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Adrestus was just about to turn eight, which meant he was almost an adult in his eyes. He was a noble child, and didn’t have to worry about much However, no day was ever dull for him either- he was helping his parents, siblings, or out with his friends. He had a lot of friends, but he wasn’t as close with any of them like he was close with Elias of Stavos. He was a best friend… and Adrestus had picked him to invite out to the northern harbor of Athenia. He really liked the other boy- he was fun, and always seemed to know what to do when things got hard. Even better, Elias seemed to not be scared of anything. Adrestus arrived at the harbor himself, and looked around at the sailors going about their business. He hoped that his friend was going to arrive at the harbor soon, but while he waited, he scoped out the best route for their plot. He found the boat- a little on the small side, but sturdy enough to where they would be able to sail it and not worry about messing things up. It was also small enough that no one was even going to miss it which meant their sailing party would be able to go on for longer!
Adrestus smiled at the boat he had chosen, before turning back into the crowds of sailors trading, getting shipments ready or resupplying their boats. It was a busy dock, and Adretus loved it all. Being as small as he was, he was able to slip through without many people noticing- though being a noble kid, he was still cautious of guards. He hadn’t told his parents he was going to go play with Elias, and he didn’t know when they were going to notice he was gone. He hoped they wouldn’t be noticing for a least a while, or long enough so that he was able to have his fun. He found a food vendor and reached into his pocket to pay, as it wouldn’t be a party without food… Just as he did so, however, he saw a familiar figure in the corner of his eye.
“Elias!” He loudly called over to him, before waving his free hand to beckon him over. “You want to have a party? I’m getting the food!” He continued to speak, smiling brightly as ever. “I have the finest plan for our party. It will be the best!” He paid for the food, and gripped the bag of fruits and snacks to carry over his shoulder. He walked closer to his friend, before reaching to playfully thump his friend on the shoulder with his fist. It wasn’t hard enough to really do much to him, it was more like a pat then anything. “Is it okay if we… borrow something from your family, Elias? We need it.”
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Adrestus was just about to turn eight, which meant he was almost an adult in his eyes. He was a noble child, and didn’t have to worry about much However, no day was ever dull for him either- he was helping his parents, siblings, or out with his friends. He had a lot of friends, but he wasn’t as close with any of them like he was close with Elias of Stavos. He was a best friend… and Adrestus had picked him to invite out to the northern harbor of Athenia. He really liked the other boy- he was fun, and always seemed to know what to do when things got hard. Even better, Elias seemed to not be scared of anything. Adrestus arrived at the harbor himself, and looked around at the sailors going about their business. He hoped that his friend was going to arrive at the harbor soon, but while he waited, he scoped out the best route for their plot. He found the boat- a little on the small side, but sturdy enough to where they would be able to sail it and not worry about messing things up. It was also small enough that no one was even going to miss it which meant their sailing party would be able to go on for longer!
Adrestus smiled at the boat he had chosen, before turning back into the crowds of sailors trading, getting shipments ready or resupplying their boats. It was a busy dock, and Adretus loved it all. Being as small as he was, he was able to slip through without many people noticing- though being a noble kid, he was still cautious of guards. He hadn’t told his parents he was going to go play with Elias, and he didn’t know when they were going to notice he was gone. He hoped they wouldn’t be noticing for a least a while, or long enough so that he was able to have his fun. He found a food vendor and reached into his pocket to pay, as it wouldn’t be a party without food… Just as he did so, however, he saw a familiar figure in the corner of his eye.
“Elias!” He loudly called over to him, before waving his free hand to beckon him over. “You want to have a party? I’m getting the food!” He continued to speak, smiling brightly as ever. “I have the finest plan for our party. It will be the best!” He paid for the food, and gripped the bag of fruits and snacks to carry over his shoulder. He walked closer to his friend, before reaching to playfully thump his friend on the shoulder with his fist. It wasn’t hard enough to really do much to him, it was more like a pat then anything. “Is it okay if we… borrow something from your family, Elias? We need it.”
Adrestus was just about to turn eight, which meant he was almost an adult in his eyes. He was a noble child, and didn’t have to worry about much However, no day was ever dull for him either- he was helping his parents, siblings, or out with his friends. He had a lot of friends, but he wasn’t as close with any of them like he was close with Elias of Stavos. He was a best friend… and Adrestus had picked him to invite out to the northern harbor of Athenia. He really liked the other boy- he was fun, and always seemed to know what to do when things got hard. Even better, Elias seemed to not be scared of anything. Adrestus arrived at the harbor himself, and looked around at the sailors going about their business. He hoped that his friend was going to arrive at the harbor soon, but while he waited, he scoped out the best route for their plot. He found the boat- a little on the small side, but sturdy enough to where they would be able to sail it and not worry about messing things up. It was also small enough that no one was even going to miss it which meant their sailing party would be able to go on for longer!
Adrestus smiled at the boat he had chosen, before turning back into the crowds of sailors trading, getting shipments ready or resupplying their boats. It was a busy dock, and Adretus loved it all. Being as small as he was, he was able to slip through without many people noticing- though being a noble kid, he was still cautious of guards. He hadn’t told his parents he was going to go play with Elias, and he didn’t know when they were going to notice he was gone. He hoped they wouldn’t be noticing for a least a while, or long enough so that he was able to have his fun. He found a food vendor and reached into his pocket to pay, as it wouldn’t be a party without food… Just as he did so, however, he saw a familiar figure in the corner of his eye.
“Elias!” He loudly called over to him, before waving his free hand to beckon him over. “You want to have a party? I’m getting the food!” He continued to speak, smiling brightly as ever. “I have the finest plan for our party. It will be the best!” He paid for the food, and gripped the bag of fruits and snacks to carry over his shoulder. He walked closer to his friend, before reaching to playfully thump his friend on the shoulder with his fist. It wasn’t hard enough to really do much to him, it was more like a pat then anything. “Is it okay if we… borrow something from your family, Elias? We need it.”
A servant had come to the door of the young lord, Elias of Stravos. The boy expected his tutor's arrival, to listen to him droll on for hours about the illustrious history of Athenia and more importantly, his own place in it. While the boy Stravos was often interested in such tellings, when he was proven wrong and instead a vaguely familiar servant came bearing an all-too-familiar message... he didn't complain.
The harbor? Elias thought to himself, small lips curving into a grin at the idea of visiting such a place without his parents around. Elias loved his family more than anything else in the world, but at times the life of a noble was stifling. Adrestus was offering Elias an opportunity to slink away from the lessons of the day and instead into an adventure! Who could say no to that? His beloved mother needn't know of his plans, obviously preoccupied with her swelling belly. Elias didn't know what was going on with her, but she kept telling him to be nicer than his sister was. Whatever the correlation was, the youngest Stravos didn't really care. He wouldn't inform his mother of his departure, but made sure to bring an attendant with him.
"Hurry up, let's go!" he called out, already bathed and dressed in a crimson chiton that brandished the proud colors of his lineage. Elias of Stravos was a lord and was adamant that every single person knew it, though he kept himself unadorned of jewelry. It hardly made sense, if he was going so close to the harbor, and he wanted full mobility as he sought to ditch the help soon after his arrival.
Elias walked hand and hand with a young servant girl, no more than ten yearts his senior and with a look of quiet panic about her. Her eyes were shifty, and the Stravos wondered if she might have a heart attack from the stress of it all. While not a sight he wanted to see, there was a morbid curiosity in him that made the Stravos want to worry the little servant all the more. They travelled past the confines of Archontiko Stravos, and Elias' walk hastened, pulling along the servant girl before using her body as a shield as they advanced into the crowds of peasants that permeated the streets of Athenia. Elias didn't really want to be touched by any of them, with his servant being the exception because she was obligated by her position to wash and perfume herself so as to not be insufferable to the senses.
Elias gave the peasants a wide berth, rolling his eyes at the doting women who should be so proud as to walk the streets he did. The young Elias drew eyes everywhere he went, an immaculate, unblemished child who was rumoured to be a gift from the Gods himself. The Stravos, of course, did nothing to discourage such talk, even if he preferred the speakers did it a lot farther away. Once the crowds dispersed and the pungent smell of filth and poverty was overpowered by the pungent smell of saltwater and nautical avians, the Stravos decided that his unwitting companion needed to be rid of.
Elias of Stravos slid his fingers out of her grasp, his honey eyes widening as he gasped. A large seabird that escaped Elias' knowledge had settled on a fence post, snapping its beak at a nearby peasant, and the Stravos immediately identified with this creature. His heart sang out to it, a showy display of affection to garner the servant's attentions. Then, he gave the final blow.
"I want it." he demanded, pointing at the seabird, his finger drawing a bit too close. The bird ruffled its feathers before rising from its place, carrying itself on a thermal until it was on a path opposite from Elias'.
"Can I have it?" he asked the servant, pointing again at the bird before he stared intently at the girl. She hesitated before a rather reluctant looking nod shifted her head. She heaved her shoulders before giving half-hearted chase to the creature. However, what happened after that, Elias would never know. He pulled away, letting himself fall beneath the crowds. His chest and back were shoved by the unwitting peasants, and he huffed loudly at their insolence before capitalizing on his distraction to escape her notice. A few minutes and several hundred metres of distance later, a loud call of his name rang out into the world.
Elias felt himself cringe at being exposed, looking behind him to no one in sight. Maybe she'd gone the other way? Regardless, Elias wasn't in a position to care. A grin laid upon his features as he threw himself towards Adrestus. He'd wondered all day what the other boy's plan was. A party? There was an exchange of coin, and a healthy feast of fruit and snacks was exactly what the Stravos deserved after his master plan went off without a hitch. Adrestus thumped his shoulder next, asking his questions as Elias followed it to its obvious conclusion.
"Are you talking about a boat?" he asked, his voice low, as if they were conspirators against the world. He hummed softly, considering the servant he'd ditched. Would she look on Stravos property for the young lord? If she did, Elias could make an easy excuse. If she didn't... well, a very heavily pregnant Circenia of Stravos might yet have her head. To Elias, it really didn't make a difference.
"I think there's one of ours a bit down the way," the young lord noted. He thumped Adrestus' shoulder in turn before pointing them in the same direction they'd been going. Either way he'd led them, he'd be right. The Stravos owned a great number of ships moored on the docks, after all. But this way, he'd probably miss being seen.
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A servant had come to the door of the young lord, Elias of Stravos. The boy expected his tutor's arrival, to listen to him droll on for hours about the illustrious history of Athenia and more importantly, his own place in it. While the boy Stravos was often interested in such tellings, when he was proven wrong and instead a vaguely familiar servant came bearing an all-too-familiar message... he didn't complain.
