Knighttime Wanderings
Starter for @loyaltestament
As the days grow colder, students balk at the idea of walking around outside in the cold, especially late at night. Whispers of a shortcut quickly spread through the student body: if you’re coming from the library, you can go through the gallery hall to get back to the dorms. It’s not long until this path is marred by rumors of an armored thief stealing people’s books and essays late at night. There’s a reward if you unmask the criminal, but soon enough you find out that there’s more to this criminal than you thought. Too bad the realization only comes when one of the armored knights on display is magically brought to life, brandishing its sword at you. [Grants +1 Sword]
Byleth knew she wasn’t alone in wanting to avoid cold, hence why she had decided to check if there was any truth in the rumoured shortcut. She’d had enough of getting frozen to the bone every time she needed to cross the courtyard to get back to the comfort of the dorms. If she followed the rumours she should find the route starting at the library which is where she was currently heading.
One concern she did have though was the news which had accompanied the rumours. Apparently an armoured thief had been attacking those using the shortcut late at night, stealing their work. Notices had been put up stating a reward for the capture of the criminal. Byleth herself had little interest in the reward but felt that she should investigate for the protection of the student body. Her sword was strapped to her hip ready for use.
Reaching her destination she looked for a good spot for a stakeout. She found a place offering a wide view of the passageway and settled in to wait. Time passed with no change, she could feel her eyelids beginning to droop.
A sudden crash in the next corridor over had her on her feet, instantly alert, running in the direction of the disturbance. Time to apprehend the criminal. Rounding the corner she narrowly avoided slamming into Dedue. Byleth doubted he was the culprit. Why was he here? Had he been studying late or was he looking to apprehend the criminal himself?
“Evening” She greeted briefly before enquiring “It’s a bit late to be out the dorms isn’t it?”
