Proximo's Temporary Room

[Catriona]

Catriona led the Roman to a room where there was a bed, a trunk for his things, a fireplace, and a desk. It was grand in it's simplicity, but that was how most of their things were in Germania, and she liked it. "Here you go my lord, I hope this will please you?" She asked him, opening the door, gesturing for him to enter.

[Proximo]

When Proximo finally arrived the room that was given to him by the Germanians, he gladly accepted. Catriona who had lead him to it, now opened the door for him to enter. It looked cosy, even different it was then what he was used to."Thank you my lady, I am sure it will please me."He answered with a smile, as he at the same time went in to look. Shortly after he sat down on bed to relax, but curious turned his gaze back on her. She somehow interested him, not just cause of her culture but as well her beauty. Not often was it seen in by romans that females used cloths made out of fur and leather, nor was usual to see a woman strong. She probably was a rough lady he believed, but still did not know much about her. Since the moment they meet in the throne room, he had wondered what her name could be. Thought now as they were alone, he took the risk in asking."May I dear to ask, what is your name?"

[Catriona]

"Catriona," she told him with a polite nod. "Do you know how long your stay will be? Is there anything I can get you?" She asked curiously. She knew little of the Romans and she wasn't all that sure about how they acted or their tastes and whatnot.

[Proximo]

"Catriona?, thats a beautiful name. A fitting name, for a pretty woman like you."Proximo answered charming, but continued as more questions she had."Well I am not quite sure on how long I will stay, but I believe I will have to return home as soon I can. I am very pleased with the things I`ve got, thank you. Though some company I would not have anything against, as long you don't have any other business to attend to of course."He smiled, glad to have a woman like her who showed him a place to stay. The Celtic females surely interested him, but she the most of all those he already had seen. She was quite a beauty, but little he knew of about her past. Maybe during his stay they could become good friends, thought dangerous that could be with the two different backgrounds they had. Proximo wanted her to stay, as the sight of her pleased him.

[Catriona]

"Umm, well I have no duties at the moment so I doubt anyone would mind," she said and closed the door. Then she walked in and sat on the chair. "So why does a Roman want to become an allie to a group of Celts?" She asked him curiously, her head resting on her hand.

[Proximo]

When Catriona entered and closed the door, Proximo smiled gentle back in return as he listened curiously to what she had to say. Her beauty and elegance made him feel different inside, but kept calm until she finish spoke. The question she asked was surely a good question, thought in return he answered."I believe Rome just simply wants allies in times like these, where war and love rules the world. Like all others we too are afraid, afraid of tomorrow and what further may come. Although some of us don't dare to show it, they keep it inside and tries whatever they can to make things safe. That is why all seek peace and alliance, that is why people need others."Proximo spoke low with a smile, deeply looking back into the Celtic woman eyes who so dearly watched with great curiosity. He was very glad she decided to stay, since company of a woman he missed a lot.

[Catriona]

"See, hat is the problem so many people have. Everyone lives for tomorrow never for today. Personally, I enjoy playing in the fields and living in the moment. If I die tomorrow, so be it, but then I'll know I've lived my life. I will not cower in fear and wonder how long I have but I will go out and dance in the sunlight and ride my horse, and irritate my brother. I do not understand why so many people fear their fates. So many just waste their lives for tomorrow."

[Proximo]

"Hmm, yes your right. It is better to have lived the day then thinking about the day to come, thought sometimes it is necessary. Specially if you are the king and wants your people to be safe from danger, I myself am more like you I believe. I too likes to spend each moment as they were my last, as a messenger I can not know which will be the time when my head falls off by a simple misunderstanding between two nations. If harmony and love ruled the world more then steel and war, then I am sure it would be a better place for all."Proximo answered, believing that everything she said were wise and true. Specially by the way she spoke and acted, not only was she beautiful but clever as well. As deeply both of them looked at each other, he carefully leaned closer toward where she sat. Curious in what she would answer, but somehow knew she would answer wisely. She was an interesting woman, rough and strong but beautiful like a flower with good smell and look.

