Anthony
*He chuckled as he closed his eyes smiling lightly*

"Xiao Ore, I missed you too. I'm sorry that this incapable big bro had to scare you like this. I'll make sure to be more careful"

*The man sighed as he was happy to see his younger sister happier and at ease. This allowed for him to feel relief*
Matthew
*She slowly moves her h and back as she kissed his knuckles softly before thwacking him once playfully*

`"Don't scare me again baka! Why are you calling me Xiao ore??"`
Anthony
*Upon being smacked he rubbed the top of his head chuckling as he truly had her worried*

"Yaaaaish... I'll try not to. And it's a little nickname, it means Little Ore"
Matthew
*Her face turned beat red as from her cheeks to the tip of her nose and to the tip of her elf ears she shook her head stuttering slightly*

`"I... I... I'm not l-..Little... I'm not little!"`

*She puffs out her cheeks as she looks at him*
Anthony
*Cheong Myeong laughed as he patted her head. Oh how funny and cute Xiao Ore was, to think about letting her be wed off just pains him. Tis why his 50 steps are in development*

"Yes you are, your Xiao Ore"

*He smiled gently*
Matthew
*She swatted his hand away and turns away playfully upset as she lets out a single sound*

`"Hmpf!"`
Anthony
"Yes you are, even if you are technically older, you are"

*He patted her head once more finding her to be more and more childish*
Matthew
*Sighs and turns to face him slowly before speaking*

`"I must head off for a little bit I promise I will be back I was waiting for you to awake to make sure you were ok before I decided to leave, I must investigate something for myself."`

*She speaks in a normal tone but a little serious, as she looked at him with a neutral expression.*
Anthony
*Hearing the new of sudden traveling he raised a brow in confusion. What was she going to do? And why is she?*

"I see... Then I must go with you"

*He said adamantly as even if he was in a state of recovery he too can still be of help.*
Matthew
`"No you can't come with me not in this state you need to recover I won't be long I'll fly to get there faster it should only be 3 days trip."`

*She smiles softly as she gently holds his hand and looks into his eyes*
Anthony
*The man sighed and placed his forehead against her's closing his eyes. This here reminded him of his Junior Sister... She had gone out on an adventure to try to enlighten herself... She also said that he couldn't come... Few days later she was caught in an ambush... Killing her... Fighting to the end to hold back the evil forced from slaying the other orthodox cultivators... He couldn't bear the loss of another Junior Sister... Not now... Not ever...*

"Xiao Ore... Are you sure? I am capable of fighting... I can leave now..."

*He said, not wishing to tell of what happened before, but also wished to come with to prevent such a thing happening again...*
Matthew
*Felt his forehead press against hers she placed her hands gently on his chest before speaking as she closed her eyes as well*

`"I survived centuries upon centuries of darkeness if I couldn't handle a single trip I couldn't call myself a leader. If it makes you feel any better I'll bring one of my subordinates with me."`

*She says as she was set on not letting him come until he was better*

`"I know you can fight but you are not fully recovered, I know when your better you could take on more then an army for me."`
Anthony
*Cheong Myeong sighed as he lifted his head and looked into her eyes, smiling gently*

"Alright, but no touchy touchy. Especially with Seigi, if you are bringing him. And yes I saw you standing up close to him, almost smooching. No no, that's a biiiiiiig no no"

*He shook his head, his brotherly instinct telling him, "No man is good enough unless I approve of them" And he was sure that Iferia would agree with him*
Matthew
`"He was helping me with my dress, we weren't smooching, or doing anything bad."`

*She scoffed as he said that but she gave him a pat on his head*

`"I don't plan on bringing him with me I can't endanger people I care about. I will have Iferia come in here to watch over you until I'm back I won't be home long promise! I made you some sweets and preserved them in ice! It's something called ice cream...? And some Patbingsu I hope you like it!"`

*She slides off the bed and brings him the pastries and ice cream*
Anthony
*He chuckled nervously and shrugged, though with her explanation he wondered who would accompany her?*

"I see, but snacks... I see I see... I will enjoy them graciously. But here's my question next, who are you bringing with you if not Seigi?"

*The man asked as he began indulging in the snacks in front of him*
Matthew
`"I think I'm going to bring Vashti or my Guard Captain anima maybe both just to be safe what do you think?"`

*She picks up one of the snacks and holds it close to his mouth*
Anthony
"If it is Vashti I must speak to him before you leave. If you wouldn't mind grabbing him for me would you?"

