Airships: Reacquainted
“Minister,” Hawkeye gave a small salute and a handshake, “I am-” “My brother!” A deep voice cut through the throngs in perfect Martese. Elletra spotted a…
Airships: Gunmetal and Wine
The girl glanced at the assortment of weapons Elletra had laid on the table which she had had on her person. “There’s pockets on tha leggin’s under tha skirt…
Airships: Irksome Dealings
Vespertine grinned, “Now, miss, away with your clothes so I may put my masterpiece on you.” Elletra resisted the urge reach for her knives and attack the man…
Airships: Meeting Vespertine
“Vespertine’s?” Elletra asked, tilting her head so she could see Hawkeye’s face. He smiled wistfully at her, “An old friend. My sisters went through a phase…
Airships: A Date
“A date, I see.” Elletra grinned, slightly more than maliciously than intended. “If it wouldn’t be too much of an inconvenience.” Hawkeye said, a slight smirk…
Airships: Trust
Hawkeye entered his room, his feet feeling heavier than usual. Allowing himself the rare luxury of being unarmed, he placed his weapons on the small chest in…
cold blood ballroom
Evaline Etheridge swayed back and forth with her fiancee, a tall, dark haired man. His name was known widespread across the dark city of York, England-Alastair…
Fantastical Masquerade
“To be honest, these shoes are murdering my poor feet.” Lara complained loudly. She grinned up at her love, Dante. He smirked, pulling her close while they…
Appeasement and Appearances
The moment stretched to a minute as they continued, their movements synchronized in dance. He finally spoke again. “I’ve irritated you?” Nothing. He sighed…
An Uninvited Dance
“Yes,” she said quickly. He led her to the floor and they began to waltz. As they fell into the rhythm of the music, she glanced over her shoulder in time to…
High Society
The night began like any other. A steady stream of guests entered in to the ballroom, and after her father had welcomed them all, the evening began. Servants…
Seed of Evil
The early morning light splayed long shadows across the town square. Most inhabitants of the small German village were still asleep, but several young boys…
Coming-out day
Why shouldn’t she go to the ball? It was her coming-out day, after all! She rattled at the latch once again, then flumped down in a cloud of dust and ruffles…