Do these socks match my Skirt? (Alexander Faircroft)

by **Hwyn** on February 3rd, 2016, 11:02 pm

49th of winter 515 Av

Another Morning another quest to fill ones stomach, How would Hwyn eat today.
As per usual the day began with Hwyn rinsing his face in the small basin of water and Pulling on his dress. The outfit was one he had grown quite accustomed to, though as Hwyn whent through the movements of smoothing out a wrinkle here and snipping a ravel their Hwyn began to think it was time to acquire some new clothing, Perhaps some new makeup as well.. Thinking that Hwyn sat across from his mirror and debated how to apply his makeup on that particular day. Starting with the Kohl Hwyn lined his eyes with the dark make-up making his already large eyes pop, then he moved onto his lips applying Rouge, enough to make them pink but not so much as to leave them an ungodly blood red. Some colors really were just gaudy. With that Whyn's disguise was complete.

With his disguise ready Hwyn set out on the town looking for breakfast and perhaps some new clothing, both things that could be found in the bazaar. Making a beeline for the bazaar Hwyn kept his eyes, and nose peeled. After only a few minutes one unmistakable smell struck Hwyn, Fresh bread. Making his way towards the stall Hwyn spotted the aromatic stall and almost began to salivate at the glorious sight. Circling around the Stall Hwyn began to hone in on his prey. The lest sod of the stall was the easiest. to approach and the easiest to run away from as well. The next issue was the timing.

If you went in too early and hovered you would attract attention, if you moved to fast you would be noticeable, So the trick was to look like you belonged where you were and casually snag your prey and walk away as if you had done nothing wrong at all.

With that Whyn began to approach the stall at a casual pace. step by step the trick was fairly easy once you had done it a few times. increasing his pace as the baker became distracted with a particularly talkative customer. Snagging the bread with his left hand as he walked by Hwyn quickly transferred it too his right hand. and tucked the small loaf to his stomach, still slightly warm. Today was definitely starting out right.

Blending into the crowd Hwyn took the first bight out of the bread relishing in it's mild warmth int the winters chill. It was very much a welcome treat. Standing among st the morning shoppers Hwyn scanned the bazaar, next was clothing. Hopefully Hwyn would be able to make it through the whole day without issue, though he had a nagging suspicion he was being watched.

by **Alexander Faircroft** on February 3rd, 2016, 11:35 pm

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

The day had started relatively simply. Although for a change Alex was not wearing his full plate. One of the only days off he’d received. However he still had his blades, bow and hidden knives over him. Instead he’d opted to just wear his leather armour, he may not have been on duty that day but still he was always vigilant. The frosted morning air rolled through the streets chilling him but still it was a softer winter than the ones he’d endured in Ravok. Breathing into his hadns to keep them warm he started for the bazaar.

A brisk cold wind rocked him lightly as the great sword on his back poked out over his shoulder. Still somehow he was managing to stay unassuming. He stuck to the shadows and moved at a slow pace. Despite his size and the weapons he seemed to bend in. Fairly typical due to the number of akalaks and other races within the city all armed to the teeth. Still in the bazaar it was odd to see things moving in such a way. Despite the snows being almost thigh high people had cleared it out of the way and were going about their business like normal. Alex smiled lightly. It’s nice to just get a day away from…Please tell me I didn’t. Yep I did. His peaceful morning had been shattered by the “girl” he’d met a couple days prior one who’d attempted and managed fairly well to play his game and play Cor.

She’d stolen a loaf of bread, seemingly he was the only one who’d spotted this and followed after her an audible sigh escaping him. Trying to slip into the crowd Alex had a firm grasp on her head, even though the torrent of people. Alex slipped through the crowd with a practiced ease an archers eye perched upon the target that he was tailing. You can slip into the crowd missy but I will catch up. He thought to himself sliding between two people. His footfalls silent and any noise they did let out died within the rustle of the crowd. For all intents and purposes right now he was a ghost. Slipping through the crowd he slid past his target. Her grip wasn’t too secure o the loaf she’d leveraged and with a single hand motion he relieved her of it holding it now just in front of her with a small smirk on his face.

