Post by Queen Beathag Aberdeen on Apr 28, 2009 22:42:50 GMT -6
Aislin: Echo moved along towards the beach slowly, stepping one hoof into the sands before shifting her weight to balance both Aislin and Kieran upon her thicker back. Eamonn held Sorcha in front of him, showing her how to hold the reins. Dressed in the breeches her husband had bought her and the tunic that matched. Long hair was placed in a braid and wrapped up to keep it from trailing along the sand as they entered into it and moved towards the water, some ways down from where their sister and others were meeting up. In two days, they were to head back to Eohmark, but that did not mean they could not enjoy the activities they wanted to, here as well. Aislin smiled softly as she saw Sorcha bounce once in front of Eamonn, excited to be on top of Finbar. Kieran stared at the ocean wide eyed with his little mouth open. Aislin's eyes looked to Eamonn, checking on her husband to make sure he was doing okay.
Eamonn: Hazel eyes glanced down to the child with flaxen hair seated before him in the saddle, her shorter legs straddling either side of Finbar's back. With one, protective arm around her middle, the other handed the leather reins to the girl. Sorcha bounced in front of him, excitedly taking the reins in both her smaller hands. The blonde Marshal was dressed in his own casual attire consisting of brown breeches and a deep burgundy surcoat trimmed in rich golden embroidery at the seams over an even deeper wine undershirt. Eamonn grinned and even chuckled as he watched his daughter try to steer Finbar--though the horse was following the commands given by Eamonn's heels rather than the girl tugging nad pulling on the bitless reins attached to the bridle. His gaze shifted to his wife for a moment, who had Kieran in front of her on Echo. Eamonn smiled; reaching out that free hand to touch the top of her thigh. Side by side the horses walked along the beach, the horses enjoying the lapping of waves that came up the shoreline only to recede back into the ocean. Eamonn even dared to lean over and place a kiss to his wife's cheek.
Kendrew The noble guardian felt the ocean pull back into a greater body with each wave that receded from the shore. It took with it fragments of time to which he stood at the side of Beathag. Soon, he was going to leave the city, too. He would live just to the west of the Cullin Hills on good earth his wife would find pleasing. It was not far should he be needed. This was good for one of duty. He would see to an Order of knights. He would train and see elevated good men, but he was approaching a point in his life where perhaps for some while, if not forever, he had no want of front lines. "Prince Aodhan! What see you, down the shoreline?" The boy stood up, dusting filthy hands on filthy breeches before acknowledging his family riding in the sunset. To better his view, Kendrew picked him up to sit on his shoulders while Beathag wrapped up Davina inside of warm blankets. Drying her body, she put dry swaddling over her rear. The night was warm, so the blankets would suffice for a layer as she lifted her into her arms. (d)
Aislin: Ocean eyes closed as she felt Eamonn settled his larger hand upon her thigh before leaning over and kissing her cheek. Aislin turned her face gently to kiss the corner of his mouth before he leaned away again. She was glad to see he was not letting it affect him. Echo moved her hooves into the water, trotting a bit at the enjoyment, before slowing down and waiting for Finbar so they could stay side by side. They had done this a million times it seemed. In the distance, she could see Bess, Kendrew and the children. As they got closer, Aislin looked to the men first. ``Evening to ye both. How fair ye tonight?``
Eamonn: The Lord Marshal was happy to be with his family, and now that fighting was over--for now--he could return to mundane duties, and that included time with his family. Leave it to Aislin to tilt her head and return affection; no complaints would leave his lips for that gesture of affection! Sitting back straight in the saddle again, Sorcha tugged on the reins, trying to get Finbar to run again. Eamonn looked down to his daughter and smirked. One day she would be the best rider of Eohmark, he would personally see to it as long as he was living. Hazel eyes shifted to the sight ahead, toward Kendrew, his nephew, and just a bit beyond, his half-sister and niece. Eamonn dipped his chin curtly to Kendrew and Aodhan, the smile lessening, but still present at the light curve of his lips. ``Sister-son Aodhan; Sir Kendrew. Evening to you both.`` He greeted after his wife, Sorcha turning her head and smiling at Aodhan. ``Look! Look here you! I am riding father's horse!`` She exclaimed excitedly, which had Eamonn chuckling and turning light eyes to the Admiral, to whom he bowed his head quickly in a silent greeting. ``Good evening, Sir Admiral.``
Aislin: Aislin only noticed the Captain moments later. ``Captain...ah see ye are still upon the land.``
Kendrew: "Good evenin', Lady Aislin, Lord Eamonn, and a fine evening it is. And to you, little one! A fine lady you are on your father's horse, are you riding him about?" Kendrew could hardly contain his amusement at Sorcha's delightful exlaimation that she was riding a horse. Twixt her on a horse, Davina swimming, Aodhan surveying the land for every crab and sight, Seanna would surely take up ships and all would be covered, wouldn't it? Aodhan curved his full lips into a smile. His Uncle was so tall on Finbar. "' 'Ello Aunt n' Uncle! I'm getting' crabs!" or so said the bucket a'shaking with life. He was put down so he could show off his wears to the first available landed party, whichwas Seanna.
