Post by marie on May 2, 2009 15:56:53 GMT -5
Thadeus Norese"If you would just settle down, my dear. I'm sure this funny magical stuff is amusing, but really, you should be thinking of what is important."
Marie Norese " funny magical.. important. my Magic is important. It saves lives.. it has protected countless people.. " stammers and gasps.
Thadeous Norese "Yes, yes, my dear. I'm sure it has. But now it's time to think about a good match and children. You're not getting any younger, you know."
Marie Norese "I'm twenty two father I am not an old maid. " She rolled her eyes and looked down a moment. " but you are absolutely correct , as a matter of fact there is a gentleman that wishes to talk to you upon the matter. He is young, but his intentions are honorable. "
Thadeous Norese "Wella day! About time! What is his name? Do I know his family? How young? What trade might he be in?"
Marie Norese " His name is Turin Lothar, no I do not believe you would know his family but her father is the First Knight of GoldenHorn. He is in the Kingdom's Dragoons, he is a warrior. And he is seventeen. " There all the questions answered and .. wait for the blow up.<d
Thadeous Norese Headshake. "I'm sorry, my dear. That is completely unsuitable." Long sigh. "And I had such hopes."
Marie Norese " This isn't a request father, it is simply a meeting between you and he. " quietly. " I can not come back to Krags Keep, Telarus has become all but silent. If it were not for my village and tower there, I would have removed myself completely. I am living within GoldenMyst now. " <d
Thadeous Norese "Seventeen. And a simple soldier. I'm very disappointed in you, Marie. When I think of the matches you could have made. When you were younger and more eligible. . . " Another sigh.
Marie Norese " When you could whore me out to whatever suited your fancy? Terribly sorry to be of such a disappointment father. But it seems you have other children to fill that requirement for you. " Coolly.
Thadeous Norese "Whore you out?" He frowned. "My dear girl, what dramatic fancies you have. I simply don't see how a seventeen year old foot soldier can offer you the style of life you deserve."
Marie Norese " What I deserve Father is to be happy. He makes me happy. I do not need some man to take care of me. For the love of Heavens. " She sighed. " I am a Marquis, what do I need a man to take care of Me for? He does well enough and there is no shame or harm in being a soldier. He is the son of a great knight, he is honorable and importantly, he loves me. " <d
Thadeous Norese He thought it over. "It's possible there may be some hope. A good family is important, of course. I will have to meet the boy. But really, my dear, could you not have attracted an older man?"
Marie Norese " Typically father I would have agreed, but how to I explain this. " She paused a moment and thought. The small shrug of her shoulders came as she looked up at him. " He came back for me. "
Thadeous Norese "Why didn't he have you along in the first place?"
Marie Norese Well this is where things were going to get intresting here. " Well I was riding in a new land, we argued, and he was kind enough to point me where the Orcs were camping so I went to go find them. " She explained plainly, knowing full well how that was going to go over. " He didn't have to, but he came to find me.. to make sure nothing had happened. " ,d
Thadeous Norese He didn't know where to start. "i see. So you're telling me he not only told you where to find orcs but let you go there by yourself?"
Marie Norese " He didn't really have a choice father I was on horseback and he was on foot. And it was more of awarning he was giving me. " She chuckled quietly. " There is a sudden out break of the beasts, they are marking themselves with clans, I was interested to see which clan it was that had taken up residence within GoldenMyst. <d
Thadeous Norese He groaned and sank to a seat, covering his face with a hand. "oh Marie, Marie. No wonder all you could manage was a boy soldier."
Marie Norese The roll of her eyes came. " There is a reason Father besides I can take care of myself. You know that funny Magical stuff? But in either case he was not able to locate where I had camped until the next day. " She ended that right there. " Besides it is important to know the way those particular creatures move about, more because this group seemed.. more intelligent in their gathering. Such things should be studied and recorded."<d
Thadeous Norese"The hardest part of all this explaining it to your mother." He looked sharply at her. "It will break her heart."
Marie Norese Oh Good Goddess. " She sighed and looked at him. " Why? I am being asked to marry a wonderful young man. He is honorable and strong. He doesn't wish me to change who I am so it suits his own personal agenda. I am not some vapid sow on the arm of some fellow because of his family name. " She just.. sighed<d
Thadeous Norese "No. You just go off - by yourself - to a camp of monsters. Is this suppose to make your mother, or me, feel good? Are we just suppose to ignore the risks you take?"
