Is this..?

[morujiana]

Date & Time: January 21.
Location: Out in the Hold.
Characters: Morgiana and (YOU) [Open to all]
Summary: Have a really young Morgiana (around 5 years old due to the aging event)
Warnings: Probably just a really really frightened girl. Have fun with that!


[One chilly morning one would hear the sounds of a distressed child crying. The girl wore a simple dress that looked very ragged and her body was covered with dirt in some places that upon closer contact looked more like bruises. The one thing that was out of place was the chains wrapped tightly around her tiny legs. When she moved they would rattle very loudly and looked like it made walking difficult. Her bright red eyes looked around with nervousness as she shuffled forward with hesitation.]

M-Master Jamil..? W-Where am I!? A-Am I in trouble again? [Crouching down to wrap her arms around her legs Morgiana whimpered as more tears rolled down her already stained face.] I'm scared..I want my mama and papa..[The child could only vaguely remember certain memories of this place but she was utterly confused as to where she was.] I'm scared..

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[morujiana]

[The light contact causes the girl to flinch but she doesn't pull away. No, shes too afraid to do that. When she outstretches her legs he would be able to see the chains wrapped around her legs in plain view and the way they rattled loudly.]

J-Jamil..He..is my master. [Did that mean Hakuryuu did not know him? She looks up to give the scarred boy a weary and tearful glance.] W-When I tried to run away he would hit me lots of times..he..hits me all the time when he wants. I'm his s-slave so..

[Her fingers brush over the dark bruises that mare her arms and she shifts back to stare at the prince, almost in confusion. Her fingers come up to hastily rub away the tears that were staining her face but more start to surface again.] Y-You won't hurt me..? Are you not a friend of master Jamil?

[righty]

[ The flinch nearly tears his heart in two. Hakuryuu could remember, the moment be had begun to propose to her, how she told him she was once a slave. Could she be, at this very moment, reliving those memories?

It stunned him, but not enough to remove his hand from her back. He wanted to be there for her, no matter what age or event she had gone through. He loved her.

And because of this his anger broke out unwillingly to his face at the mention of this 'Master'. This person, this monster had had touched Morgiana. This was someone who could never be forgiven. But as much as he wanted to take action, there was nothing he could do but comfort the one in front of him now. ]

This man is not here, so don't be afraid. [ Hakuryuu keeps his voice as low as possible. Retaining a calm and reassuring sound to hopefully set the girl more at ease. ]

In this world you belong to no master. So please, let me help you take those off. [ Eyes gesturing to the chains, the boy had to hold back every inch of anger that simply wanted to throw his spear into those chain. But he had to do this patiently. Who knows how Morgiana would act otherwise... ]

I won't hurt you, I'm here to help you.

[morujiana]

[Her face turns baffled here as if she couldn't believe his words. Her eyes return to stare at her chains and then back up to Hakuryuu as if trying to make a connection.] T-That can't be true! M-Master Jamil always told me that I'd never escape! [Her body began to tremble as she let out a sound of distress. All of this information was too much for a five year old to process and it looked like she was becoming more and more incoherent by the minute.]

W-What if he comes back? He is going to punish me! [Unsure of what else to do she crawled towards Hakuryuu as tiny fingers fist into his shirt and the girl curls up into him.] I don't wanna go back! [She buries her face into his shoulder as she whimpers.] I'm hungry and cold..

I-I just want my mama and papa..[Her grip on the prince never loosens and she wiggles closer as if hoping that would help her disappear from the face of the earth.]

[righty]

[ He could see the confusion in her eyes. It was hard to deal with a situation like this. Something he had never faced before. Was he even capable of doing so? ]

No he won't! [ Oops. That may have come out a little louder than he had imagined it in his head, but with such a sudden need to protest, Hakuryuu can only help to get through to the tiny girl that was now attempting to cradle herself in his arms. ] Is not coming back... he is not here! I'll protect you, Lady Morgiana. I won't let anything bad happen to you—!

[ The prince hesitates at first, overwhelmed with a large amount of grief to do anything at first before finally composing himself enough to act. He takes the girl into his arms, giving her a small, yet meaningful squeeze.

With his flesh arm slowly beginning to stroke her hair, he used the other to keep a comforting hold on the child in his arms. Never before has he ever experienced this before... what with him being the youngest in his family. Did the others have to do this to him before? This brothers... sister? He never wanted to let her go. ]

Though I do not know where you parents are... I can give you a place to rest. Would you like something to eat? Anything you would like I can give to you!

