Destiny's Tears-Prologue: A Jewel in the Shadow Part I

[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[SBLOCK]“No, bless you,” Molpe says softly as she holds the woman up, “for rising such a beautifully spirited girl and though I know its not much, but you deserve to be as clean as your soul.”

* Molpe beings singing a softly before she reaches out and touches Esperanza’s mother banishing away what could be possibly years of grime. After the spell had ran its course Molpe likely kissed the mother’s pristine forehead *[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*The woman shakes her head in disagreement. Unlike her daughter, she looked no less pathetic after the Hygiene spell. In fact, if it was even possible, she looked even less healthy, as the dirt had helped to cover just how sickly the woman really was...*

"No," she says, "I am a terrible mother. I have not been able to give my little girl any of the things that she deserves...that my mother gave me when I was young. I...I can't even be there for her during the day, so all I can do is pray while I know she is running around all alone in this dreadful, dangerous place."
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]* Molpe takes the woman in her arms offering her a hug and a place to grieve, Molpe rested her weary head on her amble chest, if she so needed as Molpe herself held back her own tears of sadness. It seems so unfair for this wonderful mom to suffer like this; to lose one’s beauty was truly horrific in her eyes and an unjust punishment for any transgression. *

“No! You’ve given everything for her,” Molpe say with the force of belief, “your health, your time with her, I know you wish more for her, as any true mother would, but you’ve not a horrible mother at all!”

Molpe pauses for a second and shifts uncomfortably but finally asks what’s on her mind, “Where is the child’s father? Where is Esperanza ‘s daddy?”[/sblock]

 

[khavren]

All Except Molpe, in Rowaini:
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"It's a pleasure to meet you Amity. I am called Fedowin and your must humble of servants. I would love to have some Chaldeau wine if only you will share it with me! So why did you hide such magnificent hair before!? --Lets check for real versus illusion...-- *Fedowin reaches out to try and brush her hair back over her right ear* "And such lovely delicate ears as well! What have they heard of the evening so far?" [/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*The woman, whose name other than 'Mommy' Molpe still does not know, shakes her head weakly, still unwilling to admit that she is not at fault for her daughter's poverty. At the question, she sighs and says:*

"That depends. Do you mean her biological father or the man I once loved, so many years ago?"
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]Molpe gives a small smile as she continues to hold the frail woman, “I’ll be here long enough to hear both… but first what is your name?” [/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

All Except Molpe in Rowaini:
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*Amity's hair is soft and silky, making Fedowin desire to touch it more. This close, he realises that he's never seen any woman so attractive before. Ever. If the hair is an illusion, its a damn good one.*

"Ah, you're such a charmer! Fedowin you say? Why that's the same name as the pirate with the 10,000 Rowaini Crown bounty on his head. Something about stealing the king's golden sceptre and fondling his daughter on the way out? I heard they doubled the bounty on him because the princess liked it! Such an interesting name for you to share!"
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[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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"Once, long ago, on Tymadeau, I was called Aldonza, but now I am just called 'Mommy' or 'You Wretch.' I'm surprised that you even asked for my name at all, even after talking for all this time, but I guess that's what makes you different from the rest of them..."
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

[sblock]“No I meant to ask earlier, Aldonza, but not all want to give their name and they consider it prying if you ask,” Molpe says as she consoles the older woman, “but you where going to tell me of your past, remember?”

Molpe gives a small hopeful smile as she waits for a reply.[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*Aldonza smiles and shakes her head in disbelief, then continues.*

"Long ago, I lived in Rowain, the daughter of a rich count, happily dancing and singing all day." Aldonza begins.

"When I was about 16, I was struck by love, as these things tend to happen, for a strong, handsome, and brave Rowaini knight by the name of Mireau. Unfortunately for us, our families were bitter enemies, so we kept our love a secret for two years, until my father betrothed me to be married to the odious Count Ferdinand. With the help of our local friar, Mireau and I got married and stowed away on a Spelljamming ship bound to Eldiz, and we brought along enough money to support us for a good year or so in happiness and comfort anywhere on Tymadeau. That was ten years ago."

"When we got to Eldiz, Mireau and I lived together in blissful love, and we befriended several kind folk here, including a Martial Artist of the Ryuko style named Wei-Han and an Altanian Arcanist of the Erilan Academy named Zarynian."

"However, all could not stay this happy for long, as Count Ferdinand found us and, not having any power to extradite us back to Tymadeau, knew that he could lure Mireau out by calling him a coward for running away and challenging him to a formal duel for my hand."

"Mireau honourably accepted, though Wei-Han and Zarynian insisted that they accompany him in case of foul play."

"The three of them never returned..."

*The woman pauses her story here as her body contorts in a wracking series of unprovoked spasms, accompanied by rapid breathing, and then she coughs sharply and returns to normal.*
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