Post by jelenahdvorak on Jun 11, 2008 14:47:23 GMT -6
Defective Beauty: Jelenah had spent most of the day indoors and now it was that time of the night where she needed to get some fresh air. The small fair haired maiden would exit the castle and make her way into the courtyards, just to clear her mind and gather her thoughts. A lot had happened recently concerning Bess as well as herself and it was a nice change of pace for things but she could have done without the scary things.<d
Alika Windsor: Alika made her way into the courtyard once a guard saw she was the one he allowed into the castle last night. She nodded to him and stepped within. Finally having changed from traveling clothes into a dress that looked like a sari. It was light and airy but appropriate, she had hoped, and a pretty emerald green color. Now, upon making her entrance she saw Jelenah and smiled, stepping toward her. "Good evening Lady Jelenah. How does the night see you?" Conversation, it was good, especially with her brothers woman whom he described in front of the whole of Griffin Castle last night as a beautiful blonde, hehe! [d, lol]
Defective Beauty: The voice would have her turning her head slowly in the direction from which its source came. A smile was offered and a nod before she replied. "G'evening to you as well Lady Alika. The night finds me very well.. tired but well and yourself?" She asked in that heavily Slavic accent.<d
Alika Windsor: She moved to sit where ever there was an empty seat or bench, chair maybe? "I am well, tired myself. The days are getting so overly warm it wears on a person, saps our strength and such." She had been ready to drop after standing in the sun and speaking to that beast of a general. "Might I ask what you have done to wear yourself out?" She knew nothing of the woman, no good if this was Balian's possible future wife. [d]
Defective Beauty: Jelenah would move closer to Alika, closing more distance between them though remaining to stand for a few more moments before finally moving to sit near her. "I agree ... the days here can be tricky ones. " She nodded. "Of course...I see to the Lady Duchess' needs as much as possible as well as oversee the servants. Help make sure things are running as smoothly as possible around the castle so that work is completed in a timely manner. That no one lacks for anything if it can be helped and that things remain clean and organized for her Grace as well as any others that come or live here." Yes, Jelenah had a lot to see to but she loved every bit of it. She and the Duchess were so close as friends they were like sisters, and often mistaken for such do to their similar features. The two had known each other since the days of Orkney, where Bess was a tendress, Lady Eirian too and Jelenah a chambermaid. My how things had changed in three years.<d
Alika Windsor: Alika smiled, she could understand Jelenah's job so well it could have been frightening. "I used to do much the same for the Queen of Salaria. Managed her servants, saw to her home, meals, made sure everything was kept clean and orderly, enough food to feed everyone, the whole lot of it." Though Alika and the woman never became very close, having been later charged for the murder of her own husband by that queen herself. It was not the best ending to her life in that land but it was over now. "Oh, I wanted to ask too, do you know of a good inn around here?" She'd not told any yet, but she was still camping nearby, outside the city proper and far enough away to go unrecognized so none reported her presence to the duchess or Balian or whoever else they may feel the need to tell. [d]
Defective Beauty: "That is good to know that we have much in common. Perhaps in time you can do the same here... if it is something you think you would like to do again of course." A single blond brow arched with the following question that Alika asked and a shake of her head was made. "You will have no need for the Inn, as good as a place it is. You are more than welcome to use a room here. I will gladly see to it myself and if only for a night or two..." Jelenah paused. "At least until you see how well you feel in a day or two...and if your are not as comfortable here as I hoped you to be... I will accompany you to The Briar Rose." The small woman said.<d
Alika Windsor: That brought a smile to her face and she couldn't suppress the slight concern that forced her to comment. "That is very, very kind of you but would I be welcome?" Alika was not one to stay where she was not or would not be wanted, she had almost a paranoia about that, it stemmed from childhood, but she pushed it aside, it was manners as well after all. "I don't want to put anyone out or get you in any trouble either." That would be the last thing she wanted. [d]
Hotaro Kaori: Kaori was touring the kingdom again, but this time she allowed herself a closer look at the castle grounds. It was a beautiful place, to be certain, and since Kaori had seen plenty of the kingdom on other occasions, she wanted to get in a different sight before returning home. Clad in a green dress this evening, her hair pulled back into a braid, she simply scanned the grounds, her eyes squinting a bit as she caught sight of two in the distance. One she didn't recognize, but the other she certainly did. A smile broke over her face as she headed toward Jelenah and her friend, hoping she'd not be an intrusion. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam walks about, head down, his hands behind his back in heavy contemplation ... the black and gold robes swishes with each strided step:::
