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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 3, 2012 19:55:38 GMT -5
In the Kitchens: Moving down the hallway in silent purposeful steps she takes the stairs two at a time, her slippers snick snicking along the wood and stone before entering the kitchens. The hearths already fired and heating she turns her attentions toward the morning meal for a time, calling for eggs, bacon and sausages as well as ham. Lise is soon making the biscuits which will take a bit of the jam and butter freshly made the eve before. The eggs being made in two different ways soon come to fullfillment. Scrambled and fried up, some with cheese melted in the middle for those who liked the folded style. Lifting a spatula Cara quietly makes short work of removing the eggs, placing the scrambled ones into a large bowl and the fried eggs and folded cheese filled ones on a platter, soon joined by the meats and biscuits.
Cara's thoughts were clear and concise this morning.She knew what she wanted to do. What she intended to do...She also knew the consequences of such thoughts. And knew at least one if not more of the group of four men that seemed to feel they needed to watch over her would probably come after her...what happened then was anyones guess but she figured it would probably not be something she would wish to look forward to. However this sitting around and naught knowing was driving her insane! Her face remained passive, as she worked to help get the morning meal finished, giving nothing of her thoughts away to the rest of those in the room.
Cara then went out to the stables and gave Kyle's Roan and Othello a carrot and a petting before continuing on.
Looking up into the bright sky, a small frown curved Cara's lips.It was the heat of the day thus she knew it would be hard going...especially...slowly she shook her head and spoke a soft prayer in her native tongue for only ONE to hear, before turning her eyes pon the gate that would lead out of the Courtyard.Drawing in a slow deep breath she released it just as slowly and began to walk.The way was well remembered.She had travelled it thrice over already though she knew this time would take twice as long if not longer still.Reaching the gates she slipped out and headed toward the village.Reaching down her fingers traced the hilt of the dagger on her hip.Speaking in her native tongue once more she says words only one would know Is breá liom tú, mo chroí before continuing on.
Her steps are light but quick as she moves down the path that would lead toward the village.Dark eyes shifted here and there as she walked drawing closer and closer to the village. Far enough into the village now that those at the Castle would naught see Cara turns her steps and makes her way in between a set of buildings and across a small creek into the forrest...her steps slowing slightly now as she makes her way long the small dirt path there. There would be many roots and brambles and much she would need to be careful of. Naught for the first time, more like the millionth, she wished Kyle was with her but it was naught to be.He was quite busy and she knew it.
She knew well enough to stay close enough to see the road from where she was at, at least for now as she continued one, slinging the small pack up over her shoulder as she began to determine what she would need to do to make it back where she was going. How long such a journey was going to take on foot she nay knew, but she could nay worry over it now. She nay knew how to ride alone anyway so it would naught have mattered, and a cart would have drawn too much attention. THAT was the last thing she needed now.Listening quietly as she walked, she was happy to note that Othello had yet to be dispatched which meant none knew yet...if she were lucky she would have a few hours on anyone who followed her...No they would naught be happy and she knew it well...but she had had enough of the silence, the round-abouts and the waiting.
Pulling the cloth bonnet from her pack she pushed her hair back and gathered it tucking it neatly neath the thing as she tied it properly to keep her hair from growing too damp and causing difficulties.Lifting one of the canteens from her pack she uncorked and sipped from it slowly taking only the barest few sips before corking it and putting it back to her pack.The trek by horse took near a full day...hmm yes this would be fun...barely missing tripping over a tree-root, as her mind had wandered Cara shook her head and grumbled to herself then continued on.
Her path did naught waiver, her steps continued on, even as the sun made its way across the sky, there was much on her mind but many thoughts she had to push away. she had to be sharp and alert now.Her legs burned in a slow building fire...she had not walked so long in a good while...still she pushed herself forward unwilling to stop...not yet.
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Post by Sir Kyle Draven on Jun 4, 2012 0:44:20 GMT -5
(06/03/12 - 21:43:51 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
ALL: She didn't care for the feeling of being so weak but she knew she had not allowed herself the luxury of food or drink today.She had naught even eaten breakfast afore leaving the Castle.If she had mayhaps she would feel better than she did...Ah well it could naught be helped. There were things she had to do and that meant making some sacrifices,Finishing the small cold meal of meats and tea she allowed herself she wrapped the rest back up and stowed it in her pack before forcing herself to rise and continue the walk, making her way slowly back toward the road, stopping just inside the forest as her eyes made contact with it. In the dark she knew she was well hidden from anyone around so she began to walk again growling at herself as she felt her legs shaking and her head growing weary...no she would not stop again...not now...she had to keep going.
(06/03/12 - 21:56:54 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
ALL: As she walked Cara frowned as she began to fill what felt like drops of rain beginning to tap her across the arms and pon the cloth bonnet she wore...no oh no....CRACK....the sound of thunder split the air rolling slowly across the sky.Could it get any worse?! She asked herself softly but decided naught to finish the thought as she figured it just might. Silently she cursed her decision naught to take one of the Castle mounts though in truth she knew she did naught know how to ride, so it would have made nothing any easier. hunching her shoulders Cara continued to trudge onward...why did everything have to be so hard?!
(06/03/12 - 21:59:05 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind:
He had looked about as He was riding thru the forest, the greath thing about being, or having those that are rangers to help track people, it is a good thing, also having the crow where you can see throgh the eyes of is good as well, just in case the crow lost sight, the Rangers would leave markers for Him to find, and was He going to be cross if something happened to her, but He pushed gthat thought to the side for a while and He rode on and took down another marker as He passed it
.......
You better not be hurt Cara. Really hoping here
......
He said under His breath as He rode and entered into the forest and pulled the reigns of His roan more and picked up speed to catch up with her, He looking up and seen one of the crows meaning it lost sight of her, but He still had the other and ground suppurt as well...
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(06/03/12 - 22:08:34 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: Her heart sank with each steps she took as the rain began to pick up, another crack of thunder and a flash of lightening making it hard for her to see for a moment or two...How close had that one been?No No she wasn't going to think on it...she had to keep going...suddenly she tripped gasping as she stumbled realizing she had hit a tree root now invisible in the dark of night.Taking a step on her foot once more she winced and jerked it back up for a moment...dang it....No! Not now! Putting her foot back down she gritted her teeth against the pain that came with the motion as she begins to walk again flinching with each crack of thunder, and feeling her eyes tear up.Forcing the feelings back she continues on for a bit of distance....
(06/03/12 - 22:18:48 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: looking to the sky as it looked like it was going to open up more and He kicked His heels in to the steed for the first time as He needed to be quicker now, He rode through as dast as He could, He was taught by Ghaele what to look for in a forest and how to navigate it, even in bad weather and was so glad of that teaching as it would help here and He looked, squinting some but saw another marker and He was getting close now andknew this would be the last one He would see, He would catch you quiock since you were on foot...you would be able to hear something, but with the lighting and thunder it was hard....
(06/03/12 - 22:26:13 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She had been walking since just after sun-up...in truth on foot she had still made a good distance toward her goal but it was still piddly compared to what she might have done in a wagon or on horseback were she to know how to ride proper.And now...she kept going, even though it felt as if she were about to break a few teeth from gritting so hard. Yes she heard the sound..but with the mixing between that and thunder she could naught tell for sure what it was...worse weather coming? A rider? She nay knew for sure though a slow settling pit in her stomach told her neither would be good...
(06/03/12 - 22:31:45 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked about and He knew you could not have gotten too far, He had been riding for a while now but He remember you have made great distance in the past when you set your mind to something, stubburn celt, He grins and loved that fire in you and He drew close and called out to your...."Cara!"....He would say your name as He followed your trail but with the rain it was hard now and He was not Ghaele, Ghaele could track you like this, but He could not, so He hoped you were close as He called out to you....