Beathag: "G'eve brother n' sister, g'eve m'niece n' nephew. Kendrew is right, ye belong on tha' horse m'girl." If she could reach the saddle by herself Eamonn would be chasing her across Skye already! "Will ye teach yer brother to ride?" With a hand through intense red strands, she bid a greeting to Seanna by smoothing back some of her wind whipped hair with a grin. "The sun will set soon, n' beautifully, Ah might say. We were gaein' tae enjoy our supper on the beach, cook o'er a fire, would ye all like tae join, Aislin, Eamonn, Jack?" No need to ask the children. Horses. Crabs. Sand. That was recruitment enough. Davina didn't have a vote yet for she was still too wee! (d)
Jack: Aye, Aislin could indeed see Bess, Kendrew, and the children on the beech. And Jack was there too. And Zoidberg! As everyone settled in, the Irishman would quietly answer the Duchess' question -- which he had neglected to answer. "Aye, m'sister, I fair well.... m'arm trouble me on occasion." Then he grinned, at hearing that, "Aye? I shall be more than 'appy ta join ye all upon the beach fer supper." And let none doubt that Seanna was the Irishman's daughter! Where other girls might've fleet from Aodhan's bounty, Seanna bravely armed herself with a stick and went to greet the boy. The stick was for use on the sea's bounty. Not Aodhan. All that was needed now, it seemed, was a tidal pool for Aodhan and Seanna. As Seanna crouched down to examine the bucket's contents, she very very gently prodded a crab with her stick. Then she looked to Aodhan and asked, "Are ya gonna be releasin' 'em?" (D)
Aislin: Aislin's ocean eyes went to Jack, before going to her nephew as he spoke about getting crabs. ``Ye can eat them too. Boil them in a pot and crack open their shell. mmm good eating.`` Eyes passed to Sorcha before returning to the Admiral as he spoke. She mearly smiled at him as he spoke of joinging them for supper on the beach. Kendrew was complimenting Sorcha, which had Aislin and Kieran looking to Bess and Davina. ``We ate some supper before coming out, just in case we took some time. ``
Eamonn: Sorcha sat proudly in that saddle in front of her father, sitting up straight just as he had taught her. She even tried to hold the thick reins with one hand as her father did while casting a glance to Kendrew and smiling easily. ``That ah am!`` She said proudly, lifting her chin a bit higher. Her oceanic orbs--a mirror to her mother's--turned to her cousin and arched his light brow, glancing at the bucket. ``What a odd way to get crabs...they be alreadygetting'!`` She said, blinking. Eamonn arched a brow at his daughter. ``Gotten, Sorcha.`` He corrected, and patted her side with the hand that was still wrapped around her middle. ``And mind your manners.`` Sorcha glanced between her parents, and huffed softly but nodded and turned to her aunt and smiled again. ``Ah will, and he will be almost as good as me!`` Sorcha said, matter-of-factly. Eamonn rolled his eyes. Finbar snorted, and hating to be stationary for long, he danced on his feet, moving from side to side and even wheeling about a bit. Sorcha grinned and kicked her heels to urge Finbar to run. ``Ride ride ride!`` She cheered. Eamonn's heels tapped Finbar's flanks, steadying the horse without using his hands or the reins. ``Don't encourage her, Finbar.`` He warned, the horse snorting again and shaking his head, making that thick brow of Eamonn's arch high.
