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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Jan 29, 2008 11:21:40 GMT -5
Ambrose had recently concluded a trading transaction and had left the city and was returning back to the port. He had just sold three horses to one of the Generals of the Lesbos island. As he walked through the forest trees something suddenly caught his eye. It was a young white steed that was moving slowly through the woods. Ambrose watched the horse for a moment. He knew better than to attempt to capture such a creature so he stayed where he was. As he watched the horse he noticed that the creatures leg was injured and it was hobbling along instead of just walking. Ambrose was extremely upset by this for he had a great love and respect for horses. He made his way towards the creature. A branch broke underneath his footstep and the horse looked up and darted as fast as it could deeper into the woods. Ambrose, without truly thinking began to follow it. It was not long before he lost sight of the steed and found himself surrounded by huge trees in the depth of the forest. He looked this way and that and saw nothing. He had no idea of what direction to go, as the sun was blotted out by the high trees as a green haze overtook the forest undergrowth he took another step forward and suddenly, his foot was snared in a deer snare and he was flung upwards to where he hung from his leg, dangling above the earth. " What in the name of Zeus! " He cried loudly as he attempted to free himself.
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Jan 29, 2008 12:07:24 GMT -5
Flavia was walking though the forest, getting closer to the gods and such, she heard some commotion from the other way. She must have passed whatever it was earlier without even knowing it. But it sounded like someone was in trouble so she rushed in the direction that she heard the cry. Her hair flowing about her. She was careful not to trip over her dress like she had done sometimes before. When she got closer to the noise she stopped and got her bearings, it was hard sometimes in this forest to find the way accuratly. But unfortunatly for the strangers in this island, it was almost impossible without a guide. She briskly walked to where she thought the sound came from and found a man strung up by his leg. She held in giggle and went to untie him. "My good sir, how could this happen..Im sorry, im going to try to get you loose, and try to get you down unharmed, but im not reassuring anything!" She stood tall, she could just reach it, being a taller woman. she untied it gently "Cover your head sir, so there won't be much damage!" she carefully untied it, letting the man loose, but he fell at the same time. She went quickly to him and put his head on her lap, not sure what had happened to him.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Jan 29, 2008 12:11:47 GMT -5
Ambrose collapsed onto the ground with a thud. He had been hanging about eight feet in the air. The fall had not harmed him all that much, but it was a rather rough fall. Ambrose was smart enough to know to at least fall on his back, as he lifted his head a bit so that he did not break his neck whenever he fell. In a moment he felt his head being placed in the woman’s lap as he looked up at her and smiled kindly. “ I appreciate your help. Thank Zeus you came when you did. “ He said with a smile. “ I think that I am alright. I have no broken bones that I am aware off. “ He said as he ran his hand over his ribs checking to see if he had any pain anywhere. He didn’t, which was always a good sign as he looked up at her with another smile.
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Jan 29, 2008 12:20:51 GMT -5
Flavia smiled, thanking Hera of his luck. "Your welcome, but if i may ask, if your not to hurt, which u look fine from what i see, who is the fortunate soul that i have just saved and where have you come from, you don't look local, and i haven't seen you before?" She looked down at him, he was quite handsome, but she didn't think about that. she was to interested in who she had just found hanging in a deer snare.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Jan 29, 2008 12:26:09 GMT -5
Ambrose smiled up at her before answering her question. “ My name is Ambrose. I am from the Island of Crete. I was here on business, selling three horses to a General of the army here, Ismene her name was. “ He said with a smile as he took the time to sit up, rubbing the back of his neck which was a little sore from collapsing onto the ground. “ My I ask the name of the rescuer who Zeus sent to rescue me? “ He asked with a kind smile as he looked at her as he stayed sitting on the ground, since, that is what she was doing and he did not want to disrespect her by standing up and look down upon her. Women were held as equal to men in this country and such an act, he knew quiet well, would be held as a great offense.
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Feb 4, 2008 10:34:21 GMT -5
((sorry i forgot to pm u that i was leaving for a weekend holiday))
Flavia smiled, "My name is Flavia, I am the priestess of this fine island of Lesbos! If you feel well enough you may get up and we can stroll around and have a more civilized conversation! That is if you fine enough to walk. If you wished we could sit here and i can help you anyway i am able to. Though it might not be much, even though i am very learned..." Her voice trailed off.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 4, 2008 12:12:08 GMT -5
Ambrose smiled as he nodded, allowing her to stand to her feet before he did so as he smiled kindly to her. " I do believe that i am in need of someone's assistance as to how to exit this forest. " He said with another smile as his eyes caught hers, not in a staring fashion, but to where she would know that she held his attention. " And i believe that i am able enough to walk. Even more so if i am to be accompanied by such a beautiful young woman such as yourself. " He said with another smile as he looked around for a moment. " So which way to do propose we go? " He asked .
