6th Star

[sparkling_eyes]

[Well, it's been almost an entire week since Lyon's awkward date with the Prince.  She spent the first several days afterward moping around her room in her pajamas, the second few days after that moping around the house in her pajamas, and the next few days after that moping around town, though this time fully dressed.  She's mostly feeling better now, but there's one more thing she has to do and she's sort of been avoiding having to do it.  Still, though, she has a job to do and there's no way she can do it if she's avoiding the person she's trying to be guarding.  So today, Lyon can be found in a number of locations.]

[Action; outside 747 Partridge Drive; morning]

[Lyon wakes up at the crack of dawn, just like she's used to doing.  Though today, she's feeling good enough to get dressed and venture outside for some morning sword practice.  Nothing's better than getting your courage up and blood pumping by practicing some sword drills.  So she's out on the lawn for the first few hours of the morning doing just that, greeting the day with combat practice.  Anyone passing by will notice her running through the basics of swordsmanship, thrusting her nagamaki around with both hands.  For such a relatively young girl, she's actually very good with a blade - no movement is wasted, and every stroke is precise.]

[Action; pet store; afternoon]

[Once again, Lyon's standing outside the pet shop looking in the big display window full of adorable puppies for sale.  The bigger and more energetic ones have their faces and paws pressed up against the glass, yapping excitedly because OHMYGODPERSON.  Lyon, however, seems to be enthralled with the shy little runt in the corner that's just trying to keep quiet and not get trampled by the bigger puppies.  She smiles a little, tapping on the glass lightly with her finger and making adorable kissy noises with her mouth.]

Come on, little guy!  Come say hello!  I promise they won't hurt you, they're just excited!

[Action; 753 Partridge Drive; evening]

[Well, she's wasted enough time.  Probably best to just get this over with.  Lyon spends a bit of time alternately standing at the Prince's house staring at it, and pacing back and forth nervously in front of it.  Eventually, she gets up the courage to knock on the door.]

Prince!  Prince, are you there?  It's Lyon.

Comments

Pet Store

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[Ruri waves in a sun dress with neko ears, running an errand for work]

"Hello..."

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Oh, Ruri! Hello!

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She peers into the window]

"The one in the corner is cute. I hope someone buys him soon."

[mercyasdeep.livejournal.com]

[Opens the door. Its safe today, considering Black Mage has been droned for a while. And Frey is hopeful that he may not return. So have a cheerful smile.]

Hi, Lyon!

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

H-hello!

[A little awkward, but she smiles back at him. Gosh, this is so awkward.]

[mercyasdeep.livejournal.com]

So what's going on? Did you just want to hang out?

[Oblivious smile...]

[sablebombay.livejournal.com]

[Just... watching not!sis practice.]

Wow, you're really good at that.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Lyon pauses for a short break, smiling back at Omi.]

I still have a long way to go before I'm a full-fledged Queen's Knight, though. That's why I have to practice so much.

[sablebombay.livejournal.com]

Well it looks like you're well on your way. You've got really good form.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Here's Miakis watching Lyon practice! She... actually looks very much like a proud mother as she observes. So proud of her not!daughter~~]

You've improved!

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Lyon smiles proudly.]

I've been practicing ever since I got a new weapon forged here in town. If anything dangerous ever happens again like before, I need to be ready to protect the Prince at a moment's notice.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

Very good~ A Queen's Knight must always be on her guard, after all! Even when the town's left us alone, someone or something dangerous might come along... But you and I can keep the Prince safe, yup!

[how-right-i-am.livejournal.com]

[Eventually, Lilly is passing by the pet store. She doesn't recognize Lyon, but seeing all the puppies is enough to make her stop and look.]

They're kind of loud, aren't they?

[Also, Lilly is clad in her full traveling outfit, from sword to hat. She is amazing, okay?]

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

They're just excited.

[Lyon smiles, pressing her finger up against the glass. The puppies, of course not knowing any better, jump up excitedly and try to lick and nip at it. Lyon just giggles again.]

[how-right-i-am.livejournal.com]

I can see that. They certainly remind me of someone I know.

[Lilly looks at the puppies, a little curious.]

I wonder if the one in the back is sick...

[k1-sauce.livejournal.com]

[ Keiichi is just going by the pet store when...

Well, what do you think? He stops to look at the cute girl making kissy sounds at puppies. This is really something that cannot go ignored! ]

...Cute.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

They are, aren't they? Which one do you like the best?

[Lyon smiles as Keiichi's comment sails right over her head.]

[k1-sauce.livejournal.com]

Uh...? Huh?

[ He is confused for a moment. He forgot about the puppies... ]

Action; pet store

[strayprincess.livejournal.com]

[Sara is standing with her face and hands pressed up against the window too. She starts to laugh -- but not cruelly -- when she hears Lyon.]

Is that one your favorite?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

He's so small and shy. I guess I feel a little bad for him. He's trying his best, but all his friends are so much bigger and louder.

[strayprincess.livejournal.com]

Trying your best is all that matters in the end. Even if other people are bigger and stronger, the person who tries the hardest is the one who makes it through.

[She taps on the glass, staring over at the little puppy.]

I could give you some money, if you want to buy him.

action;pet store

[flamesofkaraya.livejournal.com]

[... That is really cute, Lyon. Hugo will just watch for now, amused.]

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Do you want to come home with me, little guy?

[Still talking to the puppy.]

CONTINUED jeez we are tagging fiends today

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Miakis was expecting Lyon to come back home looking like she was on top of the world... except it seems more like the world has come to an end for her littlest knightbro.]

Lyon? Are you okay?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

I'm fine.

[Blatant untruths.]