Marie Norese She looked at him and gave a small nod. " I go off by myself to ensure I bring no danger to anyone else should something to awry. I do not wish the responsibility of their possible deaths. I do these things though father for a bigger reason then myself. larger then my studies. And It wasn't to their camp, it was near however. but it allows the observation in a way that others can't do. " More because she paid bait, but really not going into all that. <d
Thadeous Norese "It is still very selfish and foolish of you. And apparently this . . . boy . . . allowed it. Poor judgement on his behalf. No, even with a good family, I'm afraid this doesn't sound encouraging."
Marie Norese " Allowed it? " She lifted a brow and couldn't help it as the soft laughter came with it and she shook her head. " There is no Allowing me anything Father. Trust me. I am your daughter, if nothing else, if I want something bad enough.. I will get my way. Where do you think I learned it from? " quirked brow.<d
Thadeous Norese "Whenever I have wanted something badly, it was for the good of you, your siblings and your mother. You, however, think only of yourself."
Marie Norese " Do I? Really? Hm. I do this to inform other lands , Father, I do this to inform those that lay down boundaries of protection for villagers. For my own villagers. I place myself at risk because it would be a very small price to pay if at some point in time it served a purpose of people coming to know the Orcs are banding together beneath banners of Darker Lordlings. They are being marked like cattle so that they can be controled. How in the nine hells is that selfish? " <d
Thadeous Norese "Because it has nothing to do with us, does it? You put yourself in mortal danger for strangers and then expect us to accept it. As well as accept this boy as a match for you. You don't care how what you're doing affects your family. You'll just get what you want."
Marie Norese " I am doing this ... " She just stopped and sat down sighing. " I don't understand you. I can not unmake the fact I am a mage. If I did nothing with it, I would be a disappointment, because I do do something important, I am selfish. and I never asked you to accept him, I asked you to meet him. which you have already come to some determination that he is another useless soldier that will never be anything. " She got quiet and sat there. "What do you want? "<d
Thadeous Norese"Your happiness. Your safety. Some grandchildren would be nice. The same thing any good parent wishes for their child."
Marie Norese " Grandchildren are still a ways off, besides haven't you plenty with the other's? " She pointed out gently. " I am happy being useful Father. I can not promise in all things that I do I will be safe. I could step out that door and be run down by a horse. Or slip and fall and break my neck going down a flight of stairs. " She pointed out. " I was never meant to be the typical daughter, I thought being a weaver would make the nightmares and such go away, but that didn't happen. when I was able to leave the wards placed on the Krag and learn to control the gift that I have.. I was able to put those to rest. My life isn't the prettiest thing, I have seen many things I wish I hadn't. " naming the inside of a orc's belly.. or the disection of the lizardman, but it was all for a good purpose. " But it is the life that suits me, I wish I would somehow earn the approval of both you and Mother. Frankily I just don't know how to do that. <d
Thadeous Norese "We've told you several times how to do that. But it would seem our advice is unwanted and so goes unheard. You're a wayward and pig headed child, Marie. You will do as you wish no matter what we say." He leaned back with a resigned expression. "But I will meet this boy. Perhaps all is not as dismal as it seems."
Marie Norese The small nod was given as she looked down. She couldn't live a quiet little life in a cabin with dozen of children and just be content with that. She had thought once .. but.. life had changed her and there wasn't really much she could do about that but learn to go with it. " Just meet him Father, thats all I ask. " She spoke quietly as she stood up. She began to turn away before looking at him again. " Though I can't help but wonder, if I had been Bryce or Edward.. if you would have had this conversation of disappointment with either of them. " She didn't say it hateful, there wasn't the bitterness in her voice just a simple statement. Perhaps food for thought. " Please, send a missive when it is convient for you and Mother to meet with Turin. " She spoke softly. <d
Thadeous Norese"Your brothers, obviously, are not female." And there was the whole problem, wasn't it? He stood stiffly and nodded as he reached for his cloak. "I will break this to your mother and you will be hearing from us."
Marie Norese Marie just nodded and closed her eyes, refusing to let the hurt tears touch her eyes let alone her cheeks. " Of course. Travel safely father, do give Mother and the others my love. " She offered in a low voice. <d
Thadeous Norese "Of course." He reply was stiff as he left. His driver assisted him into the coach. The carriage took off with Master Norese looking very dissatisfied.
Marie Norese She just watched and gave the coachmen a nod as her father was seated comfortably. She offered a wave.. but it wasn't likely to be answered back. She watched until he was gone.. then lowered her head. The soft words were given as the young woman shimmered for a moment then disappeared.