Defective Beauty: The handmaiden was happy to see this pleased the woman and nodded. "You are most welcome and of course you would be welcomed here. Why would you not?" Jelenah asked with a sweet smile. "There will be no putting anyone out nor me getting into any trouble." Kaori was seen and a small wave was given to her friend to have her come join them. Eyes did a quick glance from Kay to Alika and back, only for another figure to be spotted nearby. It was the Duke and he seemed to be deep in thought. A frown formed, knowing he had much on his mind and that whatever might be troubling him, he would soon find relief from. <d
Ignia Ferroque: Oblivious to those about, he would consider the tapestries he and Bess found and possibly the secrets they held ... all sorts of conclusions flowed thru his mind...When he heard faint voices, he looked up surprised to see those gathered. He smiled, raising his head... "G'eve M'Lady Jelenah..." then he nodded to the others he knew not.:::::
Defective Beauty: The Duke spoke and Jelenah replied. "G'eve to you as well M'Lord." She looked to each, making introductions as best as she could. "Kaori, this is Lady Alika Windsor.. the sister of Sir Balian whom I am courting. Alika, this is Lady Kaori." Hand moved to Adam's direction. "And this is the Duke of the Isle, .. Adam Aberdeen." Jelenah was getting a lil tongue-tied by now with names and titles. Hoping she had made things clear for all around. <d
Set In Her Way: Usherance of life for seeking other life was what drove her out of the halls into the evening air. Torchlight flickered from the windows; how the moonlight seemed to be coaxing an invitation for one to observe the silver ring above it. Stained glass schismed sight of the people would ultimately turn into the opening of doors, turning her presence out among them from the direction of the Eastern Wing. Company among the mystery of the tapestry turned to frustration when the vineyard yeilded no fruit for better wine. Beathag was at want for rest, but the mind was too rampant in running for that (d)
Hotaro Kaori: She smiled from one to the other. "It's very nice to meet you both. Any friends of Jelenah's, of course..." she said, tucking a renegade lock of hair that had escaped her braid back behind her ear. Realizing just whose husband the gentleman was, however, simply made her smile broader. Kay had known Bess a long time, and she was glad to finally be introduced to the man that had made her friend so incredibly happy. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam smiled and moved closer to Jelenah... the first thought was the incident between them that occurred in Bess' time of sickness and his ill-health. But he smiled at her, his hand gently upon her arm in the most friendly way. Turning then to Lady Kaori, "Konbanwa...Hajimemachyte" [Good evening...How are you?] Japanese... yes he had studied a bit since being lauded Lord of the Isles and he and Bess discussed trade ... just a bit more of his mystery revealed.... "Nice to meet you all..." he bowed deeply. Finally, a rest from the drudgery of contemplation ... beautiful women in a beautiful courtyard...now all he needed was his lovely wife::::
Hotaro Kaori: She gasped with wide eyes as she stared at him. "Hai, hajimemachyte!" she said with a laugh, bowing as well. If that wasn't a pleasant surprise by all means! "Ogenki desuka?" she chanced, positively beaming. (d)
Set In Her Way: "Good eve ye all," Highland's brogue hammered to the semi-smoothness of learned English's tutors pleasure greeted the ear with a sense of brilliance, "Please dun let me interrupt, only comin' tae find a bit of air." Wry grin broadened as she took the steps down into the courtyard, the trains of black and golden embroidered robe trains moving in her wake. Up behind the Lord of the Isle came she, running fingers up the back of his neck, taking liberty simply because that was the way of their love. Unspoiled by station, undeterred by merits (D)
Defective Beauty: As Adam moved closer and placed a gentle hand upon her, Jelenah looked to him with a smile in return. Yes, there had been a time where there was much awkwardness between the two as the man had constantly mistaken her for Bess in his time of despair and sickness of the mind for when he and all of Skye had thought they had loss Bess. Normally she would have stepped away, but there had been a huge change in Jelenah recently. She was becoming more outspoken more receptive to others and healing from a past life that even now still haunted her dreams. Blue eyes would gaze about over all the lovely faces of her friends and family, making her smile. Bess came into the growing crowd and the smile grew more. "G'eve your Grace.... come, share the air with us then." She jested back. <d
Ignia Ferroque: A blush? ah yes upon the proud Duke... High and mighty Lord of the Isles...yeah right... a plain simpleton with a crown... "Gomen nasai... ummm..." he smiles faintly... My Nippon is very limited..." he smiles. Familiar fingers, strong hands to the nape of his neck... he simply smiled... "Bess...ah had hoped yae wot come... I was trying my newly learned language with M'Lady Kaori, but Ah botched it no less..." :::
Hotaro Kaori: Kay laughed shaking her head. "No, you did beautifully!" Leaning forward, she quietly said, "The language is actually called 'Nihongo."Followed up by a wink before she tuned to Bess, beaming even broader if such a thing were possible. "Well, isn't it nice to see you as well!" (d)
