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<blockquote data-quote="Isida Kep'Tukari" data-source="post: 2187711" data-attributes="member: 4441">*Kadar first looks astonished, then angry, then thoughtful, and finally avaricious as Shalah makes her plea.&nbsp; He waits several minutes before answering, clearly picking his words carefully.*&quot;You bring to me the answers to many questions, as well as making many new problems.&nbsp; I am pleased that my son has found love, and with such a powerful and beautiful being.&nbsp; This explains much of his behavior.&nbsp; However, I have contracted for his marriage to the eldest daughter of the merchant Kasir.&nbsp; The contract has been drawn up, the dowery is arranged, the ceremony is in place.&nbsp; I could not break such a contract.&nbsp; Kasir has been promised trading arrangements with me, and his daughter has been promised a husband.&nbsp; Marid would have to take them both to wife in order to honor both his obligations and his love,&quot; Kadar says.&nbsp; He obviously seems pleased at the prospect of such an exotic bride, but his reputation is at stake if he breaks the marriage contract.&nbsp; Polygamy is normal in Keldev, but unless the man is strong-willed and able to quell arguements, or rich and able to afford separate houses, it would be best if the brides get along.~~~*Marid and Samira have been left with the stoic Omran to see to their safety.&nbsp; Like most Atiik, he will shut his ears to any actions or conversations around him, and take any secrets with him to the grave.*&quot;I met Malika one evening when I was out on the sands.&nbsp; I had heard of my father's contract for my bride, and I was taking the time to think of my responsibilities to come.&nbsp; A kind of walking meditation.&nbsp; I saw the glow of a fire oasis on the horizon, and wished greatly to see it.&nbsp; Slipping away from my bodyguards, I approached with caution, only to see a beautiful maid with hair of flame bathing in a fire-fountain, attended by fiery serpents.&nbsp; &quot;I came to see her closer, and she spied me.&nbsp; I saw such sadness in her eyes that I wished to comfort her, and when she gestured me closer, I came.&nbsp; I told her my name, and she told me hers.&nbsp; I asked her of her sadness, and we began to talk deep into the night.&nbsp; She told me of her first love, and I told her of my marriage to a girl I had never seen nor heard of.&nbsp; We talked about growing up, her tending to the fire-fountains and fire-creatures, me to my father's slaves and flowers.&nbsp; Before the night was gone we both felt we had much in common.&nbsp; &quot;Now she goes from fire oasis from fire oasis, following my father's trade routes, staying as close to me as she can.&nbsp; I steal away every night to see her, and our love has grown over these past several months,&quot; Marid says.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Isida Kep'Tukari, post: 2187711, member: 4441"] *Kadar first looks astonished, then angry, then thoughtful, and finally avaricious as Shalah makes her plea. He waits several minutes before answering, clearly picking his words carefully.* "[COLOR=SandyBrown]You bring to me the answers to many questions, as well as making many new problems. I am pleased that my son has found love, and with such a powerful and beautiful being. This explains much of his behavior. However, I have contracted for his marriage to the eldest daughter of the merchant Kasir. The contract has been drawn up, the dowery is arranged, the ceremony is in place. I could not break such a contract. Kasir has been promised trading arrangements with me, and his daughter has been promised a husband. Marid would have to take them both to wife in order to honor both his obligations and his love[/COLOR]," Kadar says. He obviously seems pleased at the prospect of such an exotic bride, but his reputation is at stake if he breaks the marriage contract. Polygamy is normal in Keldev, but unless the man is strong-willed and able to quell arguements, or rich and able to afford separate houses, it would be best if the brides get along. ~~~ *Marid and Samira have been left with the stoic Omran to see to their safety. Like most Atiik, he will shut his ears to any actions or conversations around him, and take any secrets with him to the grave.* "[COLOR=MediumTurquoise]I met Malika one evening when I was out on the sands. I had heard of my father's contract for my bride, and I was taking the time to think of my responsibilities to come. A kind of walking meditation. I saw the glow of a fire oasis on the horizon, and wished greatly to see it. Slipping away from my bodyguards, I approached with caution, only to see a beautiful maid with hair of flame bathing in a fire-fountain, attended by fiery serpents.[/COLOR] "[COLOR=MediumTurquoise]I came to see her closer, and she spied me. I saw such sadness in her eyes that I wished to comfort her, and when she gestured me closer, I came. I told her my name, and she told me hers. I asked her of her sadness, and we began to talk deep into the night. She told me of her first love, and I told her of my marriage to a girl I had never seen nor heard of. We talked about growing up, her tending to the fire-fountains and fire-creatures, me to my father's slaves and flowers. Before the night was gone we both felt we had much in common.[/COLOR] "[COLOR=MediumTurquoise]Now she goes from fire oasis from fire oasis, following my father's trade routes, staying as close to me as she can. I steal away every night to see her, and our love has grown over these past several months[/COLOR]," Marid says. [/QUOTE]

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