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[bearish]

[If you are outside this fine evening, you can see two figures off in the distance approaching the castle. They are women of noble dress, riding two valiant steeds with a certain sense of presence and command... though really, the steps do seem to be carried with a bit of lightheartedness as well.

The older woman stops her horse, however, narrowing her eyes and pulling the reins so that she may survey the scenery before her.]

Odd. I don't recall any sort of castle for miles-- least of all one that would present itself in the time of a single afternoon's ride.

[The younger red-haired lass halts as well, though her eyes widen instead of narrow. She blinks a few times, very owlishly, a grin breaking out over her expression.]

Another kingdom, mum? [By the looks of it, she's not too keen on sitting still and is already moving to set her horse in motion.] Well, come on, let's go have a look!

[To which the older woman follows along, albeit a little slower.]

Tread carefully, Merida. I've the feeling this castle isn't nearly as abandoned as the last one we've stumbled upon.

_{(ooc. OH YEAH SO THERE'S LIKE, not going to be a posting order here. just comment as they come! that way, threads will progress faster! C:)}

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[righttobeararms]

That only makes it better!

[Urghrghrgh she wants to kick Angus into high gear, but all things considered, she isn't a hurry to leave her mother behind in the dust just yet, so she just fights down the urge to squirm instead.

Her bow is slung over her back, but she has half a mind to draw it -- you know, just in case.]

[bearish]

[To this, Elinor allows her steed to trot along her daughter's seemingly excited pace.]

We should hope that there are none here who would see this as an act of aggression. Or something dire, perhaps.

[righttobeararms]

Maybe...

[She slings the bow off her back and rests it in her lap.]

But I won't be worried if they do!

I APOLOGIZE IF SLOW...

[campaigns]

[Outside on the front steps of the castle, the pair of royal ladies might spot a man in a nice suit standing with his full attention on his PDA. For someone who had stepped outside for a bit of fresh air, he certainly seems more interested in the small device he's holding than taking in the view.

He only looks up for a brief moment when a bit of fire-red hair catches his eyes, but then he's glancing back down again. HE SURE SEEMS FRIENDLY!]

rude get out

[righttobeararms]

[Merida squints when she spots him moving and is quick to lean over the side of Angus to wave in order to get her mother's attention without saying anything. Huntress' instinct and all.

She still has her arrow knocked, so she pulls it in preparation to fire, but keeps it pointed toward the ground. Even if she'd been taught diplomacy, she'd prefer to let her mother handle it for now.

But if he didn't respond well, then he'd get an answer of his own. Swiftly.]

gosh just gosh

[bearish]

[Elinor quickly finds herself at Merida's back, only a few feet behind her as she catches sight of this other before the two of them. She cannot help but squint herself, scrutinizing this man's appearance. If he were a guard, he would be a terrible one. Simple cloth for his garments, and such a strange pattern!

She'll allow a diplomatic tone for him, however-- but not before giving her armed daughter a look.]

Pardon me. We've a inquiry for you, sir. Would you care to oblige our curiosities?

In this tag: I write forever and Catelyn says nothing....

[wintercat]

[It was strange- when Cat had first arrived here it was winter and she thought of Winterfell. But now that spring is beginning to fade into summer, she's increasingly reminded of Riverrun and her youth in the South.

So she was taking advantage of an increasingly rare commodity in her life: a moment of quiet. She's just strolling the grounds with no particular aim in mind when she notes the pair on horseback. She's far from familiar with everyone in the castle, however, so she's not entirely certain whether they are they arrivals.

She offers a nod of greeting, but little else for the moment.]

lolcat

[bearish]

[Finally! There was someone here who actually looked as if they belonged as part of this strange castle-- nobility, perhaps? Elinor looks over this woman briefly before straightening her own posture and addressing her with a regal tone.]

Might I ask if you are a part of the nobility that resides within these castle walls?

[righttobeararms]

[With this woman, Merida feels no need to ready her bow. She doesn't enjoy having Angus between her mother and this other woman, as it makes her feel a bit small in comparison. She's perfectly silent, bow still in her lap, glancing up to Cat in a somewhat guarded fashion.]

[accidentalrebellion]

[Of course Katniss is outside; it's practically where she lives. Well, maybe less so now that she's got a little sister here to watch over and protect, but even then, they need to eat. And besides, she'd go crazy if she had to stay locked up in that castle for extended periods of time.

