Within The Streets

[jelenahdvorak]

Anulia of Amora- After wandering from odis, a most fascinating man who Anulia could try say gave a new meaning to ' looks are deceiving', she moved back to Jelenah with a try of honey biscuits from Rose and another tea with honey. Setting them at the table between them, Anulia took her seat once more, easing her short frame down and once more crossing her slender legs, right over left. Her own tea was pulled up to her lips with one hand while another reached for a biscuit, feeling the goopy texture of honey over it and the warmth that came from it being fresh out of the oven. The taste of such a item made Anulia smile, simply for no reason. At first she had called them 'happy bread' due to the feeling they gave until Rose corrected her and gave her the real name. The fire seemed to take on the attention of the savage for a time while she munched on the bread and sipped her tea. Relaxing. Only a small handful of others were left and it was growing late.

Jelenah- Jelenah had grown even more quiet if it were possible. Blue hues shifted back towards Anulia as the woman reappeared with another serving of tea, accompanied by biscuits and honey this time around. Jelenah would take up another cup of tea, cautiously sip it and set it aside a moment to partake of the food Anulia was so kind to get for them. Jelenah would bite into the honey glazed bread and smile some to herself. Seemed memories were everywhere and in everything. At least this one was something good and from Orkney. She swallowed it, and washed it down with a sip of tea before looking back to the dark toned woman. A smile was offered as she spoke. "Thank you Anulia, for all of this..." -d-

Anulia of Amora- "It is a nice thing to do yes? I do not mind it, for I had a nice thing done for me many times when I came here. I figure if everyone does something nice, then it would spread goodness throughout the lands." it was a child's way of thinking, yet made perfect sense. Chocolate eyes drifted to the side and her head turned with them so she could face the woman with a soft smile upon those full lips. "Your welcome. We are....here for a reason. Let us find those reasons soon or later. As i have learned, being patient will always show the answer. " the readings she got from the bible were intense for someone such as her. She believed one thing and now was learning something new, something that made more sense to her and made her at peace inside, or so she thought. "Do you feel safe here...in these lands?"

Jelenah- "Yes, yes it is and you are a kind person and as did I" Jelenah would nod in agreement with the woman and reply back with something added. " We are... and patience is all I have...for it is the same as time and there is plenty of that." She said as she cracked a smile. Tea was brought up to lips once more, set aside and another bite of biscuit taken. When she finished with that she looked to Anulia again and nodded. "I feel safe when I am around others, not so much when I am alone."


Anulia of Amora- Anulia gave a soft womanly laugh that was not too powerful yet real and harmonic. "It is all we have." Anulia knew that from life. She had to wait for a lot of things and it caused her to be a patient child. Anulia's eyes never let Jelenah as she spoke. "I think I am too...what is the word. Naval...navry...naive? Yes naive at times. I was never alone before, so strangely enough I feel safer when I wander about alone. Many things to see. Many things to do. I was very protected in my life. Not given room to have..adven....tures. I have them now." Her smile never wavered, only grew with that. Anulia was old enough to know that there were dangers in the world, but when wonderment grabbed a hold of her, she seemed lost from the dangers. It was not safe and she knew it, but she could not see to fight it or she was enjoying her real freedom now.

Jelenah- The blonde would nod and smile still as well. " You and I.. we have a lot in common, and yet we are different. It is strange yes, but something that is welcomed." She paused a moment. "I was allowed freedom, could go where I wished when done with my work for the day...never really needed protection. Never really knew what you call, real danger. and now...well.." She glanced to the flames and then down at her hands and wrists. " I know just the oppisite of it all." She looked back to Anulia. "And in knowing such, it has made me more aware of things... wiser if you will." -d-


Anulia of Amora- It was strange that they had a good deal in common, but Anulia did not let it deter her from a friendship. One of the major opposites were spoken then and there. Anulia could only assume that it was why she did not act more skittish around people now a days. It could be why she smiled even after living through hell on earth. She wanted to smile more in the eyes of others because alone, in her room at night she would wake from nightmares, screaming and crying out to her shadows and God. The night and sleep ruled her with such horrible images and memories, so during the day her and God took control, making things more beautiful. or so she believed. "Aware is good, but fear is no good. Later on, you will get past it, or perhaps never, but it will not hurt you. You will be...Lady in waiting. A fine position and one that does not need you to face many men without another by your side, yes."

