forum The Prince and the Assassin (closed o/o)

Started November 04, 2019 by @Becfromthedead group

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Eclipse nodded, "Can we go" he asked quietly, feeling more anxious by the second as he looked around for guards.

“That’s the idea, yes,” Felix replied, leading the way to the spot where he’d entered the castle grounds. He started moving loose stones away until there was a gap big enough for them to fit through.

Eclipse kept watch anxiously while the other worked, waiting quietly until he was finished, shifting his weight constantly, ready to bolt at any second.

Felix made his way through and motioned for the prince to follow. He glanced ahead of them. There was a forest several hundred feet away. Probably the best cover long-run, but they would have to get there first.

Eclipse followed him quickly, his thin frame making it easy for him to slip through. When he saw the trees ahead he seemed to relax a little, "Are we headed for the trees?" he asked.

“Path looks clear. Probably would be our best bet.”
Felix dragged the stones back into place and stood back upright.
“Well, if that’s what you want to do too, let’s get going.”

Eclipse nodded, before setting out at a dead run for the trees, not wanting to be caught.

Eclipse had been much faster than Felix was expecting. When he started running, Felix was taken aback for a second and hesitated before he took off after.

Eclipse kept his pace, being surprisingly fit, and fast, for someone who was still technically injured. Though, it was understandable when you considered what he was running from.

Once in the woods, Felix slowed his pace down. He was pretty out of breath at this point, but they were out safe, so it didn’t matter much at this point.

Eclipse noticed that the other had slowed, and adjusted his pace to match. "Sorry.." he said softly, apologizing for going so fast.

“No need,” Felix replied, “We’ll keep a brisk, constant pace for now, and we can eventually stop and rest if need be. If you have more wounds, I can help.”

Eclipse nodded, "Just… just don't push it cause've me… I've got the endurance of a wolf…"

Felix chuckled. “Well, if that’s the case, I don’t feel so bad.”
He shivered a bit.
“Wish this damn rain would stop. I have a change of clothes, but it wouldn’t even be worth it.”

Eclipse hummed softly, keeping pace easily, "If you want I could shift… and we could get farther.."

“No, that’s okay,” Felix said, a little tense.
He didn’t particularly want to be that physically close to Eclipse, even if it was entirely for convenience.

Eclipse nodded quietly, and then fell silent.

Felix, too, was quiet as they continued. He was cold, uncomfortable, and generally could not wait to get a few towns over so they could rest. Inside.

Eclipse on the other hand wanted to go faster. He didn't care if he was tired and uncomfortable, he just wanted to be as far from the castle as possible.

Felix looked Eclipse up and down. He was definitely restless, but he dismissed it as general shock with the whole situation. After all, he had been ready to just end it all.
“Why would they treat you like that? Aren’t you supposed to be royalty or something?”

"At this point I don't even know.." said Eclipse quietly, his tone held emotionless, as if he just didn't want to feel anything about the situation. "All I do know is that my own father, and by example, anyone in the castle, hates my guts.."

“Sounds dumb on their part. You seem alright to me, princey,” Felix sighed, wringing a bit of water out of his hair.
The rain still came down, but it was letting up slightly.

Eclipse fell silent, not knowing how to respond to that. After all, he'd been surrounded by people who hated him allhis life.

“What? Don’t believe me?” Felix asked.
He walked directly beside Eclipse.
“I can see why. Even you were probably tricked into hating yourself. But I don’t hate you. I would’ve just let you die if my feelings on you were indifferent or worse.”

Elipse stopped moving at that. "N-No…" he murmured quietly. "W-Why would you care…?"