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@wang yi (yiyi) Jaehyo noticed the female weren't noticing his presence until just then when he came back with the herb. He raised his brows in astonishment upon hearing the female's position. "A concubine? Of that hot tempered king? Wow~" Jaehyo chuckled. "How is he like? Wouldn't he be concerned?" He asked the female. "Especially when you are the concubine. I bet he is pulling every brick from the walls just to find you." He smirked, unsure if he is joking or not. "But, it seems like your ankle couldn't let you explore around as of today." He changed his mischievous tone to a serious one.

@wang yi (yiyi) Jaehyo raised his brows as he glanced down at the doll like female. Bending down, Jaehyo noticed the female rubbing her ankle. "This sprain looks serious." Standing up, Jaehyo went over to the nearby grass patch where he searched for a herb that could at least relieve the pain before walking back to the lass. Getting down on one knee and holding eye contact with the female, he asked to see the female's ankle so that he can apply the raw herb on her. "I think I should send you home. Where's your house at?" He added, while folding the leaves into two.

@wang yi (yiyi) Jaehyo noticed the female's silhouette which seemed to be tripping over before her shadow casted over him. Instinctively, Jaehyo's arms reached out to catch the falling being. "Caught ya!" He exclaimed as he caught hold of the female by her waist. "Seems like I've surprised you, I'm sorry about that." He apologized in a clearly unapologetic manner before settling her down on her feet, unaware of her sprain ankle.

@wang yi (yiyi) After searching a few distance, Jaehyo have yet to find the rumored herb. Feeling slightly irritated, he clicked his tongue and looked around the scenery, it was beautiful but he is only focused on the task at hand. "Even when I grow old, I'll never want to live in such places." He muttered to himself, looking around the surroundings and kicking things out of his way, "this place is too peaceful for me, there is no alcohol or beautiful beings." He huffed. "I wouldn't be here if it's not for that /herb/." As he mumbled to himself, he noticed a figure which seemed to be clinging on a tree. Finding the scene amusing as he rarely gets to see one out in the mountains, Jaehyo approached the figure. A smirk appeared on his face as he noticed that the figure is a gorgeous lady. "What are you doing there, beautiful?" He placed a hand on his hips and glanced up at the female.

@wang yi (yiyi) Being a thief doesn't mean that he had to always snoop around, stealing things and the reason for visiting the mountains was to find a rare herb which the others claimed to be a myth. He wanted to test if the myth is just a myth or is there really such herb. Jaehyo tried to searcharound every patch of grass on the mountain and overturned every stone he can find. The search had been hopeless but he isn't giving up anytime soon. Halting at a cliff for a short break, Jaehyo was able to see the clear scenery, fortunately, the skies doesn't look like they are going to have any downpour anytime soon. A while later, Jaehyo went back to herb searching, hoping that there is a miracle in finding that rumored herb.

@park jiyoung ( kahi ) Jaejoong walked along the path of the mountain, enjoying the view. There was a need to make sure all parts of the kingdom were safe, especially after the war that left them weak. From far, he saw a small figure leaning near the edge of the mountain, though he could not see what they were doing.

"Excuse me! You shouldn't be so close to the edge."

@kim jongin He was so silent not even her animal instincts had registered him but when she heared his voice she dropped back on the rocket. With a raised eyebrow she turned towards him, the katana still in her lap. Her eyes wandered quickly over his appearance and judging from his choice of words, he had to be a Shiro man. Grace registered his glare but only looked back with a slightly bored look, keeping her face emotionless nevertheless. "You've interrrupted my meditating time. That's incredibly rude, young man." An arrow and a bow? That didn't intimidate her, she was a knight after all, reminding her that she might should have left the uniform at home and instead worn a dress. It would have been much easier to deal with this man but there was nothing she could change now.

[for Jongin]

Grace was sitting on a huge rocket close to the top of a mountain. Her legs crossed and eyes closed, she meditated while her katana was lying on her lap. She enjoyed the quietness from time to time, her foxy side coming out, the connection to the nature. She heared the water from a nearby waterfall and listened to birds before her mind started to shield those sounds away and listened into herself. Her body was on guard and if anyone had approached her, she would know immediately but she needed these calm moments to do her job properly. Concentrating her mind she slowly started to relax and float an inch above the surface. Her joby hadn't been difficult so far but who knew what might come next. With that she didn't feel how another person was climbing up the path to her, still a bit further down though.

@lee jeongmin He always seemed so bothered by her and while it upset her a bit, she was at least thankful his emotions were real and not blurred by her aura. When she got home she would request to never have him again, he brought down her whole mood. Maybe the general could stick him on one of the other princesses.

She had just been about to retort that his horse probably liked the chance at being able to run full tilt for a change instead of being cooped up when she saw the men surrounding them. Her jaw dropped when she saw them, both at the audacity they had to try and rob them and the appalling nature of their appearance.

Without a second thought she nudged Jeongmin. "There you go, big boy. Protect me." she teased although instead of a smirk she gave him a warm encouraging smile. The princess would never admit it but she really did care for the knight, even if he hated her.

@lee jeongmin A smile spread across her features as she stood a bit in the saddle and pushed her stallion to ride hard down the trail. The wind whipped her hair around and next to flying, this was one of her favorite things. There was a freedom she felt on horseback or even when she was a horse herself was too great of a thrill to ever live without.

That smile turned into a grin when she heard Jeongmin calling out for her. He was annoyed but he needed to lighten up, he always got so cranky around her like she was wasting his time. He seemed incapable of just relaxing and enjoying the light duty of following her around. There was no danger to either of them and she tried to be nice about it but he seemed to take it personally that she didn't need him.

She turned back to look at him and winked playfully, trying to rile the young knight up. The princess actually liked annoying because at least it was an honest response. Her vila nature often drew men to her in droves but the affections were largely false. His emotions were true and she couldn't get enough of it.

The princess slowed a bit just so he could catch up when she noticed the path was blocked. Curiosity gripped her as they neared the fallen tree and her gift of prophecy was tingling with warning. Something was not at all right nor natural about it.

@tiffany hwang "Hm... All of us have to be there?"
Jiyeon arched a brow.

@tiffany hwang ( hehe cx )

Jiyeon smiled. "Me too, umma. I just finished playing around with Appa."
She grinned.

@tiffany hwang ( you and jaejoong...? )

Jiyeon smiled. "Thank you umma." She stepped forward to hug Tiffany.
"Your voice isn't bad too."
She giggled.

@tiffany hwang Jiyeon paused for a while as a familiar voice joined it with hers and blended in harmoniously.
As the song ended, Jiyeon smiled. "Annyeong, umma." She waved a little.

( you know jiyeon is only comfortable with her parents...? )

Jiyeon bent down as she squatted by the lakebank, dipping her hand into the icy cold water. Cold, like herself. Her princessy dress was flowing with the wind, as did her long, caramel hair and bangs. She swept he rbangs to the left and sighed.
"Why can't I be able to talk to everyone beside Appa and Umma?" She pondered, with the end of her dress. She got up abruptly and decided to sing. She hasn't sung ever since the accident, and she decide to try, singing Wishing On A Star.
She closed her eyes and sang, tapping her foot to the rhythm...