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Nighttime Maneuvers
Nervous? Perhaps a little but not for her own sake. Elincia held a quiet confidence in her own abilities these days, bolstered by both her studies and the two bitter wars she had fought in before coming here. She also trusted her partner. He assured her he was perfectly capable and she doubted the Church of Seiros would have sent either of them here if they thought neither would return.
No, it was the consequences of possible failure looming over the shoulders that plagued her mind. The death of innocents was never something she could swallow lightly.
Still, it couldnât hurt to lighten the mood. Elincia had done enough research into her partner - and talked to enough of his friends and allies. A little levity is what she needs right now. She only hopes he can forgive her after this.
âOf course I know your name! Oh, Iâve always wanted to meet you!â Elincia gushes, dashing over to him and closing the distance. It feels a little inappropriate to wrap her arms around his waist, giggling. âGrandfather, you are just as I imagined. Just as father described.â
âThereâs absolutely no way Iâm leaving you behind if something happens though. Iâm capable with magic as well as the sword,â Elincia rocks backwards on the balls of her feet. Her smile is wide and bright, like a child in a sweet shop. She hopes sheâs selling this well enough - Lewyn hasnât said a word in response yet. It wouldnât do to forget their mission, either. House Marikaâs true heir was caught in the crossfire tonight and they had to act quickly - Elinciaâs jape could wait until later to truly develop. âNot that I donât trust how skilled you are. Iâd be foolish not to - the legends surrounding you are rather grand. Just know I wonât let you die. For my sake as much as yours. I hope youâll treat me with the same kindness, grandfather.â
âIf itâs alright by you, Iâll take to the courtyard? Iâm more comfortable taking an aerial position and it will be easier to manoeuvre my pegasus outside,â unfortunately that would leave Lewyn to fight in close quarters. At least until he managed to lure the assassins outside. âWe should have a signal for each other though. If you need back up in there or they donât follow after you, Iâll dismount and join you. Likewise, if they take the other path and Iâm overwhelmed, I can call for your aid.â
âGrandfather?â Lewyn spits back, doing a double-take of the situation. Heâd wanted to keep quiet during this mission, but canât help himself when she makes such an accusation. But with how many people have walked up to him to stake a claim at knowing him, Lewyn knows better than to question it. He rubs his temples with his hand, the growing headache of his family pains finally catching up to him.
âYou sure are grown up for a grandkid of mine... âGuess that ainât the first weird thing to happen here.â After a sigh, heâs already accepted his fate. At the very least, she doesnât seem mad at him. Thatâs something he can appreciate.Â
âMm. Before we head off, I suppose it wouldnât hurt to ask,â He continues, holding up a hand in protest. Elinciaâs spoken a lot already--more than enough to trap him in her prank--and he doesnât want her flying out before answering a few important questions, âIâm obviously a lot younger than the Lewyn you know, mm? So tell me, er, granddaughter, what am I like when Iâm an old man? My hairs turn gray? Do I stay alive and kicking or just alive?
And most importantly, whatâs your name? Canât have much of a signal if I donât know what to call you.â
His swagger returns to his face as Elincia begins to become familiar with him. His arms cross, a sign of growing comfort, and he gives her body a serious once-over. Green hair... Pegasus knight... Adept in magic... Yep, this is definitely a grandkid of his. The light tongue-and-cheek of her nature can probably be attributed to her grandmother, too.Â
In other words, Elinciaâs well on her way to suckering him.
But their conversation canât last much longer. Lewyn nods along with her proposed strategy, now intending to break off for his post after her response. Fighting by her side might prove to be... Interesting.
















