[The Bronze Wood] Almost There (Dimitri)

[Jocelyn]

((Hope this is right. I stole the time stamp thing from Abashai.)) Timestamp: 78th of Spring, 511 AV Location: The Bronze Woods Status: Closed, Tag Dimitri She had let them go on ahead. Despite being able to see the tops of the great walls of Syliras over the trees, she wanted to stay out and enjoy the beautiful day a while longer. And it was a beautiful day. Summer would soon be upon them and Syna was shining upon the land in all her glory. Zulrav had stirred a small breeze to make the leaves dance and her brown locks to stir. She wondered just off the roads, meandering between the great trees. So close to Syliras, she had felt no need to carry her armour. She wore her long sleeved, white shirt, though the sleeves were rolled up to just below the elbow. Her legs encased in her the brown pants and leather boots she normally wore. At her side as usual though, hung the Isurian Longsword she always carried with her. Jocelyn let a smile creep on to her face. She loved these beautiful days. It was her favourite thing about travelling. From the frozen lands of Avanthal to here, there was always something beautiful to be found in the land. Her slate grey eyes glittered as she gazed up through the leaves towards the sky. Were this a summer’s day the heat would be maybe a little unbearable but today was just right. The rays of Syna light pierced through the green leaves, making them glow and casting shafts of light through the magnificent branches of the trees. It was all very serene. She giggled quietly to herself as a gust of wind kicked up the locks of hair that strayed around her face. She had been in such a rush to get to Syliras. Now she could almost reach out and touch the very walls but she was dallying. No wonder her parents gave her such strange looks when she wandered off. She planned to become a Knight when she reached the walls, but for now, she could wait. There was still so much to see.

[Dimitri]

Dimitri sat on the side of the wall, taking a break from his duty of guarding the wall. He had his bow on his back, his sword on left hip, and quiver on his right. He was eating a couple of apples for lunch, his shift coming to an end. A squire down the way sent a hand signal to him saying a pretty woman was walking along the wall. She appeared to be walking without destination, merely enjoying the walk for what it was. She was quite pretty, dark brown curls, soft face and an athletic figure. Dimitri watched her with a growing smile. A plan in his mind began to form.

He asked a nearby squire for some paper and ink. He scribbled out some words on it and blew on it until it dried. When it did he borrowed some string and tied the note around the stem so it formed a sort of bow. He then borrowed a coil of rope and a coil of string. He had a friend secure the rope to the wall while he tied the string around the tip of the stem. He dropped the rope over the side of the wall so that it reached the ground. He then moved a few parapets down and handed the strung apple to a squire and gave him instructions. Dimitri held onto the rope and slowly climbed down, hand over hand, his ankles and knees gripping the rope to slow him. He hopped down to the bottom and walked over to the predetermined position, awaiting for the arrival of the woman, a welcoming smile on his face.

[Jocelyn]

Jocelyn continued to meander through the woodland. Unable to resist any longer, she ran a hand across the thick bark of one of the many trees. In a way, they were like the Knights that could be found in the city walls, immoveable, indomitable and standing proud before their city. It did not matter how much she tried, her thoughts were never far from the Knights. Her Mother would scold her for daydreaming but soon, it would become a reality, she was sure of it. She could become a Knight, she just she could. But there was one question she never had an answer for. What if they didn’t want her? She didn’t have much time to consider it as her eyes fell on the man before her. Was he looking at her? Sure could have sworn he was. As she got closer she could make out more details about him, she caught his smile and couldn’t help but smile back, looking down a moment. Her eyes took in the man before her. Blue eyes far bolder than her own, hair the colour of sand and a figure suggesting he knew how to use the weapons he carried. She doubted whether she could beat him in a fight. Was that what he was here for? Her left hand instinctively reached up to cover her right arm. Maybe if she ignored him, he wouldn’t try to attack her. Surely he wouldn’t anyway, not this close to the city and its watchful guard. Still partly hugging herself with her left arm as though she was closed. She turned from the route she had been taking to go around him. As inviting as his smile was, that was what had got her last time. If he had a friend as well, she might be in trouble. Jocelyn thought it safer to avoid confronting him.

[Dimitri]

Dimitri couldn't help but notice that as soon as the girl's eyes fell on him, she went from cheery and joyful to timid and guarded. Clearly she was uncomfortable with his presence, and he had just wanted to provide a warm welcome to the city. He put on his most sincere, dazzling white smile, hoping to dissuade any fear she might have. "No need to be worried traveler. We are the guard of Syliras." He motioned his hand up to the top of the wall revealing the many Knights and squires, dressed in similar garb as himself. He walked closer, hands out and palms up to show that he wasn't threatening.

"The Order of the Syliran Knights welcomes you to the capital city of Syliras. You are safe now." He felt silly being so formal, but he suspected anything otherwise wouldhave scared her off. "We provide protection to everyone here, to live long and..." he looked up at his friend with the apple strung down. "Fruitful lives." The apple was lowered into his palm. "A gift from me personally," he held it out before her, "Might I introduce you to our fair city? I am Dimitri, squire to the Order." His large smile still maitained as he hoped he didn't disturb her further.

[Archon]

Illumination of Development Jocelyn +1 Observation Lores: Ignoring people doesn't always get them to go away Care to see more? : Not much to explain here. Dimitri +1 Climbing +1 Persuasion Lores: It takes more than a charming smile Care to see more? : Pretty simple here, not much to explain. Notes: Wow, Dimitri will go to quite the length for a pretty girl.