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Song is pink's Courage to Change
Celeste wandered to forge an area off her grandparents where she heard the swan wing chimes were crafted. What she found instead was Tawu at work with an array of weapons. Some were rapiers with colorful handles among the swords. Maybe a few scythe handles that did come with any blades. Finely crafted jewelry she wanted to add to her small collection with vigor. A pair of chakri she Alana eyed had her excited about touching them.
"I don't like spying." Tawu called out.
"Does my grandfather know your magical weaponry?" She asked him.
"Roger's idea to prove I'm not all bad," Tawu answered her, "He's impressed with what I can do."
"Then may I help test a few of these?" She asked.
He looked like she was wearing the same dress she wore the night they met before answering. Which has him sighing when down went his toll and off came his apron. His mesomorph body encased in sweat soaked shirt framing his muscles. Pants and boots he wore didn't help the image being presented to her.
"Something wrong?" He felt her eyes on him.
"No." She continued staring.
He rolled his eyes at her when he hushed the flames of the forge when shutting things down. When he pulled off his gloves he wore to work to mold the metal. Celeste made a big huff when she saw his nailed down and clipped nails.
"What did great- grandmother do?" She knew Uberta was behind his altered nails.
"I went with her on what she called a spa day," He recalled, "Only allowed my nails to be done."
"I liked them before." She whines.
"Such a spoiled brat." He fixed his hair.
He ran his fingers through his tresses with a relaxing sigh before he began to move. Picking up one of the chakri Celeste eyed when she was watching them. Making his way passed her to outside of the forge area. Lifting the flat side to the edge of the door to gently tap the metallic surface. Activated a strange wave pattern carved into the surface that glowed. Toward the sky Celeste looked when she watched clouds roll in and darken. Light rain that started to pour down held a cooling effect over a soaking one.
"One can summon a chilly downpour of rain," He explained, "Both can cause a severe hailstorm. Also a spell linked to them when used in a fight one could use. When enemies are struck by both of these at the same time. Ensures the ice block is so solid, it takes hours to melt."
"Do they have a name?" She wondered.
"Hailstorm Call." He closed his eyes.
He ended up walking back into the put down chakri and picked up an umbrella. He used it quickly to shelter Celeste from the chill despite her clothes not getting soaked. By standing close to her and holding the umbrella over her head.
"Does your family know you're here?" He asked.
"I finished my lessons and went for a walk." Her only answer to him.
He sighed when he handed the umbrella over to her when bodily function needed to happen. One he ignored when he got caught up in working in the forge. That had him rushing toward the nearest bush for lower cover. Undoing fastening of his pants with his back turned to her to quickly release himself. Signing in relief when a yellow stream poured out when he aimed for the ground. Disliking himself for doing this in a women's presence despite much needed relief.
"How long are you going to be?" She asked him.
"A few minutes." She could hear the relief in his voice.
She waited for him to finish up not wanting to interrupt what he was doing a minute later. He would end up finishing and fixing the fastening back. Making his way out of the bush with a mental note he needed to not make that a habit.
"Feeling better?" She asked him, trying to not laugh.
"Much." He went into forge to wash his hands.
Up he rolled his sleeve pointing out her choice was clothing wasn't good for weapon testing. That she needed something with less fabric and formed her body. Along with asking her about pulling her hair out of her face since long hair would get in the way. Which soured her mood to the point she insisted he walk her back. Not accepting a single excuse from him about what he was doing. She straightens her posture and looks upon him as an escort. He had to fix his clothing and pull his coat back on to be presentable. Mumbling under his breaths how she was a spoiled brat.
The next day around this time he was surprised when she appeared again. This time she wore pants that laced up on the sides and embroidery blouse under a simple vest. Ballet flats she wore were made of the same material as his boots. As her hair was in a secured braid bun and perfect set of fingerless gloves. While she has a young squire with her outside the forge.
"Your bodyguard?" Tawu asked out of annoyance.
"Someone who can help you out and how do I look?" She asked him.
"Manageable." He didn't give her a second look.
