location: during the tournament in the crownlands. amongst the crowd waiting to move to the next tournament event
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amidst the cheerful atmosphere of celebration, where the kingdoms converged for moments of collective joy, theo understood the precarious nature of such gatherings. it was a time of revelry, yes, but also a breeding ground for heightened emotions and impulsive actions. men and women, fueled by alcohol and adrenaline, teetered on the brink of conflict, their tempers ignited by the fervor of competition.
in the midst of the festivities, theo's keen ears caught the first murmurs of disturbance—one that quickly escalated into a brawl. petty lords, embroiled in a dispute over wagers placed on the tournament, hurled insults and fists with equal fervency. theo was about to walk away with a roll of his eyes of their immaturity when amidst the chaos, a flash of fiery red hair caught theo's eye—a lone lady, stuck amongst the crowd growing more and more chaotic.
it seemed most remained oblivious to her presence, but theo was not among them. with determined strides, he navigated through the throng of people avoiding the swings and shoves of the crowd. it took him a minute but he caught up her, gently taking her arm, to try to guide her. his tall frame sheidling her the best he could from the unruly masses. "lady blackwood, this way" he instructed as he tried to get her to safety. a sudden shove from behind propelled him off balance. luckily he turned just in time to see a fist flying towards his face that he dodged out of its way and grabbed the mans wrist as he went for him again. with practiced ease and strength he was able to quickly shove him down to the ground.
“apologizes for this my lady” his tone laced with genuine concern as heputt his arm around her, ushering towards safety. once they were away from the crowd he moved his arm from around her. “are you unharmed, my lady? i apologize for the delay in reaching you. i saw you in the crowd once the fight had already began.”
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