Closed Musical cubes. (Nemori and Infilia)

[Alexander Faircroft]

Timestamp: 36th Winter 156AV
Location: Cubacious Inn

Description "Alex Common" Alex thoughts "Myrian" "Fratava" "Others"


After a good morning of negotiation and speaking to the owner of the cubacious inn Alex had finally, finally managed to convince her to allow him to switch rooms. However he over paid a little for the remainder of the time of his stay. A small price to pay for one of his two charges not having to sleep on the floor every night. He picked up the second key from her and was told to move his stuff pronto. Which in Alex’s mind meant a lot of weapons and a couple other bits and pieces. As he’d have to give the key to his old room back the second he was done with moving everything.

Alex agreed and marched up the stairs to find his now old room and the two charges that lie within. Knowing it was still early morning he spoke not a word on his travels. Wanting to see the look of surprise and delight on their faces that he’d opted to change rooms and give them some more space to move around and sleep in. He let out a small chuckle to himself stopping to think. Perhaps this might actually mark a bit of newfound cheer in them. Or at least a little bit more comfort. Having to hide them in a room as cramped as that was doing very little for their spirits he could easily tell that.

Finally he arrived back at his room and gingerly slid the key in the door not knowing if they were asleep or awake yet. As usual though he thought it’d be smarter to not take his chances and instead opted for the slow and quiet approach not wanting to wake them he’d just sneak in and start shuffling his blades across in bulk. He pressed his weight into the door lightly so as not to let the hinges creak nor scrape the wood along the floor. And inside he didn’t know fully what he’d find.

[Nemori]

Nemori was awake when Alex reappeared in the room. The soft turning of the lock barely audible, even in the still silence of the morning. She was sitting at the table fiddling with her new weapon. The latch that released the blade was still unusual to her and she was working towards getting used to the weapon. Or a moment she had assumed the lock on her weapon had come undone. The door opening made her feel easy and she restrained herself from turning towards it for a moment.

A few ticks passed before she twisted around. Pale green eyes meeting Alex. She felt relieved that it was him. Part of her still worried that one day it would not be. That one day the guards would come barging into the room, weapons ready. She supposed they would come as quietly, it would be a storm of noise and shouting.

“Good day” Nemori greeted him with a smile before turning back to her own weapon and locking the blade away. It felt like it was dangerous with other people around. It almost seemed silly, given how many exposed blades decorated the room, sharpened beyond what she believed possible. “Had a nice walk?” She wanted to ask him if he had been anywhere interesting, but the words did not exist in her mind and so she settled for the slightly assumptive one instead.

Languages :

Common
Vani

[Infilia Snowsong]

Infilia still had those whacky dreams. She always felt nervous and shaky whilst having. Unfortunately, she can mostly recall all of them, and they've mostly been nightmares. Her eyes rolled to view, and her eyelids slid up and Infilia blinked some. Her hearing heard the sudden creaking of Alex's door to his apartment. She jumped up, and knelt on her knees, alarmed. She looked at Nemori, it's been a long time since the two had seen each other last, and it was a relief that Alex managed to find her before the guards of Alvadas did.

Even if Infilia knew them by their name, Infilia wouldn't feel comfortable speaking about the guards. They're the ones intending to hunt people like Infilia and Nemori; Vanthas. We Vanthas were once beings who's company were welcomed, and stories were told of all sorts. Tales of the past, and fun times when other travelers came about. Now; Infilia would reconsider twice about telling stories.

Though, she would not need to worry now; she can tell Alex and Nemori about her tales. And, Nemori can tell done of her own as well.

When the fit opened, Infilia sighed. She was quite relieved when Asked stepped through. She listened to Nemori, her common seemed slightly better than Infilias. Though, the Snowsong did not mind of course.

"Yes. How was walk?" Infilia agreed tiredly waiting to see what Alex has for news.

