[look around]
Jack waved at Hadley on his way into the library. “Thank you, fair princess,” Jack said politely. “I think I will have a look around.” His eyes scanned the shelves full of books. He was a bit awed at the breadth of the library and took his time looking for a book before settling on a thick tome. He went to a sunlit chair and began reading.
(Is anyone else getting the glitch where everyone's response looks like 1 persons response? Like it looks like everyone's saying the same thing over and over XD)
"Well firstly my name is Melissa, Elizabeth would call me Melly. I do not know much about the Plague but this is what I do know." Melissa said
Flashback
A young man dressed in a very different, very fancy suit with a staff came into the town square with a caravan behind him. He taps open the boxes and out come strange creatures. A two headed Cat, a pink monkey, a horse with a horn growing out of its forehead, a winged cat, an owl that sang and a strange water animal with sparkling silver eyes. He made the animals dance and sing, fly and crawl and made them do strange things. The silent crowd stared, some with horror and some with amazement. The baker, in a fury, threw a barrel filled with rotted meats and vegetables, bones and fats. All that mess landed on top of the man and his fancy suit. The animals stopped singing and dancing and the man glared at the crowd. The animals started screeching as the man pointed his staff in the crowd. "May Misfortune let her eyes rest upon your kingdom, for an insult like that is far to great to forget. Sickness and sorrow will linger here till the end of time." He spoke, an almost hissing sound encased his voice as a bright light appeared and he disappeared, leaving a ravens feather in its place.
(yeah it keeps happening to me lol)
(Okay good it's not just me haha)
Hadley waved back at Jack as he walked by.
Rowan sighed in anger and whipped around ti find a well groomed man behind him. This man had an odd aura around him that made Rowan a little uncomfortable. The man looked up with a cool gaze and studied Rowan before smiling. " as I said before sir would you like some help preparing for your quest. As Weapons master it is my duty to make sure you are comfortably equipped for your quest so as I mentioned would you like me to prepare your bags?" He asked.
(Oh wow it’s actually a glitch and I’m not just hallucinating?? Splendid)
Elspeth nodded as Melissa explained the likely origins of the Plague, scribbling down the story in a small notebook with a stubby pencil. “Thank you very much, Miss Melissa,” she said with a little curtesy.
Hadley goes up the stairs to see something similar to an astronomy tower. Theres was a fancy device aimed up out of a window and a few books that were open. A young man was sitting in there midst, murmuring to himself and writing things down. Hadley cleared his throat but the man didn't seem to hear.
(Its really annoying)
(yeah it is hahah)
[Hadley adresses the man]
The princess came back with the book and found Jack on one of the most comfortable chairs in the entire library . "I have found the book sir!" The girl called, bringing the book of the kingdoms history. In it was the same information that was revealed to the Lady by Melissa.
The man looked up and upon closer examination, revealed himself to be one of the knights that had brought them to the palace. "Oh, hello sir. Are you lost?" Hearing an answering in the negative, the guard hung his head. "My apologizes for assuming but I thought you would be getting ready at this point. Would you like a tour if this small tower?"
Jack looked up. “Thank you!” he exclaimed, taking it from her. “You are so kind.” He had no idea how to address her, so he ended the statement at that. He gave her a smile as he sat back down and opened the book.
(sorry for being impatient lol)
[Respond no and talk to the man]
[Answer him]
"Yes, thanks so much for your assistance," Rowan said, flashing a smile. "But I was actually helping this poor girl here, and it really was very rude of you to interrupt me, so I'm going to help her with this, and since you've been so very insistent about helping me, you can feel free to do that."
(Idk if I can do that but… eh?)
(They are your thoughts. I mean these are NPCs so they dont have a large part unless otherwise stated. I'll have to adjust my words a tiny bit but not much lol)
The young princess grabbed a stool and placed it behind Jack's chair, reading over his shoulder.
How do you respond after reading the information?
The man smiled and gestured to a stroll infront of him. "I apologize for the mess, the prince has been teaching to read and write. He has also been sharing with me his knowledge of the outside." He smiled, gesturing to the notes scattered.
The man stepped back and smiled. "Of course sir, I will be waiting for you."
[Read the notes]
[Ask the girl about the man]
Hadley grabbed the nearest book and started reading aloud. "When the sun disappears at night, legend says it becomes different. The moon is its counter part, sometimes referred to as the brightest light in the night. Some, however, argue that the sun goes far away from our world, shrinking in the night and the brightest star becomes the brightest light in the night."
Rowan sighed and turned back to the girl, picking up some more things. When asked about the man the girl made a face. "That is Master Fresno. He is not from this kingdom but won the kings favour and became the weapons master. He chose me to apprentice under him but I did not want this, I was fairly close to becoming a squire." She said, frowning
[Close the book and talk to the man]
Hadley turned to the seated man and asked about the written text. "Well the prince has been studying the sun and has visited other kingdoms and talked to top scholars and wrote this. He, like many others, has been trying to solve the Plague issue. After coming to this conclusion, he doesn't know what to go in so he had me study the sun and its movements."
[Put everything away and find the man]
“Whoa, what is with that man?” Jack asked, raising his eyebrows as he reread the passage. “So he really caused the Plague?” He glanced back at the girl. “What do you think?”
(Does Elspeth have any choices now or am I being dumb and missing them?)
(Oh crap, I forgot to respond to you)
Melissa smiled. Allow me to accompany you to the armoury. You must get your supplies. You will need rations as well so a trip to the kitchen is also needed. Perhaps some books for research if that is needed. You need a traveller's outfit as well. I can give you one of Elizabeth's.
[Accept? Yes or No]
What would you like to do?
Rowan walked towards the man after waving at the girl. "Have a good day then sir!" She smiled and continued doing her chores. Once the man came into view, Rowan could feel the same sense of unease wash over him like a wave crashing down. His gut was telling him that it may not be a good idea to come towards the man in his corner space.
The Princess smiled. "Who do you think is in the wrong here?"