fifth oath ≈

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog stands in the forest area, looking rather pensive. Clutched in his gloved hand is a gold and blue medal of some sort. With a heavy sigh, he tucks it away and instead draws his sword.

There's already a swinging target set up-- a rusted suit of armor garbed in some tattered red cloak, bearing a stick-- and he hacks at it with tenacity. When the target whirls around to slash him in the back, he jumps straight up and strikes it on the head. The helmet rolls away from the scene.]

Not fast enough... I'll never be fast enough.

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[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

You alright, Frog?

Your computer working?

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog pauses to collect himself and look at his new visitor.]

Worry not for me, Isaac.

Still sharing - should be fixed today with some luck.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Too late. What's on your mind?

Good luck, then! ♥

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Damn it, lol. Frog looks down at his feet for a moment.]

... The state of my kingdom is dire. The King has been injured, the Fiendlord's troops are rising, and the Hero everyone placed their faith in was a powerless little boy.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Quickly wonders about the level of common sense amongst Frogs countrymen] So what are you going to do then?

[ram-of-gold.livejournal.com]

[Just...watching. He's been all to familiar with frustration lately.]

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog slashes again, this time knocking off a pauldron-- and taking a moment to rest. That's when he notices a presence nearby.]

... Ah. Greetings.

[ram-of-gold.livejournal.com]

...Hello. [And since Frog actually asked him last time he came here..] Is something the matter?

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog shakes his head.]

There's plenty the matter, but little that can be done as of right now.

The future of my kingdom is uncertain.

[ram-of-gold.livejournal.com]

What has happened?

[lionessalanna.livejournal.com]

[Alanna watches the swordwork from a distance, then moves closer once he comes to a stop] You seemed plenty fast to me.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Wow, this chick isn't even trying to run. That's a nice change. He glances over to her, a teeny bit embarrassed that anyone was watching.]

Thank you, miss, but my foe is even faster.

[lionessalanna.livejournal.com]

[Alanna doesn't understand how everybody else can tell she's a girl D:] He must be a formidable foe, then.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

... Quite.

[ooc: Ack. My bad. I totally read about that and forgot since... lol female pronouns and your icons lie. D: Mind just ... retconning 'miss' for 'lad'? ♥]

[lionessalanna.livejournal.com]

[nod] I have a...I guess you'd call him an enemy like that. He's one of the best swordsmen in Tortall, and the greatest mage.

((ooc: that's fine! XD; I TRIED TO FIND A BOYISH LOOKING GIRL, REALLY. It just seems like loads of people here have their chars realise she's a girl. *pets her* POOR ALANNA, I KNOW YOU CAN PASS.))

[crucifixis.livejournal.com]

[More talking frogs? This place certainly is...odd.]

Is something wrong?

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[In his defense, he wasn't always a frog.]

... Simply doing some training, my lady. I've fallen terribly out of practice.

[crucifixis.livejournal.com]

You don't look it to me. I suppose I don't know much about these things, though.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[Though he's wondering how she can see him when she ... looks kind of blind. Maybe he's mistaken.]

Be you a new face?

[crucifixis.livejournal.com]

I am, yes. I'm sorry if I've intruded, I still know very little about this place.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[he looks much better now, completely healed, watching with a mix of concern and fascination; rather hestitantly]

Frog?

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog freezes. He shouldn't freeze like that, but he does, and his sort clatters to the ground along with a gauntlet for all his failures. Real graceful.]

... Remus...

[His past has finally come back to haunt him. He sheathes his sword, then turns to greet him properly.]

You've recovered.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[he frowns at that, and his smile isn't quite quick enough to hide it when Frog turns] I have. How are you? [the words are soft, but imploring; he wants to know the truth]

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[He should've expected that, what with that failure reaction from Frog's end. He doesn't come right out with what is bothering him, simply averts his eyes.]

... Well enough.

[Real convincing, knight boy.]

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

Mm-hmm. [crosses arms, going for a stern look] Well enough for who?