1. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    Aelius half expected to hear and see nothing as he waited for any kind of response, any indication of life; half expected to hear that loud, many-voiced thing from before... and was surprised when neither happened, and the door opened to reveal the lord in... quite a state. Aelius' eyes traveled...
  2. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    There was visible relief when they answered - shoulders relaxed, tense expression softened, and a heavy sigh escaped his now mended chest. "Good," he murmured, finally turning his eyes to the pair. "The help is much needed. We'll be able to heal twice as fast, now that..." he trailed off...
  3. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    'IS THE WORLD RIGHT? SCOURED INTO A SHAPE THAT PLEASES YOU?' Aelius hesitated, shrunk back a bit as those words settled uncomfortably in his mind, heavily in his chest. Still, he held on. In hopes of bringing back Walter, yes, but also... for himself. Even though the sensation of gripping him...
  4. Aelius of the Dawn

    Open Surely we'll sing of no little thing

    Aelius tilted his head like a curious dog as he listened, smile ever-present. He held his flask up in a small cheers to acknowledge his preference. "Is that so? Well, the color suits you, even if you aren't vying for attention like most brightly dressed that I know!" He gestured at himself and...
  5. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    His call went unanswered. Blazing eyes darted away from the fiend beneath him to try and find any sign of the other man - perhaps that haunting bone white that had the same empty chill in the air - but only saw eyes staring back at him as he sunk into this pit of dying monstrosity. He sliced...
  6. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    Monsters were no stranger to Aelius. He'd fought to protect his Empire and its people plenty, and the creatures he faced were vast and varied. Undeath was a familiar foe. And yet, even so, this... ...This was something else entirely. The way it moved, the way its limbs folded in on themselves...
  7. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    Those words had struck a chord deep within Aelius - 'You aren't on your own. I am right here.' He knew the nobleman meant nothing more than the literal meaning of the words, but still... something about hearing someone say to Aelius that he wasn't alone, that they're with him... It hurt. It...
  8. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    The quiet, staggered words caught Aelius off guard; the man had been wordless since that first condemned house, he just assumed this would be the rest of their day together. But there he was trying to comfort the paladin, despite his own deep despair... All the more reason to hide away Aelius'...
  9. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    He did not expect this day to be good by any means. But he certainly didn't expect it to be this horrid. Aelius had to keep reminding himself - there were still people fighting, still living, ones they could still yet save. They just had to stop the spread. But he couldn't get those scenes...
  10. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    The hand on Aelius finally made him tear his eyes away from the horror of it all. He peered sidelong at the other man as he entered, the shadows around darkening with every step. Watched as he extended a hand. And then, that pulse - as the light in the room was eaten up, the weave suddenly...
  11. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    As the pair walked, the sun tried to pry its way through the clouds, but either the gray was too strong or the will of the sun just not strong enough now. Aelius peered up at the overcast sky with a small wrinkle on his brow. It was very rarely that the sun couldn't shine through when he was...
  12. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    At the other's correction, Aelius visibly relaxed, tension leaving his shoulders as if just the thought of being unable to heal someone was a heavy burden upon them. "That's a relief, then... Glad I misunderstood, in that case." But he nodded along regardless. "The help would be appreciated...
  13. Aelius of the Dawn

    Open Surely we'll sing of no little thing

    It was easy to catch sight of the foxkin as he entered the room; though dressed down a bit, he still was bright enough with those yellows that he stood out quite a bit. That delighted Aelius. As the man approached, he offered a bright smile, the nearby lanternlight flickering a touch stronger as...
  14. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    That expression, no matter how fleeting, did not go unnoticed. He wondered who or what that pain was for - the sick and dying? A poor memory? Himself? Something else Aelius couldn't grasp, not with how little he knew of the man..? Between that and how Walter froze at his touch... ...but they...
  15. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    The paladin spent a moment more watching the sickly man, that hardened expression of focus softening to pity, to that longing look in the eyes of wishing he could just fix it all right now. He gently brushed some of the man's hair, wet and clinging with sweat, out of his face like a mother would...
  16. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Stillwater

    The moment Aelius was called for, he rushed straight over. His steps were brisk, the lack of his armor helping lend to his speed. Hands busy pulling back his hair and winding the coils into one massive braid before tying it off and tossing it back over his shoulder. Talismans still dangled and...
  17. Aelius of the Dawn

    Open Surely we'll sing of no little thing

    The night was free, the town as secure as it could be, and in the air hung the anxious heaviness of anticipation. But with that anticipation of what was to come in the following days was a dampened cheer and laughter, everyone indulging in as much booze and gambling and sex as they could before...
  18. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Ratcity

    As the woman approached, Aelius peered down at her with curiosity and interest, that bright smile still plastered on his face. He was able to get a good look at her now - and felt that strange cold coming off of her. She was such a fascinating contrast to himself. Everyone outside of the Empire...
  19. Aelius of the Dawn

    Private Ratcity

    This place did not feel particularly welcome. Granted, Aelius was accustomed to his grand walled city of Naya Vapna, where things were bright, and everyone was united under their one god. Aelius was always treated well back home - he was the son of their one god, after all. And while cheerful...
  20. Aelius of the Dawn

    Open Future in the Fog

    Bless his heart, Aelius was not the most intuitive man. He locked eyes with the Baron for a few moments, took note of how the man took time to look him up and down. There was no clear confusion or stony defensive expression, something he'd gotten used to since traveling outside his home for the...
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