Leave-Taking

[StingyParrot 1595]

 

Leave-Taking

 

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[!] A small clockwork bird delivers this message. It gives a quork before flitting away with a whirr of gears and pulleys. [!]

 

To Knight-Commandant Sir Artair ‘The Flameborn’ von Theonus, and the Petrine Laurel,

 

Were that I could deliver better news, yet time is scarce and it is best I write this before I change my mind. Put simply, I am resigning my position as Knight of the Petrine Laurel, and renouncing my vows. I do this out of no ill will towards the Laurel or Petra as a whole - I owe a great deal to the country, and lived much of my life in Petra. Rest be assured I will still visit, and I sincerely hope that you and the rest of the Laurel will not take this in the wrong way. It is past time that I return fully to my homeland, for I have debts unpaid in the Land of the Scattered Sun.

 

My squire Franz Edmund von Augusten is to be passed on to another - he has passed all his trials save for those of speechcraft, and has not undertaken his pilgrimage as of yet. Franz - I am greatly sorry for the sudden shift, but I will remain in touch. I have full confidence that you will become a Mage-Knight better than I could ever hope to be. 

 

My responsibility over the Seviel region is to be passed on to another non-seated Knight.

 

- Tatsu Arakawa

 

[Wolfthegray_ 26]

A young squire sat alone in his quiet chamber, a letter clutched tightly in his hands, its weight bearing down heavily upon him. How many years had passed since they first met? It surely felt like a lifetime ago. Whenever he was in need of guidance or help, Arakawa had always been there for him. Franz stared at the letter, his eyes tracing the familiar handwriting of Arakawa once more. He folded the letter and placed it in the drawer of his desk, gazing out of his chamber window in distress.

 

[Destructokeith 1142]

A lone ravenflys forth from the tower of Vissingren

 

"Arakawa.

We must each choose our own paths and while it is a shame to see you depart it has been an honor to serve with you.

 

I wish you the best in your new path, may you find what it is you need in this life.

 

Artair."

 

With that the Knight Commander nods and turns to his map, removing a token from the Commonwealths southern region.

 

[Benleft 2580]

A green Malchediael particle said to a red Malchediael particle, ”OIJIN!” 

The red one shouted back, ”AHHH!” 

Despite his brotherly Malchediael particle not sharing cosmic consciousness with him right now, the green one called out, “OIJIN!”

Again, the red one shouted, ”AHHH!”

”OIJIN!”

”AHHH!”

And so they went on shouting at each other for a time until the green one finally spat out, ”SLEEPY SHINOBI CAME HOME!”

The red one shouted, ”AHHH!”

The green one shouted, ”AHHH!”