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PostPosted: 19 May 2008 07:31 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele giggles and Andrew looks up, his face smeared with stickiness from the cake. Rosanna goes to help clean him up when Ele hears a soft tap at the door.

She wipes her hands on her apron, walks over to the door and opens it.

Good Morrow Sir, I'm afraid the lady of the house is away tending to a family matter. Is there anything I can help you with? Or would you prefer to come back when Mi'lady returns?
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PostPosted: 19 May 2008 16:00 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah I see...Just wanted to let whom lives 'ere know that they has such a magnificent home and took my breathe away and wanted to drop by and say hello. Have a good day miss as I smile at her.

[Just as I start to turn I see Rosanna coming into the room and I bow my head and say to her..Hello miss and g'day.

I turn around and start my stroll back to my home. I sees all the garden work that has been done. Iz impressed in what they had done. I say to meself The Lady of this house will be impressed as well.
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PostPosted: 19 May 2008 19:20 Post subject: Reply with quote
Upon entering the room Rosanna saw Maj.

Good morro sir.

She watched him leaving and turned to Ele.

What were his business here?
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PostPosted: 19 May 2008 20:06 Post subject: Reply with quote
As I was admiring the gardens suddenly I had to ask a question about their gardens. So I turn back to the Manor and walked up the stairway and tap on the door gently and waited patiently for someone to answer....

As I wait....I have a flashback of my Mum tending her flowers and trees....
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PostPosted: 19 May 2008 23:13 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele turns to Rosanna and shrugs her shoulders, He said he just wanted to see who lives here..., she said

She turned to walk back to the kitchen when there was another soft tap at the door.

Ele looked at Rosa and giggled, I guess things are going to be busy today!, she said

She went to the door and opened it...Good Morr...oh!
She was surprised to see the same man as before.

Uh...welcome back sir...is there something more I can help you with?
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PostPosted: 19 May 2008 23:31 Post subject: Reply with quote
[/b] As I was in a flashback....suddenly a door opened quickly and I was startled......

Aye miss, tis do have a question for thee...I wuz admiring the Gardens u have 'ere..I wuz wunderin' whar I might get these flowers and plants? I asked becuz this reminds me of home I once lived. I want to go get some for me homestead if you dont mind telling whar I may get these. I thank thee.

I look around the Gardens once more while waiting for a reply from the lady at the door......
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 04:30 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna overheard the mans question.

Sir Ele be no good to answer that she be in charge of the kitchen.

She smiles at Ele.

And a very fine job she does too.

If ye be wanting, me n young Andrew can be showing you around the garden. Ye see many of these plants ye can grow from a cutting and ye would be welcome to take some back with ye.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 04:51 Post subject: Reply with quote
Aye Miss Rosanna I thank thee and I shall take some back with me. Please Miss Rosanna after you...

[b]I walk with Andrew and Rosanna in the Gardens and look carefully in which I would take back for me to plant on my homestead.

Oh Pardon me Miss Ele tis did not know u were the cook at the Manor. For give me.

I bow to Miss Ele in respect.

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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 04:53 Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh Pardon me Miss Ele tis did not know u were the cook at the Manor. For give me.

[b]I bow to Miss Ele in respect.

Oh errr I mean in charge of the kitchen.

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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 05:02 Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh errr I mean in charge of the kitchen.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 06:51 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna calls to Andrew and they set off for a tour of the gardens. She showed Andrew where to cut the plants so that Maj could have some healthy cuttings.

Rosanna was proud of the way the garden were looking. She saw the help digging the vegetable garden by the kitchen and complimented them on their work.

It wasn't long before Andrew had his wee arms full and went off to find a basket to place the cuttings in.
When he returned he handed the basket to Maj.

There ye go. Í be sure your place will look lovely when they grow. Good luck with them.

Rosanna and Andrew bid Maj farewell and went back to the kitchen. Andrew was hungry again.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 15:54 Post subject: Reply with quote
I watch Miss Rosanna show Master Andrew how to cut the flowers and plant and smiles knowingly that Miss Rosanna is doing it proper.

Ah Miss Rosanna I thank thee for these and yes they be beautiful when they be blooms. G'day Miss Rosanna and Master Andrew and bows his head.

I turn and head back to my homestead with a smile on my face knowingly I had a good day today.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 20:39 Post subject: Reply with quote
At long last the carriage arrives, bringing Richgrams and Meira home.
Richgrams notices how the garden is even more beautiful now.
She stops to take it all in, breathe the fragrant air, feel the sun upon her face.
The door opens, and there stand Elen and Rosanna to greet her.
After a round of hugs, they go inside.
Everything is immaculate and welcoming. There is a beautiful flower arrangement in the entrance hall.

Well done ladies. You have done an excellent job.
Elen, we must prepare a dinner for guests, though I know not how many there will be.
Could be none, could be a dozen or more. It all depends upon their plans.
Meira, please join me for tea upstairs.

With that, Richgrams goes upstairs and opens the door to her room.
The first thing she sees is a bunch of flowers mixed with weeds on her table.
She remembers receiving many such bouquets when her children were little.
These must be from Andrew. I'll have Meira find him for me, so I can properly thank him.
Off come her shoes and she wiggles her toes, so happy to be home.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 22:02 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira enters Grams' room with the teatray and places it on the table beside the bouquet. She chuckles a bit at the sweet display, then goes back downstairs.

In the kitchen, she says, "Andrew, Lady Richgrams would like to see you upstairs."

The two go back up and into her room again, where he nervously shuffles his feet.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 23:08 Post subject: Reply with quote
Elensar was glad that Grams and Meira were home but felt a heavy heart due to the death of mini...she hadn't known her well but was sure her brother would be feeling the loss greatly. She missed him terribly.

Ele busied herself organising things for the evening meal. She had come to rely on Evangeline a great deal and put her in charge of table setting.

Evangeline, you can ask Rosanna if she has any suitable flowers for the table decoration...and please make sure the tablecloths are pressed., Ele smiled as Evangeline left. Then she continued with her cooking.
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PostPosted: 20 May 2008 23:54 Post subject: Reply with quote
Caissa comes in behind Richgrams. He is led to a room so he can have a nap before dinner.
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PostPosted: 21 May 2008 00:39 Post subject: Reply with quote
Richgrams has been notified of Caissa's arrival, and his wish to take a nap before dinner.
She is happy at the news and asks that no one disturbs him.
Meira has returned with Andrew, who stands before her now.

Come here young man, I missed your hugs while I've been gone.

As she gives him the biggest hug yet, she whispers in his ear:

Thank you so much for the flowers. You don't know how happy it made me to find them here on the table. How about a cookie?

Meira, we are three for tea please.

As Meira pours the tea, Richgrams again addresses Andrew.

Have you ever flown a kite? I thought not. Well Andrew, that's exactly what we will do tomorrow, as I'm expecting guests today.
We'll make them down in the kitchen - I will show you how.
Since I'm not so good at running anymore, we'll see if Squire Merks can find the time to help us. Now let's have some tea and cookies.
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PostPosted: 21 May 2008 13:43 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira sipped her tea and smiled as Richgrams and Andrew talked about their kite making plans. The young boy was so excited. With everything that had been going on lately, a day of games was a good idea, but she thought he might need to get into a more regular routine soon.

"I was thinking. Andrew, do you remember when we made letters on the mirror in the nursery? Perhaps you can start coming to see me after lunch each day, and we can do more. I can teach you to write your name, and then you could even leave notes with the bouquets you gather with Rosanna. Not tomorrow, because you will be busy with the kites, but the next day?"
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PostPosted: 22 May 2008 08:31 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna was concerned when she saw Cassia heading up to his room. She thought he was looking very flushed.

Evangeline found her and asked her to pick some more flowers for the table so she went out to the garden. While she was there she picked some medicinal plants as well.

She arranged the flowers and put them in the dining room then went into the kitchen and prepared 2 drafts. One for fever and one to help relax Cassia should he need it.

Nothing like being prepared.

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PostPosted: 23 May 2008 02:07 Post subject: Reply with quote
Iz walking from my homestead to Morgan's Manor bringing some Medicinal Herbs that they need with the other Medicinal Herbs in there Gardens. I walk up the steps and taps the door gently and wait for an anwser patiently.......
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PostPosted: 23 May 2008 07:33 Post subject: Reply with quote
Elensar was rushing around trying to sort things out. Everything was busy enough as it was but several 'diasters' had increased her work load.

After clearing up the flour spilled by her beloved gosling (who was now getting rather big!) she then had to redo the soup as the new kitchen girl had burned the first batch.

Kate, you have to keep stirring it! You can't leave the soup just to have a sit down!, she said with a furrowed brow.

There was a knock at the door. Ele threw down her cloth in frustration and stamped over to the door then slamming it open. Expecting a delivery boy, she was surprised to see the gentleman from earlier.

Oh! Good Morrow again sir. How may I be of assistance?
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PostPosted: 23 May 2008 11:03 Post subject: Reply with quote
Aye Miss Ele. Sorry to disturb you..Iz know u are busy with cooking and all but I came by to drop these special Medicinal Herbs for Miss Rosanna. I noticed that Morgan's Manor does have cooking Herbs and some medicinal Herbs but does not have these kinds of Medicinal Herbs Iz have in my hands. Please give these to Miss Rosanna for what she gave me the other day. Have a g'day Miss Ele.

I hand the Medicinal Herbs to Miss Ele. I bow curtiesy and leave to go back to my homestead.
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PostPosted: 23 May 2008 12:54 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele looks bemused as the man leaves just as soon as he arrived. She kicks the door closed then places the herbs on the nearby table.

Kate, please take these herbs to Rosanna., she hands the herbs to the girl then shouts after her, ...and come straight back afterwards!

Ele brushes flour from her hair and face and sets about chopping some vegetables.
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PostPosted: 23 May 2008 18:45 Post subject: Reply with quote
After their tea, Meira and Andrew left Richgrams room, and she was now alone with her thoughts.

How unlike Caissa to take a nap for any reason. I hope he isn't ill, but if he is,
he has come to the right place.
Rosanna performed a miracle with Elen, using those powders to get her well again.
How can I help him cope with his loss? He was always such a doting father to our Mini,
from the day he adopted her. Guess I should rest a little myself to be ready to face whatever happens next.
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PostPosted: 24 May 2008 00:02 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna accepted the herbs from Kate and was pleased as there were some there she didn't have. She went immediately out to the garden and planted them.

She noticed that some of her plants were becoming rather big so gathered some leaves and flowers being careful to keep each seperate took them to the glass house and laid them out to dry.

It was with some satisfaction she looked at them drying there. She went to the kitchen and saw Ele covered with flour and giggled.

Ele you be looking a real treat. Ye supposed to be preparing the food not wearing it.

I be drying some herbs and be needing some containers I can use for when they dried but I see now be not the time to be asking for ye to search for some.

Rosanna then laughed at the look Ele gave her and decided this may be a good time to make herself busy elsewhere.
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PostPosted: 24 May 2008 02:51 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele scowled at Rosanna and muttered under her breath. As Rosanna was leaving she called after her, Rosa! I'll get Kate to bring you some containers..., the she turned back to her soup, ...if that girl ever comes back...

Ele caught a glimpse of herself in a copper pan, frowned and brushed more flour from her hair.

She heard a honk and looked down to see Ernie with white, powdery feet...she rolled her eyes at him then picked him up. Making sure Evangeline was taking care of the soup, Ele tucked Ernie under her arm and made her way through the garden to the lake.
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PostPosted: 24 May 2008 04:23 Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank ye Ele

Rosanna scuttled from the kitchen and met Kate on the stairs.

Kate where ye been? Ele be in a right pickle she be needing your help. If ye don't hurry ye will be the pickle.

Kate got a worried look on her face and fled to the kitchen.
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PostPosted: 24 May 2008 14:21 Post subject: Reply with quote
After leaving Richgrams, Meira and Andrew decided to go for a short walk, so that he could run off some of his extra energy before dinner. She used the opportunity to ask him some questions about toys and horses, to get a better idea of what he already understood about mathematics. 'The doddering Maitre René never thought we could understand such things,' she thought. 'And he could never seem to remember what we'd already covered.'

Judging from his answers, Andrew already understood many basic math concepts, so she decided to focus mostly on adding and subtracting larger numbers for the time being.

"Come along, Andrew. Dinner should be ready soon, and you need to wash up before coming to the table. Let's go back in now."
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PostPosted: 26 May 2008 02:59 Post subject: Reply with quote
Oda reached the Manor at last. Approaching the gates, he gave a slight nod to the guards as he rode past. It had been a while since he had eaten a proper meal, and the noises his stomach was making were telling him.

Leaving Bastiaan in the stables, Oda headed to the kitchen door at the back, where he knocked gently and awaited an answer.
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As Meira and Andrew walked through an opening in the shrubbery surrounding the kitchen yard, she saw a man striding towards the kitchen door. 'I wonder if Ele has made it back to the kitchen yet?' she thought. 'If not, there’s no telling whether Kate or Evangeline could hear a knock with all bustle in the kitchen.'

Drawing closer to the house, she thought he seemed vaguely familiar. Andrew stared silently at the tall man.

“Good day, sir. I am Meira, head steward of Morgan Manor. Is there anything I can help you with?”

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PostPosted: 26 May 2008 06:40 Post subject: Reply with quote
Once Oda explains to Meira that he has been invited to dinner, she has him come inside.
He is taken to a room where he can freshen up and have a short rest, before he will be notified that dinner is ready.
Meira then informs Richgrams of Oda's arrival.
Richgrams has been waiting for two others to arrive as well, but may have to proceed without them.
She goes down to the kitchen to see how Elen's preparation is coming.
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PostPosted: 26 May 2008 12:29 Post subject: Reply with quote
Elensar sat with her legs crossed near the edge of the lake while Ernie swam and cleaned his floury feathers. She brushed yet more flour from her own hair while staring into the distance, lost in thought.

She shivered and noticed for the first time the chill in the air.

C'mon Ernie, looks like we may be in for some rain.

The goose paddled over and gave an appreciative honk as she scooped him up. He nestled into her arm and she made her way back to the kitchen, hoping that everything was still in some sort of order.

As she neared the kitchen door she heard voices. She slowed, trying to make out the voices and wondering if they were people she knew. She heard a man...could it be? She ran...

Oda!
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PostPosted: 26 May 2008 21:48 Post subject: Reply with quote
Caissa had slept through the visitor's knock. He awakes as the smell of dinner wafts up to the room. He washes up, then has to sit down to rest, then he goes down to dinner.
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PostPosted: 26 May 2008 22:02 Post subject: Reply with quote
Hearing a familiar and warming voice behind him, Oda turns round to see Ele running over with a rather large Ernie in her arms.

"Hey sis, how are you?" He hugged Ele but jumped back when Ernie honked. "Very protective I see! And whats all that in your hair?" Oda laughed and smiled as he saw Ele frown."Is Squire here? I didnt get much chance to talk with you both at the party."
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PostPosted: 26 May 2008 23:25 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele hugged her brother tightly. She frowned as he laughed at the flour in her hair but then giggled.

I'm sure Merks is around here somewhere...probably with the horses. Will you be staying for dinner Oda? Please say yes! I'll send Kate to look for Merks..

Out of the corner of her eye she saw Ernie wander off and she smiled. She turned to Meira, Oh Meira! This is my brother, Oda...is this the first time you have met?

Ele smiled at them both and then went back to the kitchen. She thanked Evageline for her hardwork and asked her to start plating up the food. Then she turned her attention to looking for Kate....she mumbled under her breath, Where has that girl disappeared to now...
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Oda's head turned as he watched Ele depart for the kitchens, and in his profile Meira again felt she saw something familiar. Her mind flashed to a glimpse she'd had of a silhouette beneath a tree.

"Elensar has often spoken of you. I'm glad that we finally meet, although I wish it could have been under happier circumstances. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Do you think you will be staying here at the Manor long?"
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Oda smiled as Ele went off to the kitchen. Turning to Meira, he recognized her from the party, she was with the twins. "Yes, I plan to stay for a short while, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what Ele has made."

Oda looked over towards the stables hoping to see Squire. "Lets go inside, its getting a little nippy." He smiled as he opened the door, he was happy to be back at the Manor.
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Standing up from my office chair I have a very long stretch hitting my hand on one of the rafters, I shake my hand and look at it, thinking .... hmm another piece of bark knocked off, oh well ... I shuffle my papers into some sort of order and slip them into a draw, Another day out of the way and still so much to do. .... I walk out of my office just in time to see the back of Meira and .... Oda? walking into the Manor ... a huge smile crosses my face as I make my way across the court yard ..... Walking through the door I call after my brother

Oda ! ....
I watch him stop in his tracks and put his head down ... I can picture the smile on his face ... he turns around

So very good to see you again my Brother
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Just as he was walking into the kitchen, Oda hears yet another familiar voice behind him. Squire! Oda turned round to see Squire walking over. "Please excuse me Meira, it was nice meeting you."

Stepping outside, Oda greeted his brother with a hug. "Good to see you again! I was hoping you would be here, I didnt see you at the funeral?" He wondered if he had said the right thing, quickly saying something else. "Are you here for the dinner? Im famished, I cant wait to see what Ele has whipped up!"
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Caissa joins the conversation with kingodabling and the squire. He thanks oda again for his help at the funeral. Caissa is very hungry and hopes dinner will be served soon.
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The table is set and Ele calls everyone to the dining room.

Everyone looks very pleased to see the table brimming with food.

Large loaves of bread are dotted between platters of fragrant salad, spiced fruits and several different varieties of vegetable cooked with herbs, spices, honey and almond milk.

At the centre of the table were three chickens, roasted with a golden glaze and surrounded by roasted chestnuts, mushrooms and potatoes roasted in duck fat.

Ele looked very pleased with herself and smiled at Evangeline.

Would anyone like soup to start?, she grinned.
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Oda sees Caissa approaching, he is happy to see he looks alot better now he has rested. "Caissa so good to see you again, I'm sorry for your loss, I didnt get much chance to say anything at the funeral. I have spoke with the Castle Guards, should you return they will treat you with respect."

Oda's eyes lit up as he hears Ele calling for dinner. "Caissa, Brother, after you." Smiling as he followed the two inside to the dining room, the smell of the food wonderful and it looked even better.
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PostPosted: 27 May 2008 19:32 Post subject: Reply with quote
As the men enter the dining room, they find Richgrams standing at the head of the table.
Joining her around the table are Meira, Elensar, Rosanna, and Andrew.
Raising her glass in a toast, Richgrams says:

To family and friends, I bid you enjoy the bounty of Morgan Manor.

As they begin to eat, Richgrams turns to Caissa, who is sitting beside her.

You look much better than when you arrived, are you feeling better too?
I have missed you so much. Will you be able to stay for a few days?

Richgrams looks at all the happy faces and thinks to herself:

This is truly what life is all about.
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Caissa had said a blessing before the meal started. He tells Kingodabling that he is feeling a bit better. He also tells his mother that its likely he'll stay a few days as he's been a bit under the weather.

He holds out his bowl for the soup.
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Rosanna looked around the table. It was so good to see Richgrams looking so happy. She knew the toll the past few days had taken on her. She also knew how much it meant to her to have Caissa at home.

Rosanna was concerned at Caissa's color and decided to speak to him quietly.

Sir, I have not had the honor of meeting ye before though M'Lady has spoke of you often. I don't believe ye know that I be a healer and have many drafts that I can prepare to help those that ail. If ye be needing anything please send for me. I do hope I not be speaking out of turn.

Rosanna felt the tell tale blush coming to her cheeks and hoped that she had not caused any offense.

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Greeting my Brother, I am about to answer his first question and then he asks a second with hast ...

I was actually just going to make my way home when I saw you, I wasn't expecting to see you for some time but yes, I will join you all for dinner

I see Caissa approach and give a nod and smile ... with Oda's words I allow Caissa to walk in front of me and I closely follow, making our way through the kitchen to the dinning room I hear Ele ... Would anyone like soup to start? I give a smile at her words and I wait to see who is sitting where as I'm sure everyone had already been assigned seats. ... With Grams toast I take a seat next to my Brother, survaying the spread before us. .... A blessing from Caissa. ... I watch as Ele flitters around the table first to Grams and then from guest to guest like a humming bird would in a garden. ... she comes to serve me and I take her arm ....smiling ...

You have out done yourself again my dear Sister

Giving my Brother a nudge

Have you heard? ... I now own a bakery...
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After raising his glass to the toast by Grams, Oda's eyes light up once more as Ele starts serving the soup. It had been a good few days since he had a proper meal, and he was anxious to get his serving.

"Have you heard? ... I now own a bakery..." Oda smiled as he heard this good news off his brother.

"Here in Penrith? That is good news! I will have to come down and sample your merchandise!" Oda winked at Squire as Ele served the soup.

Trying to get the timing right, Oda stood before everyone started to eat. "I would just like to say how great it is to be back here at the Manor with my family and friends. I know we have all been through some fairly rough times the last week or so, but we are here, together as a family, and that is a good thing." Oda smiled as he raised his glass once more. "To family, friends and the future!"
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PostPosted: 28 May 2008 19:47 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele grins at her brother then takes a seat next to him, leaving the serving staff to continue.

The soup is a deep red colour and Ele looks pleased with it.

She looks over to Caissa but doesn't know what to say as she has never met him before.

She nods and smiles at Grams while dipping her bread into her soup.

She notices Rosanna blush slightly and flicks a small piece of bread at her while she's not looking...giggling she bows her head and looks at her soup.

As Oda stood and made a toast she raised her glass and looked up and smiled at her brother. She was still worried about him.
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"Sir, I have not had the honor of meeting ye before though M'Lady has spoke of you often. I don't believe ye know that I be a healer and have many drafts that I can prepare to help those that ail. If ye be needing anything please send for me. I do hope I not be speaking out of turn."

Caissa replies softly to Rosanna after a long pause. 'Yes, mostly i am weary. But i think also i have something in my chest. I'm not too sure, i suppose you heard i had a fainting spell at the funeral.'