Jelenah- Anulia made several good points and Jelenah nodded. The sleep thing however is something they both seem to need help with. Jelenah rarely slept, most found in the halls and library or talking with hired help at all hours of the night. Reading books, writing entried in her journal and anything else she could do to keep herself busy. She even use to clean and such in The Lions Den back in Orkney if she couldn't sleep. Checking, re checking, cooking, cleaning stocking. Anything the tavern needed, it was done. That's how the small woman passed her time was keeping herself plenty busy.-d-


Anulia of Amora- Jelenah's silence spoke volumes to Anulia, but she found no real need to press it. She was a shy woman while Anulai was out going. They though on very different patterns. Anulia thought if she made everyone her friend and had no enemies, she would be safer. It was a simple way of thinking, as with most things she thought on, but still made sense. Jelenah seemed to want the opposite. To face as little amount of people as possible for now. Only time would tell which one would work. Maybe both for the women since they still had differences. Rose moved by the ladies and gave a soft nod to them before telling Anulia she could head home now, that they could handle the rest and telling her what a good job she did. Anulia smiled and blushed slightly before moving to stand, taking the dishes back and then coming to Jelenah. "Would you like to walk home with me?"

Jelenah- Jelenah had unconsiously grown quiet again, habit it seemed. Blue hues lifted to Anulia and then Rose as the two other women spoke and Anulia helping the older woman with a couple last minute things. She would stand and nod to Anulia when the woman asked if she wanted to walk back home with her. "I'd like that..."She replied with a smile as she gathered up her shaw and moved with Anulia, heading back to the Castle. -d-


Anulia of Amora- Anulia gave a soft smile and waited for the woman to gather her things before both headed for the door, Anulia opened it for Jelenah as she had seen the men doing such, thinking it was simply polite and that any one should do it for another. When they moved out to the cobble streets, Anulia made barely a sound with her sandals as they moved gracefully over the stone. Lanterns had been lit for a long time and were starting to grow dim, needing to be refreshed by those who worked nightly. Anulia paused once when she saw a male with a stepping stone once more placing it down in front of the tall lantern to add more oils to the flames so they glowed brightly. Chocolate colored hues drifted back to Jelenah before she gave another wide smile, letting her full lips peel back and show healthy teeth. In the jungles, fruits were what was mostly eaten, so the body stayed healthy, unlike here where people ate raw meats and drank poisons. Such a strange world, but one that Anulia knew she had to get use to. bare shoulders held goose bumps as a wind drifted by, but she did not pause in her steady walk by Jelenah's side. "It is...amazing really. This place...so many lights and things. Objects made of things I have never heard of. It is a big reason why I can not stay locked in the castle or to myself. "

Jelenah- Jelenah looked over to Anulia and nodded with a smile. "Much is strange when one does not know something for a time. Many new things can be strange but good... I suppose it is something I should take to myself." Jelenah's own frame was slender and tone, simply from constant lifting of things and work. Rarely did she eat baked sweet goods but she would indulge in it at times. The fairer of the two women was one that preferred natural sweetness over that of things candied. Meat, well.. Jelenah ate it simply because that was partly was she was rasied on along side vegitables. The way people were brought up in one area of the world could e so very different than that of others in diffent places. -d

Anulia of Amora- Anulia only smiled even more at the opposites they truly were. Jelenah was fair skin with blond hair and light eyes while Anulia was darker skinned with dark hair and eyes. Anulia asked questions and liked to have conversations, Jelenah liked to stay to herself and perhaps listen to others? Hmm. Since coming here, Anulia had noticed many men looked upon her figure more often even when it was almost fully covered as opposed to the clothing of her homeland that only covered the difference between man and woman. Sometimes the women of her tribe did not even cover their breast, seeing no need to as they were often needed for children or ignored. As a former High Priestess, she kept those womanly curves covered, for reason of her own modesty. Even in a world where it did not matter. The stone walls of the castle came into view, making Anulia tilt her chin up and head back so she could look all the way to the top of it even though darkness took over. She was still in awe sometimes at such buildings. "It is good advice as they say. Anulia does not always have the best advice, but sometimes what I say makes sense. It is strange still, coming from a place where I knew everything, to a place where I know nothing, A exciting and fearful change it is. "

