In any case, I'm here.
BIC:
Percivat sighed quietly, impatient and somewhat nervous as he stood waiting his turn. Used to acting when need be, albeit, at times impulsively, the drudgery of the wait was torture to him.
To pass the time he mentally practiced his introduction, trying to decide how he'd make the best impression. "Well met. I am Percivat, heir to the house of Greymantle, grandson of former Guardsman Parcivel..." hmmm. No. Sounded too pompous and presumptuous. "Good day, my lord. I am Percivat Greymantle. Apprentice to my grandfather, Parsivel, formerly of the Purple Guard." Hmm. Closer. Perhaps...
His reverie was interrupted by the coarse conversation nearby between the adhiel and the dwarf. For a moment, their words confused him, especially when he heard that they had been Purple Guards. A long moment passed as the young swordsman contemplated it, then, rejected the idea. Not only was the idea improbable, it was almost laughable.
Yet, they scheme to use Captain Urdal's good name. Surely the Duke will see through such a flimsy lie. Yet, the more Percivat thought about it, the more the idea concerned him. The Duke and his men were seeing a huge number of applicants. A mindnumbingly huge number. Perhaps their ploy would work. What then? These two would be acting in the name of the Purple Guard, and less than likely to uphold the honor of that name.
Percivat scowled for a moment, then readied himself with a quick exhale. He had to act. But what to do? Call them out? Decry their plan and expose them? But surely they'd only deny it, and perhaps find a way to get Percivat removed from the line, eh?
The simple thought of it all, and the dishonorable intentions of the two mercenaries angered the dark-haired swordsman, but he did his best to suppress his frustration.
After another moment to compose himself, he leaned slightly towards the duo and said, in a quiet, conspiritory voice, "Planning to use that Captain's name to get in too, eh? Fine idea, that. Thought of it myself. Not our fault if we never had a chance to be in the Guard. Great minds think alike, eh?"