Caissa eats slowly, he has not really eaten properly in almost a week.
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The table was so lovely and everyone around it seemed so happy to be together that Meira felt she'd never known such peace. Eyeing the dishes on the table, she gave a small sigh of appreciation. 'Quel plat de résistance! Les poulets et les pommes de terre sont parfaits. Ele a raison d'etre fiers,' she thought. (What a main course! The chicken and potatoes are perfect. Ele should be proud.)

She sipped her drink as first Grams and then Oda gave their toasts, then glanced down at Andrew, who was behaving wonderfully. As she began to spoon her soup, she saw Elensar flick a piece of bread at Rosanna and just managed not to laugh.
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Richgrams heart did a little flip for joy when Caissa said that he would stay a few days. He had always been the apple of her eye.
Besides, he looked as though he could use a lot of rest and maybe a little spoiling from the women of the manor as well.
She had every confidence that Rosanna could make him well again.
She then turned to Merks and said in almost a whisper,

Remember our kite flying date at noon tomorrow. Andrew & I will meet you in the kitchen.

She smiled at the faces around the table, and noticing that the soup been finished, nodded to Elen to proceed.
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Rosanna looked at Ele sternly. A dinner party was not the place to be flicking food. She giggled to herself. Just wait till I catch Ele in the kitchen.

She once more turned to Caissa.

Sir I know ye have been in great stress and ha suffered a great loss. I dinna know your daughter well as we met but a few times. She were easy to love and I be sorry for her passing.
Tis good to see ye eating as ye need all the strength ye can gather. I will mix a draft for the chest and another to help ye sleep if ye feel ye want it. I will have it sent to your room.
Please remember that ye have me to call on at any time day or night if ye need anything.

Rosanna then turned and winked at both Ele and Meira. For Richgrams sake she hoped the two would behave.

Ele the soup were lovely. I canna wait to see what be next.
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Most definatly Oda I'll be baking tomorrow morning early, I have a few orders to take care of, You're welcome to drop by and try some fresh out of the oven

I go back to eating my soup and bread ... wondering if it was mine, I hear Grams bearly over the chatter reminding me of the morrow's kite flying with Grams and Andrew .... I smile at Grams .... matching her tone

I'll make sure I'll be here on time

Finishing up my soup I watch as the main meal is being served up, I take a sip from my glass of wine and listen as others are talking, taking in the ambience of the room ....
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Everyone looked pleased that the chicken was being served.

Ele thought she heard Meira say something...but she didn't understand it. It sounded good though so she smiled at Meira and offered her the dish of honey-glazed carrots.

Meira, I am interested in trying out some French recipes. I was wondering if you could help me with them. I have some written down in English but some of the words are still confusing.

Ele felt something brush against her leg...she glanced around the table then when she was sure nobody was looking she ducked her head under. There was Ernie waggling his tail and giving soft honks...Good Morrow Sir goose!, Ele giggled and gave Ernie some grain from her pocket. He waddled off under the table. Ele hoped that no-one else would notice.
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Richgrams felt that dinner was a great success.
The magnificent food was equally matched by the magnificent people gathered at the table.
The small talk continued for some time, and then, one by one, each diner asked to be excused.
The first to retire was Caissa. Next Meira left with Andrew. It looked as though Oda and Merks might linger longer.
As Richgrams left, she gave a special wink to Elen, for another job well done, and as she passed Rosanna,
she gave her a special thank you for the beautiful flowers.

I hope tomorrow is clear and a little windy.
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As Oda finished his meal, he thought to himself how much better it felt to have a full stomach. Most had left the dining room shortly after finishing the meal, leaving Oda with Squire, Ele and Rosanna.

"Another drink?" Oda topped up the glasses with the last bit of wine, took a sip of his own, then puts one arm round Ele and the other round Squire. "I'm so happy to be back here, I was away for too long. Tell me, have I missed anything interesting? And, who was that small boy? I feel I have seen him before somewhere."
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"Of course I'll help you with the recipes, Ele. Sometimes the words don't translate easily."

As Caissa left the table, Meira looked over at Andrew who had also finished and was beginning to fidget and rub his eyes. It had grown rather late, so she asked to be excused, told everyone goodnight, and took him upstairs. He chattered happily about the plans to make and fly kites on the morrow the entire time he washed up and got ready for bed. After he'd said his prayers and climbed into bed, she retired to her own room.
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Caissa eats as much as he can, although it is not nearly as much as he usually eats. The food seems like the best he has ever tasted, though perhaps hunger is the best sauce.

He compliments the cook, exchanges pleasantries with the guests, kisses his mother good night and goes up to his room to say his prayers. He hopes that the herb draught will be brought while he can keep his eyes open, he leaves the door slightly ajar to indicate that someone could come in.
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With a slight knock, Richgrams enters Caissa's room and sits next to him on the bed.
Taking his hands in hers, she says

The truth now. How long have you been ill, and how bad is it?

Caissa tries to reassure her, but her concerns remain.

Here are the draughts that Rosanna has prepared for you.
This one should help you breathe better and the other is for a peaceful sleep.
I will check you again in the morning.

She puts her arms around him again and gives him a meaningful hug. As she goes to leave, she turns to him.

After breakfast, Andrew, Merks, and I will be making kites. Perhaps you'll join me as I sit on a blanket and watch them fly.
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Caissa tries to reassure his mother that he is not seriously ill, as he really has felt a bit better today anyhow.

He drinks the draughts and makes a face at the bitter taste.

He agrees to go out to the kite flying on the morrow.

He goes to sleep within minutes of his mother's leaving the room.

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Richgrams awakens to the morning she had hoped for - clear, but with a small wind.
She quickly readies herself for the day and then goes to get Meira, Andrew, and Caissa.
She is surprised to find that none of them is still upstairs.
Descending the stairs, she hears happy chatter and smells breakfast in the air.
Entering the kitchen, she even sees that Merks is already there.

Room for one more? Hello you early birds! Elen, is that Ham I smell?

Merks, ever the gentleman, jumps up to pull out her chair.
She sees that Amarth has delivered the banners she requested and has stayed for breakfast. She smiles and nods at him.
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Caissa smiles as his mother comes into the room. A good meal, some medicine and a solid night's sleep has him feeling better than he has in months.

He gets up to help get his mother's breakfast, but the cook stops him, so he sits back down and asks Andrew to explain his theory of how kites fly.
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Richgrams overhears Caissa's question, and Andrew's answer.

Andrew explains that he has never seen a kite before, but Grams says they can make it from a banner and sticks,
and it can FLY up into the clouds.
He says that he and Grams went to whisper's shop for special string that's strong.
He tells Caissa to hurry up and eat so we can make them.

We'll make them soon enough, Andrew. Now drink up your milk.
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Oda woke with a beam of light shining on his face. Using his hand, he shielded his eyes whilst they adjusted to the light. Another fine day outside. Oda smiled as his nose picked up the smell of breakfast.

After he was washed and changed, he headed down to the kitchen, following the smell. "Good morning everyone. Sorry I'm a little late, I overslept. Another fine day in Penrith I see!" Oda took a seat next to Squire and reached out for the fresh bread on the table. "This your bread brother? I'll have to put it to the test if is!" He smiled when he saw Ele giggle.
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Caissa finishes his breakfast and goes outside to get some air. It is a perfect day for kite flying. He figures everyone will come out when its time.
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As the table is being cleared, Richgrams, Merks, and Andrew start to assemble some kites.
Oda and Amarth offer to help as well.
Soon everyone joins in.
Amarth goes to his office to get a few more banners.
Rosanna & Merks look for more sticks.
Richgrams hopes she has enough string.
The ever thoughtful Meira, has brought a blanket outside for Caissa to sit on, and a few spares.
Soon the moment has come, and they all go outside.
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Actually Oda it is from my bakery, I was up at about 3am baking so I could make sure I was here on time, it didn't take as long as I thought it would ....

We finally finish breakfast and clear the table then Rosanna and I head out to the barn to find some good lengths dowel, Returning back to the kitchen where we find everyone busy chatting, laughing and making their creations.... I smile and start to laugh as I watch Andrew go from one kite to another.

So Andrew, Which kite do you think you'll want to try out today?

I pull out my pocket knife and cut two lengths of wood and string and take a piece the banner and carefully cut out a diamond shape and start assembling the kite ...
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Caissa spreads a blanket and sits down. He soon hears Andrew's excited voice.
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The room was still dark when Meira awoke. She got up and pulled the curtains back completely. It was still quite early and bits of misty haze clung to the shrubbery outside, but a breeze stirring the limbs of the trees promised to clear the fog away and the sky was a clear dark predawn blue. Meira spun around in a circle in her room, feeling very happy for no clear reason.

After she had washed and dressed, she quietly went down the stairs and out the door. Roaming among the shrubs and gardens, with only the waking birds for company, she went over in her mind the changes that had taken place in her life over the past three years. First the hustle and bustle of the mamselles being married off, and the domestic upheavals that had thus ensued. Then meeting Etienne, hearing her mother’s words of counsel, and him being sent off to Nice to work in Lord Couteau’s shipyard. ‘Maman a raison,’ she thought, ‘sans une place, où suis-je? Les romances, c’est pour les gens qui peuventt les se permettre, et pas pour moi.’ (Mother was right. Without a place, where am I? Romance is for those who can afford it, not for me.)

And even having a place, a station, was not guaranteed. After her mother’s passing, she’d felt unwelcome in the grand chateau, kept on as a kindness but without a real position to give her a secure footing amongst the other servants. Too educated for the housemaids to accept her, too lowly for the grand lady’s maids who eschewed her company. And then leaving, and the traveling and scrounging for food and position, wondering if she’d ever find a place that welcomed her and made her feel as she had as a child, before she understood the divide that separated her from the rest.

She stopped, startled, as a hedgehog trundled across the path ahead of her, and gave a little laugh. Here, though. Here. Last night at the dinner, she had felt so at ease with herself and the others at the table. Really, it was better than she could have hoped for. She looked up and realized that the sun was already cresting the horizon and turned back to the house. Entering the kitchen, she found Elensar cooking breakfast and the others soon joined them for a morning meal. After eating, she took some blankets outside for the Bishop to rest on, and some needlework for herself, making a bit of quiet conversation. It wasn’t long before Andrew and the others came outside with the kites.
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When Oda had eaten his breakfast, including the wonderful bread Squire made, he felt full of energy and life. It was a great feeling, one like he hadn't felt for weeks. As he stood, he decided he would go outside with the others, the day was too good to sit inside and miss out on.

"Are you coming outside Ele? You cant stay indoors on a day like this! We can go down to the lake with Ernie if you want, enjoy the day whilst it lasts!"
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Rosanna was pleased to see Caissa looking a little better but had brought out another draft for him to take.

I knows it is a little bitter but will help bring back your strength.

She laughed at the face he pulled as he downed it.

She then wandered over to Oda.

You be asking last eve about wee Andrews whereabouts.

Rosanna explained about the night of the fight and how she had found the wee lad cowering and sobbing in the forest.

So ye see Oda we know not where he came from. We think he were with the men who came that night. He does not seem to want to talk about it. He be very happy here and MiLady treats him as one of her own, We ha all come to love the wee lad. Mebe twod be best if we left it at that.

Rosanna looked over at Andrew who was running in circles and squealing with delight.
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I smile at Oda's words to Ele, it was good of him to make the offer, he hadn't had a chance to spend time with our little Sister and this was a good-a-time as any to do so. ... holding up the kite Rosanna and I made

There, I think this will do the job ...

turning it around I look at the strings and check them again just to ease my mind, I hold the bottom of the kite in one hand and the length of string in my other to check the angle of flight .... I nod .... seeing Andrews eyes light up even more as i wave it around his head ...

What you think there little fella, reacon it'll fly? ... well there's only one way to find out

I pick up the spool of string and tuck the kite under me arm and head out to the garden and follow the group out to a field ...
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Ele grinned at her brother.

I would love to come along! In fact, I have already packed a picnic hamper for us all!

Ele points towards the large basket on the floor.

The only trouble is that I can't lift it now.

Ele giggles...then scoops Ernie up as he waddles by.

Do you think Andrew might be interested in making sailing boats out of leaves?

Ele links her free arm with Oda's and they set off to the lake, leaving two servants to struggle with the picnic basket.
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Caissa thanks Rosanna for the medicine... anything that tastes that bad has to be good for you, he thinks. He still has some congestion in his chest and this saps his energy a bit, but all in all he thinks he is past the worst of it. He encourages Andrew who has not yet got the kite airborne.
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As Rosanna explains to Oda about Andrew, he decides it would be best not to ask anymore questions. "Thanks Rosanna, I was just a bit curious, I have not seen him before."

Oda turns to Ele as she links his arm, "Im not sure sis, perhaps we should ask him when hes out of energy from his kite flying. I dont know who will enjoy that more, Squire or Andrew!"

As they set off towards the lake, he turns round to the servants with the picnic hamper. "Please take that to where Lady Richgrams is with Caissa, Ele and myself will join them shortly."
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As she steps outside, Richgrams welcomes the feel of warm sunshine on her face.
She joins Caissa on a little hill above the field, noticing that some of his color has returned to his cheeks.

Yah bless you, Rosanna. I believe I'm seeing another of your miracles unfold. I was terribly worried about Caissa's health, but am less so now.

She sees that everyone is laughing, even the usually somber Amarth.
It's not all that easy to get their kites in the sky. Lots of running going on, and a few crashes later, success.
It's hard to tell who is having more fun, Andrew or Merks.

Richgrams takes Caissa's hand.

I hope you know just how much I love you. Watching Andrew learn and grow always reminds me of you as a little boy.
You have brought much joy and pride into my life. A finer man there never was.
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Caissa claps and cheers when the kite gets airborne.


Richgrams takes Caissa's hand.

I hope you know just how much I love you. Watching Andrew learn and grow always reminds me of you as a little boy.
You have brought much joy and pride into my life. A finer man there never was.

Caissa tries to reply but finds he has a big lump in his throat. He just nods, his eyes welling up. He leans his head against his mother's shoulder and lets the tears come.
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I arrive at the Manor and proceed to the rear door by the gardens as be me custom, as I near the garden I stop in the shadows of the trees. I smile.... There to be friends... and family....

I just have to stand awhile and watch them. The troubles of the last month seems to fad away and the weight seems lifted.... I just stand and watch as Merks helps Andrew with a kite. Seeing Merks run around makes me laugh....

It is good to see all me freinds....

I leave the shadows and head into the field to join the others waving as I go.
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Ele smiled and hummed a little tune to herself as she held her brother's arm on one side and Ernie on the other. Every now and then she did a little skip which threw Oda's step off...this made her giggle.

They arrived at the edge of the lake and Ele set Ernie down so he could wander off and have a swim. He was losing his baby feathers fast and Ele felt a little wave of sadness that her gosling was growing up.

She lay down on her front in the soft, cool grass. Her head rested on her hands and her legs bent at the knees with her feet in the air. She watched as Ernie swam out of sight and listened to the sound of laughter from the others.

She closed her eyes and let the gentle breeze cool her skin. She smiled and thought of the picnic hamper.
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Having poked herself with her needle a few times, she set down the embroidery and stretched her neck. Grams and Caissa seemed to be having a private conversation, so she got up and walked down towards the lake, where she saw Oda and Elensar. Ernie was paddling around in the water, and Ele was stretched out in the grass with her eyes closed.

Before Oda could say anything, she put her finger to her lips. "Shh."

She reached down and took a palmful of water, then began flicking droplets at Elensar.
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After a time Caissa feels better and he stretches out on the blanket and watches the kite against the sky. The world somehow seems right again.
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Rosanna startled asshesaw a shape emerge from the shadows and was relieved when it was Scott. She waited as he approached.

Good morro Scott. Tis good to see ye. Seems a long time since we last spake.

It were a relief to me that it were ye emerging from the shadows for of late as I be in the garden or walking around checking things I sometimes be feeling that I be watched.

Rosanna shudders as she remembers the feeling and how she had got the guards to check around. They had found not a trace.
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Rosanna startled as she saw a shape emerge from the shadows and was relieved when it was Scott. She waited as he approached.

Good morro Scott. Tis good to see ye. Seems a long time since we last spake.

It were a relief to me that it were ye emerging from the shadows for of late as I be in the garden or walking around checking things I sometimes be feeling that I be watched.

Rosanna shudders as she remembers the feeling and how she had got the guards to check around. They had found not a trace.
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Ele stirs from her day dream...she feels spots of rain landing her. She jumps quickly, brushes grass from her dress and runs for cover while shouting towards the others, Quick everyone! It has started to rain!

Ele glances back and then stops in her tracks...she notices Oda and Meira laughing together and pointing at her. She is confused for a brief moment then her eyes slowly look upwards...not a cloud in the sky, let alone a raindrop.

She scowls at Meira and Oda then stomps back towards them.
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Whisper walked back from the market, his purse nice and fat inside his shirt heavy against his chest. It was not much but it was more money than he had seen in a little while. Surely the Morgans would not deny him this small profit from selling some of the excess game off their land?

Whisper smiled to himself. "Well it's for a good cause, the best cause."

He started his way up the path to Morgan manor, when he heard the sounds of laughter coming from his right hand side. He could make out the silvery sounds of a girls laughter, a young child soon joined followed by the honking of a gosling.
Whisper smiled, innocence seemed like something gone from this world for so long.
Without truely knowing why Whisper made his way towards the laughter. Keeping himself in the shadows of the orchard, Whisper made his way forward unwilling to intrude upon the happy scene lest his presence cause them to vanish, like his dreams banished by the first rays of morning light.
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 20:45 Post subject: Reply with quote
As Ele was making her way back over towards the lake so that she could tell off her brother and Meira she sees a shadow in the corner of her eye...she glances over then shouts out.

Hellay Sir! I spy you over there by that tree! Show yourself! Woe betide you if you are stealing apples!
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 20:51 Post subject: Reply with quote
At first Whisper is shocked that he is spotted, he must be getting sloppy up here amongst the simple country folk.

Well too late to worry now, smirking whisper throws a shiny red apple out from the shadows to the young lady.

Whisper steps from under the branches of the apple tree chuckleing to hims self as he crunches on a fresh fallen apple.

"Good eyes M'lady" he calls in greeting.
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 21:04 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele smartly catches the apple and frowns at the man.

Have I seen you here before sir? Lady Richgrams is over there playing with young Andrew if that is who you came to see. If you have business here then it may be best to speak with Meira. You may join me if you like, I am just on my way over to her to give her a piece of my mind.

Ele turns and sticks her tongue out at Meira which seems to make her laugh more. Ele scowls again at this but then is smiling again byt he time she turns back to the man.

Do you know how to make sailing boats out of leaves?

Ele bites into the apple she is holding.
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 21:10 Post subject: Reply with quote
Still smiling whisper enquires a stern edge to his voice..

"Perhaps that would be for the best. Now perhaps m'lady you should tell me just what you are doing playing in the grounds of Morgan Manor and disturbing the prize fish of its lake?"
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 21:27 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele frowns and is about to give this man a piece of her mind as well...then she notices him smiling and realises he is making fun of her.

Well sir, I wasn't playing at all. I am awaiting the arrival of the picnic hamper I packed. As for disturbing the prize fish...well! I hardly think a small boat will do much damage...certainly much less than a rather large gosling would.

She giggles to herself...sure that the man will not understand the reference to Ernie.

So, good sir, it seems we have not been previously introduced. I am Elensar and I am head of the kitchens here at Morgan Manor...and what should I call you?
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 21:51 Post subject: Reply with quote
Seeing the young lady standing there all fire and steel in her eyes, determination in every look a whry smile plays across Whispers lips.

"ah yes the Gosling humm I did not know we were breeding geese, thought this one looks fat, perfect for the table.. If you are the cook should i catch it for you?"

As the young lady introduces herself Whisper bows deeply and elaboratly.
"It is a pleasure to make the aquintance of such a fine ferice young lady. My name is Whisper. and I asure you the honour is all mine. I am the game keeper of the Morgans I belive I sent you or your prdecessor a brace of cony not too long ago."
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 22:07 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele looks horrified when this man who calls himself 'Whisper' spoke of her cooking her dear Ernie.

No dont catch him! He's my dear little Ernie! I found him when he was not long hatched and have cared for him ever since.

Ele looks around for her pet and when she can't see him anywhere she gets upset.

You haven't already...have you?

Ele feels anger rising within her and she clenches her fists tightly...then yet again she notices the glint in the man's eyes and the smile on his lips. She blushes and looks down at her feet...this is the third time she has fallen for a joke today.
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 22:15 Post subject: Reply with quote
Whisper girns an holds up his hands in mock surrender.

"Peace young lady, I have but just arrived. Is that not your errant gosling there terrrorising that young knight?"

whisper points behind her to where a young man and woman are splashing in the lake with the gosling.
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 22:30 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele nods at Whisper, too embarrassed to look up at him...then she turns to look as he mentions her gosling.

She sees Meira and Oda in the lake trying to catch Ernie. Ernie thinks it is all a game and flaps off seemingly mocking them with his honks.

Ele bursts in to fits of giggles. She decides that she has to join them and so slips off her shoes, quite forgetting her place as she uses the gentleman's arm to lean on as she removes them...she throws the shoes to one side and then is about to set of running when she realises what she has done.

Yet again she blushes as she turns and coyly looks at Whisper.

Sir, I do apologise...I quite forgot myself in my haste to join in the fun.

Ele silently promises to herself that she will try harder to behave from now on.
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PostPosted: 03 Jun 2008 22:31 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele nods at Whisper, too embarrassed to look up at him...then she turns to look as he mentions her gosling.

She sees Meira and Oda in the lake trying to catch Ernie. Ernie thinks it is all a game and flaps off seemingly mocking them with his honks.

Ele bursts in to fits of giggles. She decides that she has to join them and so slips off her shoes, quite forgetting her place as she uses the gentleman's arm to lean on as she removes them...she throws the shoes to one side and then is about to set of running when she realises what she has done.

Yet again she blushes as she turns and coyly looks at Whisper.

