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Post by Avi on Jun 5, 2009 22:37:07 GMT 8
"I your higness, unlike you, do have other things to attend to and do not have the liberty of leisure time." Following the Prince to his quaters she set about tidying up his quaters to be more presentable whilest he relaxed and reclined, "Before I go, would you like me to draw you a bath?"
Annora was greeted at the port by a woman who appeared to be even younger than her mother, middle to late thirties perhaps? From when Annora had been told she was but a few years younger than her own mother and had a daughter who was born a few months after she was. She was surprised at the hug she recieved from the woman who had been in tears ever since she had sighted Annora, "I presume you are Jannlyn?"
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 5, 2009 22:46:32 GMT 8
Euan had collapsed on his lounge and screwed up the presentation of his robe again. HE looked to Leticia and nodded. "Yes, I smell a bit" He laughed at himself and then closed his eyes, leaning back his head.
Jannlyn felt the tears crawl down her face when she spotted the girl she was looking for. She couldn't believe how much she looked like her mother. She did have qualities of her father though her mother was more dominant in her. She hugged her once she came into range and grasped her tightly before letting go. "I'm sorry.." She said wiping a tear. "Yes I'm Jannlyn, You must be Annora." She guided Annora through the ports crowd so they wouldn't be pushed around. She took another look at her and sighed with a smile. "I hope the trip was not rough on you?"
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Post by Avi on Jun 5, 2009 22:56:07 GMT 8
Finishing with the bed, Leticia placed the old linen on the floor beside the door. Going into the bathroom, she pulled down the heavy copper pot and allowed it to drain into the empty bath. Whilest the water drained out she filled it with smelling salts and aromatic scents just as the prince liked it. Pushing the pot back into place she gave a yelp at touching the hot metal. Holding her hand in a wash bowl, she allowed the pain to be subsided for a few seconds and then returned into the other room to take the sheets and help her mother, "Is there anything else I can do for you while I am here" Still holding her hand she stood losely in front of him awaiting any orders.
Walking along with the stranger she felt the comfort of being home immediately, she was finally here in Rome! Annora could hardly believe her luck still. "The trip was rather calm, the waters were rather still for this time of year, the Gods must truely be smiling upon me these past days." Letting a few moments of silence pass between them her curiosity got the better of her, "Im sorry, but do you really live in the palace where you serve the emperor?"
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 6, 2009 10:54:07 GMT 8
Jannlyn smiled at her question and nodded, "Come on, we should get you back there to unpack. Your father did tell you it was not going to be a holiday" She asked as she began to walk back to the palace. It was only a half an hour walk there and was unable to get a coach, it was a busy week for the Romans. The art celebrations were on along with the races.
Euandros began to take off his robe when Leticia had finished filling the bath. He had a cloth to cover him underneath though his back was bare when the servant walked back in. "No it's fine. Go.." he replied politely though was shooing her away with his hand.
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Post by Avi on Jun 6, 2009 11:35:31 GMT 8
Picking up the remaineder of her things, Annora did fast steps to catch up with Jannlyn again, "Yes my father did tell me I would be working, may I ask what it is I shall be doing?" She was actually eager to get started into her short life in Rome, even if it ment cooking, cleaning or even heavy labour work, she did not mind.
Adverting her eyes when she saw the prince was naked, bare a lioncloth, she bowed her head and then curtsied, "As you wish" Going out the door, she stopped just before closing it to poke her head back in, "And if you are even in need, do not hesitate to call for me"
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 6, 2009 11:47:33 GMT 8
Euan turned to the door and shook his head again. " Hey you wanted this time off so shoo.." He walked to the door and closed it himself giving a happy smile to her. He went to take off his cloth but then called through the door. "Actuley i would like some food after im done, perhaps send someone up" He was rather hungry though would rather fall asleep in the tub and soak in the warm water.
Jannlyn guided her guest through the streets of Rome towards the palace. " Cleaning, washing, perhaps you could help with service during feasts. We have one coming up soon. Though mainly the basics, but there is a large amount of basics." She stopped at a road before crossing and looked back to see if Leticia was still following. "Though we have lots to do already so it be best if we get back as soon as possible"
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Post by Avi on Jun 6, 2009 12:13:49 GMT 8
Rolling her eyes at the orders that the Prince still managed to shout to her through a closed door, she hefted the dirty linen onto one side of her hip to deposite at the laundry room in the lower servants quarters and then made her way to the kitchen to make the Prince a lunch herself, it was better she did it anyway as she knew what he liked and disliked.
