A Royal Pain (Open)

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Wandering around the town was a risky business especially nowadays with higher crime rates and guild wars but that didn't stop Rawlin from enjoying the day as he was out and about. Though it was a rather nice day for a walk he couldn't help but look at the stalls around the place as it made him wonder how what he'd buy first. Though Rawlin wanted to buy things he also wanted to help out around the places, maybe a store or something that he could get a decent job at. Rawlin then sat down near the market stalls and one in particular that looked rather interesting.

Rawlin watched as the busy people walked by and smiled as he liked the crisp air on this nice day outside.
He hoped he'd make a friend or two today at least. Being the rich kid he hoped nothing would go wrong with it and find someone he can relate to and that special someone one of these days.

(Sorry i'm not the best at starting threads.) 

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[attr="class","smdbody3"][attr="class","sinbody"] Castletown. It appeared like nothing had changed; The market was still busy, and children still ran past with no recollection of what happened four years ago. The day was nice, and only soft white clouds passed overhead as the cloaked figure weaved through the crowded streets, Her blonde hair barely peaking out of the earthy toned burlap hood. Walking softly, she worked to not raise suspicion from either guild nor civilian, stopping in front of a few stalls to 'admire' what they had for sell; between food to jewelry, she gawked at it all as she made her way down the long street. Kura found herself standing in front of one business in particular, a small looking shop with hooded windows and appeared to merely be a armor's shop, selling collected armor and clothing made in every kingdom. Entering the shop, she pulled down her cloak in hopes to find the contact that she had been sent to see. "Leave and tell her majesty that it is her I wish to deal with, not some trash she hired." a gruff voice echoed in the empty expanse as someone finally emerged from the back room. A tall gentlemen, very muscular and a stern grimace to match his nasty attitude, he walked to the counter, his hands clenched tight in response to her being here. But Kura wasn't just going to sit down without snapping back. "I don't work for my sister, and If you knew better, you would keep your voice down less you want everyone in the kingdom to know you actually support Zelda." Her eyes flashed to the man before a soft smile crept across her face. "It's been a long time Siegfried, im glad to see your doing well for yourself." She walked across the room, her delicate fingers brushing over a bronze chest plate that appeared to be made in Labrynna, their intricate designs being recognizable almost anywhere. "Hmph. So why does she not see me herself?" "Ha! With the activity of the guild within the city, it was too dangerous, even in disguise.... I rarely left the castle and in return no one ever recognizes me after such a long time." She eyed a small chain link piece before eyeing the man diligently, "and a raven was too conspicuous.... any more questions?" she said with a short amount of annoyance in her voice. Kura was getting tired of his attitude and would rather not spend too much longer out in the open to run risk of running into someone she knew. "No milady, my apologies." "Now about my sisters wares... I trust that the shipments can make location without drawing attention?" "Yes, I have my son draw the wagons in the middle of the night, not to arise any attention." Pondering over what he said she gazed once more at his selection, nodding slightly in response, "Good. She will be pleased... Here is the list." Reaching out she laid a scrolled paper on the wooden counter and turned around to glance out the large window. Is the meeting location on here as well?" he asked, his voice picking up in pitch at the end. Instantly Kura froze; the location was not written on the paper for a reason.., it never changed, since the first time they had started the pact. There was something wrong. The hair on the back of her neck rose as she turned her head slowly, her gaze coming to rest on Siegfried once more, taking in his situation. A blade now pressed to his neck he looked at Kura with eyes filled with sadness and regret. "Ah now why did you go and say that?" His voice was singsongy; antagonizing Kura as she stared into his cold dead eyes. A small man, very lean with a long face. He was human like herself, but did not posses the same pointy eared trait as the rest of them. He pressed a short blade to her friends throat and smiled in a bloodthirsty expression. "I'm sorry My Lady...They have my kids.." Tch... Feeling her chest grow heavy, she knew she had to leave immediately. She couldn't transform here, there are too many people and she didn't want the hassle of the attention. A lump grew in her throat as she reached for her sword, unsheathing it and holding it in front of her body like she was taught. "Alright, I am sure you got the information you wanted... so let him go." Her voice was shaky, but firm as she stared down the man that held Siegfried captive, who looked disheartened and guilty. "Oh No No No... See, he promised us your sister... and from what ive gathered, she isn't here... So im gonna need you to play along nice and gently, and no one will get hurt." Her jaw clenched tight as she sneered at the conniving man, his yellow eyes experiencing into her as she tried to force herself from transforming, the darkness already folding around her body. The experience was a tad painful, but she did everything she could to prevent him from seeing her distraught. "Fine." she remarked, placing her sword on the ground softly. As if on cue, two more thugs came from the back, wrapping their thick arms around her's and pressing their large bodies close to her' own to prevent escape. Things were looking very futile. The man pulled his blade from Siegfried's neck and walked around to pick up her sword admiring the craftsmanship, "This will fetch a pretty penny... as will your head when I ask your sister for a ransom." He walked up closer to her, putting his long and bony fingers around her jaw to wrench her face up towards his. The stench of his breath making her want to immediately vomit she pulled away, "I suggest you behave as you lead us to her." Kura gritted her teeth as they pushed and pulled at her until they forced her out the door. People turned to stare blankly as the four of them pushed their way onto the street, overcome by the amount of people that gathered suddenly. Just when she thought that she was doomed, a bunch of kids ran by, bumping into one of the men that held her and she saw her opening. His grip loosened and she pulled on her arm, using his weight as a momentum to bring her leg up and back to kick the other. The prison gasp on her immediately released and she dashed to yank her sword from the man's grimy hands, his voice echoing over the crowd in his detestment. "Guys! Grab her!!" After groaning and coming back to the reality of the situation, the burly men followed Kura in suit as she ran for the edge of town. She had to get away, but the streets were growing more and more crowded. She wasn't going to get through this amount of people before being caught and instead opted to hide, taking residence behind a large stall that held many fruits and vegetables, the owner looking and the girl in rejection but Kura looked up at him and pleaded silently. As if some good overcame his heart, the man merely sighed and went back to work, watching as the large men ran past his stall and down the road. [attr="class","smdtags3"]1226 words ■ @tag ■ notes if you want

