forum Five Half-Princes and Their Quest for A Kingdom

Started January 24, 2019 by @Bandito

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"I'm not picky, any vegetable or fruit works." Catori said, still a bit unsure of the whole thing.

“Give me an idea, at least.” Damian insisted, chewing his lip. He wouldn’t admit it, but he was excited to prove himself.

"Um…something that's good roasted? I like roasting vegetables….maybe like asparagus or carrots, since I have those seeds on me." Catori raised an eyebrow as she put out the only things she could think of.

“I can do both.” Damian offered, getting ready to tell Jasper to stop. He had a feeling once they stopped he’d probably just set up camp for the night anyways.

Catori narrowed her eyes. "No overdoing it. I'd rather not have to enlist Jasper's help to carry you back into the carriage again."

“We’ll set up camp for the night beforehand. Its a three day journey to Sana and we’ve already gotten further than I expected on the first.” Damian waved off her concern.

Catori sighed, and nodded. "Alright. If you're sure there's nothing to worry about."

“Good.” Damian leaned out the window. “Jasper! Find a good place to set up camp!” He sat back down attempting to smooth out his hair before grumbling quietly and searching through his bags for a hairbrush.

Catori raised an eyebrow at his grumbling. "I think your hair looks fine."

Damian froze and looked up at Catori, completely baffled. Are you a mind reader? He thought out the question in his head, trying to see if he could evoke a response.

"You were trying to fix your hair." Catori shrugged, finding his staring a bit odd. "And then you were looking for something. I just…I think your hair looks nice-er, fine."

“Not a mind reader then.” He mumbled under his breath, locating the brush. “Fine is not perfect.” He spoke up louder, curling up in the far corner of the carriage to brush his hair out.

Catori huffed a laugh. "If you say so. I just felt like I should let you know."

Some of the tension slipped from the prince’s shoulders as he ran the brush through his hair in a regimented fashion. After a few minutes he was satisfied, his hair now silky and smooth again as the carriage started to slow a bit.

"It'll be nice to stretch my legs I guess." Catori said, looking out the carriage window. She was glad the carriage was large, or she would've had a harder time in it, but it still was kind of cramped.

The carriage came to a stop. Damian stood up and scooped up Copper, allowing the sleeping bird to nestle close to his chest as Jasper opened up the door. The prince curtly thanked him, stepping outside and looking around at the grassy clearing, the gentle sound of a river that was close by, but out of sight.

Jasper held the door open for Catori, mouthing: Is he still grumpy?

Catori shook her head with a grin as she stepped out, mouthing back: Not any more than usual.

Jasper grinned and nodded, going into the carriage to get the supplies for the tent. Damian had wandered over to the edge of the clearing, Copper nestled in the crook of his arm as he kneeled down and closed his eyes, preparing to summon his magic.

Catori made her way over, but stayed at a distance, waiting in case she needed to catch him. Despite how much she didn't like it, she did find his ability interesting.

Three carrots sprouted at his feet, growing until they were fairly large. Damian’s eyes opened. Despite looking a little pale, he seemed otherwise unaffected. He did, however, give Copper an affectationate nuzzle. Which was slightly out of character per his usual behaviour.

Catori let out a relieved sigh, stepping over. "I'm glad you're alright." She had been worried that he would overwork himself.

“Still have to grow the asparagus.” Damian let out a small yawn. “Hold our child.” He mumbled, holding out Copper in his cupped hands.

Catori blinked at that, but took Copper, cradling her gently. Child? "Please, for the love of creation, don't over do it?"

“I’ll be fine.” Damian grumbled, digging out the carrots with his bare hands, setting them aside in a pile. He closed his eyes again, focusing on growing asparagus now.

Catori rolled her eyes, but didn't say anything more as she looked around the clearing they were in, unconsciously rocking Copper in her arms.