Post by Lady Eirian Gwenyth Apollius on Apr 27, 2008 21:17:33 GMT -6
Eirian: The articulation of the mind's fears were given voice in the subconscious excersise of the mind churning out vicious dreams. In the light of day, nothing was as it seemed. A history of violence died down to only rumblings of past indiscretion, unknown rumor to become nothing more. No name was besmirched or reputation's put at stake, and Eirian found it was safe to emerge from the seclusion of two nights at the Infirmary and one spent in seclusion within her room among the other guild masters at the halls. To smile and be smiled at lifted her spirits enough for the little expression to remain, timid, yet enduring enough to spread slightly at the blossoms in the hot houses of the Templar Gardens. On a stone bench beside the open doors, she sketched pictures of duch Tulips, looked at Dahlia's, and wrote poetry concerning the history of the rose. By the time any would find her, fingers were hopelessly stained with inks. Taking out a small brick of rose soap, she would rise to thrust her hand beneath one of the fountains to find the alabaster flesh underneath the black. (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae and Raven left immediatley to begin to search for the man who fired an arrow and the Duchess and her group at the Blue Castle. They had beenout searching all night and most of this day as well to no avail... they returned forsupplies and to get a few more men to go with them. Thoughts of Eirian and her recent ordeal still swirling within the mind of the new bride as she guided Zhara towards the Templar Hall to seek out her friend and speak with her. Blue eyes focused on where she was heading as they rode side by side in silence... no words but silent communication between two that needed no words in times such as this for they knew each other well in that regard**
Darius: Darius rode beside his wife on Seledorn, the stallion and mare's steps matched near to perfection. He was frustrated that they had not been able to find the culprit. And was anxious to be out looking once more but he knew his wife's need to see to her friend and so they would take this time to seek a visit with Lady Eirian.
Caden: Caden had slipped away after having seen to his duties for the day. Bess had kept him busy and hehad been unable to see Lady Eirian when he had wanted to. But he had been finally given leave to seek her out and so he and Anna now headed for the gardens where he had been told he could find his Teacher. (d)
Marcos: The Spanish Gentleman had been wondering how the fair Lady Eirian was doing but knew she needed time to take things in and deal with them in her own way and time. However, worry would consume the man and he soon found himself drifting in the direction of the Castle. At the gates, he spoke with two of the guards, them telling her where the woman could be found and so Marcos would make his way to the Templar Gardens. Upon reaching the place, he hesitated. He had to ask himself what others were thinking being he was constantly seeking her out, being at her side and trying to protect her from many things. People could get the wrong impressions even though it was nothing like that. He saw her as a friend and only wish to see the Lady in good spirits. She had made it clear to others just where she stood with her heart and hopefully people would listen, come to know it and not think otherwise. Finally, he would enter and linger off to the side as hie dark gaze sought to find her or any clues or where she was located. <d
Eirian: The Artisan didn't know she would be so sought after upon the Sabbath day, or any other day, for the occurrences that had brought the people in the markets to talk of what it was like seeing two people in the service of the Church in the stocks for the duration of the day before. A stand had been taken, but what people talked of and what she stood for were two different things, of which she was thankful for. The Duchess' alleged tirades against the local Church coulped with the murder of Chieftain MacRae made it easy to subside into a sort of anonymous lifestyle of contemplative silence. Long, willow fingers were held underneath the mouth of a stone lion as a stream of water flowed down in a stream over them to be cupped in the palms, only to spill down into the marble basin below. The stargazer was foremost on her mind, the Dutch Tulip, the history of the rose written down in the notebook weighted with smooth crystal. Could one imagine her suprise when a page of the Knights would find her, saying that not one, but four visitors were seeking her out? "No, tis no trouble I will not be disturbed," moistened fingers were flicked off to the side as water slid off to evaporate on the grass, "tell them I am before Sir Richard's flower houses and I wait to recieve them gladly.." (d)
Kaelyn: ** Finally in fron tof the Templar Hall she dismounted feeling the strain of riding all night and finding nothing . She handed the reins of her white and grey mare to a man that came to take them " Could you direct us to where we might Lady Eirian" her tone though friendly was clipped. Long golen hair unbound hung down her back stopping at her hips. Hand resting on the hilt of her sword... her bow was still one her saddle. Ever the warrior she was standing there at her full height as she waited for her husband to join her and the man to speak**
Caden: Caden slipped through the gardens and towards Lady Eirian as he was given leave to do so. He came to stand a few feet away offering her a smile. " Good afternoon M'Lady." He said, while Anna walked right up to her and planted her head in her lap.
Darius: Darius dismounted in one smooth motion and handed Seledorn's reigns off to the stable hand. Then followed his wife. His hand rested gently on the base of her back, a gentle reassurance, a quiet strength and calm. (d)
Marcos: The Captain would watch as the page lead three others away to what he assumed where the Lady Eirian would be found. When the Page returned, he would stop him and ask him to show him the same way. Not wanting to feel as if he were intruding upon what may have been a private gathering. The page informed him that Lady Eirian was accepting all visitors now and so he would close the distance between him and the others as he approached the group."Buenos Dias Senors.." To the men. "Senoras..." to the women. Giving all a dip deep of his head in acknowledgment and greeting. <d
Eirian: The Lady had just managed to put away her materials when eager Anna plopped a large hed into her silk clad lap."What is this now? As if you've been saddened, Anna, hmm? Have you something 'pon your mind.." Fingers combed through the soft fur as she looked up with a soft smile to Caden, letting an arm go out from where she sat to take him in embrace, "Often our companions reflect our own minds, Sir Caden...so, what worry hath plagued you..tis good to see you ,come." Her regard for the intellectual, sweet Caden had taken with the relations of a mentor to that of familial proportions. An arm of dove gray silk waited for him, the ribbons holding the gown over the chemise catching the light with golden ties. "Good day, you all..I had not expected so many, let alone any at all.." Only one piece of hair hung, a small section curling beside the remaning mark of the nun's offense, the rest bound behind in figure eight formation around a gold enamel roses. Perhaps that as where boldness lay in the small woman, in wearing the mark with no less granduer than a smile (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae was grateful beyond words that her beloved knew her so well and offered her strength when he knew she needed it most. Her anger had cooled but only slightly since yesterday and it took all her strength to keep it so when all she really wanted to to lash out against the news of Eirian and Zahak. Though she had known him all that long Kae considered him a friend at a time when her life seemed so uncertain even to her. The man said that Eirian was in the gardens and pointed in the direction. Kae with Raven beside her began to walk that way... the scents of the flowers helped to calm her as did the presence of her husband.**
Darius: He would guid her along the path that had been set before them towards the Lady they sought. He was quiet today more for the thoughts of where the offender might be found. Though he did want to see eirian himself to make sure she was alright with his own eyes, that draw was also most likely why his beloved Kae had wished to stop.
