The Castle Court

[Liam]

Liam was ecstatic that this lovely lady, Kuna, was speaking to him.

"Well, I am the youngest of five, so security was pretty lacks for be. I am a good swordsman myself though."

She was looking out the window distractedly.

"I may try for the post," he continued. "for bodyguard, I mean. If I'm deemed well trained enough."

[theprophet]

Cody Evans notices the royalty as he takes his leave, yet he is makes sure to introduce himself to people of importance. He notices a young man built like a swordsman over by Kuna The Princess. He makes his way over and introduces himself to the young man. "Hello, the name is Cody Evans. I am sorry I overheard you might be trying out for the bodyguard position. I wish you the best of luck. So tell me what lineage do you spring forth from?"

[Khorren]

Khorren watched the goings on from the shade. It had just occurred to her that bringing a sword to a royal party might be against the rules. She shuddered absent-mindedly. It was too late for thinking of things like that now.
She glanced at a table laden with various mouth-watering foods a few metres from her. She edged over to it wondering whether the food was for guests or not, she wouldn't want to be stealing. As she thought about this, she dropped her guard and Kianu slunk from her pocket and onto the food table. He was half way through a pheasant leg when she realised what he was doing. She grabbed him quickly and plunged him back into her pocket. His tail hung out of her pocket and the tip of it flicked in agitation. She rolled her eyes and put the rest of the pheasant leg into her pocket, desperately hoping that nobody saw.

She moved away from the table and more towards the crowd. She heard snippets of conversation as she weaved her way through them. Things about bodyguards and a princess. She wondered where Laedra was and whether she knew anybody here.

[theprophet]

After finishing his discussion with Liam, he turned and noticed a strange little creature feeding on the dining table. He grinned as he slowly made his way to the creature but then a girl grabs the creature and quickly stuffs it into her pocket. He watches as she begins to mingle, Cody slowly makes his way over to her and introduces himself.
"Hello, milady, I noticed the strange creature you carry, may i ask what it is?"

[Khorren]

Khorren almost jumped at the sudden introduction.
"Oh... hello. Um.. yes.. well..." she thought for a moment. Come to think of it, she really had no idea what Kianu was, "I don't really know what he is.." she trailed off, blushing slightly at her poor conversation skills. "I just got him from a market in Elidwen town yesterday."
Her eyes wandered for a few seconds before she realised she should really introduce herself.
"I'm Khorren." she started, inclining her head slightly as she spoke. "What's your name?"

[theprophet]

My name is Cody Evans, Last Son of the Colussos. Its a poor title I know. But the creature you carry is a very curious one indeed. I am sorry if my introduction was sudden." He had noticed she was taken back a little.
"I am sorry if my appearence is appaling. I guess I should be used to it. As I am a forgeiner. Tell me what is the reason for this ball? And is all of the Calamere so grand?"
He notices that he might be rushing too much, but is just so excited to be out in another land and one with so much wealth.
As he finishes speaking his cold blue settle on Khorren, as he noticed that she was blushing.

[Khorren]

"I think..." started Khorren, "I think it's a ball to find bodyguards for the princess... although those are only rumours I've heard.." She thought about Calamere. She had barely been here an hour, but from what she had seen flying over it, it was quite grand.
"From what I've seen, Calamere does look like quite a wealthy city.. but I haven't been here all that long so I really wouldn't know."
Khorren caught herself looking at the tatoo on one side of Cody's face and drew her eyes away quickly, she hadn't meant to stare.

[theprophet]

He notices her staring at his tribal tatoo over the right side of his face. He runs his hand over the tatoo and into his hair brushing it out of his eyes.
"Its okay, do you wish to know what it means?"

[Khorren]

Khorren blushed again, "Not a clue."
Kianu poked his head out of Khorren's pocket and watched Cody intently almost as though he was eager to hear what was being said.

[King Thedriol]

Thedriol looked curiously over to where the Lady Brynna was walking slowly but determinedly in his directions. He recognised her from various dinners he had held before at the Castle, and had been a little surprised when she had turned up at the Castle to stay, but he supposed now he must make a formal introduction.

