From Present to Past

  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    It was reassuring that the King wasn't mad at her. For the last thing that the young girl needed was to have the most powerful man in the area being mad. "That's good, I'm glad." Lia murmured quietly as she gently grasped onto her cup and took a small sip. Her eyes closing as she felt the warm liquid warming her up from the inside.

    Then, as Theo's words met Aelia's ears, her eyes opened slightly and she couldn't help but grin. A sense of excitement washing over her as she couldn't believe she was going to be able to walk around an ancient city from the past! "Really? Thank you!" Aelia said, her eyes twinkling as she set her cup of tea down so that she didn't spill it in her excitedness.

    --

    Looking down at Helena Orion arched an eyebrow at her. "I meant that as a general term, not classifying myself from others." He explained, then looked forward once more as they walked down the halls. "We, as humans, never know what could happen. Just because one person believes in a story, doesn't mean everyone does."

    Orion stopped walking as he noticed that one of the light crystals wasn't working. So, he slowly raised a hand and gently tapped it with a finger. Wincing slightly as the heat burned his finger, but couldn't help but to smirk as the light came back on. "Going to need to replace that one seen." He murmured to himself.
    December 6th, 2018 at 10:48pm
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore chuckled a little at her excitement, taking a few more sips of his tea as he nodded. "It's no issue, really. I'll have them prepare some horses for us, as the city is quite big, and walking everywhere would be practically impossible." He explained, finishing his tea before standing and going to the hall, briefly talking with one of the guards to explain to him what he needed to be done, before returning to his seat beside her.

    "Is there anything in particular that you'd like to see?" He asked, wondering if she had something in mind. His father had warmed him to be wary, as she could be a spy from Crearia, and so he had decided that he wouldn't take her everywhere, or tell her everything she wanted to know, depending on what it was.
    Helena breathed a sigh of relief, smiling a little as she looked up at him. "I must be tired, because for a minute there, I was worried you were secretly a lizard person or something." She teased, nudging his side playfully, although when they came to a stop by the light she tilted her head curiously as she looked at it, having never seen a functioning crystal lamp before.

    She frowned deeply when he touched it, though, noticing his wince and moving to stand in front of him, taking his hand to check his finger, making sure the burn wasn't too bad. "Hey, you shouldn't do stupid stuff like that. You'll just hurt yourself and get blisters." She warned, glancing up at him before looking back down at his hand, knowing that if it looked bad enough he'd need to run some cold water over it to help prevent further burning and injury.
    December 6th, 2018 at 10:57pm
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    Aelia made a small hum sound as she thought about what she'd like to see around the city. Nothing really jumped out at her though, she just wanted to see how the people lived. "Maybe just a few random shops?" Lia asked, not really wanting to push her luck on anything.

    "What sort of places do you suggest we visit?" Aelia asked as she grabbed her tea and drank the last few sips. Smiling at the last bit of honey on the bottom made the last sip the sweetest. "No brothels... please." She cut in as the idea randomly crossed her mind and caused her to shiver and blush.

    --

    "I'll be fine Helena," Orion reassured the young girl as he offered her a small smile as he pulled his finger out of her hold and looked at it himself. "Nothing's wrong, just a little tender. I'm sure I'll live to see another day." He joked lightly and gave the girl a small wink before he used his hurt finger and poke her in the forehead.

    "Now, why don't we get you to your room. Before the lizard person who's trying to take over me comes out." He teased as he lowered his arm and offered it for her to hold onto as he finished walking her towards the guest room that she will be using for the time that she was at the castle.
    December 6th, 2018 at 11:31pm
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore nodded a little: a few shops would be fine. He was in the middle of finishing his tea when she mentioned brothels, snorting and coughing in surprise. He offered her a weak smile, shaking his head a little. "No, no brothels." He chuckled a little, finishing his tea before standing and offering her his arm to lead her down to where the horses were waiting for them.

    [Iine]

    Helena flinched when he poked her forehead, pouting as she looked up at him. "Hey, that isn't funny." She frowned, nudging her elbow into his side, although she was a bit more rough than she had previously when she was just joking around. She crossed her arms over her chest stubbornly as he offered her his arm, turning her back to him as she walked in front of him back to her room. "I hope the lizard person eats you." She said over her shoulder, upset and embarrassed that he had made fun of her for worrying and caring about him.
    December 7th, 2018 at 12:17am
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    The reaction that Theo had when Lia mentioned brothels was so amusing. She couldn't help it as she let out a laugh of her own, using a hand to cover her mouth. "Sorry, I had to see your reaction." Lia let out a few more giggles before she stood and took his arm.