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Rawlin wasn't much for being the heroic guy to save the damsel in distress but more rather the kinda guy to try to win them over but he was so bored right now and his thoughts about being heroic were the only thing keeping him sane at the moment! Nothing was going on of course as he laid down next to a fruit and vegetable stand just watching the crowd go by. That's when it happened which was rather ironic given the circumstances, A young girl who looked about his age was being chased by a group of thugs as she hid behind the very stand where he was just sitting by as the thugs ran on by. "Well that was certainly interesting, what did you do to make those guys angry?" Rawlin asked out of curiosity. 

Rawlin sat up as he looked around the crowded streets noticing the thugs were nowhere to be seen. "They seem to be gone now though i'd lay low if i were you, then again if i was a pretty girl like you I would worry too about guys chasing after me." Rawlin stood up and looked around the area some more. "Yep they are long gone. Anything i can do to help in anyway? Or would you just like to chat about it over a drink or two? I'm not an alcohol drinker to be honest so I honestly prefer some Juice if that would be fine." Rawlin slapped his forehead as he just remembered something. "Oh sorry I forgot to introduce myself!" Rawlin said as he chuckled a bit. "My name is Rawlin Sbatta, nice to meet you."  

Rawlin put his hands behind his head and wondered what to do then gave a big grin to the cute girl he was talking to. "I guess it was a little rude to just flat out ask you out for a drink when i didn't even bother to ask your name. I guess I'm just a hopeless romantic." Rawlin said as he chuckled some more then stared off into the sky.

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(Sorry my character is such a flirt lol)

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[attr="class","sinbody"] Sky blue orbs gazed over the mountain of fruits and other produce to hesitantly scan the area for any sign of the lumbering brutes that pursued her. After determining that they were indeed nowhere around the young woman slumped to the ground and let out a loud sigh of relief before glancing over to the man that addressed her currently. She found her cheeks growing to a rosy color and burning in her embarrassment; she didn't think anyone was watching her and now she worried about how she was going to explain herself to this stranger. Sliding her knees under her she struggled to stand and pushed herself up using the stand as a prop, straightening herself to look at him directly, brushing the dirt from her cape before answering him. Kura glanced away from the man, her cheeks still a full pink as she spoke softly, "H-Hello. Um my name is Kura... Look I can't stay here out in the open." She said before stepping closer to Rawlin and moved her hand to entwine her fingers with his. Wether he allowed it or not the woman pulled her hood back over her face and would tell him, "Follow me." Darting through the crowd she entered into the alleyway parallel from the stand they were just in and from there she traversed the hidden streets of Castletown until she came to the edge, close enough to the southern gate into town. A long sigh left her lips and she turned to Rawlin if he did indeed stay close behind her. "I suppose you want some answers huh?" Her voice seemed a bit antsy as she peered around the corner. "The thing is, It's dangerous for me to be here any longer... but i'd like to take you up on that drink." Kura flashed a small genuine smile at Rawlin before straightening out her cloak "Just over the ridge is a tavern for travelers, a good friend of mine is currently waiting there for me and I can't keep him waiting any longer.... If you want-- well what im saying is- asking... Do you want to come with me?" Finally stuttering out her question she gazed at Rawlin, biting on her bottom lip in a nervous mannerism while she waited for his answer. In a constant worry for her safety she checked her surroundings, her eyes darting around the two of them as she stood there close to the gate that would lead her out of town and ultimately back to her sister where she would warn her of the actions that transpired today. [attr="class","smdtags3"]433 words // 1659 Total  // notes if you want

