[3:09 PM] Abyssal John John: Sometime after Luna's army had escaped the prison, Nikolai closely watched the rebels and Luna's Army in order to see if his lesser cousin had lived through his ordeal. Eventually he spied Jean and his wyvern together. Nikolai let out a quiet sigh.
"Hmph, looks like he lived after all Geneolgia. And Angard somehow managed to survive too." Geneolgia made an annoyed snort.
"I was sure his little stay in the prison would be the end of him." Nikolai grabbed onto Geneolgia's reins.
"But Princess Ellis has intrigued me. I wonder what kind of game she's playing at using her sister's army as her own personal play things. She's certainly only here for her own personal gain. I think I'll stick around this group for now, things have certainly gotten a lot more interesting...." Nikolai walked off with his wyvern following behind him.
===END RANDOM SELF RP===
[8:19 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: The lake is still, and the trees rustle in the cool breeze that makes its way into the clearing. Every now and then, the lilt of a songbird penetrates the natural silence, pleasant and soothing. All is peaceful. Nero lays in the warm, sun-bathed lake, half-submerged on the shore. His eyes blankly open and shut, staring into the forest before him. His mind is heavy, but here, he can escape his troubles for just a little while. He is satisfied.
[8:33 PM] Abyssal John John: As Nero bathed he would hear flaps from above before a giant wyvern landed behind him. The hulking brown Wyvern had a spiked collar made from gold and a white face-mask in the shape of a demons. The wyverns red eyes shone through the mask.
"Hmph you're a new face. I've never seen you around before."
[8:36 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Nero's body does not move. His neck turns around on itself to face the newcomer, his head tilted slightly upwards. I could say the same of you. An interesting set of accessories, sir.
[8:38 PM] Abyssal John John: "Hmph. I only wear them because Lord Nikolai gives it to me and they cause no discomfort. But let me get back to the point. Are you with a new recruit for the queen's army?"
[8:40 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: I am indeed. I am Nero, of the sacred Kurong. To whom am I speaking?
[8:44 PM] Abyssal John John: "You speak to Geneolgia, wyvern of the all powerful Lord Nikolai. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Nero of the Kurong." Geneolgia's maw forms into a devilish grin.
"But you seem old Nero of the Kurong. I certainly hope you don't fight in your condition."(edited)
[8:47 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Nero stands, turning to face Geneaolgia, his head staying in place as his body and neck rotate. Not one for manners, are you, young Geneaolgia? Indeed, I fight. I am not so old that I cannot protect myself.
[8:53 PM] Abyssal John John: Geneolgia just cocked his head to the side.
"Can you now? I would love to see you try. You do not even have scales to guard against attacks and you expect me to believe you can protect both yourself and your master? I can hardly believe it."
[8:56 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Oh, I manage just fine. Your concern is noted, however. Not heeded, but noted, nonetheless. Nero's neck bends further towards Geneaoglia, head tilted upward to stare him in the eye. Now, is there something you needed from me, or are you just here to make a nuisance of yourself?
[8:59 PM] Abyssal John John: "If I'm a nuisance depends on how you answer the two questions I have for you Nero of the Kurong. If all goes smoothly I'll be on my way."
[8:59 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Oh? Well then, your two questions, if you please. Nero tilts his head.
[9:04 PM] Abyssal John John: "Hmph my first question was about how you communicate with your master. I've seen you seemingly talk with him and translated for another wyvern. Lord Nikolai believed it was some kind of body language trick but I say otherwise. What kind of magic is at play to allow your master to understand you as if you were a human yourself?"
[9:07 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...So you have spied on us. Nero seems quite displeased by the notion, but answers nonetheless. If I am being honest, I do not understand the workings of the magic behind it. It is, however, a magic-fuelled ability that links my companion and I, of his own casting. Does this answer sate you?
[9:10 PM] Abyssal John John: Geneolgia nodded.
"I would have liked to know more then that but for now that will sate my curiosity. And don't believe me and my master was spying on you. Even with that ability you and your master are no one of interest to us. You just happened to interact with the person we actually have our eye on that's all."
[9:11 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Oh? Nero cocks his head, turning it side-on to peer at Geneaolgia. Well, thank you for informing me of your purpose for being here. Your second question?
