The Dragon Children: Second Generation

[rocklobster]

OOC: He's a bit too young for fighting with the real thing. But we could do what Gummi Bears did and give him a wooden sword. He is kinda like Cubbi Gummi.

[Twister980]

OOC: Oh, okay then.

Eruan looked through the swords, then his eye rested on a rack in the back. Training swords... He plucked one off of the rack, it felt a little unbalanced in his hands, but it looked like it would fit perfectly in Xavier's. "That's an Yanoss training sword you've got there. One of the finest training blades out there. Made from oak wood." Yeah, Xavier would like it. Eruan pulled out a handful of coins. "How much?" The smith put his hand on his chin, "Well, normally it'd run you 300, but business on this side of town doesn't do very well, so I'll give it to you for 150." Eruan counted out the coins in his hand, and put the remaining coins in his bag. He tossed the coins to the smith. He nodded. "Thank you, and have a nice day." He turned, and went back to work.

OOC Note: The Yanoss Training sword looks like Link's Wooden sword from Twilight Princess.

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-
Ai had landed nearby with Akita and walked up to Xavier and Reika, knowing it was her job to babysit them for the day.

-Shiro-
Len had felt a bit strange while in the air with a person other than Shiro on his back. Once everyone landed he went looking for Shiro. He found her a little ways into the town looking at the stands.

[rocklobster]

At that moment a woman with a small girl came up to Joanne.
"Mage, I would like you to bless my child, so she may grow strong and healthy."
Joanne smiled. "Why not let my apprentice di it. She has the same spiritual energy I do."
The woman nodded and walked over to Ai.
Xavier walked up to Shiro, who was at a merchant selling toys.
"Hey there's a kendama!" he exclaimed. "You ever see one of these?" he asked.
OOC: a kendama is a cup-and-ball-toy. The object is to try to toss the ball on the string into the cup. Why not have Shiro try it?

[Twister980]

OOC: a kendama is a cup-and-ball-toy. The object is to try to toss the ball on the string into the cup. Why not have Shiro try it?

OOC: Hah, my dad used to have a few of those for DJ party games... Never worked very well. xDD

Eruan shuffled his feet, then trotted into the jewelry store. "Hello there sir!" A well dressed woman stood behind the counter. "Would you be looking for anything in particular?" He shrugged. "I'm not sure..." She nodded. "Well, take your time then." Eruan browsed through the jewels, all were beautiful, but not the kind he was looking for. "Do you have any rubies?" The woman stroked her chin. "Now Rubies, around here those are a little harder to find. Let me go check in back." She turned around, and walked off into a smaller room behind her. She came back a minute later, holding a ruby necklace.

OOC: The necklace kinda looks like this. http://www.mypartyplanner.com/common/d_images/products/00/09/C3/image_639882.jpg

His eyes widened. The red matched her eyes almost perfectly. "How much?" She stared at the ceiling and counted silently. "About... 450." Eruan checked his bag. Hm... Well... If I spend this much on her, I'll only have a little left for everyone else... He looked back up at her. "Is there any chance we can haggle?" She shrugged. "How about 375?"
She stared into his eyes. "380." Eruan pulled the coins out of his bag. "Done." She handed him the necklace, which he carefully put into his bag. "Thank you," She smiled. "And have a nice day." Eruan put his bag on his back, and walked out of the store.

Minutes later he finally found Saphira. She was cleaning her claws, and was surrounded by hunters. "So what's the best part of the hunt?" Saphira cast a sideways glance at one of the hunters. "The hunt, the whole of it." The rest of the hunters nodded in agreement. I pushed past them. Saphira, have the others landed? She gently nodded. Yes, they all went off when they landed. She pointed with her snout. I saw Shiro head over there. He patted her on the head. Thanks Saphira. She hummed happily. I walked over towards Shiro, noticing Xavier was there as well. He looked over their shoulders, the merchant was selling toys. He cleared his throat.

[Masquerade1412]

Revel landed harshly near the landing area.
Ouch! Revel, you need to learn to slow down! Trevor said.
The grouchy dragon simply grunted and waltzed into town. Now...where is the food?
[I]We just ate![/I]
So?