*He asked gently smiling, as he had said before, he wished to squash their nonsense right here right now to prevent further troubles*
Matthew
`"Of course let me go grab him."`

*She runs out the room and finds Vashti he walks into the room Infront of Orestis the moment he saw cheong his sighed*
Reginald
*Was looking around for saber he began to walk and look in each room until he found him and waved at the giant warrior with a bright smile.*

`"Hello there, sorry if we got off on the wrong foot."`
Anthony
"Hello Vashti, how are you?"

*He asked in a calm and easy manner. In fact the atmosphere around was rather peaceful, being welcoming*
Joan
`"I was doing great, I see you have awaken, from your slumber."`

*He felt the peaceful atmosphere but he personally didn't care touch about it.*
Sherry
*Was sitting at the bar-counter, enjoying sustenance*
Anthony
"You we're doing great? What has changed that? And yes indeed, not necessarily a slumber by choice but yes indeed"

*He nodded smiling gently, though he would like to get to the topic at hand immediately*

"Rather than beating around the bush, let me address it. Why is it that you have a disdain for me and Seigi?"
Arlette
*Waddles beside seigi.*

`"How have you been feeling I have noticed you have been dazed out into space for awhile, on and off it seems something about you is different."`
Sherry
**"I have been thinking upon a dark presence within my being. I seek to find out more about it... I just don't know where to begin searching."**

*He answered, nodding slightly as he took another bite of food.*
Joan
`"Indeed. Nothing has changed it just the weather probably. Subconscious things. I have distain for you two simply put because you two don't know how to treat a women. When seigi first found Orestis bare he didn't give her any article of clothing opted to leave her bare didn't even attempt to a Cary a helpless lady you showed that as well when she came back from wherever you went off to she layed bare on the ground seigi walked past her like she simply didn't exist you walked inside as well without a care in the world why should I respect you?"`
Arlette
`"Would it be good If I pour dark energy into you? Possibly be able to force an interaction between you and the dark presence on a common ground, not like make you succumb to it but I can balance out the dark energy and holy so it doesn't take full control so you can answer some questions that may have been troubling you."`

*She speaks as she sits down beside him and begins to drink some alcoholic beverage.*
Matthew
*She listens to what's Vashti had to say, he was oddly enough making some sense... They did leave her there seigi just walked in ignoring her only interacts with her when she had to approach him she grew weary of the people around her as seeds of doubt were beginning to be planted the more Vashti spoke.*
Anthony
```"I understand and I admit I shouldn't have done that. But you don't know me nor Seigi, therefore you cannot simply just treat us like crap just because an incidient. Now should I have done something yes, but had I done something in that state of mind, everything here would've been a wrap. So please enlightenment as to what I should've done when in a state of rage and incapable of thinking straight as a result of unbridled rage from before. But is that all your excuse extends to just simply "Not knowing how to treat woman"? Vashti, I have been pursued by hundreds of woman and I turn them down with their feelings and body in mind. I dare not take advantage of situations and dare not embarass or humiliate a woman who hasn't done anything to me. If you want to bicker with me about treating a woman right, you're talking to an expert. Treating a woman right also includes not being persistent with something she wishes not to do. So will you continue to treat us as such and also try to make Orestis to make us leave?"```

*He understood he shouldn't have left her there. But wasn't it too much of judge a book by its cover? However he had done something, it was true, something bad would've ended in the process.*

```"However you shouldn't use that a motivation and take it as "I should use this as an opportunity to kick em out while they're still new". Great I am new, I don't know how long you've served under her, but what I can say for sure is that my loyalty is just as high as yours if not greater. So please, give me some justification to leave unless you want to take it outside"```

