forum Five Half-Princes and Their Quest for A Kingdom

Started January 24, 2019 by @Bandito

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“She was fine! She got spat right out anyways.” Damian insisted, stifling a laugh.

Pine looked down at his feet and nodded, walking back to the carriage. He opened Lotus's door again.
"And you're not allowed to do anything about it, huh," Victor said quietly.

"Nothing," She said softly, shaking her head, "At least my brother got out of there in time…I want to get away as well, that's why my mother offered for me to come here..If I marry a prince I don't have to go back."

Lotus stepped into the carriage making sure her illusion lifted her skirt up as she entered. She noticed Pine wasn't looking at her, once he had entered she asked, "Is something wrong Pine?"

"She was probably traumatized, Damian!" Catori feigned a horrified expression that crumpled quickly back into giggles.

“She got to eat like a literal king for a week after. I think it was worth it.” He argued playfully. “Speaking of which, are you hungry? We have rations.”

"A fair deal, I guess." Catori rubbed the back of her neck. "Kind of, yes."

“Did you eat this morning? You must’ve been traveling for quite awhile.” Damian actually showed a bit of worry as he grabbed one of several bags filled with food rations. He handed Catori a canteen filled with water.

Catori thought for a moment, her tongue doing the thing(that's how i'm referring to it now lmao), before speaking up again. "I think I ate last night, maybe? I'm not sure though."

“You must be starving then.” Damian insisted, rifling through the bag. He sighed, looking at the foods inside. “I hope you don’t mind jerky and hardtack…”

Catori's cheeks darkened with embarrassment. "I don't mind the hardtack, no. The jerky on the other hand…"

“If you don’t mind stopping I can grow you fresh fruits or vegetables.” Damian offered quickly, worried that Catori would starve on his watch.

"Absolutely not, you aren't wasting your energy on me. I'll be fine with the biscuits, really." Catori shook her head firmly.

“It won’t take a lot if it’s just one plant.” Damian argued. “And you need food. I’m probably going to grow something for myself anyways.”

"It still burns your energy up." Catori stated. "And that isn't good."

“Tori, I do this a lot. You’ll need to adjust to me using my powers.” Damian sighed, pouting at her.

"I absolutely will not. Damian, you passed out on me, and I'm supposed to just get used to that?" She frowned, obviously worried.

“Catori, that’s only because I was extra exhaustion today. I woke up and was functionally evicted from my home. It’s been… tiresome. I’m usually much better energy wise.” Damian replied, stubbornly crossing his arms.

Catori narrowed her eyes, but understood there wasn't much she could actually do but make sure he didn't over do anything. "A small plant. If it starts getting to big, I'll knock you out myself."

“Deal.” Damian smiled, pleased that he had gotten his way once again. “What do you want to eat then?”

"I'm not picky, any vegetable or fruit works." Catori said, still a bit unsure of the whole thing.

“Give me an idea, at least.” Damian insisted, chewing his lip. He wouldn’t admit it, but he was excited to prove himself.

"Um…something that's good roasted? I like roasting vegetables….maybe like asparagus or carrots, since I have those seeds on me." Catori raised an eyebrow as she put out the only things she could think of.

“I can do both.” Damian offered, getting ready to tell Jasper to stop. He had a feeling once they stopped he’d probably just set up camp for the night anyways.

Catori narrowed her eyes. "No overdoing it. I'd rather not have to enlist Jasper's help to carry you back into the carriage again."

“We’ll set up camp for the night beforehand. Its a three day journey to Sana and we’ve already gotten further than I expected on the first.” Damian waved off her concern.

Catori sighed, and nodded. "Alright. If you're sure there's nothing to worry about."

“Good.” Damian leaned out the window. “Jasper! Find a good place to set up camp!” He sat back down attempting to smooth out his hair before grumbling quietly and searching through his bags for a hairbrush.

Catori raised an eyebrow at his grumbling. "I think your hair looks fine."

Damian froze and looked up at Catori, completely baffled. Are you a mind reader? He thought out the question in his head, trying to see if he could evoke a response.