[12:49 AM] Uni: "Anyways, I'm sure you're a busy guy."
Luna glances out the window, into the plaza below.
"Gotta go protect my citizens, hey?"
[12:51 AM] REWlego: Leodin looks down at the plaza.
"Yes... I do..."
Then he remembers something.
"I told Lady Ellis that I would go find her when we were finished. Do you know where I would find her?"
[12:54 AM] Uni: "She's probably upstairs in her room. Oooooor the office. Or anywhere, really."
"Wanna go look for her?"
[12:55 AM] REWlego: "Yes, it would be helpful to have a guide. I don't know my way around these upper floors."
[12:57 AM] Uni: "Very well, I'll just take a moment out of my terribly busy schedule to help you out. Come on, then."
Luna begins to walk off back in the direction of the sitting corner, before turning her head around.
"Oh, and before you start saying something gentlemanly and stuff, that was sarcasm."
[12:58 AM] REWlego: "R-right..."
Leodin puts his mask back on and follows the princess.
[7:06 PM] Uni: Luna walks along the hallway, before stopping at a flight of stairs leading upwards near the end.
"Alright, Stormblade, not many should be allowed past this point, but I suppose your name can give you a small pass."
[7:07 PM] REWlego: "Oh... thank you milady."
[7:08 PM] Uni: "Heh. Don't abuse your privilege," she says, before ascending the stairs.
[7:08 PM] REWlego: "I don't plan to, milady."
He follows her up the staircase.
[7:11 PM] Uni: Up on the next floor, the decor of the walls and floor match that of the previous floor, yet the feel is completely different.
"Good," Luna finally responds to Leodin after the pair finish ascending the stairs, "because this is where I live."
[7:13 PM] REWlego: "O-oh... I don't want to cause any problems by being up here, milady..."
[7:16 PM] Uni: "You won't while I'm around. Now..."
She turns around, pointing a finger towards a shoe rack on the floor.
"Shoes. Off."
[7:17 PM] REWlego: "Right, of course."
Leodin does as he's told and puts his shoes on the rack.
[7:22 PM] Uni: Luna does the same, sitting on a stool nearby to remove her boots.
"Ellis is probably somewhere around here...or upstairs. Knowing her she probably went back to work."
[7:23 PM] REWlego: "I'd rather not get lost up here, so I'll just follow you, milady."
[7:28 PM] Uni: "Smart choice. Very well, lets just try all the rooms then."
Luna hops off the stool and walks down the hallway. It seems to lead into a wider area up ahead.
[7:29 PM] REWlego: Leodin stays quiet as he follows Luna
[7:34 PM] Uni: The hallway leads into a massive dining room area. To the side, there was a living room area.
"Mmm...doesn't seem to be here..." Luna mumbled to herself.
[7:36 PM] REWlego: Leodin glances around the room before looking back at Luna.
[7:37 PM] Uni: "Maybe she's in..."
She turns around and smirks at Leodin, before walking towards a door in the corner. She opens it and walks inside.
[7:39 PM] REWlego: What was the smirk all about?
Leodin walks over to the door and looks inside, not entering.
[7:44 PM] Uni: Leodin walks into a room that appears to be a nursery. Luna stands near the back of the room, beside two cribs. She turns around putting a finger on her lips as Leodin approached.
"She's not in here." She whispered.
[7:45 PM] REWlego: Leodin nods
[7:48 PM] Uni: Suddenly, crying can be heard from one of the cribs.
"Oh, geez. Guess we woke him up." Luna's voice is still quiet as she glanced over at the noisy crib.
"You...did you know the royal heirs have already been born?"
[7:49 PM] REWlego: Leodin carefully walks over to the crib
"No, I wasn't aware." he whispers
[7:55 PM] Uni: "Oh, well wanna meet em, then?"
She reaches down, picking up the crying, black haired baby and coddling him in her arms.
"Shh...there, there. Its just mother..."