The harbor? Elias thought to himself, small lips curving into a grin at the idea of visiting such a place without his parents around. Elias loved his family more than anything else in the world, but at times the life of a noble was stifling. Adrestus was offering Elias an opportunity to slink away from the lessons of the day and instead into an adventure! Who could say no to that? His beloved mother needn't know of his plans, obviously preoccupied with her swelling belly. Elias didn't know what was going on with her, but she kept telling him to be nicer than his sister was. Whatever the correlation was, the youngest Stravos didn't really care. He wouldn't inform his mother of his departure, but made sure to bring an attendant with him.
"Hurry up, let's go!" he called out, already bathed and dressed in a crimson chiton that brandished the proud colors of his lineage. Elias of Stravos was a lord and was adamant that every single person knew it, though he kept himself unadorned of jewelry. It hardly made sense, if he was going so close to the harbor, and he wanted full mobility as he sought to ditch the help soon after his arrival.
Elias walked hand and hand with a young servant girl, no more than ten yearts his senior and with a look of quiet panic about her. Her eyes were shifty, and the Stravos wondered if she might have a heart attack from the stress of it all. While not a sight he wanted to see, there was a morbid curiosity in him that made the Stravos want to worry the little servant all the more. They travelled past the confines of Archontiko Stravos, and Elias' walk hastened, pulling along the servant girl before using her body as a shield as they advanced into the crowds of peasants that permeated the streets of Athenia. Elias didn't really want to be touched by any of them, with his servant being the exception because she was obligated by her position to wash and perfume herself so as to not be insufferable to the senses.
Elias gave the peasants a wide berth, rolling his eyes at the doting women who should be so proud as to walk the streets he did. The young Elias drew eyes everywhere he went, an immaculate, unblemished child who was rumoured to be a gift from the Gods himself. The Stravos, of course, did nothing to discourage such talk, even if he preferred the speakers did it a lot farther away. Once the crowds dispersed and the pungent smell of filth and poverty was overpowered by the pungent smell of saltwater and nautical avians, the Stravos decided that his unwitting companion needed to be rid of.
Elias of Stravos slid his fingers out of her grasp, his honey eyes widening as he gasped. A large seabird that escaped Elias' knowledge had settled on a fence post, snapping its beak at a nearby peasant, and the Stravos immediately identified with this creature. His heart sang out to it, a showy display of affection to garner the servant's attentions. Then, he gave the final blow.
"I want it." he demanded, pointing at the seabird, his finger drawing a bit too close. The bird ruffled its feathers before rising from its place, carrying itself on a thermal until it was on a path opposite from Elias'.
"Can I have it?" he asked the servant, pointing again at the bird before he stared intently at the girl. She hesitated before a rather reluctant looking nod shifted her head. She heaved her shoulders before giving half-hearted chase to the creature. However, what happened after that, Elias would never know. He pulled away, letting himself fall beneath the crowds. His chest and back were shoved by the unwitting peasants, and he huffed loudly at their insolence before capitalizing on his distraction to escape her notice. A few minutes and several hundred metres of distance later, a loud call of his name rang out into the world.
Elias felt himself cringe at being exposed, looking behind him to no one in sight. Maybe she'd gone the other way? Regardless, Elias wasn't in a position to care. A grin laid upon his features as he threw himself towards Adrestus. He'd wondered all day what the other boy's plan was. A party? There was an exchange of coin, and a healthy feast of fruit and snacks was exactly what the Stravos deserved after his master plan went off without a hitch. Adrestus thumped his shoulder next, asking his questions as Elias followed it to its obvious conclusion.
"Are you talking about a boat?" he asked, his voice low, as if they were conspirators against the world. He hummed softly, considering the servant he'd ditched. Would she look on Stravos property for the young lord? If she did, Elias could make an easy excuse. If she didn't... well, a very heavily pregnant Circenia of Stravos might yet have her head. To Elias, it really didn't make a difference.
"I think there's one of ours a bit down the way," the young lord noted. He thumped Adrestus' shoulder in turn before pointing them in the same direction they'd been going. Either way he'd led them, he'd be right. The Stravos owned a great number of ships moored on the docks, after all. But this way, he'd probably miss being seen.
A servant had come to the door of the young lord, Elias of Stravos. The boy expected his tutor's arrival, to listen to him droll on for hours about the illustrious history of Athenia and more importantly, his own place in it. While the boy Stravos was often interested in such tellings, when he was proven wrong and instead a vaguely familiar servant came bearing an all-too-familiar message... he didn't complain.
The harbor? Elias thought to himself, small lips curving into a grin at the idea of visiting such a place without his parents around. Elias loved his family more than anything else in the world, but at times the life of a noble was stifling. Adrestus was offering Elias an opportunity to slink away from the lessons of the day and instead into an adventure! Who could say no to that? His beloved mother needn't know of his plans, obviously preoccupied with her swelling belly. Elias didn't know what was going on with her, but she kept telling him to be nicer than his sister was. Whatever the correlation was, the youngest Stravos didn't really care. He wouldn't inform his mother of his departure, but made sure to bring an attendant with him.
"Hurry up, let's go!" he called out, already bathed and dressed in a crimson chiton that brandished the proud colors of his lineage. Elias of Stravos was a lord and was adamant that every single person knew it, though he kept himself unadorned of jewelry. It hardly made sense, if he was going so close to the harbor, and he wanted full mobility as he sought to ditch the help soon after his arrival.
Elias walked hand and hand with a young servant girl, no more than ten yearts his senior and with a look of quiet panic about her. Her eyes were shifty, and the Stravos wondered if she might have a heart attack from the stress of it all. While not a sight he wanted to see, there was a morbid curiosity in him that made the Stravos want to worry the little servant all the more. They travelled past the confines of Archontiko Stravos, and Elias' walk hastened, pulling along the servant girl before using her body as a shield as they advanced into the crowds of peasants that permeated the streets of Athenia. Elias didn't really want to be touched by any of them, with his servant being the exception because she was obligated by her position to wash and perfume herself so as to not be insufferable to the senses.
Elias gave the peasants a wide berth, rolling his eyes at the doting women who should be so proud as to walk the streets he did. The young Elias drew eyes everywhere he went, an immaculate, unblemished child who was rumoured to be a gift from the Gods himself. The Stravos, of course, did nothing to discourage such talk, even if he preferred the speakers did it a lot farther away. Once the crowds dispersed and the pungent smell of filth and poverty was overpowered by the pungent smell of saltwater and nautical avians, the Stravos decided that his unwitting companion needed to be rid of.
Elias of Stravos slid his fingers out of her grasp, his honey eyes widening as he gasped. A large seabird that escaped Elias' knowledge had settled on a fence post, snapping its beak at a nearby peasant, and the Stravos immediately identified with this creature. His heart sang out to it, a showy display of affection to garner the servant's attentions. Then, he gave the final blow.
"I want it." he demanded, pointing at the seabird, his finger drawing a bit too close. The bird ruffled its feathers before rising from its place, carrying itself on a thermal until it was on a path opposite from Elias'.
"Can I have it?" he asked the servant, pointing again at the bird before he stared intently at the girl. She hesitated before a rather reluctant looking nod shifted her head. She heaved her shoulders before giving half-hearted chase to the creature. However, what happened after that, Elias would never know. He pulled away, letting himself fall beneath the crowds. His chest and back were shoved by the unwitting peasants, and he huffed loudly at their insolence before capitalizing on his distraction to escape her notice. A few minutes and several hundred metres of distance later, a loud call of his name rang out into the world.
Elias felt himself cringe at being exposed, looking behind him to no one in sight. Maybe she'd gone the other way? Regardless, Elias wasn't in a position to care. A grin laid upon his features as he threw himself towards Adrestus. He'd wondered all day what the other boy's plan was. A party? There was an exchange of coin, and a healthy feast of fruit and snacks was exactly what the Stravos deserved after his master plan went off without a hitch. Adrestus thumped his shoulder next, asking his questions as Elias followed it to its obvious conclusion.
"Are you talking about a boat?" he asked, his voice low, as if they were conspirators against the world. He hummed softly, considering the servant he'd ditched. Would she look on Stravos property for the young lord? If she did, Elias could make an easy excuse. If she didn't... well, a very heavily pregnant Circenia of Stravos might yet have her head. To Elias, it really didn't make a difference.
"I think there's one of ours a bit down the way," the young lord noted. He thumped Adrestus' shoulder in turn before pointing them in the same direction they'd been going. Either way he'd led them, he'd be right. The Stravos owned a great number of ships moored on the docks, after all. But this way, he'd probably miss being seen.
Adrestus believed he had the greatest day planned out for them. It was lovely and it was going to be full of amusement for both him and his good friend, Elias. He was grabbing some provisions from the vendor as he thought about making sure his plan was a good one. His parents didn’t know where exactly he was, but they wouldn’t go looking for him until he was needed which in his case was plenty of time for a party. They’d need some place to have the party of course, but he’d need something from Elias’s family, in that case. He smiled as he took everything into his hands as he paid for things, and turned to see just the boy he was looking for. Oblivious to the fact that Elias was trying to be sneaky, Adrestus called over to him. The two boys had grown close- they were both nobles, and Elias was only a year older than Adre. Plus, they both seemed to like to have fun, and Adrestus was all about that! Adrestus’s smile grew wider as Elias offered up the idea of a boat, and the young boy nodded his head excitedly. “Yes! It is the perfect spot!” He matched Elias’s voice level, quiet and soft as a whisper. He grinned as Elias seemed to know of an available boat for them, and before he knew it they were on their way. Adrestus, still holding their food, followed Elias’s direction. He knew the harbor somewhat alright, but not well enough to have it memorized. Yet. Once he had grown, he’d know it by the back of his hand, but that would be a few years later.
On the docks Adrestus saw a small but solid boat, and started heading towards it. It was a stravos, which is exactly what he wanted to use. “This one, Elias!” Adrestus didn’t even hesitate as he tossed all their food into the boat, before offering a hand to help Elias into the boat. “You first, Elias, let me help you.” It was natural for Adrestus to be a helpful child, however, he had already adjusted to the fact that Elias would probably want to be catered to first. Adrestus didn’t mind, especially since the other boy was nice enough to him. “There is someone looking for you, right?” He had noticed while walking Elias seemed to not want to be seen…. “Let’s just float in the harbor, but enough away from the docks so that they can’t reach us that easily.” He wanted it to be so they would have to make an effort to get to them… which meant more time for them to have their fun. Adrestus started to untie the boat from the dock, smiling to himself.
“This seems way too easy…” He laughed, shaking his head. The boat was small enough that it wasn’t guarded, or anything. It didn’t look like anyone was going to try to stop them…. Adrestus paused for a moment, and looked over at his friend. “Before We leave, are we missing anything?” They had food, provisions, a boat…. What else did a party need?