“We meet again.” He spoke finally his face hidden by the position of syna and the darkness of his hood. He’d chosen his footing carefully to mask his face but it was likely his voice had given him away. The usual softness of it rolled from him as did the aura of calm he normally presented himself with. “Next time be a little less obvious.” He smirked now hoping she’d recognize him at this point but hadn’t at the initial seizure of the stolen goods. “May as well take it now you’ve already bitten into it.” He sighed lightly His free hand resting on the hilt of his bastard sword.

“So “H” You ever going to tell me your real name or am I just going to have to refer to you as a letter?” Handing her back the loaf he folded his arms. “I suppose I’d better tail you now to make sure you actually fork over payment for what you get whilst you’re here.” He now leered at her, a sharpness in his eyes. If she stole again in his presence he’d have no choice but to toss her in the tank.

by **Hwyn** on February 4th, 2016, 12:05 am

Just as Hwyn was about to take a second bite a hand snatched Hwyn's Loaf of bread from her. Jumping Hwyn feared for the worst, that he'd been caught by a knight and was about to experience some very unpleasant retribution.

“Next time be a little less obvious.”

Looking back at the bread the man frowned.

“May as well take it now you’ve already bitten into it.”
“So “H” You ever going to tell me your real name or am I just going to have to refer to you as a letter?”

Taking note of the mercenaries sword as he handed the bread back to him Hwyn sighed. It looked like he was going to get off the hook this time.

"Do you have any idea how hard it is to not be obvious when you are as cute as me?"

As for revealing a name, Hwyn was still a little hesitant to give it out but the man had spared him a trip to the mines so perhaps introductions would be in order. Well it wasn't like it mattered too much, a name was just a name after all.

“I suppose I’d better tail you now to make sure you actually fork over payment for what you get whilst you’re here.”

Before Hwyn could respond to the man's question he continued on informing Hwyn that he was stuck with him for the rest of the day. Hwyn only grinned at this, in a way it was a pain, but the mercenary was funny in his own way, too nice for his own good. Turning towards the Mercenary Hwyn wrapped him in an impromptu hug. this Allowed for several things, Hwyn could quickly tell the man was armed to the teeth, Secondly it allowed Hwyn's voice not to be overheard as She spoke into his chest.

"My big brother must be forgetful, you forgot your own little sisters name was Hwyn, but at least you offered to spend the day with me"

Nuzzling a cheek against the mans chest Hwyn found another reason to give hugs, They were warm.

"Well, I'm going clothes shopping today, but getting a second opinion would be nice."

by **Alexander Faircroft** on February 4th, 2016, 12:32 am

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

The whole show that he could relieve Hwyn of the loaf was simply a show that he used to do something similar to what she did. The comment about being difficult to not be obvious when as cute as her. Alex gave her an almost dead pan look. If anything that was more reason to not be obvious. Then a wry grin parsed Hwyn’s lips. And before Alex could react she threw her arms around his waist. Not entirely sure how to react here he lifted his hand and again petted her on the head. As she poke though he finally got a name. “Hwyn.” Whether or not it was her real name was up for contention, but it was better than calling her by a letter.

As usual though she kept up the charade of being his “little sister”. A small point of indignation in him rose. Again he was being played by someone younger than himself. Though as she buried her cheek into his chest, it felt odd. The last time he’d been hugged was almost six years ago by this point. And he was a much smaller person than he was now. A deep loneliness sparked within him as he remembered just how much he’d actually lost. And even with the warm embrace he still felt cold and distant. Finally her words cut through the silence of his mind again. She was going clothes… Shopping… What have I gotten myself into? This was supposed to be a nice quiet and calm day. Now I’m watching someone try on clothes. In this frigid temperature.

Alex heaved a heavy sigh. His hand moved from her head to her shoulder now and gently pushed her back. “Alright, alright. I get the feeling, I’ll spend time with you. Though unless you wanna stand here all day you’ve gotta let go.” He managed to bring a soft smile to his face as he eventually managed to break the hug. He let her walk ahead of him. Unsure where to go or what to do. Though in all honesty it might have served him well to grab another pair of clothes himself. It felt odd almost always being in the same clothes come trying or free time. Still only he knew that.

