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"Go back to sleep child" Charles whispered to little Ivan as the boy was still clearly shaken to his core. And as Ivan did so, Charles spent a few more moments in the morning solitude with the boy in his lap. Charles knew that he must enjoy the serenity of it while it lasted because, as last night had perfectly demonstrated, it was not likely to last long. The peace was disturbed once more when Aaron called for a group meeting, and Charles thought it would probably be important enough to warrant his attention. He gently lifted Ivan off him and rested him against the wall, "Martel, stay with the lad" he told his feathered companion who he knew would provide a watchful eye over him and hopefully give him some company if Charles was not back when he woke back up.

Charles brushed himself down, straightened his clothes and combed back his hair as he entered the dining room. As he entered, he was not welcomed by a pleasant sight, the girl from yesterday, Sarah he recalled her name was, the girl who he had pointed a gun at and who had pointed a gun at him was now with them "Oh christ save us" he muttered to himself as he looked scornfully at Sarah who gave him no reply. Charles made a note to himself to question Aaron or Audrey, or whoever let her in, on their judgement for letting her in but he knew that now was not the place.

Charles was so focused on Sarah that he failed to realise that there was also another new addition to the team and so was slightly taken aback when he spoke. "Oh hello there my friend, I dont believe we've met. I am Charles Justinian Banesworth the Second, from the house of God and all things just and it is a pleasure to meet you" he said with a boy to the man "And might I know your name?"

@The Critic

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Sorry guys, I'm alive I swear. I've got a exam tomorrow so I'm prioritising that for now. But after that I should get out a post tomorrow.

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@Oliver

"I'm positive. Things always end up for the better" Charles said, the latter half of what he said he did not believe but the boy needed comfort and some sort of hope to hold onto in these darks times, Charles would not be the one to extinguish that light.

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"Its a pleasure to meet you little Ivan Levin Mikhailovich" said Charles, grabbing Ivans hand and shaking it to amend the handshake they lost before do to an untimely interruption. "As for myself, I am Charles Banesworth" he said biting his tongue in his best efforts to not give his full title. "And as for my father, his name was Willis, but hes gone now and somewhat irrelevant now I suppose", he said not especially sad. Charles did not feel a great deal of loss when his parents passed, when he was a boy they were more focused on the high society and maintaining their social status then raising their son, which they mostly left to nannies and expensive tutors. However, Charles would always remember the day when his fathered bothered to actually speak to him, on this day his father told him that he must remember that he is above the rest of society and always will be, that he has the blood of nobility coursing through his veins and will do for the rest of eternity. Charles often looked back on that time, it was one of the few memories of his father that he had, and since that day forth he had taken that advice to heart. "But at least he left me the estates I suppose" Charles said with a tired smile, snapping back to reality as Martel began to walk in and out of the two boys legs looking for some attention "And dear Martel of course". Charles looked back at the boy, he was still clearly frightened despite the mask covering his face it was clear from the boys body language "But enough looking back on our pasts. We must forever look towards the horizon, for we have a future ahead of us. I know you may not think so now but believe me, we'll make it out of this mess" he said, hoping that his words would comfort Ivan at least a little

@Oliver

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"Its a pleasure to meet you Audrey" Charles said and was about to talk with her more when a loud thud echoed from the distance and she rushed off to deal with the issue. And then Aaron shouted for them all to get to the "Vault" whatever that was, and so the scramble for survival began with everyone moving too and fro in a panic for their lives. Charles, not entirely sure what to do, followed his little Slav friend and the boy he assumed to be Gabriel into the "Vault". The slav boy seemed to be in a bad way, and Charles took some rare pity on who he would consider a “peasant”, he would later ponder that perhaps it was simply the heat of the moment that made him act out of character, but for whatever reason he did it, he sat next to the boy. Sitting down to Ivan, although also maintaining that his clothes remained as clean as possible, he said “Are you alright child?"

@Oliver

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Charles gave a curt nod to the boy and was bemused by the fact that he was worried about Charles being a danger and yet also gave him free reign in the place, with the good intentions to find the girl Audrey of course. He wandered the halls and passages of the store turned fort not entirely sure where he was supposed to be going or even who this Audrey girl was or what she looked like. Then, rather abruptly, Martel flew off his shoulder perch and sawed off into the distance leaving Charles to wonder why such a sudden departure when it came together for him, the smell of food was in the air, which also meant other people. Charles adjusted his clothes and brushed back his hair with his fingers, ensuring that he looked as best he could given the circumstances of the post-apocalypse. He then continued for a little while until he reached a young boy cooking, Martel getting quiet close and inspecting his work, and a girl, closer to his age than anybody he had met recently, near by who he assumed to be Audrey. "Hello there new friends and fellow survivors of the wastes! I am Charles Justinian Banesworth the second, Duke of the North-East, Child from the house of God, and it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance" he said giving a courteous bow just like his tutors once taught him. He did so because it was not often these days that he got to indulge in giving such a introduction, the girl from before notwithstanding since he was in a fit of ungentlemanly rage, so he took the chances where he could. "And may I know your names?" he said to the pair.

@MissCapnCrunch@LordofthePies

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Charles sighed still not seeing it as a legitimate reason, "I fail to see why you think that. And I fail to see why that makes me different from anyone else in the godforsaken wasteland. We all have to do what we can to survive these days" But Charles saw that the boy, named Aaron apparently, was not going to change, and he would rather be kept in a room than face the horrors out there. So begrudgingly he accepted "My name is Charles Banesworth, its a pleasure to meet you Aaron Berr", noting that he had now taken a seat he said "Now if you would be so kind, would you please show me to my accommodations"
@DriveEMOut

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@Oliver@DriveEMOut

Charles began to accept the handshake of the Slav boy when the older one interrupted him and told him to go find a person called Gabriel, so Charles opted to smile at the boy instead. Charles then turned to the boy who seemed to be in control of the place, or at least wielded some degree of authority "No I do not. The Slav boy is also new here, that I know for certain, so I fail to see why I am seen as a threat to you" Charles said, slightly frustrated with the situation, as Martel swooped back onto his shoulder "Is it my bird, Martel? Because I can assure you that he is very well trained and only kills on command, and I assure you I will not be commanding him to be doing so" he said wondering if that would be enough to convince the boy otherwise or if he would be set in his ways.

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@DriveEMOut

"How dare you, I refuse to be locked-" Charles was abruptly cut off as the boy yelled at him to hurry along noting the fact that it was almost dark. Charles decided that it was best to follow the instructions for the time being, he could argue and bicker with the boy once he was in safety. Martel, seemingly aware of the situation left his perch on Charles's shoulder and flew to the top in safety as Charles continued to climb the ladder. As he finished, he gave a curt bow to the boy "Thank you for the accommodation lad, your service is appreciated" he said as he looked at the setting horizon, he wondered if anyone else was out there tonight, and if they would make it.

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@DriveEMOut Sure thing man