Medieval Times Add-on Story!!!

[Blessed-one]

thanks Blondie, sorry about it.
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name: Carwain Klee
age: 26
gender: male
description: short brown hair with a tint of red, dark eyes.
appearance: wears comfortable clothing, carries a bag across his shoulder which often contains some quite interesting stuff. A rod hangs just within reach on his belt around the waist.
Wealth: depends
Bio: Worked around everywhere, basically, his job was to provide intelligence for the guild of well... intelligence! He met Oridea quite some years back when she bumped into one of his operations, and they became fast friends afterwards.
Personality: Humourous in most occasions, and tried to be light-hearted in difficult situations. If he started to get serious for a long period of time, something wrong was surely afoot.
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They started to turn back to the exit when Carwain put out a hand, "There's another more unobtrusive way. The guards on this time shift are probably at the exit right now."
"Lead on," Ivan said.
Turning his back swiftly, he led them on to yet a lower part of the dungeon. Some torches were missing and the cries of prisoners receded into nothingness.
"Don't tell me, your escape route?" Oridea whispered.
"Actually, my break-in route," he replied.
It didn't take long when Carwain stopped. They were standing in a deserted corridor, and directly beneath their feet was...
Carwain bent down, "John," he motioned with his hand. Taking his hint, Ivan followed suit, together, they lifted the circular lid up and moved it aside. The noise sounded like thunder in their ears.
"What's it?" Emily said softly.
Carwain flashed her a smile, "Sorry about this, it may get a bit ... messy from now on, but we'll make it out in one piece."
Ivan peered into the darkness, "The sewer?" he surmised.
"Underground highway, to be precise," Carwain answered.
"I've heard of that," Ivan said, watching as Oridea lowered herself into the opening and started to climb downwards. Ivan went next, then it was Emily's turn.

 

[called]

umm... there's one thing blessed that's really not a very big deal. but no one knows ivan's real name except fern and alex. everyone else knows him as john. great post though.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Alex ran and hugged his dad.
"What are you doing here dad?" Alex asked as if nothing was wrong.
"What are you doing here, Alex?" His dad replied.
"Well, uh, I was helping this lady find her friend" Alex said pointing at Fern.
"Why were those guards after you?"
"Um, we kinda went in the house and..." Alex said his voice trailing off.
"Oh, well. Maybe we should go back and think of your actions"
"Dad... Come on!" Alex said looking at Fern then at his dad with pleading eyes.

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Okay... I posted... Kind of...

 

[Apelila]

I do not know what to post

 

[oncewaslost]

short recap with Diamond and Jack:
Diamond fought down the rising panic she felt. She had to be able to think straight. Whistle. Whistle like a willow tree. But what does a willow tree sound like? Looking around, straining her ears for any approaching footsteps she let out a little whistle, like a robin.

"Diamond."

She jumped, suprised. She saw Jack removing the bars from a window above her head. Her nerves were beginning to over take her and she was fighting a nervous break down. Jack held his hand out to her, "Take my hand, Diamond."

Diamond took his hand and he pulled her up through the window. She sait down, shaking visibly as Jack placed the bars back in place. Jack frowned, his brows drawn down in concern, "Let's go. I hear the guards."

Jack hurried Diamond away from the prison, going out the way he came in. The sewers. Diamond looked around grimacing slightly, "Eugh, lovely place."

Jack grinned, "Glad you're back to yourself at last. I was beginning to get worried."

Diamond gave him a surprised look, "Worried?"

Jack shrugged, "Well, let's not stay too long down here. It's not very... nice."

Diamond watched a rat scurry by, "I can tell."

Jack led the way with Diamond following behind. She watched him as he picked around sewage. Sometimes I wonder... It's probably nothing, but sometimes I think he gives me funny looks.

**Little did they know that there was another group using the same sewer for the same reason. Escape.

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hmmmmm.... sorry, that was lame.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Nah... Well... Um... Maybe!

*OnceWasLost hits BoyWonder*

 

[called]

Fern blinked looking from Alex to his father.

"Dad... come on!"

The guards tried to slip away unnoticed, "Wait you two, I didn't say you could leave."

They stopped where they were grumbling to themselves. Alex's father turned back to his son, "What were you doing to get yourself in trouble?"

Alex sighed, "I told you already."

Alex's dad's gaze shifted to Fern assessing her station in life by her clothing, "I trust you know you can't trust every commoner, Alex."

Alex blinked, astonished, "Dad!"

"I'm just looking out for the well-being of my son."

Alex shifted as though embarrassed muttering, "You didn't have to put it that way though."

Fern stood silent, unsure of herself. Does he already hate me because of my place in society?

"Do you have her name, Alex?"

"Her name's Fern."

He sighed, "Follow me you two. There's a chill in the night air, your mother would have my head if I let you catch cold."

 

[Boy Wonder]

As they walked back to the house, Alex drifted back to Fern who was lagging behind.

