Meeting With The Boss [Mysteria Only]

[Roland]

Roland sits in the infirmary bed with several stacks of reports sitting on a night stand next to him. He'd spoken with Aveline earlier, and had found a way to get access on some of the after action reports regarding the break in as well as the dragon sighting. As he dug a bit further he found reports seemed to indicate that the dragon was heading towards the mana gorge and that it seemed to be carrying something from the moon temple.

Roland scratched his head in irritation, he did not want to be doing this, he wanted to be hunting down the criminal who'd broken into his office, but unfortunately that was no longer an option. He needed to take care of this thing for the king first. He had also written up his report regarding the sword that had been stolen and had already dispatched several teams to look for the individual who had it.

As he continued to write Roland gritted his teeth, he felt so powerless. He had just gotten stabbed and they'd run off. He had taken so much pride in being a pillar of law and protection. He banished these thoughts, they were not productive and he knew he had done everything he could. All he could do now was continue working. His brow knit as he resumed concentration, on the reports much to the disapproval of the healers minding him.

[Mysteria]

Outside the infirmary, Mysteria stood at the door staring at the wooden surface with a scowl. " How troublesome. " She sighed, reaching into her side pouch and pulling out a stone. She stared at the stone for a moment holding it with her right hand while the other hand held onto what looked like paper. Her fingers brushing over the rock for a moment as if contemplating her next actions. Then once her mind was made, Mysteria dropped the stone River's had given her to the floor; Kicking it over to the wall with her foot before opening the door and letting herself into the room. She didn't want anymore ears and eyes spying on her during this brief moment. Plus she would pick the stone back up once she had left. So for now; Lavender-teal eyes focused on Roland as she slid past the door and closed it behind her. Once the door was closed shut, she leaned her back against the door frame as she cupped her hands behind her, the piece of paper crunched up in her hands.

She hadn't been back for more than a few hours at least. Hell, she hadn't even made it to her bedroom chambers when a servant had stopped her in the entrance hallway. He had informed her of the situation at the castle and the break in that had happened the day before. All things she had missed while traveling here all this time. The servant even had a white envelope with the Noru crest seal in his hands; not hesitating to deliver the written message and then taking his leave. So now here she was, standing within the infirmary with a crooked brow and a amused smile, still holding onto the now crunched up message.

" I guess I need to start spreading the rumors now aye? That Sir Roland is blessed for being still among us, However, he spends his time flirting with Helena and Zeapon when it comes to his recovery. " Mysteria smirked, gliding her way over to the injured soldier. Her eyes looking over his wounds as she finally reached his bed side. So what the servant had mentioned was true, that he had been impaled during a break in the day before. Plus it didn't take long to notice the pile of reports on the night stand and frowned.

" You know, you DO have other people that can work on these for you...." She said in a some what disappointed tone, moving over to the other side of the bed and picking up the first few reports that were just laying on top of the stack. Her eyes scanning over the documents, once looked over Mysteria peered over the leather binder at Roland.

[Roland]

Roland feels the magical beacon that is Mysteria approaching long before she gets to the room. When she opens the door she finds Roland looking up at her with a grim expression. Then as she mentions Zepon and Helena his features only darken as he glances down at some reports. There had been a strange change to representatives for the festival and he wondered if it had something to do with the break in.

“Advisor Mysteria, given the fact that you are aware of my personal situation I find it highly unlikely that you believe I am blessed by either Zepon or Helena.” He points out with a grimace. He reached down to pick up another report, but as he does Mysteria reaches down and grabs several of the top ones first. His gaze tracks up to her eyes and his normally impatient stare seemed brittle and tired. He sighs and reaches down to grab a different report.

“You are right, I do have people to do this for me. Unfortunately the King has tasked me personally with investigating what happened at the Moon Temple. To that end I've been having others go out to inspect the scene. What I've got here are the reports from the scene along with witness testimonies. I have started to get a handle on what happened I believe.” He admits as he places the report down and leans back, rubbing his eyelids.

A small stone golem with a single ruby eye waggled past Mysteria holding a tray in fingers that did not seem to exists. It raised the tray above it's head bringing a cup of good tea to eye level with Roland and another on level with Mysteria's midsection.

Roland takes the cup and drinks then turns his gaze back to Mysteria. “The healers are not letting me out of here even though the bulk of the healing has been applied. Do you think you could get me out so I could go investigate the scene myself? I do not have a conclusive take on what happened yet.”

Roland's eyes seemed too bright, it was not the glow that usually denoted that he gathering or channeling mana, his eyes just seemed to be bright with fever, and the bags under his lids bespoke restless nights.