jelenah- Jelenah was a woman of few words yes, and she found that if she needed to know something about someone, more times than none it would be revealed as Jelenah simply observed from afar. She looked to Anulia and watched, then also looked skyward as they walked. She then looked back to the woman at her side. " Yes... yes it is... I suppose in time I will not be as...frightened to let myself truly live one day. And maybe in time, it will happen sooner than later." -d-

Mateo- He wasn't compelled to bring attention upon himself. Instead what alerted people of his passing was the brilliantly white Andalusian he was leading beside him. Her hooves made a steady clip against the cobbles, as he led her down the road with little guiding from his hand at her bridle. He was of a decent height, although there were many of his own people who might infer to him as a giant at six foot two. His eyes, dark to the point of blackness took their turns watching the road, his horse, and the passers by. It was clear that he was not from this part of the world, by dress, or by complexion alone. Which was often enough described as darker than the average tan, with accoutraments that ranged slightly on the flamboyant side with his black leather pants, cavalier boots, flowing white silk shirt that was left untied... and that overly cheerful red sash that was wrapped about his waist. For all appearances, he was of a jovial nature, and was simply taking pleasure in his little jaunt. -d-

Anulia of Amora- Chocolate eyes lingered on the top of the castle for a few moments longer before her chin moved back down to mid level and her eyes moved towards the left where Jelenah walked with her. Jelenah was taller then her by only a mere inchs so Anulia did not need to look upwards to see her like she did with others. As they got closer to the castle, Anulia's eyes drifted towards the male walking with his creature besides him, for a moment not thinking of anything until she saw him pass under a nearby lantern and his skin tone stuck out to be closer to Aman-ud-Din's or her own. She had thought they were the only dark ones about, but now she was seeing another. What did this mean? Was there more then just their cultures and that of this land around here? Many people here were fair skin, light eyed and haired in appearance, so when Anulia saw Gypsy, she tended to pause much like she was not at seeing this male. She could not resist to smile softly and call out a "Evening." in that calm and soothing voice as they kept walking towards the castle.

Jelenah- Jelenah continued to walk along side of Anulia as they headed back towards the Castle, but she would also notice the dark skinned man as her friend next to her called out to him. Pale blue eyes would give the once over of him and seem to keep herself guarded or shielded with Anulia. Jelenah would give a simple nod and that would be it. No words to accompany it as the shyer one of the two would keep to herself. Arms were wrapped about her form, pulling the shaw tighter around her without causing any damage to it. She wondered if the man was of the same as Anulia or Aman-un-Din. -d-

Mateo- As the ladies approached he gave them an easy smile that was reflected in the dark heart of his eyes. His hand moved from Rhapsody's bridle over her throat, and the horse stopped alongside him. "Madonna's I bid you good day." As he said this, he tilted his head lightly to the side in the gentlemanly manner before delivering a sweeping bow in their direction. As he preformed this small courtesy, his horse followed suit in lowering herself onto one milk white knee while extending her other leg and bowing her head down so far that the her flowing mane pooled on the cobbles beneath her. He gave Rhapsody's throat a soft pat, and she rose as he did, a rakish smile gracing his lips. "It is, how shall I say, a pleasure to see such beauty allowed to grace the street of this fair isle." His accent was thick, and obviously Italian. -d-

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Anulia of Amora- Anulia gave pause, making Jelenah do the same for a moment as she looked to the male and turned her body towards him so as not to be rude. What was a madonna? She frowned softly as she hoped it was not something that was a insult like 'dim' or 'daft'. She had heard enough of those words today and was really tired of them already after having just learned them. What made her smile once again was the bow that not only the male did, but his beast did besides him with a bit more grace. " Oooo...that is lovely that you both do that." Anulia's excitement over such a small act could not be hidden. When he smile at her and Jelenah, she smiled back even wider, making the brightness of her personality shine through even in the dim lighting of the streets. A lot of men said that to her...beauty..she did not know if it was them being polite or true, but she never lingered on it for long. "Such kind words from you. Thank you. Tell us, how long have you and your beast been companions?" it seemed everyone had one here from tigers, to wolves, to horses. Amazing how humans and animals worked together.