Her finger rubs against the babies belly, until he finally stops his crying.
"There, kids are pretty easy, aren't they?" She turns her head back to Leodin, "this ones name is Pasach. He really can't go very long without any attention."
[8:01 PM] REWlego: Leodin smiles and walks next to Luna.
"M-milady... do you mind if I h-hold him?"
[8:03 PM] Uni: She narrows her eyes at him momentarily.
"Fine, very well. Hold him properly, okay?" She says, as she handed Pasach over to Leodin.
[8:06 PM] REWlego: Leodin gently holds Pasach as he looks at the baby boy.
"He's beautiful, milady."
He continues to smile as he looks back up at Luna.
[8:07 PM] Uni: "Of course he is. He's my child."
She smiles back at Leodin, watching vigilantly to make sure he didn't drop the child.
[8:09 PM] REWlego: "Yes, of course."
Leodin looks at Pasach again before gently handing him back to his mother.
[8:10 PM] Uni: Luna accepts the child and places him back into his crib.
"Now, wanna see the other one?" Luna beamed.
[8:11 PM] REWlego: "Yes, of course milady."
[8:13 PM] Uni: "Great!"
She turns to the other crib, bending over to peek inside.
"Oh, so you were awake the whole time, hey? Coulda' fooled me."
The baby responds with happy giggling, flailing its arms and legs around.
[8:14 PM] REWlego: Leodin smile begins to grow when he hears the baby.
[8:16 PM] Uni: She wraps the baby gently in her hands, lifting him up before handing him over to Leodin.
"And this little guy is his twin brother, Solrin. Well, except Sol here has white hair, not black."(edited)
[8:18 PM] REWlego: "Ah, once again, a beautiful baby boy."
[8:22 PM] Uni: "Heh, Solrin here takes a lot after me, I think. Or, maybe I just think I do because I named him."
She relaxed an arm on the other crib.
"Similarily, my husband Salveon named the other baby."(edited)
[8:25 PM] REWlego: "Ah, yes. I've met Salveon."
He remembers their incident about the cart.
"Apparently you had been unknowingly involved with it."
[8:26 PM] Uni: "What do you mean by that?"
[8:27 PM] REWlego: "He had been looking for a cart in the plaza, and I had offered to help. He found out it was a scam and suspected you."
[8:33 PM] Uni: "E-eh?"
She puts her hands on her hips, tilting her head to the side confused.
"...Oooooh, the missing fish cart?"
[8:34 PM] REWlego: "Yes. You sent both of us on a race across the rooftops."
[8:37 PM] Uni: "...I did what?"
Her mind begins to filter all the information she knew about the fish cart.
"...Alright, I didn't know about any race...but I do remember Salv returning to the castle and yelling at me for some reason."
[8:38 PM] REWlego: "It's not a problem, milady. I don't hold anything against you."
[8:40 PM] Uni: "..."
"Wait, wait, wait, hey! Hold on, now, I had nothing to do with that!"
Luna holds both her hands up.
"There was supposed to be a fish cart! It just got stolen before Salv reached it!"
[8:42 PM] REWlego: "Oh, okay."
I really hope that wasn't the cart Sula used....
[8:42 PM] REWlego: "I apologize, milady."
[8:47 PM] Uni: She crosses her arms.
"Mmph, seriously, its like you guys think I'm responsible for half of the bad things that happen 'round here. I'll have you know, I'm only responsible for some of it."
[8:49 PM] REWlego: "I'm very sorry milady. I didn't mean to imply that it was a bad thing. The whole incident gave me the chance to meet Lord Salveon, so I can't complain."
[8:52 PM] Uni: "Heh, its a bad thing if your only compensation was meeting Salveon." She teased with a smirk. "...I'm kidding, of course."
Solrin makes unintelligible baby noises, and begins trying to eat Leodin's hand.
[8:55 PM] REWlego: Leodin looks down at Solrin.
"Heh..."