*He smiled gently, however his words hinted at threatening Vashti to stop being such a jackass and stop bothering Orestis with the fact that he simply doesn't like them. If he has an issue he should come forward and tell him himself. Not hide and try to force Orestis through words of persuasion. Actions are louder than words. Right now he sees Vashti as someone who is simply clouded by their own self justification and righteousness. Just because he slipped up simply once he is being ridiculed for it? If the man were to be in his situation, what would he have done? Explode upon everyone and everything while trying to help her or to walk away in order to prevent further disaster?*
Joan
`"Glad you understand that, it seems I must have ticked a nerve, with you asking for me to step outside. It simply doesn't extend from just not knows how to treat a women, it is that you two are outsiders you are not of our bloodline you are not ebbfellian, anyone that isn't ebbfellian shouldn't be trusted. This is not only my belief but the belief of all ebbfellians, I don't let my pride get in the way, but when an individual makes it to easy to ridicule, Its hard to turn the other cheek. I care not for how many money thrust themselves upon a man like you, there are many more who may do so, that doesn't mean nothing to your character only that you are to spineless to except a body in your bed. To my master I have done nothing wrong, only speak the truth even if the truth hurts not because I wish to, because my masters words no orders were and I qoute 'If I am ever being unreasonable, or you believe a decision of mind is flawed please tell me.' I'm not doing it souly for my own motivations but my due diligence as a servant under ones master. If you wish to go outside you may step outside, while I remain in the inn and sleep in a warm bed, I have no need to go outside of the inn unless master tells me to."`
Matthew
*Faces slowly starts getting red as she listens to both of them go back and forth even though it was a calmly happening she didn't like this one bit, however she controlled herself from saying anything until cheong invited Vashti to go outside.*

`"You two will do nothing at all that involves violence."`

*She spoke softly as her eyes trailed to the ground that was all that she could get out as her body grew hot.*
Anthony
"Vashti, by oath and pact Xiao Ore is my family whether you like it or not. But whether I am Ebbfellian or not doesn't mean I'm not trust worthy. If you are unable to trust me that is your own inability, that shouldn't reflect your choice of casting out others whom are trying to help. And also it's not just in bed, but in a relationship as a whole? Were you only thinking that I would only consider those to come to bed? Isn't that a little shallow?"

*He sighed as perhaps threatening him was a poor choice of words, however treatment as such is still incorrect*

"I under Xiao Ore"

*He sighed shaking his head*

"Vashti, you have still yet to answer my question in what you would've done in my place. But I don't see the need anymore seeing as you would sacrifice sanity and ruin to help I understand as your diligence to your Master. But let me ask, will you drop the nonsense and allow for us to do what we do. Especially I, the sword of Xiao Ore, wish not to quarrel with those whom Ore considered under her."

*He sighed seeing as how Vashti would he quite narrow minded. Not listening to others and facts as well is indeed he ignores if it's not to his liking*
Joan
*Takes a deep breath before placing his hands at his side before waving one hand out before speaking again.*

`"So many questions, I'm going to answer the most important ones, what would I do in your place? In seigis place? Guess what I did. I gave her my shirt, my cloak and properly took care of the lady, when she was outside I took care of her a second time so I wouldn't know what I would do in your place because I will never be in your shoes. I will stop belittling you, for the sake of our master, your sister."`

*He bit his lip this was a travesty that he had to do this.*

`"But not only that... I simply care for my master but I will treat her like any other lady, you were blinded by anger, and let your anger cloud your judgement, hopefully you can work on that. One thing I ask is that if you don't know how to treat a lady at least ask for help."`
Anthony
"That wasn't my question, you know if you answer it whatever choice you say you would do would be wrong no matter what. That is enough of what I need to know, if you won't admit that what I did was the best choice so be it. But yes I can treat a woman properly."

*He sighed as that was all he needed, the man couldn't argue with that simply question because he knew deep down that no matter what it would've been bad for him to say*

"What you chose to do was without seeing innocents suffering and forced to their deaths because of a wicked woman. Villagers dead on the floor because of a choice of a woman. You chose what you did because you had a straight an clear mind. But in my situation you wouldn't have, therefore you cannot say what I did was because of my own inability but because of self control and making the right decisions for the better of all. You see only one path, rather than the whole picture. Short sighted it means."

*He took a bite of one of the snacks before speaking once more*

"I call what I see, but you like any other man has feelings for her. Many cases of men whom follow a master and fall in love hoping to become something. Although you may not want to admit it, I see it through how you speak of her, treat her, and act around her. It is up to you whether you want to admit this, as well as being territorial? Your actions aren't just of a man who is diligent to their master, but a man who's judgement is guided by their feelings. So if you would, dont treat me and Seigi like crap when you yourself couldn't help Xiao Ore in battle when she transformed and the events beforehand. Where were you then? Why didn't you help here there? I'm sure you could've come along and helped in the fray when we fought against 70 adventurers, a giant, a wicked woman who uses magic, and 20 other men who slaughter at the order of the woman. On top of a holy magic user who was blocked by Seigi protecting her in the process. On top of if your master wasn't treated by me, she would've been in greater danger and condition, maybe even dead at that point when she transformed... You cannot say I don't care or love her like my own if I went to such extents, there being no reason to be hostile to me"