Turning aside to his daughter, he beamed proudly at her as she charmingly greeted the young man approaching her. It seemed that his search may have been succesful!
"So, young man." He smiled widely at the fellow who had introduced himslef as Liam. "You intend to try for the position of bodyguard? The pay is good, I assure you, and there will be lodgings at the Castle free of charge. I just hope you're good enough for my little Kuna." He winked. Clapping his hands, he said loudly, "Bring some drink for the Princess, the Lord Liam and myself! Come on men, bring it over!"

Settling back in his chair, he eyed up the hopeful Liam. He looked strong enough.... He hoped that Kuna would like him! Then he could finally allow his daughter to roam the Golden Lands as she so wished to do without worrying for her safety every second that she was away.

[Father Luca]

The Priest noticed the conversation being held by the King who broke his silence, and paid attention inquisitively.

[theprophet]

Cody's intense baby blue eyes focused on Khorrens blue eyes as he gently runs his fingers over his face tatoo.
"It tells the story about my coming into manhood and how I am the first and last son of the Chieftain of the Colussos Tribe. It tells how my people were born of the earth and grew up into warriors." He then notices he might be boring her.
"I am sorry. I have been rambling. Tell me about yourself?"

[Liam]

Liam bowed to the king and tried to hide how taken he was with his daughter.

"Of course I will take the position." He declared. "Of course I am in no dire need of money any time soon."

The king laughed, but Liam fantasized about leading Kuna across the country side. He thought maybe, while he was working, hey could become close to one another. Either as friends or, if such a dream could be possible, something more.

[Kai]

"Yeah thats right. I'm fine and you?" he saw Rose looking at litle confused and went into an explanation, "I'm met Father Luca here while I was travelling in the fields."
He smiled and looked around the hall again. It certainly was alot fuller than it had been before. Even if Rogan was here he'd never find him. He shifted his position and then leaned against the wall. A boy was looking very intrested in the Princess and a boy he didn't recognise talking to a girl. He closed his eyes and imagined being back at home. It wouldn't have been so bad if it hadn't been for the other villagers. He opened his eyes they stung a bit before they grew ajusted to the light again.

[Father Luca]

"I am well," he began, "I came here in hopes of getting to know the Golden Lands, as I feel I will be staying here for a while before I begin traveling again."

[theprophet]

Cody made his way over to the King again. Cody's intense eyes rested upon the King's kind eyes.
"My liege, I would be willing be your daughter's bodyguard, if it would so please you. It would be my honor to do so without pay, just that I may reside in your kingdom."

[King Thedriol]

The King beamed broadly, his eyes twinkling a little. The young Liam seemed quite taken with his beautiful young daughter, and now another man seemed eager to take up the post. He clapped his hands together.
"I am thinking of holding a sort of contest, so people may try out for the position." He said cheerily, taking a long draught of wine, instantly boosting his spirits. "I take i you two would be interested..?"

[theprophet]

Cody eyed Liam, then shifted in his large plate mail and quickly tossed some of his white hair out of his eyes.
"Indeed my lord I am willing to have a contest of arms. What do you think Liam?"

[Laedra]

Laedra strode in, the small white, tattered cloth she wore looking tatty in comparison to the luxorious items of atire everyone else in the room had adorned. She grinned over at Khorren,. and then dropped to her knees before the King.

"My Lord," She said, eyes kept firmly on his boots, "I have heard tel of a contest to become Milady's bodyguard. I would be honoured if you would allow me to take part in such a contest."

Not moving from her kneeling position, the Raeyn hervously flicked her wings out and waited for the King's response.

[theprophet]

Cody eyed the Raeyn curiously. He smiled the king's court is certainly getting full of people contending for the bodyguard position.
"Hello, I am Cody Evans Last Son of the Colossus." he introduced himself to the Raeyn, shifting in his massive platemail. His focused baby blue eyes shining as he looks over her wings.