Post by Cordellia Spiritmight on Jul 2, 2013 1:12:23 GMT -5
Cordellia trudged through the Ionian forest in search of Master Yi's dojo, her usually light armor feeling like led as she moved. She was exhausted, traveling almost non-stop since she arrived on Ionia by boat, many from Demacia would have no idea where she had gone. She had essentially removed herself from the military with nothing by a note in Lux's bedroom where she had been recovering.
Now Cordellia's silver armor was caked in dirt and grim, smears of green from the foliage rubbing against it obscuring the usual shine. Sweat and dirt causing her silvery white hair to stick down in thin strands about her face. Still she moved, sweating and hot.
Ever since her defeat to Xin, Cordellia had fallen into a depression. No longer believing she was capable of reaching the level of a champion in order to join the league. She had wanted to join the League of Legends in order to protect her friends and family, she would fight upon the fields of the league so that her fellow Demacian's wouldn't have to fight upon the fields of battle and be lead to slaughter after slaughter.
While she lay within the Crownguard manor, the idea had come to her to seek someone who could train her, give her the strength in order to protect those she cared for. She couldn't ask Xin to train her, she couldn't show her face around him until she felt she could match him in combat.
Back in the forest, Cordellia pauses, her dark brown eyes squinting at the building before her, had she made it? Would he even accept her as a student? She clenches her fist, and moves forward, determination showing in her eyes.
The forests around the building were serene like much of Ionia, left unhindered by the growth of technology. It maintained that rich atmosphere to it, soft and beautiful with lush greenery surrounding her and tall, bamboo shoots towering up near the edge of the sky. At least that's how it appeared to those much smaller then the old bamboo. The gentle dance of leaves left nothing to be desired in the atmosphere.
However that allure of it would soon be interrupted as --
Directly in front of Cordelia, Wukong appears from seemingly out of no where. Literally. His cloak fading completely leaving him standing in front of her with a peach outstretched and a broad smile plastered across his lips. As always, he was quite jovial and welcoming. Particularly as the Demacian seemed to approach the dojo of his master, Master Yi.
"Hiya Cordelia!" Spoke the Monkey King having remembered seeing her in Demacia after the SI invasion.
Post by Cordellia Spiritmight on Jul 2, 2013 15:49:30 GMT -5
Cordellia's eyes widen in surprise as she takes a step back, instinctively reaching for her sword as the monkey king appeared from nowhere. She stares at Wukong for a few moments and blinks. Her eyes moving from the peach to his face, amused confusion showing on her features before she smiles softly taking the peach, "Thank you Monkey King."
She slips the peach into a small brown bag that was tied to her waist that held the small amounts of food she had brought with her, "Nice to see you too." She noted before pushing some of the thick dirty strands of hair from her face.
Wukong's nostrils flared slightly when she took the peach, tilting his head to the side as he noted how filthy she appeared. It was odd for humans to let themselves go this far! At least.. he'd not normally seen it especially from someone of a Noble house of Demacia.
The monkey helplessly poked a finger against her dirty armor and rubbed it to remove some of the grime that had built up, staring into his muted reflection with a curious look. "Are you okay?" He questioned, quickly turning and moving towards the dojo, "Come on! I'm sure the Master has some place you can get cleaned up!" Even a monkey wouldn't get that dirty!
Post by Cordellia Spiritmight on Jul 2, 2013 20:17:47 GMT -5
Cordellia looked down at her gear, the dirt and grim making her smirk slightly. Never in her life would she have dared allowed herself to look like this. But since her defeat to Xin Zhao she honestly hadn't cared much how she was now seen, her self worth had been nearly totally shattered. She had been severely depressed and saw herself as weak, not fit to lead the Silver Sentinels any longer. She couldn't even face them, three had been present at the spar. She had been too ashamed to even tell anyone she was leaving Demacia, simply leaving a note in Lux's bed where she had been recovering before taking off. No doubt she would be in serious trouble for deserting like this. Especially when she had a unit to lead.
She looked to Wukong once more and nodded, a lingering sadness would be seen in her eyes as she attempted to feign a smile, "I'm okay. Just, not used to the Ionian forests, I lost my footing a few times on the way here and slipped." It was the truth, but she could have easily cleaned off some of the dirt, simply no longer caring.
Cordellia began to walk toward the Dojo, allowing Wukong to lead the way if he chose too.
Wukong was hospitable as always! He'd push his boots off as he entered the dojo, and headed for the bath area expecting Cordelia to follow suit. He knew how clean humans liked to be, and has to admit a hot bath can be nice. But he preferred soaking in hot springs or just swimming around in the lakes or rivers. He would prepare a bath for her, and headed off to get her something to wear temporarily so she could clean her clothing and armor. "There's a river nearby you can wash your things in." He said with a chipper air as he went to prepare some tea for the guest, expecting Yi to appear at some point soon.