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Adrestus believed he had the greatest day planned out for them. It was lovely and it was going to be full of amusement for both him and his good friend, Elias. He was grabbing some provisions from the vendor as he thought about making sure his plan was a good one. His parents didn’t know where exactly he was, but they wouldn’t go looking for him until he was needed which in his case was plenty of time for a party. They’d need some place to have the party of course, but he’d need something from Elias’s family, in that case. He smiled as he took everything into his hands as he paid for things, and turned to see just the boy he was looking for. Oblivious to the fact that Elias was trying to be sneaky, Adrestus called over to him. The two boys had grown close- they were both nobles, and Elias was only a year older than Adre. Plus, they both seemed to like to have fun, and Adrestus was all about that! Adrestus’s smile grew wider as Elias offered up the idea of a boat, and the young boy nodded his head excitedly. “Yes! It is the perfect spot!” He matched Elias’s voice level, quiet and soft as a whisper. He grinned as Elias seemed to know of an available boat for them, and before he knew it they were on their way. Adrestus, still holding their food, followed Elias’s direction. He knew the harbor somewhat alright, but not well enough to have it memorized. Yet. Once he had grown, he’d know it by the back of his hand, but that would be a few years later.
On the docks Adrestus saw a small but solid boat, and started heading towards it. It was a stravos, which is exactly what he wanted to use. “This one, Elias!” Adrestus didn’t even hesitate as he tossed all their food into the boat, before offering a hand to help Elias into the boat. “You first, Elias, let me help you.” It was natural for Adrestus to be a helpful child, however, he had already adjusted to the fact that Elias would probably want to be catered to first. Adrestus didn’t mind, especially since the other boy was nice enough to him. “There is someone looking for you, right?” He had noticed while walking Elias seemed to not want to be seen…. “Let’s just float in the harbor, but enough away from the docks so that they can’t reach us that easily.” He wanted it to be so they would have to make an effort to get to them… which meant more time for them to have their fun. Adrestus started to untie the boat from the dock, smiling to himself.
“This seems way too easy…” He laughed, shaking his head. The boat was small enough that it wasn’t guarded, or anything. It didn’t look like anyone was going to try to stop them…. Adrestus paused for a moment, and looked over at his friend. “Before We leave, are we missing anything?” They had food, provisions, a boat…. What else did a party need?
Adrestus believed he had the greatest day planned out for them. It was lovely and it was going to be full of amusement for both him and his good friend, Elias. He was grabbing some provisions from the vendor as he thought about making sure his plan was a good one. His parents didn’t know where exactly he was, but they wouldn’t go looking for him until he was needed which in his case was plenty of time for a party. They’d need some place to have the party of course, but he’d need something from Elias’s family, in that case. He smiled as he took everything into his hands as he paid for things, and turned to see just the boy he was looking for. Oblivious to the fact that Elias was trying to be sneaky, Adrestus called over to him. The two boys had grown close- they were both nobles, and Elias was only a year older than Adre. Plus, they both seemed to like to have fun, and Adrestus was all about that! Adrestus’s smile grew wider as Elias offered up the idea of a boat, and the young boy nodded his head excitedly. “Yes! It is the perfect spot!” He matched Elias’s voice level, quiet and soft as a whisper. He grinned as Elias seemed to know of an available boat for them, and before he knew it they were on their way. Adrestus, still holding their food, followed Elias’s direction. He knew the harbor somewhat alright, but not well enough to have it memorized. Yet. Once he had grown, he’d know it by the back of his hand, but that would be a few years later.
On the docks Adrestus saw a small but solid boat, and started heading towards it. It was a stravos, which is exactly what he wanted to use. “This one, Elias!” Adrestus didn’t even hesitate as he tossed all their food into the boat, before offering a hand to help Elias into the boat. “You first, Elias, let me help you.” It was natural for Adrestus to be a helpful child, however, he had already adjusted to the fact that Elias would probably want to be catered to first. Adrestus didn’t mind, especially since the other boy was nice enough to him. “There is someone looking for you, right?” He had noticed while walking Elias seemed to not want to be seen…. “Let’s just float in the harbor, but enough away from the docks so that they can’t reach us that easily.” He wanted it to be so they would have to make an effort to get to them… which meant more time for them to have their fun. Adrestus started to untie the boat from the dock, smiling to himself.
“This seems way too easy…” He laughed, shaking his head. The boat was small enough that it wasn’t guarded, or anything. It didn’t look like anyone was going to try to stop them…. Adrestus paused for a moment, and looked over at his friend. “Before We leave, are we missing anything?” They had food, provisions, a boat…. What else did a party need?
It was not the norm for Elias of Stravos to be sneaky. The young lord was the apple of his mother's eye, the beautiful boy who would inherit the Stravos title and pass it on to posterity. While both of the Stravos children were loved and spoiled by their doting parents, it was Elias who would inherit everything. He'd learned of the critical importance of his station, as not merely a boy but a lord and an heir and there was a truly deep excitement for what the future held for him. However, that future was far away, so much so that it seemed a distant fantasy than a looming reality. Though Elias knew that his friend Adrestus considered himself so nearly grown, Elias was content to enjoy the moment and thought little of the prospect of the future. After all, where the peasant youth of Athenia toiled in their labours in their efforts to aid in the placing of food on their family's tables in what meager ways they could, Elias held the world in his hands and he relished in every bit of it. Spoiled beyond belief and quite aware of his place in the world, Elias of Stravos did not toil well in the realm of stealth, sticking out like a sore thumb as he intended to when he'd left the Stravos estate in the first place. However, his small stature hid him well enough so that by the time Adrestus was done with his incredibly loud charade, the pair of them were cloaked by the crowd.
Leading the way as only he could, Elias made sure that Adrestus' steps mirrored his, using the younger boy's body as a shield to hide him away from the prying eyes of the help. A boat was indeed perfect, for how often did any sort of Stravos idea lead anyone astray? A chuckle escaped Elias' lips as he considered his options up until Adrestus interrupted his thought process by suggesting the nearest boat. Of course, given a moment longer, Elias might've come to the same conclusion, but all the same he shook off the taken aback expression that formed and took Adrestus' hand when it was offered to him. Though Elias was not a true royal like his cousin Persephone, being offered and doted on by the lesser nobility was indeed a pleasure. But, perhaps it wasn't proper for Elias to think of Adrestus as less. After all, he was his dearest friend and he ought to be more considerate of that. Not one to voice such thoughts at all, he kept his mouth shut for the moment, letting himself settle against the bulwark of the boat, with just the top of his head poking out from the hull as he listened to Adrestus' question.
"I'm not so lucky as to get to leave home without any company," he answered, a smile catching upon his lips before a laugh blew them apart. He tipped his head back, scuffing it against the wood before he looked to the feast that Adrestus had thrown onto the deck. It was all held up together, and Elias hardly had a mind to scoff. The food looked quite good, and the chance to sneak off with his best friend was something he relished indeed!
"But she's just some nobody maid. S'long as I stay out of sight for a bit, I bet she won't notice us casting off. Mum and Da will be livid when they find out she let me sneak off," he mused, not really caring one way or the other. If worst came to worst, he could beg his parents to spare her the worst of her suffering, if only for the adult maid to owe him for his good graces.
But, there were other things to think about, and Elias allowed his future charity to slip from his mind altogether as he considered what might be needed. They had everything they needed except for... height. The means of manipulating the sail would require both of their efforts, likely one atop the other's shoulders, but there were other means of them casting off. Elias edged forward, neither lifting his body nor his head as he pushed off with his hands to skid across the floor, With his right foot, the wooden entryway to the lower deck opened, and Elias kept his voice low as he gestured to a rudimentary blade meant for shearing rope into the appropriate measurements.
"Adre, you'll need to cut us off from the post. Then, we slide beneath the deck and row our way out."
The plan was to set in motion, his words neither suggestion nor guess, but a mandate of action that he began by sliding through the open hatch and into the lower deck. Elias positioned himself on the floor, reaching for an oar that was slightly unwieldy to use due to the small size of his hands. However, with a sure grip with both hands, he pushed the oar out a small hole in the hull, hissing softly into the deck above to inform Adrestus that it was time to get moving.
"We shouldn't go too far, but just a way's off to not be disturbed? Sounds perfect," he agreed.
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It was not the norm for Elias of Stravos to be sneaky. The young lord was the apple of his mother's eye, the beautiful boy who would inherit the Stravos title and pass it on to posterity. While both of the Stravos children were loved and spoiled by their doting parents, it was Elias who would inherit everything. He'd learned of the critical importance of his station, as not merely a boy but a lord and an heir and there was a truly deep excitement for what the future held for him. However, that future was far away, so much so that it seemed a distant fantasy than a looming reality. Though Elias knew that his friend Adrestus considered himself so nearly grown, Elias was content to enjoy the moment and thought little of the prospect of the future. After all, where the peasant youth of Athenia toiled in their labours in their efforts to aid in the placing of food on their family's tables in what meager ways they could, Elias held the world in his hands and he relished in every bit of it. Spoiled beyond belief and quite aware of his place in the world, Elias of Stravos did not toil well in the realm of stealth, sticking out like a sore thumb as he intended to when he'd left the Stravos estate in the first place. However, his small stature hid him well enough so that by the time Adrestus was done with his incredibly loud charade, the pair of them were cloaked by the crowd.
Leading the way as only he could, Elias made sure that Adrestus' steps mirrored his, using the younger boy's body as a shield to hide him away from the prying eyes of the help. A boat was indeed perfect, for how often did any sort of Stravos idea lead anyone astray? A chuckle escaped Elias' lips as he considered his options up until Adrestus interrupted his thought process by suggesting the nearest boat. Of course, given a moment longer, Elias might've come to the same conclusion, but all the same he shook off the taken aback expression that formed and took Adrestus' hand when it was offered to him. Though Elias was not a true royal like his cousin Persephone, being offered and doted on by the lesser nobility was indeed a pleasure. But, perhaps it wasn't proper for Elias to think of Adrestus as less. After all, he was his dearest friend and he ought to be more considerate of that. Not one to voice such thoughts at all, he kept his mouth shut for the moment, letting himself settle against the bulwark of the boat, with just the top of his head poking out from the hull as he listened to Adrestus' question.
"I'm not so lucky as to get to leave home without any company," he answered, a smile catching upon his lips before a laugh blew them apart. He tipped his head back, scuffing it against the wood before he looked to the feast that Adrestus had thrown onto the deck. It was all held up together, and Elias hardly had a mind to scoff. The food looked quite good, and the chance to sneak off with his best friend was something he relished indeed!
"But she's just some nobody maid. S'long as I stay out of sight for a bit, I bet she won't notice us casting off. Mum and Da will be livid when they find out she let me sneak off," he mused, not really caring one way or the other. If worst came to worst, he could beg his parents to spare her the worst of her suffering, if only for the adult maid to owe him for his good graces.
But, there were other things to think about, and Elias allowed his future charity to slip from his mind altogether as he considered what might be needed. They had everything they needed except for... height. The means of manipulating the sail would require both of their efforts, likely one atop the other's shoulders, but there were other means of them casting off. Elias edged forward, neither lifting his body nor his head as he pushed off with his hands to skid across the floor, With his right foot, the wooden entryway to the lower deck opened, and Elias kept his voice low as he gestured to a rudimentary blade meant for shearing rope into the appropriate measurements.
