The peace that formerly reigned in Terra Nova has eroded, now little more than a memory. War ravages the continent. Disputes divide kingdoms; ideals divide families. The quest for power consumes absolutely and indiscriminately. None are immune to its allure.
Who will rise and who will fall? Only time—and ambition—will tell.
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05.26.2023
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in a couple of days Zarha is sailing away to Coheed. So she thought she should try and relax, first time she been out on the town. Without her twin that is... before he got ill they would cause so much trouble, now she stick to rules and not to step foot out of line. She knows it not good for her and she promised Aldrich Abbott she would at least make some friends it just getting the skills needed to go up to them and say "hello do you want to go out for a drink?"
She tried with a few people today who knew tomorrow was their day off if they want to hit the tavern and have a few drinks, some of them blanked her others laughed at her, telling her to get away that she was killing their vibes. Some give a "We see." reply.
All in all she was sitting in a tavern with a glass of whiskey in her hand. The night is still young she hoping that at least somebody shows up. She starting to feel the lonely effecting her the years of pushing people away.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 6, 2023 13:48:42 GMT -5
Ben had got off guard duty and made his way to the tavern. Keir was no longer working with him and he had taken up some of his brother's responsibilities as they trained his replacement, making him more tired than normal. Not tired enough to go home and sleep, of course, just tired enough to want the kind of mind rest that a few drinks could provide.
He had started at the Bull & Barrel but when that crowd got dull he moved to the Sour Sailboat already several drinks in and feeling good. He had ordered his first drink at this particular tavern and was scanning the room when he noticed a pretty young thing sitting all by her lonesome. Poor dear. She really ought to have some kind of company for the evening.
He walked over to her table, feeling delightedly buzzed but not yet so drunk that he couldn't walk straight, and sat down in the chair opposite her. "A young lady such as yourself, must surely been waiting for someone right? Are you meeting a friend here?" he asked, then smiled a little more mischievously. "A lover?"
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 6, 2023 13:56:13 GMT -5
Zarha takes a sip when a man called her a lady causing her to cough on her drink slightly. Zarha... a lady. "I did ask if anybody wanted to come however, i guess something popped up." She lied in a way, she blushed softly at the thought of lover however that might be the drink in her hand as she take a sip of it. "There no lover." she looked up at him. "Meeting a special lady?" Asking in return. As she looked at the man in front of him he looks familiar like she have seen him around the castle, possibly well training or coming to work or something. With how big the military is, it is hard sometimes to remember everybody's face and names.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 6, 2023 14:23:25 GMT -5
No lover. He held back the delight he felt at this little bit of news. "Well then, they are the ones missing out," he told her in response to no one showing up that she had asked. "I am not," he answered her question. "Here alone tonight." He took another sip of his drink as he looked up to notice the musicians that were playing a jaunty tune.
"Care to dance?" he asked, leaving his drink on the table as he stood and offered out a hand to her.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 6, 2023 14:35:10 GMT -5
There was soft smile even though she tried to hide it when he explained that he was here alone. "Well I guess that my gain then." in regards him being alone. However when he asked if she would care to dance. This was first time anybody has asked her to dance. "I would love to." She softly take his hand as she stood up. She felt something new, she felt a bit nervous but excited that she was dancing with somebody. There was a smile on her face. She looked around at the other women who dancing and she blushed at how close they are to the male partners. Placing her free hand on his shoulder.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 7, 2023 12:36:11 GMT -5
She was gorgeous, almost too pretty to be a solider though he knew plenty of those as well. After all, witches made the best soldiers for more reasons than just their magic. Not that he would say that aloud to any of the men. His fingers curled around hers as she accepted his invitation and took his hand and he led them out to where they would have more room to dance.