Beathag: "Some o' em aye. Other ones mom m'll cook in the pot o' water, but nay many." He told Seanna his matter-of-fact plan, then looked over to Sorcha as she gave her opinion on the subject of crabbing. "Well if ye dun put them in the bucket quick they won't scurry off, but ye have tae be quick about it or they could pinch ye." So sayeth the sovereign crab catching expert to his cousin as he watched his uncle correct her manners. Manners. Grown folk were so big on manners! Mama had given him a good scolding when he didn't mind his and hauled him off by the ear! Being a prince didn' t keep you from that, that's for sure! Beathag felt a swell of pride at Sorcha's desire to take firm charge of the situation though was content that Davina was years away from being so firey! As Aodhan asked of Seanna wanted to crab with him, he asked Sorcha too, and found her insisting Finbar go faster. "Princess Sorcha is vera determined wee girl! M'thinks she'll Will tha' horse to go Eamonn on sheer mind alone." She grinned at Aislin's comment for that is just what supper was, some sea fair and bread. Admiral was staying for supper, and if it was good the rest of her family would surely parake if they wished. "Ah'm glad ye still have yer arm. Did nay know if ye e'en kept it at first." She said to Jack before settling back on the shore with the baby. "Aodhan! If ye want me tae put crab in the pot bring it back vera soon, Ah'm gonna start the water! Now dun ye take all the fun, let Seanna help ye.." Aodhan was rather take-charge himself in certain things. He often folded for chivalry to the gentler sex but with girls like Sorcha and Seanna about who could box his ears in, he knew they'd find their way well enough (d)
Jack: The Irishman gave a solemn nod of his head, agreeing with Bess' words, "Aye..... I'm lucky ta 'ave it all. Tha Griffin's 'ealers are well schooled...." There was a smile as he settled down on the beach, watching as the children troop off down the coasts, all set to explore the mysteries of the tidal pools and other offerings that the sea saw fit to leave upon the shore. As they trooped off to the shore, Seanna thought quietly. With a rather practiced nonchalance, she said, "M'Da says tha' tha ye can be seein' Raamasy Sound from here." As the girl walked bare feet in the surf, she'd turn to walk backward a bit. Then she nodded and pointed, "Tha' be it......" The Irish lass was betraying her excitement, in her nonchalance. There was a pause, before she looked -- somewhat conspiratorially to Sorcha and Aodhan -- "Ya think tha' the tides washed up from the battle?" Like what? "Oh, I dun knae.... Maybe gold an' jewels an' thin's." While there had been galleons on all sides, none had been heavily filled with treasure. But the coins kept aboard to pay sailors - as well as a few fittings or other trickents - might have made it this far. (d)
Aislin: Seanna was a lovely young girl. Aislin remembered how Bess spoke of her spirit. Much like her Sorcha, save sweeter. ``Protect her from the pinchers.`` Aislin added on. Eyes looked towards the Captain as he spoke to Bess about the healers and how they treated him. ``Ah am glad we could be of service. `` A slight smile was given to Jack, before she looked towards her husband and daughter, then Kendrew, Bess and the children. ``We best be on our way. It be coming time to put the children to bed.`` There were many other things that Aislin and Eamonn were trying to complete save going back to their home and enjoying life. Sorcha groaned and huffed, Kieran just stared, having no idea what his mother was talking about. ``Be safe...all of ye.`` Aislin said and waited for Eamonn.
Eamonn: Eamonn was still adjusting to the terms of royalty for his family and part of him would never fully adjust to something that was still so foreign to him. His daughter, a princess? Before now, he would have never cared for such a title, now he had no choice in the matter. Eamonn was silent as he glanced about the party, the light smile still curving the corner of his mouth upward. Sorcha narrowed her eyes at Aodhan somewhat. ``They won't be pinchin' me, Ah won't let them.`` She said definantly. Eamonn's gaze turned to his wife and he nodded in agreement. ``Good evening to you all.`` He said, before gently taking the reins from Sorcha and turning Finbar around to head back to the place they were staying at, his wife and Echo by his side
Aodhan and Beathag: "Sometimes ye can't help it, Och, bye Sorcha! By Keiran, n' aunt, n' uncle!" The lad stood on his tip toe to wave goodbye to his family as they continued on their way. A bed time? Aodhan was allowed his time in the ocean of water and the metaphorical description for a diamoned inspired heaven above their heads. It was his birthday in a few days, and he'd secretly been a night owl since he lived in his mother's womb. They moved with the sway of earth, that sort! "Ye can see Raasay, there it be..." He followed Seanna's fingers while Beathag followed Jack's line of conversation. "Aislin gives the magic in her fingers tae others.She, n you, n' Eamonn, everyone has given much. It is time tae enjoy the fruits of it. Ah'm glad ye will be about tae see yer bairins born, Jack." (d)