“So what exactly are you going to be “shopping” for today?” Alex half feigned an interest, and put on his surveillance ears. He was going to find something productive of today even if his free time was lost to him.

by **Hwyn** on February 4th, 2016, 1:11 am

Letting himself be gently pushed away Hwyn Smiled, he hadn't resisted the hug, and he had patted his head again, still a feeling that confused Hwyn came from that sensation but, that meant that chances were good that he wasn't really all that mad at him.

"Alright, alright. I get the feeling, I’ll spend time with you. Though unless you wanna stand here all day you’ve gotta let go.”

Turning around Hwyn skipped a few steps forward. turning about to grin at the mercenary.

"you're the best brother, I'm so glad you've deigned to take a day from your knightly duties to spend it with me."

Skipping ahead of the knight Hwyn thought about just what sort of clothing to get, after all it wasn't too often you got to drag someone around and get their opinion on your outfits.

"So what exactly are you going to be “shopping” for today?"

That was the question, thinking on it for a moment more Hwyn knew exactly what sort of things needed to be bought.

"well I only have dresses so I thought I would get some more functional clothing, and I wanted to get some more underwear too, oh, and maybe some new make-up"

Skipping back to Alex Hwyn tore the loaf of bread in half Giving Alex the side that hadn't been bitten into and grinned at Alex before shoving the loaf into his face.

"eat up big brother, you are going to need your energy today. Maybe we can even find you some new clothes too, It'll be tons of fun."

With that Whyn again went to Skipping towards the clothing stall pausing every so often to wait on the tired looking knight. Hwyn decided that today would for the most part be a fun day, after all the knight in his own way was very nice and Hwyn felt a desire to repay him for that, beyond that Hwyn really was happy to have company. It wasn't often Hwyn spent time with another human, and more often than not that time was spent with Hwyn being in some sort of trouble, not that he wasn't but the Knight felt much less imposing than most.

"yep, I think we will have plenty of fun today, What kind of clothing do you like to where? Or better yet, see worn?"

Again sticking his tongue out at the Knight Hwyn teased him, yes, he was more comfortable than most to be around.

by **Alexander Faircroft** on February 4th, 2016, 1:40 am

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

Watching her skip a few paces away from him he couldn’t help but get the feeling he’d signed up for more than he’d bargained for. Fully committed to this elder brother act Alex simply sighed lightly and plied a thin grin across his face. His question of what she was getting raised a few red flags with the mention of functional clothing and underwear. Make-up? Odd. Alex knew nothing about make-up and was hoping it would stay that way. Without any prior warning though she re-closed the distance to him and dumped half of the loaf in his hands.

Helping her dispose of the evidence now was he? Almost felt like he was back in Sunberth for a brief moment in time. Sinking his teeth into the still warm loaf, the soft crunch of the crust and the warm flavour hit his mouth. It wasn’t much and seeing as he usually got his meals free this was nothing special but somehow it felt different. Inhaling as he chewed he stepped forwards. Following after her was nothing too difficult she was at least now making that easy for him. But what he was doing consciously and actively was keeping his ears open for anything that could have been of use. A few small words about a delivery here, and a strange instance at the docks there. All the while his footfalls silent even with the crunch of the still melting snow.

Alex stepped slowly through the streets after her nothing too much catching his attention but she was always still in the corner of his eye as he swung his head back and forth, his hood still over his head. He was trying to keep an inconspicuous aura around him. As well as a calming one. Difficult to do both at the same time but still he tried. As he stepped onwards her voice cut the air again. Plenty of fun. Sure that as likely. What did he like to wear? He was mostly in it. What did he like to see worn? That was the question that gave him pause. His brain semi digesting the question he almost stopped mid-in fact he did stop briefly mid-step. A half tick, no more bust still enough to notice.

Now he had a mental image of her changing. And that wasn’t going away any time soon. “As for what I like to wear, dark colours. Things that help me blend in. As for what I like to see worn. That’s more of a personal thing don’t you think?” He spoke his usual soft and calm tone but there was something else lining it, an almost uncomfortable edge to it, but more of embarrassment for what had just crossed his mind than much else. Whilst he was speaking eh caught an earful of something.

