"That's only because you made a poor career choice." Penelope commented with a slight smirk as glanced over at him. Her tone was more mocking and teasing than cold like usual. It still wasn't overly friendly though, one could easily be sure of that.
As he took out the bread, her gaze quickly narrowed. "William, make sure you pat him down completely next time... I suppose the king didn't hire him for nothing.." she said, hating that she found herself rather surprised, maybe even slightly impressed though she would never admit it, with the thief. William was a vigilant person but he had managed to slip the bread past him somehow.
"No. I'll have mine when we stop. We'll consider this your portion of lunch." she stated simply, letting him finish his piece without interruption. It would go without direct punishment.
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Penelope eyed her comrade. William was a good knight but she disagreed with his decision to make Abraxas the one to keep an eye on Crow. The younger knight had yet to completely prove himself and Penelope didn't feel like taking such chances with this mission. The thief should not be given the opportunity to steal or escape.
"Abraxas, switch positions with me." she said casually, knowing that he wouldn't argue with her. With a simple nod of the head, the younger knight backed away from the wagon and moved towards the horse besides William.
William shot her a look, as if to not degrade his authority but did not testify to the change so Penelope easily went about her business.
Penelope climbed into the wagon swiftly. With everyone set and read, William took the lead. "Let's move out." he announced, as he rode in front of the wagon.
The wagon was then tugged forward and set off at a rather slow pace until the wheels began to move with more ease. Penelope glanced over at Crow with a sharp gaze before looking out at the road ahead. However, she always kept him in the corner of her gaze, cautious of any movements he made.
The great gates that protected the castle rattled and raised as they left. Once outside one could see clear distinctions in the surrounding area. The town in the distance seemed much less vibrant than the castle and everything behind those great walls that protected it.
"It's been a while since I've left the castle walls." Penelope mumbled to no one in particular. She earned a small nod from an otherwise uninterested William and Abraxas didn't seem to hear her. Perhaps he was spacing off?
I'm back! Sorry! And yeah I'll probably switch them around then. :)
Penelope glanced over at William as the older knight made a sour comment about the thief. She gave a barely noticeable nod of agreement, keen on following his lead when it came to dealing with the thief. And she was beginning to understand why William behaved so coldly. The female knight narrowed her eyes on Crow as he suddenly voiced his own displeasure with the situation before quickly turning to leave. It made her tense up for a moment but the prison guard put a halt to the thief’s antics.
As the king advised William against killing the thief, her eyebrow raised slightly in faint amusement. She supposed that was a fair warning to give the older knight. As reliable and capable as he was, she knew that both his pride and temper could outweigh everything else. Not to mention Crow’s history already spoke volumes. She trusted that the king’s warning would keep William’s fiery temper at bay though.
Following her king’s lead in ignoring the thief’s protest, the knight took in every word with a serious demeanor. This mission meant a lot to the knight personally and she was eager to see it through. ”We'll take our leave right away then." Penelope said with a small dip of her head before turning on her heels. She took the lead in heading towards the exit of the throne room as the others fell in behind her. William, being hostile, shoved Crow in front of him. The sound of motion behind her cause Penelope to cast a quick glance over her shoulder, noting the distrustful look in William’s eyes. He clearly didn't want to leave the thief in the back for any possible chance of escape. He wanted him where he could keep a close eye on him.
Trusting her comrade, she turned her focus back ahead. Once out of the room, Penelope’s shoulders relaxed slightly now that she was no longer in the face of royalty. As a knight, she was well versed in how to go about speaking with king or any of the royal family. Now that they were beyond his gaze, her tongue grew a bit loser. Still a bit curious about the thief that would be a large part in their mission, she casted a narrowed eyed glance at him. ”You should consider yourself lucky to even see daylight again. Be more considerate of the chance you have been given." she said with a stern gaze. He’s reluctance to cooperate wasn’t appreciated by the knight that had so much to lose if they didn’t follow through with their mission.
“Pfft. Lucky is an understatement." grumbled William before the thief had the chance to respond. "The King is a man whom I respect greatly but I have to question his common sense because of this. Sending some worthless thief to do the same work one of us could do and with much less trouble!”
The knight shrugged her shoulders at the older knight’s complaints. "Leave the petty jobs to petty people, Pewter." Penelope responded in a very level headed manner. "It would be degrading to give a knight such a dishonorable task.” She saw no sense in getting worked up about a task that was meant for a criminal rather than a knight. Though she did believe her fellow knights were capable, she wasn’t dull enough to completely dismiss the experience the thief had. It was best for the criminal to act like one in this case.
Looking out of one of the castle windows they passed by, Penelope located the supplies and horses that stood there, waiting their arrival. Two horses and a horse drawn-wagon that carried the majority of their supplies. From what she saw it seemed that they were well prepared for this trip. She picked up her pace slightly, eager for their journey to begin.
