First encounters

[Rainald de Sennis]

Lady Jessica – she seemed to be just like her mother had described her. Beautiful, intelligent and quite the fire fly if she so chose to!

Her skin was soft, her hair like silk and she could be demure like a kitten, but from one second to the next a lioness would emerge and threaten to tear him apart. Oh, he knew he would need all his skill to tame this woman and make her bend to his will. Her and Rainald together, they could become a formidable pair … as long as he survived the first few skirmishes which were bound to happen between them.

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[Rainald de Sennis]

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to ALL: ~*~ Wrapped up well as I came down into the Hall. I had been out for abit for fresh air but I wanted to visit now as I had enough of a bed and sleeping for days on end. Hearing something about fire and hearing my intended having abit of a vocial issue as I wondered just what happened.

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: G'eve Rainald

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He still cannot fathom the recklessness with which the Queen considers this issue... goods could have been destroyed, men could have lost their lives... and because of what?...He hears you enter and looks at you, composing himself...what a rare sight. He smiles and bows..."Milady Jessica!" He steps closer, takes your hand and bestows a kiss upon it. "My love!" A formal greeting without much meaning behind it.yet.. maybe some day, he hopes. "Are ye feeling better?"

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: ~*~ Smiles softly as you take my hand as I did not let go of yours...yet. ~*~ I am much better, finally tired of being tired. I had hoped to visit with others and you ...seems quite once more.

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He is pleased that you keep his hand in yours and leads you to a chair. "Yes, it's mostly quite in these hours of the night. I couldn't sleep myself so came down....may I offer you some wine, Milady?" He studies your face to become familiar with it. What beautiful eyes you have!”

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Some wine....perhaps a bit watered down if you will. ‘Tis been awhile since I've had anything more. Mostly been on broth and soups while I get better. ~*~ Smiles a bit still as I gave a squeeze of your hand before letting go slowly so you could get the wine for me. ~*~ Tis good then that is a bit quiet here

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He mixes some water into the wine for you, and gets himself a mug with wine also...handing the cup to you, he stands before you... his hand reaches out and brushes over your hair...soft, untamed...like a wildfire...."It is indeed good that it is quiet... only you and me, my love!" His fingers brush over your cheek before he sits down himself. "Only broth and water won't do! You need to regain your strength!”

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: ~*~ Smiles softly nodding as I took the offered cup and took it into both hands for now. Feeling the slight touch as I leaned into your fingers as I smiled ~ Oh it be good, meaty as well...with bread I feel better so can start eating more. Just do not want to over do it!“

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : Sitting opposite you, he folds his hands in front of him, leaning his chin on them, again studying your face, saying nothing for a long while..."You are a beautiful woman, Jessica, and I will be blessed to have you for my wife!" He again cups your cheek with one hand, his thumb tracing your lips... he likes what he sees and feels..."Well, good food and some good riding in the fresh air will certainly do the trick, don't ya think?" He can smell the faint scent of perfume you're wearing and memorizes it

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: ~*~ Color graced my still pale cheeks well as I looked down feeling the warmth of your hand caressing my cheek again. Leaning into your touch as I closed my eyes for a moment. Feeling your thumb pad over my lips as I opened my eyes to you with a wicked look as I nipped gently your thumb with a bit of a purr. ~*~ Si, perhaps soon I will feel up to riding but not just yet...turns in the garden is my speed right now.

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He hears you purr like a kitten... oh this could become very pleasing to him, he decides. He takes one of your hands and lets his fingers caress your palm, your fingers, intertwining his with yours...first steps to getting to know your body. He bestows another kiss onto your palm, then pressing it against his cheek...so soft, he sighs, and then again lets go of your hand. "You are right, of course, first regain your strength (Then you can log about couches like Sofia!), the gardens are nice here... care to take a stroll or you'd rather stay by the fire?”

