Re: [rp] Greystoke Castle

[Tasite]

As quietly as possible Evan laboriously opens the large Oak doors of the entry hall......carefully, slowly closing them so as not to wake a soul.

Slowly proceeds up the marble stairs to the upper rooms and promptly
OOOOOOMMPHHH

trips on something large and furry with two glowing eyes.

landing on the cats back, as it makes its "nightly rounds" walking the castle grounds within.
An impatient growl escaping from the panther.......
I'm gonna bell you......come on......
grabbing the cats collar, whispering a command, the cat leading him thru the darkness up to the masterbedroom. Releasing the collar...
Ok......go on now......scratching behind its ear......go finish......then back to Aiya's room.......

Opening the door, tiptoes in, the room aglow and still warm from the embers just burning out in the fireplace.
His beloved newborns, Bowen, Becka, and Evelina cuddled together under their blanket, sleeping soundly, contently in their crib. Brianna asleep, kisses his wife, slips into bed, falling soundly asleep after a long day at the forge.

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Moving restless in th bed she tosses and turns.. Her body still sore and hurting her body shivering then burning up .. She could hear the babies breathing and the sound of her husband snoring in her ear.. Sitting up in bed she grabbed a glass of water on the table and drank it quickly ..

She felt shaky and ill getting up from bed she slowly made her way across the room towards the bathroom.. She had to .... as her head began to spin feeling her stomach lurch from the room.. Holding onto the wall for support it did her no good as the world dissolved around her and it went black her body falling to the floor barely missing the tub..

The Princess lay on the floor her breath shallow

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Closing his eyes, warm sun bathing his face, the cool salted breeze caressing his skin. The ship rocked gently below him, he enjoyed duty above, aloft in the rigging, his second home……reaching over……the panther, ever present, beside him.
But then, the clouds boiled over. Billowing high, gray madness surrounded him, could not see sky nor sea…….
The rigging slips from his usually sure grasp, he tumbles down……
Jerking awake…….darkness
The embers slowly glowing in the fireplace gently lighting the room in a weak amber glow, a slight chill in the air, reaches over for his love.
Bri, love?......
The sheets cold, she’s not there, rubbing his eyes
Babylove???
Getting up out of the bed, sees his beloved…..
BRI! his heart leapt into his throat
rushing to the door to the hall
INGRID!!!
an ever present guard posted in the hall comes running
Sir?
Evan just grabs his tunic, the words seething from him, eyes aflame
Get IngridNOW!
Pushes him away, heads back into the room
Kneeling beside his love, auto responses take over, grasps her wrist, places head upon her chest, shallow….steady….a quick glance at the floor…no blood…taking her head gently with his hands….oh love…why didn’t you wake me….. no apparent injury. She felt slightly cold, a cool sweat upon her forehead.
He wanted badly to carry her back to bed, but that might be the worst thing he could do.
Remembering……he runs back to the bed, grabbing the blanket and a few pillows.
Returns to his love, getting her to lie on her back, raising her legs with the pillows, covers her with the blanket.
A whisper upon her delicate ear
Love…..love….Bri….
Kissing her cheek, wiping her face with a wet cloth
Baby……this is no place to sleep…..babe?......
Dammit where is that guard
Cradling her in his arms
babylove…..

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Moving through the castle after a long walk with the night she sees another night rush by with an anxious look on his face. Stopping him she asks what is wrong the words flooded out of his mouth quickly turning to her night she calmly asked him to fetch her bad giving him a kiss on the cheek..

She rushed down the hall way into the bedroom of the princess looking as her husband stood over her in fear holding her.. Pushing him back Back now lord let me in here.. " smiling as her bag arrives she sits it down next to her as she begins to examine her.. Everything looked clean and healing from child birth but she was burning with fever.. "I think the princess has weakened herself greatly from work and children and has caused her body to give out.. She needs straight back to bed.. I don't see any bruises where she might have hit her head.. We need to get her awake and liquids down her immediately.. She is to be keep covered up and someone with her at all times.. We must get the fever down or it could get worse.. taking a deep breath ...

" Lord I would also look into alternate means of feeding the babes she is weak and I don't think she should be and if she is ill she could give it to them very dangerous for them to get sick.. I would suggest moving them in with the nannies, although I imagine the princess wont be to happy with that perhaps the room next door so she can hear them. To stress her out worrying about them would only hurt her more. Now shall we get her back to bed and pray she wakes soon..

Leaning over she checked the princess breathing and heart still very shallow she thought ..

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He tried to listen
Arianna’s words echoed in his subconscious drifted in and out, his mind racing preoccupied with thoughts of his beloved wife. At first picking up just bits and pieces of what Arianna said.
I think the princess has weakened herself…………..straight to bed…………..no bruises………..get her awake….liquids…..keep covered up……..get the fever down…….

