by Silas » 05/28/2016 7:50 PM
"Blow out your candles! Make a wish!", said Tao. She was happy to see that Clara was having a good time.
"All right, before we delve into this delicious cake, I would like to give you your gift.", said Baron. He pulled out a very large, round, flat with a slight curvature, wrapped disk. It was wrapped in white and gold foil wrapping paper. From the shape of it, Clara could already tell what it was.
"Baron you didn't!", she yelled. She quickly unwrapped the present revealing a round shield with the order's symbol embellished on the front. It was beautiful, and it meant more to her than just having something to protect herself with.
"I did, and I am recommending you to the order for consideration of a promotion. It is my hope that you will accept, and take the final steps in becoming a Paladin.", Baron had been planning this for some time. He would have recommended her, birthday or no, but this was convenient way of presenting her with the honor, and making her birthday memorable.
"I accept! Of course I accept! Thank you Baron!... I mean thank you sir!" She saluted her officer in command with respect. Then let out "Squee!" sound as she hugged the shield.
She stood up and put the shield in her main hand. She danced around the table fighting off imaginary enemies. She wished she hadn't left her mace at home. It would be nice to see how the new gear felt together with her weapon.