn't particularly like the way she had spoken to him. He was well aware that water wouldn't harm him, unless of course it was being used in an arte. The male rolled his eyes, and removed the wet glove from his hand. Taking a moment, he removed his other glove and shoved both into a small, black bag that he had on his side. Good for holding items like gels and such. Irritation was clear on his features as he sighed, rather in the mood to leave before the girl noticed. Emerald optics followed the cat-thing as it flew away, seeking a place to stay for the night.
He didn't need a place to stay. He just plain out wasn't staying.
Asch didn't really like all of the questions either. Why did she need to know where he came from, or even his name for that matter? All he had done was offer her a hand so she could get back on her feet. It wasn't as though they were long lost friends. But of course, she persisted in her questioning.
"Then let me ask you this, where are you from?"
Asch sighed heavily. "Baticul, the capital of Kimlasca." It was as simple as that. Even if Baticul wasn't exactly a place he could return to at present.
He had given her his name, though almost unwillingly, and watched as the tiny feline-thing floated down upon her shoulder.
"Nice to meet you Asch, if you wish you can follow me to the housing district here and maybe you can tell me more about yourself".
Asch arched a brow, rather uninterested in explaining anything about himself. He was no longer a God-General, just a man who didn't really exist. What was there to explain? Still, Asch trailed after the girl. It was cold outside now, and a little dark. He had two choices: one, get on the next ship and leave or, two, stay at an inn for the night. Irritated, tired, and sick of the people, the red-haired male decided to bed-down for the night. And so he followed her to the housing district, where there was sure to be an inn somewhere. He had plenty--and he meant plenty--of Gald to use. With no real worries, he simply followed behind the girl known as Aria.
"There's nothing to tell." He stated flatly. Whether it was that he didn't want to share, or that there really wasn't anything to share, was unknown.
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Post by Aria on Jan 3, 2011 14:08:39 GMT -5
 x x ~May it be an evening star, shines down upon you~
Not the best company she wanted to spend the night with at an inn, but she knew that no ships would be leaving here till morning. And it was clear on Asch's features that he was getting quite annoyed with her asking twenty questions, or even just being in this city with no clue as to where he should go. If he wanted to sit down by the docks till morning that was his choice, she had offered him to come with her to the housing district as Luti came fluttering back and landed on her shoulder. Aria didn't mean to irritate the boy but she just wanted to find out where he was from and if there were more like him, she could at least aid him into getting to a certain location. Besides Aquios there was Lumos her home, though the chiefs might not take kindly to him. There was Ethyos, Sabaku, Koori and of course Kessho the royal city. Asch just might have some luck if he goes to the royal city, but that was just her thoughts.
Petting Luti lightly and asking at least where he was from, and just as she thought he replyed with a location she knew nothing of. "I guess that answers my question, you really did appear here and something tells me that our ancient crystals brought you here". As to why they did still remains unclear to even her, there was always an answer to these questions and perhaps the great world tree that makes up the mana in their world would hold those answers. Or the writing in the ancient ruins, but those things are best left for the morning. Luti floated off Aria's shoulder and led the way towards the house they would be staying in, already having payed ahead of time. There was no inn here so they built houses and left plenty empty for wary travelers who stop by, all you do is pay a guard for however many nights you want to stay.
As they arrived Luti floated over to Asch before backing up and engulfed in a light, changed into a white tiger with wings like a hawks. "You should be greatful Aria is treating you nicely, and even trying to help you insolent man". And with that Luti turned and padded pass him growling low before going to see if she could swipe a few more apples before the merchants closed up for the night. Leaning on the doorway of the house her staff and sword now inside, the elf just sighed lightly. "Listen i'm not trying to irritate you or even force you to tell me anything, call it more like a curious nature. It's not everyday I meet someone from another world".
Pushing off the wall she walked back inside, if there was nothing more to tell that was his choice. And if he didn't want her help, she wouldn't force it upon him either. Slumping down in a chair near the fire she let herself get dryed off, taking off a few pouches from her side and placing them on a side table.
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 3, 2011 15:20:22 GMT -5
So, he'd been right. It really wasn't his world. Grand. A new world, and plenty of new people that he clearly didn't want to deal with. At least in his world, everyone knew who he was. Asch the Bloody, a man to be feared and respected. Though he was no longer within his own world, Asch maintained his pride without fail.
"You should be greatful Aria is treating you nicely, and even trying to help you insolent man". The little fur-ball had spoken.
Asch nearly laughed. He was tempted to draw his sword, slay the little arrogant thing before it had time to blink. He didn't need to deal with pathetic, little monsters, and he wasn't about to.