Seanna and Jack: As any good young lass, Seanna was polite in waving good-bye to Sorcha and Keiran. Like her Da would want her too. After a few moments, to make sure the grown folk were paying them any mind, Seanna smile broadly to Aodhan. "Aye, then..... More fer us." And the smile displayed? Oh aye, looked every bit like her father's. Witht that, she'd reach out and take Aodhan's hand - the one not occupied with a bucket - and say, "Come on, I think I see somethin' shinin' o'er 'ere!" And it was then off to comb the beach for crabs, oysterys, and buried treasure. Jack reclined upon the shore, as he watched the two young friends dash off. There was a slow nod of his head, "Aye, therebuch tha' 'as been given ta Skye by those tha' call it 'ome er 'ave keith an' kin 'ere." There was a smile, as he looked to Bess, "I am truly honored ta be 'avin' both 'ere." Then he said, "I admit tha' .... I was scared when theycarted me off ta be seein' ta me arm. I dun remember it, but one o' tha surgeons said tha' I near begged 'em nae ta take me arm." He was quiet for a while. Then he smiled, "An I can wait until tha' bairins are 'ere! " (D)
Aodhan and Beathag: Aodhan gave a surly expression before jumping off to follow after Seanna. He put his pale in the sand, where would a bucket of entity go? The firmament was good enough that they were stuck in the tin pale with no fear of toppling down. Were that dreams could find such purchase in life and not go asunder. Like the child's pail or Seanna's enthusiasm for treasure, one thing was the vessel, another to fill it. "Ah see it Seanna! Just there, wow n' look, there betreasure on the shore!" As the children ran off to their own devices, she reached to a bucket of already fetched crabs to put in the pot rolling to a boil on the fire. "Such fear we needn't see made real now...but ye bairin..aye! may Ah call on ye, welcome yer wife properly? Kendrew told me ye finally wed n' Ireland. Brave lass, tae gae sae far amidst war n' sae round with child." She respected Maggie for crossing waters to make a family whole. When the last current crab was tossed in, Kendrew would have to fetch the prince's pail, but he took only two of five out for the lot. "May Ah 'ave the honor o' makin a gift fer yer child?" (d)
Jack and Seanna: Jack watched the two of them, laughing quietly. There was a shake of his head, as he said, "Who dae ye think leads tha' other inta trouble?" He grinned. It was fair question. Was this old veterans behaved? Able to talk in the same breath about their child as they were about the battles fought? Jack quietly looked at her, listening to her say that such fears need not be made real. There was a solemn nod of his head, "Aye....." Then he smiled, "O'course ye can, Bess! Are ye nae m'sister? Ye need nae permission ta call, sae call when ye like." There would, of course, be arragements made to prevent Bess from walking in while Maggie and Jack saw to their duties - as it were - as married couples. There was a soft smile, "....,Aye, she tis a brave one." He smiled, "She tis a good wife fer me, I think. She may nay 'ave m'temperment, but tha' surely tis a blessin'." He grinned. Then he nodded his head."Aye, m'sister. Ye may be makin' what ye desire for tha wee one tha' tis ta join us." He smiled. After a moment, he chuckled softly, "M'wedding day was the first day tha I 'ad been in a Church o' tha Christ-child since....." He laughed, "Since I can remember...." He was hestiant for a while, before he murmured, "I wanted m'mum, Rachel, ta knae tha' I 'ad a measure o' peace an' family now." (D)
Beathag: "Ah appreciate tha', Jack," She grinned, checking to see how the crabs were boiling in the pot. Chilling in a small tide pool near by was a little crock of butter she intended to warm for the dipping along with the bread. Twas a good seaside meal as the children played. She layed Davina in a basket at her feet, freeing her hand to poke into the pot with a spoon. "Ah'd like very much tae grace yer home with such a thing. Fer the wee one, fer yer union. Beltane beh upon us n' tis a lucky time fer such things - Spring be m'favorite season fer weddin' n' birth. When Ah got married Ahdam n' aye handfasted in the Cathedral by a vera liberal Father, but twas still in the church.Ah'd like to think it brought Ahdam's mother some good like it did yer Rachel. Ah think, tae dae such things n' places where those ye cared for found comfort heals old wounds tha' time forgets but ye dun? och, just a thought." The veteran was rarely acknowledged as veteran - but to be a former warrior was a fine thing. Mother, sister, friend. See how the sun smattered freckles on her face and company lifted spirits, it was obvious that the woman who was here now was buried under the weight of a warrior's axe for many years. To defend a family but not live among them. To rage so as to forget the heat in her tears. (d)
Jack: There was a soft nod of his head, as he listened to Bess. He had no knowledge of birthing's, since Mairi - may she now go willing to God's rest, with Ulster free and in Jack's care -- having been taken while she carried a bairin within her. As for marriages? Jack winced playfully, "Oh aye? Iffen ye say tha' perhaps I shall be seein' if Maggie'll like ta be exchangin' our vows ta each other once more." He smiled, laying his head back and putting his arms under it, "I remember 'ow she looked upon Kaori an' Marco's weddin' with wonder." He grinned, "I want ta give 'er somethin like tha'." He was quick to add, "I appreciate tha' Kendrew was more than willin' ta act a witness.....but I think there tis somethin' in e'ery woman tha' favors a pretty dress an' a nice gatherin' o' yer friends." (D)
