Onyxien Family/Kisharianda/Roleplays/Marriage
Proposal
Seated on the ducal throne Cenarious was busy handling the multitudes of business that went along with being named Steward of Paisly. Even as the servants ran about carrying on the business of the court of Paisly, far more business then was usual since the city had gone ungoverned for far too long, Cenarious caught sight of a face in back of the crowd. She was obviously trying to be discreet as she observed the vigorous activity displayed before her.
Raising his right hand, Cenarious gestured with a finger towards the shadows behind him. The clerks presenting information before him were startled to say the least when a whirling ball of white came flying forth to perch precariously on the throne's armrest.
Gesturing for the clerks to continue their rambling Cenarious turned to speak to MoMo, "Go and bring the lady to the courtyard Lord MoMo. I shall join you as soon as I am able."
Even as the clerks and servants began whispering to each "Lord MoMo?", MoMo was bounding off through the crowd making a beeline for Kisharianda. Popping up before her, he straightened up and gave her hand a tug as he tried to pull her off to the courtyard as his master had instructed.
"Soon," Cenarious thought to himself. "I'll finally have her to myself again very soon." Attempting to focus on the rambling clerks Cenarious waved at them to speed this up, after all, his beloved was waiting for him.
Cenarious Stormrage Duke of Paisly, Marshal of the Queen's Dragon Guard
Kisharianda walked through a crowd of people busy at work getting things in order with the new Steward. After being here for the last few days she wished she had asked Ugyel to meet here it would bring him a step closer to his roots. Watching people walk around talking amongst each other Paisly seemed to bring a new atmosphere, and a promising future ahead. Children were a plenty in this region and it made Kisharianda smile, knowing the eager little faces she looked at today were going to be shaping the future.
Trying to pass behind two chatting men Kish felt something tug at her hand, looking down she noticed MoMo taking small jumps trying to grab it. Smiling she looked down at her anxious friend "Well hello to you to MoMo" and continued to squeeze between the men to an open area. MoMo ran around her and waited as she finally got through and tried to jump at her hand once again.
"What's the matter you can't find your master" she tried to walk around him as MoMo hugged her ankle in attempt to hold her back. Giggling she looked down as she watched his arms wrap around her ankle with cute little black eyes looking up at her blinking.
"What the matter" she laughed
At the question MoMo jumped off her boot and started jumping in front of her pointing in the opposite direction. "What is it MoMo" she laughed confused
"Like you can answer me" she said out loud . Confused she knelt down to get a closer look at him. His eyes studied hers, and he grabbed her hand and pulled for her to follow.
"Oh alright, I'm coming" she smiled and watched him run ahead of her a few feet. "This better be good" she thought to herself.
Arriving at her destination she watched MoMo cut through a gate and look back at her to make sure she was still following, looking at the estate she smiled to herself. "You little brat!" she pointed at him as if to reprimand him. Walking through the gate you could see that this place needed some work, since it had been so long since anyone actually lived here it wasn't a big surprise. It was beautiful and had a lot of potential, it would surely be an exceptional courtyard in the right hands.
She walked to the fountain in the middle of the courtyard and placed her sword down and sat down looking at MoMo. "Now what?" she tickled his neck. MoMo jumped on her shoulder and wrapped his arms around her face blinding her vision.
"MoMo" she laughed patting his back. "Now why did you bring me here" she tried to pull him off her face but MoMo hung on tighter giving her kisses through a head full of hair.
Kisharianda Onyxien Dame of Port Raviel
His memory of her was that of an angel brought to earth, far too beautiful for mortal eyes to bare witness to, yet she was even more radiant then he remembered. She was not nearly as well dressed as the last time he layed eyes on her but her wind swept wavy blond hair only drew out the beauty of her fine features and her icy blue eyes were piercing even at a distance. Taking his time Cenarious approached her, hiding in plain sight by keeping the bouncing MoMo between her face and himself. Using all the skill that only someone well trained at woodcraft can muster he silently crept forward until he was kneeling in front of his beloved. Breaking MoMo's hugging of Kisharianda's face by picking the little fellow up by the scruff of his neck Cenarious swung the squirrel monkey around to face him.
"Unhand my love, Lord MoMo, or you shall face the consequences!" Cenarious exclaimed with mock severity.
Raising his little hands in a classic boxers pose MoMo appeared comically fierce before he reached out and grabbed Cenarious's nose. Acting surprised Cenarious dropped the monkey and stumbled, falling back rather smoothly into a back roll. Reaching around on the ground beside him Cenarious grabbed the nearest stick before advancing on his furry companion. Meanwhile MoMo had made himself quite busy, not only had he grabbed a stick of his own but he had also climbed up onto the fountain's center piece where he could face off against his master at shoulder level.
"On guard!" Cenarious called out as he charged.
Swing his stick with a mighty overhand blow which MoMo easily dodged while attempting to smack Cenarious's rapidly descending wrist at the same time. Twisting slightly Cenarious blocked the attempt and with small swings forced MoMo back on his heels. The mock battle led them around the fountain as MoMo swung from every available outcropping in his attempt to smack Cenarious's hands. Eventually there escapades were interrupted by the peals of lovely laughter coming forth from Kisharianda where she lay rolling on the ground clutching her sides. Seeing his chance Cenarious pushed the distracted MoMo off the fountain's upper ledge causing him to splash face first into the fountain's still waters. This of course only led to Kisharianda's further laughter as she began to cry from laughing so hard.