Sir, I do apologise...I quite forgot myself in my haste to join in the fun.

Ele silently promises to herself that she will try harder to behave from now on.
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whisper chuckles as Elensar smiles at the scene before her.

He is suprised and instinctivly flinchs when She reaches out and takes his arm. Whisper takes a deep breath and controls himself, allowing the lady to remove her shoes he avert his eyes.
Inwardly he hopes she did not notice his flinch. However as she makes no mention of it he relaxes slightly.

Soon she is off again giggleing as she runs towards her friends.

Bending down whisper picks up the discarded shoes when he notices she has stopped.

She quickly mubles out an appology, but holding up a hand whisper points
"Look Sir knight there has fallen in the whater wont some brave warrior maiden save him from that visuous beast. Go ahead I will be there presently"
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Flicking water droplets at Ele had turned out even funnier than she had thought it would, as Ele jumped up and started running for the house thinking it was raining. Meira and Oda both burst out laughing.

Their laughter startled Ernie, however. The goose started flapping his wings and charging across the lake....right at Oda.

"Oda! Look out!" she yelled.

Oda dodged and Meira dove at the goose, who managed to slip past her. The two chased the goose into the lake, trying to catch it so they could take it to Ele to calm it down. But the goose refused to be caught, going out deeper and then coming back into the shallows and seeming to mock them with his "can't catch me" honks. With a determined look, Oda tugged at his jerkin and stormed after the goose, with Meira close behind.

It would have been fine, if not for the sharp drop-off a pole's length out. The ground dropped away, taking the lake from just above ankle-depth to over Oda's waist, and he fell forward. Meira, reaching for the goose, was a tailfeather away when she got tangled in some weeds on the bottom, lost her footing and fell into him.
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 00:39 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele nods as Whisper tells her to go on ahead without him.

She runs forward, intending to stop at the water's edge. Unfortunately, a slippery patch of mud was in her path and she slid along and rather unceremoniously landed in the water with a splash.

She stuck her head out of the water gasping for air and with bits of pond weed stuck in her hair.
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 01:47 Post subject: Reply with quote
Oda had hoped to enjoy the day. One minute he was relaxing with his sister, then he was laughing at her for panicking, thinking it was raining. He didn't think think he would end up chasing a certain goose, in a lake, that was shocked one second, and mocking him the next.

Every "Honk" Ernie did made Oda more angry at it, he wasn't going to let this lie. Ernie "Honked" again and sped off, so Oda ran after him. He got about 15ft and all of a sudden there was no ground. Oda fell forward into the lake, bringing his head up quick, only to be pushed back down again when Meira fell onto of him, looking like her arms were outstretched towards the wretched goose.

He lifted his head for a second time to hear more splashes behind him. He turned round to see Ele's head pop out of the water covered in weeds and immediately bursts out laughing again.
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 02:40 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira came up from the water spluttering and realized she had grabbed Oda instead of Ernie. Standing up, she tried to push her wet hair out of her eyes and then broke into giggles again when she saw poor Ele.

“Sorry about that, Oda,” she said, blushing, as he stood up too.

They slogged through the water back to shore. Meira watched in disbelief as Ernie waddled out of the lake, completely oblivious to the chaos he had caused. She turned to Elensar.

“Are you alright? Here, let me give you a hand,” she said, picking a few leaves out of Ele’s hair. As Ele stood up, Meira noticed a man standing on the bank. She waded the rest of the way out of the lake and stood before him with water still streaming from her skirts, trying to look dignified (or at least to keep a straight face) and introduced herself as head steward. Ele introduced him and explained that he was the gameskeeper.

“Well, it is certainly nice to meet you, Whisper. Um, if you’ll excuse me, I think I should go back to the manor for a bit.” With a soggy curtsey, she headed back to the manor to change. ‘How in the world did that happen?’
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 10:29 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna watched the antics going on and split her sides laughing. It was good to see the tensions of the past few days being lightened by the merriment.

Feeling the need to be alone she wandered around to the far end of the lake away from the eyes of the others. She was startled by a noise from behind her and quickly turned but there was nothing to be seen.

Feeling uneasy she once again had a feeling that she was being watched.
She stood a moment trying to decide if she should turn back to the others or continue on her solitary walk.

Her mind was made up for her when she heard a dog bark, then yelp. She called loudly to the guards to come and ran into the nearby trees from where she heard the sound. She saw a dog clinging to the leg of a strange man whilst he was beating her with a stick. When he saw Rosanna approaching with the guards he turned and ran. The dog fell to the ground and dragged herself over to a sack that was laying on the ground.

Speaking softly to the dog Rosanna approached her quietly. At first the dog growled then was quietened by Rosannas soft words. She nudged the sack. Rosanna opened the sack and found inside 4 small puppies. The pups were so small that their little eyes were barely opened.

Awe you poor thing
Rosanna gently patted the dog as she was lying on her side. Her eyes were half closed and her breath had become laboured.

The guards had run off after the man. Rosanna felt the tears coming to her eyes as she knew she could not carry both the dog and the wee pups back on her own. Nor could she leave them to find help. She cradled the mother dogs head in her lap as she sat and hoped that someone would come along.
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 15:52 Post subject: Reply with quote
Oda just managed to help Meira up between all the laughing that was going on. “Sorry about that, Oda,” she said, blushing, as he stood up too. "Tis ok, I will catch the wretched thing today!" They made their way over towards Ele, who looked like she was either going to burst into tears or into fits of laughter.

Oda looked up and saw Whisper stood on the bank, he smiled and gave a him a short wave. As Meira made her way towards Whisper, Oda picked up his sister and made his way out of the lake. "Ele, who would of thought a goose could cause so much trouble!?"
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 23:07 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele, still slightly in shock, gave a brief nod at her brother.

Yes, but Ernie was just playing. He meant no harm...please dont let that man catch him!

Ele tried to wipe a tear away with the soaked sleeve of her dress.

Ernie doesn't deserve to be caught and cooked...he's my best friend.

Not caring who saw her or what they thought of her, Ele sat back down in the muddy water amongst the reeds and couldn't help herself but cry at the thought of losing her dear goose.
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2008 23:28 Post subject: Reply with quote
Oda burst out laughing again when Ele sat down again crying, thinking little Ernie was doomed. "Whisper wont touch Ernie, I promise! He is a good friend of mine and he runs the grounds here. Besides if anybody is going to catch and do anything to him it will be me." Oda laughed again when Ele looked up at him in disgust. "I'm joking! I wouldn't dare!"

Scooping her up, Oda carried Ele out of the lake to where Whisper was. "Good day Whisper! Its been a while! I see you have met my sister and her goose? We really ought to go and get dry Ele, they will be starting the picnic soon."
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Stopping behind a hedge, Meira squeezed out as much of the water from her skirts as she could so she wouldn't drip all over the house. She went in through the kitchens and made it upstairs before too many people saw here. Once she was in a dry frock and had run a comb through her hair, she felt much better. She took her wet one down to be cleaned; it had gotten rather muddy around the hem.

Back outside, she realized she must have missed Ele in passing. She caught sight of Whisper and went over to him, feeling a bit more sure of herself now that she wasn't soaking wet and disheveled. "I'm sure Lady Richgrams would like you to join us for the picnic. Won't you come this way?"

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Rosanna gently laid the mother dogs head on the ground and put the pups to her so they could suckle. She slowly lifted her head off the ground and licked her babies. Then with a shudder she died.

Rosanna felt the tears sliding down her cheeks. She laid her head against the poor dog that had died trying to save her babies and started to sob.

I will take care of your babies for ye.

The guards came back empty handed and Rosanna instructed that they get someone to come and bury the dog.

Rosanna made a blanket out of the sack and wrapped the wee pups inside. Refusing help she carried them back towards the main group.

Andrew came running towards her .

What ye got Rosanna?

Pulling back the blanket Rosanna showed Andrew the wee pups.

Where is the mother? Andrew looked around expecting the dog to appear.

I sorry Andrew these wee babies have no mother no more. She died. We shall have to look after them.

Andrews little eyes welled with tears.

I knows how they be Rosanna. Me mother died when I were born. Can I help ye to look after them?

That would be good Andrew for they will need a great deal of looking after. I be unsure if they can live as they are very young and still need their mothers milk. We will have to dip rags in milk and get them to suckle from them.
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Oda carried the dripping wet and bedraggled looking Ele towards the house. He stopped to speak to Whisper but she did not raise her head, she was still upset at the thought of Ernie being caught and cooked.

Oda, still laughing, handed Ele over to Evageline who also laughed when she heard how Ele had managed to get in this state. She helped Ele to the tub where she poured warm water over her and washed her hair.

Ele told Evangeline all about the tricks that had been played on her and how mean the groundskeeper had been. Evangeline comforted Ele and patted her shoulder, saying that it was all good-natured and she shouldn't take it to heart.

Evangeline wrapped Ele in a large robe and sent her off to choose a new dress, shoes and to comb her hair.

Ele chose a summery-looking blue dress. She combed her hair and then tied it back with a ribbon. The ribbon didn't match her dress but she was sure no-one would notice. She grabbed a shawl on her way out of the room and made her way downstairs.

She wrapped the shawl around her shoulders as she hurried back across the grass towards the rest of the group. She saw Rosanna there and called to her, Rosanna! ...then she ran over to see what was going on.
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It warmed whispers heart to see the people laughing an playing around. How long had it been since he had had been part of something like that.. he mused, a dark look crossing his face.

Whisper was drawn from his revie by the sound of someone approaching. Whisper looked up into the open friendly face of a dripping Oda.

"Good day Whisper! It’s been a while! I see you have met my sister and her goose? We really ought to go and get dry Ele, they will be starting the picnic soon." he called out hailing me from the puddle that was growing around his feet.

Whisper Started to speak "Greetings Sir Oda, Milady Elensar. yes we have just met." Whisper looked at Elensar hoping to catch her eye, but she would not meet his gaze.. damn....

Soon Oda was gone whisking Elensar away with him to go and dry off, and Whisper was left alone by the river bank. Sitting in the dappled shade of the apple tree whisper surveyed the fine landscape before him. His eye was immediately drawn to the far edge of the lake where some kind of commotion was occurring. He watch an a few guards ran over and then off into the tree line.
Part of whisper wished he was close enough to see more or perhaps hear what they were saying... But no on second thoughts its better if i don't get involved.

Soon the person at the lake was joined by anther smaller person, perhaps a child? and the started moving back towards the Manor.

So intently was whisper watching the couple’s progress that he did not notice the return of the Steward.

"I'm sure Lady Richgrams would like you to join us for the picnic. Won't you come this way?"

Caught by surprise whisper jumped to his feet, shocked that she had walked so quietly; Or perhaps he was just not paying enough attention.
He recognised the Steward of Morgan manor, and from her damp and slightly dishevelled appearance as one of the three intrepid Goose hunters.


"Greetings Lady, I would be honoured to break my fast with you and the retinue of Morgan Manor."
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Meira eyed the gameskeeper curiously at his startled reaction.

"Greetings Lady, I would be honoured to break my fast with you and the retinue of Morgan Manor," he said to her. She smiled uncertainly and the two made their way over to where Grams and Caissa were sitting, reaching them just as Rosanna and Andrew did.

“Oh, the poor things!” Meira said, as Rosanna showed them the pups. She wondered where Grams would have them stay. She watched as the brown one with a white muzzle seemed to heave a shuddering sigh in its sleep and smiled. It was so sweet. She wondered what breed they were; they were so very small.

“Rosanna!” Meira looked up and saw Elensar hurrying towards them.

“Oh, Ele, come see!”

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Caissa introduces himself and chats with the folks who have come up from the lake. He gets out the picnic hamper and starts distributing food. He is pleased that there happens to be a bottle of milk and a dish that the puppies can use.
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Rosanna set the blanket with the wee pups on the ground under the trees where they would still feel the warmth but would not over heat. They wriggled themselves so they were almost stacked one upon the other.
She was pleased to see how Andrew sat next to them and was being protective as the others came to look.

Andrew I will leave them in your care for now.

Andrews little face lit up and he puffed himself up. Speaking in as much of a grown up voice that he could muster he proudly replied.

Tis alright Rosa I can take care of them.

Rosanna went over to Richgrams.

MiLady, the pups be so small. They will need feeding every 2 hours. I be unsure of what to do. If they be bedded in the stable I would need to be sleeping there as well. Do ye think it be possible that they could be bedded in my room for now? I will keep them very clean.

Knowing it was a big thing to ask Rosanna looked hopefully at Richgrams. She wondered if she should try saying that Andrew would love it and it would make it easier for him if they were in the manor but decided to leave well alone.
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Richgrams and Caissa were peacefully watching the festivities, when they were suddenly surrounded.
Her heart melted when she saw the puppies.

Yes Rosanna, you can keep them in your room, but here are my rules:
You and Andrew may do your best to get them to thrive, but in the end, you can only keep one female dog.
My Rollie is a female and I want no puppies every six months.
They are not to wander the manor while being trained.

Looking around while Caissa distributes the picnic goodies, Richgrams sees Whisper.

Hello Whisper. Happy to see you join us. Have you already met everyone?
Please don't be such a stranger to the manor, as you are always welcome here.

She holds her mug out as Evangeline arrives with a pitcher of lemonade.
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After a well needed wash and change of clothing, Oda made his way back outside to where everyone seemed to have converged at the site of the picnic. He quickened his pace as he could see there was some excitement in the air.

Reaching the picnic site, he immediately saw why everybody looked happy. They were all sat round 4 small pups, Oda knew there was something not right here, where was their mother?

"Where have these cute little pups come from then?"
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Rosanna explained to Oda about the man she saw near the lake and the incident with the dog.

I fear he were about to drown the poor wee things. They be so small I fear they will not survive but me n Andrew will do our best for em.

MiLady says we be able to look after them at the manor till they get bigger then we must find a home for em.

Rosanna had hopes that she would be able to keep one but thought she would wait a awhile before asking. She saw the pups were starting to wake.

Andrew they be needing to be fed again. Run up to the kitchen and get some warm milk and some rags.

Andrew returned with the milk and rags and they dipped the rags into the milk. Three of the pups sucked strongly on the rags but the smallest one didn't seem to have the strength. Rosanna opened the wee pups mouth and squeezed milk into it. He swallowed a little bit but went back to sleep.

Andrew looked worried.

Don't worry Andrew. Mebe he just be very tired.
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Ele, now very much out of breath, arrived at where everyone else were fussing over something. She couldn't quite see what it was. As she drew nearer she gasped with delight, Puppies! Oh Rosanna where did you find them?!

Rosanna explained the sad story and Ele nodded solumnly.

It was fortunate that you were there then Rosa., she said as she linked arms with her cousin. She then turned to Andrew, Well young sir, it is fortunate for these young pups that they have found a good and caring soul such as yourself to look after them. I am sure you will do a good job and they will grow strong under your care., she grinned at the boy and he grinned back, looking very proud of himself.

Ele made her way to the picnic hamper where Caissa had been serving food. She was glad she had packed the bottle of milk for Andrew as it was now being used to feed the poor little pups.

She searched through the hamper looking for the little pies she had made especially for the picnic. She couldn't find them...she frowned...she was startled when Whisper spoke her. She hadn't even noticed him stood behind her. He asked what she was looking for and she explained that she had made some small apple pies with candied crusts and she couldn't find them.
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Whisper followed Meria down to a group most of which he did not recognise. Seated with them was Richgrams Morgan.

"Hello Whisper. Happy to see you join us. Have you already met everyone?
Please don't be such a stranger to the manor, as you are always welcome here. "

Whisper replied to the gracious invitation with a formal bow.

"Milady is too kind."

The group were fussing over a group of four newborn pups that a lady ad acquired. She recounted how she found them. Ah so that was the cause of the commotion whisper thought. It was quite a tale and the young boy seemed enamoured with his new pets.

So a gentleman approached Whisper, Introducing himself as Caissa, and offered whisper some food.
Hungry whisper was not gong to turn down the opportunity so he wandered over to a large basket filled with all kinds of foods. Looking inside he selected for himself a couple of small pies that looked sweet enough for his tastes.

What luck that turned out to be apple pies, and of surprisingly good quality, the chef that made these certainly knew how to cook. Whisper took his prize and returned to sit in the shade and consume them.

Soon Oda and Elensar returned, and joined the fussing over the puppies.
Elensar broke away from the group and went to the hamper, and started worrying through it.

"Ah perhaps I should go over and apologies for upsetting her earlier" whisper mused. When whisper spoke it drew a small gasp of surprise from the young lady.

"M'lady Elensar, I am sorry I offended you earlier I did not mean to Ernie is a fine bird and a great credit to you, I’m sure for such a plum goose when you sell him you will make a great profit, and i know he wont feel a thing, the butchers in town are most skilled." whisper stammerd trying to recover from the earlier faux-par.
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Ele looks horrified as Whisper speaks to her about Ernie being butchered.

Sir, I tire of your games and teasing me. I found Ernie when he was abut a chick and raised him myself. He is a fine bird but I have no intention of him being slaughtered. He is my pet, my friend and I love him!

She looked up at him defiently, ready if he dared to mention killing her bird once more.
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Whisper took a step back as the young lady in front of him spoke literally vibrating with suppressed anger.

"Peace my lady I mean no offence. I was complimenting you on raising such a fine bird. I have no plans to take him from you. Though I confess I do not understand why you have bread him if not for eating.. What purpose does he serve? I suppose with that load call of his he could make a reasonable guard goose. Is he trained to cry at intruders? I fail to see how else he could earn his keep.."
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Ele looked suspiciously at the man. Seeing the genuine confusion on his face she giggled.

Now I understand...I thought you were teasing me sir!

Ele sat down on the grass and looked up at Whisper. He looked a little confused so she gestured for him to sit. He did so but looked a little unsure.

I found Ernie when he was just a small chick. He was alone and I cared for him. You see sir, Ernie is not a working animal or bred for meat...he serves no purpose but to amuse me and keep me company. I love him and I am all he has ever known, I am his family.

Ele frowned to herself. Whisper nodded but she could see he wasn't quite understanding the concept of an animal that, in his eyes, had no use or purpose.

In short, he is my companion. Although, I do think he would make an excellent guard goose! I shall have to start training him.

Ele giggled...and then she spotted crumbs stuck in Whisper's beard...candied crumbs...

So, the apple pies I was looking for earlier...did you enjoy them sir?, she said with a micheivious look in her eye.
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Finally realisation dawned on whisper: Like one of those pampered lap dogs, serving little purpose other than the owners vanity and taste in fashion. Although even that did not seem to fit this unusual situation thought whisper.
"Well Jah knows there are stranger things” he said frowning. and in the privacy of his own head he added: there seems little harm in it, thought She is fortuante to be able to afford to keep such a pet that does not work.

Lost in his own thoughts whisper had missed the last part of Elensars words... Chiding himself he turn to see her watching him.

"I’m sorry Milady could you repeat you last words for me, it seems my mind was else where."

He watched as a mischievous grin crossed her face and a twinkle entered her eyes as she spoke:

"So, the apple pies I was looking for earlier...did you enjoy them sir?"

Whisper looked down and saw the offending crumbs white against the darkness of his shirt. Oh dear. After a few moments thinking whisper spoke.

"Indeed I did, rarely have I tasted such exquisite flavours, the chef that produced them must have been a master." Whisper hoped his flagrant flattery would divert the inpending chiding.

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Ele thought about scolding him for eating all the pies but after some considered thought she decided against it. She didn't want to cause any trouble and no harm was done. She was quite pleased about the nice comments about her cooking although she fully realised they were said to try and get on her good side.

Well sir, it seems you have a sweet tooth. Maybe you would like to try some of the honey biscuits I baked? I also packed some gingerbread.

Ele held up her hand to stop him, Please save some for the others though...

She giggled.
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Meira got herself some chicken from the basket and was about to start eating when she caught what Elensar was saying to Whisper and perked up.

"Ele...you have gingerbread?!"
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Ele turned to Meira and grinned.

Yes, I packed some gingerbread. It must be here somewhere.

Ele looked through the hamper and eventually called Evangeline over to help.

Evangeline did most of the packing., Ele smiled over at her friend and Evangeline smiled back and nodded, Here you are Meira, gingerbread. It's my own recipe. I hope you like it!

Ele sat down and took a bite from a honey biscuit. She leaned back on a tree and stretched out her legs. The air was sweet with the scent of wild flowers and the occassional chatter from Andrew who was very excited about Rosanna's discovery of the puppies.

Ele thought to herself that living here in the outdoors would be the perfect life for her.
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Evangeline handed Richgrams the little wrapped package she had asked for.

Caissa - care for a Turkish delight?
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A big grin crosses Caissa's face as his favorite treat, the turkish delight came out. He laughs and enjoys the candy and his time with everyone.


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Rosanna was hungry so tucked into the picnic. She sat wondering how she was going to manage 4 wee pups in the manor and decided that she must get someone to make a box for them.

She wandered off and found Charlie one of her groundsmen and he was only too happy to oblige.

When she got back to the group she found the pups were once again needing to be fed and was pleased to see Andrew already feeding one of them. Once again the little one seemed uninterested in feeding. No matter how hard they tried it would not suckle on the rag.

Andrew looked worried.

Andrew. The pups be very small. They be needing their mothers milk. Sometimes it be Jah's will to be taking things into his own care.

Like he did me mother?

Aye me lad. Like he did ye mother. If Jah be taking any of the pups I be sure your mother will be looking after them. We just need to wait and see what be Jah's will with these pups.

Rosanna hoped that if any of the pups died that Richgrams would have the words to explain to Andrew.

Andrew thank ye for your help but ye should go and fly the kite again before the wind drops.

Andrew ran off to find someone to help him with the kite.
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Meira grinned as Ele handed her a piece of the gingerbread. “Mmm, heavenly,” she said, taking a bite. She sat back to eat the rest of her lunch.

It pleased her to see Caissa laughing with Richgrams and eating the Turkish Delight. The clergyman even had some color in his cheeks and wasn’t looking as if he was feeling as poorly as before.

