Finding a Proper Foothold (Alex)

[Infilia Snowsong]

Winter the 25th Alex's Apartment

Out of everything Infilia has been through; first off, her parents left her, she was only eleven. Second, she had to live the rest of her life without her biological parents, albeit, she had a big family. She just merely wished for her parents to come back. She's twenty one, and yet, eleven years after, they haven't returned to Avanthal. The Vantha only wanted them to return, she wondered why it was so much more interesting for them to stay in Alvadas for ten years. Second, Infilia and the rest of the VA that were purposely blamed for Queen Morwen of her irresponsibility. All she needed to do, was spread the Winter love around, but she chose not.

Infilia was awake, though, she continued to lie down, she had trouble sleeping throughout the night. Even though, she felt safe within the walls of Alex's home, she just didn't feel relaxed, relieved even. All of it was all so stressful, and she wondered if the other Vantha in the world were feeling the same emotianl fracture. Her eyes shifted as her moods changed periodically. It was fun, but in the long run, it was annoying and now, risky. Infilia has to keep a low notice around the town and pray to the Goddess of Hope and Light; Priskil. After all, Infilia must need it.

Her head rested against the pillow, and Alex's blanket was high up to her chest, and her hands and arms rested on top of each other, over the blanket, her breathing was slow, and steady, quiet even. Though, she felt a lot of pain, she knew now, that Alex was there to help her fix it. At least most of it. He'll won't leave her, not like her parents had.

She angled her head, so she could see the room around her. She caught the sight of Alex's hair, and she slowly inched over to the edge of the bed and smiled, when she saw him sleeping eventually. The Vantha felt two things; guilt, she wished that Alex hadn't given her his bed to use, and Hope. Infilia wondered if she should wake him, but she figured he had just as much of a rough time yesterday as she did, and she bothered to leave him be, and shuffled some, ruffling the bed to readjust her position. Hopefully she didn't disturb Alex.

"For Hope Is Far Greater."

[Alexander Faircroft]

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


Alex had finally fallen asleep albeit at the foot of the bed. His back pressed against the foot board so as to not get in her way and to keep guard over the room. His mind raced with a million different possibilities at once as he slept each new thought creeping into his mind and turning into a fully-fledged wanton nightmare in and of itself. Alex shifted lightly in his sleep, his head rocking lightly against the board. And then something snapped him from his sleep. The sound of ruslign almost like someone else was in the room. His eyes snapped open and he swept his head around glancing from side to side to see if there was anything amiss.

Though looking down his memory flooded back to him and he calmed dropping flat against the foot of the bed. A long low yawn escaped him as he took a few deep, slow and even breaths. He could tell she was up. He stretched himself out and started to get up. And the only thing his aid over his shoulder was. “Sleep well?” Before he lifted himself off the ground and into his chair. Another yawn escaped him as he glanced towards the small window at the height of the room the first cracks of sunlight peering through. He blinked his eyes to full open ness. Catching sight of the tussle of hair at the end of the bed he wondered how long Infilia had been awake.

“So did you get any sleep?” Alex spoke with a line of tiredness through his tone. His hands moving to motion to move the hair out of his face. A look of alertness finally creeping in. Stretching out he reached his hand across and pulled his sword from its sheath. And picked up his sharpening stone and with three simple strokes across each edge of the blade. A simple maintenance each morning but it was enough to keep his blades sharp.

[Infilia Snowsong]

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Infilia was quick, but she wasn't dexterous enough for Alex's eyes. She sighed, hoping that she didn't wake the man up, and hoped that he wasn't up as long as she is. Infilia knew, that two tired people in the morning wouldn't work out too well, Infilia must find a way to regain her lost sleep.

“So did you get any sleep?” Infilia sat upright, slowly, and looked at Alex as he went over to grab his blade. Her eyes shifted to purple once more, she was indeed curious, but she prayed that Alex hadn't changed his mind. On the other hand, he turned out to be just sharpening his blade.

"Sleep... got some sleep." Infilia responded. Alex's baggy clothes hung loosely around her, and she had to adjust the shoulders of her shirt so they could fit her. The Vantha hummed a small tune, she wondered what kind of music she could create with all of this adventure. It was obviously, going to be something tough, but she figured that she could do it.

"Morning." She spoke to Alex, she stood up and went over to her pack. She grabbed her brush and brushed her hair and knotted it into a bun. She wondered when her clothes would get clean, though, maybe she could buy some new clothes. Especially with Winter not coming to show yet.

"Breakfast? Where.... can we get.... To eat?" Infilia felt embarrassed when she tried to interpret a full sentence to Alex about food. "Shopping. Can we?" She asked the man, hoping he'll tag along. "Show the way. You?"

"For Hope Is Far Greater."

[Alexander Faircroft]

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


The look of concern he caught in Infilia when he pulled his sword from its sheath wasn’t lost. He’d have to be a little more careful in future when doing that else it could be taken the wrong way. Her words came out with a tired drag to them. Some sleep… That didn’t bode too well. Though Alex was more than used to working on just five hours nowadays. And as much as he was alright with lending her his clothes so she could at least wear something it was a little much that she had to keep adjusting them so they didn’t fall. He mused to himself for a moment as he slid his sword back into it’s sheath. Though his mind was brought out of it a little as he caught the soft melody that came out of Infilia.

