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larkās very professional rating of different weapons he has had to use:
sword: classic. he feels the most comfortable with this. his sword is an extension of his arm, of him, and this is where he focuses most of his practice. 10/10
bow and arrow: pretty good! he doesnāt prefer long ranged fighting most of the time, but heās reasonably skilled at it, and hunting with it helps clear his mind. 6/10
lances/polearms/halberds: overall these are okay, but he doesnāt particularly like jousting. donāt let the other knights know. 4/10
axe/hammer: similar feelings about both of these. heavy object go woosh. 8/10
flail weapon: lark caused anā¦ accident. no one in the castle speaks of it. 0/10
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larkās very professional rating of different weapons he has had to use:
sword: classic. he feels the most comfortable with this. his sword is an extension of his arm, of him, and this is where he focuses most of his practice. 10/10
bow and arrow: pretty good! he doesnāt prefer long ranged fighting most of the time, but heās reasonably skilled at it, and hunting with it helps clear his mind. 6/10
lances/polearms/halberds: overall these are okay, but he doesnāt particularly like jousting. donāt let the other knights know. 4/10
axe/hammer: similar feelings about both of these. heavy object go woosh. 8/10
flail weapon: lark caused anā¦ accident. no one in the castle speaks of it. 0/10
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tag rehaul: medieval edition!
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Later. The idea that there might be a later, that Lark can have a future at all, isnāt truly developed in his mind. He doesnāt pry for details on what happened, yet ā Atlas has extended the same courtesy to him.
He scratches the withers of his horse gently, then blinks, looking almost guilty at the question. āUh, no, thisā¦ was my rest. How far out are we?ā
The kingdomās borders must be behind him, but how long has he been riding? How far has he gone? It feels like itās been minutes since the attack. He has no plan of where to go, where to stayā¦
ā¦ But Atlas is here with an offer of safety. Thereās no room for Lark to protest, anymore, and thereās relief in his shoulders as he nods.
āThank you. Iām sure Chica will make a great roommate.ā He cracks a small smile for the first time. It feels weak. It only takes a few steps for him to join Atlas ā and Chica, whose tail is practically thrashing. He has the room. The supplies. The experience with this place. āIs thisā¦ where youāve been the whole time?ā Only ever a ride away?
ā¦ Right. The realization settles in that Lark still doesnāt know. ā Iāllā¦ tell you later. When weāre somewhere more private. ā Not that the woods is particularly bustling with activity, but one can never know.
The accident. He never explained the accident to Lark. It weighs on Atlasā shoulders, knowing that Lark has gone so long without knowingā¦ but it was for his safety. Now that he seems to be no longer with his kingdom (something Atlas fears to know the explanation for), thoughā¦ perhaps Atlas can dare to explain.
ā Youā¦ rode ? By yourself ? All the way here ? ā Something is certainly wrong, then. What is Lark running from ? ā Have you rested ? At all ? ā
Heās relieved, far more than usual, that the travel back to his home isnāt far. A few minutesā walk, at most. He and Chica usually took a more circular path for their walkā but for this, the path directly back would be taken.
ā ā¦ Youāll be staying with me. ā It isnāt an offer that Lark can try to politely deny, if heād even attempt to. A statement, without bothering to ask. Atlas knows he needs it, and maybe a statement will be easier on his pride than a question. ā I have the room, and the supplies. Chica will surely like having a roommate. It isnāt much farther. Chica and I take walks this way on most days. ā
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Chivalrous hand kissing but with a big āmuahā noise
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He scratches behind Chicaās ears, but itās absent minded. As much as Lark is happy to see her ā to see both of them ā itās a shock he can barely comprehend. A relief that threatens to knock him off his feet. Atlas is alive andā¦ well? Heās not sure about well. But with the day heās had, itās all another squeeze to his sore heart.
āEndanger?ā What? āWhyā why would it have endangered me? Were you in danger? Are you still in danger?ā He wants to help! He doesnāt know if he can. Lark shifts in place at the offer, uncertain for a moment. It hardly lasts long enough for him to protest.
This is Atlas. He trusts him. Even Chica seems to be compelling him to follow, and he finally feels some semblance of safety at the normalcy.
Itās time to go home. Where is home, anymore?