[Edward]

Alen finally touched down in the city. He was quite sore from sitting for so long, and was eager for a walk. Yalasna simply wanted a wide space to rest on and something to eat. There was a large clearing adjacent to the inn they would be staying at, presumably for dragons. There were many barn-like buildings nearby of varying size for the dragons to stay in at night, in a seemingly random pattern. By the time he had landed in front of one, a servant had already seen him and walked over. As he dismounted, he greeted the servant and asked
"How much does it cost to stay here and use one of these" he asked, indicating the building in front of him.
"For a dragon like yers? I'd say about one hundred gold a night, including food, sir. That is, unless you want to hunt her food yerself. But ye'd 'ave to get a permit. And it's ten a night for you." Alen sighed. He didn't want to bother getting entangled with legal matters. His family was well known enough that he should get a discount and be able to use credit. If he remembered correctly, a friend in the area owed him a favor or two. She would be able to pay for him.
"That sounds reasonable. I have a friend here who can pay for Yalasna, and I've the money for my own room. If you would please direct me to the proprietor of this place and give my dragon a freshly butchered cow to eat, I would be very pleased."
"Yes, right away sir." After arranging for a small, private room, with a few more luxuries than he really needed, he gave the man he had first met a silver piece for his trouble. With Yalasna safely recuperating from her journey, he could explore the city on his own.

First, since he could not recall where his friend lived, he had a messenger deliver a note to her, explaining his situation and asking him to come down and visit him, promising a meal and a walk through town. It had been years since he had seen her last, and he was eager to see his friend again.

He then payed a visit to a barber. His hair needed a trim and wash, and he could use a shave since he broke his shaving glass at the camp just before he left. He felt a rather strange sense of anticipation at the thought of seeing Alice again. She was quite pretty now, or so her father had written in correspondance with his own. Looking into the mirror as the barber swiped the blade down his cheek, he found himself blushing a little.
No, I shouldn't be thinking this. She's just a friend, isn't she? he thought to himself, though he knew it wasn't as true as it used to be. He knew from recent writings that she likely felt the same way about him now, unless he was reading too far into her letters.

Checking the town clock as he left the barber's, he saw that it was almost time for their meeting. There were only two hours left until she would get there, so he bought a book of chivalric romances. Though he chided himself some what for buying it, he really did enjoy reading the stories, and Alice had often written to him about the author whose book he now held. He hoped to impress her by buying it, though he knew it was a foolish thought. Sitting himself down at the restaurant they would eat at, he bought a cup of tea and began to read, waiting for Alice to come. He had already been through three stories when she arrived. He looked up, shocked for a moment that such a beautiful lady would approach him, before he realized who it was. Blushing, he managed to croak out a soft "Hullo", as she did the same thing. Yes, today was going to be a very interesting day...

[Ally-Ann]

--Raphael--
Raphael turned back around, hoping Eulalia didn't see what he was doing. "Fine by me." he said.
--Reika--
Reika saw a puppet show. "Ever see one of these? My brother likes them, but the crowd can get too noisy for my taste. I prefer listening to the bards."
She saw someone playing a lute nearby with a case open and several coins inside. She motioned to Chrysanthe. "Like that one over there. Let's see if we can't brighten his day with an audience."

Eulalia raised her eyebrow again. Raphael had seemed... preoccupied? Yeah, that was the word. She simply nodded at his statement, suspicion written all over her face, before walking ahead of Raphael in the direction of the weapons merchant. "You know, you may be an angel, but that doesn't mean that I can't sense your unease," Eulalia said arrogantly without turning behind her.

OOC: Eulalia, it's rude to be arrogant! D=<

IC:

Chrysanthe observed the bard with awe. "It sounds so pretty... We don't have much music where I'm from..." Chrysanthe said. It was true. Ever since being companions with Aristocles, she hadn't heard many people play music except for a few times when she had to go into a town to by necessaties for herself.

[rocklobster]

Reika was astonished. "No music? How awful. At the temple, we have a choir and they sing so beautifully. My life has been surrounded by music."

[Masquerade1412]

Eulalia raised her eyebrow again. Raphael had seemed... preoccupied? Yeah, that was the word. She simply nodded at his statement, suspicion written all over her face, before walking ahead of Raphael in the direction of the weapons merchant. "You know, you may be an angel, but that doesn't mean that I can't sense your unease," Eulalia said arrogantly without turning behind her.

The merchant behind the counter was inspecting a silver sword with a dark handle adorned with rubies. Once the young girl came closer, the man quickly stuffed the sword into its scabbard and stood upright.

"Welcome, young lady!" The merchant moved his arms very animatedly. "This is the greatest weapons store in town! At least, that is what my customers say. But anyway, enough about me, let's talk about you! What would you like?"
He motioned to the many weapons on the shelves behind him and the ones hanging from the roof. "Would you like a majestic bow? Perhaps an ivory dagger? I have one just right for your size! You could conceal it easily and draw it before your enemy even knows what hit them!"

