Vauhwyt and Mookie Monday March 3rd, 2008 6:58:31 AM
Vauhwyt basks in the glory of being a true hero -- for a couple days anyway. But her mood is dampened by a feeling of change. Berln occupied with his shop. Rose with her family. Dietrich with the community center. Olyn with the Temple, Oni with his roots. Only Theo and Vorelle have been truly steadfast. To Vauhwyt, at the top of this honor, it feels like this is the end of the Dark Horse Guild.
Liam's words have an air of finality as well.
Mookie pecks the top of his mistress's head. "Boss! Boss! Stop standing there like a cow! It's your turn to talk!"
"Oh! Oh! Oh, thank you, Mookie."
Vauhwyt steps forward, accepts her golden lockpicks, and takes a deep breath.
"Ever since I was a cub, I've wanted to be a hero, to take care of people who need help, and to teach bullies and villains a lesson. And now that my dream has come true, I see that a hero is nothing without the people who have helped her along the way. People like my fellow adventurers in the Dark Horse Guild. People like Father Clueth of the Temple and the Gladstone family. Like Jeraldh and leaders of the House of Wolves. Like Priscilla the Witch and Neezer the Merchant. Like Tara and the brave crew who helped us capture the Skull. And like Liam Kent, and even like Suran Corell, who treated us well before we brought him the Book that cursed him and drove him mad."
"I feel very grateful, to all the people of Dirt City. Thank you!"
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Later, after the ceremony, Vauhwyt feels a little lost. There's really only one thing she can think of to do. She gets together with Theo and Vorelle. "I'm going goblin hunting. Anyone want to come along?"
Theodore & Macaw Tuesday March 4th, 2008 9:42:21 AM
Theodore swells with pride at Kent's words. He grins foolishly, nodding to the others in his party.
When they are dismissed, he stands outside, breathing in the stifling air of the City as if it were a mountain breeze.
"The City is a thief," he says. His gaze meanders along the sewers and murals. "It has stolen my heart."
He blinks a few times. His eyes fill with moisture. "Friends. I can't correctly explain my admiration for each of you."
He gives each a hug. "We have given much to this city. But I've had a dream for many years to travel beyond our sewers and see the world. I think that I will go to Plateau City and study with the Star Mages' Guild for a while. I hope you will stay out of trouble and don't doubt that I will see you again someday."
Vauhwyt Tuesday March 4th, 2008 7:04:23 PM
::gives Theo and hug::
"Take care of yourself, you goof! We're going to miss you!"
Mookie is silent. First Piper and now Macaw. He is sad but does not know how to say so.
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