As Justin looks up at Lily then the people around her. He knows that he can't throw his lot into their words. Growing up Justin would always hear his great-grandfather or his great-uncle, even his father all respected military men and their time. They'd always tell him that trust is earned not given. Even his uncle Jack used to stress this point as well. And Justin took those words to heart seeing as both his father and his uncle were both army special forces. What some did not know is that the have served in the military since their time in Scotland before migrating to the United States where they fought in every war since the revolution. Justin's father and uncle would drill the mindset to gather as much info as possible then act accordingly afterwards. Take what someone says at face value until knowing that they are truly trustworthy.
Justin takes a deep breath. Ok but I still don't trust you people and if I feel that your u guys are planning something funny you will regent it. Are we clear? Lily narrows her eyes at the man in front of her! She realizes that he's not just going to outright trust her or her people.
My father has a saying trust is earned not given. Building a foundations of trust must come both ways. Justin taken back by this a little bit smirks at the princess! Funny my father used to teach me the same thing. Very well I will come with you but I will not disarm. For now though I think we are making one hell of a start for building up that foundation. Lily smirks back at Justin! I think your right sir Justin. Justin raises an eyebrow at her comment! Please you can call me Captain Thomas or you can just call me Justin I'll answer to either one. Very well Captain Thomas and I'll allow you to call me princess Lily. Justin nods, as you wish princess. We have a spare horse that you can ride. Oh do you know how to ride a horse? Justin looks at her and nods,yes ma'am. Justin's father may it a point to teach Justin growing up how to defend himself, hunt, track, forage, and may other things horse back riding was one of those. Justin chuckles to himself, can't believe the old man was right about learning about this stuff. Thanks Dad for all those lessons growing up.
As they make there way to the city Justin look at the princess. Hey princess Lily may I ask where we are? Lily turns her head and nods, yes this the kingdom of Karseal and this is the capital city. We will be going straight to the Palace. There you will tell your story and we will make the decision whether you will be in prisons or allow you to walk freely eather way you will be staying in the castle under my watch at all times. Justin has a very unamused scowl on his face. (Justin's mindscape.) The fuck? This bitch thinks there going to keep me imprisoned they got another thing coming. Got to think of a thin way to escape. Keep calm and wait for the opportunity Justin! (End of Justin's mindscape.) As Justin is formulating a plan in his head Lasha glances at him. She has to I meant the man in front of her suits her fancy.
How ever as an elf she has a long life span and the 82 years of life she has lived thus far she has learned many hard lessons 5 years prior her village was raised by a horde of goblins sh lost everything but at the last moment as the last of her village the the princess and her small forces riding on their horses manage to get to her and drive off the goblin horde and has helped later rest the remains of the villagers. But ever since then Lasha has sworn fealty to princess Lily. What the life experiences she has experienced she became a very big asset to the princess. Becoming the princess's confidant, loyal retainer, and best friend. She looks at Justin noticing that he's formulating a plan in his head. Lasha's mindscape.) this man can tell he's clever. Going to have to keep a very close eye on him. But I must I meant I find him very cute and mysterious. End of lasha's mindscape.)
The trip on horse back took about an hour or so to get the the city. The entire time Justin noticed the elf woman glancing at him from time to time but it wasn't just her the princess as well shooting glances at him too. Justin is aware that but didn't react to it not wanting to show his hand and make it harder on him in the long run. (Justin's mindscape.) Ok these two girls definitely saw me formulating a plan. Shit ok chill it's ok! They don't know I have a plan to escape if she's t hits the fan. Like the old man used to say. Always have at least 10 contingency plans and run at least 100 worst case scenarios in your head and try to plan around them on the fly. ( End of Justin's mindscape.) Coming up to the gate the guards stand at attention and press there right hands on their left chest bowing their heads to the princess. That the same time noticing Justin traling a little behind her and Lasha next to him with princesses Shadow garden rangers behind them. Hey you see that man? Who is that? He is wearing strange clothes. He wasn't with the princess when her and her group earlier when they left. Yes and I wonder if he has something to do with that flying object that flew over the city a few hours ago. Yah more than likely. As the guards talk to one another about the situation. Lily get to the gate, open the gate! The gate opens and they make there way inside the city. Justin is having a mix of emotions, excitement, nervousness, and a lot of expectations. In a place that he can only imagine in story books movies, Japanese anime, and RPGs. As a pastor the gate Justin's eyes widen! Not meaning to speak out loud! Holy shit this place is huge! The princess and Lasha look at each other in Surprise at Justin's outburst, and with a