Beathag: "Tha' would be kind n' she' d love ye fer 'ere, for a woman does think on such things, o' lookin beautiful for her beloved as they stand before friends in the heavens. Tis the ceremony o' it all, the fact ye are continuin' age old ritual." Her anniversary with Adam was on the night Davina had been born, and everyday she lived she was thankful that they had wed in the fashion they did. Both of them would have been content with no more than two words and a life beneath the same roof, but to have stood like a bride before her husband to be had been one of the most enriching experiences after they fought so hard against the will of a former sovereign to even remain together. "Aodhan wishes a 'orse from his Uncle Eamonn fer his birthday, amidst other things, n' fer m'self only tae see others happy." Aodhan's birthday was Beltane, and so was her own. Taking up the crock of butter, she let it be near the fire start to melt. To lead the rites of Beltane, to cast circle at her garden alter and here on the shore before the people was gift to have lived another year to do it (d)
Eamonn: Hazel eyes glanced down to the child with flaxen hair seated before him in the saddle, her shorter legs straddling either side of Finbar's back. With one, protective arm around her middle, the other handed the leather reins to the girl. Sorcha bounced in front of him, excitedly taking the reins in both her smaller hands. The blonde Marshal was dressed in his own casual attire consisting of brown breeches and a deep burgundy surcoat trimmed in rich golden embroidery at the seams over an even deeper wine undershirt. Eamonn grinned and even chuckled as he watched his daughter try to steer Finbar--though the horse was following the commands given by Eamonn's heels rather than the girl tugging nad pulling on the bitless reins attached to the bridle. His gaze shifted to his wife for a moment, who had Kieran in front of her on Echo. Eamonn smiled; reaching out that free hand to touch the top of her thigh. Side by side the horses walked along the beach, the horses enjoying the lapping of waves that came up the shoreline only to recede back into the ocean. Eamonn even dared to lean over and place a kiss to his wife's cheek.
Kendrew The noble guardian felt the ocean pull back into a greater body with each wave that receded from the shore. It took with it fragments of time to which he stood at the side of Beathag. Soon, he was going to leave the city, too. He would live just to the west of the Cullin Hills on good earth his wife would find pleasing. It was not far should he be needed. This was good for one of duty. He would see to an Order of knights. He would train and see elevated good men, but he was approaching a point in his life where perhaps for some while, if not forever, he had no want of front lines. "Prince Aodhan! What see you, down the shoreline?" The boy stood up, dusting filthy hands on filthy breeches before acknowledging his family riding in the sunset. To better his view, Kendrew picked him up to sit on his shoulders while Beathag wrapped up Davina inside of warm blankets. Drying her body, she put dry swaddling over her rear. The night was warm, so the blankets would suffice for a layer as she lifted her into her arms. (d)
Aislin: Ocean eyes closed as she felt Eamonn settled his larger hand upon her thigh before leaning over and kissing her cheek. Aislin turned her face gently to kiss the corner of his mouth before he leaned away again. She was glad to see he was not letting it affect him. Echo moved her hooves into the water, trotting a bit at the enjoyment, before slowing down and waiting for Finbar so they could stay side by side. They had done this a million times it seemed. In the distance, she could see Bess, Kendrew and the children. As they got closer, Aislin looked to the men first. ``Evening to ye both. How fair ye tonight?``
Eamonn: The Lord Marshal was happy to be with his family, and now that fighting was over--for now--he could return to mundane duties, and that included time with his family. Leave it to Aislin to tilt her head and return affection; no complaints would leave his lips for that gesture of affection! Sitting back straight in the saddle again, Sorcha tugged on the reins, trying to get Finbar to run again. Eamonn looked down to his daughter and smirked. One day she would be the best rider of Eohmark, he would personally see to it as long as he was living. Hazel eyes shifted to the sight ahead, toward Kendrew, his nephew, and just a bit beyond, his half-sister and niece. Eamonn dipped his chin curtly to Kendrew and Aodhan, the smile lessening, but still present at the light curve of his lips. ``Sister-son Aodhan; Sir Kendrew. Evening to you both.`` He greeted after his wife, Sorcha turning her head and smiling at Aodhan. ``Look! Look here you! I am riding father's horse!`` She exclaimed excitedly, which had Eamonn chuckling and turning light eyes to the Admiral, to whom he bowed his head quickly in a silent greeting. ``Good evening, Sir Admiral.``
Aislin: Aislin only noticed the Captain moments later. ``Captain...ah see ye are still upon the land.``
Kendrew: "Good evenin', Lady Aislin, Lord Eamonn, and a fine evening it is. And to you, little one! A fine lady you are on your father's horse, are you riding him about?" Kendrew could hardly contain his amusement at Sorcha's delightful exlaimation that she was riding a horse. Twixt her on a horse, Davina swimming, Aodhan surveying the land for every crab and sight, Seanna would surely take up ships and all would be covered, wouldn't it? Aodhan curved his full lips into a smile. His Uncle was so tall on Finbar. "' 'Ello Aunt n' Uncle! I'm getting' crabs!" or so said the bucket a'shaking with life. He was put down so he could show off his wears to the first available landed party, whichwas Seanna.
