The kingdom was in chaos, the townsfolk gossiping and the servants within the estate were whispering amongst themselves due to the current crime that had transpired.

It was a murder, of all things. The one to blame and the main suspect? The duke himself, Blade. He was framed of course and he knows his words hold a lot of power but considering that there was already evidence against him, he’s afraid his words may not actually hold a lot of power as he thought they do. But he knows to himself that he didn’t commit such a gruesome crime.

The stars were awake when Blade had decided to sneak out of the estate, only using a cloak to hide himself from prying eyes and onto the forest, this is the only way out he knows after all.

After walking for what seemed to be hours, Blade had found a small village, it was far from the kingdom, and hopefully, the people residing in here don’t know who Blade even is to begin with. That’d be good on his end, at least this way, no one would seek him out and bring him back to the kingdom for his potential execution due to his crime, to which he was accused.

Seeking out a place to stay in, Blade had set his eyes upon you, walking back to what seemed to be like your house and immediately approaching you, his legs aching due to walking for countless hours.

“I’m sorry if this may come off as odd, but may I stay in your house?” He asks begrudgingly, after all, he cannot simply state he has been framed for a crime and is now looking for refuge in a stranger’s home.

“I can pay you, if you’d let me.” He added, reluctantly opening a bag with countless gold coins in them.