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@general-hogan
Welcome back, old friend! Come on now, sit down with me at Traveler's Light and tell me of your adventures, you won't deny me this invitation once more, will you?
Tell me Everything, Old friend
(Some Rules/Tags and Such Below)
Where's Valen?
"I have been wondering..."
*throws a flying kiss at you*
〖Despite initially catching him by surprise, the General lets out a fond, boomig laugh at the gesture of the passerby. He's flattered〗
So uh, The Great Magister Merlin™ might have turned themselves (and a court mage) into a dog just to chase a monkey and a parrot into a sewer... just in case they get to you smelling a little weird and refuse to confess why
"...what worries me is that this is fairly easy to believe."
After all the things you have seen... is there anything that still makes your stomach turn?
"Several things have left deep impressions on me, it's what comes with living the life of a General. But nothing hurts more than seeing my own people succumbing to hypogean corruption..."
"Seeing them twist into something they were never meant to be, something agressive and dangerous..."
"I've come to accept that this fight isn't quite over yet, and I must focus on those I swore to protect, but seeing such a thing happen with my own eyes strikes something deep in my heart nonetheless."
Did you have any dispute with Merlin ?
"I can't say I never disagreed with some of their less conventional methods... Some of their ideas tend to be a little too reckless for my liking."
"I was able to make the Magister see common sense most times, or at least find common ground, but there have been a few occassions where they were simply too stubborn to listen to me."
"I can only put my trust in Merlin whenever that happens..."
Hogan,
I hope this letter finds you in good health, my friend.
The situation in Savanna is finally under control, thanks in no small part to that mage of yours. In just two weeks they managed to uncover a conspiracy that threatened the very foundations of our homeland, though I fear their methods were just as eccentric as you've described.
In addition to their heroic deeds regarding the royal family and the Hall of Ancients, they've also cleared out every prize stall in the city, helped patch things up between Gwyneth and I, and taught some of my best soldiers how to gamble. Overall, I'm unsure whether I want to strangle them or petition Her Majesty to give them a medal.
While I am deeply grateful for Merlin's help, I implore you to please be present to supervise them next time you set them loose in my city.
Your friend,
Hendrik,
Commander of the Royal Guard
PS. You owe me a drink next time you're in the capital.
〖The General lets out a small but fond sigh. It had been a while since he heard of this friend in particular but he clearly remembered Hendrik being quite stiff and strict. The thought of Merlin getting on his nerves was amusing, he couldn't deny〗
〖Armed with pen and paper, Hogan starts writing a reply〗
«Hendrik, what a joy it is to know of your whereabouts, my friend.
Word about what happened in the Empire's Capital spread fast around this region.
I wish I could have provided assistance, but it seems that everything is resolved now and that puts me at ease. I can only hope for a chance to visit soon and see with my own eyes that our beloved Savannah is back to a sense of normalcy.
Perhaps I must also visit to apologize in person on behalf of my eccentric friend... I only caught notice of their parting after they had been long gone.
I'm glad to know Merlin has once again solved a terrible crisis with their gracious magic expertise, but I'm afraid their faulty memory has caused them to forget how to behave properly in a place like the Capital.
... or perhaps they simply don't care enough about keeping an image.
There isn't a lot I can do about their lively personality, so I implore for your patience with such a guest.
I hope your daughter is growing strong and steady, tales about her feats also reach my ears often and I could not be prouder. Please let her know I send my regards.
Sincerely, your loyal friend.
Hogan,
Holistone's Magistrate.»
I bet your joints pop like bubble wrap when you move.
"It's part of my routine to exercise enough for my body to be in good conditions..."
"..."
"But... there are times where I've spent hours in my office... the sound makes me remember I'm not exactly young..."
@wrenhasablog2
Azurella couldn’t remember Hogan all the time. She struggled with her memory to be honest so she started keeping a notebook. Writing down the most important things about her friends.
It made her happy to know that she could look back in her notebook and remember all the cool details.
Recently, one of the notes she kept regarding Hogan’s favorite food and the secret she had learned to making the recipe perfect was gone. She looked literally everywhere but could not find it… so off she went to tell Hogan the bad news. Hogan, who was she jokingly call old man, he didn’t seem to mind. She told him if he did mine to tell her and he hasn’t said anything yet. She doesn’t say it often, but when she does, he always laughed
“Hogan?? Hey, bad news… I lost the recipe to your favorite food. I need you to prepare as it’s the end of the world as we know it.” That last sentence was her being sarcastic. She didn’t actually think it was the end of the world. Azurella trusted herself enough to be sarcastic around Hogan.
