Thread: Once Upon a Rescue [AswanFox - Shura]

Arianna Celeste Reinvaldt dragged her feet a bit as she walked beside her soon to be husband. Skilled with a sword, relatively good looks, and now a national hero, Gautrick was everything a typical princess would want in their savior. Yet Gautrick was far from being the knight in shining armor Arianna had dreamed of as a child. She wasnt childish demand being carried through a field of flowers, nor did she expect to be carried off into the sunset on a thoroughbred stallion. But she would have appreciated someone a bit less conceited than the square-jawed blond. So much so that she would have gladly been taken captive by the wicked sorcerer that had abducted her for unknown reasons.. Okay, maybe that was pushing it a bit, but the bottom line was that she wasnt happy. While shed been overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude towards the men who had come to her rescue. It didnt take long before Arianna realized that Gautrick was more in love with himself than anything else. Waving his petty noble lineage in her face and reminding her how great he was at every opportunity he got. Shed heard briefly of the losses the group had gone through to reach her, but there wasnt a single mention of the deceased, nor the strange large eared creature that quietly scampered around the three human survivors of the wreckage that had been the Iron Tower. Three long tedious days had passed since then, and Arianna was completely worn out. Unlike the other members of the group who had hardened themselves on the hard road, Arianna had spent much of her life confined by the palace walls that both protected, and imprisoned her. Never one to stay put though, shed slipped out of the castle and onto the streets below on a few occasions, yet those experience were few and far between, and hardly comparable to three days of trekking in what felt and probably was circles. Thankfully her streak of bad luck seemed to be coming to an end as a small settlement came into view. A series of shambled buildings that looked hardly fit to occupy, Arianna would have fervently opposed spending the night in such a place a few nights ago, but her perception had changed drastically as of late, and she welcomed a roof over head now, regardless of how dingy it looked. Hopefully shed even be able to secure a room to herself and avoid the constant ear-splitting snores that erupted from Gautrick and his fellow fighters. She managed to smile politely at the innkeep when they arrived. The mans instance on giving her the best room was flattering, but judging from the interior she doubted she could expect much. Furthermore the lack of occupants made it pretty clear to her that the best room was probably only one of many vacant rooms which werent being used. Regardless she might have been grateful towards Gautrick had the man not suddenly reached for her hand. The side of her lip twitching as she forced yet another smile, trying to keep calm and not point out how inappropriate it was for Gautrick to be grabbing at her as if she were his property already. Thank you.. Sir Gautrick, I look forward to proper civilization she murmured, trying her best to seem polite and understanding. Though her faade crumbled the moment Gautrick disappeared with his lackeys. Leaving her alone in the rickety inn with the large eared creature that had been referred to as Clovis. After an awkward moment of silence Arianna figured it best to ignore the creature, seeing as how it clearly objected to being left alone with her. Arianna herself wasnt too keen on being accompanied by such a strange furry creature. Gautrick was a simpleton that could be read like an open book. But Clovis. Well, she didnt even know if his kind knew what a book was. Figuring that there was no point debating the creatures intelligence, she decided to ignore Clovis. Instead making her way across the room and elegantly resting her backside against the cushioned sheets. Her cerulean blue eyes had only begun to wander the room when she was suddenly interrupted by the creature asking her if she needed anything. A mild look of surprise flickering on her face as she glanced at Clovis curiously I didnt think you were allowed to talk to me she stated rather bluntly, her harsh words losing much of their sting from her tone of voice. Though it was quite clear she was a bit upset at Clovis for whatever reason. No matter Would you mind getting the innkeep to fix up something for me to eat? Its been awhile since I had a proper meal she continued. After youre done with that though, you can go join your beloved master, I assume you want to join him at the tavern we passed earlier?