"Adre, you'll need to cut us off from the post. Then, we slide beneath the deck and row our way out."
The plan was to set in motion, his words neither suggestion nor guess, but a mandate of action that he began by sliding through the open hatch and into the lower deck. Elias positioned himself on the floor, reaching for an oar that was slightly unwieldy to use due to the small size of his hands. However, with a sure grip with both hands, he pushed the oar out a small hole in the hull, hissing softly into the deck above to inform Adrestus that it was time to get moving.
"We shouldn't go too far, but just a way's off to not be disturbed? Sounds perfect," he agreed.
It was not the norm for Elias of Stravos to be sneaky. The young lord was the apple of his mother's eye, the beautiful boy who would inherit the Stravos title and pass it on to posterity. While both of the Stravos children were loved and spoiled by their doting parents, it was Elias who would inherit everything. He'd learned of the critical importance of his station, as not merely a boy but a lord and an heir and there was a truly deep excitement for what the future held for him. However, that future was far away, so much so that it seemed a distant fantasy than a looming reality. Though Elias knew that his friend Adrestus considered himself so nearly grown, Elias was content to enjoy the moment and thought little of the prospect of the future. After all, where the peasant youth of Athenia toiled in their labours in their efforts to aid in the placing of food on their family's tables in what meager ways they could, Elias held the world in his hands and he relished in every bit of it. Spoiled beyond belief and quite aware of his place in the world, Elias of Stravos did not toil well in the realm of stealth, sticking out like a sore thumb as he intended to when he'd left the Stravos estate in the first place. However, his small stature hid him well enough so that by the time Adrestus was done with his incredibly loud charade, the pair of them were cloaked by the crowd.
Leading the way as only he could, Elias made sure that Adrestus' steps mirrored his, using the younger boy's body as a shield to hide him away from the prying eyes of the help. A boat was indeed perfect, for how often did any sort of Stravos idea lead anyone astray? A chuckle escaped Elias' lips as he considered his options up until Adrestus interrupted his thought process by suggesting the nearest boat. Of course, given a moment longer, Elias might've come to the same conclusion, but all the same he shook off the taken aback expression that formed and took Adrestus' hand when it was offered to him. Though Elias was not a true royal like his cousin Persephone, being offered and doted on by the lesser nobility was indeed a pleasure. But, perhaps it wasn't proper for Elias to think of Adrestus as less. After all, he was his dearest friend and he ought to be more considerate of that. Not one to voice such thoughts at all, he kept his mouth shut for the moment, letting himself settle against the bulwark of the boat, with just the top of his head poking out from the hull as he listened to Adrestus' question.
"I'm not so lucky as to get to leave home without any company," he answered, a smile catching upon his lips before a laugh blew them apart. He tipped his head back, scuffing it against the wood before he looked to the feast that Adrestus had thrown onto the deck. It was all held up together, and Elias hardly had a mind to scoff. The food looked quite good, and the chance to sneak off with his best friend was something he relished indeed!
"But she's just some nobody maid. S'long as I stay out of sight for a bit, I bet she won't notice us casting off. Mum and Da will be livid when they find out she let me sneak off," he mused, not really caring one way or the other. If worst came to worst, he could beg his parents to spare her the worst of her suffering, if only for the adult maid to owe him for his good graces.
But, there were other things to think about, and Elias allowed his future charity to slip from his mind altogether as he considered what might be needed. They had everything they needed except for... height. The means of manipulating the sail would require both of their efforts, likely one atop the other's shoulders, but there were other means of them casting off. Elias edged forward, neither lifting his body nor his head as he pushed off with his hands to skid across the floor, With his right foot, the wooden entryway to the lower deck opened, and Elias kept his voice low as he gestured to a rudimentary blade meant for shearing rope into the appropriate measurements.
"Adre, you'll need to cut us off from the post. Then, we slide beneath the deck and row our way out."
The plan was to set in motion, his words neither suggestion nor guess, but a mandate of action that he began by sliding through the open hatch and into the lower deck. Elias positioned himself on the floor, reaching for an oar that was slightly unwieldy to use due to the small size of his hands. However, with a sure grip with both hands, he pushed the oar out a small hole in the hull, hissing softly into the deck above to inform Adrestus that it was time to get moving.
"We shouldn't go too far, but just a way's off to not be disturbed? Sounds perfect," he agreed.
They had found the perfect boat and it was all coming together better then Adrestus had thought. He had expected more work of finding a good *party* boat but in the end Elias came through and provided them with the foundation they needed to succeed. Or at least, the fact that his family owned boats was a good start. Still, Adrestus wondered if there’d be any kind of obstacle, and sure enough Elias had already taken care of it. He had noticed his friend trying to hide, and while nothing that they were doing was encouraged Adrestus was still curious. They got to the boat, and Adrestus helped Elias onboard. The young Adre didn’t really think much of it, and focused on the task at hand. He got the food on board, and thought more about how this was very easy. They were stealing a boat and… there didn’t seem to be anyone stopping them. But then, maybe it was to be expected as it wasn’t like his parents would start worrying for a while… He grinned as he listened to Elias’s response.
“Oh yeah?” He asked, still curious. He listened to more of his words, looking intrigued. “Well, glad she won’t get in our way!” Adrestus spoke, smiling playfully over at his good friend. He glanced over to the water to where they would party, still very excited about their day. He had never done this before, alone at least, and it was probably the best idea he had had in awhile. He was making sure the boat didn’t have any loose ends or holes that they could make things worse on their trip, before looking back at Elias he suggested they start moving and fast.
“Yes, I will do so!” Little Adrestus started to cut the boat from the post, as fast as he could. It wouldn’t be until he was more grown that he’d be able to do this without even looking at what he was doing, but right now, Adrestus had to focus. Moments pass and Adrestus finally had the boat free, and, with Elias on the oar Adrestus jumped from the dock. He clung on to the side of the boat, and simply rolled his way onto the dock. “Not too far?” Adrestus seemed a little disappointed, knowing that they’d probably be seen eventually… but then again, where else would they go? Where else could they go?
“Okay Elias, I’m sure we won’t get caught too quickly,” unless the maid came back and ratted on them… hopefully the food would be gone by then. Young Adrestus grabbed an oar and started to help Elias pull out of the dock and into the harbor. He then started to work with the sail, so they didn’t have to work as much the rest of the way there. They didn’t stop until they were a bit aways from where they started - not too far but far enough. When Adrestus was satisfied, he went closer to his friend and sat next to him. He grabbed the bag of food and offered it to him.
“Now, my friend, we feast!”
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They had found the perfect boat and it was all coming together better then Adrestus had thought. He had expected more work of finding a good *party* boat but in the end Elias came through and provided them with the foundation they needed to succeed. Or at least, the fact that his family owned boats was a good start. Still, Adrestus wondered if there’d be any kind of obstacle, and sure enough Elias had already taken care of it. He had noticed his friend trying to hide, and while nothing that they were doing was encouraged Adrestus was still curious. They got to the boat, and Adrestus helped Elias onboard. The young Adre didn’t really think much of it, and focused on the task at hand. He got the food on board, and thought more about how this was very easy. They were stealing a boat and… there didn’t seem to be anyone stopping them. But then, maybe it was to be expected as it wasn’t like his parents would start worrying for a while… He grinned as he listened to Elias’s response.
“Oh yeah?” He asked, still curious. He listened to more of his words, looking intrigued. “Well, glad she won’t get in our way!” Adrestus spoke, smiling playfully over at his good friend. He glanced over to the water to where they would party, still very excited about their day. He had never done this before, alone at least, and it was probably the best idea he had had in awhile. He was making sure the boat didn’t have any loose ends or holes that they could make things worse on their trip, before looking back at Elias he suggested they start moving and fast.
“Yes, I will do so!” Little Adrestus started to cut the boat from the post, as fast as he could. It wouldn’t be until he was more grown that he’d be able to do this without even looking at what he was doing, but right now, Adrestus had to focus. Moments pass and Adrestus finally had the boat free, and, with Elias on the oar Adrestus jumped from the dock. He clung on to the side of the boat, and simply rolled his way onto the dock. “Not too far?” Adrestus seemed a little disappointed, knowing that they’d probably be seen eventually… but then again, where else would they go? Where else could they go?
“Okay Elias, I’m sure we won’t get caught too quickly,” unless the maid came back and ratted on them… hopefully the food would be gone by then. Young Adrestus grabbed an oar and started to help Elias pull out of the dock and into the harbor. He then started to work with the sail, so they didn’t have to work as much the rest of the way there. They didn’t stop until they were a bit aways from where they started - not too far but far enough. When Adrestus was satisfied, he went closer to his friend and sat next to him. He grabbed the bag of food and offered it to him.
“Now, my friend, we feast!”
They had found the perfect boat and it was all coming together better then Adrestus had thought. He had expected more work of finding a good *party* boat but in the end Elias came through and provided them with the foundation they needed to succeed. Or at least, the fact that his family owned boats was a good start. Still, Adrestus wondered if there’d be any kind of obstacle, and sure enough Elias had already taken care of it. He had noticed his friend trying to hide, and while nothing that they were doing was encouraged Adrestus was still curious. They got to the boat, and Adrestus helped Elias onboard. The young Adre didn’t really think much of it, and focused on the task at hand. He got the food on board, and thought more about how this was very easy. They were stealing a boat and… there didn’t seem to be anyone stopping them. But then, maybe it was to be expected as it wasn’t like his parents would start worrying for a while… He grinned as he listened to Elias’s response.
“Oh yeah?” He asked, still curious. He listened to more of his words, looking intrigued. “Well, glad she won’t get in our way!” Adrestus spoke, smiling playfully over at his good friend. He glanced over to the water to where they would party, still very excited about their day. He had never done this before, alone at least, and it was probably the best idea he had had in awhile. He was making sure the boat didn’t have any loose ends or holes that they could make things worse on their trip, before looking back at Elias he suggested they start moving and fast.
“Yes, I will do so!” Little Adrestus started to cut the boat from the post, as fast as he could. It wouldn’t be until he was more grown that he’d be able to do this without even looking at what he was doing, but right now, Adrestus had to focus. Moments pass and Adrestus finally had the boat free, and, with Elias on the oar Adrestus jumped from the dock. He clung on to the side of the boat, and simply rolled his way onto the dock. “Not too far?” Adrestus seemed a little disappointed, knowing that they’d probably be seen eventually… but then again, where else would they go? Where else could they go?
“Okay Elias, I’m sure we won’t get caught too quickly,” unless the maid came back and ratted on them… hopefully the food would be gone by then. Young Adrestus grabbed an oar and started to help Elias pull out of the dock and into the harbor. He then started to work with the sail, so they didn’t have to work as much the rest of the way there. They didn’t stop until they were a bit aways from where they started - not too far but far enough. When Adrestus was satisfied, he went closer to his friend and sat next to him. He grabbed the bag of food and offered it to him.