“We’ll be waiting outside the city after dark.” The words blending into the crowd. If he hadn’t been listening out for odd things to hear he may never have even caught it. Good. Something came of this now I have somewhere to head off too later.

by **Hwyn** on February 4th, 2016, 2:43 am

Skipping forwards it wasn't too long tell they reached their destination. Just as tey were getting their though the knight paused for a few moments taking His eyes off of Hwyn. Looking around Hwyn searched for whatever it was that had distracted the knight but was unable to find whatever it was. Walking up to the Knight Hwyn took the mans larger hand in his two small ones and dragged him to the first stall, this particular one Specializing in winter apparel. Looking though the various Items Hwyn spotted a pair of warm looing dark green stockings, the pair would come up to ones thighs ending in a soft band of rabbit fur trim. Snagging them Hwyn turned to the Knight presenting the Stockings to him.

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"Whaddya think? Pretty cute right, I bet these wouldn't even be hard to run in right?"

Continuing to dig through the clothing Hwyn searched for a new coat as well and maybe a scarf, He wasn't entirely sure of what sort of clothes he wanted other than the fact that he wanted them to be warm. Maybe a Skirt to compliment the leggings too, yeah a skirt would be nice, Hwyn had never had one of those.

"I still wanna know what kinda Clothes you think I would look good in, I'm not actually from around her but I bet a knight like my big Brother would know all about what kind of clothing is good to have, Right?"

Spotting another thing he was looking For Hwyn spotted a nice Dark green cloak died to match underbrush in a forest and darker shadows, it had a nice warm feel to it and a hood. it too had a nice fur lining on the hood and shoulders.

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"Ooh and what about this, this looks nice and warm right?"

Hwyn waited on a response from her knight she was curious about what he could get out of him where clothing was concerned. Plus if he could Hwyn wanted to know what the information he was now garnering was, one because he was curios and two because Hwyn on some level enjoyed having attention on himself. this was the first time he had gone out to buy his own clothing, and he wanted feedback.

by **Alexander Faircroft** on February 4th, 2016, 3:54 am

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

The size difference between himself and Hwyn hadn’t really been a factor until Hwyn gripped his single hand in both if his. Dragging him forwards towards the stalls. The fleeting voice he’d managed to catch just out of the blue seemed a little…distant now. Before Alex could comment on anything Hwyn was already sifting through the stalls looking at different articles of winter clothing and such before long she’d turned around with a pair of fur lined stocking. Dark green in colouration. And judging from the length of the stockings they were designed to cover up higher than the knee. The same mental image from before plied into his mind again. He shook it off and coughed lightly into the back of his hand.

“Yeah, they look pretty, err functional I mean.” His mind split now between trying to get a lock on the voice he’d heard from earlier and not saying exactly the first thing that came into his mind. He’d managed to clock back into the voice again and something about a hand off. He couldn’t get a full sentence only fragmented pieces. And then Hwyn’s voice cut through the concentration of his again. What clothes did he think she would look good in? To be honest he thought she looked pretty good now but he wasn’t going to say that. He let the question roll around his head briefly and then whilst still trying to sift through the noise of the crowd for the voice again he spoke. “I think, personally form fitting clothes suit better but that’s mostly due to what I do.” He paused a moment flicking his eyes back over to her as she picked up a cloak whirling it about her shoulders. “Then again perhaps a skirt and a shorter top might suit you better for the spring. Accentuate the form a little.”

As she mentioned the cloak he nodded lightly with a polite smile. And then he caught the voice cutting through the silence again. “Three miles to the west of Syliras in the forest.” Now he had a time and a place. He smirked semi triumphantly before returning his attentions back to Hwyn. Sifting through the clothing he found something that might have suited Hwyn.

He wasn’t going to pull it out himself rather let her see if she could spot it. “Yeah a pair of gloves might do you well. Also I might be prying now but can you defend yourself?” He was actually a little concerned about this. If he was going to be spending time with her he’d not feel right if she didn’t know at the very least how to handle a blade.

by **Hwyn** on February 5th, 2016, 12:26 am

Grinning at the Knight Hwyn watched his reactions as he shoved various clothes in his face. his reaction to the stockings being rather amusing for Hwyn, though he had to agree. The Clothes were probably functional.

"You mean, pretty and functional?"