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Feb 4, 2008 12:23:09 GMT -5
Flavia smiled, flattered, and hopeing that she wasn't blushing, though she had lovers before and used to such flattery. "Oh, well then i guess it's fortunate for you that i found you, it would be horrible if you were stuck here, even though it is a beautiful part of this land! Let's see which way could be the best." She looked around, getting her bearings. "I believe we should travel that-a-way..." She pointed in a north-eastern direction. Then she changed her mind. "Unless you have a specific destination that you want to go?" She questioned him, waiting for an answer.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 4, 2008 12:30:21 GMT -5
He listened to her and saw her point out the direction and he instantly looked in that direction and nodded before she spoke to him again. " Well, i am on my way back to the ocean port. My ship is there so that i may head back home to Crete. " He said with another smile as his eyes fell on her once again. He was not truly sure about the Lesbose's women's view of men, whether or not they liked them or such in this way, so he tried his best not to offend her, hoping that she would not become angered by his gaze.
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Feb 5, 2008 10:54:12 GMT -5
Even though men were concidered lower than women, definattly contrasting with alot of the other societies in the known world. As he looked at her she smiled and layed a hand on his shoulder "Then we shall go the opposite way, i guess i'll lead the way since your unfamilar to the country." she wasn't sure what he was thinking, but all she had to do was lead him to the harbor, which was easy enough!
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 5, 2008 15:54:20 GMT -5
Ambrose smiled to her as she began to lead them both towards the harbor, or at least he hoped that she was leading them towards the harbor. He did not have much of a choice but to trust her. After all, she was a native of the Island, therefore she should have a better knowledge of the Island than he did. He followed beside her going wherever she led him. " So tell me..what is it that you do? " He asked in a polite manner. " Are you a Warrior, Priestess of some sort? " He asked facing her for a moment trying not to let his eyes become distracted by her womanly assets.
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Feb 6, 2008 10:58:30 GMT -5
Flavia walked along through the forest, it was a big one, and she prayed to Hera for her to find the right way, though it was a lovely and she wanted to spend more time here, the man following her was a good companion. "IYes, you are correct! I am the priestess of the temple of Hera and Aphrodite, they are the most important goddesses in Lesbos becuase of the woman population being the majority, Im guessing your society is much different, i reallly haven't traveled the world, what is your country like?" She smiled, she wanted to know him more!
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 6, 2008 13:44:03 GMT -5
Ambrose looked over at her and smiled whenever she spoke of being a priestess. It was so he had heard. Other priestesses would pick the most beautiful girls and take them to become priestesses at very young ages so that they could be trained in the ways of Hera. Ambrose heard her speak and ask him of his own country and he smiled. " Aww yes, Crete is Island in which i was born. " He said with a pleasant smile. " It is a beautiful country, with many plains and sunshine, where my horses run freely to and fro without threat of wild animals or any other creatures that could harm them. " He said with another smile. " I believe that it is the most beautiful country in the world. " He said with one final smile.
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Post by Flavia, Priestess of Lesbos on Feb 7, 2008 10:40:56 GMT -5
"Ahh, sounds wonderful, i would like to go there one day! Horses are indeed lovely creatures! With their manes flowing behind them! Ah, lovely sight...for now i have to be happy with the beautiful forest surrounding me..." Her voice trailed off, dreaming of traveling to Crete, looking out on the beautiful plains with the sun peaking out of it's hiding place, Apollo delivering happiness. She snapped out of it. "Yes, definatly i'll have to come!" She laughed lightly and happily. She looked at Ambrose with the same happy smile. She heard a slight rustle in the bushes, but she just wisked it off her mind, not thinking it as important as dreaming.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 7, 2008 12:33:37 GMT -5
Ambrose smiled at her mention of wanting to come to Crete. " Well, i would be more than happy to have you come and stay on the Island wife me. " He said in a polite ton as he heard the noise to his right. He turned his head and saw a shadow moving in the bushes. He rose and eyebrow, wondering what sort of creature would stalk to humans. He was unsure. He rested his hand on a small dagger that he had in his belt and acted as if he had heard nothing, but kept the area of the forest in the corner of his eye, making sure that nothing of any surprise would leap out at them and take them off guard.
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