Castle Courier

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[ A newspaper article has been posted up on the top floor of the manor, the place where Arthur's old newspaper posts could be found. ]

“ A New Dawn for Budehuc? ”

Budehuc Castle Courier Bringing you the latest news and gossip! Zexen Blitz A lmost a year after the Fire Bringer brought peace to the land, it's reported that all the major players from the war have gathered at Budehuc once again, including the Flame Champion himself! Other represntatives include Bishop Sasarai of Harmonia, and Captain Chris Lightfellow of the Zexen Knights. The Knights in particular have raised some eyebrows, when recently re-enlisted Percival Fraulein came shortly after the Silver Maiden's grand entrance. What reason could warrant one half of the Mighty Knights to be stationed at Budehuc? Not that the public minds having a few more heroes around! Erk's Adventures (2) (Reprint) by Hitman Bravo The big round stone was rolling toward him noisily, coming nearer each moment. 'Wow!' Erk jumped to the side and dodged the stone. 'I was safe because there was a lot of space. If the hallway was narrower, I would have been squashed!' Then, the ceiling fell down on him! The ceiling fell right on top of him. But Erk, holding up the ceiling with both arms, stirred up his spirit. 'How about this!' Erk, with his tremendous strength, held up the ceiling and put it back into place. 'How about my strength?' Erk walked toward the back of the ruins, but he fell into another hole! Erk in danger! Layout by layouttest. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT In light of the increasing amount of mysterious arrivals, Lord Caesar has decided to personally fund the expansion of Budehuc. Residents are advised to expect a lot of construction noise in the coming month as builders take down trees and replace them with framework for houses. If you would like to donate or volunteer with the construction, please contact the castle master! Fashion Trends It appears it's not just people coming back from the past! With fashion's ever-revolving door, trends we thought were dead and buried in the back of our closets have come back. Ladies in cloaks and shawls have been sighted more frequently around Budehuc lately! Fancy yourself a fairytale girl? Try Lady Minen's little Red Riding Hood look. On the other hand, if you want to highlight your flawless pale skin, then Lady Zerase has the right idea with a strong black to contrast. If hoods are not for you, then you should certainly try Lady Sierra's shawl for that minimalist look! Job Openings Budehuc has several job opportunities for those wanting to earn their keep. Please contact Lord Caesar if you are interested in the following: - Castle Guard - Cafe waiter/waitress - Infirmary nurse

Comments

[thunder_banneret]

[still looking at the paper when she comes over and looks over at her, eyebrow raise in curiousity]

Are you alright?

[judgementscythe]

bad memories kid. Very bad memories. over 20 years and I'll still never get past the unpleasantness of that woman. [she takes on a mocking tone] "ooooooh I'm spooky and cryptic and mysterious and I'm only going to help with cryptic bull shit oooooh spoooooooky"

[thunder_banneret]

[snorts] Sounds like Luc.

[judgementscythe]

[Still seething with a bitter anger] That little shit was an ass but I'd rather spend a month locked in a room with him than 5 more minutes with her.

[thunder_banneret]

Really? What was she exactly?

[judgementscythe]

You remember Leknaat? That seer who would randomly appear to Tir? Combine her with the shitty high and mighty attitude of Luc and have this horrid amalgamation speak mostly in riddles.

[thunder_banneret]

[sighs] Sounds like a wonderful experience.

[judgementscythe]

[finally calmed down] Yes, now imagine an entire war with this. Trust me, Luc was a relief to be around. over 20 years and I still can't get over the way she acted. [she shakes her head] There is only one other person in this world who can get me this worked up and thank god he's not here.

[flamesandfeathers]

[cuts into their conversation] You guys knew Luc?

Like a disgruntled wind mage named Luc?

[judgementscythe]

Yes, We both fought alongside him in the Gate Rune War and then I did again in the Dunan Unification.

[flamesandfeathers]

Really?

Was he always so… [Nihilistic] grumpy?

[judgementscythe]

Yes, yes he was. Especially around Futch. Those two were constantly at each others throats.

[flamesandfeathers]

You know Futch too!?

Though I should have though of that, he mentioned the Dunan War while he was here once.

[judgementscythe]

You know Futch as well? We fought together in both wars. If it weren't for him the Gate Rune Wars could have had a completely different outcome.

[flamesandfeathers]

Yeah, he was part of the Fire Bringer. He joined up rather late, so I don't know him that well. He and his dragon. Oh, and Sharon, his captain's daughter, who I think he was babysitting.

But, yeah. [Awkward pause] Luc's here. Somewhere.

[judgementscythe]

So he still has Bright then. Good for him.

and damn I would have thought Luc would have mellowed by now. He was slightly better with people after Dunan. You really don't like him do you.

[flamesandfeathers]

It's… er complicated.

You see, the thing is. The Luc here isn't from now. But from the past, so he might not recognize you.

[judgementscythe]

I can't even imagine what he was like before he joined the Liberation Army...[she shudders a bit]

[flamesandfeathers]

Right, well, I've gotta go, sorry to interrupt. [to Grenseal] I'm Hugo by the way, welcome to Budehuc.

Bye.

[And is gone]

[judgementscythe]

[she watches him leave]

See you tomorrow kid.

[thunder_banneret]

[Watches Hugo go, having stayed quiet during the whole conversation, then turns Lorelai]

You know that boy?

[judgementscythe]

He's the child of the chief of the Karaya clan. His mother might have kicked our asses in the Dunan Unification War.

[thunder_banneret]

I see. [Gives a thoughtful hum as he thinks about what the boy said about Luc]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[judgementscythe]

[nods in agreement]Isn't that the truth