(06/03/12 - 22:38:59 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: Cara...it was like a whisper on the wind, as if someone had said her name.She paused as the pit in her stomach grew and her heart rate increased slightly.Again she listened now harder trying to figure out whether the sound was thunder or hooves. Slowly she shakes her headCara yer hearing things...she mutters to herself irritably...Is fada liom uaim tú mo chroí she answers the words quietly spoken before turning and starting to trudge on barely biting back a cry of pain which becomes a squeak as she puts her full weight on that ankle by accident.
(06/03/12 - 23:04:23 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He was getting closer as He saw you, or another figure maybe, hoping it was you, He wwould push on and call out to you once more...Cara!!....calling out your name, He was wiping the hair from His face as He was near, He moved in closer as you were hindered and call to you once more, dismounting and then moving over to where you were, calling out to let you know it was Him that found you, would always find you.....Cara, are you daft woman? ....He moved over to you and hugged you in His arms....
(06/03/12 - 23:08:55 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She heard the sound of His voice now and did indeed hear the horse draw near now.Turning swiftly wincing again she looked upward as she always had to do to look into His eyes before being hugged up into His arms, hearing the growled words...Nay I am naught daft..ne'er have been an ye kin it...she mumbles against his chest yelping softly as she puts too much weight on that ankle now.
(06/03/12 - 23:17:33 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and He just smiled and laughed, He was happy to see you but also abit angered and worried with you being out here like this, He would let you lean on Him to get to the roan as He sees after a moment you were limping, He would get you there and help you up on to the roan and then He would get on as well and then start to look for shelter, at least till the rain ended....You could have waited for Me, there is something you must know....His voice had dropped when He said that and then He moved the roan with you and Him on it toward shelter......
(06/03/12 - 23:27:42 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She would lean on Him as they walked back to the Roan, then felt herself being lifted and settled on the saddle, feeling him pull up behind her before directing the Roan off to where she isn't sure yet but for the moment she relished the brief chance of rest once in the saddle though her ankle now throbbed almost like a painful heartbeat now...Hearing the words spoken she turned her ear more fully toward Him concerned as his voice drops. I know, Grá...too much has gone on, too much hidden...I got tired of it...started feeling trapped...she shook her head and listened trying to block out the pain.
(06/03/12 - 23:39:13 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: after riding for a time, He would get to a place He knew well, and He did not like it but it was close, and this was the place Fzoul use to lay and wait, He remembered that, He took in another breath as He would listen to you and then get to the small out cove and then dismount, He was silent for a time till He got you here and He would dismount and then let you stay up as He led the roan and you inside and then He would help you down, look you over, taking a few strips from His cloak and wrapping yoru ankle and then some more to start a fire to keep warm.....Rest easy and will talk more in the morning love
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 5, 2012 11:42:44 GMT -5
(06/05/12 - 09:51:29 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm.††: Awakening again this time to see the beginnings of light filtering through the alcove Cara pushes up slowly trying to stand, and wincing at the knife like pain that shoots up her ankle and into her leg.Yes her ankle is definately swollen but it doesn't look near as bad as it did..at least from what she can see above and below the wrap.Still weak from lack of food and drink she hobbles to the opening of the alcove and looks out curiously.
(06/05/12 - 09:55:32 )
††Knight of Windstorm.††
Sir Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind:
He looked to you as you are moving and He shook HIs head......Do not move to much Cara. You will just hurt it more.....He grins and winks over at you.....LOoks like the rain it letting up. I will get us going soon. First I will let you eat....He knew you did not have much or any thoing really, He moved over to the roan and took out some fruit and handed it to you and smiled.....So eat up.
(06/05/12 - 10:02:45 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm.††: Its not that she did not have much food but more so that she had not allowed herself to have much of it and had kept moving the day before.Drawing a deep breath she moves back toward Him taking the fruit before moving to the small pack she had brought with her and removing the wrapped parcels. Opening one Kyle would see a good bit of meat rolls, and corn bread, in another he would see the rest of the sausages and bacon she had packed, which she sat out between them as well as the canteens of tea and cider. She might have been impulsive but she did know what she would need, even if she had not allowed herself much of it. Its irritating not to be able to move...I'm not used to this...she grumbles somewhat good-naturedly pointing toward the ankle.
(06/05/12 - 10:09:57 )
††Knight of Windstorm.††
Sir Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and grinned and He sat back down and motioned for you to do the same and He nodded to you as He pulled out soime fruit...He did not need much and could live off the land around...I know the feeling. It is something you will have to get use to at times.....He nodded softly as He ate.....Once you eat we will get back on the trail.
(06/05/12 - 10:22:47 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm.††: She settled there and took a bite of the juicy sweet fruit, feeling the juice slide down her throat easing the burn it seemed determined to keep.Then finally began to nibble on the bread and meat in the pack.Sipping the tea slowly she ate quickly but enough that she began to feel more steady and stronger.Wrapping up the rest of the food carefully she stores it back in the pack, finishing the fruit, or at least most of it as she leaves a sliver in her hand which she tosses directly under the Roan's nose...So...she asks quietly where are You taking me now,Ionúin?
(06/05/12 - 10:25:34 )
††Knight of Windstorm.††
Sir Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and raised a brow slowly....You mean you nay know?....He grins more and chuckles...Well I am taking you to where you want to go. As I said, I was told everything about what happened from the three women.....He nodded knowingly to you.....
(06/05/12 - 10:31:10 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm.††: The words alternately served to relax her and cause her to frown slightly...You said we needed to talk about that..and the way You spoke of it last night made it sound rather worrying... Looking into His eyes she waited...wondering just how much her trust had been betrayed.
(06/05/12 - 10:38:35 )
††Knight of Windstorm.††
Sir Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and he nodded softly to you and once He was done eatling, He moved over to yourside and settle in and theen take in a breath and tells you every thing he had been told from the other girl.......
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 13, 2012 23:05:37 GMT -5
(06/13/12 - 11:54:52 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
ALL: Her head swam with all the information that had been spoken as she rose and stumbled from the alcove, ignoring the pain in her ankle, hot scalding tears swimming in her eyes..Lies...her whole life had been built around lies only! How was she to know whats real or not anymore...
(06/13/12 - 12:38:59 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and He stood up as He seen what you were going through, yoru emotions running so high He did not have to touch you to feel them, He went after you as you seemed you were leaving the alcove, He called out to you...Cara, come back .....He did not stay in one place to see if you would but He went out after you, it would not be hard, you were still hurt from your ankle twisting about, He would get to you and have His hands grip your arms , as the rain fell, He moved the hair from His face to look to you....I am sorry to tell you hear, but I also wanted to be alone when I told you. I know how this is to know what things in your life have changed drastically .....He took in a breath and would have other words with Máire, Lise and Erlina...as it was He just let it go and left them after He got what He needed from them...He was worried about you......Cara..talk to Me.
(06/13/12 - 12:53:23 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She did not know when He stood or recognized her feelings she simply walked out, limping lightly as she goes.She heard the call but sort of like through a well as if through a hurricane instead of a simple thunderstorm.Her breath comes in short gasps not full breaths, tears bginning to pour in flowing rivers from her eyes now.Suddenly she is stopped by His grasp and turned slowly, His and moving her hair...N-no...its naught yer fault...its...its....it was all lies, my whole life...twas all lies...wh-why didn't someone tell me...wh-what am I now? who am I now?...I- I don't know
(06/13/12 - 12:58:16 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and seen the way it was eating away at you and He did not like this at all, you were confused now at this point and had no words to help you really other than the ones He would speak at you till the end of His life, He shook His head and He pulled you in for a hug and held you close to Him, His hand come to lay at the back of your head and then other at the small of your back....You are Cara. Forever and always. You are the woman I love. I will help you look into what happened but you will always be Cara. No matter what happens and what was said. Understood? We will figure things out together. I will get you back to the house and see if there is anything else there that can help you through. I know growin up and being told one thing and then being told another years later can have....complications but let us look into this together......he then looked down to you and moved the hair from your face and looked into your eyes......
