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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 2, 2008 8:17:14 GMT -5
Lucius was just about to answer his sister as he heard a knock on the door, the senator was already there and it was earlier then expected. However time had now come for them to greet him welcome, and to present him for his sister to marry. Nervous they both seemed to be, but still steady they stood. With linked arms they moved over to the door, watching as the doors opened before them, and in the senator with his guards entered."Senator Marius, welcome."Lucius answered in return as a hug was shared between them, happy he was to have him there, specially as he could become his sister future husband.
Curious he watched the contact between Marius and Felicita, hoping she was pleasing him even he knew she where. His sister was both beautiful and smart, a fitting wife for any man with honour and dignity in life. After their greeting he followed him further in to sit, more food was brought in by the servants as not all were still not ready. Slightly he nodded over to his sister, wanting her to sit down close to him so she could get better contact with the man. Gentle he offered them to sit, sonly after he himself sat down to talk."Well, now tell me senator. Does my sister please you?"He asked curiously, wanting to know as he wished the best for him and her.
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Post by Senator Marius on Jan 2, 2008 11:50:13 GMT -5
Marius smiled by the greeting he got from Felicita, she was very beautiful and looked quite fitting for him as wife. Gladly he entered as he got welcomed by them both to stay, curious he watched the servants that went by, but thought the house looked amazing even smaller then his it was. With a slight nod he accepted to sit down, seeing the nod of Lucius to his sister as he did so. It made him wonder what was going on, but was happy to discuss the upcoming marriage. "I am very pleased indeed, your sister is quite adorable." Marius spoke smiling, shortly looking at her as she seemed to sit close by.
His gaze was almost impossible to draw away from her cause she had cached them like a spell, unsure he was if it was love or just her beauty. However he hoped he pleased her also, he did not wish to look bad, but good for her to like. Either what happened they would at least marry, as costume in Rome when the decision about it were made. Hungry he was not, as eating he had done earlier, although he wished to be polite in the presence of others. He very much though well about Felicita, but many questions he still kept for her to answer."I hope you didn't have much trouble, with me coming. I must apology if I came earlier then expected, although I couldn't wait to see my future bride." Marius said, looking at the lady to marry as he wished her to be his already.
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Post by Felicita on Jan 2, 2008 13:34:43 GMT -5
For a moment, Felicita felt like a piece of good when her brother and Marius spoke of her, if she pleased her future husband. But she soon forgot about it again, the gaze Marius gave her had caught her, and she smiled back at him, her eyes gleaming. His appearance made her love him and accept him as her fiancè. Her brother had made a fine choice.
After all the greeting was done, Felicita turned to walk and led Marius further into the house. On the small tables all around the atrium small snacks were placed for him and the siblings, sitting oportunities were given all around. "Please, Senator, do take a seat." She turned back to him before she answered Marius' questino in first place. "You did not cause any trouble at all, we are most grateful to have you here as our guest. Especially I am glad to meet you at last, being the best friend of my brother." She spoke, smiling friendly, before taking place herself.
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Post by Eirene on Jan 2, 2008 13:55:33 GMT -5
Eirene, Marius' slave he had bought several years ago, had followed him to the house of the family Gaia. She decently waited at the door, trying to stay in the background and being noticed by no one. Her hands were folded in front of her, her head inclined, she looked down constantly, only moving when ordered by Marius himself.
But her thoughts still were her own, of that she was very grateful. She was impressed of the house she currently was in, although it was not as rich furnitured as Marius' house it still was impressive. She found the clothes Felicita wore simply goregeous compared to her blue dress she currently was wearing. It fell from her shoulders to her waist in beautiful folds, and then to her knees. Still, it was easy to see that it was no expensive dress, that it was not the newest fashion, blood and dirt stains were on it, and it was ruined on some places.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 3, 2008 15:09:58 GMT -5
Lucius who was to marry away his sister kept watching as her and the senator started to speak with each other, it pleased him to see them get along easily. They surely seemed to fit with each other as a couple, they were destined to be together for sure, he believed. As the two of them were talking, he himself had got eye on the servant Marius had brought. She looked quite pretty, even she was in filthy cloths. He pitied her, in the ways she was treated, which made him want her to have greater.
After time of silence, he turned back to his sister and Marcus that were speaking. Words to speak he had, and therefor wished to speak. Carefully he tried to intervene their conversation, as he asked Marcus questions about the wedding."Marcus, if you are to marry my sister then I would like to now if the words you promised will be held? I surely trust your words from earlier, but there are things I would like to add if I am allowed." Lucious asked curious, hoping that he accepted.