āI rode.ā Exhaustion isnāt something he can keep out of his voice. He gives Atlas a sign to wait a moment, and then goes to fetch his horse from the stream, leading her back by the reins. āI didnāt know where to go. I was just trying to get away.ā
The realization, the sudden standing, startles Atlas to the point of taking a stuttered step back. Chica seems to only be thrown off for a moment, already back to nuzzling and sniffing against Larkās legs. The thought to tell Chica to refrain from knocking Lark over comes to mind, but he canāt manage to get the words out when faced with the knowledge that Lark is there at all.
He looked for him. He looked for him ? ā I wanted to, so badly ā I wanted to tell you I was alive, but I couldnāt, I didnāt want to endanger you ā¦ ā Atlas explains, rushed and without thought ā¦ before the surprised response shifts to concern. ā ā¦ but it looks like you already have been. Come on. ā
ā Chica, ā he calls with a whistle and a click, to which Chica returns to being at his heel. She barks back at Lark, as if also asking he follow. Friend ! Come with ! Join ! Go home time !
Itās time to go home.
ā How did you get all the way out here ? ā Atlas asks, more questions on his tongue but managing to refrain. Heās already made more commotion than heād made in a long timeā and he doesnāt want to push himself or Lark.
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Kit might not see it, but Lark understands how important his life is. How much more important. Who would he be to question it? He may be of noble blood, but he is a knight ā not a prince. And so, heāll protect them at all costs.
It doesnāt make their friendship less real, however, in Larkās eyes. Especially as he smiles over at Kit, both of them with their hands placed on the humming crystals.
āIt feelsā¦ strange.ā Almost as if the current connects them to the rocks and to each other all at once. Mixed elation and distrust wells in his chest. āWe truly found something, my liege. Iāve never seen anything like this in my life.ā
Their worlds are so different ā¦ and yet, in a way, they are very similar. So closely entwined, yet kept so distant. Kit has never been fond of how his title pushes him away from others. Makes him different. Is it so wrong, to long to be seen as one of them ? To not be seen as worth more or less, because of his birth ?
He is thankful for what he has, he supposes. Some time with Lark is better than none. With Lark, he feels freer. Safer.
ā Hm. ā A hum of curiosity ā¦ and Kit places his whole hand against one of the flatter crystals, then his other hand against another crystal a few seconds later. A buzzing feeling sent up his arm seemed to travel through to the other, like a current created by the crystals. How fascinating !
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040. a dusty antiques shop full of relics . // ā¦. but the āshopā is just atlasā place ( @calledstars )
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For a moment after Chica covers Larkās face in slobber, rousing him from his sleep, heās convinced heās right back home. Maybe he and Atlas retreated to their kingdom over night ā their parents would be furious when they found out, but neither of them would care. He reaches out to pet the dogās fur, but when he opens his eyes, he doesnāt see their childhood ākingdomā.
Oh. Of course. Theyāve both long since left childhood behind, and this is Atlasā hideaway.
Living here is taking some adjustment, as much as Lark is grateful to his brother for letting him stay. Itās strange to see him again. Itās strange to see him surrounded by all this magic. Strange, and still a little unnerving, he must admit.
Heās wondered why he never told him. He wonders whether that unnerved feeling would have only confirmed Atlasā fears.
Lark slowly sits up, trying not to disturb Atlas as he works on the other side of the room. There are various trinkets and supplies sitting around that he canāt even begin to understand. Magic pouring out of every corner, star decorations littering every surface. Atlas is absorbed in work on one of his inventions. He watches him, for a moment ā but then his eyes drift to his scars, and he has to look away.
If he had been there for Atlas, maybe he could have helped. Or maybe he could have been there in the aftermath, like Atlas had done for him when Lark needed it most. Lost alone in the forest.
He may not trust his ability to wield a sword, but he will protect him in turn. Heāll be there for Atlas. Because maybe he is right back home.
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032. a quiet hospital room . // sw!atlas maybe ?? @calledstars !
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Quiet beeps fill the room, acting as the only reassurance that Atlas still lives, besides the slow rise and fall of his chest. Beep. Beep. Beep. The hospital feels solemn, with only the occasional droid coming to check in on his vitals. Lark hates it. Hates all of it.
He just wants his brother back.
The beeping and his breathing are the only signs on the surface, anyway. He can feel Atlasā life through the Force ā weak, but fighting. He would know if he had passed away. Lark hasnāt stopped holding his hand since he was removed from the Bacta tank. Heās barely even slept, as if heās the only thing standing between Atlas and the darkness.
Please. Please be okay. He thinks he sees a twitch in Atlasā face, and he leans forward quickly, only to sit back in disappointment. A sigh. A squeeze of the hand.
