The Princess' Dream Citadel

[wizardseason]

The Princess' Dream Citadel is a tower surrounded by waterfalls on all sides, surrounded by a spiral staircase that reaches every floor. At the top is a reflective platform below a starry moonlit sky. Within its many floors are any number of amenities that the Princess or the good-allured knights good need.

Each night, the Protector can be found on the roof, stargazing and listening to the sounds of the waterfalls around the tower.

Comments

[eutychia]

Luka raises an eyebrow.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

[wizardseason]

"I must know if they are willing to lay their lives on the line to protect you." He answers without emotion, stating it as if it were the simplest thing to ask in the world.

[eutychia]

"Oh... right, of course," Luka feels his face flush, and he instinctively turns away from the Protector. "Um, I don't know about Olivia. I think Rory would though, should it come to that. But... you can ask them, of course."

[wizardseason]

"I hope they are both willing." He answers, before nodding. "I will ask them each, individually."

A moment passes, then.

"Worry not, regardless of the answer they give things will still proceed."

[eutychia]

"I know." He says, voice slightly more quiet than his usual tone. "I don't expect something like that to stop the show. Or much of anything to, short of killing the Wizard."

[wizardseason]

"That is correct." He nods, confirming. He doesn't want to say that the good allured knights need to be unwavering in their resolve.

But he's absolutely going to say that.

"You must remain alive no matter how dire the circumstances. Your life will be the most at risk."

[eutychia]

"Well I can promise you I've got no plans to die and I've never let anyone change my plans before."

[wizardseason]

That one earns a little chuckle out of the Protector. Good answer, Luka.

"I will hold you to that promise." He says, sounding amused.

[eutychia]

"I won't disappoint you." He says with a smile. "I'll make sure to bring Rory and Olivia with me next time we meet."

[wizardseason]

The Protector shifts away from Luka, turning to watch the sky. It was about that time, wasn't it?

"It sounds as if you're about to--"

And then Luka wakes up.