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"You don't need it."

2016-01-03 11:37:10

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Ren fell asleep curled up next to Ivory on their new bed. It had taken them several hours. They weren't used to something this soft. But when they finally did, they were immediately awoken by the sounds of a busy room, strange voices, and clattering plates. They leapt to their feet, stumbling backwards and finding themselves pinned against a rough wooden wall in a large common area filled with handmade tables and shady-looking men. They remained there, silently panicking. Where were they? Was this a dream? The setting and the people's outfits reminded them of a video game; there were short curved daggers, painted wooden shields, crossbows and gauntlets, as far as the eye could see. Something felt smoother and tighter on them than the t-shirt and boxers they'd fallen asleep in, and when they looked down, they found themselves wearing a black tunic, trousers, and steel-toed shoes, with black fabric wraps up their gloved arms and hands and a belt of supplies, including the more lethal variety, around their waist. There was a cowl wrapped around their shoulders as well, and they tugged the hood up over their blonde hair as their bright eyes glowed in contrast with the shadows and darted around them.

2016-01-04 04:26:35

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A tall man dressed in the same outfit Ren had emerged from the back room, making a B line for Ren. "Wonderful, you're awake already." He spoke as he approached them. "You have work to do." The male spoke in a hushed voice when he was close enough.

2016-01-04 04:34:37

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"W-wh--" They jolted back from the strange man. Did he know them somehow? Maybe this really /was/ just a dream....and it seemed so much like a game. Well....might as well play along. "I....yeah. I am. what work?" It seemed like they were both wearing some kind of uniform. Default for what class? Rogue? Bounty hunter?

2016-01-04 04:37:34

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"The queen." He answered. "Someone paid a pretty penny for her to be brought here. Dead or alive, it doesn't matter to them."

2016-01-04 04:40:17

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Bounty hunter, then. Or assassin? They'd stick with alive until they knew what was going on, thanks. What would they even do with the money...? "Who's the 'someone'?"

2016-01-04 04:42:32

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"Only went by 'Beckett', said nothing more as to who they were."

2016-01-04 04:43:19

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Their eyes went wide, but they hid it behind the fabric of their hood. Definitely not. Alive /or/ dead. But they should still find out why he wanted the queen. "Mmmkay. I'll get right on it. Could you point me in the right direction?"

2016-01-04 04:44:50

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"Just find the big blue diamond castle. You can't miss it."

2016-01-04 04:45:51

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Alright.... "Thank you~" And quest in progress. They waved and headed towards the door, ducking around and under the larger men.

2016-01-04 04:46:58

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This time when Ivory awoke here, she found herself in a library chair, face first into a book. Literally. Was she always going to wake up in different room? She rose from the chair, and noticed she was dressed in a more fancier dress once again. This time blue and white. Would this change too? Probably. She exited the room. Well looks like Madison wasn't here. This meant she had an opportunity to explore the castle, and obviously she took it.

2016-01-04 04:52:42

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The second they were outside and out of view of what seemed to have been some kind of guild base, they looked up at the bright sun and spun around in circles, laughing. They hadn't seen it in /months/. It was just as beautiful as they remembered. Why hadn't they appreciated it more before? Over the treetops, they could say, as described, the 'big blue diamond castle'. He had been speaking literally. It was almost as blinding as the sun itself. They tried to run the entire way through the forest, then were reminded they couldn't by searing lungs and an exhausted slump against a tree. Once they'd finally figured out a decent pace, they continued towards the towering landmark. To their surprise, upon arrival, the gates were sitting wide open. It wouldn't be much of a quest if they didn't actually have to /do/ anything. They walked right in, gazing at the flowering gardens, past a strange, familiar-looking wooden statue, and pushed the front doors open.

2016-01-04 04:57:49

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Okay, so the throne room was not to far from the room she found Seculus in, and if she moved a few hallways down and up a flight of stairs she could find her 'bedroom'. However, it was odd that there wasn't a single guard /inside/ the castle. Sure, she saw a few patrolling that courtyard, but no one was inside but her. Maybe it was because she could defend herself? She wasn't sure, but it was safe to assume that.

2016-01-04 05:01:45

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None of the guards had stopped them, but of course, none of the guards had /seen/ them. They could enjoy the garden just fine while hiding behind bushes. Anyway, they scurried through the hallways, trying to keep their footsteps quiet. She'd probably be in the throne room, right? ....well, here it was, but it was empty. What else...her bedroom, maybe. After some searching they found one that looked like it was for a man. Was there a prince? The king wouldn't sleep apart from the queen if there was one. Next. Ah, here was something. A nicer door than the rest, tucked into an alcove in the diamond and set in a metal frame. Probably a poor decision to mark the ruler's bedroom with that. They reached out and carefully turned the handle. They winced when the hinges creaked open.

2016-01-04 05:07:16

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Back to the door, Ivory examined a pile of different dresses in what looked to be a wardrobe. However, her attention was drawn to the door when she heard it creak open. Who was there? Madison? Seculus?

2016-01-04 05:10:14

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She knew they were there now. They didn't intend on bringing her back, if it was for Beckett, or whatever version of Beckett their subconscious mind could dream up, but what with them being a stranger in the castle and all, she'd probably attack. A boss fight? Who knows. They checked their belt and drew out a knife. It looked different, but the weight was familiar in their hand....Stabby? Is that you? Good knife, best friend, they were so glad to see you. They shoved the door open the rest of the way and pointed the knife. "I just wanna ta--....Ivory??"

2016-01-04 05:12:50

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She stared for a moment. That was a knife. Were the- wait, "...Ren?" She asked with the same amount of confusion they had.

2016-01-04 05:14:15

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"Uh..." They looked down at the knife. Then frowned and turned their attention back to her before she could attack. This was a really weird dream. "You can't fool me, queen...witch...person!"

2016-01-04 05:16:54

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She frowned. "Ren. It's me. Really."

2016-01-04 05:17:42

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"I don't believe youuuu."

2016-01-04 05:18:22

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She let out a breath, lifted up her dress, and stepped forward. When her foot hit the ground, ice began to form on the floor.

2016-01-04 05:20:10

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They shivered and stepped back. "Okay, okayyy, don't hurt me...!"

2016-01-04 05:21:43

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"Why would I?" She moved her foot back and dropped her dress.

2016-01-04 05:22:54

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"IIII, uhnnn, they said Beckett wanted the queen dead or alive, when they said who it was I decided I wouldn't, but I thought I'd still have to fight you, I don't want to now though, this...this isn't a dream, i-is it?" With their next step back they tripped over a toaster oven and fell to the ground.

2016-01-04 05:25:34

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Oh. Right. That we there power. She moved towards them. "Sort of? Madison fixed the foggy place. Now it's...this."

2016-01-04 05:26:39