Lands of the ancient

*i begin handing him some texts, occsasionally helping him work through certain letters, such as the ones that are actually 2.*

excellent! now... *pulling out a large textbook* there is a map in here... its for the caves. i want YOU to decipher it, and that way we have a backup copy. afterwards, i think dinner will be served.

..imprssive. *menney folows him, excited to see what is served*
Mirentis: it is beyond good to see all of you. i am upset to anounce, though, that the female won't be joining you in your journeys... for now.
Menney: the prettey lady that yelled at *points at oritigo* him?
Mirentis: yes, menney. now, where is your other friend? today we are serving a feast; lobster, ham, beef, salad, and goldenpetal soup. some of the finest treats, if you ask me.

*i return to the girl* fine..... *looks sad* i did not want to do this... but; under the command of the royal family, i command that you follow me to the castle and help on a rather great quest to save our land.

but, my dear, you ARE in the one kingdom sheltered from unmerciful war. their countries soldiers... they killed their own children. their husbands, their wives.... its an absolute madhouse. and you think that they will stop? young woman, our kingdom is only trying to protect. you are an important piece in a puzzle to saving our ENTIRE kingdom..... including those you love. and you want to start complaining about us not being on the castle grounds *he raises his hand, ready to snap* i can change that, if you wish. i understand that i don't seem to have authority.... but i am MUCH more than meets the eye. besides..... the only girl Menney has seen was his stepmother, who was murdered. the king does not even treat him like a stepson, or any son for that matter..... although the other two are nice people, he needs a kind person like you as well...... so, if not your country, then please for a boy that has so little.

much obliged.... upon your return home, tell your gaurdians that you will be gone for no 14 days. no more than that. you will be... TRANSPORTED... back to the castle. you will become aquantenced with your fellow journeypeople, and you will be off tomarrow morning for your 1st destination. ciao. *he seems to simply poof away, repeating his instructions on a card left behind by him*

*she suddenly is shrouded with a bright light, and when it fades in less than 30 seconds, she is at the castle, in the dining hall*
Mirentis: ah, you have finally arrived, my dear! come, sit down. dinner is soon.
Menney: *whispering to ori, "isn't that the one prettey girl from earilier? you two dont seem to like each other..."* Hello!
mirentis: yes, he DID encounter her earlier. please, all of you take a seat.

Menney: hi *smiling* these guys are also supposed saviors of our fine land!
Mirentis: i do apologize if i offended you in any way. dinner, is served.
*waiteers and waitresses come out with silver platters, filling the table with ham, beef, fresh garden lettuce, wines, fresh juices, and other fine items, including crab legs*
Menney: wow, this is the biggest feast yet! *begins putting things on his plate*
Mirentis: and, may i introduce, tonight's host; the royalty himself; king Erinechtus III!
King: welcom, good people. i understand your task has been explained well by my jester-
Mirentis: actually, sir, i am one of your advisors.... i am just dressed as a jester because of comfort and it fits my magic well.
King: right, right... anyway, if there are any questions, speak now.

well..... that was awkward... *clears throat anywhom, i suggest you eat, take your things back to your room, and get a good rest... you have quite the journey tomarrow.

Mirentis: she seems to have a bit of a temper....
Menney: good night! sweet dreams!