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Two young aristocrats from opposing families have fallen in love but their story cannot be because their parents hate one another. Serve as an intermediary and help transport the secret love letters from one house to the other during nighttime while quietly disposing (but not killing) the guards along the way.
[attr="class","shadowsSub"]Details
Minimum Number of Players: 1
[break]Minimum Word Count: 2000
[break]Location: Town of Silva
[break]Special Requirements: NA
[attr="class","shadowsSub"]NPC Information
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[break]Combat Style: He uses his restraining magic to take control of those he wants to show fear to. Also, his physical reinforcement is where he mainly uses for strength and speed buffs. This is for when he needs to handle business himself.
[break]Combat Style: Both of them are slightly less intelligent than their Boss. Their teamwork is horrible until someone mocks how dumb they are. The attack guard mainly uses chained weapon creations while the other uses his chains for defenses.
It had been quite some time since she had been on an actual mission, two or three weeks she supposed but her passage of time was a bit warped. Anyway Amelia currently found herself in the noble region, the town of Silva at a tea shop called "Harmonics." They had nice herbal tea's but the view of the season's flowers growing was by far the best thing the shop had to offer, save the tea itself of course.
A gentle smile surfaced on Amelia's lips as she thought about Princess Klara, Town of Silva was the first place they met and that triggered a string of constant meetings in which now she was glad to call the fellow mage her friend.
Speaking of her friend, Amelia was supposed to meet her very soon after so long, Amelia had dedicated to joining the church and she was preparing for that, a fact that Amelia kept somewhat hidden without trying to although she intended to disclose this to her cloest friend at some point today, she somewhat knew Klara wanted to join the magic knights, be that hero and all that that Amelia could care less for, she supported her friends dream nonetheless though!
Anyway finishing her tea it was time to go meet Princess Klara herself, Amelia taking grasp of her new weapon she created herself she called Tundrem, it was equipped with magic that wasn't of her own power yet the black smithing skills she had been working on in secret allowed her to make it possible and she couldn't wait to show it to Klara. Along with some new spells she learned during her training.
Amelia mentally reviewed the meeting spot in her head, she had no idea to what end but the client this time around was a noble male by the name of Marse Dubois, he was one of the quite handsome nobles but like most nobles, he too had something to hide, but this was no dark secret but rather a secret romance, Dubois was in love with a fair maiden!
Perhaps a bit too close to her own life, Amelia had also fallen in love with someone, someone she knew she shouldn't and was by all accounts not allowed the moment she became a nun of the order, like her hex magic she supposed she was a sinner but she couldn't help the fact she was falling for Thaddeus. To the the least Dubois wanted them to deliver some secret message but first they had to meet him at one the places he frequented after he ran away from his guards.
She had several more minutes to meet Klara but after that they would have to hurry to meet Dubois to receive the parchment he wanted them to deliver, the sun was beginning to set and operation romance started at sundown!
STATS
POW: 031 DUR: 012 SEN: 008 STA: 013 CON: 036
SPEED: 5 m/s HEALTH: Senior MANA SKIN: Senior MANA POOL: 65 / 65 MANA REGEN: 10 IC / 20 OOC
The Harmonics, a traditional tea shop in Sliva, was set to be the meeting spot for the pair of friends. The princess, Maria, took her time arriving as their reasoning for meeting up was quite weird. See there were these two love birds who were not allowed to be together but wanted to test fate. Maria was not one to try such a thing but she also did not want to bring the Wilhelms into anything political. It was times like these that she was thankful for her common practice of going under cover when out in public.
For this task, the girl had on a new pair of boots she obtain as a gift that was imbed with protective shadow magic. She hated wearing things like this but she would not deny that they would bring her closer to her goal. So she sucked it up and moved on. She had on a Black cloak and most of her clothes were a combination of greys and blacks. She even brought with her this little mask. In fact, she brought a pair of them since she knew "The Hero" was in fact a noble as well.
Upon entering the shop, Klara grinned upon seeing the girl drinking tea all proper like. "Enjoying yourself Amelia?" The girl had most of the details of the mission. Normally Maria would be more invested in missions but something like this seemed a bit... boring. Plus she did not really see how it would help her become a Magic Knight. So she would follow Amelia's lead with this with one caveat. "I rather not be link to something like this if it goes south, so I got this nice mask and one for you as well. That way it would not hurt your family if people start talking." Maria puffed her chest out, proud of her own foresight. It was here that she noticed the weapon in the girl's hand.
"Oh, looks like you got new gear too. I wonder if you will get to test it on something silly like this hahaha." Maria would not say she wasn't a bit jealous. She could never used such a large weapon given what happen with her and her genetic lottery. The spear was well crafted and unique. It was here that the girl started to wonder if a mask would truly help her. One site of that and then its only a matter of time before people find you again. Maria's boots were probably the same but given her distain for this type of foot wear, she figure she had a bit more cover. She was no detective though so who knows what would happen.