A small smile curled onto his face, only slight but enough to show it was not one of his practiced formalities it was genuine and so small it may have been missed entirely. The word “morning” cut him from that subtle stupor and the end of the humming did so too. With her brushing her hair through Alex took a moment to stretch out again and start to gear up. Adjusting his belt and own clothes to sit right and then slipped his armour on. The leather straps fitting nicely together unlike his old plate. Then the weapons harness strapped together and once again he had his entire assortment of steel and leather strapped to him. Before he could grab hold of his coat he heard Infilia’s voice snap out through the space with a gentle touch to it.

Her common was getting significantly stronger. “That’s pretty good.” He spoke aloud without really thinking too much. “And as for breakfast, and clothes…I’m pretty sure we can pick the pair up together.” He smiled lightly and offered her a hand to help her onto her feet. Though now from seeing how she’s slept and how much his clothes had shifted on her, it was clear she was going to need some which fit her. With a small smirk he nodded when she asked if he’d show her the way.

“Yeah. I’ll tag along.”

[Infilia Snowsong]

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“And as for breakfast, and clothes…I’m pretty sure we can pick the pair up together.”

"Pick pair... together?" Asked Infilia curiously. The Vantha was really unsure how to work the two out during the same time, but likewise, Alex has been here probably longer than she, herself had. Overall, she wasn't sure if she understood it properly. L

“Yeah. I’ll tag along.”

"Thank. You." Infilia said with a sly smile. She waited for Alex to retrieve his gear and she grabbed her cloak and her father's angle knife. She belted it, and made sure to conceal it under the trench coat. She waited for Alex to head out first, so she could retrieve her coin pouch. She doubled check everything to make sure her change was there. It was. She followed Alex out of the door.

"For Hope Is Far Greater."

[Alexander Faircroft]

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


Alex swung his coat atop his shoulder sand headed out the door with a word of thanks from Infilia passing behind him as he headed out. He held himself against the wall next to the room of his door as he pondered where the best place to go would probably be. There were places he knew of to head too if one was looking for certain things. Clothing was the Tattered Thread, food and other such glorious things was an easily acquired thing from the Withering Rose. However one could if they were lucky garner both at the Bizarre Bazar.

He contemplated what the best course of action would be, and as he saw Infilia emerge with her coat on he knew that no matter what he chose it would be a dark option. Though if the attempt to hide her yesterday with little if nothing to distract was anything to go by then perhaps a trip to the bazar wouldn’t be the worst of ideas? Letting her walk out and then locking the door behind him he spoke. “Were headed to the bizarre bazar. It’s where we’ll find everything we need. However…Try to stay calm and even. There’s a lot of people there. Hood down. And calm.” His last to sentences just two words but enough to make a lot of sense and they weren’t commands but instead were advice.

He started to lead the way again at a slower than usual pace he wanted to keep her within his reach at most times. Just in case someone had a funny idea to try something. Still though with the active hunting of the Vantha in the city it hadn’t seemed to hit critical mass of craziness yet. Perhaps that was about to dawn on the horizon. Either way as long as Alex had his wits about him and his sword by his side he was pretty certain he’d be able to keep her at safe. He hoped.

The walk to the bizarre was strangely short. Almost like the city for once was throwing him a bone of some description. Not that he wasn’t thankful. Stepping in with Infilia hopefully in tow. A she stepped in the sheer scope of the place hit him once again and he was lost. Thankfully the entrance seemed to linger always just within his view. Despite the sheer scope and scale of the place.

[Infilia Snowsong]

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“Were headed to the bizarre bazar. It’s where we’ll find everything we need. However…Try to stay calm and even. There’s a lot of people there. Hood down. And calm.” When Alex spoke, at first, Infilia wondered what the Bizarre Bazaar was. She hadn't heard of something like it, the name sounded strange. The Vantha was certain that it something to do with trades. Infilia followed behind Alex, approximately a few steps, so that she won't trip over the man. "Calm." Infilia listened intently, and nodded, albeit, he couldn't see her nodding, unless Alex had eyes within the back of his skull. The Vantha wondered, how Alex became so highly observant. He knew a lot as well. Infilia Snowsong was a smart being, and her intellectual insight was something to not temper with. On the other hand, when she tries to comprehend the language that the full blooded humans so do speak, she wasn't very fluent with it. It guilted her so, when she can't speak it very well.

"The Biz... bizarre Baz... Bazaar?" Infilia wondered aloud. She had her hood down, and the Vantha did her best to look calm; casual even. Hoping that no one had noticed her pupils shift in eye color. Almost anyone would suspect her as dangerous, just by the flicker of the eye color changing capabilities. Hopefully, it was something that Alex would know how to get in and out of fairly quickly, otherwise, Infilia didn't want to linger in one place for too long. It would definitely blow her appearance and she might get caught. Plus, as always, she didn't want Alex to be caught either, his consequence would probably be just as bad as a Vanthas.