Caden: The offer of the arm for an embrace surprised him and he hesitated but a moment before he came to sit beside her his own arm wrapping around her to hug her. Her words spoken of his worry and she was right he had worried greatly about her. " I heard wha' happened m'Lady and have worried for you ever since." he admitted quietly. His eyes rose from the mark on her cheek which made him angry all over again, to those who approached. He gave each a respectful nod in greeting while Anna, satisfied with the greeting offered by Eirian , lay down at their feet, her head lifted her silver eyes watchful. (d(
Eirian: "No, no more worry now. I am not dead nor is the world in great despair over the vice of a strictly religious, over impassioned nun. Upheavel, perhaps, but it will pass as the mist in the morning does.." She spoke soothing words to him to cool the hot tempers of vigorous youth, wisdom of the mouth and a vision for the eyes to hold on to, "Do not look that way, Caden. Like any other mark it will fade.." Her eyes turned up to place the jewels of sight 'pon the pair of knights now bound for all time. They were observant, silent. "Come, you both. Sit, you look as if you've a hundred things to say and I would hear them all, if but they are said in earnest." A mixture of thoughts, emotions, and all matter of reaction thickened the air, and to each thing said would come an honest confession. (d)
Moira: ~~ Lady Moira held in her hand a simple gift for her friend. It was nothing fancy but something she knew Eirian would like. Light violet eyes glanced around tha' gardens, the flowers were well scented an' quite beautiful. Coming upon the Lady Eirian, she felt Wolffe's presence. He was her personal body guard for the time being. The White Mists surrounded her as she walked towards Eirian. Smilin' through tha' gardens, she spoke softly ~~ "G'Day everyone. What a beautifully sunny day it is. Eirian how be ye taday?" ~~ She moved closer tae her, hugged her lightly ~~ (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae smiled as saw Eirian her pace quickened as she knely before her friend" Oh Eirian I am so bloody sorry. I am glad to see you are alright for the most part." her voice light as she spoke. Her hand going gently to the mark on pale cheek Kae's touch was as gentle as a feather odd for the battle hardened knight. Standing slowly and lacing her hand with Raven's.. she smiled. " Eirian if there is anything I can do please let me know." she nodded her head. Kae turned to Caden " Good day young Knight." and to the others " Good day to you as well ." with a smile. She put two fingers to her mouth and gave a whisle... and from nowhere appeared her wolf who went straight for Anna. Raven chuckled holding his wife's hand turned green eyes to Eirian " M'Lady Goo' day tae ye." he gave her a nod and a smile.**
Marcos: Marcos would simply stand off to the side, allowing the others to converse first as he was a man of patience. His dark gaze moving over the faces to those around him but when they found Lady Eirian's he would grow slightly angry at the reminder upon her cheek to what had transpired days ago. A shake of his head made to himself really as he would nod and smile to all others. Doing all he could to appear as calm and as collective as possible. Hands were folded behind his back as usual. His stance always that of a true gentleman and he would gaze about a time or two as thoughts drifted. However, his attention would always return to those around him and when the Lady Moria came to join them with her guard, he would nod to each and smile as he spoke with the heavily Spainish accent. " Buenos Dias Senora and to your friend as well." Then he looked back to the large cat and the wolf, such beauty to be found in wild animals that would be so willing to be companions to humans.<d
Eirian: "A good day and merry company, I am healing of the body, being peaceful of mind. Mm, should not I ask how you are, Moira?" The Lady MacRae had turned into a woman of admirable grace in times of agony, one she steadfastly admired. "Kaelyn....that is kind of you, we will all have to talk more..I do not want all of you worrying over what may not be remedied.." The feather's touch grazed only the remaining edge of red ringed wrong to cause a wince that didn't even make a tremble on the offended skin. "Sir Raven, Captain Marcos, good day. Please, you all, will you not sit awhile.." She sent the page off to fetch a maid to bring a tray of drink to enjoy among the rare occurence of full fledged Scott's sunshine with nary a cloud on the horizon. "There are so many of you..wot brings you to the Hall this day?" (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae gave a nod to the Captain who she knew from meetings before " Senore, Buenos Dias." she said in his lanh=gauge ahh yes the woman knight was a fast learner in the ways of language something most did not know about her. " G'day Lady Moira." a graceful nod of her head given to the man who accompanied her . " Raven and I are just returning from our search. We cna stay a bit but then we need to be off again as we came back for supplies and men." her gaze went to Freika to make sure he did not to aggressive with Anna. Freika having his fill of the Tiger made his way towards Marcos to 'check'him out. **
Caden: The young tigress was about the same size as the wolf almost now. She batted and growled playfully at him until he wandered off. Caden offered Eirian a smile and stayed where he sat next to Eirian. He glanced to Kae and smiled. "Good Afternoon Lady Knight. " He said with a smile then a greeting also given to the Captain. " Good Afternoon Captain." A look to Moria had him bowing to her as well in greeting.
