"Still, the fault is mine, Alexander. I should have been much more careful in my explorations, but this castle and world are....different. I wanted to see the things in these halls, and in this room. I did not....consider that possibly things would be harmful as well." The shadow still sounded frustrated as they began to go onward, noting the lazily drifting shadow of Drew lingering behind.
"I...still think that things are largely changing around us. I'm not sure what it is, but things seem....different with the others. Myself included, but....I do not appreciate the changes without any warning. Especially in my...relatively short existence."
Jade laughed as she saw what Alexander was doing as trying to apologize to her at this point, and wandered almost happily out of the sight of Onyx at least while Alexander was going to collect his things. As soon as she was sure she was out of range of Onyx, she responded.
"My silly Lord Alexander, you are far too hopeful. My punishment has already likely been chosen, and I don't think any lies I could tell about you or my involvement would do anything about that." Jade shook her head as Alexander went into how Edgar should do something with his artifacts.
"I think you don't realize how long Lord Edgar has been collecting these things. I could tell him that one would blow holes in the castle and he would hold on to it all the same because it might be useful someday. And I don't have his ear like you think I do...besides, I think it will be a lot more fun in travelling around with you. If you would have me, of course."
Jade hesitated as she posed the last of her thoughts, obviously looking for some kind of reaction from Alexander as they went to his room and found his robes assembled and cleaned, along with his pack. "Of course, if it was fine, I might....need to grab a few things."
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Seth smiled as Raven turned away, as he now knew that he had caught her off guard with that quick question. Though, it seemed that she had also noticed what he had just realized as well. He could only guess how he looked, and the giggle confirmed that it was likely as outstanding as he assumed.
"Well, red is one of my primary colors....so I think I might be winning a little on that front." Seth replied, resisting the now growing feeling that he should wipe it it off on the sleeve of his shirt. She had a point that they might not be able to use them, but...it was nice to play dress up a bit. That illusion of flair was something he hadn't really done, and wasn't sure if that was what he was doing right in the first place.
"Now, what would you want to follow a silly pyro into his room for? Maybe you are a bit more tired than I give you credit for..." Seth began, taking a few small steps to get over to the bed with Raven and taking a seat. Finally sitting back, he suddenly realized he was....relaxed with her here. Even in the strange land, and all that had happened so far. He cocked his head as he suddenly heard a storm rolling in. It seemed that the weather did do some changes around here.
"I guess we'll be spending some time here. Want to lay down for a bit, or did you really need to do something instead?" Seth posed, tossing his vest off to the side, obviously not intending to stay in the suit while he was in this private room. He had a lot of thoughts running at this point, but for now he really just wanted to relax, and lay back with Jenn and...enjoy an evening in this strange world.
"I have an odd question for you...think I'd make a good pillow? Might need to remove the stiff suit, but...figure I might as well ask now!" Seth continued with a laugh, suddenly realizing how...serious that they had been. He hoped that she hadn't felt...rushed off in this.
This is gonna be one of those things which I won't likely get again. Here is to hoping that I don't mess it up.
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"Yes....Away we must go. I will step first, just to be safe." Seth's shadow said, finally drifting a small amount away so that he could peer out into the halls alone. They seemed clear, which was all he needed to see. Not like they really had to worry about being noticed....but he wanted to be sure, just in case. Drifting back, he now pulled the shadow Raven with himself as they began to make their way back to the castle grounds.
As they began to walk, arms wrapped around each other, they noted a few things coming back. First was Edgar obviously storming back outside, only to have to start shouting at the troops to make their way back inside as a storm began brewing. Thunder and lightning began to come down, making quite the show outside from the extremely calm that had been present before.
"Mmm...Feels a little better as we get back to them. Still, so much seems to be going on. Careful, love. I do not trust this world, even as I do not trust the Alexander shadow either... And I would rather be sure we don't run into anything...difficult. As it seems....everyone is coming inside, and...hm, what is going on over there?" Seth's shadow gestured towards Drew as he passed along his instructions on leaving and where Alexander was going to a study. As Drew went into his room, Nydia proceeded out of hers with the shadow in tow.
"....No, none of the others know of the situation except for Drew who was...present for when punishment was handed for for attempting to interfere with the items. Which is why I suggested we get moving...." The shadow Nydia said to her other self, obviously in a kind of conversation before coming across the other shadows.
The shadows locked gazes for a moment, with Nydia's displaying an obvious amount of distrust towards the pair, with a raised eyebrow at their closeness as they approached the light mage walking down the hall.
".....Something amiss, Nydia?" Seth said, wondering how surprising it would be for the other woman to hear another Seth speak.
Behind the shadowy pair waited the dragon maid from before, in full armor this time though, and having heard Drew's instructions and was looking back at Nydia expectantly, as if awaiting a question that she already knew the answer to for her arrival.
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Rosa laughed as Joey went to the bed and actually thanked her for offering some assistance to him. Waving a finger at him, she smiled in a way that hinted at more mischief.
"Don't get soft on me now, troublemaker. I'm certain you didn't get this far on showing appreciation. But if you want my expert opinion, it would be to have some supplies like your other compatriots have. Looked like some foodstuffs, and just....general things from home probably." Rosa said with a nod.
"So, if you would like, I'll go do you a favor, and that way when you have to leave you'll be prepared..." Rosa continued, stopping to listen as the storm outside became obvious. "Huh...storm already. Didn't realize it was so late. Regardless, I'm guessing that you just want to enjoy the bed for the small while that you have it, so unless you have something else, my good troublemaker, I'll be taking my leave..."
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With the storm finally rolling forward, the battle had apparently stopped. Many of the centaurs and spirits began to go back to their camp, as Edgar's girls and soldiers seemed to be doing much the same, except they had a much easier and faster walk to just get away from the lightning and storm rolling through. While many of the girls seemed very pleased about the fight overall, they still came in armored and ready for anything, with many stone soldiers taking their spots by the gate, with a few of the maids sticking around as well.
However, some were making their ways back to a few rooms in particular, and some had a few particular plans in mind with the guests that were quickly being rumored to being kicked out after damaging the castle, or breaking some rooms, or trying to steal from Edgar.
