Aerith, Tifa & Sparkles

[The Painted Lady]

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[Tifa Lockhart]

If you want))

[The Painted Lady]

Sabela struggled to sleep with all the thoughts that were running through her head. By the time morning light was seeping into the carriage, she had given up and had gotten dressed. She crept quietly past her sister's mattresses to go back outside and sat on the steps in silence while she waited for the day to begin.

Xavier, having been kept up for his shift far longer than he should of thanks to Llyr's little disappearing act, was sleeping by the remaining coals of last night's fire. After all, the poor guy had had to stay up much longer than the others.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Llye sat awake, eyes still watching their surroundings. He'd apologised continuously to Xavier, and in order to make it up to him, was taking a double watch that evening. He hadn't really slept at all that night, but it didn't matter, he wasn't tired. That, and there was too much on his mind anyway.
Today would be an awkward one with both Prince Karlus, Xavier AND Princess Sabela... a good day to just stay quiet.

[Sparkles]

Karlus woke up as the light entered his tent and he stretched out and cracked his neck, flexing his shoulders. If he didn't hunt reguarly on this sort of terain, the ground might have effected his sleep; but as it was he had slept soundly. He crawled out of his tent and flopped down onto grass infront of it. "ok..." he took a deep breath of fresh air, "WHo else is awake?" he mumbled into the grass before bringing his chin up to rest on his crossed arms and look around.

[The Painted Lady]

Sabela still sat on the steps of the wagon, busying herself by shredding a piece of grass in her hands. Her expression was downcast and distant - she had no idea what was going to happen.

Xavier was starting to wake... but rather slowly. He knew he had to get up, but he was just so tiiiired.

[Sparkles]

[Is it my post, or Tifa's?]

[The Painted Lady]

((Uh, Tifa's according to me, but up to youse ))

[Tifa Lockhart]

Llyr stood and brushed himself off. It was morning and soon the camp would be awake and ready to face the day.
Ready to face it? Huh, lucky them.
Llyr sighed and turned around, noticing the Prince laying on the grass he considered going over to ask about his future king's odd position, but chose not to in the end, still conscious about the man's opinion of him.
His eyes then found Xavier asleep but stirring not far away, and a new, different wave of guilt washed over him.
Finally he spotted Princess Sabela sitting on the steps of the carriage. His eyes hardened and he headed over to where the horses were picketed, checking the straps of their tack. That done he stood motionless for a moment, fighting the urge to look at the Princess. Instead he unsheathed his sword and stared at the blade for a moment, thoughts that scared him rolling through his head.
What will there be for me when she marries another? My world will be dead... i will be dead... He frowned and sheathed the sword, his eyes hardening further, No... i am already dead.

Joslyn stirred now in the belly of the carriage and stood, heading over and opening the door, where she noticed Sabela sitting on the steps. She frowned, noting the downcast look on her sisters face she looked up and saw Sir Llyr busying himself with the horses and in her opinion, he seemed to be making a concentrated effort not to look in this direction.
"Oh Sabela..." She said gently, kneeling down beside her sister

[Sparkles]

Karlus watched Llyr and frowned as he unsheathed his sword. Once it was sheathed again he looked over at his sisters on the steps and sighed. 'None of them want to be here.. he rolled onto his back and looked up to the skies, "Gods... help me see" he whispered before getting up and going to join his sisters, sitting down with them and holding them under either of his arms, hugging them. "I'm guessing your sister is still asleep?"

[The Painted Lady]

Sabela had noticed the way Llyr seemed so cold and indifferent to her today. She battled with herself to keep her composure, and barely even moved when Joslyn appeared beside her. She stretched out her fingers from the fist they formed, and looked to her sister, forcing a smile. She didn't want to talk about it, and was relieved when Karlus joined them and spoke of something else.
"Hm. I believe so," she said quietly, leaning into her brother's embrace. She felt horribly tired all of a sudden, but she didn't think it was from her lack of sleep last night.
She stole a quick glance over in Llyr's direction, suppressing a sigh when he was still looking in the other direction.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Llyr was at a loss, he had to keep himself busy, but the horses were already fed and tacked, his weaponry was always immaculate and so he could not clean it. Subconsciously he began pacing back and forth, realizing this he groaned and decided to make another sweep around the campsite and so, off he went.

Joslyn didn't mind Karlus interrupting hers and her sisters barely started conversation, because she feared it would only make things between her and Sabela awkward so, silently, she leaned into her brothers embrace and watched as Sir Llyr tramped off, seeming very grumpy... though there was something different about him.
"Did you sleep well brother?" She asked gently.

[Sparkles]

"Hmm, yes I did. Joslyn, could you go wake up the other escort please, I'd like to talk to Sabela for a moment of two alone" he smiled at Joslyn in a way that told her his apologies, "You won't be missing out of anything, i promise" he put his forehead on hers for a second before kissing it. "Off you go" he moved his arm and pushed her off the seat before standing up and offering his hand to Sabela.

[my knight is snoring <.<]

[The Painted Lady]

((I'm just assuming Josie leaves without any fuss ))

Sabela held in her sigh until after her sister left. She had a feeling this wasn't going to be enjoyable, whatever Karlus wanted to say. She looked up at her brother, and after a small pause, accepted his hand up.
"What did you want to talk to me about?" she asked, moving her gaze away.

Xavier had managed to sit himself up and was on his way to waking up properly. He rubbed his eyes and tried to neaten his hair. Tried. He looked around him, spotting the Prince talking with oldest sister. His gaze moved along, and then he saw Llyr moving around, looking rather useless. He watched him walk around the campsite once before he frowned and stood himself up. He jogged over to the knight.
"Usually when I tell people they're walking in circles, I mean it much more metaphorically."

[Tifa Lockhart]

Llyr looked up from his restless circling when one of his fellow knights addressed him.
He winced a little, noting that the Knight knew something was amiss.
"Stay so long makes me uneasy. I want to get moving.... get this devils errand over with." The commander's eyes darted to the side to make sure no one was listening that might incriminate him.

Joslyn meanwhile had gone to where Trey lay sleeping and knelt gently beside the snoring warrior.
"Sir Knight..." She whispered, rocking him gently.