Darius: Darius nodded in agreement with his wife and would find a place to sit nearby leaving room for her when she was ready. (d)
Eirian: " How is the search, have they turned up anything of that cursed man? You must be careful..he is emboldned by the Devil. To shoot out as he did, in broad daylight..and when Moira was right beside Bess, that is what the guard told just this morning as he was changed of watch with another..." Her look of disdain was for the situations beyond her own. For a woman widowed so soon after marriage, for the further danger this uncaptured demon was inflicting on others. " When I heard that, I was stunned. They will stop at nothing, nothing!" Her hands went up into the air a moment before coming down to rest with a soft huff atop her lap. When would the disenters learn that the rule of the Duchy was abseloute, and those that served her would have vengence for any wrong done? Eirian gave her passion to their causes and her care to them, taking little for her own regard for in light of criminals, how did a discontented nun hold candle? She didn't know that to them held some presidence, or else they would not have come to seek her out. (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae watched with blue eyes as Eirian spoke and waved hands. Eirian felt things stronger than others did at times and had no qualms of making her thoughts and feelings know if it needed to be so. "We found nothing but we are not giving up Eirian of all that know me you know I will not stop until the Devil man is found and brought to justice."firmly said as she looked to where her husband sat and then moved to sit next to him . The were newlyweds and yet here they were hunting a man who was evil as the one that still searched for Kae herself. " How is the babe?" kae asked her eyes glancing to Eirian's small bulging belly. She smiled she was so happy for her friend it almost made anger over all that ahd happened disappear... almost. She laid her head on Raven's shoulder hand twined with his as they sat among friends in the peace of the gardens.**
Eirian: " God be praised, and bless you all on such a venture," she said soft but firm, knowing it went to heaven above to become truth manifest, "There are some who shall not sleep at all for knowing his is about..it..suprises me how none knew the Chieftain had a twin before, mayhap he had been locked away, a dark secret of shame." Did they not all have them, secrets? The truth shall set you free, said verse, but first? It would often infuriate you. On mention of the child, a bit of a laugh came as she let a hand linger to the small bulge hidden under her garments, " Come the tail's end of summer's season, you shall be with us, won't you?" Tapping against the belly with fingers, the babe seemed to awaken, kicking. She took Kaelyn's hand so she could feel for herself the little one's excitement at sound, touch. "Strong, filled with energy, this little one. Always moving and fluttering about." (d)
Kaelyn: ** kae's eyes widened as Eirian took her hand and placed it on her belly allowing her to feel the movement within. It brought back a memory of Kae's mother doing the very same thing when Seren was pregnant with Dmitrii. " It is : amazing to feel it move." she spoke softly her gaze going to her husband. Some day if the Gods chose she would carry his child and if not they would still be happy for they had each other. " Oh Eirian I am so happy for you." though when she met her friends gaze again there would be sadness in their depths at knowing that Zahak was not here and possible would never be to see his child born.**
Eirian: "To be on the other end of that hand! Such a silly child, always tumbling about whne I am in the middle of a lesson, kicking when I laugh to tickle me more. She's a humorist! I do believe she is a girl.." Midwive's tales of how high or low one carried, what happened when a needle was dangled over the dome. "We have waited a long time to meet one another, this child and I..Kaelyn..what is it?" The tone switched to one of inquiry as she regarded the eyes that watched her, the sadness reflected, the worry. (d
Raven: Raven sat back and rubbed her back gently smiling that knowing smile. He knew what she wanted, until her eyes turned sad and his hand stilled on her shoulder. He knew her sadness because they had spoken of it during their search through the night.
Caden: Caden watched as Kae was allowed to feel the baby move, and felt the overwhelming urge to feel it too. The thought made him blush a little bit and he did not ask to do so. Instead he called softly to Anna who stood and rested her head in his lap so he could rub her ears. He grinned down at her as she rasped her tongue over his fingers for a moment, then told her to go play. She gave a growl almost as if to make sure he meant what he said and then at his nod she turned and bound off to play in the garden. (d)
Eirian: Caden was modest, and the urge he had was not one akin to what the other students had demonstrated. She had spent a whole lesson's time one day talking of nothing but the child for curious ears! With a chuckle she bid him come. Ah, silly bairin! She moved away from mother's hand, playing hide and seek..catch me if you can. Arching a brow, she nodded sage with a smile as the baby seemed to giggle in the halls of Eirian's own mind. Taking Caden's hand, there as no minding of the nearness in the personal touch Kaelyn and Caden afforded her. He could feel the child seeming to turn around, perhaps the impression of a tiny hand (d)
Kaelyn: ** As quickly as it was seen it was gone masked by years of control... she smiled softly " I heard about Zahak and I am so sorry Eirian... once we have finished searching for Devlin... I will ask Bess for leave to look for Zahak." she looked at her friend the promise of her words were there in her eyes. Her husbands hand and knowing gaze offered her some peace. She wanted to do both but she was only one person, who now seemed to have a lot of responsiblities most thoguh were shared with Raven now. Anna bounded off followed closely by Freika as they frolicked in the garden like two children would. Kae tried to keep herself together but she felt the pull to help find Zahak strongly as strong as her need to find Devlin... and soon deal with Jonathon her bastard cousin. She smiled as she watched Caden's face as the babe moved again to see the wonder in the eyes of the young Knight.**
Caden: He nearly resisted but then he felt the impression of a tiny hand and he could not help but gasp suddenly. His blue eyes shot to Eirians question in his eyes as if to ask, " was that really the baby?" then a slow grin curved his lips and he looked down again at his hand resting on the swell of her belly. " Hello little one. " He said quietly. Then grinned teasingly at Eirian and whispered again. " Ye can call me Uncle if ye wish." He hoped she did not view that as too bold. But he felt like she was his family as much as his Uncle Jonas was.
(d)
Eirian: Her nose crinkled in a quiet jest twixt her and Caden as she noddedas if to say yes, it was! "And so she shall call you that when she has words with which to speak, and she shall grow knowing it, too." He was a ray of light at times, making her laugh when it was unexpected or smile when no smile seemed able to be had. But for Kaelyn? Would she marr the valor at which she spoke those words as she sighed, "Kaelyn, you must understand something. Though my worry for Zahak shall ne'er subside, and he will be dear to me...to many of us, he has left me for long ventures before. Some not by choice, of others I can not be certain. He went 'pon a trading venture, and no ill will I wish for him, but I believe he is tarried somewhere out of a want to be there..not out of an ill event. Your place is here, with your husband, among your friends and the duty you cherish, not hunting for my old dreams." (d)
Kaelyn: ** Tears filled her eyes and she blink to hold them back " Aye, whatever you wish Eirian I will abide by it. you know I love you like a sister though different from the way I love Bess for we are all so much alike and yet different. You are all that is good and light... Bess and I we are sisters of the blades as well as us three are of the heart." she spoke from her heart.. words never did she think would come... yet here they were for all to hear them. She wiped her cheek where one renegade tear had fallen down it. Let it not be said that the warrior was cold and distant for love had opened her eyes to many things and she in turn had begun to open her heart to all she cared for. Her hand still on Eirian's belly " You have a brave and strong mother wee one... and she loves you greatly." she whispered softly before once more leaning back onto her husband.**
Caden: Caden gave that dimpled grin as he smiled at Eirian proud to the core that she agreed, and would make sure the babe grew up knowing him as Uncle. His hand continued to rest and feel the baby his mind wandering for a moment thinking on the young sister that had been lost as well as his mother the night the babe had been born. He wondered what she would be like, he wondered if they would be close.