Eventually, Infilia and Alex had reached their destination and found the Bizarre Bazaar, and it reminded Infilia of the Frozen Falls Market in Avanthal. It looked busy, and Infilia worried that she might lose Alex in this busy of a place. She decided to match strides with Alex and lock her eyes on the man in front of her, and made sure to try and keep up. She would follow Alex to find some clothes.

"For Hope Is Far Greater."

[Alexander Faircroft]

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


Noting that Infilia was behind him he headed off after him and walked off slowly wondering if the same thing happened in here as it did out there. He was hoping that Infilia would stick close to him however his eyes swung across the crowds of people and looked through it trying o find something akin to a clothing shop. And finally in the mess he found one. His hand reached back to grab Infilia lightly by the forearm. He began taking her in the direction at a good pace but slow enough to keep her calm and under control.

He led her and himself towards a small stall just ahead with his eyes locked on them closely. He didn’t want the stall to suddenly vanish off into the aether as the city often did. Alex held off around outside the edge of the stall. And with a glance towards Infilia he almost nudged her forwards with a small gesture. “Go on pick what you like, I’ll handle dealing with the talking.” His words were even and calm, if she didn’t have to worry about talking he hope that she could at least.

Alex however also lingered nearby catching the attention of the stall owner and trying to keep him a little occupied so as to let Infilia shop in peace and calm. Despite the noise around him and her. The stall owner was a rather brightly dressed male looking in her mid-thirties. Alex smiled with that practiced pleasantry. Trying to catch his attention.
“Excuse me.” Alex spoke with his usual light and soft tone. Trying to get a hold of the attention of the store owner and keep him knowing that Alex was also with the one shopping around.
“Ah yes.” The man who responded spoke with a tone of voice that was almost inviting trying to pull people in. A true salesman to the end.

[Infilia Snowsong]

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Infilia nodded when Alex told her that he'll be doing all of the talking, and she figured it was for the best, but on the other hand; Infilia had other things that she needed to worry about. Her father's angle knife weighed heavy at her waist, and she felt the weight almost dragging her, even know knives aren't as heavy as swords. Infilia had never held a sword before, but she imagined that they're a lot heavier of course. The stall where the two customers were; Alex and Infilia, had a lot of clothing in stock. Shirts of all material and pants, skirts, blouses, you name it.

Infilia was excited, but she stayed as calm as she could, though, there were tiny flickers PFA gold yellow that slightly appears within the middles of her pupils. She drifted her feet across the cement as she inspected the items curiously. She picked up a Medium Sized Wool Shirt, the color of it was a ocean blue colour and it reminded her of the Suvan Sea, and the Docks. It also reminded her of home for some reason. She picked out two Medium Sized Wool Shirts one color white, and the blue one. The Vantha hung her shirts around her left forearm.

The Vantha then found some nice soft pants. Linen maybe, and one was a dark colored dye and a brighter color(lighter white). She found some undergarments (X5) and socks (X5). She piled them. Infilia looked at Alex with a curious look, and stayed quiet, she smiled weakly hoping it was alright for the man.

"For Hope Is Far Greater."

[Alexander Faircroft]

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


OOCGrand total cost of all of Infilia’s clothing is 3Gm 7Sm.

As Alex and this…Rather shrewd businessman were discussing things Infilia flittered across the stonework floor dancing her hands across the wares and selecting her own pieces of gear. And as the quite literal pile of clothing landed on the counter before him Alex glanced over his shoulder down towards his charge. Two different sets of outer wear and five different pairs of underwear…Alex Did some quick mental arithmetic and smirked looking towards the vendor of the stall.
“So. How much is all of this going to set me back?” Alex spoke with his usual calm tones but overall speed there again to keep up appearances.
“Well good sir I would assume the lady could pay for herself.” He looked towards Infilia with a look of quiet pressure however Alex coughed and snapped his attention away.
“I do believe I was the one who approached you.” As the merchant took a quick glance between Alex and Infillia told him very clearly that Alex was the one with the money as well as the one with the weapons.

“Well sir.” His attention snapped back with a rather practiced haste and attentive manner. “All of this will run you…Five gold.” Alex arched an eyebrow. And crossed his arms.
“Really I would have thought you a better negotiator than that. I know for a fact if I went to the tattered thread that I’d get this lot for around two gold. So maybe I should take my business elsewhere?” Alex spoke in a rather dismissive tone and the merchant scowled.
“Four.” A rather curt and cut off response.
“Three.” Alex responded with a knowing smirk. And the debate over the finery’s went on for a few ticks until.
“Fine three and a half deal!” The merchant exclaimed. Alex nudged Infilia lightly to pick up her new acquisitions and dump them in her bag before tossing the merchant the coins.

As the pair of them walked away with their newfound purchases Alex smiled and then cast his eyes out over the surroundings. Something catching his nose above all. With a slow and easy pace so Infilia could keep up he walked.
“When we get back you can get changed. I’m certain that the new stuff’ll fit better than my clothes.” He smirked a little and stepped with her through and over towards the source of the smell.