Eirene
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Post by Eirene on Feb 24, 2008 6:48:58 GMT -5
It was difficult for Eirene to understand that she now was free, for freedom she hardly ever had felt in her life, she barely could remember how it felt. For so many years she had been used to be ordered around, having no responsibility at all. Her whole life had only one purpose, to serve the lord who had bought her. And now, suddenly, she needed to take care of herself, she had to make her own decisions and one of these first decisions was where to go, now that she was free. She had grown to love Lucius, and she wished nothing more than to stay with him, for he had never truly treated her like a lord would, but often equally, as if she already had been free.
However deep down in her heart she had a feeling of being uncomplete. She had this kind of feeling for many years now, and she had figured its source. It had to do with her parents. She was born in Rome by a woman who just had come from Carthage and left her child in the care of another couple. When this couple was killed, she was made a slave to the Romans. Eirene always had held up her hope to one day figure who her father was. Now there was her oportunity to do so. She knew, her father was a Carthagian. So she already had made her mind up, she would go to Carthage and seek for him, even although it broke her heart to leave Lucius behind.
"I will miss you too, Lucius. But I need to find my father, and now I have the oportunity to do so." She tried to explain to Lucius. She was incredibly thankful to him for freeing her, and being still in his embrace, she leaned forward to kiss him softly onto the lips.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 24, 2008 14:02:03 GMT -5
Lucius was glad to see Eirene overjoyed by the news he gave, she were free and able to go wherever she wished. However he did not like her leaving him, for so long had she been with him and now everything were changing. She wanted to find her father, as her mother was no more. Many moments had they spent with each other, mostly as equals but also different. Close he held onto her when close they stood, every move she made and every look she took he loved. Although suddenly in surprise she kissed him, deep and passionate it lasted until she in the end stopped.
Lucius smiled, but in return gave her another kiss. When it was done, the feelings they shared for each other grew even more. Even he understood she wanted to leave, in respect he nodded and allowed her but spoke."Well if you are to leave, then I wish you a good journey. However is there anything I can give to make it more comfortable for you? I don't want you to travel unsafe while I am gone to war, although I will miss your presence and I Hope we will meet again."He said while touching her cheek, wondering what she now thought about the words he had spoken.
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Post by Kai on Feb 24, 2008 16:24:18 GMT -5
Kai and Lucius soon arrived at his home, Kai had to agree that he had a nice home and although he was anxious to get on with his business he soon felt at home in his house, every bone was screaming at him to rest, by now he hadn't slept in a few days because of all the traveling but he knew he had to do this, and then everything would be as safe as it was going to get.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 24, 2008 18:23:18 GMT -5
As soon Kai and Lucius had left the senate house, they had headed towards the home of Silvio. There the roman pro consul and his family lived, which was the place for the Illyrian king to choose a bride or hostage. Inside there already were lined up a line of different females, all of them wearing the most beautiful dresses ever given to them in hope of becoming under Kai`s possession. Not all of them were born Romans, as like slaves they had been bought from different countries imported from other places. Hopefully one of them were good enough to be taken, if not then others would need to be suggested. At each gate of the house stood roman guards, watching as security Lucius and his family always needed. Around many servants went on with their duties, as their lord and another went in to look at the ten chosen females."Ah here we are."Lucius said with a smile, as he gentle sat down to watch what would happen. Kai were allowed to walk around, to choose who of them he would like."Make your choice, these are some of the finest ladies of Rome. I am sure one of them are able to please you, after the taste you wish."Lucius smiled, thinking that they truly looked good.
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Post by Kai on Feb 25, 2008 3:02:09 GMT -5
After looking at the lines of very good looking women he had to wonder if these were all important people or just pretty slaves to seduce him. So he asked " These are not all wealthy Roman females are they? Some don't even look Italian let alone Roman. Show me someone who will be difficult to sacrifice a sister or a cousin perhaps? Or maybe a different generals daughter. I do not care give me a wealthy Roman woman who you would miss." After this he looked around at all the good looking women hoping at least one would be useful to him beyond satisfying his needs. He looked back at Lucius waiting for an answer.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 25, 2008 8:02:45 GMT -5
Lucius watched curiously with deep thoughts as Kai inspected the females that was set before him, however none of them seemed to please the Illyrian king. He wanted someone else, with higher values which was a lot more difficult to get as none more were single and free. After serious thinking, Lucius answered while he stood up from the place he sat."Lord Kai, all others are married. Do you really wish someone that have been with others before? I might know someone, but if that is what it takes to keep our new Roman Empire united then so be it. I have a sister, named Felicita. She is married with Marius, the consul you earlier met. If you wish I have the power to divorce them, and make her yours?"
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Post by Kai on Feb 25, 2008 8:24:00 GMT -5
When Kai heard this news he gave a little smile, he wanted none of the others because if he wanted a girl for pleasure he could get one from home, he wanted a valuable hostage who he could bargain with if things turned sour. The thought of having someone else's wife meant nothing to him where he came from divorces were common ,as long as the husband agreed on it, and people often got remarried. He looked at Lucius and said " She sounds perfect, If there is a chance to meet her I would love to. How soon may I take her too Illyria? As the wedding would be there perhaps you should come with us and see the new province of the Roamn Empire."
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 25, 2008 9:45:34 GMT -5
"Alright, well I could call for her right now so you could meet her. However she cant follow you to Illyria before the divorce is set, although that can be arranged easily and quick."Lucius answered, but went to sit down again as curious he was about the marriage he told of. It came like a shock that he wanted to marry his sister Felicita, but possible it was if she got divorced."You wish to marry my sister?, well sure I would like to come if a such amazing event is to happen."With that spoken, he clapped the hand to call his servant over. Orders about bringing Felicita to his house was given, soon she would arrive if not other things was on her mind.
