[PP-NK-F11] It's about time... <<Saying Vows>> (Ariel)

[Hikoru 0]

Hikoru looked around floor 11, enjoying the views of the outside, as it was all he could enjoy. With the PK symbol above his head, he was no longer allowed within towns, shops, or anything in the safe zones. It was rough, there wasn't any food for him to enjoy, no people to talk to. Just.... Himself, and the voice in the back of his mind. He had no one else to trust, or to even talk to at this point. He sighed, walking around in the shadows, his home. As he looked, he saw a sign that was very, very familiar to him. It was even on his armor, a crowned Lion, on the outskirts of the city. He felt tears welt. How long had it been since he had last seen her? When was the last time that anything had happened between them? A smile, a laugh... He missed her. After his quest, he had finally come to realise the chance of losing her... and it was large in this game. He knew that chance was there, and he had accepted it... But now, it was his chance to make things right, to finally... to finally be close to her... He walked over to the store as it was nearing midnight, the stars were out and shining, and the moon was bright. He came over to the door, and ever so slightly knocked on it

"A-Ariel?... I-it's me....." He said quietly, hoping it was loud enough for her to hear... He felt broken, and in the back of his mind, he wanted to run, leave her alone and never return... but he knew that wasn't the right thing to do

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

Today had the prospect of being just another normal day, like many before it. The highlight of it until now was that a client has returned to place another order, satisfied with his initial one. Having the extra mats to get it done, cutesy of a generous.... more regular client; she decided to have the item crafted and be done with it, as she had nothing better to do. It was during that time that the bell chimed, announcing the entrance of a guests and a possible customer. As she was almost finishing the item she let out a loud "Just a second!" from her workstation, maintaining her concentration on the task at hand. 

The one to greet Hikoru was Kimba, who was half sleeping in front of the relatively new fireplace. Due to her acute feline treats, recognizing Hikoru's voice even if it was something more like a whisper. She first nuzzled against his leg then stood on 2 feet, trying to reach his shoulder; the place where the little snack would most likely be hiding from her.

[Hikoru 0]

Hikoru watched as Limbs came to him first, greeting him with a nuzzle on his leg, then coming up for a hug, sniffing around his shoulder, probably looking for Sutetchi, who was trembling in his jacket pocket. He smiled, and with a few small tears, hugged the Lion fiercely, missing the feel of her fur that he had first felt so long ago. He breathed and let her down, kneeling and petting her head with a faint smile on his lips, a few tears escaping onto the ffloor

"Hey girl... it's been awhile..." he said with a small chuckle "Did you miss me?..." He sighed and pulled in the lion for another hug. He knew that today would be very emotional, and he was already crying. He breathed and could only imagine how he would react when he talked to Ariel. He didn't know how he would do, but he had to try and stay strong