Raven: Raven wrapped his arms around his wife as she leaned back against him. He kissed her Temple softly. Then looked to Eirian. " If ye ever wish for him to be sough' after Lady Eirian. Please let us know and we will gae in a heart beat tae search him out." (d)
Marcos: Marcos had grown rather quiet during all the talk and such. He was not usually one that seem to be so distant and silent. As the others talked of love, children and the lack of he could only wonder if he himself wouldcome to know such joys. The Captain was never a man to seek for those things, always believing that all things came in good time. Looking to the others and would speak up again after the long silence. "My apologies... I do not mean to be less than conversational. It seems my mind is heavily weighed with many thoughts and concerns." He gave a sorrowful gaze to Eirian and the others as they spoke on Zahak. He did not wish anything ill of the man, but wondered why he would leave this woman as often as he did when he should have done all else possible to stay by her side. For he knew Zahak, and was growing to know him better , they did much business together. This being the reason for his concern when the man failed to miss not one, but two agreed dates and places to meet for buisness purposes. Marcos had already heard rumors of the mans disapperance before those incidents occurred and only thought them to be nothing
more than talk out of bordom and long nights on the rocking waves of the sea. Marcos then offered each a small smile in hopes to lighten the mood.<d
Eirian: Eirian blinked her eyes as water filled them, but the tears collecting didn't fall, only formed a gazing pool of the love expressed between the women who had so close." I did not know you felt that way, Kaelyn. It touches me ..more than you know, to have such close friends as this. Know in that, no life is empty if one is so adored." She regarded the Captain, knowing he bore the weight of a burden with him across the seas. "Marcos, come and sit with us, you have leave to do so...Kaelyn, Raven, you should know full the tale, of why I will not ask this favor of you. If he should be found, twill by by agents apointed by their Graces. There is a matter to settle if he elects to return...that matter is the state of our union...of which there shall be no more of." Eirian said this, but with a serious calm that didn't give way to weeping or wailing, mad shows of disagreeance with mind or spirit. "The papers are already done, to call the marriage 'pon the basis of it being anulled.." (d)
Kaelyn: ** Her husband spoke those words and she nodded in agreement with them. Whatever Zahak's reason's for being away they were his own and if his wife was accepted them then she would as well for who was she to judge? No body! She saw the tears glisten in Eirian's eyes. " I am nay so good at expressing what is in my heart as others may be... I have been to guarded to long but I am learning to open up to others." her voice soft and now becoming thickly accented as it always did when she became emotional. " I am not an easy woman to know for of who I am and the life I have chosen to live." she smiled as she looked at Marcos who smiled at themm all " Aye, Captain.. join us we are all friends orhopefully we will be." she said waving him over to where they sat. Growls of play would be heard from the two animals as they raced around playing and jumping on each other. " Freika... Ingra uisht duit kai!" she called to her wolcalled to her wolf who just turned and looked at her grunted and went back to playing. " It has not been easy not saying to those I have come to care for that I care... I am glad the words plesed you know that I do not speak them lightly or with false intentions. **
Raven: Raven could not help but chuckle at Frieka as the wolf simply continued what he was doing. then laughed even more when the turn of his head had givent he feline the chance she needed to get the upper paw and pounced him sending them both rolling.
Caden: Anna growled playfully and knawed on the wolf's paw, but hearing his whine Caden glanced over and his own warning was given. " Gentle Anna. You are stronger then ye realize." To which her jaws instantly gentled and an appologetic lick was given to the offended paw. (d)
Marcos: The Captain moved to stand next to Eirian and gave a soft shake of his head with a simple smile. "Gracias Senora, but I am afraid I will be needing to take my leave soon. For there are many things I must see to...like my crew." He chuckled then and looked to Kaelyn as she reiterated the invitation to do so. "I have to make sure that they are not houding the fair Ladies of this beautiful land..Si?" He grinned. "I also need to check upon the work being done to
my ship. She was affored some damage durng a storm shortly before we arrived. Then there is the cargo for which she carries that I must make sure is still intact and has not been plundered." He looked to Eirian then, bent and took up her hand before placing a gentle chaste kiss acorss her knuckles. "Esto es bueno adiós para ahora mi amiga... for I will come and visit you again soon and perhaps my mind will be much more clear and focused." He stood straight once more as he released her hand. His dark gaze moving to Kaelyn and the two men. "As do I senora... not only come to know you as mi amigos but maybe as mi familia." He nodded and smiled before looking back to Eirian. "Should you need me...you know where to find me." With that said he would give all a deep dip of his head and turn to take his leave.<d
Eirian: "For all that you have done, and shall do, you must let me serve you and your crew a warm meal while you are all on land. Tis the least to be done," She nodded her head to him deeply in respect, the feeling growing by the hour for the keen interest the man had taken in an honest dealing of her personal affairs with dignity, with honor. "Fair thee well, God bless thy feet where they may fall, sir." She watched the upstanding man of Espania became little more than a sheen of brass buttons as he maneuvered around the guards on duty to return to the bustling streets and the docks beyond (d)
Kaelyn: ** As Marcos spoke of them becoming friends as well as family Kae nodded " Our camp is not far from Turas Lan if you should ever wish to visit." she saiad giving the man a graceful nod of her head and a smile as well. He had defended Eirian therefore Kae considered him a friend. She turned to place a small kiss to her husband's cheek ... love was a gift to eb cherished anad nutured much like the babe Eirian carried. When Caden softly scolded Anna she chuckled " Freika will be fine Caden do not worry and if he is fool enough to take it then he deserves it." she laughed softly. SO unusual for her to do so aound others. " We should let them play together more often." she stated. She shifted on the bench and rolled her neck to ease some of the tension and tiredness away. **
Caden: He grinned and relaxed a little bit and nodded. " I think they would both enjoy that." He looked to Eirian his eyes warm and fond. " Shall we all walk m'Lady?"