As the king advised William against killing the thief, her eyebrow raised slightly in faint amusement. She supposed that was a fair warning to give the older knight. As reliable and capable as he was, she knew that both his pride and temper could outweigh everything else. Not to mention Crow’s history already spoke volumes. She trusted that the king’s warning would keep William’s fiery temper at bay though.
Following her king’s lead in ignoring the thief’s protest, the knight took in every word with a serious demeanor. This mission meant a lot to the knight personally and she was eager to see it through. ”We'll take our leave right away then." Penelope said with a small dip of her head before turning on her heels. She took the lead in heading towards the exit of the throne room as the others fell in behind her. William, being hostile, shoved Crow in front of him. The sound of motion behind her cause Penelope to cast a quick glance over her shoulder, noting the distrustful look in William’s eyes. He clearly didn't want to leave the thief in the back for any possible chance of escape. He wanted him where he could keep a close eye on him.
Trusting her comrade, she turned her focus back ahead. Once out of the room, Penelope’s shoulders relaxed slightly now that she was no longer in the face of royalty. As a knight, she was well versed in how to go about speaking with king or any of the royal family. Now that they were beyond his gaze, her tongue grew a bit loser. Still a bit curious about the thief that would be a large part in their mission, she casted a narrowed eyed glance at him. ”You should consider yourself lucky to even see daylight again. Be more considerate of the chance you have been given." she said with a stern gaze. He’s reluctance to cooperate wasn’t appreciated by the knight that had so much to lose if they didn’t follow through with their mission.
“Pfft. Lucky is an understatement." grumbled William before the thief had the chance to respond. "The King is a man whom I respect greatly but I have to question his common sense because of this. Sending some worthless thief to do the same work one of us could do and with much less trouble!”
The knight shrugged her shoulders at the older knight’s complaints. "Leave the petty jobs to petty people, Pewter." Penelope responded in a very level headed manner. "It would be degrading to give a knight such a dishonorable task.” She saw no sense in getting worked up about a task that was meant for a criminal rather than a knight. Though she did believe her fellow knights were capable, she wasn’t dull enough to completely dismiss the experience the thief had. It was best for the criminal to act like one in this case.
Looking out of one of the castle windows they passed by, Penelope located the supplies and horses that stood there, waiting their arrival. Two horses and a horse drawn-wagon that carried the majority of their supplies. From what she saw it seemed that they were well prepared for this trip. She picked up her pace slightly, eager for their journey to begin.
Sorry! I had written up a post the day before but the post didn't go through and I ended up getting discouraged but I'll definetly respond right now.
Thanks! I'll work on my reply then. It'll probably be my last one for the night.
I can just change that last little part to fit Lazarus if you want.
Oh sorry!!! I didn't see this before I posted!!!
Penelope walked down the long corridor of the castle, bubbling with both nervousness and excitement. Today would be the first day of her mission for the king and it was a rather important one at that. Her gaze flickered between the two knights accompanying her, both men but of varying skill. The one that lead them down the hallway, William, was an older knight with plenty of experience and a foul temper. He wasn't the best of company in her opinion but he was reliable. And he was the reason she had gotten this job in the first place so she supposed she owed him a bit more credit.
The other was Abraxas. He was a couple years younger than herself and honestly she believed the boy to be a bit of an airhead. However, he was a trustworthy swordsman and training to become the next viceroy. Despite his inexperience and obliviousness, he was an obvious choice for the mission ahead. Especially since it would require them to cross into a neighboring kingdom.
However, her comrades for this mission would not just be the two male knights.
"I can't believe the king is going to let that criminal out for a mission like this..." William growled under his breath as they neared the council room.
"Well... He's certainly know for... his talents. Ones knights wouldn't have or probably be able to recreate." Abraxas pointed out quietly.
Penelope nodded her head in absent-minded agreement as her mind wandered to the person that would soon be joining them. The fourth person on this mission would be none other than the well known thief, Crow Lockton. She had never seen or chased after him herself so she wasn't sure what to expect from the criminal. Honestly, she barely had any experience in dealing with any criminals, let alone one who was quite well known amongst most the kingdom. The female knight wasn't quite sure how she should approach handling and guarding him, especially since they'd likely be stuck together for quite a while on this mission. She worked as a castle guard, not a prison guard.
Her gaze flickered over to William, who grunted in acknowledgement of Abraxas' words. Out of the three, he was the one with the most experience. His foul temper aside, Penelope figured it'd likely be best for her to follow his lead as well as putting to use what she knew about guarding and prisoners. Surely it wouldn't be too difficult.
The three reached the council room and stepped inside. The king turned his head from a conversation with one of the guards as the three knights stepped in, each bowing deeply to their ruler. He gave them a small nod of acknowledgement and then gestured to the table at the back of the room.
"Good timing.. The thief will be joining you all shortly so please, have a seat until then. I still need to explain what's going on to that criminal." the king mused calmly.