Andrew ran past with his kite, trying to get it into the air. Seeing that Squire Merks was still eating and she was finished, she jumped up.

“Need some help, Andrew?”
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Charlie returned a wee while later with the box for the puppies. Rosanna lined it with rags and settled them inside.

Andrew joined Rosanna and yawned.

Andrew ye be looking very tired. How about ye take the wee pups to your room and have a nap.

Andrew was delighted to be given the responsibility of the pups and carefully carried the box back to the manor.

Rosanna sat back under the trees.
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Now that Andrew had grown tired of flying the kite, Meira felt a bit at loose ends. It was too lovely a day to just go back inside, and she thought back to when she had first arrived at the manor and Merks telling her about the horses.

"Hey Rosanna, want to go for a horseback ride?" Rosanna eagerly agreed, and the two jumped up. "Ele, are you coming?"

They walked into the dusty light of the stable, where everything smelled of hay and leather, bespeaking good upkeep. The soft whickering of the horses and the cooing of swallows in the rafters greeted their ears.

The first few horses were very large, obviously intended for the guards and men at arms. Further down, however, were some smaller coursers and palfreys that she thought would serve quite well. One in particular caught her attention. She wasn’t dark with grey stockings, as Gris-chaussures had been, but the horse had a gentle look in her dark eyes and her grey coat was well-kept. The next two stalls held a bay with a white star and an inky black one that snorted a bit when Rosanna spoke to it.

“You three will be just perfect,” she said, lifting down the first sidesaddle. She handed it and a blanket to Rosanna, who started to saddle up the black horse. Then she took down another for Ele and one for herself and laid the blanket and saddle across the grey’s back, cinching the belt tightly. Halters in place, they were ready to go.

A quick boost up, and she locked her knee around the pommel and fixed her skirts. She looked at the others.

“Ready?”
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Rosanna patted the beautiful black horse as it nuzzled her. She rested her face against it's cheek.

Ye be a real beauty.

Rosanna mounted carefully as she hadn't been on a horse in a long while.

I'm ready.

She smiled at Meira and Ele.
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Ele didn't like horses...ans she didn't like the look of the one that had been chosen for her...he looked mean.

She gingerly reached out a hand to touch the horse and he snorted...Ele jumped and shook her head.

I'm sorry...I thought I could do it...but I cant. Horses just scare me. It'd only throw me off it's back and then eat me if I went along too. I'll stay here and sit by the lake or something. It's much safer.

Ele slowly backed away from the horses. When she reached the stable door she turned and ran as fast as she could.

When she reached the lake she breathed a sigh of relief and sat down under her favourite tree.
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Quietly whittling under a tree by the lake... just watching and enjoyin' the breaze.... I hear someone and peer around the trunk of the tree....

Oh, 'ello there Lady Ele'..... I see that I startled her... Sorry there.... I just came over 'ere, cause I never do good with crowds.... I mostly do good by meself.... Ye be welcome though to share the trunk though..... I smile and start whittlin' again....
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A letter arrives at Morgan Manor, via carrier Pigeon, the sender hoping Whisper the Gamekeeper is around to retrieve it from his leg.

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Dear Mother,

Hope all is well with you. Xander and I have been delayed in our service in the Mountaineers and will be a few days late in returning home. I was hoping you would do me a favor and have the children come for a small visit.
I feel really guilty leaving the 3 younger ones with Kieran and a Nanny but it could not be avoided as the Army needed both of us right away. I know how much Kieran is looking forward to getting to know his grandmother and you him.
I am sure Rohnan would love to be around Elensar in the kitchen as he has his father appetite and eats everything he can get his little hands on. If he was not so active I would be afraid of him outgrowing all of his new clothing too fast. I so need to keep a weaver on retainer for the next few years as they grow up.
Could you ask Meira to see where Daniel is in his schooling so I may know what to look for in a governess when I send out an advert for one.
Hope you will do this for me. You may reach Kieran at the castle.

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Ele look startled...then smiles warmly.

Hellay there Scott! This here is my favourite tree., she grinned and patted the tree, How are you on this fine day?
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PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 01:34 Post subject: Reply with quote
Enjoying the food and watching Andrew keeping guard over the pups, Oda notices Ele run out of the stables and over to a tree. Seeing there was someone else there too, he decided to go over, that man looked familiar, but he was too far away to make out properly.

On closer inspection, Oda could see it was Scott who was talking to Ele. "Scott! Good to see you again! How are you? Ele isnt annoying you is she? Or her goose for that matter!" Oda laughed as Ele frowned again. "Why did you run out from the stables? I thought you were going for a horse ride? You can take Bastiaan out if you wish, hes nice and peaceful?"
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I'm not annoying anyone thank you...neither is Ernie., Ele huffed, I'm not going on the horse ride...I thought I could but..., Ele sighed.

She looked up at her brother and spoke seriously, I hate horses...and they hate me. I'd rather walk to where ever I need to get to.

She folded her arms defiently.
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"You really do take after mother, she never liked horses. I think you should come with me and I will teach you how to ride Bastiaan, trust me you will be safe." Oda smiled at Ele but he knew what her answer was going to be.
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Ele smiled when Oda said she was like her mother...she gently patted the ring he had given her that belonged to her mother.

Ele grimaced slightly when Oda oftened to teach her to ride a horse.

She placed her hand gently on Oda's arm, Thank you for your kind thought...but I would rather be thrown back in the lake than do that.
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A wicked grin crossed Oda's face as he heard the last sentence his sister said. The thought was with him to do it, but should he? What would the others think if they saw him? The temptation was too great for Oda this time, and Ernie had already caused him to get wet once today.

Oda picked Ele up and ran with her towards the lake, laughing as she struggled to get out of his grip. He went into the water a few yards so he didnt hurt Ele when he dropped her. He said one last thing before he dropped her in. "Sorry, you asked for it!"

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Ele realised what she had said but it was too late...she screamed as Oda picked her up and laughed as he ran to the lake...she struggled to get free but he held her tightly.

He dropped her into the water with a splash. She went right under and then jumped up gasping for air while coughing and spluttering. Oda stood on the bank laughing at her.

Yet again she had to pull weeds out of her hair. The fresh new ribbon she had tied in her hair had now disappeared. Her shoes were, unfortuantely, still on her feet this time and were now full of water. Her dress was soaked and clinging to her as she stood there, slightly in shock.

Oda...I cant believe you just did that!

She scowled as Oda laughed at her...then scowled as Ernie seemed to be mocking her as he honked. She rung water from her skirts and started to make her way back to shore. .
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PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 02:52 Post subject: Reply with quote
"Neither can I sis! The temptation was there from the moment the words left your mouth. I suppose you could say thats payback for what Ernie did to me earlier!" Oda took his cloak off and put round his sister as she got out of the lake.

"Come on, I'll take you back up to the Manor so you can get changed again." Oda felt more and more guilty as he noticed Ele was shivering, he put his arm round her to try and keep her a bit warmer. "Im sorry, I couldnt help it, you did say it and temptation took over me. You sure you dont want to learn how to ride a horse?"
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The sun was much lower in the sky than earlier and the air was chillier. Ele's teeth chattered and Oda wrapped her in his cloak then put his arm around her.

"Im sorry, I couldnt help it, you did say it and temptation took over me. You sure you dont want to learn how to ride a horse?", said Oda

Ele chuckled, I'm v-v-very sure...I'd rather w-walk.

Her teeth were still chattering and her feet squelching in her shoes as they made their way back to the manor so she could get changed for the second time today.

Ele wondered if she had enough clothes left...she didn't have many to begin with and certainly nothing fancy. Now one of her best dresses had been ruined. She decided that it would be nice if Oda took her shopping soon...
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Meira look what Oda is doing.

Rosanna burst out laughing as she saw Oda carrying Ele to the lake and throwing her in.

Poor Ele tis such a short while since she been cleaned up.

Rosanna trotted the horse up the path and drew up alongside Ele and Oda.

Come on Ele. Hop up. You be safe and Oda can walk alongside and we can get you to the manor faster.

Rosanna was pretty sure Ele would turn her down but felt it would be good if she could get over her fear of horses.
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The sun is beginning to set and there's a chill in the air, as Richgrams and Caissa head indoors for a hot cup of tea.
Caissa still has a cough, but is not causing Richgrams nearly as much worry.
Whisper finds them to deliver a letter from Smom. As she reads it, a big smile crosses Richgrams face.

Excuse me please, I must answer this letter. Please keep Caissa company, Whisper. I'll be back.

In her room, Richgrams dances in a little circle before sitting at her desk.

What a nice surprise this will be. I can't wait to have Kieran and the children here.

Once written, Richgrams summons a courier to deliver her letter to Kirkoswald Castle, and rejoins the men for tea.
She can hear the others returning, but holds on to her happy secret a little longer.
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As the other guests at the picnic go there separate ways, whisper watches the three young ladies head towards the stables.

Whisper was left with The lady of Morgan manor and another gentleman calling himself Cassis, however they two soon decided it was best if they headed back to the manor. Whisper joined them as they walked making small talk and idling along. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed a figure sitting in amongst the trees, a stranger to him.

Whisper was just about to point this interloper out to RG when He saw the figure of Elensar run from the stables, and passing the individual stop to talk to him.

Well the cook know this man at least whisper thought to himself.

Upon entering the house a herb tea was served and whisper broached the real reason that he had made a detour on his route home.

Turning to Lady Richgrams whisper passed to her the envelope that The Lady of Kirkosworld Castle had entrusted to him. Un-aware of its contents; Whisper returned to sipping his tea, and contemplating the other guests. He was not expected back in the game runs of Kirksowold Estate for a few days Perhaps he should prevail upon the kindness of Lady Richgrams to let him stay a few nights, Jah knows the company of happy people might actually do him some good....

Whispers thoughts were interrupted when Elensar came stalking through the room going deeper into the manor, leaving a damp trail in her wake... Oda soon followed Grinning sheepishly.

Richgrams broke the silence a large smile on her face...

"Excuse me please, I must answer this letter. Please keep Caissa company, Whisper. I'll be back. "

Whisper bowed to the Lady of Morgan Manor and watched her sweep majestically from the room. Whisper settled down into the chair, this was certainly an eventful place.
Whisper surveyed Cassis; he had a kind face though seemed to like his privacy as much as whisper himself. Unwilling to break the man’s reverie an awkward silence descended.
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Ele thanked Rosanna for her kind offer but yet again declined going near a horse.

They arrived at the manor. Oda patted her arm and she left him, heading to her room. Ele noticed Caissa and Whisper as she wandered off to find Evangeline.

She made her way to the kitchen where she found Evangeline. The girl took one look at her and burst out laughing.

"Miss Ele", she said, "Has your Ernie been causing trouble again?"

No, Eva...not this time. My brother threw me in the lake! Can you believe it?!, Ele said as she shivered then sneezed.

"Oh Miss Ele", Evangeline said, "We must get you out of those wet clothes before you catch the consumption!"

Evangeline wrapped Ele in a big, fluffy robe and marched her upstairs to her room. Ele got cleaned up, dried and Evangeline had left a clean dress on the bed for her. Ele sighed as she put it on...she really did need some new dresses.

She brushed her hair but as she had no more ribbon left, she tucked it behind her ears.

She went back downstairs to look for Oda...

Instead she found Caissa and Whisper sat in silence. She looked a little bemused at this and walked boldly into the room.

How do you do sirs...would either of you care for a drink? And have either of you seen my brother?
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Whisper bow to the lady:

"Invigorating thought this tea is I feel that the adition of something extra would only compliment it."
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Ele smiled, I believe we have some whiskey here...will that suit you?

Ele got the bottle of whiskey from the cupboard and a small glass. She offered it to Whisper.
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I smile as Oda picks Ele up and carries her to the water... I have to laugh when he stopped and dropped her....

I see all the folks headin' inside, (Ouch!) I look down.... Just a little cut... Happens all the time.... I look at me peice of wood I be wittlin' on.... It be nothin' but a twig now..... I shrug and put it into me mouth fer a toothpick and close me eyes and enjoy the cool breaze off the lake.....

Soon I open me eyes and see a hawk flyin' low over the waters..... Does remind me that I need to find someone to help train the young Owlets how to hunt..... Maybe that Whisper fellow up at Kirkswold Castle be a good one....... I will have to ask Lady Grams....

I get up brush meself off and head back home.....
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Oda was in the kitchen spying on what the staff were making, waiting for Ele to return from her second dip in the lake. The thought made him laugh. Evangeline walked into the kitchen and immediately tried to look busy, apparently trying to hide her uncontrollable giggles.
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Smiling Whisper looked up as lady Elensar proffered him a bottle and small glass.

Whisper poured a steady stream of the fragrant amber liquid into the glass, and leaning over it breathed in its heady sent.

Very slowly he put the glass to his lips and let the smallest of sips pass over his tongue. The unmistakable almost smokey flavour there..

Bliss

By jah this was good stuff. How long had that bottle been maturing Whisper wondered.

"A fine dram, Milady, thought wont you get in trouble for wasting such an expensive gift on the likes of me?" whisper asked some what nervously.
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Ele looked a little bit puzzled, Oh no sir...we have many other bottles in the cellar here. , she frowned and scratched her head pensively, Although...I'm not sure they are all of the same stuff.

She shrugged her shoulders.

I didn't realise it was expensive anyway...I have been putting it into pies!, Ele giggled.
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Quickly whisper looked away and covered his mouth to stifle the laughter.

"well those are pies I would dearly like to try" Whisper said thought the chuckles.

Whisper looked on Elensar with surprise and more than a little awe. How had this one remained so innocent he wondered, and astonished even himself when he realised he was fondly looking for a time when whisper himself was this untouched by the evils of the world...

Momentarily whispers thoughts strayed down a darker path, but soon he had control of his faculties again... no don’t dwell on it, not here in such a place of happiness; and he forced the shadow from his mind, gazing around at the simple elegance of Morgan Manor.
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The sun is beginning to set and there's a chill in the air, as Richgrams and Caissa head indoors for a hot cup of tea.
Caissa still has a cough, but is not causing Richgrams nearly as much worry.
Whisper finds them to deliver a letter from Smom. As she reads it, a big smile crosses Richgrams face.

Excuse me please, I must answer this letter. Please keep Caissa company, Whisper. I'll be back.
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Caissa chats a bit to be polite, but soon finds that he is tired and he retires for the night. He definitely feels that he is on the road to recovery and perhaps one more good night's sleep will do it. A servant brings him another bitter tasting medicinal draught before he says his prayers and goes to bed.
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The sunset illuminated the manor beautifully and when Arya finished her piece, she smiled, proud. Hearing a whicker from inside, her heart warmed. Horses! Seeing no-one nearby, and a climbable gate just in front of her, she hitched up her skirts to well above her knees. In a few moments, she was over and in the stables.

Breathing out slowly, she moved toward a bay mare, holding a carrot out flat on her palm. Carrot? She panicked. Where did the carrot come from? She thought as she gobbled it up happily. Arya calmed when she remembered pulling some from her field. On instinct, she started to massage the mare’s head. It soothed her body a lot. Making a note to pick some lavenders when in the forest, she finished and hugged the mare.

Arya wondered if she should take the picture of the Manor to the Lady. Deciding to do so, she made her way to the front and knocked on the door. Suddenly feeling very foolish, she blushed a deep red, but she stayed where she was.
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Kieran looked towards the sun which was only just peering over the horizon, he felt wonderful riding in the nice evening breeze. The carriage was just behind him. The Manor came into view.

Kieran felt warm inside, and was happy to have finally arrived, he pulled up inside the yard with the carriage just beside him, Kieran now had the trouble of trying to get off the horse, he pulls one leg over and slips a little making him grab the horses mane, which the horse does not like and chucks Kieran off making him fall to the ground. Quickly recovering himself he brushes himself down hoping no one saw, he then makes his way to the carriage door where when he opens it, Daniel jumps out and runs to look at the manor,woah boy bit excited there i see after laughing abit he helps the little ones down from the carriage, who are looking pretty tired and shaken up from the bumpy ride, its ok little bro and sis, we can rest soon, Kieran then helps sarah and collects the bags.

kieran looks around and doest see anyone about, they all make there way towards the manor.
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Ele chuckles as well...

Well, you are more than welcome to try some sir. In fact, I think I still have a whiskey and game pie in the pantry. Would you like me to fetch you a slice?

She twirls a strand of hair around her finger, Oh!,she exclaimed, making Whisper jump, I also used the whiskey to poach some pears...I'll let you try them too!

She grinned at the man as he stood up and without thinking moved forward to take hold of his arm. Then she stopped in her tracks, remembering that she hardly knew this gentleman and it wasn't proper...she was used to the men around her being family and she decided that she must get used to not being so familar with strangers as it could get her into trouble. In fact, her adoptive mother had told her this but she didn't understand what kind of trouble she meant.

Ele smiled at Whisper, who looked puzzled that she had just gone off into a dream world. She gestured towards the door and Whisper held it open for her as she walked through. She thanked him and they made their way to the kitchen.

When they arrived Ele saw Evageline giggling into a cloth and Oda laughing...

What's going on here then?, she asked...although she already knew why they were laughing.
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PostPosted: 13 Jun 2008 01:09 Post subject: Reply with quote
Controlling his laughter, Oda managed to get the words out to his sister. "I was just telling Evangeline about our splashing time outside." Ele gave Oda one of those carry on looks. "Im sorry, I wont do it again I promise."

He put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a ribbon. "Here I saw this in the lake, I think it was yours." Oda passed the ribbon to Ele.
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PostPosted: 13 Jun 2008 01:19 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele knew they had been making fun of her...she didn't mind though. The more worked up she got about it the more they did it...and it was pretty funny.

She giggled, Why thank you Oda..., she said taking the bedraggled ribbon, It is my ribbon...but I think I will be needing a new one now., she flicked her hair, Actually, I was thinking of getting some kind of hair clip...maybe you could take me shopping Oda? I need some new dresses as well now...

She smiled sweetly at her brother and fluttered her eyelashes a bit...Evangeline giggled some more.
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PostPosted: 13 Jun 2008 02:45 Post subject: Reply with quote
Still feeling sorry for what he did, Oda knew saying no to this was a no go area in its self. "Sure, I owe you a new dress anyway, I guess I ruined that last one!" He tried his hardest to keep a straight face, but it was no good, a huge grin crossed his face again. "Evangeline, do you know how to cook goose by the way? I saw a tasty looking one near the lake before."

Before he knew it, a sharp pain rose up Oda's arm as Ele nipped him.
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Ele glared at her brother but was slightly pleased when he rubbed his arm whre she had pinched him.

You leave Ernie alone. Poor thing...it's not fair with you and Whisper ganging up on him.

Ele smiled and patted her brother's arm, I think you owe me two dresses now...and a hair comb...

Evangeline giggled and said, "Also a pair of shoes I think...I had to throw the other ones away Miss Ele, they had frog spawn in them!"

Ele's eyes opened wide with shock. She turned to her brother, You hear that! Frog spawn! Shoes as well for sure..., she crossed her arms and tutted.
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PostPosted: 13 Jun 2008 04:22 Post subject: Reply with quote
"Anything else you want to add to the list?" Oda smiled again. "I tell you what, we will go in a few days, it is my fault they're ruined."

Looking at Ele with her arms crossed, Oda noticed that the ring he gave her was gone off her finger. "Ele, where is that ring? Didn't you have it on before at the lake?"
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PostPosted: 13 Jun 2008 04:31 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele looked at her hand...the ring was gone.

Oh no! I definetely had it on while we were at the lake. It must have slipped of my finger somewhere between here and there.

Ele looked distraught and Evangeline put her arm around her.

I must find it...it's all I have left of my mother.

Ele eyes glistened with tears and that moment she heard a knock at the door.

Ele sighed, Oda...I have to answer the door. Would you make a start on looking for my ring please? Maybe Meira can help? She was with me when we were at the lake so she would know where to start looking.

Ele walked off towards the front door. She opened it and saw a girl standing there with flushed cheeks. She smiled weakly.

Good Morrow Miss, how many I help you?
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Arya looked up when the door opened.

"I...I was just..." She took a deep breathe to calm herself. "I was just in the area and I saw the Manor and I thought it looked beautiful when the sunset lit the stonework so I drew a picture of it but then I saw no-one so I went into the stables -but I didn't steal anything, I swear!- and I saw one of your mares looking a little tense so I helped her a bit but would be better if she had lavendar too." She babbled out in one long sentance.

Remembering the paper in her bag, she fished it out and handed it to the lady.
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PostPosted: 13 Jun 2008 23:20 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele smiled at the girl and accept the piece of paper she offered to her. She looked at the picture.

Oh! This is fantastic!, Ele grinned at girl as she smiled broadly, What''s your name? Would you like to come in and have a drink or some food maybe?,

Ele opened the door wider to let the girl in.

My name is Elensar by the way...but you can call me Ele if you like., she grinned.

Thank you for helping the mare as well...I shall speak to Rosanna about the lavender

Just then, Ele saw a carriage approaching and someone familiar riding in front. She stood at the door waving and waited for them.
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Arya smiled proudly.

"I am called Arya. A drink would be gratefully accepted, thank you, Ele." She grinned back at her and stepped inside.

Thank you for helping the mare as well...I shall speak to Rosanna about the lavender

She nodded in reply, happy that she was of help, and not a bother.
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Rosanna returned from her ride with Meira. Meira decided to go for a ride around the grounds whilst Rosanna decided to head for the stables as she was anxious to get back to the pups.

As she neared the stables she saw a young girl leaving and head for the manor. She handed the reins to the stable boy and ran towards the manor. She burst through the kitchen door.

Ele did ye see who

She stopped when she saw the young girl standing in the kitchen with Ele and Oda. She blushed at her most unladylike entrance.

Hello I be Rosanna

The young girl introduced herself as Arya.

Please excuse me I must check on some wee pups that I found earlier today.

Rosanna went upstairs where she found Andrew had awakened and was looking after the pups.

Rosanna I have fed them again. Except the little one. It not be moving.

Rosanna looked at the wee pup and saw that Jah had taken it.