Set In Her Way: "Ye do better than I, for I can barely make due with English, sweet'eart. Now Gaelic or the language o' Vikings, there is m'specialty," Her smile widened as from the neck the fingers trailed down his arm to clasp with his hands in firm, tender hold. "Tis good to see ye, Kaori! Ye've settled yet rare it is to be pleasured by ye presence, must I make it a decree ye come forth n' entertain me? M'husband would appreciate it, twill help to keep me out of trouble, no?" (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Looking to Bess... "Oh by the way luv...Ah got word, a member of the Ulster contingent wishes port... mabbe in a few days... I received it taday via courier..." he nods at his forgetfulness:::
Set In Her Way: "Ah, well tis a good thing, we need have meeting with all so one may come to know the other, Ulster n' Skye. All must be informed n' aware, fer we can nay have another debaucle as we had with Avaria, nor can we afford a turn tha' is as bloody as the last one." (d)
Hotaro Kaori: Kay planted both hand on her hips, giving Bess an exasperated look. "As if I was ever capable of keeping you out of trouble." She tossed a wink at Jelenah. She was very pleased she had come this way now. The company was far more agreeable, though the talk was shifting to business. Ah well, such talk she was used to. She had a job again, but it had come at the cost of her social life, alas. (d)
Defective Beauty: Her hands moved behind her back, clasping together as she listened to the growing conversations. A nod here or there was made as she remained silent for a moment. A soft chuckle came forth though with the wink given to her from Kay."Kaori... we both no none of the women here nor those she has known since Orkney can keep the Duchess out of trouble. It seems to find her regardless the efforts made." Jelenah said with a smile before looking to Bess.<d
Hotaro Kaori: "Speaking of trouble..." said Kay, giving Jelenah an overly interested look. "Who dares pretend he is worthy of courting you?" she asked, though she was obviously joking. She was greatly pleased someone had finally seen her beauty and decided to give it the attention it deserved. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam teasingly moved next to Jelenah, his arm about her. "Aye, nae one kan.... nae even mae... naew yae seem like a healthy lass... if'en ever Bess kicks me from the Castle, would ya take a poor Knave in?" ::::
Set In Her Way: "Ye are terrible!" She swatted his arm playful like, careful not to put too much force behind it.
Hotaro Kaori: *Ahem!* She cleared her throat and raised her hand as if to volunteer. He looked like he might know how to change a diaper! (d)
Defective Beauty: The lil Slavic woman would go wide eyed with Kay's next statement and chuckled. "His name is Sir Balian Windsor, Duke of Artica, Knight of Skye." She answered and then looked to Adam with a growing smile. "I would have to think very hard upon that M'Lord.. for even I fear the wrath of such a woman as she. Sister or not... good exmaple is that of the Duchess and her brother..." Blue hues shifted to Bess and the handmaiden would smile more so. A laugh would erupt then at Kaori's antic.<d
Ignia Ferroque: "A diaper? Ah have done pretty goot, aye lass..." he winks to Bess... "and feedin em tae..." :::
Set In Her Way: "He is worthy, och, a knight most refined. He has more manners than us rough cut folk, tha' is for certain. " She grinned and laughed at Kaori before rolling her eyes with a serious smile, "Aye, the duke is quite good wiith children, indeed." A look passed between the two, one that spoke of a couple's conspiracy by way of children, of course! (d)
Hotaro Kaori: "Well, Bess, you may recall, I always did better with the rough cut folk than I did the refined knights." Bess would know EXACTLY of what Kay spoke, a small, sad smile on her lips that lingered a few moments before she forced it away, letting herself be happy with the now. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: "Aye, worthy at some things, inept at others...yu Ladies shall 'ave tae make the determination amongst yerselves..." teasing them all. Nope he had not forgot to flirt ... as long as Bess was there he would and could.... he KNEW his limitations in life and love ... and love her he did... definitely not acting like royalty they were...::::
Defective Beauty: Jelenah had blushed with the talk of she and Balian. The two had much in common and he seem to make her a better person than what she already was. The woman coming to be more lively than ever before. "I have always been better with you rough cut folk as you say. I simply have been lucky to find a man like him." She said with a soft sweet smile while glancing to Alika and than back to the others only to laugh with all their jesting and teasing of each other. <d
Hotaro Kaori: Kay positively melted. She was very pleased to see Jelenah in love. The lass deserved it better than most anyone. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam hated to leave but he knew duty would rip him from the company of beautiful women once again. "M'Ladies.. enjoy the evening... for Ah must gae... duty calls..." then he smirks and winks at Bess... "Yu... Ah shall keep the bed warm, and a strong heart thumpin'..." Then he winks at the Ladies... "Adieux..." bowing...Turning toward the Castle, he glances back at Bess and blows her a kiss::::
Hotaro Kaori: "Konbanwa!" Kay called as he left, flashing him a toothy grin. The man knew some Nihongo!
