[2:51 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: ===January 27th===
In the skies of Intentsu after the fierce battle yesterday a lone black wyvern patrolled the skies, her golden eyes darting across both the skies and the ground as if she was looking for something.
Hngh where are they at? They're the only two I can rely on to help me with my plan... The wyvern kept on looking for the pair that could help her initiate the plan she had.(edited)
[3:53 AM] Lawls: What can be seen is a brown haired male humming a tune and looking up to the sky, day dreaming about something... Weird. It was about a black wyvern circling the sky in look of someone... Was it a daydream? Eh, Valentinus didn't really mind as a small hatchet was seen on the side of his belt as he tosses his head back and forth as he dreams up some wild adventure or experience for the him and his wyvern. Who was beside him walking after the tremendous battle the two of them were apart of.
"Hmm..."
[3:58 AM] Mongstrong: Nero seems far less content than Valentinus, still visibly fatigued from said battle. His posture is somewhat slouched and his gait slow, though he makes no complaints. A familiar hum of thought reaches his ears, and he turns to his companion.
A penny for your thoughts, Valentinus?
[4:04 AM] Lawls: The rider quickly was taken out of his little bubble and only heard 'Valentinus'. He looks sheepishly at his wyvern as he gives an awkward smile
"Hmm- Hah? Wha?"
An obvious sign of the male being off in his world.
[4:18 AM] Mongstrong: Hmhmhm. As oblivious as ever, you are. It is almost endearing.
[4:21 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: As the wyvern kept on searching her eyes locked on to the wyvern rider and the old wyvern.
Oh! There they are! With grace the Black quickly landed in front of the pair.
"Good day to you Sir Nero and of course a good day to Valentinus as well." Angard turned to the young man and let out a small shriek as a greeting to him specifically before turning her attention back to Nero.
"How did you two do in the battle yesterday? You weren't sufficiently harmed were you?"
[4:25 AM] Lawls: "Aww cmon man, You kn-"
Interupted by the wyvern, he jumped a little
"Uh... What's she sayin' Bud?"
Valentinus said, resorting back to the nickname of his friend.(edited)
[4:26 AM] Mongstrong: Nero halts, but relaxes quickly upon recognising the wyvern.
And a good day to you, Miss Angard. Harmed, no. Fatigued? More so. I trust you are in good health, as well?
Nero tilts his head to Valentinus.
She greets us, and asks how we fared in battle.
[4:30 AM] Lawls: "Oh. Well uh, very well actually."
Valentinus smiled happily and placed an arm on Neros fur, mainly for comfort.
"How about you Angard?"
[4:35 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded.
"I've been doing well myself. I've only gotten a scratches here and there but Master Jean is mostly uninjured which makes me more then happy. And I'm glad to see you are both doing well. I was worried since we we're separated during the fight."
[4:41 AM] Mongstrong: Hmhmhm. There is no need to worry on our behalf. Valentinus is quite the capable warrior. It will take a considerable effort to bring us down for good.
Nero shifts his weight around, his legs obviously aching.
...I will not lie, I have been in better shape. Such are the effects of fourty years, however. It is a relief to hear you and Master Jean passed through yesterday largely unscathed.
[4:42 AM] Lawls: Valentinus stood there, smiling genuinely at his friend talking to a wyvern. He just looked at the two screeching and listened in intently as he thought something.
Wonder if there's a spell to understand animals... Maybe that's what.. Hmm
[4:49 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Anyway while I would love to just chat some more I did want to find you two for a very specific purpose. I need your help with something. Something that I can't let Master Jean find out at any cost." Angard shuffled her feet together clearly worried about something.
[4:54 AM] Mongstrong: Nero tilts his head, his neck swaying side to side in a curious motion.
Oh? What would this be?
Angard says she needs our help. And it needs to be confidential. Even from Master Jean.
[4:56 AM] Lawls: "Oh?"
Valentinus, coming out of his thoughts smiled happily
"We'd be glad to help Angard... Whatcha need help with?"
The rider said, fiddling with the side of his pants.
[5:03 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Um...well this may seem a bit silly but um...it's going to be Master Jean's birthday tomorrow and he'll be turning twenty one so I...I really wanted to set up a surprise party for him. I know he would never want ask for a party himself but I've always dreamed of him having a lovely party surrounded by friends and loved ones. And with Valentinus's ability to understand you I thought you two could help me set something up." After saying that Angard hid her face behind her wings clearly flustered.
"I'm....I'm sorry. That was bit too straight forward wasn't it?"
[5:12 AM] Mongstrong: A low rumble escapes Nero, unmistakably amused in tone. His posture returns to normal.
Hmhmhm! Not at all, not at all. It is a well-meaning wish, Miss Angard. I am sure Master Jean would appreciate such an effort greatly. I would be more than happy to lend a hand. ...Or, rather, a claw. Valentinus is the one with hands. Speaking of which, I shall consult him now.
Nero turns slightly to face Valentinus, his gaze focussed on the rider.
Valentinus. Angard wishes for our assistance in planning a surprise party for Master Jean, as his 21st birthday approaches tomorrow. I have already agreed. I assume you feel the same?(edited)
[5:15 AM] Lawls: "A... Birthday party?"
The rider looks surprised and smiles
"W-Well of course we will help... or try hehe..."
Valentinus looked down and scratched the back of his head enthusiastically
"Uh... Is there any place in particular you'd like it to be set Angard? And uh, who else will be coming?"
Never been to a birthday party... Hmm...
5:36 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh you'll help me? You will truly will? Oh thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me!"
Angard happily flapped her wings as she let out a loud audible shriek which was most likely heard by everyone in the vicinity. Embarressed the wyvern lowered her head.
"Oh yes um...well the party would of course take place in the Palace that we're staying in. That would be a big enough place for it. And I think we should have no more then six people. I'm afraid that if this is a big thing it could get quite...chaotic with the personalities of the people Master Jean speaks with. As for the people who would be coming....um....uuuuuh...." Angard thought long and hard about people who Jean was "friends" with. After narrowing it down to about 12 people Angard continued.
"Well of course you and Valentinus are invited Nero and Master Jean always speaks fondly of Miss Vivianna and Ariana so having those two would be nice. He and Miss Tori have been getting along nicely as of late so perhaps she could come as well." With the easy picks out of the way the Wyvern had to dig deeper for others to invite. She could invite Sula ....but that meant Shimi could come. It was the same with Akira and Kaguya....Yeah they aren't invited. Finally the wyvern settled on her last two choices.
"Well...Master Jean also wishes to speak to that Kalenzo fellow once again so I guess he can be invited though I admittedly find him off putting. And Miss Claire. She's an okay person. Though Master Jean has said she's not to be trusted in a kitchen. I think that's a good number of people for his birthday party. Do you know any of the people I just mentioned?"
[5:48 AM] Mongstrong: Nero quietly repeats each name as he hears them, am expression of concentration on his face. After Angard finishes speaking, he stays silent for a moment longer, before answering.
Half of them, at the most. Ariana, Tori, Kalenzo, Claire, all strangers to myself.
[5:49 AM] Lawls: Valentinus just waits for Nero to relay the information, scratching the males fur that he cannot reach.
[5:52 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "That's fine. I can help you find them. I'm free all of today anyway and helping you two find them is much better then sitting outside and being admired by women all day long."
[4:19 PM] Mongstrong: Hmhmhm! It certainly sounds tedious. I would appreciate the assistance, Miss Angard, thank you.