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Rawlin noticed as Kura flustered to say things like her name as she seemed to be rushing something? She needed to be somewhere and seemed a bit frightened as she looked around the area. Rawlin stood up and looked around as he let her tug him along when she laced her fingers with his for a short while. He didn't mind honestly and it made him feel kinda happy in a way. "Sure I don't mind tagging along. I mean if you need to hide somewhere we could always go to my dad's lakehouse at Lake Hylia but yeah that's a bit far off so we can talk about this over that drink then." Rawlin was dragged to the tavern area and looked around the place. "This the place then? So your friend here need any help with delivering things? I'm actually pretty good at that even though it's not my most favorite thing to do." Rawlin said as he chuckled. 

Rawlin let go of her hand and sat down at a table hoping she would sit down near him at the same table. "Order anything you want, I'm buying." Rawlin said with a smile. "So then when your friend comes here maybe you can explain what's going on. Maybe I could help in some way." Rawlin said as he looked over the menu for the tavern. 
Rawlin just sat and waited as for her friend as he twiddled his thumbs in boredom.
"Anything you can tell me about yourself Kura? Your friend seems to have not shown up yet so maybe this can help pass the time." Rawlin said as he looked around and leaned back on his chair. 

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Soft clouds lay adrift, peacefully crossing the calm, blue sky. Children played without regard for their surroundings. And who could expect anything different? People are often disillusioned by their false sense of security. The budding chaos came in waves, keeping many adults on edge, but children knew no better. They may have had passing knowledge of the fallen royals, but if it did not directly affect their lives, or if they were too young to remember how they lived prior, they could not comprehend the gravity of the situation.

Wilhelm knew days like these were when the black market was most active, but he did not consider its members so daring to cause a ruckus in public. He had been shadowing these men for a couple of weeks, as per request by his employer. They had used their brute strength to overwhelm him, leading to an unfair transaction. It was a simple mission, all Wilhelm had to do was return the excess they had taken to his employer, but he had stumbled onto something far more interesting. Through the walls, he made out their plans to capture Zelda, the former princess of Hyrule. He had never met her, but knew of her importance. And in an attempt to get a jump on her, they put the shop owner in an unforgiving position. Wilhelm was no hero and planned to play this scenario to his advantage.

As the group bullied this woman, the crowd made it difficult to make his way through. Deciding to tactically retreat, he knew there would be no authoritative force to keep these thugs in check, which meant following them was the optimal course of action. Unfortunately, his job would be that much more difficult, as playing children seemed to unintentionally set her free. She ran past him, as he blended with the passive crowd, and made no extraneous efforts to follow. The last thing he needed was to draw unneeded attention.

Given positional advantage over the brutes, he had seen where she went off to. As they passed by, unable to find her, he made his way towards the fruit stand. He missed her, but caught a glimpse of her and another man leaving the area. Frustrated, he took note of this newfound variable. While she may have dawned her hood, her company's features were more defining. His red, spiked hair would be a dead giveaway, but he still needed to know where they were going. As he approached the stand he dropped some rupees on the table and innocently asked the man, "You've any idea where they've gone off to?"

"Who here's askin'?" The merchant asked defensively, yet still taking the rupees. He hadn't had a personal connection to the pair, but the merchant did not want to aid in the woman's continued harassment. 

"I was hired to shadow her, to protect her from those men. I need her location to ensure, should they find her, she's safe. Please, help me." He lied, without skipping a beat. His hopeful eyes aided his determined posture, as he held himself as a concerned friend would. His hands were on the table, near, but not touching, the merchant's produce.

The merchant was still suspicious, but thought himself a good sense of character. He reluctantly answered, "Ion know 'em, but the lad mentioned gettin' sumhere drinks." He paused, before grumpily adding, "Get yer hands off the merch."

