forum What He Became // OxO // CLOSED

Started September 22, 2019 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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"Were we friends?" She asked curiously. This man who was so cold, so distant from everyone didnt seem like anyone with friends but yet, if his parents were friends with hers, they may have been too.

His brows drew together, and he blinked. "I… can't remember." He said slowly. "I know that I knew you, but I can't remember how well." He rubbed his forehead with a hand for a second, then dropped his hand again.

"Why did your eyes turn Red for a moment back when I tried to leave?" She asked, tilting her head to the side, her hood forgotten

Evander froze. The guard's eyes went wide. Evander took a deep breath. No no no stop it. Calm down. Calm down. Deep breaths. "I don't know what you're talking about." He replied coolly, looking at her emotionlessly.

"Are you sick? Is that why your eyes flash red? Is that normal for a person living here? I havent seen that happen to anyone except you? They went red for a little while before turning back into grey." She said.

(I've decided that she does not have a filter and will annoy people with her questions lmao)

Evander went stiff. "Stop it!" He exclaimed, voice sounding raw and pained for a moment, before he cleared his throat and it returned to normal. "Please stop the nosy questions, miss Acyn." He said calmly.

Adrestia took a step back at his outcry and played with ger fingers. "I-im sorry Sir, it's my nature. I'll leave." She said and walked backwards towards the door as Mali pawed her head 'prrr?' he said

Evander shook his head. "It's…it's fine. If you have any more questions about your family…here." he stood up. "Follow me. I'll show you the most likely place to maybe have some answers." Even if I myself haven't found any there.

Adrestia nodded and followed him to wherever he was leading her. She wasnt sure what was wrong with the kids g but she was sure that something was bugging him and she was going to find out what.

Evander led her through the winding hallways, and into the library, leading her over to the section on the nobility. "If there is anything about your family in here, it's in this section. It would be easier if you had a family crest or knew the surname for sure." He said, voice a little distant and cold.

"No, if I did I wouldn't be her." She responded, turning to face the books. She reached out a hand and touched a book, smiling. She picked up the first book and opened it, looking at the words, sounding them out with her mouth.

"Would you like some help?" Evander asked, eyes wandering the shelves. We have come here so many times, trying to find answers for my condition…for my…but it isn't working…nothing works. He had tried so many things to try and fix himself but everything only seemed to make it worse.

Adresria was lost in the pages of the book, she didnt hear the king. She took the book in her hands and sat down comfortably on the floor, using a finger to lead her and mouthing the words. Only having recently learned to read, she was still having slight difficulty with some words, but she managed just fine.

Evander watched her for a moment, then went to a different section, grabbing a book and sitting down in an armchair. He began to read. I have not tried this one before…maybe it will help where the others didn't.

A couple chapters into the book and Adrestia frowned. "These people look like me." She muttered to herself, touching the paintings with a delicate touch. "Maybe the king can tell me who they are." She smiled and stood up, making her way to the king.

(should they be? And if yes, last name?)

Evander was frowning slightly as he read, his eyes narrowed and his muscles tense. His knuckles were white as he clutched the book he was reading in a tight grip. He didn't seem to notice as she approached, his concentration fully on the book in his hands.

(Alright, and I think the last name Drayce works)

Adrestia finly found the king sitting somewhere and walked up to him. "Two questions sir, firstly what is your name? Secondly who were these people? They look very familiar and similar to me but I cannot place why." She said

(ok)

Evander looked up, taking a deep breath. "Ah. Miss Acyn." He said. "I'm surprised you don't know my name. That's rather bad manners. King Evander Weylyn." He introduced himself. "And that is the Drayce family." He replied, taking the book from her and examining it after a moment.

"Evander Weylen." She said softly, trying to remember if she had ever heard the name before. "Ni, I'm sorry to say but I have never heard your name." She turned to the book and mouthed the names of the people. "Do you know whi they were?"