Following Amelia to the meeting spot, they met up with this man named Marse Dubois. He was in loved with a sinner or something? It was all just mindless drama to her. If he was strong, then he could just do all of this his self. The girl could feel her stomach turn but it was too late to complain or leave. Plus, Amelia wanted to do it and friends don't leave each other behind, unless they want to be weaklings.
Heading to meet the client, Dubois and Princess Klara Amelia had her sights set on a tea shop called Harmonics as she shuffled through the crowd to stand in front of a golden colored building accented with black lining as she made its way through its double slatted doors into the inside sitting area. Although she liked the romantic element to this mission she realized that it was most likely dangerous for her to be doing this.
Amelia Hades, her first name wasn't much of an issue but knowing what she knew know about the Hades family being assassins? Well that changed things a bit, although she had find out in her own way she was royalty that only meant that if her name was brought up in this exchange of two noble enemy families now having a member of each family loving the other, well..the political turmoil could be a disaster which is why they were meeting him in person now, but later they would be undercover. Naturally the client didn't get to know there names.
Anyway there was still a few minutes left so Amelia took to the seats, a wooden design but leather stuffed with cotton underneath to make for a conforming seat as one sat down and relax, one to actually enjoy tea Amelia ordered peach tea for herself asking it to be slightly chilled so she could drink it immediately. Getting the order and beginning to drink it Amelia heard the entrance door bell ring as she gazed over to see Princess Klara enter. Using her right hand Amelia curled her pinkie through the cup hole at it side allowing her to use her three core fingers to hold it in the air taking careful sips as Princess Klara pulled out masks making it clear this wasn't her thing and if it blew over she didn't want to be attached to it, and lastly Amelia didn't know Princess Klara knew she was a noble, she herself had only found out recently about it but she was spot on. "Thank you, yes, I don't think it would be wise to not be in disguise for this." Amelia said taking the mask to put it on later.
"Yeah I did but it's not for this mission, but from what the client told me it looks like I might have to use it after all, I'm sure he will tell you as well because he is coming, might want to put that mask on." Amelia said glancing away from Klara as she began to put on her mask, nodding to brown haired young male adult that was entering the shop, the entrance bell dinging once more as the figure searched the shop and saw a masked Amelia and most likely Klara. "Are you two..the people I'm looking for?" Amelia didn't want to waste time so she kept talking brief, "The letter you want us to deliver, and the location." Amelia answered back "Taking out of his front pocket was a envelope addressed to Lady Meloa with the adress of her castle on it, "Can you see it no harm comes to those that watch over Lady Meloa, the permeant variety perhaps?" Amelia glanced at the noble through her mask, "We won't kill a soul, only wound them. You have my associate and I word."
Getting up Amelia grabbed her weapon and headed the message to Klara so she knew where they were going, "Were off now. We will see you later tonight.." Amelia said as she walked out the tea shop leaving the money for the tea on top of the table as she began to make way out of the public view and turning to look at Princess Klara," let's take out brooms, but give me a sec." from out her pocket Amelia produced a thick bandage like cloth that she began wrapping her new glaive in, including the blade so that Amelia could only use it to hit the guards and not actually cut them. "Alright, ready to head out? It's going to be a long couple of hours."
Maria smirked at the idea that there might be some violence on this petty quest. While she was not fond of attacking or hurting those who where doing their rightful job, it would at least make this little assignment interesting. "Well then. I await to see what it can do." After that, a young man entered the shop and had all of Amelia's attention. It must have been the client. With her mask over her face Maria folded her arms and watched quietly. Judging by that request, this indeed would risk a big fight. If only one of then had some sort of portal magic or a way to move around quietly. She was not oppose to fighting but this time around, there was no benefit to showing off. In fact, if she revealed too much, she could be linked to all of this. She sighed under the mask, "Nobody is going to be hurt. Relaxed."
It was dumb. They weren't being hired to murder nor would they. It was an insult but Maria could not express that. There was too much she wanted to keep behind close doors, so much she had to hide else she would look weak. Her thoughts were interrupted as Amelia handed her a message with the location they were to go. "Don't kill anyone while we are gone," she added with a giggle to mock the man's request. It was here that Amelia wrapped her weapon in bandages and took out a broom. Maria chuckled and brought out her broom too. "For a fight, sure. However, I won't say I don't have my concerns with this. It seems a bit much for just a love letter."
Not wanting to stand here any longer, the girl activated the broom and then flew off taking the league. It would not take long for Amelia to catch up given Maria just took off and was waiting in the air for her. When her partner got here, Maria spoke up, "so... what make you want to take on a job like this? Don't you think its weird that they don't just see each other given they are willing to get other people hurt? Seems weak to me..." Maria lowered her head and lifted mask a bit so she could break the fresh crisp air.
