Snippet #1834831

Each step through the forest made by Julius was somewhat noisy, creating a slight commotion as his armor clanked against itself. It wasn't absurdly loud but one could hear it if they listened close enough. The sound was deemed obnoxious even by Julius himself but there was little to be done about it except be as light of foot as possible so he didn't disturb the Wilds too much. After all no matter how long he stayed in this place he would never truly belong here.

"I wonder if it is day or night," Julius thought aloud. He paused, huffing as he lifted his sword and placed it on his shoulder, and then resumed his walk. "I wonder if it matters much anymore. Just different beasts and types of men out. I'll be fine... surely." He began to hum a light tune, one taught to him by a kind maiden long ago back home. He hummed and walked, walked and hummed, and occasionally even paused to look around whilst humming. Eventually his merry tune brought him to the outskirts of a town. He stopped, still amongst the trees a bit beyond the boundaries of the place.

"Ah, civilization," he mused, stopping his humming. That tune helped lift his spirits some, and seeing the sight of a human town aided in easing his mind as well. "I do hope they're doing quite well. I'm afraid I don't quite recall what town this is, though..." Julius paused, thinking silently. "Ah! Rivenmarch! I'm quite sure that's the name." Satisfied with himself Julius stood there like a statue, staring off at the town from amongst the tall trees and smiling beneath his helmet. It saddened him that he couldn't really head in town and greet the people but at least he could watch over them from afar.

For a good bit he stood there, taking in the grand view, before suddenly spinning about and trotting off into the Wilds again.

"No place for me here," he muttered, having a sudden change of heart. "I cannot be staring at them all day like a madman. I've things to do." Julius's heavy steps took him away quickly, and in a short time he was deep within the Wilds yet again. "The dark awaits me," he said ominously to himself. "I cannot dilly-dally. Surely I can better apply myself out here." The knight sighed, entering into a portion of the forest where a strange mist blanketed the ground and the trees began to spread apart somewhat.

"Yes... I'll find my place soon enough."