MicahTheRogue

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian was surprised in the quickness the girl moved, and within a blink, a sword was level at Adrian. Adrian shifted uncomfortably, refusing to drop his dagger or raise his hands. She wouldn't be able to stop both of them from attacking her, if it came to it, but Adrian wasn't about to act before Soah. Adrian could feel the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end as he gazed on the sharpness of the sword. Adrian looked at the girl, wondering if she would really use her sword against someone as unassuming as Adrian. Adrian closed his eyes for a moment, wondering what Soah would do in such a situation. When Adrian opened his eyes, a newfound purpose was in his eyes. Adrian, carefully shifted his family's dagger in his hand, til he held the blade in his fingers. In a flourish, as to take the girl off guard, he reared back and threw it point-blank at the girl's head. Even if he completely missed, he was confident that Soah could take advantage of the opening.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian froze as the surprisingly pretty girl stepped out from behind the tree. Adrian was doubly surprised when he saw the weapon she carried on her back. The sword was nearly as long as Adrian. Adrian drew his dagger, as the girl took a few steps towards Soah and him. Adrian, while found it hard to believe this girl meant them harm, found it best to take an aggressive posture, to discourage any funny business from the girl. "Yeah, why were you planning to do? Jump out and split us in half?" Adrian spat, as he watched the girl closely. Adrian took a couple of steps forward, ready to pounce before she did.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian frowned as Soah opted to not answer his question, but decided not to pursue the topic. As the pair walked, Soah hissed Adrian's name. Adrian instantly turned on a swivel. He tracked Soah's eyes to a pile of snow that looked as if someone had recently been there. Adrian was skeptical at first, wondering if Soah was just being paranoid, until Adrian saw a dropped stick, that looked as if it had been whittled on. Someone had obviously just been here, and was now hiding from Adrian and Soah. Adrian did as Soah directed, and backed up slightly, gripping his dagger in his hand as he did. He watched the trees all around him, wondering if a bandit, or multiple bandits, were about to jump out and attack the pair.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian listened to Soah as the pair watched, but wasn't really absorbing anything the man said. Adrian was too busy gazing at the town that was in the distance. He had been here once before, with his parents. He didn't remember much of the town, since he was only 6 when he was last here, but he did remember that the town seemed fairly nice. Adrian picked up his pace to take the lead of the duo. Adrian was going to assert his leadership where ever possible, and the town wasn't even far off from the pair of them. Adrian looked back at Soah for a moment, "Do you think the others are doing okay?" He asked, casually. It was more idle talk than anything. Adrian didn't have enough time to like John, whom seemed a little eccentric for Adrian. Crom seemed like a good mentor, but that was it. The man obviously took on a fatherly role with Adrian that Adrian wanted no part of, and for that he resented Crom. Griff was a nice man, as far as Adrian was concerned. He said wise things, and helped Adrian a little in the almost-bar fight with Crom. He knew the group could take care of themselves, but he Adrian wanted to spark some kind of conversation.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian watched as Soah once again stormed off, away from the help the guards were offering. Adrian stood still for a moment, as Soah marched off. "I'm sorry for my friend, you're doing good jobs." Adrian said, adding a slight nod, as he turned on his heel and walked away, to follow Soah. Adrian wasn't a fan of being needlessly cruel to people, and preferred a better use of manners, but he would follow Soah where Soah led. The man did know what he was doing, and Adrian was confident that whatever trouble they met, that Soah could bail the duo out. With a fierce attitude, and a powerful back-up, Adrian doubted there was something the duo couldn't do. As long as they stayed of the same goal, that is. Adrian glanced back at the guards for a moment. He felt bad for them, feeling as if they should of been treated better. Adrian would have to learn to steel his feelings more, in the future.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

