2: The Land of Freyzenwald

Featuring: Norruth, Naofumi, Claire, Edward

Norruth, a Gallian Manakete, comes across a merchant named Naofumi in the woods of Freyzenwald. The merchant expresses surprise at seeing a drake, which prompts a brief, yet unpleasant conversation on "demi-humans". Distrusting the merchant, Norruth waits for him to leave, then continues on to Amaterasu.

Meanwhile, Claire, a Nohrian knight, chats with a sailor named Edward on the Freyzenese sea. Learning about the party that she has been sent to, Claire expresses dissatisfaction at being taken far from the line of duty, which surprises the sailor. He asks if she has any hobbies, but all that comes to mind is training and fighting. The sailor suggests she has "a voice for singing".

[12:55 AM] MKRetunz: Hearing word of a massive party in the Freyzenese capital had made the young dragon interested to say the least, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to see some more of the culture of the peaceful kingdom Norruth was heading towards the capital.(edited)

[1:10 AM] Tarips: A dark haired man in a green cloak makes his way through the woods. "Of all the days to get lost...where did Firo go?"

[1:11 AM] MKRetunz: The tall drake shot a glance at the odd man, hearing what he said, caused the manakete to pause his walking to look at the stranger.(edited)

[1:16 AM] Tarips: Harsh eyes pass over the drake. A small shield is strapped to his forearm. "Hey there, are you lost too?"

[1:18 AM] MKRetunz: A small moment of hesitation before an answer came "No I am not." The golden eyes went over the man, from his looks he appeared to be a mercenary, from his sens e of direction a stranger to these lands.

[1:21 AM] Tarips: He scratches the back of his head, relieved. "That makes one of us. I'm trying to find my way to Freyzanwald to make some sales. I was split up from my group on the way here."

[1:23 AM] MKRetunz: The fact that the man was a merchant was some sort of surprise, but not one that truly mattered to the drake. "Well, from here it is nearly a straight path according to the directions I've been told."

[1:28 AM] Tarips: I wonder where you can find directions out here. "Thanks for tha-hmm?" The man slowly circles around the drake, gradually getting closer. "You're a demi-human?"

[1:30 AM] MKRetunz: Norruth kept an eye out for the strange man as he approached Norruth did a few steps back "I prefer the term Manakete, demi human sounds like my kind is less then human." In his opinion the two were equal, but not everyone thought that way.

[1:41 AM] Tarips: Nodding, he says "I'm sorry, that's the name I've been using when I don't recognize the species. Dragons are especially rare though, I wasn't expecting to find one in the middle of nowhere. My name is Naofumi."

[1:45 AM] MKRetunz: "Rarity depends on where you look, if you were in Pileus you wouldn't be surprised by the appearance of a manakete." The drake sighed, "The name's Norruth."

[1:54 AM] Tarips: "Nice to meet you. I've been around the block myself. I've seen demi-humans, excuse my language, of all kinds, but you're my first drake."

[1:57 AM] MKRetunz: The white haired dragon raised an eyebrow "Then I suppose you aren't from around here." "His first drake? I do so hope he meant he meant the first drake he met otherwise this wont end well."

[2:03 AM] Tarips: He smirks at the drake's reaction. "I'm a merchant, not a slaver. Though not all slavers are scum. I've met a few good ones, though I wouldn't call them friends." He shrugs. "It's just part of the job."

[2:08 AM] MKRetunz: Norruth took a step back "Also a mind reader it seems." "I prefer some privacy of my own thoughts. So don't peek in there if you want this conversation to continue."

[2:13 AM] Tarips: He shakes his head. "This isn't mind reading. A good merchant can read his buyers to set the best price. You pick up a lot tricks traveling as well."

[2:15 AM] MKRetunz: "I don't care what it is. I don't want to have to deal with it, wether it is sellers instict or some sort of magic." The dragon gave the merchant a cold stare.

[2:20 AM] Tarips: "You don't have to like me either. I'll be in Freyzenwald for a while selling wares. We'll encounter each other again at some point. I hope you buy something from me then." He starts walking in the direction he thinks Freyzenwald is in.

[2:21 AM] MKRetunz: A glare followed the merchant as he dissapeared among the trees, Norruth continuing his path as soon as he thought the man was gone.

[2:21 AM] MKRetunz: =========== END ==============


[6:29 AM] MKRetunz: The drake neared the capital, a few days before the aledged festivities. He had not seen anyone out of the ordinary since his encounter with the merchant. With his feet growing tired Norruth made his way over to the capital.

[3:56 PM] bemun: Claire stood on the poop deck of the passenger ship on its way to Freyzenwald. The salty wind blew gently, allowing smooth sailing. Which was making her first time on a boat much better than she had expected. As she silently observing the view, one of the seamen approached her.

[4:05 PM] AOMRocks20: The sailor stretched his arms, sighing. "Urgh... work's makin' me arms bust... Y'alright, lass? Ain't seasick?"

[4:07 PM] bemun: Claire snaps out of her daydream "Oh? Oh no, I'm fine. I was just enjoying the view."

[4:07 PM] bemun: "This is the first time I've been on a boat, so I'm not used to such sights."

[4:09 PM] AOMRocks20: "Aye, aye, she's a beautiful sight. Careful you don' get seasickness, though. 'specially since you ain't been on a boat before."

[4:11 PM] bemun: "Oddly enough, I'm not feeling the least bit ill at the moment. Considering all of the tales I've heard about people falling sick at sea, I thought I too will be a victim of sea sickness, but I guess not."

[4:15 PM] AOMRocks20: He barks a laugh out. "Hah! Ye got a sea devil's luck, then, lass.You'd be a fine sailor."

