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[OPEN] The Wayfarer's First Steps..
WHO: Rinwell and YOU!
WHAT: Exploration and education in a new world..
WHEN: October
WHERE: The Free Cities -- Cadens proper, and Cadens Outpost 003
NOTES: Bracket text or prose welcome, will adapt to what you do!
I. CADENS OUTPOST 003
[ Since that magical message encounter, Rinwell has been even more suspicious lately of her hosts, and a reluctant participant in conversations with anyone native to the region who works at the Outpost. Small and suspicious, she's likely made a name for herself by hiding behind the pages of any books she can get her hands on: all extremely dry and extremely boring, even the one she bought in the city.
Other times, she finds herself making a hike up one of the towers, so she can take advantage of the view of the terrain stretching out all around the outpost. The city lies in the distance behind them, and the dunes stretch out and ripple with heat. Since she's quiet, and tends to perch out of the way with her book, the on duty guards leave her be, occasionally stopping to check she's had enough water when it's particularly hot. She can even sometimes be found there a few hours before curfew, gazing at the stars.
If approached, her book is open on her lap but unread, eyes firmly on the sky above. Then, a frown, before she turns to acknowledge your arrival with a question: ]
Is the sky here weird to you?
II. INNER CITY LIVING
a) [ There are regular wagons that head back and forth into town, and the latest outlanders have at least shown they're not opposed to work. Rinwell sometimes assists with loading, but for the most part, she'll board in the morning and not return to the Outpost until the latest time possible. Whether or not it's for her own good.
The Free Cities are amazing in their own right, at least to someone who's world has been under the thumb of another for centuries. In the short time she's been here, Rinwell has made herself known to several book sellers, as well local sweet merchants in the marketplace, and has started getting to know the local routes around town. Even here, old habits die hard, and she keeps her head down - most won't glance your way if you look like you know where you're going, after all.
That usually works, save for when you turn a corner and collide with someone coming the other way. ]
Oh! [surprise, as she stumbles back, before balance is lost and she lands on her rear with a wince] Ow..! Hey! Watch where you're going!
b) [ Now, with the rumblings of an approaching holiday, she can't help but linger near where the tailors peddle their wares, admiring the local fashions. She's no Shionne, the Renan was no slouch as the group's resident fashionista, but the gifted garb from the outpost is simply practical, not pretty.
One seller in particular catches her eye; though there are many pretty hair ornaments and trinkets, one particular gilded butterfly pin has her attention. ]
Oh, that's so pretty..
III. PAGE TURNING
[ The first time she was shown the first of several public libraries, she'd almost overstayed her welcome. Fortunately, at least one of the librarians has a soft spot for eager young learners, and Rinwell is not above using that to get access to books!
There's too much she doesn't know that she doesn't know. So she starts digging into things, at least, as best she can without drawing too much attention with her reading choices. History, of course, starting with the Free Cities; Magic is a little harder to get her hands on - they don't need it here, don't care for it here, or so the sales pitch goes (and the looks she gets imply she's a little too interested for their comfort when she asks). And of course, local myths and legends, old stories - all the better to get an idea on the difference between historical fact and historical fiction.
She's engrossed in making her newest set of notes, so much so that anyone approaching won't be noticed. It may take slamming a book on her table to get her attention! ]
IV. WILDCARD
[ OOC: PM me here or discord/plurk if you want to discuss anything in particular. Otherwise, drop me a top level and we can roll from there! :) ]
WHAT: Exploration and education in a new world..
WHEN: October
WHERE: The Free Cities -- Cadens proper, and Cadens Outpost 003
NOTES: Bracket text or prose welcome, will adapt to what you do!
I. CADENS OUTPOST 003
[ Since that magical message encounter, Rinwell has been even more suspicious lately of her hosts, and a reluctant participant in conversations with anyone native to the region who works at the Outpost. Small and suspicious, she's likely made a name for herself by hiding behind the pages of any books she can get her hands on: all extremely dry and extremely boring, even the one she bought in the city.
Other times, she finds herself making a hike up one of the towers, so she can take advantage of the view of the terrain stretching out all around the outpost. The city lies in the distance behind them, and the dunes stretch out and ripple with heat. Since she's quiet, and tends to perch out of the way with her book, the on duty guards leave her be, occasionally stopping to check she's had enough water when it's particularly hot. She can even sometimes be found there a few hours before curfew, gazing at the stars.
If approached, her book is open on her lap but unread, eyes firmly on the sky above. Then, a frown, before she turns to acknowledge your arrival with a question: ]
Is the sky here weird to you?
II. INNER CITY LIVING
a) [ There are regular wagons that head back and forth into town, and the latest outlanders have at least shown they're not opposed to work. Rinwell sometimes assists with loading, but for the most part, she'll board in the morning and not return to the Outpost until the latest time possible. Whether or not it's for her own good.
The Free Cities are amazing in their own right, at least to someone who's world has been under the thumb of another for centuries. In the short time she's been here, Rinwell has made herself known to several book sellers, as well local sweet merchants in the marketplace, and has started getting to know the local routes around town. Even here, old habits die hard, and she keeps her head down - most won't glance your way if you look like you know where you're going, after all.