(06/13/12 - 13:14:40 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She felt herself being tugged into His arms after a moment or two as He studied her. Unknown to her, Cara's own arms find their way around His middle and shoulders as she buried her face into His neck, listening to the words spoken. For a moment she wanted to say she knew her name but thats naught what she meant...but as she listened to what was said then Cara found herself nodding slowly.She still felt as if she were only half here now, lost and frightened but at least she was with Him.Kyle, her Ionúin, and Dieter, her Deartháir, and those that were her family now, were here to see her through.But for now she had to simply begin....
(06/13/12 - 13:21:54 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and saw the nod and knew there was not going to be much talking as of yet and who could blame you really, He took and brought you back to the cave and He had you sit as He got the roan ready for travel, He took in a breath as He moved about and every now and again He looked to you and had no other words, maybe at this time no words needed to be spoken, just actions for a time till we got to where we needed to be...with that He saddled up the roan and then moved over to you and would help you up before mounting ...He would take the reign inhand and hold you as well before moving from the cave and back to the farm.....
(06/13/12 - 13:36:34 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: Cara would wait silently, after being taken back to the cave, whilst Kyle got the Roan ready to move.She had no words, could not nearly speak now as she simply sat in a daze, watching but not really seeing what was being done.After a bit Kyle helped her to rise and mount then mounted behind her and they began their journey. What would she find there...she really didn't know. She had not fully understood what would come once back home...K-Kyle...did they tell you about Da's land? I mean wh---....Cara began but was unable to make her tongue form anymore words yet. Yet she trusted Him to know what she meant.
(06/13/12 - 13:46:56 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: once you were settled in, He took off slowly and made His way down the path, though it was storming He knew where He was going, when you was asking abut the land, He took in a breath and let out a long sigh and He did not know how to say what He did know, and knew this would be alot more for you to take in and He was silent for a time before He would let you know what He knew....Well the manor that is there is really....a........He took in another breath and let out a sigh.....Castle. It is behind the land where the farm is......He said as He then went silent and let all of this sink in as we went down the path to where we needed to be......
(06/13/12 - 13:53:13 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: Manor...w-what Manor...that was another property...Cara began slowly then stopped herself and shook her head.No...He had just said things were naught as they had been believed...How much had she missed of what was said earlier, when had her thoughts scattered making it impossible to understand farther. She did naught remember Him speaking of her Da's land in such terms, even in these small ways.No..No...she would wait. She would naught ask more till they arrived home. She could naught...Naught till she could see what she was asking about, naught till she could see the truth.
(06/13/12 - 13:56:24 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked to you and He started to gallop a bit faster, it was still safe to go this speed while it was raining, hearing you though He shook His head not that you saw it...but then He spoke....It was the same property Cara. You will see when we get there. Should not be too long now.....He said as we made our way down the path.....
(06/13/12 - 14:14:46 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: Cara simply nodded, struck and dazed by all of the information coming at her now. Falling silent then as she heard they would arrive soon, now that they were on the Roan, she leaned rather weak and limp against Him, letting His body support her weight as they rode, needing the security in a time when she felt completely confused.Drawing a deep breath she simply curled into Him and trusted Him to direct the Roan where they needed to go.
(06/13/12 - 15:04:15 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: as we rode we would come pon the lands where you knew, or thought you knew anyway, He remembered them as the girls did and knew the lay out of things like them, He looked and moved down the path and He would have the other crow and Gabe go ahead and scout the lands about and see if there was any here that should not be, once He knew, then He would take you to the shelter there, He let His eyes scan the land aroiund and knew where they had to go, He turned and moved the steed in the direction, going down the muddy pathway......We are here Cara
(06/13/12 - 15:13:28 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She sat up slowly as He spoke in her ear telling her they had arrived. Around her lay pristine lands, flat and rolling with hills and waterways. Cara frowned as she looked around looking for the destroyed cottage and work barn. The farmland that should be fallow and overgrown now. It was all there, but the farmland was naught as she believed it should be. It was naught overgrown, nor did it seem dead dry and fallow.Yet now there was more. The cottage and farmland was nay met with fences and markers now. Everything seemingly removed, leaving her no sign of where things started or stopped.Swallowing hard she let her eyes if naught else take it all in and simply waited.
(06/13/12 - 15:45:48 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•FOREST•
...is somewhere in the forest near Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He would look to you and you would need to see this for yourself and let it all out and see it as He has, or had in the mind of the others girls, you would note He picked up speed and was actually heading pass th house you knew, He was taking you to a place that He hoped would have the answers you seeked and He kept riding, the rain was starting to let up some and He moved past what you new completly and went for the mail house, the manor that was not a manor but a castle in it;s own rights and He took in a breath and keep going, it was not visible yet, but it soon would be, the more we rode the futher we got, you could se eit now in the distance...it was huge, it was your home by all rights...There. ....that was all He said as it came into view ...
(06/13/12 - 16:02:03 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: They rode, farther, faster, past all she had ever known into an area she had grown up believing was a neighbors plot.The one Máire and the girls called Nanny.As the Stone Manor, the Castle, came into view, Cara's breath caught in her chest and she felt for a time as if she were going to faint, to succumb to her lack of air.But she didn't.After a few moments she finally choked out...Its huge....A-Are ye sure tis mine? she stammered in disbelief though as they drew closer, the well defined Celtic design and ways was easily seen. The towers and turrets rose but naught near as far into the sky as Windstorms own. It was well seen that though the place was built, any who were involved still felt the need to hide. Still her body trembled and hummed wanting to see and learn more, even as her heart cried out in agony...What had her parents given up to save her from people who saw her as worthless?!
(06/13/12 - 16:40:34 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He knew this would be mind blowing for you and if answers you sought from Him He hoped He could tell you something, but this was not an ordinary situation and as you looked on and asked your question, He nodded, but you could not see that so He answered you....If all that was told to Me was true then aye, that it is Cara.....after that He fell silent and then just rode up the path and watched the castle become larger the closer we came to it.....He soon held you tight as you started to tremble, leaning in and placing a small kiss to your neck as He held you close to Him.....
(06/13/12 - 17:14:11 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She could do nothing for a time but simply stare at the Estate House as it rose and loomed out before them. Again she began to get the feeling she could naught breathe but it passed soon after as she felt His arms tighten around her and the kiss He pressed to her neck. Finally they came to a stop outside the doors. Silently she began to wonder again who had been tending the farmland that lay farther out away from here.She nay knew or understood much yet.The clouds darkened again threatening more rain for the eve but somehow she knew that the Manor was well cared for and would naught be leaky. Besides if all were true they had much to search out before even stepping out into the rest of the lands. What all was here...what lay on the lands..how wealthy had her family been or what had been brought to them after they arrived. Her scattered memories only showed them leaving with near naught.....so it had to all come later.
(06/13/12 - 17:19:01 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He came to a stop and gave you siome time to let it all sink in but He then moved towards the stables so the roan would not get wet in the strorm, if not He would do a quick fix up for the night and then more on the morrow as you needed to get reaquanted with things here, so He went to the stables once He found them and then dismounted and then helped you down once we were under shelter...the stables looking like they would hold so no immediate attention to them and He looked to you and would help you down and He would offer you a smile in all of this, knowing you were taking things in as they came to you...and He just hugged you close once more and took in a breath....
(06/13/12 - 17:27:26 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: The stables around the manor house unlike the ones that had been set up near the peasant cottage, despite their initial look, would be found quite sturdy, seemingly made of rock or stone. Had they pre-requisited all of this or....my gosh had all of this come from the Isle? It was well known that most of the structures on the Isle were made of rock or sturdy stone. It had to be, being centered on an Island.Once the Roan was settled she and Kyle slowly made their way toward the Manor House, her breaths coming in small gasps as they ascended the stairs and made their way to the doors, two massive wooden doubles that spoke of possible granduer within.
