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@insectoidknight
Elijah. Elijah LISTEN TO ME. Derin is alive, okay? But John, the Yuikko, is also alive— And Derin doesn't know he ever died, so— You'll have to pretend that John is his twin brother, and your parents sent him away after he was born, gave him to another family— or if you, I don't know, hate your family, if your parents kind of sucked, you could say he was abandoned. Whatever. It doesn't matter. Just keep up the story
[ He looked at you like you were crazy, but sighed. ]
' Of course. '
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
I would not mind one, after all that has happened — that is, only if you wish it so.
[Who had told him that? It was unknown to her.
Still, the prospect seemed exciting. She was prepared for a physical confrontation with the Yuikko when they had surrounded her, and thankfully, received none; yet the energy in her remained.]
[ He tilted his head, and hit the end of his spear against the ground twice. ]
We will go to the proper location.
Of course. Follow me.
[She led him to a training area outside. The suns had not begun to set yet, and the weather was comfortably warm, with some shade.]
How do you wish to fight, Sir Elijah? We may use training daggers, if you wish it so — I would not want to harm you greatly.
[ He followed close behind her, careful not to trip over her feet either. ]
I am trained only by spear, but I am given the idea not to harm you severely. We may go however you are used to.
Truly, I do not mind. Perhaps our usual equipment will be enough.
[She picked another sword, identical to her own, but lacking the flame enchantment.
Placing herself a few meters away from Elijah, she changed her stance to one more fit for battle.]
Let us begin now.
Of course.
[ He stared at her as they started.
He did not move much but his actions are strategic and thought out. His added bones and backwards knees allow quick maneuvering — and a weakness. ]
[It is easy to see he is both well-trained, and very experienced.
The knight is no novice, however. Their speeds, relative to size, are not so different. Even though she wants to fight, she thinks exploiting the obvious weakness when they are merely playing would not be right.
She is good with the sword, hitting him a few times; only with the blade sideways, and never on the head, of course.
This is entertaining. She hopes he is enjoying it, too.]
We may stop whenever you wish; just say it.
[ He nodded in response, holding the spear in such a way that when he strikes it does not harm her, but still provides a small hint of pain. Never anything bleeding, no. ]
The same goes for you, then.
[The knight, overall, would not mind being stabbed. It would be an interesting feeling, certainly, and it would make the fight more engaging.
They continue play-fighting —this is what this is, in simple terms— for some more time, until the knight takes him by surprise and brings him down, pinning him in place. The tip of her sword rests on his chest casually.]
Ah, it appears I have won.
[A smile is on her face, alongside a challenging look. This is enriching evidently.]
[ He stared up at her, tilting his head. ]
It appears as such, yes.
[ As much realism stabbing her would bring, he'd rather not risk the King's anger. ]
Would you claim this as a victory or engage in a rematch?
Hm... That—
[She stood up, on offered a hand to him.>
...depends on what you would like to do.
Regardless of your decision, I must say it was most entertaining to fight with you. Thank you, Sir Elijah.
[ He accepted her hand, standing up after a moment of struggle with his legs. He nodded. ]
I request your opinion on this. Should you need rest or a moment of reprieve, do take your time now.
You have no need to share your thanks to me, but I welcome you anyway.
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
I would not mind one, after all that has happened — that is, only if you wish it so.
[Who had told him that? It was unknown to her.
Still, the prospect seemed exciting. She was prepared for a physical confrontation with the Yuikko when they had surrounded her, and thankfully, received none; yet the energy in her remained.]
[ He tilted his head, and hit the end of his spear against the ground twice. ]
We will go to the proper location.
Of course. Follow me.
[She led him to a training area outside. The suns had not begun to set yet, and the weather was comfortably warm, with some shade.]
How do you wish to fight, Sir Elijah? We may use training daggers, if you wish it so — I would not want to harm you greatly.
[ He followed close behind her, careful not to trip over her feet either. ]
I am trained only by spear, but I am given the idea not to harm you severely. We may go however you are used to.
Truly, I do not mind. Perhaps our usual equipment will be enough.
[She picked another sword, identical to her own, but lacking the flame enchantment.
Placing herself a few meters away from Elijah, she changed her stance to one more fit for battle.]
Let us begin now.
Of course.
[ He stared at her as they started.