"Thank you, so much, sir." He genuinely responded, clumsily removing his hands from the table, playing up his role a bit too much. But that was the fun of it.

As he made his way to the tavern, he did not spot either of them upon entry. He must have arrived here before they did, should they arrive at all. He walked up to the server, dropped enough rupees to buy the two most expensive drinks, and described the pair in as much detail as he could. He then asked, with a soft, caring smile, "If you could please point them in the direction of my table, I'd greatly appreciate it."

When they sat down, they were a ways off from where Wilhelm sat. In fact, had it not been for the server informing him of their arrival, he would not have been prepared for when they came over -- if they came over. As the server walked up to the pair, she said, "'Ello, there. Ya each have a free drink, courteous of a kind-hearted gentleman, who wishes you to sit wit' 'em at his table. If ya wanta, I'll take ya there. If not, I'll be back with ya drinks in a jiff!"

The rather tall, busty woman, was very welcoming and did her best to make the two feel comfortable. She was not at all interested in pressuring them to join Wilhelm, but had no qualms aiding them should they be interested. Should they follow this dark haired woman, they'd be taken directly to Wilhelm.

At first glance, you'd notice his forest green, cotton V-neck. The tunic was rather common, as was the color. Similarly, his black ketill pants, while a tad less ordinary, were nothing strange in itself. He looked like an average Hylian, with blonde hair, blue eyes, but notably round ears. He carried himself with great posture, but was looking down at the table, repeating various patterns with his fingers. He'd notice the shadows they'd cast and look up, his curious expression turning into a welcoming smile, as he offered them seats.

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[attr="class","sinbody"] The man didn't seem reluctant at all to follow her out of town and over the hill to the resting tavern that resided just off of a crossroad. A popular gathering place for all in nearby Hyrule for the lack of authoritative figures. Though you still had to be cautious of the guildies that acted high and mighty with their big heads up everyone's business. The tavern itself was very home like, having comfortable seating and a cheerful drinking ambiance that could brighten up the day of any grump. The two of them entered, and Kura's eyes instantly scanned the premises for his presence. Unfortunately Perseus was not here and that worried Kura. He should have been there by now and she felt that he may have been spotted, or even captured... which would be dangerous and unheard of considering his standpoint. He was a King after all... but the current 'rulers' of Hyrule were ruthless criminals that would do the worst for any amount of rupee. Taking a seat she let out a soft sigh, feeling a bit comforted by sitting next to him and ordering a drink on her new friend like he said. Perking her eyebrow up at him she bit on her lip and pouted slightly before answering him, wondering what would be safe to say, or what she could say. "Oh I am a no one really. I just happen to get into the worst of situations... explaining earlier..." she laughed slightly. Unfortunately she was the worst liar imaginable, and could not hide how red her cheeks began to grow. Moving past, she cleared her throat and looked to the woman who would hopefully bring her drink and help her escape from the awkward conversation. It was not that she was not interested in her new acquaintance, she was just sure that she couldn't trust him just yet. Just when she was going to mildly try to change the subject, the tall and voracious bar aid walked up to the two of them, telling Kura that there was someone here who wished for them to sit with him and she instantly perked up. She didn't see him here, but that was to be told now. Kura stood, nodding her head to the woman and eyeing Rawlin in hopes that he two would follow. She put on a soft smile and followed the woman until her eyes held tight onto a pair of similar cerulean eyes that resembled her very own. His blonde hair was styled in soft waves atop his head that appeared almost unnatural and his lean build was accented by his choice of clothing that hung off of him causally. Her aquamarine orbs narrowed on his gaze and she stopped dead in her tracks; questions filled her mind and the confusion could not have been displayed anymore prominently on her face. After a moment her mouth opened to only utter out a few choice words ,"Who are you?" [attr="class","smdtags3"]495 words // 2154 Total  // notes if you want

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Rawlin couldn't help but chuckle when Kura told him she was no one. It didn't really matter to him if she was famous or not as she seemed like a nice person to be around. Rawlin noticed as a rather busty bar aid came to the table and told them that someone wanted the two to sit with them. Maybe it was that friend Kura was waiting on? Rawlin nodded back and got up to see who this friend was. "Who are you?" said Kura to the new face. This of course made Rawlin wonder if who it was too since it wasn't her friend they were waiting for. "He's probably just another fan of yours but what I would like to know is how they knew about our exact location and what we looked like." Rawlin said as he nearly glared at the new person almost saying to back off. "If they were with the pursuers like last time it wouldn't make sense if they knew where we were and almost no one was there to notice where we went." Rawlin was very suspicious of this man who just by looking at them felt something was off. His gut instinct was almost always right about these kinds of things and it hasn't let him down yet. 

