AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Silver Moon]

"It must be hard though, to see your Mother pass something on to a cousin instead of her daughter, even if it was the right decision for the land and the mission. As I said, family."

He replies, "Actually, her mother left when Miss Meagan was just a toddler, so wouldn't have passed it on to her. Mr. Chester's work in Sterling required him to bring his family there. A number of related Stuarts served short-term until Miss Baronese decided to take the job. She was here for many decades.

Callum was right to invite Meagan back here, she never fit in well back in Scotland and was somewhat of an embarrassment to her Father after her Mother's passing. He loved her but could not adjust to the impulsive magic use of a sorcerer, always fearing the wrath of the church would come down on the family. And Meagan is a wonderful sorcerer and is generally well-liked. Things would be a lot harder here without her. It's really only myself, Callum, Pepe and Maracita who she constantly clashes with."

 

[orchid blossom]

"He loved her but could not adjust to the impulsive magic use of a sorcerer, always fearing the wrath of the church would come down on the family. And Meagan is a wonderful sorcerer and is generally well-liked. Things would be a lot harder here without her. It's really only myself, Callum, Pepe and Maracita who she constantly clashes with."

"So she has a wonderful gift, and a strong one, but it cuts two ways. Her father feared it. It brought her here, but still holds her back because it isn't the wizard's gift. Something she rightly esteems about herself also drags her down." Abby shook her head. "It must be maddening. And it would undermine your sense of who you are and your strengths. No wonder she fights so hard for what, to her, would be recognition of her talents."

 

[Silver Moon]

"So she has a wonderful gift, and a strong one, but it cuts two ways. Her father feared it. It brought her here, but still holds her back because it isn't the wizard's gift. Something she rightly esteems about herself also drags her down." Abby shook her head. "It must be maddening. And it would undermine your sense of who you are and your strengths. No wonder she fights so hard for what, to her, would be recognition of her talents."

He smiles and says, "Ah, so you understand. That's the hardest part, in so many ways she is correct, she should have either Callum's job, my job or Pepe's job. But with her temper and closed-mindedness, that would not necessary be the best thing for the family. Well, today we will at least have a spirited discussion on the subject."

 

[orchid blossom]

He smiles and says, "Ah, so you understand. That's the hardest part, in so many ways she is correct, she should have either Callum's job, my job or Pepe's job. But with her temper and closed-mindedness, that would not necessary be the best thing for the family. Well, today we will at least have a spirited discussion on the subject."

"I don't envy you or Cal this morning. I'd guess I'm the most content person here this morning, with such delightful company and a beautiful bouquet. And absolutely no obligations."

 

[Silver Moon]

"I don't envy you or Cal this morning. I'd guess I'm the most content person here this morning, with such delightful company and a beautiful bouquet. And absolutely no obligations."

"And a true ray of sunshine," states Callum as he enters the room. Like Charles, he is attired in the full traditional Scottish regalia. The only difference is the Charles is wearing the modern version of the Royal Stuart tartan, with its vibrant red and bright gold band whereas Callum has on the more ancient version that matches the oldest of the outer room's tapestry, with the more muted red almost an orange color and the other colors less vibrant. This is due to the ancients having less access to exotic dyes for their wool.

 

[orchid blossom]

"And a true ray of sunshine," states Callum as he enters the room. Like Charles, he is attired in the full traditional Scottish regalia. The only difference is the Charles is wearing the modern version of the Royal Stuart tartan, with its vibrant red and bright gold band whereas Callum has on the more ancient version that matches the oldest of the outer room's tapestry, with the more muted red almost an orange color and the other colors less vibrant. This is due to the ancients having less access to exotic dyes for their wool.

It suddenly struck her that the red gown she was wearing matched the brighter red of Charles' tartan, and she cast her eyes down for a moment before the smile returned to her face.

"I hope you slept well," she said. "I need to come here more often if I get to see all these well dressed Scots. When do the pipes start?"

 

[Silver Moon]

"I hope you slept well," she said. "I need to come here more often if I get to see all these well dressed Scots. When do the pipes start?"

Charles laughs and says with an exaggerated accent, "Ye want pipes before ye 'ave breakfast? Ye're a hearty lass!"

 

[orchid blossom]

Charles laughs and says with an exaggerated accent, "Ye want pipes before ye 'ave breakfast? Ye're a hearty lass!"

"Ahh, the soothing sounds of the Highlands," she sighed dramatically. "Their dulcet tone would lull any true patriot to sleep at night.

We are delirious with hunger, Cal. We'd better eat before we start a parade through the house."

 

[Silver Moon]

"We are delirious with hunger, Cal. We'd better eat before we start a parade through the house."

Breakfast is served and the Scottish theme continues. In addition to piping hot tea, they are served traditional oatmeal porridge, buttered scones, a rasher of bacon, banger sausages, hash browns, toast with jam and milk.

Meal conversation consists of Callum telling Charles about their trip into Paris the previous evening, with him talking about where they went and what they saw but omitting any details of their personal conversations.

 

[orchid blossom]

Meal conversation consists of Callum telling Charles about their trip into Paris the previous evening, with him talking about where they went and what they saw but omitting any details of their personal conversations.

Abby was happy to let Cal do the talking and just enjoy the breakfast. She sipped the tea, slightly sweetened with lovely, floral honey, and finished the last bites of the buttered scone. For some, luxury was all about fine things. To her, it was just this. A hearty meal taken in the company of friends. Which is not to say she didn't appreciate the personal bathroom.

"I told Cal I expected to be treated like a Queen, and I felt like one. Being asked to dance by more than one gentleman didn't hurt either."