Settling his thoughts.
Arianna’s words clearer, coherent
Yes…yes…yes ma’am
Gently lifting his love, carries her back to the bed, covering her.
I’ll look into the babes needs, and hers.
Brushing her bangs from her eye’s with his hand, a kiss upon her cheek
It’s my fault, I should have felt her stirring, getting up. I just slept so deeply…….It’s my fault……I’ll stay with her, I’ll take care of Becka, Beau, and Evie. Can you stay a while longer Arianna?

Goes to the bathroom, to get a fresh cloth, wiping Bri’s face with the damp cool cloth sitting next to her on the bed
Bri……Bri?......love??.....

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Drifting through a field a flowers the sweet aroma filled her nose as she walked around.. The sun was high in the sky it shone down on her face filling her with warmth feeling as it wrapped around her tightly like a blanket.. Her red hair flaming in the light wild and blowing all around..

She had no idea what she was doing here but it was so warm and safe she just couldn't stop walking around.. Out of the corner of her eye she caught the glimpse of something and turned to see her father and mother both walking towards her.. The stern face that her mother had always worn when she was gone and her face was kind and gently .. Her fathers face beaming with a smile as he held out his hands for her.. Like a lost child she broke into a run throwing herself into her fathers arms and feeling her mothers hand up on her back..

"My darling Brianna, you look so beautiful just like my mother, more and more each day.. " he stroked her hair wiping the tears away from her face ..

"What are you both doing here? You are dead! Does that mean I am........." she looked into their eyes her fathers green eyes could always calm her..


"Bri calm yourself you are not just very sick at the moment. Your father and I are here to tell you how very proud we are of you and to not let matters get you down.. We carried that burden many many years and it drove us apart more than once .. But you have so much more than we . Our grandchildren are all beautiful and their fathers watch over them daily to make sure they are protected.. You have a wonderful husband who is in a panic right now watching over you .." her mother pulled back her hair placing her wild hair into a bun ..


"Now come on my little princess its time to be brave.. Can you hear him calling for you? Listen Evan is looking for his wife." Smiling he pointed into the distance into the woods..

Turning to him tears streaming down her face "But I don't want to leave you I just got to see you papa.. " Even though she didn't want to leave she could hear her husband calling her drawing her to come to him.. Kissing her parentsholding on to them trying to stay it was no use the pull was far to strong, she began to make her way towards the woods his voice calling to her..

Turning around she could see her parents standing there ushering her on with encouragement just as they did most of her life.. She could not help but to cry having to leave them .. But she pressed on her husband needed her ...

Closer she grew to the woods the colder it got she made her way through following the sound of the voice .. The branches of the trees were poking her and pulling her it seemed moving her around through .. She could see a clearing now it was bright light as she continues to hear him call a faint cry in the background she could hear the sound of a baby crying ..

The light was so bright she had to cover her eyes and closed them for a minute as she walked more out into the clearing she opened her eyes slowly seeing her husbands face near hears panic stricken .. The cool rag upon her forehead. A soft whisper leaves her lips weakly as she feels her body and its aches flooding back to her "Does not do to look in such a state you might get wrinkles and I would have to retire you and fine a new one." She smiles weakly her hand moving to one of his and squeezing it as well as she could..

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His heart settles as his princess’s eye’s open.
His soul settles with the sound of her melodic voice.
His mischievousness returns. Kisses his wife and with a twinkle in his eye turns to his side, reaches into a drawer next to the bed pulling out a silk scarf, takes his loves hand in his and ties their wrists together.
Now……there shall be no more wandering about without I knowing, love. And don’t even THINK raising his tied hand, kissing hers about breaking our bond.
Lying back down next to her, a whisper upon her ear, wiping a tear from her face,
Looks to Arianna
I‘ll keep watch
a playful nip upon Brianna’s ear
on this one. She’s not going anywhere without me knowing.
Turning to his wife, whispers to her
Now, one day you shall have to tell me where you ‘went off to’, love……and, what……find a new one?
Giving her the puppy dog eye’s and quivering pouty lip.
No worries Arianna, I’ll watch this one. She’s easy on the eye’s.
Wiping her face, moving her flaming locks of hair out of her eyes, kissing her forehead.
Oooh!, yes……just a bit warmer then usual, love

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Giving her husband a weak smile as he ties their hands together she curls up next to him and lays her head into his chest.. HIs smell calming her and his embrace making her feel safe.. She held onto him as tight as she could so he couldn't leave her side, she couldn't bare the though of him away from her..

Her eyes heavy she drifted off back to sleep in his arms...