[9:14 PM] Abyssal John John: Geneolgia just smiled.
"It doesn't matter anyway in the grand scheme of whatever it is the humans you've grouped with want to do. Me and Lord Nikolai are only here to reclaim what is rightfully his and these trying times are the perfect time to try and get it back. We care for nothing else beside that."
[9:17 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...So you do not have a second question. Nero scoffs, although the sound is more akin to a slight bark. Oh, trust me, I do not find pleasure in associating with humans. But whatever it is you want, I wish you the best of luck in finding it. Now, are we done here?
[9:28 PM] Abyssal John John: Geneolgia smirks.
"There is no need for my second question. The answer to my first nullified the need for it. I could ask another question but there is no need for it. I already got my answer from seeing how she shivered thinking of me." Geneolgia flapped his wings ready to take flight again.
"But for now I must say so long Nero of the Kurong. I'll give you this, at least being in your presence doesn't make me want to vomit."
[9:34 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Well, I suppose I shall take that as a compliment. Nero's gaze is intense, his mind seemingly in gear already. Good luck with your search. I hope to never have to cross paths with you again.
[9:38 PM] Abyssal John John: "Hehe. It's quite funny to hear that. Usually most I cross paths with don't ever have a chance to say that." With that final statement Geneolgia flew off to parts unknown.
[9:47 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Hmph. What an abhorrent creature. Has he no respect at all? Nero lies down in the water once more. ...So he is searching for somebody I have spoken with. Somebody who mentioned his name. It takes Nero but a moment to realise who Geneaolgia is speaking of. Well, this is a surprise. Barely a day in and I have already stumbled upon a feud. ...I will address the matter later. I am busy relaxing.
[9:52 PM] Lawls: Valentinus is deep in one of his books. Whether it is a tome or an actual book he has taken from the academy is up in the air but the male trips and stumbles on a rock when leaving the forest as he dusts himself off he can spot Valentinus in the body of water the male smiles and makes his way over to him. Reading his book
[11:28 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Ah. Valentinus. Nero lifts his head slightly, and welcomes his approach with a subtle nod. What are you reading, there?
[11:34 PM] Lawls: "Hey Nero."
Making his way over to the small patch of grass shaded by some trees, he sits down and shows the books title to Nero. It being "The Stories of Old."
"Just some... It's like a collection or short stories... It's kind of intriguing..."
The states as he lies down, getting even more comfortable
[11:39 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Any particularly interesting ones? Nero cranes his neck over his companion's shoulder, and glances at the pages.
[11:44 PM] Lawls: "Well..."
Flipping a couple of pages the male looks directly at a few
"There's one called 'The Hero King and The Childish Dragon." that one told of a blue haired boy recruiting and saving a 'Manakete'."
Valentinus scrolled to the left some more and found one story that piqued his interest
"How about, 'The Wyverns Friend.' I haven't read that one before..."
The male looked down
"...They have childish names... But they're really good Nero."
Val smiled an admittedly childish smile
[12:06 AM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Hm. I will take your word for it. Nero lays his head down on the bank once more, tired. ...Today has been a stressful day, Valentinus. Enough so that I feel even I need some time out.
[12:10 AM] Lawls: "Yeah..."
The male looks down then back up at the Wyvern with a soft smile
"I could read for you if you would like. Help you get ya mind off of some of the things..."
Val scooches forward to become more intimate with the older wyvern, hoping his presense might be enough make him relax maybe just a little bit more
[12:17 AM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...If you think it will work, then I am willing to listen. Nero closes his eyes, folding his wing around Valentinus.
[4:07 AM] Lawls: "It'll work, I promise."
Clearing his voice the male parts both pages of the book and stands up straight before realising the wing and looking around. Val shakes his head and looks down
"Once, there was a giant wyvern, one of enormous scale and terror but he wasn't always like this. Once he was a small creature fostered by his parents. Letting them protect him everywhere they went... One day, the parents left the small cub and the little wyvern cried, he cried and cried for his parents to come back to there cave... But they didn't."