Andrew, the wee pup has gone to Jah. He needs to be with his mother. I will take him to Charlie and he will take him back to her.

Andrew looked a little sad then he brightened.

Aye Rosanna his mother be not so lonely if she has one of her babies with her.

Andrew stayed with the other pups and Rosanna took the little one to Charlie.

Oh Jah, please be kind to the other 3.

She returned to the kitchen and joined the others.

Do ye think Richgrams will let us keep a pup? I don't know what to do with them if they survive. Do ye know of anyone that would like one?
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Approaching the front doors Kieran notices someone waving at them, a familiar face, 'why hello there lady ele, thanks for meeting us out here, i was beginning to get worried, no one about!,' Kieran laughed How you doing on this fine evening?, we have all come to visit for a few days' He steps aside so the twins, Daniel Sarah was in view, We have come to see our grams....'
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After taking a turn about the grounds, Meira turned the horse back towards the stables. In the distance, she could see a group of people approaching the manor, and she hurried the horse inside and handed her over to a stablehand to be rubbed down.

She hurried towards the manor and saw Kieran, whom she remembered from the twins' birthday party, along with the twins, young Daniel, and another woman. "We've come to see our grams," he was saying to Ele.

'How wonderful,' she thought as she greeted them, then went inside to speak to a servant to have rooms prepared for their guests. In the kitchen, she found Oda, Rosanna, and another visitor.

"Oh, hello," she said with a smile. "Rosanna, the twins are here!"
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Rosanna turned and saw Kieran with the twins.

Welcome Keiran. MiLady told us you were coming.

The twins were looking tired from the journey.

Meira be their rooms ready? Ele do ye have anything the wee ones can eat?

Realising that she was sounding bossy Rosanna blushed.

She looked at the wee ones fondly. Since finding Andrew and now the wee pups she had begun to wonder if she would ever be lucky enough to have children of her own.
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"The rooms should be ready soon," she said with a wry grin to Rosanna, a bit tickled that she seemed so flustered.

"I asked the maids to set up the bed in the nursery for you," Meira said to the twins' nanny. "Keiran, you will be down the hall, across from Oda. I wonder if Daniel would rather sleep in the nursery or if he'd like to bunk in with Andrew? They are close in age, yes? It might be fun for them."

She turned to Kieran and the nanny with a quizzical expression, not wanting to ask in front of the boy whether he'd be afraid to sleep in a new place without the comfort of a caregiver.
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Kieran greets Meira and Rosa ' why hello there ma' ladies, hope all is well, its good to finally be here'

As Meira mentions about the boys sharing a room, he agrees with a little nod as she looks towards him 'aye i think it will better for them, they will get to know each other a bit more, plus hopefully keep each other out of trouble...haha'
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Rosanna went and got Andrew and brought him down to the kitchen. She explained on the way that Daniel was to share Andrews room. Not having seen the boy with another child his age she was unsure off how he would react.

When they got to the kitchen the two boys eyed each other up. Neither said a word.

Andrew tell Daniel about the wee pups. He can mebe help ye tp look after them.

Forgetting his shyness and full of self importance Andrew launched into an account of the pups and what they needed. Then the two boys ran off together to see them.
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Rosanna went and got Andrew and brought him down to the kitchen. She explained on the way that Daniel was to share Andrews room. Not having seen the boy with another child his age she was unsure off how he would react.

When they got to the kitchen the two boys eyed each other up. Neither said a word.

Andrew tell Daniel about the wee pups. He can mebe help ye to look after them.

Forgetting his shyness and full of self importance Andrew launched into an account of the pups and what they needed. Then the two boys ran off together to see them.
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Meira smiled as the two boys ran off, thinking it was sweet how quickly children make friends.

She headed upstairs and then knocked on Richgram's door. Hearing her bid her enter, she went in.

"Lady Richgrams, we have had several guests arrive. Kieran has arrived from Kirkoswald Castle with the twins and their nanny, so I've had rooms fitted up for them. Also, there's a young woman in the kitchen that I think needs to speak with you."
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Why thank you Meira. I've really been looking forward to getting my Grandmum hugs in.
Did Kieran bring the nanny? Do you know why the girl is here?

Richgrams' mind is racing and her heart is leaping. Not waiting for a reply, she rushes past Meira and out the door. For a fleeeting moment she thinks of sliding down the banister and giggles to herself. I'm still young in my mind.

At the bottom of the stairs, she checks that her dress and hair are neat, before she enters the parlor, but the children aren't there. Elen tells her that Daniel is with Andrew, and the tired twins are up in the nursery. So she turns her attention to the young lady before her. Richgrams is told that she is named Arya, and is shown a drawing of the manor.

This is magnificent work, I have plans for you my dear.

Out loud she says: Lovely work Anya. Please sup with us, as I'd like to say more, but am anxious to see my grandchildren. Excuse me please.
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Meira grinned as Richgrams rushed past her and down the stairs. Following her down, she came into the parlor just as Grams headed back out in search of her grandchildren.

She smiled at Arya. "Would you like some tea? It's a bit hectic here at the moment, but I'm sure things will settle down soon." She began to get the tea things ready.
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Richgrams looked in on the twins first. The nanny introduced herself as Sarah. She said the twins had just finished eating and were ready for bed.
Richgrams knelt down with arms outstretched. Gilly immediately ran over to her, while Rohnan stayed back. Taking Gilly in her arms was heaven itself.

You probably don't remember me, but I'm your very own Grandmum, Gilly. Before the hug was over, Rohnan joined in.
Sarah says it's bedtime now, but I'll see you in the morning. We'll have to get Elen to show you her goose.[/i]
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The entire day was full of fun and excitment, watching from my vantage point on the hill, Seeing Ele and Oda by the lake, Andrew and Meira flying the kite and losing sight of most of them as they went off riding,
I had layed back on the tall grass and had fallen asleep, only waking as I heard a voice say something about it getting cool .... I stood up and stretched and made my way back to the manor's stables to check on the evening staff and give then a few instruction for the mornings duties.

I hear a carriage approach and send one of the boys out to meet it and to assist the coach driver to the stables.

One of the boys comes to me and says a strange lady had bought a mare in and then went off to the Manor, I nodded and thanked him for the information, a little concerned I take a look at the mare for myself, checking the horse over, running my hand over the flanks and down each leg. .... satisfied I give a healthy pat and and make my way to the Manor to say my good byes ....

I enter the Kitchen just in time to see Ele and Oda with Rosnna and a young lady I had not meet but briefly in the Tavern some night ago.

I smile at Ele and Oda ... and give a polite nod to my cousin ..

How are you all doing this evening? ... I'm sure I missed a great deal ....

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Richgrams looked in on the boys next.

Guess who, Daniel?

He shrieked "Grams," and came flying at her, almost knocking her over.
This one remembers me, at least.

Grams put out her other arm, and Andrew came with a big smile.

Show me the pups. Are they eating well enough, Andrew? Would you boys like to have a snack here in your room tonight?

Seeing that they are enjoying each others company, Richgrams goes back downstairs to speak to Arya.

She finds Meira and Arya having tea and talking. They seem to be getting along well.

Good evening ladies, may I join you? Arya, your picture of the manor shows real talent, do you do portraits as well?
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Hearing the commotion downstairs, Caissa had come down to see his grandson Daniel. Seeing him reminded Caissa of his recently lost daughter Miniphoenix though. He finds his eyes leaking while he listens to Daniel telling Richgrams about his trip and his new friend Andrew.
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Arya accepted Meira's offer and they talked a while, getting to know each other. The children were active, happy. It was a pleasant atmosphere. She smiled to herself, Arya could almost feel their innocence and their look at life on her fingers, almost see the glow of protection around them.

Arya listened to some of the conversations that were taking place, watching the room and noticing each person that came in, or went out.

Richgrams came to sit with them.

Good evening ladies, may I join you? Arya, your picture of the manor shows real talent, do you do portraits as well?

Arya smiled shyly.
"Thank you, and yes, I do portraits also, though rarely, as I did not see humans as often as I do animals." She left it at that, not wanting to say more.
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I have no doubt that I would be very pleased with portraits done by you.
Would you be willing to stay here at the manor and do portraits of the children?
I would really like to surprise Smom with a picture of the twins as a wedding present.
I can see her smile now.
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Arya stayed silent for a moment, thinking on what Richgrams had said.

Wedding? Arya hoped she would be able to witness a wedding. I wonder what it's like to be bound forever to another person. She shuddered inwardly. "I will be bound to the forest until the day I die." She whispered to herself.

"I'd be happy to make some portraits of the children." She said, smiling widely. "And if it would not bother you, staying here, I would be grateful."
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Meira smiled at the young woman and excused herself from the table. Seeing one of the housemaids, she asked her to prepare a room for Arya. ‘That picture of the manor she drew was so lovely,’ she thought. ‘It will be amazing to see the portraits of the children.’ Even in the short time since she had last seen the twins, they seemed to have grown and changed.

She walked into the kitchen to find that Squire Merks had returned and was talking with Oda and Ele.

“Exciting day, yes? Arya will also be staying here for awhile. Did you see the picture she drew of the manor?”
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After greeting Squire, and seeing all the goings on, Oda realized he was supposed to be going to look for the ring that Ele had lost. That was one thing that needed to be found.

Oda made his way towards the back door. "Excuse me please, I really should go look for that ring. Meira, are you ok to come have a look with me please?"
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‘What ring?’ Meira thought, then caught sight of Ele’s stricken expression. Meira knew how proud Ele had been of that lovely piece of jewelry, and how important it was to her for sentimental reasons.

“Oh, Ele! Don’t worry, I'm sure it will turn up.

Oda, shall we try down by the lake? Perhaps it fell off there.”
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As I walk along the path to Morgan's Manor and curiously I found a ring on the path. MMM, I say to meself, Wonder who this ring belongs to? So I pick up the ring and move along the path. I come to the door and tap the door and waited for whoever comes to the door...
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Rosanna looked at Arya thoughtfully. She remembered the feelings she had had of being watched. She now wondered if it were Arya watching from a distance while she were doing her painting of the manor.

Arya. How long did ye take to make that picture? Did ye see me working in the garden?

Rosanna felt she would be happier if it were Arya that had been watching. There was something different about the girl. A special quality. Rosanna was not sure what it was but she knew that this girl was special. She hoped that she would stay for a while as she felt that they would be able to work together in some way that would help all.
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Arya saw Rosanna looking at her and she shifted a little.

Arya. How long did ye take to make that picture? Did ye see me working in the garden?

Arya nodded as she recalled the hours before.
"I watched you, for a while as the sun set. I'm not sure how long it took, maybe an hour, judging by the place of the sun."
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“Oh, Ele! Don’t worry, I'm sure it will turn up.

Oda, shall we try down by the lake? Perhaps it fell off there.” Meira said.

"Sure, I was going to suggest we look there. She had it on before I threw her in. We were over by the tree Ele likes to sit by." Oda opened the door and followed Meira outside where they made their way towards the lake.

"I hope we can find it, that ring is the one thing left that belonged to our mother. I guess I should of thought about that before I threw her in the lake." Oda smiled at Meira.
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As I was standing at the door I hear a commotion out in the back so I decided what was happening. As I looked in the back I see Rosanna walking fervously and wondered what has happened.


Oh Rosanna, as I yelled to get her attention.. What is the matter? I see you walking nervously back here like you lost something. Oh speaking of that I found a ring on the path as I came in and wondered if it belongs to anyone at the Manor.

I look up and see a stranger that I never seen before and I hold out my hand to shake her hand.

'ello I be Majestic, might I ask you be?

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Meira looked up at Oda and couldn’t help smiling back. She liked the way his eyes crinkled when he smiled.

“Well, I don’t suppose you could have warned her to take off the ring first, not to mention her shoes and hair ribbon,” she teased.

Dusk was falling, and she began to scan the grass near the tree, looking for the ring. She hoped there would be enough light to see it. Oda was looking as well.

“You don’t suppose it fell into the water, do you?”
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"I hope not, That will make it harder to find, plus I've been in twice already today!" Oda made his way over to where he threw Ele in earlier. It was just clear enough to see the bottom, it was only a foot deep but the fading light made it difficult to see properly.

He looked up to see Meira still scouting round the base of the tree for the ring. "I see your staying dry this time!" Oda smiled at her again. "Meira, there's something I want to ask you, although I wasn't sure as to when I should. I saw you on the horse before, you seem to be quite a keen rider, how would you like to come riding on the next fine day?" He awaited her answer, unsure if he was being to forward.
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[/b]Apparently I got confused thinking that Rosanna was out in back so I moved back to the front in hopes to see someone.


Hello anyone here? I yelled out.

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“Yes, I think I’ve spent enough time in…” she paused for a second as the rest of what he had said sunk in. “…the lake today.” She smiled with a little uncertainty. ’Mais bien sur, il est gentil. Il veut dire moi et une groupe, pas seulement moi,’ she thought. (But of course, he’s nice. He means me and a group, not just me.)

She nodded. “Yes, that sounds like fun, if Lady Richgrams can spare me. I’ll need to work with Daniel and Andrew on their lessons, but as long as I’ve done that and she doesn’t need me, I'd like to go.”

She shivered a little. The evenings were still cool, even though the days were warm, and she wished she’d brought a shawl. She began working her way towards the lake, since the ring wasn’t under the tree, and wondered if they were going to find it.
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i hear a voice calling out ... "Hello anyone here? " So I follow the sound to the front of the house and see Majestic standing in the doorway, his hands seeming to be clasped together, as I get closer I see he is infact holding something shiny in his fingers ... I smile as I walk toward him ...

Majestic, My Friend, how are you and what brings you here on this fine evening?

I reach out my hand to shake his ...

Come in ....
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I sigh.... well been wondering whar everyone has been I say to Merks.

Oh by the way, I found a ring laying on the path near the entrance. I was wondering if it belongs to anyone here at the Manor. Do you know if Miss Rosanna is around here or she busy? Well I was here to find out how the herbs was growing and picking up the pup that Rosanna found. Also, if she is having trouble finding a home for the others, please let her know, I will take them and if she wishes to visit the pups at me homestead she can do so.

I hand the ring to Merks and bow his head as he turns to leave to head back home.

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Oda felt like a huge weight had been lifted off him when Meira said she would go riding with him. It meant alot to him, she was a beautiful woman and there was something about her Oda was drawn to, he just didn't know what it was.

Seeing Meira shiver, Oda checked his cloak was still dry, which it was, and took it over to Meira. "Here, you should wear this, the cold wont do you any good. I suppose we will have to give up looking shortly, we wont be able to see anything. I'll have to look again on the morning if we don't find it."
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PostPosted: 18 Jun 2008 05:01 Post subject: Reply with quote
I listen intently as Majestic speaks, making sure I understand his every word, i call after him ...

If you like I can find Rosanna for you and see if she is available ?

hoping to catch Majestic in his tracks ...

looking down at the ring in the palm of my hand I smile browdly, recognozing it as Ele's,
I dont wait for a reply from Majestic and I make my way to the back of the Manor to find Rosanna to give her the message from Majestic and to find Ele whom I'm sure will be very pleased with the find. ...
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I heard Merks calling me so I stop and turn back to see what he came up with. I see he left the door open so I politely waited by the door for Merks to come back.
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Meira smiled in relief as Oda handed her his cloak and wrapped it around her shoulders. It was rather long for her, since Oda was taller than she was, but it was warm and the wool was soft.
"Thank you, I was feeling a bit cold. We may need to go back now; it's getting darker. I keep mistaking pebbles for the ring, and at this rate we'll have a difficult time just seeing to get back up to the house."

'He really is a very caring man,' she thought, 'the way he looks after his sister and even lending me his cloak.'
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Heading toward the kitchen I hear Rosanna talking with Arya, I walk up to the two ladies and smile at each in turn ... rolling the small ring around in my fingers ...

Excuse me ladies, .... Rosanna ... Majestic is by the front door and is enquiring about a pup and said he is wondering how the herbs where going .... I caught him just befor he left and noticed he was still by the door as I turned toward the kitchen, It may be prudent of you to speak with him if you like ...

Looking down as the ring again ....

Have either of you fine ladies seen my Sister?, I have a suprise for her ...
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As the evening got darker faster than Oda had hoped, and the night chill had started to spread through the air, hopes of finding the ring now seem to be lost until tomorrow day break. This had made Oda quite unhappy, he was just glad that Meira had agreed to go riding with him.

"Yes, I think your right, we better go back now. It doesn't look like a night where you want to be outside does it?" Oda offered Meira his arm for the walk back to the Manor, making a mental note as to stop being so forward.
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Looking out of the kitchen window I see two silouettes making thier way toward the Manor ... I recognize the walk of my Brother though I can not make out the person walking along side him because of the cloak that is almost touching the ground and the detail of their faces still unseem by the evening light behind them. ...

I lean back against the chopping block and continue looking out the window ... rolling the ring in my fingers ...
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Rosanna nodded to Merks and headed to the door.

Hello Maj. How ye be? I hear ye been asking about the herbs and the pups. The herbs be growing well thank ye. The pups be very small as yet. I would like to keep them till they are bigger. I think they need to be with each other.
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I be fine Rosanna and how u be? Thats fine with me and when the pup is ready either drop by me place or let me know at the Tavern and I can get the pup. One thing...are you going to keep the other 2 or do you still have to get rid of 1. If you do have to get rid of 1 and have trouble finding a suitor..Ill take it.
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Meira took Oda’s proffered arm as they started back towards the house, then felt a bit shocked at herself for how comfortable it felt to do so. ‘What in the world has gotten into me?’ she thought. ‘Playing in the water like a child earlier, and now this…’ She glanced up at his profile, then back at the dark path.

Oda opened the kitchen door and he and Meira went into the warm kitchen. The first person she saw was Merks, who had something shiny in his hand.

“Evening, Merks. What’s that?”
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Aye Maj. Thank ye. I be keeping one and not sure about the other one yet. I will get Andrew to bring them down so you can have a look and choose one.

Rosanna went and asked Andrew to bring the pups down. At first he didn't want to as he was worried that Maj would take one right away but Rosanna assured him he was just going to choose one.

Andrew showed the pups to Maj.
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I see Andrew showing me the pups. They be cute.

I look at Rosanna and say, "I'll take the one with the spot on his head when that one is ready to come to me place."

I thank Andrew and Rosanna for showing me the pups and bow to Rosanna and head back home.

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lost in my thoughts I'm suprised by the sound of the door opening ... Seeing Meira walk through I smile then see her wraped in a cloak, I realize it was Meira who I had seen making their way along the path. ... looking back down at the ring I hold it out in the palm of my hand ....

Majestic arrived about ten minutes ago and said he had found it out on the path out by the entrance to the Manor ... if I'm not mistaken it's Ele's ring.

I smile as I see Oda walk in and am totally amused at the look on his face even thought I have no idea why the expression is there ...
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The warmth of the kitchen was greatly appreciated by Oda. Seeing Squire with a smile on his face, he looked into his open hand to see a ring which he recognized straight away. His jaw dropped, and his shoulders slouched.

"Please tell me you are joking! I have just spent the last half hour or so wading round in a foot of water looking for that! I think I need a glass of whiskey." Oda reached out for the bottle on the side, which luckily was still half full.

He got three glasses out poured Meira and Squire a small glass, and poured himself an almost full glass, despite the look Squire gave him on doing so. "Drink up! It will do you both good on this chilly night!" Oda took the ring off Squire and showed it to Meira. "That is what I wanted to find! At least the night wasnt wasted!" Oda smiled at Meira again.
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Meira smiled as she hung the cloak up on a hook. "I know Ele is going to be so relieved that it was found, Merks. Has she gone upstairs?"

She took the glass of whiskey Oda poured for her. She took a drink and choked a bit as Oda continued..

"That is what I wanted to find! At least the night wasnt wasted!"

"All those pebbles!" she laughed. "I was afraid it was lost for good."

She smiled at him, thinking that while the day hadn't gone anything like she'd thought it would, it definitely hadn't been wasted. She hadn't had so much fun in quite a long time. It was getting late though, and she wondered if dinner would be ready soon. It seemed ages since they'd eaten at the picnic.
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Food had been sent up to the boys and to Sarah. The others were told that supper was ready to be served.

We are many tonight, family and friends. I wish to sit with Caissa to my right, and Kieran to my left.
And this time, we will all wait for Caissa to give the blessing.
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Ele walked into the kitchen, head bowed and a glum expression on her face. She sighed...as she looked up she saw Meira and her two brothers there...each with a glass of whiskey.

I hope you haven't used all that whiskey...I use it for cooking...although I have since been told not to., she said in a flat tone of voice, unusual for her.

Oh, Grams is awaiting you all at the dinner table by the way., she said as she slumped into a nearby chair.

She sighed again...feeling very sorry for herself and waiting for some sympathy from the others.
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Kieran could smell the supper and it smelt gorgeous, he had been told it was nearly ready so he made his way down to dining room, he walked in and tried to find his seat.
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"Hey Ele, there you are! Sorry about the Whiskey, that was me." Oda walked over to her as she slumped into a chair and put a hand on her shoulder. "Meira and myself went looking for the ring, we couldnt find it but I got wet again."

Noticing that didn't cheer her up, Oda tried a different approach. "Squire just gave me this though." He smiled as placed the ring in her hand.
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when everyone gathers for supper, Caissa gives the blessing as requested by his mother. He prays saying:

almighty jah,

we thank you for your many blessings:
for family, for friends or for the bounty on this table
we pray that you would guide us by the love of Christos and by the wisdom of Aristotle.

Bless this house, the food, and all who surround this table.

Amen.
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It was evening when he had finally made his way to Morgan Manor. Distraction and conversation with people along the way took their toll of time. He walked up the main path, and the evening light made the trees glor a wonderful yellow green as the setting sun changed hues. He took his time as he walked, and the grew darker each minute, but when he saw the Manor itself, he was quite impressed. He looked over it's style and analyzed it.

That middle section must have been added in later, filling in a courtyard. That bay window tower on the original left wing must have been an addition as well. I wonder where they got that yellow stone for on the middle facade. That would be nice to accent mine with if things work out.