"Don't mind my Father" Alex said, "He doesn't know you like I do."
Fern was silent.
"Want to come and meet my Mother?" Alex asked joyfully, "She doesn't mind strangers as much."
"Okay" Fern said.
"Will it be okay with your Father?" Alex asked.
"I don't think so, although I might have some explaining to do" she said starting to smile, "Of course, I'll have some to do anyways."
At that thought Alex and Fern shared a laugh.
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-Later at Alex's house…-

As they walked in the door Alex's Mother came around and warmly greeted all three of them.
"Alex, can I speak to you in another room?" His Father asked.
"Fern and I shall go into another room,” Alex's Mother said.

After they where gone Alex and His Father sat down.

"Why are you with that girl?" He asked.
"Because, I really like her. I want to take her to the ball tomorrow."
"No, you won't. I cannot let you take her."
"Father... It's not your choice, I can pick who I will"
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Sleepy time

 

[called]

lol! that's a longer post than normal, boy wonder.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Yep... I am so cool...

 

[called]

Originally posted by Boy Wonder
Yep... I am so cool...

oh yeah, tell me about it.

 

[Blessed-one]

sorry called, i forgot to use John in the dialogues got the post edited though.
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ta ta..
the flint caught on and gave out a small glow. Smelly garbages flowed placidly in the sluggish "water", the ordour was quite strong.
"Now all we need is to find the right ladder," Carwain assured them, taking the lead again.
"This's not a safe place," commented Ivan from behind.
Oridea nodded in agreement, "We're safe from the guards, but the sewers house ... assorted groups of people," she said lamely.
"Can't be too bad, as long as we keep quiet."
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The sound of their footsteps echoed lightly around. Emily stumbled a little as she slipped on a piece of lime. Ivan hurried to steady her. It seemed eternity as Carwain led them around corners and turns. Abruptly, he halted, putting the light out and motioning others to stay quiet.
Emily stayed behind Ivan and Oridea put an arm around her shoulder comfortingly.

Silence, and then they heard it.
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ok, oncewaslost, wanna make an entrance with Diamond and Jack?

 

[oncewaslost]

Diamond followed Jack through the sewers quietly. She was still shaken from her time spent in the dungeon but she was determined not to let Jack know how bad she had been shaken. She didn't want him to think she was weak. She watched as Jack picked his way through the sewage. Suddenly, Jack stopped holding up his hand telling her to stop. She froze, her heart leaping to her throat. She managed a whisper, "What is it?"

"I heard something," he responded in a murmur.

Diamond instinctively felt for her daggers but when she didn't find them she remembered they had been taken from her. Jack peered around the corner cautiously. Seeing nothing he motioned her to follow quietly. She followed gripping his arm nervously. I am not going back to that dungeon.

They crept along the tunnel straining for the slightest sound. It was dark and damp and the stench of sewage nauseated her. Her mind raced, It’s quiet. A little too quiet if you ask me.

Jack stopped again hearing something. A rat scurried across Diamond’s feet and she gasped back a scream. She hated rats. Suddenly, a hand clamped over her mouth and grabbed her arms. She struggled and heard Jack taken as well. A light flared to life flooding the tunnel with sudden brightness. A familiar voice suddenly spoke, “Diamond?”

She felt relief flood through her as she recognized Ivan’s voice and he released her. Ivan looked across the tunnel to where Jack was, “It’s ok, Carwain, they’re friends.”

Carwain had already released Jack, “So I see, sorry about that Jack.”

Jack frowned at him, “Yeah, whatever.”

Diamond blinked, They know each other? She turned back to Ivan, “I…” she saw his eyebrow quirk slightly and she looked around curiously, taking stock of all who were present. “What are you doing here, Sir John?”

Ivan grinned, “Getting out of almost the same scrape as yourself. This is Emily, Oridea, and Carwain.”

Diamond frowned up at John before turning and coolly acknowledging the others presence with a slight bow of her head.

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it would be a whole lot easier if grimr posted

 

[called]

Mother sat Fern down on the sofa getting out tea and cookies. Fern shifted nervously not quite sure what to do. She folded her hands on her lap listening to Mother speak as she set the tea pot on the small table. She sat down folding her hands smiling at Fern, "My son is quite rambunctious at times. I think he's taken to adventure. One time..." she smiled and with a slight shake of her head changed her mind. "No, I will not embarrass him with stories of what he did when he was younger. What does your father do, Fern?"

Fern shifted again, unsure of where to look. She looked down at her hands in her lap, "My father is a merchant and he owns the tailor shop, my lady."

She laughed good naturally, "Dear, 'my lady' will certainly not do. Just call me Mrs. deWinslette if you must. Yes, I know of your father's shop. His shopkeeper does a mighty fine job when your father's not in town."

Fern looked up smiling, "That's Ivan."

"Your father does well. I'm glad that my son at least chose someone with class."

Fern reddened. Speechless.

Lady deWinslette smiled pouring her a cup of tea, "No need to get embarrassed, dear, Alex asked you to the ball, no?"

