RP Free for All: Chapter 21

"Thank you, darling." Val gave her a big smile and a peck on the cheek while he took the goods.

"Walk with me, won't you?" He winked at her and walked towards the outskirt of town towards the forest. He found a small clearing and set the food down before settling down on a tree stump.

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Sloan almost let out a growl but kept a straight face.

"How astounding. Your family and life story never fails to amuse me." He smiled at the man.

"Have we taken up most of your time. I do not want to intrude into your busy schedule. Valindra and I wouldn't want to be a nuisance."

Vasani rejoins the men with a serene smile on her face. "Yes, this visit has been most enriching."

Francis frowns slightly. "You have been perfect guests, but if you really must go... Do feel free to visit again."

Sloan smiled.

"We will keep that in mind if we stop by this wonderful town again. Thank you for your time and patience with us." He bowed before holding his arm out to Vasani.

"Shall we?"

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"I am not sure what kind of trouble I wanted to get myself into..." He shrug and grinned at Susan.

"I thought this might spark your interest..."

As Val finished his sentence a pair of small hands grab Susan's shoulder as a weight pulled itself onto her.

Vasani bows as well before linking her arm with Sloan's. "Thank you for your hospitality, sir."

With a small wave, she heads for the door. Once out of earshot, Vasani chuckles. "Well, that was fun. And hopefully profitable."

Vasani shakes her head. "I picked this one. It's your turn, pet."

She waves a hand around the streets. "Anything your heart desires."

Vasani tilts her head and watches the young man. "Alright."

"Will you be coming or do you prefer to watch?" She looks back at Sloan with a smirk. As she waits for his answer, she buys a bag of apples from a nearby stall.

Vasani shrugs. "To give me more of a challenge."

She holds her bag in front of her and walks to the young man, clipping into his shoulder and sending her bag's contents all over the street. With a look of panic, she looks at him. "I am so sorry! I wasn't watching where I was going."

The young man appeared shock when Vasani bumped into him. He seem to panic for a moment before kneeling down to help her pick the apples.

"No, its alright, miss."

"Young mistress, you are very clumsy." Sloan frown and begin to pick up some of the apples.

"The master would not be please to know that you dropped your groceries for the 20th time this week."

Vasani looks even more panicked at this. "Please do not tell him! You know I'll be punished again.."

She hastily starts piling the apples back in the bag. Looking up at the young man, tears begin to pool in her eyes. "Oh, sir! You don't need to help. It's my fault and you'll mess up your fine suit." She reaches out and brushes a bit of dirt from his leg.

At the touch of Vasani's hand he quickly fell backwards as his maids rush to help him up.

"No, no it is fine! I insist." He turned to one of his maids and grabbed a bag.

"Take my apples. Your father won't know if you don't bring home the bruised ones." The gentleman smiled at her.

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"Every time I leave you alone you get kidnapped or injured." Val rolled his eyes and smiled when her attention was taken by something else.

"This human smells weird..." A small voice spoke. A small child dangled from Susan's shoulder and peered up at her with large golden eyes. Susan suddenly noticed a pair of fluffy ears and soon a tail.

"She doesn't smell as bad as the other humans." Another voice spoke up. Susan finally noticed she is surrounded by a variety of demon children. Each having their own unique set of ears and tails.

Vasani gets to her feet and smooths her dress. "Really? Don't you need them?" She hesitantly takes the bag, brushing her hand against his as she does so. 

"There must be some way I can repay you for your kindness!" She takes a step closer and looks up at him earnestly.

He shook his head.

"My maids were planning to make apple pie. No one will see the bruises once its baked." His cheeks appear to turn a shade redder when Vasani touched his hands. The man quickly pulled his hand away and cleared his throat.

"I won't take up your time any longer, miss." He bowed to her before heading towards his home.

Vasani takes note of which house the man goes in before sighing. "The shy ones are always so slippery."

Whistling, she heads towards a market stall and makes a purchase. She turns to the young man's house and gently knocks on the door.

"I guess I picked you quite the challenge." Sloan laugh as he followed Vasani.

The door creaked open as one of the maids peered out.

"Y-yes? How may I help you?" She blinked at Vasani.

"Makes it all the more fun." She winks at Sloan before turning to the door as it opens.

Vasani gives the maid an apologetic smile and inclines her head. "I'm so sorry to bother you, but may I speak to the young man that lives here? I didn't catch his name and I'm afraid I owe him an apology."

"Y-yes, please come in." The maid open the door and stepped to the side to allow Vasani and Sloan through.

"Please have a seat while I get the young master." The other maid said before disappearing. They were poured drinks by the remaining maid.

Sloan smiled and as she poured his drink.

"Thank you, love." He winked at her.

"Y-you're welcome." She blushed and scooted away.

"Hello again." The man entered the room a bit confused to see Vasani and Sloan at his house.

"I heard that you wished to speak to me?"

Vasani hides her grin behind her glass as she watches Sloan and the maid.

Upon hearing the man enter, Vasani gets to her feet and curtsies. "With how quickly you ran off, I feared I offended you in some way. And after your act of generosity I felt just horrible."

She holds the bag out to him, containing a variety of pastries. "I simply had to come to apologize with this offering. I do hope you'll forgive the intrusion." She looks down at the ground bashfully.

The man accepted her offer and smiled.

"Do not worry. I merely rushed home to take care of some paper work. Please feel free to stay as long as you like." He held his hand out towards Vasani.

"I am Titus Luden. Pleasure to meet you. If you need anything do not hesitate to call Melody and Edah"

Vasani takes his offered hand and smiles brightly. "The pleasure is mine. I'm Valindra and this is my friend Sl-Sylvar." She waves a hand towards Sloan.

"Please to not let us take you away from your work." She tilts her head. "What is it that you do anyway, if I may be a bit nosy?"

Titus sat down in one of the chairs as his maids serve some tea with the pastries.

"My parents are merchants and travel the land to do business. Unfortunately I am stuck at home to help with the accounting and negotiating with business partners." He waved his hand at the topic.

"What about you, Valindra. I am afraid I haven't seen your around before."