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 Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:46 am
As Lady Daphne listened, it became more apparent that this was just too much for her. She was to be a provider and a mother? And she was going to die with the child? She just stood there, gasping lightly as she froze, staring straight ahead at him, wide-eyed. It was almost never that her ressolve broke, but these were one of those rare occassions. This was a magic that was far more powerful than what she was used to, an old magic that was woven through the layers of history, entangling people's fates. And now, even if she wanted to go back and change it, she couldn't, her fate was now intertwined with this man's whom she had met not more than 30 minutes ago. "I-I.." She began, not really knowing what to do before small beaded tears appeared in the corners of her eyes before streaking down her cheeks. "No, I don't want to die. I didn't want any of this, this is just too much... I can't even comprehend, no." She whispered as she clasped her head in her hands.
"S-Sparin'?" Charlotte began as she looked from Calla to Vincent and back to her. "I've never held anythin' like a sword in my ent're life! I'd be a lot more horrible than you can imagin'!" She exclaimed, actually a bit flustered with her offer. But as Calla held out her padding, Charlotte sighed lightly before taking it and inspecting it lightly. "How do ya'll even put these things on?"
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:04 am
Calla giggled.
"Over your head, like a football player, if you remember what that is."
Vincent smiled and took the cloth from his nose, the bleeding had stopped. He stood behind her holding two bamboo sticks.
"If this becomes too mch for you I can step in and help, if nothing else help protect you from her blows and dirty tricks while you get to whack her with a wooden stick." he chuckled at his own joke.
Derrick, could sense her distress. he had hurt her..he had upset her..he was bonded to her. He hugged her gently.
"Look..I know I'm the last person you want a hug from right now..but we need to sit down..I'll make some tea..I'll explain everything over the tea." he said softly. He pulled her gently towards the bed and sat her upon it. he went into the bathroom and ran some water in the kettle. He felt his way aroud the bedroom as he boiled the kettle on a hot plate. he poured two glass tea cups full and placed them on a tray which held sugar cubes in a bowl a small cup of cream and an assortment of flavors to add the the tea in the cup. He sat the tray between them and sat on the edge of the bed.
"I was born a very long time ago...I have always been blind. You see, my mother's name was Anya. She fell in love with a priest...She was a ..child of the earth if you will. and when she became pregnant with me.He became furious. he beat her...tried to drown her..tried to kill me..She placed a very powerful spell on me...I lost my sight and hearing, but remained alive. When I was six...She was convicted of witchcraft and hung then burned...The hologram you see is actually a memory she has implanted into me..triggered at a certain feeling or phrase...There are many memories.After momma died I ran from the tyrant. I hid in a village as far away as a blind child could go. When I turned 29..I fell in love with a school teacher..Lila. She was marked.. marked as marter..she died in child birth from an infection..My daughter died with her...they were buried soon after and I was left, blind and alone. I hid for years...until I found myself here...Lila died because germs were not known to man back then...she died because of sickness not the baby...You wouldnt die from those reasons not in this day and age, however I do not want to impregnate you. I will not eve think of it..after all we hardly know eachother. So if you want to date another or not see me or both..I would not judge you. I am blessed through this curse..I have to follow the path laid by the symbols, but you do not. I will always protect you. Even if you chose to not be with me." He stopped and looked down at his tea. Not knowing what to expect.
Lunaria smiled and nuzzled him.
"Well, I am getting out. I need to dry and brush this mane. Then get to bed. My room is 350. If you'd like to join me you may, or if you'd like me to join you call my name and I apperate into the room."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:36 am
Charlotte looked at it for a moment, observing it before she did just that, placing it over her head and pulling it down so it was in its proper place. "Okay, then what?" She asked before turning and looking at Vincent. "Thanks." She said with a smile before she took the bamboo stick from him, chuckling a bit at his joke before looking back at Calla, actually a bit excited, even though she knew that she was going to fail at this.
