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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 19, 2008 16:45:12 GMT -5
Terion figured that Kayla was going to start asking questions sooner or later. There were only so many questions that could be answered without the help of someone else. Terion knew that even though Kayla was intelligent she would not be able to answer all of the questions herself. Terion turned to her and listened to each question that she presented to him. Once she had finished speaking he did his best to answer her, "Well not even i know all the laws, you will have to read this yourself. However, there is a certain protocol that you have to keep yourself accountable; for instance, no stealing someone else's horse..." Terion said with a smile. He paused for a moment before he continued, "We are at war with Rome, however, don't worry about the wars, i will take care of those. I shouldn't suspect that you would want to engage in battle. Even i at times do not wish to do that."
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Post by Kayla on Feb 19, 2008 16:53:32 GMT -5
At war with Rome, were they? Kayla would not, in fact, 'keep out of it'. She was the queen, and she would know what was going on in her country. A war was a big deal, especially with Rome. "Why are we in a war with them?" she queried, "and I didn't steal your horse, I borrowed it." This last statement was paired with a quick flash of a smile at Terion. Once they got to the castle, or wherever they were going, she would get out the laws and read them all. Kayla was stubborn, and this worked in her favor when she put her mind to something. She had not been raised as a queen, so she would be sure to work extra hard to make up for the lost nineteen years. Her country would not find her lacking, she would be sure of that.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 19, 2008 16:59:06 GMT -5
So she was already inquiring to why they were at war with Rome. In truth it was not just Rome that Terion was at war with, it was every other tribe that came against Ireland and most of the Southern realms. His brethren, the Celts of however many lands there were, he would not fight unless obligated or attacked first. Terion looked over at her and rolled his eyes when she said that she only borrowed his horse. "We are at war with Rome because they are trying to attack our brethren. Few have made it here, but some have and they have attacked us as well." As they rode he moved his hand over to Kayla and put his hand firmly on her shoulder, "Do not get it in your head that you yourself will go to war and fight in a battle. I will let you, you can be sure of that." Terion said firmly and rather resolutely.
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Post by Kayla on Feb 19, 2008 17:19:14 GMT -5
Edging her horse away from him until her shoulder was out from under his grasp, Kayla snorted. "I am not suggesting that I personally go to battle," she stated, "but I need to know what is happening in the country, especially something as big as a war." She had not even been considering going into battle herself. Though she would like to at least learn to fight. As a queen, she should be able to defend herself. At least the war with Rome was justified. If they were attacking, Kayla would be sure to retaliate. Ireland would not be the oppressed. "We should be there soon," Kayla said, recognizing a few landmarkes of the next town. She had travelled enough to recognize the towns around them.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 19, 2008 20:08:38 GMT -5
Terion watched as she led her horse farther away from him so that she was out of his reach. He didn’t mind her taking that matter into her own hands. If she didn’t want him to bring home a point to her, he would not drive it home…yet. “Well I am glad that you aren’t going into battle. Someone needs to stay here when I go to war.” Terion said. He didn’t want Kayla to feel like a babysitter for Ireland when he went to war, but that was pretty much what she was. He thought he would boost her spirits about that idea, “I am told that Rome was planning to invade again so it is just as well that we have someone here that is capable as it is that we have someone overseas that knows how to fight. It is always helpful when you know the way of the land like you do Kayla.” Terion concluded. He continued to ride a bit and then they began to see a town. Terion sincerely doubted that they would find his men there. His men moved quickly and were in and out of cities in hours. It was usually Terion that slowed them.
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Post by Kayla on Feb 19, 2008 23:01:24 GMT -5
Kayla was not stupid. She realized generally what her role would be as Terion saw it and bit back a sharp retort. The time to assert herself would come. For now he could go off and fight wars. But once she had read the laws and established herself as queen, she would not just be a pretty face on the throne. Kayla had decided that she would do something. She would not be just another name in the histories. Ireland would change for the better under her rule. Now, she did not want to take the role away from Terion. After all, he was king before she realized she was queen. He was also older and more experienced. But she would make her voice known. As a small town began to come into view, Kayla was relieved. One's body could only take so much straight horseback riding. She debated switching to sidesaddle. After all, she did not look very ladylike riding astride. "No," she decided, "the people will see me as I am. I will not lie by acting like something I am not." And so it was that Kayla would ride into the town astride a pale silver horse with her head held high and her green eyes kind.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 20, 2008 0:28:19 GMT -5
Terion rode into the village and he immediately knew that his men were not there. There were no horses in the center of the village at the town square. Terion could see that there were quite a few hoof marks in the ground and so he knew that his men had already been there and passed on. That meant that he was simply going to have to ride to Dublin with Kayla. Well there was nothing like a private escort for the new queen of Ireland. Terion stopped his horse in the center of the square. Several people stopped and stared at him and Kayla as he stood there. Terion turned to Kayla, "We should find a room for you tonight." Terion said as he dismounted and walked over to Kayla. He went over to her and offered her his hand to help her down off the horse, "Humor me." He said, knowing she could get off her horse very well, but he wanted to at least let the people think she was the queen she was.
