Back in Altdorf

The Elthrai docks in Altdorf once again. Goddard makes sure everything is secure on Zhane before he hops into the saddle and heads toward the Amethyst college.

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Otto walks slowly back to his seat and looks thoughtful. "Hmmmm...no no not that...not even that," he mumbles. "Not really. Except maybe one thing. I'm afraid of losing cynath." Otto sits down and takes a sip of the soup

-

"You...you cheated you bitch!" one of the other men yells at her while both men take a step back.

In Altdorf

"Wake up lecai," Goddard whispers. He's kneeling by her bed, resting his head on her pillow. "The earlier we go, the less people we'll have to deal with...we don't want it to be like that camel wrestling."

Fast Forward to the Empire

((for mike and liz unless i tell you its ok for you to post too)) 

What does it mean? I had a feeling I would regret not stabbing him. Damn my kindness...

Goddard puts the orb away. He was sitting under a tree away from the group by himself. 

You have to be careful Master.

"I know. But I have to keep Aara safe too. And I can't take everything I see in that orb seriously but I'll keep it in mind."

20 years Ago in Altdorf

((For Mike and Liz to RP Reiker and Goddard 20 years ago in Altdorf.))

"Why are we going to Morrwies again?" Goddard complains. He kicks at a stone on the road and crosses his arms.

"Why do you always ask 'why' when you know why?" Otto says flatly and softly bats Goddard in the back of the head.

Goddard shoots Otto a dirty look. The high elf just smiles and keeps walking. "It's always good to be curious and ask why."

"Then why hit me?!" Goddard exclaims.

"You know why..."

Goddard growls in frustration and tucks his arms into the sleeves of his robes. Otto chuckles and playfully messes up Goddard's hair.

Just keep Swimming

Goddard keeps his eyes closed for the most part and then opens them when the sun doesn't seem as bright. He's floated under the branch of a tree. But Aara was right. It's easier when you keep your eyes closed. He puts a leg down, thinking he's still in shallow water and will touch the bottom but he can't feel it and panics.

The Camel Wrestle

The sun peeks through the window and shines on Goddard. "Stupid sun," he yawns and blinks his eyes.

"Where am I?" He stretches as he sits up then looks over at Aara. 

OH! That's right. 

He swings his legs over the side of the bed and rubs his head before standing up. 

That bite really ruins everything once the good feeling is gone.

Finally

"I should head back to the safe house then and get cleaned up, lecai." He blows her a kiss before he turns Zhane around and heads back to the ship.

Master! You came back!

"Of course I did. Come on. I'm going to bring all my stuff with me so you can relax too."

Thank you Master. You are truly the kindest soul in existence!

"I know I know," he grins.

Goddard packs up everything from the chest into the new pouches and baskets he got for Zhane.  He packs the armor up and puts it on the back of the saddle. Zhane lowers his head.

"Oh come on. It's not all that bad. And I'll take it all off you soon. Now everything is just packed and prepped and I don't need this big box anymore."

Goddard rides to the safe house, get's Zhane settled and comfortable, and gets to making himself comfortable.

Araby

Goddard heads back to Zhane after his walk into the desert with Koroush. 

"Hey buddy," he says softly, petting the horse's forehead. "Did you forget me?"

Zhane bumps Goddard in the chin with his nose and Goddard chuckles. "How could you forget about me huh? You missed one heck of an adventure...and you have a lot of stuff to help me carry. Lots of metal." 

'Wedding' Day

Goddard opens his eyes when he hears the soft murmur of druhir. Standing above him are two druchii slaves, talking about preparing him for the wedding.

Ugh no...

They gesture for him to hurry and stand up. 

((druhir)) 

"What's going on," he asks sleepily. 

"We need to get you ready for the ceremony tonight."

"If it's tonight, why bother me now?" 

"We must do as Hellebron tells us."

-

Goddard fumbles with all the bolts on the door. He puts his hands on hips to examine his work and smiles.

"There...now no one can kill me," he chuckles and stumbles down the hall. He stops in between the two images of his parents and looks up at each of them.

"You hear that," Goddard points at them. "No one is going to kill me," he laughs. "Not...even...you..."

"Disappointed huh? Oooooh I'm sorry," he pretends to wipe tears from his eyes. "Want to do it now?" He leans his head forward toward the image of his father and brushes the hair away from the back of his neck. After waiting a couple of seconds, he quickly lifts his head up, points and laughs. "Oh wait...you can't! HA!"

Castle Soulshatter

"Interesting...there are too many things in this world that make you act in uncontrollable ways though for my liking," he chuckles. "I personally should avoid such things..."

"And you said something about dreams, lecai. Could you make anything of those?"

Post Death Night

Goddard walks around a bit once everyone is safely inside. The place he once called home has changed...a lot. He looks at the tapestries on the walls and growls, ripping many of them down, grumbling in druhir.

Tails and Reading and Snow OH MY

No one says anything to Aara and Goddard as they walk through the group of druchii but some give Goddard a funny look.

They probably think I'm crazy hehe...maybe that's a good thing.

Fun with Eggy

Goddard watches Tannin and Aara quietly. He does tense his body though, ready to pounce on Tannin with a dagger if he has to.

"She fell asleep. Is she ok?" he asks when Tannin flops down onto his back. "Are you ok?"

Dangerous Deadly Dance

"I normally do the same," he whispers. "Try and make light of things when the world looks it's darkest. But it's been harder lately. I'm not necessarily afraid for myself...I'm afraid for you," Goddard takes her hand and holds onto it.

Dances with Swords

((druhir))

They both watch Goddard eat quietly.

"What now?" he groans.

"Admiring you my lord," Drukh says with a grin.

Kuyl stands behind Goddard when he sits in a chair and massages his scalp.

"My lord...what happened to your beautiful hair?" Kuyl asks.

"It's still beautiul," Drukh snaps.

"Quit it!" Goddard snarls. "I like it this way...that's all the reason I need," he sighs. "You two are making me feel worse,  not better," he rubs his forehead.

Drama Llamas

Goddard wakes up startled. Just a dream...he won't kill you...stand tall and don't back down...

He carefully moves away from Aara so he doesn't wake her. Lecai...I wish I could make you forget all about me. I'd make you more miserable than happy...

He goes over to his chest of books and potions. Goddard gets his writing kit out and this new book and begins reading and taking notes, occasionally pulling out the first book and referencing things.

This new book is a ton of rituals...not so much about these potions...mother's library might help...

He gets lost in his reading, as usual.

At the Autarii Tower

The druchii leave the group to recover from their walk through the snow. They have their own private room with food and drink and they have been provided with warmer clothing.

Goddard closes the door behind the last dark elf to leave the room and he leans against it and slides down to the floor. "Phew...I was afraid you were going to do something crazy Khaldah...I'm sorry they made you do that..."