Lady Daphne closed her eyes tightly, her body becomming fridged as he came close and hugged her. She just didn't want to hear anything that he had to say. This was all too much for her. But as he led her to the bed, she just couldn't go against him. Sitting down, she let out a shaky breath before biting her bottom lip, a hand going to her heart, feeling how rapidly it was beating. That wasn't good for her, she needed to calm down quickly. But as he walked over to her and placed the tea in front of her, she couldn't ask for anything better. She took the cup and saucer shakily at first but as she steadied herself, it got better. She then put two cubes of sugar and some cream in it before she began to stir it with a small spoon. As he told her his story, she placed the cup to her lips sipping it, not even caring that it had burned her tongue slightly. He had gone through so much in his life and he even lost a loved one like she had, but due to different circumstances. But when he said that he wasn't going to impregnate her, that he also believed that they hardly knew each other and this was just a great deal to handle at the moment. Taking another sip of her tea, she placed the now empty tea cup down on the tray before she let out a heavy sigh reevaluating everything from her life until now. "Derrick, my people believe in fate's grand design that nature has a way of causing us to eb and flow like the tide, that we are all connected through som mystical thread of life that we cannot yet comprehend. But I, well, this is too much. To have my entire destiny thrust upon me in a matter of minutes, with a man that I know practically nothing about well, until now I believe. I just, there's so much to think about. There's Charlotte, there's..." She stopped as she bit her bottom lip, running her hands across her gown, removing any wrinkles with her fingers. She then looked back at him, into the eyes that she knew that couldn't see back at her. "Somehow my fate is intertwined with yours and I'm just worried," She began, keeping her level-headed composure about her now. She was really considering this option, mainly because she believed in it. This was a magic like she had never seen before and because of the beliefs of her people, she had to respect and adhere to its whim. "I don't want to die, if we do concieve a child together, in all due time. But first, I would like to get to know you more, and for you to get to know me. I don't wish to leave anyone, even you, alone with such a curse like this to bear alone."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:47 am
Derrick nodded.
"I think maybe you should get some sleep...you seem tired...drained..I wish i could help in some way more, but I think I have envaded your personal space far too much for today and a long while..." he said softly. He took the tray and sat it onto the counter.
" You may sleep here. I can leave to let you be in peace. " he said moving to the door.
"When you wake... or whenever you feel like you need or want me..Think the word patronus loudly. I'll know you need me." with that he bowed and closed the door leaving her to her own thoughts.
Calla giggled. vincent stepped behind Charlotte and laced the armor up. calla took a step forward.
"hold the bamboo stick by the end, like how vincent has it. it goesin your dominant hand." she said showing her how to wield the stick by its 'hilt' she took a stance.
"You stand in a stance which feels comfortable, this tell the other opponent you are ready, I will go incredably easy and slow for you." she said softly.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:07 am
As Derrick got up and put away the tray and began to talk about her exhaustion, there was a part of her that just couldn't disagree with him. As he then offered the bed to her and began to move towards the door, she held out a hand to try to stop him. "Wait," She began but by that time he had already told her all that he needed to and left. She fell back onto the bed as she breathed in and out deeply for a few moments as she closed her eyes, her hands resting on her taut stomach. "Oh dear, what have I gotten myself into." She whispered to herself as her thoughts drifted to Charlotte before she fell asleep.
Charlotte nodded to Calla, allowing Vincent to lace her into the padding. When Calla began to teach her about how to hold it and to take a stance, she looked back at the man behind her for a moment before she placed the stick in her right hand, since that was her dominant hand. She then walked out to the staging area getting into a stance that she thought was strong. "Okay ma'am, I'm ready for ya." She said with a grin to Calla.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:15 am
Calla moved to infront of her in a stance as well, Vincent was standing two feet behind Charlotte. ready to step in if Calla got too carried away.
"Your objective for now is simply to block by swinging the blade in an up or down motion."
She demonstrated a perry and the two basic blocks.
"Are you ready?"
Vincent moved into a guard stance behind charlotte readying himself.