Looking a little surprised himself, the natural outspoken reader continued onto
"One day, one of the townsmen heard the cries from a cave, this man was not the nicest of fellows. He had made his living by skinning animals and selling it in his shop. So when he saw the poor helpless wyvern, he saw that he could make a quick buck. So, he got out his knife and tracked down the smaller wyvern... The smaller child fought tooth and nail for his survival and he eventually scared the male off... Unfortunately for the wyvern, his wing was damaged from that fight and he quite severely hurt the animal pelter. So, that's when he was given the name 'The Wyvern of The Fierce Cave.' Even though this wyvern was only a baby. The peltist quickly spread the news of a fearsome wyvern that lived in that caves."
[5:02 AM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Nero is utterly silent. He lays in the water, eyes soft and peering up at Valentinus. The usual dignified, powerful guise the massive wyvern takes on is replaced with a reserved, peaceful melancholy.
[5:24 AM] Lawls: "As the rumours grew, so did he as the once wyvern child became a fearsome adult. The rumour spread quickly that if this wyvern caught you, you were as good as dead... But that wasn't the case. One little boy saw this first hand and him and his father went out hunting. As the little boy saw his father aggrivate and poke the wyvern. The wyvern left the father with a warning strike. Using his talons to slash the fathers shoulders in such a way that a healer could easily mend them, he looked to the scared little boy with empathy as he quickly shooed both of them away not using any physical force at all on the little boy. The boy quickly took his fathe-"
Valentinus got something stuck in his throat as he coughed semi-violently, shaking his head he looks back up with a smile
"Sorry bout that lemme find where I was... Aha!"
[5:24 AM] Lawls: The male found where he was and kept on reading.
"Took his father to the nearest healer, constantly thinking about the "Fierce wyvern " and how he saved him and his father. Years past and the rumours and the wyvern got bigger. The battlions that were send up there to 'rid' this 'foul beast' also got bigger but constantly got knocked away from cave... Eventually, one hunters boy on the clasp of manhood, the same boy that was saved and saw the kindness of the giant wyvern, trekked all the way up to the cave in his armour and equipment to try to settle this. The wyvern, assuming this was another attack got on guard and was ready to defend himself."
Smiling at the page, giving minor spoilers to what was going to happen. Valentinus kept reading with an idle smile
"However, The boy dropped his weapons and surrendered to the beast, the once hostile and scared wyvern was now a confused mess of emotions. Not knowing how to feel about this person, As the wyvern loomed closer the boy noticed a scratch on the beasts wing. While trying to reach forward the wyvern jumped back, still jumpy and scared... The boy put out a hand and a smile asking if the wyvern wanted to get that wound healed up. Just like the boy did all those years ago for his dad... The wyvern cautiously accepted as the boy took him down to his town to get him healed up...."
[9:07 AM] Lawls: Clearing his voice once more the male reads on
"Here the wyvern was hated and scoffed at, called a monster. But, There was one person who gave dirty looks back and defended the wyvern with his heart. The way he saw it, it was giving thanks for the wyvern saving him. When he finally got healed up, he did not take to the skies nor return to his cave. He stayed with the boy and his father... The boy, shocked by this tried to introduce him to everyone in town. Disproving the rumours and the lies going around at this wyvern. Years past and the wyvern grew older just like his companion... Eventually the wyvern and the boy were loved and adored by all and so the two decided, until the end of both of there days... They would be self proclaimed 'Guardians of the Town.'. Eventually after years of protecting the town with there hearts... A statue was erected in the centre of town. Proclaiming the twos duties... Here's the statue."
The male flips the book over with a goofy smile, on it is a text leading to an illustration of the statue of the boy and the wyvern, the wyvern towers over the boy as his large mass and it seems to be, even in statue form. Protecting the younger male. On the plaque just below it reads "Brave Knight Aurelius and Keeper of the Skies Marcius."
[4:58 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Nero stares at the illustration, not offering any words. This silence lasts for what seems like an eternity, before the wyvern speaks up, sighing and staring back into the forest. ...I do not understand, Valentinus. I am the last of my kind. My ancestors, my parents, my brothers, all perished, because of humanity. The first instance in which I met a human myself, they captured me and turned me into an exhibit, something to point at and laugh from afar, whilst I starved near to death in a cramped cage. The only reason I am free now is due to another band of humans' greed, a crew of pirates who murdered my captors in cold blood for coin and treasure. And after all that, I listen to this story, written by a human, which details the story of a feared wyvern who became a hero of a human village. His slow, ragged breaths creating ripples in the lake's water, he stares back up at his companion. All my life, humanity has done nothing but torment and torture me. How am I supposed to trust them? How did this wyvern come to trust a village who did nothing but try to kill him? I do not understand...(edited)
[5:57 PM] Lawls: As the wyvern talks to him the rider sees the pain and sorrow in the wyverns eyes. The male scooches forward and places a single hand on the wyverns snout and close his eyes, hoping to be some help for the wyvern
"...People can change Nero... Some people are shitty and some people are decent human beings... I don't understand myself how some of the story works but..."