With a mocking bow Cenarious picked up his sodden friend and set him back on the fountain's upper ledge to dry himself. Still a bit peeved MoMo made to turn his back slightly and start pouting quite deliberately. Seemingly ignoring him Cenarious made his way back to Kisharianda while fishing around in one of his pockets with one hand. Finding what he was searching for he pulled out a piece of dried fruit and without looking tossed it over his shoulder in MoMo's direction. Obviously expecting the treat MoMo quickly jumped up and without much thought lunged after the falling fruit. Catching it MoMo once again found himself to be off balance and precariously hanging over the lip of the ledge. The splash that soon followed was all the confirmation that Cenarious needed that MoMo had once again found himself in the fountain's still pool. With a knowing grin he bowed to his sweetheart before reaching down to help her still laughing body up.
Cenarious Stormrage Duke of Paisly, Marshal of the Queen's Dragon Guard
Still laughing she grabbed Cenarious's hand. "Quite the soldier you have there" she giggled
Looking up a warmth came over her. She looked in his eyes and smiled shyly at him, recalling their last meeting.
"I've been abducted" she looked over at MoMo "By a monkey!" she laughed as she watched Cenarious chuckle at her comment
Feeling a bit awkward she walked back to the fountain and sat down brushing the dirt from her legs. Since the night at the grove every time she thought of Cenarious she found herself lost in a daze, day dreaming of the kiss they shared. Now having him in front of her again, she couldn't help but want to get lost in his arms, but she had to hold back.
Silence surrounded them as Cenarious sat there staring at her with a smile on his face. Timidly she looked up at him still bent over wiping the dirt "How are you liking Paisly" she grinned not sure exactly what to say.
Kisharianda Onyxien Dame of Port Raviel
"Once we get the peasants in line it will be a pretty little city." Cenarious said with a smile, "It will never be as eye catching as you are but it will be a sight to see none the less I am sure."
Out of the corner of his eye Cenarious could see MoMo pulling himself out of the water and shaking himself off. Even as he paid close attention to the beauty before him he still stayed aware of his surroundings. Shaking his little fist MoMo began to dry himself off as Cenarious went back to speaking with Kisharianda.
"Have you ever tasted something so sweet that the taste lingered on your lips for days afterwards?" Cenarious asked as he leaned closer. "I'm afraid I'll never forget the taste of your lips my love, and I'd die if I couldn't taste them again."
Fearing he was being too forward, and yet unable to resist the need he felt aching in his chest, Cenarious kissed her with a passion that would make even the coldest of hearts melt. As the kiss ended Cenarious spotted a blur at the corner of his vision and without further thought he wrapped his arms around Kisharianda lifting her to her feet and spinning her out of the way of the wet leaping monkey that she had yet to even see. Having dodged MoMo's attempt to get even for his dunking, Cenarious swept Kisharianda off her feet, dipping her over backwards he deftly turned their swift dodge into a longer and even more romantic kiss. Holding her close and maintaining balance for them both, Cenarious felt her chest pressed firmly against his own as he stared deep into her eyes knowing full well that he was not the only one feeling the storm raging inside their hearts.
"Though my duties may take me far from your side, my heart will always be yours my love." Cenarious whispered before kissing her again. "We were meant to be together."
Their moment was slightly interrupted when MoMo leapt onto Cenarious's back, climbing up to where he could peak down at the upturned face of Kisharianda. Smiling up at him she watched him cock his little damp head and she heard a question that she had never seen coming.
"Will you marry me?" Cenarious spoke softly as he held his breath waiting for an answer.
Cenarious Stormrage Duke of Paisly, Marshal of the Queen's Dragon Guard
Being held in his arms again she felt the world under her feet disappear, not a word could be heard nor a person be seen. Looking up at Cenarious she tried to catch her breath at his question, his eyes looked deep into hers and his lips shaped a warm smile. She struggled in his arms to get back on her feet, bringing her up slowly his hands caressed her shoulders, down her arms as he so lovingly reached for her hands.
"I.. I never.. I.. don't…I" she took a breath and held it for a few seconds wanting to say yes with her next breath, but she felt light headed and tried to balance herself on her feet. With her legs getting weak and a rush of emotions coming at her she thought he must be under a spell. She quickly glanced at the area from the corner of her eyes to see if Ugyel might be up to something, but he was nowhere in sight. She looked at MoMo who also seemed to be waiting for an answer. Everything around her started spinning and she quickly found rest on the edge of the fountain again trying to catch her breath.
"Marry… you.." she whispered to him "I.. you.. We.." she looked up to the sky and closed her eyes. Everything was happening so quickly it seemed like only yesterday they were at the grove sharing their first kiss, and today he was proposing to her. Kneeling down in front of her he smiled, closing his eyes he kissed the top of her shaking hands and looked up at her in perfect silence.
In the stillness of his question the wind started to pick up slowly as a shadow soared across the courtyard, both caught by surprised they looked up at the same time. A black dragon glided high above them letting out a cry for everyone to hear, he flew high in the blue sky dancing in the wind with the clouds. It was a beautiful sight and no words could describe what she was seeing, but she knew that if she was really seeing him it was a good omen.
He gently squeezed his hands around hers "See my love, we were meant to be, the gods themselves approve" he said smiling as they watched the dragon gliding above them. After a moment he looked back into her icy blue watery eyes "Will you marry me?"
She squeezed her fingers around his and took another look at the dragon, smiling at what her eyes could see she looked back down at Cenarious " Yes" she whispered as she swallowed the lump in her throat, her eyes released the tears she had been holding back She had turned her back on everything she knew, in hopes and dreams that she was seeking a brighter future but never did she think it would lead to a golden ring.
Kisharianda Onyxien Dame of Port Raviel