*He didn't care whether Vashti would admit this. He said what he needed to say and has already understood what kind of person Vashti could possibly be. His inability to answer had already done enough for him*
Joan
*Fist began to ball as his knuckles began to turn white before he did that though he moved his hand behind his back, and looked directly at him before speaking.*

`"I may not have been there for those events for reasonings you will not understand, so one can say you also are jumping to conclusions, or maybe you just asking questions, I will not answer the question to that of having emotional attachment to ones master. You also cannot say you haven't hurt master can you whatever your reasoning wether it be valid or not, you still dealt physical harm to master I have not but I understand your point I will stop being hostile to you as long as you treat master right that is my only term I wish not to speak anymore than I have to. I will stop being hostile will not converse with you unless I have to."`

*He rose his hand towards Cheong, he was truthful with this at least*
Anthony
"Now that is a different matter, but I don't see why you are continuing to try to say you did this better than what I would've done when you weren't placed in our situations. If you won't see things from the perspective of others, it means you know that other person is right because of what they needed to do and something you would've needed to do. And alright so be it, but I will say. If you make any romantic advance towards her, know that I will be in front of them whether I'm with her or not."

*He said as he reached forward and shaking it. But his grip on the man's hand was tight*

"If you are to embark on a journey with her, I would have the same expectations that I would assume you would have. If she comes back so much as a hair less in her head, I will scold you into oblivion. But if I am to stay, you will have to learn to become friends with me whether we like it or not as I am Xiao Ore's Older Brother"

*He smiled gently, continuing to shake it as this man had his ass so far up his head he couldn't reason or try to bring peace to. There was no use in trying to converse with a man whom wouldn't let down his prejudice*
Joan
*Continued to bite the side of his lip.Befoee simply letting go of the mans hand he didn't take note on any of the mans words he tuned him out, just like that ignorance prevailed, reasoning, logic didn't Vashti was if not the definition of 'Ignorance is bliss' he began to walk out the room and spoke softly.*

`"Master may I speak with you outside for a moment."`
Matthew
*Nods and steps outside her face still flustered from the anger she had felt she follows Vashti outside the inn slowly as they began to head outside she began to walk through the grass with Vashti silently waiting for him to break the silence as they circled the massive inn. Which could be compared more to an estate then an inn.*
Anthony
*The man scoffed as he shook his head continuing to eat the little peas tries and Bingsu as well. Oh how sweet it was unlike the meaningless talk with Vashti. If Vashti continues down this road he may end up in a worse place than he thought.*

"Xiao Ore before you head off at least come by and see me one more time. I have something for you"

*He smiled saying before Orestis left with the man, hoping she would've heard him*
Matthew
*Had heard cheong she most definitely was going to see cheong before she left she walks along the side of the inn quietly.*
Joan
`"I'm sorry for you having to see me like that you will never have to worry about me doing anything of violence."`

*He smiles softly and stops taking she hand in his*
Matthew
*Stops with him feeling him take her hand she had a few thoughts and questions she decided to speak*

`"I know you wouldn't resort to violence. Not because I trust you. Because you are my subordinate, you will not harm anyone that I consider family, or it will be your life. Is it true that you have emotions for me?"`
Joan
`"Emotions? Of course I do your my master, emotions of care, happiness, and more, you brought me to this world with you, you saved me from the darkeness I will forever be greatful, I will not harm anyone I pledge this to you master."`

*He slowly kneels Infront of her bowing his head he grabs a flower that was just nearby and picks it.*
Matthew
`"Alright, thank you I just want you to get along with my brother, he means a lot to me, I was in his room nearly the entire week I practically lived in there and only slept in a separate room, until he was better so I will task you to be his servant anything he needs, you'll get if he tells you to do something you will do it. If you don't obey this I will know."`
Joan
*Eyes narrowed, as he heard his masters words has the gods forsaken him? What did he do to deserve such a cruel punishment this was hell, no this was worse then hell! He wanted to speak so he looked up and slowly stood up*

`"Yes master... Anything for you..."`

*He decided there was nothing he could do but accept it.*
Matthew
`"You also will not mouth off to him, I will allow him to slap you if you disrespect him with your hostilities."`

*She says chastising him.*
Joan
*Bows his head as he had a fire in his chest but he let out a soft sigh let other thoughts come in*