Rawlin still glared at the man then asked "So who are you then?" Rawlin was feeling impatient at the situation and almost felt he'd have to protect Kura from this person. It made Rawlin uneasy as he refused to sit down with this person by remaining stood up with his arms folded as he continued staring at the man.
"Unless you are some kind of stalker." Rawlin said as he continued to glare. "That's the only possible way this would work. If that is the case i'll have to report you to the local guard." Rawlin said in a rather harsh tone. He felt protective of Kura even though they just met. Rawlin hoped this time he was wrong about the guy but he still felt off to Rawlin and he would do what he could to insure that wasn't the case.

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As the pair decidedly arrived, and the server left to fetch their drinks, Wilhelm was surprised to realize she was far more attractive than he had originally presumed. Through her open cloak, he could see she was clearly a well developed woman, despite her lacking height. He was not the type to discriminate based on physical appearance. And had she been more petite, he would have still appreciated the way her hair framed her face, bringing attention to her stunning eyes. Perhaps objectifying a woman as she ran away from goons, in an honest attempt a self-preservation, was not the most appropriate time to cast judgement. Nonetheless, however voluptuous she may be, she was a still damned royal. 

Wilhelm's childhood and familial status was a direct result of Holodrum's failing economy. And while Holodrum may have been the first to experience such a divide, the Mad King of Labyrnna only reinforced his extremist beliefs. In recent years, these two countries have at least made an attempt to improve, but what of Hyrule? The royal family was forcibly removed from their position by the gods. And in the wake of their dethroning, chaos ensued. A content, satisfied kingdom would not have had so many eager groups attempting to fill the vacuum their absence left. There was an underlying issue they did not know how to address, if they even knew it existed. It was typical of royals to be disconnected from the people they ruled.

Beside her was the man she had escaped wit. Wilhelm was not one to size up a stranger, but was not beyond comparing himself. They were similar in height, but Wilhelm was slightly taller. His tan skin and untamed hair reminded him of the rumored Gerudo king, but he was unsure if they had any connection. It was still worth noting, despite the his features being distinctly Hylian. After all, the Gerudo women were known for mating with Hylian men. He noticed the man's sheathed weapons, deducing he preferred to rely on his mobility. Wil did not have violent intentions, but did his best to consider any immediate dangers. 

"I'm Wilhelm Opala," He introduced, as they rightfully questioned who he was. If they were well versed in Horon's black market, they might have been acquainted with his surname. While his family originated as innocent treasure hunters, retrieving trinkets from dangerous terrain, the Opala were more commonly known for their alchemic inclination. They had a streak of selling dangerous potions and cursed totems. Before he had a chance to explain himself further, the man that aided her bombarded him with a string of bold accusations. His protective, paranoid demeanor revealed itself and admittedly caught Wilhelm off guard. While there was cause for suspicion, he did not expect such irrational behavior. 

"A stalker?" He laughed, "I'm nothing of the sort." He continued, dismissing his accusation. It was such an outlandish claim, he was immediately put at ease. The man's intentions were noble, but his understanding of the social metagame was lacking. Wilhelm turned back to the woman, and with genuine concern began, "I saw what happened with those men at the shop. By the time I was able to intervene, you were already hiding behind the fruit stand. And I didn't want to give you away."

In the midst of his exposition, the server returned with the drinks he had bought them, placing them on the table. Graciously smiling towards her, before she continued the rest of her duties, he continued, "I saw you two leaving and asked the merchant where you had gone. He said he heard something about drinks. I took a guess and figured you'd show up here. I just wanted to make sure you were okay, y'know?" He shrugged sheepishly, feigning a bit shyness. People were not often vulnerable, and when they were, it was not surprising if they showed shades of reluctance.

He assumed from their body language, that they were not yet romantically intimate, but he decided to add a bit of social pressure for his own amusement. "Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to interrupt your date." He apologized, scratching the back of his head nervously.

