forum A Promise of Fire (closed)

Started April 06, 2023 by @ElderGod-yellowqueen

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Ariella just quietly went ot her room. She wanted to be nearby in case she was needed. She had a maid bring her some literature about curses. There had to be a way out of this.

Amyntas stays there in the seat for the rest of the day, keeping his door blocked so no one could enter. Every now and then, after he’s calmed down a bit, he’d go right back to crying.

Ariella had taken lunch in her room, pouring iver books that just told her the things she already knew. She was growing frustrated. She switched to learning Sinta's politics and laws. She wanted to make sure she knew everything she would need to be a proper advisor. She dined with Hades and Persephone, keeping the conversation light. She didn't really feel like talking. And as the sun fell and the moon shone, she knocked on Amyntas' door. "It's me, Ariella, will you let me in please."

He sighs, “No…”

"Amyntas, I will pick the lock if you don't let me in." Ariella knew how to do it. She wasn't above it either. It wouldn't be hard to find the tools she needed.

Amyntas scoffs, “Good luck with pushing the door open…”

"Then I'll climb onto your balcony and get in that way." She wouldn't be happy about it and it would certainly take longer but she could do it.

Amyntas hums, “Can’t either.”

"Stop being stubborn."

Amyntas huffs, “Says you.”

"Excatly. Takes one to know one. And I'm doing this for your health." Amelia knocked on the door again. "I'll stay out here all night if I have too."

Amyntas sighs. “Have fun then…”

Ariella glared at the door, huffing. She slid down the door, propping her back against it.

Amyntas goes quiet, then closes his eyes.

Ariella leaned her head back against the wood. She was quiet for a moment before she started to speak. "Do you know what I love about the circus?"

Amyntas stays silent, listening.

Ariella continued speaking. "I love that everyday is different. No act is the same, no place. We're always moving, always seeing different places. It's freeing in a way. I can do what I when I want. I had the freedom over my body and money. As long as I did what I need to do, I was free."

Amyntas pauses, then sighs.