The sound of a horse neighing brought him out of those thoughts. Along one side off a little distance with a walk was a stable building, long and tall. It was a very beautiful building with sturdy timber work above brick it seemed. He figured that it was too late for somone to be wandering about like this and thought to head out again, turning to back trace his way to the road.
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Watching as the relief washes over Oda's face as I accept the small glass of whiskey I down it in one swollow, savouring the warmth of the liquid.

I watch as Ele walks in to the kitchen, obviously feeling down from the lose of her ring ... I begin to smile just as Oda starts to talk with Ele, putting my hand up to my mouth to stiffle a laugh and then Oda says "Squire just gave me this though" ... I can't contain myself and give a small laugh as I see Ele's eyes light up.

I take the bottle of whiskey off the counter ... Cooking whiskey or not, This is a fine drop.
I fill my glass to the top and make very short work of it ....

Lets head in for dinner ... I'm famished ....
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Meira grinned at Ele's expression on seeing her lost ring.

Lets head in for dinner ... I'm famished .... said Squire Merks.

The others agreed and headed for the dining room. Meira bowed her head as Caissa said the blessing, then looked around the table as the food was being served. 'What a wonderful thing,' she thought, 'a table so full of good friends and good food.'
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Ele was overjoyed to get her ring back. She hugged Meira and both her brothers...she was about to skip around the room when she was reminded that everyone needed to go to dinner.

They arrived, Ele held her hands together for the blessing but didn't actually take much notice as she was too busy peeking at her newly found ring.

Everyone started helping themselves to food. Ele looked pleased. She turned to Oda and said, Can you pass me the Eggberduff please?, and she pointed at the large dish in front of him.
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Rosanna sent Andrew back to his room with the pups and made sure that he fed them.

She was feeling a little tired and unwell. She mixed herself a draft and quietly slipped past the dining room and went to bed hoping that no-one would notice her absence.
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Richgrams had made sure that Kieran would be seated next to her.
She now leaned over to him and spoke in a soft voice.

Kieran, I'm so glad you finally made it to the manor. I've been wanting to get to know you better,
as your father was a great man. He made Smom very happy and would have
been proud to see you now.
I hope you will be comfortable having us as family.

Kieran at first looked surprised at what she had just said, but then he responded with a big smile.
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As Kieran was seated he looked across the table to see people were tucking into the food, and wow there was a lot of food. He took his seat next to grams,

Kieran, I'm so glad you finally made it to the manor. I've been wanting to get to know you better,
as your father was a great man. He made Smom very happy and would have
been proud to see you now.
I hope you will be comfortable having us as family.

Kieran was happy from what grams had said, he smiles,

'thank you grams for your hospitality and for allowing me and the twins to stay for a while, gives us time to get to know each other a lot more,i have heard my father was indeed a good man, hopefully i will be half of what he was.' he looks around the table looking for a spot to drink.' i cant wait to get to know people better, it seems there are some great people here, family and friends, all in good time though i am here for a good few days'Kieran finds the jug of wine and pours himself a cup, he then looks at grams 'wine?'
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Not feeling hungry, Arya slipped out of the Manor and ran to the stables again.

"Hey there, beauty." She murmured as she neared the mare. Hugging her, Arya went to the other occupied stalls, greeting each horse in turn.
Pulling out her pocketknife, she let herself in a black stallion's stall. Sitting cross-legged, she took out a carrot and started slicing away bits of the vegetable until it started to form a horse head shape. Bored, she stopped and let the stallion munch on it while she cleaned her knife on her skirt and dropped it in her satchel again.

Arya let herself out and lay down on the floor watching the sky above her, dreaming, fantasizing. She closed her eyes as the wind blew across her. I can fly!
She laughed at herself. I'm not a child any longer, she thought fiercely. Sighing, Arya opened her eyes and stared contentedly.
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Lord Daene looked arouns for a little while and turned to head back to the road. He saw somone moving in the area of the Stables but thought not to distub them at such a late hour.

They are probably on work with the horses anyhow, best not to disturb them.

He walked slowly back to the road. It was a nice land here and the moonlight was beautiful. He looked around often wondering what it would be like during the day, though cutting wood in the evenings kept him busy, so there was little chance of that. Once back to the road he headed back toward town and to the inn where he was renting a room.
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Oda looked round at yet another wonderful looking meal set out before him. After all that had happened today, this was a meal to look forward to. Caissa said blessings and everyone started to tuck into their meals. Oda passed Ele the Eggberduff, which sound like a foreign dish, but still looking extremely good.

"So you all nice and dry now sis? Im glad we got that ring back too, that was almost a bad day." Looking around, Oda thought to himself how much everyone meant to him here. Friends and family alike, he felt the same way about them all. The one thing that did stick in his mind though was the horse ride with Meira he was looking forward to.
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After Ele was through with the eggberduff, Meira took a small helping of it and a larger helping of some of the other dishes. She wasn’t sure what the eggberduff was and she hoped it wasn’t one of the mistranslated French recipes Ele had mentioned a while back. She still needed to look over those.

She took a bite and was surprised by the taste. It wasn’t exactly what she had been expecting, but was still pretty good. She dug in; she was very hungry and rather tired from the long day. It might be good to make an early night of it.

‘Tomorrow, I’ll need to see Lady Richgrams, and check up on Daniel and Andrew’s studies. I wonder if it will be nice outside?’ she thought.
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Kieran looked around the table and sees everyone munching on the food, he helps himself to the nearest plate of food, and slowly starts eating away, he looks up looking around the table and sees oda who seemed to be in some kind of deep thought, 'hey oda, hows the food treating ya?, im Kieran by the way, i dont think we have formally met'
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Oda held a hand to greet Kieran. "Hi there, Im well thanks, and the food is lovely! My sister has always loved her cooking." Oda smiled at Ele. "She has told me a bit about you, I saw you briefly at the twins party but didn't get chance to say hello..." He decided against finishing the sentence right now.

"How long have you been in Penrith yourself? Im here in Cumberland to stay now, so plenty of time to get to know each other!" Oda finished off the glass of Whiskey he had brought in with him, hoping no one noticed.
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Caissa eats quietly. He has something of a deja vu experience with Kieran, as if he had known him before, and yet, he is fairly certain they have never met.

He pokes at his eggberduff, not quite sure if he likes it or not.

He leans over to Richgrams and says, "The hospitality has been wonderful and i'm feeling quite refreshed. Alas, though, there is pressing business in Ireland and i shall have to take my leave in the morning."
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I knew this parting was coming, Caissa, but it is never easy for a mother to have a child go so far away, even at your age.
It pulls on my heart strings.
My prayers that your health be restored have been answered.
I understand the responsibilities your calling has imposed on you.
What say we have a private breakfast in my room before you leave?
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"That sounds wonderful mother," Caissa replies. He then takes a helping of stew and decides to leave the half-finished eggberduff to the side of his plate.
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Kieran quickly wipes his hand and reaches over to shake odas,'il be living here now, at the castle. should be interesting getting to know you and everyone around this table' He eats some more of the food
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Ele, lost in a dream world, poked her food around her plate. The eggberduff was good...she was pleased about it as she had invented the dish herself.

She looked around. Everyone at the table were in conversations. She smiled and nodded to Richgrams to excuse herself so that she could go the kitchen and see if the desserts were ready to be served.

She walked into the kicthen and was surprised to find it empty...she had been expecting Evangeline to be there at least.
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Whisper silently walked the corridors of Morgan manor. Downstairs he could hear the commotion that inevitably meant dinner had begun.

Lost in thought whisper wander ponderously to his room; so many new face at the manor and none of them known to him.. Had they found him at last, were there spies even here? Arriving at his room his mind was made up. The time had come to leave the hospitality of Morgan manor.

He would leave tonight when darkness fell.
Whisper prepared for his journey while the dinner progressed downstairs.
With a wistful look whisper surveyed his surroundings and moved into the corridor. Visiting a number of the bedrooms and lingering a short time in each.

Silently he made his way downstairs avoiding the guards and the movements of the servants; before finally reaching the kitchen.

A young lady was sat there, alone in the darkness, silent perhaps waiting. Whisper stood still; his heart racing in his chest. Soon she turned her head, showing her profile. Whispers heart stopped dead. Soon the moment passed and she turned once again facing away from the window.
Whisper slipped past her, his head turn for one last lingering gaze at the manor and its occupants and was away into the night.

It was better this way he thought to himself. No difficult goodbyes and it was time he was back into the forest; his house at kirkosworld had been neglected too long!
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PostPosted: 23 Jun 2008 17:53 Post subject: Reply with quote
Yet another enjoyable meal ... as I try out the new dish Ele had created, It was a real suprise to the taste buds, the second serving was just as good as the first, I put my glass out infront of Oda for another glass of whiskey giving a sly look and smile as I did so.

A maid walks upto me just as I finish up, excusing herself.

"Sir, there's a young man asking for you by the front door, he says it be important"

I nod my head in understanding, I take a swig of my whiskey, wipe my hands and mouth and half stand ...

You will all have to excuse me, something needs to be attended to ... I smile at Richgrams and give a nod
A very enjoyable meal as always, thank you

I stand and put my hand on Oda's shoulder ...
I'll see you soon

I follow the maid to the front door and meet up with Bryan, one of the stable boys.

What's going on?

He tells me of a young lady that was seen going into one of the stalls and wasnt sure how to appoach the lady and thought it best that I take care of it. ... I smile and put my hand out to shake it ...

You did the right thing, come along with me and we will see what's go'n on there ...

We make our way out into the darkness, Bryan holding a lanten out infront of us to luminate our way ....
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In the distance, she heard footstpes and, turning her head slightly, she saw a lanternlight a ways away. Scrambling to get up, she brushed the dust off her clothes.

The light was nearing her. Panicking, she searched for an escape. Finding none, she took out her pocketknife. Aaack! She screamed inside her head. Someone help me...

Gripping the knife with both hands, she pointed it towards the light. Don't kill me please...

Arya opened her mouth, but found she was breathing to heavily for words to form. Closing it again, she steadied herself as the light came closer. Well, at least I know it's not a hunter that mistook me for a deer. She smiled at herself despite the mess she was in.

Suddenly, a thought struck her. What if it's the Lady? Shivering, she placed the knife back inside her satchel and folded her arms protectively around herself. The nights were cooler in the towns without the many trees around her.
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PostPosted: 23 Jun 2008 19:14 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele sat and waited for what seemed like forever. She thought she saw something moving out of the corner of her eye but she couldn't be sure so she tried to shrug away the feeling of being watched.

After as long as her attention span would allow she got up and poked at the fire...Evangeline was still no where to be seen and obviously neither was Kate. Ele tutted...Kate was such a bother! But she had a good heart and Ele would not see her out of work.

Ele sighed and called in a few staff to carry in the desserts...there were three large trays each filled with dainty bite-sized morsels that would finish the meal nicely.

Ele returned to her seat just for a while. Something did not feel right to her. She had noticed Rosanna leave the table earlier in the evening but had not wanted to say anything...then the mysterious shadow, or something, which was still bothering her...she frowned.

Then she stood up, fussed with her hair a little and smiled as she rejoined the dinner table where everyone had almost finished the tiny desserts.
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The meal was filling and the deserts had come out. Merks had gone off to attend to some business, and everyone else seemed busy in conversation. He sat quietly and sipped at his Whiskey.

Oda had a feeling there was something wrong with Ele, she was in the Kitchen longer than she should of been, and she looked different somehow. Once she returned, he leaned over and whispered to her. "Are you ok? I get the feeling something is wrong, please tell me if there is wont you?".

He almost stood at this point to break some news, but decided against it, the night had gone well, and with the news of Caissa going back to Ireland, Oda thought it would be best to wait a little closer to the time before he announced his departure from Penrith.
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Caissa makes a pig of himself eating four of the tiny desserts.

He finishes the meal with an irish coffee and then ascertains from richgrams where and when the breakfast would be.

He does notice that Ele seems worried about something, but he isn't sure what.
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Meira finished up the rest of her meal, then looked up as Ele came in with the tray of dessert. 'Elle a l'air d'une phantome,' she thought, a bit confused. 'J'espere qu'elle n'a pas mal de quelque chose, aprés le plonge dans le lac. Mais précédent, elle a semblé bien.' (She's as pale as a ghost. I hope she's not coming down with something, after that dip in the lake. But earlier, she seemed fine.)

Merks left to attend to some business, and Meira took another of the small pasties, then grinned as Caissa took another as well. They were delicious, and really too small to just eat one.

It was getting late, and she was tired. She excused herself from the table to Lady Richgrams and started up to her own room. She hoped that the young artist would return before too long, as there was a nice room fitted up for her.
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 05:50 Post subject: Reply with quote
Bryan and I make our way through the stables checking the stalls as we go, Bryan points at one of the stalls and with a whisper ... I think I saw the lady go into one of those stalls there

I nod at Bryan ...
Just stay back here and I'll take care of this

I walk with heavy steps as to not suprise the lady who seems to be hiding, carrying the lanten high on a pole so that not only are the stables illuminated but I am as well...I hear a russle in the stall as I near ....

Hello? ... who's there? ....

I open the stall door and see the young lady whom I had briefy met .... I smile .... and hold out my hand to help her to her feet ...
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Ele sat next to Oda. She noticed that Merks was missing and this increased her sense of worry.

Oda spoke to her and she turned to him and smiled.

I'm fine., she said as she gently patted him on the arm, I thought I saw something while I was in the kitchen...it worried me a bit but there was nothing there.

Everyone had finished eating and the servants were clearing the table.

She took the last small dessert pastry that had a swirl of cream on the top and took a bite from it then turned again to her brother, I do have a feeling that something isn't right though.

She frowned.
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 13:46 Post subject: Reply with quote
"What is it? You can tell me, Its probably nothing. If its about what you thought you saw in the kitchen it was probably a draft coming through and your tiredness playing tricks on you." Oda topped his glass up with more Whiskey as he waited for Ele's answer, thinking to himself he should slow down on it.
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 13:55 Post subject: Reply with quote
As she got up, Arya saw the face of the person and sighed in relief. It was the man from the Manor, she saw at the dinner table.

Realizing she was still on the floor, she hurried to get up and brushed off the dust, embarrassed at how he had found her.

"I-I-I was just..." Arya stammered, unsure of what to say. Intruding because she was fascinated by the horses? Because she had wanted to ride like a Lady of nobility? Or because she simply found the stables more interesting than food?

Fool! Arya chided herself. As she let herself out of the hall, she saw another person. She jumped. She did not hear another pair of footsteps.
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 13:55 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele smiles at her brother weakly, It's nothing I'm sure. I just have a feeling is all...probably just my imagination.

The servants had almost finished clearing the table. Everyone was leaving and heading to bed.

I'm going to bed now. Dont drink too much of that., Ele said pointing at the near empty whiskey bottle, Although I think that may be too late!

She giggled then kissed her brother on his forehead. The sense that something was not right stayed with her as she climbed the stairs and went to her room.
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 18:41 Post subject: Reply with quote
Caissa finishes his irish coffee and heads upstairs to bed. Richgrams would send a servant in the morning to direct him to their private breakfast. He hears giggling as he goes by Daniel's room so he stops in and chats with his grandson before tucking him back in. Seeing Daniel made the pain of losing his daughter come back again, but it also helped him remember why it was he continued to live.
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 21:33 Post subject: Reply with quote
Richgrams awakens early, so as not to delay Caissa's travels.
She notices an envelope that has been slipped under her door.
Opening it she reads:


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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 21:41 Post subject: Reply with quote
Kieran finishes off his main meal and without rest to let the food settle Ele comes in with desserts!, his eyes open wide as the desserts are put on the table 'wow these look nice', he grabs himself a plate and devours it quickly,

After the meal and desserts people had started to leave the table, Kieran thought the night was still young and decided to stay a little longer, he looked around the table for something a little stronger than wine...
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PostPosted: 24 Jun 2008 22:16 Post subject: Reply with quote
The carriage trip to Penrith was quite and somber. Xander sat next to Smom arm around her, but not saying a word, leaving her to her thoughts.
On arrival at Morgan Manor the driver took the carriage to the kitchen enterance as per Xanders insructions.
Xander alighted from the carriage, looked around wishing they were here in more pleasant circumstances.
Helping Smom from the carriage, he took her arm and they walked into the kitchen.
As usual the kitchen was a hive of activity, Xander saw Ele.
ELENSAR!, quickly now we need to see Richgrams alone! Find Rosanna get her to prepare a daught and you some spirits. For we bring sad news. Smom and I will be in the parlor. Now please hurry Elensar
Xander and Smom left the kitchen and went into the parlor
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The sun was barely clearing the horizon when Meira woke. Turning and stretching in her bed, she was glad to see through the window that the skies were clear and it looked like it would be another fine day.

She got up and put on a wrapper and started to wash and prepare for the day. Then she noticed an envelope laying on the mantel. Opening it, she found this…



Meira's jaw dropped, she was so shocked. Pacing the room rapidly, still holding the letter, she said, "Je ne comprends pas ! Qu’est qu’il veut dire ? Cet homme a été dans ma chambre ! Les cadeaux ? Mon cavalier ? Je n’ai aucune." (I dont understand! What does it mean? This man has been in my room! Gifs? My squire? I don't have one!)

She bolted then from the room and quickly knocked on Richgram's door. At the sound of her voice, Meira burst in.

"Madame, je vous jure, je n’ai pas l’invité a ma chambre. Je viens de trouver cette lettre. Je n’aurais jamais - " she broke off, took a deep breath, and repeated herself in English, blushing bright red. "My Lady, I swear to you, I didn't invite him to my room. I just found this letter. I would never..." she stopped then, looking at Grams in miserable confusion.
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The blur of the Kitchen passed before her as she heard Xander talking to his cousin. As Xander whisked them into the Parlor, Smom held the note from Lela in her hand.

The lack of information on his death made her wonder if foul play was involved. Was he killed due to his office? She remember back to when she was the Duchess of a County and the threats she received, grateful now she had had bodyguards at all times. But would Blake use them? From what she remembered of her nephew he was too stubborn to use guards. Could he have been killed? She must send some Dragons to find out. Yes, she will send some Dragons to Lela to see what caused his untimely death.

"Xander, I will also need to speak to Oda, if he can be found. I have need of his Dragon troops."
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AS he saw Smom settled in the parlor, troubling thoughts came to him.' Xander realised he'd just spoken to his cousin Elensar as if she were a servant, not family. He knew he should go speak with her'
Yes my love, I will go find Oda, I will bring some tea back with me.

Xander left the room, he saw Elensar in the hallway as she left the kitchen Xander wrapped his arms around Elensar hugging his cousin.

Elensar forgive me, I never even said hello how are you, just gave orders as if you were a servant. We must sit and catch up, Rosanna too. I suspect you have questions as to what is going on, please after you find Richgrams, bring Meira, Oda,Rosanna and your self to the parlor. You will be informed, I am just so sorry we are not seeing each other in happier circumstances!
Now let me look at you, you look well, I look forward to hearing all about whats happening here. Now I will go get some tea and will see you all soon
Xander entered the kitchen and with the help of a staff member, prepared a pot of tea, placing it and a number of cups on a tray, he took it ak to the parlor.
Here you are my dear a nice cup of tea, I have aked that Oda, Meria, Rosanna and Elensar join us. They are family and Friends, they should know what has happened
Xander took up a cup of tea and sat beside Smom
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Ele woke up suddenly. She still had a feeling that something was wrong.

She got dressed quickly and was about to pick up her hair brush when she saw a note on the table with a seal on the top...she picked up the seal but did not recognise the engraving on it. She opened the letter and read it quickly...her cheeks flushed red as she finished the note and she frowned...she knew that something was wrong.

She put the note and the seal in her pocket, brushed her hair and then went to the kitchen. Still no sign of Evangeline...

Suddenly Xander and Smom burst into the kitchen. Ele was startled and then Xander spoke quickly to her...telling her to do something....but she wasn't really listening, her thoughts were elsewhere.

She wandered to the hall where Xander stopped her again and hugged her...this time she heard at least some of what he said.

More trouble it seems...Ele was wondering if things could get much worse.

She went upstairs to Richgrams' room first. She knocked on the door and entered as it was an emergency...she saw Grams and Meira standing there looking flustered.

Umm...Smom and Xander are here...what ever is the matter Meira?
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“Oh! Ele, I found this letter in my room,” she said, holding it up. “I suppose I didn’t notice it last night when I went to bed.” Meira let her arm fall and then drew her wrapper more tightly around her, suddenly self-conscious that she was there in her night rail and robe.

“Ele, did you say Xander and Smom are here?”
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I'll meet you downstairs then Meira.

Turning to Elen with a questioning look.

I was expecting them to send word in advance. Oh well, I suppose they .missed the little ones too much
It will be so good to see them again. It is rather early though.

Since she was already dressed, Richgrams followed Elen to the parlor.
One look at Smom and she knew all was NOT well.

What has happened?
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Seeing the surpise on Arya's face as she see's Bryan standing in the hall of the stables ... It's obvious to me that this young lady is very skitish so I reasure her ...

It's ok, this is Bryan, one of Lady Richgrams stable boys, he came to get me when he first saw you enter the stables, He was rather concerned with your well being ...

Smiling down at her I offer her my arm to walk her back to the Manor, handing the lanten pole to Bryan I ask him to lead the way back .

MiLady Richgrams has arrange for a very comfortable room for you, I'm sure you'll be very happy with your accommadation ...

As we walk ...

You seem very much at home with the horses, Do you ride much?

We make our way back to the Manor just in time to see everyone retire to their respective bedrooms ....
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Rosanna is surprised on waking to find a letter beside her bed.



She reads the note and is puzzled. She goes to find Richgrams. She saw her going into the parlor and went in with the letter in her hand. She was even more surprised to find the room full of people.

What is going on?
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Arya relaxed a bit when everything was explained. She took his offered arm and they walked back to the Manor.

She smiled when the awkward silence was broken.

You seem very much at home with the horses, Do you ride much?

