andres ♔ a tiger's waiting to be tamed

[nosdacariad]

♬ clocks - coldplay

WHO || Prince Marcus Andres, Jeanne Gar, Myrilandel de Tanos, Finnick Odair, Spike, Buffy Summers, Sterling Archer, Desmond Descant, Dimitris Sarandis, Lara Tamon, Michael Collins, Dana Green
WHAT || The lost Prince of Andres leads a team of Knights in a coup against Dimitris Sarandis, to reclaim his throne
WHERE || Andres Isle
WHEN || September 19th, 2014
HOW || Actionspam

[ It seems that Wynn was hoping for Sir Mark Sandazhard to reveal his true identity, and to lead the charge against Dimitris Sarandis' tyrannical hold over the island he was born to rule.   He was not disappointed, and Prince Marcus Andres stands poised to lead the group of Knights who he's worked beside for two years, to confront Sarandis, save their friend Kat, and search the castle dungeon for the captive Dragon's Claw, Sir Thomas Bancroft.    

Before they attempt to answer the castle, however, it's time to reunite the Prince with his childhood friends on the Isle, who had long held out hope that he was still alive, including his once-betrothed, Countess Lara Tamon.  Their first task will be to convince Lara to make a risky attempt to draw Kat out of the castle.  

The fate of their captured allies, and the future of Andres Isle, lie in their hands.  ]

Comments

[nothingsodivine]

Lara.

[Des grimaces and rubs the back of his neck, turning to Mark.] Look, you should know beforehand that Sarandis set the whole thing up, mostly. It's not like she wants this. [(wis 17 to remember that... Lara and Michael looked hella uncomfortable at the party)]

[nosdacariad]

Wanted what? [ mark picks up that there is SOMETHING Y'ALL AREN'T TELLING HIM AT LEAST ]

[slay]

She's engaged to someone else.

[nosdacariad]

[ his eyebrows shoot up for a second... but then he mostly looks around at them all a little chagrined ] So you, uh. Heard about that part, huh. [ the whole betrothed prince thing. ]

[nothingsodivine]

No, Mark, we assumed the hottest dame on the island had your name on her.

[:|]

[witchwoman]

Sarandis announced it at the party, surprised both of them. Lara and Michael. It's... uncomfortable, but at least he seems trustworthy to not take advantage of the situation. But the others are right... It's best that you know before we bring her here. With everything going on, that's the last surprise you need.

[nosdacariad]

Lara and Michael? [ he looks thrown off, but definitely not... mad. ] That's-- huh.

[nothingsodivine]

[....]

Huh? That's it? That's your reaction.

[Look, the last time he was present for someone learning their alleged true love wasn't what they expected, it was ugly. Maybe he should stop hanging out with Rafael.]

[witchwoman]

[And that will earn Des a look. Like really??? Can we muster up some tact just this once???]

I think that's how they feel about it as well, honestly. But perhaps you could ask her yourself.

[Before Myri gets too nervous to do the dang thing.]

[nosdacariad]

A lot's probably changed since I was there. When we were kids, the four of us were always picking on her. She felt more like a sister than my future wife. I can't say we really... got along all that great. I'm surprised to hear she held onto hoping I'd come back so long, really.

[nothingsodivine]

Why? You're such a catch. [He pats Mark's shoulder to try and take the edge off his sarcasm a bit and then looks at Myri.]

Let's get the lady of the hour in on the mission, then.

[witchwoman]

[Myri just nods and... tries to look more comfortable than she is. She's not the best liar. But she's going to cross her fingers and hope on his one.]

[behindcloseddoors]

[ the streets are pretty empty as myri makes her way up to the house that mark indicates as lara's. none of the lights are on in the big manor, and there's a large gate outside, with an intercom beside it. ]

[witchwoman]

[Okay. She can do this. She can totally lie and pretend to be very upset and in need of a dear friend. Yes. This is doable.

Oh shit why is the gate closed. Fuck why is there an intercom. Uhm. She was expecting human interaction??? All the thoughts of dead flywackets to make herself cry have flown out of her head and she's pressing the button and fumbling to find words all at the same time.]

H- hello? I was just... I need to-- Is Lara there, please?

[behindcloseddoors]

[ a woman's voice answers after an awkwardly long pause, just long enough to make her think no one is coming. she sounds a bit short too. ]

Who is this? Have you any idea what hour it is?

[witchwoman]

Please, I'm a friend of Lara's. I really need to speak with her. It's very important.

[So far no lying? So maybe I can get away with diplomacy instead of bluff??? :D??? If so, diplomacy 32!]

[behindcloseddoors]

[ a small beat and then: ] Who should I tell her is here?

[witchwoman]

[Myri has definitely had more experience with missions and surely knows better now than to give her very distinct name out, right??? RIGHT???

Not when she crit fails a wis check and just blurts out.]

Myri...

[affianced]

[ she's told to wait a few minutes, and it'd be a bit before she sees a figure making her way up the drive, picking her way carefully in heels as she makes it the gate, and presses a button to open it from within. she glances around outside as if afraid soldiers will come bearing down any moment, looking surprised and worried for myri immediately, but reaching to hug her. ] Myri, what are you -- what are you doing here?

[witchwoman]

[Myri hugs Lara back tightly.]

I needed to see you. Can we talk? Alone?

[She's not sure if Lara can leave the grounds right now without it coming off suspicious??? Should they go inside?? She'll leave that part up to Lara. She's mostly just hoping to get away from any potential prying ears or eyes.]

[affianced]

Of course. Are you alright? Is anyone--- [ after you?? coming to murder you????? we just don't know. ]

[witchwoman]

He doesn't know I'm here. [Hopefully it sounds like she means an old boyfriend and not, y'know... the evil dictator they're here to kill.]

[affianced]

Good. [ the word is said breathlessly, relief coloring her cheeks, but not entirely washing away the anxiety. she steers myri away from the gates, down the road. ] We... we should be safe to talk out here.

[witchwoman]

[Myri nods, but... No one really told her how much she was meant to be say??? The entire plan was just "contact lara." Fuck.]

We came back. All of us. All of us.

[ARE YOU PICKING UP WHAT SHE'S PUTTING DOWN???]

[affianced]

All of you? [ she raises an eyebrow ] You mean... the prisoner you rescued as well? They're... [ she cuts a glance over her shoulder, lowering her voice further ] They're still looking for him.