Though Asch didn't respond to the furry kitten, he did move inside, where he dropped his belongings next to the wall. Taking his sword, he perched himself outside for a moment, scanning the area. Could he really trust these people? Probably not. And so Asch down on the stairs of the little house, sword still within its hilt and placed to rest upon his shoulder.
He'd rest later that night, much later. He was in a world where he knew no one and nothing. Was there mana? Yes, there had to be. He had used Fonic Artes not much earlier, in order to defeat a few monsters.
Listening to her explain her reasoning for questioning him, Asch decided he just plain out didn't care. She was just some elven child of that world, and as soon as he could, Asch would be returning to his own world. When that happened, it wouldn't matter who he had come to know in Suiren. The air was cool, and it helped to relieve his stress. Taking his coat from his torso, he placed it on the steps beside him. The black v-neck that he wore was tight around his features. Though he was a slightly shorter male, it was more than apparent though the shirt that he was a well-toned male.
"So tell me, how many others has your ancient crystals summoned?" Maybe it was possible that it had brought that replica and his friends. Though he hated Luke with a passion, it would still make things easier to see someone he actually knew.
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Post by Aria on Jan 3, 2011 17:18:42 GMT -5
x x ~May it be an evening star, shines down upon you~
It seemed like he didn't care much that he was in a new world, but just how serious was he to return to his own. Being just an elf and having lived 2000 years you learn alot, it's just she never thought something like this could happen. The crystals were entrusted to the villages and cities to be protected, she had no idea they had the power to punch a hole through the time barriers and bring other people here. Staring into the fire she went into deep thought for a few minutes trying to make sense of things, the lights shooting into the sky and that person who had just appeared on the deck of the ship. And then meeting Asch who had helped her get out of the fountain, maybe while looking for her father she could also help find answers as to why this occured. She had heard stories about a beast that had been sealed away, even so if someone did try to release it all of Suiren would know right away.
Breaking away from her thoughts she glanced around the edge of the chair, not seeing Asch enter but could see his figure sitting on the stairs leading inside. What could he be thinking right now, did he miss his home or have anyone he cared about back there. She was no mind reader and didn't want to pry him with anymore questions. Rising from the chair she sighed and closed her eyes for a few seconds before opening them once more, she had explained to him why she asked him so many questions and to her surprise she got no response. All she got was silence, which meant he didn't care or perhaps he was lost in his own thoughts. Walking away from the chair now warmer and dryer she stepped outside and took a seat beside him, just as he asked her how many others their ancient crystals had summoned.
Glancing up to the night sky, and leaning back with her hands on either side on the stairs to support her she spoke. "I'm not sure, could be just you it could be many more. There was another who appeared on the deck of the ship I was traveling on, but I have no idea what became of them". Maybe they had woken up and were somewhere in the city here, or perhaps they had left somewhere else. Just because there was a port didn't mean you couldn't leave the city via through the woods, it just meant you would probably be attacked by monsters. Oh yes there were plenty of those poking around in the woods and along the landscape of the world of Suiren. She had to deal with many in Lumos.
Luti soon came floating up to the house, her little arms filled with apples that she actually paid for this time and flew pass the two heading inside. Keeping her gaze to the stars that were coming out, only turning away for a second. "You might have a good chance finding something out in the royal city of Kessho".
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 3, 2011 21:37:20 GMT -5
The night air swayed gently, and for a moment, Asch found a slight calm to be taking over him. Perhaps letting himself rest for a moment wasn't too bad an idea. Though he wouldn't sleep yet, he could at least sit upon the stairs as though he were a normal man. Even if he wasn't. He wanted to yawn, but crushed the desire the second it popped up. Perhaps being dragged into another world made him more tired than he had though. Still, a new world made for new enemies and new dangers. And Asch wasn't about to go dying any time soon.
Emerald hues peered at the elf beside him, though he did not turn to face her. His expression was one lacking in extremes. It was simply an "I-don't-care" look, that one might be lucky enough to see when Asch wasn't energetic enough to have his annoyed face on. She spoke of the others, and how he may have been the only one from his world to appear in Suiren. A sudden mention of another stranger appearing on the deck of the ship she was on, however, caught his attention. He would have to visit the docks the following morning and ask the people around there.
He still kept his blade perched against his shoulder, easily accessible if needed. Knees drawn up, he shut the world out and kept it that way. He wanted to return to his own world, he wanted to see those he knew once more. Perhaps see his mother again, or even Natalia and that dreck, the replica. Even Gailardia would be a relief to see again.
"You might have a good chance finding something out in the royal city of Kessho". She spoke to him.
Asch pondered on that. There were indeed many places he could visit here. He could even make a new life for himself if he truly wanted to. But one thing was for sure, he at least needed to find out why he had been brought to that world. There had to be a purpose, and Asch wasn't about to leave without finding that purpose.
"Kessho. How do you get there?"