(06/13/12 - 17:32:00 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: after the roan was settled in He had looked ot you but still walked on and then as we moved and looked about the manor and just taking it all in, He looked ot you once more and then at the door, He stopped you and turned to you and He looked a question into your eyes and He gazed into them for a few moments before speaking....Are you ready Cara? I can take a few moments more if you need to. Just making sure you are ready......He nodded once He was done, He did not know how you get ready for something like this but He looked and He waited for you....
(06/13/12 - 17:39:41 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: As they reached the doors Cara took a slow deep breath her eyes still shimmering slightly with unshed tears.Blinking them back slowly as the question is posed asking if she is indeed ready for this...ready? Ready to go in? Ready for anything she might find? No she was naught completely ready for any of it. But it was as it was...And she would have to know.After a moment she nodded, feeling the wind picking up and blowing large cold droplets pon them as they stood. I'm as ready as I think I shall be able ta get, Ionúin.Let us go in and see what, or who we might find...The last of the statement said in a slight questioning tone as she had indeed seen the way the feilds had been kept...
(06/13/12 - 17:44:15 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked and saw it was about to be another downpour and HE nodded to you and then He opened the door slowly and went in first and looked around, He scanned the area and then took HIs blade out, He was always on the ready for anything, soon He would bring you in and then go to the walll after placing HIs sword down and then taking some cloth and then setting it on fire and then lighting the torch and then taking HIs blade up once more and then placing it in the sheath and looked to you as we went in further.....
(06/13/12 - 17:56:07 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: As they stepped inside, Cara begin to have little memories flash before her eyes. A stern looking woman that seemed to meet her inside the entrance hall...Don't ye touch a single item in this house. A single one of em be worth more coin than yer scrawny hide ye hear? she shook the feeling away and took a breath stepping in further as Kyle moves to the sitting room to start a fire.Once He was done with that however she slowly walked to Him speaking a bit confusedly...I 'ave been 'ere afore..but I nay remember much...It would be clear to Him then that she had remembered something, her slender frame now shaking like a leaf in a wind storm.
(06/13/12 - 18:05:36 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked ot you and He raised His hand in the air and snapped HIs fingers two times once you came out of your memory and then two crows would fly in and around the castle....looking to all the place that He could not since He was here at your side and He looked to you and moved you over to a chair that was covered by a cloth....alot of the place was like that....He looked ot you and motiined you to sit for a time and gather your thoughs and He stood over you as He took in a breath...hearing your words He would look to you and nod.....I believe it will all come bacl to you when you search through the castle Cara.
(06/13/12 - 18:36:33 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: As she is lead to a chair His words wash over her slowly as both crows begin to do a sort of Patrol of the Manor.The crows would report that naught was about now but that there had been activity around the Manor as recently as two days afore. There was naught a single bad intention about thankfully.Slowly as Cara began to feel the shock of the memory leaving Kyle then helped her rise and began the walk through the Manor's lower rooms...The Castle as it were.It held many rooms. A sitting room, a Library, a large study, filled with tomes of scrolls and leather bound volumes....Aye Cara would be spending weeks on weeks of simply reading though these items to see what was kept record of, what little things she could discern from whatever was found.Too there was a large scullery which seemed to have been used recently as there were dirty dishes and ashe in the firepit beneath a hanging cauldron and a spit. Cara's eyes would narrow at that as they did what she saw in an alcove in the kitchens there. In that alcove were several sets of chains, locked into eyebolts built into the lower section of the wall...Blessed áither! My Da would 'ave never allowed dis! Wha in blazes were dese tings for? Cara asked aloud but she already had a sinking suspicion she knew.And it made her blood boil! At the side of that room was another small hallway that lead to a long empty room. It looked much like the Guard's barracks back at Windstorm.But it was empty and she knew her Da had naught had a reason to have Guards. So what was this for?
(06/13/12 - 19:05:09 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Shaking her head slowly she looked to Kyle finding His expression unreadable at that, hos only motion is to call the second crow to Him, penning a quick note, telling those at the Castle where they are and that strong backs are needed for work that needs to be done along the land. Cara asks Him to add that the girls should be brought down, at least for a short time. With their presence mayhaps she would be able to learn more of this place....The crow quickly flies off with the message into the rain and thunder, back toward Windstorm Castle itself. Kyle then turns Cara off toward the stairs and lead the way up.Stopping at what she would soon discover is the large Master-suite. Large enough to make a Royal happy! Which twas most likely what twas for. Closed up as it had been for so long it still smelled of the Woman called Nanny...a scent that was quickly becoming repulsive to Cara....Slowly Kyle takes her to the large closet. Held within is a large trunk, in which once opened was to be seen a large sum of coins. Staring at them all in shock Cara slams the trunk shut and turns, finding another chest behind the first. This one when opened would be seen several stately, beautiful dresses. They were clearly her Máither's though they stank of the Woman...as if she had worn them herself.Had she dared!? Did she lord herself over the family so much as to keep them in squallor whilst she held their wealth like a treasure in her room and lived like a Queen?
(06/13/12 - 19:25:42 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Breathing slowly to calm her growing anger Cara breathes a prayer that the girls will be able to tell her something is amiss and she is seeing things improperly. But more and more things are beginning to add up that Cara nay liked to think on. Slowly she makes her way down the hallways praying she is wrong and that there is another larger chamber that she will discover is the Master-chambers. But no...each of the subsequent chambers whilst opulent are smaller.She wondered now what was in the study down below as they went on searching every room, finding small little tidbits about in almost every room, as if the Nanny was faunting her family's wealth at every turn whilst keeping them held as low as she could....These things were worth more ta ye then me eh? Cara breathed in growing rage....
(06/13/12 - 19:43:18 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
D: Making her way up the stairs further Cara inspects every inch of the Residence, coming back down only when she reaches the door to the turrets, e'en having gone into those same turrets to inspect every room within each of the towers there. As she made her way back down the stairs to the second floor, having seen more rooms in this Manor than anyone should have need of.And each room held some small token of her family. There was e'en a trunk of her father's things in one of the rooms, obviously meant for her Husband, when He comes. Once back on the second floor Cara makes her way to the Master-suite again, seeing its Grandeur once more. But more so she sees one more thing she had naught seen before. At the foot of the Expansive bed sets another eyebolt with a manacle pon it. Oh No She hadn't! Nay she did naught!...Cara felt her rage explode as she realizes what those items mean. Suddenly she begins to wish the woman was before her now but then she would be in trouble as she would soon strangle her!
(06/13/12 - 19:57:53 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Making her way down the stairs again Cara makes her way through each room looking for anything out of the ordinary, finding a door that leads deeper donward that shows a large underground dungeon and storage area.Dungeons? For a place where her family had naught e'en stayed? What did that woman use them for? Or had she? Praying she hadn't Cara shakes her head and slowly makes her way back upstairs again...
06/13/12 - 20:22:13 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Her blood boiling slowly she quietly wonders aloud if any of the items in the study would shed more light to this...or ifn she e'en wants to know more...She slowly makes her way to the kitchens finding a tin of tea, freshly ground there.All righ' 'ho has been in da 'ouse...dere is too much in da 'ouse dat shows someones been 'ere and da feilds are proper done and waiting for planting...Frowning now Cara turns and stares toward the door still hearing the storm raging outside yet her thoughts are farther away...Da did ye know o'any o'dis? Did she hide it from ye?....