He did not move much but his actions are strategic and thought out. His added bones and backwards knees allow quick maneuvering — and a weakness. ]
[It is easy to see he is both well-trained, and very experienced.
The knight is no novice, however. Their speeds, relative to size, are not so different. Even though she wants to fight, she thinks exploiting the obvious weakness when they are merely playing would not be right.
She is good with the sword, hitting him a few times; only with the blade sideways, and never on the head, of course.
This is entertaining. She hopes he is enjoying it, too.]
We may stop whenever you wish; just say it.
[ He nodded in response, holding the spear in such a way that when he strikes it does not harm her, but still provides a small hint of pain. Never anything bleeding, no. ]
The same goes for you, then.
[The knight, overall, would not mind being stabbed. It would be an interesting feeling, certainly, and it would make the fight more engaging.
They continue play-fighting —this is what this is, in simple terms— for some more time, until the knight takes him by surprise and brings him down, pinning him in place. The tip of her sword rests on his chest casually.]
Ah, it appears I have won.
[A smile is on her face, alongside a challenging look. This is enriching evidently.]
[ He stared up at her, tilting his head. ]
It appears as such, yes.
[ As much realism stabbing her would bring, he'd rather not risk the King's anger. ]
Would you claim this as a victory or engage in a rematch?
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
I would not mind one, after all that has happened — that is, only if you wish it so.
[Who had told him that? It was unknown to her.
Still, the prospect seemed exciting. She was prepared for a physical confrontation with the Yuikko when they had surrounded her, and thankfully, received none; yet the energy in her remained.]
[ He tilted his head, and hit the end of his spear against the ground twice. ]
We will go to the proper location.
Of course. Follow me.
[She led him to a training area outside. The suns had not begun to set yet, and the weather was comfortably warm, with some shade.]
How do you wish to fight, Sir Elijah? We may use training daggers, if you wish it so — I would not want to harm you greatly.
[ He followed close behind her, careful not to trip over her feet either. ]
I am trained only by spear, but I am given the idea not to harm you severely. We may go however you are used to.
Truly, I do not mind. Perhaps our usual equipment will be enough.
[She picked another sword, identical to her own, but lacking the flame enchantment.
Placing herself a few meters away from Elijah, she changed her stance to one more fit for battle.]
Let us begin now.
Of course.
[ He stared at her as they started.
He did not move much but his actions are strategic and thought out. His added bones and backwards knees allow quick maneuvering — and a weakness. ]
[It is easy to see he is both well-trained, and very experienced.
The knight is no novice, however. Their speeds, relative to size, are not so different. Even though she wants to fight, she thinks exploiting the obvious weakness when they are merely playing would not be right.
She is good with the sword, hitting him a few times; only with the blade sideways, and never on the head, of course.
This is entertaining. She hopes he is enjoying it, too.]
We may stop whenever you wish; just say it.
[ He nodded in response, holding the spear in such a way that when he strikes it does not harm her, but still provides a small hint of pain. Never anything bleeding, no. ]
The same goes for you, then.
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
I would not mind one, after all that has happened — that is, only if you wish it so.
[Who had told him that? It was unknown to her.
Still, the prospect seemed exciting. She was prepared for a physical confrontation with the Yuikko when they had surrounded her, and thankfully, received none; yet the energy in her remained.]
[ He tilted his head, and hit the end of his spear against the ground twice. ]
We will go to the proper location.
Of course. Follow me.
[She led him to a training area outside. The suns had not begun to set yet, and the weather was comfortably warm, with some shade.]
How do you wish to fight, Sir Elijah? We may use training daggers, if you wish it so — I would not want to harm you greatly.
[ He followed close behind her, careful not to trip over her feet either. ]
I am trained only by spear, but I am given the idea not to harm you severely. We may go however you are used to.
Truly, I do not mind. Perhaps our usual equipment will be enough.
[She picked another sword, identical to her own, but lacking the flame enchantment.
Placing herself a few meters away from Elijah, she changed her stance to one more fit for battle.]
Let us begin now.
Of course.
[ He stared at her as they started.
He did not move much but his actions are strategic and thought out. His added bones and backwards knees allow quick maneuvering — and a weakness. ]
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
I would not mind one, after all that has happened — that is, only if you wish it so.
[Who had told him that? It was unknown to her.
Still, the prospect seemed exciting. She was prepared for a physical confrontation with the Yuikko when they had surrounded her, and thankfully, received none; yet the energy in her remained.]
