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<blockquote data-quote="Laurel" data-source="post: 2085493" data-attributes="member: 17067"><p><strong>Chapter Eight: “New Flames”</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Day Forty-seven- Hwyrl</em></p><p> </p><p>I tried to follow my normal routine today, but everything seemed a little off. I went to Link’s tree to find it barred to me for the day. Later as I arrived as normal for Hywrl’s morning court, Jaine stood on the dais for the first time in two days looking as unsure as I was.</p><p> </p><p>We both knew they needed to see her as the over arching leader, but most had specifically petition me. For the morning we fell into an easy pattern of my greeting the people of Hywrl and introducing Jaine. Jaine sat while less formal no less regally then she did the day before. Occasionally she would comment to me, while I stood by her side doing as I had done for months now. At midday Jaine looked over at me, and with a smile that held honest ease went to hopefully accomplish the same deal with the Duke’s court.</p><p> </p><p>I could not help breathing a sigh of relief when she left followed by her constant shadow. The queen I could handle for in the short time she was beside me we had been able to share some more easy and friendly banter. No, it was not her leaving that mad me relax, it was him. Even now my gaze did not waiver till the doors closed behind them shutting him from view. I had to frown an apology at the regent who was in mid-question at my shoulder. As always, there were some small issues that needed further attention. Luckily, mid-afternoon released me to see to other things. I went to my new rooms on the second floor, and felt the comfort of moving back to being one of the circle while Jaine took the upper rooms. There I calmly wash and change into a simple linen dress. I glanced at myself once in the mirror not wanting to concentrate on the plain image I saw there, and made my way to the small war room.</p><p> </p><p>We had agreed to meet for a short while today, hopefully define some of our plans. Each had been talking with others around the city, those with military experience such as Korienne and Seaborn, and others will knowledge of Oceanus such as the Duke. As we started to look down at the few hasty maps we had, I looked pleadingly at Justice. She gave only one great sigh and then plunged in. She told them of her grandfather, while I went on to tell them of my father and uncle. Justice cut in again to further the tale of their past on the island. No mention was made of her father.</p><p> </p><p>Even after so short a time in the small room I feel tense and fidgety. I could not pinpoint why, but with almost fear thought of one answer. When finally we could leave, I bid a hasty good-bye to my friends and slipped out the door. No doubt they would soon break into their groups, and not think why I was gone. So I made my way quietly to the Amastatian temple.</p><p> </p><p>Not much work had been done in the past few days to the ruins, but still I sat on a small wall built so far only to my knees. The center of the main building had been cleared away at last, but most of the wooded enclave seemed to be poised to flood the space again. One of the gauzy clad priests approached me almost immediately, as they always did. I nodded my head no while trying to keep my checks from flaming too hotly. I asked after the abbess, but was told she was already occupied. He started to tell me of the other services, and with a shaky laugh I tried to be polite in my refusal. I slowed my pace once I was a few feet away know my reaction did not bode well for what I had in mind to ask the abbess. To join the order could not be a whim, and I had been so sure.</p><p> </p><p>That night I did not go in search of Archonus and Greylocke, instead I asked Justice to ready Thane if willing. It was time to see if Ohtar and I were ready for aerial battle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Laurel, post: 2085493, member: 17067"] [b]Chapter Eight: “New Flames”[/b] [i]Day Forty-seven- Hwyrl[/i] I tried to follow my normal routine today, but everything seemed a little off. I went to Link’s tree to find it barred to me for the day. Later as I arrived as normal for Hywrl’s morning court, Jaine stood on the dais for the first time in two days looking as unsure as I was. We both knew they needed to see her as the over arching leader, but most had specifically petition me. For the morning we fell into an easy pattern of my greeting the people of Hywrl and introducing Jaine. Jaine sat while less formal no less regally then she did the day before. Occasionally she would comment to me, while I stood by her side doing as I had done for months now. At midday Jaine looked over at me, and with a smile that held honest ease went to hopefully accomplish the same deal with the Duke’s court. I could not help breathing a sigh of relief when she left followed by her constant shadow. The queen I could handle for in the short time she was beside me we had been able to share some more easy and friendly banter. No, it was not her leaving that mad me relax, it was him. Even now my gaze did not waiver till the doors closed behind them shutting him from view. I had to frown an apology at the regent who was in mid-question at my shoulder. As always, there were some small issues that needed further attention. Luckily, mid-afternoon released me to see to other things. I went to my new rooms on the second floor, and felt the comfort of moving back to being one of the circle while Jaine took the upper rooms. There I calmly wash and change into a simple linen dress. I glanced at myself once in the mirror not wanting to concentrate on the plain image I saw there, and made my way to the small war room. We had agreed to meet for a short while today, hopefully define some of our plans. Each had been talking with others around the city, those with military experience such as Korienne and Seaborn, and others will knowledge of Oceanus such as the Duke. As we started to look down at the few hasty maps we had, I looked pleadingly at Justice. She gave only one great sigh and then plunged in. She told them of her grandfather, while I went on to tell them of my father and uncle. Justice cut in again to further the tale of their past on the island. No mention was made of her father. Even after so short a time in the small room I feel tense and fidgety. I could not pinpoint why, but with almost fear thought of one answer. When finally we could leave, I bid a hasty good-bye to my friends and slipped out the door. No doubt they would soon break into their groups, and not think why I was gone. So I made my way quietly to the Amastatian temple. Not much work had been done in the past few days to the ruins, but still I sat on a small wall built so far only to my knees. The center of the main building had been cleared away at last, but most of the wooded enclave seemed to be poised to flood the space again. One of the gauzy clad priests approached me almost immediately, as they always did. I nodded my head no while trying to keep my checks from flaming too hotly. I asked after the abbess, but was told she was already occupied. He started to tell me of the other services, and with a shaky laugh I tried to be polite in my refusal. I slowed my pace once I was a few feet away know my reaction did not bode well for what I had in mind to ask the abbess. To join the order could not be a whim, and I had been so sure. That night I did not go in search of Archonus and Greylocke, instead I asked Justice to ready Thane if willing. It was time to see if Ohtar and I were ready for aerial battle. [/QUOTE]
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