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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 19:37:31 GMT -5
Ambrose, as he had done since he had been elected as king, always desired to walk amongst the people that he had grown up with. He had been a horse farmer and he knew every path and every plain on almost every island that made up his kingdom. On this particular day Ambrose was riding through the countryside on his great white stallion. The horse was a massive creature and Ambrose had named the horse Hercules after the legend of course. As he rode he noticed a cottage that was constructed not far from the dirt path that he was riding on. This, of course, sparked his curiosity. Who would be living alone, out here, in the middle of nowhere and more importantly why. Perhaps they wanted seclusion or were hermits. He didn't know. He spurred his horse and made his way to the home and dismounted about thirty feet from the door. He tied the reigns of the horse to a nearby tree and approached the home wondering if the occupants were home...
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 20:23:30 GMT -5
Isidora was about to go out for a walk on this beautiful day when she heard the sounds of a horse headed toward her house. She had lived in peace here for three years since her husband's death. Who could it be? She had no family left. What if it was someone who wished her harm? She picked up a large jug and waited behind the door. If there was going to be trouble, she needed the element of surprise.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 20:30:57 GMT -5
Ambrose walked up to the door and and knocked gently. He was not sure why anyone would want to live so secluded from everyone else, but he would love to meet such people. It was a habit of his to know everyone that he could so that he did not seem like the king that would just sit on his throne and care nothing for the troubles of his people. Once no one opened the door he knocked again.." Hello? Is anyone home? I am a traveler and i am thirsty and i crave something to drink. " He said in a very pleasant tone as he looked around the door, seeing a simple window on each side, but he stayed standing where he was.
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 20:38:21 GMT -5
Isidora waited for a moment to see if this "thirsty traveler" would just come in uninvited. When he didn't, she quietly put the jug down, retrieved a cup, and stepped from behind the door. She filled the cup with water then turned to the traveler and offered the cup to him. She didn't make much eye contact and when she did she quickly looked away. After he took the cup from her, she stepped away again and stood on the other side of the room.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 20:46:03 GMT -5
Ambrose smiled whenever he saw a woman standing before him offering him the water. He took it and nodded thankfully before taking a sip. He kept his eyes on her, but not in any sort of threatening way. After he finished his drink he set the cup down on a small table near the door. " My name is Abraham, i am a servant of the King. I was riding by your home and i stopped, wondering why it is that someone would live so far from the rest of the world, and alone. " He said with a kind smile. " Where is your husband or father? " He asked as his eyes scanned the cabin, not seeing anyone but her.
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 20:54:23 GMT -5
"The seclusion doesn't bother me." Still not making eye contact for more than a brief moment. "Why is a servant of the king out so far from the palace? I have been now for more then five years and haven't seen any other servants out this far." Isidora stayed as far from him as she could. If she was out of his reach, she might could elude him if she needed to do so. This Abraham didn't appear to be violent but that is all she has ever known of a man.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 21:05:49 GMT -5
Ambrose nodded as she spoke about the fact of her being secluded not bothering her. " You are not afraid out here by yourself? " He asked before answering the question that she had posed. " As for me, this is my day off. I decided that i would like to go for a ride and so i did and here i have found your home. " He said as he leaned against the door frame as none threatening as possible. A small breeze blew threw the door, rippling his hair and his blowing his loin cloth a bit, being as, it was the only clothing male Greeks wore. Ambrose smiled as he rose his arm and ran his hand through his hair, to fix it, his muscles flexing and bouncing as he did so.
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 21:23:14 GMT -5
Isidora glanced up briefly to make eye contact before answering his question. "I can take care of myself." She looked up again to see him in the doorway, the breeze was blowing his hair . It made him look slightly endearing. But this was a man, and had the muscles to prove it. She glanced away again. As the breeze blew her hair and dress as well, she tried to keep herself covered . Her dress was just a simple,short, lightweight dress. After all she had been here three years without any visitors so why worry about her too much clothing. Did he notice? She nervously stood as far away as she could. She didn't want to make him mad, men were always worse when mad. So she was still trying to be polite, as to not anger him.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 21:26:53 GMT -5
Ambrose nodded as he watched her, seeing the wind carry the dress a bit. He of course made no remark or did he even act like he noticed when he obviously did. " I admire your courage. " he said with a smile as he looked out over the field. " You must be rather brave to face all the trials of the open plain alone. " He said as he turned back to look at her as he picked the cup back up and gesturing that he would like some more water. He did not want to be rude, but the woman seemed rather afraid of him for some reason. He was trying his best not to come off as scary but apparently she was still afraid.
