☬-Thorn of The Rose-☬ 2x2 W/ Wolfrunner & Spiritstar3

[wolfrunner]

“You want to know about Master Rigel?”, the stable hand questioned as he and Haruna worked, “I suppose that is fitting and apologies sir about having lied to you and said that My Lord was an only child. You and My Lady were not supposed to discover the truth..strict orders from My Lord.” James cleared his throat before going on, “Master Rigel is the second son of the Renier Family and the youngest of their heirs. I am not sure if you have observed this but he and My Lord are very much opposites in every way....polar actually Sir. You may have noted that My Lord is the quiet, brooding type yes? Well the younger is boisterous, aggressive and a bit more over all rough around the edges much like an un purified raw jewel. Where as My Lord is more a jewel that has been cut, polished and set in a fine piece of jewellery.”

[owl0430]

" You need nor worry about this past month- and the length of my wait is not your fault, my dear. I assure you, it is nothing I haven't face before." he let out a sigh, uncurling a bit. "and your offer is much appreciated...I don't know much about the binding of souls either, but...there's something incredibly intimate about it. Unless you're strong enough to conceal your own mind, you know everything about each other. I mean everything- all theirs fears and worries, every emotion they're feeling at any given point in time. Their memories. Everything. It creates a bond so deep, my love. It's almost like the bond between siblings, but...much more intense. I don't know if this makes sense or not, but..." he reached out to her, pulling her into an embrace. " I must admit, this helps. It does not cure it, but it helps."

[wolfrunner]

After dismissing the messenger from the king, the pureblood had moved from the staring out the window to the shelf of books in the study. His finger tracing along the spines of the numerous volumes that lined the handsome dark wood. So many books and scrolls his family had collected over the centuries. Yet each was as in pristine condition as they could be for some of their ages just the same. But there was one in particular he sought out...

Eventually his finger came to rest on the spine of one of the much older books...small...tattered with well yellowed pages and covered in heavily faded and tattered red leather hide. The letters CR carved crudely and small into the spine were nearly not readable anymore but Lucas knew what they were fine. He had carved them there himself almost five hundred years ago. Tenderly, reverently, removing the ancient book from its eternal resting place on the shelf, the dark haired male carried it over to his desk to gently lay it there. Afterwards he just as carefully opened it to reveal, not a normal book, but rather a hollowed out space in the center of the volume which was lined with a cushioned silver velvet pillow like lining. It was then the eldest Renier reached into his shirt to withdraw the old ruby engagement ring and beautiful mother of pearl brooch which had been hanging around his neck since receiving it. For a minute, the Runemeth General held both in his hand just staring at them in silence before setting both gently into the secret compartment of the fake text.

[wolfrunner]

The girl closed her eyes when Al pulled her into an embrace letting him draw her to himself. She rested her chin on his shoulder and turned her head to kiss him just below the ear before returning the embrace herself. “Just don’t forget that alright? If it ever gets too much then come to me and let me ease it a little. I can’t stand to see you in pain.”, Aralynn said.

[owl0430]

A hesitant knock sounded at the room's entrance, the nervous staff member standing in the doorway. " S-Sorry to interrupt you, sire. But Estella and I thought it best to inform you that we have some...rather unexpected visitors. " the female spoke, hands held politely in front of her. " A trio of individuals who appear to be of nobility were seen wandering around the gardens, proceeding to then approach Estella and the princess. A long silver-haired young man seemingly escorted by brunette duo. The male of the duo introduced himself as one Orion Rosenwald and the female as his sister, Esmerelda. The silver-haired man is still unnamed, but it serves to reason he may be of vampiric instead of human nobility. Though I can't fathom anyone who would dare go against your orders, sir." she paused, before motioning to the corridor outside the room. " When I left Estella seemed to have control over the situation, and the three seemed to be of no threat. However, if you wish to see things for yourself, I would be happy to escort you."

She was acting as if she hadn't seen the hollowed book, nor the two pieces of jewelry Lucas had been holding with what to her appeared to be a melancholic gaze- it was likely best not to ask. " and, from what I can tell- once the issue of these strangers is taken care of, the princess seems to be of decent spirits today. Perhaps you could attempt a conversation?" It was unclear how the others seen it- besides the obvious mutual way the two mutually avoided each other- but ever since Lucas had gotten involved with the princess, he had been happier. Then that night had happened, and he seemed to have reverted to his old state of being. But it was doubtful either of them would actually get close enough to each other on their own to talk. Some...initiative, would have to be taken. " I'd wager she would like to see you- even if she won't openly admit it."

[wolfrunner]

“If the princess is in decent spirits today then I do not think it a plan to foul them. This is the first good news I am hearing about her since she has woken, I would rather see her spirits improve then sour. How slow matters not as long as the news about her continues to be good.”, said Lucas easing the cover of the book and running his hand over it.

However when the maid spoke of unexpected guests who were found wondering the estate’s gardens the eldest froze. The trio she described.....it was impossible. Completely and utterly impossible. Surely there was no way.... But the young women had said silver hair and spoken of a pair of siblings, while Al had dark hair like his own. That and the staff knew Al. But when she spoke the twin’s names Lucas knew there could be no mistaking just who had somehow managed to pay the Reniers a little visitation. Turning around leaving the book on the desk top Lucas made for the door of the study, “After you have escorted me to their location, you will seek out my brother and inform him of our guests. He will in turn seek out the prince. While he is doing that, you must quickly and quietly go about the house, gather all the staff and command them to lock themselves in their quarters until my brother come to fetch all of you. Lock doors and windows. Pull curtains and shades. Whatever you hear or may catch a glimpse of do not leave, nobody leaves, their quarters until he comes to fetch you all. For confirmation tell him to display his power.”