"Ah, I have never ridden before, I used to watch and help out in a stables, not for very long though."
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Well in that case I will have a chat with MiLady to see if I can take some time to teach you the finer points of riding just as the high class ladies do , I think the mare you where with is an excellent horse to learn on, she is placid and takes very little effort to control. ... leave it with me

I bid Arya a very good night and watch as she makes her way back into the manor ... I smile at Bryan ...

I think it's time to retire for the night ... i'm sure your mother would be freting by now ... and I watched him as he makes his way to the little cottage on the other side of the lake. ...

I head off to my office by the stables ... find my cot and slump down onto it ... as soon as my head hits the pillow I fall into a deep restfull sleep ...

I wakup with the early morning sun, hearing the faint sounds of the stables, I sit up on the edge of my cot, stretch and slowly stand up and wash my face at the basin, then look over my desk, seeing that everything is in order I head off to my home to get a few loaves of bread into my ovens and check my veggie field ....
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Arya smiled shyly as he spoke of teaching her to ride.

"Thank you." She said as they parted. She made her way to the Manor. Everyone had just finished eating and Arya was shown to her room. There, she changed into her night shift and fell asleep in the soft bed.

Some time later, Arya was awoken by the sound of many footsteps and a feeling that something was wrong. She peeked through the door and seeing everyone rush downstairs, she followed to the parlor, staying near the walls.
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Seeing her mother enter she could not hide the look on her face.

"Yes Mother something terrible has happened. I have just received word that Blake has been found dead. Lela did not have details as to why he has passed on just that he has." standing up and leading her mother to a chair "I had to come tell you myself as news of the Duke of Chester's demise would be sure to spread to the taverns soon. I could not have you find out about your grandson that way. And so close after Mini."

Seeing Xander had returned with tea she pours her Mother a cup, then turns to Xander.
"My love, I think it might be best we gather the children and head home soon. Mother has the others to watch over her and I felt like I was intruding when I entered this home I had once built. It is not my home now and I would like to be where I feel at home to grieve and plan his funeral. Please gather them quickly, Sarah should be getting them up by now."

Turning back to her mother "I am sorry to tell you the bad news and leave so fast but, I do not need words to know I am not welcome here anymore. As soon as someone is here to be with you we will take our leave. I will send word of the funeral." placing a hand on her mothers shoulder "I love you Mum. It makes me happy you are getting joy from the Manor. I will have the title to the Manor brought to you as soon as I get to Kirkoswald. Morgan Manor will never be mine again." looking around she remembered how she had purchased the land from Princess Brianna when she first arrived in Cumberland and how Gil had built it to be an exact duplicate of Bracknell Manor in Reading. But alas Gil was gone and so were her happy days here at Morgan Manor. Her life was now at Kirkoswald and her family was dying off one by one, how now could she possibly think of having a wedding. When she gets home she will have to talk to Xander.
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Richgrams gets up and gives Smom a long hug, as her mind is spinning, not as much at the news of Blake, as at what she has just heard her daughter say.

Sit back down please. We two have never been very much alike, but I can't let you go on believing that you are not welcome here. Whatever gives you that feeling is wrong. Could you possibly still not know that I have loved you without stopping since the day you were born? You are always welcome to be wherever I am.
Why deed me the manor? So that I can leave it to whom, when I die? I don't need to own it in order to be happy here. I am already happy here.
I am grateful that your hard work has allowed me such opulence in my old age.
I always want any of my family and friends to feel welcome here, and I hope you extend the same to me when I come to visit you at the castle.
Your brother Caissa is preparing to leave for Ireland today. I will have him brought down, so that you can say goodbye.

Then Richgrams walks over to Xander and places a hand on his shoulder.

Please take good care of her Xander. Let me know if she needs help with the arrangements for Blake's funeral. It's another sad day for us all.
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Ele looked at the letter Meira received, a puzzled look upon her face...Yes, I had a letter too...and this, she showed Meira the seal that had been placed on top of her letter, I dont recognise the engraving on it, though it looks to be a coat of arms.

Both were baffled but there was no time to dwell on this for the moment...

Smom and Xander are here. Xander says we should all gather in the parlour, there is some news and I think it's not good., Ele said with a worried look on her face.

She waited for Meira to get dressed and they hurried down to the parlour together. It was quite full by the time they arrived...they got there in time to hear Rosanna ask what was going on.

Smom explained to Richgrams that the Duke of Chester had died. While this was very sad news, Ele did not know him and so did not know what to think about it all. Smom continued to speak...of collecting the children and how she no longer felt welcome at Morgan Manor. Ele's thoughts were racing and she wondered why Smom and Xander were behaving so strangely.

She decided it was probably due to the recent events. Planning a wedding is difficult enough but having to plan funerals and bury loved ones would not make things any easier. She retrived two glasses and poured some strong Scottish whiskey into each...then handed one to Smom and one to Xander. Jah knows they must need it.
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Rosanna was stunned by what she heard. She didn't know Blake but she could see the pain on the faces of the people she had come to care about so much.

She couldn't take in what Smom was saying about not being welcome in her own home. She could only put it down to grieving.

Smom, Xander, please stay for a while. I think you all need to spend time together to grieve. Please stay for at least one more night. I think you need some rest and where better than here with your mother. We can all help with the little ones and Andrew would love to spend more time with Daniel.

Rosanna was concerned for Smom and felt that she would benefit from some of her herbal drafts.

Please give me enough time to prepare some drafts for ye. If ye not be staying I will make some for ye to take with ye.

Rosanna went out to the garden and gathered some fresh herbs to mix some fresh drafts. She returned to the kitchen and got some of the dried herbs and mixed up some small packets that the travellers could take with them.

She went up to check up on the two boys and the wee pups. The boys had taken their responsibility very seriously and Rosanna could see the pups were thriving under their care.

I do believe that the wee pups be almost big enough to start lapping their milk. Andrew pop down to the kitchen and get a wee bowl and some milk.

When Andrew returned the three of them laughed as they pushed the wee pups noses into the milk to encourage them to lap. The pups at first walked through the bowl and there was more milk spilt than drunk. Eventually the pups began to lap.

The boys squealed with delight. They were getting on so well. Rosanna felt it would be a shame if they were separated so soon after meeting and hoped the family would stay on for a bit longer.
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"Smom!! What a wonderful surprise!" Caissa had wandered down to see his mother before departing and found her in conversation with his beloved sister. He gives her a big hug.

The enthusiasm of his greeting is not returned, however, and he realizes that something is wrong.

"Has tragedy struck the Morgan's once more?"
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PostPosted: 25 Jun 2008 14:16 Post subject: Reply with quote
Indeed it has, Caissa. Sonnie's son Blake, Duke of Chester, was found dead in his office.
Smom & Xander were thoughtful enough to notify me in person..
Sit and have some tea with us.
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“Yes, I had a letter too...and this… I dont recognise the engraving on it, though it looks to be a coat of arms,” Ele said to her, holding it out.

Meira looked for a moment and hoped it would keep, as the sudden appearance of Smom and Xander had to take precedence, especially if they were bringing bad news. She dashed to her room and threw on a dress, and quickly tied her hair back as she made her way downstairs to the parlor behind Ele and Richgrams.

The news of Blake’s death left everyone in shock. Meira was concerned for Richgrams, since the news came on the heels of losing Mini. Smom’s words she chalked up to grief and exhaustion; it was still very early in the morning and she thought Smom and Xander had likely been travelling in a jouncing carriage all night. Surely they could not mean to leave so soon, when her room would only need a few moments to be prepared. She stepped into the hall and caught a maid as she was passing through, asking her to quickly run up to Smom’s chambers and make sure the linens were aired and some flowers were brought in from the gardens. The maid scurried off and Meira returned to the parlor just behind Caissa.
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Obediently, Caissa sits down and has a cup of tea. The truth is that he could not even remember meeting the person who had died and so it does not drive him further into grief. However, seeing his family members around him so upset is sobering. He closes his eyes and prays silently to Jah for wisdom, strength and peace.
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Xander stood and hugged his soon to be mother in law.
You know I will take good care of Smom, I give you my oath on that.Smom needs the space of her home right now, there is much going on, some of which we are not able to share

Xander accepted the whiskey from Elensar, downed it in a single gulp. Turning to all in the room.
Its good to see you all, I wish it were under better circumstances, but Smom is right we must return to Kirkoswald, it is our home, a home we have been away from for too long now, where we can relax from the tensions of these times. I know I for one will be gratefull to sleep in my own bed rather on a roadside at the border
Seeing Caissa enter the room and sit Xander places a hand on his shoulder.
We all share your grief Caissa, if you do not have to retur to Ireland right away come stay with us, spend some more time with Daniel, be here for Smom and my wedding, so at least you can return home with some happiness in your heart
Looking around the room again.
I hope to see you all soon under better circumstances, but I also have duty to perform, I have been promoted to Town Commander for Egremont by Illy effective immediately. Now we must all get to work there is much to be done
Xander took Smoms hand and they left the room, walking to carriage, where Sarah had already placed the children, they got in and headed for home
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Ele was a bit bewildered by how quickly Smom and her cousin left. They had not even stayed for breakfast...luckily she had been up early and the large pot of porridge should be just about ready.

She rubbed her eyes and yawned. She had no idea who the Duke of Chester was but he sounded important...she wondered if he would have a big funeral.

She looked around the room. Everyone looked both tired and stunned.

She wondered off to the kitchen to check on the porridge and look for Kate and Evangeline.
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Kieran suddenly woke up early morning hours after the supper, the smell of something cooking in the kitchen got his attention. He looks around and finds himself still around the table that he and the others had eaten their supper the night before. In his hand was a bottle of whiskey, he had found something a little stronger than wine.......,seems like he had passed out before he could get to his room.



'ow....my head hurts' he mutters slowly getting to his feet, following the scent he strolls towards the kitchen. As he arrives into the kitchen he sees ele 'good morning ele, why you up so early? and also, that smell, what ya making?' he asks whilst looking around for some water.
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Rosanna went to the kitchen after the abrupt departure of the guests. She still had the strange and bewildering letter in her hand.

Ele look what I found in my room when I woke. I don't know how it got there? What does it mean do ye think?
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PostPosted: 26 Jun 2008 11:31 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele turned and saw Kieran standing there. His hair was sticking up on one side, his clothes were very crumpled and he smelled of stale whiskey.

Ele laughed and pointed to a chair.

I'm making porridge for breakfast, it's almost ready.

She handed him a drink of water.

Rosanna entered the kitchen looking very puzzled. She looked at the letter in Rosanna's hand.

I have no idea. I had one too...with this., she showed the engraved seal to Rosanna, I had a feeling something was wrong last night...it's signed 'W'. I think they are from Whisper...he doesnt seem to be here now. Meira and Grams had them as well...I wonder what it means?

Ele brought the large pot of porridge to the main table where everything had been laid out. Rosanna wonders in after her and sits down. Ele sends a servant to call the others to breakfast and takes a seat next to Rosa...

I wonder what we should do about it?
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Oda felt like he had just woke to the sound of drums, realizing it was headache when he felt the pain. The sun was shining outside, and the beams of light were making the pain more intense. What in Jah's name happened last night? Looking away from the window, Oda saw the empty bottle of Whiskey stood on the bedside table. That explains the headache then.

After washing and getting dressed, he picked the bottle up to take it downstairs, noticing a folded piece of parchment underneath it. He quickly read the note scrawled on it, folded it and put it in his pouch.

Oda descended the stairs slowly, trying not to agitate the headache from his hangover, and followed the voices into the kitchen. "Sorry Im late, rough night I guess." He smiled at his sister as she frowned when he placed the empty bottle on the side. "Before you say it, I know and I wish I hadn't!"
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PostPosted: 26 Jun 2008 17:21 Post subject: Reply with quote
Caissa is sad that smom left with hardly a word, but he understood about pressing business. He had only a few things left to put in his travel trunk. His main goal was to avoid having to take any more medicine before he left -- that stuff tasted terrible!

He waits for the breakfast to be brought in and asks if Shriekersmom's place is on the way to the harbor where boats leave for ireland. He's undecided about spending any more time... still if its not out of the way.
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Rosanna saw the breakfast tray being prepared for Caissa. She prepared a draft for him and placed it on the tray. She smiled as she did so as she suspected that Caissa had been avoiding her in the hopes he would not be given any more.

Kate ye be sure that he drinks it before ye leave the room won't ye.

She looked at Oda. He looked ill. Rosanna prepared a draft for him.

Now Ele, back to the letters. Ye say that you, Meira and Richgrams got one as well? Ye believe that they be from Whisper?

As she was talking to Ele she smiled as Oda was drinking the bitter draft she had prepared for his headache. Maybe he would be more careful with his drinking from now on.

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In the dim morning light, Caissa mistakes the draught for a small fruit juice and downs it in one swig. He makes a comical yucchy face and then chases the medicine with tea.
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Meira entered the kitchen and saw everyone sitting down for breakfast. Kieran and Oda both looked as if they'd spent a rough night, and she wondered how long they'd stayed up the night before. She smiled at Oda and sat down. Rosanna was asking Ele, "Now Ele, back to the letters. Ye say that you, Meira and Richgrams got one as well? Ye believe that they be from Whisper?"

"Yes, I got one too," she said, taking the parchement out of her pocket. "I don't understand. It says for me to tell my squire to remember his gifts, but I don't know who it means. I don't remember anyone receiving any gifts since I got here, except for the twins at their birthday."

"Did yours say anything strange like that?"
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PostPosted: 26 Jun 2008 21:58 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele frowns at her brother and is pleased when Rosanna makes him take one of her drafts...they taste terrible and should teach him a lesson. She looks over at Kieran and thinks he probably needs one too.

Everyone is puzzled about the letters they received.

Mine says much the same but also mentions the 'darkness of the past' and says I should 'look to my friends'., Ele ponders this for a while...Maybe that means we all have to stick together..., she rolls her eyes as this seems far too obvious.

She drums her fingers on the table much to the distasted of Oda and Kieran who cant seem to bear the noise.

Well, whatever it means...I'm worried. It surely can't be a good thing...for Whisper to leave in such a hurry without saying goodbye must mean it is something serious...perhaps he is trying to protect us some how..., she trailed off, not knowing what else to say or what to make of these strange letters.
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Every noise was making Oda's head hurt more. He looked at his hand which had healed well, although it had left a nasty scar. Putting his head in his hands, the pain seemed to disappear, until a drumming noise started which brought it back. He looked up and saw Ele tapping her fingers on the table.

"Do you mind sis? Thats really irritating my headache! You remind me of a rancid polecat I once owned banging away like that!" Oda slumped on the chair and got some porridge.
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Kieran held his head in his hands, and sees ele set up the breakfast, 'urgghh, i think il skip on the porridge,' ,

Oda walks in the room, in a nearly worse state than Kieran, He looks up and tries for a nod in odas direction, but the nod just rattles Kierans head and hecauses himself discomfort. 'morning oda,rough night?,'Kieran tries to smile but is soon doing the opposite as the group of ladies are discussing something which seems to be really quite loud..., ele was also tapping her fingers which was going right through Kieran, every tap was like a pole hitting his head, looking around for something to throw at ele oda says something. Has she stopped???he wondered and hoped...
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Ele raised an eyebrow at her brother. She stopped the drumming but didn't have much sympathy for him as it was his own fault. She did giggle when Oda spoke of the polecat he had owned though.

She hoped that Rosanna would make a draft for both Oda and Kieran...that would teach them.

She eagerly awaited the opinions of the others regarding the strange letters. She also made a mental note to herself that after breakfast she should show the new butler around.
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Caissa comes to the end of his porridge and licks his spoon.

He comments to no one in particular, "That bit about the squire... you might want to question him closely. I've watched him move, and he doesn't move like a knight or any kind of soldier, though i'm sure he has those skills. I wouldn't want to embarass him, or say anything foolish, but since the writer apparantly thinks its important, you may want to let's say... ask him nicely about his skills."
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Well mine said something about being a defender of the innocent and that I may need to defend the innocents at the Manor. Tis baffling me.

Rosanna looked at Kieran and saw he was poorly as well. She mixed a very strong draft for him and placed it in front of him. She prepared a second draft for Oda and gave it to them.

Drink up and next time ye be drinking I may just leave ye to suffer.

She grinned wondering what was worse the headache or the medicine.
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PostPosted: 29 Jun 2008 03:17 Post subject: Reply with quote
With an amazingly well sorted morning I finished all that was needed to be done so I thought it best to make my way back to Morgan Manor ... walking though the kitchen door I see several familiar, friendly faces sitting at the breakfast table, empty bowls infront of them, a couple of the men seemingly nursing sore heads .... I clap my hands and rub them together and with a big smile and obvoius mischief in my voice I look in Ele's direction ...

So .... whats for breakfast?
with great pleasure I see how much the ladies are enjoy the pravolity ...
Eyeing the large pot on the stove I reach over Oda's shoulder and pick up a clean bowl .... and right in his ear ...

Done with this mate?

seeing him winch from the noise it isn't too difficult to tell that he had hit the bottle a little to hard last night ...
I hold my bowl in both hands as I watch Ele fill it up. ... Taking a seat at the end of the table, making sure I'm out of Oda's reach, he gives me a look that could only be described as "You have no idea how lucky you are that I'm your brother" ... I look up from my bowl ...

Well, whats going on?

... looking at the parchment paper in Meria, Rosanna and Ele's hands
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Thinking to get Squire Merks to reveal some of his skills, Caissa makes sure the squire is looking his direction and then hurls his breakfast spoon at the man's head.
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Ele giggles at her brother...then is taken aback when Caissa throws his spoon at him!
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looking up from my bowl of porridge as I eat, waiting for a reaction from my Brother I look in Caissa's direction as he throws his spoon, seeing it I sit up straight and shift in my seat to the left and pluck it out of the air just as it sails past my neck. ... I put the spoon on the table infront of me and slid it back toward Caissa ...with a smile

Thankyou Caissa but I already have a spoon... waving the spoon I had already been using ... I smile at Ele and give a little wink and I resume eating.

Ele ... do you have any of that tea left over? ...looking in Caissa's direction again continuing to smile ... I would kill for a good cuppa
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looking up from my bowl of porridge as I eat, waiting for a reaction from my Brother I look in Caissa's direction as he throws his spoon, seeing it I sit up straight and shift in my seat to the left and pluck it out of the air just as it sails past my neck. ... I put the spoon on the table infront of me and slid it back toward Caissa ...with a smile

Thankyou Caissa but I already have a spoon... waving the spoon I had already been using ... I smile at Ele and give a little wink and I resume eating.

Ele ... do you have any of that tea left over? ...looking in Caissa's direction again continuing to smile ... I would kill for a good cuppa



Caissa pours a cup of tea for Squire Merks.

"That's a fairly remarkable reaction speed, good squire, there aren't many Englishmen that could have done that, at least not without special training. And your powers of observation are likewise keen, like how you spotted that ring." Caissa lets these statements settle for a moment and then continues, "It seems that Morgan Manor may soon be in need of some remarkable skills, based on these letters," he gestures to the ladies puzzling over the letters. "While your modesty is becoming, Squire Merks, perhaps you could be persuaded to entertain us with some of your foreign adventures."
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Ele watches her brother catch the spoon effortlessly and her mouth drops open. She looks from Caissa to Merks. Still opn mouthed, she listens to what Caissa says about Merks...it seems there is much she does not know about her family.
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Oda drinks the vile draft, wondering if he would rather keep the headache. "Thanks Rosanna, this should help despite the taste. No more drinking for a while." He forces out a smile and slowly eats his porridge.

Squire walks in and claps his hands, much to the annoyance of Oda and probably Kieran too. Keeping his mouth shut Oda gets back to porridge when Squire leans over, "Done with this mate?" Although it wasnt that loud, it seemed like he shouted and the headache was agitated again.

Saying nothing he gave his brother a stern look, and much to his surprise, watched as Caissa threw a spoon at him. Seeing Squire catch it was a little disapointing though, Oda thought to himself how much more funnier it would of been had it hit him in the head.
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Meira watched in amazement as Merks caught the spoon that Caissa suddenly threw at him. Fast reflexes were one thing, but that was impressive.

Having finished breakfast, she thought about all the things she needed to do. The household receipts were ready to be taken to Lady Richgrams, and she needed to check on Andrew's progress in ciphering and reading.

"Ele, I need to get started on the day's work, but I'll keep thinking about the letters. Maybe something will occur to us as the day goes on."

Meira excused herself from the kitchen and headed upstairs, thinking that Grams might have returned to her room. She knocked on the door.

"Lady Richgrams, are you here?"
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Come in Meira. I was just having a little rest after the news of Blake.
I saw him last at Jennybell's baby shower, not too long ago. He was such a proud father to be .
I shall always remember him smiling.
I see you're ready for me to get my ledger out, so let's get on with it.

I still want to see Caissa before he leaves. Why did Smom & Xander leave so quickly? I hardly had any time with the children.
Richgrams thinks to herself, while getting the ledger out of her desk.
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Ele nods to Meira in agreement and then goes to the kitchen where Kate is cleaning.

Kate! Where have you been? And where is Evangeline?, she said as the startled girl looks up. Ele notices a large bruise forming on her cheek.

Kate, what ever did you do to your face?

The girl looked down at the floor and mumbled something.

Ele frowned and patted the girl on the arm, You must be more careful when the floor is wet, you were lucky you hit the chair and not the stone! Why not go to Rosanna and see if there is anything she can put on it to help the swelling..., she said softly.

The girl gave a small smile, so as not to hurt her bruised face, and scuttled off to find Rosanna.

Ele felt a headache coming on but thought it best if she kept quiet about it or she would be forced to drink a draft as well.
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Meira nodded to Grams as she started writing up the accounts in the ledger.

"It's always so shocking when someone passes away unexpectedly like that. Would you like me to have a tray sent up? Some breakfast, maybe?"
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Richgrams looks up and smiles at Meira.
I'm so lucky to have found such a truly caring person to look after me

Thank you, but no. I want to spend more time with Caissa before he leaves,
so I'll have something downstairs, just as soon as we finish here.
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Caissa sits in the kitchen still trying to get Squire Merks to answer the part of the riddle from the letters. Caissa doesn't really know exactly what is at stake with the letters, but he feels that it may save lives if he can puzzle out at least part of the riddle ahead of time.