Beathag: "G'eve brother n' sister, g'eve m'niece n' nephew. Kendrew is right, ye belong on tha' horse m'girl." If she could reach the saddle by herself Eamonn would be chasing her across Skye already! "Will ye teach yer brother to ride?" With a hand through intense red strands, she bid a greeting to Seanna by smoothing back some of her wind whipped hair with a grin. "The sun will set soon, n' beautifully, Ah might say. We were gaein' tae enjoy our supper on the beach, cook o'er a fire, would ye all like tae join, Aislin, Eamonn, Jack?" No need to ask the children. Horses. Crabs. Sand. That was recruitment enough. Davina didn't have a vote yet for she was still too wee! (d)
Jack: Aye, Aislin could indeed see Bess, Kendrew, and the children on the beech. And Jack was there too. And Zoidberg! As everyone settled in, the Irishman would quietly answer the Duchess' question -- which he had neglected to answer. "Aye, m'sister, I fair well.... m'arm trouble me on occasion." Then he grinned, at hearing that, "Aye? I shall be more than 'appy ta join ye all upon the beach fer supper." And let none doubt that Seanna was the Irishman's daughter! Where other girls might've fleet from Aodhan's bounty, Seanna bravely armed herself with a stick and went to greet the boy. The stick was for use on the sea's bounty. Not Aodhan. All that was needed now, it seemed, was a tidal pool for Aodhan and Seanna. As Seanna crouched down to examine the bucket's contents, she very very gently prodded a crab with her stick. Then she looked to Aodhan and asked, "Are ya gonna be releasin' 'em?" (D)
Aislin: Aislin's ocean eyes went to Jack, before going to her nephew as he spoke about getting crabs. ``Ye can eat them too. Boil them in a pot and crack open their shell. mmm good eating.`` Eyes passed to Sorcha before returning to the Admiral as he spoke. She mearly smiled at him as he spoke of joinging them for supper on the beach. Kendrew was complimenting Sorcha, which had Aislin and Kieran looking to Bess and Davina. ``We ate some supper before coming out, just in case we took some time. ``
Eamonn: Sorcha sat proudly in that saddle in front of her father, sitting up straight just as he had taught her. She even tried to hold the thick reins with one hand as her father did while casting a glance to Kendrew and smiling easily. ``That ah am!`` She said proudly, lifting her chin a bit higher. Her oceanic orbs--a mirror to her mother's--turned to her cousin and arched his light brow, glancing at the bucket. ``What a odd way to get crabs...they be alreadygetting'!`` She said, blinking. Eamonn arched a brow at his daughter. ``Gotten, Sorcha.`` He corrected, and patted her side with the hand that was still wrapped around her middle. ``And mind your manners.`` Sorcha glanced between her parents, and huffed softly but nodded and turned to her aunt and smiled again. ``Ah will, and he will be almost as good as me!`` Sorcha said, matter-of-factly. Eamonn rolled his eyes. Finbar snorted, and hating to be stationary for long, he danced on his feet, moving from side to side and even wheeling about a bit. Sorcha grinned and kicked her heels to urge Finbar to run. ``Ride ride ride!`` She cheered. Eamonn's heels tapped Finbar's flanks, steadying the horse without using his hands or the reins. ``Don't encourage her, Finbar.`` He warned, the horse snorting again and shaking his head, making that thick brow of Eamonn's arch high.
Beathag: "Some o' em aye. Other ones mom m'll cook in the pot o' water, but nay many." He told Seanna his matter-of-fact plan, then looked over to Sorcha as she gave her opinion on the subject of crabbing. "Well if ye dun put them in the bucket quick they won't scurry off, but ye have tae be quick about it or they could pinch ye." So sayeth the sovereign crab catching expert to his cousin as he watched his uncle correct her manners. Manners. Grown folk were so big on manners! Mama had given him a good scolding when he didn't mind his and hauled him off by the ear! Being a prince didn' t keep you from that, that's for sure! Beathag felt a swell of pride at Sorcha's desire to take firm charge of the situation though was content that Davina was years away from being so firey! As Aodhan asked of Seanna wanted to crab with him, he asked Sorcha too, and found her insisting Finbar go faster. "Princess Sorcha is vera determined wee girl! M'thinks she'll Will tha' horse to go Eamonn on sheer mind alone." She grinned at Aislin's comment for that is just what supper was, some sea fair and bread. Admiral was staying for supper, and if it was good the rest of her family would surely parake if they wished. "Ah'm glad ye still have yer arm. Did nay know if ye e'en kept it at first." She said to Jack before settling back on the shore with the baby. "Aodhan! If ye want me tae put crab in the pot bring it back vera soon, Ah'm gonna start the water! Now dun ye take all the fun, let Seanna help ye.." Aodhan was rather take-charge himself in certain things. He often folded for chivalry to the gentler sex but with girls like Sorcha and Seanna about who could box his ears in, he knew they'd find their way well enough (d)