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I, Evan deBalboa, Grand Duke of the land of Oz and other such places, do swear by Almighty Jah to be a true and faithful Servant unto my wife. I may not know or understand all that she wishes or does, but shall attempt to. I will attempt to do my utmost to stay out of the dog house and will undoubtedly inadvertently advertise my thoughts upon my face, as she can so easily read. I will in all things to be moved, treated and debated in my home, faithfully and truly declare my Mind and will probably, for the most part, keep my Opinion to myself in order to stay out of the dog house. And will do my best to keep secret all matters committed and revealed unto me, or that shall be treated of secretly in my home. I will to my uttermost bear Faith and Allegiance to my family; and will assist and defend all civil and temporal Jurisdictions, Pre-eminences, and Authorities, granted to my love and annexed to my family, or otherwise, against all Foreign Princes, Persons, Prelates, States, or Potentates, beasties, monsters, and things that go bump in the night. And generally in all things I will do as a faithful and true Servant ought to do for his love and my family. SO HELP ME JAH

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Looks at her husband with an evil grin and begins to laugh as the babies look around for the source of the noise.. Feeling as Bowen grabs a hand full of her hair and gives it a tug trying to eat it..

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The panther, licking its paws looks up at Bowen trying to.......and coughs.
No no no no Bowen
Reaching for Bowen’s hands
You do that my little man…and next thing you know you’ll be pointing at the cat having the gastric issue with a hair ball
doing THAT.
Kisses his wife

[Tasite]

Sarah rode up, rather intimidated by the size of the castle. She trusted the porter she gave the letter to would see that it went to the lord and lady of the house.



(Since the ceremony will be in the morning US-time, guests are encouraged to arrive the day before.)

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Keiron runs in the room watching as Bowen tries to take a mouth full of hair "NO NO NO baby bwother, hair is icky you want cookies. Momma can I have some cookies i can smell them in the kitchen I can't stand it they smell so good.."he rubs his tummy and gives her a smile as she notices several other heads pop around the corner and a wobbling Collen falling at the door and giggling "[color=green]COOKIE!"

She smiles at the children and looks at her husband "Love shall we give them some cookies ?"

A knock comes to the door with Ingrid carrying a tray of tea and cookies.. " Your Highness, I believe these are want the young ladies and lords are after,, And this was just left with the porter.."

She took the letter and opened it with a smile she showed her husband squeezing his hand gently..

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Leaning in towards his wife, cheek to cheek, merely to read the letter in her delicate hands of course, Evan reads the news of the marriage of Meira and The Squire. A smile dawns upon his features, turning his head. He never could help himself being in such close proximity to his only love, nibbles briefly upon her ear, whispering a little something to her.
When a word from Ingrid and the children crosses his subconscious
He turns the word over in his mind once……twice…….he sniffs once……twice……
COOKIES??!!
Yes…most definitely…we NEED cookies….
looking at the children
Right? Guys?
Evan’s attention for the moment directed towards another edible delectable

[Tasite]

Tasite journey had keep her away from home so long that she had to stop her horse and long look at home once again..... The night air had a bone chilling affect this cold night that it made her pull her cloak tight as she mount her horse once again..... Come Wildfire let get home. as they ride on towards home....

Leaving her horse in the best of hands at the stable. Tasite makes her way to the house, thinking that a good meal will make her feel much better. Stoping in the kitchen for so food.

Martha is that you. Why are you up so late my friend.

Greetings milady, I always wait up late just in case you come home..

Martha you are a great friend. Thanks for that. (Smiling) So how is Marius, the Princess and all the family hon.....Oh and whats good to eat on a upset stomach.

Eating her meal as she listens to Martha talking about the kids. Making her laugh so hard.

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Taking a stroll down the corridor towards the kitchen she hears the scurry of little feet as she turns around and nothing is there.. She shook her head and continued as the noise again touched her ears, and she turned the sight of flaming red hair behind a suit of armour caught her eye this time and she chuckled "Aiya love if you are going to be sneak you must tie up your red hair my dear it will be seen every time " she chuckles as the little girl came out from behind the armour followed by the others.

"Im heading down for breakfast you little soliders care to join me?
with many nods the rushed passed her towards the dinning hall with a yell of INGRID we coming could b eheard as the rushed in.

Walking through the door she saw Ingrid directing them to the washing bowl, "Every morning must I tell you . Wash Wash Wash" WIth a smile and a wink to her .

"The must be told as much as I was told to keep my dresses clean and look the part of a noble woman." she chuckles.