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Post by Aria on Jan 4, 2011 15:16:51 GMT -5
 x x ~May it be an evening star, shine down upon you~
This was quite relaxing to say the truth, the night air was so soothing that one could enjoy it. Nights in Lumos weren't like this though, they were warm and calm because of the fireflies. But still she couldn't complain and she had left the village before with her father to travel with him, but when he disappeared and never returned she got worried and so did her mother. And asking permission she left Lumos to search for him, saying if there was ever any trouble she would return in a heartbeat. Staring up at the stars, Aria seemed to get lost in her thoughts once more. She had come out to join Asch to take in the night air, sitting down beside him and just keeping silent. Keeping her eyes on the stars above she soon saw one shoot across the sky and instantly made a wish, closing her eyes before reopening them. Her wish being that she could find her father, and also to hopefully meet more of these strange people who have appeared.
Maybe some of them aren't like Asch, perhaps some were a little nicer. But it could just be that he was irritated to be in this place without knowing why, after all if she was suddenly taken away from her world she would want to find out why she was brought into a different place. She mentioned to Asch about how he could be the only one here but that wasn't true, another had mysteriously appeared on the deck of the ship she came here on. The poor person had just passed out and before she could really see anything, they took them below decks. Aria didn't even know if it was a female or male, they could be from the world Asch spoke of or a different one. Glancing over to the red head a small hidden smile crept to the corner of her lips, so she had caught his attention did she. And if her hunch was right he would probably go down there in the morning to the docks, and ask around to know who this mysterious person was.
The smile soon vanished though as she tilted her head foreward to look at him, his blade he kept close to him probably just incase something happened and his knees were drawn up. Frowning lightly she turned her attention back to the sky, giving another light sigh. "I'm just taking a guess, but from your body language i'm assuming you miss your home". Sometimes you could read a person just by the way they act, or in this case their body language and it was clear on Asch he was not happy to be here and probably wanted to be back home. And she was more then willing to help him achieve that if he would let her help him, even mentioned that he could probably have a good chance of finding something out in the royal city. It was huge and there was or there should be a grand library there on the ancient crystals, and history of Suiren.
Standing up she put a hand on her hip, there were two ways of getting there. "Well two ways, you can take the ship to the royal city or go through the whispering woods. Most likely you will encounter monsters, and the trip is three days unless we run into a merchant stall. Sometimes they sell horses." Ship was slower and would take five days to reach the royal city, so unless he really liked battle they would face the monsters in the woods. Aria would leave the decision up to him, then they could prepare.
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 4, 2011 16:46:46 GMT -5
Body language? Asch rolled his eyes. Sure, he wanted to go home, but how did his posture have anything to do with it? He didn't move or change the way he was sitting, because he didn't honestly care about her opinion.
"I'm just taking a guess, but from your body language i'm assuming you miss your home."
"Sure, whatever you wanna think." Asch grumbled. It was apparent in his voice, he was exhausted.
Sounds of people could be easily heard as they passed by, sought shelter for the night. It seemed like a quiet enough town, perhaps even quiet enough for Asch to actually sleep that night. Sighing softly, his eyes fluttered closed for a moment as he simply listened to the sounds that the world around him was making. Peaceful enough, nothing compared to the noise within Baticul. Emerald hues opened, and Asch had made his decision.
"I'll go by ship tomorrow." Asch was tired, far too tired, and he needed time to catch up on sleep. The short boat ride would make for a good nap and a good amount of time to get his strength back up. He had been dragged into Suiren like the other person, but he had refused to allow himself to pass out.
Which of course meant that now, in that state, he was ready to pass out where he was sitting. Groaning lightly, he squeezed his eyes shut and rubbed his eyes, trying to wake himself up. It was late, but not that late. Still, why had the transition affected him so much? He wasn't like other people, but perhaps just remaining conscious after being dragged to another world was proof enough that he was stronger than other people.
Standing up, Asch turned and headed back inside. Slumping back against the wall inside, Asch's eyes closed again, and for a bit, only his sense of hearing was still actively working. At least if anyone broke in, he would wake easily. But for that moment right then, Asch was the most asleep he would probably be that night.
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Post by Aria on Jan 5, 2011 13:18:10 GMT -5
x x ~May it be an evening star, shine down upon you~
Aria gave a small shrug she was starting to think talking to Asch was a waste of breath, but as he spoke she could tell he was exhausted. The truth in the matter is that it has been a long day for the both of them, her traveling on that ship and him....well she has no idea what he was doing before he helped her out of that fountain. She was just taking another stab in the dark here but could he have come from the whispering woods, that might also be a reason he was exhausted. Aria had no idea what the monsters were like this far away from Lumos, and until she fought any herself she wouldn't know how strong they really were. Her eyes watched as people passed by no doubt retiring for the night after a long day, they just seemed to talk among themselves and didn't notice her or Asch. That didn't bother her one bit, glancing over to Asch she saw his eyes flutter close and then reopen.
