Royals On the Run - NEW Poll! - 1x1 w/ Larson and Zoe

[cashew jackman]

“It’s Maverick.” He corrected her, nodding to himself more than to her. “And you are?” At her question, he nodded again. “Yeah, we’re heading to the Island at the moment. And no worries, just watch where you’re headed.”

[Larson and Zoe]

On NAME ship, Rose walked over to the leader of the group, Reis. "I hate to bother you but the messenger bird is here." She said and led him to the bird.
The bird Galis looked as he came over. "King Jayben has sent me to sadly announce that the king and queen have died at sea and princess Nevaeh has died of a tragic sickness..." He said and landed. "Now do you have my snack?"
Rose looked at her brother as she put down some bird feed. "Reis, are you okay?"

[cashew jackman]

Reis watched as the bird swept down and took its place on the railing, crossing his arms as he awaited the news. This was a Royal bird; he was curious as to what message it brought. However, as the bird carelessly spouted out the news of so many deaths, Reis' face changed suddenly, first white as a sheet, and then an angry red.
"Do you have my snack? The bird asked in the same dull, disinterested tone. Reis scowled.
"I'll have your head, you cursed piece of poultry!" Reis leapt at the falcon, drawing his sword as he did so. In one sweep of his blade, he cut the bird in two. Silently, the bird fell, splashing into the ocean below. Then, still seething, Reis turned to his sister. "There's no way Neveah just up and died." He spat. "No way! Jayben must be behind this." He said, turning on his heel and pacing the deck.

[Larson and Zoe]

Rose froze up at his action and then watched as the bird started to sink. "You didn't have to kill it!" She said and saw an Island. "Um we've got land." She whispered and then placed a hand on his back. "Well I mean it's been months since you last saw her, maybe she did get sick." She then looked down. "I'm sorry, but I believe the bird and I'm sorry for you because I know you loved her." She wanted to hug her brother close to her.

[cashew jackman]

Coattails swirling, Reis paused beside the railing, staring at the island as it flickered in and out of sight. He'd been so ready for this adventure, so desperate for gold; and yet, suddenly, none of that mattered. In the shadow of this tragedy, the glinting of gold held no value to the wayward son.
"I know it's been months." Reis snapped back, leaving the railing. "She would have told me, or sent for me if it was bad enough. I don't believe it. I don't believe she's dead." Despite his best efforts, warm tears began to pool in his eyes. He looked away from his sister, unwilling for her to see his sorrow. "I won't believe it."

[Larson and Zoe]

Rose saw the tears in her brothers eyes before her own tears filled her eyes. "I've got to go..." She turned and tried to suck up her tears. Don't cry, Don't cry... She went to her room and frowned when the captain said for everone to go onto the island. Then she looked at her brother when they found shelter. "I'm going to go and take a nap." She said and went to lay down. Leah walked into the woods where her younger sister was and started to shake her. "After all this time I've finally found you!" She started to raise up her sord. Rose woke with a start and saw some bushes move so she started to scream and cry as she ran to her brother. "Reis!" She screamed and slammed into him before falling down crying even more, then backing up slowly.

[cashew jackman]

Reis was explaining his current plan to his crew when he was suddenly aware of the sound of panicked footsteps. He turned around just in time to see Rose barreling towards him, tears streaming down her red cheeks. As she crashed into him, he stepped back with the impact, staring down at her as she fell.
"What in all the- Rose, what's going on? What's wrong?" Reis demanded, more shocked than anything else.

[Larson and Zoe]

Rose sniffled and stood back up. "I-I had a n-nightmare about Leah...." She said as tears still fell from her eyes. "I'm sorry, I'm weak, because I'm crying, but I'm scared what if they find us or what if father finds us out here?" She asked him questions while hoping to not be getting on his bad side, but to be comforted.

[cashew jackman]

Reis faced his men with a frown. "Pardon me for a moment, gentlemen." He said, grasping Rose by the arm and pulling her a few steps over, behind a patch of trees. "Rose, you know not to interrupt me when I'm talking to them!" He hissed, keeping his voice low. "It makes me look weak. Now, what were you saying? Something about Leah?" He said, concern flashing in his eyes at the mention of that cursed name.

[Larson and Zoe]

Rose gasped as he grabbed her arm and more flash back of Leah hit her. "I'm sorry...." She whispered looking up at him nervously. "I'm sorry..." She then gulmped. "I had a nightmare that she tried to kill me here in the woods.." She stood up straight. "What if they come for us?"