Post by Cordellia Spiritmight on Jul 2, 2013 20:45:49 GMT -5
Cordellia would strip off her armor as before entering the dojo, leaving her in a simple shirt and a pair of leather pants. She would follow the Monkey King as he led her to the bath area. Slight confusion crossing her features as he prepared the bath right away. When he left she would slip off the shirt and out of the pants leaving them in a heap before sliding into the bath allowing the hot water to wash over her. She lets out a relaxed sigh sinking down into the water submerging herself completely for a brief moments. She reemerged before beginning to wash the dirt and sweat from her hair.
Post by The Wuju Bladesman on Jul 2, 2013 21:08:50 GMT -5
Master Yi had just come from tending the small garden present at the dojo when he encountered Wukong on his way to retrieve something for Cordellia to wear, and noticed he had come from the bathing area. It would seem they had a guest, or guests... He gave a slight bow of his head in greeting to his apprentice. "Hello Wukong. Has anything of interest happened while I was tending the garden?"
Wukong paused and bowed to his Master when Yi arrived back, "Yep! Cordelia just got here. I don't know why, but she looked a mess especially for a human!" He commented, "I didn't ask her why yet." Rolling his shoulders as he made his way passed Yi to retrieve a towel and clothing, "But she looks stressed. I have some chamomile tea brewing for her. Er.. I think I made it right."
With that, the Monkey King turned and began back towards the bath, towel and folded clothing in hand as he went along. Without thinking about it, he just walks right in, "Heya Cordelia! I brought you some clothes and a towel! And when you're done, I made some tea!" He didn't even think on how inappropriate this was.
Post by Cordellia Spiritmight on Jul 2, 2013 21:49:30 GMT -5
Cordellia was simply relaxing now, almost looking as though she were asleep. Her silvery white hair no longer dirty seemed to shine somewhat, it was impossible to tell if it was her natural color or not, but she smiled when she saw Wukong enter, not seeming to care that he entered while she was naked. She knew he had grown up in the jungles, and being naked in front of other is something that was completely natural.
Cordellia herself was not shy in the when it came to her body, Wukong seeing her this way didn't phase her in the slightest. She simply smiles looking much more relaxed, "Thank you." She raised herself from the water and sat on the edge of the bath, wringing her hair out with her hands before holding out a hand for the towel.
Wu gave a cheeky smile to Cordelia as she seemed much more relaxed then before. This of course made him happy, knowing he helped her out at least to some degree. He'd set the items down and make his way out, closing the door behind him.
The Monkey King went to the tea pot and lifted it, shaking it a bit before beginning to pour the tea out. Unfortunately, out with it came the shredded tea leaves binding up pretty badly in the cups. He looked confused having seen his Master create the tea many times before, not quite certain what he might be doing wrong.
Post by The Wuju Bladesman on Jul 3, 2013 2:00:33 GMT -5
Yi had walked into the kitchen to see Wukong trying to make tea. He chuckled as he saw the cups containing large amounts of tea leaves. "Wukong, I believe you have made a mistake. It is certainly going to put a lot of strain on what you have learned to have tea ready by the time our guest is done bathing." He hoped Wukong would take the hint and strain the tea before Cordellia was done with her bath.
Post by Cordellia Spiritmight on Jul 3, 2013 2:15:28 GMT -5
Cordellia would finish drying herself before slipping into the clothing Wukong had brought her. She slowly steps out of the room, her hair still slightly wet brushed behind her ears hanging down to just past her shoulder blades. She smiled at Wukong in greeting and paused when her eyes fell upon Master Yi, her smile faded instantly, she immediately bows in greeting not sure what to say.
Wukong looks blankly at Yi when he spoke about the tea. He'd stare for a moment, reaching his hand up slowly to give his noggin a single scratch. As if he'd been struck with genius, he seemed to glow with a beaming smile, turning to seek out the strainer for the tea, "Did you have these when you were young, Master Yi?" Questioned the curious monkey, always learning new and interesting things about humans and their odd accessories.
Wukong dumped the tea back into the kettle and cleared the remnants of tea leaves with his fingers, before setting the strainer ever so carefully on the top of the first one to be filled. Wide eyed, he'd watch as the tea was poured, filtering out the tea leaves and allowing a much cleaner liquid to fall into the cup.
Onto the next, he set the strainer into the cup and repeated only to be distracted by Cordelia as she smiled towards him. He'd wave with a cheerful smile, twitching an ear as the tea spilled over the cup causing him to look frantic for a moment. Quickly he set the tea down and hurriedly hunted for something to clear the mess with.
The third cup would sit empty for the moment. One perfectly poured, one overflowing and an empty tea cup.
Post by The Wuju Bladesman on Jul 3, 2013 14:05:47 GMT -5
Yi watched with amusement as realization slowly dawned on Wukong. He enjoyed teaching, no matter what the subject. Wukong's enjoyment of learning certainly helped to strengthen their friendship. He nodded when Wukong asked the question regarding strainers. "Yes, they existed. Not much has changed in the process of making tea." He watched as Wukong poured the tea, then spilled one, he shook his head, chuckling, then turned to Cordellia and returned the bow. "Greetings, Cordellia. Welcome to my home."
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