Valentinus. We have a list of people to invite. Angard will be helping us. We have not met four of these people, but amongst them is the wyvern breeder, Vivianna. Other than that, I recognise nobody but ourselves.
[4:21 PM] Lawls: Oh we gotta.. Talk to people. Well this'll be fun!
Valentinus smiles and looks to his wyvern
"Sounds like a blast Angard, might need your help though talking to people."
The rider chuckles happily as he looks to the two wyverns... He'd probably look like a mad man talking to two wyverns... But it's not something he isn't used to
[4:34 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nods.
"Oh that's fine. Though perhaps I should consider some other candidates just in case they can't come. Oooh I'm so nervous about all of this! I just want Master Jean to have a really nice birthday party! Does Valentinus have have any suggestions on how to have a nice quaint party. I already know Master Jean wouldn't want to have one like his parents...."
[4:41 PM] Mongstrong: Well, I'm not sure what expertise Valentinus would have in such things, but I shall ask nonetheless.
Valentinus. Would you have any advice on how to throw a... "nice, quaint party"? I am afraid neither Angard nor I have much experience in this matter.
[5:05 PM] Lawls: "Nice and... Quaint? I could read up on it. I'm sure there's a book for it."
The male said with a happy undertone, not showing that he has absolutely zero idea on how to throw a party for himself let alone a friend.
"I think it would be good to know what we should avoid first"
[5:20 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "What we should avoid is the easy part. It should be a small affair like I've mentioned before no more then six people. I fear more would be too unwieldy and I know he wouldn't want a rowdy and crazy party. I guess in that vein we should also avoid that alcohol that humans are so fond of as well. I abhor it myself and while Master Jean may have a sip of it every once in a while we don't want to have any drunken lunatics ruining anything...." Angard thought a bit more for a bit before adding one more tidbit.
"Also no Horses or Pegasi allowed. Not a one. I don't believe they are intelligent enough to not try and ruin anything."
[5:25 PM] Mongstrong: Nero peers at Angard briefly, and nods.
...Understood.
Valentinus. No more than six people. No alcohol. No horses, no pegasi. These are the guidelines Angard has set.
Nero claws at the ground idly.
I assume we can trust these people you wish to invite? None of them will attempt anything... out of the ordinary?
[5:32 PM] Lawls: "No alcohol, no horses, no pegasi... Got it."
Making a mental note the male looks to his wyvern and smiles
[5:38 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard shook her head.
"They shouldn't. They're the most normal out of the group here. So nothing should go to awry with those people. At worst it will just be the four of us which would be a fine enough party on its own. I just hope Master Jean will enjoy it. I just wish for him to have one enjoyable and memorable birthday!"
[5:46 PM] Mongstrong: And an enjoyable and memorable birthday he shall have, by the sound of it. I ask only because I am unaware of their personalities, of what they find enjoyable. It is best to be safe than sorry.
Nero nods once, as if agreeing with himself, and continues.
This is a surprise party, yes? How do we plan to surprise Master Jean?(edited)
[5:52 PM] Lawls: Valentinus listened into the screeching intensely
[6:10 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: " I was thinking about getting everyone into a room in the palace that we're staying at and I would lead him in there. Then everyone would yell surprise and everything would be so grand and he'll be so happy!" Angard took a moment to catch her breath clearly ecstatic about the whole thing.
"I'm sorry, I feel like a babe again! I can't remember the last time I was so excited for something!"
[6:16 PM] Mongstrong: Nero seems amused by the idea, but his animalistic chortling dies down quickly.
...Do they allow wyverns into the palace, itself?
[6:17 PM] Lawls: Val listens some more, he contemplates sitting down. He just gets out his tome at his side instead and continues to study it
[6:18 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Uuuum. I don't know. Master Jean took me in for a short bit and no one said anything. Since we're using it as our base for the time being I would assume they wouldn't care so long as we don't tear the place down."
[6:24 PM] Mongstrong: Very well, we'll assume it's allowed. ...I am afraid I have no idea what comes next. I am not familiar with these... human customs.
Valentinus. How do these birthday parties work?
[6:39 PM] Lawls: "Well uh, Uhm..."
Valentinus closed his book and thought
"Well... It's just done to celebrate the birth of someone... So uh, I guess it's just a gathering of friends... But I'll have to read up on it."
The male said with an chuckle as he looks to this city
Pleeeease be a bookstore or library in there...
[6:54 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Hmmm. Maybe we should look for a book about it then. Out of all the books Master Jean would read in his youth none were about birthdays."
[6:57 PM] Mongstrong: If we can track one down, then I could have Valentinus read it. That should answer any questions we have. The issue is finding such a book in the first place...
Valentinus. Do you think this palace would harbour a library, like the one at your old academy?
[9:36 PM] Lawls: "I'm sure we can, I can probably assume it won't be as big as Awes... Whatcha thinkin' we could get at the library?"
Valentinus asked his wyvern with a questioning but overall happy look on his face
[9:39 PM] Mongstrong: A book on birthdays, or parties at the very least. Something that will give us a hint as to what we need to organise.
[9:40 PM] Lawls: "Oh yeah, I was thinking we could get that asap. We could look for a library now if you two wanted... Wonder if they'll allow wyverns inside..."
The male thinks for a bit before looking to the two, snapping back to reality.
[9:57 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard shook her head.
"Finding a standing library in this condition would be quite the task itself. But if there is one I doubt they would allow me or Sir Nero inside..."
[10:02 PM] Mongstrong: Oh, I would be of little help, anyway. I cannot read, let alone search a library.
Angard has doubts that they would allow a wyvern into a library. This could cause some difficulties.
[10:04 PM] Lawls: "Hmm, maybe I can make something up about letting you guys inside... Aint right but... Well I'd like having Angard and you there so I can get some advice on which book I should get... How does that sound?"
Val looked to the two wyverns and smiled happily, pleased with his plan
[10:10 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard thought for a bit.
"Perhaps that can work. But if we can't go inside we can just have Valentinus bring the books out for us if they allow that. At worst we could maybe ask some people for advice."
[10:12 PM] Mongstrong: Agreed. Surely there would be somebody overseeing the library who could assist.
If it fails, you will have to search alone. I imagine you could ask somebody for help, if it came to it.
[10:13 PM] Lawls: Valentinus nodded
"I guess that works then, would you two like to go now or get a bit of rest first?"
The rider asked the two wyverns, assuming Angard would be tired as well. As his knowledge of wyverns come mostly from a 40 year old kurong.
[10:23 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "I've gotten a sufficient amount of rest myself so I'm not really tired but if you and Valentinus need any rest go right ahead, I don't mind."(edited)
[10:27 PM] Mongstrong: Nero contemplates it for a moment, but shakes his head.
Hmph. I will live. Besides, my wings still work perfectly fine.
[10:28 PM] Lawls: Giving his wyvern a head scratch the male smiles
"Truly a trooper. So uh, should we goin'?"
He said while pointing to the city with his head and a smile
[10:55 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Yes of course! Again thank you two so much for helping me with this, it's so hard to express my eternal gratitude to you two."
[11:04 PM] Mongstrong: Ah, it is nothing. Besides, you and Master Jean have been kind to us since our arrival. Any chance to return the favour is a chance worth taking.
Yes, onwards to the palace.
[11:06 PM] Lawls: Valentinus nods and leads them two to the palace with his quite strange look in the air, Nero would obviously know this is what happens when Valentinus gets truely into thought about something although anyone else would find it quite strange
[11:22 PM] Mongstrong: Again, off in your own little world.
Nero observes Valentinus quietly, trudging along behind his rider.
