[colour=#C0C0C0][h2] Arrival [/h2] [/colour]
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[colour=#C0C0C0]Nathaniel Stormlight[/colour]
[colour=#C0C0C0]Town Square.[/colour]

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Nathaniel was originally supposed to arrive at his new house in Dawnhaven. However, a blizzard that week made it impossible for him to get there. He leaned his head out of the carriage that was transporting him and his things. The cold washed over his face and his breath became visible. People were going about their business. Some people waved to him while others made less pleasant gestures to him. [colour=#C0C0C0][i]So, this is Dawnhaven? It seems pleasant,[/I][/colour] he thought to himself, while he brought his head back inside the carriage.

Across from where he was sitting, there was a guard of Aurelia. A man with a middle-aged complexion, a small but trimmed black beard with grey patches, and identical hair. This guard was to keep Nathaniel safe on his journey to Dawnhaven. “So…” the guard spoke, getting Nathaniel’s attention. “Did the Prince inform you that you'll be working with someone to help with the research?” he asked in a grave but commanding tone. Nathaniel nodded, putting his hand in the front part of his coat and pulling out a letter. [colour=#C0C0C0]“Indeed,”[/colour] Nathaniel said before putting the letter back where it was before. The guard seemed pleased by this. “Tell me, boy, do you know the other one you'll be working with?” 

[colour=#C0C0C0]”Eris Hightower?”[/colour]
 Nathaniel shot back. [colour=#C0C0C0]“I’ve heard of her and her skills in magic and research; she's brilliant.”[/colour] 

“Personally?” The guard prodded. Nathaniel shook his head. [colour=#C0C0C0]“No, not on a personal level.”[/colour] Nathaniel paused for a moment before he asked, [colour=#C0C0C0]“Why do you ask?”[/colour] This time it was Nathaniel asking the questions. 

The guard's position changed, and his form shifted in his seat. “There were rumours. Her mother, Lady Hightower, has been trying to get you to meet her daughter. But that was a while ago.” He coughed, hopefully that'll dismiss the conversation, even if he started it. The guard was indeed correct. But that wasn't the time or the place to ask these questions.

The carriage came to a slow stop, trying its best not to slip on the powdery snow that still littered the roads. [colour=#C0C0C0]“I want to have a look around,”[/colour] he said, getting out of his seat. The guard said nothing but gave him a subtle nod. “Okay, once we drop your things off at your new home, we'll head back to Aurelia once we've let the horses rest.” Nathaniel handed the guard a couple of gold coins as a token of thank you. The door came open. Taking a step onto the snow that was on the ground, the snow made a satisfying low crunch once Nathaniel’s full weight was on his feet. His cloak caught small breezes. His hair would likely do the same if it wasn't tied up in a loose ponytail. Once the door was closed, the carriage rider clicked his tongue, giving the reins a firm whip and getting the horses to move once more.

Nathaniel was left in the town square, where there were plenty of people going about their daily business. Right now he figured it would be best to get a good layout of the area. [colour=#C0C0C0][i]Well, I'm finally here,[/i][/colour] he thought, a smile coming across his face.