Defective Beauty: Jelenah looked to Kay then and saw the expression on her face and in her eyes. Something the woman could read well and this made her shoulders scrunch up in a bashful manner. The handmaiden then turned to bid Adam a good night before looking to Bess with a smile.It seemed that Adam would not be the only one to take his leave as others trailed off to retire for the night also. Leaving Jelenah and her first guest of the night alone again. "I am sure you will enjoy your nights here...and please. Do not hesitate to ask for anything you need." Jelenah would turn to say to Alika as her attention would focus solely on her now. The night did grow late, and Jelenah knew Alika would need her own rest soon. The golden haired maiden was never one to keep people from things, especially sleep. However, it came easy for others ... where it did not for the flaxen Lady In Waiting. <d
Alika Windsor: She had dazed at the dukes arrival and the duchess among other people. She did so hate it when she did that but at times she could not help it, bah. "I thank you for all this kindness, the last land Balian and I lived in there was kindness but it was to cover more evil than we had realized existed in the land, and so we had left soon after my name was cleared." How's that for an enigma? A whole story wrapped up in that one sentence but Alika did not wish to bore Jelenah. She truly should get over it and yet, to do so was still difficult. [d]
Defective Beauty: Something else the two woman had in common, often finding themselves in deep thoughts. Drifting away from the current time and places to others long gone or hopefully to come. The small Slavic woman nodded. "Again, you are welcome, stay as long as you like. There is no rush as we have plenty of room and many servants to help aid you with whatever needs you might have." Jelenah hated to hear that Alika and Balian had endured such troublesome times, but it was life. Making most people stronger and able to handle things that came at them in the future in better ways should it come to pass. "Should I show you to your room or are there other things you need to see to first before you find rest?" asked in that sweet melodic like voice. <d
Alika Windsor: One night soon, when she knew Jelenah was comfortable around Alika to speak much more openly she would ask what attracted the woman to her brother. A question she always liked to ask out of sheer curiosity. But tonight was not the time and she did nod, ending the 'thank yous' or they would continue forever for her own gratitude. "Actually, if you wouldn't mind, I am worn out and there it nothing I need from the camp I had made that I would desire to run off to fetch at this hour." She was alone so it wouldn't be as though she were missed, not at all. Standing now to stretch her legs as well as prepare to follow Jelenah. [d]
Defective Beauty: "Of course not... come ... let us go and find you something more comfortable to wear and a nice room to rest in." Jelenah stood to her feet, taking only a few steps as so Alika did not follow her but could walk along beside her. "You will find everything you should need already within the room, though if something was missed we will gladly fetch it for you as quickly as possibly with no worry or trouble." She said as she began to lead the Lady Alika to the Castle doors, grabbing an already lit lantern. Then down the many halls and corridors to a room that would hopefully be to the woman's liking.<d
Alika Windsor: She kept her pace at one to walk aside Jelenah, she liked this woman and was happy Balian had decided to court her, more happy that Jelenah accepted it as well. Saving the staring at the decor of the walls and such for another time, she did not wish to keep Jelenah waiting while she gaped at the splendor of it all, and she was tired too, so the both combined helped her keep a steady pace. "I am sure with you to having already seen to it all there is not a thing amiss nor out of place." A smile at Jelenah and then continued following to the room. [d]
Defective Beauty: They reached the room that would be deemed as Alika's until the woman herself saw for it not to be if she chose, Jelenah opening the door for her and stepping in then off to the side for the darker haired woman to follow. "I hope not." Jelenah replied with a smile. " Well... I will leave you to your room, do as you need and find the rest you seek. May you have pleasant dreams and find your stay here tonight a restful one." A nod and she moved to exit, lingering just outside the door. "It was a pleasure to talk with you again and I look forward to many more wonderful conversations." <d
Alika Windsor: "I thank you a thousand times over. I am sure my sleep will finally be a comfortable one and someone will need enter with a bucket of water to pour over my head to wake my in the morning." She chuckled and nodded. "And you do sleep well when you decide to also, Jelenah." Alika was not big on using the "my lady, or my lord" terms unless she had to, just as she was not big on being called such either. "I hope to see you on the morrow as well." [d]
Defective Beauty: The five foot five woman would nod and chuckle in response and bid the woman good night. Jelenah was not much for titles herself but did so only when needed, fortunately both she and Alika did not see the need for it here and the quite woman found relief in that. The fair haired Lady then retired to her o own room for the night after making one last round for the eve. Where others were fast asleep and within deep slumber, this one was taking cat naps off and on through the night with books by her side for those waking moments.<d