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[attr="class","smdbody3"][attr="class","sinbody"] The weight of her right foot slid back as she hesitantly stood in front of the strange man, her mind telling her to leave that moment but her body was being reluctant to comply. Kura's eyebrows furrowed inwards as she contemplated over who this man was and what he wanted from her exactly. There was no possible way that he knew who she was, there were only a handful of people in the kingdom that could pick her out in a crowd, and she didn't recognize his name as he introduced himself. Of course, she never paid attention to the family names in her kingdom anyways, neglecting that particular part of her studies. Boy was she kicking herself in the ass for it now. Kura's gaze shifted to her side where Rawlin had spoken out, addressing his concerns when it came to who he was and how he came to ask them to join him. In truth she was surprised about Rawlin, his attitude was rather inpatient but she knew that he had good intention as her new acquaintance. In truth she was surprised about her new red haired companion, his attitude was rather inpatient but she knew that he had good intention as her new acquaintance. He clearly went over the worries they shared together and with a swift nod she turned to look at this Wilhelm once more, her expression giving off a demanding demeanor. "A stalker? I'm nothing of the sort." Her eyes narrowed on him as he explained himself, his story being quite alarming to the woman that wished for nothing but secrecy. It seemed that is was so easy for him to assess the situation between Kura and Siegfried, and that made her feel downright uncomfortable. How much did he really see happen at the shop? The server brought the ordered drinks, setting her tray on the table and standing in the small amount of space between Kura and Wilhelm. She could feel that something was not quite right as he continued, the wench giving a swift bow before leaving. A lump grew in the back of her throat as she stared at the given drinks and the seats he previously gestured to. Slowly she eased herself into a chair before responding in a quaking voice. "W-we arn't on a date." she said softly, her face flushing and causing her to look away from the man. "I apologize for coming across as harsh... Today has been... difficult." Wrapping her delicate fingers around the large mug she brought it to her lips before sipping the frothy substance within, and setting it back down gently so she could continue, "I assure you that I am quite alright... I do find it alarming that you were able to easily guess my whereabouts from a small slip of information... makes me curious as to just the type of man you are." Her eyes raised from the table, meeting his with a curious gaze that held as she waited for his response. He was not as innocent as he put off, though he could pass as one well enough. She knew better, she couldn't trust anyone but herself, and she held to that logic so far. It is what has kept her alive these past four years. Sitting back in the chair, Kura's small pale bare feet slid against the soft hardwood floor, getting a good foothold in case she had to suddenly remove herself from the situation... waiting until her opponent played his hand. [attr="class","smdtags3"]585 words // 2739 total // notes if you want

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Castle Town was unlike anything Khalidah had ever experienced. It was the bad kind of experience; the kind that you never wanted to experience again…and yet it was also the experience one knew that they would come back to, for whatever reason. Needless to say, it boggled the Gerudo woman’s mind. While she was no stranger to bazaars, or even crowded areas, this was altogether different encounter for Khalidah. This town seemed…off, to the woman. It was as if it didn’t even try to hide its disgusting negativity, but rather basked in it like it was something to be proud off. She disliked it. She disliked the looks those surrounding her gave her, like she was some new toy put out for the world to see. She disliked the guards as they slunk out of the way with fear in their eyes, sneers on their faces or those…odd looks she couldn’t describe.

Khalidah hated the way these men would try and sway her with useless trinkets, or the way they promised "good times"; as if they meant some nebulous concept that she couldn't wrap her head around. Damn Hylians. But most of all, she hated all of the shilling of these guilds- there were just so many. How could this place run with so many differing factions and opinions?

Still, to say she hated everything would only be a minor exaggeration. Khalidah thought Hyrule was beautiful. Maybe not as beautiful as her golden homeland, but it had its own wonders. The temperature was cooler, she had never seen so much green before- it was like a never ending field of rupees. The sights and smells were a much different caliber than she was used to as well, almost a little too much for the Gerudo, who was mostly used to the desert. And it wasn't like Castle Town didn't have its areas that the wrestler enjoyed- Castle Town was old. Although it was in rough shape presently, she could tell at one point it had once been something great. Even the tavern she had landed herself in was rather enjoyable, if she had to stop grumbling about something.

It wasn't in the town proper, thankfully, and had this aura of familiarity- maybe it didn't feel truly like home, but the ambiance and the comfort the place provided felt like an anchor to the chaos. It also served as a sort of hub for stories, some of which she listened into. There were stories about deciding to move away from the town out of fear for their families, promises of declarations of love- even an amusing one of a what seemed to Khalidah to be a father and son bonding and laughing about...some kind of 'conquests'. The story that had really caught her ears though, was one that was told only recently- to a couple of newcomers on some sort of escapade, and eventually a man who walked in a little later.

