Starting life over in the city - (open)

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The snow lightly fell on the cobble path speckling the ground with a thin sheet of white flakes. The crunching sound of fresh snow echoed as Thanos's walked the streets of Nova. A map firmly gripped in his gloved hands as he huffed up the eerily beautiful paths that were well taken care of. His boots leaving fresh prints with each step until finally reaching the Barracks front doors. His blue eyes glancing up and then back down at the map several times before finally placing one hand on the door handle. His mind racing as he stood at the door, slightly panicked and yet excited at the same time. His body trembling while holding onto the handle with a goofy smile on his pale well groomed features. 'Finally! At last I am here! This is so awesome!' Thanos thought to himself holding back a snicker as he finally turned the handle and pushed open the oak wooden doors.

Once the door squeaked open, the hinges scraping against one another as he slowly pushed at the door with his hand. His eyes widen in awe at the size of the barracks and training grounds. This was nothing compared to Kanto!! Thanos contained his excitement as he maintained a military stature, walking into the barracks court yard and looking around for any sign of assistance....Or a sign.. A sign would of been really nice by now. The map in his hands was useless at this point and with a sigh he rolled it up and placed it into his side pouch. His eyes scanning the court yard as he casually walked around the edge, not wanting to disturb the middle sense it looked un disturbed. A beautiful place and his heart raced with the thought of finally being here in the city. It was almost like the gods were answering his prayers and shining down upon him. A delusional thought, but one that made him lightly smile for the moment in his own little world. His swords hilts clacking and rattling slightly on his back as a light breeze caught his heavy leather cloak. His posture stiffening at the sudden sound within the silent court yard. Or at least that is what he believed. By now he had circled the court yard twice. STILL lost to where he was suppose to go to sign up. By now the heat of his breath was coming out as steam as he began to become frustrated.

" What kind of black magic is this? " Thanos spoke in a disturbed tone, his arms shooting up and his hands clasping his face dragging his cheeks down in such defeat. He did this for a moment before finally his hands fell back down to his side, A heavy sigh escaping. Finally accepting his defeat in navigating this prison box maze by himself.

" Hello? Can I have some assistance please?! " Thanos yelled out, finally deciding to call out for assistance.

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Snow; more fucking snow, yes Nova’s winter would end sooner than Palico’s but she was ready for spring. Aria looked up at the sky; glaring at the offending flakes that fell down on to her nose. Aria sighed and averted her gaze from the grey expanse; she was returning from an early trip into the market place and was bringing back some treats for Garrett. Her boot clad feet tapped lightly on the cobble stone path leading up to the training grounds; her skirts hemmed not to drag upon the ground. Aria dressed the part of her rank as duchess; as much as she disliked it. It was frowned on in the courts when a woman wore pants unless if it was necessary. Her long garnet locks were tied up in a bun surrounded by braids tied by a green ribbon. The scar that blazed across her face as always was ever present; her bright blue green eyes lined with kohl. On her shoulders rested a warm black fur lined cloak; underneath she wore a dark green long sleeved dress with a high neckline. A gold chain metal belt hung off her hips and black soft leather gloves covered her hands.

She slung the pack of treats over her shoulder; silently cursing at the weather. Aria raised her eyebrows when a voice cut across the training grounds. Her eyes falling upon an exasperated young man. Whom was now calling for assistance?

”How may I be of help?”

Aria walked up to the man; she could put off her beeline to the captain for a bit to see if she could be of any help here. She stopped a few feet away; her free hand resting on her hip. With all her time spent in the training grounds she didn’t recognize this one.

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How may I be of help?

The woman's words startled Thanos. He hadn't expected someone to answer his call for help so soon and his demeanor tensed a bit as he turned around to face the very pretty lady. His own courage caught in his throat as a lump; For a moment he believed he'd lost his breath. Even at first glance; Thanos could tell this woman was defiantly not human, she couldn't be! Even her scared up face had elegance to it that seemed to over flow a divine aura. That or the girls in Nova were a lot prettier than the ones back home.

This was rather interesting and Thanos fully turned to face the woman with a very nervous and yet apologetic smile. Her wardrobe suggest possibly someone of the higher class, possibly a noble from the quality of the fabric and stitch work. What was he doing?! Thanos suddenly realized he had been staring way too long without answering the girls question. His face lighting up like a bright tomato in sudden response to his awkward silence. " Oh! Forgive me.. I am Thanos Ri'thal, I've transferred here from Kanto to serve in the Royal Guard. " He spoke, giving her a military bow of respect before straightening his posture and then making an odd expression of some what guilt.

" Em... You wouldn't know where I could find the sign up station? Or perhaps someone that could help me?" He asked, not very sure if this woman could help him or not. Though he would at least attempt to ask and introduce himself. Better to make acquaintances in high up places than be considered a no body in the guard. Thanos thought, standing within the court yard and staring at this woman with a slight smile.

(( Sorry for short post. ))

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The man turned to her and stared; and stared some more. Aria stood there in the awkward silence with a straight face. After a rather uncomfortable amount of time her right eyebrow quirked, was he going to stare much longer? It would seem he realized he was staring; she made no comment on his change of color and simply listened to his introduction. He wanted to join the Royal Guard? She wondered with the disappearance of Roland who now filled the position of Royal Guard captain.

”Greetings Mr. Ri’thal; I am Aria Wurud Duchess of Palico, a pleasure to meet you.”

Aria gave a small bow back; chuckling when he inquired as to where sign ups were.

”I can be of assistance; I can show you the way. If you don’t mind me prying what has urged you to come transfer from the kingdom of Kanto?”

She smiled warmly at the man; to her his face seemed somewhat familiar but at the moment she couldn't quite put her finger on where she had seen him before. Wasn't in this time for sure. Aria began to lead the way to the sign up room; she figured the sign ups would be rather routine. He'd have to be approved by Noku to be a Royal Guard. But this would at least get things moving.