What are you thinking of this time?
[11:39 PM] Lawls: This doesn't elicit a response from the rider, he just keeps looking up and almost dancing along the path with the two wyverns
Hmmm-mmm... Wonder how big the library will be... It can't be bigger then back at Awes... Hmm.. You never know...(edited)
[2:59 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: As Valentinus continues to hums leading the two wyverns Angard thought about how strange it must look to people seeing this young man leading two wyverns around. She just decided to try and ignore whatever strange glances they would receive and she turned to Nero to strike up a conversation.
"Is Valentinus always this cheerful and nonchalant Nero? He seems to be quite the joyful young man. It's quite a contrast to how Master Jean is."(edited)
[3:23 PM] Mongstrong: Nero's gaze lingers on Valentinus a moment longer, before roaming to Angard.
Recently, yes. He has very little to be concerned about, as we speak. However, long ago, when we first met...
A slight pause, as Nero thinks over his words.
Well, perhaps it is not my place to speak of his past, but just like anyone else, he has experienced heartache and anger in equal amounts.
[3:44 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded.
"Well of course, everyone has had hardships that they have needed to overcome. In all honestly it makes me extremely happy that Valentinus can be so cheerful now. It makes me wish..." The black wyvern trailed off not wanting to say too much. She turned her head away from the older wyvern.
"I just hope Master Jean and Valentinus can be good friends that's all."
[4:00 PM] Mongstrong: Yes, likewise. Valentinus does often struggle with strangers. So much so that I find it quite remarkable that he has taken a liking to Master Jean in such a short time. Perhaps that speaks more of young Master Jean's exceptional nature than it does of Valentinus' personal growth, but I see it as a positive nonetheless.
Nero coughs quietly, the resulting sound similar to a raspy old hound's bark.
Valentinus is the single most important thing I have left. Believe me, Lady Angard, if I let him speak freely with Master Jean, then that is a worthy symbol of my trust in your companion. I have no doubt that the two could become good friends, as you say.
[4:29 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Yes of course. Master Jean is the most important thing to me as well. And I'm happy that Jean met Valentinus as well. It's not common for Master Jean to warm up the others so fast especially others Valians. And...I'm really glad to have met you as well Sir Nero. It's...it's great to finally have another wyvern to talk too. So thank you for that Sir Nero."(edited)
[4:51 PM] Mongstrong: Nero's head bobs downwards, imitating a bow, though there is a slight melancholy to his tone as he speaks.
I should be thanking you, Lady Angard. Long has it been since I laid eyes upon another wyvern, let alone spoken to one. 35 years, at the least, and very little of that time would I deem pleasant.
Nero gruffly snorts, in a deep contempt of some unspoken event in his past.
I do enjoy speaking with you, Lady Angard. It is quite... comforting, for lack of a better word. And for that, you have my gratitude as well.
[5:11 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard's head bobbed down in the same manner bowing to Nero. She couldn't imagine not speaking to another one of your kind for 35 long years let alone not seeing one. It was all she needed to know to tell that Nero's life was one full of sadness, most likely more then most people could ever imagine. In a way it made her appreciate the times she spent with Ziusudra a lot more. Oh how she wishes and Lady Praline she could be here for the Birthday.
"And you have my gratitude as well Sir Nero. I'm glad that you enjoy speaking with me as well. I was slightly worried you might have seen me as too young to speak with. I'm quite glad that isn't the case."
[5:20 PM] Mongstrong: Hmhmhm! On the contrary, rather, I find it quite refreshing to speak with those more youthful than myself. After all, if I held such standards on age, Valentinus would make an awfully poor companion, hm?
[5:36 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard let out a giggle which sounded like segmented and quiet roars. "I suppose so Sir Nero! At the very least Valentinus must make everyday quite exciting for you!"
[5:45 PM] Mongstrong: Oh, certainly. He is... unpredictable, to say the least. However, I suppose that is all part of his charm. I could not imagine myself possessing a bond with anybody as deep as the one I share with him. You know the feeling, yes?
[6:04 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded.
"Well of course. I could never see myself sharing the bond I have with Master Jean with anyone else. We've both known each other for so long now the love we have for each other is unbreakable! I have been with Master Jean since he was a small child of course!"(edited)
[9:12 PM] Mongstrong: Yes, I imagine growing up together strengthened your ties immensely... Hmhmhm. As a matter of fact, I believe it was growing up alone that drew me to Valentinus, in a sense. He and I shared that pain, that longing for somebody to share our burdens with, and it brought us together.
Nero steps on a particularly sharp rock underfoot, causing him to stumble forward slightly, although he does catch himself in time. With a sharp grunt, he regathers his footing and continues.
It is remarkable how different our stories are, and yet how we have both forged such bonds with our companions. We should count ourselves fortunate.(edited)
[11:45 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard let out a surprised and loud shriek at Nero's stumble but calmed down after realizing he was fine.
"While I see what you mean Nero admittedly nothing drew me together with Master Jean unless you count luck as a factor. I was bought by his mother and father on an impulse decision from the former. If it wasn't for that I would have lived my life never knowing about Master Jean." Angard made a quiet grunt.
"But of course I'm happy that we we're able to meet one another. Master Jean really needed someone at the time and I was more then happy to be that someone."
[11:55 PM] Mongstrong: Nero goes silent briefly, his attention focussed completely on Angard. Any thoughts of bonding and companionship are hastily thrown aside in mild alarm.
Bought...? Do you mean to say... you were purchased for money? Like some sort of commodity?
A memory strikes Nero, one from his conversation days ago with the dragon breeder. What was her name...?
...Is this related to those... wyvern breeding farms, as young Vivianna described them?
[11:59 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded slightly worried that her response had upset Nero in some way.
"Yes I was born in a Wyvern Farm. I spent the first four weeks of my life there before I was sold."(edited)
[12:02 AM] Mongstrong: Nero stops in his tracks, staring Angard in the eye with what looks like a strange mix of curiousity and ever-so-slight anger.
...What is it like? Do they... do they treat you with respect? Like a wyvern should be treated?
[12:10 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard also stopped trying to think back on her early youth.
"Hmmm. I don't remember much about my life there anymore but from what I do remember it was...peaceful. We never had to worry about anything, we we're feed many things and we we're extremely pampered. It was truly a life of luxury." Angard closed her eyes trying to reminisce on those times long past where she had nothing better to do but play with her siblings all day long.
"Most of the memories I have of that place are of my mother. Perhaps because as I got older I started to think back on her a lot."
[12:16 AM] Mongstrong: A life of luxury, hm?
Nero tilts his head, his teeth bared slightly without his knowledge.
...Were you content with being sold to a human?
[12:23 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard slightly lowered her head in shame trying to avert her gaze from Nero.
"Yes. That's what we thought we lived for after all. We all wanted to be chosen to go off and live with someone else. My mother would always talk to us and tell us we needed to be good and strong when we got chosen and that she was always so excited for one of us to leave the nest and spread our wings as she would say." And we would be excited. Everytime someone came to buy one of us we would try to do our best to impress them in order to make sure we we're chosen. And when they picked someone we would all cheer for the wyvern being sold and they would be so happy. Then life went on with wyverns coming in and out. At the time I thought that's how Wyverns lived, waiting for a chance to be chosen by someone."
[12:41 AM] Mongstrong: Hm. So that is how these breeding farms work.
Nero mulls over his thoughts, before speaking.
