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Post by Catriona on Feb 15, 2008 18:46:52 GMT -5
Ana had her own room in the palace, at least until her brother married her off, only then would she live elsewhere. She had a a four post bed of stray and rope and a down comforter and pillow. There was a couch, a fireplace for cold nights, and a vanity for make-up, when she bothered to put it on, and a walk-in closet.
Catriona entered her room out of boredome. She sat on her bed and began to read a book. She wasn't sure what to do, and she didn't feel like being around suitors so she just stayed here for the time being.
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Post by Eadfearth on Feb 15, 2008 23:28:44 GMT -5
Eadfearth traveled quickly through the halls of his so called palace. For most Germanian's it was glorious, but nothing compared to a Greek or Roman one. But the king did not mind, hell he didn't care. Real men did not need luxurious. Behind him followed two armed men. They struggled to keep up with the King, without having to run. Eventually he ended up in front of his sister's room. He knocked twice, and waited a handful of seconds before opening the door. The guards by now knew other wise to follow him into the room. He did not want to interrupt his sister during anything important. The large man stepped inside the room and smiled as she read. Without a word, he moved surprisingly face for some one his size to her side, he then wrapped his arm around her waist and spun her around once to set her onto the floor. Even though he was only a couple years older than her, Eadfearth still treated his sister as a girl in some ways. As he sat on the bed he spoke. " We need to talk, about some details of minor importance."
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Post by Catriona on Feb 15, 2008 23:34:30 GMT -5
"Hey wait-umpf," she was slightly perplexed by being on the floor. Then she sat up on her bed. "Can't you ever just walk in and say hi? Sheesh!" She the then looked at him, "and what might those minor details be? If it's marriage, you can forget it," she told him bluntly. She remembered when her father was alive, at only fourteen, he was already looking for husbands for her. It was almost like a fear for her. During those times, Eadfearth helped her alot, plus the two of them were closest in age so it only made sense that they were closer.
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Post by Eadfearth on Feb 16, 2008 14:22:08 GMT -5
(Eadfearth and Catriona both have 4 other brothers. Theron is in the middle.)
Eadfearth began to laugh. "Marriage of course not, I have yet to find a suitor who would take you...." He joked. Catriona was rather old to not be married, by now she should of been married off to create an alliance between the Germans and another Celtic tribe. " Not marriage." He mumbled standing up. " I need to show you something.... As you know I am leaving Germania. Our brother Theron has promised me to watch over Germenia at the mean time.." He explained. The memory of the poor attempt on his life came to mind. He had never learned who the true conspirators were. "I believe that there are men, who would take advantage of this moment and take you hostage during my leave." Eadfearth moved to-wards the walk in closet. He opened it and walked inside. "I recall as a child, always hearing footsteps and whispers coming from within the walls. I had always thought the Manor to be haunted." He paused as he moved to-wards the end of the closet. "When I was made King our Father pass this knowledge down to me." Eadfearth pushed the against the end of the closet. It was a fake wall, and opened lightly revealing a dark path way. " There are a series of tunnels that run through out here, Your closet is just one of the few entrances. Only a few other men know of this, Including Theron. If you are ever threaten run into here. On the other side, You can lock this wall." He explained. "Our father ordered this to be made, to always keep an eye on his visitors and to make sure his children were safe at all times. In every room except mine there is a peep hole." He stopped to think, if she needed to know more. "There is a stair case, which leads to a room, you can only get there by traveling through these tunnels. There is a bed, it will be unoccupied during my trip."
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Post by Catriona on Feb 16, 2008 14:29:30 GMT -5
At first she laughed his comments off but then she realized how serious he was being. Catriona followed him into the closet and took his hand. "I'll be fine brother, do not fear for me," she told him with a reassuring smile. He was always kind and good to her and to see him worried did not set with her. I promise when you return, everything will be just as you left it," she smiled and poured them each some wine, handing him a glass. "So have you decided on a day when you plan to leave? I know you plan on going but you have yet to tell me a specific day," she pointed out to him and then she took a sip of the wine.
