Thread: Dark Influence (SilverScar & Belle Dujour)

You may live to regret that request, my dear apprentice Viktor chuckled as he led Gwendolyn back towards the warm halls of the castle and away from the cool air of the balcony There are thousands of books that fill the library of my father and his grandfather's. Countless is certainly an appropriate phrase, but I would caution you to put all your time into simply reading. Knowledge is important, yes, but also dangerous. There are limits to our humanity, after all... As Viktor spoke, he walked with Gwendolyn towards her quarters, the atmosphere of the castle began to change. A vanilla scent danced through the air and the tapestries and paintings on the walls no longer showed off dark forests, but bright pictures of cities and people. A few large paintings of stern eyed men looked to be personal portraits, all of them wearing plain, though elegant robes that almost appeared to be priestly. Smaller pictures included what might be assumed to be other family members, young boys with mischievous smiles alongside pleasant looking women. A strong patriarch seemed to be the key to the families, with the women and children always appearing in smaller portraits to the men. Regardless, it seemed as though this part of the castle would have been where the people actually lived their lives. A table beside a window even had a small vase with flowers in it, a splash of color to the dreary stonework. Certainly not something Viktor would have thought up. And while I would normally agree with you, the people I shall be communicating with cannot know of your existence. Not yet Viktor continued You have no idea of your value, Gwendolyn He turned to her then, cupping her chin in his surprisingly warm hand, Viktor tilted her chin up so that she was looking into his emerald gaze, his expression that of a stern teacher While you reside within my castle, you are under my complete protection. No one can sense you and the location of this castle is known only to a select few...but those who I am seeing today are those who would sniff you out like rabid dogs for the power you hold dear... but ... A smile grew upon his lips, so much more charming than the look he had before, as the sorcerer looked past the excuses Gwendolyn had uttered as his hand released her I suppose that it is not fair of me to leave you so soon after bringing you here. My business can be conducted later, though I insist on showing you to your chambers to ensure it is to your liking Gwendolyn's quarters, it turned out, just happened to be down the next corner. An elegantly carved wooden door suggested this one to be much more special than the others, and as Viktor swung the door open, it was clear this room had been prepared for such a special guest. A bed against the far wall looked like what a kind would sleep upon, crimson and gold sheets looking regal and wondrous in appearance. An open closet displayed a wide array of clothing choices, from practical to noble to even a little risque. A pair of glass doors opened up to another balcony that overlooked the forest and a desk on the other side beside an empty bookshelf looked to be a perfect study area. I had the servants prepare it based on information we received about you. If you find anything ill fitting, they can always be replaced during our trips to and from the various cities we will be visiting. Take your time to look around, I'll be just outside