His day had been a tedious affair of reports, progress reviews and little in the means of enjoyment. Mal’s mood was already sour, but it deepened with every line that pointed to a mounting disaster that would affect the South. A sudden shroud of foreboding settled over him some moments, whether by magic or gut instinct, he knew before the signet ring around his finger burned with an intense heat that something had occurred, spurring his departing footsteps on. Only a select few in the Eyes could reach him in such a way, an immediate signal that Malachai’s presence was imperative, without delay.
He turned the ring three times in response, barking orders that a horse be ready for him to make haste to the Tilani estate, and the road made clear, or else. Two Eyes sped ahead as he mounted, shortening the journey to a few handful of minutes instead of the busy and agonising twenty. Mal gritted his teeth, unable to shake the feeling that whatever had happened felt wrong, nearly throwing himself off the mount to sweep through the estates gates on foot.
The cries of the child carried through the air, the angry panicked mutterings of incantations reached his ear, guiding him to a scene that had Malachai freeze momentarily, his entire expression going cold. Though pure fury seared through his veins, the Chancellor schooled his features before marching his way towards the huddled pair with urgency and purpose, aiming to take charge of this chaos.
He cradled her with one arm, her neck nestled into the crook of his own. A thumb traced the sharp edge of another ring, blood beading to the surface while the other angled her head upwards. Smearing her cheeks, the brand of her neck and upper chest with his blood Mal began uttering an incantation, pushing magic through as the pair hastily retreated inside. His blood and magic mixed with hers, thrumming in his mind as it seeped into her, hastening the oxygenation begun by Kaczor’s efforts.
He swept past Malik and Annie without sparing a glance, leaving them in the kitchen for a comfortable chair in the study.
OOC: Mumford and Sons - The Boxer
@Novella Tilani
@Kaczor Tilani
He turned the ring three times in response, barking orders that a horse be ready for him to make haste to the Tilani estate, and the road made clear, or else. Two Eyes sped ahead as he mounted, shortening the journey to a few handful of minutes instead of the busy and agonising twenty. Mal gritted his teeth, unable to shake the feeling that whatever had happened felt wrong, nearly throwing himself off the mount to sweep through the estates gates on foot.
The cries of the child carried through the air, the angry panicked mutterings of incantations reached his ear, guiding him to a scene that had Malachai freeze momentarily, his entire expression going cold. Though pure fury seared through his veins, the Chancellor schooled his features before marching his way towards the huddled pair with urgency and purpose, aiming to take charge of this chaos.
You. Give her to me. Now.the authority in his voice leaving no doubt that any resistance would not go well even as Mal began reaching for her.
He cradled her with one arm, her neck nestled into the crook of his own. A thumb traced the sharp edge of another ring, blood beading to the surface while the other angled her head upwards. Smearing her cheeks, the brand of her neck and upper chest with his blood Mal began uttering an incantation, pushing magic through as the pair hastily retreated inside. His blood and magic mixed with hers, thrumming in his mind as it seeped into her, hastening the oxygenation begun by Kaczor’s efforts.
He swept past Malik and Annie without sparing a glance, leaving them in the kitchen for a comfortable chair in the study.
Novella… Hear me, girl.fell as a gentle command that was said quietly against her ear as well as sent deep into her mind. Drawing circles in his blood, Mal softly hummed a tune as they rocked back and forth on the chairs edge.
...lie-lie-lie, lie-lie-lie, lie-lie-lie-lie…
OOC: Mumford and Sons - The Boxer
@Novella Tilani
@Kaczor Tilani
10-27-2024, 03:20 PM
