Glasses and Bottles[Smite/Invite]

The thought of another person being within the library had crossed Valek's mind, but he hadn't expected the person to be the very man he was supposed to protect. A man that Valek surprisingly knew very little about. In the past the young warrior wouldn't have taken the job unless he knew all the details, such was the teaching of his father. Now though? He took it without so much as a second thought and with so little details on the matter. Valek smiled, "Oh I wouldn't worry about it that much. I've got plenty of wine drinking years left in me before it steals away my life." at least that was the plan anyway, live long, drink many bottles of wine, and sleep with many women. Something about being a hero was supposed to go in there as well but that was really just a side goal right? He took another sip from the wine bottle, and brought his full attention towards the brown haired elf that was his boss.

"The bottle wasn't yours was is? I'd hate to have made such a bad first impression." he chuckled lightly, "Though I suppose if you saw any of the stuff leading up to the bottle I've already done that." he hadn't exactly approached it like a normal person now had he? Hopefully that wouldn't end up with him getting fired that certainly wouldn’t go over well with his families honor and pride. The first Ashburn to be made Sword of the Elves and the first to be shunned away because he was some sort of madman. He could hear the stories already. "Please sir call me Valek. If I'm going to be protecting and advising you, you should really call me by my first name. Besides formalities get in the way of the fun stuff right? All those sirs, and misses. I mean don't get me wrong.." he took a drink from the wine bottle, "I understand how to use them, but we're going to be spending a long time together." he flashed a smile and then held the bottle towards Savas offering the man a drink. He wasn't sure why he was here but surely he could take the time to enjoy himself.

"As for why I'm here, I honestly couldn't tell you. This is my first time being within the tower, I've spent most my life elsewhere. I suppose you could I'm just curious...exploring my new home." and trying to do anything but sleep. "What about you sir? What brings you to the library at this time of night? I thought you'd be on the upper level sleeping or preparing for the next meeting." when even was the next meeting? Stuff like that was something he probably needed to know after all he was in a position of power.

It certainly seemed as though Valek and his new boss were going to get along pretty well, so far the two of them seemed to have the same approach to things. Although the young elf knew that it was a little too early to be judging how his relationship with his boss was going to be, he knew from experience not everyone was who they appeared to be on your first encounter with them. "Good thing I didn't join the Scouts then, don't think I would have been able to handle the buzzkilingtons." maybe if he had joined them his life would have turned out differently. Thoughts for time when he was alone, and not learning about his employer. "Glad to hear your first impression of me hasn't been soiled just yet, leaves me plenty of room for future mistakes." the meaning behind Savas's words became clear as he spoke, diplomatic mission. Thus starting something by stealing someone else’s wine would be a problem, he'd be sure to keep that mind. Saying anything on the matter wasn't needed, but he did nod his head to make sure Savas knew he got the message.

These were tough times and filled with a lot of tension, they didn't need a war breaking out with the humans or beastfolk because of a bottle of wine. He doubted anyone would take the matter that seriously but still, one could never be too sure. He had seen men kill over lesser things. He had killed over lesser things. "The pleasure is all mine Savas, it's not every day one gets to work with such an important man. Though I suppose that makes me important to right?" Valek let a light chuckle escape from his lips, "Two of the most powerful elves sitting in the same room, we're just walking targets." it was the truth though. Now that Savas had risen to his current position people would be after him, and the same could be said for Valek himself. He had to watch Savas's back just as much as Savas had to Valek's, a partnership that required both men to trust each other with their lives.

"I'm actually not so new to all of this. I served a lord for quite some time before being asked on as your sword. That was a life time ago though." he let out a heavy sigh and up towards the ceiling. A lifetime and a bunch of mistakes ago, mistakes he'd much rather forget. He couldn't though. They were the fuel for the fire that was driving his heart now; forgetting would put out the flame. "We're leaving so soon after you've gotten your position? You'd think they'd give you a month or so to adjust and learn all the information you need." but if they needed to go, they needed to go. A suddenly tension filled the air when Savas's face darkened, and Valek found himself folded his arms against his chest. "It's because of your father right? His death. The entire reason you've suddenly risen to power." yes, Valek wasn't as clueless as he led everyone else to believe.