Jack: The Irishman gave a solemn nod of his head, agreeing with Bess' words, "Aye..... I'm lucky ta 'ave it all. Tha Griffin's 'ealers are well schooled...." There was a smile as he settled down on the beach, watching as the children troop off down the coasts, all set to explore the mysteries of the tidal pools and other offerings that the sea saw fit to leave upon the shore. As they trooped off to the shore, Seanna thought quietly. With a rather practiced nonchalance, she said, "M'Da says tha' tha ye can be seein' Raamasy Sound from here." As the girl walked bare feet in the surf, she'd turn to walk backward a bit. Then she nodded and pointed, "Tha' be it......" The Irish lass was betraying her excitement, in her nonchalance. There was a pause, before she looked -- somewhat conspiratorially to Sorcha and Aodhan -- "Ya think tha' the tides washed up from the battle?" Like what? "Oh, I dun knae.... Maybe gold an' jewels an' thin's." While there had been galleons on all sides, none had been heavily filled with treasure. But the coins kept aboard to pay sailors - as well as a few fittings or other trickents - might have made it this far. (d)
Aislin: Seanna was a lovely young girl. Aislin remembered how Bess spoke of her spirit. Much like her Sorcha, save sweeter. ``Protect her from the pinchers.`` Aislin added on. Eyes looked towards the Captain as he spoke to Bess about the healers and how they treated him. ``Ah am glad we could be of service. `` A slight smile was given to Jack, before she looked towards her husband and daughter, then Kendrew, Bess and the children. ``We best be on our way. It be coming time to put the children to bed.`` There were many other things that Aislin and Eamonn were trying to complete save going back to their home and enjoying life. Sorcha groaned and huffed, Kieran just stared, having no idea what his mother was talking about. ``Be safe...all of ye.`` Aislin said and waited for Eamonn.
Eamonn: Eamonn was still adjusting to the terms of royalty for his family and part of him would never fully adjust to something that was still so foreign to him. His daughter, a princess? Before now, he would have never cared for such a title, now he had no choice in the matter. Eamonn was silent as he glanced about the party, the light smile still curving the corner of his mouth upward. Sorcha narrowed her eyes at Aodhan somewhat. ``They won't be pinchin' me, Ah won't let them.`` She said definantly. Eamonn's gaze turned to his wife and he nodded in agreement. ``Good evening to you all.`` He said, before gently taking the reins from Sorcha and turning Finbar around to head back to the place they were staying at, his wife and Echo by his side
Aodhan and Beathag: "Sometimes ye can't help it, Och, bye Sorcha! By Keiran, n' aunt, n' uncle!" The lad stood on his tip toe to wave goodbye to his family as they continued on their way. A bed time? Aodhan was allowed his time in the ocean of water and the metaphorical description for a diamoned inspired heaven above their heads. It was his birthday in a few days, and he'd secretly been a night owl since he lived in his mother's womb. They moved with the sway of earth, that sort! "Ye can see Raasay, there it be..." He followed Seanna's fingers while Beathag followed Jack's line of conversation. "Aislin gives the magic in her fingers tae others.She, n you, n' Eamonn, everyone has given much. It is time tae enjoy the fruits of it. Ah'm glad ye will be about tae see yer bairins born, Jack." (d)
Seanna and Jack: As any good young lass, Seanna was polite in waving good-bye to Sorcha and Keiran. Like her Da would want her too. After a few moments, to make sure the grown folk were paying them any mind, Seanna smile broadly to Aodhan. "Aye, then..... More fer us." And the smile displayed? Oh aye, looked every bit like her father's. Witht that, she'd reach out and take Aodhan's hand - the one not occupied with a bucket - and say, "Come on, I think I see somethin' shinin' o'er 'ere!" And it was then off to comb the beach for crabs, oysterys, and buried treasure. Jack reclined upon the shore, as he watched the two young friends dash off. There was a slow nod of his head, "Aye, therebuch tha' 'as been given ta Skye by those tha' call it 'ome er 'ave keith an' kin 'ere." There was a smile, as he looked to Bess, "I am truly honored ta be 'avin' both 'ere." Then he said, "I admit tha' .... I was scared when theycarted me off ta be seein' ta me arm. I dun remember it, but one o' tha surgeons said tha' I near begged 'em nae ta take me arm." He was quiet for a while. Then he smiled, "An I can wait until tha' bairins are 'ere! " (D)