Derrick closed the door and went into the kitchen sinking to the ground. he felt drained to hell. he began nodding off...he was enveloped into a dream....into Daphne's dream.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:33 am
Daphne was standing on the poarch of a grand estate in the deep south, sighing to herself, her hands folded perfectly before her. She looked a bit younger then, more happier. Her eyes shone like two jewels as her ivroy skin was as flawless as it is now. Looking out to the horizon before her, watching the sun fade into the nightleaving behind streaks of yellows, reds, and purples before the sun had finally set. This is where she stood every day, waiting for her beloved to return. But now, things were different. Peering out to the horizon, she could see a single light shining and growing ever closer. Upon further examination, she found that it was a man on horseback with a lantern to guide his path. Picking up the ends of her skirt, she ran from her porch, her bonnet falling off, allowing her light curls to spill out, framing her face as beautifully then as it was now. As she met the man, whose face was shrouded in darkness before he hopped off of his horse and met her with a passionate embrace and kiss. She kissed him back, happy to see that he was home, that her lover had finally come home. But as the light of the lantern shown on his face, as she broke the kiss, she found her love to be Derrick before a great pain enveloped her, causing her to buckle to the ground, clutching her stomach as blood began to seep from beneath her dress. It was then that Daphne woke up, a fine layer of sweat upon her skin as she panted heavily, trying to deduce what had just happened while trying to calm herself down as well.
Charlotte was happy that Vincent was behind her to make sure that she would be okay if anything were to go array during this small session. But as she observed Calla, she rubbed her index finger against her thumb, creating a bit of magic that will help her reflexes and skill, so that she would be able to master this and fight with Calla on more level ground, even though she made it so discreet that there was no way that either of them could possibly sense it. "Alright, got it." She said with a smile, still in her readied stance. "I'm ready darlin'."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:39 am
Derrick awoke with a start after watching her run so happily to him, embrace and kiss him then fall to a miscarriage. He gasped gently his own body covered in sweat.
"Miss Daphne...is everything alright?" he whispered inside her head.
"I-I had a bad dream..I just needed to make sure you are alright." he whispered explaining why he was bothering her still.
Calla dove at her going directly for the middle of her forehead.
Vincent crouched ready to jump and perry if Charlotte did not. He was slightly upset calla chose this strike first.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:58 am
Daphne heard Derrick's voice in her mind and sighed, running a hand through her long hair. I'm okay, I had a horrid nightmare as well. It scared me, but.. I should be okay. I'm just a bit shaken up. She thought back to him, laying back down on the bed, breathing slowly to create a regular heart beat once more.
Charlotte quickly moved to the right, blocking her attack with her sword before she lunged forward, aiming for Calla's shoulder. She bit the inside of her cheek, trying to make sure she was doing this thing right.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:03 am
Vincent grinned at her.
"Very good! keep going." he encouraged.
Calla blocked and swung towards the girls waist from the right.
Derrick swallowed hard. He had a feeling they had had the same dream. He laid his head back against the wall and sighed softly. humming gently to himself to calm down. He could hear thoughts, all throughout the inn. he was trying not to focus on anyone persons thoughts and especially not daphne's. he had intruded enough into her life at that moment. Unless she was in trouble he would not disturb her again. He slipped into sleep. a very deep sleep. Falling to his side on the floor.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:37 pm
I smiled and blew her a kiss. "Do what you want my love. I'm filthy, mildly well rested, and I feel like lingering her naked for a while. I probably join you up in your room after I'm done here." Quickly reached forward and pinched her bum before saying, "And I see you havn't lost any of your natural beauty my love."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:41 pm
Lunaria smiled and got out, wrapping a towel around herself she went up into her room and took a full shower. Getting out she combed and brushed her mass of black curls
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:25 pm
I soaked in the waters and relaxed. The warmth pratically eased away my weariness. I soon found myself dozing a bit, floating in the water quietly. My long hair floated about, creating a dark halo around my body.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:34 pm
Lunaria slid into a silk nightie. She slipped between the covers of her beds. her hand sliding under the pillow feeling the hilt of vuris's sword.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:20 pm
I roused myself and got up, I slowly waded out of the warm waters. I grabbed a neary by towl and wiped my face, before doing the same with my body. I ran it through my hair, giving a messy look before walking up stairs following Lunaria's scent to her room once more. I let myself in quietly shutting the door behind me as I stood over her, whatching.
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