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: ~*~ Holding the cup in one hand as I sip from it as I felt your hand taking my free hand. Watching you as I still smiled softly, still feeling the color in my cheeks as its been long time since a man could make me feel the simple touch, and caresses feel so cardinal. Not letting go just yet when you do let my hand down. Nodding softly. ~*~ I think for now just to keep near the fire, I rather like it right now

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : "Alright, then we shall stay here..."He keeps hold of your hand, like a young lad in love for the first time. You certainly have a draw on him, he is surprised himself. He squeezes your hand, the fingers of his other hand brushing over your forearm..."I never had thought..." He starts but doesn't finish the sentence.

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Never had thought....what? ~*~ Spoken softly as I looked about and thought....Slowly getting up as I tugged on your hand to move, thinking there should be a few chairs close together near the hearth to sit together. ~*~

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He gets up and follows you... if only there were a couch (!) here now! Instead, there's a bear rug in front of the fireplace..."Wanna sit on the rug, my love?"
Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Only if you help me back up, I feel once I get down there I will not want to try an get back up.

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : "Need you ask? Come, I'll help you down..." The two of them settle onto the bear rug in front of the fire...Rainald feels like a young boy ...He caresses your hair, taking a lock, a strand and imbibing its scent
"I never had thought that... I would be drawn to you so, sweet lady!"

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Hmmm....tis good that we are...drawn to each other then... I feel like you had something else to say tho my Lord... ~*~ Settling down next to you as I curled up some into you, more like using you for a pillow as I hid a yawn behind my hand watching the fire. Being a bit of one not to conform my long waist length hair was unbound and down so you could really get a look at it. ~*

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He enjoys the unhesitant closeness you seem to also wish to share with him, and cradles your head in his lap, stroking your hair, pushing it aside a bit to expose your neck and letting his fingers caress the soft skin. "I... feel...I had not expected us to be so comfortable around each other, Milady! It has been long since I have been...with a woman!" A confession not of lust, but of budding affection. He leans down to your exposed neck and places a kiss onto it

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: ~*~ Curles more as I feel the softly caress over my hair as I shivered slightly feeling my neck bared. Closing my eyes some as gooseflesh rose in the wake of your fingers touching. Listening to your words as I nodded softly as I let out a small sigh feeling your lips on my neck with a soft kiss. ~*~ Best not let this get too out of hand, lest the walls have ears an will talk of what has gone on in the Hall.....sometimes its just finding the right person who makes you feel comfortable...I am glad we have this comfortableness between us....

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He chuckles and place one last kiss on your neck, then contending himself with stroking and caressing your hair. "You are right, my love. The walls have ears and eyes and some may even call this improper before the wedding. But... I long for a woman, Jessica. I long for a ...son!" He continues to stroke your hair, his fingers occasionally brushing over the soft skin of your cheek. "You will learn a lot from me, my sweet one. I will protect you, guide you..."

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: What if you do not get a son first, then what? ~*~ Thinking I already have had a daughter that I might give you a son this time, hard to say how God wishes things to happen. Feeling the last kiss an chuckles softly as you where content to caress my hair with some affection as it where. Chuckling softly. ~*~Perhaps us both will learn from each other...

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He still strokes your hair, thinking about your question..."Then we shall love her and try again (Or he'll do a Henry VIII, LOL j/k). You are young, my sweet, you can bear many children I am certain!" He smiles when he hears you last words. "Yes... yes, I am sure I will also learn from you.... we will have much time together to learn about each other !" Only, he would not tell her about his first tragic marriage

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: (Keep in mind, you try an Henry VIII you might find yourself sorry the Brothers have doth spoken -winks-)

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : It strikes him that he doesn't even know the first thing about the lady. "Jessica, how old are you? Where were you born?