(06/13/12 - 20:35:16 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He was moving along with you and He just looked as with each passing room you grew more angered and He would be able to feel that, not just from seeing it on you but being what He was and He took in a breath and at times He would touch your shoulder to keep you level headed and not go off on the deep end, but how could you not when you learn you life has been a lie, He took in a breath as He moved with you, watching the wheels turn in your head, He had nothing to say, or that He think He could say that would help, He just was the rock for now that you could lean on when you needed it and He knew it would be soon...He looked to you when you were done looking and went to the kitchens and He looked as you asked the questions and He nodded.....You had to see all of this for yourself. From Me it would just be words but you had to see everything....He nodded matter of fact to you and walked closer and gazed into your eyes and placed both hands on your shoyulders.....
(06/13/12 - 20:45:36 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: Cara's eyes would burn with an inner rage, one she would refuse to let loose.But she was hurting...I would want that woman's neck tween me hands...how dare she do all this...live like this whilst we were.... shakes head slowly disbelievingly... An she 'ad da audacity ta tell me, firs time I came in 'ere dat I was ta touch nothin. Every piece in 'er' house was worth more den me scrawny hide....'ad I known, Kyle...known any o'dis I would 'ave told me Da dat very night what she said...Ta think she kept people on dose chains...'t makes me sick ta think....I wonder ifn twas the reason da girls feared speakin so much....K-Kyle..I dinna know what ta do...I dinna know where ta start...
(06/13/12 - 20:58:40 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked as you were all over the place with what was going on and He did not have the words for you still, what do you say in this situation, He let out a sigh and just pulled you into HIs arms and He kissed your cheek,,,,We will figure something out Cara. I do not know about the girls, you could be right. When we get back, we will have a sit down with them. Till then we look around and see what you wish to take from here if anything....He then looked down to you and take in a breath.....
(06/13/12 - 21:14:33 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She felt herself pulled into His arms and simply let her body relax as best she can, the tension within her body so strong her muscles begin to burn slowly. Hopefully the girls will be brought with the workers.I want this whole place scrubbed and aired out.me Mam's dresses e'en smell like dat woman..Dis place needs airin out an cleaned top ta bottom...but firs' I need some tea...shall I make us some? I nay 'ave a clue what be 'ere ta eat...an deres been someone in da Manor in da last couple days...
(06/13/12 - 21:16:48 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked and noddd ot you....and soon let you go as He remembered....You start the tea...I will go and get the food from the roan I left outside, I forgot. All will be done and will get this place together Cara. I will be right back.....He smiled and gace a small kiss to your lips and smiled once more before going out to get the food He packed....
(06/13/12 - 21:27:58 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: She nodded quietly as He let her go to go get the food, smiling for the first time in a while as He kissed her lips lightly. Once he had slipped away she went to the kitchens, finding some wood stocked near the hearths.Slowly she cleans the ash out of the hearth to begin a kettle of tea, finding to her shock the kettles and crockery, platters and cups are all clean...Blinking in confusion and shock she simply starts a pot of tea, automatically sniffing it for any trouble afore she begins to let the drink brew.
(06/13/12 - 21:35:02 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind:
He would leave the room we were in and He would walk back out towards the stables, He looked and being what He was He knew there was always lingering presense around and He shrugged some as He made oit back out and looked to His steed and He had the heart of a Knight as well as we were one and unified, He would take the pack off and then dig in and get an apple for him before heading back in and looking around still, the thunder and lightning blaring outside as He was making His way back to the kitchen....
(06/13/12 - 21:45:53 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: As the door to the outside opens again Cara hurries out but stops and smiles as she sees Kyle there. The sounds of the lightning cracking and crashing around them makes her shudder though she knows well they are safe inside the structure...There be fresh wood inside the kitchens..I 'ave da tea brewin so we should be able ta sit down and eat soon. I hope da storm twill be over by mornin..twould like ta know what we 'ave outside...an what we need. Animal pens fer goats, sheep an swine I know...an da chickens an such. Da stables looked proper...least I think dey did...she shook her head and fell silent, now at a loss for words for what she had seen and everything going on.
(06/13/12 - 21:49:38 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He would get back to the kitchen but not enter in yet andyet He stayed at the door and just looked to you, His mind racing about alot of things that is happening and the people involved in it, taking in a breath...and then He looked as you noted Him and He nodded ot you as you spoke and He nodded as He would come in and then set the food down on the table and then sit Himself and nod....We will take a count of things here in the morning and see what needs to be done then.
(06/13/12 - 21:55:03 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: she nodded to the words spoken then moved to the fires as the took up the kettle, pouring two mugs of tea and carrying them to the small table there. There was a larger table in the dining room here on the same floor but neither she nor Kyle wished to go there.Setting the mug before Him Cara sits down exhaustedly. Thankful for the food as well as the chance to rest and for the moment forget the worries of what is around her.
(06/13/12 - 22:01:06 )
††Knight of Windstorm††
Kyle Draven
Windstorm Council|RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Cara McKennaCook of Wind: He looked ot you and He smiled and He just took you in and nodded His thanks to you and leaned over and He gave you a loving kiss and was just happy to be here with you and that He found you on the road in time and He took in a breath and just stared into your eyes and took your hand in His as He drank...Thank you Cara. We have a lot to do come the morrow. So after this we will rest and then start a new in the morning....he smiled to you.....
(06/13/12 - 22:04:57 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
††Knight of Windstorm††K: she nodded and they ate in companionable silence, the kiss still lingering on her lips like fire...a very enjoyable fire.His words were well understood so she simply allowed it to be then, as they ate and then went to find somewhere to sleep for the night.Away from the storm's noise.
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 19, 2012 16:31:33 GMT -5
(06/19/12 - 14:33:44 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Edfeil Stormblade de Ruo: During the next day Cara kept herself busy, going through ledgers and things that her Father had apparently kept, or had someone else keep for Him.It soon became clear what types of beasts her father had kept as well as crops and trees upon the land. It was indeed a larger parcel than she had been led to believe.Her first task as she saw it was to catalogue all they had left,trees,types...what was needed for materials to build the animal pens again. Suddenly the doors to the main foyer open and Cara jerks up and hurries out to see who't could be...Standing there be a lad bout early to mid twenties...Who are ye an what ye be doin on me Da's lands?Cara demands her eyes narrowing...Lady Cara? That be ye? The lad responds without answering the question for a time...Me name is Teagan, Me Da worked for yers, an thus I was to when I got old nough.Dat is ifn ye want me,still. I been keepin yer lands proper, m'Lady...
(06/19/12 - 15:21:14 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Listening quietly to the lad's words Cara raises a brow but could naught dispute that the land had looked far more groomed than it should have been.In fact the feilds had been plowed recent and were ready to plant.Despite what they should have been. Quietly he took her to pages nearer the back of the ledger she is reading and shows her His fathers name and his own.By that moment Kyle had arrived and all three heads out of the Manor to see where the lad lived pon the land now.It is quickly shown, much to Cara's surprise and she tells him that she had always thought the cottage belonged to a neighbor.Teagan shakes his head, as they continue to talk and informs her that he is not the only one of her Da's people that still called the land home and still held allegience to the family.They would at her call, come back to work immediately, and had in truth felt lost for some time since her Da's death and her disappearance. He swore to her that they would help as much as they could to set the lands as she wished them again, though with their numbers things would be slow.
(06/19/12 - 15:28:22 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Biting her tongue against telling Teagan of the help they had requested from Windstorm Cara let herself be introduced to the others, one at a time, as she discovered what they did or what their parents and Grandparents had done for her family. Her head swam with all of this new information. But to most of these lads and their families it was as natural as breathing. There was a stable hand and two farmhands. One of the lad's Da's were still alive and in the ledgers was able to show His own name as well as His signature to prove he was who he said. Rory, was naught at all that old, yet he held two newly grown lads to his name. It was clear then that the lads were twins, though they were far nough apart in looks that Cara could tell them apart. Ethan and Ewan were their names and they too pledged their hand to her to right whatever wrongs the evil one had done using her Da's name.