    Lia gently leaned into his side as she followed him out of the room. A small hop in her step, she was really excited to be going into town.

    --

    Orion snorts and rolls his eyes at Helena's reaction. Shaking his head a little bit as he follows after her. "Now, what was it you told me earlier?" He asked, arching a brow as he watched her stubborn act. "You need to have humor in your life. Right?" He repeated what he remembered.

    "You turn right up ahead," Orion informed Helena as they approached the split in the hall, making sure she went the right way and not ended up in the cellers.
    December 7th, 2018 at 12:37am
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore chuckled a little as he led her outside, helping her up onto the horse that had been prepared for her once they made it outside to the front gates of the castle. "Its fine. I just dont frequent brothels ever, only when my friends drag me there, and even then I just stand outside." He admitted, mounting his own horse with a little huff, getting his bearings before turning to her.

    "Are you ready? It'll be a short ride, maybe ten minutes." He explained, holding his horse's reigns.
    "Having a sense of humor and being outright mean are two different things, your highness." Helena stated rather curtly, glancing back at him for a moment when he told her which way to go, almost turning left out of spite.

    "You weren't funny before, you were mean." She huffed, beginning to limp a bit as whatever medicine she had been given to help the pain in her feet began to wear off, the poor girl beginning to worry that she would ruin her shoes if the cuts opened up again.
    December 7th, 2018 at 12:51am
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    What Theo said blew Aelia's mind. She thought that that was all guys did back in the day. Well, that and hunting, but still. They had no TV or video games to play, so how did they spend their free time? "Oh..." Was all she was able to mutter as she felt shy for bringing up such a place. She herself would never go, nor work in a place like that. She was too innocent for the world sometimes.

    "U-Um," Lia mumbled as she was put onto the horse. Her blue eyes looking worriedly at Theo. "I-I don't know how to ride on my own."

    --

    Hearing her words, Orion couldn't help but roll his eyes. This was why he had to act like he had a stick up his ass while around women. They always acted all upset when he said something that he thought was funny. "Then you do not need to worry about my jokes anymore." He murmured, his tone as bland as a piece of bread.

    As he noticed the slight difference in her walking, a sigh escaped from Orion as he sped up his walk and just picked her up bridal style. He didn't look down at her as he continued to walk with a bored look.
    December 7th, 2018 at 02:30am
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore frowned when she mentioned that she didn't know how to ride a horse, thinking for a moment before looking over at her. "Alright, well, there are two options. I can take your horse's reigns and lead your horse next to mine, or we can just ride the same horse like yesterday." He explained with a little shrug, not minding either way. "Both should work, so it's up to you."
    Helena frowned at his words, suddenly feeling terrible for how she'd been acting. She always seemed to do this, even back in her own time. Whenever anyone started getting close to her, whether out of friendship or something else, she always seemed to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, and ruined it. It seemed that even here she was still good at that.

    "Hey, what are you-" She asked as he suddenly came up behind her and picked her up, frowning as she squirmed in his arms. "Put me down, Orion. You don't have to be nice to me." She frowned as she looked up at him, knowing he was only being kind because he thought she was a princess, and that whatever she knew about history, or rather his future, would be helpful to him.
    December 7th, 2018 at 02:41am
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    Aelia bit her bottom lip nervously. She really didn't know what choice to pick, but she was too nervous to ride alone. "Can I ride next to you? I don't want to be too much of a bother." Lia said quietly, looking down kinda embarrassed about having Theo pretty much hold her hand for this.

    "Sorry for being so much trouble." She mumbled quietly, her bottom lips moving between her teeth as she gently bit down on it.

    --

    Helena's words fell on deaf ears as Orion ignored her. His eyes looked boredly forward as he walked, thinking about just passing her to a guard when he sees one next. Only, he changed his mind when the opportunity came and instead asked for them to open the door of her room.

    "I know, but as Prince, I have to play my part and act nice." He muttered as he gently set her on the bed. "I'll get the maids to help you change and some more medicine sent up."
    December 7th, 2018 at 04:46am
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore smiled, nodding as he hopped off of his horse before moving over to climb up onto hers, making sure she was comfortable before he set off. "Alright, Aelia. Ready?" He asked as he urged the horse to walk, heading out of the courtyard and through the gates into the city.

    "Let me know if you want to stop to look at something, it's not a problem." He explained as they started to pass buildings and people on the streets.
    Helena frowned as he he set her down on her bed, shaking her head. "I don't need you or maids to take care of me, I can do it myself." She stated, crossing her arms over her chest.