From what she could understand of it, the woman and the male were hiding; only for the new arrival to find them. The male didn't look like the bounty hunter sort, and although the woman seemed...caught off guard, there wasn't much of a fuss being started quite yet. Khalidah briefly wondered whether she should step in or not, before turning back towards her drink on the counter and giving it a sip, face screwing up a little bit from the bitter, hard taste of the liquid. If something were to go wrong, she'd step in- but it wasn't like it was any of her business what they did with their lives.

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Rawlin's tone shifted when the guy explained himself but it clearly didn't convince Kura who had also pointed out how he would know where they were based on just a little information. "Oh.." Rawlin said in a realization that he had been wrong.
At the mention of being on a date he was all flustered and shocked when Wilheim mentioned that. Kura seemed equally flustered as he said that and she said it wasn't a date. "No actually I was just treating her to a drink, it's not exactly a date but more of umm hanging out?" Rawlin didn't want to admit that he nearly thought of it as a date as dates are usually trying to get to know others over food or drink, which was what was actually happening. Rawlin shook off those thoughts and looked around to see a rather pretty possibly gerudo women sipping her drink alone. She seemed out of place a tad and almost as if she was waiting for something or someone. "Hey Kura is that girl over there the friend you wanted to meet?" Rawlin said almost ignoring Wilheim and this situation. 

Rawlin nearly forgot to apologize to Wilheim as he was focused on that girl for a bit. "Umm sorry for jumping at you like that man but it is suspicious how you knew where we were. I think that is understandable enough right?" 
Rawlin was curious of the girl who was watching them but he was most curious what Wilheim had to say to defend his situation. Rawlin took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm because his outburst made him feel guilty about it.
Rawlin did the thing he probably should have done and just sat down at the guy's table despite everything that happened. 
"I'm willing to give you a chance okay? I hope we can all get along despite these circumstances."

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"Not a date, huh? Maybe, I can take you out sometime?"
He lightly flirted, trying to throw off their suspicion. He had no romantic interest in this woman, but this would serve to gauge their reactions. People often revealed their intentions when pressured in social situations. If they were not on a date, did either have an interest in each other? If they did not, why would she have so willingly gone with a stranger? Perhaps it was their cover up. Wilhelm, despite his seeds of doubt, decided to play it safe. There was no point in revealing excessive information; not until he needed to.

Taking a small sigh, he admitted,
"I just took a guess. If someone were looking for drinks, then they are likely found at the local tavern."
The art of deception is about stretching truths. Blatant lies, more often than not, exposed you for the manipulative snake you are. And where was he harm in revealing his thought process? It was a standard conclusion anyone could have reached. He was not particularly intelligent for this deduction.

He had hoped his flirting would push romantic interest to the foreground of her mind. Considering the other man's comments, she must know of men's attraction towards her. Playing on man's primal nature may aid him. And if worse came to worse, he'd reveal what he knew about her and the situation as a whole. It might have been simpler to do so from the beginning, but he lives for moments where he can test his wit. Even if it was a bit fabricated.

As the man pointed out a Gerudo woman, Wilhelm's alarms immediately went off. So, he did have a connection to the Gerudo. Was he actually the king, after all? Wilhelm concluded he had interrupted a political meeting. Additionally, neither of them had introduced themselves, yet the man addressed the Hylian beauty as Kura. Was this actually her name or was it code? Wilhelm had presumed she was Zelda. Then again, reconsidering the facts, the people of Hyrule would have recognized Zelda. Even if they did not support her, they would have called attention to it. 

Wilhelm definitely felt there was more going on than he let on, but need not jump to conclusions. He had a habit of tunnel visioning, which was only reinforced by having thought he was speaking to Zelda. Even if Kura was a code name, this appearance was definitely not Zelda. Although, magic was not beyond the royals.
With so many variables, he took needed steps in progressing this discussion,
"Oh, were you to meet someone, Kura?"

His genuine curiosity seeped through, as he analyzed the Gerudo woman's features. Even if she was sitting, he could see how large and well-built she was. He thanked the gods he had no malicious, violent intent. Otherwise, he would be sorely outclassed by the trio. As Rawlin apologized, Wilhelm gave him a a small smile and gestured his hand in a friendly, dismissive manner.
"No need to worry. I understand you had the best of intentions."

He did not know his name, but did not feel so inclined to ask. It would give away that he was fishing for information, especially since focus was elsewhere. Wilhelm's insatiable curiosity kept him on the edge of his seat, as he awaited Kura's response to this woman. Rawlin had slipped, would she?

