The prompt: Some Signless, Disciple, and Redglare please.
Der, this is hard for me. I don't feel like I know all that much about these three, so writing them is quite a challenge. Also I'm trying second person, so bear with me!
Your name is Neophyte Redglare and you aren't sure what you're doing here.
You were sent to this town to deal with a 'pirate' problem, but so far haven't found a single one. The town had seemed practically deserted when you arrived, so you quickly moved to the surrounding woods.
You were surprised when you happened upon some large caves, and wondered if perhaps the pirates were hiding inside. Pirates didn't usually go into caves, but you figured it couldn't hurt to check.
You were wrong…
As you enter the cave, you swing your cane against the nearest wall, listening carefully for the bouncing echoes. The longer the sound echoes, the deeper the cave. It takes around five seconds for the echo to die, and you guess this is a pretty shallow cave.
You start to make your way deeper into the cave, but pause when a foreign sound echoes into your ears. It sounds like a troll, someone who can't decide whether they want to hum or sing, so they're doing a mix of the two. The sharp scent of paint wafts to your nose, causing it to crinkle.
The troll seems to be drawing closer, so you draw your sword silently. They aren't aware of your presence yet, and you'd like to keep it that way.
The singhumming continues, and you hear something gently brushing against the cave walls. This person doesn't sound dangerous, but you proceed with caution. You turn the corner of the cave slowly, and if the other troll was paying attention they would be able to see you now.
You clear your throat and the other troll's head snaps towards you, you can almost imagine a look of shock on her face.
"Why hello!" You think the troll seems far too bubbly for a pirate, but you can't judge a book by its cover. The scent of paint is overwhelming now, and you realize it's spread all over the walls surrounding you. The colors are cherry red and licorice black, and they seem to be telling a story.
You are suddenly dragged out of your thoughts when the troll takes a step towards you. You had almost forgotten she was there…
"Hello. I'm Neophyte Redglare, and I am here on official business. Have you seen any pirates?"
The troll takes another step towards you, "I haven't been out of this cave in a few days, but no I haven't seen any pirates I'm sorry."
You feel disappointment wash through you at the news, maybe someone just made up pirates being in this town. Perhaps someone planted the information here to distract you. You may never know…
"That's too bad… What are you doing in here anyway?" It isn't part of your protocol to involve yourself in the lives of citizens, but for some reason you find yourself extremely curious about the painted walls.
The troll pauses, and you hear her shift to touch one the walls gently. "I'm telling a story. It probably wouldn't be of much interest to a legislacerator."
At this point you decide this troll isn't going to hurt you, so you sheathe your sword. You walk over to her, leaning towards the painting she is touching to inhale deeply. The painting is red, and it seems to be of two trolls holding hands. Above them is a large heart, and you guess that the troll standing next to you is one of the subjects. "Please tell me."
So she tells you, all about someone named the Signless, and about his beliefs towards culling, and about their love. You can't believe someone like this used to exist. You kind of wish he was still living now. The troll says her name is the Disciple, and she shows you all of her paintings around the cave. She tells you about the handcuffs, and shows you the necklaces she's working on distributing to his followers. Her mission is to spread his beliefs in his absence, and you find this incredibly noble.
When everything is done, she only has one question for you.
"Are you going to arrest me?"
You find yourself surprised by her question, but you find you don't have the answer. Technically, this is against the law. However, the Signless's words sink deep with you; you've never liked culling and have always believed in justice above everything else.
"Have you got any spare pendants?" You wink, but you're unsure if she can see it behind your glasses.
The Disciple lets out a sigh of relief and presses one of her necklaces into your hand. It briefly occurs to you that supporting the Signless could get you culled, but this is what's right. You slide the necklace over your head slowly, tucking the pendant into your shirt.
"Thank you." You reach out to shake the Disciple's hand, getting ready to make your exit.
The Disciple shakes your hand happily, "No, thank you Redglare, and I hope we meet again soon."
"If you see any pirates let me know."
Wow struggle bus
