You arrive to see a large wodden barricade, and about two or three bus loads full of teens and kids already waiting
a gate that looks rather freshly built blooks the way onward, you can make out a couple of adults dressed up in blank tabbards on top
Since both of you kept a good pace, you are almost in the front row.
Nino asked Lucy. "So, you have any expectations on this?" He said before catching his breath, holding the packet of drugs in his pocket as if it was good luck.
The other children keep pouring in behind you, you can spot at elast a dozen different Heraldry on them, it's quite the colorfoul arrangement of Ancient Flags.
"Scoffs, looks like those 'scouts' couldn't handle a small hike." He continued, seeing as most of the people who arrived last were Quintelians.
Lucy turns to Nino, "Just finding out what we're doing next" she waves for him to follow and wanders around looking for others with the same design on their tabbard as her.
There weren't any aside from Nino right now, though theres still alot of children pouring in. She does however Spot a very uneasy looking group of kids that don#t seem to be very proud wearing theirs, trying to hide it.
Lucy spots the group and wanders over. "Hi folks, I'm Lucy. Who are you"
"Lucy what the fuck, that's awkward as hell" Nino thought as he stood and remained near her. +(bearbeitet)
The group wears Borland Tabards. "Uhm, hi." one girl of the group says.
You notice immediately that all of them are wearing electronic foot shackles.
also you can hear movement from on top of the gate, most people turning towards it +
Upon seeing the emblem and the shackles Lucy felt her hand almost instinctively ball up, she ignored the gate for a moment, "Why the feetcuffs"
The girl sighed: "Guess you aren't from around. the Tabbard is to notify we are Convict Cadets. Though don't worry about these." she pointed to her foot: "You guys have something similar, just less obvious." The girls seems rather ashamed of the the fact, turning crimson red explaining it. Meanwhile you can hear gasps from around you as other teens turn point to the gate
Nino remained quiet, though went near the kids with Borland emblems just in case. He then noticed people going through the gates.
"Yo guys, maybe we should go."
Nino said, as he cared less.
Lucy wasn't particularly happy, she'd make a point of having her grand-father speak to the camp organizers. For the time being she bit her tongue and turned back towards the gate
"Did they say they were convicted?"
Nino asked Lucy when they gained enough distance from the kids
"They convict fucking children?"
"COme on not everyone are little angels" Lucy said, "Plenty of people back home in both our countries convicted as kids, guess ours though don't get to enjoy the great outdoors like this."
"Yeah, but, sometimes it's the circumstance. Statistically for my country, children who came from families below the poverty line are more likely to commit crimes than those that are well off. Luckily I'm the son of the richest Quintelian, but still. You get what I'm saying here?" Nino said in a louder tone.
You can hear music playing. a Choir from atop the Gate started singing, almost like a whole orchestra at this point. your estimation is that there are by now at least seven hundred teens and kids in front of the gate.
The Heraldry of the Empire is Raised along side the Gate while a small Blonde Kid in a Hermelin cloak and a red tunic walks directly on top of the entrance. He even wears a little Crown from what you can tell.
"This guy supposed to be a King then?" Lucy whispered to Nino, "Little bit different to a summer camp eh?"
"I think you meant Emperor but yeah. This is a bit different"
"Also, sorry if I suddenly burst out"
Nino is spot on, and others around him start to nervously talk about it as well while the music still plays. That is Orion in a medieval Kings outfit +
Lucy can take a guess her grandfather is most likely here
Lucy just stood watching, she was used to being around royalty and frankly turning up in fancy dress at a kids camp probably meant there was better things he could be doing. She often had helped her grandfater with the coaching he did that often included Princess Rhiannon.
Lucy's focus seemed to shift away from Nino, so he was a bit more annoyed. "Eh, dad is always with the king, so I had experienced being with the royals too, so yeah."
"Welcome, Nobles and Knights. Merchants and Soldiers of Fortune! You have Ventured from far and Wide to Participate in this Grand Tournament, to bring Glory to your Nation and your Liege. Or to seek your Destiny on new Shores. Come, proof your worth on the Field, or find a bride for your Kingdom. The Kingdom welcomes you as it's guests!"
The Doors of the Gate swing open, and the waiting Mass is Greeted by Two Lines of Horsemen from Bakkermaya in actual Armor, followed by the members of the council from east moreland in similar fashion, both flying their Heraldy above, waiting for the "Envoys" to pass into the Camp Grounds.
You can make out a large set of Ruins in the back, and a tourney area right in front of you. left and right are huge tents, mirrored in heraldry for both sides.
Lucy makes her way inside, rather impressed by the Bakkermayans she'd heard about. She gave a nod to the Morelanders and then headed off towards the tourney area to explore
Nino reluctantly followed her. He gave a few nods to the people randomly as to look respectful
