#keelee

Note: ocs included

You had snuck away from the raging party, needing some air and quiet. That’s when you saw someone you didn’t expect to see.

Paultin:

Paultin. You stood by him, a little worried.

“Hey, you okay?” you asked and he gave you a shrug.

“Fine. What about you?” he asked before taking a heft drink from his wineskin.

“Just needed some air and some quiet.” you answered and Paultin nodded.

You two took a seat in the cool grass in comfortable silence, you head resting on his shoulder. You could hear the muffled cheers of the countdown. Paultin gently moved your head so he could kiss you.

Diath:

Diath. You went and stood by him. He looked over and you gave him a smile,

“You needed air too huh?”

“Yeah” you confirmed, “dragged here by Paultin?”

“And Mavriel, I bet”

“You can say that again.”

The two of you shared a laugh before sitting together in the grass. You noticed how cool and soft it felt. You looked at the stars and heard the muffled countdown. You made your choice. At the countdown’s conclusion you pulled Diath into a kiss

Keelee:

Keelee. The poor kenku must have been dragged to the party by his mentor Mavriel.

“Hey Keelee.”

He squawked in surprise before turning to see you. He relaxed once he knew it was you.

“Oh, hey (Y/N).” he responded warmly.

You two sat in a comfortable silence, not needing to say anything. The muffled countdown broke this though and at its end you kissed the side of his beak.

Strix:

Strix. The poor gal must have been dragged to the party by the others. You went and sat by her, sitting in comfortable silence with her. You heard the countdown and at its end you kissed her cheek.

Evelyn:

Evelyn. She must have been dragged here by her bard friends. You took a seat next to her. “hey Evelyn”

“Oh, hey (Y/N)! What are you doin’ out here? Shouldn’t you be inside?”

“I just wanted some air. What about you?”

“The same really.”

You two chatted before hearing the countdown, muffled as it came from inside. At the end, you gave Evelyn a quick kiss.

Mavriel:

Mavriel. Usually she’d be inside drinking and dancing with some attractive person. What was she doing out here alone? You went and sat by her. She looked over and gave you a smile before looking back up at the stars.

“Whatcha doin’ out here all alone?” you asked her

“Thinking” she shrugged. Ah, there it was. Thinking meant she was in a negative thought loop.

“About? And be honest”

“Home and myself” she answered vaguely but honestly.

“Hey, look at me, everything’s gonna be okay. We’ll figure everything out. Together. We’ll help you. Okay?” Mavriel managed a more authentic smile at that and nodded.

“Yeah, okay”

“Keelee! C’mon, time for a lesson, feathers!”

Keelee hurried over and followed Mavriel to a forrest clearing, speaking as they walked.

“Lesson?” he questioned

“You gotta get good with your rapier. Can’t rely on magic alone. That’d be reckless. Trust me, I tried and it wasn’t great. Knowing how to use that rapier I gave you will serve you well, so I’m gonna work with you on it”

By the time she finished explaining, they got to the clearing.

“So how are you gonna do that?”

“Dueling you. Now, remember, everything begins with your stance. Keep your body lowered, stance wide, and remember to stay balanced. Keep your eyes on your opponent at all times. Stay focused. Got all that?”

Keelee let out a nervous squawk. The kenku was unsure about this if he were honest. Despite his fears, he took in a deep breath and nodded.

“Yes ma’am”

“Then let’s begin. Let thoughts of those you care about inspire you” Mavriel instructed as she got into position.

The two sparred for some time; it had even gotten dark and the two didn’t realize how hungry they were getting, Paultin came to find them.

“Kid! Bird! Come on! Take a rest and get something to eat. You’ve earned it” he called to them as he approached. Mavriel and Keelee sheathed their rapiers and Keelee hurried off towards the tavern and Mavriel went over to Paultin as he had motioned to her that he wanted to speak with her.