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 24, 2012 0:03:45 GMT -5
(06/23/12 - 21:08:39 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: The evening had fallen now and there was naught much work that could be done now.Cara had gone out with Rory during the daylight hours and had gotten the needed materials for building. At least to start them out. Now however the eve had fallen and no more work could be had. At least outside.Ewan and Ethan head out then with her blessing and bring back some fresh stew, bread and roast with carrots from the village Inn.The scent was pleasurable since it was her first true meal this day.It would be much better once they had the animals again and could make eggs and other foods here once more.
(06/23/12 - 21:34:45 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Ladling out a good bowl of stew for everyone in the house Cara quietly requests that Rory bring down his wife.She should have some dinner with the family as well. The bread from the Inn is next, sliced and passed around to each person within the room as fresh tea is also passed in mugs, made inside the Manor's kitchens itself.Finally sitting down to the meal Cara sighs softly at the first bite.Whilst it is naught as good as her own if she did admit to herself, it was rather tasty and did hit the spot after being quite a bit more hungry than she had realized.
(06/23/12 - 21:58:53 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Roast, stew and bread are slowly devoured and divied out to those in attendance around the table quietly as she listened to Rory, his sons and Teagan discussing what would be needed next or what should be built first.Sitting back she listened quietly as more is said before speaking up...The feilds and gardens are plowed and ready to plant. That needs ta happen else we will never have da food grown afore winter.However da animal pens need building.Service beasts first ifn we still have any..which means da stables ifn dere is ought to worry with dere. The lads turn and gape at her as if to ask why a woman would speak on such a matter before Rory speaks up...Aye BhanTiarna, twill set da lads ta plantin in da mornin ifn we kin get the seed an such...Tegan an I will look inta the stables an ifn naught needs doin we'll set to work on the other pens and a chicken coop.
(06/23/12 - 22:23:45 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: We may well 'ave extra help comin Rory so dinna hurt yerself or Teagan tryin ta get it all done in one day.I simply think we best get to workin on such as soon as possible. Only when the necessary things are done will I 'ave ye come inta the Manor ta take care of things in 'ere. Granted there be a lot I want dealt wid but da Manor kin wait. The farmland twill be used ta help Windstorm, though twill be keeping and using enough ta see da Manor through the winter proper.I promise ye dat. Twill nay leave any o'ye ta starve again...ifn dere be more dat I dinna know of yet, best ta coax em outta hiding an let Kyle an I talk ta em...Cara speaks then grows quiet for a time seeing the look of disbelief and shock slowly fading from the young men's faces.
(06/23/12 - 23:01:36 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: The lads nod and look at each other, the simple looks and silence lets Cara know instantly that there are more yet to be found and coaxed out. How many were left. How many had served her father so loyally she ne'er saw them, for whatever reason they feared her knowing the truth? None speak of it for now so she simply lets it slide for a time. There was much that needed doing but for now sleep would need be had first.Hmm she would need be learning to ride and somehow aquire a good steed for when she was here. Such a place could nay be walked naught easily.Hmm mayhaps she should talk to the Princes of a chance to aquire one of their beauties...but was that even possible..or freesable? Hmmm
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 24, 2012 17:39:31 GMT -5
06/24/12 - 15:24:45 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: The morning dawned cool and damp. The rains seemingly having returned to agrieve those at the Manor but they were naught soaker rains. Only bothersome little showers. As the morning continued, for a time it slowly begins to dry out and the rains halt. During such Cara and Rory head to the nearest village and buy the seeds and such that will be needed for planting. Wheat, barley,beans, peas, onions, cabbage, corn,garlic. Paying outright for the items with a bit of english coin she had discovered in the chest inside the Mastersuite of the Manor, Cara and Rory head out and back to the Manor.
(06/24/12 - 15:48:29 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
D: Ethan and Ewan are set to planting whilst the weather holds whilst Rory and Teagan begin their workon the stables and animal holds. Finding very few needed repairs needed for the stables they soon turn their attentions on the chicken coops, pig pens, goat pens.Fencing for the calves that were to be bought.There was so much to do and so little time! Cara was naught foolish she knew they had to head back soon. But naught until all is found. There were so many things to be gone through inside the study.And still the chests. Looking to Rory Cara asks him again of any who have not shown themselves and He nods. There are three BhanTiarna, that were sent to work for your áither, like Máire, Lise and Erlina. They found themselves in here treated as slaves to 'Nanny'. None had the courage to speak up M'Lady else we know yer Da would have never allowed such to be.I am certain if they know ye are here and naught that woman they will wish to return. And the pages as well. Cara frowns at this looking ar Rory as if He had lost His mind. What mean ye...pages? she asks and He smiles They were young lads sent to train and fight, m'Lady as their titles speak of. Your family...the true family, hoped to hide their work to regain what was taken...so the lads were sent here, when families could smuggle them out...Cara listens her eyes narrowing slowly....
(06/24/12 - 16:19:29 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
D: Asking Rory to call them out when He is through for the evening Cara goes back into the Manor to search through some of the things in the office and things hidden in the trunks. There are many boring ledgers of what was grown and sold or traded, signed by her Da's own hand, some signed by Rory, who seemed to have acted in some capacity even back then. He would have been a mere twenty mayhaps, just the same as his sons now. And beneath many...as if it were hidden or Nanny wished it to be forgotten were a couple of Official looking Documents....Príonsa Sean Ryan and BhanTiarna Sorcha O'Nullian....Her Father a crown Prince...her Mother a titled Lady...an O'Nullian...but how could that be...that would mean the family she had always known as her Lords...were...her relatives?
(06/24/12 - 16:37:39 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Looking at the documents quietly for a few moments Cara starts to slowly piece together the goings on.But still one thing had her puzzled...the 'bloodless' pup as her Da had called him. The one who held the throne now that the family was fighting against.Who was he and how did he get into the picture. What rights did he think he held...It was all so confusing. Taking the documents she moves to store them in the belongings she has decided to take back with her, and then goes back to work.
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 27, 2012 15:14:49 GMT -5
(06/27/12 - 12:28:49 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: For the first day in many the morning dawned clear and bright thankfully, and after a small outing to buy some eggs and meats from a smaller farmer nearer the village center Cara and the group come back to the Manor to make breakfast.Oh yes it would be a slow go to get proper food and such back in the house. But they had the means to work it out. After eating the lads go out to continue the work She had set them on the day before. All but Rory. Catching him by the sleeve Cara levels a look at him that says they need to talk. Once the rest are gone She asks him to bring the girls to her and any pages and or squires the house had obtained and kept. Nodding Rory turns and heads out as Cara herself makes a pot of tea and settles down in a chair at the table to wait.
(06/27/12 - 12:55:16 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Edfeil Stormblade de Ruo: Perhaps five minutes or ten pass before Rory returns to the Manor stepping inside before being followed by three young lassies and a few more lads. For a moment there is silence in the room as they all stare at her suspiciously.Beannachtaí ort! Tá mé Bhantiarna Cara O'Nullian Ryan ... ar a dtugtaí Cara McKenna. Dúradh liom a d'úsáid tú chun cónaí anseo agus ag obair le mo athair. ((I am Lady Cara O'Nullian Ryan...formerly known as Cara McKenna. I was told you used to reside here and work for my father)) Within the blink of an eye it seems the groups reactions change as their faces take looks of surprise and shock before they each sink down into a chair at the table, nodding to her hopefully. Ba mhaith liom a iarraidh má tá aon cheann de tú ar mian leo filleadh ar work.Nanny atá imithe. Tá mo thuismitheoirí marbh ... Má thagann tú abhaile, beidh sé liom agus mé féin. ((I would ask if there are any of you who wish to return to work.Nanny is gone. My parents are dead...If you come home, it will be to me and me alone.)) The group looks between each other then to her quietly for a time before finally seeming to get up enough nerve to ask a few questions. Each question asked makes Cara begin to boil in anger inwardly but she keeps a calm expression with an effort.