Jelenah- Jelenah would lean in behind Anulia some and whisper in her ear. "Madonna means Lady..." As she knew the woman would probably not understand. Jelenah had met a few people that spoke like he did a long time ago, back in GodThab, so she had an idea at what he was speaking of. She would pause as Anulia did, still standing some behind her. Pale blue hues gazing at the man and his steed as they both took a bow and the blone woman would cant her head some, as she had never seen that before. She looked back to her friend she walked with and back to the pair, waiting to see what this man had to say in reply. -d-

Mateo- "You never must thank a person, for speaking the humble truth Madonna. For you both are deserving of such praise and more." His voice was serious suddenly, the sincerity in it apparently unfeigned. "It is, as I said an honor to have come across both you and your friend. If I might presume to be so bold as to make introductions here? This lovely lady is Rhapsody. We have been friends for two years now, and she is a quick and willing student at only the age of four." At hearing her name, the horse tossed her snowy head, and whickered softly as if to make it known she knew who she was. "I myself am, Mateo Cesare Liatti Castel Falconieri. At your service, mia bellas." This time he gave but a small bow of his head before raising his eyes back onto the ladies with a small grin."And who is it that I might have the pleasure of meeting this day?" -d-

Teddibear381: ::Solara walked quietly towards the inn. she was far more tired than she had ever realised her eyes were already drifting down. she wore a white and blue gown and a black cloak that wrapped around her. she pulled the hood over her head when she saw the others talking. her own horse a black stallion gave away her approach when he whinnied in greeting to the white mare. she growled at the horse but then nuzzled his neck:: silly Kale. ::she continued to walk, her hood shadowing her face and covering her long hair. she scratched behind the horses ear nervously as they approached the others.:: greetings ::She spoke softly:: is there room in the inn?

Anulia of Amora- Her poor mind would explode soon with so many new things and words to remember. When Jelenah leaned in to say it meant lady, Anulia looked to the male with a questioning face as if to say ' why not just say lady?'. It passed though as he went on to speak, saying she should never say thank you to such truth. As if Anulia was not confused enough..she was now tilting her head to the side slightly. So she went silent and listened, allowing that smile to return once more to her features and making them brighten up again. Anulia was no where near young, nor was she dim, it was simply that she was not from here and things were strange. "Rhapsody..." she repeated the horse' name before he spoke of them being together for a few years and then gave his name. It was much too long for Anulia. She only had one name after all. " Mateo....I am Anulia...this is Jelenah...tell us. Why do you have six names?" she simply did not understand the need for such. Mateo was a odd name to begin with, so why the need to add on more. Surely no one else shared his name?

Jelenah- The Slavic woman continued to stand by and allow Anulia and the man to speak as she would simply stand back, watch and listen. Her 5 foot 5 inche frame was just barely a inch or so taller than the darker woman whom she stood with , and pale blue eyes seem to gaze at him a moment in wonder. Since he spoke the language he did, she assumed he was not from 'those' type men from her past. However, that did not and would not make her be any more comfortable around him or any other male. When both had spoken and Jelenah took her turm, the Ukrainian accented words were barely spoken. "Sir... and yes... I am Jelenah." She would keep it short and simple, letting Anulia be the one to pry the man for answers, where as Jelenah could simply learn them just the same in that manner. Her eyes would however divert to another passer by, a woman and a dark steed. She would nod and gesture with her eyes. "There is Lady, just down the path there... Rose will see to your needs." She would add, ending it with a soft breif smile before looking back to Anulia and this Mateo. -d-

