Group RP log ~ Luca, Thomas, Cecile
Remember how Luca wished to speak with Thomas about something particularly important? Well, he did.
Cecile: *pacing in front of Thomas's door with both shield and spear brandished*
Thomas: *opens door* ... *sigh* Cecile, you don't have to do this.
Luca: *slowly starts to walk towards Thomas' room, his sword by his side and a sinister look on his face*
Cecile: *not noticing Luca, starts to flail* Of course I must!! It's my duty and I want to protect you!!!
Thomas: *sighs* ... Okay, Cecile. Just be careful.
Cecile: *salutes!!!*
Luca: *stops as he notices Cecile standing infront of Thomas' room* I see.. so you really did show up.
Cecile: *spins around and glances at his sword* What do you need your weapon for?! I thought you said you were going to talk!
Luca: What're you doing here with your shield and spear if all I was going to do was talk?
Cecile: -//o I....that is....you see--PROTECTING, of course!!!!!
Thomas: *clears throat* Luca, I believe you wanted to speak to me.
Luca: *grin* Yes, I do want to speak to you. Why don't we step into your room?
Thomas: Yes, let's do that. Cecile, you may come in if you wish. *steps in his room*
Cecile: I--are you sure? I mean... *decides not to protest and begins to follow*
Luca: 'Are you sure'? More like you'd insist in coming in even if he didn't ask. Heh. *walks into Thomas' room*
Cecile: *scowls and grumbles, tapping her spear against the floor as she crosses the threshold, then stands by the door after entering*
Luca: Why don't you step outside, Cecile?
Cecile: But I just stepped inside--!
Thomas: Cecile is my guest here. You have no right to dismiss her.
Luca: This could get... ugly. *unsheaths his sword and starts to walk to Thomas*
Cecile: *quickly cuts in front of him with her shield raised* Only if you do not adhere to the rules, Luca!!
Thomas: Please put the sword away, Luca.
Luca: If I really wanted to... even you couldn't stop me from killing Thomas, Cecile.
Luca: However...
Cecile: *wavers for a moment unsure*
Thomas: I thought we were going to talk. *shakes head*
Luca: *slams his sword into the ground, and kneels* Master Thomas! I beg of you... make me a guard captain like Cecile! I've had a lot of time to think...
Cecile: o____o ........
(whooooah, TOTALLY wasn't expecting that)
Thomas: .... *wasn't expecting it either* What?
Cecile: I--what?
Luca: I've realized the errors of my way... i've decided to remove my past. I want to atone for my sins, I want to protect you. Please... I beg of you.
Cecile: But--and--you--then--and--whatev er brought about such a change of heart? *tilts her head*
Thomas: Good question, Cecile. *crosses arms and waits*
Luca: Ever since I was a kid... all I was able to think about was getting revenge. And that turned into hate... and it consumed me. I know I cannot change what I have done or became, but I would like to make up for it.
Cecile: So...you wish to protect Budehuc in order to redeem yourself? *blinks* I...I suppose that sounds noble.
Luca: Please, Thomas! No, Master Thomas!
Cecile: *frowns in a mixture of confusion and partial jealousy*
Thomas: ...... ..... Er...... *glances at Cecile * What do you think?
Luca: I know you and Cecile will be going away for a bit, so you can rest assured that the castle will be in good hands.
Cecile: I-I do not know what to think. *glances back at Luca* I mean, it sounds sincere, and I could teach him how to be a good guard if he wishes to be--*freezes*
Thomas: ... Luca, I'm not sure I can trust you. I hope you understand that...
Cecile: Even if you were to become a member of the guard, you would be under the strict survelliance of my other guards, and they would be helping you.
Cecile: You would not be expected to guard the castle alone, I hope you understand. Even if I was not here.
Luca: It wouldn't be a problem to protect the castle myself even if I was alone. But this could be a good opportunity to show how serious I really am.
Thomas: ... *sighs* I believe in giving people second chances. If you truly do want to do this, I will give you that chance.
Cecile: *walks over to Luca and looks down (assuming he's still kneeling)* But you shall have to train hard for it! And give it all your heart!!!
Luca: Yeah. I don't know much about 'training', my skills aren't that rusty... yet. But I will make sure to keep order within Budehuc.
Cecile: *frowns* Training is for everyone, no matter how skilled they are! *folds her arms* You may have convinced Master Thomas, but so far as I am concerned...
