Royal escourt|Aegestrom | Maelstrom

[adris]

Vortai was first to smile when he saw the rocky cliffs that made up Maelstrom. With Mathew gone he knew this place now had a chance to change for the better. Nobility still needed a swift kick in the rear to make them fall into place though, but change can't happen all at once. He turned back to Aideen and smiled.

"Are you doing all right? I can carry Luminous for a while if you'd like. Lady Lya taught me how."

He had been asking Aideen on and off to help lighten her load whether it be Luminous or just holding something in her pack. It wasn't that he didn't believe she couldn't do that, he has tried to make that very clear, he just wanted to feel like he was of some use to her.

[Northen Light36]

Aideen smiles, guessing he just wants to hold his charge. "I'm fine Vortai, but here. You can carry Lumi. The Queen will probably feel better to see her daughter in the arms of someone she knows." Aideen looks up towards Maelstrom and her smile takes on a sad edge.

[adris]

Vortai smiled and took Luminous into her arm in almost military precision as he holds her exactly like he was taught by Lya. He smiled at right at the child, never getting over how good a decision she has been turning out to be for a life charge. He at the end notices the change in demeanor of Aideen.

"Not a hand will touch you in violence Aideen."

He scowled at the town, as if threatening it. He wasn't going to put up with more bad things happening to his friends for a long while. If he ever learned of someone causing pain to someone he cares about, while he may not have prevented it, he will be sure to make them regret it.

[Northen Light36]

Aideen laughs softly. "I'm not worried about that, Vortai," she replies. "But, I can't stay in Maelstrom, you know that. I've got to go home..." She sighs quietly. "And you probably won't be back until the King and Queen come back. I'm going to miss you... It's been nice having a real friend around."

[adris]

He forgot about that part, he kind of had it in his mind that she would continue to follow him, at least he would have really liked that to be the case. He had the depression of her having to leave to deal with, but at the same time his heart fluttered a little with the knowledge that she didn't want to.

"Right, somehow in the middle of all this I forgot about that. I'm going to miss you too Aideen, the time I have known you has been nothing but enjoyable. Take care of yourself... and... and try to see me soon."

He cuddled Lumi a little closer to him, the thought that in a moment she would be all he had in the middle of Maelstrom was a little nerve wracking. At the same time it would give him the time he needs to earn the girl's friendship. Trust is still to be earned from her parents, he needs to start getting some successes under his belt.

[Northen Light36]

"I'll come visit, if you think the King and Queen wouldn't mind?" Aideen offers suddenly. "I'm learning to be a healer, like my mum, so I can't come every day, but I do get a day off a week. I could come then. And I could send you a letter every so often. It's lonely away from home, I know. I could tell you what's happening in Talen'sul."

[adris]

He didn't expect all this, for he doesn't think he made such a good impression on the girl. Needless to say though he is touched, and wants to do whatever possible to make these things happen.

"I would really like that Aideen, my days always seem to get better when I hear from you. I'm sure the king and queen won't mind visits as long as you ask for me, its a big palace, I'm sure they can find someplace for us to chat. In any case please do... keep in touch whenever possible."

He didn't exactly know what to do from here, he didn't know whether he should hug her or... or more. Anything would be difficult with Lumi in his arms, and he was kind of happy that was still first thought to his goodbyes right now. He didn't want to just let Aideen walk off though, not without doing... something.

[Kender Bard]

"Bye bye!" Luminous squealed suddenly, waving to Aideen. The young princess giggled mirthfully. "Byebyebye." Pleased with herself, she clung to Vortai and awaited where her friendly caretaker-of-current would take her next.

[Northen Light36]

"Bye bye Lumi," Aideen giggles then grins at Vortai. "She'll be talking your ears off soon," she laughs. "Bye Vortai. I'll visit soon. Write to me won't you?" With a wave, she heads off on the road towards Talen'sul, occassionally glancing back over her shoulder.

[adris]

Vortai nods, this part was going to be tough and he knew it. He nodded when Aideen asked him to write, although it would still be a slight struggle for him to do so. He would have to ask someone to help him with more difficult words. He was looking forward to Lumi talking to him, at least if she wanted to that means he was doing a semi-decent job in protecting her. Rather then walking and trading exchanges with Aideen he just stood and watched her leave until he was sure she was totally out of sight. He gave a soft sigh, cuddled the princess a little closer to himself, and made his way to the palace as quickly as possible.