Their friendship was that good, she could say very few words and he would get what is going on without needing to ask. Because that’s the type of friendship they had.
(Ooc disclaimer: Hogan is one of my favorite characters. I adore Hogan. He is very dad coded)
"If the world will end if I don't, then I suppose I have no choice, hah!"
"Besides, when was the last time we spent a calm afternoon together doing something simple, Old Friend? Esperia as a whole is in constant movement, with you following suit, so..."
"Let me share this recipe with you once more, you liked it once so I'm fairly sure you'll like it again."
"Alright, that's about it, I'm retiring"
"Holistone is now in the hands of @sir-valen, good luck"
General! Help! @princess-yolena
"Your Majesty?! Is there any problem? Are you alright?"
"I am right here, tell me what's wrong."
Have you heard of the court mage selection coming up? Who knows maybe someone in Holistone will be selected
"Oh, I've got the news that young Cassadee won those selections. I was also told that the whole event was quite... interesting."
"I am lacking the details, but the one thing I know for certain is the fact that Cassadee is an astounding mage, and I have nothing but the upmost respect for the path she's chosen. She will always have a home in Holistone if she ever needs it."
"Hopefully a copy of the report on the whole ordeal finds its way to me soon..."
does the armor ever get too heavy to lug around? what's your casual wear look like? (I swear this isn't flirting)
"Years of training prepared me to carry my armor like a second skin, and although it may look too heavy, the material is actually quite comfortable."
"There are occasions where I let go of it, like the late nights working in my office. At those times I prefer simplicity, like a modest tunic among other things."
General...
*Lavinia approaches the General after hours, when the office is quiet. She has a small basket in her hands, filled with 3 muffins, a herbal tea mix and an envelope.*
I know Valentine's Day is meant for lovers primarily but... I kinda wanted to show you my gratitude today as well. After all, it wasn't for you... I would never have come to Holistone. And me and Valen would... never have come to be together.
*She extends her hands to give Hogan the gift.*
So please, have a wonderful day yourself, knowing that I am forever grateful that you granted me this second chance at life. Truly...
(@windmaedchen-lavinia)
"Oh, Lavinia... this is such a sweet gesture. It warms my heart to know I am such an important figure in your life, and don't doubt you too are, in mine."
"You've come this far by your own merit, and I wish you nothing but happiness. Thank you for this gift, I will enjoy it as much as I hope you enjoy this day."
"Oh such a joy to see young love today, make sure to relax. Say hi to Valen for me."
how are guywin n joey holding up?
"These days have been fairly peaceful here at Holistone so, most troops have been busy with routine patrols, and these two are no exception"
"Joey has always been very dutiful with his training and tasks, and that hasn't changed."
"Guywin, on the other hand... I overheard him giving Valen "tips" on how to beat me on a drinking competition..."
"Even the mightiest warriors need to be held every now and then'. I've never heard wiser words than that, General."
Marilyn chuckles lowly as she walks over to Hogan, standing quite closely in front of him. Prompting her to tilt her head up to meet his gaze. Wavy pale-blonde hair flowing in the gentle breeze as she shoots him a warm, affectionate smile with a coquettish gleam in her onyx-black eyes.
"How about a big hug for this mighty, studly warrior? You've been hard at work keeping Holistone safe and you look like you could use company for your break. What do you say~?" She opens her arms and gestures, showcasing the figure that's usually cloaked in hermit robes. The only way he could tell she's ditched those were the Dura's Tear necklace she still wore.
〖The General is momentarialy surprised by the boldness, but again, this is a "version" of his old friend, so surely there's nothing to be worried about〗
"Company, you say..."
"I hold my word, Magister, if you wish for a hug then you may have it."
〖Arms extended, he accepts the mage's offer〗
〖...〗
〖His armor is still clanky〗
how much can I bribe u to keep us (merlin) away from our duties for a much needed vacation
"Tired, aren't you, old friend?"
"As much as I'd love to spend a quiet vacation with you and all of our friends, away from all worry, I am the last person who would accept a bribe to leave Holistone abandoned."
"And you seem unable to stay put in one place anyway. I'm afraid trouble would find you even at the most relaxing corner of Esperia"