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[Lorenzo DeSalvo]

     Footsteps pounded against the brick roofing of the buildings beneath a pair of heavy boots. Rapid pants could faintly be heard between the steps and grunts sounded out as the silhouette leapt from rooftop to rooftop. Shouting from the guardsmen below on the busy streets came calling after him as he continued his escape. Dodging the arrows as they began to fly past him and never missing his footing, the race waged on. In an attempt to lose his pursuers he turned quickly and lept to another house on his left then another to the right. Two buildings over now, he whistled out a special tune. Turning suddenly, he began to slide down the side of the roofing in a graceful manner. Once reaching the end of the roof, he jumped ever more swiftly and straight onto the back of an awaiting steed. The dark horse reared up with kicking legs and a high whinny before galloping off as his rider thrust the reins.

                 As the shouting became more faint and the distance between Lorenzo and the village grew more apart, he released his tight grip on the reins. In a quick response Diablo knickered and followed his riders demands. Lorenzo continued on his secret trail within the forests grasp weaving in and out of the foliage until he came across a small encampment. A small tent was already set up from previous nights and a fire pit all rested in front of a great white pine tree. Patting his ebony horse’s neck before tugging on the reins to tell Diablo to stop. The friesian waited patiently as Lorenzo climbs off him and begins to remove his saddle and bridle set. Lorenzo then walks over to his campsite and sits down into the grass with a heavy sigh beside the tent. Reaching down into his pants pocket he pulls out a golden necklace and huffs. “All of that for this ol’ thing.” Suddenly a small mew chirped up from inside the tent and a small grey kitten comes rushing out of the tent and leaps onto the chest of Lorenzo. Rolling his eyes as Luana purrs and kneads at his shirt, he starts pet the cat gently. While the cat is sound asleep, Diablo stays close by grazing at the grass. Lorenzo remains sitting there gazing at the golden chain as it glistens light. Before long he would need to collect firewood and go hunting for his dinner.

[Alina Monroe]

Alina had the day off from training today, so she decided to visit to the village market. The teenager send word to her parents of her whereabouts by postal bird before reining her stallion to the market for some much needed supplies for an upcoming field trip to the neighboring kingdom, Mathista.

Upon reaching the market, Alina suddenly here shouting and screaming from afar. The future captain, curious, reined her steed towards the commotion and came upon a great chase. On the rooftops, the thief fled. On the ground, men in thick bouts of armor chased the assailant firing arrows as they went. Sagar reared, the two-year-old horse not used to so much noise. Alina struggled to regain control of the animal and pulled the reins in retreat from the heart pounding event. She had an idea of who it may have been, the thief. She kicked Sagar into a trot and took a path leading out of the village. Alina was glad she had brought her bow and arrows and her dagger and sword her father forged for her. In anticipation, she headed for the woods at a gallop. A white panther followed behind her, keeping silent as he was known to do.

In the forest, Alina slowed her pace to a halt and Sagar stood still. Alina threw the black cloak she wore over her two piece set of black pants and crop top to the side before she dismounted and led Sagar through the paths. The horse was spooked easily and needed more training before Alina could ride through any array of sertings without Sagar throwing her. Akila came to her side and howled as he took the lead, marking with his paws where they had been so they could find their way out later.

[Lorenzo DeSalvo]

As Lorenzo allowed the kitten a few more moments of affection, his stomach began to growl hungrily. Slowly using just his right hand he picked the feline up while using the other hand to help himself get on his feet. Taking a few steps over to the tent, he placed Luana inside and on top of the blanket. Despite the movement she seemed either not to notice or simply care since her small purrs continued. Lorenzo stood just outside of the tent now where he raised his arms over his head and stretched. Afterwards he leaned down beside the tent and snatched his bow and arrow set. While checking the tips of the arrows, over in the distance Diablo’s head perked up and he snorted before trotting over to Enzo. Giving his horse a quick pet on the nose and touching each other’s foreheads for a moment, Lorenzo then mounted the friesian stallion bareback. Clicking his tongue softly and holding onto the beasts mane, they were off in set for a quick meal.