(06/27/12 - 13:31:41 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Edfeil Stormblade de Ruo: Answering each question as they come a few cause her to frown... We wish to work for ye, m'Lady, but...must we be shackled? We dinna wish ta leave...Looking at the speaker then to each of the girls in turn Cara frowns deeply...speaking in English this time as she has proven who she is to those around her.Obviously every one of them knew of her true name long ago. What be yer name lass and what mean ye? None of ye should ever be shackled. Tis naught my father's way nor mine...Is that what those things were for? she asks in a quiet even tone. After a moment the young woman before her speaks..Me name is Shauna, BhanTiarna...dis is Clare and Meara...an aye tis what those were for...though da ones in da kitchens were for Erlina an Lise. Dere's others in da back room... Closing her eyes to such news Cara speaks to Rory quietly. When da building o'da animal pens are finished I want those cursed things taken out...da back rooms off da kitchen are ta be finished and turned inta proper servants quarters.Rooms fer all...The second room will be a proper barracks for the lads.Dere will be NO MORE fear in dis house.Period!
(06/27/12 - 13:56:04 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
Edfeil Stormblade de Ruo: Rory smiles and nods before turning to speak to the group.I tol' ya things were differen' now dinna I? Again he grins and then hurries out of the house to help Teagan finish up with the needed repairs. Until such time as the repairs are completed on the house each girl is given a room upstairs as are the pages. Without need for request each of them goes to work helping to scrub out the hearths and clean the pots and pans and needed cookery, then head out to help with the planting. There would be more apple trees planted, pear trees and other such needed things though Cara knows well they will take a few years to mature fully. However there were already trees grown and producing that the lads point out to her. All right den...are da chicken coops fully built? Rory nods and she smiles... Very well den lets go get us some cluckers...we'll be raising geese and pheasant as well..twill be needed wid so many banquets coming up...Cows in da fencing dere, an swine when da area is built. Ya best bring some leads we'll be gettin some proper horses too...The lads nod and hurry to collect the leads and crates for the fowl.It would be at least the next morning before the pens for the swine would be prepared.
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jun 28, 2012 22:55:24 GMT -5
(06/28/12 - 18:56:56 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: The day had gone smooth enough yester afternoon. There were many a fowl to be bought and transported back home to their new coup. Several new draft horses for work a plenty that still needed doing. And of course the cows, goats and sheep. The lads had been hard at work on the swine pens since just after breakfast.By nooning they were ready for the snorting lil beasts, which was dealt with as soon as the meal was eaten. On this trip they did what they could to get food for the beasts as well...Though thankfully half of them would eat grass or be slopped by the family's leftovers.
(06/28/12 - 19:55:09 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: The farm soon sounded again like a farm indeed although much had been changed. The home she had known all of her life was no more..burned to the ground by Redscar in his arrogance.The 'farm' she had grown up around completely gone but replaced it seemed by what should have been to begin with...Were the documents she found yester noon to be believed? If so her name was indeed Cara Ellsbeth Ó Nualláin-Ryan daughter of Príonsa Sean Ryan and BhanTiarna Sorcha Ó Nuallián o'Eire.Naught simply Cara McKenna as had been taught to her for so long...So what was that to mean now? She was jest a simple cook...and a woman at that.She could nay do much to help her people...if they even want help now...
(06/28/12 - 20:38:01 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: She knew naught what to do nor what to e'en consider now.Sitting back in her chair she frowned staring off as if across the room looking at naught at all as she considered what options she thought she might have...which was very little if any at all...Softly she might be heard growling to herself as she felt like slamming something on the table, which she did naught. Her Mam would have had a coniption if she had!Instead she rose and began to pace back and forth...So her cousin wanted her in His 'court' hmm...more than likely ifn it was the way her father had described it he wanted to use her to gain a blood born heir to the throne which she would never ever permit him! Where was her Uncal? Was He alive? Were her true cousins safe?
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Post by Cara McKenna on Jul 8, 2012 23:28:09 GMT -5
(07/08/12 - 21:17:34 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: The morning had dawned clear, thankfully and the last preparations made for the journey back to Windstorm were taken care of quickly.A large wagon, one of two was bought. The second was placed under a large roofed lean-to near the stables. There had been a large breakfast cooked that morning before the wagon was packed with her trunks and satchels of ledgers before baskets and crates of eggs and milk are packed in along with a small meal for the trip.Before she had left Cara had met with each and every person within the house, hearing many telling her they nay wished her to leave. Smiling she had assured them that she would return, and she would be keeping strict track of the ledgers and every other action that went on in the Manor.As those words had been spoken Cara had exchanged a meaningful look tween she and Rory, watching as He bowed to her deeply.
(07/08/12 - 21:18:12 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Before she can make her way to the wagon and draft team chosen days before to pull it, Cara hears a scream of terror and takes off at a run to discover the need for such, seeing one of the pages that had been assigned to help ready the team laying on the ground a few feet away from one of the large thick horses.Kneeling to check the lad over Cara screams for Rory and Ethan to help young Coilin back into the house. Ewan quickly stables the team with the matched team for the Manor as the lad is moved.Once inside, when the lad awakens Cara helps him to get a bit of water joking with him that he just wanted her to stay at the Manor and got hurt to make sure she would nay leave.He smiles but weakly, in an expression that draws a cold terror to her. Nay she could naught would naught lose the lad.Questioning him gently to find out what he remembered of what happened to him she discovers that he had been kicked, as he and Teagan had tried to attend to things, the first time in all the time he had messed with the beasts.
(07/08/12 - 21:23:11 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Asking Coilin where he hurt and if he could breathe safely, she winces when he points to his ribs but the lad promises her that he can breathe.He does however mention that he is quite tired....We need a Healer, Rory! A proper one! Cara speaks urgently as she begins to work to keep the lad awake and alert, till a Healer can be found. Coilin I've heard nough bout ye ta know yer quite good wid da steeds, lad.Ye an Teagan both...I need ye ta keep yer mind sharp fer me, lad.I need yer hands an yer help if I am gonna make me Da's lands b'come all dat He wanted dem ta be, an ta help Windstorm as well..Ya in wid me, lad? she asks and he nods.Moments later Rory hurries back in His look rather worried...Where's me healer, Rory? Coilin ain' movin till me healer's here so dey better move deir arses! Cara mutters staring at the man before her willing him to tell her the Healer is coming....
(07/08/12 - 21:42:37 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: BhanTiarna...da Healer canna be found...dey said he went ta help a lass give birth ta twins but dey canna find 'im. 'is Apprentice be comin till dey can find 'im...Rory responds, for the first time Cara hears a bit of hesitation in His voice.Ne'er afore had the Man acted so and it served to worry her more.On top of all of this she was already concerned for other things...Listen ta me, Rory...I canna in good concience leave 'ere wid Coilin like dis but I should 'ave been back at Windstorm days ago! I 'ave ne'er been away durin a cycle afore now. An I should naught 'ave been dis time! Find me dat Healer! Cara growls harshly and Rory hurries away again.
(07/08/12 - 22:05:35 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: She had been hobbling around for days herself as she had twisted her ankle during the walk in the storm the first night.But in these moments with Coilin laying next to her knelt form, his face twisted in pain, her own was forgotten, or at least pushed to the back of her thoughts.Moments later the Apprentice Healer comes in apologizing for her Master's absence, beginning to give a long drawn out explantation of it all.Rolling her eyes giving a sucient word or three in Her native language before telling the girl she doesn't really give a care why he is not here, he simply isn't, but her hurt page IS! That seems to bring the lass back to reality and she hurries over to begin her exam.
(07/08/12 - 22:24:38 )
Cara McKenna
Cook of Windstorm-RPO
•WINDSTORM LANDS•
...is somewhere on the lands of Windstorm...
