>>6092101Curses, it may be pretty late into the day, and you’re probably under house- room(?) arrest, but you’re not exactly tired. You just slept for a whole day how could you be exhausted? But Red is the only person around. Goddess, you could probably have more fun talking to one of Herrman’s friends than her, but she’s all you got. And you probably don’t want to offend the barbarian too much if you have any hope of her allowing you for a walk around the palace grounds. A brief thought has you wondering if you could use that to escape again, but you dash it. You’re strong, but you doubt your Adamantite rank strong, not yet, at least. You’d place yourself as a recent MageKnight “Graduate” at the top of her class at around Gold, rank 6 of 10, Diamond, rank 7 if you’re charitable. Those in ranks above that usually have years of experience to complement their raw talent and skill, of which you have an abundance of. The skill and talent, not the experience. You wonder what ranks Asher and Marie might have should they have joined the Guild formally- wait, they have, haven’t they? Marie is rank 1, Copper, and even if that’s not true to her abilities that’s still her legal rank. You aren’t sure what Asher has. Maybe you should ask him?
*Ding*
You ring the bell as you’re distracted by outside thoughts, “You hungry, kid?” Which Red chooses to catch on.
“It’s not like there is much else for me to do while confined here,” Your stomach betrays you with a growl, to which the cloaked woman raises an eyebrow. You sigh, “Yes, I am hungry as well.”
The woman snaps her book shut, causing a loud clap to resound throughout the room. Surprisingly, her baby does not wake from it as she sets the book down. “Makes sense; you haven’t eaten all day. Mother said it would take a few minutes for them to warm up something for you. Said it was your favorite or something.”
Oh, how thoughtful of mom but that doesn’t explain, “Why are you so attentive all of a sudden?”
“You’ll find out when they get here.”
“That doesn’t explain anything at all.”
“I know,” You make a face that isn’t exactly pretty or ladylike at her in response. But after a few minutes of just sitting in your bed, the silence gets awkward between yourself and your guard. “So…” You trail off as your eyes look around your room, searching for anything to discuss. Aha! “What do you think of my armory? You must have something similar as an Admantite, no?”
“Biggest personal armory I’ve seen I’ll give you that. Bit excessive in all honesty, how often do you even use everything in it? You’d have to be some kinda maniac to try and master all the different types of weapons in there.”
You feel a vein pulse on your forehead as you glare, “I can assure you that I have used everything in there in at least one duel. I would think someone of your prestige can at least appreciate how well-maintained they are?” You sniff condescendingly, your head turned up.