Giving her hostess a smile she nodded her head vigoroursly, "Lady I am more than eager to get straight into my life here" Changing her lugaged to her other hand she looked up at her, "Will I be serving the royality as you do?"
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 6, 2009 12:21:23 GMT 8
Jannlyn paused at the questioned and looked to her before continuing. "Uhh no.. " She had promised her friend to try and keep their daughter from the Emperor and his son. It was better that Leticia didn't have any contact, or they have any contact with her. The palace was not far now and Jannlyn was taking Leticia through the Servant passage.
Euan slowly sunk himself into his bath of steaming water. He dunked his head under for a moment and then raised up. He had training later on in the day though it was at sundown so Euan didn't see the harm in having a bath early, plus he didn't have time to have one last night. Euan laughed at the though of last night, he thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Post by Avi on Jun 6, 2009 14:54:51 GMT 8
For a servants entrance it was very grand, but Annora guessed it was because everything in the palace had to look spectacular. She was slightly disheartened that she wouldnt be working with royalty as she had been fantacising but it did not bring her cheery mood down too much. Pausing just inside the servants quarters she gauped again at the sheer size and grandure, "Oh my lords, this is fabulous, when do I start working?"
Leticia had just come back into the servats quaters to gather more linen for the princes chamber when her mother came in with a young girl who she presumed to be Annora. Catching the girls comment she went up to her mother and kissed her, placing the tray of food on the table beside her, "Hello, Im Leticia and if mother doesnt mind, you can help me with some chores"
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 6, 2009 19:00:29 GMT 8
Jannlyn raised an eyebrow to how excited the young girl wanted to start work. She would rather not have to do all the chores giving to her everyday, it was tiering. She looked to her daughter who just came in and frowned lightly though followed through with a smile. " Thats fine.." Jannlyn took hold of Leticia's bags of her. "I'll get you settles and you two can get acquainted".
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Post by Avi on Jun 6, 2009 19:21:33 GMT 8
Kissing her mother cheek, she picked up the tray and handed it to Annora and then took up the new pile of washing herself, "Come on, I have to deliver these to one of the rooms." She didnt mention that it was for the Prince, as she wanted to know how she would act around him before knowing who he was.
Smiling back at Leticia and taking the tray from her, she chirpily followed her out of the servants quaters and into the main palace, "Are we to be serving someone lunch?" Holding up the tray of food as she looked back at her she gave an open expression.
Laughing at Annoras expression she turned back to where she was walking, "We shall, it is a good friend of mine actually, Euandros, you and I are to be taking care of him through out your stay here"
Walking a little faster to keep up with her, she tilted her head, curious as to this man she was going to be attending to. "I see"
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 7, 2009 21:40:30 GMT 8
Euan was thinking about getting out of his bath but he was too relaxed. He took a deep breath and pushed himself out wrapping himself in a cloth. He didn't like that moment from the warm water to the cold air. It made him shudder. He quickly got dressed and grabbed a book from under his bed. Yes he may not be the type to read, but he throughly enjoyed the pass time.
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Post by Avi on Jun 7, 2009 22:12:11 GMT 8
knocking on the door to the Princes room, Leticia did not wait for a reply and instead went straight in with Annora. She found him spread out on the bed she had tidied not long ago engrossed in a book, "Euan, could you not of used the lounge, I shall have to make your bed again"
Annora was nervous as to how to act infront of a noble now that she was in the presence of one. Keeping her head low and remaining behind Leticia she closed the door gently behind them both.
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Post by Yuna Braska on Jun 7, 2009 22:21:14 GMT 8
Euan rolled his eyes and closed his book over his finger so he wouldn't lose the page. " Why? I'm only going to jump on it again after tutoring" He moaned at the thought. He raised his low eyes up to the young lady behind Leticia. She was truly exquisite. He smiled a soft smile and leaned a bit over to peer around Leticia. " Your new?" Euan knew she was, he hadn't seen her around the palace at all. He knew pretty much every pretty girl living under this roof and yet he has not seen this one.
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Post by Avi on Jun 7, 2009 22:26:16 GMT 8
Unsure as what to do, Annora looked up at Leticia with a questioning look.
Smiling and looking back at Annora she winked at the prince, "She is a special guest of my mothers, she is the one who will be helping me whilest I attend to you" Notioning with her hand she gave a signal for Annor to move forward.
Stepping forward she bowed to Euandros, "I am Annora, pleased to meet you sir" Raising herself back up, she looked him dead in the eyes, they reminded her of her own.
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