[OPEN] everything is terrible

[alphinerd]

Who: Alphinaud and YOU!
What: Alphinaud is out and about exploring his new surroundings.
When: Some early September afternoon
Where: The village
Warnings: SPOILERS FOR STORMBLOOD and also for Aymeric's junk, you have been warned

[What little Alphinaud had seen of the castle certainly seemed... impressive might be a word for it, though that spoke a bit too much of appreciation for his liking. Intimidating might be the better word usage, considering that in the bell or two he'd spent walking around trying to adjust to that setting, he'd seen far more phalluses than he'd truly been prepared for, even with his limited knowledge of the place. He'd been shown to his quarters, had sorted through the wardrobe - mostly full of things he had no desire to put on his person - and after his brief look-about, he'd had enough of decidedly lewd things for the day.

Thus, he had headed out into the village, in hopes that there might be a bit less blatant pornography, and a few friendly faces besides. Hopefully not too friendly, of course, but anyone willing to talk about something that wasn't related to intercourse would be a godsend.

Of course, he wouldn't be so lucky with the blatant pornography. Not when the fountain in the square has a statue of the Mistress bathing, of all things, upon it. Which leaves him - quite literally - running into someone when he's unable to tear his eyes away.]

Oh! My apologies, I didn't--

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[heiresy]

[He pulls the thrashing, mrowling bundle against his chest, taking Alphinaud's corner as well. ]

Well done! We should take him back to the castle now. I have missed quite enough of my shift... Hopefully my punishment shan't be too harsh. [He grimaces. Too bad for staying on her good side, after all. He heaves a sigh.]

Do you drink, Master Alphinaud?

[alphinerd]

[For a moment, Alphinaud is concerned for the wellbeing of the cat, but... if Aymeric isn't worried, he shouldn't be, either.]

You are supposed to be on guard? [Leaving his post to chase after a cat and being punished for it doesn't seem worth it, in his eyes, but he supposed a pet would be different.]

I... could, yes. Not normally, but one every once in a while wouldn't hurt, I don't think. Why?

[heiresy]

Aye, and I haven't missed a shift yet... Hopefully my absence will go unnoticed.

[Its ok Alphinaud, this is far from the first time this has happened. That cat is alright. He pets and soothes the hissing sack, though little seems to be calming the beast. ]

The first nights are simpler to process in an elevated state, I find. Why, the first night after our arrival, Estinien and I nearly finished a barrel of ale ourselves. Truly, 'twas like a long forgotten night of our early days in the Temple Knights.

[alphinerd]

One can only hope... I am not yet familiar with how closely she keeps an eye on things.

[He crosses his arms, rubbing at one elbow in thought as he looks back the way they came.]

I suppose a glass may at least soothe my nerves a bit. Do you have any recommendations?

[heiresy]

I believe she cares very little about what we do, for the most part. [Again, that was a hopeful.]

I keep a few bottles by my bedside. [That sounds worse than it is, definitely] I can recommend any of them.

[He starts off towards their destination, glancing at clocks for some clue of how late he must be in his return. It likely didn't matter that much.]

[alphinerd]

[The impact of that is at least lessened by the fact that Alphinaud is aware that guards share quarters in barracks, so there is likely not much in the way of personal storage space. The thought of drinking around so many other people is only a slight bit intimidating.]

If you prefer privacy, the quarters I've been assigned are private enough, I should think. I would also like to discuss strategy for our situation, and doing so in the middle of a barracks might lend words to prying ears.

[heiresy]

If we are to talk strategy, that is likely for the best, then. We will rendezvous in half a bell. I will go to the apprentices' wing, and you can find me there anon.

[He stops, turning to Alphianud]

That is, if you can find them yourself. I know you have not been here long.

[The mrowling bag seems to have started to calm down.]

[alphinerd]

Worry not, I memorized my way from the apprentices' wing to the castle entrance on my way out.

[He lifts his hand with a smile, motioning with his finger. Photographic memory has its advantages.]

I will make my way back and wait for you, so you do not get lost searching for my quarters.