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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Trench" data-source="post: 4108535" data-attributes="member: 40464">Felix Dallimothan- The Noble's Quarter"Ah... that's most generous, My Lord, "Felix says, bowing. Though taller than Kristol, he is unused to such personal attention from the head of his house, and so he is very much cowed by the man. The situation is especially surreal to the young man because he is standing before his elder in the newly-acquired garments and armor of Bahamut. He almost runs his hand through his short, blonde hair before he remembers protocol."Thank you for arranging this opportunity for me to serve both house and Bahamut, My Lord."Even though Felix is sure that his assignment to assist with the civil enforcement group termed "The Tenth" has political ramifications he can't fathom, he is determined to make Bahamut and Dallimothan look good.After a long pause whereby Kristol is merely studying Felix, the cleric bows again and takes one backstep towards the door to indicate his intention."Um, by your leave?"    Kristol smiles. "Of course."As Felix turns to go, the head of the House sits again in his divan. "Do be careful Jakronet. It's a different city outside these walls."Felix walks down the gilded halls of House Dallimothan and soon comes to the entry foyer. As always, a long brass table holds platters of sweets and glasses of sparkling wine for guests.Nestlin Ka appears suddenly as always. "Would Young Master Jekronet require any pastries before heading out for today?""No thank you, Nestlin. I broke my fast earlier, and I'd best be off.""Of course, Young Master."Felix walks past the pastry-laden table before stopping and turning around."Nestlin?""Yes, Young Master?""I'm supposed to go to somewhere called the 'Guildsman Watchtower.' Where would that be?""I believe that would be the tower that the City Watch maintains in the Guildsman District.""Of course. That would over... that way?""Unfortunately not, Young Master. I believe you're referring to the North Market District, which is just beyond the Temple District, from here. The Guildsman District would be just beyond the South Market District. In that direction.""Ah. I see.""Would the Young Master like me to hire a carriage for the journey?""Please."    Nestlin claps his hands twice. A deep rumbling echoes through the foyer."I will see that your carriage will be waiting outside the grounds. Do have a pleasant journey Young Master."The Dallimothan major domo walks briskly away, leaving Felix to watch the widening light of Dallimothan Tower's gate opening. Felix walks outside once the door finishes opening.The grounds of the Dallimothan estate seems somewhat small in comparison to the other houses. A white small wall surrounds a verdant, hilly expanse. In the distance, Felix can see some of his cosuins playing in the trees.He turns around to see the estate's only building, currently on it's side. The Dallimothan Tower has no doors or windows, and the top of the tower looks like the head of a silver dragon- it's mouth currently open to let Felix walk out. Slowly, the mouth begins to close and the tower raises itself upright on massive hinges at the base- whatever ancient magics within keeping everything and everyone inside upright and intact. The fact that the inside of the tower bears no relation to it's outer dimensions seems almost mundane.One of Felix's cousins runs up to him and tackles his leg, hugging it. He looks up with wide-eyes."Out dere?" he asks."Little Derit! You're getting so big!" Felix squats down and places a hand on his cousin's shoulder. He deliberately talks over his young cousin's incessant questions until the carriage he sees in the distance pulls up."Do not worry about me, for I have Bahamut to watch over me. And you have Io and all his house to watch over you! And you have Grandmama! Do what she tells you and all will be well!"When the carriage pulls up, Felix gives young Derit a gentle push back into the yard and walks to the gate to talk to the waiting driver."To the Guildsman Tower, please, but I'd like to walk the last couple blocks, if you don't mind."The old gentleman quickly gets down and opens the door for the noble. "Ah... Yes sir. You sure about that? It's... well it's not my place to question sir. Apologies."He closes the door behind the confused Felix and spurs his horse. The carriage makes it's way quickly down the King's Road, passing the opulent Crown Theater. Just a week ago, Felix had seen "The Emperor's Eidolon"; an opera chronicling the (slightly fictionalized) love affair between the second emperor and an Uraqi princess.The carrigage was just joining the Jewelled Road, passing House Abanar when Felix starts to hear an exasperated sigh next to him."I suppose it would be too much trouble to give your grandmother the courtesy of letting her see you off," Lady Vathere says. The old woman adjusts her jewelled shawl and looks out the carriage window as if she hadn't suddenly appeared from thin air. "I do understand it's quite the bother."Felix smiles."Letting her see me off would require that I can see her, in return."Besides, it's not like I'm leaving the city. I'll just be... seeing more of it. And working to make it better.Lady Vathere grimaces. "You assume Ptolus wants your charity.""You're barely out of the nest and already... This city is cruel to people like us. You don't know this.""Bahamut teaches that each being is capable of its own redemption, and His clerics are to help weather the storms along the way. This city can be cruel to anyone, and when someone out there looks for help, I will be there to lend Bahamut's aid."Vathere shakes her head. "It is a great irony that you seem to have too much nobility in your blood."The carriage has already wound it's way down past Dalenguard and is now quickly trotting through Oldtown. Vathere looks back to Felix. "We would simply appreciate the courtesy of you not dying. It's such a bother arranging a funeral."Felix smiles again, but is content to let the rest of the ride pass in silence. As they near the Guildsman Tower, the carriage comes a halt."Until next time, Grandmama," Felix says as he climbs out and motions for the driver to stay seated. He bows to Lady Vathere from the street before closing the carriage door and waving for the driver to return to House Dallimothan.With that, Felix settles his winged helm onto his head and starts walking towards the tallest structure that's in the same direction the carriage was moving.The carriage driver pretends not to notice Felix bowing to what he assumes is an empty carriage. As Felix walks off, a giant gust of wind blows the garbage on the street forward, followed by a series of smaller gusts. "Careful sir!" The carriage driver says, "The weather seems to be picking up!"</blockquote>

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