Thereās so much uncertainty that lies ahead. Will the J.edi Order renounce Lark, when it becomes clear heās gotten far too attached? Or worse ā will they order him not to make contact with him, or Harper, ever again? The thought makes him feel more sick than it once would have.
And what will become of Atlas? Has he truly achieved his freedom? The scars littering his body will remain, the doctors said. A permanent physical reminder of what he did. If he fully regains his mind, the guilt will beā¦ disastrous.
But Lark will be there. Heās determined to be there. Heāll have to be torn from his side by force. He can teach him how to control it, and maybeā¦
Atlasā voices carries weakly over to him, calling his name in a soft question. Lark looks up, and sees his eyes open, however blearily. No yellow. His heart leaps into his throat.
āAtlas!ā Disregarding the advice of the droids, he reaches over to wrap him in a tight hug. Heās okay. Heās okay.
And theyāre going to do everything they can to help him stay that way.
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049. a garden bountiful with flowers or produce . // @rabbitfled !
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Finding a rabbit in a garden is a difficulty Lark had never expected to deal with. Heās a knight, not a gardener or a wrangler. But when the rabbit happens to be a prince, it changes things somewhat.
āKit? Kit! I meanā Your Highness, you didnāt tell me you planned on playing hide and seek.ā
The royal garden is truly a beautiful place. Kit often requests they go there; sometimes just to lie beneath one of the great trees that overlooks the flower beds. Itās pleasant. Peaceful. But maybe it had been Larkās own fault for falling asleep on the job.
He doesnāt get a verbal response from Kit. Instead, he sees a flash of brown fur bolt by, diving from one bush to another before he can grab him.
If they were in human form, heās certain they would be laughing.
āWhat am I going to do if someone approaches me and says, āGood day, Sir Waldron. The princeās presence has been requested in the throne roomā? What do I tell them? āIām sorry, but the prince is hiding in the roses, and heās become a rabbitā?ā
Again, no answer. Kit rushes out to make a beeline to his next hiding spot, and Lark leaps. Arms outstretched, launching himself towards them, he snatches them up before they can escapeā¦ and lands squarely on his stomach amongst the dirt and the plants.
Lark hisses in pain, but heās finally caught Kit after so much trouble. He wriggles in his grasp as the knight shifts into a sitting position.
He laughs, shaking his head while he catches his breath. āDonātā¦ donāt make a habit of that, okay?ā Although he has a feeling this wonāt be the last time Kit makes an escape.
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013. a great ballroom during an elegant party . // @rabbitholewritten i had to okay
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Thereās still a part of Lark that doesnāt feel like he should be here. He stands stiffly on the edge of the ballroom, hands clasped at attention in front of him, and eyes focused on his charge his ruler his friend. Harper.
Harper, who brought him back after he ran away. Harper, who appointed him as their personal knight, even after learning of his failures.
What if he fails again? What if heās unable to protect them?
Theyāre dressed in the finest robes, looking regal and dignified. He knows they must loathe having to do this, somewhat ā the politics, the presentation ā but they keep up the appearance well. The colours of their clothes stand out even more than everyone elseās, even more than the partyās luxurious decorations. Or maybe itās just him.
Whispers drift across to him. Eyes rest heavily upon him. Lark pretends like he canāt notice the stares, or the talk of the fallen knight. He straightens his shoulders, steadies his breathing, and then Harper looks across at him.
And instantly, something in him relaxes. He smiles at them, not quite as brightly as he used toā¦ but close. The smile they return makes it feel like everything could be okay.
Because if they believe he can be their knight, then who is he to question them?
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āŖĀ Ā Ā šŗš¬š»š»š°šµš® š·š¹š¶š“š·š»šŗĀ Ā Ā ( Ā aĀ collectionĀ ofĀ variousĀ settingsĀ meantĀ toĀ inspireĀ drabblesĀ orĀ beĀ usedĀ asĀ prompts .Ā Ā will be updated .Ā Ā )
001. Ā the seaside ,Ā as the sun is settingĀ .
002. Ā a cabin in the middle of the woodsĀ .
003. Ā a picket-fenced home in the suburbs .
004. Ā a dark bus stop lit only by street lightsĀ .
005. Ā a private jet miles high in the skyĀ .
006. Ā a funhouseās room of mirrorsĀ .
007. Ā an office building ,Ā bustling and busy .
008.Ā Ā the back row of an empty movie theaterĀ .