As the guards beckoned the duo to follow them, Adrian took a step forward, before being beckoned by Soah to follow him. Adrian didn't really get the point of Soah's defiance, but Adrian wasn't about to argue with Soah, or about to split away from him. Adrian glanced back at the guards for a moment, before following behind Soah, returning his hand to his dagger. Adrian appreciated the guards politeness, and would of said so, but it was obvious that Soah was in the leadership role now. While this bothered Adrian, one thing Adrian understood was chain of command. His father taught him, even though you might not like the leader, you must follow their decisions. Dissent, especially in front of others, does nothing but weaken both positions.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian would of interjected to Soah's remarks, had the sergeant not referred to him as lad. In his short time spent with Crom, Adrian had learned to hate that word now. "I'm not a lad." Adrian said, simply, while also staring down the sergeant. Adrian took his grip of his dagger, to show that he was in no way about to use it. Adrian would interject, and try to take charge of the situation, but Soah seemed to be doing a fair job at it himself. Adrian appreciated their help, and was thankful that their is people nice enough like the guards in front of them, but Adrian could agree with Soah's point. Adrian was starving at this point, and tired of walking. He simply wished to be fed, and sit down. Adrian made a mental note to speak to Soah about being a fair more polite to strangers. Adrian realized that not everyone was taught manners, like he was by his noble-born parents, but this was far different. It was almost as if Soah was trying to incite the guards.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian nodded at Soah's plan. It was simple. At this point, Adrian was ready to take a break in a nice tavern, and rest for a bit. As the pair trudged on, Adrian began to think back to his family, and if they were looking for him yet, or if they just assumed that he went out on a camping trip, like he did a lot with other friends. Adrian's grip on the hilt of his dagger tightened, again, as he thought about his family. Adrian was glad to be out adventuring, but he missed the comfort of his bed, as well. Adrian steeled himself. He wouldn't let child like desires beat his want for adventure. He was going to accomplish great things, and being trained to take over for the Lancer family was not going to breed anything worthy of song and tales. Adrian glanced back at Soah, and examined the man for a second. The man was gruff, and callow, but he also seemed to be somewhat caring, in a tough love kind of way. Soah was also headstrong, except in a smarter way, just like Adrian. Adrian pondered for a moment what kind of travels the man had seen. Being this callous at such a younger age, when the older Crom seemed to be as springy as a 20 year old, must of meant the man had seen plenty of bad things. Adrian also pondered for a moment if he would eventually turn into Soah. Adrian didn't mind the thought, as long as the shrewd and tough nature came without the lycanthropy.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

As the pair marched on, Adrian felt little remorse. Soah was right, after all. To the group, Adrian was no more than a child who wanted to play pretend. At least with Soah, someone who understood his predicament, he would be able to do more. Adrian gripped his dagger tightly as the cold breeze of the mountain slightly cooled him. Without his cloak, he was going to be cold fairly soon. He didn't have the larger frame Soah did, but Adrian was willing to push that away for now, considering Soah's current predicament. Adrian wondered for a moment if he should say something about Soah's lycanthropy. As Adrian opened his mouth to speak, he instantly closed it. It probably wasn't a smart idea. Soah considered Adrian a traveling companion now, and it would be best to stay on his good side. "I'm....I'm sorry for what I did." Adrian meeked out, as he started a downward march, down the mountain. Adrian doubted it'd be very long before that saw some sign of civilization.

Fire in the West (Freeroam)

Adrian remained silent as Soah spoke. He had made some very good points. Adrian glanced back at the caravan and the group, or seemed fine abandoning a naked and exhausted Soah in the middle of the mountains. Adrian turned back, and unclasped his ragged cloak, and tossed it to Soah. "Let's go." Adrian said, with a somber tone. Adrian felt little guilt, as Soah swayed him to his side. Maybe it was the fact that Adrian was young, and fairly naive, or maybe it was because Soah did actually make very good points. Adrian rubbed his nose as he thought. Soah and him were more alike than Adrian previously thought. Both left home at a young age, and both want to break what they are. Adrian, after a moment, looked Soah in the eyes. "Let me know if you need help." Adrian said, in a low, quiet tone, as he started to march off.