𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 .

— 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯. || #MVRP #OCRP Elden Ring AU of @THEFALSEKlNG

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 comes back,
given a second chance — 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

. . .
𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞.

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

I have a feeling the spirits wouldn't like it too much, would they?"

Rav hummed a little, smirking all the while. May as well amuse her while on the topic. ;;

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"I've always loved music, just never had the time to practice it..."

Rav glances at her, clearing his throat.

Ah... hopefully she meant the secret outings when he travels to here. If not, well...

He spoke again, "I could practice here, but I don't want to disturb the peace. +

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

her voice hinges on a bit mischevious, now, though still quiet.

“ …. when you have some spare time. like with your secret outings.”

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

@deathspaintress //; ahh okay. That makes sense then.

I just think it's funny to be honest.

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

//; do you think the spirits would tattle on Rav about his secrets. And Kari would just wait until he is comfortable enough to actually talk about them... or would she just keep hinting she Knows About Them.

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

hammer, I had a lyre."

It was humorous to him — at least the image of himself as a musician instead of what he was now. ;;

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"No, we can't..."

He pauses, chuckling softly to himself again, "... but what if I were a bard instead? Much would be different, wouldn't you say?"

Playing an instrument was something he wanted to do, though he knew he had no talent for it.

"... instead of taking up a +

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

that gets a quiet giggle out of her.

she turns back to his blurred silhouette. she seems a little more at peace and grounded herself. not quite as scatter-brained or stuck in thought.

“ .. I suppose it does, yes.”

she is far, far from perfect. —

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"It's what makes us all human, the imperfections."

He remained grounded. Better that way for him. ;;

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"If it makes you feel any better, I can't play it neither. I'm only good at sewing and fighting."

Rav chuckles softly, "I'd make very loud squeak noises. Hurt the ears."

He taps his ear with another low chuckle. Even someone like him wasn't good at everything.

+

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

“ .. sometimes, as I painted. or quiet nights like this.
…. but never around anyone else.”

so the page is as much a comfort as it is a harsh reminder.

a soft exhale.

“I tried once. he told me .. a land octopus could do better.” she smiles a little.

[Naeva @Runaway_Hylian]

Keeping pace around the capital, watching out for rogue knights, it gives her good opportunity to reminisce on the old days. When she was a captain herself.

Though a part of her mind is still occupied by the search for Vel. Can't leave him lost here, after all.

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"You've never told me..." shaking his head, Rav looks at her.

She barely spoke of him during their travels at first. It was something he knew was hard for her to speak on, so he never would pry. ;;

"Did he play it often...?"

May as well ask now, since it was brought up... ;;

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

“strangely peaceful, isn’t it ?”

the world is quiet for just a moment, late at night. so rare in lands like this.

she breathes in. she debates joining him, but stays for now, still looking out of the window. there’s silence.

“ …. my brother used to play. have I told you ?” —

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

There was always some sort of music playing. either it be day or night—

Tonight, only the flute was heard.
Different from the usual horns. ;;

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"well... you're right." He smiles slightly, nodding to himself. Rav moves away from the window, finding a place to sit instead.

Once he sat on one of the spare beds, he took a deep breath and exhaled tiredly. ;;

"... it's a nice night. quiet for the most part."

+

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

“ramble all you’d like. one of us must.”

a slight smile, that eventually wanes. she keeps her voice quiet, to match the overall mood and time.

“ … you can’t do it all yourself. you can’t weed them all out, either. mm .. at least not so quick.

.. breathe. rest. —

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

reel back a little. ;;

"Sorry, I'm rambling again."

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"It's a bit too late." He chuckles softly under his breath. Of course he would worry.

He always worries.

"... but I have Naeva to keep watch on some of them. Just in case... it leaves me with some room to breathe."

He pauses, listening to the flutist. He let himself +

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

she sighs, leaning her head back against the wall. she follows his gaze, at nothing.

whatever might have happened was prevented; but she doesn’t think that’d change anything.

“ .. maybe not. bad men hide in plain sight.

… don’t make yourself sick about it.”

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"Much troubles me, lately."

Crossing his arms, he looks out the window from the side, making sure not to draw any attention to himself. ;;

"... after word of what had happened to you, I can no longer trust my own knights."

Even if it were one, he knows there's more... ;;

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

“ .. not easily, no.”

she turns a tired gaze from beyond the window to him. “ .. and you ? does something trouble you ?”

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"... can't sleep either?"

He sighs under his breath, walking near the window to lean against the wall. Time to finally let his guard down and relax. ;;

[‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪. @deathspaintress]

sitting across an open window sill, legs crossed. she can’t sleep, so she is listening to the flutist play outside.

… it reminds her of her brother.

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

"... and that's enough work for you."

Rav sighs, picking up the watering can first. second, he scoops her up in his arms. If he were caught now, he could easily say she just needed the extra help.

"What have I told you about working beyond your capabilities, Lucy?"

[𝐿𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 @altusblooms]

Lucille leaned against him, already feeling much better with his presence.

"I'll be okay... just let me finish a few more flowers near to fountain..."

Feeling faint, she only leans against him more, dropping the watering can.

She needed to lay down and rest—

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

Well, almost as if a sixth sense, Rav walks over to her. head tilted. ;;

"Lucy? There you are..."

Glancing around, he noticed no one nearby. he immediately wraps his arm around her gently. ;;

"Hm... you look unwell."

[𝐿𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 @altusblooms]

She would appreciate it — ! ;;

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

( ... he should check up on Lucille. )

[𝚁𝚊𝚟. ⋆ — ​𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 . @GoldnEchoes]

... the Volcano Manor was a difficult topic. That would have to wait to be.... helped.

Though, at this point it was beyond any saving. They wanted to do nothing with him anyway.

especially with who was in charge of that wretched manor and all who was in it. ;;

[Cleanrot Knight Commander Kaela @CleanrotKaela]

Perhaps. Though some might still question if he is responsible for ALL the Lands, or if there are some beyond his jurisdiction...

Volcano Manor, for example...

Would he enforce his rule onto those who refused to acknowledge it?