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Post by Senator Marius on Jan 3, 2008 15:57:26 GMT -5
"Thanks, it please me also. To see the future wife of mine, so beautiful and fair." Marius said pleased, glad that the woman he was to marry were so great and wise. Curious his eyes followed her movements, as he loved every move she made. Together they seemed to fit very well, specially when both so easily spoke like they knew each other from before. It was like fate had decided them to meet, maybe it all had a greater cause then they believed. Felicita surely were beautiful, not just cause of her shapes in body but also cause of her personality she had.
As they were speaking to one another and he was to reach for her hand, Lucius suddenly spoke. His hand withdrawed and his face turned toward him, and in curiosity he listened. Returning with a nod he did, but spoke loud as he wished to speak more with Felicita alone then being interrupted."I will hold my word Lucius, thought what else do you wish to suggest?"He said and asked, wondering what he wished to add. Seeing his eyes had cached his one servant that had entered behind him, Eirene were her name and his slave she was."Your interested in my slave aren't you, you wish her as your own hmm..?"He asked curious and quickly before Lucius was able to answer, wondering if this was what he wished.
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Post by Felicita on Jan 3, 2008 16:32:40 GMT -5
Felicita had not been interested in the servants and slaves Marius had taken with him, she had been far more interested in Marius himself, as he was to be her future husband, and she never had spoken to him before. She was not able to pay attention to others around, but her mind mainly focused on him.
Her thoughts about Marius were instantly ended when her brother asked if Marius' and his agreement still held on. He wanted to change something, what could he want to change, Felicita came to no solution when Marius began to speak. She smiled, happy that he still wished to begome her husband. Of course, there could not be true love between them yet, they did not know each other well enough, but it seemed they both had fallen for each other.
At Marius' next words Felicita turned to her brother. He wanted Marius' slave? Who was she? Her gaze fell upon the girl standing near the door, her head was inclined, she could not see her face. But this slave surely was meant. She seemed to have a touch of carthagian style around her, african, with her dark hair but yet fair skin. She was a beauty, and if she not had been a slave many men would wish for her to be theirs.
Felicita remained silent, she wanted her brother first to confirm his interest in the girl.
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Post by Eirene on Jan 3, 2008 17:10:13 GMT -5
Eirene wished no one would have become aware of her. She wished no one would have cared about her, this was what her tactic of her folded hands and with her head kept inclined should have provided. Yet, she found herself now in a situation where Lucius had stared at her curiously, Marius had faced a her with a glance and even Felicita had stared at her. She felt horribly uncomfortable in the center of attention.
Eirene had heaved her head by now, looking at them, to try and see what was going on in their minds. Why would Lucius, this man who stood not far from her, be interested in her? She was a slave. She had no family left, no one, she doubted her brother, at least the boy she always had known as her brother, was still alive. The parents, meaning the couple she always had seen as parents but who in fact were not her bodily parents, were killed. The mother, her real mother, had left her right after birth she had found out. And she did not know who her father was. Who would want a slave just by looking at her? It confused her.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 3, 2008 18:03:21 GMT -5
Eirene that he wished to be his surely had drawn his attention, by the sight of her he wished her to become his own slave so he could spend more time with her. However it was just a small thing to add the great deal who already was made, at least he hoped Marius would accept the proposal he suggested."Yes, I would like her to join my house instead along with me being pro consul. In offer I will give you my sister in marriage as planned, do you accept this small change?"Lucius spoke in return, wanting Eirene to be his cause the beauty of her had spelled him.
His eyes stayed focused on them all as he waited for answer, but the looks from his sister and Eirene herself made him worried. What was the two thinking about his small change in plans, did they see it as a cruel deed or something else? Lucius did not know, but hoped for the good. The cause to why he wanted her was cause of his lack of pleasure, not in many years had he been with a woman that shared love with him, maybe Eirene could change that. She was just a slave, and to marry her would be wrong but wanting her he still wished.
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Post by Senator Marius on Jan 3, 2008 18:50:41 GMT -5
"Well even with the small change its still a fair trade, I accept. However before I hand over the slave to your house, I would like to know why you wish her so much. She is just a simply girl, but very beautiful indeed. Her name is Eirene, original from Carthage, as herself says at least."Marius replied Lucius as he turned to watch the slave girl for a short moment, sonly after he turned looking back at him and his wife to be Felicita. He did not want to offend her by saying his own slave was beautiful, however he before had been with the slave for own personal pleasure and so he new what a great girl she really was.