INFILIA SNOWSONG

[Alexander Faircroft]

Description "Alex Common" Alex thoughts "Myrian" "Fratava" "Others"


Alex entered the room and the feeling of fear and apprehension was palpable. Almost thick enough that he could scoop the feeling of fear out of the air, however as the two of them saw it was him they both seemed to ease off in their apprehension. However he was kind of hoping they’d both still be asleep so he would be able to surprise them however he closed the door, slowly as he stepped in. How was his walk? Well that was his cover for that morning.

“It was fruitful. Now I want you two to gather your things.” He spoke with a word of command almost like he was in charge of his peers again. “Were leaving this room. Now.” Alex spoke with a word of authority as he inside was smirking knowing the practical joke may not go over well but the pair of them would most likely forgive him. A she’d given them vastly more space and a bed for them both to sleep in.

Alex then proceeded to gather all of his weapons and show the two of them just how used to them he was by attaching them to his harness and still moving with his speed and overall presence he was almost ushering them to follow on behind them. “Don’t worry about getting ready just grab your stuff and follow me.” Alex then swung open the door allowing them just enough time to get their things and actually follow him and then lead them through the twisting and turning halls of the cubacious inn. Before standing in front of another door.

“Sorry for the scare I couldn’t resist.” He smirked. “Head on in.” He pushed open the door and let them take a look around inside, and let them claim for their own which part of the room they wanted the left or the right. However Alex was already convinced he was getting the couch.

[Nemori]

Nemori hesitated at his words, fruitful? She wondered what that meant for a moment but was distracted by the insistence they grabbed their stuff. Her eyes flickered between orange and pale green. Nemori glanced over at Infila, checking for her reaction. They was a pause as Nemori watched Alex gather up his weapons in a flurry, clipping them on expertly in moments. What was going on? He was always festooned with weapons, but this was something else.

The second insistence about getting ready propped her into action, hastily pulling her coat and before grabbing the backpack full of her stuff. She had gotten into the habit of having everything quickly gatherable. Not that she had much stuff. Her short spear was clipped onto her back and she held the metal stick that became her twin blade. It was too tall to attach to her, but she did not mind having to carry it and the convenience of having it present was worthwhile.

Once they were both ready Alex started to lead them out into the corridor, Nemori was surprised at how quickly the room was emptied, was Alex also prepared for a quick escape? She knew nothing of his past, or really his present. The linguistically difference made it difficult to inquire. The twisting corridors seemed to have shifted, although this was of little surprise to her. Alex had a faster pace than either could keep up with easily.

The twisting corridors led them inwards and Nemori puzzled over the movement. Was he looking for soem back door? She kept her head low to cover her eyes, only occasionally allowing herself a glance to check on the other two. When Alex stopped suddenly outside one of the doors she nearly walking into him.

“Pardon?” it sounded much more polite then in her head. What did he mean about scaring them? Why would she want to amble into some random room? Her eyes sunk into grey and she buried her face under the coat hood. “Head in? Why?”

Languages :

Common
Vani

[Infilia Snowsong]

Though, Nemori must seem confused, and so was Infilia. The walk was... fruitful? Did she interpret that right... the way Alex said it it didn't seem fun, but delightful. She shrugged dismissing the thought of the word, though, she was still curious. She'll save the thought for later.

“Were leaving this room. Now.” Infikias' eyes darted towards the windows, her eyes shifted in multiple arrays of purples and greens. She wasn't so sure what was going on, and she was scared, nonetheless, Alex seemed to be in a hurry. When he began to gather his things. Infilia just managed to register what was going on; she looked at Nemori who seemed to be already following Alex with gathering her things.

"What's wrong?"Infilia asked in Common, she looked over at Nemori once more before grabbing her stuff. She started with her coat, and cloak, then went onto her pack. She grabbed her flute and and held onto the handle, after she belted her father's angle knife. She wondered, when she'll see him some time again. She hoped to be reunited with him soon, and maybe he could help. Though, with the rate things are going now, she wondered what Alex had gotten himself into. He didn't seem like the trouble maker type.