Aria had given him an option, either go through the whispering woods or take the ship that would leave in the morning. Upon hearing his choice she gave a light nod, the ship it was then. "Very well, it will take five days to get to the royal city from here. Your sure this is your decision?". No doubt he would stick by his word, she watched him for a few minutes before he stood and headed inside the house. Luti was already snoring away in a little basket she had found, the apple cores scattered below. Aria followed Asch inside and closed the door behind her locking it, then went over to clean up the mess her guardian had made. They were guests in this house and being the lazy lout of a feline she was, decided to litter on the clean floor. "Honestly Luti, sometimes your just too much".
Tossing them away in the garbage can, she returned to the room and glanced to Asch. He really was tired, she was about to suggest using the bed upstairs but decided to keep her mouth shut. "Well goodnight to you too, sleep well". Heading upstairs she only glanced over her should once before walking up the rest of the way, going into the bedroom and sitting on the bed she took her traveling boots off and put them on the side. Shifting her body into a laying down position she let her head touch the pillow and soon she closed her eyes and drifted off into a light sleep. Tomorrow she would continue her search for her father, and Asch.....well he would go to the royal city to find his answers. She was certain he didn't want her to tag along, or did he.
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Post by The Bloody on Jan 15, 2011 0:33:25 GMT -5
Sunrise; the horizon exploded with colors of red and orange, warmth filling the world again. He had slept against the wall, like many other nights before. It no longer phased him at all. Emerald hues peeked open as the warmth touched his skin. Though the sun had yet to appear over the horizon, Asch began to stretch, waking his still sleeping muscles. Standing slowly, he stretched again to relieve his back. Sighing softly, he opened the door and stepped outside. The air was cool, crisp, just the way he liked it. Even if he wasn't a morning person, he still liked waking up to the chilly air.
His blade was still at his side, clenched within his right hand. Other people were also beginning to wake, other warriors beginning to emerge from the houses that they had rented for the night. Peering around, he could see many people beginning to start their day. Asch yawned before turning to head back inside. He approached the sink and ran the cold water, cupping some of it within his hands, he splashed it against his face to wash the sleep away. Brushing his hair back, Asch dried his face before turning to the wall he had slept against. Grabbing his things, he pulled his jacket back on and once again headed outside.
Outside, many people had already started to gather around in groups, all speaking to each other and giving their good morning's. Rolling his eyes, Asch immediately set out for the port. Weaving through the place, it didn't take long before he had reached the port. From what Aria had said, someone else had landed on the ship, someone who could have been from his world. Approaching the captain, he began to question the male about the person.
At least being at the port meant he didn't need to rush to catch a ship.
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Post by Aria on Jan 15, 2011 22:07:24 GMT -5
Aria could feel the rays of the morning sun hit her face, as she grumbled and rolled over to escape it. That was until she felt a cold wet nose nudging her lightly to wake up, Luti had seen Asch get up awhile ago and leave the house and she knew where he was headed, he was going to the port to catch a ship to the royal city and leave them behind. "Aria come on wake up, wake up that red haired man already has left". Aria quickly woke up and rubbed the sleep from her eyes, sitting up. What he had already left and without waking her up, that was somewhat rude of him as she slid out of the bed and stood up gathering her things and washing up. "He's headed to the port, hopefully we can catch him". Going downstairs she grabbed her staff putting it on her back, and her sword sheathing it on her side then leaves the house.
Stepping out into the crisp morning Aria stretches as Luti follows her, seeing the people who were also guests in the town leaving their homes they had payed for. Most passed by her without a word, while others uttered only a silent hello. Luti just growls lowly at the ones who pass without saying anything before flying off to get some breakfast for her and Aria, the elf goes to say something but decides against it and just lets her go as she begins to head down to the port to find Asch. He certainly was a interesting person and though he barely said anything to her except the few sentences, which were answers to her questions in a way she kind of liked him. Tucking a few blonde strands behind her ear she walked pass the square as merchants began to set up for the daily buisness of selling.
Luti comes back and sits on Aria's shoulder, offering the elf some apples. "Seeing as I hear no yelling you payed for them right? Now we need to find Asch, hopefully he hasn't caused any trouble". Luti just gave a small snort and eats her apple quietly, Aria finally coming down to the port and glances around before her eyes come to rest on the red head talking to the captain of the boat. Heading over she stood nearby leaning on a bunch of crates, taking a bite out of one of the apples Luti gave her she swallowed before speaking. "Are you asking about the person I mentioned yesterday, he or she is probably long gone Asch. Unless the captain here chained them in his brig".
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