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Post by G. Novella on Mar 31, 2013 20:19:35 GMT -5
Robby nudged the reins on Petunia first, standing up tall as the horse began to move. It jostled him slightly, but nothing too bad. He was more concerned in making sure Aura wasn't going to slip, and his arms tightened around her waist.
"Looks like it was a large house, if it's still burning," he said thoughtlessly, before cringing at his own stupidity. Why did he have to point out her wealth again. Shaking his head, they began to ride in a gentle pace. While Robby preferred a quicker speed, he didn't want to unsettle the petite woman.
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Post by teehee100 on Mar 31, 2013 20:20:50 GMT -5
As they began moving Aura began to whisper to herself "please be alright." over and over again.
(do you want to use the description I wrote earlier?)
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Post by G. Novella on Mar 31, 2013 20:27:08 GMT -5
((Sure))
Robby heard Aura's uneasy words, and he gently whispered, "They'll be fine. You got out, so will they."
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Post by teehee100 on Mar 31, 2013 20:28:27 GMT -5
"thank you and I hope so." aura whispers. They group travels on in silence until they reach the manor. Or what's left of it.
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Post by teehee100 on Mar 31, 2013 20:33:49 GMT -5
At Beckwin Manor, there is still smoke rising from the ashes of the once beautiful manor. A crowed of people sand around it, staring at the remains. "I heard there was an explosion." said one man.
"I heard it was torched by an angry customer." said another.
"Did anyone make it?" asks a young woman.
"don't know." was the answer the crowd gave.
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Post by Nahara46 on Mar 31, 2013 20:33:51 GMT -5
Upon gaining visual of the house, Rylan only vaguely held back a gasp. It was in ruin. He bit his lip and glanced toward Aura as the slowed to a halt in front of the house. He didn't dismount- there seemed to be little point in search, as it was clear not much could have survived. A bit emotionally exhausted, Rylan leaned back, forgetting that Joshua was there. When he hit the other boy, he immediately straightened and mumbled in an embarrassed tone, "Sorry..."
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Post by teehee100 on Mar 31, 2013 20:35:46 GMT -5
Aura could only stare at what remained of the once lovely manor. It wasn't clear if either of her parents had survived. "oh what am I to do now?" she asks mostly to herself.
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Post by eskimoRock on Mar 31, 2013 20:37:00 GMT -5
Joshua gasped as he saw the wreckage of what was once a beautiful house.
"That's okay." he muttered quietly to Rylan, more preoccupied by what he was looking at.
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Post by teehee100 on Mar 31, 2013 20:38:52 GMT -5
The crowd had dispersed upon noticing the horses. Many of them stared at the new comers, especially Aura.
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Post by Nahara46 on Mar 31, 2013 20:43:41 GMT -5
Rylan turned to look at the crowd and he scowled at those staring at Aura as if she was an oddity in the town fair. "Off with you!" He called to them, "No need for you to be here, so unless you have some business here, I suggest you go about your own business."
Slowly, he steered Delilah toward Aura and Robby.
"Are you alright?" He asked in a concerned tone.
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Post by teehee100 on Mar 31, 2013 20:45:40 GMT -5
Aura stared at him. Her mouth moved like she was trying to form words, but she couldn't seem to get any out.
(well, as much as I would like to stay up more, I need sleep. Goodnight.)
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Post by G. Novella on Apr 1, 2013 11:24:18 GMT -5
Robby stared at the carnage before him in shock. The manor looked as though it had been huge once, situated on a large plot of land. It was all gone now. Burnt to the ground. For a fire to take out that much and damage so many, he could only assume it was intentional. His eyes hardened as he glared at the crowd, and he turned Petunia so that Aura wasn't visible to their leers. Moving the horse closer to the rubble, he could see some valuables such as gold and silvers, tarnished, slightly melted, but not destroyed. A few limbs of wood rested in their.
"Aura," he whispered quietly to her, "Do you want to survey the area? Or should we go home?"
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 11:26:16 GMT -5
"I..think we should at least take a look around. I...want to make sure..." aura stops talking and glances at the remains. The air still smells of ash and soot.