Aodhan and Beathag: Aodhan gave a surly expression before jumping off to follow after Seanna. He put his pale in the sand, where would a bucket of entity go? The firmament was good enough that they were stuck in the tin pale with no fear of toppling down. Were that dreams could find such purchase in life and not go asunder. Like the child's pail or Seanna's enthusiasm for treasure, one thing was the vessel, another to fill it. "Ah see it Seanna! Just there, wow n' look, there betreasure on the shore!" As the children ran off to their own devices, she reached to a bucket of already fetched crabs to put in the pot rolling to a boil on the fire. "Such fear we needn't see made real now...but ye bairin..aye! may Ah call on ye, welcome yer wife properly? Kendrew told me ye finally wed n' Ireland. Brave lass, tae gae sae far amidst war n' sae round with child." She respected Maggie for crossing waters to make a family whole. When the last current crab was tossed in, Kendrew would have to fetch the prince's pail, but he took only two of five out for the lot. "May Ah 'ave the honor o' makin a gift fer yer child?" (d)
Jack and Seanna: Jack watched the two of them, laughing quietly. There was a shake of his head, as he said, "Who dae ye think leads tha' other inta trouble?" He grinned. It was fair question. Was this old veterans behaved? Able to talk in the same breath about their child as they were about the battles fought? Jack quietly looked at her, listening to her say that such fears need not be made real. There was a solemn nod of his head, "Aye....." Then he smiled, "O'course ye can, Bess! Are ye nae m'sister? Ye need nae permission ta call, sae call when ye like." There would, of course, be arragements made to prevent Bess from walking in while Maggie and Jack saw to their duties - as it were - as married couples. There was a soft smile, "....,Aye, she tis a brave one." He smiled, "She tis a good wife fer me, I think. She may nay 'ave m'temperment, but tha' surely tis a blessin'." He grinned. Then he nodded his head."Aye, m'sister. Ye may be makin' what ye desire for tha wee one tha' tis ta join us." He smiled. After a moment, he chuckled softly, "M'wedding day was the first day tha I 'ad been in a Church o' tha Christ-child since....." He laughed, "Since I can remember...." He was hestiant for a while, before he murmured, "I wanted m'mum, Rachel, ta knae tha' I 'ad a measure o' peace an' family now." (D)
Beathag: "Ah appreciate tha', Jack," She grinned, checking to see how the crabs were boiling in the pot. Chilling in a small tide pool near by was a little crock of butter she intended to warm for the dipping along with the bread. Twas a good seaside meal as the children played. She layed Davina in a basket at her feet, freeing her hand to poke into the pot with a spoon. "Ah'd like very much tae grace yer home with such a thing. Fer the wee one, fer yer union. Beltane beh upon us n' tis a lucky time fer such things - Spring be m'favorite season fer weddin' n' birth. When Ah got married Ahdam n' aye handfasted in the Cathedral by a vera liberal Father, but twas still in the church.Ah'd like to think it brought Ahdam's mother some good like it did yer Rachel. Ah think, tae dae such things n' places where those ye cared for found comfort heals old wounds tha' time forgets but ye dun? och, just a thought." The veteran was rarely acknowledged as veteran - but to be a former warrior was a fine thing. Mother, sister, friend. See how the sun smattered freckles on her face and company lifted spirits, it was obvious that the woman who was here now was buried under the weight of a warrior's axe for many years. To defend a family but not live among them. To rage so as to forget the heat in her tears. (d)
Jack: There was a soft nod of his head, as he listened to Bess. He had no knowledge of birthing's, since Mairi - may she now go willing to God's rest, with Ulster free and in Jack's care -- having been taken while she carried a bairin within her. As for marriages? Jack winced playfully, "Oh aye? Iffen ye say tha' perhaps I shall be seein' if Maggie'll like ta be exchangin' our vows ta each other once more." He smiled, laying his head back and putting his arms under it, "I remember 'ow she looked upon Kaori an' Marco's weddin' with wonder." He grinned, "I want ta give 'er somethin like tha'." He was quick to add, "I appreciate tha' Kendrew was more than willin' ta act a witness.....but I think there tis somethin' in e'ery woman tha' favors a pretty dress an' a nice gatherin' o' yer friends." (D)
Beathag: "Tha' would be kind n' she' d love ye fer 'ere, for a woman does think on such things, o' lookin beautiful for her beloved as they stand before friends in the heavens. Tis the ceremony o' it all, the fact ye are continuin' age old ritual." Her anniversary with Adam was on the night Davina had been born, and everyday she lived she was thankful that they had wed in the fashion they did. Both of them would have been content with no more than two words and a life beneath the same roof, but to have stood like a bride before her husband to be had been one of the most enriching experiences after they fought so hard against the will of a former sovereign to even remain together. "Aodhan wishes a 'orse from his Uncle Eamonn fer his birthday, amidst other things, n' fer m'self only tae see others happy." Aodhan's birthday was Beltane, and so was her own. Taking up the crock of butter, she let it be near the fire start to melt. To lead the rites of Beltane, to cast circle at her garden alter and here on the shore before the people was gift to have lived another year to do it (d)