She the whole day until they finished showed she was more than a spoiled brat. She could handle a sword like a knight or a fencing expert. She had no trouble with a bow or a whip for that matter. Tawu took throwing knives away from her when she got too many bull's eyes. She took a strong liking to the rose themed swords, rapiers, and weapons. Taking a single rose from each attack launched from the blade. Which resulted in a small bouquet of individual roses in her arms.
"What are you going to do with those?" The squire asked her.
"I have an idea." She smirked.
The idea had her taking advantage of the need for new clothes being made for her. Their color was inspired by the flora arrangement of roses in her bedroom. They are to be simple in designs with not too much flare like her usual gowns. They also are functional for her to do remedial tasks in.
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Celeste found a gift from Tawu on her vanity in the form of a wooden jewelry box with moonstone embedded in the lid. Range of magical weapons with a certain color rose theme to them. A hand wrote she folded from his in elegant cursive. These suit a person like her after changing his mind about her. Left her to look over each item now meant for her. A rarely used voice for song coming to her lips when she sat down to admire them.
World, I want to leave you better
I want my life to matter
I am afraid I have no purpose here
I watch the news on TV
Abandon myself daily
I am afraid to let you see the real me
Rain it falls, rain it falls
Pouring on me
And the rain it falls, rain it falls
Sowing the seeds of love and hope, love and hope
We don't have to stay here, stuck in the weeds
A rose- adorned short bow with an orange quiver and specialized arrows. Metal blades throughout the bow for melee. Made from leather of rose petals heavily treated with organic mixture. Flex metal that Tawu used from metal he salvaged.
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
World, you're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
A rapier blade and sheath adorned with red roses and thorns. Made for protection, keeping the wielder out of harm's way. Vines hold the blade in the sheath, until it is needed. Those vines seem to grow retractable fangs that mimicked thorns..
Standing together we can do anything
I want to leave you better
I want my life to matter
I am afraid I have no purpose here
Rain it falls, rain it falls
Pouring on me
And the rain it falls, rain it falls
Sowing the seeds of love and hope, love and hope
We don't have to stay here, stuck in the weeds
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
She then opens the wooden box to find rose shaped gem encased pieces inside, A gem-rose hair comb, carrying an enchantment that protects the wearer from any harm. The comb limbs twine with hair to stay securely held in place when worn.
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Silvery rose ear cuff that wrapped around the ear with a lantern hanging off the bottom. Whimsel scrolling was like twisting branches of a wild rose bush. Pinkish glow the gothic lantern gave off was a rosey tent with flossed glass panels.
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
A rose hair pin with three gems hanging off the end. The body of the hairpin houses a sharp, needle- like blade. Cluster of roses can be removed for a better grip. The rose petals are poisonous if ingested. When thrown, the gems explode in a harmless, but blinding flare. Had her closing the wooden box's lid with reaching toward a stationary set she rarely used. Her glass pen was grasped from its holding to be dipped in squid ink. She used a series of few people she no longer wanted romantic affections. One went to the 2nd grandson of the Emperor of Cathay and another to a young Lord from her grandmother's kingdom. Another went to the Grandson of Queen Wixom. A newly knighted Duke from the kingdom of Borromeo. Last one to the son of the merchant guild. All saying her heart has truly found the one she wanted to be with. How she apologizes for not being able to love either one any more. Signed, sealed, and sent off towards in newly established postal system.
"Princess?" A maid addressed her, "Anything else?"
They made sure to packed her new worerobe up with other clothing accessories and a stationary set. She still needed to work out her royal allowance would over cover her living expenses. Along with still await permission from her grandfather travel with her great- grandmother and Lord Rogers.
"Double check if everything on my list was packed before your dismissed for the day." She no need for the maid anymore.
She didn't look over her room when she left for a dinner Tawu usually had around this time in kitchens. Derek never allowed him to eat with everyone else in singing hall despite his wife's objections. Leaving Tawu to eat with the servants or by himself way after dinner was served. Which if why he was would get a second guess in the form of Celeste entering the kitchens.