009.Ā Ā a run-down (or abandoned) motel room .
010.Ā Ā a loud house party on a suburban streetĀ .
011. Ā a university lecture hall during a classĀ .
012. Ā the rooftop of a very tall buildingĀ .
013. Ā a great ballroom during an elegant partyĀ .
014. Ā the back of a wailing ambulance .
015. Ā the wine cellar of a large mansion .
016.Ā Ā behind the schoolās gymnasium .
017. Ā a bonfire in the middle of the woodsĀ .
018. Ā an otherwise empty parking lotĀ .
019.Ā Ā the bar of a loud ,Ā dark club .
020.Ā Ā an empty summer campĀ .
021. Ā a large hedge maze ,Ā easy to get lost inĀ .
022. Ā a neglected or derelict treehouseĀ .
023. Ā a spacious ,Ā light-filled meadowĀ .
024. Ā an underground / illegal fighting clubĀ .
025. Ā an abandoned scrapyardĀ .
026.Ā Ā a large penthouse overlooking the cityĀ .
027. Ā an apple orchard in the middle of spring .
028. Ā an empty playground with squeaky swingsĀ .
029. Ā an extravagant greenhouseĀ .
030. Ā the base of a large waterfall .
031. Ā a spacious walk - in closet full of lovely clothes .
032. Ā a quiet hospital roomĀ .
033. Ā the dark depths of an abandoned mineĀ .
034.Ā Ā the deck of a fishing boat at night .
035.Ā Ā the thick crowd of an audience at a show .
036.Ā Ā a long ,Ā winding roadĀ .
037. Ā the site of a car accident .
038. Ā a hiking trail in the mountainsĀ .
039.Ā Ā a cramped dressing room .
040. Ā a dusty antiques shop full of relicsĀ .
041. Ā the street of an unfamiliar city at nightĀ .
042. Ā between the tall shelves of a thrifted book shopĀ .
043.Ā Ā a building abandoned during constructionĀ .
044. Ā a house without power or running waterĀ .
045.Ā Ā a mysterious trail found in the woods .
046.Ā Ā the back of a taxi stuck in traffic .
047.Ā Ā the inside of anĀ elevator that wonāt moveĀ .
048. Ā fairgrounds during a large eventĀ (or after hours)Ā .
049.Ā Ā a garden bountiful with flowers or produce .
050.Ā Ā a childhood home or bedroom .
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iām going to rb some d.rabble prompts because iām high on lark muse but low on lark drafts, so itās a quick thing with no expectation of a reply (but still /nf as always!!)
that being said, and the main point of this post: if itās my turn for something and i havenāt replied (threads or asks), please let me know because in that case i donāt have it in drafts!
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Dedication to character? What on earth is this man talking about? Maybe he thinks heās an actor of sorts, but Lark is certain his sword looks very real.
āIā¦ No, I donāt.ā Why would he sit around and pretend to be someone else all day? Who is he looking at? Larkās gaze follows his, but it only leads to more confusion. Whatever this is, itās well outside his jurisdiction! āAre you feeling quite all right?ā
Aha! A theatre! That explains all of this manās talk of characters. He must, himself, be an actor ā maybe one that has travelled from a distant land, just to perform here. One that seemingly has friends at the local theatre. One thatāsā¦ out of sorts, but appears to be mostly harmless.
āWell, the palace is right by our town, and thereās a theatre not too far. I can walk you there.ā Lark nods his head off in the direction of the other buildings. āIt isnāt safe to be wandering around alone at night.ā So why had he been doing exactly that? His first words still strike a chord of unease, but he steps aside from it in favour of introductions, for now. āI havenāt caught your name, sir. I am Sir Lark Waldron. And you are?ā
He can take him to where he needs to go, and then heāll be the theatre peopleās problem. All in a good nightās work!
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Wilford's head tilted. This person isn't a LARPer, but was called Lark? That was a bit too on the nose for this hobby, wasn't it?
"That's dedication to character. Well done." Deciding not to risk the wrath of a sword, Wilford went against patting the other man on the shoulder. "In that case, yer all in th' know. Wouldn't know how ta explain all that stuff anyway. Not like ya sit 'round an' pretend ta be someone else all day."
Whether that be acting or by writing, he mentally added as he glanced aside to look at no one in particular. (Hi muns!)
