I agree xD So do you think we should do that one or the other?
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I think I'll have her catch on to what he's doing then. ;3
However, I do have this other idea that could be interesting but I'm not sure if it would be able to work well with everything we've built up so far and I think it's pretty cliched xD. Basically, he'll try to get away but Penelope will keep up with him during the chase and at one point, since they're in a forest, she ends up knocking them both into this rushing river. It ends up sending them far down stream so they're both sorta lost in the forest and have to find a way out together but there's also that conflict of him still wanting to get away and her wanting to get back to her comrades.
However, I do have this other idea that could be interesting but I'm not sure if it would be able to work well with everything we've built up so far and I think it's pretty cliched xD. Basically, he'll try to get away but Penelope will keep up with him during the chase and at one point, since they're in a forest, she ends up knocking them both into this rushing river. It ends up sending them far down stream so they're both sorta lost in the forest and have to find a way out together but there's also that conflict of him still wanting to get away and her wanting to get back to her comrades.
She seemed to silently agree that it was none of his business but did not say it out right and instead simply listened as he told her his story. It wasn't all too surprising to find out that he had lied back then, she figured he would in some way. Strange how similar they were, though Penelope lacked the full knowledge of her background and had found herself quite lucky with the outcome unlike him.
For a while, her gaze focused on the ground. A growing sense of sympathy for the thief began to arise. For once she didn't question whether he was just trying to mainipulate or lie to her. His actions were enough to gain her trust in his words. Her gaze lifted as he finished his story. She watched him for a moment before it seemed that their roles had switched as he was the one glaring at her now. Penelope didn't take offense or become defensive. She merely looked at him with a sympathetic gaze that likely seemed foriegn since she was always glaring, looking annoyed, or otherwise had a smirk of sorts. But for the time being, she looked at him with a soft expression.
"I won't. Thank you..." she said quietly. There was a brief hesitation before she began to walk again, staying at his side as she did. "Your situation was unfortunate to say the least... Nobles are selfish people...They care only for the security of their name and rank." She sighed gave her head a small shake. Clearly, Penelope didn't consider herself a noble. While her father provided well for them, they had also lived in the lesser part of his family's manor and were often looked down upon by most. It almost felt like they were just servants having to pay taxes to remain on the property.
For a while, her gaze focused on the ground. A growing sense of sympathy for the thief began to arise. For once she didn't question whether he was just trying to mainipulate or lie to her. His actions were enough to gain her trust in his words. Her gaze lifted as he finished his story. She watched him for a moment before it seemed that their roles had switched as he was the one glaring at her now. Penelope didn't take offense or become defensive. She merely looked at him with a sympathetic gaze that likely seemed foriegn since she was always glaring, looking annoyed, or otherwise had a smirk of sorts. But for the time being, she looked at him with a soft expression.
"I won't. Thank you..." she said quietly. There was a brief hesitation before she began to walk again, staying at his side as she did. "Your situation was unfortunate to say the least... Nobles are selfish people...They care only for the security of their name and rank." She sighed gave her head a small shake. Clearly, Penelope didn't consider herself a noble. While her father provided well for them, they had also lived in the lesser part of his family's manor and were often looked down upon by most. It almost felt like they were just servants having to pay taxes to remain on the property.
Penelope side glanced over at Crow. She raised an eyebrow at him as he began to comfort her. Her expression became a tad softer though and she merely nodded at his words. They were strangely nice to hear, even if it was coming him. There was very little doubt in her that her family did not care about her... She knew that much despite their distant actions and harsh words. But, after a while, they began to tear at her little by little. What had effected her the most was her father denying her suggestion of working along side them. It had been one of her goals since the beginning but it seemed that she'd be unable to reach it now.
The knight paused in her footsteps as he narrowed his eyes at her. She had an oddly innocent and confused look on her face as he spoke. "Alright..I won't say anything to anyone.." She agreed taking on a more serious look.
The knight paused in her footsteps as he narrowed his eyes at her. She had an oddly innocent and confused look on her face as he spoke. "Alright..I won't say anything to anyone.." She agreed taking on a more serious look.
Carly gave Donovan a small nod before looking off to the side. It was clear that she was still unsure about the situation but in Eden's eyes, unsure was better than complete fear like before. "It's alright... I'll help as much as I can but I don't know..." she mumbled nodding. Eden gave a thankful smile, knowing it would take a while before the other girl felt completely comfortable around Donovan again.
"Hey, it's a start and that's all we need." Eden said giving a small nod. Carly looked at the ground and shifted her feet as a small silence came over. "Ah... Would you two like to come in and have breakfast? I was about to start making it.." she offered politely. "Sounds good to me. I can help you cook." Eden said then glanced over at Donovan to see if he was up for it.
"Hey, it's a start and that's all we need." Eden said giving a small nod. Carly looked at the ground and shifted her feet as a small silence came over. "Ah... Would you two like to come in and have breakfast? I was about to start making it.." she offered politely. "Sounds good to me. I can help you cook." Eden said then glanced over at Donovan to see if he was up for it.