    "No one has to be nice to anyone. And no one I've ever met has been nice to me without wanting something from me, and I obviously don't know how to make friends or be nice, so why bother trying to be friends when I'm just a prisoner to you." She frowned, staring up at him for a moment before looking back down at her lap, fidgeting with her fingers.
    December 7th, 2018 at 05:01am
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    Aelia's cheeks grew a little pinker as Theo came onto her horse. She had wanted him to hold onto the rains, but riding on the same horse will be alright. "This won't be too hard for the horse to carry, will it?" Lia asked as she looked up at Theo. Taking in all of his facial features for a moment before she looked around the city as they rode.

    Bright sapphire blue eyes looked around and took everything in. Amazed at how lively all of the people were. "This place is so beautiful." She murmured as she leaned against Theo's chest a little bit. "Oh, is that a flea market?" She asked as she pointed towards a small group of vendors. "Can we go see what they're doing?" She asked as she looked up towards the Prince's face, then blushed a little as she sat up and looked back towards the people.

    --

    Orion couldn't help but scuff at what Helena said and shook his head. "You can't even walk a foot without wincing in Pain. How do you expect to take care of yourself?" The young Prince asked as he shook his head in disapproval of everything. He was doing everything in his power to be nice, and she was just throwing it in his face.

    "Why don't you just stop your personal pity party already. I was trying to honestly be friends with you, you wanted me to joke with you. But, when you just want to backlash at everyone. Then, of course, it's going to seem like they're using you. You're the only one who treated me like an actual human Helena. Now, I feel like I'm just an annoyance to you." He scuffed and turned to leave. "Have fun just sitting in your room alone tomorrow. I'm not going to re-arrange things for you again."
    December 7th, 2018 at 03:10pm
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore shook his head, glancing down at her for a moment before looking back up to make sure he didn't steer the horse somewhere he shouldn't. "She's strong, she can carry us both. Not all day, but for a few hours with stops in between, sure." He explained, smiling a little as he noticed the flea market, steering the horse in that direction before coming to a stop.

    He hopped off the horse first, stretching a little before turning back to her, tying the horse's reigns to a post to keep it from wandering off before holding out his arms to help Aelia down. "If you want to buy something, just let me know." He smiled.
    Helena frowned as she listened to him, guilt overwhelming her and making tears come to her eyes. He was right, she was being a jerk, and it was all her fault, no one else's. She was terrified of course, being in an unfamiliar world surrounded by strangers, and instead of dealing with her fear, she was acting like an asshole to probably the only person here who would give her a chance.

    "W-Wait.." she frowned, getting up and hurrying after him, ignoring the pain in her feet as she wrapped her arms around him tightly, burying her face in the back of his jacket as she apologized over and over. "I-I'm so sorry, Orion... I-I-Im just a big fat jerk, a-and I'm sorry.."
    December 7th, 2018 at 04:42pm
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    A small smile appeared upon Lia's lips as she listened to Theo. Glad that they weren't going to hurt the animal. Her hand reached out and she patted the animal on the side of the neck. "How long have you been riding?" Aelia asked as they came to a halt at the flea market. Her bright blue eyes watching as the Prince hopped off and hitched the horse up.

    "Thank you," Lia said as she reached down, holding onto his upper arms as she slid off of the horse. A small 'oof' sound escaped past Lia's lips as her feet landed on the ground, her body leaning against Theo's a little as she had held onto him for protection. "Where should we start?" She asked as she peeked over his shoulder at the multiple stalls that were around them.

    --

    The young Prince's body went stiff as Orion felt Helena wrap her arms around his waist. He had half the mind to just rip her arms away from his waist and continue on his way, but, he couldn't. Her teary words of apology just tugged on his heartstrings and even though he wanted so desperately to just walk away from her, he couldn't.

    Orion couldn't do anything for a few moments, just listening to her teary words. His eyes closed as he took everything in. He breathed in deeply through his nose and then slowly exhaled through his mouth. His head shaking as he tried to clear his head. "Alright." He murmured, not saying the usual it's okay. "So, you've seen the flaws in your ways?"
    December 8th, 2018 at 11:21pm
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore gladly helped her down, hands moving to her waist to help her off the horse, lingering there for a moment as he steadied her, making sure she was alright before he released her and turned to look at the various stalls in the market. "I'm not sure, Aelia. I suppose we should go to wherever looks most interesting to you." He stated, smiling a little as he offered her his arm to lead her through the market. "I always like the little wood carvings, with the little painted faces."