[8:56 PM] Uni: "Ey, cut it out, Solrin. That ain't your family." Luna smiles at the baby.
Solrin doesn't seem to really care, and continues.
[8:56 PM] REWlego: "Huh. I'm not really sure that he cares."
[9:01 PM] Uni: "Oh, you silly thing."
She takes Solrin from Leodin's arms carefully, before resting him in her own.
[9:05 PM] REWlego: "It's been a pleasure getting to meet your children, Lady Lunarea."(edited)
[9:07 PM] Uni: "Heh, thanks, but I think we got a little sidetracked."
She bounces Solrin in her arms, as he happily flails his hands around.
"Come on, lets get back to looking for my sister. While I give this guy a little fresh air."
[9:07 PM] REWlego: "Of course. You lead the way, milady."
[9:09 PM] Uni: Luna walks outside the nursery, Solrin in her arms. She turns down a hallway and walks until she reaches a particularily large double door.
[9:12 PM] REWlego: These doors seem important...
"Here, I can get the doors for you."
Leodin starts reaching out for the doors, going slowly in case Luna stops him.
[9:15 PM] Uni: She allows him to open the doors.
[9:18 PM] REWlego: He opens the doors and allows Luna to walk in first.
[9:22 PM] Uni: Luna walks into a large, office area lined with bookshelves. There are two desks in the back, beside a massive floor-to-ceiling window. One desk is terribly cluttered while the other is neat and tidy. A certain other princess could be seen working at the tidy desk.
"Well, there we go," Luna remarks, before picking her voice up, "oy! Sister! Your friend and I have returned."
[9:25 PM] Uni: Ellis perks her head up at Luna's voice, "oh, sister!" Before standing up to greet the trio.
[9:26 PM] REWlego: Leodin bows
"Hello again, Lady Ellis."
[9:34 PM] Uni: "Sir Leodin!" Ellis bowed in turn, "its good to see you again." She shoots a worried glance at Luna, which was met with an incredulous look.
"What?! You didn't think I'd scrape him up or anything, did you?" She gestures to Leodin, "see? He's perfectly fine."
[9:37 PM] REWlego: "Heh... Lady Lunarea just asked me a few questions and then we went to see Pasach and Solrin while looking for you. Nothing to be worried about, milady."
[9:39 PM] Uni: "I..." She rubs her arm with a worried look before it disappears, "...well, that is good to hear."
"Yeesh, you think the absolute worst of me." Luna frowns for a moment before sticking her tongue out at Ellis.
[9:40 PM] REWlego: Leodin decides to stay quiet as the sisters sort out their drama.
[9:43 PM] Uni: "Sister please. Do not act so immature in front of others..." Ellis meekly asks.
"Oh, don't worry 'bout it, sister. Besides, I bet you didn't know this fact about sir Leodin here." Luna nudged Leodin's shoulder.
"...Huh?"
[9:43 PM] Uni: "Come on, Leodin, show her the sword." Luna urges.
[9:45 PM] REWlego: "Oh... Alright."
Leodin takes a step back and unsheathes Morderrand, showing it to Ellis.
[9:53 PM] Uni: "A-ah..." Ellis bends closer towards the sword, "such a pretty sword..."
"Yeah, that pretty sword is Morderrand. You know what that means?" Luna grinned at Ellis.
"It...but...wait, that means...you are...!"
[9:55 PM] REWlego: Leodin nods.
"A Stormblade, yes. I didn't think that you would have known about my family."
[10:00 PM] Uni: "The Stormblades are very famous for their work in Khlin!" Ellis speaks, incredulous, "I did not think you were a Stormblade!"
[10:02 PM] REWlego: "I don't tell many people, but then again, most others don't know my family anyway."
[2:06 PM] Uni: "Really? Why...I am quite surprised at that. I believed that Godfried Stormblade was quite famous in the region," Ellis blinked, staring at Leodin, "are you his son?"