Luca: *looks up at Cecile* Well... I do look forward to working with you, partner.
Thomas: *clears throat* Actually, I was thinking you could supervise him, Cecile.
Cecile: *exchanges shocked glances between the two* I--but-- x////O *coughs* ......Do you promise to try your very best, Luca??
Luca: *stands up* I promise to try my very best, and keep order within Budehuc.
Cecile: And keep the castle and its guests as safe as can be?!
Luca: And keep the castle and it's guests as safe as they can be.
Cecile: *nods, satisfied* I suppose then you can start patrolling with me tomorrow, if you do not have a problem with that. But you must be up bright and early!!
Thomas: Cecile... I also hope it's okay if I have other people check on him now and then? To make sure he's behaving?
Cecile: If that is what you wish, Thomas. *nods*
Luca: Yeah. I won't mind. But I don't need people babysitting me every now and then. I'll behave.
Cecile: Ohh, no you do. If Master Thomas says he wants someone to check on you and I, then someone will.
Thomas: I don't trust you, and I can't say I'm entirely convinced you've reformed. *narrows eyes* I hope you understand.
Luca: Yes, Master Thomas. I understand.
Luca: *extends his hand to Cecile* Partner?
Cecile: *looks down uneasily, then shakes his hand* As garrison commander of the Budehuc castle guard, I shall do my utmost to train you sufficiently.
Thomas: You're not her partner. You're her subordinate.
Cecile: *nods*
Thomas: Cecile, I know that you'll report to me if there are any problems. And... *takes her aside, whisper* If he bothers you, tell me at once.
Luca: Well, Captain Cecile... I look forward to working with you.
Cecile: Luca will never lay a hand on me, I promise you that, Thomas. *nods and looks back to Luca* You'll start patrolling with me tomorrow, okay?
Luca: You think i'm going to miss out on my first day of guard duty?
Cecile: Ah--*scratches her head* I'm sorry if I offended you.
Luca: You didn't offend me. I'm happy to be working with you.
Luca: And I hope that someday, Master Thomas will trust me.
Cecile: That is very flattering...I suppose. o.O W-well, I suppose I shall see you tomorrow.
Thomas: *nods*
Luca: Yes. Tomorrow...
Cecile: Until then, sleep tight and make sure you are well-rested!! *salutes*
Luca: *grabs his sword and sheaths it* Well-rested, got it. You two get a good night sleep also and rest assured that Budehuc will be safe under my watch.
Cecile: Our watch.
Luca: Our watch.
Thomas: *nods again* Until Cecile thinks you're ready, you will always patrol in pairs with someone else.
Cecile: And I shall patrol with you when you first start to make sure things go well.
Thomas: Exactly. *nodnod*
Luca: I guess this means i'll have some company for awhile. Well, tomorrow's the big day!
Cecile: Yes, yes it is.... Well, why don't you go rest up? I run a strict patrol schedule, you'll see!! :O
Luca: Alright, alright. I'll head to bed shortly, and i'll be wide awake for tomorrow's patrol.
Cecile: *waves to Luca as he leaves, then looks over to Thomas, trying to read his expression*
Luca: Good day, Captain Cecile. And to you as well, Master Thomas. *bows and takes his leave*
Thomas: Good day, Luca. *nods head, sighing wearily* I hope I did the right thing.
Cecile: ................Do you reckon he's gone mad, Thomas? u__u'
Thomas: I'm not sure, Cecile. Watch him closely, and report any suspicious activity right away.
Cecile: Of course, of course!! But perhaps....do you remember how Miss Yun believed he may be good? Perhaps....
Thomas: Perhaps... *sigh* I hope so.
Cecile: I promise you that I will do my very best to help him. Don't worry too much about it. I do not like seeing you worried. ._.
Thomas: ... *smiles* Thank you. Please keep safe, okay?
Cecile: *nods nervously then salutes* I will take my leave now. Have a good evening, Thomas.
Thomas: You too, Cecile. ... *hugs her* I hope you'll come by again... when you're not busy.
Cecile: *flushes* I think I shall be very busy now that I have Luca on my hands. ~.~; But do not worry.
Thomas: ... I know... *smiles, going back to his desk* I'll see you later, then.
Cecile: *bows and leaves his room, closing the door behind her*
Whoa. Did anyone see this coming? o__O I totally didn't, and I wonder if that just means I'm losing my touch, or if this really was that surprising.