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Post by Kayla on Feb 20, 2008 9:43:40 GMT -5
Kayla suppressed a sigh of disappointment as it became apparent that the rest of the group had moved on. Campaigning was certainly important, but she thought they should have at least waited a small while for them. After all, Terion was the king, and it was not wise to leave the leader of your country unprotected. But she also felt that Terion was not one to accept protection. Allowing him to help her down, Kayla dismounted. She tried not to stagger as her legs protested the movement. She wasn't used to these long rides; she preferred fast rides only lasting half an hour at most. But she knew in a few days the aching would stop - it was just a matter of riding it out until then. "The next town is only four or five hours away," Kayla informed him, "we could make it there before the rest move on." She was eager to catch up with them. You never knew what or who was lurking in the woods and plains in this more secluded part of Ireland.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 20, 2008 14:21:55 GMT -5
Terion listened to Kayla when she told him that the next town was only four hours away. Terion thought for a moment about trying to make it that day. He took a few things into consideration before he made his answer. The first thing he considered was the time of day, which was not on their side. The second thing he considered was that Kayla was in pain from riding so long on the horse. She trying to hide it, but Terion had been riding a while and he recognized her slight limp because it was the same one that he had tried to hide years ago. Terion also knew that the horses needed a rest and some water. For those reasons Terion decided that he was not going to try to do too much in one day. He looked at Kayla and shook his head, "Four hours isn't far, but i am afraid it will be dark in three. Riding in the dark is surely not wise. Besides, you can not tell me that you are not tired from the ride." Terion said and then approached several villagers that had gathered around to see the pair. "I need a room for the night." Terion said one of the men pointed behind them to an inn. Terion turned back to Kayla, "Come on your highness." he said with a playful smile.
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Post by Kayla on Feb 20, 2008 20:05:10 GMT -5
Slightly frustrated with his answer, she followed him dutifully. She would have been fine. The only really valid point was that riding after dark would be foolish. "I would not tell you I wasn't in pain, but I would keep going despite of it," she retorted. Pain was no excuse for weakness. She just wanted to be back with the group again. Bad things happened to those who were alone. Especially with Romans wandering around. So she followed him inside the inn, making sure to arrange for their horses to be taken and cared for. Mist and Terion's horse could not be neglected, after all. "Fine," she said, "but we will leave at first light so as to catch up."
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 20, 2008 20:23:05 GMT -5
Terion waited for Kayla to finish negotiating for the stay of their horses. Shadow, Terion's horse could stay anywhere, but it was always nice to have her stay in a stable. While Kayla was making the arrangements, Terion went to the man in charge of the inn, "Did a group of soldiers come through here today?" the man nodded without a word. " I see, when did they leave?" Terion asked. "A while ago, after midday sometime." the man said. "Alright, well i need a room....um, i suppose two will do actually." Terion requested. "Only got one." "Right........" Terion sighed, "Alright...well, we will take it." Terion said and handed the man some coins. "Very good. Why do you need two rooms? Afraid of ye wife?" the man asked. "No, she isn't my wife..." Terion protested. The man smirked, "Oh.....well then...i'd be doing ye a favor by given you a room to yourselves." The man said with a smile and walked over the wall and tossed him a rusted old key. "The key probably doesn't work. Yours is the second to last on the left upstairs." the man finished and Terion nodded his head and turned around to face Kayla. "Got a room..." He announced.
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Post by Kayla on Feb 20, 2008 22:22:15 GMT -5
Follwoing inside, Kayla only caught the last part of the conversation. This inn was certainly not the best, but it would have to do. The man smiled at her, though it was not a very welcoming smile, she felt. Strange. "Good," she said, relieved. This town was larger than hers, and it was a big traveling point. "Let's go." Kayla had grabbed the bags from the horses before they had been stabled. She was rather wary of strangers, and she didn't quite trust them. Giving his to him, she followed the man's instructions, letting Terion lead. They should at least keep up a semblance of him having control. In a way she wished that the people knew she was queen. Maybe they would have gotten better accomadations. But that would be wrong, she felt, to get special treatment. Kayla needed to be careful about getting to used to this royalty.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 20, 2008 22:27:38 GMT -5
Terion didn't usually mind special treatment for being king. He had received nothing but what he could make for himself prior to himself being made king that he liked the finer things of life on occasion. However, it was not to be mistaken that he liked this simple and plain. He grew up with simple and plain and it would be d**n hard for him to change his entire philosophy just because he was king. Terion noticed that Kayla was going to let him lead once she gave him his bags. He walked up the stairs and walked around the bend in them, reaching the top. He then walked all the way to the room. He found the door already opened and just pushed it, putting the key in his pocket for future reference. He walked into the room. One bed....... Terion rolled his eyes and looked back at Kayla, "Well the bed looks good for you. Hopefully it won't be too different from your home. It probably isn't like the ones in Dublin, but hopefully..." Terion said and sat his things on the ground, kneeling down, beginning to put down a blanket on the floor. That would serve as his bed for the night.
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Post by Kayla on Feb 20, 2008 22:48:08 GMT -5
Kayla stopped as she realized that there was only one room. She stood at the entrance of the door, looking skeptically at him. "I am not sleeping in the same room as you," she stated, standing firmly. Here was where her stubborness would come into play. It would be different if he were not interested in her at all or a fatherly type. But he had already kissed her - more than once too - and she didn't trust him in the least. He would not take advantage of her, for he was too gentlemanly to do so, but it would be dangerous nonetheless. "I will not sleep in the same room," she repeated, a furrow appearing in her smooth brow as she crossed her arms, setting her jaw stubbornly. Now she understood the smile of the man at the counter.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Feb 20, 2008 22:53:07 GMT -5
Terion had spread his blanket out and and made sure that it was smooth and ready to sleep on. He had put his bag at the end of one side of the blanket so that it would search as a make shift pillow for him. Terion then heard Kayla' s statement and he looked over at her. He rose up on his knees and looked at her stubborn pose. Well, this was going to be an odd situation. Terion sighed and then stood up, walking over to her. He looked down at her, set jaw, her stubborn face, her set hips and crossed arms. "Well i can see that you are rather resolved...." He paused, "Well fine, this is the only inn in town...." he mused, "They have one room. But if you don't want to sleep in it, fine." Terion said, walking over to the blanket, sitting down on it, "Sleep in the rain." Terion said and if on cue, a loud clasp of thunder echoed outside.
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