"Nephew, actually." Luna pitched in.(edited)
[2:07 PM] REWlego: Leodin nods.
"Godfried was my uncle. His sword was taken back to Stormblade Manor after his death."
[2:10 PM] Uni: Ellis bows her head slightly, "yes, may he rest in peace."
Luna nudged Leodin's shoulder, "and that is why Leodin over here is so dedicated to his cause in Khlin."
[2:11 PM] REWlego: Leodin shows a slight smile.
"Yes, that is one of the main reasons."
[2:16 PM] Uni: "So? Whaddya think, sis? Now that I've not been hung out and left to dry..."
"What do you mean, sister?" Ellis asked.
"I'm talkin' about his little proposal. Taking a side in Khlin and all, y'know. Wouldn't it be better to talk about that now that...both of us are here?"
"It was never my intention to leave you out, sister. It just...came up in conversation."
[2:18 PM] REWlego: "Yes, I apologize that you felt left out, Princess Lunarea. From now on I'll make sure that both of you are included."
[2:24 PM] Uni: "Fine, whatever. Its not like I really care that much," Luna rocks her arms slightly, letting Solrin bounce around.
Solrin makes baby noises.
"Anyway, you mentioned his proposal, sister?" Ellis tried bringing the topic back.
"Oh, yeah, yeah. About taking a side and all. What're you thinking, sis?"
"Me? Ah...well...sir Leodin here did bring up some good points about the rebellion..."
[2:26 PM] REWlego: "Ah, yes... If you wish to discuss it then perhaps we should sit down?"
[2:29 PM] Uni: There was a small staircase on the side, leading up to a small, elevated spot overlooking the desks.
"Yeah, lets use the cool sitting area," Luna spoke, as she ascended the stairs.
"After you," Ellis gestured at Leodin.
[2:31 PM] REWlego: "No, I insist milady, you can go first."
He gestures to the staircase.
[2:34 PM] Uni: "Very well. Thank you." Ellis nods at Leodin as she climbs the staircase.
Up on the alcove, there was a long, wooden table surrounded by chairs. Luna had already taken a chair at the head.
Solrin had been placed on the table. He rolls randomly around on the table.
[2:37 PM] REWlego: Leodin follows up the staircase and then waits for Ellis to find the seat she wants.(edited)
[2:41 PM] Uni: Ellis takes a seat near Luna
"Should he be here when we are about to discuss important matters, sister?"
Luna pokes Solrin, "aww, he's fine. Look at him, he'll have to do this stuff in the future too, right?"
Solrin makes a noise and flops onto his back.
[2:42 PM] REWlego: Leodin takes a seat across from Ellis and sets his mask down on the table.
[2:45 PM] Uni: "So? Shall we begin, then?" Luna turns to Leodin, "Leodin, you've asked for some sort of aid, correct? Tell me again why our kingdom should assist the rebellion in Khlin."
[2:47 PM] REWlego: "Well, I believe that if everything goes according to plan, it could possibly benefit Freyzenwald."
[2:51 PM] Uni: "Really? How so." Luna asks.
[2:57 PM] REWlego: "Well, for one, Freyzenwald would gain a very valuble ally. It could even open up a greater amount of trading between the two nations."
[2:59 PM] Uni: "Now, wouldn't that be the same if we chose to back the nobility instead?"
[3:01 PM] REWlego: "The nobility in Khlin is the minority. There are many more people suffering outside of Intetsu than those living inside."
Leodin thinks for a few seconds.
"Backing the nobility would cause much of the rebellion to direct their hatred of the nobility towards Freyzenwald."
[3:07 PM] Uni: "And backing the rebellion would make the nobility direct their hatred towards Freyzenwald."
"Sister...the people of Khlin are suffering..." Ellis speaks.
"Yes, but thats Khlin's problem, not ours. It isn't our fault that the nobility is incapable of running a country."
