[RPG] The Exile

[Joseph Budd]

*William's time among the people of Zonasa wasn't bad, he mused. They were a hearty lot, strongly spirited.....and from what Hoshi had said, fiercely independent. To a longer degree, it was what made the initial conflict, between his former home, and the one he now called home, an odd match, but it seemed, everything was to it's own house....sort of.*
Scribe....how goes the training?
*A little man, to William's right, looks over from his parchment*
They're doing as much as they can sir....general archery skills, hand to hand combat....a few wonder why we're training, simply because they doubt we will see any combat....
*At this, William's expression darkens*
One thing I have learned in this land, is that War is never far, in any direction....wether on a small scale, or a large front....we take the time given us, to prepare, for days we hope never arrive.
*The man nods, and continues writing, looking back at times to the campsite, in the clearing near the borderlands*
All I can hope, is that one day, wars won't be needed, to settle affairs....
*As a cool breeze is felt, another messenger stops by, carrying a small scroll...unrolling it, he finds a sprig of Jasmine, and reads quietly.....and almost falls over, when*
Dad....
*hanging onto the letter, the sprig, and the rock, William finds his son, looking at him, with that lopsided grin*
Son.....did I ever tell you it's rude to scare an old man like that?
*the boy smiles* Do you want me to count them again?
*Shakes his head* no.....I was just reading a short letter from your mother.....details from the north, and other issues at hand....
*nods, looks over his shoulder*
Kenzy is growing well, but it's noticable, she knows someone's missing.....temptation for a visit rears it's head....
*Kieron looks at William*
No.....they'd try to kill you on the spot.....
*nods, but then, taps his head* True.....but it's how you visit, that determines staying alive....or running for your life....By the way....how is your training going? Have you snuck up on Alex yet?
*Shakes his head* She's shifty.....doesn't have your ability, but at the same time, I was following her, and she vanished....literally faded into a wall.....next time I saw her, she had my gold pouch.
*Chuckles* maybe I should send you to Hoshi.....she's got a lot of skill....
*nods, and finishes the letter*
Soon, son......soon.

Never Surrender!
-Found scribbled on a wall, at the Dwarven Stronghold ruins
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