|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 29, 2014 17:46:58 GMT
Eliza smiled, shrugging. Putting Arthur on his perch, she slipped the glove off and put it on him. "Just sort of curl your hand into a fist and relax," she told him as Arthur stepped onto Alain's arm happily.
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 29, 2014 17:49:00 GMT
Alain stared at the bird. All of those interesting rivets and ruffles in the feathers, and the curve of his beak and talons... "I wish I had my drawing paper right now. Arthur would be the most fun to draw."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 29, 2014 17:55:18 GMT
"He's quite the model, isn't he? Arthur's a stunning bird, but he's still got quite a bit to learn. My gyrfalcon, Aslan, she's been mentoring him in her own way." From the back of the cottage, a white-ish bird came flapping up to perch on Eliza's shoulder. "Oh. She must've heard her name... They're probably hungry, actually." She walked over to a corner of the room and reached into a small bag, pulling out a couple chunks of rabbit meat. "Caught it this morning, before Arthur flew off. You want to feed him?"
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 29, 2014 18:02:12 GMT
"Ah-- no thank you," he murmured politely. "I'm fine."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 29, 2014 18:06:39 GMT
Eliza tossed the two birds their pieces of meat and they each flapped off to their perches to eat. "Well then, I suppose you'll want to change out of that suit. It can't be comfortable." She knelt down in front of a large wooden trunk and rummaged through its contents, finally settling on a simple wool shirt and trousers. "Here you are," she said, handing him the clothes and taking back her glove.
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 29, 2014 18:08:36 GMT
"Thank you." He went off to change, wondering just how long he'd have to lay low before returning to the castle. Hopefully a long, long time.
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 29, 2014 18:22:54 GMT
Eliza pulled out another pair of woolen trousers for herself, and a simple, loose-fitting linen shirt. She tried to change quickly but the suit proved difficult to take off as well as put on. How can people wear this kind of stuff on a daily basis? It's absurd! Eliza felt much more comfortable once she was in her normal clothes and despite wanting to be rid of the suit forever, she put it in her trunk along with the rest of her clothes.
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 29, 2014 18:27:27 GMT
Alain had finished changing when he noticed a book. It looked as if it hadn't been opened in quite some time. Some sort of storybook.
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 30, 2014 4:01:05 GMT
Eliza knocked on the door to the back room where Alain had gone. "Can I come in?"
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 30, 2014 12:00:39 GMT
Alain put down the book, standing up. "Yeah."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 30, 2014 14:43:05 GMT
She pushed open the door, smiling slightly when she saw Alain. "To quote you from earlier this evening: you look...great," Eliza joked.
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 30, 2014 14:46:19 GMT
"Oh, shut up," he murmured, giving her a begrudging smile. "At least it's comfortable."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 30, 2014 14:51:39 GMT
"Well, no, I really think these clothes look better on you," she told him. "But yes, they're much more comfortable than any suit."
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 30, 2014 14:54:51 GMT
He glanced at a mirror located conveniently behind him, wrinkling his nose. It was true that the lack of color on the new clothes made him look... not as sickly or pale. More healthy. Hiding a cough behind his fist, he smiled. "So. You promised to take me to the marketplace tomorrow."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 30, 2014 14:57:31 GMT
Eliza nodded. "I have to get some things there anyway. I'd figured you would want to come along. We'll have to work out a disguise of some sort for you, though... I might have an old cloak somewhere."
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 30, 2014 15:00:38 GMT
"Are you sure I need such a heavy disguise? It's not like these people have seen me. Like, ever. I have never been out of the castle."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 30, 2014 15:04:13 GMT
"I suppose that's true. There's the off chance that someone may recognize you, but its so crowded they'll probably think their eyes were playing tricks on them."
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 30, 2014 15:45:19 GMT
"Exactly! Don't worry, I'll be fine."
|
|
|
|
|
4,783 posts
|
164 likes
|
|
AH, you're lying! More fire!
|
|
|
E List
|
Post by Silaluk on Nov 30, 2014 15:49:49 GMT
Eliza nodded. "Well, we should probably get some sleep. It's fairly late. I have some extra blankets you can sleep on."
|
|
|
|
|
5,359 posts
|
236 likes
|
|
:3c
|
|
|
Administrator
|
Post by Copper on Nov 30, 2014 15:52:20 GMT
"Thank you so much for your hospitality. And for fighting an assassin. You kind of saved my life back there. I can't thank you enough."
|
|