Inching closer the male places his head on the wyvern
"Maybe we can both learn from this story... About Aurelius and Marcius..."
Smiling softly the male continues to lie on his only friend in the world, the only being to acknowledge his existance.(edited)
[6:26 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...People never have changed for me, Valentinus. They have never been anything but cruel, power-hungry fiends, willing to trample anything in their way so long as it does not come to harm them. The Kurong may as well not exist anymore. I am the last of the wyverns. The Plummets are a shell of the threatening force they once were. The Woodhounds are tamed, and are now nothing but tools to the villages that once called us sacred. Nero's tail angrily slams against the lake, causing a shower of lakewater to rain upon his back. They are all fickle beasts, and the only evidence to the contrary is you. A moment of silence. ...I wish I could have known the peaceful union the Kurong and the villages shared long ago, Valentinus. The only tale I have ever heard of wyverns and humans truly living as equals...
[6:34 PM] Lawls: Val seems hurt by this as he leans further into his friend
"Well... We can change people... We can change people and make them realise that wyverns are really equals..."
Sighing he opens his eyes and gets a certain look on his face, one that Nero would immediately recognise as him thinking of something. But the male quickly shakes it off
...No that's just plain stupid...
Giving his wyvern friend a hug around the neck the male once again closes his eyes and moves into his wyvern, having no idea what else to say to his friend. Val was never good at comforting people.
[6:37 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...You were thinking something, Valentinus. Nero's gaze is sharp, pointed upwards at his companion. What was it?
[6:39 PM] Lawls: "Well uh... Buncha stupid hypotheticals that a mage of my skill couldn't possibly dream of doing."
The rider answered truthfully as he looks to his wyvern. Continuing to hold the males neck
...This didn't help at all.
The male thought as he felt a twang of guilt seep into him, wondering if just flying through the air could clear both of there heads
[8:11 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: I see. Nero curls his tail around on itself. After a moment of thought, he speaks. Just before you came along, I met another wyvern.
[8:19 PM] Lawls: "Huh? Another wyvern?"
The rider sits up straight looking to the beast as he lies in the water
"I thought I heard you talking... Screeching..."(edited)
[8:25 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Yes. A brutish oaf, by the name of Geneaolgia. Even larger than I am, and likely far more dangerous. He interrogated me on how it is I speak to you. Apparently, he seeks to "take something back" from Jean and Angard.
[8:31 PM] Lawls: "...Huh... I'd like to meet his rider if he's trying to 'take something back' from Jean and Angard... and if Geneaolgia interogated you..."
Shaking his head he looks to the wyvern
"And... Larger then you are? Wow..."
[8:44 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: I believe it would be prudent to inform the pair. I would struggle to take that boor down in my prime. I do not fancy their chances, if it were to come to blows.
[8:50 PM] Lawls: "Huh... Alright then."
The male said with a nod, looking towards the wyvern
"Wait didn't they say something about Geneaolgia..."
Valentinus looks up and wonders for a bit. Searching for the thought in his mind
[8:57 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...Now that you mention it, I believe they did. I do not remember in detail, however.
[8:59 PM] Lawls: "Hmm. We'll ask about it when we see them next then Nero."
An idle smile creeps onto the rider as he stretches out a little bit looking to his wyvern
[9:04 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Indeed. Nero stretches his wings, and lets out an involuntary roar, akin to a yawn. My, my. It is only just past noon, and I already tire.
[9:07 PM] Lawls: "Hehe..."
Looking up to the sky the male looks up to the sky and smiles as he scooches back and lies down on the grass looking up to the sky
"Dry off then take a nap... The grass is really soft..."
[9:08 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: I fear I will not wake up til the next morning, if I nap. There is still daylight. I would at least like to see it out.
