Running in the Halls

Artorias · 03-19-2021, 11:08 PM

It shouldn't have surprised him when Briar began to bounce off through the snow on her own as if she had lived here her entire life and owned everything she touched, but Artorias still found himself bewildered by Briar's bravado. He didn't know what or how to respond, so he simply chose to follow behind her instead, crunching his way through the fresh snow down the hidden courtyard paths to the large doors that led into the great hall. It had been a long time since he'd seen Briar, but he definitely didn't remember her being so... jubilant.
The young woman was humming and speaking with a sweet melodic quality to her voice as if the world wasn't frozen over and dying slowly in the icy clutches of an extended winter. Maybe she was just happy to be getting out of Boreas? But if that was the case, Art shuddered to think about how bad the winter must be up there...

Once they had made their way across the courtyard, Artorias pushed his shoulder against the heavy wooden door to grant them entry into the spacious great hall. A blast of warmth welcomed them into the castle, billowing from the fire still crackling in the massive hearth at the end of the hall. It appeared that Resin was keeping the fires burning to stave the cold from entering the castle. Artorias was grateful for the homely warmth while he tipped his head and beckoned Briar inside with a wave of his paw, ever the gentleman as his mothers had raised him. He entered behind her, pushing the door closed to seal out the winter winds and stepping into the hall with her, striding confidently past the rows of tables and seats up to the raised area his family's table was situated on with the grander, throne-like chairs.

"This is the great hall," said Artorias as he walked along the length of the table his family always sat at. "Like I said, all our feasts and gatherings and meetings happen in here. We had a feast a little while back here as sort of a 'welcome home' party for moving into our new home. My mother also gave us a family name then. Once the winter ends, I'm sure Mom will want to invite your family down for a visit, so you'll probably get to see the feasts in here too." He paced around the table to find the chair he usually took up, climbing into it and sitting at the table, shooting Briar a grin before adding, "This is my seat here."

Even though Briar was still trying to maintain her aloofness, Art didn't have to see it to know she had to be at least a little impressed. Since they'd taken up residence here, several strange wolves had shown up to check out the castle. The building itself was a monumental landmark—and now it was his home.

"Speech" | Thoughts | ”Corbin"

One big happy family

Artorias has two ravens named Corbin and Eira and a fox named Argent. Assume they are within calling distance at all times.
As his mate, Briar may enter Artorias' threads unless marked Private.
____________________

Login
Username:
Password:	Lost Password?
	Remember me