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Percy had been late. He had promised to meet with a member of the royal family in order to discuss plans of trade to supply the Heroes of Hyrule with resources and necessities. Riding along the beaten path, he was dressed in his scouting armor, followed by several horsemen holding banners high with the sigil of Labrynna. Many seemed to move out of the way as he pushed forward, the high walls of the surrounding Kingdom city in the distance. This place became a nest of crime and greed, though Percy did not fear it as others did. Despite his position, he did not fear what others would try, especially with his newly found shard he had been entrusted by Zelda. 

As he approached a hillyside where a rundown tavern was located, the King had halted his men and dismounted his horse. Turning to his allies, he smiled lightly. "Please excuse me for just a bit of time.I acquire two of you to follow closely behind me. I have some business here--" he stopped for a moment, hearing the rowdiness of the tavern as his brows raised in concern. "Is this surely the tavern I was meant to meet them at? Zelda said either Kura or Killian would be here," he murmured to himself as he pat his horse to stay put. 

Taking a step into the bar, his stern expression seemed to stop all movement within the tavern. Many looked at him, wondering what a man of such wealth was doing in a place like this, as two men followed closely behind him. His dragon scaled armor seemed to jingle as he took a step forward. A man of silver blonde hair and ceruelean eyes, he watched the area, seeing a young woman in armor, and he immediately recognized her.

There was a man with her whom Percy did not recognize, scarlet hair and bright eyes... perhaps a Gerudo? But Sanguine was the King, he had thought. And he would not appear to look so casual. The pair were approached by another man who seemed to be hovering over them with a sly grin over his lips, to which Perseus could see the discomfort in Kura's expression.

"M'lady," Perseus shouted loudly enough over the voices of all others. "Allow me to escort you somewhere safer, if you wish. I do believe I was sent to speak with you," he approached them slowly. He narrowed his eyes, staring at the white haired man cautiously before turning to Kura. "Lady Kura, are these men bothering you?" he then murmured more protectively to her.



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[attr="class","smdbody3"][attr="class","sinbody"]Once more Kura lifted the mug to her mouth, letting the harsh mixture past her lips to wash down the lump that grew in her nervous act. In her mind she questioned the situation she was in; Why Perseus was not here, or what was the goal Wilhelm aimed for?"Not a date, huh? Maybe, I can take you out sometime?" Kura coughed slightly, setting her drink down onto the table with enough force for a small amount to spill over the top.She blinked her wide eyes at Wilhelm, his comment causing the young female to be speechless with her mouth agape. Instantly her face flushed with an intensity comparable to that of a ripe tomato and she looked away to try and hide her unparalleled embarrassment. She wasn't sure what he was getting at; if he was serious or if he wasn't. Either way the young blonde haired women merely just brushed it off, giving him not response as she instead glared at Rawlin, her eyes and face giving a surprised expression. She wanted to lash out at him for saying her name, but she didn't, instead letting out a small sigh and playing it off. It was not like he knew she was in hiding, well he did... but not to the intensity that she was at. Besides, who was she? No more than a name in comparison to her sisters' title. Kura was a name that no one recognized anymore; the youngest princess was just that, a mere princess. Kura followed his direction, glancing over the woman he pointed out. Clearly she was not from Hyrule, possessing no traits that were similar to the humans like herself, instead she had dark skin, and was rather large in size, especially when considering how small Kura was. If the princess had to place her, she was a Gerudo. The women watched from afar, taking in the three of them as they sat there, probably just curious about the situation; Yet Kura felt an unease with having her at their back now, not that she was hostile. "Oh, no the person I was waiting for--" her voice was interrupted by a rather loud announcement. His voice surprised her, causing her to turn face and meet his gaze, standing immediately as she collected on who approached her. It had been some time since she had seen him but she could not fail but recognize him immediately. Her expression shifted from anger, to surprise, to excitement all within a matter of seconds and it was similar to watching an upset child go into a candy store on fast forward. "Lord Perseus!" she exclaimed stepping forward to meet him. She smiled gently before waving her hand to dismiss the idea that she was in any sort of problem. "No No, they are not bothering me... Unfortunately I had some trouble in town however, something that I will be glad to go over in private of course.... but first introductions are in order..." Kura gestured to the two men that sat at the table individually, "My King, this is Wilhelm - uhh I misplaced his last name... but he was kind enough to buy me a drink... And this is Rawlin. He has a part to play in the story I will gladly tell you once we have a moment." She scratched the back of her head and looked up at Perseus with an awkward smile. It seemed the cat was partially out of the bag, but she would prefer to keep it that way. No more slip ups. [attr="class","smdtags3"]593 words // 3332 total // notes if you want

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