Raven: Raven smiled and placed his hand on the back of her neck and gently began to massage the tension he felt there. (d)
Eirian: "Anna certainly seems to like her play fellow, you'd think she were a contented hound instead of some exotic cat from a strange land..but a walk does sound good, for I have tarried in this spot far too long." She came over to her side to stand up of her own accord, for she was still small of yet! "The Templar Gardens are some of the most exquisite in the city, at tomorrow's garden party (check calendar on the MB for times!) all shall be opened. But this ones has such blooms that the Duke patrons it to find flowers for his wife.." (d)
Kaelyn: ** A walk sounded delightful it would allow Kae to stretch tired muscles from hours of riding. She stood as she listened to Eirian talk of the blooms " It sounds like heaven on earth.. let us see these garden;s before Raven and I have to take our leave as well." she said smiling at her husband at yet another walk through a garden. **
Kaelyn: ** Kae and Raven left immediatley to begin to search for the man who fired an arrow and the Duchess and her group at the Blue Castle. They had beenout searching all night and most of this day as well to no avail... they returned forsupplies and to get a few more men to go with them. Thoughts of Eirian and her recent ordeal still swirling within the mind of the new bride as she guided Zhara towards the Templar Hall to seek out her friend and speak with her. Blue eyes focused on where she was heading as they rode side by side in silence... no words but silent communication between two that needed no words in times such as this for they knew each other well in that regard**
Darius: Darius rode beside his wife on Seledorn, the stallion and mare's steps matched near to perfection. He was frustrated that they had not been able to find the culprit. And was anxious to be out looking once more but he knew his wife's need to see to her friend and so they would take this time to seek a visit with Lady Eirian.
Caden: Caden had slipped away after having seen to his duties for the day. Bess had kept him busy and hehad been unable to see Lady Eirian when he had wanted to. But he had been finally given leave to seek her out and so he and Anna now headed for the gardens where he had been told he could find his Teacher. (d)
Marcos: The Spanish Gentleman had been wondering how the fair Lady Eirian was doing but knew she needed time to take things in and deal with them in her own way and time. However, worry would consume the man and he soon found himself drifting in the direction of the Castle. At the gates, he spoke with two of the guards, them telling her where the woman could be found and so Marcos would make his way to the Templar Gardens. Upon reaching the place, he hesitated. He had to ask himself what others were thinking being he was constantly seeking her out, being at her side and trying to protect her from many things. People could get the wrong impressions even though it was nothing like that. He saw her as a friend and only wish to see the Lady in good spirits. She had made it clear to others just where she stood with her heart and hopefully people would listen, come to know it and not think otherwise. Finally, he would enter and linger off to the side as hie dark gaze sought to find her or any clues or where she was located. <d
Eirian: The Artisan didn't know she would be so sought after upon the Sabbath day, or any other day, for the occurrences that had brought the people in the markets to talk of what it was like seeing two people in the service of the Church in the stocks for the duration of the day before. A stand had been taken, but what people talked of and what she stood for were two different things, of which she was thankful for. The Duchess' alleged tirades against the local Church coulped with the murder of Chieftain MacRae made it easy to subside into a sort of anonymous lifestyle of contemplative silence. Long, willow fingers were held underneath the mouth of a stone lion as a stream of water flowed down in a stream over them to be cupped in the palms, only to spill down into the marble basin below. The stargazer was foremost on her mind, the Dutch Tulip, the history of the rose written down in the notebook weighted with smooth crystal. Could one imagine her suprise when a page of the Knights would find her, saying that not one, but four visitors were seeking her out? "No, tis no trouble I will not be disturbed," moistened fingers were flicked off to the side as water slid off to evaporate on the grass, "tell them I am before Sir Richard's flower houses and I wait to recieve them gladly.." (d)
Kaelyn: ** Finally in fron tof the Templar Hall she dismounted feeling the strain of riding all night and finding nothing . She handed the reins of her white and grey mare to a man that came to take them " Could you direct us to where we might Lady Eirian" her tone though friendly was clipped. Long golen hair unbound hung down her back stopping at her hips. Hand resting on the hilt of her sword... her bow was still one her saddle. Ever the warrior she was standing there at her full height as she waited for her husband to join her and the man to speak**
Caden: Caden slipped through the gardens and towards Lady Eirian as he was given leave to do so. He came to stand a few feet away offering her a smile. " Good afternoon M'Lady." He said, while Anna walked right up to her and planted her head in her lap.
Darius: Darius dismounted in one smooth motion and handed Seledorn's reigns off to the stable hand. Then followed his wife. His hand rested gently on the base of her back, a gentle reassurance, a quiet strength and calm. (d)
Marcos: The Captain would watch as the page lead three others away to what he assumed where the Lady Eirian would be found. When the Page returned, he would stop him and ask him to show him the same way. Not wanting to feel as if he were intruding upon what may have been a private gathering. The page informed him that Lady Eirian was accepting all visitors now and so he would close the distance between him and the others as he approached the group."Buenos Dias Senors.." To the men. "Senoras..." to the women. Giving all a dip deep of his head in acknowledgment and greeting. <d
Eirian: The Lady had just managed to put away her materials when eager Anna plopped a large hed into her silk clad lap."What is this now? As if you've been saddened, Anna, hmm? Have you something 'pon your mind.." Fingers combed through the soft fur as she looked up with a soft smile to Caden, letting an arm go out from where she sat to take him in embrace, "Often our companions reflect our own minds, Sir Caden...so, what worry hath plagued you..tis good to see you ,come." Her regard for the intellectual, sweet Caden had taken with the relations of a mentor to that of familial proportions. An arm of dove gray silk waited for him, the ribbons holding the gown over the chemise catching the light with golden ties. "Good day, you all..I had not expected so many, let alone any at all.." Only one piece of hair hung, a small section curling beside the remaning mark of the nun's offense, the rest bound behind in figure eight formation around a gold enamel roses. Perhaps that as where boldness lay in the small woman, in wearing the mark with no less granduer than a smile (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae was grateful beyond words that her beloved knew her so well and offered her strength when he knew she needed it most. Her anger had cooled but only slightly since yesterday and it took all her strength to keep it so when all she really wanted to to lash out against the news of Eirian and Zahak. Though she had known him all that long Kae considered him a friend at a time when her life seemed so uncertain even to her. The man said that Eirian was in the gardens and pointed in the direction. Kae with Raven beside her began to walk that way... the scents of the flowers helped to calm her as did the presence of her husband.**
Darius: He would guid her along the path that had been set before them towards the Lady they sought. He was quiet today more for the thoughts of where the offender might be found. Though he did want to see eirian himself to make sure she was alright with his own eyes, that draw was also most likely why his beloved Kae had wished to stop.