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 21:41:48 GMT -5
Isidora looked up when he spoke to her and saw him with the cup. His words were ... nice?? ... he wasn't acting like any man she had ever known. He was smiling .... but not maliciously. She walked toward him to take the cup and get him more water. She tried to return his smile, rather sheepishly, but at least it was a smile. "I'm not afraid of this life." She dropped her head again and said softly to herself that it was much better than past. Isidora turned to give Abraham his water. "The gods keep watch over me. And what of you? What is you position for the King?"
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 21:47:17 GMT -5
He smiled as he took the water gently from her hand before taking another sip. " Thank you. " He said with another smile as she spoke of the gods watching over her. He nodded in agreement. " Yes, the gods do control the fate of us all do they not. " He said with a smile as he ran his hand through his hair once again. " As for my position. I am an adviser of his majesty. " he said with a smile. " I aid him in the difficult questions that are send his way by offering my advice and council. " He said in a kind, none arrogant tone. " I am privledged to work so closely with him for he is a very fascinating man. " He said with a nod as his eyes could not help but roam over her body for a moment. " But tell me, why is a woman, as beautiful as the gods, alone, by herself? " He asked.
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 22:06:36 GMT -5
Isidora noticed how gently he took the cup and the tone of his words. She still stepped away after he took it but, only a few feet. "You're welcome" She smiled slightly as she listened to him speak of the gods... a king's advisor??... surely he could be trusted. But he was still a man.... she looked at him as he talked... a very handsome man. She looked away again before replying to his question. "I am alone because I choose be." She sighed softly. "This life suits me." She tried to smile again as she looked back up at him trying to ignore the way the breeze was playing in his hair. Isidora, pull yourself together! He is still a man!
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 22:12:22 GMT -5
Ambrose nodded as he listened to her. He could understand the desire to be alone. He often rode by himself because he needed time to himself and time to be alone. " I can understand that. I to take time to be alone. I believe that it is needed so that you can keep things to yourself and work things amongst yourself out. " He said with a smile as his eyes drifted over her once again. The breeze continued to catch her loose tunic, taking it where it decided. Ambrose tried to appear as if he was not looking as much as he could, for he did not want to seem rude or seem like a man who would just want her body. He found her extremely attractive and desire rose in his mind, however, he did not want to do anything that wasn't what she wanted as he ran his hand through his hair once again, his pecktorial muscles bouncing as his arm moved.
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Post by Isidora on Feb 26, 2008 22:29:43 GMT -5
Trying to take her mind off the images that were now being placed there, Isidora started asking him more about himself. "Umm, so, Abraham? How often do you get time off?" Why was she asking this? "Umm, I mean.... it must be hard working for the King." She watched as he ran his hand through his hair. She was so nervous that she was starting to get thirsty but, Abraham had the only cup she had left. Her cottage was starting to feel even smaller than it already was. If she could get outside,... maybe the fresh air would help. Oh, he was in between her and the door. She gave him a nervous smile and started glancing out the window and then back at him.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 26, 2008 22:33:31 GMT -5
Ambrose was a little surprised by her questions. Of course, he didn't really mind her questions, but of course he would answer. He was pretty sure that he was causing this woman to become flustered and this making her stutter over her words and ask questions to which she might not have even wanted to know the answer to. " Well, i get a few days off every new moon. " He said with a smile. " And it is rather hard work, being around spoiled rich folk all day and tending to their needs as well as offering advice that is more than often not regarded and what seems useless to me. " He said with a shake of his head. " Why do you ask? " he asked as he stepped inside the home, out of the breeze, letting it catch her dress more than him...
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