Mateo- Rhapsody's ears flicked back then foreward and back again. Mateo, just quietly was glad the mare was no where near her cycle of estrus. Not that he had problems with pregnant horses in the past, just that Rhapsody was still a little young in his opinion to be going along that path of life. While his horse gave a little stamp, he extended another bow to the lady on the black. "Many greetings Madonna, it is indeed a pleasure to have you joining us." He chuckled softly at the innocence of such a question. It was one after all, many had thought to question, but did not out of politeness ask. It was disarmingly refreshing, and so he answered it. "Ah, well Mateo means Gift of God, my Mother believed I was this and so named me so. My father had wanted to name me Cesare, in homage to the great ruler of Rome and his imperial connections. Liatti, Castel, and Falconieri are all Family names, it is considered proper for those of my land to pay homage to one's ancestors by keeping their names as a way of tracing back one's linage. They each mean in order Victory, Castle, and Falconer" He assumed this would assuage her curiousity, and chuckled softly to himself. -d-

Teddibear381: ::Solara pet Kales mane trying to calm the beast. Kale eyed the male beside Rhapsody and siddled up next to rhapsody protectively. leaving solara a few feet away annoyed look on her sheltered face.:: kale honestly cant you behave just this once? ::She looked at the male:: i'm very sorry sir, please forgive me and my mount. ::She bowed her head and went over grabbing Kales mane and pulling him away from rhapsody. solara never had the need for a saddle she preferred bareback, it made her feel free for once. like she was part of the horse. she looked up and gave a half glare to Kale.:: i'm Lady Solara Dark formerly Solara Kale. and soon to be Kale again.


Anulia of Amora- Anulia looked from one horse to the other and then to both owners before smiling wide. the poor beast, being restraint. She had been so wrapped up in the male's oddness that she had not noticed the other female until now and gave a wide smile to her as well before her attentions went to the male who was explaining the many names. Anulia was unsure of what was rude and polite at times, for how would one know if they never asked? " Anulia can not keep up with such, may I simply call you Mateo?" she asked before waiting for his answer and then turning chocolate colored eyes to the other woman. Jelenah could be felt at her back side and she was glad the woman was staying with her and baring her curiosity. As if the male was not confusing enough..what the woman said made Anulia shake her head. "Pardon? Does that leave you to be Kale then...is that your name? I do not understand why everyone speaks to oddly..I am still learning this language! " she said with a humorous and frantic tone.

Jelenah- Poor Anulia Jelenah thought to herself. The woman was eager to learn many things, but all this confusion of names and sort would be enough to make even the brightest and more exposed people pull the hair from their head. Jelenah continued to eye the man, listening to him as he gave Anulia his explanation behind his names. It was good that some people kept tract of such a thing, and sometimes, some people were different and wanted to lose all. The blonde thought on this a moment and told herself within her mind how odd it was for some people to give everything they have to get that history back, and how others gave everything to rid themselves of it. She looked to Anulia wanted to badly to say, 'see... men... they are trouble and confusing...' but the woman refrained from doing such, knowing that it would probably only cause more confusion and having to explain in detail what she meant. That for which would have to wait as it was rude to take the attention away from one when they were speaking and such. -d-

Mateo- He tilted his head and watched the black approaching Rhapsody. Beneath his breath he said something in flowing Italian that held more than a trace of He tilted his head and watched the black approaching Rhapsody. Beneath his breath he said something in flowing Italian that held more than a trace of humor beneath it. Shaking his head, he turned, knowing full well Rhapsody was well trained, but still spirited. There was nothing to worry about, or so he believed. "It is, alright Madonna. I can understand his plight as a male, around beautiful women... Still, it is a lesson we all must learn, not to make advances until a lady has signaled her desire is the same... Unless you do not mind the risk of being slapped." He grinned wolfishly at that, his dark eyes twinkling with ribald humor. This was paused at her introduction, which had him again slightly bowing with his head, this time in her direction. "It is an honor Madonna soon to be Kale again." With a glance spared towards Anulia, with a grin... he turned back to Kale, "I am Mateo, of the many names. For ease I invite you all to use my first after all I would like to imagine us all friends here." He chuckled softly, then reached out to take the flustered woman's hand. Gently he brought it up to his lips and lightly brushed them across her knuckles. "Please forgive me then, cara mia... For I am in a similar state. We shall simply learn together, si? With understanding, most things they are possible, to those who are willing to try." He released his hold on her, and stepped back beside Rhapsody with a soft pat to her glossy white throat. "As I said cara mias, I am willing to be of service, however I can be. For I am new here, and of a mind to explore this land a little further. It would be good to have company along the way, to make the road less lonely." His dark eyes moved from lady to lady, genuinely happy to have such lovely company about him. -d