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Post by G. Novella on Apr 1, 2013 11:32:28 GMT -5
Robby nodded, and he slipped off the horse, before lifting his arms to help Aura down. He could see the remnants of the second floor to the manor at one end. As Aura landed beside him, he said quietly, "Do you want us to come with you, or we can wait here?"
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 11:34:28 GMT -5
Aura shakes her head. " it would be better if you came with me. Just in case." she tells them and she begins walking to the partial remains of the second floor.
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Post by eskimoRock on Apr 1, 2013 11:38:51 GMT -5
"Right." Joshua said, taking a deep breath. "Be careful, Aura."
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 11:42:23 GMT -5
Aura continues walking, she suddenly trips and tries to use the wall to brace herself. To her surprise and shock it's still warm. She moves away from the wall and looks around to see if anyone she knows is near by.
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Post by Nahara46 on Apr 1, 2013 18:29:34 GMT -5
Rylan slipped off Delilah, who patted the ground nervously and took a step towards Petunia. "Stay here Girl," He whispered to them as he watched Aura carefully, following just behind her.
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Post by G. Novella on Apr 1, 2013 18:40:21 GMT -5
Robby saw Rylan approaching, but turned his attention back to Aura, who looked stunned as she searched the area. He glanced helplessly at Rylan, unsure what to do. He was never good at comforting anyone before.
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 19:24:17 GMT -5
(hi. This just came to me)
Just then a ragged man appears from the crowd, heading strait for Aura. A small dager gleams in what is left of daylight.
"YOUR FAMILY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED! Rot in H$&& you..." he cursed at her.
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Post by Nahara46 on Apr 1, 2013 19:26:52 GMT -5
Rylan turned, quick as a whip, and moved to be slightly in front of Aura. He glared at the man, wishing he had a sword, just in case.
"How dare you speak so to a young lady in such distress like that! Apologize, or I'm sure me and my friends will have something to say about it!"
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 19:31:31 GMT -5
The man just stares at him and starts laughing manically.
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Post by eskimoRock on Apr 1, 2013 19:33:03 GMT -5
Joshua found himself walking slightly away from the others, and so was very shocked when he heads a shout and looked up to see a man holding a dagger. Scrambling across the land, he reached the others just in time to hear Rylans warning.
"Once you apologise, I suggest you leave this place very quickly. You have no right to be saying such things."
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Post by G. Novella on Apr 1, 2013 19:45:55 GMT -5
Unlike Rylan and Joshua, who were perfect gentleman and didn't resort to violence before a lady, Robby's temper surged inside him. Forgetting the fact that the man held a dagger, and that he himself was unarmed, the boy threw a fist at the man, aiming for his face, while a second flew at his stomach. He'd land a hit somewhere at the least.
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 19:51:36 GMT -5
This only served to anger the man, but he was knocked to the ground. While attempting to get up, he falls down again.
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Post by G. Novella on Apr 1, 2013 19:52:42 GMT -5
Seeing that his hit had worked, Robby lunged forward and pinned the hand with the dagger down as anger pounded through his veins. "Apologize," he hissed, "And tell us which rat bastard did this."
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Post by Nahara46 on Apr 1, 2013 19:53:18 GMT -5
"Robby!" Rylan shouted, lunging forward only seconds after his rash friend. "Not here, not in front of present company!" He moved to try and pull Robby away, wrapping his arms to restrain the other boy.
As he did so, he kicked the mans hand, hoping to dislodge the knife from him.
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 19:54:41 GMT -5
The man begins to laugh again. "I don't know who. If did I'd send them flowers." he tells him and spits in Robby's face.
(anyone get the HP reference here?)
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Post by G. Novella on Apr 1, 2013 20:06:24 GMT -5
Robby growled as the man spit in his face, but he moved back, Rylan's words reaching him. However, he made sure to aim a kick at the man's groin. Not once did he wonder why anyone held a grudge against Aura's family.
"But he- He said evil things!" argued Robby to Rylan, trying to get his friend off.
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Post by teehee100 on Apr 1, 2013 20:09:04 GMT -5
(laughing at what Robby said. So much like a child. For HP reference, see book 6)
The man stands up and it is easy to see his disheveled appearance. His clothes have a lot of holes in them and he is missing a tooth.
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