[Closed] Sheltered Shadows

[Rose]

"If I must, I will stand alone for eternity." ☒ Keith Scheherazade ✐ 254 words ✉ Notes: Yeah, they really do. Rose Lv1

Rose blinked at Scheherazade, struggling to hide her disappointment. "It's not presumptuous. It's our reality... Well, at least in here it is. It's just that I've always found the sound of a violin a great blessing." Reluctantly, Rose ran her hand over the smooth surface once more before putting the instrument away. "Maybe one day, I could play for us. Do you have any favorites?" She was speaking of music now, and desperately craving to play it. As she looked at the other girl, she wondered what the warrior's interests may be. Being so talented, there was no way she didn't like something. Of course, Rose wouldn't dare ask aloud; it was up to Scheherazade if she wished to share. Besides, she didn't like to pry. When she wanted to know something, she could find out. Upon entering the game, Rose had realized she had become virtually unnoticed. It may have been just because she hadn't done to much to draw attention to herself, but she had a feeling it was something more. Rose looked at the sky to see the sun was starting to set. It was kind of ironic to her, that a fake sunset would look so real. She around; it was getting dark quickly. She didn't much favor staying here in the dark. "I guess... We should go back to our residencies." Though, her little alley wasn't much of a home. She was sure Scheherazade had to be better off than her in the game when it came to shelter.

[Scheherazade]

"My faith is seared into my skin; burned into my worldly flesh with ink as a reminder that I can never give it up. It is a burden that is worth nothing and everything. It is my pain." ☒ Rose Keith ✐ 000 ✉ One more round before closing? Scheherazade Lv1

Scheherazade blinked, startled, and then murmured her agreement. "It would seem prudent to do so. I hadn't known it had gotten to be so late...I suppose we went all this way just to turn back. A pity, but I don't think we could have done anything about it." She extended a quiet smile to the other before turning slowly, her heel pressing onto the earth, green grass flattened under the pressure of her boot's heel. The warm wind of the plains pressed at her skin, and she hummed quietly, the sound brushed away from her lips before it could reach the other. It was a Swedish lullaby, anyways, and she doubted the other would have understood the words. Her axe felt comfortable in her hands, but then she realized she had neglected her companion's question. "Oh, um...I do have a favorite violin piece, actually. Clair De Lune, which usually has a piano accompaniment, but there are some solo adaptations..." She flushed pink, and then coughed slightly into her hand. Right. The blonde then regained her composure, her body automatically reassuming the soft self-assurance she hoped she always had. Her fingers curled around the wooden hilt of her weapon. She realized that they were at the edge of town, and the smooth cobblestone and warm ambience of the Town of Beginnings slid around her. She inclined her head at Rose, and then, with a cautious hand, slid open her menu and sent the younger girl a friend request, her fingers tapping over the screen. "In case we ever meet again, or if you want to," She said lightly, her tone warm.

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[Rose]

"If I must, I will stand alone for eternity." ☒ Keith Scheherazade ✐ 122 words ✉ Notes: Cheers to a new friendship! Rose Lv1

Rose nodded agreement, and listened to the tune Scheherazade began to hum. Just as she was getting entranced, the blonde turned. Rose blinked at the name; she had heard of it from her violin tutor, but had only attempted it one time. To be honest, she wasn't as good at it as most of her other known pieces. She would practice it; if they met again, she would play it for Scheherazade if they were in a town. Upon receiving the friend request, Rose touched the 'accept' button lightly. She was usually reserved, so she had to take the friends she could get; besides, she liked Scheherazade. The girl was strong willed, and kind; there was no reason not to trust her. .

[Scheherazade]

"My faith is seared into my skin; burned into my worldly flesh with ink as a reminder that I can never give it up. It is a burden that is worth nothing and everything. It is my pain." ☒ Rose Keith ✐ 000 ✉ Cheers! ^-^ Scheherazade Lv1

Scheherazade smiled warmly at the other before disappearing into the crowd, the rush of people carrying her away. Her blonde hair disappeared into the oddly-colored crowd, and she allowed herself to wander for a while with a random group of people, following their footsteps and smiling politely as they walked on. She recognized the place that they stopped at, and then decided to stop at the main square, even if it was getting dark, because she needed to check up on a friend there. Her shoes clicked against the stone of the streets as she paused before a short, squat wooden building, the very one that she had left Keith in earlier. She let a relieved sigh trail out of her once she saw the landlady smile at her and mouth the words that he was okay, sending her a smile as well. Today seemed like a good day, anyways. Perhaps when Keith woke up, she would send him a friend request. That seemed like a proper thing to do, anyways. She hummed in thought as she left. She turned yet another corner, feeling the cold air brush lightly against her hands, her bare skin prickling pleasantly. It wasn't as cold as Sweden, nor as cold as England in particularly damp and rainy and snowy days and seasons, so she found herself quite comfortable in the chilled air. Her blonde hair seemed darker in the dim light, she noticed absently, before turning the corner. Perhaps they would have to schedule that lesson they never got to for some other time...maybe next week or so? She'd have to send a message to Rose...

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[Rose]

"If I must, I will stand alone for eternity." ☒ Keith Scheherazade ✐ 155 words ✉ Notes: Posting for review. Rose Lv1

Rose smiled one more in return, than watched as Scheherazade walked away before turning to go back to her own residence in the small alley she had called home from the beginning. To be honest, she knew that taking the first step from her reclusive solitude couldn't be wrong... Still, it was hard to imagine sleeping anywhere other than her comfortable little nook. As she tried to imagine her future, she hummed Ave Maria to herself. She would play the song soon, she was sure of it. Remembering her quest from the beginning of the day, Rose briefly talked to the NPC she had received her quest from and than left upon receiving her rewards. .As she finally reached her place in the alley, she laid down and closed her eyes. It had been a very eventful day; and she was exhausted. It did not take her very long to fall into a restless slumber.