Lady of RavensWood

[ryuyogen]

A trademark grin would cross his face as he looked at his daughter, those sapphire hues closing as he took another deep breath.

"Well isn't daddy the popular one. Your Aunt Ezrella and Uncle Kavan will come to see you in the not to distant future. And when Aunt Ezrella does get here, daddy will be here a lot more often. Hopefully by that time, I will not be one of the most disliked people around."

The thought made him laugh. He was unpredictable, and he knew thats why people disliked him. He was bi-polar in a way that no staircase was safe.

"And soon Kahlan, you will know all I know and more than anyone in this world could ever begin to teach you about a magic that no one other than us and our family will understand."

[Lady Desari]

She poured whiskey into a crystal glass and walked to Lina, handing it to her. Walking back to the desk, she poured her self a glass of wine and turned around,leaning against the desk, she crossed her legs at the ankles. She gave a small smile and a shake of her head.

"I am hoping that the reason he is here is to spend time with his daughter. As for forgiveness, I forgave him a long time ago Lina. I needed to. For my sanity and for my daughter. I know what kind of person he was and what he can be. What kind of man he is now I know not.

As for what I need in my life, I think I am the one to decide that. What I don't need is someone sniffing around my skirts, like Syn. I need and want someone who accepts me for who and what I am and will love my children. I have not seen Vincent in months. Last he was here, he was a gentleman and spent time with his daughter. Do I still love him? Yes. Will that change? Not in this lifetime. Does he feel the same? I doubt it but tis a burden I carry. Do I regret it? No. I regret hurting you but I don't regret my daughter or my life. All the choices I have made are choices I am living with."

She took a long sip form her wine glass and turned to put it on the desk. Looking back at Lina, she gave another smile.

"I know I love you and that you are still angry for what happened and for that I am sorry. I also know there is a chance you may never forgive me and for that I am sorry as well, but there is nothing I can say or do that will change it. Your welcome to stay but I need to check on both of them. If I am not careful, he will have her blowing up parts of the castle."

She turned and walked to the door. Opening it, she hurried down the hall to Kahlan's room and caught the conversation he was having with her. When he was finished, she cleared her throat and spoke.

"You are not disliked by your daughter or by me. So you may stay as long as wish provided you do not teach her to blow holes in the walls or destroy the staircase. As for you family I think it would be wonderful for her to meet her aunt and uncle. As for teaching her more then others know, iuncluding my self, I hope with that you will teach her responsibility as well. Now what do you have planned for her this afternoon?"

[ryuyogen]

Those sapphire hues would look to Desari as he shook his head.

"No. I teach not responcibility, but I do teach accepting the reprocussions of your actions. But as for you Desari... why explain yourself to them? I like Lina and Crystal, despite Crystals obvious dislike for me and Lina's distaste for me, but to explain yourself for something that is your business is stupid."

He would kiss Kahlans forehead and laugh lightly to himself.

"I could go to Lina, I could go to Crystal and explain everything. But why? I relised a long time ago dispite my reasons for anything are disregarded and I am still the bad guy." That grin would grow wider and he would toss his head so the stray strands of black hair would leave his eyes. "And if my titles are "Asshole", "Bad guy" or whatever, I welcome it. Because I have got to know both of them. I know I know that they are both people I will risk my life to save anytime."

He would stand and his eyes would glimmer red and Kahlan would smile as her eyes did the same, both of them having a simple burst of power.

"The problem everyone has had with me is judging me and trying to change me. Changing me won't help. What I needed was... someone to listen and help. I am no longer confused about all that any longer. Now I like who I am, and I won't change for them or anyone else. I know that if I die, Crystal will not care and Lina will probably shrug it off. It is the people who care and stand as my friends that I love. People who accept me now for Vincent, and nothing else. There are no more attitude changed ahead, this is what I am and will be from here on out. So forget those Desari, who guide you by guilt."

He never took his eyes from Kahlan. "We are an almost extinct race Kahlan. From here on out know that your always at the top."

[Lady Desari]

She leaned against the door frame and crossed her arms over her chest. Looking at her daughter, she smiled. Glancing back at Vincent, amber hues turned red as well. Not from him but from deep within her self. It is as if her power reacted to his.

"First let me explain something to you. I was not explaining my self. Those were things that have needed to be said for a very long time. Your right. Tis my life and no one else's. I have made that clear to everyone now. What I choose to do with it is no one's business. There are only three people I have to answer to and one of them is standing next to you. So needless to say I am not very happy with the word stupid being used.

Second I want her to know there are repercussions to everything she does. Not just the magic she has and will learn but the simple actions she does thru out her life.

And as for you, don't you dare clump me in with the rest of them. I think I am the only one who never tried to change you. Think about it Vincent. What did Raine and Lina and Tempest try to change about you? The only thing I have ever wanted to change was how much time you spend with your daughter. And it was not a selfish thing on my part. I accepted everything. Even after you left. I knew why you were leaving and understood it. Was I happy? No but I knew it was something you had to do. Your the one that went back and what happened. We have had this discussion many times Vincent. I have been here. Always. And I will continue to do so until this life ends. And I don't think it is guilt that guides them but anger.