[Catriona]

"Perhaps, but I know two things. I do fine in my life without love, I think, if everyone just took a breath and calmed, then they would see how simialar all men are. All men have hair, a heart, a chest and leggs. All women have breasts and arms and eyes, we may be different colors and we all may have different Gods and clothes but we are all man," she said and turned to look out the balconey. Then she stood up and walked out to it, her hands behind her back. It is stupid for one group of people to find themsekves higher, and better for in life, we are all the same. In the end, we all die, and no one escapes that," she said looking out into the distance.

She had such different views than her brother but she knew one thing, she'd fight for him, with all her life. She loved her brother, a bond they shared unlike another. Catriona did not care for love because neither of them had found it, and neither of them needed it to be happy.

[Proximo]

Proximo smiled, but could not believe a woman like her could manage without love. Curiously he watched as she stood up and moved over to the balcony, she seemed afraid in one way or another. Maybe it was cause of his near presence that made her feel different or was it just cause she needed to stand, he did not know but decided to follow. Gentle he stood up from his seat and walked over to where she stood, looking across the fields as far the eye could see."We all will die some day yes, but is it not better to have lived then not lived at all. Without high ranked men there cant be order, some people need to be controlled. Many fear the unknown, but on places where peace can be found, people feel safe."He answered, but kept looking upon the fields in front. Seeing that the people of Germania lived without fear in mind, feeling safe by the rules who kept them alive. The culture they had was interesting, but still far behind then the rest of the world. A fascinating people, thought he believed Catriona was the most amazing. Not only was she a woman that was wise and strong, but as well her stories told she could fight.

It was a pity that she did not believe in love, as important it was for most men and female that lived and ruled the world. Curiously he looked back on her, as interesting she was. Gentle he smiled back, but continued speaking."How can anyone live without love, to be alone without knowing what could be."He whispered, but slowly moved his hand close her cheek as careful he started to touch it. Proximo did not know how she would react, but hoped nothing wrong would happen. He only wished to feel her skin, to make her understand what love could give.

[Catriona]

"Love means loss, love means to succumb to the wills of others. It makes people weak. I will never be seen as weak my lord," she said to him, not flinching at his touch. "I may have love for my brother but I can never see me love another, and as a princess, I should not have that luxury for I could never stay with that man. I may fight it but my brother I know, will marry me to a man that would help him further his expansion, he would not let me just fool around with some man," she said logistically. That was a strange attribute of hers. Often times, she was too logistic.

[Proximo]

"Why should love make anyone weak? It could as well make someone strong, to give a cause to fight for, to give hope that there are good things in this world. Of course you are a princess and have to obey your brother, but don't you too deserve happiness?"Proximo replied, still touching her cheek with a careful touch as kind he looked into her eyes and hoped she would understand. To love somebody could give much more then living alone, then living without hope for happiness. A such beautiful woman as she, should not lock herself inside but to see and discover the world that exist. By just looking, Proximo could feel a strong connection between them growing. He did not know if it was just him, but hoped she too felt something. However what she said were true, a princess never could be with a man that was not promised for her to marry. Although love was something all men needed, even ladies that tried to hide their true feelings.

[Catriona]

"My lord, you are mistaken. I have very much shared a happiness in my life. One may love and be happy but I too can be happy with or without love. I have my friends and my family and I am content," she told him and then she sat on the balcony with a smile. "And te;; me lord Proximo, why are you so obsessed with such a fickle feeling?"

[Proximo]

Proximo smiled by what she said, as she indeed held on to her believes. The life she had was something she was content with, even he could not really understand how anyone could live without love by others then family and friends. Curiously his eyes followed her as she decided to sit upon the balcony, instead of standing beside him. However the question she asked made him almost embarrassed, thought in return answered with the wisdom he had."Well...I believe love is something we all need, without it the world we know could not exist. Not even you or I, men have needs and so has the womens. Although there are of course some who manage without it, like you or others, but when the desire for something more grows larger, then there is nothing that can stop you from gaining it. What is it to fight for if not love, if not any kind of care of the people who surround you exist. We all need love, even you, even me."He whispered, as he walked over to stand closer to gain contact with her threw eyes of kindness.

[Catriona]

Catriona merely laughed. "You are a strange one my lord. Here's one more question for you, why are you so intent on making me believe that everyone needs love?" She asked Proximo, now looking up at him. "Why do you find it so important that I believe in it?"