[rocklobster]

Raphael looked around.
"Eulalia, I don't know about this. I suspect something wrong with these weapons. They emit a dark energy of some kind. But then, so does this whole town."

[Edward]

A waiter walked up to the table, giving Alice and Alen both menus to look over.
"Don't worry about paying, I can afford it. Besides, I invited you, so it's my responsibility." He looked over the menu, not able to decide on what to get. The seafood here, and from the entire town, was legendary. He decided on the blackened salmon. It had always been a favorite of his. Alice, would of course, order the lobster, as it was the most expensive item on the menu. Alen sighed internally, wishing he hadn't offered to pay the full bill, and simultaneously being pleased that he was able to do such a nice thing for Alice. After having a pleasant meal and conversation with her, she asked him,
"Would you mind staying at the manor for your stay? We have pleny of spare rooms, and my father would love to see you again."
"It's okay, I already have rooms for me and Yalasna."
"All the more reason for you stay with us! I'd love to see your dragon again. Besides, we won't charge you anything. Not like the inns around here."
"Fine. I'll have to tell the others though, and I don't think I'll get my money back. And I ... uh, I kind of told them you could pay for Yalasna's room."
"Believe me, I'll make certain you get all of your money back."

Once at the inn, Alen left a note for the others explaining where he would be, and did indeed get his money back. They walked the distance across the city to Alice's house, located on the opposite side of the city from the inn. On a small hill about a quarter mile behind the house stood a fort where the milita was trained. Yalasna rode in circles overhead, following Alen and Alice as they chatted, catching up on recent events in their lives. Eventually, they reached the manor, and Alice's father and mother greeted them at the door.
"It's good to see you again Alen.", he said. "How's your father doing"
"He is well, and you?"
Rodney laughed, a raucous, hearty laugh from deep in his chest.
"I'm as healty as ever. And I think you are too, if your complexion is any indicator of it." Rodney laughed again. Alen wondered what he was talking about. Had he been blushing again? He coudn't have. Had he?
"Let me show you to your room, Alen.", Rodney's wife, Maria said to him. "You must be tired, and wanting of sleep. The help will already be taking care of Yalasna for you."
Alen nodded in assent. He was certainly ready for a good rest. Between the long journey to Whispering Willow, and ... Alice, he was feeling especially tired. He could use a nap. He barely took off his outside clothes before he crawled into the bed and fell asleep.

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: How should Ai bless the little girl? By putting her hands in the girl's head and praying? Also; Twister, actually Shiro's eyes are a violet/blue color now, but that's ok.
BIC:

-Shiro-
Shiro glanced at Xavier, then picked up a kendama. She tossed the ball up, and tried to get it into the cup. As she did so, a slight smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

[Ally-Ann]

The merchant behind the counter was inspecting a silver sword with a dark handle adorned with rubies. Once the young girl came closer, the man quickly stuffed the sword into its scabbard and stood upright.

"Welcome, young lady!" The merchant moved his arms very animatedly. "This is the greatest weapons store in town! At least, that is what my customers say. But anyway, enough about me, let's talk about you! What would you like?"
He motioned to the many weapons on the shelves behind him and the ones hanging from the roof. "Would you like a majestic bow? Perhaps an ivory dagger? I have one just right for your size! You could conceal it easily and draw it before your enemy even knows what hit them!"

Raphael looked around.
"Eulalia, I don't know about this. I suspect something wrong with these weapons. They emit a dark energy of some kind. But then, so does this whole town."

Eulalia looked at Raphael. ... He is [I]an angel. He probably senses things that I don't. If only Berenike were here] Eulalia smiled reassuringly at Raphael. "It'll be fine. I'm not looking to purchase any weapons today," she said as she turned back to the merchant. "I just need my sword sharpened." She pulled her double bladed sword out of its scabbard and showed the merchant. Despite being slightly dull, the two blades on either end looked sharp enough to cut a single blade of grass by touching it. "Got something I can use?"


=Chrysanthe=

"You're lucky, then," Chrysanthe said to Reika. "Even though I have been surrounded by music hardly at all, I still sing sometimes. Mostly when I'm by myself. Sometimes I like to try to whistle like the birds do when I'm bored," Chrysanthe said, smiling shyly.

[rocklobster]

ooc: Yes Dia, that's what I want Ai to do. Just place your hands on the girl's forehead and say a prayer.

[Twister980]

Eruan stepped back, giving her some room to try the kendama. He saw her smile.
He closed his eyes, and pushed the necklace farther into the bag. He tapped Xavier, then pulled out the wooden sword. "Here. I got this for you."