[Tasite]

It was the rumbling in his stomach that awoke Evan
Rubbed his eyes, he groggily rolled over to give his love a kiss good morning
Reached over with his arm, rolled over towards his love, wrapped his arm about her
thinking
…why is she wearing her coat in bed….
he planted a kiss upon her cheek
It was then he realized
AHHHHHHH……blaaaghhhhhhhhh…..GET UP!!! OUT! OUT! OUT!.....
Wiping the fur from his mouth
SHADOW!...OUT! OUT!... gave the panther a shove off the bed ....dang that cat
The black panther made its displeasure known and lazily got up out of the bed and left the room.
A disbelieving Evan sat up, watched the big cat making its reluctant exit from the cozy warm bed.
Rubbed his eye’s again, scratched his stomach,
Wonder if Ingrid will make pancakes……
Made his way to the kitchen, peeks in on the trips, sound asleep still.
Well…..now…..ya sleep huh……
Kisses Becka, Evie, and Beau
ya little stinkers…..
He smiles, the babes would be safe, exits their nursery and heads to the kitchen to get some breakfast

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Waking from a deep sleep by what smell like breakfast.... Tasite turns just in time to see Marius flying into the room and on the bed.

Mama mama you home Marius yells while huging her tightly. Come mama, smell like foood.

Ok dear let mama put her clothes on first, she giggles. Dressing rather quickly with Marius help. Tasite follow Marius to dinning hall

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The sun peeked through the curtain, shinning on her face as the sounds of the fire crackling reached her ears.. Slowly opening her eyes she rolls over to see her husband, snuggling tightly against him she kisses his neck softly. "Good Morning my dear"

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Her warmth enveloped him as if in dream, the scent of her hair, the lilt of her melodic voice soothing him.
He wrapped his arms about the warmth, thinking
if only….if only she was here
He slowly opened his eyes to the mid morning sun rays streaming through the curtain.
Her flame red silky hair tickled his nose, her kiss brought him fully back to reality
LOVE!…..it’s you…..no fur coat this time….
Kissing her passionately
I missed you so much love. Ummmm…love?.......
He brushes her hair from her eyes, kissing her neck
Love…..ummmm…..I think we need to talk in private, I’ve sort of done something in Parliament….
Before she can say another word, Evans plants another lingering kiss upon his wife’s lips But FIRST!
With the twinkle in his eye, pulls the covers up and over the two of them,…..a rustling…..a giggle

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Registering his comments about parliment she nodded feeling the cover go over them she giggled knowing she had other thiings besides politics on her mind.. She kissed him passionately as her hands wrapped around his body holding him close, nibbling along his neck slowly.. "Well dear we will save that for later now I have other thinsg to discuss with you, like how much I love you and how much i missed you.. Let me show you .." she chuckles..

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Opening his eyes…….it was dark.
Evan rolled from his loves arms, peeked out from beneath the quilt.
Eerie greenish-golden eyes stared face to face with Evan, followed by a wet tongue across his face.
AHHHHHHHhhhhhhh…yick
Quickly wiping his face with his forearm
…Shadow…..go……scat cat
Pushes the panthers face away from his, and ducks back under the quilt to snuggle with his wife.
……wonder what time it is….
Kisses Brianna
I’m hungry, nibbles on her ear
think we missed breakfast……2ndbreakfast…11sies…..lunch…………..dinner………..supper

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Tas was very hungry this early and very cold morning.....Jumping from the bed after giving her husband a kiss. Tas heads to check on their son. Slowing entering the room, Tas starts smiling as she sees him sleeping peaceful as most children do. "Angels when they are sleep and little demon when they are awake" she chuckles softly. Bending Tas gives her little angel a gentle kiss, then a very soft brush of his hair with her cheek.

Leaving his room Tas head to the washroom to freshen up and dress. Heading down stairs to the kitchen, Tas does a little tip toeing around not wanting to be caught by the cook, she would have a cow it she new someone was in her kitchen messing with things, but Tas was very hungry and she felt she could get something quickly and escape without getting caught. Feeling liken to little kids Tas giggle softly as she continue to sneak about...

[Tasite]

Evan awoke, the sun already ascended quite high in the sky. It had been a long night.
He reached over, the sheets cold. His wife already awake for sometime.
Sitting up, the floor cold upon the soles of his feet, rubbing his eyes.
Rubbing his head contemplating the decision he had made to go to the Northern front.
He stared at the shield propped up against the wall near the door.
Getting up, he approached the wash basin, laid his palms upon the table, gazed into the mirror; steel blue eyes from the other side coldly appraised him...
What have you done……you’re a blacksmith……not some Knight in shining armor…….you’re little more than a glorified Squire……you MAKE the weapons……Jah! What makes you think you know how to use them……you have a loving wife and children that count on you……what have you done.
He washed up a bit, prepared for breakfast.
Lifting the shield near the door, it felt heavier than yesterday

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Sitting in front of the window in the parlour a blanket wrapped around her she staired out the window at the snow that covered the ground.. She couldn't sleep since he had given her the news he was going to fight, her heart sank at the news , what the hell was he thinking... What would she do if something happened, did he not know her luck , 2 husbands dead already from fights and wars.. How could he even think about leaving her, a tear trailed down her cheek as she sat there, the only sounds in the room were the cracking of the fire .... and a distant sound of kids playing in their room..

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