Penelope glanced over her shoulder as Crow said he'd accompany her. She gave an irritated look. Usually, she wouldn't have cared but at the moment, the female knight could make due of some alone time. Part of her was hoping William would disagree but with a glare at the thief he gave a reluctant ok.
She began to head in the direction of the exit. Once they were out of ear shot of the others, she turned her head towards Crow, giving him a very stern look. "I really wasn't looking for the company but since you've weaseled your way out here with me, at least try to not cause trouble or bother me for once." she said with a worn out sigh.
Penelope stepped outside and gave a small frown as she thought about her father and brother. Their actions weren't surprising. This was how they had always been. But even Penelope couldn't find herself immune to the harsh treatment. It bugged her a great deal, especially when she didn't get to see them very frequently.
She began to head in the direction of the exit. Once they were out of ear shot of the others, she turned her head towards Crow, giving him a very stern look. "I really wasn't looking for the company but since you've weaseled your way out here with me, at least try to not cause trouble or bother me for once." she said with a worn out sigh.
Penelope stepped outside and gave a small frown as she thought about her father and brother. Their actions weren't surprising. This was how they had always been. But even Penelope couldn't find herself immune to the harsh treatment. It bugged her a great deal, especially when she didn't get to see them very frequently.
"Perhaps it'd be enjoyable if I found myself in better company." Layth grumbled in return giving Crow a glare. Though, as he glared at Crow, his eyes shifted over to Penelope as well, as if to include her in his statement. Penelope had been looking away at the time though and didn't catch his glare. Her interest was on what her father was saying.
"So Penelope," John said as he noticed her interest in his current conversation with William, "what are you planning to do after this mission?" Penelope blinked at his question. She hadn't thought much about it but she had always wanted to join her family at the border. It would mean less guessing if they were in good health and less worrying as well. "Ah, well, I was thinking of joining you and Layth at the border." she admitted. A small look of disapproval crossed over her father's gaze. "I'm not sure you would be of much help here." he mumbled as he picked up his drink and took a small sip, acting casual.
"That's if your mission right now even goes according to plan. And that in it's self is looking awfully grim." Layth snorted eyeing Crow and Abraxas. Abraxas was either oblivious to his words or simply didn't care. It was hard to differentiate between the two when it came to the knight.
"Pardon me if I come off as rude," William spoke up now looking irritated, "But I think we're doing just fine. Unless you're implying that the king was foolish in choosing us for the job."
"Not foolish." Layth stated, "I just think that perhaps he over estimated the abilities of at least two of you... For example, Penelope has yet to beat me in a sparing match but I'm the one stuck at the border." He didn't seem envious of her as he spoke but instead appeared to be bragging and looked arrogantly down at his sister.
Penelope narrowed her eyes at her brother. "Likely because you and your comrades more prone to use unnecessary violence despite the king's orders." she retorted. It seemed that this reunion of the Vermillions was destined to go down hill at a very fast rate.
"Enough. Both of you." John growled silencing his two children in a matter of seconds. "The food's here.."
Penelope had lost her appetite. She ate very little of the stew and bread in front of her. It was about half way gone when she finally stood up and moved to leave. "I'm going out for a bit... I'll return to the inn later." she stated, needing some time to clear her thoughts.
"So Penelope," John said as he noticed her interest in his current conversation with William, "what are you planning to do after this mission?" Penelope blinked at his question. She hadn't thought much about it but she had always wanted to join her family at the border. It would mean less guessing if they were in good health and less worrying as well. "Ah, well, I was thinking of joining you and Layth at the border." she admitted. A small look of disapproval crossed over her father's gaze. "I'm not sure you would be of much help here." he mumbled as he picked up his drink and took a small sip, acting casual.
"That's if your mission right now even goes according to plan. And that in it's self is looking awfully grim." Layth snorted eyeing Crow and Abraxas. Abraxas was either oblivious to his words or simply didn't care. It was hard to differentiate between the two when it came to the knight.
"Pardon me if I come off as rude," William spoke up now looking irritated, "But I think we're doing just fine. Unless you're implying that the king was foolish in choosing us for the job."
"Not foolish." Layth stated, "I just think that perhaps he over estimated the abilities of at least two of you... For example, Penelope has yet to beat me in a sparing match but I'm the one stuck at the border." He didn't seem envious of her as he spoke but instead appeared to be bragging and looked arrogantly down at his sister.
Penelope narrowed her eyes at her brother. "Likely because you and your comrades more prone to use unnecessary violence despite the king's orders." she retorted. It seemed that this reunion of the Vermillions was destined to go down hill at a very fast rate.
"Enough. Both of you." John growled silencing his two children in a matter of seconds. "The food's here.."
Penelope had lost her appetite. She ate very little of the stew and bread in front of her. It was about half way gone when she finally stood up and moved to leave. "I'm going out for a bit... I'll return to the inn later." she stated, needing some time to clear her thoughts.