This long trip really gave her something to think about. Was doing a mission like this really worth risking her own family? It was not like Amelia would have known about this risk to Maria given Maria's secretive nature with not sharing who she was. For reasons like this, she kept her identify somewhat hidden. Though it was not like she was really keeping it a secret. It was more of her not giving all of the information. This was the name she was going by in her family so it was not really lying. Thanks that that truthful behavior, here she was, doing things that did not provide true risk to commoners as a noble who already was disowned once.
She was not going to quit though. Only weak people break their words and leave their friends out in the cold. This was especially so when said friend was a hero and saved your life. Even if she revealed she was a noble, if Amelia genuinely wanted help with this mission, then Maria could see her self still coming to her aid. After all, that's what friends were for and friendship can be looked at as true strength.
"I rather not find a reason to use it today and prefer to stick to body techniques, of the less traceable variety." Amelia expressed with a sigh at Klara answer, because she had just reminded her of the real circumstances around this job it wouldn't be wise to be noticeable, showing particular skill in a weapon was one way to be noticeable among the crowd.
With the client that they were meeting with coming Amelia kept it short and brief as to not reveal too much if this thing at any point got sour and she could cut off ties thanks to Klara masks. Confirming they would not hurt anyone Amelia could hear the hurt in Klara voice. Asking for the location and giving the message to Klara the girl felt fit enough to give back a snarky remark to the client causing Amelia to briefly smile since her pride was also hurt but not as much.
Moving outside and arming there brooms Klara expressed this was all much for a love letter, "I agree this is all rather eccentric. But they deserve a shot, we get in, we deliver the message we get out, what happens is not our business." Taking off after Maria and reaching her speed the girl asked what made her even take on the request, the air of displeasure at the ability to get others hurt over a love letter is the nobles seem to be using to pull this whole thing off. "People are weak, but they can also be strong, the method of which they are going about this does not please me either, however they are willing to pay us, and I'm willing to see what lengths they would go through to be together after they confirm there love for each other. I suppose I want to see a miracle between two rival noble families blossom if I had to be honest about my intention in all this." Looking directly at Klara, "However I know of you're noble status despite you not telling me directly, you're cousin Thaddeus with the same last name revealing his nobility. So, if you are just doing this because of our friendship then because of our friendship, if at any point you feel uncomfortable doing this, go ahead and bail, it's okay Klara. I can move around and deliver the messages myself. I just want you to know that.
WC:400 TWC:1,612
Last Edit: Sept 10, 2022 15:47:44 GMT -5 by Amelia
As they flew in the air, Maria nodded, pretending to agree. Really, her mindset didn't change. If those two really wanted each other, they should just stand up and fight for it themselves. However, Amelia was a hero type and that was not exactly weak. While one could view it as a weakness, the girl was still around and that showed her own strength. Thus the girl kept any protest to herself. After all, this mission was not about her and she was not going to be able to use this to join the magic knights anyway. Then everything changed when Amelia revealed something seemingly random. She knew who Maria was.
The girl broom hiccupped in it's flight path which nearly threw Maria off. fortunately the girl was able to recover but she now had two hands on the magical cleaning apparel while looking at Amelia with a surprised face. Her smile remained but it was one filled with nervousness with a fortitude of cracked glass. It was at this point that Amelia told Maria that she could quit if she wanted too. There was some other stuff but the girl stopped listening lowering her head to hide her gritting teeth. Gone was times where she could live relaxed as Klara... Now she had to be Maria Wilhelm. Still, it was not like her values changed. "Shut up!"
Maria pushed herself forward so that Amelia was behind her. "Sorry... I was not honest with who I was. But that doesn't mean I am not still me." The girl's voice soften despite her volume staying up to reach her partner in the air. "I am expected to be powerful, unmoving while being calm and a pillar. However, that doesn't mean my heart can't be hurt. Klara can be honest with that stuff but... Maria, has to keep strong face. So as Klara, don't think of me to be so weak that I can't put side my own worries or make sacrifices for a friend. Lots of people doubt me... but its even more hurtful when it comes from a friend." Maira then took a deep breath, "And as Maria, Don't think you can order me around hero. If I say I'll do something, then I will do it. I will be the strongest person in the kingdom one day... What do you think people will say about me, if I can't even keep my word. So.... please... let me stay Klara... for one last day."
Maria would push ahead. This was the first time she was called out for not revealing who she was. She was not sure what to do about it but she also did not want to think about it. There was a mission to do and that's what she wanted to focus on. Pushing her mask up, the girl rocketed forward to land according to the plan. Hopefully, they could start now before... no... she did not want to think about that. WC: 495(1610) Amelia
