consign me {NOT} to [DARKNESS] (Crimmy)

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The man kicked his horse into moving and the beast thundered toward them. He lowered his lance, hooking it under his arm.

Rhos held her breath and leaned forward, watching them.

[CrimsonMoon]

As they were about to collide, Scout repositions his lance so it slams into the man's shoulder instead of his chest

Fae smiles slightly, that would be powerful enough to cause him to go spinning...

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The man gave a grunt of pain and toppled backward, flipping off the back of his horse, which kept on running.

Rhoswen grinned suddenly and cheered quietly with the rest of the crowd, simply relieved that Scout wasn't injured.

"Wow, he just unhorsed him in one blow," Kit muttered, while Cat whooped loudly.

[CrimsonMoon]

Scout wheels his war horse around, he trots up to the man and reaches down from his horse to help the man up

Fae smiles and glances at the Queen," Would you like to place a bet, Your Majesty?" She asks gently

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"A bet?" Queen Kalidara smiled in what looked to be intrigue, "Alright, and what would be the terms of this bet?"

The man scowled, but accepted his hand, hauling himself up to his feet.

[CrimsonMoon]

" If three out of five of our jousters win against one another...." She hesitates and a small smile curls her lips," If i win... I get to decide on Rhos's marriage myself... And if you win...?" She glances at the queen

Scout watches the man, smiles calmly, murmuring congratulations before turning away and trotted to Cat and Kit, glancing at Fae

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Her hazel eyes narrowed and the queen leaned back in her seat, "You want to call my niece's marriage into this? I don't think this is the proper time."

"I want to go first!" Cat chirped.

[CrimsonMoon]

Fae smiles calmly," We want to keep our kingdom's relationships beneficial, do we not?" She brushes her red hair behind her ear," You still owe me after your mistake. I lost over fourty five innocents because you ordered the battle within my kingdom and not on the border..." She leans back and licks her lips, her eyes meeting the queens calmly," This is a good oppurtunity... After all.... Your neoce would be dead if I had not ensured her protection."

Scout nods and murmurs," Wait... Wait a second... Fae's working some of her magc,"

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Queen Kalidara was silent for a moment, watching Fae though her expression gave away nothing, "Very well," she said after a moment, "If you win the bet, I shall allow you to decide who Rhoswen marries, though I still wish to be present in the plans. But if I win, you are to stay out of my family's personal lives from here on out. I deeply appreciate the protection you showed my niece, but that is over now. I think it best for her if she weren't to meet with you so freely."

Rhos leaned forward, "But Aunt Kali-" The queen raised her hand, "No arguments, Rhoswen."

Cat tilted her head, "What are they talking about?"

[CrimsonMoon]

Fae nods and murmurs," It's a deal," she interrupts before anything else can be said, her blue eyes glitterig as she meets Kaids eyes. The two stare at each other for a moment, shadowy smiles that promised horrible things to one another...

Scout shakes his head and smirks," She's smiling one of her Thirteen Grins..."

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Rhoswen settled back, pressing her lips into a thin line. She didn't like being the terms of a bet, but she had faith in those who jousted for Fae.

Queen Kalidara smiled tightly and turned her eyes back to the tournament.

"Thirteen Grins?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" People who see her say she has Thirteen Grins," Scout explains softly," one for every sotuation.."

The two look away silently

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Cat chuckled, "That doesn't surprise. So who gets to go next?"

Kit patted his stallion's nose gently and the horse snorted against his hand.

[CrimsonMoon]

" you can," Scout chuckles

Fae leans back and murmurs," Let the games begin."

-T I M E . S K I P-

The bet was 2-2... The news of the bet had spread like wild fire and now that it was tied... The nobles were twittering excitedly.

Fae sat back, looking as calm as ever but shivering excitedly

" My King... This is your decision..." A soft voice brushes past his ear," The young woman's rest of her life..."

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Rhos's belly twisted uncomfortable as she watched the tournament. Not only would she still be forced to wed Lord Kaid if her aunt won the bet, but she also would not be allowed to speak with any of her friends in Odin. And Scout...The noble girl clenched her hands unhappily.

The queen still looked calm and collected. A tie was better than losing, so she still had a chance.

Kit slipped on his helmet, looking unsure, "Me? Oh gods help me. Alright...I'll do it," He swung himself up onto the stallion, feeling the horse's muscles flex under his weight. He spurred its sides lightly and trotted out onto the field.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Do you wish for me to guide you?" The soft voice asks gently

Fae glances at Kit and smiles

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Kit nodded, both to Fae and in response to the Guardian's question, "Maybe just a little. I really don't want to ruin some girl's life over a tournament.."

[CrimsonMoon]

" Very well, My King,"

The knight at the end of the field was a large man wearing a deep bronze shaped like a deer skull. He rode a wiry yet muscular dun...

Fae licks he lips," Thats your man?"

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Kit smiled beneath his helm, though his eyes flicked over his opponent. He was large, but that didn't always win a joust. It sure did help, though.

The queen nodded, "Indeed it is," she responded.

[CrimsonMoon]

Fae smiles," I'll prepare the wedding plan now, than.." She teases sportingly

The mansighs deeply, his shoulder rolling slightly as his hand strokes the horse's mane

" FINAL JOUST!"