Dubhaine Family/Ciarghuala/Roleplays/1018/October
2nd October
Autumn Evening -- Poryatu
Goriad Gabanus
She picked her tunic up from the ground, and as she got dressed, she gave him a wondering glance, no longer annoyed, but interested. "So why don't you look for a nice little dame who would be happy to be your lover, instead of trying to restrain someone... like me?"
As Tyra stepped back and picked up her tunic Goriad smilled and spread out his arms. "Behold, I have freed myself!"
He made a gesture to Tyra who was putting on her tunic. "Do get dressed, somehow it seems dressed you ask wiser questions than you do naked."
He sat himself down on the ground, crossing his legs. "Throughout all of this you have assumed I seek to find you in marriage, but you are the only one who even mentioned the word. You claim I seek to restrain you. Why? You can think of no other alternative?" he continued to speak "If you understand your advesaries, you hold power of the situation. Just as I held power despite you holding the knife." He now nodded to her.
Tyra Andrasta Bluelake
He made a gesture to Tyra who was putting on her tunic. "Do get dressed, somehow it seems dressed you ask wiser questions than you do naked."
Tyra considered just walking out on him, but for the sake of the lesson and the four times he bested her, she shrugged, and went to get her pants on. "You are less insufferable when I'm dressed, too."
He sat himself down on the ground, crossing his legs. "Throughout all of this you have assumed I seek to find you in marriage, but you are the only one who even mentioned the word. You claim I seek to restrain you. Why? You can think of no other alternative?" he continued to speak "If you understand your advesaries, you hold power of the situation. Just as I held power despite you holding the knife." He now nodded to her.
She looked at him, investigative. "I didn't necessarily assume you seek marriage, but your condition that if I want you, I should have no one else without you, that's something married couples do. I appreciate the offer to have fun with someone else while we're together, but to forego it completely in your absence, that's... Who do you think I am?" She went ahead and knelt before him, fully dressed. "Also, why would you want to make this into a game of power? Isn't it tiring, to be playing games all the time? Even in bed? Have fun instead."
Goriad Gabanus
Goriad frowned for a second. "This has been a game of power and legacy since the first day I laid eyes upon you Tyra," he said with a sudden stern voice.
He then remained silent for several seconds "You could be among the greatest of all time, if one would teach you patiemce and understanding of the world. You had Aldrakar's respect at such a young age, and when I met you I knew why. You are an heir to two powerful houses, a woman as fierce as the sun, yet still raw and unchanneled."
He paused again to allow his words some time to sink in. "But you have been so occupied with yourself that you failed to wonder about why I would help you."
"I want to help you channel your fire, to teach you patience and understanding of the mind of others. Once you do, you can have fun unrestrained."
Tyra Andrasta Bluelake
Tyra listened quietly, not without a hint of surprise. "You have your work cut out for you, hm? I think ever since I was born, people have been trying to teach me patience and restraint. It never stuck. You'll have a few months to try, I suppose, on our journey. The other half of that lesson... I'd like to learn."
She then gave him one of her unrestrained smiles, genuinely warm. "At least I got to hear the real Goriad, and I like him, even if he has a little penchant for grandeur... Now all he has to do is answer my damned question!"
3rd October
Autumn Evening -- Poryatu
Emyhr le Craint
The salty sea breeze brushed through Emyhr's rugged silver hair, shielding his eyes from the wind his only redemption by ducking behind the ledge of the boat. Emyhr stood on the main deck of the ship. His eyes encircled by dark black circles, blood shot and watery his sleepless nights proved ever tough for the young man. Once the breeze passed by, Emyhr stood up once again and looked over the bay towards the port of Askileon, he let out a deep sigh turning away looking towards his men settling down for the evening. At which point Solomon approached, the man looking better then Emyhr did, he leaned against the edge of the boat.
"So... We have finally taken the plunge into the unknown. My friend, I do not know what the world has in store for us on our travels. I hope that tonight will be the night I finally get some sleep."
Emyhr struggled on his feet, his lack of energy was becoming more and more apparent with every day that past. Solomon held out his arm as a brace for Emyhr, the two of them making their way toward a table that had been set up on the top deck. A couple of attendants began preparing the table for the evening meal, covering the warn table with a simple linen cloth, placed an assortment of cups and plates followed by jugs of wine. The two of them sat at opposite ends, the stewards poured wine into each of their cups and departed towards the stairs going below deck towards the kitchen.
"The future may be clouded in mystery but that is part of the charm of it. Wherever the winds shall take us, I am sure we will find a hint towards what we seek. For now, let us eat. With luck, the sea shall help you sleep tonight."
The two men enjoy the meal prepared by the ships crew, a simple meal not suited for a noble but they enjoyed it none the less. As the evening drew to a close, the men began to break into the kegs of ale brought along for the trip, many of them excited for the venture in the north. Emyhr and Solomon now a few drinks down joined a few of the men as they reveled in the prospects of the future, many of them showing off scars from battles and fights. Emyhr was feeling more prospective about the future seeing the men enthusiastic and hopeful. Emyhr grabs his drink and stood up promptly.
"Well then men, the time for adventure is now. Lets us remain hopeful to what lies in wait for us. To the future..." Emyhr raised his cup in cheer. "TO THE FUTURE.." The men cheered in chorus.