“Now, my friend, we feast!”
Elias had alwats been told that everything that belonged to his mother and father was to fall to him. Heir to the vast fortunes of the Stravos family, heir to the title of Head of House that his father held, and moreover, heir to a barony of one of the provinces within Athenia. Elias didn't know which one was his, but he knew by their tone when they told him that it was a significant ordeal and that he should be so honored as to join the court of nobles when he was older. The young Stravos didn't pay too much attention. He was, after all, only 8 years old! He had at least another seven years before he had to worry himself about anything as sordid as politics and inheritance. No, Elias preferred to live in the moment, reveling in all that he had without considering what the future held.
When Elias told his friend of the maid he'd been forced to bring along, he wondered how Adrestus felt about it. Maybe, just maybe, there was a twinge of jealousy within Elias, for it didn't look like Adrestus needed to ditch anyone for a bit of space! Was it only his noble life that was so suffocating? He mused on it for a moment as he listened to his friend answer, letting his jealousy simmer into nothingness as he let an easy chuckle escape his lips. This idea of Adrestus' and his (mostly his, of course!) was going swimmingly indeed, and the Stravos was keen on getting them off from the docks. Unlike Adre, Elias didn't bother to check the hull for any compromising damage. It was a Stravos boat after all, and it was silly for him to believe that his father would ever allow for damage to linger on a boat sitting in the docks.
It would be an embarrassment!
Elias instead focused his attention wholly on the row and beginning to turn the boat by peddling it through the water. The oar was meant for a man, a larger and stronger being and Elias thrust his arms, whipping them in the familiar circular shape to little avail until he was joined by Adrestus.
"It's about time!" he complained, his voice alight with jest and suffused with the excitement of the adventure that was to follow them. When Adrestus voiced his own little complaint, or it was one as far as the young Stravos could tell, he shrugged his shoulders but kept his arms moving to row them out. He'd never been taught the motions, but he'd been on ships before with his father. At least, the larger ones. He figured the movements were similar. Elias and Adrestus began their ascent through the waters, wading them far enoguh before he motioned for Adrestus to stop. He sought to coax Adrestus to work the sail with him, tying it to the small mast and allowing the boat to cast off in earnest. The Stravos kept his watch on the way the winds hit the sail, bloating it and carrying the small boat across the waters until they were well of the shores of Athenia.
Once Elias deemed that they'd gone far enough, he unhooked the ropes holding up the sails, lowering them until the ship slowed. He turned the wheel, working against the wind to push the boat to a pace slow enough that the current worked against their pace to keep them relatively close to being still. He'd been listening to Adrestus all the while, but he kept his attentions on the matter at hand. Once he was satisfied that everything was alright, he relaxed and took the bag of food from his friend.
"We feast!" he agreed.
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Elias had alwats been told that everything that belonged to his mother and father was to fall to him. Heir to the vast fortunes of the Stravos family, heir to the title of Head of House that his father held, and moreover, heir to a barony of one of the provinces within Athenia. Elias didn't know which one was his, but he knew by their tone when they told him that it was a significant ordeal and that he should be so honored as to join the court of nobles when he was older. The young Stravos didn't pay too much attention. He was, after all, only 8 years old! He had at least another seven years before he had to worry himself about anything as sordid as politics and inheritance. No, Elias preferred to live in the moment, reveling in all that he had without considering what the future held.
When Elias told his friend of the maid he'd been forced to bring along, he wondered how Adrestus felt about it. Maybe, just maybe, there was a twinge of jealousy within Elias, for it didn't look like Adrestus needed to ditch anyone for a bit of space! Was it only his noble life that was so suffocating? He mused on it for a moment as he listened to his friend answer, letting his jealousy simmer into nothingness as he let an easy chuckle escape his lips. This idea of Adrestus' and his (mostly his, of course!) was going swimmingly indeed, and the Stravos was keen on getting them off from the docks. Unlike Adre, Elias didn't bother to check the hull for any compromising damage. It was a Stravos boat after all, and it was silly for him to believe that his father would ever allow for damage to linger on a boat sitting in the docks.
It would be an embarrassment!
Elias instead focused his attention wholly on the row and beginning to turn the boat by peddling it through the water. The oar was meant for a man, a larger and stronger being and Elias thrust his arms, whipping them in the familiar circular shape to little avail until he was joined by Adrestus.
"It's about time!" he complained, his voice alight with jest and suffused with the excitement of the adventure that was to follow them. When Adrestus voiced his own little complaint, or it was one as far as the young Stravos could tell, he shrugged his shoulders but kept his arms moving to row them out. He'd never been taught the motions, but he'd been on ships before with his father. At least, the larger ones. He figured the movements were similar. Elias and Adrestus began their ascent through the waters, wading them far enoguh before he motioned for Adrestus to stop. He sought to coax Adrestus to work the sail with him, tying it to the small mast and allowing the boat to cast off in earnest. The Stravos kept his watch on the way the winds hit the sail, bloating it and carrying the small boat across the waters until they were well of the shores of Athenia.
Once Elias deemed that they'd gone far enough, he unhooked the ropes holding up the sails, lowering them until the ship slowed. He turned the wheel, working against the wind to push the boat to a pace slow enough that the current worked against their pace to keep them relatively close to being still. He'd been listening to Adrestus all the while, but he kept his attentions on the matter at hand. Once he was satisfied that everything was alright, he relaxed and took the bag of food from his friend.
"We feast!" he agreed.
Elias had alwats been told that everything that belonged to his mother and father was to fall to him. Heir to the vast fortunes of the Stravos family, heir to the title of Head of House that his father held, and moreover, heir to a barony of one of the provinces within Athenia. Elias didn't know which one was his, but he knew by their tone when they told him that it was a significant ordeal and that he should be so honored as to join the court of nobles when he was older. The young Stravos didn't pay too much attention. He was, after all, only 8 years old! He had at least another seven years before he had to worry himself about anything as sordid as politics and inheritance. No, Elias preferred to live in the moment, reveling in all that he had without considering what the future held.
When Elias told his friend of the maid he'd been forced to bring along, he wondered how Adrestus felt about it. Maybe, just maybe, there was a twinge of jealousy within Elias, for it didn't look like Adrestus needed to ditch anyone for a bit of space! Was it only his noble life that was so suffocating? He mused on it for a moment as he listened to his friend answer, letting his jealousy simmer into nothingness as he let an easy chuckle escape his lips. This idea of Adrestus' and his (mostly his, of course!) was going swimmingly indeed, and the Stravos was keen on getting them off from the docks. Unlike Adre, Elias didn't bother to check the hull for any compromising damage. It was a Stravos boat after all, and it was silly for him to believe that his father would ever allow for damage to linger on a boat sitting in the docks.
It would be an embarrassment!
Elias instead focused his attention wholly on the row and beginning to turn the boat by peddling it through the water. The oar was meant for a man, a larger and stronger being and Elias thrust his arms, whipping them in the familiar circular shape to little avail until he was joined by Adrestus.
"It's about time!" he complained, his voice alight with jest and suffused with the excitement of the adventure that was to follow them. When Adrestus voiced his own little complaint, or it was one as far as the young Stravos could tell, he shrugged his shoulders but kept his arms moving to row them out. He'd never been taught the motions, but he'd been on ships before with his father. At least, the larger ones. He figured the movements were similar. Elias and Adrestus began their ascent through the waters, wading them far enoguh before he motioned for Adrestus to stop. He sought to coax Adrestus to work the sail with him, tying it to the small mast and allowing the boat to cast off in earnest. The Stravos kept his watch on the way the winds hit the sail, bloating it and carrying the small boat across the waters until they were well of the shores of Athenia.
Once Elias deemed that they'd gone far enough, he unhooked the ropes holding up the sails, lowering them until the ship slowed. He turned the wheel, working against the wind to push the boat to a pace slow enough that the current worked against their pace to keep them relatively close to being still. He'd been listening to Adrestus all the while, but he kept his attentions on the matter at hand. Once he was satisfied that everything was alright, he relaxed and took the bag of food from his friend.
"We feast!" he agreed.
Even in his younger years, Adrestus didn't worry too much about his duties as a noble son. He understood that he was heir to his family's barony, but that was about it. Sure, there were things that his father wanted to tell him, and Adrestus listened, but he didn't feel apart of that other, "world" as he called it. In Adrestus's eyes, he was too busy with more important things. He had friends, he had his own siblings ad plans to worry about. Of course, his parents weren't pushing things onto him, either. Adrestus turned his attention to what he and Elias's plan was, though, as at the moment, that was the most important. Unlike Elias, Adrestus had no one following him. His family didn't know where he was, and Adrestus didn't worry about it. It wasn't even a problem in Adre's eyes… and when Elias said that he had had to hide from a maid, he wondered why. Elias was only a year older than him, and seemed perfectly capable on his own. But then, it wasn't his place to question it, and he was simply glad that there was no one to stop them at the moment.
Adrestus started to cut the boat from the dock, merely grinning at Elias's words once he finished. He was glad that the other was just as excited as him to get moving. He agreed that they shouldn't go too far, though young Adrestus still wondered what was out further. It was dangerous but… somehow he felt called to it. He wasn't about to argue with Elias, however. Adrestus entered the boat and, smiling, worked to get the boat away from the dock. Hopefully, they wouldn't be caught before they could enjoy themselves. He helped Elias with the oars and sails, working off the knowledge his family had taught him. Though the boat was a lot for the two young boys, they were able to get to a spot they were comfortable with. Adrestus grabbed the bag of food he had bought for them, and without taking anything for himself, he offered it to Elias. He smiled and let out a laugh as Elias agreed, and relaxed against the boat. He pulled his feet under him, glancing at the sky. It was quieter on the water, with only the sounds of the boat lapping against the waves. It rocked them gently, but not enough to move them too much.
He was quiet for a moment, before looking to Elias. "You know Elias; you're the greatest person I've ever met." He stated, smiling over to the other boy. He hoped they would only grow closer as friends… he looked up to him. Especially after the boat thing, as he was sure he wouldn't be able to steal a boat without him. He paused for a moment, before looking out against the water. "I still don't understand why you had to have the servant with you. Don't your parents think that you can be on your own?" Well, Adrestus parents didn't even know where he was, and would probably become worried sooner or later, but… that's beside the point. Adrestus liked his independence.
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Even in his younger years, Adrestus didn't worry too much about his duties as a noble son. He understood that he was heir to his family's barony, but that was about it. Sure, there were things that his father wanted to tell him, and Adrestus listened, but he didn't feel apart of that other, "world" as he called it. In Adrestus's eyes, he was too busy with more important things. He had friends, he had his own siblings ad plans to worry about. Of course, his parents weren't pushing things onto him, either. Adrestus turned his attention to what he and Elias's plan was, though, as at the moment, that was the most important. Unlike Elias, Adrestus had no one following him. His family didn't know where he was, and Adrestus didn't worry about it. It wasn't even a problem in Adre's eyes… and when Elias said that he had had to hide from a maid, he wondered why. Elias was only a year older than him, and seemed perfectly capable on his own. But then, it wasn't his place to question it, and he was simply glad that there was no one to stop them at the moment.
