Thread: The Thief Who Only Borrows (DontxBlinkk)

Cain didn't show any signs of disappointment or joy at the princess request that she join him, he only nodded his head and spoke a completely neutral Not at all. It wasn't exactly that he wanted to be alone, he could still talk to people and enjoy the meal along with the princess, and most likely Isabelle, it was just there were plenty of things to consider now that she would be joining him. The first thing was if it was even safe, not that he believed any harm would come to the beloved princess, but it was something to consider. Of course few could best Cain with a blade or in any sort of combat but it wasn't something he liked to risk, especially thinking of what the King and Queen would think. On the other hand he did remember what she had said the night before and part of him could relate, so he refused to think negatively on the matter and instead decided to go forward with it and just hope everything went alright. He was still planning on going to the same rather old tavern but that too would be a new experience for the princess, or so he assumed, and would be another one of those things he hoped would work out. Arianna's joke made Cain smile but not much else, his sense of humor still dulled by the war and it showed no signs of improving anytime soon, at least not as long as he simply let all of it eat away at him. He had nobody to speak to though and wished not to burden anyone with it to begin with. Regardless he responded, not wanting to make Arianna feel awkward, I will do what I can. Just follow me, I have a place in mind. With that he motioned for her to follow, moving at a speed in which she could keep up and that he could keep an eye out, not wary of the people he grew up around but never knowing what might have changed in his absence. It took them awhile to reach the part of the lower city they were headed, Cain's old neighborhood being possibly the worst one in the entire lower city, and even with the flourishing economy it was still slightly rundown and dodgy. To him it was home though and as he walked down the street even more people than usual made it a point to stop and welcome him home, some of them even calling him by an old nickname, 'Charming', that had seemed normal until he thought about who was with him. The nickname was a reference to Prince Charming and it was given to him for several reasons, the first was the charming demeanor he had always taken on as a young man, girls swooning and even the most irritable of people falling under his charismatic aura. Then there was what he did, a poor boy rising up to become such a high ranking member of the Knights, it had earned him a title among those he grew up with, the smaller community within the large city. They never seemed to forget and often reminded him of the fact. Of course seeing the man he was now made the nickname seem even more odd, the charm he was once famous for hidden beneath the surface if it was even still there at all, and even if he was still a charismatic man it didn't mean much without his signature charm. Eventually, after plenty of people had greeted him and they had made it near the center of the area, they arrived at the tavern, just as he remembered it though some of the hazards of old had been fixed. He turned to the princess with a slight smile, Well this is it. I know it may not look like much but I know the food is good, at least if it fits your taste which I hope it will. He wasn't being rude but some people had an affinity towards finer food, they would both have to hope Arianna enjoyed the simpler fare. Come on inside, let's get a corner seat. Cain entered first, the moment the door opened a heavenly scent hit the air, a mixture of fresh baked bread and meat mixed with an almost sweet smelling beverage made by the tavern. Cain was greeted once again upon entering, one of the barmaids going wide-eyed at his arrival and running over to show him to a table with a smile on her face, and the old owner even let out a bellowing laugh. Everyone, Charming is here! Of course when people noticed Arianna they almost froze, not awkward or rude but amazed, though soon enough Cain stepped in to get everything going again, Hey now, staring is just going to make her nervous, how about you all mind you business before I make ya, what do you say? Cain's voice was jesting of course but after he finished there was a round of laughter and a few people saying 'Understood Charming' and soon enough most were back to normal business, Cain taking his seat and waiting for Arianna to join him, ordering something to drink as he did, the houses special spiced rum.