Forgive a crotchety old wyvern for his thoughts, but such a life... It is not the life of a wyvern. I was born free, in a forest that belonged to no human, no being. A forest with a life of its own, the Kurong. From a mere hatchling, I was taught that wyverns of the Kurong were supposed to be sacred beings, unmarred and unaffected by the affairs of humanity, left to their own devices. Man and wyvern were equals, and neither held dominion over the other. Humans were treated with respect, and wyverns would expect this same respect in turn.
Nero gruffly barks in quick succession, akin to a melancholy laugh.
Of course, mutual respect was too much for such feeble-minded beings to manage. Humanity nonetheless lorded their dominance over us, and the Kurong grew tainted, a shadow of its former self. As the Kurong died, so did its protectors, the wyverns.
...I watched as, one by one, my brothers, my father, and finally my mother all succumbed to humanity's foul deeds. I was captured, enslaved as a mere exhibit in a travelling circus, a pathetic beast for human children to drool on whilst they marvelled at how far my kind had fallen. All my life, I have experienced nothing but greed and the abuse of power from humanity, Valentinus my only reprieve. So, the prospect of a wyvern breeding farm, where wyverns like you and I are bred solely to serve humanity? It reeks of slavery, and it leaves a poor taste in my mouth.
Nero coughs, a little more violently this time, causing birds to frantically scatter from the trees overhead.
...My apologies, for dragging the mood down, but I simply cannot agree with such disgusting treatment of our kind.
[1:15 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard shuddered trying to hold back tears from hearing Nero's sad tale.
"I'm....I'm sorry Nero. I...I couldn't imagine having to go through such tribulations in life. For humans to have done such horrible things to you and your kind it's despicable. I had thought I had seen the worst that humanity had to offer in my short life but you have shown me that they are capable of much worse. I'm...I'm sorry for my disrespect Sir Nero." Angard nervously shuffled her feet.
[1:26 AM] Mongstrong: You need not apologise, Lady Angard. Considering the endless pile of pathetic worms that call themselves "human", that have dared to insult me as a wyvern thus far, you and your... Master... have shown me nothing but kindness. It warms an old wyvern's heart.
Nero dryly chuckles, the resulting rumble low and without humour.
Hmhmhm. Now that I think upon it, perhaps I should not be referring to him as such, in light of my opinions... Would it offend you at all if I dropped the "Master" in Master Jean? I mean no disrespect in asking.
[1:37 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh of course not! I honestly only still call him Master Jean out of habit. If he knew that's what I referred to him as he would probably ask me to stop as well. He views us as equals and he always has since the day that we've meet each other." Angard thought on the whole thing for a bit she knew Jean wouldn't like to be called her Master but just calling him Jean seemed...strange to her. Nevertheless she wanted to have Nero feel comfortable without having to think back on his past.
" I'll also try my best to stop calling him Master Jean if it bothers you Sir Nero."
[1:44 AM] Mongstrong: Bah, refer to him as you like. Do not change anything on account of me. The last thing I want is to be an inconvenience to the two of you.
Nero shakes his head, as if dispelling his thoughts, and begins to trudge onwards, with another dry chuckle.
Besides, who knows how long I have left? For all we know, you may only have to make such an adjustment for mere days.
[1:58 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard made a loud grunt and furiously shook her head.
"Don't say such things Nero. You still have a good many years ahead of you. I'm sure of that. I wouldn't count yourself out just yet. I've heard stories of wyverns that have lived to their 60s and 70s."(edited)
[2:52 AM] Mongstrong: A loud series of barks. It seems Nero is laughing once more.
Ha! Well, my fair Lady, if this is what middle age feels like, I dread my later years.
[3:00 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard joins in on the barks.
" Hahaha! I'm just saying that you're most likely not as old as you believe you are Sir Nero.Haha! Perhaps I'm not the best one to judge one's age, I've had some complain that I act like an old woman but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. One is only as old as they think they are anyhow."(edited)
[3:09 AM] Mongstrong: Hm? Well, in that case, I shall just convince myself I am five again!
Nero continues with his barking laughter, his neck swaying from side to side.
Old woman, hm? That seems a little harsh. Is carrying yourself with some dignity a thing of the past, now?
[3:17 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard snorted in agreement.
"Exactly! Someone who gets it. Is it wrong for a lady to walk around with some dignity without being called old or strange? I don't believe so. I'm glad at least someone can see that."
[3:26 AM] Mongstrong: Likewise. My, my, this reminds me of...
A thought strikes Nero. A memory, from a few days past. This talk reminds him of the brash rudeness that Genealogia showed Nero in their first and only meeting... and of the warning that he and his master sought Jean and Angard.
Nero goes silent for a brief moment, but shakes his head promptly as if to pass it off. Now is not the time to bring such matters up. Not so close to Jean's birthday.
...Nevermind, my old age seems to have gotten the best of my memory once again. Regardless, you are correct. Common manners seem to be a dying breed these days.
[3:36 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "I agree whole-heartedly. I've meet too many who seem to have just thrown common sense out of the window. It's saddening I tell you." Angard let out an annoyed grunt.
"But anyway how have you and Valentinus been getting accustomed to the others in the group? This army has quite the colorful cast of characters within it."
[3:48 AM] Mongstrong: Ah, well... we have not found a wealth of success. Or, at least, I have not.
Nero lists off people in his head as he goes, trying earnestly to recall as many as he can.
Princess Ellis proved to be rather disrespectful, as is common of the pig-headed "nobility" humans hold in such high esteem. A bowman by the name of Mund, ignorant.
Nero's eyes fly wide open, a particular experience coming to mind clear as day.
Oh! Both, however, pale in comparison to this one ogre of a woman. She referred to herself as Yavae. After persistent attempts to intimidate Valentinus, which riled me up to no end, she had the audacity to imitate my growling, and refer to me as nothing more than some wild beast! I would wager the fur off my back that a truly feral wyvern would have ripped her to pieces before she could cry "Mercy!"
Nero growls in frustration, before decomposing himself with a dignified grunt.
Ahem. Well, there were some positive experiences. The one who names himself Leodin carries himself with appropriate manners, even if he may be a bit short of words, and the lady Vivianna speaks with remarkable sincerity and respect. She may have been a wyvern breeder, yes, but she did not seem to realise the... gravity, shall we say, of the situation.
[3:51 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard listened to every word intently.
"I see. That sounds about right for everyone. Though Yavae's attitude towards you and Valentinus is strange since she showed me and Mas-I mean Jean much kindness when I meet her. Though Jean has said that she seems to have radically changed after we escaped the prisons so that may have had something to do with her off-putting nature at the time."
[3:52 AM] Lawls: Oh! Oh! What about if there's some sort of magic-
"A-Ah-"
And with the the final screech of Nero reaching an end, Valentinus seems to lose his balance and fall face first into the dirt. Coming back to reality in a quite... Brown entrance.
"Huh..."
The male wiped his face and tried to shake the dirt off
[3:57 AM] Mongstrong: Truly? Hm. Well, I suppose I shall give her another chance, if you believe her to be kind-
Nero watches on with equal parts surprise and amusement as Valentinus falls spectacularly.
Ah. Excuse me a moment.
Offering a wing to the filth-caked rider, Nero bows his head.
Here. Clean yourself off on my wing.
[3:59 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard just let out a surprised shriek at the sudden fall.
"Oh my!"
[4:01 AM] Lawls: "No no... It's fine-"
Interupted by the loud shriek the always smiling male laughs happily and smiles towards Angard
"I'm fine, Here. I'll just use my sleeve, no use both of us gettin' dirty is there Nero?"