Caden: The offer of the arm for an embrace surprised him and he hesitated but a moment before he came to sit beside her his own arm wrapping around her to hug her. Her words spoken of his worry and she was right he had worried greatly about her. " I heard wha' happened m'Lady and have worried for you ever since." he admitted quietly. His eyes rose from the mark on her cheek which made him angry all over again, to those who approached. He gave each a respectful nod in greeting while Anna, satisfied with the greeting offered by Eirian , lay down at their feet, her head lifted her silver eyes watchful. (d(
Eirian: "No, no more worry now. I am not dead nor is the world in great despair over the vice of a strictly religious, over impassioned nun. Upheavel, perhaps, but it will pass as the mist in the morning does.." She spoke soothing words to him to cool the hot tempers of vigorous youth, wisdom of the mouth and a vision for the eyes to hold on to, "Do not look that way, Caden. Like any other mark it will fade.." Her eyes turned up to place the jewels of sight 'pon the pair of knights now bound for all time. They were observant, silent. "Come, you both. Sit, you look as if you've a hundred things to say and I would hear them all, if but they are said in earnest." A mixture of thoughts, emotions, and all matter of reaction thickened the air, and to each thing said would come an honest confession. (d)
Moira: ~~ Lady Moira held in her hand a simple gift for her friend. It was nothing fancy but something she knew Eirian would like. Light violet eyes glanced around tha' gardens, the flowers were well scented an' quite beautiful. Coming upon the Lady Eirian, she felt Wolffe's presence. He was her personal body guard for the time being. The White Mists surrounded her as she walked towards Eirian. Smilin' through tha' gardens, she spoke softly ~~ "G'Day everyone. What a beautifully sunny day it is. Eirian how be ye taday?" ~~ She moved closer tae her, hugged her lightly ~~ (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae smiled as saw Eirian her pace quickened as she knely before her friend" Oh Eirian I am so bloody sorry. I am glad to see you are alright for the most part." her voice light as she spoke. Her hand going gently to the mark on pale cheek Kae's touch was as gentle as a feather odd for the battle hardened knight. Standing slowly and lacing her hand with Raven's.. she smiled. " Eirian if there is anything I can do please let me know." she nodded her head. Kae turned to Caden " Good day young Knight." and to the others " Good day to you as well ." with a smile. She put two fingers to her mouth and gave a whisle... and from nowhere appeared her wolf who went straight for Anna. Raven chuckled holding his wife's hand turned green eyes to Eirian " M'Lady Goo' day tae ye." he gave her a nod and a smile.**
Marcos: Marcos would simply stand off to the side, allowing the others to converse first as he was a man of patience. His dark gaze moving over the faces to those around him but when they found Lady Eirian's he would grow slightly angry at the reminder upon her cheek to what had transpired days ago. A shake of his head made to himself really as he would nod and smile to all others. Doing all he could to appear as calm and as collective as possible. Hands were folded behind his back as usual. His stance always that of a true gentleman and he would gaze about a time or two as thoughts drifted. However, his attention would always return to those around him and when the Lady Moria came to join them with her guard, he would nod to each and smile as he spoke with the heavily Spainish accent. " Buenos Dias Senora and to your friend as well." Then he looked back to the large cat and the wolf, such beauty to be found in wild animals that would be so willing to be companions to humans.<d
Eirian: "A good day and merry company, I am healing of the body, being peaceful of mind. Mm, should not I ask how you are, Moira?" The Lady MacRae had turned into a woman of admirable grace in times of agony, one she steadfastly admired. "Kaelyn....that is kind of you, we will all have to talk more..I do not want all of you worrying over what may not be remedied.." The feather's touch grazed only the remaining edge of red ringed wrong to cause a wince that didn't even make a tremble on the offended skin. "Sir Raven, Captain Marcos, good day. Please, you all, will you not sit awhile.." She sent the page off to fetch a maid to bring a tray of drink to enjoy among the rare occurence of full fledged Scott's sunshine with nary a cloud on the horizon. "There are so many of you..wot brings you to the Hall this day?" (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae gave a nod to the Captain who she knew from meetings before " Senore, Buenos Dias." she said in his lanh=gauge ahh yes the woman knight was a fast learner in the ways of language something most did not know about her. " G'day Lady Moira." a graceful nod of her head given to the man who accompanied her . " Raven and I are just returning from our search. We cna stay a bit but then we need to be off again as we came back for supplies and men." her gaze went to Freika to make sure he did not to aggressive with Anna. Freika having his fill of the Tiger made his way towards Marcos to 'check'him out. **
Caden: The young tigress was about the same size as the wolf almost now. She batted and growled playfully at him until he wandered off. Caden offered Eirian a smile and stayed where he sat next to Eirian. He glanced to Kae and smiled. "Good Afternoon Lady Knight. " He said with a smile then a greeting also given to the Captain. " Good Afternoon Captain." A look to Moria had him bowing to her as well in greeting.
