[ WP ] For millennia , your clan of knights has passed down a set of enchanted armor that greatly increases one 's strength in battle . The catch : the armor has a mind of its own , and can telepathically communicate with its wearer .

Lit up with all the almighty power of Clan Beodain art directors glorious vision, floating in perfect balance in it's encasing, Ciobhains Armor looked like the relic it was. 
 
 At least, according to Bottle Blu. Her father took her to see it as soon as the Promeai invasion began and the Clan of Knights sworn to the defense of honor and humanity had taken up arms again. 
 
 `` It looks like it wo n't stop anything Pawpaw.'' She said resolutely, looking at the armor that was supposed to stand between her Paw and his death. She held his hand tighter and glared at the armor suspiciously. 
 
 `` Blu, it is not the shell but the spirit inside. It holds the wisdom of all who came before, and there have been many brave heroes in Clan Beodain.'' He was gentle, but offered no reassurances that he could not keep and she knew that. 
 
 The armor seemed to shine more brightly, though it's smooth metal surface absent of gears, plating and mechanics Blu so dearly trusted, were absent. She squinted, and said `` It looks too small for you- Maybe, you wo n't be able to fit in it and you'll have to say no.'' 
 
 Her father laughed, picked her up and said `` Now, do you really think that Clan Beodain is so easily swayed? Do n't you remember that big, long party and all the lines you helped me memorize so I could be chosen for this?'' 
 
 She patted his braided beard, in stubborn acquiescence and tried to feel placated. His beard was tightly coiled around his face and chin in the ancient style befitting the Herald of the Knighthood. He was already wearing the survival suit, prepped for the upcoming departure into sector 83, system HD127. She looked away, throat starting to tighten to look at the armor again. 
 
 `` Ah, whaa-'' The armor had slowly been growing, but the calibration of the chamber had n't been prepared for active sentience and it was starting to become unbalanced. 
 
 `` You're being too hard on it Blu, it's trying to assure you... that it'll do it's best.'' 
 Suddenly Blu found her voice and the root of her frustration and shouted, `` You should n't have to go alone, not in that it's so old and small'', she flung her arms around his neck. `` I do n't want you to leave- I should go with you, I could help you I've been training so hard Paw-'' her voice broke. He took her arms and lifted her back down. 
 
 `` Bottle Blu.'' His tone was powerful, as soft as starlight and as strong as the horizon line and she fought her tears back and stood at attention with her fists clenched. She did n't meet his eyes. 
 
 The door behind them swished open, a uniform with some ranking addressed her father. `` Herald, new info to debrief in the chamber. Docking begins in 2 standards. Time has been pushed up... I do apologize, sir.'' 
 
 A gentle caress on her head, and he was gone. 
 
 Twelve years later, she stood in the same room, softly lit, looking at the armor in her Fathers size. It seemed to wink at her and she sneered at it, and crossed her arms. `` Do n't you play your tricks with me, Ciobhain.'' 
 
'No tricks, wee mortal lass, just charm.' 
 
 `` It's not charming.'' 
 
'We shall see.' 
 
 `` You betrayed my Father.'' 
 
'My honor demands I repair this grievous charge you set against me with utmost effort. I shall be your sole protector, your champion and act as your vassal until such time where the debt is paid in truth.' 
 
 Bottle Blue crossed her arms and rolled her eyes- `` So flowery and OLD. Even your decorations are flowery. What is that frippery anyway?'' She jerked her chin in the direction of the pauldrons that bore what looked like flora and arabesque swirls. 
 
'It displeases thee?' 
 
 Bottle took out her hand and shook her finger, `` Uh-uh, do n't do that I am a gentleman and a scholar tone with me.'' 
 
 The door swished open, and a uniform stepped in. `` Departure has been moved up, Herald.'' 
 

