Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-31049256-20170919032125/@comment-28358106-20170919150251

(S9/Jeiel/Hound/Ant) Antoinette's body tenses. She looks upon the approaching knights with a mixture of apprehension and defensiveness. She had just won a tournament, and had just declared her love for the man to whom she had dedicated her life---and had been accepted. She wouldn't turn her back on her new family.

"Hello, friends," she says, her eyes not leaving them. "It...has been quite some time. I wish you had come earlier, as I'm afraid your needs are superceded.  My valor is needed, yes, but it is pledged to the service of another.  No geas, no matter the stake, will take me from his side, nor that of his family.  I am sorry, truly, but you shall have to find another champion.  I wish you well."

She looks to Rebecca and Maria, her smile returning. "Now, let us gather our hard-earned winnings. And after, let us celebrate our victory with a feast!  My treat, of course!" She laughs.

They turn to leave, and Lucida clings to one of Antoinette's arms. "Antoinette, that was exciting, but I hope I never have to see you fight like that again. It was pretty scary."

"I hope so too, Miss Lucida." Antoinette gives Lucida a small hug, pulling her in.