OOC:

[Ally-Ann]

OOC: Dude... Seriously?

[rocklobster]

--Xavier--
"Brother Eruan! You got this...for me?" the little boy asked, his eyes as big as saucers. He took the sword and examined it. "Yupolga! Maybe you teach me some time."
OOC: Yupolga means "Thank you."
--Reika--
Reika placed some money at the bard's feet. The bard smiled. "You know, business hasn't been all that great lately. Yupolga."
"Trevgo." Reika nodded. "Can you direct me to the tailor's shop?"
"Certainly." The bard said. "See that green-bricked building next to the inn? That's it right there."
OOC: Trevgo is kind of like saying "Don't mention it." It's an informal way to say you're welcome.

[Lockon Stratos]

After landing, I asked Feld to keep a low key profile and entered the town. I needed to get a new tent, but first, I had to make a little money, seeing as I was completely broke. Maybe I could sell something of mine. Nah, the only thing I own of any value would be my sword and there was no way I was selling that. Maybe I could win some kind of contest.
Thinking of a way to get some quick cash, I spotted a banner boasting "The World's Strongest Man." Oh ho ho, this was going to be fun.

[Masquerade1412]

Eulalia looked at Raphael. ... He is an angel. He probably senses things that I don't. If only Berenike were here] Eulalia smiled reassuringly at Raphael. "It'll be fine. I'm not looking to purchase any weapons today," she said as she turned back to the merchant. "I just need my sword sharpened." She pulled her double bladed sword out of its scabbard and showed the merchant. Despite being slightly dull, the two blades on either end looked sharp enough to cut a single blade of grass by touching it. "Got something I can use?"

The merchant motioned to a grinding wheel. "Allow me! I wouldn't want to have such a young woman to hurt herself on my equipment, though." He quickly started stammering. "I-I'm not implying that you are weak, far from it! It is just it is my sharpening wheel, and if my employer were to hear that I let a customer get hurt...." He smiled sheepishly. "I would be out of a job!"

A few feet from the stall that Eulalia and Raphael were was a man shouting, "Bless-ed weapons! Bless-ed Weapons! Proven to slay Demons! Get your Bless-ed weapons, right here!"
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Revel trotted along the busy street with a little skip in his step. Trevor, on the other hand, was struggling to slow Revel down...And failing tremendously.

[I]Please, stop!...or at least slow down...

Fine. Immediately, Revel stopped in the middle of the square, causing Trevor to bounce off of him and land on the ground. Trevor got up and dusted himself off.

It appears you're gathering some attention! Revel said.

Trevor scanned the crowd and saw that all eyes were on him.

....Run....NOW!!
I thought you would never ask.

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-
Ai smiled. This was one of her favorite parts of being a priestess apprentice. She put her hands on the little girl's head. Then she said, "May Sophia bless you, keep you safe from all harm, and guide you."
ooc: I know, it's really sort, but it was the only thing I could think of.

-Shiro-
Shiro left off playing with the kendama to look at Eruan and Xavier.

[Lockon Stratos]

Stepping down from the podium, I marveled at how stupid some people could be. I mean betting 10,000 gold coins on a fight, without knowing the abilities of both the fighters, had to have been the dumbest thing I've ever seen someone do. Ah well, their glass jaw and loss, my gain.
Wait, is that a toy shop? I walk over to investigate.

[Twister980]

Eruan saw how big Xavier's eye got, and actually grinned. "Yupolga! Maybe you can teach me some time." He nodded. "Sure thing." He glanced over at Shiro, and nervously reached into his bag. "I've got you something too..." He carefully pulled out a ruby necklace. "I thought you would like this..."

[Ally-Ann]

The merchant motioned to a grinding wheel. "Allow me! I wouldn't want to have such a young woman to hurt herself on my equipment, though." He quickly started stammering. "I-I'm not implying that you are weak, far from it! It is just it is my sharpening wheel, and if my employer were to hear that I let a customer get hurt...." He smiled sheepishly. "I would be out of a job!"

A few feet from the stall that Eulalia and Raphael were was a man shouting, "Bless-ed weapons! Bless-ed Weapons! Proven to slay Demons! Get your Bless-ed weapons, right here!"

"... All right. Just don't touch the blade. But if you have to, don't put any force on it," Eulalia advised. "I don't want you losing a finger. I just need it sharpened a little bit." Eulalia's attention then turned to another merchant who was selling "blessed" weapons. Eulalia smirked. What a fool. If those weapons were really blessed and he knew it, he wouldn't be selling them. Still though, if I didn't know better I would buy one.

