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Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

As Shina went to leave she heard the dragon lady mention staying at her workshop. She had barely enough room for herself let alone two other people, one of which she had to remember being a dragon!

But her panda ears twitched at the word 'dragonfire'. Damn it she loved her trade and any chance to try a new way of forging was too good to miss!

I'm sorry but my workshop isn't big enough. The inn might have room though...right Minnow?! Shina shouted over to Minnow who looked swamped. I have some stables behind my workshop that would provide room. They are clean as my horse is put on pasture. Although I don't feel like a princess should stay there. But I would love to try dragonfire at the forge.

@Kumbaris @Forsythe [Goldeagle1221]

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Kumbaris @Forsythe @Goldeagle1221

Shina looked at the gems that Yoshina had pulled out and grinned 'I'm sure I can take some of those gems for the work, I have a friend of a friend who can convert them for me. Besides, you never know if they might be useful when trading outside of this town.

Now, in terms of jobs, I know Minnow here is looking for some help, poor thing struggles from time to time so i'm sure she'd appreciate any help she can get. Um...sometimes the local farmers need help picking fruit, I know limberries are ripe for picking now. Otherwise, you can always check out our town board which sometimes has jobs on it'

Shina finished her bun and drink, she felt stuffed; after all, she had already had breakfast this morning! She suddenly realised how long she had spent away from the workshop and that work wasn't going to magically do it itself.

'I am so sorry my friends but I must make my leave. I am sorry again for the disruption I caused' she looked to the dragon lady with an apologetic sigh 'By all means, please visit my workshop and I will happily repair any of your weapons before you leave.'

Shina brought her empty glass and plate to Minnow.. 'My dear friend, thank you for your custom as always, i promise to pay you back soon. I have some work that should be coming, with good pay.' She shook Minnow's hand warmly and strode out of the inn and back to her workshop.

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Kumbaris

The red-haired soldier introduced herself as Yoshina Shizue, and she was...a princess?!!

Shina dropped her bun that she'd started to munch on...

'Wow a princess! Please forgive my behaviour and rudeness at butting in with my thoughts! My name is Shina, and um, forgive me, but I am not a Tanuki, I am a Firetail...' Shina lifted her red panda tail high up and gave it a gentle swish 'I am part red panda, so um I guess ressā-panda? But that's OK it's a rare thing to see'

Shina felt comfortable in Yoshina's presence, she seemed like the sort of person Shina would befriend quite easily. She reminded her of an old friend she once met on the road whilst on a 'job' for Guan many years ago.

' Of course I would be happy to lend my services. In fact, I insist you come and visit my workshop...if you have time. Of course I am sure a princess has alot of things to do' Shina felt stupid for saying that last part, of course she had lots of things to do... idiot!

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Forsythe @Kumbaris

'I have lived in Lorenstad for as long as I can remember. My family were killed during a raid in my land... She fell silent as memories of that night flooded back. Shina composed herself. 'Sorry..um yes so I now live and work from my workshop across the street.

Shina gestured out of the window to her workshop, Lapoo was sitting happily on the chimney.

'Please let me know if you need anything repaired, I would be happy to oblige'

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Forsythe @Kumbaris

As Shina waved goodbye to the kitty and turned, the tall woman suddenly revealed the eyes of a dragon!

' I KNEW IT!! I knew I wasn't going crazy! Hah take that everyone who looked at me weird...' Shina was talking more to herself than anyone else. She became acutely aware that others were also aware of the situation, including the other red head who had taken up residence by her side, a comforting notion.

'You are right, I wish not to fight if I do not have to. I am Shina, of the firetail clan.'' Shina bowed.

Turning to the tall lady...

'Right, um i'm sorry dragon..um lady-dragon? I do not believe I have even heard your name? Nor yours? Shina looked to the lady beside her. 'Yes, please let's get some food...it's just...I've never seen a dragon like you before. Let us go back and you can get some food, Minnow has some great feasts.' Shina gestured to both women and waited for them to enter the inn first before following behind, hand returning to her hilt for a brief moment before dropping it back to her side.

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Raylah

As Shina was about to ask the tall lady what had happened to the dragon again, Lapoo came flying from her tree, berries hitting her in the face and landing shakily on her shoulders again. She gave a frightened squeak and hid behind Shina's hair.

As Lapoo flew, something else came crashing out of the tree and landing on the ground, startling them all. In front of them was a black cat, another one that wanted Lapoo for lunch again Shina supposed. It happened often, after all Lapoo was the equivalent of a dog chasing a squirrel.

'Whoah!' Shina bent down to the cat's level - as she did she felt Lapoo fly from her shoulder and back towards the workshop. Probably for the best, she thought.

'Hey there, you gave us quite the fright. You don't look hurt but try not to eat my little pal OK' Shina let out a loud laugh, you know the full from the bottom of your stomach laugh, it had been such a crazy day so far, she couldn't imagine what else was in store.

