Not your knight in shining armour.

Elias Grimani. 25. I have been many things. Orphan. Blacksmith. Stable boy. Now a knight. Albion is my home. I'm just a simple guy living his life. Tip... I do not care for small talk.

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

“No. You and a few others that are loyal to me.” She gave him a nod, feeling the evening become darker as they stood there. “Oh now, I was raised to believe all men enjoyed ale and songs and well… perhaps they are just stories.” She blushed, feeling naive. It wasn’t a feeling she often felt and she didn’t like it. “You can’t read? Oh i’ve told you already, the outdoors and i are not great friends.”

“I will continue to do so,” he nodded, glancing out into the fields. “No, not stories. Just... I am more than that.” He looked back towards her. “No, I was never taught.”

[eliasxgrimani]

titanjulian:

“And I respect that, I see an honest and loyal man.” He looked over him carefully. He saw his reaction, it was the same reaction they all had. “I am. It is no secret.” He looked around the grounds, before letting his sleeve down. “The king permitted my family the right to practise. I hope his daughter will do the same. I knew, i have a knack for noticing people who are the same.”

“Thank you, you are kind, my lord,” he nodded, hid hand tightening around his own arm. “I... have the same mark,” he finally said quietly. “I have hid it since I was a child.”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

“Then yes, there is friendship in my life.” She smiled gently. “Oh are you? I have read you completely wrong then. You enjoy a night in, with a good book and warm soup. Rather like my lady grandmother used to.”

“There is, your grace. Not just me though,” he smiled. “What did you think of me? I... well no. I can’t read. I like spending time outdoors.”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

“I have a lady, she is my companion. And now I have you, do i not?” She looked back at him with a smile. She wondered if she could truly trust him… but that would be tested. “Yes, go have some fun. Meet a pretty girl, enjoy everything the tavern has to offer. I know some of ordinary life.”

“Yes, your grace. You can always count on me,” he nodded, unable not to smile. “Wow... that is. I like to think that I’m deeper than that. But uh...” he gave an awkward laugh.

[eliasxgrimani]

titanjulian:

“Not many are…” He looked at him carefully, sizing him up. “I see a strong knight, with a good heart… who’s a lot of fun. One that perhaps needs the protection of a lord who understands him.” Julian rolled up the sleeve of his white shirt, revealing a tattoo on his wrist. One he was given as a young boy. He chuckled at his words. “A man after my heart.”

Elias looked over him, his hand holding his own arm, almost out of instinct. He knew what mark lay under there. Branding him who he was. “You... see a man, who... is fighting to a somewhat better life. But... thank you,” he raised a brow. “You...” His eyes wide, he looked down to his arm. “You knew?” He laughed a little. “I can’t help it.”

[eliasxgrimani]

kingcguard:

The former member of the King’s royal guard sighed. He had been gone for a few weeks and it seemed as if discipline had declined after the death of their leader within minutes. “Well, if it is a well-earned break I do not intend to disturb you… if not I need to inquire who you are, as I am on guard duty”

Elias stood up, taking another bite from his apple, before tossing it to the ground. “I just woke up,” he admitted. “Sorry. Lost track of time. I am Elias Grimani. I’m a knight... are you the guard who was gone? Shit,” his head realising who the man before him was. “I mean, you may have seen me in this exact place before. I was the stable boy, the late king... gave me this position not long before his death.”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

“Everyone needs something, perhaps it is friendship you need.” She smiled slightly, at the naive thought that someone in this world wanted to just be friends. “You will, that’s an order.”

“And you? Your grace. Do you have friendship in your life?” he asked. “Order someone to have fun?”

[eliasxgrimani]

kingcguard:

“It is not the apple that drew my attention.”, Brandan did his best to control his voice. There was no reason for bad blood one day after his return. “Might I ask what you are doing here, besides eating?”

Elias raised a brow at the question, unsure what he had done. He looked down at himself. “Eating and sitting?” he offered, somewhat amused by his own answer.

[eliasxgrimani]

titanjulian:

“Latin you say? I thought that was a dead language. You’ve been given many opportunities here that is clear. It’s a shame you won’t consider coming back with me. I’d have a fine position in my household for someone like you.” He leaned back, pouring wine that was laying on the table into a cup. It was his wine now. “Never? Now that is interesting. A face like yours though, i suppose they throw themselves at you for free. Ah to be young again.”

“I uh, was taught as a child. Little rusty now. Position? You... see that in me?” he asked. “Um, yeah. It’s... always just happened. Often... they are wealthier than I.”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

She smiled gently, unsure if he could see her face and part of her didn’t want him to see it. It was a weakness. “I am glad, because I am not sure what I can offer right now.” She laughed slightly, although it wasn’t exactly funny. “And… I hope you will take some time off to enjoy the winter festival.” 

He was almost afraid to look at her once she’d turned away. He didn’t want to look foolish. “I do not need anything, your grace.” He nodded. “I shall try.”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

She turned her back, knowing that she couldn’t keep staring at the knight and she would if given the chance. “I do.” She knew perhaps that was foolish, the loyalty of knights and men could be bought. “Thank you for being so kind to me, not all are to people of my status. I shall see that it is rewarded.”  It was all she knew how to do. 

He looked away as she turned, holding onto his belt for something to do with his hands. “No, no. I don’t need anything. Just... glad to be a friend.”

[eliasxgrimani]

titanjulian:

“Now, who you are meant to be is not for you to know. No man should know his destiny.” He nodded, with a serious look in his eye. “For a woman.”

“I know that I swing a sword pretty well. I can speak some Latin and I’m a little too opinionated for a commoner. But I am no lord.” He raised a brow. “I have never paid for a woman.”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

She nodded, she meant them. He had only shown her kindness. She smiled gently. “You must have many… in this castle… it can be hard to trust people.”

He returned her smile, doing his best to bring his thoughts back to the current conversation. “I have been told. But I hope... you feel you can trust me.”

[eliasxgrimani]

titanjulian:

“Would you want to be one?” She shrugged, he knew what it was like. “Someone. Always someone. I’ll lend you the money if you want.”

“No. It is... not who I am meant to be.” He shrugged lightly. “Lend me the money?”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

He was a handsome man, not that she would allow herself to think such things. It was dangerous to think like that. She would not go near a man of his standing. “And you honour him by doing so,” She nodded at him, they were alone on the battlements. Something rare for her. “No. It is nice… to have a friend.”

His eyes glanced over her... how could they not? She was beautiful, she was elegant, she held herself in a way he had not seen in any other woman. But he was only going to hurt himself by thinking that way. “Thank you for saying such kind words,” he nodded. “Having a friend... can help with a lot.”

[eliasxgrimani]

titanjulian:

“You don’t get to be a lord without being slightly arrogant.” He laughed. “I feel for you… although i’m sure you will find something to distract yourself with.”

“That is why I am not a lord. I’m a commoner who got lucky,” he laughed. “Something or someone?”

[eliasxgrimani]

evan-duvelle:

She swallowed, her words caught for a moment. She looked back out over the field, the mist was starting to fade now the morning was moving on. “My father saw something in you… he chose wisely.” She nodded, with a gracious smile. She had never been very good with compliments, usually she would just try to charm her way back to talk about the other person and what they wanted. “Oh, it will surely get you in trouble. But not with me.”

Elias remained silent for a few moments, the gentle breeze blowing his hair. “And I am very grateful for that. I do my best to live up to it.” He returned her smile. “No? You do not mind?”