The rider stated as he went up to wipe the dirt from his face
[4:03 AM] Mongstrong: A reasonable point. However, you may want to cleanse your face properly. Will they allow a dirt-caked man into the palace library?
[4:09 AM] Lawls: "Ah... True."
The smiling axe wielder forfeiting, he comes up to his wyvern friend
"Thanks Nero."
The rider gave a genuine smile as he thanked his wyvern pal, rubbing his face against the fluffy winged wyvern(edited)
[4:17 AM] Mongstrong: Not a problem.
Nero stands by as Valentinus cleans himself off, watching idly.
So what is it you've been thinking of this entire time, whilst I and Angard conversed?
[4:25 AM] Lawls: "Hmm? Oh uh... Just daydreaming like I always do hehe... I wouldn't say the weird stuff I was daydreaming about... That'd just be embarassing..."
He scratches the back of his head with an embarassed blush on his face
Especially with Angard here... Don't wanna make a fool of myself.(edited)
[4:30 AM] Mongstrong: I see. Remind me later, then, and I'll ask again.
Nero retracts his wing.
I doubt Angard would mind, anyway. She already knows of your magical experiments and the myriad of colours my fur has become over the years, after all.
[4:34 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard just lets out a haughty bark.
"Nothing Valentinus can say is strange enough to deter me from enjoying his company. Even I've had been a part of some of weird accidents like Apple Robbery."
[4:36 AM] Mongstrong: Nero briefly turns to Angard.
Apple robbery? You will have to tell me that tale some time in the future.
[4:44 AM] Lawls: "Hehe... Alright fair enough... What's she talking about now Nero?"
The rider asked his friend
[4:46 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh maybe one day Sir Nero. It's a pretty long story though so I'll tell it when I have the time. It was a hectic day to say the least."
[4:51 AM] Mongstrong: I see. I look forward to it.
"She" is the cat's mother, Valentinus. Regardless, Lady Angard is reassuring you that she will think no less of you, no matter what your daydream was about.
[5:31 PM] Lawls: "Hehe... Alright, I was just wondering if the library would have some magic librarians like we had in Awes... To shorten it down."
The brown haired male chuckles and scratches the back of his head
It's not that embarrassing when I shorten it down.
[1:07 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Magic Librarians? What would be the difference from standard librarians well other then the magical part?"
[1:22 AM] Mongstrong: I suppose a magic librarian would specialise in tomes, scrolls and the like. Simply a guess on my part, however. Nero tilts his head. What makes a magic librarian a magic librarian, Valentinus?
[2:33 AM] Lawls: "Well uh, they use magic to make their work easier... They also tell stories with the pages literally going off the page... They make stories a lot more interest... Well mu-... Olivier did anyway."
He stated with a faltering smile
"That's why I think I like reading so much... Oh uh, I was also thinking of the different spells they'd cast on books..."
[2:48 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh truly? There is such a place in Valenheim? It sounds quite interesting. And that's another thing Valentinus share in common with Jean! He's quite the avid reader as well. I have many fond memories of him reading me so many interesting stories! I wonder if there are magic libraries in other places...."(edited)
[3:16 PM] Mongstrong: I imagine there are. Certainly in magical academies, perhaps in large cities... Valentinus would have a better idea than I, however.
Valentinus. Angard wonders if there are magical libraries elsewhere. Would you happen to know?
[6:46 PM] Lawls: "I have not read any where else that haves them... But I wouldn't be surprised if there was hehe..."
The rider stated with a cheerful smile, looking towards Angard
[6:48 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Then we should put that on the to-do list. Master Jean was quite happy when he first entered a library so I would hope he would have a similar reaction to entering a magical one!"
[4:17 PM] Mongstrong: We may strike lucky. Perhaps the palace holds such a library.
Jean may enjoy heading to such a library, Angard says.
[4:21 PM] Lawls: The riders face lights up with a smile wider then his face could fit
"O-Oh really? Well... I guess I'll have to do my research on the town then... Hehe."
The brown haired optimistic mage smiled and laughed as he looks to the entrance of the town, smiling as it feels like he's walked forever already... Maybe it was just the after battle fatigue?(edited)
[1:17 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: As the trio kept on walking Angard took note of a larger then usual building. While it looked a bit worse for wear it was clear that the building itself was the library.
"Sir Nero, I believe this the library that we're looking for."
[4:29 PM] Mongstrong: Nero comes to a halt, and peers towards said building, his gaze sweeping from top to bottom.
You may be right.
Valentinus. Is this the library we are searching for?
[9:19 PM] Lawls: "I..."
Looking up and down at the library the axe wielding bookworm smiles and looks to the two wyverns
"I think this is it."
The rider said with a cheerful smile as people turned and watched him talking to... Himself it looked like
[9:22 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard looked at the building.
"Hmmm. Well there's no point in standing here doing nothing. Let's go in and find a book about birthdays!"
[3:25 AM] Mongstrong: Indeed.
Nero begins to shuffle over slowly, glancing back periodically at Valentinus, as if to beckon him onwards.
[6:52 PM] Lawls: The rider nods at the two wyverns understanding them as he opens the door and walks into the quite large library. Keeping the door open for the two animals only muttering a single
"Woah..."
In amazement
[9:17 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Despite the state of the city the library itself was in pristine condition. It seemed to be full of books on a variety of subjects and seemed to have two floors. At a counter near the entrance was a young girl with a petite frame who seemed to be reading a romance novel. Hearing the shuffling of the guest she looked up and was instantly flabbergasted.
""Whoa! Wh-whoa! Whoa! You can't just have your wyverns barge in here m-mister! The-They have to stay out-" The small woman glanced over to Angard an expression of pure joy filled her pale face.
"W-Wait a minute. Is that you Angard?" The Black Wyvern was barely able to give a nod before the woman hugged the wyvern's neck.
"Ooooh Angard, it's so good to see you again! I haven't seen you since yesterday and that already felt like an eternity!"(edited)
[9:40 PM] Mongstrong: Nero watches on, head tilted. The sheer enormity of the library leaves no imprint on him, his attention solely focussed on the peculiar woman currently embracing Angard tightly.
...So shall I wait outside, or...?
[9:43 PM] Lawls: "W-Woah you guys know each other?"
The rider smiles and looks to his mount
"Eh, nah I think we're good."
The past mage said cheerfully
[9:51 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: The woman nodded.
" Y-Y-Yes. She's such a beautiful and kind wyvern. I wish Khlin had wyverns around." The woman looked around as if searching for someone else.
"Hmmm...but where is Jean? W-Why isn't he with you?" Angard just gave a little shrug with her wings.
"Ooooh. I was h-hoping to see him again? B-B-But who are you good sir? Are you Jean's little brother?"
[10:07 PM] Lawls: "Aheh... Ah nah, I'm just his... Friend. I'm helping organise something with Angard."
The brown haired rider stays near his wyvern
"Uhm... How do you two know eachother?"
The brown haired axe wielder looked down to his mount with a smile
She doesn't look half bad... At least with the way she's treatin' Angard.
[11:59 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh? H-How do I know Jean? I celebrated the rebel victory with him and a few friends right after the battle. I-I-It was a pretty good time especially since Jean is such a gentlemen! He even let me ride on Angard with him. I-It was the most amazing thing ever!" The woman was stroking Angard's back at this point still having the same dumb smile on her face.
"The Head Librarian isn't here right now so I think it'll be okay to allow Angard and her friend stay in here. Is there anything y-you're specifically looking for?"