"I heard he was murdered and I'm assuming that the person who was guarding him, the last sword was killed as well. Forgive me if I'm stepping over the line here." he unfolded his arms and let out slight sigh before moving away from the desk and towards the bookshelves. "I'll be quite honest with you, I don't know why out of everyone they'd pick me for this position. I'm not exactly a well know elf warrior. I suppose that might have been the point, but you probably know more about the matter than I do."

Murdered, that's not something any son wants to hear happened to their father, and then to be trusted into such a powerful position so soon after his death. That was adding salt into already very open wound. Savas didn't seem that affected by it though, the way he spoke was like he was very much in control of his emotions. Was he really though? Valek supposed it didn't matter. His boss could be dying on the inside but covering it up with that swagger of his, and rightfully so. Showing weakness like that would cause people to have a certain lack of trust about his ability to lead them. "You handle it better than me. I'd be boiling over with rage and sorrow, but that's why you're leading and I'm following." not that Valek wasn't a capable leader; he certainly had the experience of it.

"You're right though, the other races do need to know. If they were willingly to take your father's life even while he was guarded than you can rest assured they might try something against the other reps." which is why gathering all of them in one place might have been a very bad idea. Perhaps that was what they were expecting, for everyone to gather and then make their move. It's something Valek would certainly see himself doing, striking while the enemy was vulnerable. The young knight made a hmm sound as Savas handed him a set of papers, which Valek gladly took. His eyes scanned the pages while the older elf explained what kind of information was printed on the pages. "The Cult of the Dragon? I heard about them. They worship a dragon and in return are granted powerful magic." at the cost of losing themselves along the way.

A lot of people were willing to take that risk if they were going to gain power in the process, and Valek would be lying to himself if couldn't admit to be interested. Some people had to be able to fight against that kind of effect right? A strong enough will to fight off the influences but keep the power. "There goes that pride again, haven't you lost enough to it already?" he would think on this matter more in his personal time. Right now he needed to actually advise his boss on how to handle this matter. "Listen. I understand wanting to warn the other reps but having a meeting right now is dangerous. It's something the enemy could want to happen, so why not send a letter?" he sighed. "Actually sending a letter is a little too informal, and could be intercepted. So I've got a better idea, why don't you send me? I'll head to Andor and inform the human representative of the current situation, you can follow behind me later? After you've had enough time to gather you’re baring." The idea was good, but it also left Savas without his bodyguard for a while. Valek felt like it was the risk, but sadly the option wasn't up to him.

Savas said he had time to let himself grieve but something told Valek that hadn't actually been the case. With the sudden lost of power within the Elf community he highly doubted they gave Saves much time to mourn the death of his father, before tossing him into his current position. It wasn't his place to pry though and even then these thoughts were merely speculation, no need to stir up problems this early into his career as the Sword of the Elves.

Valek folded his arms firmly against his chest when Savas began to speak about how the Cult of the Dragon desired change, wanted something new to happen to this world. The young elf let his body leaned against one of the bookshelves and look towards the ceiling above them, his eyes closing. "Is change really all that bad? Look at the kind of world we live in today Savas. It doesn't exactly feel like one of peace." he turned his head to face Savas, and his eyes opened a fire burning inside of his crimson eyes. "I don't agree with your methods, but their ideology is something I can wholeheartedly agree with. This world needs change. If that means moving away from the Age of Heroes then so be it." was he perhaps going a little too far?

Some thoughts were better left kept inside your mind, but they were talking about an important matter and thus Valek's true feelings needed to be shared. "I feel like I have to tell you that I'm not of the mind to attempt to force ourselves to change. If this world is going to move passed where we are now...then it has to be done of our own free will. Otherwise it holds no meaning." after speaking this Savas would find that Valek's demeanor returned to its playful nature. Glad to see you like my plan!" he pushed himself up from the wall. "I should probably leave tonight then? It's a few days travel from here to Andor, and the sooner I leave the sooner we can get things settled."