[3:13 PM] REWlego: "The difference is that the amount of immigrants Freyzenwald is getting would greatly decrease. Helping the nobles wouldn't fix your problem, but helping the rebellion would make Khlin a much better place for the people to live in, greatly decreasing the amount of people leaving Khlin."
[3:20 PM] Uni: "Well, we don't mind taking in immigrants from Khlin. Its better here anyway," Luna smirks at Leodin.
"Sister, we should think about the people who do not want to leave their homes behind..."
[3:22 PM] REWlego: "I apologize, but I will have to agree with your sister here, Lady Lunarea."
Leodin glances at Ellis.
"The Khlinese population in Freyzenwald won't be decreasing anytime soon."
"It's only going to keep rising. And the rate at which they come will continue to grow rapidly."(edited)
[3:30 PM] Uni: Luna is silent for a moment, "so, you're suggesting we go in to save these people. Play hero?"
Ellis nods her head.
"Right..." Luna leans her chin on her hand, "so...how exactly are the people of Khlin suffering? What did the nobles do to them?"
[3:33 PM] REWlego: "That's the thing, the nobles do nothing. They don't supply them with food, water, shelter, the list goes on. They only care about themselves. The oligarchy is only there to give them more power over the rebellion."
Leodin grows quiet.
"My uncle's death for example... It was a show of the oligarchy's strength over the citizens of Khlin."(edited)
[3:40 PM] Uni: "Wow, that sounds like shit. Y'know, they'd probably be better off splitting away from Khlin."
"Like, becoming independent?" Ellis asks.
"Yeah! If the nobility doesn't give a shit about 'em, make them run their own country and ditch."
[3:50 PM] REWlego: "That would work, but then the oligarchy would send their military to destroy anything they try to set up."
[3:56 PM] Uni: "Then in that case, that'd be a declaration of war, wouldn't you think? Seems like a better reason for us to devote a full army to assist you with." Luna grins at Leodin.
"Oh, the other nations would probably help out too, if that were to happen, right?"
"Yeah, Valenheim is right there after all. Though, they're always busy painting things and what not."
[4:00 PM] REWlego: "Oh, that could work... When the working class in Intetsu no longer has a reason for being there, then they will leave. The only problem is finding a way to get the Khlinese to all start to become independent."
[4:05 PM] Uni: "I mean, not to put any ideas in your head. Just offering a suggestion. I mean, it makes sense, doesn't it?" Luna asks.
"The Stormblades are quite influencial people..."
[4:08 PM] REWlego: "The Stormblades used to have much more control over things in Khlin, but their influence gradually diminished over the generations."
An idea popped into Leodin's mind that he absolutely hated, but the princesses can tell that he tought of something.
[4:10 PM] Uni: "Well, your face suddenly changed. Something interesting?" Luna leans closer to Leodin.
[4:10 PM] REWlego: "Oh.... I... I had an idea... But, it wouldn't work..."
[4:11 PM] Uni: "Not with that attitude."
"Whats the idea?" Ellis asks, her head tilted.
[4:13 PM] REWlego: "I... one thing that could easily get the Khlinese to rally together would be if...."
He takes a moment to think.
"If I revealed myself as the nephew of Godfried Stormblade."
[4:17 PM] Uni: "Didn't you just say the Stormblades influence gradually diminished over the generations?"
[4:24 PM] REWlego: "Their influence diminished over the oligarchy, yes. The controversy surrounding my uncle may not have helped my family in Intetsu, but the regular citizens of Khlin would certainly want to follow the nephew of a war hero."
[4:28 PM] Uni: "Interesting."
"I can see it working. The Stormblade name is quite revered in the rebellion." Ellis remarks.
[4:30 PM] REWlego: "Agreed. So, is there anything else?"
[4:40 PM] Uni: "I think thats about it for the serious stuff," Luna reaches across the table and picks Solrin back up, who smiles in her hands.
"Sir Leodin, I did not believe it would turn into something like this when we first met."