Minutes later, the two were in the forest remaining absolutely still. The thief was on the forest floor now while his mount stood just behind him. Diablo’s ears were upright as he stood, listening just as his rider. Enzo starred straight forward with his bow pulled back and with an arrow set in place. Patiently he waited for the victim to move. Within the bushes a rabbit was hiding from the two strange creatures who interrupted the peace. The rabbit must have given up and came hopping out of the coverage which is where it was struck with Enzo’s arrow. As soon as the animal was down another rabbit came bolting out to the left. Setting up another arrow in a flash and letting go of the bowstring the arrow struck the second rabbit. Feeling proud of himself for catching dinner enough for him and the kitten this time. Usually they share but, as she grew the more and more she needed. Secretly, he could not wait until the day where she would be able to hunt for herself or take down big enough game for them both. In a way, she’d be repaying him.

Walking over he scooped up both of animals and pulled the arrows out then he went over to Diablo and placed both bodies onto his flank. The steed turned his head attempting to smell the creatures. Shaking his head and trying not to chuckle, Enzo went off on his own and began his search for firewood. Here and there were broken branches and twigs fallen from the trees above which he grabbed in his arms. Obviously that was not enough to keep a good hot fire going long enough to cook so, he would need to return to forest. Walking back now to the horse he whistled softly and took a few steps forward until Diablo followed closely behind. They returned to camp where he found Luana out pouncing on leaves only pausing to new out a greeting. He left the two animals alone together while he went back into the forest to get more woods. Returning with some logs, he leaned down by the makeshift pit and began to make his fire.

[Alina Monroe]

Alina let Sagar bu the reins, picking her way through the forest. Akila remained at point, head low, stalking, alert to everything around them. Alina pushed he waist long braid behind her as she tried to use the tracking skills she had been learning at school. A deer was here. A couple rabbits were too. That was when she notice boot prints and hoofprints as well. Alina praised her growing skill and turned to follow the tracks, Akila going first.

Alina found a path the stranger must have taken. It had to be him, she was sure of it. As she neared a light flickering in the distance, Alina could see fire amount the trees. She picked the rest of the way through the forest and paused just near the mans black horse. Akila amuses himself with the growing kitten he owed while alina left Sagar to her own desires and watched for a moment, as the man skinned a few rabbits for his dinner. "So it was you in the village today." She said bluntly. "Mother and Father won't want to hear about you again." She leaned up against a tree and crossed her arms, scolding him. "What was it this time? A fork?" She sighed. Alina and her family had gone to great lengths to protect Lorenzo in respect to the relationship they had with his family. Testing the waters only made it difficult for her family since they had been questioned about Enzos whereabouts before by the castle guard. Keeping the peace and upholding the law was the very reason Alina strove to become Captain one day, like her Father.

"Its risky enough already." She growled. "Can't you go one day without stealing a ladies purse." She watched as Akila settled down near the kitten and tried to settle herself. She didnt mind coming to see him, but she needed to set things right before the guards came looking for him. It would be horrific if they found Aljna with him and thought she was conspiring against the King with him, or some other criminal after. Her entire family would be in danger. She bit her lower lip at such thoughts as she now watched his skin his dinner. "Just be careful..."

[Lorenzo DeSalvo]

Once coming back to his temporary home, Lorenzo began to create his tepee made from the branches he gathered before. All around the stick tepee fortress he placed some of the small more dried out logs. Raising his right hand towards his face with spread fingers, he spoke out the word, “ignis.” Within a second small flames burst onto each fingertip. Bringing his fingers together tightly he then literally threw the ball of fire into the wood where it quickly began to burn. Every few moments he would use a longer skinny stick and poke at the diminishing wood to keep the fire alive. Now he sat on grassy ground and began to skin the rabbits in order to prepare them for dinner. Luana scented the fresh meat instantly and came running over to his feet. She then proceed to mew nonstop until he cut off a small piece of the raw meat and toss it to her. The kitten snatched the snack with a growl and carried it a few inches away and began to chew slowly at it. Rolling his eyes at the feline, he continued skinning the second rabbit carcass.