[4:18 PM] bemun: "Oh I'm not sure I could be. It seems like rigorous work, that as well as the dangers of the ocean itself."

[4:18 PM] bemun: "Oh goodness, I don't think I've introduced myself get." she extends her hand "I'm Claire, Claire Garris"

[4:20 PM] AOMRocks20: He took the hand, shaking it. "Me name's Edward."

[4:34 PM] bemun: "So Edward, do you know anything about the land of Frayzenwald?" **she said as they retracted hands"

[4:35 PM] AOMRocks20: He shrugs, leaning on the side of the boat. "I know some. 'wald' is what forest means in Nohrian, innit? So I'd guess there're lotsa forests there.

[4:38 PM] bemun: "A densly forested land? What sort of political election would be held there?" she asked herself out loud

[4:40 PM] AOMRocks20: He shrugs. "From what I understand, there's actual cities 'n towns there, as well. They say one o' their princesses what got kidnapped got right back, right as her kid sister came of age!"

[4:42 PM] bemun: So that's why the election was such a big deal

[4:43 PM] bemun: "And what about the land itself? Anything aside from forests and cities?"

[4:43 PM] AOMRocks20: "Well... I 'ear there're mountains."

[4:45 PM] bemun: (Thoughts) ...

[4:48 PM] bemun: "Well, I've never seen mountains in my homeland. So I have another thing to look forward to"

[4:48 PM] bemun: "Well, I've never seen mountains in my homeland. So I have another thing to look forward to"

[4:49 PM] AOMRocks20: "Yeah? Where y'be comin' from, lass?"

[5:10 PM] bemun: "The kingdom of Nohr, it's not a terrible distance away...I think"

[5:12 PM] bemun: I was raised in the cities, so that might be to blame now that I think about it."

[5:12 PM] AOMRocks20: "Ah, ah, I see. Windmire?"

[5:18 PM] bemun: "Ah yes"

[5:19 PM] AOMRocks20: "Y'must've gone quite a distance t'get on this ship, lass."

[5:20 PM] bemun: "It wasn't too rough, I was already used to being transferred from station to station, so the trip to the ports was trivial "

[5:22 PM] AOMRocks20: "Ah, I see. A soldier, are ya?"

[5:23 PM] bemun: "Proud knight of the kingdom of Nohr" she said with a light salute

[5:25 PM] AOMRocks20: "Ah, ah! Ol' Beaugrin sendin' his knights on leave, then?"

[5:26 PM] bemun: "If he even considered me his knight..." her face wore an annoyed look, but only for a moment

[5:27 PM] AOMRocks20: "Eh? That don't sound like somethin' a proud knight would say."

[5:29 PM] bemun: "Well... I am a proud knight, but I don't think that's how my superiors see me. They just see a young girl, ill-fit to be given an actual task. hence why I'm taking my free time to expand my horizons."

[5:30 PM] AOMRocks20: Edward sips from a flask. "Hah! Sounds like a dream."

[5:32 PM] bemun: "Believe it or not, that's something along the lines of what my father said."

[5:33 PM] AOMRocks20: "Yer father's a smart man, then. Most people'd love to have that much free time."

[5:35 PM] bemun: "Free time? I guess I should remember that I'm not on the job right now..."

[5:36 PM] AOMRocks20: "Aye, and it feels nice, don't it?"

[5:36 PM] bemun: "I, I guess it does..?"

[5:38 PM] bemun: "I don't know how it feels now that I think about it, what does one do in their free time? I never picked up any hobbies as a child, nor do I have any interests outside of combat..."

[5:39 PM] AOMRocks20: "...Methinks y'need a hobby, lass."

[5:39 PM] bemun: "What exactly is a hobby?"

[5:40 PM] AOMRocks20: "Y'know. Watcha do in yer free time for pleasure. Readin'. Gardenin'. Stuff like that."

[5:47 PM] bemun: "For...pleasure?"

[5:47 PM] AOMRocks20: "...Yes. You know, enjoyin' yourself?"

[5:49 PM] bemun: "Does training count?"

[5:49 PM] AOMRocks20: "...That depends. Y'think trainin's fun?"

[5:51 PM] bemun: "I never did much else as a child, so I guess it's all I've got for now."

[5:51 PM] AOMRocks20: "...Aye, but do y'think that's fun?"

[5:55 PM] bemun: "Well, it's all I've ever had fun with, so I guess I would think it is fun"

[5:57 PM] AOMRocks20: "I see. So, a hobby is what y'do for fun. Like how y'do for training."

[5:58 PM] bemun: "I see..."

[6:00 PM] AOMRocks20: "...have y'really not had a hobby, lass? Never went out, pickin' flowers're what have you?"

[6:00 PM] bemun: "Is that unusual?"

[6:03 PM] AOMRocks20: "...Aye, I'd say so."

[6:04 PM] bemun: "Oh"

[6:04 PM] bemun: damnit

[6:05 PM] bemun: "Well, I guess it is about time I do something outside of the art of war."

[6:06 PM] bemun: "Uh, do you by any chance know what kind of hobbies girls have?"

[6:06 PM] AOMRocks20: "Er."

[6:06 PM] AOMRocks20: "Not exactly, no. Sailors don't get much time away from sailorin'."

[6:07 PM] bemun: "Fair enough..."

[6:07 PM] bemun: "Well, I guess I'll have to see when we get to land"

[6:08 PM] bemun: "If all else fails, I could try to get into sailoring, and use some of my 'sea-devil's luck'"

[6:08 PM] AOMRocks20: He chuckles. "If I may be so bold, I'd say ye've got a voice for singin.'"

[6:09 PM] AOMRocks20: He stretches. "I gotta use the head. See ya 'round, lass." He leaves.

[6:12 PM] bemun: A voice for singing?