`"I'm sorry master."`
Matthew
*Smiles softly gently places her hand under his chin gently lifts it with a smile*

`"You are fine as long as you do as I say. What is that flower for?"`

*She asks noticing it.*
Joan
*Smiles softly lifting the flower slowly up and gently placing it in her hair as he moves his hands close and gently moves her hair behind her ear then placing the flower in it.*

`"It's to make you look more beautiful master."`
Matthew
*Felt his hands go onto her head she felt nervous as she gently placed her hands on his as he put the flower in her hair, as he called her beautiful she looked at him softly.*

`"Thank you, does my dress help with it?"`
Joan
`"Of course master, but there is something else I want to tell you but I can't with words."`

*He sighs and gently places his hand on her cheek as her hand was over it.*
Matthew
*Felt his hand on her cheek she looked at him as her blood red eyes piercing into his soul but she began to look down nervously.*

`"What is it?"`
Joan
*Heart was beating out his chest it felt like the world was stopping and it was just him and Orestis outside the wind gently blowing against there skin the moonlight illuminating the dark town, besides the torches he moved close and kissed her locking his lips with hers before moving close and wrapping one arm around her back.*
Matthew
*Saw the kiss coming she placed her hands gently on his chest before speaking.*

`"Wait Vashti..."`

*It was to late her eyes widened as her face turned beat red and hot as she took a few steps back but he was holding onto her, her back hit the wooden side of the inn*

`"Nnmph!"`

*She tried to move away as she shut her eyes but she was frozen she didn't know what to do, she didn't know how to feel but she wanted to get away she started to feel weird, and then scared as he didn't move his lips from hers and kept going*

`"Vashti!"`

*She gently got her lips away but then he kissed her again.*

`"Nnmph nmmnnohh!!!"`

*She squeaks*
Sherry
We are going to beat you to death
Anthony
*The moment Vashti had made a move, Cheong Myeong had seen it. Like he had said before, if he were to make any romantic advances he would know. With this, he immediately rushed out of the room, despite being in such conditioned. He ran rather sluggishly, as he imbued qi into his legs quickly. His sword and spear flying from the storage room to his side. Once reaching the outside he drew his blade and swung it downwards, then stopped before hitting either one of them, bud his blade pointed directly at Vashti's neck. He was panting and breathing heavily as he truly forced himself to move at that rate. Blood was dripping from his mouth as his eyes were wide open filled with rage*

"Xiao Ore... Get away from this man now... Vashti... What... Did I say... I told you... Now get away from her..."

*This man had warned him before, because he chose to ignore his warning, this is the result of what he needed to do... He was rather annoyed and being protective of Xiao Ore, but by Vashti... Had the man only listen to his warning. He forced himself between the two, pushing the man away and standing in between the two now*

"I told you it was true... But you ignored my words. You ask me if I know how to treat a woman... SUDDENLY KISSING HER AND RATHER ABRUPTLY WHEN SHE HASNT GIVEN YOU ANY CONSENT TO DO SO IS TREATING A WOMAN PROPERLY?!"

*The man yelled as he was given the talk of "Needing to treat a woman properly" When he himself did opposite of what... Hypocrisy... The is one of the many things that bother him majorly... And this man had crossed the line not just with that... But to touch his own sister in such a way... Asks... For death...*
Sherry
*He felt something wrong. Deep inside, he felt it. The sudden presence of deep, negative emotions.. It made that thing within him grow. He looked up, opening his eyes wide and taking in a breath. He was like a dog at alert. He slowly stood up, looking over at Cheong. When Cheong began to move, he started also, following him quickly. He exited the building just behind Cheong, lowing his body to avoid falling over. He saw Vashti pressed against Orestis, interlocked in a surprised kiss. A feeling deep in the pit of his being, that dark entity clawing, trying its hardest to escape. He kept it well enough under control.. But..*

*His posture changed his breathing becoming raspy and erratic. He blinked, his eyes changing back to that strange form they had been several days prior. The pupils of his eyes transformed purple, a black spiral inching out to the solid black, shining sclera. He emitted such a dark presence, such an overwhelmingly rageful aura that not even Vashti or Orestis could ignore. He felt mana begin to rush through his veins, entering his muscles, legs... Arms... Chest...*

*He lunged forward at a scarily quick pace, ducking under Cheong's arm and blades, throwing his fist into Vashti's side while roaring out:*
**"YOU HYPOCRITICAL KNAVE"**