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Post by Kai on Feb 25, 2008 10:47:46 GMT -5
When Kai heard this he thought he ought to explain himself slightly better, almost with a blush he realized he had not told Lucius he was to marry her. " Well, I'm going to marry her not only to bind our two great nations but also because she is a women of noble birth, and I think you would be less bitter if I married her rather than kept her hostage." He smiled hoping to have cleared things up a bit, after all misunderstanding starts nearly every war, he than sat back and waited for Felicita to arrive.
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Post by Felicita on Feb 25, 2008 11:18:21 GMT -5
Felicita had been called to the house of her brother Lucius by a messenger, however she did not yet know the cause. Marius had not been at home at the moment she left, so she had told a servant to inform him about where she was going to when he returned. Together with the messenger she then left.
Only a few minutes later she arrived at Lucius' house. The doors were open, and inside she saw a long line of ladies and servants, standing in front of Lucius and a man she did not yet know. In bewilderment she walked towards her brother to inform herself what was the reason of all this. "I am glad to see you again, brother, but what does all this mean?" she asked him, greeting Kai with a smile and nod, however she did not yet know who he was.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 25, 2008 11:54:45 GMT -5
Lucius smiled in respond to Kai, glad that he wished at least to marry his sister Felicita since a lot he wanted her to be happy. He knew how glad she was about being married to Marius, but for the sake of Rome she would need to marry another. He just hoped she would not hate him for it, always had he cared for her and many times did he do what she wished. Now she needed to do something for him, a deed that could save many lives as well making new ones. When Lucius was to answer, Felicita suddenly entered the doors of his home. His gaze quickly turned toward her, glad to see her again but worried about the news he had to tell."Sister, welcome home. Its good to see you again."Lucius spoke while hugging, happy to have her home. Long had it been since they talked, thought now it was important that she came to speak. In answer to the question she asked, he answered and introduced her to Kai, which soon seemed to become her new husband."We have much to discuss sister, this is king Kai of Illyria."
He spoke with while turning to look at the Illyrian king, hoping that he understood she did not know much of what to happen. If she was to remarry, then she first had to divorce from the man she loved. However with time she would learn to love another, as so many others learned with time. Seats around them was possible for them to sit upon, if they ever wished. Lucius was unsure on how to go on, how would he tell his own sister she was to marry another man she did not know.
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Post by Kai on Feb 25, 2008 13:23:41 GMT -5
As Felicita walked in the room Kai took in a sharp breath, she was extremely good looking and he could see the resemble between the two siblings, as she smiled at him he gave a little bow and she talked with her brother, Lucius looked at Kai with a look as though to say say nothing. Kai looked at her and said "It is a great pleasure to meet you noble lady I hope you are well and happy." He smiled warmly he was trying to be as friendly as possible but was slightly struggling he gave a nod and sat down hoping Lucius would tell her what was happening soon.
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Post by Felicita on Feb 25, 2008 13:43:47 GMT -5
Felicita happily hugged back Lucius as greeting, then stepped back to look around once more. At her brother mentioning the man standing not far away being the King of Illyria she turned towards Kai to greet him now formally. "Welcome to Rome, Kai of Illyria. It is a pleasure to meet you as well." she greeted him smiling. Felicita reached out with her hand to shake his, before she turned once more to her brother, for she did not yet understand what they had to discuss, what her task here was. "Discuss? Brother, I'm sorry, I am a little confused by this situation. What do you need me for?"
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 25, 2008 15:23:01 GMT -5
"Well.."Lucius started but sat down with a sigh, wanting her and Kai as well to sit down beside him. The news he now had to tell, was difficult since he did not wish sister to get sad. With a smile he took her hands in his, while he continued the sentence he began."Hm..how shall I tell this...Lord Kai of Illyria wishes to marry you. I am sorry, but its for the best for the Roman Empire. We of course need to divorce you from Marius, thought with you marrying this man you will show that out lands can stand united. This is why I have called you to come, I want you to marry Kai for the sake of our people and Rome."Lucius spoke finish, hoping it would not make her go mad. He cared for her, more then anything. He just hoped she understood how important it was, and that it all depended on her being willing to remarry.
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Post by Felicita on Feb 25, 2008 16:44:21 GMT -5
Felicita sat down beside Lucius. She was confused, by all the actions taken around her. These girls still were standing in the room, in a line, looking curiously at Felicita and Kai. Felicita's eyes in this moment were fixed on Lucius, on his eyes and lips to try and understand what he was trying to tell her. She stayed silent when he at last tried to speak, watching him with a half opened mouth.
When she at last understood what this all was about, Felicita was disabled to do anything for a few moments. She felt hot and cold at the same time, while she thought hard about how she now was supposed to react, to cope with all these feelings rushing through her at the same moment. There was hatred, deep sadness, depression and a feeling that made her feel weak, meaningless. In her brother's eyes she saw that he was not joking or lying, he was speaking the truth and asking her to do this for him. Her smile had faded instantly and she had turned serious, with a touch of pain being seen.
Once more she needed to repeat in thoughts what Lucius had just told her, to make sure that she had not gotten it wrong, before she at last answered. "For the sake of Rome? Does Marius know of these plans? Is there no other possibility?" She asked, somehow knowing that in this situation there was none other option. She knew that Lucius would not ask something like that from her if it was not essential, for he knew how much she was in love with Marius.
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