001.st blade - action

[birdchaser]

[ There is a new face in the town this evening, a young man with silver hair and dressed in jet-black armor. He paces from building to building and shoots every passerby a harsh glare, one that only seems to become worse with every minute. It almost feels as if he's looking for something

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[falenandawn]

[Frey was heading to the store to grab groceries, and when the man approaches, he'll pause, taking a second to answer. This guy seems pretty intense.]

An item? [He’s going to seem mildly uncomfortable with how angry this guy seems.]

[birdchaser]

Indeed. [ He nods once in a manner that makes this look more and more serious. ] A sword, black as night and tipped with a scarlet crystal. It is of grave importance that it returns to my side immediately.

[falenandawn]

A sword...? You might be able to find it in the smithy. Most weapons end up there sooner or later.

I'm guessing you're new?

[birdchaser]

If that guess has led you to believe that I have only woken up in this strange kingdom mere hours ago...

[ His right hand remains strangely tense, as if he's not used to wandering without a sword by his side. ]

...then you would be right.

[4thwallcansukmy]

Well boy did you come to the right place. I know all 'bouts them whereabouts.

What kinda item ya lookin' for, Spunky?

[birdchaser]

A weapon... a black sword adorned with a red crystal.

I would most appreciate if you offered me a clue on where it could be.

[4thwallcansukmy]

Well good golly gang looks like we got a mystery on our hands.

Have you tried the weapons store perhaps?

[birdchaser]

Why would my weapon ever be in some weapon store? Surely, the thief had more wits to them than that.

[my_hands_stuck]

An item?

[birdchaser]

A weapon. A sword as black as night and reeking of death more than a hundred battlefields.

[my_hands_stuck]

Oh my, that sounds very impressive. I've never seen anything like it.

[birdchaser]

...I see.

[ He sounds a tad frustrated and, for better or worse, rather helpless. ]

My apologies. I shall continue my search, then.

[crystal_spear]

[ Of course, his wife of all people happened to be walking by at that moment, and was pulled over at his hand. There was a small sense of hesitance, an inch of debate in on her expression as she look at him, really looked at him, and remembered how long these last few weeks had been without him at her side.

Of course, she realized she was staring at him by now. With a blink and a nod, she began to speak. ]

Belderiver should be in the weapons shop.

[birdchaser]

[ That voice..! ]

Gwendolyn! [ His Belderiver promptly forgotten, Oswald makes his way across the street and stops only when he's face to face with her. One hand reaches forward and catches hers, a clear look of adoration on his face. ] Are you well, my love? What are you doing here?

[crystal_spear]

I am beyond 'well' as of right now. [ In response, Gwendolyn's free hand moved up to greet his cheek in a loving touch that only a wife could properly present. ] As for your second question I... [ Pause, as she turns away. ] I wish that I knew.

What of you, my dear Oswald? How are you feeling?

[birdchaser]

I have been feeling perfect as of the moment when I beheld your vision.

[ He makes one step closer and pulls her hand closes, all so he can cup it with both his hands and press it to his chest. ]

I was worried.