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Tis good to hear that you would care for a daughter the same as a son.... Perhaps I am as forward thinking as my Madre...She gave me Boreth after Padre's death, I have already an heir for when time comes to turn it to her...Si....we will learn.... Hmm I would guess I would be in my late 20s, ( never really gave Jess an age, ) so about twenty and eight...Ahhh I was born in the Kingdom of Havenstar...tis not where I have called home since Madre and Padre left to keep Madre alive....They where the ruleing royals when me and my brothers Michael and Stephen where born.
Tis hard to put into words....tis where my Padre is from....an yet, Madre had land there along with other parsles of land that she called Boreth to make it seem like what Padre had left when he came to Kielder. Tis an large estate that is mine own outright.... Well the estate is already mine, tis not as large as what you have but its confortable with one village and much farm land. I am Royal by birth, and a Contessa with inherting Boreth. Seems we both will be well off for our days.


Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He chuckles a bit... "A royal princess, quite impressive! As long as I won't have to kneel before you each morning..."He laughs a bit. "My family traces its ancestry to the first Kings of Frankia, although I am by far not of royal blood. I have a brother, Vinzelles, who now lives in Ravensgard with the Norse. He was... banished from the Frankia court and given this dismal assignment as punishment..." He trails off, wondering if he'd ever see his brother again. "I had a son, once. Remard.... he perished at sea. My family has no heir..." He stresses the last words.

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: I must warn you, be careful what you wish for out of me....As much as I love my younger siblings....Madre bore 13 children, I care not to have so many...
Perhaps....after we are wed..we could go to Ravensgard to see your brother. I have not gone to such lands and I am sure he'd like to see you

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He looks down into your eyes, searching them. "You will be a faithful wife to me, that is what I ask of you! You be faithful and loyal to me, as I will be to thee. That is all I need, apart from the obvious!"
Muses the possibility."Perhaps we shall visit him...I have lived with the Norse for 3 years as their hostage. They are hard people but just and courageous

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: ~*~ Sitting up slowly as I looked to you with a bit of a look. ~*~ Tis not the first nor the third time you've have stressed this to me My Lord....Faithfulness, and loyalty to you and this burning desire to get an son off of me. What drives you so to harp on this issue Rainald?

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He looks at you, hard this time. "I have been...betrayed...by another. It sometimes is hard for me to...trust! " He, too, sits up, haunches on his knees now. "I wish you understand the terms of our union, Lady Jessica!"

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Lord de Sennis....have care in which how you speak in tone to me. I just ask, because you have such a need to make me the wife who you've not had apparently. Betrial I know well...Should you keep me well entertained in bed I am sure I will not have need to seek my own pleasures from another....in turn, I hear breath you've a mistress the bitch will be sorry she crossed an Alexander woman with Douglas bloodlines....

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He looks at you with an amused smile -so this is the fiery spirit her mother told him about. Very well! "Have no fear that my skills in bed and otherwise might not be to your liking, Milady!" He snorts. "In turn, I hope I will not have need to get a mistress!" He exhales deeply and offers you his hand. "We understand each other, I trust!"


Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: I think, perhaps you do not understand Rainald.... ~*~ Slowly pushing myself up off the rug to my feet looking to you. ~*~ I ment it, you keep me to your bed alone I will hold such of you. You stray, then ....I am sure I can find another who will keep me happy between the sheets. Oh an I am smart enough to know that only my husband shall get a child on me. Keep in mind Hell hath no fury, is more than just a saying. Perhaps another night to visit and talk about just what else you are going to demand of me in this marriage.....till then I bid you good night my Lord.

Emissary of West Frankia
is in the Great Hall, and say to Jessica Xavier Alexander : He gets up as well. "Indeed, we shall talk further, Milady. This doesn't need to be a loveless marriage, but if you cross me...as you say... Hell hath no fury!" He takes your hand and places a last kiss upon its back. "A good night to you, Lady Jessica!

Jessica Xavier Alexander
Countess of Boreth
is in the Great Hall, and say to Emissary of West Frankia: Buona sera my Lord.... ~*~ Chuckles thinking he has no idea...~*~ Oh I am sure it need not be loveless but it takes two to make that happen...