This evening, it's an evening as per usual. She's out killing tonight's dinner, and has her eye (and her aim) locked on some little random creature that's just the right size to make a meal for herself and Prim, when something distracts her. Something off in the distance, but could be approaching closer.

At the moment, though, her foremost concern isn't what's out there. It's that she'd been distracted just long enough to let an arrow fly and miss her target.

... Yeah, she's going to be frustrated about this one for quite a while.]

[bearish]

[At the sight of this, Elinor cannot help but opt to narrow her eyes and just simply stare...

you know, before jesting to her daughter.]

A friend of yours?

/breaks hiatus because SCREW IT I NEED THIS. Replies may be mega slow.

[compromisedarrow]

[There'll be yet another archer walking his way back towards the castle. He has a flight case in one hand and a quiver on his back half-filled with arrows.

Agent Clint Barton is just walking, spare hand stuck in the pocket of his leather jacket. He seems to almost be wandering than have a general path in mind.]

YES GOOD and it is okay

[bearish]

[After their run-in with the female archer, Elinor cannot help but find some ironic amusement in all this, as she whispers to her daughter.]

Honestly, there just seems to be more and more of you, doesn't it?

because I NEED CR WITH YOU GUYS ...

[ino]

[Ino's just making her way back into town after a visit from the castle. she's just kind of casually twirling a knife on her finger as she walks, because ... she's a ninja and she's bored, but she'll pause the twirling to glance at these two horses ... and two people who she's SURE she hasn't seen before. she is pretty sure she'd remember that crazy hair ...]

[righttobeararms]

[Merida spots the knife and instantly pulls Angus to a halt, pulling her bow to draw. She would be faster, she thinks, if it came down to her throwing that knife or she herself launching an arrow. She doesn't aim yet, not wanting to give away her position.

She whispers, hushed, to Elinor.]

Mum, she has a weapon.

[cricketycricket]

[whichever of them spots it first might be a little surprised at the strange blue box standing in the grass -

or the man in the beige coat lying IN it, doing some pretty choice stargazing. feel free to, you know, almost step on him. or actually step on him. or whatever. he's kind of off in his own little galaxy]

[righttobeararms]

[Angus actually spots the man before Merida does, as she's too busy staring at a few people gathering at the foot of the castle. When he rears and neighs, she scrambles to grab the reins so she's not tossed as the horse backs up awkwardly, trying not to step on this man.

He had been trained well, what with her triplet brothers running around like the monkies they were.]

Woah! Steady, Angus!

[modernholmes]

[And here is a small child slowly riding along on a skateboard as he mulls over recent events. At the sound of the horses approaching he steps on the back of the board and flips it up on one side. He looks up at them with interest.]

[righttobeararms]

[What...is he...riding.

Merida just kind of stares, trying to puzzle out exactly what said child is holding that he was riding upon a few moments ago. Still, he looks younger than her, so there's no need to pull up an arrow just yet.

What was he doing out here by himself?]

[catsong]

[There's one traveler on foot on his way back to the castle when he hears horse hooves on the ground. Remembering Yfandes, Konoe stops to take a look.

Hu Man females... they looked a bit lost. Maybe he could help?]

Hello?

[bearish]

[Ah, a greeting. Good. Elinor is pleased with the fact that they are approached before having to inquire, especially if said person appears to be friendly and not ostentatious or armed.]

Greetings. Are you a resident of this castle?

[dupable]

[ John's out in front of the castle, hovering around in the air, drifting this way and that pretty aimlessly as he tries to think up something to do with himself.

It takes him a minute to realize two ladies have ridden up on horses, and they don't really look that familiar... but he offers a way to them anyways. If they're coming to the castle, they're probably residents. ]

[bearish]

[Oh, it's a young man. Look at him, simply floating on air.

Wait.

What?

Give her a moment as she simply just... stares. At first!]

[doublethefun]

[a tall blue pony trots past, though she slows a bit when she sees the horses - and only notices their riders second. Conveniently, the apple in her mouth stops her long enough to decide that at least they're not endangering the horses with pointless pursuits. That irritated slant to her ears might still speak volumes, however.]

[bearish]

[At the sight of this creature, Elinor cannot help but halt her steed with a careful tug of the reins. The horse seems a bit perturbed at the sight of the other, making noises under its breath.

The queen, on the other hand, simply speaks to her daughter in a very puzzled, surprised tone.]

Merida, that creature...