    "So, tell me about your home." He said as they made their way down the street, making sure to walk slowly to give her a chance to look at what the various vendors were selling, and giving her the opportunity to stop them so that she could look closer and buy something if she wished.
    Helena nodded quickly as she heard his words, her arms tightening around him a little, trying to steady her voice and stop her tears, although she just couldn't seem to. "I-I'll be nice, I-I promise... Please, y-you can joke and t-tease, a-and poke me a-a-and throw me into th-the r-river all you w-want, just... j-just don't leave me alone." She pleaded, voice hitching a little with each little sob that shook through her.

    She had always been terrified of being alone. Her mother had died in childbirth having her, and her father had left her with her grandmother when she was four and never came back for her, and three years later her grandmother had died in the house, and she'd been stuck inside with her for almost three days before anyone noticed and came to get her out. She'd also always had a hard time making friends because of her childhood trauma, and had grown up keeping mostly to herself. But now, in a completely different world, the last thing she wanted was to be left alone. "I-I don't want to be alone.."
    December 8th, 2018 at 11:33pm
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    The way that Theo spoke to her, had been sending things all through her body all day. Maybe it was because of how he spoke to her like a real person, or it was because he was a Prince and she felt like she was in a dream. Either way, when he touched her or spoke, her heart fluttered. Aelia linked her arm with Theo and leaned into him as she listened. "Those sound really interesting! I hope we can find a vendor selling those!"

    Her footsteps were small and slow and she walked with Theo. Her head turning this way and that as she took in the vendors. Her lips slowly turning to a frown at his question. "My home?" She repeated, glancing up at Theo to make sure she heard correctly. "Well, I loved above my family's flower shop." She started. "We live in a small town of barely five thousand people in the middle of nowhere." A small smile appeared on Lia's lips. "It's a really laid back place, very calm, lots of fields and open space."

    --

    Prince Orion squeezed his eyes closed as much as he could, tilting his head upwards so that if he had any tears that they wouldn't fall. He was not a sap, he did not cry over every little sob story that he heard, nor will he start now. Although, the words that left Helena's lips really tugged at his heart and he didn't want to just give in so quickly, even though he could clearly hear her trying to make up for her mistake earlier.

    After a few more moments a loud sigh escaped from Orion as he grabbed her arms and pulled her grip from him as he turned around. Moving to wrap his arms around her waist as he hugged her to his body as well, letting her get her snot and tears all over his clean shirt. "Alright." He murmured as he raised a hand and gently patted her on the back of her head. "I won't leave you alone, just stop crying." He murmured as he stopped patting her head and just rested it on her head. "I forgive you, alright?" His voice was calm as he looked down at her.
    December 9th, 2018 at 05:10am
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore chuckled a little, smiling as he shook his head. "I doubt it. They only sell them around festival times, and it's too early for them to start showing up in the vendors' stalls. I'll make sure to bring you back when they do start to sell them, though." He promised, giving her arm a little pat as he led her around the various stalls, listening to her talk about her home intently.

    "That must be why you like gardening so much." He pointed out with a little nod, thinking about what else she said. "The city must be a bit of a shock to you, then, if you're used to living in such a small town." He said, looking down at her with a little frown. "You're not overwhelmed, are you? If you're uncomfortable, we can go back to the palace." He liked spending time with Aelia, as she was easy to talk to, but he couldn't help but worry about her, and didn't want her to feel any more uncomfortable than she must already feel, being so far from her home.
    Helena was relieved when he turned around and returned her hug, legs buckling a little from the pain in her feet, although now that he had his arms wrapped securely around her waist she could lean more of her weight against him. She buried her face into his chest, nodding a little as he asked her to stop crying, sniffling and raising a hand to wipe at her eyes. "I-I'll stop.. I-I promise.." She murmured softly, looking up at him for a moment, eyes red and puffy from crying, cheeks tear stained, and her hair mostly fallen out of the pretty bun that it had been put in earlier save for a few braids, before tucking her head back into his chest.

    She felt safe in his arms, and for the first time in her life, she truly believed him when he said that he wouldn't leave her alone, which was a relief. She stood with him like that for a little while longer, focusing on the rise and fall of his chest as she finally began to calm down, although her arms remained wrapped around him, fingers gripping the back of his jacket lightly.
    December 9th, 2018 at 05:44am
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    Aelia couldn't help but pout a little bit as Theo turned down the idea of them possibly having carved masks. Lia thought they sounded really cool and would have loved to have seen one. Then, she couldn't help but to giggle a little. "It is and I'm fine." She said as she rested her head against his arm for a moment. "I just get anxious when I think that I'm going to be alone." She told him.

