Before the storm

Solaire had journeyed through Anor Londo, killing all enemies that he came across. He wondered what had happened to Gwenevere or Gwyndolin, he shakes his head, it doesn't really matter in the end. He had travelled through and rescued a Knight from caterina from capture who'd taken a liking to him, they starting travelling together, his impressions on Siegmeyer? Clumsy, whimsical and fiercely loyal. He had barely helped the knight but Solaire knew he'd put his life on the line for him. It seems his luck is finally with him, such good travelling companions he seems to find.

They had managed to breach into the palace and snuck round the giant knights to fight the captains he used to be familiar with. He had battled them with Siegmeyer but they couldn't seem to even touch the duo, Smough's huge strength would knock them off balance while Ornstein would finish them off with his movements that Solaire could barely see. Without his god-hood he was outmatched by the duo and after many deaths it became abundantly clear that he'd need further assistance.

The duo had almost lost hope when they heard someone fightning the Giant knights behind them he saw flashes of blue which immediately reminded him of Reima who was training in Sorcery, could his luck truly be that good? He seemed to be having minor trouble against the knight so Solaire assisted him by throwing a few lightning bolts at it's back. The knight was swiftly killed when he was attacked by something? He was about to throw whatever had jumped at him off when he'd heard a familiar voice cry "Brother", his movements stiffened as he tried to look at the white ball of fluff attached to him. He could make out the small horns on it's forehead, when he saw green slitted eyes looking at him he felt his heart stop, "Priscilla?" he croaked out in a hoarse voice.

He holds her tightly as if she'd disappear if he let go, "Th-this can't be! I saw you..."

Priscilla has tears running down her cheeks as she tries to push her face deeper into the crook of his neck, his armour not affecting her at all. Solaire manages to free himself of his helmet and doesn't hear it clatter to the floor as he looks closer at his nieces face, he kisses her forehead and cheeks until they go red. She giggles through her tears as she he does this, "Brother, I've missed you so much!"

Reima approaches Siegmeyer and they both grasp each others forearms in greeting, "Yo Sieg, you and Solaire have fun without me?"

Siegmeyer "Aye! He's a wonderful companion, I regret not following you through they dreadful fortress!... But it seems we've both lost our companions now." He sends an amused look at the still cuddling duo, Reima shrugs his shoulders "Eh, let them have their moment... They probably haven't seen each other for centuries."

After everyone calms down they all approach the wall atop the stairs and near the Fog-Gate and sit down. Priscilla hasn't let go of Solaire since she had jumped at him, Reima smiles at their amusing interactions and starts the conversation.

Reima "So, what have you two been up to while I was gone?" he asks curiously.

Solaire continues to hold his nieces hand and starts going through the journey up until now, they had taken almost the exact same path as Reima had, apart from visiting the blacksmith that is.

Solaire "You have no idea how many times we've failed to get past executioner Smough and captain Ornstein. They've only grown in skill last I met them..." He lets slip of his previous relations with them.

Reima "Ah, you knew them then?" he says slyly, at this point he knows of Solaire's general origin. He's just playing around with him to see if he'll keep up the act.

Solaire rubs the back of his head "Ah... Well, I have something to admit Sir Ludvig, I've not entirely been truthful to you about my past." he looks apprehensive to tell him.

Reima waves his had as if he's waving Solaire's concerns away. "Well your sister has told me all about you, could you make me a doll like hers?" He asks sarcastically and grins.

Solaire "Oh, oh. You want one? It'll be difficult to acquire the materials but for my friends I can do it." He says earnestly which makes Reima feel like an ass.

Reima shakes his head "Forget it, if you have materials make another one for Priscilla, her old one is slightly ragged at this point." She pulls out the doll and shows Solaire a smile ever present on her face.

Solaire takes it gently and marvels, "You've kept it all this time?"

She shakes her head, "No but Reima found her for me" Solaire sends a grateful look to him.

Solaire "So... Forgive me if this sound rude but, I saw you die Priscilla... Executed by Father."

Priscilla shakes her head, "Uncle Gwyndolin created an illusion of me and made me watch as Grand Father banished you. I'm sorry!"

Solaire's brows furrow, "I see, if I find him I'll end his miserable life." He says in a low angry tone.

Reima "Ah, I can help you there... I know his current location." He gets goosebumps as he sees a vicious smile on Solaire's face...

Solaire "Well, that's mighty jolly is it not?"