[9:12 PM] Lawls: "Alright, your call... The grass is still soft so you can just relax here if you're startin' to wrinkle up in the water."
The smiling male hums slightly as he looks back to the wyvern in the water
[9:18 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Very well. Nero closes his eyes, idly thwapping his tail in the water behind him. ...Valentinus. I have a question.
[9:23 PM] Lawls: "Shoot."
The male said with an idle smile looking towards the closed eyed wyvern
[9:27 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ...Why is it that you trust me?
[9:45 PM] Lawls: "Why do I trust you?"
The male thinks for a second and looks to his wyvern in the eyes.
"Well, because you've always been there for me. From that boat ride all the way to here, I could always reside in you Nero... Even when I didn't understand you... I knew you understood me. You're a great listener and you're as patient as can be... You were also the first thing to ever notice and show me kindness... Besides Olvier... So I think that's why I trust you Nero."
Valentinus smiles before his smile drops
"...Why do you trust me Nero?"
[11:04 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Nero seems thoughtful about Valentinus' reasoning. ...Hm. I see. As for why I trust you... well, my reasoning is almost entirely the same. The first human- no, the first being to acknowledge me as anything more than a tool or a terrifying beast since my mother and father passed away. Kind, understanding, and willing to listen. Nero sighs. I only wish more humans were like you. But all I receive is disrespect. Fear. Scorn. ...Is this simply the way it is supposed to be? It is lonely, Valentinus. I have you, but it is lonely.
[11:16 PM] Lawls: Val seems effected by this... Does he feel the same? After all this time he's always had a friend by his side to listen, that understands but... It is lonely, it was lonely... Maybe that's why he ran, so he could finally meet people besides Nero.
"It shouldn't be that way Nero."
The males gaze at his wyvern seems strong and hardy, something that only comes out when someone he cares about is truly hurt or in despair.
"...I'll try my very hardest to meet some people who respect you... To get to know people who will respect you... Jean is one... Maybe another person who has an animal friend..."
Shaking his head, Val sits back up and looks to his wyvern in the water. His legs crossed and his hands on his crossed calves.
"I'll make sure you aint lonely, there's a bunch of people here. We can make friends. I promise Nero."
And so, his normal smile is seen on his face. A little darker of course due to the mood, but it's a smile nonetheless
[11:22 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Nero stares back up at him with hopeful eyes, his tail resting on the surface of the water. ...I appreciate it, Valentinus. I really do. ...And I will try my hardest to do the same, for you. As abhorrent as most humans are... I will try.
[11:24 PM] Lawls: "And I'll try to meet as many people, even though it aint my strong point... Maybe we could ask around or try to make ammends some people..."
Shruging the male puts his hands out and smile
"Wanna hug, Ya big ol goofball?"(edited)
[11:29 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Hmhmhm. Very well. And the wyvern leans into Valentinus, wrapping a single wing about him.
[11:31 PM] Lawls: Val goes into the hug and hugs a little more tightly then he normally does. Smiling all the while as a single...
"Aaaaah..."
Yawn escapes him.
[6:26 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Hmhmhm. Do not fall asleep on me now. We are a fair distance from a bed.
[6:29 PM] Lawls: Rubbing his eyes the male smiles and looks to his mount
"Ah... Alright, only if you don't fall asleep on me... Literally. I don't think I could handle a wyvern just. Ontop of me."
Val said with a chuckle petting the wyvern happily
[6:31 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: You would struggle for breath, yes. I will be wary. Nero snorts abruptly, a fly on the end of his nose flying off in surprise. Shall we make our way back to the prison?
[6:41 PM] Lawls: The fly wizzes around Val as he shooes it off with his hand
"We shall... But we gotta do the staring competition soon. I aint counting that as a lose."
The male said with a tad of joking in his voice as he looked towards his wyvern(edited)
[7:03 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Oh, a rematch... well, I suppose one is warranted. Soon.
[7:03 PM] Lawls: "Yeah soon."
The got up and stretched
"You wanna fly or walk back Nero?"
[7:44 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: Walk. I could use the exercise. It may keep me awake.
[7:53 PM] Lawls: "Alright then."
The male turns and leads the way beckoning the wyvern with a smile
[8:17 PM] Plummeting Ursa | Romp: ===END RP===
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