That was until a rather familiar white panther joined them but, preoccupied itself with the other cat. Ignoring the new animal, as he new its owner would not be far behind. Which after a few minutes, she spoke out as she leaned against one of the trees. With a heavy groan in her direction as she began to scold him of his life decisions, he placed the rabbits onto a metal spear and atop the fire to cook. “No, mother dearest,” he said in a mocking way,  "It was not a fork this time. Though I will keep that in mind for next time.” Turning the rabbits over slowly in the fire with one hand on the spear furthest away from the flames while his blue gaze was focused in her direction. “As a matter of fact, it was this.” he then reached into his pocket to pull out the golden necklace and held it out in her direction. As she proceed to go on about how risky it was he turned away. This was how he managed to feed his mother and siblings while his father was out wasting the real money on alcohol. “If it suits your fancy, you can have it.” he said with a small chuckle before adding, “I can always get another.” His blue gaze returned to the rabbits cooking as they sizzled with the crackling flames. “You know as well as I do how cautious I am. It’s just they make it too easy. After all I haven’t been caught yet, darlin’.” he said with a wink.

[Alina Monroe]

Sagar grazed quietly behind the young Captain. Even though the cats were present, the horse was comfortable where she was, a harsh training Alina had to press on the animal in attempt the two got along. In time, it was a success.

Alina narrowed her eyes at the thief. His waive of her words made her want to strangle him, even if she would do much damage. She remained at the top of her class, but even so, Enzo had more experience. She knew she needed more of a push to get him to understand her words but what she had told him was all she knew to say. She wasn't his parent, and with that in mind, it was his funeral.

"Fine." She growled. "Have it your way." She marched up to him and snatched the necklace he showed her. "Who did you steal this from?" She asked as she examined the giant stone at the end of it's gold chain. She ought to return it. Mother and Father would have a fit if they learned he let him keep it. She sighed, letting the necklace dangle at her side. "I'm returning it." She decided after the thought of a harsh beating from her father if he found out. "I'll find something to replace it with." She went to Sagar and grabbed the reins, throwing them over her head and stuffing the necklace in a saddle bag Alina kept with her that help emergency supplies such as bandages, bread and cheese, a knife, and other small items. She mounted and Akila came to Sagars side the moment he realized they were about to leave. He howled, ready to take point. She sighed. "I'll be back." She hoped he wouldn't stop her. She didn't want to cross blades with him.

[Lorenzo DeSalvo]

As the young blonde woman stormed her away towards him, he could not hold back a small laugh. Right before she snatched the jewelry from his grasp he lightly shook it in a teasing way with the chuckles still coming. With the slightest shake of his head his ebony locks moved from his face giving him a better view of their surroundings. “To answer your question, I have no idea who I took it from. Some plump redhead in the market. She was practically begging someone to nab it by flashing it around. And ya know, I’m not good with temptations.” he said with a slight eyebrow wiggle. His blue eyes held a steady gaze while Alina announced that she was going to return his treasure to its rightful owner. Rolling his eyes at the statement, he groaned heavily in the woman’s direction before turning the rabbits over again above the flames. "Go on then. Return my hard days work." he huffed out, annoyed. "You and I are both highly aware that I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Therefore, I don't understand why you're even attempting to return it to it's 'rightful owner." he said in a mocking tone while using his fingers for quotations.

Off in the distance, Diablo was slowly moving closer towards the mare while continuing to graze peacefully in the grass. As for the saber kitten, she was off pouncing about but, still remaining close to the arguing humans. After a short moment of silence, Alina stated her wanting to replace it. Leaving his attention on the rabbits, he ignored her. Standing up for a brief moment he grabbed ahold of the cooking spear and took the rabbits away from the fire to cool down before he would eat. Noticing that dinner was about to be served, Luana came strutting over towards him till she was practically on top of his boots. Where she began to rub against his ankles and purr loudly, “At least one little lady enjoys my company.” he said as Alina mounted her horse. Part of him wanted to stop her but, his growling stomach told him otherwise for the meantime. Maybe next time, he thought, or when she apparently returns tonight.

"Make sure you remember a fork for me, lassy!" he bellowed out with a chuckle. Lorenzo kept his gaze on Alina until she was out of sight and that’s when he took both rabbits off the spears. Placing them onto a silvery plate that he had already set out earlier before taking a smaller knife out from his pants pocket. Sitting back down onto the ground as Luana respectfully moved out of the way and patiently sat in front of him, waiting her turn. Slowly he began to cut and peel small pieces of meat off the first rabbit and place them down in front of Luana. Still the cat didn’t move. “Go ahead.” Lorenzo said quietly before Luana leaned down and began to eat her cooked meal. Next, he cut up his own rabbit and began to eat peacefully only stopping to give the cat more until she was full.

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