[Mysteria]

" It is because I know of your personal situation that I am say you are blessed by either of those deities. " Mysteria interrupted, quickly pulling the files back down from hiding her face. The elegant, yet tired features of Mysteria were more serious and direct. In fact, her lips were pressed as she watched the silly man reach over and pick up another report. Now her eyebrows were knitted as she her facial features clearly expressed that she was upset, However, the look didn't last long before the woman suddenly burst into laughter.

" My my, I see. Well I'm sure his majesty will be thrilled to know that you sent others in your place to give him this vital information. After all, It is up to us to investigate the safety of the king's people including acts that involve sacred places such as the Moon Temple." Mysteria smiled, watching him as he laid down the report and began rubbing his eyes. The first sign of sleep deprivation.

Mysteria sighed, taking this opportunity to take the file out of Roland's hands, only to replace it with the white envelope she had been holding sense the Servant had stopped her at the entrance of the castle. " Sir Roland, you are a damn good captain. Just because you are not fully mortal, should mean you push yourself to the point of making this many mistakes. " Mysteria stood up, her gaze turning to the small golem that had entered and wobbled past, holding up drinks for the both of them. Still having her face turned to the Golem, Mysteria's eyes trailed slowly back up to Roland in a un-amused fashion. " If you continue to use your magic this recklessly, no matter what you may have told yourself. You will indeed regret it one day. " Mysteria sighed, taking her eyes off Roland and down to the Tray the Golem had held up. " Though, you have gotten much better from the last time we spoke this casually."

The kray woman sighed, her expression still stern as she straightened her posture while standing in a more noble demeanor. " Sir Walker, the contents of that envelope states that you are relieved of duty for a weeks time in order to gather your wits. In other words, you have been given a chance to have a vacation while your position will be held by the king until you return. " Mysteria took a sip of the tea, placing the glass back down onto the tray before moving over to the table and picking up the rest of the files.

" You can return to this later. Like you said, you had people already on the case."

[Roland]

“Actually Advisor Mysteria, I have some real suspicions either Helena or Zepon were involved in the attack, though I can't prove anything.” He admits grudgingly. With that he reaches for another report but is instead handed an envelope. He stares at it hollowly for a second before opening it. His eyes return to their usual brown after he is told that he is being forced into a vacation.

He lets out a sigh of resignation, there wasn't much be could say that would change her mind, and he certainly did mess up with time. In fact, he had expected to be removed from his position. “You're right regarding my magic, I can barely maintain the castle wards, I doubt I will be of much use on the whole.” For the first time doubt and a hint of shame show through the man's iron mask. He had failed, and he was trying to make up for his failure by pushing himself. If the cycle continued it would only result in more failures and then harder work until Roland finally broke for good.

As he closes his eyes and looks back up at Mysteria his eyes would be their natural deep brown and he actually gives her a slightly guilty smile. “Well I suppose this came at a good time.” He admits as he looks up into her eyes. “I need a favor, Aveline and I are getting married, and as the only person who can qualify as a priestess outside Severine's influence is you...can you marry us?” He suddenly asks, dropping the bomb with basically zero lead in.

Then as if he did not want to give her time to say 'no' he moved into sayings “while I am laidup I suggest putting Garza in charge and keeping Lilith close at hand in the castle. At time like this I wish Ilta was around, but I needed to get her out of the city for a while until all this Fated stuff cooled down.”

[Mysteria]

"Actually Captain Walker, I will write down your theory within the report once I have time to settle and take a look at it throughly." Mysteria sighs a bit exhausted herself from the journey from Bane to Nova. Had she known that things would turn to shit back here then she would of returned much earlier. Her stance still poised liked a statue, her eyes not leaving Roland as he spoke.

" I'm glad you agree with me and are not arguing with the opportunity given to you. However, don't blame yourself for what looks like a failure. After all, it is are failures that lead us mortals to success. With out those mess-ups, we could not possibly know where to strengthen our weaknesses. " Mysteria smirked, turning her back to Roland and proceeded to walk forward to the infirmary's exit. However, what comes out of his mouth next completely caught the mistress off guard.

Mysteria stopped in mid step when the words 'Aveline' and 'Married' reached her delicate pointed ears. She dared not turn around to show the shocked expression on her face. Even more so the request he had suddenly pushed on her.

" Is that so…" Mysteria's voice was low and her tone matched the sudden change in her stance as she began to slump her shoulders. Her back still turned to him, but she turned her head slightly. " Very well. If that is what you wish. " A simple reply that didn't seemed to forced or out of place. Her tone still low as she sighed.

" I stand by my statement before." Mysteria said with a light smile, nodding at Roland's suggestion of having Garza take charge while he was out. The other name he dropped however escaped her. Lilith? Who was this Lilith that he was speaking out? " Lilith? " Mysteria asked, taking a few more steps forward to place her hand on the door handle. " Very well, I will have a word with Noku about Garza taking your place while you are out. Oh and Roland… Do take care of yourself." Mysteria sighed her hand still holding onto the door handle.