Snickering at the knight Hwyn continued searching for clothing as he spoke, though the stall seemed to have already offered everything it had to Hwyn and it was time to move on to the next one. Just as Hwyn was getting ready to head to the next stall. Just as Hwyn was turning away the Night started to look through the Clothing himself.

“I think, personally form fitting clothes suit better but that’s mostly due to what I do.”
“Then again perhaps a skirt and a shorter top might suit you better for the spring. Accentuate the form a little.”

"Maybe so, i'd love to wear something more revealing this spring, Confining clothing is the worst when you need to move, and Hey!! I just got some insight into my big bro's tastes!..."

Looking back to him as he rummaged a bit more Hwyn observed the way he looked through the clothing, the intentness of his eyes as he scanned each article of clothing was something akin to the way a cat might watch a mouse. The knight did everything with a certain intensity than Hwyn found both admirable and amusing. As he looked through the clothing he again spoke to Hwyn without looking up from his searching.

“Yeah a pair of gloves might do you well. Also I might be prying now but can you defend yourself?”

Well, it was a question... Could Hwyn defend himself? Well sort of? He was still alive though that had been less about defense than tact.

"I can manage myself, Though I'm admittedly not much of a fighter, A trade I intend to pick up"

Adding the last part to establish his intent to learn. Looking over at what the Knight had been looking at Hwyn spotted several pair of gloves and began to search through then himself. Spotting a smaller pair made of Brown leather, they weren't particularly prominent but they looked sturdy and reliable. Snatching them up and tossing another miza at the Shop keep Hwyn grabbed onto the Knight again and started dragging him to the next clothing stall, the next one specializing in undergarments suited for women.

"Ok ok, I'll admit I'm not the best fighter, but I'm sure you can help me with that big bro, right? Oooh, but first you had better help me find the cutest underwear this stall has, Look at all these colors!!"

Snagging a bright red lacy number Hwyn spread them in front of the knight's face.

"Whaddya think of these, C'mon help me find the best pair!"

Hwyn was drunk from the intoxication that came with all the options. and the fact that He had someone to tease only made the experience more entertaining.

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by **Alexander Faircroft** on February 5th, 2016, 1:14 am

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

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Alex watched the situation unfold before him a strange sense of peculiarity followed with him. He wasn’t used to shopping let alone shopping for clothes. He’d only ever bought the blades that adorned him. And even then he’d gone for things which were functional rather than elegant. And what was it with her and pretty things. The only women he’d met to date were dressed rather plainly, then again he’d just assumed it was a thing. He sifted through a few more things nothing really took his fancy. That was until he spotted a black shirt on the table something simple yet sufficient for him to change into on one of his days off. He caught her words again as he handed over the silver miza and the five copper ones rolling the shirt up to put in the small satchel at his side. More revealing clothes in spring? Would that be a good idea? After all it wasn’t exactly warm that early. And again that image crept up in his mind again. Shaking it off almost visibly now he watched Hwyn sift through the pile of clothes. Eventually she picked up on what Alex tried to tell her, Paying for a pair of leather gloves and then proceeded to drag Alex off to the next booth.

Though His question about whether or not she could defend herself was something he didn’t quest expect to get. She intended to pick it up. He smirked a little now. “Well if you ever need someone to practice against I can help there. After all it is what I do for my job.” A small light chuckle followed. And then the worst possible situation dawned on him. He was helping choose under-ware. Immediately Alex tried to avert his gaze but no. She thrust a pair of lacy red undergarments directly into his face. He coughed as that similar image crept back up again. Coughing lightly he pushed the undergarments down from his face.

“This isn’t really an area I’m good with. I mean I’m not exactly the best when it comes to clothing.” He was talking lightly now the edge of embarrassment to his voice that had been there before. Looking over the stall it became clear that the ones Hwyn had picked up initially were far from the most risqué on display. Alex half turned his head away from the desk. “I’m sure you can pick out something nice…” He half trailed off not, not wanting to assist but he couldn’t quite bring himself to comment. He could have said any number of things but that pit was threatening to open again and swallow the confidence he’d built.

“Perhaps, try the…Black ones over there.” He half waived his hand to another set off to the side. If he had to give his opinion he’d do so but he still didn’t feel quite right doing so.