Alika Windsor: Alika made her way into the courtyard once a guard saw she was the one he allowed into the castle last night. She nodded to him and stepped within. Finally having changed from traveling clothes into a dress that looked like a sari. It was light and airy but appropriate, she had hoped, and a pretty emerald green color. Now, upon making her entrance she saw Jelenah and smiled, stepping toward her. "Good evening Lady Jelenah. How does the night see you?" Conversation, it was good, especially with her brothers woman whom he described in front of the whole of Griffin Castle last night as a beautiful blonde, hehe! [d, lol]
Defective Beauty: The voice would have her turning her head slowly in the direction from which its source came. A smile was offered and a nod before she replied. "G'evening to you as well Lady Alika. The night finds me very well.. tired but well and yourself?" She asked in that heavily Slavic accent.<d
Alika Windsor: She moved to sit where ever there was an empty seat or bench, chair maybe? "I am well, tired myself. The days are getting so overly warm it wears on a person, saps our strength and such." She had been ready to drop after standing in the sun and speaking to that beast of a general. "Might I ask what you have done to wear yourself out?" She knew nothing of the woman, no good if this was Balian's possible future wife. [d]
Defective Beauty: Jelenah would move closer to Alika, closing more distance between them though remaining to stand for a few more moments before finally moving to sit near her. "I agree ... the days here can be tricky ones. " She nodded. "Of course...I see to the Lady Duchess' needs as much as possible as well as oversee the servants. Help make sure things are running as smoothly as possible around the castle so that work is completed in a timely manner. That no one lacks for anything if it can be helped and that things remain clean and organized for her Grace as well as any others that come or live here." Yes, Jelenah had a lot to see to but she loved every bit of it. She and the Duchess were so close as friends they were like sisters, and often mistaken for such do to their similar features. The two had known each other since the days of Orkney, where Bess was a tendress, Lady Eirian too and Jelenah a chambermaid. My how things had changed in three years.<d
Alika Windsor: Alika smiled, she could understand Jelenah's job so well it could have been frightening. "I used to do much the same for the Queen of Salaria. Managed her servants, saw to her home, meals, made sure everything was kept clean and orderly, enough food to feed everyone, the whole lot of it." Though Alika and the woman never became very close, having been later charged for the murder of her own husband by that queen herself. It was not the best ending to her life in that land but it was over now. "Oh, I wanted to ask too, do you know of a good inn around here?" She'd not told any yet, but she was still camping nearby, outside the city proper and far enough away to go unrecognized so none reported her presence to the duchess or Balian or whoever else they may feel the need to tell. [d]
Defective Beauty: "That is good to know that we have much in common. Perhaps in time you can do the same here... if it is something you think you would like to do again of course." A single blond brow arched with the following question that Alika asked and a shake of her head was made. "You will have no need for the Inn, as good as a place it is. You are more than welcome to use a room here. I will gladly see to it myself and if only for a night or two..." Jelenah paused. "At least until you see how well you feel in a day or two...and if your are not as comfortable here as I hoped you to be... I will accompany you to The Briar Rose." The small woman said.<d
Alika Windsor: That brought a smile to her face and she couldn't suppress the slight concern that forced her to comment. "That is very, very kind of you but would I be welcome?" Alika was not one to stay where she was not or would not be wanted, she had almost a paranoia about that, it stemmed from childhood, but she pushed it aside, it was manners as well after all. "I don't want to put anyone out or get you in any trouble either." That would be the last thing she wanted. [d]
Hotaro Kaori: Kaori was touring the kingdom again, but this time she allowed herself a closer look at the castle grounds. It was a beautiful place, to be certain, and since Kaori had seen plenty of the kingdom on other occasions, she wanted to get in a different sight before returning home. Clad in a green dress this evening, her hair pulled back into a braid, she simply scanned the grounds, her eyes squinting a bit as she caught sight of two in the distance. One she didn't recognize, but the other she certainly did. A smile broke over her face as she headed toward Jelenah and her friend, hoping she'd not be an intrusion. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam walks about, head down, his hands behind his back in heavy contemplation ... the black and gold robes swishes with each strided step:::
