Beginning a Journey

[trueanddestined]

It was perhaps an hour and a half later that Albert came walking down the cobbled street that led out of the city of bale. He was wrapped in a worn, green traveler's cloak and a set of armour that was clearly not ornamental if the nicks and dents were any indicator. His hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail, his crown was gone as were any other trappings of his royal station. There was a lance strapped to his back and a pouch secured to his hip. It would appear the years of peace had not effected Albert's sensibilities as to what constituted important on long trips. All in all the man looked very much like the Albert that had traveled with the Dragoons around the world some years ago and not at all like the regent that had met with Lloyd earlier.

It was growing late now, and the sun was setting in the west. An excellent time for a king to sneak out of his kingdom, no one was in the streets to witness it.

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[platinum_shadow]

At least he still knew how to prepare to travel. Unlike Dart and crew, Lloyd was not concerned that Albert would try to bring an unnecessary amount of useless things. He knew the King better than that, he was reasonable. And certainly the long trip across Endiness taught him that packing light was for the best. Lloyd had restocked his own supplies and was already waiting by the time Albert reached him. He paused, looking around.

"I am surprised, no red dragoon?" Good, he didn't want to deal with Dart's noise and temper.