ALL: Each time the lad groans and gasps as she works on him, Cara's eyes grow darker and colder as she stares at or in some cases through the Apprentice Healer.It is easily seen when her attention is noted and acknowledged by the why the woman begins to deal with things a bit more stringently. Wrapping Coilins ribs carefully she calls the lads to come help him off to his room, making sure they know to keep him drinking and eating well whilst he heals as she promises either she or her Master will be by to check on him come morn.If there be a problem she promises to come as soon as called and then slips out. Once Coilin is settled Cara tries to relax awhile still quite a bit irritable.
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Post by Dieter on Jul 21, 2012 22:48:17 GMT -5
After sending Maire off for the evening, he started for the stairs to prepare his own gear when one of the Guard paused him, suggesting his own brother, who had a cart in good condition and a pair that would make good time for the trip. Dieter thanked him quietly with a nod and continued upstairs. When morning came he headed to the stables, having the hand who saw to Othello get him ready, tucking the greatsword into its place on the saddle before heading out to arrange the cart.
It was mid-morning by the time he had everything arranged, the three girls settled in the cart, while the Guardsman brother had volunteered to drive the cart for them, leaving Dieter to ride Othello and lead the way...And so they set out, their travels along the roads of Windstorm limited only by the speed of the cart and soon enough they were crossing the border into the neighboring
Kingdom, Dieters eyes sharper as he follows the directions in the letter, watching for any who would trouble them on their journey. Occasionally he would ride ahead to check out the crossroads against their directions before riding back to guide the cart once again.
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Maire the serving girl
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Post by Maire the serving girl on Jul 22, 2012 12:41:39 GMT -5
The girls had prepared an early breakfast before the trip began and a good lunch, taking only what they would need for those within the group, and wrapping it up, stowing it within a travel sack as the Prince had called them to make ready.
Now they sat pon the wagon as it squeaked and thunked rumbling down the path out of the Kingdom. The last time any of the three girls had been in a wagon thus they were being taken to Windstorm and it was on that journey that Sir Draven and His beloved companion Ghaele were injured...Máire knew she still had dreams of that day and she laid bets that the others did too.
Turning her head slowly she let her eyes drift to the Prince on His majestic warhorse, and for a moment she shuddered. Would this trip be the same? Had it already happened? Were they to arrive only to find BhanTiarna and Sir Draven slain? Or worse one slain and the Lady gone? Trying her best to relax she leaned back against the seat and shook her head slowly as she heard Erlina talking of the things they passed and wondering what their home would be be like now. They had been gone for such a long time.
As the Prince rode ahead of them Máire felt herself tense on the seat until they would either catch up to Him or He would ride back to them.She did naught care one jot for being separated...twas naught that she nay trusted the Guardsman controlling the wagon but merely twas one she nay knew.
"What are we to do now?" Lise's voice intones softly to her ears then and she turns to look at the lass sitting in the wagon bed. "I dinna know, t'tell truth,Lise. I know wha' I was tol' but't don't seem right now.T'will wait till we get dere an see. I 'ave a feelin da BhanTiarna will want ta hang me by me toes fer da birds...but tis naught a thing ta do bout it now..." Lise shakes her head and slips an arm around Máire's shoulders and the wagon grows quiet again for a time...
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Post by Dieter on Jul 23, 2012 21:35:23 GMT -5
Finally he stopped them in a clearing off the side of the road for a brief lunch and chance to stretch their legs, drop-reining Othello as he dug a couple of carrots out of his own saddlebags, alternating bites for himself as he feeds the treats to the big stallion, looking almost relaxed for once. The Guardsman knew his own duties and kept his bow strung and within arms reach as he stretched his own legs. Dieter didn't expect any trouble, but being prepared was good practice nonetheless, even if most any who would take to the life of a highwayman would see the Guardsman and himself and stay well hidden, waiting for less formidable prey. Finally stepping away from his horse as he moves to the cart, checking it over as well as the girls before finally indicating it was time to get moving again, he hoped to cover some few more miles yet before evening.
And so they continued, the only excitement to their journey thus far a brief stop as a group of local Guards rode up, finally having gotten word of the armed men traversing the roads. Dieter meeting them a little ways ahead of the cart, while their driver had quickly but casually looped the reins of their horses and had one hand stretched behind his own seat where his bow was. A few moments conversation, with the locals eyeing Dieter and Othello warily, ended quickly enough as they turned and headed off. Dieter dropping back to ride alongside the wagon, shaking his head faintly at how long it had taken them to hear word of us. It was late afternoon when they came upon a small village, dieter glancing to the sky and deciding this would be a good place to call a halt, a few coin passed over to the driver to cover stabling expenses, having him get a stable for Othello as well, though Dieter would see to the stallion himself, it not being particularly safe for anyone else to that the horse didn't know. In turn he leads the girls into the small Inn, speaking quietly with the man about meals and a cold lunch packed for the morrow, as well as two rooms, adjoining, one for the girls and one for he and their driver. More coin exchanging hands before he turns and nods to them, leading the way to an empty table to await their dinner.
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erlina the serving girl
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Post by erlina the serving girl on Jul 23, 2012 22:33:30 GMT -5
The chance to stretch our legs was welcomed indeed as was the chance to get a bit of water and refresh ourselves before continuing on. As we begin down the path again however a group of men begin an approach and my heart quickens, as does it seems for lise and máire as well. Gripping hold of lise's hand i place the other on máire's are as i curl close wondering... thinking would this be like the last time? But No! After some time of talking with the men the Prince rides back toward the wagon shaking His head. A slow hard but hopefully silent sigh follows his return and i don't seem to be the only one as máire's body slackens in the front seat of the wagon. She too seemed to be fearful of a bad response.
As we reach the small village later in the evening however every one of us seem quite ready to be rid of the wagon for a good time. Stepping quietly into the inn i try not to show just how hungry i really am as i settle down at a table to await the evening meal and word that our room has been readied, which tell truth is quite confusing as i am used to be the one to do such 'readying' but not tonight it seems...
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Post by Dieter on Jul 26, 2012 22:07:16 GMT -5
Getting the girls seated before settling himself, watching the room quietly until finally the girl comes over to see to us, finally giving his own order and seeing their Guardsman enter at that point, waving him over as he rises, leaving him to watch over things while Dieter goes and sees to Othello, leaving his own saddle in the stallions stall, but then anyone that tries to mess with it would have to discuss matters with the warhorse. Finally returning to the small tavern to find their food and drinks arrived, the guardsman and girls seeing to their dinner, his own meal simple enough as he settles back with the girls, noticing almost every eye in the tavern on the greatsword he stands against the wall behind him. Checking on the girls before seeing to his own dinner, slight as it was, but he was between cycles, so it will suit for now. Explaining quietly that he paid for two rooms, one for the girls, and one for he and the Guardsman, who will take turns standing watch. He didn't expect trouble, but this was not Windstorm, and those here didn't know him or the dangers of troubling them. Other than his usual watchfulness, he seems relaxed enough, the locals whispering quietly amongst themselves, those who travel over the border explaining what they know of the big Lord in black as they wonder the reason for the groups journey. Finishing his meal and leaning back, letting them all relax as the evening passes, assuring them that they are welcome to what they wish, that he'd already dealt with the innkeep, though a lowered brow at their Guardsman reminds him that anything potent would be not a good choice, speaking quietly that they should reach their destination the following afternoon, given the speed of the cart. Finally signing to one of the serving girls to show them to their rooms, seeing the girls within before moving to the adjoining room. Come the morning they find him still settled outside their rooms as the guardsman comes out from the other, apparently he had decided to sit the night through himself rather than wake up their driver...Nothing unusual as all of them knew, his insomnia well known, though the reasons behind it limited to a more select few. After a decent breakfast and the girls from the kitchen bringing them a large packed lunch, they got on the road again
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