Fern managed a nod as she took the tea cup sipping it. Lady deWinslette nodded to herself looking towards the door a frown flickering across her face, "Knowing how my husband is sometimes I have a feeling of what he's talking about with Alex. He sometimes forgets where I came from on the social ladder. If you'll excuse me, Fern, I'll be right back. Make yourself at home."

She got up and swept out of the room. Fern blinked. What did she mean by that? "He sometimes forgets where I came from on the social ladder"? She took a cookie nibbling it waiting for Lady deWinslette to return.

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ok, nothing much happened. sorry, boy wonder. :o

 

[Boy Wonder]

Sokay! I can't post now, 'bout to go to bed... First thing in the morning!

 

[Blessed-one]

yeah, and where does Calenlanthir go?
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Carwain released his grip as he recognised Jack instantly. His one time partner frowned at him in return, "Yeah, whatever."
Hasty introductions were made by Ivan who was the only one by far who knew everyone in each group. He didn't mention how Diamond got into the sewer though, and it was enough to leave it at that.
"I suggest we get out of here fast, how much's there to go?" Oridea asked.
Carwain squinted beyond, "Shouldn't be long. There's one problem though."
"Oh, how nice," Oridea murmured.
Carwain straightened, "From now on, we'll be entering the Night's territories. Keep quiet and move fast, and we'll be able to evade most of the Listeners around."
Ivan spoke up, "And if we didn't?"
Carwain turned to him with a sombre expression on his face, "We fight."

Emily didn't get a chance to ask how Ivan knew of Diamond as the group turned to go, everyone eager to be out of the sewer.
"Using the Aliqua inn exit?" Jack guessed.
Carwain nodded, "You bet, it's the only closest one available."

 

[Boy Wonder]

Alex was about to go out of his mind listening to his Father go on about the 'social ladder', when his Mother came in, and told him he could go back and talk to Fern.
He rushed back to the room with Fern and she smiled when she saw him.
"My Mother didn't tell you any stories of when I was young did she?" Alex asked smiling.
"No" Fern said.
"Well good" Alex said, "Wouldn't want you to look at me and start laughing!"
Fern giggled at that thought.
"See? You've already started and my Mother hasn't even told you any!" Alex said grinning, as he sat beside Fern.

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Sorry it's so short, I'm still kinda sleepy (so early in the morning), I'll post again tonight... Maybe.

 

[called]

Fern smiled at Alex, "Is your father angry with me?"

Alex frowned, "No, why would he be?"

"Well, I just thought that your father might think that I'm a bad influence on you."

"A bad influence?" Alex laughed. "No, you're not a bad influence."

She smiled shyly, "I can tell that there's something about me that makes him hesitant."

Alex sat down next to her taking her hand, "My mother likes you. That's something."

He's so sweet. "My father's going to be worried."

She started to stand but Alex stopped her, "Wait, my mother will be back soon. She'll be disappointed if you leave without saying good bye."

Fern hesitated looking towards the door wondering what time it was. She sat back folding her hands in her lap, "When's the ball?"

"Tomorrow. Are you still willing to come with me?"

"Of course, but I don't have a dress yet."

The door opened and Alex's brother walked in. He looked at Alex then at Fern and a smile tugged at his lips, "So, you've decided that girls are no longer disgusting? She's a cute one."

Fern felt her cheeks burn and Alex reddened with embarrassment, "What do you want, Drew?"

Drew shrugged delighting in Alex's uneasiness, "I was just wondering where mother and father are."

Alex glanced at her frowning back at Drew. Fern acted absorbed in her tea cup, Where'd he come from? Drew? Where have I seen him before? I think he sells flowers...? I still don't have a dress for the ball. Why do I feel like this? Like my insides are melting.

"They're in the dining hall talking about stuff."

"Stuff? What kind of stuff?"

Alex shrugged, "Private I suppose."

Drew frowned then turned to look at Fern, "What's your name?"

Fern stared and managed to say her name quietly.

"Fern? Well, nice to meet you. My name's Drew."

Lady deWinslette entered the room, "Why hello, Drew. What a pleasant surprise. Alex, your father would like to speak with you for a moment. Fern follow me please. And Drew, wait patiently."

 

[Boy Wonder]

As Alex got up he patted Fern on the arm and shot a big frown to Drew.

-In with his Father-

"Yes Father?"
"I'm sorry Alex" Alex's Father said.
"About what?"
"I forgot what happened with your mother and me, almost the same with you and Fern."
"So. I can take her to the ball?"
"Yes."
"Oh yes, Father?" Alex said turning, "Drew's here."
"Drew?" Alex's Father asked as he got up.
"Yes, he's waiting by the door."
Alex and his Father walked down the hall, and His Father walked over and talked to Drew, and Alex sat in a chair and waited for Fern to come back.

 

[called]

hmm.... give me some time. i haven't had time to think of something so give me till tomorrow afternoon. sorry boy wonder