Marie Norese " funny magical.. important. my Magic is important. It saves lives.. it has protected countless people.. " stammers and gasps.
Thadeous Norese "Yes, yes, my dear. I'm sure it has. But now it's time to think about a good match and children. You're not getting any younger, you know."
Marie Norese "I'm twenty two father I am not an old maid. " She rolled her eyes and looked down a moment. " but you are absolutely correct , as a matter of fact there is a gentleman that wishes to talk to you upon the matter. He is young, but his intentions are honorable. "
Thadeous Norese "Wella day! About time! What is his name? Do I know his family? How young? What trade might he be in?"
Marie Norese " His name is Turin Lothar, no I do not believe you would know his family but her father is the First Knight of GoldenHorn. He is in the Kingdom's Dragoons, he is a warrior. And he is seventeen. " There all the questions answered and .. wait for the blow up.<d
Thadeous Norese Headshake. "I'm sorry, my dear. That is completely unsuitable." Long sigh. "And I had such hopes."
Marie Norese " This isn't a request father, it is simply a meeting between you and he. " quietly. " I can not come back to Krags Keep, Telarus has become all but silent. If it were not for my village and tower there, I would have removed myself completely. I am living within GoldenMyst now. " <d
Thadeous Norese "Seventeen. And a simple soldier. I'm very disappointed in you, Marie. When I think of the matches you could have made. When you were younger and more eligible. . . " Another sigh.
Marie Norese " When you could whore me out to whatever suited your fancy? Terribly sorry to be of such a disappointment father. But it seems you have other children to fill that requirement for you. " Coolly.
Thadeous Norese "Whore you out?" He frowned. "My dear girl, what dramatic fancies you have. I simply don't see how a seventeen year old foot soldier can offer you the style of life you deserve."
Marie Norese " What I deserve Father is to be happy. He makes me happy. I do not need some man to take care of me. For the love of Heavens. " She sighed. " I am a Marquis, what do I need a man to take care of Me for? He does well enough and there is no shame or harm in being a soldier. He is the son of a great knight, he is honorable and importantly, he loves me. " <d
Thadeous Norese He thought it over. "It's possible there may be some hope. A good family is important, of course. I will have to meet the boy. But really, my dear, could you not have attracted an older man?"
Marie Norese " Typically father I would have agreed, but how to I explain this. " She paused a moment and thought. The small shrug of her shoulders came as she looked up at him. " He came back for me. "
Thadeous Norese "Why didn't he have you along in the first place?"
Marie Norese Well this is where things were going to get intresting here. " Well I was riding in a new land, we argued, and he was kind enough to point me where the Orcs were camping so I went to go find them. " She explained plainly, knowing full well how that was going to go over. " He didn't have to, but he came to find me.. to make sure nothing had happened. " ,d
Thadeous Norese He didn't know where to start. "i see. So you're telling me he not only told you where to find orcs but let you go there by yourself?"
Marie Norese " He didn't really have a choice father I was on horseback and he was on foot. And it was more of awarning he was giving me. " She chuckled quietly. " There is a sudden out break of the beasts, they are marking themselves with clans, I was interested to see which clan it was that had taken up residence within GoldenMyst. <d
Thadeous Norese He groaned and sank to a seat, covering his face with a hand. "oh Marie, Marie. No wonder all you could manage was a boy soldier."
Marie Norese The roll of her eyes came. " There is a reason Father besides I can take care of myself. You know that funny Magical stuff? But in either case he was not able to locate where I had camped until the next day. " She ended that right there. " Besides it is important to know the way those particular creatures move about, more because this group seemed.. more intelligent in their gathering. Such things should be studied and recorded."<d
Thadeous Norese"The hardest part of all this explaining it to your mother." He looked sharply at her. "It will break her heart."
Marie Norese Oh Good Goddess. " She sighed and looked at him. " Why? I am being asked to marry a wonderful young man. He is honorable and strong. He doesn't wish me to change who I am so it suits his own personal agenda. I am not some vapid sow on the arm of some fellow because of his family name. " She just.. sighed<d
Thadeous Norese "No. You just go off - by yourself - to a camp of monsters. Is this suppose to make your mother, or me, feel good? Are we just suppose to ignore the risks you take?"
