Thread: Knight Shame: Yellow eyes and Ten Rings (Absinth/Lagertha)

Ren's Rings 1 Air, Gliding 2 ??? 3 ??? 4 ??? 5 ??? 6 ??? 7 ??? 8 ??? 9 ??? 10 ??? Ren walked through the long hallways slowly, not thinking but simply walking, the sun hadn't even began to rise over the hills, and Kass was still sound asleep in his bed. She had remembered the look on the guards face that had come up to them in the library, handing Kass a note to proclaim that Ren would be governed in another form in special tutoring against that boy, Daniel, and Kass had no room to refuse. It'll be good for you my dear. He had proclaimed, but Ren had been less then happy with the idea. It wasn't the fact that Ren wasn't impressed with the boy, his fighting style, but it was the fact that she knew the true reason for pulling them aside to private lesson was because the fact Tulik had been less then pleased with a girl in his study. So now Ren walked around, mindlessly, passing a door she knew well before going to another and knocking on it softly. The wood vibrated under her small fist, the sound rattling down and echoing through the stone hallway. She waited outside of it, listening as things got knocked around, as chains rattled before the door unlocked and swung open. A woman stood in the open doorway, one eyes missing, the other side of her lip had been cut to the corner of her good eye, and she looked down with that one golden hue at Ren. What is it girl? The woman spoke, spit coming out of her mouth and rolling down her chin, her body was covered head to toe and clothing. Med... Ren began, head hung low, she rubbed her red face, as though she had been choking back tears all night. Her blood shot eyes looked up at the woman. Speak up child! The woman sneered, though it wasn't very hateful, it was just how the woman spoke anymore. ..icine...Medicine.. Ren commented, throat soar. The woman's golden eye made contact with Ren's face now, seeing the color of her hair as she sighed, bones relaxing as she turned around and went back into the large room. She waved Ren inside, who moved slowly, and pointed to a bed in the corner that had been recently changed. Sit. I'll fetch it. Ren closed her eyes, sitting on the bed and resting her back against the wall. Tables were lined with herbs in jars, small vials filled to the brim, a bowl filled with a wooden piece hand carved to pummel the herbs or grind them together. Ren was completely silent as the woman banged things around moving back and forth in the cramp cluttered space. Hearing the voices again? The woman commented causing Ren's eyes to jerk open. I was guessing that's why you want the medicine earlier than normal. Becoming too much for you girl? Ren smiled softly, rubbing her eyes. No, my coughing wouldn't stop. Ren admitted, pulling a leg to her chest and resting her arm loosely against it. She looked at the old woman with admiration, Ren had grown to know her quite a lot over the years, and the scars on her face had been a cause of her protecting Ren. The woman turned, holding something in her hand, twisting them between her meaty fingers as she sighed coming closer to the girl. At least you don't hear them in your sleep. As for your coughing, you know the drill, I can only alleviate the pain, it will never go away. The woman held out her hand, a mixture of herbs twisted together and dried. Ren looked at the things, before grabbing them from the woman's hands though she seemed less then herself. I know.. Ren finally said frowning as she broke the long herbs in half, bundled them together to push them into her mouth and chew them down. It will only get worse.. The woman said as Ren chewed, but Ren's eyes were closed, as if she had heard the words a thousand times already. This time however Ren was quiet, she didn't respond, she only swallowed the herbs. Kass had found Ren in the sort of state he normally did, binding her breasts, ribs, thighs, ass, down so they were closer to her bones, enough so she looked more like a boy then a girl had one not looked at her face. Ren's face was too small, too round, too soft to be a boy's face, unless it was a boy who had yet to go through puberty, and each day Ren's features deepened, making her more beautiful. Kass watched her dress, slowly, though her eyes were still red as he stood in her doorway until she was done and escorted her through the halls. You would make a fine lady my dear. Kss started but Ren was watching her feet, she had bound them as well, and it was hard to walk after freezing her feet yesterday with the ring. Still, she heard the comment, but she was silent. Perhaps it would be wise to let go of the teachings I have so bestowed upon you. Perhaps you might surrender the rings, and perhaps you may find a boy you like to court you, marry him and- Ren punched his arm, hard enough it echoed through the halls as they got to the door. Kass stumbled back, holding his arm as he looked at her bewildered. I'm not a lady! I was never a lady! I will never be a lady! Ren retorted agitated, though she knew why he had said such things. Still, as Kass opened his mouth to speak again, Ren was past the archway to the opening of the private training chamber. She saw Daniel in the corner, though no instructor in sight. Ren looked away, moving to the other side of the room, she had seen the ring in his hand but had paid no mind. Kass filled in a moment later, straightening himself as he looked at Ren. You should sit with the boy, he will be your opponent from now on, perhaps you should get to know him better. Kass stood by her, but Ren seemed not to care as she sat down, she looked tired. I don't care to know him. I don't care to know anyone. I'm here to train, I'm here to learn how to fight, not how to make a boy get on his knees for me. Ren glared at Kass it seemed it was not the first time they had such a discussion. Besides...most of the boys in that room will die either in training or on their first mission. You've said that yourself, as have the books you've made me read. Ren looked away, fingers stretching as Kass nodded to her words. Such is a hard truth my dear. However, it is still wise to know who your opponent is, even to find their weaknesses. Ren didn't seem amused, Kass turned towards Daniel, crossing the room, he bowed his head. However might you be during dear Daniel? I presume you have slept well and are prepared for you training today?