[owl0430]

Alas, it seemed trying to encourage interaction between the two was, yet again, futile. " But sir, she- " thr maid had continued, only to fall silent as Lucas began listing off his orders.

Just who are those people? Why had it spooked the young master? She prayed no trouble was about to arise- things were only just starting to return to somewhat normalcy. "Very well then. Consider it done. " and so quickly, silently, the maid led Lucas to the gardens, where the trio resided, sitting alongside Estella and the princess. Adrian himself enjoying a spot of tea.

[wolfrunner]

Lucas followed the maid quickly and silently, each step speaking loud enough for the Renier Heir that he need say nothing. Yet his message got across loud and clear anyway. To say this was a serious matter was an understatement. Although exactly why he didn’t say, opting to just follow the maid quickly. Why? How? There were far too many questions and not enough answers for them for the General’s liking. All that was for sure if any of them harmed a hair on Akira’s head then every flower in the garden will be stained liquid red by nightfall.

When he and the maid reached the garden, Lucas gave a curt nod to her dismissing her with the gesture to handle what he had ordered. After which he turned his attention to the scene before him....Akira and Estella sitting having a morning visit with three unmissable faces. Faces which Lucas had not seen in many years and had never expected, or wanted for that matter, to see again. And now here all three of them were sitting within arms length of Akira on his property in broad daylight. The eldest Renier Brother observed the small group before stepping out into the sunlight walking calm and steady towards them. “Well this is quite the surprise. Had I known we were expecting guests, I would have had Orlena tell the girls to set out the good tableware and bring a bottle of the finer wines in our collection up.”, the pureblood spoke announcing his presence.

At once Estella was on her feet when her master approached.

However Lucas held up a hand shaking his head, “Be at ease Estella. I just came to play good host, no need to worry yourself about me.”

Estella nodded in understanding and sat back down reclaiming her place beside Akira at the iron table.

[owl0430]

The maid quickly hurried off to find Rigel- stopping him in his tracks as soon as she did. " sir" she spoke. " Master Lucas has gone off to greet our new guests out in the garden- two brunettes escorting a silver-haired vampire. All are of nobility. Your brother has requested me to give you this information so you may seek out the prince. I am to inform the staff to lock and hide themselves in their quarters. He has given you permission to display your power so they do not leave until you instruct them to."

The female then made to walk away, but briefly, she paused. " If I may speak out of place though...please keep him from acting rashly. For all our sakes. "
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To say Akira was surprised to see Lucas was an understatement. This was the closest they'd been to each other in what felt like ages. Hence why her focus had turned from the strangers to him- her gaze locked on him was a nervous, and surprised, but...most of it stemmed from the fear he would disappear again- though, really, she wasn't one to talk. She'd been doing the same to him. Though it was undermined by the nerves and residual fear.


Adrian, however turned to Lucas with a smile. " Ah, hello there. Mr. Renier, I presume?" He stood, offering out a hand. " A pleasure it is to meet you. " It was a test of sorts, him acting as if they'd never met. He could only recall one occasion in which Lucas had seen him with his true appearance and, if he was correct, that was way back when they'd first met. Therefore he wanted to see if Lucas would recognize him. " Sorry to intrude in your surely busy schedule. We had been a bit lost i. Afraid, but your generous staff here offered to let us join them for a bit."


Meanwhile, Orion's gaze was perplexed... for one, he was sure the two men knew each other. But aside from that, the emotions he could sense between Lucas and the princess were...odd. Perplexing, even. An enigma. There was tension and hostility, a bit of fear from both parties, along with a bit of hindered, suppressed affection. Emotionally. It seemed as if they both were in pain. Plus with the look she was giving him... what happened between these two he wondered.

" Lucas~!" the woman known as Esmerelda shouted, abruptly standing up. Within a moments notice, she had her arms wrapped around his neck in an embrace. " My my, its been far too long!" her voiced purred. " I didn't know you lived around here!" she lied, a hand moving to the center of his chest casually as if searching for something.

[Spiritstar3]

Konan Semantis- 20- Genderfluid (m)- Ember Infiltrator- Bisexual- his house- Tags: open for now

The dark haired vampire was fluttering about as usual, or rather in a flutter. The beautiful dog, his dog, was only a week or two away from having the pups. She'd slowed down exponentially therefore. She slept and ate a lot more, drank more maybe. He seemed more nervous the closer it got to time. Of course he was nervous, as his dog had never had puppies before.


Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- homosexual- manor stables- Tags: open for now (James)

The dark haired boy nodded, saying "Mmm hmm," instead of actual words as they worked. He hummed quietly as they worked. He nodded once more, and said "Ah, it's okay. We did end up...finding out things anyway," he said to James. He listened to him clear his throat then keep talking. His lips twitched a bit as he listened to what the other male said. "Yes, I did note the Lord seems more quiet, brooding even I guess. Ah, yes, I've...definitely seen how boisterous and seemingly wild Rigel can be." He thought of that night a month ago. He tried not to blush, remembering Rigel holding him. Of course, then the blonde had locked him in his room... "Jewels...that's a nice word to use."