Marie Norese She looked at him and gave a small nod. " I go off by myself to ensure I bring no danger to anyone else should something to awry. I do not wish the responsibility of their possible deaths. I do these things though father for a bigger reason then myself. larger then my studies. And It wasn't to their camp, it was near however. but it allows the observation in a way that others can't do. " More because she paid bait, but really not going into all that. <d
Thadeous Norese "It is still very selfish and foolish of you. And apparently this . . . boy . . . allowed it. Poor judgement on his behalf. No, even with a good family, I'm afraid this doesn't sound encouraging."
Marie Norese " Allowed it? " She lifted a brow and couldn't help it as the soft laughter came with it and she shook her head. " There is no Allowing me anything Father. Trust me. I am your daughter, if nothing else, if I want something bad enough.. I will get my way. Where do you think I learned it from? " quirked brow.<d
Thadeous Norese "Whenever I have wanted something badly, it was for the good of you, your siblings and your mother. You, however, think only of yourself."
Marie Norese " Do I? Really? Hm. I do this to inform other lands , Father, I do this to inform those that lay down boundaries of protection for villagers. For my own villagers. I place myself at risk because it would be a very small price to pay if at some point in time it served a purpose of people coming to know the Orcs are banding together beneath banners of Darker Lordlings. They are being marked like cattle so that they can be controled. How in the nine hells is that selfish? " <d
Thadeous Norese "Because it has nothing to do with us, does it? You put yourself in mortal danger for strangers and then expect us to accept it. As well as accept this boy as a match for you. You don't care how what you're doing affects your family. You'll just get what you want."
Marie Norese " I am doing this ... " She just stopped and sat down sighing. " I don't understand you. I can not unmake the fact I am a mage. If I did nothing with it, I would be a disappointment, because I do do something important, I am selfish. and I never asked you to accept him, I asked you to meet him. which you have already come to some determination that he is another useless soldier that will never be anything. " She got quiet and sat there. "What do you want? "<d
Thadeous Norese"Your happiness. Your safety. Some grandchildren would be nice. The same thing any good parent wishes for their child."
Marie Norese " Grandchildren are still a ways off, besides haven't you plenty with the other's? " She pointed out gently. " I am happy being useful Father. I can not promise in all things that I do I will be safe. I could step out that door and be run down by a horse. Or slip and fall and break my neck going down a flight of stairs. " She pointed out. " I was never meant to be the typical daughter, I thought being a weaver would make the nightmares and such go away, but that didn't happen. when I was able to leave the wards placed on the Krag and learn to control the gift that I have.. I was able to put those to rest. My life isn't the prettiest thing, I have seen many things I wish I hadn't. " naming the inside of a orc's belly.. or the disection of the lizardman, but it was all for a good purpose. " But it is the life that suits me, I wish I would somehow earn the approval of both you and Mother. Frankily I just don't know how to do that. <d
Thadeous Norese "We've told you several times how to do that. But it would seem our advice is unwanted and so goes unheard. You're a wayward and pig headed child, Marie. You will do as you wish no matter what we say." He leaned back with a resigned expression. "But I will meet this boy. Perhaps all is not as dismal as it seems."
Marie Norese The small nod was given as she looked down. She couldn't live a quiet little life in a cabin with dozen of children and just be content with that. She had thought once .. but.. life had changed her and there wasn't really much she could do about that but learn to go with it. " Just meet him Father, thats all I ask. " She spoke quietly as she stood up. She began to turn away before looking at him again. " Though I can't help but wonder, if I had been Bryce or Edward.. if you would have had this conversation of disappointment with either of them. " She didn't say it hateful, there wasn't the bitterness in her voice just a simple statement. Perhaps food for thought. " Please, send a missive when it is convient for you and Mother to meet with Turin. " She spoke softly. <d
Thadeous Norese"Your brothers, obviously, are not female." And there was the whole problem, wasn't it? He stood stiffly and nodded as he reached for his cloak. "I will break this to your mother and you will be hearing from us."
Marie Norese Marie just nodded and closed her eyes, refusing to let the hurt tears touch her eyes let alone her cheeks. " Of course. Travel safely father, do give Mother and the others my love. " She offered in a low voice. <d
Thadeous Norese "Of course." He reply was stiff as he left. His driver assisted him into the coach. The carriage took off with Master Norese looking very dissatisfied.
Marie Norese She just watched and gave the coachmen a nod as her father was seated comfortably. She offered a wave.. but it wasn't likely to be answered back. She watched until he was gone.. then lowered her head. The soft words were given as the young woman shimmered for a moment then disappeared.