And please don't teach her things like that. I will not have her thinking she is better then her siblings."

[Gelina Grey]

When Desari walked out, she followed, not saying a word, just listening to the conversation, her eyes mostly on Kahlan. She didn't know her niece very well and that saddened her some.

The other thing that saddened her was that Desari didn't even give her a chance to get out that she had forgiven her. For everything. Hell, she'd forgiven Vincent too for that matter. There was no time in life for regrets. If she had held on to regrets and the bad choices she'd made in the past, she wouldn't have what she has now. Caelum.

Leaning on the doorway watching Desari and Vincent, not hiding in anyway, but definately listening.

"Whoa there sparky.." Looking at Vincent. "I didn't try to change you. I knew why you were leaving as well, the many times that you did. I understood as well. The only thing I asked of you was be faithful. And where I faultered in that once, you flaunted your infidelity all over the realm. So don't go blaming me for your shortcomings. I have forgiven you Vincent. For Goddess sake, I wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for you. So why the hell should I hold anything against you? You helped bring me back. And while it was rough in the beginning, you gave me the chance to find where I truly belonged. For that I thank you." She lifts her glass to her lips and takes a long draw from her whiskey, never taking her eyes from them.

"But let me warn you one time and one time only... don't hurt my sister again...and don't you dare take Kahlan like you did Lai. That would kill my sister's heart and then I would have to kill you." A shrug with a smirk behind that glass of whiskey.

"I'm happy now, Vincent, I have no reason to hate or hold grudges against anyone. I have what I want. What I deserve. Just don't hurt anyone else in my family. That is all I ask of you. I don't think that's too much."

She looks at her sister and smiles, sets down her glass on the table by the door, slides her gloves back on and winks at her sister. "Just remember, I love you, I'd kill for you and those children, I die for you. I forgave you a long time ago, Desari. You're the only sister I have. The only true family I have left." With that she turns and walks out into the hallway, glancing back over her shoulder. "If you need me, you know how to call on me." A genuine smile to her sister before she slips out of sight and out of Ravenswood undetected.

[ryuyogen]

Shaking his head to Desari's comment about not having Kahlan think herself better than her siblings he would widen his eyes with a goofy grin as he looked at Kahlan nodding his head. Then when Lina's voice and words came he simply smiled.

"I am glad you found your happiness Lina."

As she left he laughed to himself. "Part of me looks forward to a fight to the death with Lina just for the competition and challenge. But I would hate killing a friend."

"So what is the reason for Crystals hostility? Cause if we get this settled with her, then we need to get Lina's pretty face back here and all have a drink." He would look to Kahlan and smile. "Wanna try some whiskey?"

[Mystic Tiger]

What was her hosility towards the bastard? The fact that he hurt those that loved him and he had treated her like crap. And she heard his question to Kahlan and she growled loud enough that he could hear even though she was outside of the castle with Desari's other two children. Then she would send him a mindlink.

~How dare you even suggest a thing like that. She is not old enough to be drinking that sort of thing. ~

[Lady Desari]

She rubbed her temples, trying to fight the head ache she already had. Crossing the room, she took her daughters hand and pulled her close. Taking in all the comments made, she thought about her sisters and sighed inward. Kill her heart? That happened everytime she had hope. Hearing the growl from outside, she nodded.

"Please do not give her whiskey. She is too young thank you. As for Cyrstal I am going to assume she has given you an answer."

She kneeled down and gave Kahlan a kiss on the cheek.

"Momma's not feeling well. I am going to go lay down for a little while. Promise you will be good. I love you."

Standing, she looked at Vincent and nodded.

"Please keep an eye on her. I just need an hour. Thank you"

She walked to the door and out into the hall. Going to her rooms in the west tower, she opened the door, walked thru and kicked it shut. A flick of her wrist and the curtains drew shut. Walking to her bed, she laid down on her side and closed her eyes.

[Kahlan Cambridge]

Kahlan walked to her father and pulled on his cloak. She was a big girl but wanted up. Looking up at him, she cocked her head to the side. Her voice was soft as she spoke.

"Momma only goes to lay down when she is sad. Daddy do you know why momma is sad? And what is an aunt and uncle? And when will they come to visit? And how come you don't live here? And where do you live and when I can see your castle?"

The questions kept comming at him as she walked to the window seat and climbed up and began swinging her legs, wating for him to answer some of them.

"Daddy are you listening?"

[Mystic Tiger]

Its the little things like his comments of offering a child alcohol that rubs her the wrong way. Will he ever "grow up"? Probably not. She will not let him cause anyone any more hurt again.

She felt bad for Desari and wished there was something she could do. But her mind was made up about Vincent as far as she was concerned he was dead to her.

~Kahlan your father has what I like to call male selective hearing. He hears what he wants to and shuts out the rest and he only really cares about himself.~