Darius: Darius nodded in agreement with his wife and would find a place to sit nearby leaving room for her when she was ready. (d)
Eirian: " How is the search, have they turned up anything of that cursed man? You must be careful..he is emboldned by the Devil. To shoot out as he did, in broad daylight..and when Moira was right beside Bess, that is what the guard told just this morning as he was changed of watch with another..." Her look of disdain was for the situations beyond her own. For a woman widowed so soon after marriage, for the further danger this uncaptured demon was inflicting on others. " When I heard that, I was stunned. They will stop at nothing, nothing!" Her hands went up into the air a moment before coming down to rest with a soft huff atop her lap. When would the disenters learn that the rule of the Duchy was abseloute, and those that served her would have vengence for any wrong done? Eirian gave her passion to their causes and her care to them, taking little for her own regard for in light of criminals, how did a discontented nun hold candle? She didn't know that to them held some presidence, or else they would not have come to seek her out. (d)
Kaelyn: ** Kae watched with blue eyes as Eirian spoke and waved hands. Eirian felt things stronger than others did at times and had no qualms of making her thoughts and feelings know if it needed to be so. "We found nothing but we are not giving up Eirian of all that know me you know I will not stop until the Devil man is found and brought to justice."firmly said as she looked to where her husband sat and then moved to sit next to him . The were newlyweds and yet here they were hunting a man who was evil as the one that still searched for Kae herself. " How is the babe?" kae asked her eyes glancing to Eirian's small bulging belly. She smiled she was so happy for her friend it almost made anger over all that ahd happened disappear... almost. She laid her head on Raven's shoulder hand twined with his as they sat among friends in the peace of the gardens.**
Eirian: " God be praised, and bless you all on such a venture," she said soft but firm, knowing it went to heaven above to become truth manifest, "There are some who shall not sleep at all for knowing his is about..it..suprises me how none knew the Chieftain had a twin before, mayhap he had been locked away, a dark secret of shame." Did they not all have them, secrets? The truth shall set you free, said verse, but first? It would often infuriate you. On mention of the child, a bit of a laugh came as she let a hand linger to the small bulge hidden under her garments, " Come the tail's end of summer's season, you shall be with us, won't you?" Tapping against the belly with fingers, the babe seemed to awaken, kicking. She took Kaelyn's hand so she could feel for herself the little one's excitement at sound, touch. "Strong, filled with energy, this little one. Always moving and fluttering about." (d)
Kaelyn: ** kae's eyes widened as Eirian took her hand and placed it on her belly allowing her to feel the movement within. It brought back a memory of Kae's mother doing the very same thing when Seren was pregnant with Dmitrii. " It is : amazing to feel it move." she spoke softly her gaze going to her husband. Some day if the Gods chose she would carry his child and if not they would still be happy for they had each other. " Oh Eirian I am so happy for you." though when she met her friends gaze again there would be sadness in their depths at knowing that Zahak was not here and possible would never be to see his child born.**
Eirian: "To be on the other end of that hand! Such a silly child, always tumbling about whne I am in the middle of a lesson, kicking when I laugh to tickle me more. She's a humorist! I do believe she is a girl.." Midwive's tales of how high or low one carried, what happened when a needle was dangled over the dome. "We have waited a long time to meet one another, this child and I..Kaelyn..what is it?" The tone switched to one of inquiry as she regarded the eyes that watched her, the sadness reflected, the worry. (d
Raven: Raven sat back and rubbed her back gently smiling that knowing smile. He knew what she wanted, until her eyes turned sad and his hand stilled on her shoulder. He knew her sadness because they had spoken of it during their search through the night.
Caden: Caden watched as Kae was allowed to feel the baby move, and felt the overwhelming urge to feel it too. The thought made him blush a little bit and he did not ask to do so. Instead he called softly to Anna who stood and rested her head in his lap so he could rub her ears. He grinned down at her as she rasped her tongue over his fingers for a moment, then told her to go play. She gave a growl almost as if to make sure he meant what he said and then at his nod she turned and bound off to play in the garden. (d)
Eirian: Caden was modest, and the urge he had was not one akin to what the other students had demonstrated. She had spent a whole lesson's time one day talking of nothing but the child for curious ears! With a chuckle she bid him come. Ah, silly bairin! She moved away from mother's hand, playing hide and seek..catch me if you can. Arching a brow, she nodded sage with a smile as the baby seemed to giggle in the halls of Eirian's own mind. Taking Caden's hand, there as no minding of the nearness in the personal touch Kaelyn and Caden afforded her. He could feel the child seeming to turn around, perhaps the impression of a tiny hand (d)
Kaelyn: ** As quickly as it was seen it was gone masked by years of control... she smiled softly " I heard about Zahak and I am so sorry Eirian... once we have finished searching for Devlin... I will ask Bess for leave to look for Zahak." she looked at her friend the promise of her words were there in her eyes. Her husbands hand and knowing gaze offered her some peace. She wanted to do both but she was only one person, who now seemed to have a lot of responsiblities most thoguh were shared with Raven now. Anna bounded off followed closely by Freika as they frolicked in the garden like two children would. Kae tried to keep herself together but she felt the pull to help find Zahak strongly as strong as her need to find Devlin... and soon deal with Jonathon her bastard cousin. She smiled as she watched Caden's face as the babe moved again to see the wonder in the eyes of the young Knight.**
Caden: He nearly resisted but then he felt the impression of a tiny hand and he could not help but gasp suddenly. His blue eyes shot to Eirians question in his eyes as if to ask, " was that really the baby?" then a slow grin curved his lips and he looked down again at his hand resting on the swell of her belly. " Hello little one. " He said quietly. Then grinned teasingly at Eirian and whispered again. " Ye can call me Uncle if ye wish." He hoped she did not view that as too bold. But he felt like she was his family as much as his Uncle Jonas was.
(d)
Eirian: Her nose crinkled in a quiet jest twixt her and Caden as she noddedas if to say yes, it was! "And so she shall call you that when she has words with which to speak, and she shall grow knowing it, too." He was a ray of light at times, making her laugh when it was unexpected or smile when no smile seemed able to be had. But for Kaelyn? Would she marr the valor at which she spoke those words as she sighed, "Kaelyn, you must understand something. Though my worry for Zahak shall ne'er subside, and he will be dear to me...to many of us, he has left me for long ventures before. Some not by choice, of others I can not be certain. He went 'pon a trading venture, and no ill will I wish for him, but I believe he is tarried somewhere out of a want to be there..not out of an ill event. Your place is here, with your husband, among your friends and the duty you cherish, not hunting for my old dreams." (d)
Kaelyn: ** Tears filled her eyes and she blink to hold them back " Aye, whatever you wish Eirian I will abide by it. you know I love you like a sister though different from the way I love Bess for we are all so much alike and yet different. You are all that is good and light... Bess and I we are sisters of the blades as well as us three are of the heart." she spoke from her heart.. words never did she think would come... yet here they were for all to hear them. She wiped her cheek where one renegade tear had fallen down it. Let it not be said that the warrior was cold and distant for love had opened her eyes to many things and she in turn had begun to open her heart to all she cared for. Her hand still on Eirian's belly " You have a brave and strong mother wee one... and she loves you greatly." she whispered softly before once more leaning back onto her husband.**
Caden: Caden gave that dimpled grin as he smiled at Eirian proud to the core that she agreed, and would make sure the babe grew up knowing him as Uncle. His hand continued to rest and feel the baby his mind wandering for a moment thinking on the young sister that had been lost as well as his mother the night the babe had been born. He wondered what she would be like, he wondered if they would be close.
