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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 7:47:35 GMT -5
It was a rainy night in the town tonight, and most took refuge in their homes or the taverns. Most of the people here didn't have homes, for they were just passing through or staying the night, in which case the tavern also had an upstairs inn. The fox sitting at the bar was here to stay the night, but he didn't see how a drink would hurt. It was only one anyway.
The fox had packed away his things, but the bartenders and the barmaids already knew him, for he had come in this morning. He had been wearing dented and scratched plate armor, though it still shined in the sunlight, and his greatsword had been in the same condition, but those were packed away now. He was now wearing a white longsleeve shirt, with a green tunic over it. This was completed with some pants and boots.
He sat quietly at the tavern, though inside he was excited. He would be able to see his parents soon, for they were right at the next town.
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 16:58:22 GMT -5
There was some yelling and screaming at one of the maids outside in the storage and a girl was shoved into the barn. she goes limp at the throw. Her name is Rosepetal, she is quiet and does her job with obedience. but tonight one of the other maids who dislike her, that after she was done cleaning a room, she went in and re messied it up without anyones knowledge. the owner knew who was to clean the room and is making rosepetal sleep in the barn with no blankets and no supper. she starts to cry.
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 17:03:36 GMT -5
As the fox drank the last bit of his drink, he wondered how his horse was doing. He decided to go to the stables and see for himself. Paying the tab, he got up and walked out of the bar, passing the drunkards and such piling around. Upon reaching the stables, however, the fox's concern went from his horse to the young wolf maid who was crying as she lay in the hay. He ran over to her in concern and knelt in front of her, so that she could see him, "What is wrong? Are you hurt?" He pulled out a handkerchief so that she could wipe her tears.
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 17:10:31 GMT -5
she is startled by the fox and shys away. she then shakes her head rubs her arm where the owner had slightly twisted it and partially thrown her by it. she then looks at him and sees the kindness in his face. she then realize he is there to help her and looks at the handkercheif in his hands and smiles slightly," i am sorry for causing you trouble." she whispers almost out of hearing. she glances at the door because she is afraid and she wonders what she did wrong.
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 17:14:19 GMT -5
The fox tilted his head. Though she had said it very quietly, he could hear it. However, he had barely heard it. He said, "You're not causing trouble. I was coming here anyway to see about my horse, but then I saw you and I'm not about to ignore someone who is crying. Is something wrong with your arm, Miss.." He was inquiring for a name.
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 17:21:21 GMT -5
"he twisted it and threw me by it. and i think i may have landed on it also, it hurts. he probably just bruised it and stretched the muscle." she slowly stops crying and the last bit of tears are running down her face. "i am Rosepetal Silpurr. but you can call me Rose." she smiles. "what is your name?" she asks not trying to be rude.
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 17:26:10 GMT -5
The fox smiled and bowed, "My name is Derrick Valarious, mercenary in service of the king. But who did this anyway? I don't see why you were thrown in here. Don't you have any other place to stay?" He sat in front of her, not feeling at all uncomfortable. He had a kind face and was quite ready to listen.
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 17:48:46 GMT -5
"the owner, his name is Roran. and no i dont have any other place i can go to i thought if i worked here i can get some money of my own to get a place, but it didnt work out as planned. i became a maid servant in a way and now everyone is treating me that way, i dont know how it works. i did everything correctly, i have never done anything wrong. this is the first warning. i think or was it the second? i cant remember." she gets a bit tense when he sits in front of her.
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 17:58:51 GMT -5
The fox sighed sadly, "I'm sorry to hear that...Maybe there is a way I can help. I have a proposition. I'm leaving this town in the morning, for I'm going to visit in the next town. Perhaps I can get you out of here, so that you don't have to live like this. It will only be until we get to the next town, then after that I can give you enough money to buy a home and food and such, if you wish to separate ways there. I'm not forcing you to do this, for this is your own choice."
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 18:03:08 GMT -5
she looks at him and smiles. she nods. "oh that would be wonderful." she smiles and remember the time she lived with her family. she looks at him with thanks in her eyes and gratitude. "i wont be a problem. i do everything i am told." she smiles and continues to look at him.
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 18:11:15 GMT -5
Derrick smiled, "Don't worry. I won't tell you to do much. You are not a servant any longer, Rose. I will see to it that you are freed from here, and then I can get you a room to stay in, unless you'd feel safer in mine." He said this with sincerity, and for her own well-being.
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 18:16:16 GMT -5
she smiles. "i honestly don't mind you telling me to do anything. its a habit to do what i am told. i don't like sleeping alone because i slept with all the others for a while. and never really became friends with any of them. i may be a servant, i was never told. but the others were talking about prices and i never understood." she looks at the hay. "thank you Derrik, thank you soo much." she smiles
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 18:21:28 GMT -5
Derrick smiled, "It is not a problem, Rose. I don't think anyone should live like this. Anyway, come with me. I'll see to it that you are set free from this." He held out a paw to her, standing up so that he could help her up.
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Post by hawksong1 on Sept 2, 2007 18:26:56 GMT -5
she smiles and hold out her hand so he can help her up. she smiles and follows him as by habit. "so to roran." she smiles because she is getting rescued.
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Post by n00b678 on Sept 2, 2007 18:37:48 GMT -5
Derrick nodded and smiled, "Right." They walked back into the tavern, searching out for the one named Roran. Derrick was already determined that he would not leave without Rose, and when he was determined, nothing stopped him. He saw a large and muscular rat coming towards them, and Derrick said, "Let me do the talking Rose. I'll see to it that you are freed."
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