With eyes on her he moved his free hand to the small of her back as they adjusted their clasped and he began to lead them in step with the jovial nature of the music. He danced with the confidence of a man who had done this many times before.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 7, 2023 12:55:28 GMT -5
Feeling his hand land on the small of her back, she looked down feeling the heat rise to her face. Was this what it was like to dance with somebody? "I would like to apologise if I step on any toes, I have never been asked to dance before," she explained she had a flush of embarrassment to her face. She looked up into his eyes. "I never quite got your name sir?" it makes sense to get the name of your dancing partner. He was quiet a handsome mand and he seems like he knows his way around the dance floor.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 20, 2023 12:25:40 GMT -5
Ben smiled and chuckled at her pre-apology. "Think nothing of it, I'm more than happy to sacrifice my toes for the chance to offer you your first dance," he said with a grin. Her statement told him that she was most likely a commoner as nobles were used to events in which dancing was not only a common occurrence but often required. "I'm Ben," he told her, deciding his surname was unimportant in this instance. "And what is your name, my lady?" he asked in return before he spun her around before bringing her back to him.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 20, 2023 12:38:04 GMT -5
A soft laugh escaped her lips at his comment. "Well I hope you don't have to sacrifices your toes too much." She always wanted to dance, but nobody asked her to even go dancing. Aside from Abbott but that was more him escourting her to tavern for her to losen up, however it didn't fall through and it felt off for ask him now. Also at the ball nobody asked her but then again a different sort of dancing happened.
"Ben." it fitted him as it rolled of her tongue. When he asked her name before he spun her around she managed tonot step on his toes but she was thankful he knew what he was doing. "Zarha, just Zarha." She was a soldier plus her surname held no importance. "You surly know who to sweep a girl of her feet Ben."
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 20, 2023 16:19:13 GMT -5
Truth be told she wasn't so bad. First time nerves was all but she was a solider and thus was trained in how to position her feet. If she was a clumsy solider than she likely wouldn't have chosen to stay in after mandatory training. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Zarha," he said flirtatiously, repeating her name to help him remember it.
He chuckled at her comment. He could sweep men off their feet too but he didn't mention that. It wasn't exactly an accepted trait here in Nevermere after all. "Well, it helps with a lady who is as graceful as you," he told her with a sparkle in his eyes. "You make for a fun dance partner."
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 20, 2023 16:25:47 GMT -5
Hearing him say her name she couldn't help but blush. Well, he apparently knows how to make a woman blush too. She had to bite the inside of her cheek. "Maybe I just have a good teacher." She gives a cheeky wink. She was having fun for once in a a couple of years and she enjoyed doing this dance.
"What brought you out tonight?" Wanting to at least get to know that man who she was dancing with.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 20, 2023 16:35:09 GMT -5
Ben grinned and gave her a playfully cocky grin, "Yeah, I am pretty good," he joked, spinning her once more. At her question he gave a little shrug. "Stress relief. Just needed to get out and take a break. What about you?" he asked, keeping his movements upbeat with the music as the weaved through the dance floor.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 20, 2023 16:40:43 GMT -5
Stress... a lot of people are feeling the affect of stress these days sadly. One way or another. She wish stress wasn't a thing but with recent events, it will take a while till people can start relaxing a bit more. "Just looking for some fun really." It was honest. She was looking for fun. People keep telling her to let people in and let people get to know her and have fun.
"I hope us dancing together helping relaxing you." She was following his lead. Letting his hands tell her where to go.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jun 20, 2023 16:44:46 GMT -5
"It is, very much so. I hope you're having fun," he said with a wink. "So, tell me, are you a solider? You give off pretty strong solider vibes. I feel like you could give me a run for my money in the training arena," he said with a grin. He knew so many soldiers that he often assumed people were even when they weren't and given that he had now thought of it several times he figured it would be polite to actually ask.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jun 20, 2023 16:49:56 GMT -5
"I am having fun ben." Zarha laughed. When he asked if she was a soldier she give a sheepish grin "You could tell? Maybe I have to put you to the test. heads up, when I fight, I intended to win... so I will fight dirty." She was being cheeky well trying to, but talking to other people outside of military setting is not her strongest suit.
"I feel like I seen you around the military wing?"