[12:05 AM] Mongstrong: Nero snorts, peering at the woman with some curiosity.
...This human certainly seems pleased to see you, Lady Angard. She speaks quite fondly of Jean, as well... Hmhmhm.
His rumble is knowingly amused in tone, with very little subtlety to it.
I was not aware Jean had such an... admirer.
[12:10 AM] Lawls: It seems the dumb smile was contagious as he laughs and smiles giddily at the woman
"We were actually wondering if there's any books about throwing birthday parties here... Or if there's anything magical here."
He said the last few words with wonderment in his eyes, childlike awe if you will as he leans in smiling from ear to ear
[12:34 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard turned to Nero.
"Oh yes, he has a lot of women that admire him. They are drawn in by his kind personality." Meanwhile the woman's eyes lit up when Valentinus mentioned the words birthday parties her mind blanking out about the magical part.
"Oh is Jean having a birthday party Soon? Gasp is it his birthday party? Say it is, Oh please say it is!" Angard turned to Nero with a disturbing amount of urgency.
"Tell Valentinus it's not for Jean! Tell him it's not for Jean!"
[12:56 AM] Mongstrong: Nero gives Angard an amused look for a split second, but does as instructed, turning to Valentinus with much less urgency.
Angard says this is not Jean's birthday party. I would advise you inform this lady as such.
I take it you would prefer this woman off the guest list?
[1:05 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Well...it's not that she's a bad person but if I tell her she would tell someone else and they would tell some and they would tell someone. It would be a disaster..."
[2:47 AM] Mongstrong: And before you know it, there is an entire army of women waiting on the palace's doorstep for a glimpse of the birthday boy. I see the reason for your concern.
[3:43 AM] Lawls: "Oh... Uh this isn't his birthday party... I'm uh..."
Valentinus quickly wracks his brain thinking of an excuse
"I'm just helping him sort a birthday out... For his family."
The male smiled as he wasn't the best liar and looked down to Angard
...Ah... Was... Was I supposed to make an excuse or did I jump to conclusions...
[12:26 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: The woman frowned.
"O-O-Oh okay. But what a selfless young man setting up a party for a family member." She pointed one of her small fingers to a large table nearby surrounded by chairs.
"You all can rest at that table over there. I'll bring you all the books that we have on birthdays before you know it!" The woman started to walk off before she turned back to Valentinus.
"Also I think I heard you ask if we had any books on magic. Is there any reason you wanted to know?"
[5:05 PM] Lawls: "I uh, I am quite interested in learning more about magic in general..."
The male holds up a makeshift tome that he uses for all of generic spells and smiles from ear to ear. The male looks to the two wyverns and back to the woman
"Although the birthday books are more important."
[5:12 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "O-Oh okay. I think we might have a few books on the history of magic and some spells. I-I'll bring those back to you as well. I'll be right back." The petite woman ran off to find the books that the three needed.
[6:03 PM] Mongstrong: Hm. An odd human, but not an unpleasant one. What is it you hope to find here, Valentinus? Deeper understanding of magic? More spells to experiment with? Perhaps tales of mages and witches of the past?
Nero's gaze rises upward, towards the ceiling.
...Perhaps I should attempt to learn the skill of reading. It seems as though there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained here. Enough that they require another floor to house all of it.
[6:09 PM] Lawls: "All three sound interesting... More experimenting would be fun though... "
His own gaze looks directly up, mimicking his friend
"I could teach it to you if you want."
The rider stated with a childlike optimism, as he looks down to his wyvern friend.
[6:12 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded.
"Of course. Being able to read is a great boon to anyone's skill set. I can even read a bit myself."(edited)
[6:31 PM] Mongstrong: I would appreciate that. Consider it added to my... "bucket list", as you humans would put it.
Nero turns his head to Angard.
Is that so? Were you taught, or did you pick it up without assistance?
[6:33 PM] Lawls: "Hehe, I will see if I can get any books to teach you then."
The male said with a happy smile, waiting for the woman to come back
[6:40 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Uuuum a little bit of both. Master Jean would show me and repeat words that he found interesting and eventually I was able to pick up a few words myself. I pride myself on understanding a decent amount at least." The woman quickly came back holding a stack of no less then 10 books as she dropped them onto the table with a loud thud.
"U-Uh so I was able to find a decent amount of books on how to have a good birthday party, what kind of birthday party to throw someone and the origins of birthdays so I think you should be all good there. On the subject of m-magic books I could only find three. One that talks about beginners magic that one can use for cheap parlor tricks, one on the history of Khlinese Magic and Fortune-Telling, and one that focuses on the basics of Tome Based Magic. W-Will these books suffice for what you need good sir?"(edited)
[2:47 AM] Lawls: "A surprise birthday and uh... Would you mind if I get all three... They all sound so interesting!"
Valentinus said with a cheerful smile, looking towards the woman
[2:58 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: The woman nodded as she took the three books about magic and a book about surprise parties out of the pile and put them in front of Valentinus.
"I-I'll keep the other birthday books here just in case you need them around. Oh yeah, I f-found these too and I think you can use them." The girl pulled a pile of blank invitations as she placed them next to the books.
" B-But anyway I should stop disturbing you and let you read your books. I-If you need anything just call me over!" The woman bowed as she rushed over back to her counter.
[3:22 AM] Lawls: "Thank you very much miss."
The rider states with a smile as he looks towards and picks up the book about surprise parties and sits down on a nearby seat, looking and beckoning the two wyverns to sit next to him whilst he reads it out
[3:33 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard laid down as she scouted closer to Valentinus wanting to look at the contents of the book.
[3:43 AM] Mongstrong: Nero simply wanders over, draping his neck gently over Valentinus' shoulder.
Sounds like we might have gotten lucky. Well, what does it say?
[3:47 AM] Lawls: "Hehe... Well uhm..."
The rider reads out the contents of the book which details in great length how to successfully set up and surprise birthday party. Leading to the proper areas you should go if you want the equipment to hold such a birthday party.
[3:56 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard intently nodded while reading what she could herself the ideas of how the party would go formulating in her head.
"Alright! I think I know exactly how I want to go about doing this surprise party! Well...I had an abstract plan in mind but I think I fully know how I'll go about doing this now."
[4:08 AM] Mongstrong: Oh? Best share your ideas, then, so we can get underway. I will let Valentinus know.
Angard has a plan, Valentinus.
[4:10 AM] Lawls: "Oh oh, that's great!"
The male looks in closely to the wyvern with a smile as he seems quite crazy talking to two animals
[4:29 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded.
"Well for one it'll be around midday that way everyone is up and about already and for where it will be held I was thinking we could use the palace's garden for it since it's large enough to hold multiple people. With the time of day and place set up it's now only a matter of getting the message across to people which is where these pieces of papers come into play." Using her snout she dragged the invitations over to Valentinus.
"It looks like it's one of those that are already mostly filled out so you just have to put the person's name, the time, date and place. For the name you can of course put Jean, for the time you can put midday, for the date put January 28th and for the place put the Palace Garden." Angard looked over to Nero.
"Did you get all of that Sir Nero or would you like me to repeat myself."
[4:50 AM] Mongstrong: ...I believe so...?
Nero seems unsure, but rattles back what information he knows to be certain.
Fill out the invitations. Jean, midday, January 28th, Palace Garden. Have I got the gist of things?
[4:51 AM] Lawls: Val waits patiently for the two wyverns to converse
[4:52 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Yes that's the gist of it."
[4:55 AM] Mongstrong: Understood. Thank you, Lady Angard.