smiled this man's outburst. The other people in the group start laughing watching Justin look around like a country bumpkin that has never seen a city before. Lasha looks to Justin. Is this the first time you've been in a city like this? Justin looks back at Lasha. No I've been in much bigger cities but for me it's like getting shot back in time back where I came from. This city is like cities from a in my people's past. But before ts on a much bigger scale then those though. Lasha looks at Justin in surprise, and is even more curious of where he came from. Lily hears what Justin said as well and is also surprised at what he said. She looks back him and asks him a question. Where exactly is it that you're from Captain? Justin looks at her with a smirk on his face. Not yet there your highness still not the final destination I promise that I would tell you my story. But not here and like I said I doubt your going to believe me anyway. Lily looks at him with a frustrated face. Your very frustrating you know that? Hahaha yes I have been told that before there sweetheart nothing new in my everyday life. So how much further do we have till we get to your Palace princess? You have two eyes you fool, as she points forward! Justin looks straight and up. Way bigger on the ground then in the sky. As they get to the Castle Gates the gate opens and they make it throw. Justin can see if you figures come out of the front doors of the castle. Knights and maids and Butler's. Then after that two people out of the castle. A middle aged man about the same size as Justin with brown hair with a little bit of Gray hair and a beard with a golden crown with red ruby's laid in it. And a scar on his left cheek and piercing brown eyes. Next to him on his right arm is is a silver haired beauti her long hair done in a braid on the sides and a bun in the back. Though at a distance Justin can tell she is staring straight into his eyes, he is taken back by her sky blue eyes. (Justin's mindscape.) Well safe to say the princess gets her beauti from her. But something doesn't feel right, it's like that woman is staring straight into my soul. I don't like this not one bit. My gut is telling me to run.(End of Justin's mindscape.) As Justin is contemplating his next actions he hears a voice in his head.
(Telepathic conversation.) Don't think about running boy, you will not get far!
(Justin) Ummm what the fuck? How? Wait are talking to me?
(Queen lumeria) Who else would it be best boy? I can see your calculative and a capable man. I can tell only read your surface thoughts, and yet it's so jumbled it's hard for even my self to read them.
Justin rubs his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose!
(Justin) Ok you old hag I'll play you're little game. So what is it you want? You wouldn't be talking to me like that this unless you really wanted something.
Keeping the her gentle smile on her face queen lumeria's right eye twitched with Justin's resource.
(Queen lumeria) Oh your a rud little boy now aren't you? I will sweep the old hag comment under the rug for now be assured you will not happen again. What I want to know is who you are and if it was you in that flying object that flew over my city?
Justin staring straight at the queen can tell she isn't someone he want to deal with right now so he decides to play along and give her the answer she's looking for.
(Justin) Fine only if you want to stop trying to read my thoughts that's a weird feeling.
Anyways my name is Captain Justin J Thomas of the United States Air Force, and yes that was my the flew over your city.
Queen lumeria nods her head!
(Queen lumeria) Very well Young Man and it's nice to meet you captain Justin J Thomas of the United States Air Force.
(End of telepathic conversation.)
As the group gets to the king and queen they dismount off there horses and kneel in front of the king and queen for the exception of Justin.
The guards and the servants stares at Justin with disbelief, anger, and confusion. A big ruckus occurred and the guards draw their swords and start approaching Justin!
Knight Captain Attilius walks straight up to Justin placing his sword at his neck. You will kneel to the king and queen and show your respect peasant. Justin raises his left eyebrow! Oh and who are you to give me orders? More over this is neither my country nor are they my king and queen. I see no need to belittle myself. Where I come from we don't kneel to anyone and only kneel when we plan to propose marriage to someone. Now why in the hell would I kneel? Knight Captain Attilius with a red face and anger lifts his sword to cut the young man down in front of him. At that moment the king Julius raises his hand and voice! Stay your blade this instant Attilius! The blade stops before making contact! I will let it slide for now Attilius leave the young man be. Attilius returns the sword to his hip and backs away with a glare at Justin. Julius walks up to Justin and start sizing him up. Well boy you're very oddly dressed and have a very poor attitude. Justin looks straight in the Kings eyes! Well my father always taught me to be strong and not ever show weakness to new people I meet. The king nods to his words and smirks. You're father sounds like a very intelligent man. He was sir taught me everything he knew and more. Well my name is Julius the King of the kingdom of Karseal and this is my queen, lumeria. Now tell me was that you who flew over my capital city?
Justin nods that was me and no you may not have my plane and I can't take it out to show you seeib as it's being restored right now. Julius look at Justin with a appraising look. Fine then comebin side and tell us you're story!