After his words was spoken finished, he wished to talk more with Felicita to close the bonds between them. To marry her would be great he believed, as she seemed amazing in many ways. Her beauty were a great sight for his eyes, but thoughts of future always kept moving within him. What would the marriage lead into, would it secure Rome safer or in grave danger, would Lucius sister really please him, would be tricked or was it nothing to worry about. Everything was unsure, however he trusted his friend and the appearance of his wife to be seemed convincing enough. Satisfied he looked at Felicita, wanting to be with her close but could not. It felt as he were in love with her already, maybe he was even they shortly just had met.
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Post by Eirene on Jan 4, 2008 17:59:42 GMT -5
Eirene was still watching the two men discussing over her, and she felt on totally the wrong place. They both talked about her as if she would not exist and this made her feel uncomfortable. But she did not dare to say a word.
It was true, she had found out her mother originally came from Carthage, and moved from there to the area of Rome because of her pregnancy. Surely she must have been the daughter of a Carthagian man as well. But she could not be sure. She did not know who her parents were, there was no one who could have told her, not even the family who braught her up. She had told parts of what she knew to Marius, this was why he could tell Lucius about where she came from.
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Post by Felicita on Jan 4, 2008 18:13:11 GMT -5
Felicita was not sure what to do, the two men had their own conversation going about their plans and trades. But what she now did was simply intervening in their talk and she said "Well, if she is going to become a part of our household now, then why don't we invite her over to us, to our little snack?" She proposed, looking directly over to Eirene. Felicita had a warm heart for slaves, she knew that she was quite lonely with the opinion that slaves should be treated more warmly, they were humans. But she knew, she stood alone there.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 4, 2008 20:48:27 GMT -5
"Well, as I am often busy the house needs more servants. Therefor I would like to have her as my slave, but indeed she is beautiful."Lucius answered in return to Marius words, however curious his eyes watched the slave girl as interested in her he was. Nervous and confused she looked, but beautiful as always even wherever she stood. After a moment in thinking he slowly returned back to reality, while he did so he could hear his sister speak. Who wished to invite the slave girl over to their table, instead of talking behind her back as she were nothing more then a servant."Sure, let us invite her over. As long Marius agrees?" Lucius spoke out, wondering if the senator would allow to small add in their deal.
While waiting, he himself took a short glance upon his sister. Trying to imagen how she felt as she was to marry the man who sat beside them, he just hoped it all would work and that they would suit each other well. At least Felicita looked satisfied, which made him happy to see. If the marriage worked out, it would please them all as with glory and pleasure it would give them.
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Post by Senator Marius on Jan 4, 2008 21:01:05 GMT -5
"Of course Lucius, my friend. Eirene, Eirene!..Come and sit at our table would you, me and my friends have great news to tell you."Marius spoke out loud while he broke the eye contact with Felicita, turning instead to look at Eirene that stood close by, wanting her to come over as others seemed to wish. After it was said he himself turned towards Lucius sister, watching her with interested eyes as he saw her like a true goddess. Without any other watching, he himself wished to make a move just she would notice. Carefully he moved his hand toward her, touching her hand softly with his, to show how much he already in real cared for her.
Shortly after Eirene seemed to agree her orders, slowly she approached but not before long she sat down together with them. With a smile he light smile he looked at her, however quickly draw his gaze back to Felicita as she was the greatest of all around. Having her as his wife would surely please him in future, he believed. Happy she looked as well, by the presence of his touch. Perfect they seemed to fit, but still unsure what future would bring."Maybe Felicita would tell Eirene the great news, would you..my love?"He spoke carefully, looking at his wife to be as he suggested for her to tell the news.
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Post by Eirene on Jan 5, 2008 12:48:46 GMT -5
Eirene looked directly at Marius when he called her over to them. She moved quietly over to the lords and the lady, watching all three of them nervously, her eyes jumped from one to the other constantly. She was unsure of what to do, how to behave, after all everyone in Rome treated slaves differently. Yet here she was, a slave, in the company of three persons of highest rank in Rome. Was she expected to behave almost equal, to talk in their presence, or should she stay silent, in the role as slave, not worthy to be talking to higher people.
"No, no, my lord, I have heard what you have spoken. You wish to give me to the lord Lucius, am i right?" She asked, unsure if she was meant to speak at all.
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