rosenbIade

    he can't help the tightness in his throat that stifles his breaths. the guilt of a lost party member has always lingered in his mind. especially when one had his whole life ahead of him.  "  and we lose two fighters to one monster?  "  he brings a hand up to golden tresses, running them through his hair.  "  it was my job. if anyone should have made that decision, it should have been me.  we weren't in a position to think. any longer, and there would have been more than just his casualty. you know that.  " 

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@heartsgoId 　)
            〝  he was always the stubborn type after all ＂ he said with a solemn chuckle as he lightly bit at the inside of his cheek,  a poor attempt to keep his emotions in check despite the slightly tremble to his lips as he spoke〝  but i was right there with him before we were separated.  i could've stayed by his side,  i /should've/ done that.  he was just as much of a priority to protect as much as everyone else in the group..- ＂

   the question sits heavy in the air, a hovering lurking reminder of a sacrifice no one should have made.  he pauses, the usual grin that plasters so contently upon his features falters and settles to a grim tightening of his jaw.    "  Tough question, ain't it?  "    he answers, turning his attention ahead of the pair.      "   you're not the only one wondering the same thing.  I don't think it would have changed. Knowing him, he would have ripped himself apart to get any of us back.  " 

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@mourningIory 　)
            〝  has our days of sleeping outdoors made you realize it can be a hidden luxury to experience? ＂ he questioned with a chuckle as his gaze remained on the nightly passerbys below them〝  you used to sleep so soundly despite all the loud commotion in the past ＂

    he steps to the balcony, door shutting behind him. he leans over the bannister, the wood creaking under the weight.  "  thanks. I guess I can't sleep with all the city noise anymore.  " 

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@mourningIory 　)
            〝  feel free to do whatever you'd like.  your presence is no bother to me ＂

“ ah, she’s fine! at least, that seems to be it for now..,, can’t say about what might happen once we head deeper in. “   her brows furrowed in contemplation, head tilting as she thinks.   “ are you still technically on night watch? even though it’s like.. practically sunrise already. “

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@aurichor 　)
            〝  the magic's energy levels aren't hurting her,  right? ＂ his expression morphed into one of slight concern at hearing about the small familiar's restlessness from vivienne〝  and you're welcome to stay here for as long as you'd like ＂

“ hey, i’m perfectly fine! aym just crawled in and woke me up with her wiggling.. the magical energy in this area’s making her restless. “   the mage settles beside him, quickly leaning into his side with a sigh.   “ now.. i guess i just can’t be bothered to go back to sleep. “

“  .. i can offer mine as well.  “⠀⠀he suggests.   it's still a bit hard for the dragon to understand how currency even works,   but as long as it would provide a hearty meal to everyone,   it'd be a pleasant moment.   they wouldn't even know where to spend all his coins on!

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@dragontides 　)
            〝  none of the group's savings will be used for this small outing.  i fully intend to use my own seeing as i made the offer ＂ audric explained while taking out a small pouch from his pocket,  it containing his own personal savings〝  i wouldn't want to trouble the others to make up any used funds after all ＂

hm.   the very notion captures their interests,   fish was certainly nutritious and pleasing to the tongue..   yet again it has been repetitive seeing how it's been their meal lately.⠀⠀“  will that be alright?   for us to spend our savings for food?  “⠀⠀the clasped limb loosened its strength,   freeing audric's arm.

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@heartsgoId 　)
            〝  you're much better at being in the spotlight than me.  being a leader is natural for you ＂ he stated with an assured tone as he looked at nikandros fondly〝  i'm content where i am,  watching over everyone from the sidelines ＂

   he laughs loudly, head throwing back. he couldn't deny it, and he wasn't ever going to. nikandros wipes the air with a dramatic, dismissive hand.   " it's a good thing you're so reliable,  huh? remind me how i'm the leader of this party again?  " 

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@heartsgoId 　)
            〝  you say that as if i'm impossible to catch and have a drink with ＂ another roll with his eye as he suppressed a laugh from being seen by shielding his face with his mug〝  and if it wasn't for me always bringing you back,  you would've stayed there until sunrise with the party nearly leaving you behind ＂

     he nods, singular and decisive.  his hand settles to the hilt of his sword.  "  there's only really two ways it wouldn't make sound. a spell, or a monster took its place.  "   he shifts his weight back, looking slightly regretful.  " we're too far away now, i know, but I keep thinking i should have said something.  " 

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@mourningIory 　)
            〝  the bell tower? ＂ audric repeated with a small furrow of his brow in confusion.  now that he thought about it,  there had been a few times where he nearly lost track of the time due to the bell not ringing hourly..  but he only thought it was because it'd been broken〝  do you have any speculations as to why it made no sound? ＂

      verloren  looks back over his shoulder as if the motion would somehow bring the town conveniently to them.  he sighs, rubbing the back of his neck.  "  while I liked some of the leather work ok the market, what got me the most was the bell tower. It always moved, but it never made a sound, is was a little jarring.  " 

 / ofc ofc 

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜✸ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@mourningIory 　)
            ࿓̩̩̥     you drop me stuff back too! >:3c

   / I locked on like a missile. Drop things NEOW 

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