Adrestus started to cut the boat from the dock, merely grinning at Elias's words once he finished. He was glad that the other was just as excited as him to get moving. He agreed that they shouldn't go too far, though young Adrestus still wondered what was out further. It was dangerous but… somehow he felt called to it. He wasn't about to argue with Elias, however. Adrestus entered the boat and, smiling, worked to get the boat away from the dock. Hopefully, they wouldn't be caught before they could enjoy themselves. He helped Elias with the oars and sails, working off the knowledge his family had taught him. Though the boat was a lot for the two young boys, they were able to get to a spot they were comfortable with. Adrestus grabbed the bag of food he had bought for them, and without taking anything for himself, he offered it to Elias. He smiled and let out a laugh as Elias agreed, and relaxed against the boat. He pulled his feet under him, glancing at the sky. It was quieter on the water, with only the sounds of the boat lapping against the waves. It rocked them gently, but not enough to move them too much.
He was quiet for a moment, before looking to Elias. "You know Elias; you're the greatest person I've ever met." He stated, smiling over to the other boy. He hoped they would only grow closer as friends… he looked up to him. Especially after the boat thing, as he was sure he wouldn't be able to steal a boat without him. He paused for a moment, before looking out against the water. "I still don't understand why you had to have the servant with you. Don't your parents think that you can be on your own?" Well, Adrestus parents didn't even know where he was, and would probably become worried sooner or later, but… that's beside the point. Adrestus liked his independence.
Even in his younger years, Adrestus didn't worry too much about his duties as a noble son. He understood that he was heir to his family's barony, but that was about it. Sure, there were things that his father wanted to tell him, and Adrestus listened, but he didn't feel apart of that other, "world" as he called it. In Adrestus's eyes, he was too busy with more important things. He had friends, he had his own siblings ad plans to worry about. Of course, his parents weren't pushing things onto him, either. Adrestus turned his attention to what he and Elias's plan was, though, as at the moment, that was the most important. Unlike Elias, Adrestus had no one following him. His family didn't know where he was, and Adrestus didn't worry about it. It wasn't even a problem in Adre's eyes… and when Elias said that he had had to hide from a maid, he wondered why. Elias was only a year older than him, and seemed perfectly capable on his own. But then, it wasn't his place to question it, and he was simply glad that there was no one to stop them at the moment.
Adrestus started to cut the boat from the dock, merely grinning at Elias's words once he finished. He was glad that the other was just as excited as him to get moving. He agreed that they shouldn't go too far, though young Adrestus still wondered what was out further. It was dangerous but… somehow he felt called to it. He wasn't about to argue with Elias, however. Adrestus entered the boat and, smiling, worked to get the boat away from the dock. Hopefully, they wouldn't be caught before they could enjoy themselves. He helped Elias with the oars and sails, working off the knowledge his family had taught him. Though the boat was a lot for the two young boys, they were able to get to a spot they were comfortable with. Adrestus grabbed the bag of food he had bought for them, and without taking anything for himself, he offered it to Elias. He smiled and let out a laugh as Elias agreed, and relaxed against the boat. He pulled his feet under him, glancing at the sky. It was quieter on the water, with only the sounds of the boat lapping against the waves. It rocked them gently, but not enough to move them too much.
He was quiet for a moment, before looking to Elias. "You know Elias; you're the greatest person I've ever met." He stated, smiling over to the other boy. He hoped they would only grow closer as friends… he looked up to him. Especially after the boat thing, as he was sure he wouldn't be able to steal a boat without him. He paused for a moment, before looking out against the water. "I still don't understand why you had to have the servant with you. Don't your parents think that you can be on your own?" Well, Adrestus parents didn't even know where he was, and would probably become worried sooner or later, but… that's beside the point. Adrestus liked his independence.
The differences between royal blood and noble bearing were vast, indeed. Where Adrestus of Nikolaos was free to wander uninhibited, the Stravos name Elias held made him privy to all sorts of unwanted messes that accompanied the endless riches and air of superiority. It was that very fact, the idea that Elias of Stravos was superior that inhibited him so. The Stravos managed to whittle his chaperones to a lesser number, but an older mind looking back to this day would reckon that it was only because his mother was pregnant. Elias was allowed some measure of independence as the Stravos guard remained attached to his mother, as his doting father and elder sister did as they did, Elias of Stravos could bring himself some measure of freedom.
And oh, how he used it. Elias and Adrestus had commandeered a vessel meant for men to steer, and they did it by themselves. The Stravos knew every inch of this vessel without ever having been on it. He'd seen the schematics for the very model within his father's study, voraciously pouring over the details without truly understanding the science behind it all. It was, however, in his field of understanding how each of the pulleys worked, how the particular ropes and knots interacted in order to keep the sails extended fully. Once Elias and Adrestus had cast off far enough, the Stravos motioned for his friend to leave the lower deck and climb back to the outside world. The ship was a smaller vessel, perfect for their excursion, and Elias had every intention of making it a proper one. They need not venture far to test the vessel they'd taken, after all.
Elias chuckled at the praises given to him by Adrestus, shrugging his shoulders at the assertion. He whipped his head about, in search of the particular ropes that he need bind to the mast as he brought the sails to full rise. He ensured the forestay was properly fitted, and brought the jib to a relative tautness before he shifted his attention towards the mainsail. He motioned for Adrestus to help, bringing the mainsail to its proper position and tying the necessary knots with a great deal of effort. He felt sweat crease his brow at the labour of it all, but once he was satisfied with the integrity of the two sails, he offered Adrestus a wry look.
"Am I? Then, it'd only be proper for the 'greatest person you've ever met' to let you steer the ship, right? I believe in you, Adrestus," he told his friend, chuckling all the while. He had no mind to be the captain of a ship. After all, Elias' destiny was greater than that. But, Adrestus had formed this idea, helped bring it to completion and he seemed, perhaps, far more fitted to the task of steering their course. Elias, instead, focused on the food in his hand, placing a succulent wedge of orange between his lips. He chewed slowly, savouring the taste of it before he threw himself onto the deck to stare up at the sky above. Apollo's light was high in the sky... the day was young and their voyage new. All was well in the world of Elias of Stravos now that he'd properly ditched his 'supervisor'. He considered Adrestus' question for a moment before he said,
"It's not about what my parents think, Adrestus. Or what I think," he considered. Family was one of the very few things that brought Elias to reality, for their approval was truly the only one he cared about. It didn't stop him, however, from pushing back against the oppressiveness of their vigil over him.
"My uncle is a king. My cousins are princesses. My mother is a princess. I might be king someday, if what mum tells me is true. Which it always is. It makes sense that they'd want to keep an eye out... even if I don't like that they do," he mused, dreading the fact of it all. He'd need to make excuses later for his actions now. But, he didn't care. The sky was high over them and they had all day to figure out exactly what happened to them to split Elias away from his watch.
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The differences between royal blood and noble bearing were vast, indeed. Where Adrestus of Nikolaos was free to wander uninhibited, the Stravos name Elias held made him privy to all sorts of unwanted messes that accompanied the endless riches and air of superiority. It was that very fact, the idea that Elias of Stravos was superior that inhibited him so. The Stravos managed to whittle his chaperones to a lesser number, but an older mind looking back to this day would reckon that it was only because his mother was pregnant. Elias was allowed some measure of independence as the Stravos guard remained attached to his mother, as his doting father and elder sister did as they did, Elias of Stravos could bring himself some measure of freedom.
And oh, how he used it. Elias and Adrestus had commandeered a vessel meant for men to steer, and they did it by themselves. The Stravos knew every inch of this vessel without ever having been on it. He'd seen the schematics for the very model within his father's study, voraciously pouring over the details without truly understanding the science behind it all. It was, however, in his field of understanding how each of the pulleys worked, how the particular ropes and knots interacted in order to keep the sails extended fully. Once Elias and Adrestus had cast off far enough, the Stravos motioned for his friend to leave the lower deck and climb back to the outside world. The ship was a smaller vessel, perfect for their excursion, and Elias had every intention of making it a proper one. They need not venture far to test the vessel they'd taken, after all.
Elias chuckled at the praises given to him by Adrestus, shrugging his shoulders at the assertion. He whipped his head about, in search of the particular ropes that he need bind to the mast as he brought the sails to full rise. He ensured the forestay was properly fitted, and brought the jib to a relative tautness before he shifted his attention towards the mainsail. He motioned for Adrestus to help, bringing the mainsail to its proper position and tying the necessary knots with a great deal of effort. He felt sweat crease his brow at the labour of it all, but once he was satisfied with the integrity of the two sails, he offered Adrestus a wry look.
"Am I? Then, it'd only be proper for the 'greatest person you've ever met' to let you steer the ship, right? I believe in you, Adrestus," he told his friend, chuckling all the while. He had no mind to be the captain of a ship. After all, Elias' destiny was greater than that. But, Adrestus had formed this idea, helped bring it to completion and he seemed, perhaps, far more fitted to the task of steering their course. Elias, instead, focused on the food in his hand, placing a succulent wedge of orange between his lips. He chewed slowly, savouring the taste of it before he threw himself onto the deck to stare up at the sky above. Apollo's light was high in the sky... the day was young and their voyage new. All was well in the world of Elias of Stravos now that he'd properly ditched his 'supervisor'. He considered Adrestus' question for a moment before he said,
"It's not about what my parents think, Adrestus. Or what I think," he considered. Family was one of the very few things that brought Elias to reality, for their approval was truly the only one he cared about. It didn't stop him, however, from pushing back against the oppressiveness of their vigil over him.
"My uncle is a king. My cousins are princesses. My mother is a princess. I might be king someday, if what mum tells me is true. Which it always is. It makes sense that they'd want to keep an eye out... even if I don't like that they do," he mused, dreading the fact of it all. He'd need to make excuses later for his actions now. But, he didn't care. The sky was high over them and they had all day to figure out exactly what happened to them to split Elias away from his watch.
The differences between royal blood and noble bearing were vast, indeed. Where Adrestus of Nikolaos was free to wander uninhibited, the Stravos name Elias held made him privy to all sorts of unwanted messes that accompanied the endless riches and air of superiority. It was that very fact, the idea that Elias of Stravos was superior that inhibited him so. The Stravos managed to whittle his chaperones to a lesser number, but an older mind looking back to this day would reckon that it was only because his mother was pregnant. Elias was allowed some measure of independence as the Stravos guard remained attached to his mother, as his doting father and elder sister did as they did, Elias of Stravos could bring himself some measure of freedom.