Penelope gave a slightly amused look at Crow's comment but said nothing only rolling her eyes. She acted as if she was stepping on eggshells when around her family, clearly worried how they'd react if they took notice of her closeness with the thief(not that Penelope was incredibly friendly with him anyways). Even the slight sign of hospitlity towards Crow could easily make Layth irritated. Penelope couldn't even imagine how he'd react by simply finding out that she addressed him by his name rather than 'thief' or 'it'.
She turned her head to look over at the wench as she came over. The knight silently took note of her nervous behavior, suspecting it had something to do with it being a group of knights but otherwise brushed it off. "I'll have whatever stew you have and some bread." Penelope said when it was her turn to order. The wench gave her a slightly surprised look, likely having never seen a female knight before. They were even less common in the outer towns and villages than elsewhere. Penelope shifted uneasily in her seat and forced a polite smile before the wench took off with their orders.
She turned her head to look over at the wench as she came over. The knight silently took note of her nervous behavior, suspecting it had something to do with it being a group of knights but otherwise brushed it off. "I'll have whatever stew you have and some bread." Penelope said when it was her turn to order. The wench gave her a slightly surprised look, likely having never seen a female knight before. They were even less common in the outer towns and villages than elsewhere. Penelope shifted uneasily in her seat and forced a polite smile before the wench took off with their orders.
Carly still held a cautious look in her gaze as Donovan spoke but there was an undeniable change from what she remembered. She turned her head to Eden, looking slightly more willing to listen. Eden gave a sigh of relief. "From what I know... It has something to do with that incident that put him in the hospital... I wasn't here obviously but I'm working on figuring out all the details.. He's still our friend, Carly.. It's only at night that you need to worry." she said in a calmer voice.
Carly looked at Eden skeptically. "I-It makes sense but... but have you even seen what he's like?" she said with another flash of fear. Eden frowned and lowered her gaze. "I have... I know it's bad and I understand why you're afraid..." she paused and lowered her head and voice, "I still am too... He nearly attacked me but... but that isn't Donovan." Carly frowned looking sympathetic.
Eden lifted her head again and gave a determined look. "We're going to stop it though, whatever it is.... But we need time to find a solution and understanding from everyone else." she told Carly. Carly still seemed a bit reluctant but her fear had lessened. "I... I can help spread the word..." she mumbled glancing at Donovan. She almost seemed a bit apologetic. "But.. I'm not sure..."
Carly looked at Eden skeptically. "I-It makes sense but... but have you even seen what he's like?" she said with another flash of fear. Eden frowned and lowered her gaze. "I have... I know it's bad and I understand why you're afraid..." she paused and lowered her head and voice, "I still am too... He nearly attacked me but... but that isn't Donovan." Carly frowned looking sympathetic.
Eden lifted her head again and gave a determined look. "We're going to stop it though, whatever it is.... But we need time to find a solution and understanding from everyone else." she told Carly. Carly still seemed a bit reluctant but her fear had lessened. "I... I can help spread the word..." she mumbled glancing at Donovan. She almost seemed a bit apologetic. "But.. I'm not sure..."
Penelope had been listening in on their conversation. She seemed to be itching to ask her father and brother questions but William had prevented that for now. At Crow's question, she rolled her eyes. "Well, you are a criminal... Besides that my brother has little patience for other people." she replied quietly, giving a small shrug.
The group soon arrived at a small diner. It didn't seem to match the previous one's elegance but it was probably on the higher end in this town. They choose a nearby table and sat down. Penelope glanced across the table at her father. "Ah, so how has work been?" she asked after a moments hesitation. She seemed unsure of how to go about talking to her family and it was clear to see why. John heaved his shoulders in a casual fashion. "It's troublesome but things run smoothly enough here... I suppose we'll be relying on you all to assure that the border remains as quiet as it is now." he said. The slight acknowledgement made Penelope brighten a bit.
Layth narrowed his eyes at Crow. He was clearly unhappy with the current arrangement with the thief sitting at the table with them. "If you keep treating pests like him so kindly, they'll get attached you know." he growled. He glared at Crow, as if criticizing him for acting like he was their equal.
The group soon arrived at a small diner. It didn't seem to match the previous one's elegance but it was probably on the higher end in this town. They choose a nearby table and sat down. Penelope glanced across the table at her father. "Ah, so how has work been?" she asked after a moments hesitation. She seemed unsure of how to go about talking to her family and it was clear to see why. John heaved his shoulders in a casual fashion. "It's troublesome but things run smoothly enough here... I suppose we'll be relying on you all to assure that the border remains as quiet as it is now." he said. The slight acknowledgement made Penelope brighten a bit.
Layth narrowed his eyes at Crow. He was clearly unhappy with the current arrangement with the thief sitting at the table with them. "If you keep treating pests like him so kindly, they'll get attached you know." he growled. He glared at Crow, as if criticizing him for acting like he was their equal.
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