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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 21, 2009 23:50:57 GMT 8
Sabela looked down, letting Llyr's hands slip. She sighed softly.
"I should really go," she said quietly.
"Before Nurse realises I'm gone..."
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 22, 2009 0:00:16 GMT 8
Llyr looked disappointed, but something about the expression showed it was at himself, not with her.
"Alright... sweet dreams this night Sabela." he wished her gently.
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 22, 2009 0:06:18 GMT 8
Sabela reached up to kiss Llyr's cheek.
"Sleep sweet my love," she whispered softly.
"I shall see you in the morning..."
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 22, 2009 0:24:19 GMT 8
Llyr let Sabela go and withdrew into the shadows, watching her depart. With her on his mind how could he not sleep sweetly? He turned from the arboured pathways of the garden to return to his barracks and await the duties that would be expected of him come the light.
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 22, 2009 22:04:25 GMT 8
((Next morning? A summons from the king?))
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 22, 2009 23:16:28 GMT 8
((sure thing))
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 22, 2009 23:32:51 GMT 8
Sabela woke to the gentle whispering of her Nurse, blinking slowly up to her.
"You sure have trouble waking up as of late milady," the elder woman commented.
The princess forced back a blush, worried about the woman's suspicions, pushing herself upright. She looked to the window as Nurse moved to pull the drapes. It wasn't as bright as she expected.
"Why so early?" she asked.
"Your father asks for you," the Nurse replied.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 23, 2009 0:14:26 GMT 8
Llyr was always up at dawn, no matter how late he was up during his visits to the garden. This morning was no different. He was in the practice yards putting a few arrows to his bowstring when the runner came to fetch him.
"Sir Llyr, the King summons you for immediate duties in the main hall." He bowed deeply.
Lowering his bow Llyr nodded, he made a quick return trip to his room to fetch his sword, strapping it firmly to his side before he headed for the main hall.
The king was already there sitting on his throne in all his splendor.
"Ah Llyr! Thankyou for coming so quickly my dear boy, Sabela will join us soon."
Llyr knelt before his King, pressing a hand to his heart, "It is my duty sir." He said before assuming his position in the corner of the hall, waiting for Sabela to arrive.
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 23, 2009 0:25:52 GMT 8
Sabela soon joined the gathering, dressed in her best; a beautiful blue dress with delicate silver trimming, bodice laced tightly. Her Nurse had insisted on it. She glanced briefly, finding Llyr, to whom she gave a small smile, before she moved to stand before the king, bowing her head and lowering herself to the ground.
"You summoned me father?" she inquired softly.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 23, 2009 18:11:49 GMT 8
Llyr met Sabela's gaze when she smiled at him, but he did not smile back. He was on duty, so his serious mask was in place, his green eyes flicking from one end of the hall to the other and back again systematically, he was making sure everything in the hall was as it should be.
"Ah Sabela my daughter!" The king exclaimed, standing and helping her to his feet, kissing her forehead gently. "Today is a most wondrous day! Do you know why dear daughter?"
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 23, 2009 20:42:27 GMT 8
Sabela looked up to the King with bright blue eyes, both curious and confused.
"No father," she said in her quiet, gentle voice.
"What is it that makes you so happy today?"
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 23, 2009 20:46:43 GMT 8
"Our neighbours in Hasnia have agreed to sign a peace-treaty!" He declared happily, even the stony face of Llyr in the corner faltered slightly.
It truly was wonderful news... Hasnia had been edgy with Estua for many years now.
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 23, 2009 20:58:36 GMT 8
Sabela smiled, a wonderful sense of joy and relief washing over her. She had always hated watching the Estua men leave for the warfront, even if it was with a heroes send-off.
"Really?" she said, the same happiness in her voice as her father.
"When?... How?"
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Aug 23, 2009 21:04:26 GMT 8
"Following the death of General Firza the new ambassador was much more accomodating. He suggested a union between our country and theirs might help to end the conflict." The King's eyes softened, "You must pardon me for not consulting you first my dearest daughter, but i could not refuse such an offer..." He held her hand tighter and met her eye with sincerity, "If we are to achieve this alliance and free our people of war you must marry the Prince of Hasnia."
Llyr felt his heart thud in his chest, and it took all his willpower not to cry out or let his dismay show on his face.
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Post by The Painted Lady on Aug 23, 2009 21:15:13 GMT 8
The joy in Sabela's expression suddenly melted away at her father's words.
"What?..."
She let go of her father's hand, eyes wide, shaking her head.
"Marry the..." she continued to shake her head. "No... No, father I don't even know..."
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