    Then, she stood up and paused her movements as she saw a stall selling some kind of crystal jewelry. "Are those the same kind of crystals you use for heating water?" She asked as she pointed at them.

    --

    With Helena's arms wrapped around his waist, Orion could feel the beating of Helena's heart against his chest. Her muffled cries had resonated off of her as well. This girl was a mess, and he was glad and upset about it. He was glad that she realized that she didn't need to blow everyone away, but upset because he was the one who made her cry in the first place.

    He let her cry for a while more before giving in because his legs were getting tired. "It's alright." He murmured quietly as he moved to once again pick her up, only this time he couldn't get out of her hold so he had to pick her up from under her rear. Placing her on the bed and then laying down next to her on the bed.
    December 9th, 2018 at 02:18pm
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore smiled a little, giving her arm a small squeeze as he looked down at her. "Then I won't leave you alone." He reassured her, glad that she was alright being in the city, having a fun time with her exploring and answering her questions. He nodded when she asked about the crystals, leading them over to the stall to get a better look.

    "Yes. When the crystals no longer function well enough to do the things we need them to do, they are often repurposed into art or jewelry." He explained, releasing her arm so she could get closer and look at the jewelry if she wanted, although he remained at her side.
    Helena blushed when he lifted her up, shifting her arms to wrap around his neck so it would be less awkward and easier for him to carry her, her head resting against his shoulder after he laid down next to her. She was a little afraid to look him in the eyes, afraid of what she might feel if she did, instead focusing on using her sleeve to wipe away the tears she had left on his shirt. Although, after a while she finally did, shifting closer as she tilted her head to look up at him.

    "..I'm sorry I ruined your shirt." She murmured softly, looking away quickly before she started to get too infatuated, yawning softly as she rubbed at her eyes. "It must be late, you should get going if you want to have a good night's sleep." She pointed out, turning a little to glance out the window at the moon.
    December 9th, 2018 at 03:09pm
  • FallenHope95

    FallenHope95 (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    @ katahdin
    There he went again, causing her heart to flutter. "Thank you." She said quietly as she looked up at Theo and then back towards the crystals, amazed at the vast array of colors that they had as well as sizes. "They're all so pretty," Lia said as she took a step closer to them, leaning over a little to get a better look at them.

    Then, it was like magic. She was drawn to a necklace. Its vast array of colors were just so beautiful. "Wow." She breathed out, reaching out to gently look at it. "Theo, look at this," Aelia said quietly as she turned to look at the Prince. "Isn't it pretty?"

    --

    A snort escaped from Orion as he heard Helena's comment about his shirt. Then, a small chuckle followed shortly afterward as he raised a hand to cover his eyes. "It's a shirt, Helena, it won't be soaked from tears for forever." He murmured as he rested his hand back at his side and looked down at the puffy-eyed girl.

    "Do you want me to go?" He asked as he slowly sat up, his own eyes going towards the window and watching the night sky. "Will you be alright?" He added on, making sure she was alright before leaving. Of course, he'd be alright with spending the night with her if she wanted him to as well.
    December 9th, 2018 at 04:44pm
  • katahdin

    katahdin (100)

    :
    Member
    Gender:
    Age:
    25
    Location:
    United States
    @ FallenHope95

    Theodore nodded, eyes scanning over the jewelry as well. His mother used to wear jewels like these, although they were expertly crafted and priceless, whereas these were just street vendor's wares. But he still appreciated them. He looked up from the bracelet he was inspecting when she showed him the necklace, smiling a little as he nodded. "Yes, it's quite lovely."

    Turning to the vendor, he asked how much the necklace cost as he pulled out a little pouch where he kept his money, rummaging through it to find the proper amount before handing it over to the vendor before turning back to Aelia. "There, all yours."
    Helena couldn't help but smile as she heard him laugh, the happy sound and rumbling from his chest making her feel even better. She sat up as he did, watching him closely and giving a small shrug when he asked if she wanted him to leave. Of course she didn't want him to, but she knew it was best if he did. "I'll be alright.. Just think of what everyone would say if they found out the Prince didn't sleep in his own room. The scandal that would cause." She said teasingly, giving him a playful nudge, recalling their earlier conversation about Maria how he couldn't be with her because of what people would say.
    December 9th, 2018 at 05:04pm