Defective Beauty: The handmaiden was happy to see this pleased the woman and nodded. "You are most welcome and of course you would be welcomed here. Why would you not?" Jelenah asked with a sweet smile. "There will be no putting anyone out nor me getting into any trouble." Kaori was seen and a small wave was given to her friend to have her come join them. Eyes did a quick glance from Kay to Alika and back, only for another figure to be spotted nearby. It was the Duke and he seemed to be deep in thought. A frown formed, knowing he had much on his mind and that whatever might be troubling him, he would soon find relief from. <d
Ignia Ferroque: Oblivious to those about, he would consider the tapestries he and Bess found and possibly the secrets they held ... all sorts of conclusions flowed thru his mind...When he heard faint voices, he looked up surprised to see those gathered. He smiled, raising his head... "G'eve M'Lady Jelenah..." then he nodded to the others he knew not.:::::
Defective Beauty: The Duke spoke and Jelenah replied. "G'eve to you as well M'Lord." She looked to each, making introductions as best as she could. "Kaori, this is Lady Alika Windsor.. the sister of Sir Balian whom I am courting. Alika, this is Lady Kaori." Hand moved to Adam's direction. "And this is the Duke of the Isle, .. Adam Aberdeen." Jelenah was getting a lil tongue-tied by now with names and titles. Hoping she had made things clear for all around. <d
Set In Her Way: Usherance of life for seeking other life was what drove her out of the halls into the evening air. Torchlight flickered from the windows; how the moonlight seemed to be coaxing an invitation for one to observe the silver ring above it. Stained glass schismed sight of the people would ultimately turn into the opening of doors, turning her presence out among them from the direction of the Eastern Wing. Company among the mystery of the tapestry turned to frustration when the vineyard yeilded no fruit for better wine. Beathag was at want for rest, but the mind was too rampant in running for that (d)
Hotaro Kaori: She smiled from one to the other. "It's very nice to meet you both. Any friends of Jelenah's, of course..." she said, tucking a renegade lock of hair that had escaped her braid back behind her ear. Realizing just whose husband the gentleman was, however, simply made her smile broader. Kay had known Bess a long time, and she was glad to finally be introduced to the man that had made her friend so incredibly happy. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam smiled and moved closer to Jelenah... the first thought was the incident between them that occurred in Bess' time of sickness and his ill-health. But he smiled at her, his hand gently upon her arm in the most friendly way. Turning then to Lady Kaori, "Konbanwa...Hajimemachyte" [Good evening...How are you?] Japanese... yes he had studied a bit since being lauded Lord of the Isles and he and Bess discussed trade ... just a bit more of his mystery revealed.... "Nice to meet you all..." he bowed deeply. Finally, a rest from the drudgery of contemplation ... beautiful women in a beautiful courtyard...now all he needed was his lovely wife::::
Hotaro Kaori: She gasped with wide eyes as she stared at him. "Hai, hajimemachyte!" she said with a laugh, bowing as well. If that wasn't a pleasant surprise by all means! "Ogenki desuka?" she chanced, positively beaming. (d)
Set In Her Way: "Good eve ye all," Highland's brogue hammered to the semi-smoothness of learned English's tutors pleasure greeted the ear with a sense of brilliance, "Please dun let me interrupt, only comin' tae find a bit of air." Wry grin broadened as she took the steps down into the courtyard, the trains of black and golden embroidered robe trains moving in her wake. Up behind the Lord of the Isle came she, running fingers up the back of his neck, taking liberty simply because that was the way of their love. Unspoiled by station, undeterred by merits (D)
Defective Beauty: As Adam moved closer and placed a gentle hand upon her, Jelenah looked to him with a smile in return. Yes, there had been a time where there was much awkwardness between the two as the man had constantly mistaken her for Bess in his time of despair and sickness of the mind for when he and all of Skye had thought they had loss Bess. Normally she would have stepped away, but there had been a huge change in Jelenah recently. She was becoming more outspoken more receptive to others and healing from a past life that even now still haunted her dreams. Blue eyes would gaze about over all the lovely faces of her friends and family, making her smile. Bess came into the growing crowd and the smile grew more. "G'eve your Grace.... come, share the air with us then." She jested back. <d
Ignia Ferroque: A blush? ah yes upon the proud Duke... High and mighty Lord of the Isles...yeah right... a plain simpleton with a crown... "Gomen nasai... ummm..." he smiles faintly... My Nippon is very limited..." he smiles. Familiar fingers, strong hands to the nape of his neck... he simply smiled... "Bess...ah had hoped yae wot come... I was trying my newly learned language with M'Lady Kaori, but Ah botched it no less..." :::
Hotaro Kaori: Kay laughed shaking her head. "No, you did beautifully!" Leaning forward, she quietly said, "The language is actually called 'Nihongo."Followed up by a wink before she tuned to Bess, beaming even broader if such a thing were possible. "Well, isn't it nice to see you as well!" (d)
