Thread: The Dragon Slayer's Princess (Javorcek X MissMelly)

Excellent match, Sir! Charles smiled up at his master. Hed been with William for a long time now, ever since he had begun his apprenticeship at the age of 11. Now 15, he had only a couple more years before his apprenticeship was complete and he could join the knights of Berges. Thank you Charleswhats say we skip your lessons tonight and have some fun? You can join Edward and I for a couple of drinks. Really Sir? Charles looked up at his master in awe. It was so rare that he got to spend time with the knights, usually he was sent to have dinner with the other squires. Of course boy! Were at a festival after all. No reason you cant have some fun. Now come on. Help me out of my armor. Id like to bathe before dinner. William couldnt help but laugh as Charles scrambled into action and so eagerly helped him out of the heavy armor that clad his right side, then out of his chainmail and arming coat until William was left in nothing more than his dragonhide leather pants and a plain white knights tunic. Good Lord, youd think William made the poor boy walk on hot coals for his lessons Charles was so happy to get out of them! After a dip in a nearby river to help soothe his aching muscles, William headed back into town to get a room at the local tavern before going down to the brothel that was rumored to have the best ale in town. Never without some sort of armor and a weapon, the young knight now wore a rather handsome looking black gambeson and a fine pair of dragon-leather pants and boots that were dark green in color. Though he had traded in his usual massive broadsword for a much smaller, one handed sword that was clipped to his side in a simple but fine looking scabbard. It wasnt long before Charles and Edward found him at a table. The three men gathered around for food and drink and to exchange stories. Charles seemed to be hanging on every word, until a bit of red movement caught his eye and he found himself blatantly staring at a lovely young woman that had just made her way into the brothel. Hey Charles! Like to lose your virginity to her I dare say? Edward chuckled as the young man practically drooled over the pretty young thing that had entered the room. W-What? No! Charles blushed. I meany-yes? Ier Im not a- Shes very The young squire looked over at William, almost pleading his Master to help since he didnt know what the hell to do! But William was too busy surveying the new addition to the bar as well in order to pay his squire much mind. Here you go boy! Go get her! Edward gave a rather raucous laugh and threw a couple of gold coins over at Charles. I-I-Id-dont think that would be a good idea. I havent the slightest idea what to say. Charles stammered. Even now he was stuttering, surely he would be even more of a nervous wreck if he had to actually talk- to the courtesan in the red gown. If the boy doesnt want to- William had finally managed to stop being mesmerized by the gorgeous young woman to notice that his squire was being tormented by his new friend. Nonsense William! Of course he wants to! Just tell her what you want and ask how much. Edward cut the smaller knight off. The burly man was a little too drunk to notice the look of absolute terror in Charles eyes. Besides! William was obviously coddling the boy. How was Charles ever to become a man if he never had a good roll in the hay with an experienced courtesan. And judging by the womans fine red gown, she must be very experienced! Go on boy! Dont be scared. Live for glory! Edward quoted part of the Knights code to help spur the young man along. Respect the honor of women is in there too. William pointed out. Hah! Shes just a common prostitute, not a woman. No real lady would be seen in this place without an escort. It is her job to fulfill the fantasies of men. Honestly William, for shame how could you deny the poor girl some coin? Now go on Charles before I- go get her! The color in poor Charles skin had turned a ghostly shade of white, a little bit of nervous sweat beading along his brow. Charles couldnt even grow a beard for goodness sake! He wasnt a man yet! Wellhe wasbut not really. He had no job, was still an apprentice for goodness sake. Other knights mistook him for a Page rather than a Squire all the time because he looked so young. Surely the woman in the red gown would fall off her barstool in a fit of laughter when she looked at him. But if he didnt accept Edwards challenge, then hed look like a coward! If he did- accept the challengethe woman in the red dress would surely sense his discomfort, get offended and slap him across the face or laughthen hed look like a fool. Which was better, coward or fool? F-fineIll do it. Charles got up onto unsteady legs and made his way towards the bar where the woman in the red gown sat. Dont runLive for glory! A knight isnt afraid of anything. But he wasnt a knight, he was a squire. A very, very scared looking squire that tried to nonchalantly sidle up to the girl at the bar. Does one even introduce themselves to a courtesan? . God help him. He was in too deep already! He had to say something! G-good eveIm Charles. The young squire tried to offer a smile, though it came out looking more like a grimace since he was so tense. I was wonderingerh-how much for a night with you? Edward erupted into a rather loud, full, belly laugh as Charles shifted uneasily from foot to foot and looked more like a terrified rabbit than a man. William on the other hand could do nothing other than sigh and shake his head, ready to go save his squire incase the young woman took offense to Charles methods of bargaining for a night alone with her.