Now Shina wasn't one to pay attention to the animals that inhabited their town, there were so many that it was of no consequence if another appeared, but she felt she would have seen a cat as onyx black as this one. It looked healthy so it must have an owner somewhere.

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Forsythe

The dragon suggested Shina might need medicine. But was she ill? She certainly didn't feel that she was, and yet, she still couldn't believe what she was seeing.

'Perhaps you are right, some fresh air might do me some good, too much time spent over the forge has my mind playing tricks on me.' Minnow, I owe you for the beer, put it on my tab. I am just going to get some fresh air with our new guest. Shina winked at Minnow, her 'tab' was so many years old she feared if she ever actually wanted that money she'd be broke!

As she stepped outside, Lapoo flew through the inn doors and landed on a tree opposite. Looking bemused as to why her master was behaving so oddly she started eating limberries again. Shina took in a deep breath of air and let her panda tail sweep the leaves from the ground. As she turned back to talk to the dragon, the sun shone on a red-haired tall woman! No wings, no claws, no scales! Shina rubbed her eyes and looked around; maybe the dragon had flown away?! But it couldn't have done, not so quickly and not without making some sound.

'Wh..a...t what the..?? where is the dragon?? Did you see it leave miss?'

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

@Forsythe @Kumbaris

Shina turned her head slowly, to be met with bright red eyes asking for a seat. Shina couldn't believe it, there, staring her straight in the face was the dragon. Bold as brass asking her for a seat?! Shina rubbed her eyes, and rubbed again, and a third time just for certain, but still it was a dragon's face she saw. She couldn't understand how no-one else could see what she could.

Her panda tail started shaking, but she kicked it under her legs so no-one could see her fear - no-one can ever see her fear.

'I...uh...umm...' Shina cleared her throat. She couldn't let the dragon see her weakness so she stood proudly and said, bowing.. Uh yes of course. I am Shina of the firetail clan. I...

Suddenly from nowhere, an image of her mother and father came into view. They stood proudly, her father, tall with a long red dreadlocks and a masterful beard. Her mother, a beautiful woman with long flowing red curls. Shina, do not be afraid, you are strong and we are proud of you. There are powers you are yet to unlock.. She didn't understand the last part but she wanted to believe in her parents as their image faded away.

Shina looked around the inn, at all the laughing faces she had grown to love, and those new ones, that would be interesting to say the least! 'Ok' she thought 'If no-one else is afraid, the least I can do is play along, until I find out more about this 'person''

...I must apologise for my behaviour, I am not feeling well' she lied.

As she spoke, she heard a new voice ask if she needed a seat to relax. She turned and saw a very attractive red head, similar to her.

That is very kind of you. This morning has certainly taken me by surprise... and I'm not often surprised! She chuckled, which felt foreign to her, given the circumstances and started to feel relaxed.

Shall we all take a seat together, I would like to hear where you are all from. She was particularly interested in the dragon's story...

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

Shina sighed with relief when Minnow suggested a beer, sure it might be considered a bit early for a drink, but after what she had (or thought?) she had seen, she was left with a mix of emotions. Flashbacks came to her in waves, of her family, of her Kingdom. She shook her head and looked up at the kindly elf that had served her over the years, even her face looked worried.

'Thanks Minnow. I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me, i'm not sure what i'm seeing is real or not! Perhaps i've been working too long over that forge. I need a break I think."

As she was talking, that familiar soft breeze came over her and soft paws landed on her shoulder.

Aw hey there Lapoo, sorry if i made you worry about me, I just thought i saw something ..odd...about that new visitor. But it can't be can it?'

Lapoo rubbed her chubby cheeks into Shina's and squeaked softly, well if she wasn't worried then maybe it was all a dream after all. As she drank her drink , she also realised that the young man was still looking at her, and she realised how rude she might have sounded.

Putting her drink down she lifted a hand out to him... I am sorry again about earlier, my name is Shina, the local blacksmith here. I would be happy to help with any of your repairs or forging needs. And this little fluff ball is Lapoo'

Lapoo looked his way and simply blinked, then took off back out of the, Shina assumed towards another bush of limberries. Lapoo was getting a bit too fond of those!

@Goldeagle1221 @WolfredWolf

Townsfolk of Lorenstad - A Fantasy Village RP

Shina was startled by the young man who responded to her, feeling her face blush she got out of her seat and bowed..

"I'm so sorry, forgive me, I was not talking about you but...um .you know ..nevermind"

Shina felt so bad about making a scene, it wasn't like her. She was the silent type and had never had a bad thing to say about anyone. But seeing a dragon again after so many years brought back so many memories...painful memories.

She addressed the group...

'My humble apologies on my entrance my friends. Minnow, a drink please?

@WolfredWolf