Anulia of Amora- Anulia gave a nod to the new woman as she parted and then looked to Mateo, Jelenah then back to Mateo as his words sunk in. Being slapped. Is that what one does when they do not like something. She also did not miss his kiss to the woman's knuckles and found that strange as well. This time she did not say anything on it though and waited for him to be done. Charm? what was that? She did not understand the need to woo woman because of that fact that in her village people were simply paired up or went to the woman and asked her to bare their children. The kiss to her knuckles made her brows rise and Anulia was not sure what to do. She simply stood there for a moment then spoke softly. "I am new here as well. Anulia can not be too much help but with Jelenah with us both...we could both learn yes!?" she was glad to have his company though she did have another goal in mind as well soon.

Jelenah- Jelenah also saw and heard the male's actions and words and part of her wanted to just laugh, another part of her wanted to turn and walk off. It was one of those odd feelings, like you just didn't belong there in that place at that particular time. Her gaze would shift between the two as it seemed the other woman had left and headed to the Inn perhaps. When Anulia spoke about how they were both new to these lands, she and Mateo and that Jelenah could help them learn, Jelenah sort of coughed as it had caught her off guard. She blinked with surprise, not sure if she was one that could be a teacher, and a good one. She would stay quiet, wondering if Anulia was serious. Then Jelenah realized she had to be because the dark woman would have no reason to jest about something like that. " I.. well... that is... I am not sure how much help I would be." She would say as the heavily Slavic accented words were spoken. -d-

Mateo- He smiled appreciatively at Jelenah, and Anulia. "I am sure that Madonna Jelenah will be a fine teacher for us. She seems from what little I've seen of her... Wise beyond her years, and very modest of her accomplishments." He slid foreward, took up Jelenah's hand and gently kissed the back of her knuckles as well, before releasing her and bowing to both women. "I shall await these lessons with baited breath, for I am sure that there will be much to learn from such unexpected, and lovely teachers." He moved back beside Rhapsody, and took ahold of her fine tooled leather halter. "For now, I am afraid I must take a small respite, where may I seek you ladies out to begin my education?" -d-


Anulia of Amora- Anulia now understood a bit of what charm was, or what this was that made her feel very nice inside. Like she was special in a way, but she tried not to get too sucked into it for it was still strange and different. As he moved to Jelenah, she watched with a careful eye and then he moved back and Anulia was at a loss on where to say before it came to her. "The steps..outside of the castle...on the morrow then yes? It was nice to meet you..We looked forward to more of your odd tongue later.." she said with a womanly laugh as she reached to place both small hands on Jelenah's shoulders and turn her about.

Jelenah- A single brow would arch as her hand was taken and his lips graced the curve of her knuckles. The feeling was odd to say the least. And as soon as he released her hand, she was quick to retrive it. The blonde didn't feel that sicking knot in her stomach like she use to, it was growing weaker with time spent with those she trusted. But this... this caught her off guard and she blinked a few times. Almost as if she had to think about it before reacting or replying something to it. She gave a slight shake of her head as if remiding herself of her manners and looked between the two. "Um.. yes.. tomorrow on the castle steps then." Jelenah arched the other brow at Anulia's added words and pushed them from her mind as she had gotten the wrong impression perhaps. She let Anulia redirect her as so they could take their leave. -d-

Mateo- He was unable to help himself, and so with another flourishing bow replied. "I am glad to hear it Madonna, it is my most fervent wish that my tongue shall continue to please you." He rose, and began to lead Rhapsody off towards the Inn. "On the morrow then, I shall meet you. Good Eve, Madonna's and the sweetest of dreams." With that they continued on their way, to find a room for the night... -d-

Jelenah- Jelenah heard his last reply and she couldn;t hellp but give a roll of her eyes. She knew that somewhere in there, there would appear that ugly beast of a mans nature.-d-