And oh, how he used it. Elias and Adrestus had commandeered a vessel meant for men to steer, and they did it by themselves. The Stravos knew every inch of this vessel without ever having been on it. He'd seen the schematics for the very model within his father's study, voraciously pouring over the details without truly understanding the science behind it all. It was, however, in his field of understanding how each of the pulleys worked, how the particular ropes and knots interacted in order to keep the sails extended fully. Once Elias and Adrestus had cast off far enough, the Stravos motioned for his friend to leave the lower deck and climb back to the outside world. The ship was a smaller vessel, perfect for their excursion, and Elias had every intention of making it a proper one. They need not venture far to test the vessel they'd taken, after all.
Elias chuckled at the praises given to him by Adrestus, shrugging his shoulders at the assertion. He whipped his head about, in search of the particular ropes that he need bind to the mast as he brought the sails to full rise. He ensured the forestay was properly fitted, and brought the jib to a relative tautness before he shifted his attention towards the mainsail. He motioned for Adrestus to help, bringing the mainsail to its proper position and tying the necessary knots with a great deal of effort. He felt sweat crease his brow at the labour of it all, but once he was satisfied with the integrity of the two sails, he offered Adrestus a wry look.
"Am I? Then, it'd only be proper for the 'greatest person you've ever met' to let you steer the ship, right? I believe in you, Adrestus," he told his friend, chuckling all the while. He had no mind to be the captain of a ship. After all, Elias' destiny was greater than that. But, Adrestus had formed this idea, helped bring it to completion and he seemed, perhaps, far more fitted to the task of steering their course. Elias, instead, focused on the food in his hand, placing a succulent wedge of orange between his lips. He chewed slowly, savouring the taste of it before he threw himself onto the deck to stare up at the sky above. Apollo's light was high in the sky... the day was young and their voyage new. All was well in the world of Elias of Stravos now that he'd properly ditched his 'supervisor'. He considered Adrestus' question for a moment before he said,
"It's not about what my parents think, Adrestus. Or what I think," he considered. Family was one of the very few things that brought Elias to reality, for their approval was truly the only one he cared about. It didn't stop him, however, from pushing back against the oppressiveness of their vigil over him.
"My uncle is a king. My cousins are princesses. My mother is a princess. I might be king someday, if what mum tells me is true. Which it always is. It makes sense that they'd want to keep an eye out... even if I don't like that they do," he mused, dreading the fact of it all. He'd need to make excuses later for his actions now. But, he didn't care. The sky was high over them and they had all day to figure out exactly what happened to them to split Elias away from his watch.
Adrestus praised Elias, and he was happy to do it. Elias had never betrayed him, had never even made him question their friendship. He always had the best ideas, too… and so, Elias in Adrestus eyes was pretty great. And he meant every word of it. When Elias motioned Adrestus to help, the young boy sprang into action, helping bring the mainsail out so they could move easily. He smiled as Elias replied to more of his praise, and Adrestus beamed at him. “Thank you, Elias.” He appreciated that his friend trusted him. “I’d love to drive the ship.” Driving the ship gave him a purpose, and anyway, he didn’t mind the work that it required at all. He’d be sure to bring them to a good place to hang out. Once he took over, he pointed them in the direction of where they would be heading and started sailing. It wasn’t too difficult for Adrestus, and a smile was bright across his face.
Once they were in a safe spot, Adrestus relaxed. They were away from the docks at a pretty far distance, but not far enough that they would get sucked out to the sea. He stepped towards Elias, who had already started to enjoy the food he had brought with them, and smiled over at his friend. He listened to him as he spoke, and nodded. “I see, Elias.” He spoke, listening to him more. He paused a moment and then cocked his head to the side.
“You might be king someday? Or will?” He didn’t exactly know the royal world- he, at this point of his, barely knew the noble world. He should have been studying, but…. Young Adrestus usually got away a lot. “If I can be honest with you, I don’t know what my future holds. I think I’ve decided to just enjoy the moment for now, you know?” He continued to eat from their food, glancing out around their scenery. It was peaceful, and even the water beneath them was calm. He paused in thought, before opening his mouth once more. “Elias, how long do you think it’ll take them to realize you are missing?” It was a wonder. “I know my parents will notice, but I assume your family would realize it sooner, I would think.” He grinned over at his friend. “Do you think they will send guards?” It was quite funny, just thinking about them scrambling to get them out of the water.
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Adrestus praised Elias, and he was happy to do it. Elias had never betrayed him, had never even made him question their friendship. He always had the best ideas, too… and so, Elias in Adrestus eyes was pretty great. And he meant every word of it. When Elias motioned Adrestus to help, the young boy sprang into action, helping bring the mainsail out so they could move easily. He smiled as Elias replied to more of his praise, and Adrestus beamed at him. “Thank you, Elias.” He appreciated that his friend trusted him. “I’d love to drive the ship.” Driving the ship gave him a purpose, and anyway, he didn’t mind the work that it required at all. He’d be sure to bring them to a good place to hang out. Once he took over, he pointed them in the direction of where they would be heading and started sailing. It wasn’t too difficult for Adrestus, and a smile was bright across his face.
Once they were in a safe spot, Adrestus relaxed. They were away from the docks at a pretty far distance, but not far enough that they would get sucked out to the sea. He stepped towards Elias, who had already started to enjoy the food he had brought with them, and smiled over at his friend. He listened to him as he spoke, and nodded. “I see, Elias.” He spoke, listening to him more. He paused a moment and then cocked his head to the side.
“You might be king someday? Or will?” He didn’t exactly know the royal world- he, at this point of his, barely knew the noble world. He should have been studying, but…. Young Adrestus usually got away a lot. “If I can be honest with you, I don’t know what my future holds. I think I’ve decided to just enjoy the moment for now, you know?” He continued to eat from their food, glancing out around their scenery. It was peaceful, and even the water beneath them was calm. He paused in thought, before opening his mouth once more. “Elias, how long do you think it’ll take them to realize you are missing?” It was a wonder. “I know my parents will notice, but I assume your family would realize it sooner, I would think.” He grinned over at his friend. “Do you think they will send guards?” It was quite funny, just thinking about them scrambling to get them out of the water.
Adrestus praised Elias, and he was happy to do it. Elias had never betrayed him, had never even made him question their friendship. He always had the best ideas, too… and so, Elias in Adrestus eyes was pretty great. And he meant every word of it. When Elias motioned Adrestus to help, the young boy sprang into action, helping bring the mainsail out so they could move easily. He smiled as Elias replied to more of his praise, and Adrestus beamed at him. “Thank you, Elias.” He appreciated that his friend trusted him. “I’d love to drive the ship.” Driving the ship gave him a purpose, and anyway, he didn’t mind the work that it required at all. He’d be sure to bring them to a good place to hang out. Once he took over, he pointed them in the direction of where they would be heading and started sailing. It wasn’t too difficult for Adrestus, and a smile was bright across his face.
Once they were in a safe spot, Adrestus relaxed. They were away from the docks at a pretty far distance, but not far enough that they would get sucked out to the sea. He stepped towards Elias, who had already started to enjoy the food he had brought with them, and smiled over at his friend. He listened to him as he spoke, and nodded. “I see, Elias.” He spoke, listening to him more. He paused a moment and then cocked his head to the side.
“You might be king someday? Or will?” He didn’t exactly know the royal world- he, at this point of his, barely knew the noble world. He should have been studying, but…. Young Adrestus usually got away a lot. “If I can be honest with you, I don’t know what my future holds. I think I’ve decided to just enjoy the moment for now, you know?” He continued to eat from their food, glancing out around their scenery. It was peaceful, and even the water beneath them was calm. He paused in thought, before opening his mouth once more. “Elias, how long do you think it’ll take them to realize you are missing?” It was a wonder. “I know my parents will notice, but I assume your family would realize it sooner, I would think.” He grinned over at his friend. “Do you think they will send guards?” It was quite funny, just thinking about them scrambling to get them out of the water.
Elias didn't really know whether or not he'd be king. He supposed it was possible for the king and queen to have another child. He supposed there was a chance for the crown to stay in the line of the Xanthoses, and really, it didn't matter to him either way. The life of a monarch seemed well beyond the reach of a boy on a boat, and he was content. He'd had the mind to join Adrestus in order to get his mind off such things, abandoning a slave at the docks and casting off to the sea. Once Adrestus accepted the responsibility of steering, the smile that set upon his lips widened. He was given every opportunity to relax, and he took it gratefully
Adrestus of Nikolaos, even years later, might never know just how much the solace meant to him. Liberation was a sweet thing, and having the companion as intrepid as him, it brought about the boyish sense of adventure that sought to be stripped of him by the destiny looming over him. The Stravos met his fate with anticipation, knowing he'd be the son to make momma proud. But, the distracted delivered to him by means of the salty air stinging his cheeks and the brisk winds tickling his chest and arms... He reveled in it all. Elias of Stravos made his way to the bow, letting his arms wrap around the bowsprit. He kept his legs firmly planted on the ground while dispersing his weight, watching as the ship's hull split the ocean in two with its pace.
As Adrestus wove them into a turn, the Stravos child pulled back. Not quite the seasoned veteran of many ship rides, he buckled under the swaying ground beneath him, until he edged himself back to meet the mast. There, he stayed for a moment, clambering to find his feet beneath him until he had the cause to answer with a shrug of his shoulders. Steadied on his two feet, he placed a hand against the mast as a breath of air filled his lungs.
"I'd rather not think too long on it. The future is so far away."
Then, Adrestus made a point that agreed with his sentiment. The moment was far sweeter than any fantasy of the future. He didn't imagine himself big and grown, with the countless accolades of his status as the heir to the Stravos lineage. He imagined himself only later on, when he was on dry land feeling the reprimand of a mother who was certainly frightened for her son's safety. He imagined himself in five minutes, whatever that future held, whether he decided to stop the boat and dive into the ocean. Elias of Stravos learned how to swim just a year before, and he adored his opportunities to do so at the beaches of Athenia. Not that it happened as often as he liked.
"I'm sure my mother caught on very quickly. I don't know what's going on with her, but she never misses a wink. She might even be sending men to the docks to find me," he mused, narrowing his eyes for a moment. Adrestus covered his questions with a grin, but he'd never seen the wrath of Circenia of Stravos. Elias hadn't experienced it firsthand, but there were numerous incidents of slaves with mangled backs after they got the whippings she ordered they suffer
"But, we're smarter than the guards are, aren't we? Bunch of dimwit poors, they are. I think we can manage to crawl back into the ducks under their nose. So long as we don't moor in the same place, right? They can hazard a guess as to why the boat was gone. It's not our problem," he ventured.