[morujiana]

[The petting to her hair slowly and surely made the child's whines and cries gradually soften until she was nothing more than letting out soft sniffles. Her fingers loosened to a degree in Hakuryuu's shirt but she didn't dare release him. It still didn't make sense why this stranger was so protective of her. She didn't know him and yet he was holding her in his arms as if it was a natural thing to do. And why was he calling her a lady? There were many questions in her mind but she was snapped back to reality at the sound of his voice.]

F-Food? Are you sure I can eat? [She lifts her head up to shyly stare at Hakuryuu. She fidgets and lowers her gaze, as she brings herself closer to the warmth of the bigger body.]

I- I don't mind if I eat anything..I really want something in my tummy. It's been empty for a while. [Finally gathering the courage to look up, her fingers twist Hakuryuu's shirt underneath her small hands. It felt so soft and comforting.]

W-Would you lift me up mister? My legs feel like jelly.. [Plus it was hard to walk with chains around them.]

[righty]

[ Whether his motives or actions were in question, he was not going to change them for the world, especially now that she was beginning to calm down.

There's a dry chuckle at this point. Clearly pained. ] Of course! As much as you want... as long as you want! [ He could feel the tears in his owns eyes begin to form.

How could someone had treated her like this? Someone who was so brave and kind... to be reduced to this? His heart couldn't handle it.

As the knot in his stomach began to increase, the boy simple nodded his head. ] ... Then we will have a grand feast tonight. Just the two of us!

[ He's trying to sound encouraging, to take away the last bit of tears he saw on her face. Hakuryuu never wanted to see Morgiana cry, not after he was the one to whom he witnessed it first. Tears were not meant for her... only tear of happiness.

So upon her request he lifted the smaller girl into his arms with one shift movement. The chains were going to go, he was sure of that, but maybe to a place more suited for her comfort. ]

Hakuryuu. [ He finally speaks, looking down at Morgiana as he begins to walk back to his room. ] My name is Ren Hakuryuu.

[morujiana]

Hakuruu? [Her cheeks flush in embarrassment from the mispronunciation and she shyly presses her head against his chest, eyes closing shut.] Nice to meet you.. [She murmured. After a while she re-opens her eyes again as she tilts her head to stare up at Hakuryuu in curiosity.] Where are we going?

Is the f-food going to be yummy? can I have meat? [While Morgiana was still as shy and unsure as ever she was slowly opening up. He wasn't Jamil, in fact he was more nicer than anyone she has ever known! It wouldn't hurt to ask, right? Plus it was normal for someone like her to be wanting things at her age. She had been deprived of her life, her parents and anything else - For her this was almost like becoming a princess. Her legs wiggled in excitement as her fingers prod at the wooden arm.] How did you get that?

[righty]

[ Oh gosh she got his name wrong but he doesn't care because that was just so cute he can't stand it. ] Nice to meet you, too.

To my room... I hope you don't mind that. [ It's a nice spot where he can watch over her for the time being until he can figure out what exactly happened to her. Though there were many questions rolling about in his head, Hakuryuu decided to put them aside for now. Making sure at first this girl was treated properly to a nice meal. ]

I can't say for certain, but many people have told me they enjoyed my cooking. [ Oh gosh can she get anymore adorable than she is right now? The boy chuckles. ] Yes, of course you can. I will prepare as much meat as you would like.

[ He was not opposed to spoiling her, not one bit. So during this moment he was going to take every opportunity he could to allow her the childhood she should have had... and not this.

However, her sudden question throws him off at the mention of his arm. Wordless, the boy glances down at it, expression darkening in the slightest. ]

It... was due to an injury. But it is alright, this arm is very useful to me.

[morujiana]

I don't mind if it's your room. [This stranger whoever he was emitted such a trustworthy aura that Morgiana wouldn't have hesitated to leave with him if he had asked.

All that the young Fanalis had wanted for some time was to feel some sort of attachment to a person. Hakuryuu had been the person she had seen first so already Morgiana didn't hesitate to put her full faith on him.]

O-Oh..[She stares at the arm with a saddened look and she gently strokes at it before snuggling more into the other.] It looks cool. [Well to a five year old child anything would look amazing. The mentioning of food causes her stomach to rumble loudly and she blushes.] S-Sorry..I'm just really hungry. All that I've eaten before were pieces of bread..but they were really stale.

[righty]

[ The thought was comforting that she would accept him so soon, and he couldn't even help but blush when she began to touch his arm. Truly even in this condition she still accepted him... ]

As long as your remain with me, you can have as much food as you would like! [ Stale bread. The thought is clearly sickening, but finally Hakuryuu is able to reach the door to where he resides. Holding the female close to his body while he attempts to open the door with her in his arms.

Once inside, he will begin to drop to his knees to allow the girl liberty into his "home". ]

I will begin cooking right away, but first let me remove those from your feet. [ The chains, of course. And with must disdain he refused to look at them anymore. ]