[ He tilted his head, and hit the end of his spear against the ground twice. ]
We will go to the proper location.
Of course. Follow me.
[She led him to a training area outside. The suns had not begun to set yet, and the weather was comfortably warm, with some shade.]
How do you wish to fight, Sir Elijah? We may use training daggers, if you wish it so — I would not want to harm you greatly.
[ He followed close behind her, careful not to trip over her feet either. ]
I am trained only by spear, but I am given the idea not to harm you severely. We may go however you are used to.
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
I would not mind one, after all that has happened — that is, only if you wish it so.
[Who had told him that? It was unknown to her.
Still, the prospect seemed exciting. She was prepared for a physical confrontation with the Yuikko when they had surrounded her, and thankfully, received none; yet the energy in her remained.]
[ He tilted his head, and hit the end of his spear against the ground twice. ]
We will go to the proper location.
[ He is right behind her out of nowhere. Um. Hi ]
— @insectoidknight
[Something in the air had shifted, but she only bothered to look once it felt too close.
The knight turned around, looking up and facing the guard.]
Hello, Sir Elijah. Are you well? Thank you for your assistance during my mission; I greatly appreciate it.
They came to me with the knowledge you wanted a fight. Do you indulge?
[ He is staring forward still, not wanting to seem like he's demeaning her by looking down at her. ]
Sure thing, buddy; keep telling yourself that.
Look, I'll let you in on a little secret: the knight, after that whole Yuikko ordeal, is stressed and wants to fight with someone. If you have any anger, resentment, or whatever left in you, take this chance. It might help you work through some issues of yours
Okay.
You are too sure of it.
All that loyalty, and I don't see you receiving half of the attention that other knight gets. Don't you feel, I don't know, jealous? Worthless?
I am and have always been worthless. There is only one purpose I stand for.
Was it, knight? Are you sure? You could have had a much different life, one without that pain put upon you under the guise of, what, loyalty?
((This is an anon.))
[ He tilted his head. ]
My loyalty is unmoving.
Do you resent the King, for what he has done to you?
((This is an anon.))
It was destined to happen.
Hey!
Sorry to bother you, but, you see, there's this weird man around the kingdom: he wears a suit, no shoes, and his hands are covered in blood. I told the King about him, and he said to not allow him to enter the castle; and, preferably, to remove him entirely. Do you think you could do that?
–The Architect
I will not. The entity will be removed posthaste, should it enter.
Sir Elijah, I request your assistance.
From this very moment, I ask that you guard the door to the King's room. Put anyone in replacement of your usual post, and head there as soon as you receive this message; no answer is necessary.
Do not allow anyone to enter, independently of how much they request it or any similarities to people you might have seen before. Bring another knight with you, in case you require additional power should a fight ensue.
Be careful.
–☀️/TSK
[ He nodded, and headed on the way. He's rather... tall, and strong— so strength should not be an issue. ]
*flicks your antennae very hard*
[ He flinched, and they turned away from you. ]
Greetings, knight -- or may I call you Sir Elijah?
We have not spoken much, but I wanted to thank you for answering my question about Caro. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find them yet -- but I have got certainty that we will eventually.
In the meantime, I wished to see how you are doing. Is everything going well here, at... The gate?
–☀️/TSK
[ Elijah took a moment to respond. He didn't seem used to being spoken to, so it was suprising. ]
Ah. Fret not, you are welcome. It has been... quiet. Not much but that is the usual.
[ He sighed, shifting his position slightly. His wings buzzed, yet folded back. ]
King. Do you require assistance?
— @insectoidknight
No . Leave Me Be .
[ The Knight's antennae twitched, approaching one step closer, yet Elijah remained at a respectable distance. For a Knight so keen on guarding the gate, it seems he is awkward on interaction. ]
Are you certain? It seems to be quite the hastle.
Certain . Step Away , Or I Will Make You .
Of course.
[ Quick to respond, he stepped back and simply observed. ]
I can call for assistance, if you would like. It is quite knotted — to pull at them would only make it worse.
*`He kept brushing his hair, growing more irritated and tugging harshly on it.*
I Do Not Need Assistance For Such A Frivolous Thing . It Is Improper Of You To Even Suggest So .
Of course, King. I will call Bells over.
[ And. He's gone. ]