Set In Her Way: "Ye do better than I, for I can barely make due with English, sweet'eart. Now Gaelic or the language o' Vikings, there is m'specialty," Her smile widened as from the neck the fingers trailed down his arm to clasp with his hands in firm, tender hold. "Tis good to see ye, Kaori! Ye've settled yet rare it is to be pleasured by ye presence, must I make it a decree ye come forth n' entertain me? M'husband would appreciate it, twill help to keep me out of trouble, no?" (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Looking to Bess... "Oh by the way luv...Ah got word, a member of the Ulster contingent wishes port... mabbe in a few days... I received it taday via courier..." he nods at his forgetfulness:::
Set In Her Way: "Ah, well tis a good thing, we need have meeting with all so one may come to know the other, Ulster n' Skye. All must be informed n' aware, fer we can nay have another debaucle as we had with Avaria, nor can we afford a turn tha' is as bloody as the last one." (d)
Hotaro Kaori: Kay planted both hand on her hips, giving Bess an exasperated look. "As if I was ever capable of keeping you out of trouble." She tossed a wink at Jelenah. She was very pleased she had come this way now. The company was far more agreeable, though the talk was shifting to business. Ah well, such talk she was used to. She had a job again, but it had come at the cost of her social life, alas. (d)
Defective Beauty: Her hands moved behind her back, clasping together as she listened to the growing conversations. A nod here or there was made as she remained silent for a moment. A soft chuckle came forth though with the wink given to her from Kay."Kaori... we both no none of the women here nor those she has known since Orkney can keep the Duchess out of trouble. It seems to find her regardless the efforts made." Jelenah said with a smile before looking to Bess.<d
Hotaro Kaori: "Speaking of trouble..." said Kay, giving Jelenah an overly interested look. "Who dares pretend he is worthy of courting you?" she asked, though she was obviously joking. She was greatly pleased someone had finally seen her beauty and decided to give it the attention it deserved. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam teasingly moved next to Jelenah, his arm about her. "Aye, nae one kan.... nae even mae... naew yae seem like a healthy lass... if'en ever Bess kicks me from the Castle, would ya take a poor Knave in?" ::::
Set In Her Way: "Ye are terrible!" She swatted his arm playful like, careful not to put too much force behind it.
Hotaro Kaori: *Ahem!* She cleared her throat and raised her hand as if to volunteer. He looked like he might know how to change a diaper! (d)
Defective Beauty: The lil Slavic woman would go wide eyed with Kay's next statement and chuckled. "His name is Sir Balian Windsor, Duke of Artica, Knight of Skye." She answered and then looked to Adam with a growing smile. "I would have to think very hard upon that M'Lord.. for even I fear the wrath of such a woman as she. Sister or not... good exmaple is that of the Duchess and her brother..." Blue hues shifted to Bess and the handmaiden would smile more so. A laugh would erupt then at Kaori's antic.<d
Ignia Ferroque: "A diaper? Ah have done pretty goot, aye lass..." he winks to Bess... "and feedin em tae..." :::
Set In Her Way: "He is worthy, och, a knight most refined. He has more manners than us rough cut folk, tha' is for certain. " She grinned and laughed at Kaori before rolling her eyes with a serious smile, "Aye, the duke is quite good wiith children, indeed." A look passed between the two, one that spoke of a couple's conspiracy by way of children, of course! (d)
Hotaro Kaori: "Well, Bess, you may recall, I always did better with the rough cut folk than I did the refined knights." Bess would know EXACTLY of what Kay spoke, a small, sad smile on her lips that lingered a few moments before she forced it away, letting herself be happy with the now. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: "Aye, worthy at some things, inept at others...yu Ladies shall 'ave tae make the determination amongst yerselves..." teasing them all. Nope he had not forgot to flirt ... as long as Bess was there he would and could.... he KNEW his limitations in life and love ... and love her he did... definitely not acting like royalty they were...::::
Defective Beauty: Jelenah had blushed with the talk of she and Balian. The two had much in common and he seem to make her a better person than what she already was. The woman coming to be more lively than ever before. "I have always been better with you rough cut folk as you say. I simply have been lucky to find a man like him." She said with a soft sweet smile while glancing to Alika and than back to the others only to laugh with all their jesting and teasing of each other. <d
Hotaro Kaori: Kay positively melted. She was very pleased to see Jelenah in love. The lass deserved it better than most anyone. (d)
Ignia Ferroque: Adam hated to leave but he knew duty would rip him from the company of beautiful women once again. "M'Ladies.. enjoy the evening... for Ah must gae... duty calls..." then he smirks and winks at Bess... "Yu... Ah shall keep the bed warm, and a strong heart thumpin'..." Then he winks at the Ladies... "Adieux..." bowing...Turning toward the Castle, he glances back at Bess and blows her a kiss::::
Hotaro Kaori: "Konbanwa!" Kay called as he left, flashing him a toothy grin. The man knew some Nihongo!