"Come now, Squire Merks, you're far more than average. Tell us your abilities and where you got them. Its not like you're a werewolf or undead, you've nothing to be ashamed of... do you?"

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"Alright, then I'll go and see what Andrew has been up to," Meira said, smiling back at Richgrams. They finished up with the receipts and the ledger, and Meira went down to Andrew's room.

Andrew came running up as she entered the room, telling her that Daniel had left with Sarah and the twins.

"Yes, but I'm sure you'll see them again soon. Now, let's look at some mathematics and reading for a while, and then you can go outside and play in the gardens." And so they began with adding two-digit numbers...
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After accepting the cup of tea and taking a sip I finish up eating and look up at Caissa with a straight face ...leaning forward on the table I put my head down and give a sigh .. take a deep breath in then look up again ....

My past life before my wife and son died, before I was married, before I meet my wife was very sorded, I had done many things in my past that could never be forgiven but where very necessary at the time for the welfare of those concerned but they are in the past and that is where I prefer them to stay ... I have a new life now, I am busy with my new profession and with work here but I will tell you this ... My skills have saved my life and those around me more often then realised ... The past is just that ... The past.

I sit back into my chair and pickup my cup of tea and continue to drink as I watch the expressions on the faces of those still in the kitchen ...

Smiling at Ele ...

This was an excellent breakfast Ele, Thank you

I stand and make my way to the wash sink and rinse off my bowl, spoon and cup ...

you will have to excuse me I have a lot of work to take care of in the stables that cant wait ...

I give a little bow to all present, turn and walk out ...
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Caissa is infuriated bySquire Merks insouciance but realizes that he's said all he can say.

Caissa is about to go finish packing when his mother comes in.

"Good morning mother, how are you feeling? You look a bit pale."
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The draft was taking its desired effect on Oda, the headache was almost gone by the time he had finished the porridge. Oda noticed there was something strange about the way Squire just acted, and decided to go see him.

"Please excuse me, I need to go see Squire." With that, Oda stood and left through the back door and headed to the stables.

Reaching the stables, he saw Squire talking to the stable boy. "Hey bro, you ok? I get the feeling something is wrong?" Seeing the look on his face, he quickly changed the subject. "Can you get Bastiaan and another horse saddled up? Im planning on taking Meira on a horse ride today, the weathers good so far. Ill be back soon, Im going to see if she remembers."

Oda left the stables and headed back to find Meira.
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PostPosted: 02 Jul 2008 14:28 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira and Andrew had made their way through his arithmetic and moved on to reading. She was pleased with the progress he was making; he was really a bright boy. She listened as he read from Piers Plowman…
“In a somer sesun, whon softe was the sonne
I schop me into a shroud, as I a scheep were;
In habite as an hermite unholy of w..w..”

“Works,” she filled in for him.

He grinned at her and continued on, “Wente I wyde in this world wonders to here,”

“That’s very good. I want you to keep practicing this stanza, so you can read it to Lady Richgrams and Rosanna later, alright? But I think we’ve worked long enough for now. Would you like to go and see if Rosanna is out in the gardens? She might need your help.”

The boy jumped up, nodding, and started to run out of the room. “Slow down!” she called, laughing. She put their lesson things away and set the room to rights, then heard footsteps in the hall.

“Back so soon, Andrew?”
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PostPosted: 02 Jul 2008 15:12 Post subject: Reply with quote
Reaching the Manor again, Oda asked a maid if she knew where Meira was, and was informed she was upstairs giving Andrew lessons. He made his way up to look for her. Oda was a little shocked when Andrew came bursting out of the room and ran past him, obviously not noticing him there. As he reached the door he came out of, he heard a familiar voice.

“Back so soon, Andrew?”

"Not unless hes grown into a handsome man so fast!" Oda smiled as he saw the shock on Meira's face. "Not interrupting anything am I? I just wanted to see if today was a good day to go on that horse ride? I have my brother readying the horses if you still wish to come?"
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PostPosted: 02 Jul 2008 16:12 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira's jaw dropped as she heard Oda answer her, and she spun around to see him in the doorway. She blushed; he did look very handsome standing there.

"Yes, I'd like to go riding. Andrew and I just finished, so I'm done with my work for now." She smiled at him, trying to regain her composure.

'I wonder if the others will be meeting us outside,' she thought as they made their way downstairs.
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PostPosted: 02 Jul 2008 16:27 Post subject: Reply with quote
In the court yard of the stables I talk with one of the stable boy's to make sure he will have Caissa's carriage ready, I look up to to see Oda approach ... I continue talk to Bryan ...
Make sure all the harnesses are tight and that the main stay bolt is replaceded before you hitch up the team, good work spoting the wear on it.

And I send Bryan off as Oda speaks ... "Hey bro, you ok? I get the feeling something is wrong?" .... Can you get Bastiaan and another horse saddled up? Im planning on taking Meira on a horse ride today, the weathers good so far. Ill be back soon, Im going to see if she remembers."

Looking at Oda as he spoke my previous conversation in the kitchen all but washed away .. I nod at Oda ...

I'll have your horse and one of the mares ready for you personelly ...

and I watch him turn and walk off to the Manor ...

just as I walk over to the stables where Bastiaan is kept Bryan runs over to me and shows me three bolts he had found to replace the damaged one for the carriage, I inspect each one in turn and for any problems, I take the second one ...

Put this one in your pocket you'll use that, Give the other two to the blacksmith so he can melt them down, we won't be using either of those again and while your there have him make another 4 pairs of shoes, one for Bastiaan and the other three horses at the very end of the stables

I go back to the stall where Bastiaan is resting ... A magnificent animal, an easy sixteen hands high, I reach into my pocket and pull out a piece of carrot ... I give a smile

For you my lord ... only the very best

while he eats on the carrot I take out my small knife and inspect him hoaves, scraping them here and there .. Bastiaan looks back and bumps my hip ... I give a small laugh ...

Well Cire I'm sure I can find you some more but for right now youll have to do with some oats

... I reach in to his bucket and pull out a hand full of fresh oats, Bastiaan snorts most of it away as he eats ... I laugh again ...

I take down his bridle and ease it over his head and make sure he takes the bit and walk him out toward the tack room for Oda's saddle ... out in the brighter light I see Bastiaan's coat needs attending, I call over to another stable boy, Mark, to bring two brushes and I tie Bastiaan, We make short work of Bastiaan coat ... gleeming now, I smile and think to myself ... Much better ... I have Mark help me with Oda's saddle and a ladies saddle which had just been cleaned and waxed ... I start saddling Bastiaan ...

take that saddle and bridle to the end of the stables and prepare the mare, she should have new shoes by now, make sure she does before you saddle her

Finishing up I take Bastiaan out into the court yard and tether him to the rail just out side my office ... I give him a quick inspection, a healthy pat and I walk into my office ... sit down at desk and pull out the ledger, Another month begins, Where has the year gone? ....

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PostPosted: 02 Jul 2008 19:17 Post subject: Reply with quote
Spooning some breakfast into her bowl, Arya ate quickly. Washing bowl and spoon in the sink, she layed it off to dry and dashed upstairs to get dressed. Rummaging in her satchel, she found a stack of lightpaper. Realising she hadn't written to her parents since she lived in Penrith, she slid out a piece and started folding.


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I'm sorry I didn't speak sooner, I found what I had been looking for! After searching for years, I found Penrith, right on the other side of the country. I even visited the sea, it's so entrancing.

I find my old habits smeaking up on me, though you know horses are my favourite animal, I couldn't stop myself. I hope the mare will get better soon, I helped a little, she needs a friend, someone to spend some time with her. I hope to do that, and the squire said he would show me how to ride! It's almost too good to be true. The lady of the Manor wants me to make some portraits of the children here, and I can even stay here awhile!

You'd love the people here, they're like a close family and the forest is just...Beautiful beyond compare. I miss you both, I still hope you are alive, I see you in my dreams sometimes.

I promise I'll talk to you every week from now,
Faile

"Faile." She whispered. Arya shivered, the curse will be with her until the day her soul winks out of existance, but she used her birth name when talking to her parents, they gave it to her after all. The paper folded into a bird as she finished the mental letter.

Since she knew Richgrams wanted to spend some time with her son, she dressed and headed outside to the edge of the forest. There, a comfortable breeze blew and carried the bird high into the sky. She stood, relaxed, before walking back to the Manor. Unsure of what she should be doing, she made her way upstairs to her room to draw. At least if I am needed, they'll know where I am.
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 02:37 Post subject: Reply with quote
Richgrams headed downstairs, without giving a thought to the banister.
Her mood was somber. Her usual cheerfulness was gone. She found that Caissa had just finished his breakfast.
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"Good morning mother, how are you feeling? You look a bit pale."

I'm well Caissa, just a little melancholy over the plate that fate has put before me this day.
Let me join you while you pack. You can tell me of the wonders of Ireland that await your return.
Spending time with you always raises my spirits.
Seeing a girl cleaning up, richgrams turns towards her.
Please have tea sent to Caissa's room and perhaps half a roll for me. That's a good girl.
That said, Richgrams and Caissa went up to his room.
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 06:08 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosana left the kitchen and went out to the gardens. She was very pleased at how they were looking and there really wasn't a lot for her to do.

She heard Andrew calling her name.

She held out her arms and he ran into them. As she hugged him she felt again the longung to have a child of her own and a sadness fell over her as she thought of her broken engagement.

Andrew I be about to pick some more vegetables from the kitchen. Do ye want to help?

Andrew loved to pull the veges from the garden and it wasn't long before the basket was filled.

Rosanna took Andrew to the glass house where she had spread some plants to dry. She explained to Andrew what each one was for and was surprised at how much he had remembered from the last time they had been here.

Now Andrew take the vegetables to the kitchen and go fetch the pups. I be wanting so see how they be on the grass.

Andrew ran off and returned with the 3 wee pups. They were looking fat and healthy.Rosanna sat under the tree and watched Andrew playing with the pups. At first the pups were a bit unsure of the feel of the grass and it was funny to watch them as they kept trying to lift their feet from strange feeling.

Rosanna felt herself drifting off into a peaceful sleep.
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 10:18 Post subject: Reply with quote
After a short rest, Ele was feeling refreshed. The day was bright and sunny and all the kitchen duties were in hand. She picked up the hand-written note that was on the table and glanced at it. She nodded to herself and replaced it...it was time to show the new butler around the manor.

She walked briskly towards the room he was shown to when he arrived. He was already walking to meet her.

"Good Morrow Miss Ele", he said with a flamboyant bow

Ele giggled and returned the bow with a theatrical curtsey.

How are you this fine day? Oh and before I forget...I think it's best if I introduce you as Cogsworth...I'm not sure that Barry is a suitable name for a butler at Morgan Manor., she laughed and so did he, Probably best if we dont mention how I met you either., she gave a wink.

Ele smiled at gestured with her hand the direction they would be going and Cogsworth walked on ahead. She noticed how whenever they passed anything shiny he would check his reflection...
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 10:48 Post subject: Reply with quote
Caissa and Richgrams finish packing his trunk and arrange for transportation to the harbor. Both avoid the conversation about the recent deaths at first.

Caissa tells about his travels through england and ireland and the high seas. He tells his mother in some detail about the rescue of a princess from some pirates:

http://forum.renaissancekingdoms.com/viewtopic.php?t=43498&start=30

He then goes back to talking about his work as Archbishop and how his faith in Jah has been tested.

"... I'm sorry mother i've been dominating the conversation. Is there something particular you wanted to speak with me about?"
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 22:11 Post subject: Reply with quote
Levoc pokes her head into the kitchens of the manor not finding anyone there she went into the gardens, seeing Rose asleep she walked quietly up to her, kneeling Levoc gently shook her.

"I am so sorry to wake you but have you seen Decus around?"
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 22:49 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira wrote:
'I wonder if the others will be meeting us outside,' she thought as they made their way downstairs.


"Excellent! Are you ready to go now?" Smiling as she nodded, Oda followed her out the door as they made their way to the stables. "I'll be honest, I don't know where exactly we will be going, but I suppose thats half the fun as long as we don't get lost!"

Reaching the stables, Oda spots the two horses tied up outside Squires office. "There they are! Hes picked a good horse for you there. I'll just nip in and tell him we are ready." He disappears inside to find his brother.
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PostPosted: 03 Jul 2008 23:03 Post subject: Reply with quote
Meira reached up to stroke the mare's nose. Fortunately, it was the same grey mare she'd ridden the previous day. The mare whickered at her, and Bastiaan moved in for some attention too, so she petted him as well.

Taking the mare's reins, she walked around her and lifted her foot into the stirrup and then swung up.

"Oomph!" As she brought her right knee up to hook it around the pommel, her foot got caught in her skirts, hitching it up and showing her legs. 'All that practice with the mamselles and I still never know whether I'll be able to mount a horse without disgracing myself,' she thought. Getting herself settled on the sidesaddle, she hurriedly fixed her skirts, hoping no one had seen.
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PostPosted: 04 Jul 2008 07:03 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna woke with a start.

No I'm sorry I haven't seen Decus.

Rosanna looked around for Andrew and saw him sleeping with the pups in a little pile beside him.

She woke him up.

Come on Andrew lets be taking the pups to their bed.

Levoc lets go and find MiLady she may know where Decus is.

Together they set off to the manor.
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PostPosted: 04 Jul 2008 07:29 Post subject: Reply with quote
Levoc follows Rose her mind wandering
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PostPosted: 04 Jul 2008 14:55 Post subject: Reply with quote
Ele showed Cogsworth around and explained his duties. She informed him that he would meet the others at some point soon. She ushered him to the kitchen and gave him a bowl of fish soup, which he thanked her for. Then she left him to it.

Everything was in order in the kitchen. Ele was very worried though. She was still puzzled by the letters that had been left and she was unsure about what action to take. Also, she had not seen anything of Evangeline for a long while...and then there were the bruises Kate had on her face...

Ele frowned. She needed some time to think things through so she wandered off into the garden. On her way to her favourite tree she saw Ernie splashing about in the lake. He had grown such a lot and had even started to fly a little bit. She threw him a handful of breadcrumbs that she kept in her pocket ready for when she caught up with the young goose.

She reached her tree and sat down in the shade. She looked around and when she was sure that no one was around she kicked off her shoes and hitched up her skirt so her knees were showing. With her eye closed, she tried to make sense of everything that had happened recently.
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PostPosted: 04 Jul 2008 22:25 Post subject: Reply with quote
Writting in the Stables ledgers,
40 lbs of iron
repaired 6 harnesses
replace 3 coach bolts
5 bags of oats
10 bails of hay

just as I finish writting I hear foot steps out side my door, Oda steps in and I smile at him as I close the book, standing I walk over to him.

As I'm sure you've seen the horses are ready for you ... do you have a direction in mind so if needed you both can be found?

I usher Oda back out the door to the horses and see Meira sitting stride the mare, looking all prim and proper and at ease, I give a polite smile and nod .. patting and rubbing the horse ...

Hello Meira, always a pleasure to see you .. how are you doing in the Manor? .... been hearing great things ...

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PostPosted: 05 Jul 2008 01:38 Post subject: Reply with quote
(OOC - Carried over from Penrith Forest)

The ladies at Morgan Manor may have what we need to save him..... But we must make haste!....

Ignoring me fallin' staff, I take off in the woods towards the Manor.... I know not if Mornigstar follows or not.... Me mind be on me sister.... Fer her I run.....

Me lungs be afire and me legs be of feelin' like wetted leather by the time I see the walls of the Manor..... I burst forth from the trees yelling like a mad man, tryin' not to stumble..... Me eyes are blurry from sweat, but for Levoc I must continue..... HELP!!!.... I scream again....

Then betrayed by a soft peice of moss I feel meself goin' down..... I try to turn me free shoulder to catch the brunt of the fall, but me head seems wantin' to catch that outcropped rock instead..... I roll with Decus and come to me knee..... I yell out one more time as blood covers me eye and darkness fights to intrude.... I shake me head and look at me sister's husband and the darkness wins.
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PostPosted: 05 Jul 2008 02:09 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna had almost reached the Manor when she heard a cry.

Levoc. Did ye hear that?

She turned and at a distance she saw a man carrying something. He fell.

Andrew. Alert the guards then get yourself indoors. Move now lad.

She remembered back to the night of the fight when she had found Andrew cowering in the woods.

Levoc come with me quick for we must see who this be he may be hurt falling like that.

Rosanna and Levoc ran to where the man had fallen.

Why tis Scott. He were carrying someone else. Levoc turn him over so that we might see his face and check if ye can see what be wrong with him.

Rosanna bent over Scott and inspected him for injuries. She glanced at Levoc who seemed to be transfixed to the spot.

Levoc?
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PostPosted: 05 Jul 2008 04:57 Post subject: Reply with quote
I force me eyes to open.... and there be me... love?.... Can't think of that.....

I try to turn to see Decus.... but me head swoons.... I plop back to the ground.... a slight smile, (that I can't hide), forms at me lips....

(Me rose......) I fade out again....
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PostPosted: 05 Jul 2008 06:24 Post subject: Reply with quote
Rosanna was shocked when she realised it was Decus that Scott had been carrying.

The guards arrived so Rosanna instructed them to carry the 2 men to the guest house where she had nursed Ele.

Levoc can ye ask Meira to send over some clean bedding.

Rosanna examined Scott and found he had concussion. She applied a politce to his head.

She examined Decus. He appeared to have strange marks on him. Looked like a bite but Rosanna had never seen the likes before. He appeared to have a fever. Decus started shaking and Rosanna was not sure what to do. She cleansed the wound and applied a poltice then fetched some water and bathed his brow.

She cleansed the wound and applied a poltice
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PostPosted: 05 Jul 2008 09:44 Post subject: Reply with quote
Levoc ran after Rose, seeing the two men, Levoc fell to her knees and carefully rolled over the other man..

Her heart stopped and she felt her world begin to swim...

"Decus" she managed to whisper

Hearing Rose's voice brought her back to reality shaking her head trying clear it Levoc nods silently at rose, rising from the ground she ran off to find Meira and some clean bedding.
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PostPosted: 05 Jul 2008 13:17 Post subject: Reply with quote
Pain.

Deep, throbbing, piercing pain was what scared the memories away from Decus’ mind. The pain shot up his arm in blinding waves of heat. This darkness was different, Decus imagined it must be what hell would be like. First a sensation of burning, as though your very skin was smouldering overtop your organs, followed by a chill that left Decus shaking blindly in the dark. His body was urging him to give in, to let go and float across the pounding waves into oblivion. Yet, every time he was poised to do so he pulled back, an image of Levoc bringing a sense of clarity to his mind.

“Levoc…” he groaned deliriously.
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I usher Oda back out the door to the horses and see Meira sitting stride the mare, looking all prim and proper and at ease, I give a polite smile and nod .. patting and rubbing the horse ...


"I was just saying to Meira you picked a fine horse there! I was thinking we could head East towards the hills, I haven't enjoyed the countryside much recently, all the traveling was taking its toll on me! It would be nice to get some fresh country air."

Oda mounted Bastiaan and laughed when he started moving sideways. "Strange, he a tendency of doing that when you mount him. You ready to go Meira? We can enjoy the day whilst it lasts!"

Wiping his forehead with his sleeve, he turned to Squire, "Thanks for doing the horses on such short notice, I appreciate that bro." Winking at Squire, Oda and Meira set off, making their way to the front of the Manor where they headed to the track that went to the east.
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Watching Oda and Meira ride off I sense a slight sinking feeling in my chest that I had missed out on an oppertunity but dismissed it as a foolish mans longing for company long lost. ... I feel a tear grow in the corner of my eye, wiping it away and shaking my head I look around me, losing sight of what's needed to be done here and now I turn and walk into my office, take a seat at my desk and take my long dagger out of my draw and laying it carefully on the desk top.

running my fingers over the ivory handle ....
My faithfuly old friend, you have served me well, helped me take lives and in return give many back ten thousand times over ...

with great care I take the blade in my hand and feel the cold steel grow warm to my touch, I take the dagger by the handle and open my hand, Blood runs down my wrist and I smile as the pain does not fase me as it had many times. ... I cut a length of clothe from an old shirt laying under my cot behind me and wipe down the blade and wrap the clothe around my hand and put the dagger back in the draw to rest.

I open the legder to recap on what I had written, nodding to myself I close it again and make my way out into the sunlight to start my rounds ...

The tack room first ...
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PostPosted: 06 Jul 2008 06:02 Post subject: Reply with quote
“Hello, Meira, always a pleasure to see you…how are you doing in the manor? …been hearing great things..,” Squire Merks said as he and Oda came out of the stable office.

“It’s going well, thanks. Been rather busy, with all the guests we’ve had, but a full house is a happy one, even with the recent tragedies. I think it helps Lady Richgrams to have many people near her.” Oda mounted Bastiaan then, and the horse stepped sideways towards the mare, startling her a bit. She looked over at Oda, who was thanking Merks for having the horses ready so quickly, and saw him wink at his brother, who seemed a bit more distant than usual.

She smiled a bit uncertainly and chirruped at the mare as Bastiaan began walking towards the eastern track. ‘Were there not others coming as well?’ she thought. She glanced back at the now empty stable yard, and then gave Oda a sidelong look, remembering their conversation at the lake when they were looking for Ele’s ring…’Fille ridicule. Il ne veut que le societé pour le tour et les autres etaient occupé. Sois réaliste!,’ she told herself. (Silly girl. He just wanted company for the trip and the others were busy. Be realistic!)

“So, Oda…what do you do, when you aren’t visiting your brother and sister at the Manor?”
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PostPosted: 06 Jul 2008 07:23 Post subject: Reply with quote
unable to find Meria Levoc had a good idea where the clean bedding was kept. After hunting through several cupboards and draws Levoc found what she was looking for and ran back to the Guest house.
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