Nero's gaze turns to Valentinus.
Valentinus. You must write the details on those invitations. Jean is the name. Time and date, midday on the 28th. It will take place at the palace garden.
[5:02 AM] Lawls: The rider takes out a quill and the invitations
"Alright then."
The male then proceeds to write down the details on the first invitation
[5:08 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Meanwhile Angard continued talking with Nero.
"After Valentinus has written down the invitations I can give you two some gold to buy a cake for Jean. Then I can go around and deliver the invitations to people before I meet back up with him. He hasn't seen me since I left this morning so he must be starting to get dreadfully worried."
[5:15 AM] Mongstrong: Are you certain? I can have Valentinus purchase the cake on his own. Perhaps take some of those invitations off your hands.
[5:19 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Are you sure Sir Nero? You've both already gone above and beyond for me it would feel wrong to burden you two with more task and to use your own hard-earned gold."
[5:23 AM] Mongstrong: Bah, it's nothing. What respectable gentleman - or gentlewyvern, if you will - passes up an opportunity to help a lady in need?
Nero lifts his neck from Valentinus' shoulder, and bows it slightly.
Allow me to assist you with the invitations. No use in sitting aside when there is work I could be doing.
[5:28 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard shuffled a bit hiding her head with a wing clearly embarrassed.
"Well...if you so wish you can help with the invitations. Thank you Nero. I truly appreciate it."(edited)
[6:00 AM] Mongstrong: Nero chuckles heartily, the resulting rumble perhaps a little too loud for the library. He quickly tones it down.
Not a problem. Now, then, anything else we need to sort out?
[6:04 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard shook her head.
"Hmmm. Nope. I think we have everything. I guess we should also have some other things to eat other then cake and some drinks as well but otherwise I think we're all set! As soon as Valentinus is done with the invitations I'll be heading out to give them to some members of the group. Hopefully I can meet up with Jean before nightfall."
[9:38 PM] Lawls: A few minutes later the male smiles as he looks over all the invitations
"I think... That's it!"
Valentinus smiled happily as he looks to the two wyverns and holds up the finished invitations
[9:48 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh my! Good job Valentinus! Thank you very much!" Angard gave Valentinus a grateful nudge to his cheeks to show her thanks.(edited)
[4:21 AM] Mongstrong: Splendid work, my friend. Now comes the matter of food and refreshments. We need a cake, most certainly, if that book speaks true. We must also consider beverages and other foodstuffs. As the human in our merry group, do any ideas spring to mind on that front?
[4:27 AM] Lawls: "Hmmm... Maybe... Well you can't go wrong with a chocolate cake so I think we can get that at a bakery... As for beverages and other foodstuffs..."
The rider looks deep in thought about this as be blows a single breath up with almost indecisiveness
"How about... How about just some normal finger food like it said in the books. Different sorts of meats, cheeses... Fruits maybe?"
Valentinus looked towards Angard to see if she had any thoughts
"Oh! How about tea? I think I remember hearing you like it Angard."
[8:45 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded in agreement.
"Yes yes, those all sound like fine things to bring to a party! And I do love myself some tea. Though we would need to have some other kind of drink there. Jean hates tea. And I wonder if they have any seafood around here. He loves to eat shrimp and crabs and the like."(edited)
[2:18 PM] Mongstrong: Angard generally approves of your choices. However, Jean does not enjoy tea. Perhaps we should bring something else to go with it?
Nero idly thumps his tail against the ground.
Ah, and Angard also recommends we bring seafood along. Shrimp, crab, the like.
[12:54 AM] Lawls: "Seafood... Something other then tea.... Hmm... Anything else Angard?"
The rider states with a cheerful smile, looking towards the two wyverns
[1:17 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard shook her head.
"No no I think that will be more then enough to have a satisfactory party. If anything the only fear now is that we'll have too much left over!"
[4:08 AM] Mongstrong: I am certain that will not be an issue. Anything left over, I will happily finish off. Leave nothing to waste, hm? Valentinus. Angard seems content with what we have already listed.
[4:13 AM] Lawls: "Alrighty... Would you guys wanna go out and buy the food first or should we hand out these babies first?"
Valentinus smiled as he holds up the invitations, looking towards the two wyverns not knowing their current plan
[4:16 AM] Mongstrong: Ah, that is something we have been discussing between ourselves. Valentinus, would you be able to handle supplies yourself? Or do you require my assistance? Otherwise, I would assist Angard with the delivery of these invitations.(edited)
[4:18 AM] Lawls: The males face drops a little before coming back with a larger smile
"Oh I can do the supplies on my own... You two can go deliver the inviations while I get the foods."
It would probably for the best anyway, we can do double the amount of things then.
The rider thought gleefully as he looked to the two
[4:32 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nods in agreement.
"Of course! With everyone doing their part it shouldn't take us any time at all!" With that stated Angard used her snout to point to a pouch on her saddle.
"You can put the invitations in there for me so it's easy for me to deliver them without them getting lost."(edited)
[1:49 AM] Mongstrong: How handy. Hand me some of those invitations as well, Valentinus. Preferably the people we have met before, so I may recognise them.
Nero raises one foot, claws outstretched as if to take hold of the invitations.
[4:02 AM] Lawls: The male places his invitations in the wyverns pocket satchels and looks to Angard
"Oh uh, did Angard want me to put some of the invitations in her pouches?"
[4:06 AM] Mongstrong: Ah, yes. That was the intention.
Nero lowers his foot.
[4:09 AM] Lawls: The rider nods and smiles, putting the rest of the invitations in Angards pouch and petting the wyverns forehead out of habit.
"Well there ya go."
The goofy looking mage said with a wide smile
[4:11 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Thank you very much Valentinus I truly appreciate it." The black wyvern turned to Nero.
"Are you ready to get going Sir Nero? If we leave now we should be able to deliver all these invitations before nightfall."
[4:13 AM] Mongstrong: Of course, Lady Angard. I still believe splitting up the invitations would have been a more efficient idea, but I suppose Valentinus has the final say in that regard.
Nero bows low to the rider.
Well, I believe this is farewell for a short time. Do try to stay out of trouble, yes?
[4:15 AM] Lawls: Valentinus chuckles and smiles bowing his head respectfully
"Of course. Don't you hassle any birds or anything yeah?"
His head shoots up with a joyfilled smile
[4:17 AM] Mongstrong: Hmph. No promises.
Nero rumbles quietly, and nods to Angard.
Ready when you are, Lady Angard.
[4:22 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nods in response.
"Of course. Now, let's go give these invitations out!" With that Angard began to leave the library.
[4:23 AM] Lawls: The male begins to pack up the rest of the books while the wyverns exits
[4:26 AM] Mongstrong: Nero trudges along behind Angard, his footsteps even heavier than usual.
[4:27 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: ===TIME SKIP===
[4:33 AM] Lawls: "Thank you sir for helping me!"
As the sun begins to set the awkwardly toned and shaped mage held all of the food, party supplies and other miscellaneous items for a party stacked on eachother as he headed to the street. His 'muscles' would tense as he carries a large stack of items. Trying to look ahead
*Hoo... Who knew that losin' a wyvern to carry things on would make for such a workout..."
The rider laughed at his own 'joke' as he carried the supplies
[4:38 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Meanwhile with all the invitations passed out to an array of different people the two wyverns were in the air as they looked for Valentinus. Angard turned back to Nero.
"I must thank you for assisting me Sir Nero. Having another pair of eyes looking for people truly helped out."