Defective Beauty: Jelenah looked to Kay then and saw the expression on her face and in her eyes. Something the woman could read well and this made her shoulders scrunch up in a bashful manner. The handmaiden then turned to bid Adam a good night before looking to Bess with a smile.It seemed that Adam would not be the only one to take his leave as others trailed off to retire for the night also. Leaving Jelenah and her first guest of the night alone again. "I am sure you will enjoy your nights here...and please. Do not hesitate to ask for anything you need." Jelenah would turn to say to Alika as her attention would focus solely on her now. The night did grow late, and Jelenah knew Alika would need her own rest soon. The golden haired maiden was never one to keep people from things, especially sleep. However, it came easy for others ... where it did not for the flaxen Lady In Waiting. <d
Alika Windsor: She had dazed at the dukes arrival and the duchess among other people. She did so hate it when she did that but at times she could not help it, bah. "I thank you for all this kindness, the last land Balian and I lived in there was kindness but it was to cover more evil than we had realized existed in the land, and so we had left soon after my name was cleared." How's that for an enigma? A whole story wrapped up in that one sentence but Alika did not wish to bore Jelenah. She truly should get over it and yet, to do so was still difficult. [d]
Defective Beauty: Something else the two woman had in common, often finding themselves in deep thoughts. Drifting away from the current time and places to others long gone or hopefully to come. The small Slavic woman nodded. "Again, you are welcome, stay as long as you like. There is no rush as we have plenty of room and many servants to help aid you with whatever needs you might have." Jelenah hated to hear that Alika and Balian had endured such troublesome times, but it was life. Making most people stronger and able to handle things that came at them in the future in better ways should it come to pass. "Should I show you to your room or are there other things you need to see to first before you find rest?" asked in that sweet melodic like voice. <d
Alika Windsor: One night soon, when she knew Jelenah was comfortable around Alika to speak much more openly she would ask what attracted the woman to her brother. A question she always liked to ask out of sheer curiosity. But tonight was not the time and she did nod, ending the 'thank yous' or they would continue forever for her own gratitude. "Actually, if you wouldn't mind, I am worn out and there it nothing I need from the camp I had made that I would desire to run off to fetch at this hour." She was alone so it wouldn't be as though she were missed, not at all. Standing now to stretch her legs as well as prepare to follow Jelenah. [d]
Defective Beauty: "Of course not... come ... let us go and find you something more comfortable to wear and a nice room to rest in." Jelenah stood to her feet, taking only a few steps as so Alika did not follow her but could walk along beside her. "You will find everything you should need already within the room, though if something was missed we will gladly fetch it for you as quickly as possibly with no worry or trouble." She said as she began to lead the Lady Alika to the Castle doors, grabbing an already lit lantern. Then down the many halls and corridors to a room that would hopefully be to the woman's liking.<d
Alika Windsor: She kept her pace at one to walk aside Jelenah, she liked this woman and was happy Balian had decided to court her, more happy that Jelenah accepted it as well. Saving the staring at the decor of the walls and such for another time, she did not wish to keep Jelenah waiting while she gaped at the splendor of it all, and she was tired too, so the both combined helped her keep a steady pace. "I am sure with you to having already seen to it all there is not a thing amiss nor out of place." A smile at Jelenah and then continued following to the room. [d]
Defective Beauty: They reached the room that would be deemed as Alika's until the woman herself saw for it not to be if she chose, Jelenah opening the door for her and stepping in then off to the side for the darker haired woman to follow. "I hope not." Jelenah replied with a smile. " Well... I will leave you to your room, do as you need and find the rest you seek. May you have pleasant dreams and find your stay here tonight a restful one." A nod and she moved to exit, lingering just outside the door. "It was a pleasure to talk with you again and I look forward to many more wonderful conversations." <d
Alika Windsor: "I thank you a thousand times over. I am sure my sleep will finally be a comfortable one and someone will need enter with a bucket of water to pour over my head to wake my in the morning." She chuckled and nodded. "And you do sleep well when you decide to also, Jelenah." Alika was not big on using the "my lady, or my lord" terms unless she had to, just as she was not big on being called such either. "I hope to see you on the morrow as well." [d]
Defective Beauty: The five foot five woman would nod and chuckle in response and bid the woman good night. Jelenah was not much for titles herself but did so only when needed, fortunately both she and Alika did not see the need for it here and the quite woman found relief in that. The fair haired Lady then retired to her o own room for the night after making one last round for the eve. Where others were fast asleep and within deep slumber, this one was taking cat naps off and on through the night with books by her side for those waking moments.<d