That usually works, save for when you turn a corner and collide with someone coming the other way. ]
Oh! [surprise, as she stumbles back, before balance is lost and she lands on her rear with a wince] Ow..! Hey! Watch where you're going!
b) [ Now, with the rumblings of an approaching holiday, she can't help but linger near where the tailors peddle their wares, admiring the local fashions. She's no Shionne, the Renan was no slouch as the group's resident fashionista, but the gifted garb from the outpost is simply practical, not pretty.
One seller in particular catches her eye; though there are many pretty hair ornaments and trinkets, one particular gilded butterfly pin has her attention. ]
Oh, that's so pretty..
III. PAGE TURNING
[ The first time she was shown the first of several public libraries, she'd almost overstayed her welcome. Fortunately, at least one of the librarians has a soft spot for eager young learners, and Rinwell is not above using that to get access to books!
There's too much she doesn't know that she doesn't know. So she starts digging into things, at least, as best she can without drawing too much attention with her reading choices. History, of course, starting with the Free Cities; Magic is a little harder to get her hands on - they don't need it here, don't care for it here, or so the sales pitch goes (and the looks she gets imply she's a little too interested for their comfort when she asks). And of course, local myths and legends, old stories - all the better to get an idea on the difference between historical fact and historical fiction.
She's engrossed in making her newest set of notes, so much so that anyone approaching won't be noticed. It may take slamming a book on her table to get her attention! ]
IV. WILDCARD
[ OOC: PM me here or discord/plurk if you want to discuss anything in particular. Otherwise, drop me a top level and we can roll from there! :) ]
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[ and with that smile comes maybe a hint of mischief. because one of those things he could help with, but he also wants to make sure he understands, first. if she is wishful for the item, or for her home itself. ]
It's nice to meet you, Rinwell. [ it is, and when she turns to face him, sam's hands slide into his pockets, his expression growing only marginally sheepish. ] And nah, not really. I actually just noticed you shopping and wanted to...well. Ask you something. [ a beat, and then something comes over sam - a subtle shift into something a bit more professional. ]
You're new here, yeah? Not just to Cadens.
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[ there's something understated in her voice, mixed beneath soft longing; there's a lot packed into such a short word. Then she seems to catch herself, and the smile turns lopsided. ]
But especially the butterfly.
[ That head tilt shifts quizzically at Sam's reply, but it's that shift in the stranger that makes her eyes widen slightly. Makes the girl stand a little straighter and become less like a casual teenager out shopping, and more like.. like, well. Someone used to flight-or-flee at a moment's notice.
Does she really stand out so much? After years of slipping by unnoticed in Cyslodia.. That deer-person must have been on to something, and she mentally kicks herself. But Sam isn't going out of his way to make things obvious to any other observers, and she stews a moment over an appropriate response.]
..Yeah. I only recently arrived in the big city. It's very different here, compared to back home.
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sam catches her eyes when she turns to look at him, and it's that fight or flight that has his hands immediately going up - gentle, trying to be calming. ]
Hey- you're good. I kind of keep on the lookout for these things. I've had practice. [ because no, she doesn't stand out that much, but when you've been working for months to make sure you can catch anything, well. sam likes to think he's gotten good at it.
not that there's any actual room for feeling proud of his skills. if anything, the heavy feeling that sticks in his gut tugs at his own attempt at an easy smile. ] It's different from my home too. [ a beat, and then. ] I've been here a few months now, I can show you around if you want a tour?
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Especially because it's working. ]
Uh..huh. [that's also. uncomfortable. VERY uncomfortable, for home related reasons] ..Well. A tour would be nice. I've seen a few of the libraries and museums, but I'm still finding my way around otherwise.
[#nerd priorities]
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the distant sort of agreement makes sam think he may have accidentally stepped on a land mine, but considering rinwell chooses to keep going, sam goes along with her. it's all something he can ask about later (maybe). ]
Sure thing. Do you have anywhere you're staying, yet? [ oh god, she's a nerd. sam will file that away for later. ]
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I have hosts just outside the city. I've been in their care since I arrived, and I've been reminded to be home by dark.
[ Which would be unremarkable any other time, particularly given Rinwell's age, were it not for a few key details.. ]
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Ah. [ he says with an obvious tension. yeah. 'hosts'. he gives it a moment before he replies any further, if only because he really is doing his best to not let any sort of frustrations linger. ]
Well- if you're looking to move into the city any time soon, you let me know. I can probably help get you connected somewhere.
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[ you know. small kid in the bad side of town. people wouldn't survive the astral artes if they tried anything, and that's not the sort of attention Rinwell's looking for.. ]
What places do you like here in the city?
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Yeah, sure. But if you do need anything, you just ask around for me. I do a lot of work around these neighborhoods. They can point you my direction.
[ he's not going to pressure her - but he can give her somewhere to go. someone to reach out to. if she needs it. ]
Me? Man, I haven't been here all that long, but I've got a few. [ he lists off the names - a couple of cafes, a couple of taverns, a bakery and a barn and his favorite library he's actually stopped by a couple times, and of course- ] There's an Inn, owner's name is Magpie. I've got a room up on the third floor, but her cooking. That's reason enough to stop by.