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Elias didn't really know whether or not he'd be king. He supposed it was possible for the king and queen to have another child. He supposed there was a chance for the crown to stay in the line of the Xanthoses, and really, it didn't matter to him either way. The life of a monarch seemed well beyond the reach of a boy on a boat, and he was content. He'd had the mind to join Adrestus in order to get his mind off such things, abandoning a slave at the docks and casting off to the sea. Once Adrestus accepted the responsibility of steering, the smile that set upon his lips widened. He was given every opportunity to relax, and he took it gratefully
Adrestus of Nikolaos, even years later, might never know just how much the solace meant to him. Liberation was a sweet thing, and having the companion as intrepid as him, it brought about the boyish sense of adventure that sought to be stripped of him by the destiny looming over him. The Stravos met his fate with anticipation, knowing he'd be the son to make momma proud. But, the distracted delivered to him by means of the salty air stinging his cheeks and the brisk winds tickling his chest and arms... He reveled in it all. Elias of Stravos made his way to the bow, letting his arms wrap around the bowsprit. He kept his legs firmly planted on the ground while dispersing his weight, watching as the ship's hull split the ocean in two with its pace.
As Adrestus wove them into a turn, the Stravos child pulled back. Not quite the seasoned veteran of many ship rides, he buckled under the swaying ground beneath him, until he edged himself back to meet the mast. There, he stayed for a moment, clambering to find his feet beneath him until he had the cause to answer with a shrug of his shoulders. Steadied on his two feet, he placed a hand against the mast as a breath of air filled his lungs.
"I'd rather not think too long on it. The future is so far away."
Then, Adrestus made a point that agreed with his sentiment. The moment was far sweeter than any fantasy of the future. He didn't imagine himself big and grown, with the countless accolades of his status as the heir to the Stravos lineage. He imagined himself only later on, when he was on dry land feeling the reprimand of a mother who was certainly frightened for her son's safety. He imagined himself in five minutes, whatever that future held, whether he decided to stop the boat and dive into the ocean. Elias of Stravos learned how to swim just a year before, and he adored his opportunities to do so at the beaches of Athenia. Not that it happened as often as he liked.
"I'm sure my mother caught on very quickly. I don't know what's going on with her, but she never misses a wink. She might even be sending men to the docks to find me," he mused, narrowing his eyes for a moment. Adrestus covered his questions with a grin, but he'd never seen the wrath of Circenia of Stravos. Elias hadn't experienced it firsthand, but there were numerous incidents of slaves with mangled backs after they got the whippings she ordered they suffer
"But, we're smarter than the guards are, aren't we? Bunch of dimwit poors, they are. I think we can manage to crawl back into the ducks under their nose. So long as we don't moor in the same place, right? They can hazard a guess as to why the boat was gone. It's not our problem," he ventured.
Elias didn't really know whether or not he'd be king. He supposed it was possible for the king and queen to have another child. He supposed there was a chance for the crown to stay in the line of the Xanthoses, and really, it didn't matter to him either way. The life of a monarch seemed well beyond the reach of a boy on a boat, and he was content. He'd had the mind to join Adrestus in order to get his mind off such things, abandoning a slave at the docks and casting off to the sea. Once Adrestus accepted the responsibility of steering, the smile that set upon his lips widened. He was given every opportunity to relax, and he took it gratefully
Adrestus of Nikolaos, even years later, might never know just how much the solace meant to him. Liberation was a sweet thing, and having the companion as intrepid as him, it brought about the boyish sense of adventure that sought to be stripped of him by the destiny looming over him. The Stravos met his fate with anticipation, knowing he'd be the son to make momma proud. But, the distracted delivered to him by means of the salty air stinging his cheeks and the brisk winds tickling his chest and arms... He reveled in it all. Elias of Stravos made his way to the bow, letting his arms wrap around the bowsprit. He kept his legs firmly planted on the ground while dispersing his weight, watching as the ship's hull split the ocean in two with its pace.
As Adrestus wove them into a turn, the Stravos child pulled back. Not quite the seasoned veteran of many ship rides, he buckled under the swaying ground beneath him, until he edged himself back to meet the mast. There, he stayed for a moment, clambering to find his feet beneath him until he had the cause to answer with a shrug of his shoulders. Steadied on his two feet, he placed a hand against the mast as a breath of air filled his lungs.
"I'd rather not think too long on it. The future is so far away."
Then, Adrestus made a point that agreed with his sentiment. The moment was far sweeter than any fantasy of the future. He didn't imagine himself big and grown, with the countless accolades of his status as the heir to the Stravos lineage. He imagined himself only later on, when he was on dry land feeling the reprimand of a mother who was certainly frightened for her son's safety. He imagined himself in five minutes, whatever that future held, whether he decided to stop the boat and dive into the ocean. Elias of Stravos learned how to swim just a year before, and he adored his opportunities to do so at the beaches of Athenia. Not that it happened as often as he liked.
"I'm sure my mother caught on very quickly. I don't know what's going on with her, but she never misses a wink. She might even be sending men to the docks to find me," he mused, narrowing his eyes for a moment. Adrestus covered his questions with a grin, but he'd never seen the wrath of Circenia of Stravos. Elias hadn't experienced it firsthand, but there were numerous incidents of slaves with mangled backs after they got the whippings she ordered they suffer
"But, we're smarter than the guards are, aren't we? Bunch of dimwit poors, they are. I think we can manage to crawl back into the ducks under their nose. So long as we don't moor in the same place, right? They can hazard a guess as to why the boat was gone. It's not our problem," he ventured.
While inexperienced, Adrestus was still not bad at sailing. He was able to keep the boat fairly steady against the waves. Some big waves were troublesome, but he managed to not let them take in any water, and he avoided rocking the boat too much. He grinned as Elias stayed on the bow, happy that the other trusted him so much. It felt nice to have a friend that was so kind to him and he wished that they could take on the water together all the time. Alas, this would probably be the only time- Elias was much too busy. Adrestus smiled over at his friend when he responded and gave him a shrug. “The future is far but it’s still coming. I understand what you mean, though.” They didn’t have much control over it, and Elias certainly didn’t. Adrestus felt he had so many opportunities in the future that he could do… all Elias had to look forward to was political life. Not that it wasn’t good, and Adrestus knew he had somewhat of a political life ahead, but in the meantime… the moment was the most important.
Adrestus was having fun on the boat with Elias, and didn’t want it to be over. He started to worry, now that some time had passed, that they would be found out. Elias’s parents probably had figured out by now Elias wasn’t home, and his parents were probably not going to be too far along after that. He was worried they were going to force them out of the water and ruin their whole plan. Elias’s response made him a little uneasy, and Adrestus winced. “Oh…” men on the docks? “Do you think they will be angrier at your… whoever was with you before, the maid?” He knew Elias had escaped someone. Perhaps they’d be looking for her before they looked for Elias, which would give them more time. He smiled at Elias’s next words and relaxed a bit. He was right!
“That’s true, Elias! We are stronger.” He nodded in agreement. Guards had nothing on them! Adrestus rested his arms on the boat, relaxing for a moment while he pondered. “Yeah, as long as we keep quiet enough, we will blend in. They don’t know where we went, or if they do know we took a boat, they have no idea which one.” To guards, they could be anywhere! “Alright, I trust you.” Adre’s words were genuine. He moved to keep the boat moving along the water, taking in the fresh air. “ We could go swimming too” He grinned, “We could jump off the rails. Practice our dives.”
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While inexperienced, Adrestus was still not bad at sailing. He was able to keep the boat fairly steady against the waves. Some big waves were troublesome, but he managed to not let them take in any water, and he avoided rocking the boat too much. He grinned as Elias stayed on the bow, happy that the other trusted him so much. It felt nice to have a friend that was so kind to him and he wished that they could take on the water together all the time. Alas, this would probably be the only time- Elias was much too busy. Adrestus smiled over at his friend when he responded and gave him a shrug. “The future is far but it’s still coming. I understand what you mean, though.” They didn’t have much control over it, and Elias certainly didn’t. Adrestus felt he had so many opportunities in the future that he could do… all Elias had to look forward to was political life. Not that it wasn’t good, and Adrestus knew he had somewhat of a political life ahead, but in the meantime… the moment was the most important.
Adrestus was having fun on the boat with Elias, and didn’t want it to be over. He started to worry, now that some time had passed, that they would be found out. Elias’s parents probably had figured out by now Elias wasn’t home, and his parents were probably not going to be too far along after that. He was worried they were going to force them out of the water and ruin their whole plan. Elias’s response made him a little uneasy, and Adrestus winced. “Oh…” men on the docks? “Do you think they will be angrier at your… whoever was with you before, the maid?” He knew Elias had escaped someone. Perhaps they’d be looking for her before they looked for Elias, which would give them more time. He smiled at Elias’s next words and relaxed a bit. He was right!
“That’s true, Elias! We are stronger.” He nodded in agreement. Guards had nothing on them! Adrestus rested his arms on the boat, relaxing for a moment while he pondered. “Yeah, as long as we keep quiet enough, we will blend in. They don’t know where we went, or if they do know we took a boat, they have no idea which one.” To guards, they could be anywhere! “Alright, I trust you.” Adre’s words were genuine. He moved to keep the boat moving along the water, taking in the fresh air. “ We could go swimming too” He grinned, “We could jump off the rails. Practice our dives.”
While inexperienced, Adrestus was still not bad at sailing. He was able to keep the boat fairly steady against the waves. Some big waves were troublesome, but he managed to not let them take in any water, and he avoided rocking the boat too much. He grinned as Elias stayed on the bow, happy that the other trusted him so much. It felt nice to have a friend that was so kind to him and he wished that they could take on the water together all the time. Alas, this would probably be the only time- Elias was much too busy. Adrestus smiled over at his friend when he responded and gave him a shrug. “The future is far but it’s still coming. I understand what you mean, though.” They didn’t have much control over it, and Elias certainly didn’t. Adrestus felt he had so many opportunities in the future that he could do… all Elias had to look forward to was political life. Not that it wasn’t good, and Adrestus knew he had somewhat of a political life ahead, but in the meantime… the moment was the most important.
Adrestus was having fun on the boat with Elias, and didn’t want it to be over. He started to worry, now that some time had passed, that they would be found out. Elias’s parents probably had figured out by now Elias wasn’t home, and his parents were probably not going to be too far along after that. He was worried they were going to force them out of the water and ruin their whole plan. Elias’s response made him a little uneasy, and Adrestus winced. “Oh…” men on the docks? “Do you think they will be angrier at your… whoever was with you before, the maid?” He knew Elias had escaped someone. Perhaps they’d be looking for her before they looked for Elias, which would give them more time. He smiled at Elias’s next words and relaxed a bit. He was right!
“That’s true, Elias! We are stronger.” He nodded in agreement. Guards had nothing on them! Adrestus rested his arms on the boat, relaxing for a moment while he pondered. “Yeah, as long as we keep quiet enough, we will blend in. They don’t know where we went, or if they do know we took a boat, they have no idea which one.” To guards, they could be anywhere! “Alright, I trust you.” Adre’s words were genuine. He moved to keep the boat moving along the water, taking in the fresh air. “ We could go swimming too” He grinned, “We could jump off the rails. Practice our dives.”