Thread: Genie, I got your number: Nasim  (WhiteTiger &  Friend in the Shadows)

Yes my dear lady, this is my home. I grew up in these stone walls. Alizar said as Vex steered them to the ground, his mighty wings beating so hard that the trees shook and leaves were blown off their branches. Once settled, he slid down off the magnificent bird, holding out his hand for Nasim to take. Hey boss, the lady asked you a question back up in the air. She's interested in knowing your family. Looks like you'll have to have a dinner date and introduce her to your pa. Vex squawked, his voice being louder and more commanding than before. Alizar was a bit taken back by his partners words. He honestly hadn't heard her when they were flying but then again, he usually got like that when bare back on a giant hawk. Once Nasim was soundly on the ground, Alizar's hand made a movement in the air, summoning up another circle spell. Before Nasim's eyes, Vex shrunk down, returning to his normal state and then flew up onto Alizar's shoulder. You must forgive me for not replying to your question in the air. When I see the world all laid out like that before me, my mind forgets most other things around. I shall make up for that now. He said as he turned towards her. Before speaking, Alizar reached into his back pocket and pulled free a biscuit for Vex. At that moment the other bird, the one that Nasim had created to be a companion for Vex, flew down in front of them and proceed to perch on a large rock. Well, I guess the first thing to say is that I'm the second born son. My older brother will be taking the throne, which meant he had to receive training in everything that was expected of him. Which in turn meant that my father, the King, spent more time with him than with me. Alizar said, pausing to think about the best way to speak of such things with a woman like her. Look sweet thing, I'll give you the real down low of what the royal family is like, apart from boss man here. It all stahmnhm. Vex's voice was cut short as Alizar clamped his beak shut with two of his fingers. If you don't mind Vex, I'll rely this tale. Why don't you go spend some time with your new friend? Alizar said, motioning for his familiar to leave him for a moment. Vex gave what could only be thought of as a shrug and a sigh, flapping away from his shoulder and joining the other hawk, offering half of the biscuit to her. Now then. My family gets along well, but we are not close. Since father and elder brother have to spend so much time together, I was left with the task of finding something to fill my own days, after learning the basics of rulership. And so I turned to studying magic under the court wizard. I ended up surpassing his skills in only a few years, my mind grasping the concepts faster than he believed could happen. After that, I went and trained at a formal academy, but that tale is for another time. Alizar paused for a moment, letting Nasim take in all he had said before continuing on. My father is undecided on me learning this craft. On the one hand, it makes it harder to find a suitable wife for me, and thus increase his holdings. Most princess and such want to have someone cast spells for them, not learn to do so themselves. Magic is a great unknown to the majority, and thus is taken in strides. Having a husband that makes it a priority to study as I have is seen as breaking from tradition. On the other hand, having a son who can wield mystical forces better than most, if not all, magicians, tends to keep other Kingdoms in line. Since I'm less visible than my brother, I often travel and see how things are doing in the far reaches of our Kingdom, reporting back any problems that I find. He said, stopping from telling her everything about himself to make sure Nasim understood all he told her.