Snippet #848153

Jackson stood agape as his Captain announced she would be joining them. He also noticed her reaction when he told her about Serene. He wanted to pry, but knew better. He had other things to worry about, like making sure he didn't screw up in front of his captain. She had just added an entire different layer of difficulty on the once seemingly easy mission. He made completely sure none of his thoughts was revealed through his facial expressions.

Then she told Jackson to prepare his things. He saluted again and said, "Yes Ma'am." and left through the same door he had entered. Outside her door he leaned up against the wall adjacent. "And so the plot thickens..." He mumbled to himself. He stood for a moment outside her door before leaving for the west gate. Luckily for him he had always traveled light, usually carrying everything that made him battle ready on his person at all times. He liked the weight of his equipment, although it wasn't that heavy.

Before he knew it he was outside the castle doors and began to make his way to the west gate. On his way, he passed the same Tavern as before. He longed to walk in and order a bottle of beer. He looked up at the sky and guessed he still had about half an hour left. So he walked in the Tavern and sat at the bar, where he ordered a pint of their beer. "Aye lad, don't ye have some knightly duties to attend to?" The barkeep asked. "Yeah, but I have time for a good drink. One good drink anyway." He said tipping the mug in his mouth. within twenty minutes Jackson had finished the pint and began to pay... When he realized he was broke. He smiled at the barkeep. "I'll pay you when I get back? I'm doing a job today and I'll pay when I can." Jackson said. "Pah, you knights do what ye want anyway. Go on then, I expect payment soon lad." And with that, Jackson left the bar feeling a bit better. He began his trek to the gate once more.

Soon, he noticed Nyx on the bridge talking to another knight on a horse. "Pompous fool? Ha! I believe you still owe me your life little Nyxie. One day my glory will be known through out the land!" He heard the knight say. Then he took off towards his brigade.

Jackson nonchalantly walked up beside Nyx. "Knights huh? Bunch of arrogant fellows, wouldn't you agree?" He asked Nyx with a smirk. "Such being as it may, Brigade Captain Linth will be coming with us." he said with a sigh.