[4:43 AM] Mongstrong: It was my pleasure. Now that the invitations are all said and done, I wonder how Valentinus is faring with the party supplies.
Nero scans the ground with his gaze, looking back and forth for his companion. He spies nothing. Whether that is because there truly is no Valentinus below or because his vision is starting to go, he has no clue.
...Perhaps I should have at least found him a cart, or something. I cannot imagine he is finding such a load easy to carry.
[4:45 AM] Lawls: Nero was correct as the males arms more represented noodles then actual muscle, but that was not out of the ordinary. His tower of supplies tilt one direction then the other occasionally
[4:50 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Yes perhaps we should have thought of that before we left him." Angard's eyes scanned below her and saw the young man.
"Oh there he is! Valentinus!" Angard let out a gleeful shriek as she flew down towards the boy.
[4:52 AM] Mongstrong: Ah, well spotted.
Nero ceases folds in his wings, following after Angard. A familiar voice passes over the magical connection binding he and his companion.
Valentinus. We return.
[4:55 AM] Lawls: The shriek makes the supplies, and him jump and he tries not to spill the rest of the supplies
"Welcome back you two... I uh, hope this is enough stuff for Jean."
The rider stated as he looks to the side of the powerful tower of supplies
[4:56 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nodded.
"I think this will more then suffice for the party. Thank you very much Valentinus!" Angard turned to Nero.
"Should I take some of the load off of Valentinus?"
[4:14 PM] Mongstrong: That would be much appreciated, I am sure. Thank you, Lady Angard.
Valentinus. Give us something to carry. My apologies for not thinking so far ahead, it did not occur to me how much we needed for this party...
[7:40 PM] Lawls: "Hah? Oh no worries Nero."
The rider said with a wide smile as be placed the supplies down softly, they thudded against the ground as Valentinus shifted the supplies between the three
"It's quite a workout carrying this stuff... Which is good since I kinda need it."
The past mage laughed as he held up one of his arms, looking quite lanky and noodly.
[11:16 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard quickly got used to the weight she had to carry as she continued to think.
"I've just realized that Jean would get suspicious if I was carrying all of this when I returned to him. Perhaps we should find a place in the palace to store everything we've obtained...."
[4:35 PM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard thought for a bit.
"Hmmmmm. I guess we can put all of this stuff into the palace kitchen and keep it stored there. I think that's a sound plan."
[9:58 PM] Mongstrong: A splendid idea, Lady Angard. ...Will the guards find it suspicious for a pair of wyverns and a human to wander into the kitchen, though? We wyverns do have a reputation - unfair, of course, but a reputation nonetheless - for eating plenty.
[10:12 PM] Lawls: The rider listened intently to the two wyverns. The screeching of the two animals being enjoyable
[2:04 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Don't worry it should be fine. Even if they bar us from the kitchen we can have Valentinus bring in everything one by one and explain what it's for. Then we can pick it up when we set up for the party in the morning."
[2:20 AM] Mongstrong: A fair point. Very well, to the kitchen it is.
Valentinus. When we get to the palace, we will store the supplies in the kitchen. The following morning, we shall retrieve it and prepare for the party. Understood?
[4:07 AM] Lawls: "Crystal clear." The rider states happily as he looks to the two wyverns
[5:00 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard nods with a worried look creeping onto her face.
"Alright then let's make haste and get all of these items stored in there. It's getting quite late."
[5:36 AM] Mongstrong: That it is.
Nero shuffles forth at a slightly quicker pace, tail swaying side to side.
Let us move on, before it grows too dark.
[5:37 AM] Lawls: The three of them quicken there pace and arrive at the palace gates in no time as a simple
"Woah... It's uh... Pretty big..."
The rider gawks at its beauty, his simple words could not do it justice(edited)
[5:39 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: Angard meanwhile just quickly lets herself in.
"Of course it is a fine palace. Did you two not sleep here yesterday? The rooms are still in pristine condition despite the fighting that had taken place."
[5:44 AM] Mongstrong: Forgive his stunned silence. The palace must seem far more breathtaking to him, being the monument to human design that it is. It is only natural that he finds himself lost for words again and again.
Nero follows suit, brushing past Valentinus.
Come, friend. We only need press on a while longer.
[5:46 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Oh of course! I'm just desensitized because I'm used to grand places like this is all."
[5:46 AM] Lawls: "Ah- Oh. Right, Sorry bout that... Hehe..."
The male rubbed the back of his head and nodded with a smile. Continuing onwards admist the screeching
[5:53 AM] Mongstrong: So where is this kitchen, Lady Angard? I look forward to dropping this burden...
[6:00 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "Um it's just a little bit further. It shouldn't take us long before we get there..."
Eventually the two got to the entrance of the kitchen where Angard unloaded what she was carrying.
"Um..you two wouldn't mind if we parted ways here would you? While I would like to stay for a bit more I fear Jean is extremely worried about me at the moment."
[6:13 AM] Mongstrong: Ah, certainly. We do not want him organising a search party for you a day before his birthday, do we?
Nero's ever-amused rumble returns, indicating his joke.
Have a good night, Lady Angard. We shall see you on the morrow.
Valentinus. Angard is taking her leave.
[6:20 AM] Lawls: "O-Oh! Alright, Say hi or... Go give Jean a big hug for me!"
The childish mage stated with a smile, looking towards the two wyverns
[6:24 AM] Abyssal John John 🔥💪: "I shall! Again thank you both for everything today! You have my undying gratitude! I'll see you both at the party!!!" With a bow of her head to both Valentinus and Nero the black wyvern giddily ran off.
[6:29 AM] Mongstrong: Hmhmhm. As dignified and ladylike as she acts, there is still a refreshing youthfulness to Lady Angard. Let us hope this party all goes according to plan.
Nero drops whatever he's carrying, and turns to Valentinus.
Shall we retire for the night? We should get as much rest as possible for this occasion tomorrow.
[6:31 AM] Lawls: Valentinus nods with a smile, looking to his friend and scratches his head
"We shall... Oh wait!"
The past mage gets out a party hat and looks to the wyvern
"I just wanted to see if this fits... I got this biggest one for you..."
[6:32 AM] Mongstrong: Nero stares at the ridiculously undersized party hat, then back at Valentinus.
Then back at the party hat.
Then back at Valentinus.
You cannot be serious.
[6:36 AM] Lawls: "It's for Jeans birthday... Cmon I bet he and Angard will love it! ...I could make it a lil bigger if you want."
The rider smiles and picks out another large party hat
"...This one's for Angard."
He has a stupid smile going from ear to ear on him
[6:37 AM] Mongstrong: Good lord... you are serious.
Nero sighs, the resulting sound akin to a demonic kitten's purr.
...Fine. But just this once.
[6:39 AM] Lawls: The rider smiles for two reasons. One because he just convinced his wyvern to wear a party hat... and two because he just heard his wyvern purr. He hurries to put the large party hat on him. Hoping it's not too uncomfortable(edited)
[6:43 AM] Mongstrong: Nero looks absolutely ridiculous with his new party hat on. The look of utter displeasure only serves to make the image funnier.
Jean better appreciate this.
[6:44 AM] Lawls: This makes Val giggle like a school girl as he looks to his friend
"That's perfect! He's going to love it!"
Val removes the party hat and makes sure to keep it safe with a yawn.
[6:46 AM] Mongstrong: Nero seems glad to be rid of it.
Come, now. It is time to rest.
[6:46 AM] Lawls: "Right..."
The two reside up to their room, Valentinus seems to be glad to have his friend back to himself again.
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