“Don’t worry about getting ready just grab your stuff and follow me.” It turned out, that Infilia was worrying about him, or was she worrying about all three of them. Her eyes still changed with different colors. Mostly flashing purple.

Once the three were all prepared, Alex hurried the two Vanthas down the corridor and stopped at a door. Was this some exit, Infilia didn't hear any guards ascending the stairs from the main lobby, and there wasn't any noise other than the party of three rushing through the corridor

“Sorry for the scare I couldn’t resist.” Infilia arched a brow. She looked at Nemori with a concerned look, and realized what he meant. The scsre... it was intentional. Infilia had an opened hand, and lightly punched him in the shoulder.

"No. No do again." She blushed, if there were others, it probably would have been embarrassing.

“Head on in.” Alex said as he opened the door. It didn't look like another way out, and for sure Alex didn't mean what he did. Though, it wasn't really nice of him to do it. There was one large room, and a bed in one separated area apart from the living section, Infilia assumed that she and Nemori would share the bed. Alex would most likely get the couch, right? Hopefully, Nemori wouldn't oppose against the sharing part.

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INFILIA SNOWSONG

[Alexander Faircroft]

Description "Alex Common" Alex thoughts "Myrian" "Fratava" "Others"


Alex didn’t feel great about his minor joke now that he saw the looks of sheer terror on both Nemori and Infilia’s faces. In fact he felt a little guilty for the whole situation. Perhaps he should have just told them both the state of things in the first place? He saw the pale green of fear in Nemori’s eyes and the deep purple in Infilia’s He’d really gone too far with this and now the guilt was eating him. He glanced between them and Spoke in a much glummer and less cheery tone.
“Sorry…” The word trailing off until Infilia hit him. Not a hard hit all things considered but the connotations behind it were enough for him to know he’d messed up.

With how bad he was feeling and how much he could tell the pair of them were distressed and he’d been the cause even if Infilia was a cherry red. He took a step back allowing the pair of them into the room. Opting to let the pair of them claim what and where they would. A little while after they’d stepped through and started to divvy up the space Alex stepped in behind and closed the door, pulling his unnecessary weapons from him he arranged them around the door way.

Great sword behind where the door opened. Bow behind the sofa and quiver next to it. His scimitars against the other side of the door standing out as a means of distraction to make people think that he was unarmed. He kept his bastard swords close and slipped them along the edge of the sofa and a pair of throwing daggers just beneath the front edge of it. His armour then sat down at the other end of the couch and his weapon harness fell over the backrest. His cot now found it’s place of purchase upon the far wall and his bag to the left of him.

He’d set up a tactical nightmare for anyone wanting to try and get into this room without his permission should he be inside.
“You two sorted your things out?” His words carried with an almost apologetic tone. Something he’d quite possibly be carrying for at least the next couple hours.

[Nemori]

Nemori felt confusion bubbling up inside her, grey eyes watching as Infilia punched Alex lightly. The motion did not damage him, and Nemori suspected it would take some force to be able to. The trio stepped into the room that had been assigned. Nemori waiting for the door to be closed before speaking.

“The scare was a joke he played?” She found herself asking Infilia, who seemed to have read the situation far more accurately then she had. The words were ones she could not have translated easily into common so it was much easier to imply confirm with Infilia.

The room was larger than the previous one, a benefit. The bed was a double and they was a sofa. She presumed that Alex would take that, and she was correct as she watched him start to set up. He seemed to have a deliberate pattern to this movements and layout. Had he thought this through? She pondered his organisation for a moment but ultimately the strategy behind it was lost on her. Some were close, some were hidden. She assumed these were to trick anyone who did try and get to her or Infilia.

Nemori found her attention drawn to the chest to the right of the door. She walked carefully over to it, examining the room as she moved. This room was also decorated in a pastel color, a different one to that which Nemori was used to. She wondered why this was the case. The chest looked sturdy, made from a dark wood. The lock was simple, she found herself inspecting this with curiosity. Locks were not something she was very accustomed to, they was not much point in Avanthal, and so this was the first one she had properly been able to inspect from each side.