However, this posed a challenge. If this Lark fellow was so engrossed in-character, how was Wilford supposed to ask how to get back to the studio? He didn't answer at first, as he tapped his index finger against his lips. Lark would hopefully realise that this wasn't an act to distract, but that the pink stranger was actually deep in thought (surprising, I know).
"Er... I, uh... Need ta find.... Um, Gimme a sec ta think 'bout this. Never could get into this sorta thing." He needed to give directions in an old timey manner. Wait! "I need ta get ta a town. Maybe a big one. An' there's this, uh... Theatre! Yeah, a theatre! I know some fellas - people - that work there."
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His mouth feels dry and he feels hopeless. Hopeless in finding ways to comfort Kit, when he sees this as a simple truth. The entire court would agree. Larkās life isnāt as valuable as the Princeās. And yet, they seem to see it differently, and he canāt help but feel humbled by it. Appreciative.
Lark smiles back at him, wiping off his hands. āYou laugh, my liege, but that rock might have been what was standing between us and certain death!ā He does have a point, though. Maybe he should touch it first, to be safe?
With one finger extended, he reaches to touch the nearest ceystal. Bracing for pain. For something. But all he feels is a slight tingle reaching up his arm. He glances to them, shrugging. āIt doesnātā¦ appear to be harmful.ā
āThere are no onlookers other than you!ā Lark protests. Thereās a clear smile on his face, though; aware of the things heās put himself through in order to impress.
When the light moment falters, he almost doesnāt realize what caused Kitās change of mood. Clearing his throat, he whispers, āI didnāt mean to worry you, Iāā
Iām expendable. You are not.
But then the Prince is drawn away, and Lark canāt find the right words to finish with. He can only dutifully follow, and allow his curiosity to peak, as they move closer to the crystals. Crystals? Heās never seen anything like it. Lark reaches out to hover a hand over one of them, as well. The closer his hand gets, it almost seems like the structure hums a musical note.
āThey are. Theyāreā¦ otherworldly.ā He almost touches it, directly, and then utters a curse. If he allows himself to be too reckless, and if Kit does the same, he wonāt be doing his job. āWait. Let meā¦ā
A pebble is thrown at the crystals, and bounces off of them harmlessly. Security measure accomplished!
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The undertones of Larkās intentions manage to strike Kitās chest in a way that makes him ache ; Lark didnāt have to finish his sentence in order for Kit to assume. Walking away is his best option to avoid the truths he despises knowing. No one life should be more expendable than another. Not when they are both loved.
Hand reaches out to touch the crystals ā but Lark calls him away. He waits, allowing his knight to conduct whatever checks he deems necessary. It is all for his safety ā¦ even if some of the methods are more entertaining than serious.
A small laugh, almost a snort, passes Kitās lips as Lark tosses a rock at the crystals. He looks over his shoulder, smiling in a teasing fashion. ā And what did you think you were going to accomplish with that ? I really donāt think rocks equate to humans. ā
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The stranger calls him by name. The stranger? No. No, itāsā¦ Lark glances back at the dog, who by now is practically forcing him to pet her by pawing at his knee. He obliges, but his expression remains confused. āā¦ Chica?ā Then, he looks to him. āMarāā
Lark stands abruptly, barely able to get his words out. His scars. His hair. Blue? What happened? āYouā youāre still alive. I looked for you. I worried about you, and youāre here! Youāre here.ā
He wants to launch himself at him, to embrace him tightly and never let go. He wants to see for himself that heās truly present. But something in his eyes says he doesnāt fully believe whatās happening. Like heās seen an illusion, or a ghost.
āWhat am I doing here?ā The question finally hits him, and he flounders for an answer. āIā¦ there was an accident.ā
Whenever Atlas goes on a walk, Chica comes with. She trots alongside him, weaving against his legs before occasionally dashing off to follow a scent. Guarding Atlas, but supporting him as well. He needs to get out of the workshop, and so does she.
When she ran off that time, it was clearly after something she deemed interesting. Exciting, even ! But instead of stopping within Atlasā field of vision, she kept going. Confused, Atlas stalled before trying to catch up. When he finally catches up to her, the mutterings of ā Chica, what ā ? ā are all that make it out before he freezes.
It feels impossible. Yet, it must be real.
Chica barks, breaking the silence. Snapping Atlas out of his trance. He slowly steps forward, pushing overgrown hair out of his eyes ( more silvers & blues than browns, tangled in his hair like unnatural aging ) . ā Lark ? What ā¦ what are you doing here ? ā You look terrible, he almost follows with, but it doesnāt seem the right time to point that out.
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