Mario
"Believe it or not, It's seen even better days."

*As they reached the castle walls, Nox raised his Spear and fired a flume of flame into the night sky as the signal to guards. Upon seeing the signal, the drawbridge started lowering down and the gates started to open. He proceeded to rear his horse and ride in through the gates and head to the mage tower.*
Eric
*Shank cranes his neck up to watch the "Flare", admittedly really impressed. He mindlessly follows Nox's rough direction, now absolutely engorging in the area's absolute splendour.*

"Must be nice living here. Little jealous." *Shank chuckles a little.*
Mario
*Nox headed to his tower, which was grey instead of the clean white of the other towers. It stood tall, with two turrets protruding from it near the top. It had red conical roofs, that gave it a distinct look from the other buildings in the castle. Next to it was a small stable, which could probably only fir 5 horses, which Nox headed towards.*

"It is nice indeed. But every time someone leaves the gate to fight a battle for our lord, there is a chance they never come back."
Eric
"Understandable. Better than when I came from, though."

*Shank shrugs as he says this. While a soldier's life wasn't great by any means, it seemed a hell of a lot better than Shank's previous life. He wouldn't mind being in constant combat, Hell, he might even enjoy it a little. Anything but the camps again. Life was starting to look up a little now he was here, even if it was far from flawless.*
Mario
*Nox dismounted his horse, harnessed it and head inside the mage tower. After a brief flight of stairs, they reached kitchen and sleeping quarters. Too tired to cook anything, Nox took out some dried meat and bread for him and Shank. He directed Shank to his quarters, which was a fairly small space with a bunk bed and a chest.*

"Eat. We rest the night and get to work in the morning." *Nox said as he fought down a yawn.*

*Nox headed upstairs to his much bigger quarters, and prepared to sleep.*