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Post by Eadfearth on Feb 16, 2008 14:49:00 GMT -5
He closed the fake wall and let out a sigh. He was not somebody to worry usually but he could not deny the fact he had enemies he did not know about. The large man stepped out of the closet. Eadfearth frowned lightly as he took the glass of wine. He twirled it around lightly. " Four days from today." He said, it seemed like a reasonable date to leave. "I will be gone for a very long time." He hoped to make it clear, it would not be a couple of weeks. At least a month. "Rome will not be my only stop. I plan to visit the other Celtic tribes and tighten our loose bonds." The chief walked over to the couch and sat down, as he drank a bit of wine. He twirled the glass around lightly. "Don't do anything stupid, while I am gone." He joked.
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Post by Catriona on Feb 16, 2008 14:55:41 GMT -5
"Why can't your lovely sister? She wants to see the sights and she promises not to be a burden. Because she was the only daughter in the family, she was the only one that did not get to see the sights as her brothers did. "I could bring a guard for an escort and I won't bother with all your meetings. It's just I heard that they have beautiful clothes and jewelry, and I also heard that they have beautiful colors we don't have please brother?" Se asked him, sitting at his feet, her head on her hands which rested just above his knees.
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Post by Eadfearth on Feb 17, 2008 13:22:31 GMT -5
Eadfearth smiled. " I'd love to take my lovely sister, but I have yet to meet her. Can you introduce me to her? Unless you meant yourself." He jested, he then let out a sigh. She never had the chance to visit many outside countries before, if any. " I will think about it... I have to visit the Slavs before the Romans, and if all goes as planned my visit to Rome may be delayed." Hopefully all would go as planned. During Eadfearth's short reign of Chief there had been no wars. Yes he had proved himself with a sword, but not in a real battle. "If I take you though, who will help Theron watch over Germania?" He asked, even though his brother was more than capable.
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Post by Catriona on Feb 17, 2008 19:07:12 GMT -5
"Well when you go to Rome could I please? I never get to go anywhere," she pouted. "All of you guys get to go out and see things," she sighed. "Please brother? I promise to be super duper good," she pleaded him and gave him a puppy look.
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Post by Eadfearth on Feb 18, 2008 12:28:33 GMT -5
Eadfearth smiled and let out a sigh. " You do have a point, I will bring you with me." He said. Eadfearth grabbed hold of her arm to pick her up. "I will tell you now though, do not expect to much of Rome. It is an impressive city, but not as impressive as a bard might make it sound. " He explained. " You might be dissapointed, do not expect the streets to be made of gold."
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Post by Catriona on Feb 18, 2008 12:41:30 GMT -5
Catriona laughed, "I have heard stories but the Roman's aren't Gods. I just want to see the buildings, and of course, the clothes and jewelry," she smiled and hugged him happily. "THank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!" She smiled and hugged him tightly. She was excited mostly because she gets a chance to go see something new, and special, more than just her home.
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Post by Eadfearth on Feb 18, 2008 22:11:34 GMT -5
Eadfearth smiled, and returned the hug. He liked to make his family members happy. " Of course, The clothes and the jewelry" He muttered under his breath, breaking free of Catriona's hug. " Sad enough, I have business to attend to. I would like to spend more time with you, but I cannot." He said, leaving the room as quickly as he came. As he exited the room, guards stood both to his left and right, he gave each of them a quick glance and then smiled. He could grow accustomed to this, it always seemed to slip his mind that these men would die for him. Not to mention they would get just about any other job down. "Lets go." He commanded, and then began to walk throughout the hall ways. There was business to attend to, important business. The time of peace was over. His country grew blood thirsty.
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Post by Catriona on Feb 18, 2008 22:15:15 GMT -5
She smiled and hugged him once more before he left. When he was gone, Cationa returned to her bed. She laid on her stomach, her feet in the air, a book in front of her, yet her mind wandered on the journey ahead. She was excited about this trip. It would be her first time leaving the country and to see new things. She was as giddy as child who was going to get candy.
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Post by Catriona on Mar 3, 2008 22:40:25 GMT -5
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After sending the girl to the inn, Catriona returned to her room. She ignored the servants worried looks and she didn't doubt that they would tell one of her brothers, or whomever, that she had run off again unaccompanied and that she got hurt. "It's so sad that so many people think I'm incapable of taking care of myself," she told herself as she cleaned the wound. It wasn't bad by any means at all. It was a little sore and tender but nothing horrific. She wrapped it up, got changed and then she fell on her bed where she took her nap
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