Raven: Raven wrapped his arms around his wife as she leaned back against him. He kissed her Temple softly. Then looked to Eirian. " If ye ever wish for him to be sough' after Lady Eirian. Please let us know and we will gae in a heart beat tae search him out." (d)
Marcos: Marcos had grown rather quiet during all the talk and such. He was not usually one that seem to be so distant and silent. As the others talked of love, children and the lack of he could only wonder if he himself wouldcome to know such joys. The Captain was never a man to seek for those things, always believing that all things came in good time. Looking to the others and would speak up again after the long silence. "My apologies... I do not mean to be less than conversational. It seems my mind is heavily weighed with many thoughts and concerns." He gave a sorrowful gaze to Eirian and the others as they spoke on Zahak. He did not wish anything ill of the man, but wondered why he would leave this woman as often as he did when he should have done all else possible to stay by her side. For he knew Zahak, and was growing to know him better , they did much business together. This being the reason for his concern when the man failed to miss not one, but two agreed dates and places to meet for buisness purposes. Marcos had already heard rumors of the mans disapperance before those incidents occurred and only thought them to be nothing
more than talk out of bordom and long nights on the rocking waves of the sea. Marcos then offered each a small smile in hopes to lighten the mood.<d
Eirian: Eirian blinked her eyes as water filled them, but the tears collecting didn't fall, only formed a gazing pool of the love expressed between the women who had so close." I did not know you felt that way, Kaelyn. It touches me ..more than you know, to have such close friends as this. Know in that, no life is empty if one is so adored." She regarded the Captain, knowing he bore the weight of a burden with him across the seas. "Marcos, come and sit with us, you have leave to do so...Kaelyn, Raven, you should know full the tale, of why I will not ask this favor of you. If he should be found, twill by by agents apointed by their Graces. There is a matter to settle if he elects to return...that matter is the state of our union...of which there shall be no more of." Eirian said this, but with a serious calm that didn't give way to weeping or wailing, mad shows of disagreeance with mind or spirit. "The papers are already done, to call the marriage 'pon the basis of it being anulled.." (d)
Kaelyn: ** Her husband spoke those words and she nodded in agreement with them. Whatever Zahak's reason's for being away they were his own and if his wife was accepted them then she would as well for who was she to judge? No body! She saw the tears glisten in Eirian's eyes. " I am nay so good at expressing what is in my heart as others may be... I have been to guarded to long but I am learning to open up to others." her voice soft and now becoming thickly accented as it always did when she became emotional. " I am not an easy woman to know for of who I am and the life I have chosen to live." she smiled as she looked at Marcos who smiled at themm all " Aye, Captain.. join us we are all friends orhopefully we will be." she said waving him over to where they sat. Growls of play would be heard from the two animals as they raced around playing and jumping on each other. " Freika... Ingra uisht duit kai!" she called to her wolcalled to her wolf who just turned and looked at her grunted and went back to playing. " It has not been easy not saying to those I have come to care for that I care... I am glad the words plesed you know that I do not speak them lightly or with false intentions. **
Raven: Raven could not help but chuckle at Frieka as the wolf simply continued what he was doing. then laughed even more when the turn of his head had givent he feline the chance she needed to get the upper paw and pounced him sending them both rolling.
Caden: Anna growled playfully and knawed on the wolf's paw, but hearing his whine Caden glanced over and his own warning was given. " Gentle Anna. You are stronger then ye realize." To which her jaws instantly gentled and an appologetic lick was given to the offended paw. (d)
Marcos: The Captain moved to stand next to Eirian and gave a soft shake of his head with a simple smile. "Gracias Senora, but I am afraid I will be needing to take my leave soon. For there are many things I must see to...like my crew." He chuckled then and looked to Kaelyn as she reiterated the invitation to do so. "I have to make sure that they are not houding the fair Ladies of this beautiful land..Si?" He grinned. "I also need to check upon the work being done to
my ship. She was affored some damage durng a storm shortly before we arrived. Then there is the cargo for which she carries that I must make sure is still intact and has not been plundered." He looked to Eirian then, bent and took up her hand before placing a gentle chaste kiss acorss her knuckles. "Esto es bueno adiós para ahora mi amiga... for I will come and visit you again soon and perhaps my mind will be much more clear and focused." He stood straight once more as he released her hand. His dark gaze moving to Kaelyn and the two men. "As do I senora... not only come to know you as mi amigos but maybe as mi familia." He nodded and smiled before looking back to Eirian. "Should you need me...you know where to find me." With that said he would give all a deep dip of his head and turn to take his leave.<d
Eirian: "For all that you have done, and shall do, you must let me serve you and your crew a warm meal while you are all on land. Tis the least to be done," She nodded her head to him deeply in respect, the feeling growing by the hour for the keen interest the man had taken in an honest dealing of her personal affairs with dignity, with honor. "Fair thee well, God bless thy feet where they may fall, sir." She watched the upstanding man of Espania became little more than a sheen of brass buttons as he maneuvered around the guards on duty to return to the bustling streets and the docks beyond (d)
Kaelyn: ** As Marcos spoke of them becoming friends as well as family Kae nodded " Our camp is not far from Turas Lan if you should ever wish to visit." she saiad giving the man a graceful nod of her head and a smile as well. He had defended Eirian therefore Kae considered him a friend. She turned to place a small kiss to her husband's cheek ... love was a gift to eb cherished anad nutured much like the babe Eirian carried. When Caden softly scolded Anna she chuckled " Freika will be fine Caden do not worry and if he is fool enough to take it then he deserves it." she laughed softly. SO unusual for her to do so aound others. " We should let them play together more often." she stated. She shifted on the bench and rolled her neck to ease some of the tension and tiredness away. **
Caden: He grinned and relaxed a little bit and nodded. " I think they would both enjoy that." He looked to Eirian his eyes warm and fond. " Shall we all walk m'Lady?"
Raven: Raven smiled and placed his hand on the back of her neck and gently began to massage the tension he felt there. (d)
Eirian: "Anna certainly seems to like her play fellow, you'd think she were a contented hound instead of some exotic cat from a strange land..but a walk does sound good, for I have tarried in this spot far too long." She came over to her side to stand up of her own accord, for she was still small of yet! "The Templar Gardens are some of the most exquisite in the city, at tomorrow's garden party (check calendar on the MB for times!) all shall be opened. But this ones has such blooms that the Duke patrons it to find flowers for his wife.." (d)
Kaelyn: ** A walk sounded delightful it would allow Kae to stretch tired muscles from hours of riding. She stood as she listened to Eirian talk of the blooms " It sounds like heaven on earth.. let us see these garden;s before Raven and I have to take our leave as well." she said smiling at her husband at yet another walk through a garden. **