[4:41 PM] REWlego: "Neither did I, milady. Although I am grateful that we have sorted this all out."
[4:43 PM] Uni: "Alriiiiiight. I think I'm gonna go take a nap on the roof, if everything has been settled."
"...Sister, do you not have work to do?" Ellis asks.
"Todays work for tomorrows me. Need me for anything else, Leodin?"
[4:44 PM] REWlego: "No, I don't believe so. Thank you for meeting with me Lady Lunarea."(edited)
[4:46 PM] Uni: "Cool, I'll see you around then, Stormblade," Luna turned to Ellis, "you'll see him out, right?"
"Of course." Ellis nodded her head.
[6:49 PM] REWlego: "Heh. Yes, thank you. I might need some help navigating my way back down through the castle."
[6:52 PM] Uni: "And take a gooooood look at how amazing our home is, cause you might not ever see it again." Luna smiled at Leodin, as she waved with a free hand as she left.
"Well...yes, we do not get many visitors up here." Ellis spoke once Luna had left the room.
[6:54 PM] REWlego: "Huh"
He turned to look at Ellis.
"Well thank you for letting me up here, Lady Ellis."
[6:56 PM] Uni: Ellis began to walk down the stairs and out the room, talking as she did.
"Well, I just allowed you to the general public area. Sister was the one that brought you all the way here."
[6:57 PM] REWlego: "I suppose so... I apologize if you didn't want me up here."
[7:00 PM] Uni: "If sister was fine with it, then I am okay. She is usually so distrusting of strangers."
[7:00 PM] REWlego: "Hm. I wonder why she trusts me..."
[7:04 PM] Uni: "You should ask her sometime!" Ellis stops her sentence as the pair pass by the nursery, "sister may seem prickly at times, but shes really nice when she wants to be!"
[7:09 PM] REWlego: "Maybe I will ask her next time I see her. "
He pauses.
I do have to say though, during dinner you seemed to want to maintain neutrality in the conflict with Khlin... Did I really change your mind that quickly?"(edited)
[7:16 PM] Uni: "A part of that was me unconfident about giving promises without my sisters consent. With the election so close, I do not believe it is wise for me to make such promises..."
[7:23 PM] REWlego: "Ah. I understand. I really can't express my gratitude for your assistance while trying to convince your sister. It was very helpful."
[7:28 PM] Uni: "Haha, I do not believe I did much convincing. If your cause is a righteous one, then she will make the correct decision."
[7:29 PM] REWlego: "I still thank you milady, for believing in me and my cause."
[7:35 PM] Uni: The pair had made their way back down to the first floor by now.
"The correct choice is often not obvious, but I believe it is in this case, if your words are the truth."
[7:36 PM] REWlego: "I assure you, I wouldn't lie to you milady."
[7:37 PM] Uni: "Of course, I was not suggesting such a thing."
The two reached the foyer. Ellis turned and bowed her head.
"Well, it has been a pleasure, sir Leodin."
[7:39 PM] REWlego: "Ah, I suppose it's time for me to go then."
Leodin bows.
"I wish that we could have spent more time together, but I'm sure that you have a lot of things to prepare for the election."
[7:40 PM] Uni: "I will not be going anywhere, sir Leodin. You may always find me here."
[7:44 PM] REWlego: "Oh, of course... But our time today was cut a bit short by my conversation with your sister... Unless you aren't busy at the moment, but you seemed hard at work at your desk upstairs."
[7:45 PM] Uni: "Yes, I should be getting back to work. My apologies, sir Leodin." Ellis bowed her head.
[7:47 PM] REWlego: "No need to apologize, you are a princess. You have many duties to attend to. I hope I see you again soon milady."
[7:48 PM] Uni: "And you as well." Ellis smiles at Leodin before turning and heading back to the stairs.
[7:48 PM] REWlego: Leodin smiles before heading out of the castle.
[7:49 PM] REWlego: =====RP END=====
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