Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-24141785-20140201133112/@comment-24123288-20140204193533

As soon as she heard the door of her cell get locked, Petra burst into tears. She cried silently for hours. She was constantly holding the damp cloth to the lump on her forehead.

''By the Nine, that hurts! I don’t understand this creep at all! First he knocks me out but shows concern, then he headbutts me and practically apologises for it! ''

''There is only one thing I know for definite. ''

''He’s good looking for an Argonian… ''

Petra sighed and looked around her cell. Not like there was much to look at mind you.

The walls were damp and grey a fine layer of water coated almost every inch making them shimmer in the light from the singular torch that was provided for her. The bed felt old. The mattress was worn and lumpy. It too smelt damp.

Probably not because of the walls either…The Imperial thought with a shudder, leaping off the bed and going to examine the door.

Petra wiped the tears away from her eyes and tilted her head, looking at the old wood.

''If I had my swords I could just cut through the damn thing. The wood doesn’t look that tough… ''

Inspiration striking her, Petra wound her leg back and kicked hard at the door.

The wood was tougher than it looked.

''Argh! Bloody…damnit! ''

''Mikasa…where are you… ''

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<p class="MsoNormal">Mikasa fell silent as Nepht and Lott strode into Cheydinhal, heading towards the inn.

<p class="MsoNormal">''I better go and explain myself to Veneficus… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">The Breton smiled at Nepht and her new friend and bid them farewell for the moment, promising to catch them up and drink them both under the table once she got finished being scolded.

<p class="MsoNormal">Feeling nervous, Mikasa entered the chapel and walked past the giant of a Nord, barely noticing him. With a deep breath she entered the undercroft.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Veneficus?” She called out timidly, which was unlike her.

<p class="MsoNormal">“In here!” His old voice replied, coming from Corelas’ room.

<p class="MsoNormal">Mikasa nodded to herself and entered the Altmers bedroom, feeling even more nervous than before. It was the first time she had ever been in here.

<p class="MsoNormal">His room was very simple. Even simpler than Veneficus’ office. Just one bed, a chair and a bookshelf full of books for children were all that was in the small space. It somehow suited him, Mikasa felt.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Alright Mikasa, remain calm. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">“Veneficus I-“

<p class="MsoNormal">“Shh Mikasa! I know you were with Nepht. I saw you both leave remember. Come sit, Corelas is trying to say something and I need your help.”

<p class="MsoNormal">''My help..? ''

<p class="MsoNormal">The Altmer was sat on his bed, with Veneficus sat in a chair across from him. Corelas kept mumbling to himself.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Kori..”

<p class="MsoNormal">''Kori? ''

<p class="MsoNormal">Mikasa looked for another chair but there was none. This meant she had to sit on the bed next to the Altmer.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Breton swallowed, hard. Clearly flustered at having to sit beside a man she had looked up to all her life. Neither of them knew why either. Maybe today would be the day she found out.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Korin..”

<p class="MsoNormal">Timidly, she sat on the edge of the bed, super aware of her surroundings now, and just how close she really was to the Altmer.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Korina!” Corelas suddenly shouted, lunging forward and hugging Mikasa tightly. Her entire body stiffened out of surprise. This was not like the Altmer at all.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Wh-Who is Korina?” Mikasa asked, her voice slightly strained due to the tight grip the Altmers arms had around her and her own embarrassment. She knew her face was bright red and tried to hide it.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus had to surpress a laugh. He had never seen his student so infatuated before. He stood up slowly, bones creaking again.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Now Corelas, you need to let Korina go. She can’t breathe right.”

<p class="MsoNormal">The Altmer looked at Veneficus, confusion on his face and happiness in his eyes. It was only a glimpse for he lost focus a few seconds later and fell back onto the bed, lying down now. Tears that weren’t his own, running down his cheeks.

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Imperial stood up and excused himself, Mikasa doing the same. As soon as she shut the door, questions sprung to her mind.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Korina must have meant a lot to him. I will start doing my research on any and every Korina that has ever lived.” Veneficus said, answering her question as if he had read her mind.

<p class="MsoNormal">He probably had knowing him.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Make yourself scarce young lady. Take the rest of the day off.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Mikasa nodded and left the chapel once more.

<p class="MsoNormal">She began heading towards the Inn again, never realising her friend was missing or how much trouble she was really in.