[Phantom_Sorano]

OOC: Please....if you are not actually involved or have a character in the rpg, please DO NOT post here. This is not a general thread; please see the Sticky.

OOC: I'm guessing we are just playing around in the town?

~~Weeping Willows~~

Morigan glanced around the town, amazed by all that she saw going on. She enjoyed watching the others getting excited and buy trinkets, but she could not shake the feeling of being out of place. It had been years since she had been to Krangor and when she had, she had been human. Her mind briefly flashed with the image of her gruesome murder and of the angel in black that was standing over as she felt her life draw to its last. She shivered at the memory, feeling Nefron suddenly put a warm leathery wings on her shoulder.

"Are you alright?"

"Oh yes. It's just been awhile since I have been to Krangor is all...."

"I see....did Aaliyah show you how to mask your appearance to humans?"

"Oh yes! I have been using an invisibility prayer, but I have one form I can use."

The bright haired angel soon shifted to a small girl in a simple tunic and whited eyes. Her blind child was the only disguise she could properly pull off. She placed her hands on Nefron's leg to guide around, but he quickly placed her to ride around on his back.

"So what will you do Nefron?"

"Follow my mate and do whatever she days."
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~~Heilgrad~~

Lann eagerly grabbed Yagami's hands.

"I will do anything! I accept!"

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The beautiful, tall demon surveyed the angel for a few moments before speaking.

"You were the soul Pandora was after....."

"Yes I was. I already introduced myself- I shouldn't have to again."

"You are more spirited than Iawia's other little pets....I like that...."

"Too bad- I am highly uninterested. If I remember correctly, you and my husband have some water under the bridge."

"You must mean Micheal....and if that's so...then its more like a few oceans....but that's alright. I am used to getting Micheal's hand-me-downs in women."

"No thanks....you aren't my type. But I am not here so you can practice your pathetic flirtation....I am here to give a message from Ariel."

"The little excuse for a 'goddess'?"

Aaliyah's temper flared. "That goddess sent me here to make a bargain with you."

The demon's ear perked with interest. "A bargain you say?"

"Yes...to overthrow Adarah from inside her own kingdom."

"I see.....explain her plan, Angel, I'm listening....."

[rocklobster]

--Raphael--
Raphael walked over to the merchant. He picked up a dagger and sensed dark energy. "Sir, all these weapons of yours are actually cursed. Is there anything not cursed in this town?"
--Xavier--
"Brother Brandon!" Xavier said, noticing Brandon.

[Lockon Stratos]

"Excuse me." Okay, some kid comes from nowhere calling me "Brother." Last time I checked, my brother was older and taller than this squirt, and I wasn't some priest. "Do I know you?"

[Edward]

Some one was knocking on the door, and Alen, always a light sleeper, immediatly woke up.
"Who is it?" he mumbled, rubbing his eyes at the light coming in from outside the room. Suddlenly his face lit up.
"Menschi! It's been six years since I've seen you, how are doing?" he got out of bed and quickly replaced his clothes, walked over to where the boy stood holding a serving tray and took the small tea cup off of it.
Though he recently turned fifteen, Menschi still had the same boyish face and no beard. He had grown since Alen last saw him. A lot. He was already taller than Alen by at least an inch.
"You've certainly grown. What have you been doing all these years?"
"Now I'm apprenticed to master Rodney's blacksmith, and I'm in the militia. Of course, anyone as big as I am who's old enough is in the militia." He laid the tray next to the washing basin, and turned to leave. "Well, I have to go back to the smithy now. Master Kent will get mad if I spend too long talking. Goodbye"
"Goodbye."
Alen drank the remainder of his tea in one gulp, then walked out of the room. Now that he was rested, he wanted to explore the rest of the town. As he was walking up the stairs he was confronted by Rodney.
Now what could he want with me? He must have sent Menschi to lure me out. Alen could only imagine why Rodney wanted to talk to him

[Diamond Dragon]

-Shiro-
Shiro's eyes widened in speechless surprise. Slowly she reached out and took the neckace, and put it on. She admired the beautiful gem silently. Finally she looked back at Eruan. "Thank you." she whispered, a tiny flush going to her cheeks. Len observed this with open mouthed shock.

[Ally-Ann]

=Eulalia=

Eulalia glanced around at the things that the merchant set up, when a particular ring caught her eye. She looked at it curiously before pointing to. "So... what sort of ring is that?" She asked, studying it.

=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe looked in the direction that the bard was pointing and smiled slightly. "Yupolga," she said, eyes shining with the slightest hint on eagerness.