One key. They certainly had not expected the hotel rooms to be providing for so many people. It did not particularly surprise her, she suspected that the owner would be irked should they find Vantha hiding in their rooms. The thought was pushed from her head as her eyes shifted into the deep orange that betrayed her concern. Her backpack was placed inside the chest. At least her and Infilia’s belongings could be hidden from view, it felt safer. If someone were to inspect the room they would not immediately notice that three people were clearly living here. Nemori resigned herself to being better at packing everything away in the morning before work in order to maintain this.

Languages :

Common
Vani

[Infilia Snowsong]

Date, Time, Location

Standing by the door, Infilias' eyes changed some with different arrays of colors. Alex had apologized, though, Infilia felt confused about Alex. She wondered what drove him to think that playing a joke like that would be... fun? Enjoyable... whatever the intention was, it wasn't right. The Snowsong wasn't happy about the joke. She turned to Nemori as she asked if Alex played a joke on the two, and she asked it in Vani. Infilia turned to face Nemori, her eyes shifted to a silver hue as she didn't want to express her anger towards her when it wasn't her fault.

"Yes. He played a joke. It wasn't very kind of him. Not funny, but we'll need to forgive him."Infilia responded when Alex stepped through the apartment and organized his weapon staches within the new apartment. Infilia felt strange and unsettled when Alex has all of his weapons. Infilia thought that he has even a bit too many weapons. Though, she still felt safe with Alex around.

"Alex..." Infilia started slowly, in common. "It. Okay. Though. No do again. Promise?" Infilia asked solemnly.

When the three entered the room, Nemori suddenly wandered over to the chest. It was an interesting craft, but Infilia wondered why Nemori was so interested with the chest and the lock that belonged with it as well. Though, sooner than later, Nemori stached her belongings into the chest, and Infilia followed as well, placing her pack and flute inside.

“You two sorted your things out?”
"Yes." Infilia replied, looking at Alex. He seemed to be down still about the joke he played. It wasn't funny, but at least he knees Infilia still trusts him and believes in him. Though, she's still upset with Alex of course, but wished that he hadn't done the joke in the first place. One question echoed through her... she didn't want to be sitting around all day.
"What are... doing... today?"

[Alexander Faircroft]

Description "Alex Common" Alex thoughts "Myrian" "Fratava" "Others"


As the pair of them entered the room and Alex began to set up his ton tactical nightmare of a gauntlet to try and run through. As he swung his head around to glance at the two of them he spotted nemori dropping her gear inside the chest and lean over it to try to decipher it’s lock. A strange idea but one he could see why she would do if she suddenly found herself trapped.

And as much as he still held that feeling of guilt in him he heard Infilia’s words about It being ok but not to do it again. He nodded and spoke a single word with the tone of apology that he knew how to wield so well.
“Promise…” Though before he could do much else Infilia dumped her gear inside the chest as well making sure to keep her things neat and tidy alongside Nems own. And suddenly he felt very messy by comparison, although his mess was more of a tactical minefield than an actual mess.


“I’m sorry about the joke…I just wanted to try and cheer you two up a little, however…It looks like it didn’t work.” He spoke slowly trying to get his point across that he did it with the best intentions but it turned up going south. Just like everything else he did. Infilia’s voice then broke the silence as he glanced around the room. What were they doing today? Whilst he pondered that he continued to speak on.
“I’m sorry about there only being one double-bed. But I hope you two have no problem sharing it. As I doubt either of you would want to share it with me…” he spoke with a tone of trying once again to cheer the pair of them up a little even at the cost of his own self-worth and a little bow to his own dignity.
“As for what to do today…That’s a good question. I was planning on teaching the two of you some more common at one point or another…” His words again continued with that slow pace. “But that might not be the best option."

He Sighed and found his hands reaching into his jacket pocket. An instinctual move but there was always the option that either Nemori or Infilia had something they wanted to take a stab at. Besides Alex for the really poor joke he played.