"Of course your majesty." Abraxas nodded.
William wrinkled his nose slightly at the mention of the thief before nodding as well and moving to take a seat at the table. Penelope trotted after him and Abraxas, taking the seat at one end. A silence fell between the knights, one that felt unsettling to Penelope but didn't seem to phase the others. Nothing broke the silence until the door opened and in came the prison guards with the long awaited thief.
Curious, she studied him. He was thin and rugged, no doubt due to his time in prison, and immediately he showed his lack of respect for the king. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed William visibly tensen with anger. Her gaze narrowed at the infamous thief and held her head a little higher. She supposed his disrespectful words towards the king should have bother her more but she was more annoyed with how cocky he seemed saying such words to the ruler of their kingdom.
As the thief finally took notice of them, she regarded him with a stern, icy gaze. She may not have the experience of William, but she didn't want the thief to know that. In fact, she wanted to appear as stern a figure as the older knight. Perhaps it would encourage for less problems on the trip. Especially when it was such an important mission.
She gracefully rose to her feet, followed by the two men, and approached the king and Crow. She stopped and bowed to the king, "We're pleased to be able to help in such an important task." she said respectfully to the king and meaning it. Despite her personal opinion of the king and his choices, she was glad for the opportunity to help prevent a war. A war that could put her loved ones at risk if it occurred.
"Yes... It's a shame, though... To be forced to put up with such a vile thing." grumbled William. He glared hostilely at Crow. The old man had a temper worse than her own and with much less restraint. If any rash decisions were made, it would likely be by him.
The other was Abraxas. He was a couple years younger than herself and honestly she believed the boy to be a bit of an airhead. However, he was a trustworthy swordsman and training to become the next viceroy. Despite his inexperience and obliviousness, he was an obvious choice for the mission ahead. Especially since it would require them to cross into a neighboring kingdom.
However, her comrades for this mission would not just be the two male knights.
"I can't believe the king is going to let that criminal out for a mission like this..." William growled under his breath as they neared the council room.
"Well... He's certainly know for... his talents. Ones knights wouldn't have or probably be able to recreate." Abraxas pointed out quietly.
Penelope nodded her head in absent-minded agreement as her mind wandered to the person that would soon be joining them. The fourth person on this mission would be none other than the well known thief, Crow Lockton. She had never seen or chased after him herself so she wasn't sure what to expect from the criminal. Honestly, she barely had any experience in dealing with any criminals, let alone one who was quite well known amongst most the kingdom. The female knight wasn't quite sure how she should approach handling and guarding him, especially since they'd likely be stuck together for quite a while on this mission. She worked as a castle guard, not a prison guard.
Her gaze flickered over to William, who grunted in acknowledgement of Abraxas' words. Out of the three, he was the one with the most experience. His foul temper aside, Penelope figured it'd likely be best for her to follow his lead as well as putting to use what she knew about guarding and prisoners. Surely it wouldn't be too difficult.
The three reached the council room and stepped inside. The king turned his head from a conversation with one of the guards as the three knights stepped in, each bowing deeply to their ruler. He gave them a small nod of acknowledgement and then gestured to the table at the back of the room.
"Good timing.. The thief will be joining you all shortly so please, have a seat until then. I still need to explain what's going on to that criminal." the king mused calmly.
"Of course your majesty." Abraxas nodded.
William wrinkled his nose slightly at the mention of the thief before nodding as well and moving to take a seat at the table. Penelope trotted after him and Abraxas, taking the seat at one end. A silence fell between the knights, one that felt unsettling to Penelope but didn't seem to phase the others. Nothing broke the silence until the door opened and in came the prison guards with the long awaited thief.
Curious, she studied him. He was thin and rugged, no doubt due to his time in prison, and immediately he showed his lack of respect for the king. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed William visibly tensen with anger. Her gaze narrowed at the infamous thief and held her head a little higher. She supposed his disrespectful words towards the king should have bother her more but she was more annoyed with how cocky he seemed saying such words to the ruler of their kingdom.
As the thief finally took notice of them, she regarded him with a stern, icy gaze. She may not have the experience of William, but she didn't want the thief to know that. In fact, she wanted to appear as stern a figure as the older knight. Perhaps it would encourage for less problems on the trip. Especially when it was such an important mission.
She gracefully rose to her feet, followed by the two men, and approached the king and Crow. She stopped and bowed to the king, "We're pleased to be able to help in such an important task." she said respectfully to the king and meaning it. Despite her personal opinion of the king and his choices, she was glad for the opportunity to help prevent a war. A war that could put her loved ones at risk if it occurred.
"Yes... It's a shame, though... To be forced to put up with such a vile thing." grumbled William. He glared hostilely at Crow. The old man had a temper worse than her own and with much less restraint. If any rash decisions were made, it would likely be by him.
That's fine. xD Mine are too and then they get shorter after that.
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